Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-12
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,,"s meihVSI OF ihc fiotee OF Delegates frGrt
tie Counts oi~,iontgon,esy This ,.o,ninatioa
was supported BY NeSsis Ci.alais,fl~ue
Thornton, Sect, and Hav.
mr.. tower nominated Col ~ iiHau, 7 r,s.,
rs zone OF the jealous lhci,bersof the H,,ars
1 nblc Works, nn ardent nnd s.iiicl.teref y
trend ot Internal Improvement; anissf rlcsc,,f
Il member OF abe House ~ Delegates from tn
county ct .carphe!l This noiniration ,sas
ssg,pnor,In oy MsssrS Anthony, Black Lurn, alut
Nh stoaeiy dominated I.inai, AIi,rns frsc.
Tue lieutenant Governor OF this Comfncr-
90, On Z, counting The ballots, Nir Banks reported
For lanes j.. Preston Iai
William Lewis ~
J.. Mimms q
Scattering
So thai Col. Preston had a ,raip,ity of votes.
AMI was accoraingly dnly elected.
On ro;inn OF Mr.. Scott resolution ,yts
entered no to appoint d Committee ff6sact
jointly with committee onthc mart &C tte So
nate'to wait upon Col Preston, and inform
hini OF his election.
And McSsrs, Scott, Banis, Chaml.eriavr4.
Law, Baher lucaer, Mclitrv Thornton. and
Maury' were named committee for ills
purpose. 80
TheHouse then adjourned.
Yhe II. ofD. ve..,eet, Scs;efdsy ongaasd
morally of local or personal descrini,on
Several bills passed faeir 4 { orsd sts1a
-Mr- Bernard presented petition fora
bank II Port-boyal, (countv ofCaroline.A
--Mr. Riaury, one from Albomar.e, for a
Convention Mr.. CoiStcn one Tor a canal
from the head ofScncca Falls TO AlSxan-
dra-On MIR. Milenry's motion. new
VIII OF election was issuedfo Montroyns
~, 10 supply The place on Gel. Preston.
MIR. Scott from the COMMITTEES 70 wait
on that gentlemen, presented Tie fullayy-
ing address withiiis rerly:
SD-Ne hive been appointed. on the
part OF the senate and iiouseof Delegates
10 announce tc Won Your election TO the
office of Chief MdgiStrateo this Com1noE-
wealth.
IN dischargiug this duty, it affords rs
hiSh qualification 10 communicate this
spontaneous offering OF a counfry's graft
Jude to a citizen, who has given higl,erva
Tue TO his civic virtues, bv neflv d;stjn-
gushing himself in defence OF the sol! ard
the rights OF his country.
This proofof the confidence of vour M
i've State will we confidently hone. Weld
YOU an additional solacc for your MANI
sacrifices for the public good.
in your administration of The govern
ment, we anticipate many advantages.
from your experience and constant 6eyss-
ton 10 the best and dearest interests az
our common country.
Accept assurances of our high personal
respect and esteem.
Geatlemen-T Through YOU, the organ of
the representatives of tho people il ism
nouHced 10 me, that have been elected
10 TIE he Chief Aiasis'racy Of the Common
wealth. In obedience TO that will. adj
vance with dui'tal alacrify To that distin
guished post, but not without; entertain
ing fearful conviction that ii will NOT be
maintained with an ability cuual TO the
lnduiGent opinion which assigned II 70
me, or with talents commensurate with lie
Importance. | feel that the spontaneous
offering ola country's gratitude, which
has thus elevated me, must often be nv
only resort and shield from uninfenfionaI
error.
Inc confidence otmy country, and the
appreciation Of good men, are tie onIv re-
wards thSt ever iioDed or desired 70 at
tain tormy humble efforts Tomerit ,tis
have honestly endeavoFed 10 peri rm
my duty. feel that wlIichyou now Offer.
as an additional sOlace" so far surnass-
es my poor claims upon my country, that
must acceptlt Ill anticipation, us sure
guarantee TO my patriotism not only
whhe J have the honor TO preside I'm The
administration, but through my whole
life
! tender diligence, integrity and fideli-
ty inlleu OF your favorable authorizations
ON the score ofexpcrieuce and do not
hesitate 90 declare that YOU shall not be
disappointed in the continuance of nv
constant devotion 70 the best and dearest
interests OF our common country.
10 You, gentlemen, my acknowledges
ments are particularly due, for the polite
manner IN which you have made the COM
munication.
JAMES p. PRESTON
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