Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-01

uiS OpIiioh Oh some OF ltS projectors 10 suOver-
sion OF the principles by which Virginia has been so
long distinguished
Nor is this just apprehension abated by the re-
hection that there are gentlemen deputed to
the convention, TO whose keeping the best interests
oil Virginia may be safely committed. These gem
iiemcn. If we are mitch mistaken will fluid theu,-
selves members of small minority. Is it not,
therefore, gentlemen, worthy the attention OF the
people of Virginia ascertain how far il is propos-
ed, in amending the constitution 10 apply the prn
ciples--'' all nen are by nature equally free and
independent 'tAXation and representation
are inseparable:" To me it would seem but dis
Greet 10 obtain better information on these points
than any we have, before any further impulse is
given to "the ball of revolution
A Friend Of Equal JaSfice.
Northcrn Neck, Va. June 20.
Vote This passage may possibly require TO
be explained to those who hav little knowledge of
MIR. Mercer, or who have not noticed particularly
ms course as politician. He has been known in
the northern part of the state as one of the most
Jealous members OF the Colonization Society. To
his there can be objection. The objects of the
Society are TO u.s. in the greatest degree interest
ing, and here are few who 90 ardendy pay Tor
their attainment.
But an indiscrect zeal in any cause is often dis
advantage to il, and the great objects OF this hu-
name and patriotic society may be pursued in way
eniinently injurious to The people who are to be
most benefited by their ultimate Accomplishments
Mr.. Mercer, a few years since, INDUCED him
self, IN some parts of the country, in public ha-
rangues on the very delicate subject connected with
the views of the society and very serious conse-
quences were, at one period likely to result from it.
lie protested, however, that he had been misun-
dersIood and misrepresented, but the strong feeling
which was aroused in the public mind induced him,
1t Is believed, TO desist from these mprudent APP
peals.
1t will be recolgected that in the H. OF r. the
SUBJECT OF the suppression OF the slave trade is pc
culiarly assigned TO standing committee which il
is presumed IS net inattentve TO its prescribed du-
lies Mr. NJ. has not been Tor some years, if ever,
a member OF that committee, yet he has eyinced a
Willingness to relieve il from part OF lis obliga-
tons.
Near the close of the session in 1921, Mr. Afer-
Ger volunteered resolution requesting the Exccu-
tive to pursue negotiations with f1eign powers for
the more eiiectual suppression of Tie slave trade.
Ihls seemed innocent III its tendency and read-
ly adopted
On or about the % Mach, 1923, NJ NJ offered
this resolution anew, and it was again adopted with
few members only voting in opposition to it. The
House did not toresce. possibly, what to result
from tins resolution seemingly commendable in it,
sell, aud did MOI require its adoption TO he urged by
an argument. But, as have been informed by a
gentlemen present, Mr.. NJ. urgently besought the
House 10 indulge him in hearing, and his speech
was instantly published lin some instances by re-
quest) IN all the papers of the District OF Columbia
and OF his Congressional district. do nor wish 10
insnuate any tning improper in respect TO the mo-
tiVes that influenced him these TWO sev eral occa-
slons. merely stale the fact that in the 1921 O.
lection, Mr. M had 4 strong opposition 10 contend
with; and again, in 1923 the opposition was so
formidable as TO render the most vehement efforts
OF his friends, and the practice of every possible
eXpedent, essential his success; and mat in his
District there is large body of voters entertain
ing certain conscientious scruples, whose support
will ever determines confessed election.
In the spring OF 1925, this gentleman had every
reason TO fear an opposition which, from the result
OF The election of 1923, might well be apprehend-
ed would triumph. Two or three DAYS before the
termination of this session, he proposed, for the
thru time his negotiation resolutions but it was
rCjeetedN All Why? Read MIR. Straiford
Canning's letter TO his uncle, Mr. Geo. Cannii O. The
willy statesman and negotiaior, and the late con
temner OF our just rights, in which Mr. MERGERS
resolution, adopted by 50 large a majority of tie
H. OF H. Is said 10 indicate better disposition on
the part OF the American government to meet the
wishes OF the British Cabinet: and recollect tie
treaty that follow ed, by which the right of search
was conceded TO n nation with which we had waved
war al the COS OF one hundred and ttreniy mil
't0hS 10 resist NE prlnclple. 10 say that the
right was 10 be reeiprocaly exercised, wien the
inequality OF power is considered, is to say nothing
in defence of the concession
Recollect, too, the treaty negotiated by MIR. An
derson with tie Colombian government (no doubt
In pursuance Of the instructions given in Mr. Ms
resoluion,) but rejected by the Senate, and you will
admit that the poet sentiment has become mat
ter of history, in the casenow considered showing
very remarkably THAT great events do indeed
8 from trivial ca ses spring. Where were our
delegation