Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-12-23

tain he Is not herc and it is by no means improba.
BILE, that he will come in the retnue of the Prcsi-
dent elect TO elphiathere, il is said, the
latter proposes TO take up his residence until the
eve Oh the inauguration. Already we hear,of the
pomp and splendor OF his entire, which is to be
more in the character of a victorious Monarch en-.
tering city in triumphant procession, than the
President OF Republic, priling herself on her
contempt OF arisiocratical magnificencc, advancing
70 take possession Of his Office. 1t seems to be
tie policy OF Gen. jackson and his friends, TO in.
crease the military fever which has seized on the
people. Heaven only knows what may be their
ultimate object whether or not il may not be TO
Xix him permanently in the seat OF empire Not
wihstanding We were lately told that Gen Jack
son would not hold the office for more than four
years, his friends now talk confidently of the
unanimisy with which he will be re-eiected-
The times are out OF joint, Sc"
It is perfectly unknown whether Mr. " Buren,.
or Livingston, or Tazewell, or who from A to H.
is TO be selected as Secretary of State or War
&C. &c-ltis equally uncertain, whether Gen. j.
will take up his quarters ut Philadelphia or any
where else-,hough we are much disposed TO be-
leve, that he VIII not take up his residence atiy
where after he leaves the Hermitage until he ar
r.ves IN Washington. One letter from Washington
says, that "Gen. jackson will be here i'm Janua.
ry" Another letter States that some of his friends
wish him to be there about the time of the opening
of,hc ballots in February. We understand that
some oil his friends have addressed to him a let
ter, announcing the absolute certainty. of his
election, and suggesting the propriety of repair
ing to arlington, without delay In this event
he will Of course not take up his quarters at Phia
ielphia.
We discredit this exaggerated account OF the
pomp and splendor OF his entire in the METROPOLIS
Ii some of his friends should choose in the deliri-
Of their triumph, TO forget what is due TO the
simplicity OF 4 Republic, Gen. Jackson will have
too mach good sense 10 permit these extravagant
exhbitions-But we must have better evidence
Than the statements of an anonymous enemy be-
fore we believe that any OF hi, friends are prepar
ing Tor him the " triumphant procession OF vic
torious nonarch."-Thc desire OF his friends TO
keep up the military fever is, as the Secretary of
War says in late letter, &c arrant nonsense''-and
caiurnny TO boot--And as to his recollection, some
OF his friends may wish il more than himself-and
the parzans OF Mr. Clay may have to thank
themselves, perhaps, for con pelling Jackson's
friends to wish such an alternative to take effect
THE CONVENTION
Our readers will discover that the bill for the
call of Convention has been reported to the II .
of Delegates, and made the Order of the day for
Monday next. 1t proposes to organize the Con-
.vention on the basis of the Federal representa-
tom delegates to be sent from each of the %
Congressional DiStricts-and none but freeholders
in the counties toycte Tor the Delegates-each
freebooter voting for persons.-Shoutd the bill
pass in its present shape, therefore, the Conven.
ton will consist of IS members.
, tits impossible for Us to conjecture in what
shape it will finally pass-5ut that it will pass in
some form or other. we have never for one mo
Inent entertained the slightest hesitation. We
have uniformly advocated a reference of the sub
ject to the voice OF the people; were satisfied
that the present Constitution grossly defec-
tive. particularly in the article of Representations
and in 1916, when the Senatorial delegation was
equalized, we were strongly opposed TO such a
temporiZiDg measuIe-We that il only parti-
ally reliev ed the inequality which prevailed; and
that il far better TO 60 the whole at once than
tinker at the Constitution in this bungng manner.
On the 18Th February, 1917 after the Convention
had hany, hxyf Tho
to be made on that day for its re -considera-
ton, asked g. which" ought to prevail; the
Convention the EqtaEsing Bill--we had
no hesitation ia favor OF the former, and we re-
commended the convention; taking the obvious
ground that ''he first Uhe Convention billy enables
the people to'cure the inequality, in both branches;
the last, only in one" From that moment, it was
easy to foresee, that we ought to come to a Con-
ventiGn, and must come to Convention; that let
the day of Justice be put off long it might
must arrive at last; and that the gross disorders
the Old SaruW inequality in the House of Dele
gates, would ultimately demand the healing hand
of the Peopie.-Ihe moment their voice pro-
nounced in favor OF the Convention, il seemed to
US clear enough, that their decision would be ir-
resistible; that the Convention would be called;
and the errors of the preSen Constitution redress
ed by their sovereign wili.--We feel no iears--We
entertain no doubt upon this subject. Local in
terests may show themselves; the fury OF one or
two Hotspurs or both sides, may display itself-It
s all in vain The people have right to govern
$,
who will attempt to thwar their wishes. Men
may honestly differ about the ratios of represen-
tation, and the forms of suffrage; but there will be
found good sense enough in the majority of both
Houses, an honest integrity OF purpose Virginia
spirit II civilization, 10 adop, some fair and liberal
arrangement, which may be satisfactory 10 the ma
Jority.
For our own parts, think the county repre-
sentation, we have hitherto said, TO he entirely
out Of the question. 1t is unequal, ard therefore
unjust. The choice lies between the Senatorial &
two wiz instead OF either or across the noun
tain, take 81 or, reference mast be made 10 the
people themselves at the polls in April, to decide
IN what way their own Delegates shall he elected
st contingent provisions made in the law for the
meeting OF the Convention in the of the
Summer. Where so many plans exist, nothing
but intauation or nemperance can dsfeat ar
rsngement We would speak in palmer strong
er language, il considered it necessary.
We are aware, that some excitement prevails
among some of our Western Brethren on the sub
iect Of representaton.-Som Of their Delegates
in the Legislature have had two meetings in the
Capitol; and a third was called last evening, the
results of which shall take care to announce.
On Friday evening, meeting hed-consist-
ing of about 10 Senators and Delegates-when Mr..
Doddridge OF Brooke. called the meeting TO order
and on bis motion, Mr.. Miller of Boteourt, took
the Chair. and Mr.. Wilson of Monongaia, was
appointed Secretary Mr. Doddridge addressed
them at some length insisting upon the necessity
of adhering to White Population as the basis of re-
presentation, and OF admitting nonJreehoiderS to
tne right of voting.--Mr. ID. concluded with sub
hitting a series OF resolutions, which motion OF
Mr.. Mason of Frederick, seconded by Mr. Craig,
were referred to the following Committee, viz
Messrs. Doddridge, Craig, Mason oil Freder-