Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-10-02
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CHARLOTTESVILLE.
FRIDAY. OCTOBER. 2, 1929.
CONVENTION.

Monday next is the day appointed by law for
tho meeting Of this body. They have a grea,
work before them. On the result Of their labors
much of the future prosperity of Virginia will
depend, and, when we look at the composition OF
the body to whom the people of Virginia have
committed the important duty of amending the
present constitution, we cannot blu. hope that
their deliberations will issue in good The D co.
pie have shewn themselves alive to the deem in.
terests of tho occasion. The ephemcral claims
OF an eectionecring popularity have been, in a
great majority OF instances, entirely Disregard
ed, and men distinguished for eminent public
services, high talents, and experienced in the
practical operations of government, deeply vcrs.
cd IN its principles, and imbued with that spirit
OF moderation and sobriety which is essential
characteristic of true wisdom, have been made
the selected repositories of this important trust.
Their presence will be a sufficient guarantee a.
gainst the much deprecated results of n rash and
inconsiderate innovation; while it will secure
the hall of the convention from becoming the a.
rcea of political gladiators, the battle field OF
hostile factions banded to sustain with uncon-
promising zeal particular secticna! interests a,
the hazard OF the general peace and tranquility.
Before the wisdom, patriotism and dignity of
that body we trust such unholy efforts will be
rebuked.
Were we to form our opinion Of the interest
which the public take in the topics to BIZ discuss
ed IN the Convention, from the little notice which
has been taken of them in the public papers
since the election, we should be led to the con-
cluson that general apathy and indifference
prevailed on the subject Except the very able
and judicious letters which have appeared in the
Virginia Literary Museum since the establish
inent OF that interesting aud valuable Jour
nai, we have seen no discussion whatever of the
questions which viii certainly arise in the Con
ventlon-This appare mt apathy however, arises,
we are persuaded from indi ference in the pub
lie mind but is to bo attributed rather to the
great confidence which the people place in the
distinguished and enlightened men whom they
: have chosen, and to whose wisdom and integrity
they are willing to commit their rights and in
terests.-ln this solution which we are persuad-
ed Is the true one, we see additional reasons for
confidence that the people will receive with ia
vor the system which shall result from their de-
liberatons
The first step on the meeting of the Conven-
ton will be the election of President and the APP
Polntment of Door-keeper, Sergeant at Arms,
&c. We have no means of forming conjec-
ture as to who will fill these Offices Several
eminent gentlemen have been spoken of in the
public papers qualified to fill the office of Pre-
sident-which, or whether either of them will
be selected, we have no means of Judging.
The Richmond Enquirer and Constitutional
Wing have adopted measures by the employ
ment Of competent stenographers to keep the
public constantly informed of the proceedings of
the Convention. AS far as our weekly sheet
wilafford us opportunity those proceedings shall
be laid before our readers.