Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-10
RICHMOND, THURSDaY, DECEMBER TO-



tive Department. The Resolution which had been
adopted several days ago, against the election of the
Governor by the People, has been discuss
cd and the decision seems to be conirmed.-The alb.
clifton of the Executive Council has also been again
discussed; and alter several unavaing attempts to
ganize either controlling advisory Council the
Committee came yesterday to the general d .csion
that the Executive Council ought to be abolished
Nothing subsequently said about a substitution
OF an advisory Council, in any shape whatsoeyer.-
But the Debate went upon the 9th and 7th Resolu-
tions of the Executive COMMITTEES; and finally the Com
miee Of the Whole, adopted the following Resolution,
proposed by Mr. Trezvant
"ReSOired that the mode Of appointing militia off
ought TO be provided for by law Provided, never
theiess-that officer below the grade of Bgadier
&c neral should be appointed by the General As,emb
An allusion has been made, once twice in the
course OF the Debate, to the Basis of Representations
but for the three last days. it has called forth discus
sion, no question.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8.
The Convention met in the Presbyterian Church at
II o'clock and was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr.
The President laid before the Convention the follow
ing letter: =
RICHMOND, Dec. g. 1929
SIR-With the warmest feelings OF gratitude to the
Convention for the honorable office they were pleased
20 bestow upon me- permit me through you, tender
The delicacy OF situation will be readily perceved
for the fifth time have been elected Clerk TO the
of Delegates. and although it would be hiehy crafty
ing TO my feelings to retain present station Sc
cretary Of the Convention,-oiher considerations mpe
riously require me with whatever reIuctance,) 10
pursue different course So long "a the Sessions of
the Convention and the House of Delegates would lot
have confcted il would have given me grea, pleasure
10 have afforded each of them my services, and had
determined to do without receiving double compensa
ton; but being unwilling to by deputy the duty
witch ii may he supposed ought to perform myself
Eel constrained TO pursue the course now adopt 1t win
afford me great pleasure TO render assistance which
may be required TO enable my successor TO
the prevent business of the Convention
Relying the iberality Of the body over which you
preside, for just Of the and
an ndugent Interpretation OF the motives that ctuate
me, have the honor to DO, with the greatest respect,
Your and their,
Very ohedient servant
GEORGE w. MUNFORD
Hon. JAMES MovRoE,
President IF the Convention.
On motion of Mr. ScoTr the letter as laid upon the
The Convention then, on motion of Mr.. scorr, pro-
ceeded to ballot for Secretary.
Mr.. ScoTT nominated Mr.. David Briggs Of Rich.
moad, "a member Of the Executive Council and said
few words - TO bis character and standing.
Mr. DoDDRIDGE nominated Mr.. Tho, p. Ray Of
MonoogaIa, and pledged himself for his compete ncy
Messrs. NICHOLAS and POWELL supported the no.
mination OF Mr.. Briggs,
When the Convention proceeded to the ballot, which
resulted as follows:
For Mr.. Briggs, 81
W. wy Robertson, 3 3
So
The resnlt Of the ballot having been reported 10 the
House. Mr.. Briggs was declared 10 be duly elected.
Mr. VENABLE, referring 10 the great difficulty Of
hearing IN the present place of meeting moved that
the Report OF The Committee, appointed TO enquire az
10 suitable place OF meeting, be re-commted.
The President laid before the House the follow.
irg letter:
RIcHMoND. 9Th Dec. 1920
Sir 81 am requested, by Resolution Of the House
Of Delegstes,to advise the Convention Of Virginia OF
adposton on the part Of the House, TO afford the Con.
vsnton every facility for the and expedi
ous dispatch Of the important duties which devove on
that Body, and to Offer IL The daily use of the Hall Of
the House OF Delegates, after the hour Of ~ o'clock.
j have the honor 10 be. with great respect
Your OBJ Serv't
LINN BANKS,
JAMES MONROE, Esq. Speaker II. ID.
PTestdent Of the Convention.
desultory debate, attended with some confusion
en'ued,-in which Mes'rs. VENABLE. MERCER,
BAYLy, GooDE. JOHNSON, LEIoH, DoDDRtDeE,
STANARD. CAMPBELL, (of Brooke } Cook v, and Ma
SON, took Psrf.-Vafious proposals were suggested;
some 10 carpet the sles of the Church; Others 10 re-
move TO the Bptist Church; others, return to the
Capo others, 10 remain and give the present place Of
meeting longer trial. bot the conversa'i m (for
scarce deserved the Of debate issued in the
adoption Of a motion made by Mr. FirzuUeu, rhst The
Convention adjourn, 10 meet in the Capitol this day at
IL o'clock.
The Convention adjourned accordingly; land the
members. who had been SEEM an hour before stream.
ing down the bill, refracing their seps
reinquisbing The Church, with ts long ai.les and lofty
eeings for te oongeniai precincts Of fhq Hall
n Legislation, with its convenient seats aud easy
vfrberatiop.1
Alta o'clock, the Convention assembled in the Cap.
i'oi.
Mr. Scorr announced TO The Hou.e the request o.
tie PEFsrpEsT that his presence might he dispens cd
with tor the rest Of the day, and that Mr.. sTANARD
would occupy HE place.
[Hf MoSsos u in feeble heat, and bis onrsmitted