Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-17

in the least indccorous as upon the slightest COO
sderation Of the nature of this relation Is at once
clearly perceived, that nothing can be moro desi
rable, than perfect congeniality, if possible in
all their sentiments, views and opinions, being
most likely reproduce successful and perfect rep
. rcsentation.
The utility Of this previous acquaintance with
the opinions OF those nominated as suitable persons
to represent us in Convention, is more striking IN
this than perhaps il would be in any other case
II is known that great discomfort has prev allied for
considerable time, with largo portun Of the
people, in relation TO defects and abuses supposed
| to exist in the present form of Government, and
that it is ai,cr no small degree Of Unpleasant OK
c1ensnt, trouble, and expenditure Of public
treasure. that things have been brought to their
present crisis. And the great desdcra,um certain
~ now $50 endeavour to make such alterations and
: ame9tments in the present form of Govern
"ent, as shall meet the views and wishes of the
peoplc-and thereby bring about much desired
state oil peace and contentment among them.-lt
the result should be otherwise. discomfort and
element will again inevitably arise with an nm
known limit Of increase-The whole drama will
be acted over again with double or mora than dou-
1 BILE the expenditure OF public treasure
| H. however, the opinions Of the persons nomi-
mated for members, on the most material and i'm
j portant points be previously made.known to the
voters. and they there elected With that know.
ledge, the best guarantee will be thereby afforded
that whatever may be effected by such represen.
taiives, will be most likely to meet the views and
attended
with the most happy results.
WIN these predatory remarks 1t is hoped that
| the following persons. to wit: Hugh Nelson,
VIM. c. Rives, WIN. +. Gordon, Robert Rives,
David 8 Garland. John Timberake, jr. James
Peasants, Landon Cabell, and DR.. Thomas Mas
sic, all OF whom have been nominated for the dis
trct, oil which this county is part will no, impute
to us wish to ca'echizr hem unnecessarily or
indecorousy on the subject ofther opinions but that
they will duly appreciate motives for respect.
fully requesting that they WILL distinctly explicit
iy, and publicly make known their sentiments on
the following poiats, viz
J.: As to the extension of the right Of suffrage
to Non-Freeholders, with a reasonable qua!ifisa-
ton.
2. As to the reduction Of the present number
OF the House Of Delegates, with view to ccono-
my, of time and money.
3. As TO equal representation thror pbout
the State, apportioned according to white popula-
lion.
d. As a ncw organization Of the executive
branch OF the government, and for dispensing with
the council in part, or i'm the whole.
8. AS TO change in the tenure of Office in the
Judiciary Department, so to increase the res
possibility of the Judges, or to facilitate their
| anOtion from office for sufficient cause.
! Many FTeehOlders Of F1tlyanna.
COMMUNICATED
To the Eeeho'ders of the District, composed of
me counties Of Prince William, Stafford,
King George, Uestmoreiand Richmond
Northumberland and Lancaster
One Of you takes the liberty of nominating Will
liam H. Fitzhugh, William Young Sturman,
Robt w. Carter, an1 Fleming Bates, as fit persons
| to represent you in Convention in October next
And to the persons now nominated, az well as to
the Hon. W. a. G. Dade and John Taliaferro
| with Eliyson Curre and Robert Murphy, Esqrs.
who have been heretofore recommended by
delegation from the counties comprising the Dis
| trict. these questions are addressed:
LIST. Are you willing to represent the District in
Convention?
2nd. What are your opinions in relation to the
changes necessary to he made in The presen,
Constitution Of Virginia?
tness are Questions which every man has
right to ask, as well as the subscriber,
Il Freeh0ider Of the District.
DThe Editors Of the Virginia Herald" and
Political Arena" will render favor by giving
! the above an insertion in their respective papers
| COMMUNICATED.
The important political revolution. which seems
about to take place in Virginia, requires that eve
ry citizen should he on the alert, who has the in
terest OF his priviegcsas individual, as well az
| the community, at heart The Convention is
SUBJECT OF vital importance to non-Freeholders as
well as Freeholders: The District composed of the
following counties-viz: Nottoway, Amelia, Pow
hatan, Cumberland, and the Corporation of Pc
tersourg, in which many nominations have been
made to represent us; would be glad that you
would insert in your paper Mr.. Dabney Miller of
Amelia county, as candidate to represent this
District in the ensuing Convention conviction
OF his political integrity; his extensive political in
formation, commencing almost from the origin of
our government; his firm patrotism; bis devotion
TO our republican simplicity and private worth en-
lille him to our confidence and trust.
II Freebooter.
Noitoway, April 18Th. 1929.
COMMUNICATED
AT meeting held at SOUTHAMPTON Courthouse
on the 10th day of April, 1929, by the deputies
from the Senatorial District, composed of the
counties OF Sussex, Southampton, Surry, Prince
George, GreensviIle and Isle of Wight, the fol-
lowing delegates appeared: From the county of
Sussex, John Nj. Banister, William p. Wvcbe.
ana william Harrison; from the county of South
oinp'on, James Trezvant, Jeremiah Cobb Carr
i}owers and VIM b. Goodwin; from GreensyiIle.
Meriweather b. Broadnax, Edward p. Scott and
a. I. b. Merit; and from Isle of Wight, Robert |
Butler and lsham Jordan.
he meeting being called 10 order bv Colonel |
ifezVant, William j. Goodwin was requested To
act as Chairman, and William Harrison appointed |
Secretary-when the following resolutions were
offered and adopted:
Resolved. That this delegation vote by coun. |
ties, each county giving one vote.
whereas the counties Of Surry and Prince
George have not sent delegates to this meeting |
and the delegation from the county of Isle Of |
wight has protested against the principle of nomi
nation,
Resolved, therefore, That it is inexpedient tn
proceed to any nomination Of persons to represent
this Senatorial District in the contempt atcd Con.
vention in October next.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
De signed by the Chairman, and COPY forwarded
TO the Editors OF the Richmond Enauirer and Pc
tersburg inteliigencer, with request that each Of
them will publish the same in their respective
pspeYs.
Resolved, That this meeting do now adjourn.