Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-12-08

re cepeTto. 49,
IN MT DopnSipsE made few remarks in explana-
tlon' he SAID he had only yielded to a clause to
promote the peace and harmony of the country.
Mr.. CoALTER read the following speech:S
n1u' IN cuSuat conversation said, that for one
would yield much in order to save to the country
OUT ancient right OF Suffrage nd other great inter-
ests, deemed by me, essential to the preservation o
the commonwealth. And if this could be effected T
would be disposed for that purpose to accept the ba
sis of federal numbers in the Senate Jw,s e.
wards informed that this casual observation had been
stated, ~ was counted far as one vote went in
relation to certain measures about to be proposed I
consequently consider it due to myself and to those
gentlemen, TO explain, diinctiy the extent 10 which
ut the time, lad been disposed to po: at the same
time appris!ng them that propositions were now bo
fore us, which might prefer.
MY s1ae qua non, which have been received with
so little apparent respect by the member fro,, ocl
bridge, were merely carrying into detail ON NV mart
what had always asked to be favoured with on the
part OF Others as far possble that is to saw view
ofthe 'ohoie bond, wanted, to all essential points
to sec Qu;d for the quo. / find, THOUGH that th;s
can't be done; and beg pardon of both Sides for the
attempt fear, greatly fear, from the reception of
my sample remarks-you may take the word simple
IN either sense-that no proposition, which one party
may think reasonable will be received by the n,her
except under an idea that some insult is intended
:, am now fearful too, that nothing can STAY
inc hanu o! innovation except Steady uote-Nay am
more IMAM fearful, that If the gentlemen from the
west could by one single voe, fix the white basis in
oont houses and could carry every scheme of nnovo
tion winch they have proposed, by similar yote thew
would think they were doing Gods service by givip1
such u Constitution to Virginia.
have therefore, given all | have said n, tbourbt
on That subject to the idle winds
1 do Tins now, with the less regret, because find
mat my notions on that subject are entirely unsatis-
factory, 1t This time, and have no doubt viii ca
tnue, to both sides of the House
Go this, too, with still less regret because nm
ioto perfectly confirmed, in what had been before
satisfied Of that the federal basis is the true and lust
ISIS Oh Wmcn tne representation of the country
ought to be established.
ought not to darhen council, by SAYING one zcoyd
on this subject, after the argumen. of the member
from Orange, (Mr. Madison. THAT argument must
ana nifl carry conviction the mind of evcry COOL
rejecting man 1t ought to be the tabular ;nnou
ljIaSao IN the hands of every Virginia politician ma
this subject 1t will be recollected that was not in
ne iiouSe TO near the arguments this subject for
merry deiivered-nor have seen them in print
The combined ratio, too is not SO plain and 50 eos
y understood as is the federal
but beg to be permitted to say that this has ni
rigs appeared to me to be question about which
tnere ought to be no disision here We have t,oo
orc'aments and tCo Constitutions; and we OUGHT NOT
TO put them at 'oar with each other. The same rea
son ior the provision in the applies to the other
ms Is not denied, so far as have heard; but the
one was compact, and it is the Bond. Let us be
careful how we take from that bond its lust Basis So
ABLY maintained in the argument | have alluded TO.
Virginia may again be called upon to stand in the
6feach, and on this cery subject Daniel NAV come
then want that I2lOp}y and shield Of Justice which
mas Always covered the breast of Virginia in her hour
of need. ~
The lower country then ia nv opinion. ara ,s,l,
entitled to that as the basis i'll both Houses They
agree though to yield it far accordinn 10 NV nm
aerstandnS OF the principle proposed in the reson
eo' as TO give to the people West of the Allerha-
ny . or members, and to the Valley Distrc, Q or 2
members more than they would be entitled TO ON that
pass; and take from the District between the Blue
a,pge ana tde water or d, and from he District
DeoW Tue heaa OF tide-water, or 3, to which they
would be entitled, according to that principle -
NOW, when we recollect, that, IN cou,tnr uotes
or are taken from side and oiyen to the other
tmhEi must be manifest that if this sacrifice for
the sake ofpeace is not enough it is in vain ofr
any thing short of total surrender
Ihese calculations do not embrace the naip on one
sue ana loss on the other, in the Senate. And sho Id
Sey not De minutely accurate in other respects vet
uluctsIood the P'tncipie which the Resolutions
are founded must work an effect ofthis kid and
TO all time, according to the modification now intca
ted nv" ''iocd-
aSSutns then that the federal number is the correct
SS' TINS pia!n statement must satisfy every one of
the generosity OF this offer for q comDron,ise
The people ofthc West will only have to reconcile
themselves 70 the proprety oftha basis to be satisfied
tnaC ample justice has been done them-'The people
mere, WHO most consciensciously believe that this
oasls IS Just and none more so than myself have ~
reconcile to themselves the loss ofthese or Nom
oers more or less, to which they are entitled-and
WI, ,ii' may MAKE difference of 10 IL ON q uote
anu 10 prooaoe future loss, in the same proportion
When the number of members is added tnT,o ca,
nothing ola similar loss in the Senate. '"S
Ihey must find their consolation in this; that it was
the price OF peace and harmony
ieei at present perfectly convinced that, amber en-
'S'nS circumstances, this mcasure so plain. and so
easily understood by every one win reconcile roor 80
people to 1t, on all sides of the the question, and com
adopt " '"' power 10
The principle the Resolution therefore. has NV
nearly appreciation, and cordial support.
Gentlemen have planted their standard-I ro,o plant
NINE FT"Ly in lower Virginia. think she has Iq,g.
JIs'cc ana sound policy in her favour and much of
the spirit Of conciLidtion o' "
oIANp sand he listened with entire appreciation to the
rom rederick both regards his tone and manner
so,ie"idh nad fallen into errors, as 10 what was
10 De yielded by their scheme compromise and
10 oe eNacied from their fears The gentleman had nro
g reference 10 the conjecura division of the popla ton
that TINS was accurate and that we NAV take the
eIls oI the Auditor as furnishing their true amount He
IlL as elemenlaIY nrincinI.s ., :.