Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-12-01
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MONDAY Mo:sN.Ne:, nov. 80, 1929
THE CONVENTION.

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the consideration of the Executive Report
The 3D. resolution, abolshing the Executive Coun.
4. and declaring 1t ineXncdicnt to provide any other
being read, at Mr.. Masons instance il vas nassad
sy TOR the present. and the 9Th taken up d.clarinp
'hlt no pardon shall be granted by the Executive
VAIL after Judgment conviction. Mr.. Doidr,lye
asked why this provision shnnd be made constiiu-
Gonai instead OF being left to the Legislature? Mr.
Morgan explained the reasons and Mr.. Dodtlridre
replied, and moved To strike out the resolution
Mr Morgan san ! a few oris by way OF relonder
and instanc,:d the of Dcsla in XIV as illstra-
tive Of the necessity OF the provision. Mr.. Dod-
di,!ge stat (lie that of the Instruction in
West Pcnnsylvunial when it would become necessary
30 exert the power nf pardoniug hef,rc conviction
ne motion to strike out prevailed by large ioa-
iariiy. .-,-.-s4-,szz-.ss-
Che third resolution concerning the Executive
Council was then again taken up MIR. Nicholas
tpovetl 10 substitute it by providing in subst ance
that the council he reduced to four, TO be chosen BY
i,,nt ballot of The General Assembly, the four 10 be
divided into two classes, alternately to 20 every
'cond year, to have the power OF choosing Lieut..
Governor out of their number, and tho privilege of
protesting against the acts OF the majority. Mr..
tNiclioas explained and enforced the amendment ut
some length. Mr. Giles succeeded anil defended
the Executive rs at present constituted. a div-
sion of the question demanded, and AIr. Powell
moved to strike out the latter part of the resolution
only (Nlr Nicholas having withdrawn distinction for
that purpose) which IL IN these words s'ARd that
is ineXpedent tn provide any other Executive Cuun
cil." This mot on carried in the affirmative ayes
So. MIR. Nicholas then moved his amendment as an
the amendment was negatived-ayes 80. Mr.
Brodnax subsequently renewed the motion, chang
ing the number proposed for tie Executive Council,
from our TO three which led discussion when
this motion also decided in the negative ayes
SO. Mr.. Randolph then moved to strike out the
residue OF the original resolution, which is Resell
we'd, that the eSr cutv, council at present organ
lied, ought to be aholsIed," but this motion
Degatiyed without dcbale-ayes 80, So. Mf.
IHtzhngh then moved to amend The resolution by ad-
ding these words, ''and that The governor shall lave
power TO require in writing, all matters relating
to the duties of his office, the opinions Of -
which amendment was agreed to--ayGs So The
second resolutions relative TO Tie appointment of
Lict. Governor, and the 4th to his duties in the
contingency of the death OF the governor, both
passed without any proposition being made amend
Mr. Powell then moved to strike the whole of
the Executive report, and to insert substitute
which he had offered, and which h9d been referred
to the Committee of the Whole. The nIaiu feature
of this proposition, Is the reference of the election
Governor and Lieut. Governor to tie people, and
the rendering the Governor Ineligible alter being
elected, for the term of years thereafter.
On the suggestion of Mr. Henderson, that time
should be allowed remembers to reflect the propo
sition, the committee rose and the Convention adj
journcd,
The movement in the Norfolk district consequent
on Cen Taylor's resignation, has assumed a very
extract ofe litter from highly respectable aud in
teigent gentleman of that district:
Portsmouth. Nov. 26th, 1929
Since the return OF Gen. Taylor bome complete change
has taken place III the sentiments of his late constituents upon
question that caused his resignation: AMI think may
say that the Sepaie shall be based upon the
paon OF whle popuiation and taxation conbined large
majority the people OF this District will only satisfied
House of Delegates easily UNDERSTOOD
and republican in its views that scarcely individual in
Di;rric, would acknowledge correcnes
fears that enieaned that if the West gets the majority,
they viii Cypress the slave holders with axes-Seuure the
Eas, against these tears, by basing sena upon ouda
ton that will give 10 the slave holders majority in that branch
tho we al in,
this District, be satisfied.
Memorials have gone from Norfolk Borough and Nansemond
Anne Counties approving the pursued by
Gen Taylor the Convention, aud requesting Mr. Grgsby
resign and ie remaining Delegates to appoint Gen TAYLOR in
his Stead The memorials signnd the Borough by
2SOn Nansemond by l67 and in Princess Anne by ahont
made in this county gel gne though is believed that
majority of its would sign the memorial circulated in the
by his friends in Richmond he was appointed upon the
ground that only gentleman then Richmond
,e The confidence repoed in him by the voters of NorfSk
Borough sending him TO the Legislature was the assumed
ground of his sahcon for the Convention by the other Dele
egates from tine District But the voters who sent him to
the haf ,Iee o oe wo soc for 6
member Of the Legislature have signed The memorial re-
uueng him resJ What Mr. Grssby will pursue,
know AS his selection 10 the Convention was based
the confidence of the Borough people, and their presumed
sumption has expressly conrradicted, should think if
were rersn their condecce hsi he would mme
3 diately resign
DEATn OF JUDGE WASHINGTON
Fhe Philadelphia Sentinel Of Friday announces the death
j that CITY Of Honorable l}UHaoD WAsHlNGToS,
judges Of the Supreme Court Of the United States.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.--The ship George, at New
ok salc from Liverpool 25ih u and brings London
the 9th inclusive, day later than previously re-
eeived The American Minister, MIR MLane, and the ~
Hon Canning. transacted business the 23d, At the
Office of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs An article
dale of London Oct d. that very little doubt IS
now entertained the Emperor Of Russia will conform
mseto suggestions and wishes Of his allies and so odu
late tie terms the treaty Of peace shall
satisfy Europe.
From, the Baltimore American
Through the polencss friend enabled publish
s following dec uncut decides the question Of rank n
Tie case Of Gen Scott
ADJcr4xT GESERAL's OFFICE,
C)spsn No. a. Washington, yNoD 90 1929.
BE- Major General Gaines will assume command Of the
Western Department