Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-09-04

Ordered that the communication from
he Pe.ersbutgh Committee, with its encio-
ure yesterday laid on the table he read,
which are in tic following words
PETERsnuRcH, Aug. IL, 1916.
TO Me On irman Of lie Sa"nfoA GonreaaoR.
n letter directed to Mr. Francis Il.
Yancey and S1r. John s. Barbour of ,his
town, requesting an association of o.
ther individuals with them for the pur-
poses therein mentioned, was duly receiv-
ed and has been attended to.-A commit
tee composed of Robert Brche,t, Christie
pher L. Jones, Samuel Crawford, jain III.
Brown, Thomas Shore, Francis G.. Yancey,
John S. Barbour and Alder Il. Spooner,
having consulted together, concluded TO re-
quest meeting of the citizens of Peters
burg at the Court House, by public notice
in the newspapers. Notice was given, and
at disappointed hour, large number Of
citIzens assembled.--An adjournment
took place for the purpose of circulating
more extensively among the people an
address, forwarded by delegation from
several counties in the western section Of
the state, and on account of general wish.
that the subject might be maturely consid.
ered.--On Thursday last, another meeting
took place, but was thioly attended, in con-
sequence of the court having sat until a
late hour. On Friday last in the evening
according to adjournment, the citizens a.
gam assembled at the Court House-The
meeting was well attended--A larger num-
Der In fact, were present than is usual at
our town meetings-A motion was made
to adjourn indefinitely, but after much de
bate it failed. The enclosed resolutions
were then adopted almost unanimously by
the NEE ting.
With sentiments of particular respect
and consideration, &c. &c.
Abb spooNER,
S CRAWFOED
For and in behalf of the committee.
AT meeting of the citizens of Peters
bursh held at the Court House on Friday
evening", August 9Th, pursuant to adjourn.
ment, to take into consideration the pr0po-
.sitlon OF the Winchester committee, hav-
ing tor its obiecta call of convention.
Robert Birchett, Esq. in the chair, and
FIs. u. Yancey, secretary.
Inc following preamble, offered by Mr..
). ,: Barbour, was adopted unanimously.
HE Citizens OF Petersburg have recely-
cd an address from the delegates of seye-
raj counties convened at Winchester, set
ting forth objections to the existing consti-
tutinn and soliciting cooperation in cor
recting the ailedged inlperfections.--Re
coshsfng a. they do this cardinal principle
IN republics, that when any government
shall be found Inadequate or contrary to
The purposes OF its establishment, the com
munlty hath an ihdubitable, unaleuable
ana indeteasible right to reform or aIteri it,
In such manner as will be most condu-
GIVE to the public weal;" they have Given
90 the address of their western bi et;lren
that serious deliberatioD, which is alike de-
manded by the magnitude Of the subject,
and just and decent respect for the ,au-
hors of this appeal to the public will.
They perfectly cOncdr in opinion that there
are defects IN the present form of govern
ment, which necessarily require amend
ment. Equal Rights and Equal Represen.
tatlnn constitute the basis of democratic
government.--fhat to perpetuate these,
the inhabitants Of this borough are ready
I" co operate in all just and necessary
measures. They spurn the Influence of
local considerations. They dwell with
sentiments of pride and pleasure, upon
the recent pledges of faith and loyalty giv-
en- by the people of the west.-We stand
united by the sacred ties of brother, as
memOers OF the same great family. And
IL me " bones OF the West bleach on the |
plaIas OF Norfolk" it will not be forgot
zen mat a few years since, the blood of the |
East ci1msoned the Western SHOWS and
mingled with its mountain torrents, viii
ING price tor emancipation from The hor.
rOrs OF tue Indian tomahawk aud scalping
KNIFE Each section of the state has given
ahquestioned proofs of common attach |
ment aud patriotic devotion Whist SEN
aib'e OF this fact, the citizens Of Peters
ourg behoid with much sensibii;ty and re-
greet, hints at the adoption of measures
without Legislative sanction or aid Such |
course cannot at this, time receive the |
sanction Of their appreciation. So long as
the government exist, its constituted au.
thorltles shOOld be respected. Our Legs |
AZURE IN theory is designed TO be a sacred
depository OF public sovereignty and pub
Inc virtue. Let as hope that it is 90 in |
practice; and, that so long as political vir-
tue exists, no country can continue to he |
governed hy = minority of its Inhabitants |
The citizens OF Petersburg unite m on;n.
ION with tie address, chat there is an in. |
heFeot right IN the people, las the egiti. |
y i.unial'i o' p1wer,) to csll cOnven- |
-'In "i'nout aid from any quarter. They |
lelleVe o. the other hand, that thew should |
,'ioeal TO exercise this right, until full and |
'iif enorts to obtain redress through their
onshtuted authorities, have proven abor-
I've. They confidently trust. that redress
through this means will be attainable. For
The united voice OF wisdom and experience
to US and to our legislative A.
gents, that no free government, or the bIes- |