Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-24
POckohontNs C0untu Mcstinr.

Al respectable meeting Of the citizens of the
county OF Pochahontas attended by several rcspec-
table persons from the counties of Bath and Green
brer, held al the Tavern House of james Holden.
IN the town OF LunCrsve, on the 30th Gay OF March
1872 tor the purpose OF nominating fit and suitable
persons to represent the District compor.d 9th
counties of Bath, Monroe, GTecnbrer, Botc.oGrt Nj
cho!as, Pochaonta5 and Allegheny, in the cnuvnn-
ton, to be held at the Capitol in the city of Rich
lnond, in October next agreeable to the late Act OF
Assembly, prescribing the manner of orgaujxina
Convention for the purpose Of reforming the present
Constitution OF Virginia, the meeting was called TO
order By DIR. AleXander7W. Davis: And it heinz u
unanimously agreed upon, John Gillilaud Esq, was
called to the Char.
The object ofthc meeting being stated, the fol-
loving Preamble and Resolutions were unanimous.
ly adopted
Whereas meetings have been held il nj! the other
counties composing this District, nominating persons
suitable t represent the same in Convention which
meetings nave invariably proceeded to place in noni-
nation persons residing in the District, distinct from
those IN which such meetings were held thcr Inv an
parcnty debating to the voters in such counties: v
are inducedto view such procedure nDo!itic Be
cause such recommendation, to be effective must
operate as restraint upon the free exercise of the
elective franchise, by pledgnr the voters IN one
ofthe District to support those who are thus nornina
ted N another, without having any knowledge oftler
views, relative to reform. We fear the deleterious
effects which might be produced hy such course Of
policy, as the public opinion might be influenced and
confronted thcreby-and while we would avoid caq.
ting lnputaons o! any kind whatsoever Of improper
motives, on those who have pursued this course vet
Te believe that the system is calculated to cnrcfdcr
a species Of management much TO be deprecated
believing that The greater the participation NAV hc
which the people may have in making those non;na-
fons, the purer the gronnd will be on which we NAV
act.
We arc therefore of opinion, that the course of
policy best calculated to facilitate the pubic interest
will be for such counties may think proper to pre-
sent to the view Of the people, within tie District
such persons u.s. IN their opinion possess the best
Qualifications within the couny--trusting 10 the lib
crafty Oft the good people throughout the District 20
maize as equitable distribution Of their selections.
IRON the different portions Of the District as can ha
m'de-keeging in view the public interesi.
Resolved, therefore, That relying upon the abil-
lty, integrity and patriotism of Cor. JouN Baxter.
oithis count we VIII use all honourai5o means Of
promoting ms election, and earnestly recommend
him to the notice Of the people Of this District Is
one OF the Delegates to rcprcscu: the same in the
proposed Convention.
JOHN GII,LILAND. Chairman -
large number Of tie citizens o. Eottov or conn.
" assembled at their Courthouse on THURSDAY. tho
% day OF April, 1899, for the purpose of selactnr
four ri'lflhlo fc ho "a g.