Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-03

dear TO humanity, or valuable TO freemen. IL L.
important that you select with care, because il is
wished that the labors OF the Convention may issue
In permanent good. Frequent revolutions in GO
vernment always terminate in mischief to the go-
verned- Frequent revolutions in civil poilty, al
ways detract from, aud undermine the rights Of
the people. History, aniient and modern, teens
with such examples--and prudence demands Of
those, who are about TO embark on the sea OF po-
litical revolution 10 look well to those whom they
select the pilots Of the political bark This lat
ter view is prescribed the third Senatorial Dis
trict al this time, because within the District there
is ample field for choice. The first talents of the
State should be placed in requisition, and brought
into the Convention This duty is required not Of
the third District only, but Of the whole State
Virginia has much of worth and talent among
her sons. The eyes Of the Union, and of all the
civilized world. will be upon you. The high
character, which Virginia has hitherto borne, may
yet be supported; and the proud and lofty eini-
nence TO which the enlightened, patriotic, and he
roic sons Of her revolution, elevated her, may yet
be sustained. But this depends upon yourselves
The Constitution, which the deliberations of the
Convention may give you, will fix your destiny,
that OF posterity; and may be future Polar Star
to the friends Of liberty throughout the world and
through oil times. With the freeholders of the
third District there can surely be no hesitation -
Tried worth and talents have been held up to your
choice Mr.. Benjamin Watkins Leigh would
have been recommended at this time to your choice
but for the understanding and hope, that he will
be elected from the first District or that to which
the county Of Chesterfield is attached. His IA.
Tents and known principles should not be lost to
the Stately one who has long known them in
public and private le-to whose patriotism, pri-
vate worth and superior intelligence he now bears
testimony, the following gentlemen are humby
recommended to compose the representation in
Convention from the Sd Senatorial District: John
N. arshaii and Chapman johnson Of the City Of
Richmond. John Tyler of Charles City county, and
James Semple, ST. OF the city of Williamsburg
fl Freehoider Of the East.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
am pleased to see that no man has ventured
10 oner himself as candidate to represent any
particular District of our State in the Convention
to assemble IN October, to amend our State Con.
stitufion. This is an occasion when the people
ought certainly to be left untrammelled, to make
their own selections Of the best and yyisest men in
our state. Ii IS certainly subject of as great
magnitude as has ever been submitted to our con-
sideration-and wish TO see all the virtue and
talents OF which our State can boast brought be-
fore the people, to enable them to make the very
best selection they can Of gentlemen to represent
thein IN that Convention. As il seems to be FASH
ionabIe 10 bring to notice the names of gentlemen
qualified for this Office, through the medium OF the
public prints, beg leave, through your paper, to
call the attention of the freebolders. COMPOSING
the Senatorial District of Hanover, Caroline King
and Queen, King William and Essex 10 the names
of James M. Gsrnett of Essex. JUDGE w Rroc-
kenbrough of Richmond, Richard Morris of Han
over, and Doct. John Rankhead of Caroline, as
gentlemen well qualified TO represent that Dis.
trictin Convention. Judge peterborough, it is
true'is not resident of the District, but is free
holder in the county Of Hanover, and resided for
some time in that county. Mr.. Garnet and Mr..
Morris are we'll known in the District, as possess
ing talents of high order Doct. Bankhead is NOT
as well known as either Of the other gentlemen.
Out possesses strong mind, discriminating jud-
Ham :.Iz-
man in the District. He is slso one of the old
grey-headed fathers the country, in whose
hands our liberties will always be perfectly secure
fl Citizen of Caroline County.