Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-20
the cSAyent0n TO be held in The town os chAra,ss

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vile during the ensuing month.
. Resolved, That this meeting approves Of the
Invitation given by the meeting held this SUBJ
lJect in Richmond on the 26th utmo, to the pub
Tic iunc'onaries designated in their proceedings,
and those distinguished persons are hereby respect
uiy requested to aid in the OF the said
Convention.
| !" Resolved, That we highly appreciate the SER
wees OIL Judge Coater in the cause Of the Inter-
nal Improvement Ut Virginia, and that we thin>
he merits the prooundest gratitude OF his fellow
clizens, for taking upon himself the difficult task
nitv."
| The Citizens of Fairfax Gen John G Hunter
in the Chair, and VIM. Moss, Secretary have de-
pu,ed Judge Bushrod Washington, Gen. j. C. Hun
ter, q. Mason of Gunston, Col. A. j. Smith, Dr. r.
=. Mason, w II. Fi,zhugh, Fl. Fairfax, b. WASH
| TO attend the Convention.
Inc citizens of Londoun, (Fayette Ball in the
Chair, and John J. Matthias, Secretary have re-
ques'ed Jamer Monroe, c. +. Mercer. W. Elizey,
); NJ McCarty, j. White, Burr Powell, w. 4. +.
Mason, J. II. McCabe, J. CIeayeland. and y. Bali.
to attend the Conve ntion.
COMMUNICATED.
AT meeting OF the citizens of James CITY, hell
Al the Courthouse on The 9th day OF June, 1928,
pursuant to notice given this day, the Hon. Bur-
well Bassett was called to the Chair and James
Semple, jr., appointed Secretary. Col. Robert Nc
Candiis explained the objects of the me ting to be
me adoption OF such measures as would be most
likely to protect from the ruinouS effects of the
arm system. He recommended 10 the meeting
those winch were OF peaceful and respectful cha
racter towards the people Of that portion of the u
mon, by whom he considered the Southern people,
more grievousiy oppressed H. had not prepared
ior me occasion, as II was unexpected. The meet
ing had been gotten up by the farmers, who had
been brought together by Court business He
would not, therefore, enter into u full Investigation
OF the SUBJECT. He, however, made some peril
men, REMARKS which added to the unusual excite
henl before evlneed by the people on the subject.
of motion OF James Scmple, jr., the foilowina
resolutions, with amendments accepted by the mo.
yer, were severaiiy put, and having been discuss
ed, were unanimously adopted:
nesoived, That horses, mules and pork ought to
oe raised ny US and ii i impolitc be dependent
OH others for supply of these articles.
!, Resolved, That the members OF this meeting do
hereby pledge themselves to carry these resoiuti-
ols into effect as far their means will enable
them TO do so.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the peo
pie oil tins State, and to the Southern people gene
rally, to cooperate with this meeting in these
measures, and that Committee of ten be appoint
ed by the President, to rece;ve the SIGNATURES of
the ciuZens oil James City, and all others disposed
TO unite III the adoption OF these and other Rssolu
tons OF a similar character.
Resolved, That this meeting consider the fore
gong RESOLUTIONS as necessary to ward off the ru-
nous effects oil the Tariff Laws, and that thew do
not by their adoptiOn intend TO ,env the truth of
that maxim in political economy which leaves eve
ny Individual AT liberty 10 seek the Improvement of
MS condition in lie, unlrainmelled by government
| tai restrictions.
| Resolved, That they consider ECONOMY si,,,,;
/ city oil he and manners, he most stern and I'm
compromising integrity. essentially necessary TO
the existen nee oil republic and eminenty calculat-
ed TO ensure domestic ease and TRANQUILITY
Inc object OF the meeting having been attained.
| Dr. Thomas u. Peachy called the attention of the
people 10 the Convention to be held at Cbarlottes
ve on the i!th OF July Eext, to take into consider
afon the subject of internal Improvement by the
State OF Virginia, and recommending the anno;nt
ment oil Delegates TO attend the Convention. He
was seconded by John Page, Esq. who supported
the motion in an animated and interesting speech
mhereupon 1t was Resolved unanimously, Tina,
Delegates be appointed TO attend the Conv.ptior
TO DO held at Charlottesville on the l7th av of In,
! ly. The Hon. Burwell Bassett James Semple. ir
and Dr: M ,. Warren were appointed Delegates
| TO the Convention.
Ordered, That tAe proceedings of ,bis ,,,es.;, l.
published. V
On motion Resolved, That they be signed by the
| PRESIDENT and Secretary and the meeting adjourn
BURWELL BASSETT, Ch'mn.
JAMES SEMPLE, Jr Sec'ry.
eaoiy TO public notice previously given, a
| number OF the citizens of Fluyanna Coimiv co,
vened at the Courthouse thereof on SATURDAY. the
IAN June 1928 ior the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the expeIiency of appointing delegates.
on the part OF this meeting, to attend d Convention
| proposed TO DC holden at charlottesville in fIe
nontf!c! July neSt, on the subject of Internal I'm
pIorement.
zen: John H. Cooke called to the chair and
Johh limoerlake, Jr appointed Secretary.
On motion OF Benjamin III. Magruder, Resolved.
That committee of five persons be appointed 10
prepare and report Preamble and Resolutions en-
pressve OF the sense of this meeting touching the
| subject OF present consideration: Whereupon, a
| COMMITTEE was accordingly appointed, consisting
| Oh Benz IL. Magruder, George Stillrnan, Walker
iimberake, Col. G. A. Strange and John Timber
lake. Jr, who having retired for short time to con-
slider Of the subject TO them referred returned
their Report, and the blanks therein being filled
up the same was adopted by the meeting, in the
| form following, viz:
This meeting is duly sensible that Virginia has
TOO long languished in a state of supineness and
incidence, and OF Indifference 10 her true and vital
interests, as connected with the Improvement of
Gle many extraordinary and unriyalled natural adj
Vdntages with which Il bounteous Providence has
so mighty favored her, and on which so essentially
depend her real prosperity and happiness-regard.
less oil the bright examples which have been af-
iorded her by the noble and successful enterprzes
oil some OF her Sister States whereby thew are
h"rching' with rapid strides to independence, TO
wealth and 10 happiness. Ii cannot therefore hut
hal with emotions of delight the hopeful prospect
winch seems now TO be presented, that the minds
oil the people OF Virginia are about to be aroused
10 proper sense OF the great and vital importance
OF the subject of Internal Improvement as iDdicat-
Ell Dy tne recent movements in different counties
ana IN different parts of the State i'm which dele
gates have been appointed, 10 attend the PROMISED
convention at Charlottesville as a ce ntral point to
deliberate on this important subject and being
Wiling am DESTROYS to.give TO any steps or mea-
'ures which may seem likely to tend to awakening
the dormant spirit Of enterprise in our State its
most cordial and hearty operation and support
tendency to promote a congeniality OF sentiment
dnh concert and harmony of views and nj act;o,