Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-12-05
Which deducted, leaves

lunsJ the whole number amounts
say TO 1890
Which deducted, leaves 1926
1t is supposed. however, that Certain other coun.
ties below the Ridge, arc also identified with them
not IN interest, at least III Cpuicn and feeling 20
some of these questions. Tins though, is doubted;
and it is said that the signs ofthe times in those coun-
ties shew that there is III reality such serious dis
union in the rest of lower Virginia. Taking his 10
be so, the comparative strength Is US 4892e TO
1926
1886
1t is probable this majority would be lessened lev
estimating the number of residents
Bit whether am in the mljori ofireeholders, or
III the minority, or whether from Instructions 9th
er convictions operating OH the delegation from that
section of the State above alluded to, as to the
pnionS oftheir constituents may hereafter find nv
self in majority OH this floor, is not the question
The question with ME Is, whether should be in
such majority against such Il minority as would
then be this floor, and IN the country am preoar
ed to adopt an amendment TO the Constitutions or
tanning the mixed basis of Representation or the cJ
eral number IN both branches of the Legislature
Now, though most sincerely and rcligIously think.
that this latter Is what all ought agree to and
were proper now, should it become proper
trust can shew reasons enough to induce bcief ut
least that am sincere in that opinion those arc
who entertain contrary one, yet | could not cXcr
else that powcr-no-l am not that mani have
Scotch Irish blood in it is true of that old blood
which did not come here to enjoy land already
DIcSSeu WITH every tnlnn mat land be blessed
with; but to subdue the wilderness, and to make q
country for themsclvs-who came over about tho
time when the solemn League and Covenant was
stiii talked OF and which recollect to have heard
talked OF as tar back as can recocct any thing.
1t is blood that am proud, of and hope don't
disgrace 1t when say would rem5ie and shrink
Reluctant as would be for this Convention to
rise without doing any thing i would rather do that
ON this great question Of basis of representation
The power of reason, it to me- is rone-forepe,
gone, perhaps on both sides-we must compromise
or do nothing.
But will |, if have the power to DO so establish
the Mixed Basis, the Federal Number for tine
most numerous Branch?-No Sir would not even
do this against such a minority in this House ard
probable majority in this Country, although the major
Ity here be with me- NIL ratter adjourn and do
noHng--l would rather call on the magnanilnitv OF
such majority, to say, whether we ought not adj.
lourn rather than do this things But. as it is ai-
important that we should not so adjourn, then | q.
gam call on them say whether it other treat inter
ests in which they, with me, feel most deeply con.
cerned can be saved at least for the present and un
III more time and reflection canbe bestowed on them
this troubled Ocean ought not to be at rcst3
Whether this ought not 10 be done, even az tbc nv
pence of considerable sacrifices?
And cali upon the other side to say whether the
storm is TO continue to rage; or whether they viii br
satisfied with an ample redress of reaI grievances
leaving something for postcrty to reflect upon and
do, IT they think proper? trust | will be met If
that spirit OF candour and open hearedness by which
feel myself actuacd.--As TO the manner I'm which
we shall come together, and as to many minor points
am muse If INV to be fashioned rs gentlemen
choose.-As to great and essential Doiats if cy CAM
be compromised, a rock of graniic or what il
nearly the same thlng-a ScOM LishB.aa--I am will
ing now, If be the pleasure of the House to eXDose
fully my views.
In order to bring before the House what am tciY-
ing TO do, as well as what | am not toiiIi1o In N,
wal have reference to the Reports of the committees
winch have been under consideratiOn-faH my pro.
Jets may be said to be already in prnt) II heinz
Always understood, that when ugrce to any promo
sluoh, Oy cay 81 compr0DItse to which II is known
am OheTp"e opposed, am NOT 10 be considered n,
committed, unless other things dee,ne esgenl,J I'm e
are yielded TO tae, or abandoned, the may be-
should others act with the franku,ss v,o
perhaps, sOOH see whether we are likely In o. ,on,,rS
-ise.-I viii also premise, that NJ other schemes nj
compromise are proposed, not toUcttng Certain cyy
ri points, from which evils have resulted 70,
leaving them to posterity 10 settle. Will feel mvseI
quite Mt liberty TO choose between thetn.-Sorn, :,
these have been presented. But I wish to see com,
6fncd cUt them, the t0hoe SchCDe Of the instrument
that may say, whether The tolote, / think it wi
be . blessing or a curse 20 the country.
Thus, then and in this spirit, am willing 20 agro,
20 the Let Resolution Of the Lspistivc Committee
and also, Of course, TO the 2nd, or any modification
Of it, that m3y be satisfactory To a mai ,fity.
In Leu Of the 3rd Resolution. am wtlIpt- 10 adop,
the amendment mo 35,) offered by the member
from Chesterfield. wouiC thought O. at present nd.
gSed. prefer to retain The provision IN the orioIuol
Resolution, 10 be found in the Sd, 1th, 9th and Ctb
Anes, so as to require some reasonable value 10 be-
affixed TO slI Frceholds: And have reasons which
have considerable weight with me- and which will
be ready TO assign, ii necessary for perfsrrino 10
@tnA that Ananfmsns, By striking o.. ;ha "a lI-so
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