Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-07
PHocREss or rHE CONVENTION.


II is two weeks since the Debate was opened on tho
Basis Of Representation. II is not closed, and 10
dehnitve question has yet been taken, either the
House Of Delegates or the Senate.-Wc cannot yet
pretend 10 foresee the duration or the issue Of the Dis
eussion. We suspect that there is many be
rawn from the culver, before the Convention comes
to the question: Bu, let the question I've taken when
may, we understand that the vote will be very close,
both it relates TO the House of Delegates and as to
the Senate.
The Debate for the two a., day, hes been as temper
ate and courteous could he desired by the most
tidous sickler OF Parliamentary decorum. On Thurs
day, (Nlr. Sanard in the Chair) Mr.. Mercer closed
his argument in favour of the White Ba.is-speaking
in all during the two days, from 10 6 hours-Ie was
followed by Mr., Joynes Of Accomac in opposition to
the white basisanN presenting great deal Of statistics
and calculations proceedings Of lie day were en-
iivened by little episode. remark If Mr.. Mercer,
the author of the 5i;h No of e Federalist upon
the hs basis in the Fed. Constitution called up MIR
Madison,-Mr Mercer having first sisted, ia reply TO.
question of Mr. Leigh that this No. was written by Mr.
A. Hamilton, as the Edition IN his hand purpor,ed-and
having afterwards stated that liend had whispered him
that was from the pen of Mr. Jay, Mr. Madison tc
the mistake. lie said that it was not written
by either Of the gentlemen armed but by the third pc
concerned in the work. t is scarcely Necessary
TO inform the reader that he referred to himse) Mr.
went TO cite extracts from the numbers OF Mr.
Hamilton, proving the position whica he had taken.
Yesterday, Mr.. Towues submitted a Resolution
intended TO guard The Public Treasury as TO the appro
priatons Of money for local Improvements; and Com
muncaion was received from the Synod OF Va recent
" sitting in this city, approving of the principles of
ration which the Convention had dispayed.-AIr Pow.
ell was called to the Chair The speaking was en-
trely on the side Of the friends of the Whte Basis
Mr.. Fzhugh Of Fairfax first addressed the Committee
MIR. Moore of RockhIilgo wound up the discussion.
AN incident occurred during tbs day which excited
much interest. Gen. Taylor addressed the COMMITTEES
upon the peculiar relations in which he stood to his dis
trict-declaring that he oouli not abandon the ho-
nest convictions Of his mind nor on the other hand
could he hwart the wishes violate the Instru
oil his constituent; and that under such circumstances
he should probably resign his place this morn
ing, and put it into the power Of his Colleagues to SIM
ply his vacancy.-The Generals course was such an
one, as was expected from hm-His address was very
animated and seemed TO give general saiisfaction.-(We
beg leave to adopt Reporters Sketch Of the two last
aays-includ.ng MIR. Madi,On's remarks and General
Taylors ResolUtiOns-as part Of this sta,e.,enO
We are aware Of The anxiety of our readers to have
the Debates as fast possible Su, az cannot keen
up with the Convention, TO give copious as we'll az
correct accounts oil their proceedings course will
be this We shall give sketch Of each davis Debate
Intervening any interesting incident which may arise
turing the day. resolution offered question taken Sc
&c-and we shall, in the time push tn. regular
Debate as fast as possible 10 make it correct We
that readers will consent to sacrifice te
in point Prsmpde ior great deal of WHY
should we hasten before the public with he legs and
wihgs oil debate! FeStinG ieHte. must be our motto
The reputation of the Orators well of the whole bo-
dy dselaims all injurious Precipitation.
LIVE lay before our readers today fun report {
Mr Gordons s. h, in favor OF the White B,sis-and
snai tolow y, ON Tuesday, with copous Report OF
Mr.. Leishs hve hours Speech, the Other side OF the
question. -