Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-15

WrItC III BOEcFhlnCnt, uuY
opinions. fit really be apprehended that the rights
vf property would be rendered insecure by caua5ino
representation and extending the right of suffare "a
Is confended by the advocates of sare
ordusred 6as's ~ persons and property let tho new
cenhtution contain guaranty for the protection OF
property against excessive
Oar western brethren are willing am convinced IN
incorporate such provision in tho constitution: and
whethcr willing or unwilling, the east OF the RIDGE
now has the power Of numbers a majority of free
whites and m lorty in convention and can coerca
thcm-but cosrcicn Is unnecessary, for have never
yet conversed with man from beyond the mount aims
VINO was not willing thnt such ional pedre
,ouid he given;--and although hay no fears myself
iur the security OF property without such pledge,
respect the fears Of those who think differently; aud
should advocate the ENGRAVING of such n guaranty
In the new or amended constitution. This safeguard
It seems to hc should remove all the fears, and with
them the objections the advocates Oft restricted sut
fringe unequal representation. AS to tho future orra-
nization OF The Legislative department. am I'm favor OF
reducing tho present number ofthc House of
10 'oo rr tllereabouts and increasing tho Senate
80 ar 35 would give the Senate the power of o.
rgfnation IN all cases except money bills-I would
Take from the Legislature great deal Of the bust
boss that to protract its sessions and which
more appropriately belongs to other departments of
tho government, such the adjudication of claims
that should be referred to the judiciary, separate
elections, interpretations and various other subjects
That might under some general constitutional Droyi-
sion be sac'y committed 10 other tribunals or other
departments. These reforms in the Legislative De-
partment would in my humble opinion result in
great economy OF the pubc money; not only by the
reduction OF the number of tho Legislature but by
their tendency to despatch of business and TO the
shortening at the sesslons and what is more inpor-
tant consideration still, believe our legislation would
bc characterized by more prudence and wisdom than
ut present, IN consequencc of the different and i'm
proved materials, such reform would bring into the
Legislative body
AS to the Executive Department, am decidedly
IN favor Establishing the Council and making the Co
40 tIn mar, In ..1l..
at years, say or IL would give him for advisers
ihc Attorney General and other heads of department
lis power should be enlarged and his duties multiplied
To certain extent. Unity III the Executive Depart
ncnt due responsibility and conuces to ener
~ and efficacy plurality the very reverse. So true
Is this, that It has become of the best recorded
opinions of writer's on government, and several of our
sister Republics have borne Testimony 10 their belief
"i us truth by amending their constitutions aud ex
changing their irresponsible governor and council
ior Responsible and efficient chief magistrate.
As To The Judiciary diplncnt dccle lily OF
TIC Judges holding their olcc by tho at present
ddtns good behavior but expire the age or 20 years
am aware that by this limitation the State sometimes lie
unVci OF the services of and officer
bi, consider the rule important influenced y the
exceptions Whilst am in favor of independent, Judiciary
wish TO make cisient aud responsible not IN
irane only but really and practically Judges So
now entertain tho opinion deliberately and ua,ucy ionned
and constocrc] that th should he removable ont r
Fulton 0f twohirds three urths both Houses ofihe L
iure-PsrhaPsi might be saluary safe guard require
t concurrence oil the chief of the State
pnlson from onscc judge may he guilty Of various
abuses oil ms ONCE ranssrcssons ofomon and commissions
snu ne may he imiccbe from disease, for which
Impeachment Cor high crimes and would not lie
for such the Legislature should have the power dispacng
mnn addition the power removal their higher grades
Of Cans5resSon punishable by Impeachment The remedy hv
impeachment the best devised constitutions has been found
from experience 10 constitute inefficient
accountability; AMI that remedy provided by the present con-
situon shadow without substance. Tie HOUSE Of Dele
gates inpeaeh but bis brother judges try him. and affirm
that judge sitting tie tal OF Judge would m
't by making man judge he Is thereby made Than
exempt from his hopes, his fears aud his iailcs
Iou of Delegates should have power the
Senate the trial vi ncRchncnis. Whilst the subject tie
judiciary, will few words relation county courts
Il against their nboltion would agree to wholesome
inooheaton OF the system bat would retain WAT tconder
the valuable features Of H. The antiquity of the int,,u
dating its origin far back the reign Alfred utility N
administering cheap and speedy usce without fee reward
and The Iiernal aud domestic character Gifts
,ncc, have justly rendered n flyortc tribunal IN Virsln;af
bna ce arc VS ~ TIC system carno be denied; Us ovc,
OF self creation IFS OF apponincn,u short
oti's inconsistent aud incompatible powers legislative,
1--WE anu JadeIaIy nre vcy oyeccndbie III Pho and have
heu found productive Of evil in rac,icc. would, far as
Practicable remedy tho defects lis mode of appointment
take from its power disappointment III cases would
leave lie judicial power untouched, unless upon drie
ration should he found eSpcden transfer lis chanccry
towers 10 tone oef jurisdiction me lnd n'cFoeaoy Of
iac Nelson on'ntcc somewhat indefinite and obscure: If
fhcy mean by the terms, Irresponsible the people, elective y
thr Aopie answer ~ The negative lhcrcs proper medium
between many, and too few elections would in
favor Of AL the subordinate ann irrortant Offices either
c%c;uire or ministerial bone h!ed t he people There
SEVERAL objections TO t-nuch time woll be spent, much
convenience aud confusion !cul' and continual
ep UP about Py o"ocS without any adequate benefit result
ing from II And whnt is to be- deprecated ALL the
tnuuc and frequency of elections would tend lessen
Interest as"n in, and Importance attached elections
rally interesting and important, The people Should certainly
ct hcir members Of assembly their governor aud perhaps
tir;r shcfs and magistraS The appointment III other
nrs. and ministerial, according my present
re'ops may he safely ard conveniently entrusted other
tribunals of appointment The foregoing the principal
ancn,ncns should adroratc, IL ncIhrT OF convention
The liberty u the press religious Freedom freedom ofspccc
i bv jury, hIhcas corpus, the abolition enialrs aud p
innnt thagA alreary guaranteed y TITO hill at rights
by Ordinary enactment, should Of abundant he
Incorporated into Ire provisions Of the amended conS
tuOn aud lady, the constitution shoud contain provi
for its amendment and clause rqIirir
flat H the uikccs of government, civil and military, should
take gu oath 90 support and maintain IL
Having hpnkly, bat hastily and furcrc'v ds-osrd
anil opinions Obedience Il request nj very csprcia-
be portion Of my fellow citizens, with tire
dictated their rcI Of projiy and duty
j. due myself say that has hccn brought
kjrc tic public without my solicitation, much as
wish, either fit expressed on my part That have been
~ favor NJ cab uf convention, aud warmly devoted
tc OF constitutional reform, since have been old
ru7ugh tn rm any political opn0n most true; aud
ncmbcr o the Sanion convention IN 1926, the hest
tcBce sire rty and DEVOTION by recording in
vor " AZ hr important questions Of fcoan ancd n in this