Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-31
Committee.
FoR THE RICHMOND WING

FOR THE RICHMOND WING.
Vt meeting of sundry inhabitants of the county
of Accomack, at tho house of nt. Charles P. Scar
burgh in DrumnonG Town, on Wednesday the 4th
day of February, 1929:
On motion of Capt miel Henderson, Col Tohn q.
Joynes called to t',e chair.
On motion of Major Oliver Logan, Litticton p.
henderson appointed secretary of this Ineatng.
The object OF this meeting. explained by
Vespasan Ellis, Esq, upon whose motion The follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, it Is represented to this meeting, that the
Legislature of this commonwealth now sitting. will
probably agree upon senatorial Districts the basis
OF representation in the conventiO n now about to be
organized; and whereas in that event, it will be neces-
sary that the friends of reform this senatorial dis
trlct, should unite IN support of suitable candidates
represent them III convention, in order to insure the
success OF their cause
Resolved, That in the event OF any district system
being adopted BY the Legislature the basis OF re-
presentation in convention we recommend to the
frendsl of reform In Accemack, to elect eight dele
gates, on the LIST day of February court meet
such other delegates may be chosen in the other
counties in this district Bell Haven on Saturday
the 7th day OF March next at 10 o'clock NJ; which
delegates when met shall be authorised to select sui
table candidates to represent the friends of reform iii
said convention for this district.
Resolved, That we earnestly entreat the friends
of reform in this county, to unite III this measure,
the said court day, in the event before mentioned
Resolved, That recommend to the friends of
reform, Ill the counties of Northampton, Matthews,
Middesey and Gloucester, to elect delegates their
next courts TO meet at Bell Haven, on the said 7th
day of March next, in the event before mentioned
10 act with the aforesaid delegates for Acco,nacI
Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be for
warded to such persons as the chairman mag dcsig-
nate
Resolved, That the delcrates who NAV meet Mt
Bell Haven. aforesaid, be authorised to enquire
into the expediency of nominating some suitable
person, as Il candidate for the Senate of Virginia.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn till Monday,
the 23d inst. and that they meet again that day.
JOHN G.. JOYNES, CHARM.
IdTTLEToN 2. Henderson,, Secry.
And at mnetmgof sundry citizens of Accomacl1 in
the courthouse Of the county thereof OH the 23d day
of February, 1929, by Adjournment Col JOHN G.
Joynes in the chair
The preamble and resolutions, MS adopted on the
lth inst. were again read by the secretary, and
On motion of Vespasian Ellis Esd, the following
resolutions adopted
/. Resolved, That eight delegates be appointed by
the friends of reform i'll this county on this day to
meet such other delegates may assemble at Bell
Haven, OH Saturday the 9TH day of March, at 10
o'clock, 4. NJ. for the purpose OF nominating candi-
dates for the convention and for the Senate Of Vrgi-
MIA, to be supported by tire friends Of reform.
q Resolved, That committee offive be appointed
hy the chairman, for The purpose ofnomnatins dele
gates, meet at Bell Haven, g DC approved or dis
appTnScd 81 tic meeting
B. Resolved, That we pledge ourselves TO support
such candidates for tie congention and scsrc as may
be nominated By tic delegates at Bell Haven, and
tat vii! use all fair and honorable means TO pro-
cure their election.
The Chairman according to thc 2ud resolution Of
tis day, appointed Vcspasian Ellis, Wiiian D. Soy
neur, William Stran, William D. Chandler, and VII
elam j. GUSTS COMMITTEE, 10 nominate eight dele
gates, to meet at Bell Haven, on III 7b day Of March
next according to the said Ord resolution: who re-
tired, and after time, rcturncd and reported
that they had nominated the following Delegates
viz Oliver Logan, Samuel II ndcrson, David Broad-
water, Southy Grualds, Thomas II IKcllan1, WilIism
y. Chandler, George Smith (M. p aud Richard
Amcs and th"reupon, h. said nomination, adop-
ted. Whorcupon, it was further,
4. Resolved, That in case. cli1cr oF tho above
named Delegates, shall id refuse, to act, on the
saidah Of March next, that tho remaining Delegates
be authorised to substitute delegate. or delegates
in the place ofsuch refusing, or failing TO act as
such.
8. Resolved. That the above named delegates, be
informed oftheir appointment by the Secretary
The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN &. JOYNES, Chairman.
LfTTLEoN :. HENDEHsov, Secretary,
Ma meeting Of sundry Inhabitants. of the count,
Of Northampton, at the house Of Mr.. Luther II
Read, in Eastvllle, OF Moniaythe 9th If February
1879: On motion OF Mlcrs ~. Fisher Maj VIA
Dunton, was called to the cfar.