Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-20


are not alike: either in terms or in effect: l. Not
in terms: AS this would make Richmond, Ia noun
pyoper) the term used in the act of the session OF
! 1913; and IS place" "a noun eomnson) the term
used in the act of the session of 1901 convertible
terms. This cannot be 2. Not in effect as
place" aud &c Richmond'' do not mean as to
residence, the thing in the acts, for the
before given. in this paper OF the 23d of August
last so the provision in the latter act, in relation
to residence, is not ca Federation of the same
! procision," in the former. The latter then is a
new provision, and OF no effect; and 70 IL
dcrsiood in the House of Delegates; and so have
acted upon it,
Feeling, at all times, well disposed towards my
lfellow-citizens was - that had offended
any one; and should be much pleased il an opportu-
nifty could be offered me- to remove the complaint.
The districts, so far as | am informed, are every
where satisfied: The ways TO Medium
well known to Richmond, and Lyachburg, and
the Post Office near me, at Fdrmoiiie, regularly
attended, and all official letters, regularly
swcred.
| Nay, my residence at NEEDHAnI, has not only
been recognised by tina, distinct understanding with
many OF the members of the House OF Dele gates
in the session Of 1918; but, by the almost unani-
nous vote of that house, in the session of 1917, in
passing the bill, rejected by the Senate, after their
resolutions, for that purpose, had been agreed 10;
| as also, by my appointment, by that vast majority
of both houses of the General Assembly, Chat regu-
lated the first election Of COL dfonrOe tor the Pre-
sidency of the u. S.. the first named member Of
the committee Of this county, TO correspond, if il
mad been necessary in relation to that election;
(these du'ies undertook with pleasure) bnt by the
acquiescence ton of all the country; (wi,h the
ception OF few discontcnts) and, again, by my APP
pointment, by the erecutioe commissioner Of
his county TO obtain subscriptions for the pro-
posed monument to the memory OF General WASH
1NGroN, towards which, Oh account OF my Judi
| cial duties, could do nothing but subscribe my mo-
ney but, by my appointment also by the erecutire,
as commissioners for this senatorial district, to
| meet other commissioners at the Rockfsh Gap, 10
| fix upon proper site for the University of Pr
gina; and, for other purposes, in relation TO that
| Institution. These duties l also discharged with
| pleasure.
| After these implied ard oppressed sanctions of
my residence here, and OF the opinion had formed
and expressed of the in question: by all
cerned, for nearly twelve years, had right,
think, TO expect, very reasonable comrensa-
| tion, that might pass my few remaining days
without such misrepresentation of the acts, aid
| of my conduct.
| For the truth told and naught set down in ma
ace, the account might be read by all, perhaps,
with some interest.
| So that, feel confident, my fellow-ciuzens will
see, that have been maintaining, ard not uio-
lating the law, by kping at NEEDHAM.
CREED TAYLOR.
Cumberland Co., .Needhdn,, 10th Sept 1926.
! sFor the authority of this opinion, refer 10 the
remons,raIce OF the judges of the u. S. as TO The
duty, imposed on them, by act of congress in
relation to pensioners. This given up by
Congress, and tile act changed. refer also TO the
remonstrance, by all the judges of tie Court of
Appeals. in April 1888, in relation the appoint
ment of clerks: This also yielded 10 by the
Legislature and the courts, with the OF the
atlr la II -
oil Hamper Us. Hdirkias, decided in the General
Court: Virg. 20; IL this case, so much of the
act. in relation TO district courts, gave to them
jurisdiction, as TO injunctons in CHANGER, held
to be unauthorized by the constitution, and for that
reason void; and this yielded to by all; and
it remains. These all involving direct
ly the interests of the judges: but they held them
selves bound TO decide between the legislature and
| the people. e. II.
Dinners TO Gen. Gaines. The Georgia Pa
triot contains invitation from a committee of
the citizens OF Clinton, Jones Co., to Gen. e., to
pariake OF public dinner at that place--which the
Gen. accepts, and promises to let them know when
his public duties will PERM, him 50 to- indulge in
the pleasure OF complying with their Wishes
From the same paper learn that in compli-
ance with previous invitation, and 10 which he
had given similar repl;, the dinner at Montceo,
Jasper Co., took place Wednesday the 18th
August On the preceding day the Gen. was es-
corted into town & "w elcomed by the firing of can
non." He addressed by the Rev. Mr.
Holmes, to whom he replied The dinneris said
to have been attended by "A &c number OF citizens
exceeding hundred Col. J. W. Burney pre-
slded assisted by Col. j. Smith, and Mai O. II.
kenan. There were 13 regular toas,s drank--The
subjects were The day--The heroes Of the reyo-
luton Declaration of Independence--Gen. w ash
ington--The late Ex- Presiient--The President OF
the u S.--The lJnOn--tNpnl Andrpvv lack
The Army and Navy--South America and Greece
The Government of the u. S--Georgia
9TH toast was Our distinguished Guest Maj.
Gen. Gdines--The gallant defender of Fort Erie {:
IN the field soldier at the bureau a scholar.
His sun rose in glory its meridian shone in splen
dor, and its evening retulgence now fills with
warmth the hearts Of free people. cheers.
| TO which Gen. Gaines made the foiiotcing re-
ply:
l am too little accustomed to public speaking
to express what indeed power of oratory could
adequately expressly nv heartfelt pleasure and graf
itude for your Kindness, apd the honor you have
done me OH this occasion. 1t might be supposed
from some late circumstances now before the pub
lic that feel as stranger alien among you I;
but this is not the fact On the contrary find my
sell In Georgia In other states, surrounded by
and patriots, and the descendants of men and pa
triots, who fought and bed in achieving the indie
| pendence OF common country and who uni
ted with their bretheren othe other states in adopt
ing and perlecng beloved institutions, which
make US as one people. Among such men, | can
not feel myself as stranger in foreign land /
cannot but view you friends and brethren of one
| great political family and, friend, duly APP
preciate this afectionae manifestation of your re-
gard, for which offer you my thanks.
Of the volunteer tossts drank 50 are published
we have room for them all ard make the fol-
lowing sho,v The DOIifirnI