Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-11

AiAcn NI'Dauiel, esq. was called to TIC cla;r.
and Richard III. Toler, esq. wac appointed Sc
cretary. -. ,..r
Resolutions were offered by major Richard
Pollard, the purport of which was, that the in
strument which we now call our constitution. In
not properly entitled to that appellation, that
that instrument is detective and unjust in some
of its parts, and that therefore convention in
expcdent at this time 10 form more legitimate
and equitable form of governments On these
resolutions discussion arose, IN which Ma.
jor r.. Pollard, and ID. II. Edley, and j. u.
UrGuhart, esq'rs. advocated the resolutions and
&, Anthony and g. w. Nelson, csq'rs. opposed
them.
The advocates of a convention contcnded that
the instrument by which we are now governed.
is not j constitution, because its makers were
not authorised by the people to form such an in
stfument, and because that instrument has ne
yer been acknowledged or consented to by the
people in such manner as would give it validity.
That the limitation Of the right of suffrage was
unjust, and that the inequality Misrepresentation
was inconsistent with the principles of rghtfui
government. Some otherobjections were made
which we do not distinctly rccollect, but which,
were not so important as these we have already
mentioned.
These arguments were. promptly replied 10
by the advocates of the other side, aud other ar.
gnments were introduced showing the incxpe-
dieacy Of convention. And when the qucs-
lion ON the resolutions was called, they were
rejected by a majority of seven. s.
We confess we werc disappointed with the
result, yet we think that the voice of the meet
ing was fairly taken. Those who were absent
when the question was put, cannot be said to
have been members Of the meeting. Underthe
impression however, that the voice of the town
has not beer correctly obtained at this meeting.
subscriI ton papers have been placed irf
several parts Of the town for the reception Of
names, and the poll is now going over again.
The friends Of the convention maintain that tbd
true sentiment ofthe town is not yet known. and
invite all persons to give their voice. The on
position assert, that the sentiment If the town
has been taken in due form and unaapcr. pur-
suant to notice, and therefore refuse 10 enter
their names ON the lists. So it seems aher all.
that the disposition of the place will not be corr
rectly ascertaihed, though there may be ma
jority on the lists in favour of a convention, I,
[Lynchburg Herald.
From, the Norfolk Beacon, of .alay 7. -.
| By the request of the Jackson Committee Of.
Correspondence, VIC insert the following tircu-
lar Address, with the subjoined Resolutions, as
published in our paper of the Goth ultimo.
(CIRCULAR.)
! SIR, the undersigned begs leave to submit to
your consideration the following Resolutions,
u
zens of Norfolk Borough and its vicinity, on tho
Gath April, 1924.
Iavy trust, that IN the Importance of ti.s
subject will be found a sufficient apology for the
liberty thus taken, aud therefore, without fur
thcr preface, proceed to the disclosure of their
views.
They deem it unnecessary, at this time, 10
expose tho impolicy and injustice or the Caucus
system, which is 50 manifestly subversive of the
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will the subject is already before the public.
and sufficiently understood. 1t is equally I'M
necessary to enter into any detail of fre ineritx
the distinguished Citizen whose elevation TO
the first Office Of his country, they SO cordially
desire his heroic achievements, lis .inteprity.
his firmness and patriotic devotion to his coun..
+ try's service, have been bazoncd to the world.
and are engraven on the hearts of his country.
men.
Their object is to give efficacy to the public
sentiment, and concert with you, the formation
of an Electoral Ticket for the support of Gene-
raj ANDREW JACKSON, which may be pre-
sented TO the good people ofthe Commonwealth,
at the Polls of their respective Counties, and
Fl thus enable them to express efectually their sem
t;ments in his favour
: To this end, they respectfully suggest to Won
, the propriety of calling meeting OF his friends
, In your County or Congressional District, for
the public expression of their sentiments on the
occasion, and for the selection of some distin.
guished individual who will servo and NAV be
recommended to his Fellow Citizens throughout
D the other"Districts ofthe State, as an Eiector
for the JACKSON TICKET, and they cordi-
ally recommend TO you, as being emnently
qualified to act lin the same capacity, in the
r District composed ofthe Counties. of Norfolk,
Princes lime and .Ednsemond, and the Ro-
rough IF Norfolk, their Fellow Citizen, Doctor
ROBERT b. STARK.
RICHARD DRUNIMOND,
! In 6ehaJofthe COMMITTEES.
NORFOLK, MAY LIST, 1924. =.