Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-03
DOMESTIC.
Fro,,, The Ct,lpepcr Ga.ette


From the Culpepcr Gdsette.
Mr. Fditor-Seeing the Citizens of the County
of Culpeper dirided into parties and factions on
the Convention Question, and finding that person.
al friendship was likely to fall sacrifice to
the excitement of the occasion, I was induced
to attend the last Fauquier Court, TO see if some
plan could not be there, TO heal the wide
breach and restore harmony between us; how far
my wishes have been accomplished,I leave !or.you
to judge, from an impartial statement of facts.
At February Court there meeting to take
into consideration the Convention question, bu,
without entering into the subject, adjourned until
March Court. At March Court every person
WAS appraised, during the day of the proceedings
Of the County Of Culpeper-aud that there was
regular delegation from both the meetings
of said county, presenting different views Of pro-
ceeding, and asking the concurrence of Fauquier
therein. The court adjourned about three o'clock;
there was much delay in organizing the meeting;
every person seemed sensibls Of the magnitude
and Importance of the subject in which they were
about to engage, and in the GOODNESS and discretion
necessary for its discussion-I forcib!y struck
with the two Counties, when contrasted TO each
other, in that particuiar-As was from a County
where meetings were raised at the ringing of the
bell, the defamation of wild politician in
a bar-room, had construed their great caution 10
| indifference about the subject.
Mr. Henry Fitzhugh was called TO the Chair,
and Mr.. VIM. +. Philips appointed Secreta-
~. Mr.. Jones Green informed the Chair that
Capt. Zepheniah Turner and himself had been
delegated by meeting OF many oil the Citizens
Of the County of Cuipeper, TO convey to Fauquier,
preamble and resolutions adopted by a meeting
in Culpeper, nominating John W. Green, Esq. and
John Barbour, Esq as suitable persons 10 repre-.
sent this District on the part of Culpeper i'm Con-
vention, and asking concurrence on the part of
Fauquer therein.
VIM. Smith, Esq. then presented preamble and
resolutions adopted by meeting in Culpeper, APP
pointing ten persons as committee 10 meet a
committee Of ten others from Fauquier, and to
nominate four persons candidates for the district
and asking concurrence of Fauquier therein.
Thos l.. Moore, Esq. offered a resolution APP
pointing Committee TO meet and confer with the
Committee from Culpeper. To this resolution Col.
Eppa Hunton offered an observation-disclosures which,
much discussion eusued, in which I. l.. Moore
Esq, COL Wallace, Mr.. Herner, WIN. Smith
Esq OF Culpeper, and John Scott, Esq. took part
Col. Wallace touched some of the leading ques-
tons OF reforms asked the people if they were
prepared 20 say what their opinions were on
those questions; and If they were, who they could
select as Committee to represent those opinions:
He objected, in a decided manper, TO the appoint
ment OF committee. to meet the committee from
the County OF Cupeper. He enQured If they
knew the sentiments of persons sufficient TO send
on the committee; and if they knew the senti-
ments OF the committee from Culpeper! He was
not in favour of either of the propositions from
Culpeper-butif the meeting would proceed in
once for Fauquier.
MIR. j. Scott, in his usual mastery style address
ed the Meeting at some length. He regretted
the schsm that had taken place in the County Of
Culpeper, and remarked how important it was for
the County of Fauquier to proceed with erea, de-
liberation, and avoid, if possible, falling into like
difficulties by identifying herself with ei,her
party. Mr.. Scott offered an amendment to the
resolution, which was adopted, refusing on the
part oil Fauouier to participate with either pa rty:
Leaving Culpeper to choose and decide for herself
The meeting in FauQuier nominated twelve diff
ferent places in the county OF Fauquier, and to
elect one man from each place, to meet at the
Courthouse on the fourth Monday in April, and
then TO nominate two persons on the part of Fal-
quer for the Convention.
AS respect; the sentiments Of Fau1IIier on the
subject OF Constitutional questions, l think NAV
safely say with large majority Of her leading po-
'liticians, she approyimates as possible TO
the sentiments OF John w. Green and John S. Bar
bour.
That representation should be founded upon
white population alone, is considered there az it
ought TO be every where elsa principle fraueht
with the most pern,cious consequences to the in
terest of the People east of the Blue Ridge.
was much gratiiied TO see general manifesto
ton OF the kindest feelings towards our late dis
tinguished member Of Congress The people of
tauquier think OF no opposition. They wish none.
MIR. Barbour will receive both for Congress and
the Convention an almost unanimous vote.
Judge Green's talents are too well known in
Fauquier, and elsewhere, not 10 be duly appre-
c!ateG-l have no hesitancy in saying, in the
county OF Fauquier ne will be generally sup
ported.
trust lie example ectus hv orr sister County
will teach us lesson Of more wisdom for the fu-
ture-We soc her harmonizing in all her move.
ments;we see no division on the Convention ques-
tion--the interest of all is the same Our interests
and feelings should be the same. Let US bury the
tomahswk.~-We are faiigued with strife-We
lately differed in sentiments with each other on
the Presidental question, but that is setlied-We
have warm canvass for the State Legislature in
Culpeper; but trust that will soon be amicably
decided. Let us not find ourselves arrayed in ali
the animosity and rancour of feeling, about the
candidates for the Convention; there are at pre-
sent. two OF the most prominent and efficient me
for talents. in the district before the public. We
shall he well represented by them if elected. We
shall not be so ably represented by others in their
stead. HAMILTON.
PROCEEDINGS Al WILLIAMSBURG.
At a meeting of deputies from majority of the
counties and cities, in the third Senatorial
District, held at the Tavern of WIN. Edloe, in the
city oil Williamsburg, on Friday the 9th day OF
March, 1929, pursuant to notice, Mai. Tnoma.
Griffin was called to the Chair, and Richard
Coke, Jr. was appointed Secretary
The Chairman not being present, r. McCand.
lish was called 10 preside. pro tenn,
On motion Of Mr.. Christian, il was Resolved
| public.
On motion Of the same gentleman, it was Re.
.oVed' That the rules and regulations adopted by
me Legislature Of this Commonwealth for the re.
guIsuon OF It3 proceedings, be adopted by thi:
meeting ior the government OF its proceedings.
On motion cf Mr.. Semple, IL was Resolved
Thatthe Secretary call over all the counties and
cities composing this Senatorial District. and re-
cord those represented, and the namea Of fbos,
gentlemen representing the same
And, theroUpon, il appeared that tho following
Deputies were present