Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-08

he great charter Of English liberty fron, King
John. They were inpovators when they ex-
PEELED from TIE throne the last tyIant of the house
OF Stuart And above all they were innova ors
" hen they rem, asundcr The bands which, had so |
long united them with the parent country, and |
erected vassal colonies into free and independent |
States. They have done much for US, but there i,
yet much Tor usto do tor ourselves. They bav e
furnished the outline and laid the corner stone Il
remains Tor us TO give symmetry aud proportion
to the building. And shall We abandon the work
from underlined dread Of innovation? We an
swer no. We are aware that the spiri, of inno-
walton Is dangerous spirit, and we will be eau.
tious how we give it the rein. There is more or
less danger attending every action of our lives
But we will not tear walk abroad, because pos
sibly we may stumble and break necks. We
know that there are PIT falls and we will be on
our guard. We will not deny ourselves the adj
vaniases OF f. e-h and exercise, because poss-
bly, We may be overtaken by thunder storm. -
We will examine the usual prognostics, and if
they p omise a clear sunshine, we will not reject
Heavens proffered blessings. In the opinion of
he members OF this meeting, the present is the
most u-picious time tor amending the ackuow-
lodged defects OF our Constitution. Virginia was
never more unanimous on all questions of public
concern. Old party distinctions and animosities
are swept away. II new ones have taken root
they h,ve served only to unite her sons the more
hrmiy. and unless minority by an obstinate
perseverance IN determination to siitle the pub
lie voice the subject of a Convention shall A.
wsken the Demon OF party, they have before
them prospect oil long course of union and
brotheriy love. We are taught by the voice OF
wi-dom that " there is Tide in the affairs Of men
which, taken the food leads on 10 happiness,
but which neglected never may return" Let Us
| hen seize the suspicious moment Let US avail
| ourselves whilst we may OF the wisdom and ex-
perience OF those who nave witnessed the rise and
progress OF our Institutions; who can tell us WHY
thus provision was adopted, that rejected; whe
ther the expected good has been realised, the evil
avoided. Let us enter upon the task whilst we
may call TO our aid the talents and pstrio,,rn OF
President Madison and Chief Justice Marshall
III Is not every age that is fruitful ia such men,
| Cnihnuenced by The petty aniuosities and silster
motives which too often lead ss,rsy those who
have but recently entered The race oil life, they
wosd shed the benign influence of wisdom and
experience and faiheIIy affection on our delbela
tons.
Resolred, therefore, that in the opinion of tbi,
meeting, IL Is exPedient Ia cal Conv ention to
amend the Constitution of this Commonwealth
ReSotued, That the Delegates from this Coun.
" be requested TO ure all proper Efforts to provit.
facilities tor the attainment of that object
JNO. SCOTT, Chairman.
y.
| RALEIGH MAY d.-Messrs. Van E,ra, md
Canbreleng left here on Wednesday. During tbei,
visit, they were treated with the attention which
as distinguished citizens, they were entitled &c
receive. An invitation 10 a public dinner wa.
gwen them, but IheT declined accepting 1t, as vii
be zen from the following correspondence
which has been sent TO Us Tor publication.
tReg,ster.
Raleigh, Isl day, 1897.
| GENTLEMEE:
! The Undersigned, a Committee on the part o
the Citizens OF Raleigh, authorized to invite
you TO parts!te of Public Dinner, on Tomorrow,
at two o'clock, at the Union Hotel
without assuming too much for our State, we
may ssisiy affirm, that as component part OF
our great Republic, North Carolina has never
been found among those who oppose the General
government, in measures adopted Tor the good oil
tue Onon, though their effect might be preludicsI
to the particular interest other Citizens: Bat when
the ill-advsed measures OF any Administration
tend TO overthrow By consolidation, or TO de.;foy
by dsnemberment, our admirable system of Go.
| VeInment, whether these based upon an I'M
limited constructive right, power diie ctly as-
sumed-when her servants manifesIly disregard
and encroacn upon State Rights, and sacrisice 70
party views the great principles OF our Union,
she has ever len, he aid of her strength and her
I People
| As Members OF ou National Legislature. YOU
have been found the able advocates of these prn-
cipies, and while we express admiration OF
the ability and Independence that have marked
| your poiiucal coOTse b. the present aspect OF ma
tional affairs, we believe that we ale only speak
ing the sentiments or large majority of our Eel
, low Cf'izens and respectable portion oil them
who reside at our Metropolis will take delight IN
the opportunity this visit has Afforded U.s. to do
! you honour"
| With sentiments OF the highest respect, we are
! your obedient servants,
WV NJ ho 5DLA Committee.
JO. HAWKINS, }
.siartiD Pan Bmysn and
&. g. CGnbTeleng, EsQs OF New York
Raleigh, Nay LIST, 1897
GENTLEMEN.
Considerations which, am persuaded, would
tie satisfactory. were ~ necessary TO state them
consirain me to decline the compliment, % kindly
proposed, IN your note OF this morning. Under
different circumstances, ,sould give me sincere
pleasure 10 panaks in public of that hospitality
which have so literally shared in your private
circles. The Indulgence with which my inconsi-
derabls services are regarded by the cIizsns of
Raleigh, impresses with tie most grateful feel
ings, and am proud Of the honor conferred upon
me by their good opinion. North Carolina has
always been distinguished among ber sis er Sate-
for her dIsnterescd ness, and for the high estimate
she has uniformly placed upon political consis.
iency. Il o expressions OF confidence, proceeding
from such quarter, good mao can re indif-
iereni, and one who Is SO, does not deserve 10 be