Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-10-28
RICHMOND, Oct. II.


The COnmitess.-At 10 O'Clock yester-
day, the debate before the Legislative
Committee, on the resolution for declaring
white population the proper basis Of rep
resentation in the House ofDelegates, was
resumed. Mr.. Cook, Of Frederick, ad-
dressed the Committee very ably, in favor
Of the resolution. He was followed by
Judge Green on the other side, who, speak
inu in a low voice, and the crowd inter-
cepting a near approach to him, we were
so unfortunate as not to hear. MIR. Chap
man Johnson followed in support of the
resolution, in an argument Of transcend
ant power, establishing forever, the fame
Of a great Statesman, as his legal reputa
ton is already on the highest pinnacle.
When Mr.. Johnson concluded, the vote
was taken, to the surprise of many, who
expected a more PrOtracted debate. 1t
stood as follows:
For the Resoution--Wm. Anderson,
Chapman Johnson, Andrew Belrne, JAS.
MAbIsoN, Charles Fenton Mercer, John
r. Cooke, Philip g. Pendleton, John b.
George. Henry Chapman, Lewis Sum-
mers, Philip Doddridge, VIM. Campbell,
(ofBedford, J and James Pleasants-l3-
Against it-Beni. Watkins Leigh, VIM.
IT. Broadnax, John Tyler, John Y. Ma
son. John Randolph, John ROane, John
w. Green, Littleton Waller TazeWell,
George Totenes, John Taliaferro, Taos
&. Joynss.
We italcise the names of those whose
opinions were esteemed doubtful before,
Antecedent to the meeting of the ConEen-
ton, Messrs. Townes and JOynes, we're
enumerated among the friends o. the
measure, of basing representation upon
while population, MIR. Campbell Of Bed
ford among its foes; there has been some
reckoning without hosts on either side.
The opinions Of the illustrious Madison,
wero matter Of conjecture, for by consent,
all were agreed 10 exempt him, from the
thorough scrutiny, which WAS instituted
last spring, into the opinions Of those who
proposed themselves, or were proposed by
others, as suitable depositors OF the great
trust Of amending the Constitution.
The Committee having thus establish
ed white population as the basis Of repre-
sentation in the House of Delegates, pro-
ceeded to consider the resolution, declaring
it the proper basis representation for the
Senate, and the vote was taken without
discussion. On this resolution, Mr.. Mad
ison voted with the former minority, that IS
against the resolution, and this producing
a tie, the resolution fell of rse,--after
which the Committee adjourned.
In the executive Committee, resolu-
ton, offered by Mr.. Naylor Of Hampshire,
was adopted, IL to 9, two ABSENT for
choosing Shsri65 by the people.
In the Judiciary Committee, II has been
settled, (afler a contrary decision) that the
county courts shall be made constitutional
courts, and not subjected to the contrOl Of
the ordinary Legislature.
We understand further that the princi-
pie of the Judges holding Office during
good behaviour has been recognized. The
modes of election of Justices Of Peace,
and Judges, increased responsibility, &c.
not yet concerted.
In the Committee on the Bill Of Rights,
a resolution offered by Mr.. Stuart Of Pat
rick, declaring il ineXpedient to amend the
Bill Of Rights, was adopted.
Rich. Wing.