Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-01

should be employed FOR preserving nviolate The
great landmarks Of civil and political liberty, il is
better, by wise practical regulations, to secure
the tranquility and substantial happiness of
state than thro zeal for theory, to attempt the for
nation Of government according to any fancied
model OF abstract perfection.
Thus. have given candid, tho succinct ac-
count OF my opinions, in relation to such matters
as nov
Thi. communication is made under feel
ing Of submission to the public judgment,
and OF dsirust in my own.-Anxious only
TO discharge my duty in making discreet
choice of members to- represent the district in
the Convention, and not dreaming that should,
yer turned my thoughts. with any very atten-
tive application, TO the subjects embraced by the
questions, and am not, OF course, prepared to offer
reply satisfactory to myself, or such as ] arm well
content to lay before the eyes OF the world. But
the "Freehoders" have certainly right 10 expect
my compliance with his demand; and therefore it
is thatnow (ior the first time in my iie) pre-
pairing to give printed exposition Of my senii-
ments.
In answer to the inquiry-whether, if elected,
! would serve in Conventional can only say, that,
should the District command my feeble service,
must yield obedience. But surely far better
choice will be made. The direction which my
thoughts and business have taken was never a.
dapted to form the Legislator; and, had my pecu-
liar studies and pursuits been turned to the sci.
ence and concerns Of government, could never
have merited so high a name. Living, then, in
obscurity which has hitherto prevented my ati-
mittance, even as visitor, into any legislative
sembly; moving, contentedly, within the narrow
sphere OF attorney practising in the country; S,
having no further knowledge Of general & political
law than my profession requires to be learned; how
should be fitted for the important work Of assist
ing to reform the great charter, the paramount
law, to which all other laws must conform, and by
which they are to be controlled? do not aspire
to the honour and Yet could not reject it, il offer
ed though would rather advise that it be re :
served, as Rousseau would reserve the instruction
OF youth, for men who are "bending under the bur-
den of their laurels.' w. Y. STURMAN.
The Editors the "Virgina Herald'' and "Po-
ical Arena" will, if they please, insert the above
in their papers.
To the Freeholders Of the Senatorial District of
.9mherst, &c.
Ii seems, as far as can be ascertained from pub
lie opinion, that Jas. peasants, VIM. 4. Gordon
and w. c. Rives, will be elected to the Conven-
ton. The latter gentleman has recently declar-
ed himself friendly to Reform. II now becomes
the people TO determine who shall be the fourth
Representative, and whether he shall be recent
friend OF Reform, or silent and secret opposer;
or shall he be, and always have been, its firm and
undertaking friend. Such are the candidates now
before the public, and their claims, particularly
the former, urged by their friends with equal
piausibility. We believe, however, the people of
this District will not act blindiy and heedessly
cent changes, when they can see 10 ground for
such change, except to secure the election Of the
Convention Candidate. This District is beyoud
doubt, in favor Of Reform; and il is to be sincere
y hoped, it will elect such men and such only,
will represent their feelings and wishes on this
important subject. AS a tit and suitable person to
do so, and one who has not changed, when lie
found the popular current against him, we would
respectfully invite the attention of the District TO
Jno. NJ. Merlin Of Nelson. He has been known
IA in nj IN al i.,n, Ctata
tuition for number of years, and whenever the
people Of this county have been called upon to
express an opinion on the subject, he has invaria-
bly, voted for the call Of Convention. Not so,
however, with other gentlemen, and particularly
those who have been nominated from this county.
They are recent friends, and never did votefh IL
vor OF Convention.
MIR. Martin does not, at this time, and has no.
Tor several years, held any appointment either
under the State or General Government. He has
no ambition for public office, aud those heretofore
held by him, have been conferred upon him,
more OH account OF his great firmness, decision of
character, patriotism, virtue and intellig than
from any exerton OF desire his part. The NOM
ination recently made by meeting in this county,
cannot be taken as a correct iprcssion of public
sentiment, as the meeting very thin, and at
tended mostly by the relations and friends oone of
the nominated candidates. There is no doubt but
Mr.. Martin will geta large majority i'm this coun-
~, over the candidate nominated from it. And il
IS sincerely hoped, tn people in other parts of the
District will unite with those of Nelson, in sup
port OF man, who really has the cause of Re-
form at heart, and who will exert himself in the
Peoples Cause Freebooter Of Nelson.
To the Frceholders of tie Senatorial District
composed " the counties Of Hearico, .Velo
Kent, Charles City, James City, York, Jpar-
tDtch, Elisabeth CITY. and The cities IF Rich
mond ana triflidnburg.
Uhtii very recently, II was believed that MIR
Littleton W. Tazewell, il elected to the Conven-
ton, would be unable TO serve; as was expected
he would be, at the time of the meeting Of the
Convention, eng aged in the service of his Coun-
try, on other very important business.-But as it
is now ascertained, it will be in his power to give
his attendance il elected, poll will be open for
him, at the Henrco election, on Monday next,
and II is hoped he will be elected. This is his ma
tive District, and he has said, that If he were TO
serve in the Convention, he would prefer repre-
senting this, to any other district. His splen.
did abilities too well known TO need OBJ.
servation here.
Several Eeeholders Of Henrico.
April 30th, 1929.
We take the liberty of nominating our friend and
Countrynan, Captain Archibald Bryce OF Gooch-
land, to represent in the Convention the Districts
of Albemarle, Amherst, Nelson, FluvaDna and
Goocbland-We have great faith in the political
and private honesty OF Captain Bryce, and his
ability TO be useful with others in efiecting
change in our State Constitution. So far as Gooch
iand Is concerned, poll VIII be opened Tor him at
our next May GoochIand Court.
Many Freehoiders Of Gooch,and.
April 27tb, 1920.
To the SheriFs Of The Senatorial District com.
posed " the counties Of GTeenSpiilc, &c.
John CargilI, John Y. Mason and Augustine
Claiborne, having been recommended 10 the
freeholders OF this District as BIT persons 10 repre-.
sent us in the Convention, you arc hereby su
thorised, and requested TO open polls for these
gentlemen, on your respective Court days in Nav.
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