Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-28

mousse on The fourth Monday in March, with au-
thority TO nominate and recommend ft persons to
De voted Tor To the Convention. Purely divested
OF all disposition 10 condemn either the motives
which created the assembly at Westruoreland
Courthouse, or the acts thereof, cannot believe
that the will of more than very small minority
oil you was represented by IL; nor we doubt,
that the obly true and safe medium Of communi.
cation. In relation to objects Of self government
Tor people, who are both FREQ and mean 10 re.
main so. isa free presa.-We, therefore, propose
respectfully 10 nominate TO yon, one individual
from each county in this District, as persons,
from whom we feel safe and confident in making
our selection Of Delegates 70 the Convention
10 this end, We have sought information through
the best means accessible to u.s. and view il equal
~ due to ourselves, to yon and 10 truth, to de-
clare, that We are alone actuAted by the motive
and desire to promote our common interest and
safety. We proceed TO nominate Judge Vim a.
y. Dade OF Prince William, VIM. II. Fiizhieh,
esq OF Stafford, ST. Leger L. Carter, esq. of King
George. DIR. K. Murphy of Wcs,moreland, Col.
X. w Carter OF Richmond, Fleming Bates, esq. of
northumberland, and Ellyson Currie, esq. Of Lam
caster. Many poters IF z. W. and Stafford.
7 Al a meeting of" Committeeman from sun.
dry counties in the Northern Neck Of VIRGINIA
composing in parthe Senatorial, or, in other words
The Convention District, held at Westmoreland
Courthouse on the 23d March, 1929 it seems,
thatfour persons are recommended to the freehold
ers as being suitable for our representation in the
earnest solicitation is given in an ingenious address
that the same he voted for.
II is true, Messrs. Editors, that there is much
talent embodied in three Of the individuals recon-
mended, viz Judge Dale, Judge Curre and DR..
Murphy, and against two OF these one of the
greatest objections can be urged. mean that OF
the Julgeship. Of being expectants of tie office;
and the occasion requires that we should not look
TO talent alone Convention is about TO be held to
reform the abuses, & remove the hardships under
lIrt .lAf.
stitution, and THAT which the people, the sore
reigss Of this ancient commonwealth. mostly de-
SIRE is change in the Judiciary, making the COL
lection Of debts shorter (and of course, less v4pen
sive,) making the clerks of courts elective in
some given time, and especially eifccting such a
change, as that ajudge shall not be paimed upon
US for iye uAder salary Of $500 per annum,
whether he be able to render services or not II
the farming class of citizens, the pillars Of our
country composed only a small part of the conmu.
nifty AT large, and their choice privileges far ex.
ceeded those OF any others, and at the expense of
the majority, as to require legislative Interference
to remove a grievance most seriously felt by the
people at large, would they send Farmers them
selves to their General Assembly to correct the
evil' We trust not. Then let me tell you, farmers
Of Virginia and freeholders of the District, you,
who represent the soil of this Dominion, send Fur
Diers il possible, to represent you in Convention,
and correct the evil you have so long comp Iained
OF, arising ont Of the improper organization OF
courts, and the unlimited privileges and power Of
judges; but do not send judges themselves.
Inasmuch, then, as the meetings that have been
held, were partial Che last one not ercept-
ed,) and as il is our privilege to make nominations
and TO vote for whom ire please, we respectfully
that the freeholders of Northern Neck
Convention District vote for VIM. II. Fitzhugh of
Stafford, John Gibson, Jr. OF p. William, Jno w.
II nngerfoord OF Westnorcland, and Robt. Murphy
of the same County, and we fiatter ourselves that
in this nomination we do not want for talent; while
the interests of these gentlemen must more fully
accord with the purposes Of the contemplated con-
vention than those nominated by the meeting at
w estmoreland Court house; and, il every other
objection to Judge D0de was removed, we think
the wretched state of his health which prevents
his being on his circuit at this time, forms in
superable one.
Many Freeholders Of The District.
April goth.
At our March and April courts, the people Of
this county were much pleased with the idea OF
having suitable person nominated to represent
them in the Convention, and many of them de-
clined expressing their choice, with the hope,
that some individual would be selected, who would
secure the suflrages not only OF Luncnburg, but
of the other counties of this District. But as the
efforts which have been made to procure the
nomination. OF a Pdrson, is not in accordance with
the wishes of large proportion of the Freehold
ers, they no longer deem 1t necessary 10 delay
declaration of their sentiments and wishes. With
out some concert Ct action between the different
counties, il must be obvious, that Of the large
counties in the District whose election comes last
WILL in all probability, send more than her proper
ton OF the Delegation to the Convention. We,
therefore, recommend Capt. William Stokes Of
Lunenburg, revolutionary patriot, man Of firm
integrity, sound discretion, and plain farmer as
most likely TO obtain the largest proportion of the
suffrages of the people oil Lunenburg, to the con-
fdence Of the District composed of the counties Of
Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Luncnburg and Din
widdie. The Wish Of many Freeholdcys.
To the Freeholders of the District Of TVestn,o,e-
land, Richmond, Lancaster, NOR hun5eriay,d
Stafford and Prisee William.
We will take the liberty OF nominating Thomas
Seldom, esq. as a fit and proper person to repre-
sent US in the Convention to be held in October
next, to alter and amend our State Constitution
II is true, MIR. Seldom is not at present resident
of District; but he born in it, and resided
with us until few years past. And we know
his feelings and interest dre completely identified
with ours. He has a powerful discriminating
mind, has had great experience in business, and
has perfect knowledge of human nature. Those
qualities, together with his warm and friendly
feelings for u.s. render him highly qualified to rep
resent this District. 1t is only necessary TO know
Mr.. Seldom well TO admire him.
22d April, 1929. Several FreehoIders.
Feeling, in common with our fellow citizens,
strong solictuje for the interests Of Virginia, and
believing that the members Of the Convention TO
be held in October next, for the purpose OF revis
ing the Constitution Of the State, should be men Of
talents and integrity, we nominate the Hon. A.
Stevenson. and recommend him TO the Freehold
ers of this District, character eminentIy quail
fed 10 fill that station.
Many Ffeehoiders Of Hanopsr.
24th April, 1929.
am requested by number Of Freeholders 70
announce Col. VIM. Allen and Francis Ruifin of
v ttyo nd re