Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-11

iiiade prime minister 10 sue lcr the alce oil con
stable doubtless, in the view of sound mind
the disparity between che office of rme minister
and that OF constable, is not so erea, a. between
legitimate stand in the pulp.t and seat in Con.
| gress. As the heavens are higher than the earth
so are Gods boDours above man's.'' believe,
sir, that you are the individual here alluded to bu
in page 252 you referred TO by name. The
historian (the Rev. Robert b. Semple) there aay.:
If Mr.. kerr's attention should not be divided
by attempting plans irrelevant TO bis ministry, he
viii probably live and die one of the brightest
lights of the present age, and received in heaven a
coTesponden, crown -
These were the thoughts that some of your de-
nomination had OF you twenty years ago; and
they had hoped your thirst for political presru.ent
had been satisfied. But recent Occurrences, fear,
will make them think these hopes were iilusory.
Dear cir are there not individuals enough, sufii.
cienily influential, who opposed 10 ting, cleo
tioD OF General Jackson, to give tone 10 their
opposition, without your volunteering in the
test: For 1t seems that you nominated the chair
man ct The Adams meeliDg-that you explained
ITS otect-that you were the chairman OF the COM
mittee 10 draft the preamble and resolu,ions-and
you the first upon the list of Delegates 10 the
Convention. These marks of distinction may be
gratifying ia you, jet Cannot but think there are
nun Der cf yonr real friends " no wish the occur
reoces had not been they were--and who will
vote for General Jackson, notwithstanding their
doing 80 may be in opposition to your own wishes.
COMMUNICABLE
To fhs Ifeehoiasrs Of Brunst5ick County
The question of taking the of the freetol
ders OF the State, on the propiiety OF calling
Convention, is again before your Legislature.-
Leave has been granted to introduce a bill for that
purposes and the present disposition of the house, is
Indicative OF an early decision OF the question.
Oa this question, there have been much excite
Ont al
am aware, that the course which / as your
preventative for the last three years., have felt il
my duty to pursue in relation TO it, has by no
means met your und vided appreciation. On SUBJ
Jecis Of importance, the Representative may sci
dom hope 10 give entire satisfaction: but |
new TO you this occasion, the assurances !
have often given you heretofore, of sincere de-
SIRE on my part, to be in my present capacity, the
faithful organ Of your sentiments; and with this
view, shall siudiously labor 10 reflect the OPT
nions OF majority OF you adm onshed, that ouch
10 the correct course, by the soundest principles
OF r;actcal republication.
on the above subject, it 10 we'll known to you
all that have used earnest exertions 10 elicit an
expression OF your opinions.
now Inform you, that these exerlions have in
great measure, proved unavailing; and that the
couo!s which have heretofore entertained as tc
the state OF public sentiment among you, on hi.
subject, | still consider weil-founded. As far
however, as the result OF the scheme, which
proposed Tor the development, of your opinions, j:
known TO me. it is decidedly in favor Of sub.
iaisson of the question of" Conuenti0n'' or " ma
Contention" TO the FIeehoiders OF the State. !
shall therefore, feel entirely justified, in pursuing,
during the present session of your legislature, the
same course in relation 10 this subject, which |
have pursued for the last three sessions preced-
ing, provided you do .not think proper TO ns:ruc.
me TO the contrary. To your instructions l will
ever yield ready obedience, and that you may ex-
ercise your discretion in giving them, | have
thought proper TO make this communication.
JAMES FL. GHOLSON.