Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-03

Thomas Griffin, Robert L. Waller and Richard
Coke, Jr.
Urdr,cick-Thomas Curtis G. l.. Corbin, Miles
Cary, and Robert II. Ice. g.
On motion OF Mr.. Christian, il was Resolved,
That in voting for Delegates 10 be recommended
TO the freehoders of this Senatorial District to re-
taken By counties and cities, and that each county
and city here represented, shall by their dele gates
give vote and no more.
And then X. McCandlish vacated the Chair,
Thomas Griffin, the Chairman, having appeared.
On motion Of Mr.. Adams, it was Reso'red, That
when this meeting sdjourns il will adjourn till to-
morrow morning 10 o'clock, 20 meet at the Court.
house Of this city.
And then. on motion of Mr.. Adams, this meet
iiig adjourned.
Saturday, March 2Sth, 1920.
The meeting took place according to adjourn
ment. Present the same members yesterday,
except one member from James City who was alb
sent.
On motion Of Il. McCandlish, it was Resolved,
That this meeting do now proceed to recommend
TO the Freeholders of this Senatorial District four
suitable persons TO represent them in the approach
ing Convention.
John Marshall of Richmond, was nominated by
Mr. Adams, and was unanimously recommended,
on first ballot.
John Tyler was nominated by SIR. Roane, and
was unanimously recommended, on the first
ballot.
Philip n. Nicholas was then nominated by G..
l.. Corbin; James Semp,e, Sr. by r. McCandlish;
and j.. w. Tazewell by Mr.. Roane.
After several unsuccessful ballots, in which the
persons nominated had an equal number Of votes,
il was found that Philip y. Nicholas Of Richmond,
was duly recommended, the votes being for Mich
olas ), for Semple vote.
The meeting then proceeded TO the rcccmmcn-
dalton of one other gentleman, for the Convention.
James Scmple, 81. was again nominated by X.
MCCandlish, and Burrel Basseu was nominated
by e. l.. Corbin.-Atter several ballots, in which
1t was found that each gentleman nominated had
| an equal number OF votes, Jas. Sempe, Sr. was
Withdrawn, and Robert McCandlish was nominat-
ed by James Semple, Jr. but Mr.. McCandlish being
present s. expressing his unwillingnoss 10 he nom-
mated in opposition 10 either OF the gentlemen who
had been nominated, il was found that Burrell
Bassctto OF Williamsburg, was duly recommended,
the vote being for Bassett 3, for Semple vote.
On motion OF Mr.. Roane, the following resolu-
ton was adopted:
Resoiped, That this meeting, holding in the
highest estimation the virtues and talents Of their
distinguished fellow citizen Litueton w. TaZe-
well, would have recommended him 10 the Dis
| trict by an unanimous vote, had he not by letter
declined the appointment.
On motion OF II. McCandlish, il was resolved,
that committee of three be appointed by this
meeting to supern,eud the publication OF its pro-
ceedings, and that they prepare and submit to the
people of this district, with the said proceedings,
an address explanatory of tho objects Of the meet.
ing; and Robt McCandlish, Robert P. Waller,
and Richard Coke, jr. were appointed to be ofthe
committee.
On motion of Mr.. Tyler, the thanks of this meet
ing were unanimously given to the Chairman, for
the impartial manner in which he discharged the
duties imposed on him.
On motion of Mr.. sempIe, the thanks of this
meeting were unanimously given to the Sec'ry ,tor
the faithful discharge of his duties.
And on motion OF Mr.. Adams, the meeting ad-
jouTned sine die.
THOs. GRIFFIN, Chmn.
RIcHD. COKE, Sec'ry.
To he Frceholders and Voters of the third
Senatorial District, composed Of the counties
Of HeuricO, Charles city, .WeiD Kent, James
CITY, Fork. IVdrscicS and Elisabeth CitV,
and the cities Of Richmond and Williams
burg.
At no period Of our history, since the establish
ment OF the Commonwealth, has crisis presented
itself, so momentOus, as the present The annals
OF our country, since fathers burst the letters
of tyranny, and thre of the yoke of British des-
poiism, presents subject oil such deep and vital
Importance to our State las is presented ts her
by The call of a Convention, 30 alter or amend her
Constitution form Of Government. A majority
OF the people having demanded this measure, il
is the duty Of the minority 10 acquiesce. In obe-
Gience'to a law passed at the last session of the
Legislature, you will be required to convene at
your respective court-houses, the different court
days OF your counties aud cities, in the month OF
May next, for the purpose OF electing delegates TO
represent you in general Convention Of the State,
which will assemble in the city of Richmond on
the first Monday in October next. The objects OF
this Convention, are 10 prepare amendments to the
present form OF government, or to draft and report
new constitution of government, as substitute
for the present one; to be submitted to the cons-
Iteration OF the goud people OF Virginia, for their
adoption or rejection You will perceive. that
upon the wisdom of this Convention depends all
that is dear and valuable 10 fTeemen--upon their
labours the future destiny of our beloved country
will rest. number of distinguished persons,
from all parts of the District, and several who do
not reside in 1t, have, from time TO time, been pre-
sented TO your consideration, as eIninenty quail
fled for this momentous undertaking. Great fears
were entertained, that the public choice would not
settle down upon four persons who would, by their
virtue, talents, experience and tried worth,
mand the support Of the whole District. And in
deed, il was soon perceived, that from the great
number Of nominations, from tho extent of the dis
trict, from the conflict OF feeling and Interest, which
existed, from the various meetings which had
already taken place, and other causes, il man
iiesI that those who would be chosen for this dis
tDguished service, would not obtain n majority of
the votes of the district but on the contrary,
would go into Convention by small minorities
That this would be calamity greatly to be de-
plored, every man who permits himself to think on
the subject, must readily admit. To avert this
probable calamity; 10 advance and secure the
great interests of the State; bring about harmo-
ny and concert in all the DISTRICTS true friend TO
his country, (Or which he deserves infinite praise }
through the medium Of the public prints, propos-
ed that meetings should he held in each district,
in which each county and city should be repre-
sented, for the purpose OF selecting four persons
who under all circumstances considered, could be
safely recommended, every way qualified to
serve in the Convention. This proposal, so well
calculated to produce the best results, large por-
lion OF your district readily adopted; and meet
ing was called, 10 talto place at Williamsburg, on
the 9th day oithe present month, at which meet
ing all the counties and cities Of the district, by
their deputies, were earnestly invited TO attend