Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-08-03
H0NEsTUs.
FOR THE .ENou1RER.

FOR THE ENQUIRER
Al meeting of the citizens of the county
oil Fringe Edward, at the courthouse, on Mon.
day the 9th day of July, 1894, according. 10
notice ny proclamation at the courthouse ON
the two previous court days, for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the pro
presy Of calling a Convention to revise and
amend the Constitution of this state
R,chard ~. Venabe was called to the chair.
ana Branch ). Worsham was appointed Sec
Rotary.
full and free discussion of the subject un--
der consideration being requested. several
persons delivered short addresses ia opposi-
ton TO calling Convention. No argument
being offered in favor of the call, the following
preamble anu resolution were proposed and
agreed to.
Ii having been recommended to the neonIe
of this commonwealth, by resolutions adonted
by sundry public meetings, that Convention
should he called for the purpose of revising
end amending the Constitution of the State !:
The peoPie OF the county of Prince Edward,
believing this to be subject of the first inn,
Portance, consider u 10 be their duty. as II is
unquestionably their right, to give public ex-
preston TO their wishes with respect to II.
We vii! not affirm, that the government
under which we have the good fortune tn
"se,i perfect; or that ii is impossible that
any FORM oil government, could be capable Of
producing greater degree Of happiness and
safety; We confidently believe, however, thai
as IT was formed for the common bs,sG,
protection aud security of the communi,v !,
has been found on an experience of near half
century, to be perfectly adequate to the
great purposes for which it was instituted.
and Wen guarded against the dangers of NAL.
administration. Secure in the " endowment of
lie and liberty, with the means of acquiring
ana possessing property, and pursuing. and
obtaining happiness and safety; we de moi
think II prudent to hazard these great and in
estlmable blessings, by changes in our excel
lent constitution, the necessity Of which has
aot been shewn, and the consequences nj
when no human wisdom can foresee.
heSo.eed, merJore, unanimously, That it is
'nexPea'ent 10 call Convention for the pur-
pose Of revising and altering the Constitution
Of Virginia.
Oo the motion Of Mr.. Samuel G.. Anderson
seconded by Mr.. Henry E. Watkins. ColoosI|
Charles WoodsoD, and John Booker. ESQ.
were appointed committee TO ascertain th.
number OF persons voting in favor of the mr..
arnble and resolution, who, having performed
that duiy, reported The number TO he sso
RICHARD N. VENABLE. Cbs,,
b. J. WoRsHaM, Sec'ry.
mn meeting q me potunteer Companies ofMeI
cdyof Richmond, held OF lie Capitoi mn Ms
29h inst. pursuant TO odjounmenf.-
Col. ). u. ii"rvIe was appointed Chairman /:
and
Lieut.. Col. VIM: Lambert, Jr. Secretary.
The Committee appointed at farmer
meeting 10 draft suitable Resolutiors =, .a,a,
ton TO the subject Of that meeting, made the
following Report, which was adopted =:
The Volunteer Co1pssies of the Civ of
Richmond have learnt with much gratiiica-
lion, the intention Of the MARQUIS - r..
ette," late Major General in the aro,;as If
'he United States 10 visit their country On
such an occasion, il is becoming The c;,;lco
soldiers OF the Republic, the descendants Of
the compatrIots in arms with this sccomni;sb.
ed soldier this weIliried lover of Ibertv 90
uniform sdsocste for the rights of man. 70
manifest their gratitude for his service. ,he;r
respect for his viiises, and their admiration
for his bright example.
For one who at tue Imminent risk os sor-