Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-31
IJupGE M,RsHALL's REpLY.l

Gentlemen: l. have received with sentiments of profond
oil Richmond as of delegates represent this district
m convention This distinguished mark of the Continuance of
MAJ favourable opinion, Of which have received so many
proofs commands my gratitude and viii e
III my recollection, while memory exists ~ '''''a'''o
NO man feels the Importance the approac,o,
more than do, looks forward its proceelinGs v; ne
anxious soiicltue No would readily contribute his
Aeos towards the attainment of the great object Virginia
now Pursues,-be improvement of her Constitution he
which my constituents were to he eleeed wod SERVICES
me beg you and them to believe my declnine 10 be-
SUBJECT on which the convention is deliberate or from
nsensbiy to the kindness of my fellow citizens; but il is to
those physical powers which would enable me to take that na
on lne hoor OF the convention, which my con,,cns would
fore request that the may be directed to
some other person whose and powers adequate
10 the Important duties to he performed.
10 be assured OF the sensbiy wit. which receive this add
oa marx OF their favour; and to believe that with real
Your and their obedient scrvan,
alsssrs John Rutherford, John Hays, Gurdon H.
B B:"a Robert g. scptt, VIM II: Fitzwhyisonn,
hichard a. Iarringon and VIM. III. Richardson
Richmond, 27M lrnrca 1920
Sir We have been disappointed bv The rsceh,, or
communication of the 18th inst devolves upon ne the
painful duty OF announcing elo-citizens your rec
may oe prevailed upon to reconsider your discrimination and
yield your assent to what confidently believe 10 be the un
equUocal wish of the district We fully appreciate the
and feelings which induced ynu reqe that the a,,ento
OF Tue district may be directed to other person. whose aye
ana powers are more adequate the important duties IN he
performed But, we deem the unmpaired veour of Mo-,
mental faculties united with integrity and experience Of 50
much Importance the present cccasou that yor cnst;,u
ts would doubt make due Allowance tho ,ant of bos
physical powers which would enable you to take par on the
floor OF the convention. No would uneasoable &C
TO expect OF you at your advanced period of the exeron of
the same powers III debate which, under other circumstances
justice 20 YOURSELF and due regard interests of line con-
monweath might require But your presence your oninou
ana advice upon the important questions which will engage the
attention OF that assembly, could fail 10 have their due
weight Believing that the future tranquility State mate
rally depends tue ratification constitution vlc
may be submitted TO the people, consider highly pora
that II should emanate from the heads the rest bear
and the most unsupported patriotism ever an
son when all the talent and virtue aud experience of Vun;a
are reqe that occasion is presented while all eves
are anXosy directed to enlightened and
men Io the approaching Crisis for saving
mat virginia looks ofthe surviving a
patriarchs OF the land whose purity of intention and
10 serve her. all parties the bounded confidence
we eel assured, that refusal in the conveo
will be serious disappointment 10 YOUR fellow c,iye
OF Richmond but to the District and the Sae We do no,
you "o become candidate but eano,ty desire ,hat Won
will not withhold your services ifeected This probably the
last call that will be made you by your native STATE and
considering the magnitude Of the occasion we anxosv bora
that the appeal viii not be unavailng. i
We duly estimate the kind yo,ir
and beg leave TO of profound respect and affection
John ltuueyoord,
John Hoyes,
Gurdon Fl. Bacchus
Robert q. Scott
tp'n II. Fft=,ohylsoan
Richard a. Carrinetoa
John Marshall N'N'''