Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-23
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THE article in our last No. from the Alexandria
Herald was published by request of The Author.
1t seems but equal justice tina, we should give
the following an insertion, althous not requested
to DO so.l Editors.
From the .4'eraatl,fa Herald 4
1t would be gratifying 20 knox whether those
persons (Messrs MILAN, Ashton and ryler) who
have ostensbly set forth their names for The con-
troll OF the public judi ment, are favorable 10 mild
and reasonable change in the constitution. OF the
state OF Virginia, which has been admitted to be
necessary and received the appreciation of the most
wise, discreet and patriotic men OF tia state for
many years past, aud demonstrated by The unani-
nous concurrence OF every Other state in The union
to prune ard expngc those features from their fun
damenta articles OF government which had re-
semblance TO the obnoxious ones objected to in the
constitution of this state; whether they are on
posed TO change from belief ,halfhey are of the
s. chosen few" who, under an impression OF hay
ing acquired some power, are willing alone 10 re-
tain it. And also to know By what leserclen,ain
two OF those persons have Just taken the trouble to
read this particular communication Of May the ith
If they be opposed to il, the inference from their
representations may easily be drawn.
The more elaborate exposition made BY Mr. T
requires more particular attention. He mentions
E" electoneerins tricks az he calls them, resor,ed
to by Mr.. Mercer which, ,s..ae fs.elS understood,
amount 10 plain and open exposition of the sub
favor OF the rights OF the restriction of the tight of
suffrage TO those who gave an evidence Of the per.
manent interest in and attachment 10 the communi-
~ was urged; whilst to second, as il might seem
to suit the view OF one the oher that Of an uni
yefsal extension was made use Of" Now it IL
plain that both Of these representations accord with
each other for is evident that Mr.. NJ has never
contemplated on extending the elective franchise to
every man the moment he enters the state but yhe,>
& tf.I.- ralip A..
ence the qualification required in the frs, ,>rt Of
the proposition. Wherefore reprehend him for
for having used two expressions to convey the
same meaning!
Mr.. T further says, that " if the objection was
made by voter that he had never heard the uiies-
ton started before and would therefore require time
TO consider, tslore he would record his vote ir "a
vor OF, or against, the convention, he was told By
Mr. Mercer that he did not require him TO vote for
a convention, he only wished him 10 vote in favor
OF some empty resolutions, to send members to
Staunon." This is all perfectly consistent and
correct, and, In fact, the only reasonable explsDa-
ton The wit Of could devise to answer The oues
ton propounded, aud IS completely in accordance
with the information sought by the voter, whose
only object wss, 10 ascertain whether he votel
directly for convention, or was IL 10 be subject
OF future consideration
The truth is, there never bas existed that man
who attempted to strike at the power of aris-
tocrscy in favor of liberal, equitable, and rea.
soaabe principle whose words aud conduct have
not become objects Of shimadversion, from those
vhose immediate interests were attacked. Witness
the Contentious (and eventual triumph,) Of indiyi-
duais, az last The power Of British monarchs Brit
ish ministers, aad scbservent and Submissive frit-
ish judges, whose faculties, energies and power.
were, period Of The English history, eternal
ly employed 70 misreprssent the words and actions
Of hose who were hlm End patriotic enough 10 OBJ
pose their ggrc5sons aud contend for their Just and
natuSsl rights.