Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-10

President of he Contention
Who Is 10 he the President OF the Convention ia ask.
ed in almost every squad and even co,rie that is form
ed Many are the suggestions in reply the in,errog
atory--varyng according to each ones parliaes, or
opinions OF the nature Of the duties and fitness OF the
individual for The staoabu all agree that il will re
station Of much dignity ani grea, NORTHUMBERLAND
while the appointment will confer honour and stinc-
ton upon him who receives it, much al the reputation
oil the Convention may in turn depend upon him. and
the manner and ability with which he shall discharge
the duties All concur that the office should hc con-
ferred only upon who has giysn CONVINCING proofs
OF superior Gtelocwho Is intimately acquainted with
all the rules OF Parliamentary proce -ipgs and the true
principles upon which its laws depend apl who in ad.
don to these requisites, unes that which in Virginia
isindispensaby necessary cordial aud enhe respc
viz: high aud unblcmished reputation integrity aud
honor.-The Office derives this distinguished impor-
tance and requires tue union Of these high aud varied
qualities, from the character of the boy which
Its incumbent will preside, the nature Of it, duies anj
the circumstances under which ii will assemble.
II will be assembly of the distinguished me
with few exceptions, in this ancient and honored Com
mouweath,-it will be an assembly, constituted for the
purpose OF establishing ana prociiming the Leges
Legum," the fundamental Laws OF the Conmonw ealth
20 which, they shall be judicous and wise, iniudi
cous and unsoun the names of those vino established
and proclaimed them WILL perhaps for ages come, be
pronounced with pleasure disgust and perpeuated
honor ordisgrace.-lt will be assembly, whose de-
alterations, it Is expected will be marked by dignity
and rmnes from which ID expected that none OF the
ebuons OF party heat, OF local prejudice, personal
anpa'hy shalt escape; but from which shall enanais
only those maXms OF wisdom and good sense, which
should characterize assembly Of Virgina's ablest
men. Ii will assemble though, under circumstances
rather unpropous TO the iulfmeut of these expecta
tions, and which would, in degree excuse their
disappointment. even iron such body Of men. The
contest which they finally to SETTLE has been long
and vioent--in sons degree, angry and personal The
discussion has S-cn conducted in the style in which
ecmcn wont 10 discuss their rights and conpain Of
wrongs III Instances, Indeed in the tone
Of naughty rebuke aud indignant defiance, in which
10y have heretofore resisted Tyranny and Oppression
Some, many OF the actors and sputants in this con
fest and discussion. nov members OF the Convcn
tlon and while they will doubtless enter it with de-
terhination to look only TO the interest of VgiaiG
and be guided oniy by principle, they will yet enter il
chafed by the contcst-excited aud indignant at the
bare idea, t their rights have been iranpled on. and
with the feelings Of who have hccn unaccu stoin
ed 10 humble or 10 mouth nicir complaints, and a
look word, unSiDd wrongly tSsn' may IN one
those moments, when the csares inicocis sometimes
ooscured, bring confusion and discrder,-aye, passion
ond eor,y. into ils august Assembly: intlict wound
upon It's fame which cannot be heaed and make thus
array OF parZans AMI disputants which ought 20 Be
ai viii be looked to. no, by Virginia only asse
bly, OF the Sages AID Fathers Of the land in anxious but
solemn consultation. about the future happiness and
prosperity OF their chiidrcn.-Ience the importance
WHICH is attached ani justly, 10 the office Of President
OF this Acknowledgement the importance AMI nece ssity
OF hng that office With one Of tried and eminent ab
lies; OF high character and intimate acquaintance with
The rules and principles OF Parliamentary proceeding:
thit discerning with the eye OF kecnest saEaci;y, The
hrst appearance Of angry feelings, anil understanding
IN what mole the best 20 Tepress AMI direct H. without
seeming TO controW, he may give time for 10
awake and qae the tumult--That, when one exciting
or irritating topic has been disposed Of he may form
tnar knowledge OF the rules and principles Of order,
anu by their application pTeaent breach OF them, and
aVoi The danger OF second discussion, by instantly
Pcrceyins aud REFRESHING slIe stemp indirectly or inn
properly TO introduce again. the topic.-Who this
man Is to be to- Is the queso@? Many nay, may say
dDanswer-Mr. Madison, Mr. Marshall, or Mr.. Monroe.
And either oil these disting ed citizens cH accept it,
undoubtedly he is entitled it--Teir ackn0 Nledged
abilities; The Character and Of their public servi-
cos; their experience and age, enineniIy 1T them 10
preside over such body il age has brought with il
larr - &C. oil To-. II
undertake die task OF d,schorging he iual labors OF
,he Chair. These venerable and vcneraed Statesmen,
are now advanced 10 years, and Firginia will hail with
pleasure and with pride, their entrance iuto the Convsn-
Uon because s expects TO receive s0m them their
best legacy 10 be those lessons Of prudence, wisdom
and hnth which superior inleecs, high and extensive
Stainmenu and long and varied experience in the af
Iairs Of men and iheg governments, combined with an
ardent love Of virtue, only can aIord-And all hope
That ther strength permits and thc welfare oil the
Old Dominion reqniresf. We shall be gfadfeJby find
ing them, instead Of being wtafied and down by
the duties OF the Chair, upon the 0ooi dis
playing that matches ingenuity, coolncss, and clear
hess In debate, strongly indie alive Of superior intel
lee, and enpha,icsly described by Nc Jefferson;
aud That overwhelming aud rcsiscss power Of demon
sraoD, which has for its distinguished possessor
tho merit, almost Of certainty in his deductions and
placed the decisions Of the Supreme Court The nuenvi-
Cd comparison with che happiest efforts Of Mansfield
III neither OF theso illustrious citizens tho. shall be
willing 10 undertake the duties Of this Office upon whom
shall they deyoIyel have heard several persons nam
cd, and among them the s.eadnesso Of whose prn-
cipses and inegritywhose profound abilities. varied
snd classical a,tainment5, aud intimate acquaintance
with the principles, rules, and practice Of PorIamena-