Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-07
qurer should DO called upon for our names, they
are at liberty 10 give us up as the authors.
(Here follows the signatures.)
Hanover, April 4, 1929.

iqurer should 10 called upon for our names, they
are AZ liberty 70 give us up As the authors.
(Here follows the sgnatures.)
I, Hanover, April 4, 1929.
RIcAMoHD, April I;h, 1929.
Gentlemen: Your communication ammo unciny
my nomination as one OF the Delegates to repre-
sent this district In Convention has this day reach
ed me.
The fattering evidence of favor and approval,
with which am regarded by my fellow citizens
| mas excited my deepest gratitude; and should the
district concur ia thinking worthy oil the distin.
gushing honor aud competent 10 the ariuous and
Important duties oil seat in the Cow enon, " in
accept the appointment, deeply sensible Of its i'm
posing responsibility and with an unaffected con.
seriousness Of my inability, either to CRAFTY their
kind wishes or to fulfil their expectations but with
a determination of entire devotion of nv time and
whatever talent has fallen 10 my lot in an effort
to do So.
If elected, shall carry into Convention that at,
tachment TO republican government which have
ever cherished, and shall seek to fix the d-s,inies
OF my native republic upon basis, which secur-
ing to all their just and equal rights, under well
ordered and responsible government, and giving to
ALL the noble consciousness that they fr-emen,
shall interest the hearts and command the ener.
ses OF all, to desire and to maintain its prosperity
and permanency.
To yourselves, gentlemen, permit me to return
my sincere esteem s. respect, for the ohlisng SEN
ti,nents with which you have accompanied the
communication Respectfully, &c. o,ro,,
addressed to the Committee, Rieimond)
Alta large and respectable meeting Of the Citi-
zens of the county of Middesex, at the Court.
house, in Urbanna, on the Esd day of March,
before the public fit persons to represent them,
from the Senatorial District, (of which this county
is one,) in the Convention which is to meet in
Richmond, on the LIST Monday in Oct. next.
has Ri,hb "a a.
and Geo. Hesly appointed Sec'ry.
The meeting being addressed by Carter Brax-
ton, ESQ
He then offered the following preamble and res
olutons:
"Whilst we would in no way whatever, infringe
on the right or the privilege, of free, unshac kel-
ed, and unbiased expression of the public will, on
all subjects touching the public interest," we are of
opinion, there are occasions and situations, in
which the people may be placed, 10 render it i'm.
perously necessary, that they should be informed.
before they can act efficiently, in procuring their
safety and happiness. The present crisis appears
to be one of that character; and we woul, con.
slder, we were wanting in that duty we owe eur
selves and others, were we not 10 embrace the
best practical means, Of being properly and ably
represented In the Convention about to be organ
lied, which has for its object the formation of n
government, for the State we shall ever be proud
| In boasting Of, as our " alma mater" The mode
prescribed for the representation of the people, in
| the Convention, makes il utterly impossible, that
the most suitable representatives can be obtained
without some way is devised for the people, scat
tered overt the wide extent Of Senatorial Dis
trict, TO consult and agree on the persons who
shall be their representatives in Convention
without such concert of action, the people will
be uninformed and ignorant of the most able and
most mer''orious persons, for the high trust they
| are about to confde; there being few or no inai-
viduals i'll the District, whose distinguished servi-
ces and very rare talents, like other literary lumi.
naries Of more favored districts attract the atten-
ton OF every one, without the aid OF political
Astronomer TO point them out aud will he left 10
grope in the dark, else, which is much more to
be deprecated, will become the dupes of few de-
signing demagogues, believing whatever such in
trusive individuals may think proper 10 dictate
without concert, section may array itself against
section, IN dishonourable strife, about sectional
| favoures; or a section united may appoint repre-
sentatives for the Convention, in defiance of
larger portion Of the District, which may happen
to be divided in its choice. Other and more weigh
ty causes, may arise from want OF concert md
union among the people, unnecessary here to be told
Therefore, RESOLVED, That we the people OF
Middlesex car see nothing of the odious system OF
caucussing, i'm appointing delegates from each coun-
~ oil this Senatorial District, to agree upon, and
select able and enlightened members OF the Con-
venton.
Resofred, That this meeting now proceed TO APP
point i've delegates, TO meet at Matthews Court
| house OH the goth Of April NEXT TO consult with
other delegates from each county i'm the Districts
upon the nomination Of four of the most suitable
persons TO represent this District in the Conven-
| ton TO be held on the first Monday in October
next in pursuance Of the Act Of the Gen. Assem-
| bly, in relation thereto.
| Resoired, That each Of the other counties COM
posing this Senatorial District Viz. Gloucester,
| Matthews, Accomack and Northampton, be fur
nished with copy of these proceedings aud they
! are herein earnestly and respectfully invited, 10
appoint Delegates TO meet those from this county,
| at Matthews Courthouse, on the aforesaid Goth day
OF April. to confer about the appointment OF four
representatives for this Senatorial District in Con-
vention.
ResOiued, That the Editors of the Richmond
Enquirer, Constitutional Wing, Norfolk Herald
and Beacon be requested to publish these pro-
| eeedings.
Which being read, were ON motion adopted. -
And the meeting then proceeded TO the appoint
ment Of Delegates conforrnaby to The second re-
solution {: And do appoint the following gentle
men: Doctor NJ. C. Booth, William jesse, John
ChowDiDg, Carter Braxton, and William Shep.
herd.
| RICHARD NJ. SEGAR, Chm'n.
| GEORGE HEALY, Sec'ry.
| ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS.
| Anumerous meeting OF the Friends Of Reform,
was held at Lewisburg the 23d ul,. ballard
Smith in the Chair and j. r. Caldwell, Sec'ry;) a,