Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

luecuons Oh tne ciuzens OF mo county to your
tate government, has never been regained This
3 part Of the misrue Of this government The
gentlemen from Northampton and Mathews
(Messrs. Parker and Bra2ton,) have introduced
and denounced in this debate as iniiamatory, a
written by gentleman in Winchester,
tending to show the misrule OF the tide water
country. II 10 supposed the author men,
Der OF that reasonable convention at Staunton in
ls25.-He is able to defend himself, and hope
to see more from his pen, upon that subject. A
very great defect in the present constitution, and
which has often caused dissatisfaction among the
6cers Of the militia. and the judges Of tho courts
The members of the General Assembly arc too
numerous to make judicious SELECTION Of these
officers, and they have not often the inclination or
opportunity to obtain the necessary information
who are the most capable TO fill these high and
important Offices; and while appointments continue
to be made AZ they now are, and which must con.
tinue as long this constitution lives, the peopie
will not expect that Office will be conferred
on the most capable and deserving men. The
appointments made by the Legislature depends of.
ten more upon the ability and eioquence by which
q nomination is made, and supported. than tho
merits OF the man who receives the appointments,
and until another Henry shall live to support and
the election OF men to Office from some
parts OF this state, no mau, however deserving,
from that quarter. may ever expect 10 receive an
appointment The people Of some counties of the
state are Of opinion, that farmer, mechanic or
merchant, possessing strong mind and good
stock Of common sense, improved by experience
and reflection, who knows their wants, with
character Of integrity and frmness, and having
hair entire confidence, can be better trusted to
make laws for them, than young lawyer OF the
day, who has at command fine round turned peri.
DDS, with an easy and graceful elocution, and 10
perfectly pleased with himself, but without much
experience in the business of the country, and NO
great share of useful knowledge. But such
rtor hnt NfAno and
they generally the most useful and their votes
most correct, have not the powers of eioquence to
euiogze and exalt above others, without regard to
merit. favori'c friend or partizan.
Make new Constitution, take away the power
Of appointment from the General Assembly where
it never ought to have been placed give it to your
Governor, with a Senate to control him, he will
be the responsible man, he will find out, seek for
good and fit men, examine their character, and
know their worth; he will have il in his pow
er to do so, and IL he abuses his trust, an indg-
nant people will remind him of his treachery to
heir interest.
The gentleman from Northampton (Mr. Parker,)
has said, in this debate, sthat at the commence
ment of the last war; the federal flag was heisted
in Accomac, and at that time there was but thir-
teen republicans in that county, and that he was
one OF them; that he could not sleep securely in
his bed at night, and did not know but that before
morning he should be prisoner; for he had been
informed that the enemy intended to take him
prisoner, and they could have sent their barges,
and surrounded the house and taken him pri-
,oner"
Mr.. Speaker: the people Of Accomac were a.
yainst the declaration of war, and SO was YOUR fa-
forite statesman and orator of Roanoke, and ma
ny other distinguished patriots. But as soon as
the war was declared, the militia officers of the
two regiments in that county, held meeting
and voted unanimously an address to the President
Of the U. States, and assured him that although
averse to the declaration Of war; they knew 10 well
The duty they owed to their country and constituted
authorities; and would support him in vigorous
prosecution OF the war; that he should thereby be
enabled to make an honorable and permanent
peace The officers kept their word, and the Presi-
dent had confidence in them; and they il was
hat raised the flag under which they fought and
conquered. The gentleman from Northampton,
has called it a federal flag. For what purpose
we're these party denominations introduced, and
which were SO foreign from the subject under
discussion! Ia it to raise importance to certain
nar'iZans, which otherwise they would not pos
sess' But there was but Is republicans at that
time in Accomac! Who elected the gentleman in
1911, from that county, member of this House;
and IN 1917, member to the Senate from the
Eastern Shore? Was il these IL republicans a.
one' Nor was that flag raised as was the federal
lag at Hartford Gas supposed at the time y
10 compel the President of the u. States to make
in inglorious peace, by denying to the govern.
nent men and money, the means of prosecuting
he war successfully. Nor was it raised like the
lag OF the Governor Of Massachusetts,, that those
Who enlisted under it should not the bounda-
~ oil The U. s. TO meet the enemy. will tell the
gentleman and this House, who raised that flag,
who fought under il, and who did not
(Mr. Parker of Caroline, called Mr. B. TO Orderly
(The Speaker said, MIR. b. was not in order; the
observation did not apply TO the subject before the
House, and it was not in order TO reply in the
House TO observations made in Commit,ee)
Mr.. Bayiey said. that if the observations of the
m tI,1~
n order when made, the reply TO them ought to
be permitted. But although the members near to
aim, and from other parts OF the House, seemed
iesirous tina. he should proceed, by requesting him
1o go on, proceed" he should not appeal from
he decision Of the Chair, and took his seat.
DfEDl-Cn the I4th inst. at MontviIle King
William county, Mr.. William Aylett, son of Phi.
lip Aylett. Esq. in the ED year of his age. II
seldom falls to the lot of friendship to record a
bereavement so affecting to the tenderest feelings
If the human heart The deceased had but lust
finished his education dt The University Of Tir-
,inia; and had again joined the parental board to
bless and receive the blessings of his aged pa.
en.s. The recent epidemic which prevailed at
be University, soon summoned him to visit his
'roiher, Patrick Henry Ayleu, then languishing
IN the bed Of sickness. He remained with his
brother until death closed his fraternal duties
Ind On the very day Of his return to the home of
to mingle his tears with those of HE
lgoHizod parents and relatives, he was seized with
! fever which fastened him to the grave in ten
lays from its commencement Thus, in the short
pace Of seventeen days, the relentless hand of
ieaih has torn from the embraces Of their aged
md affectionate parents two most promising sons
o whom they had every assurance to look az the
uture honour oftheir family. II was indeed pit
,ous sight; enough to melt the most adamau-
inc heart, TO behold the aged mother bending
yer her expiring son, and, as the life blood re-
edec IRON the cold extremities, using the most
lntiring efforts 70 arrest the icy grasp Of death