Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-06

less! lie could not conceive that such case could
happen IN this state. He ha, pit it only TO show
| fully the extent of the argument.
! Mr.. NJ. consended that to support any other than
I the basis OF free white population 10 deny
utterly the principles OF the bill OF rights. He
, brew distinction between the reeho!ders having
wrested ON the people the political power of the
State and having il conferred upon them, rather
eonttded 10 them by the people. The ircehoders,
by their votes at the last election, do not pretend
that they have any rightful clan,to the power they
possess; and are willing TO restore il. because II is
list and right they should do Mr.. Nj. did not
know what would be done with the right of suf-
irage, but expectedit would be extended TO as ma
ny as possible consistent with the safety OF the
whole.
In conclusion Mr.. y. again referred TO the prob
able excitement, and rejection OF the Consultation,
II framed upon the basis prepared i'll the bill; aud
thought that the people would never trust the le-
gslaiure again TO organize convention; but would
! form by virtue OF their will aud the
power to give that viii effect. lie soeinnly de-
prccatcd such resort, even il necessary; ami
begged gentlemen 10 fec; upon the evils they
might avert By one ccuJs Sc, and bring upon their
country by another.
MIR. Doddridge felt preference for his own
amendment over Mr.. Mason's; bu, icing aware
that there were many who wished The number
OF the Convention increased hey ond his PROPOSE
ton, he was willing TO present the selection to
them.
Some conversation here took place, among
hlessrs. Nelson, Doidridge, and FI,zhugh, as TO
propositions the subject had given and would give
rise to- when
Mesrrs. Terrell and eioggn both intirnated the
intention a, the proper tine o! Offering propositions
TO the Committee.
The question was then taken, and Mr.. Mason5
substitute was rejected.
Much conversation again took place, in which
Messrs. Doddridge, Cooke, Witcher and Miller,
took part, relative TO a motion of Mr.. ID. to take
the question, on striking out the lst Section, or
varying the course OF proceeding. The same
spirit aniiuating all, there was 10 difficulty on
this score.
Dir. Goggin then offered substitute to the
amendment, providing that the counties and towns
be divided into three classes, having regard both
10 white population and taxation, aud be represent
cd accordingly. He proposed that tue Conven-
ton OH this plan should consist OF $50 members;
and thought it the iairest principle OF compromise
between The east and the west. His substitute
was rejected.
Nr Doddrdge's amendment was rcjected-anh
he then offered another, dividing The counties and
towns into classes, the lowest to have /, and the
highest members i'll the Conventions, but based
upon white population. Here Mr.Gordon made
few remarks as 10 the most expeditions course OF
proceeding-MesSrs. Christian y Doddridge both
ok part in this conversaton-the former express
ing his Willingness to pursue any course that
might bring out all the schemes of gentlemen fairly
And on motion OF AIR. Miles, the Committee io-e,
reported progress, ana obtained leave to sit again
On motion Of Mr.. Nelson, the House resolved
10 meet At II instead OF II O'Clock.
Mr. May made q report from the Committee OH
the subject of the Colonization Secicty-oidered
TO be printed.
The Speaker laid before the House letter from
the Governor, relating TO the sccurii.s taken tor
the loans from the W ashington Monument lund.
Mr.. Doddrdge remarked that The attention OF the
Committee oil Z. oil j. had been drawn 10 tne sub
ject OF the titles TO lands on the Western Waters,
and offered resolution nstructing certain other
enquiries 10 be made on that subJect-agreed 10.
Reports made from the Committees by
MeSsrs. Goode, Yancey, Burioo., Hill, White
And The House adjourned.