Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-01-07
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CONVENTION.

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CONVENTION.
The debate was yesterday continued, by MesSrs. Ed
giugton, Newton, Wallace and Doddrdge. The en-
barrassmen,s accustomed by the multiplicity of propo-
stons we're removed, by Mr. Doddridges withdrawal
of his motion to strike and amend the first section
ordaning federal numbers the basis of representa-
,ion in tho Convention. The question then de-
bated, upon the inslutcd motion to strike out unci-
numbered by any substitute for it.
Alr. Doddridge's review ofthe history of the Colo
n.y. and of the that led to the subdivision OF
counties to enable the royal deputies to an I'M
limited influence over the colonial legisature-and
his review of the property qualification, the at
temptsto establish it, in the several States was curl
Gus and instructive. His argument was much attcn-
ded to by the House, and crowded galleries.
Nothing has yet offered to afford any means of
guessing, what will be the final direction of the ques-
ton. From the shape that afiars have now taken,
we should conjecture however, that the principles of
eiave representation will be expunged, at least until
the Bill again gets before the House.
W Letters from Washington, and various parts of
Tile country, complain of the failure of the Wing to
reach subscribers. We have been so much hara-1ed
on this subject to feel strong inclination more
than once to throw up cards. and forswear having
any thing further to do with newspaper. We have
laborcd night and day, to meet the mails j. 20 in
stance, or in one two, some months ago, e. post
have we failed to place papers in the Pos. Office
Notwithstanding the severe labor we encounter-no;
withstanding the punctuality with which we deposit
the papers in the mall continue to be overwhelnl-
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more. Hthe post masters will not permit our papers
to go in the mails-or if they ,oW send them where
they arc not directed-weha have possible means of
redress. We ntreat subscribers therefore to let
us alone. IF they cannot get their papers, we wish
them to withdraw their subscriptions. We much
prefer this alternative, to be tormentcd with
complaints which we know we do not deserve and
which we have power of rcdressing.
That our papers were stopped in some instances
during the late canvass, morally certain;
for Whereas the Enquirer deposited the mail the
same time, addressed to the place. and going by
the same route, reached its destination paper
very generally ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS such a state of
things, we cannot guard oursevr7 or pToectou sub
scrlbers We had hoped, that with the Presidential
election, our injuries and notifications on this subject
would have ceased, at least for the present.
SHARING .Notes.-The following resolution was i'll
Produced inthe House of Commons of ". Carolina by
Mr.. Smith af Arson:
Whereas, the practice of shaving notes " found to
no injurious to the citizens of the state inasmuch as
ii prevents money being loaned Mt lawful interest and
causes property to sell, far below its true value
Therefore, Resolved, That select committee be.
appointed to enquire into the expedcncy Of passing
law TO prevent the sumo
Weareno Misunderstanding; but IT swain to attempt
its suppression by Legislative enactments. Persons dis
tressed for money viii go to the shaves to get it, and
shavers who have money, will avail themselves oftie
necessities ofther victims to extort Legitimate profits
What can be done' Render the purchasing of paper
Criminal Avarce would soon discover mode OF eva
ding the Statute We are not converts quite TO Ben
tham but wish his theory could be fully and fairly
TESTED, by some one ofthe American States. The IND
Crease OF shaving IN the fow last years general pec
mary distress, is lrighulits rayagcs terrific II is
battenlDg OH the hearts blood of the community
The experience of all ages and countries having prov
cd the utter inccncy Of laws Tor its suppression, we
think il worthy Of the spirit Of this age to try the OK
pertinent ofa general repeal Of al penalties against
usury. lift prove unavoiling, the consolation will
still remun, that nothing has been lost blythe ATTEMPT
for We believe there IL little danger Of iacreasii,g
s1nving By lcgaizingit. IL cannpt well be increased
DEATH OF MRS JACKSON
A report reached this city Yesterday. coming from,
Wellington, Of the death Of Mrs. Jackson on the 23d
ult. at the Hermitage, which we regret 70 say. is
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