Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-11

ny no means admit, tia. majority ior amending
the Constitution can be fairly claimed; for we con-
tend (and il is nothing but sheer us,ice) that all
the ireohodc's who>have not voted n all on tho
! subject oi Convention, should be considered as
!, being opposed 10 hat measure.
We believe that the Legislature has no right 10
pass any law authoIsins the Of the people to
be taken this suh;ect--thc whole natter is with
the people, and should be eft entirely to their cen
trout. But, as the representatives. ia their wisdom,
have lhoughs proper 10 offer ;hese facilities, OBJ
tam lair expression, IT opin!on should they not
have made some yropision ,chersLU the try.ofs and
nat part IF the }reehoidcrs might be heard on
this most Interesting subject? Ii is fsirly 10 be
Presumed, that the friends Of Convention, arti,-
aied by more than ordinary zeal, very generally
attended >e rolls, and used the utmost eSeriun
In Further their olj.ci:--with a large number of
those, altogether satisfied with the present state Of.
affairs, and CoDse quentfy opposed 20 Conve ron.
II was dflerent. They though, that the Eegisla-
fure had usurpca that power, requiring an exfrcs-
son o' their opitiions this subject, and therefore
declined voting. And is this portion OF the bone
and sincw OF otir country, the lard owners no, 10
he known Vt all in the ocusil. alton Of a subject.
involving their dearest Interests? TO this the low
land oligarchs, as they would isin make las appear
never can, never viii submit. At least, without
bold struggle. have never believed IN the
wants and necessities OF the Conventionists, OF
which they so loudly complain, and which can
only be remedNd 10y amending the Constitution.
At present, owing partly TO the face of the lower
country and to some ether causes, tho Western and
North western sections Of the State come in for
much the larger share o, the loaves ard fishes the
fund Tor Internal Improvement is mainly distribui.
cd in those portions OF the State; and the manner
in which the literary fund appropriated, operates
decidedly TO their advantage. Depend UPON H.,
gentlemen, this spiri, OF reform, which is noiy
stalking abroad, originated not with the people at
Iarge-but, as III the case OF the New Court Patty
OF our Sister State, with few factious dena-
gogues, dissatisfied e.hcr from reverse of fortune
or some other cause; and finding themselves the
victims OF disappointed ambition, with ,,nceas-
ing disposition 10 get the helm OF affairs TO
which they could never approach sby intrinsiS.
merit, were determined 10 throw all into chaos
and take the chances tor a more favorable change.
This dangerous spirit OF innovation, like ever
thing else account OF its novelty, has produce,
much excitement and made many converts.
To the representatives OF hover Virginia, in the
neat Legislature, would say, that, having if.
view the preservation OF rights, almost inaiena-
be and The welfare of our constitution unon dis
subject there should be an identity Of 4, ling anu
principles Let representation By counties be Ire
Polar Star to govern your co;irse, ana view with
aJeaous eye any ate inpt 10 wrest nom your hands
that wise and safe feature OF goveInmenr--
Surrender tl'a, point, and all is il is much
ca Ter 10 establish silutary provisions tan 10 prs
srve them IN their settled state. Let n-c be-
seech you, therefore, to be on the alert The all
cngros>ing subject OF the Presiicr,ial Election Is
paught coHpate cd with what you should attend 10,
at home; and like faithful sen'inels, be AT YOUR
posts next wintcr-act in concert, with iism and
determined purpose, iecoliecting ttaf as there as
a majority " tie Counties, conScQut,niy.o ma
jorlfy Of the delegation Of he neat General
.4sstm5'g, oPros'd 10 Ccnreniicn, you have
il entirely in your power 10 check this dangerous
split reform, and let this mater rcYrt 10 the
people. yiRGINIES.
,,.. tCemniisicn,soI
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dIs, 10y the AndI Brcadu,, M Riclaraso Ei, u.
Gan hs' Prsc!a, iaugGer OF b. naG,n Pend.ts ~ az
sii "i k"e Queen county.
en- the Esd ui a Go'hen the residence of capt,
nf Fleet, MRS Macy Am Fleet, d. istopr
tt.t Lu the several Tc;IogI wife mother necbnr
IA. character Il Mr T. presented strongest ana
endesrins cia,rl, 90 The love spL of
who knew her. aud III her death bave los.
eabnd he eos supplied. An .u.s only lew DAYS
mnsied her estiHy ald let; hen in ih
hl"9n OF her He an ~ lie enjoyment every thing tb
could reader Il ee':Ase AMI eot1r,abie) u.tn.iv
sad iGDeni.d death.
,"n'h. Sd n''an' Marie e~ond daughter Of Mir R,-
chaid i' ut Sios5 ivanIa i5ih year o hrr sre
~ hi. I.,'dtnee near this rlic Sunday Ia. {. j.
"Hi LfWAsife e. a inns painful ines.- We ,a,
tH'host wh uo totin4I J. srguai With INV, III.
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