Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1829-12-11
COMMUNICATION.
FOR THE ADVOCATE.
TO THE CITIZENS OF ALBEMAPLE
CANDID srATrMrxr

AcANDID STATEMENT.
During me discussion of this subject of repre
fntatlon, in the Convention, and altar n full and
Die exposition of the views of both sides q,
me question: ton or fifteen among the most intel.
hse"t ana respectable citizens of tn. whole
county, concurring with those in Convention.
Tno were favorable to the adoption OF the mixed
basis OF representation in the lower house. and
believing,-uPon comPurison of the arguments
which the discussion had ELECTED, that the ,dor.
led OF that basis, was niece ssarv for the protec.
ton OF the dearests interests Of Eastern Viron.
deemed u expedicnt TO call a meeting of
the ireeholders OF the county, that thew mimi,
declare their will us to the vote, thei, d.leuo,cs
voro soon to give.-ro accomplish this end. and
10 induce general attendance of the neonlc
circular was drawn up ny the agency of the
gentlemen above alluded to, containing a sum.
mary OF the reasons, which induced them t..
believe, that our delegates ought to instructed
TO vote tor the mixed basis, and which they con.
afered as sufficient to lead all others TO the
same conclusion, who felt it their duty to con-
suit and protect their best interests. In additi,n
to this circular, letters were addressed to some
parts OF the county containing the instruction
proposedt be given & requesting them to obtain
the signatures OF those who should approve OF
the Instructions, and who would probably M,
be able to attend the meeting proposed 10 No
held OH The 10Th Nov. In n few davs il was nm.
parent that very large majority of the voters
OIL 'he county, disaPproved Of the principles.
avowed by their delegates in Convention. and
'nxlously wished that the proposed instructions
might meet the appreciation of the di strict
The day on which the meeting was to be he ld
arrived but unfortunately, the inclement state
OF the weather caused il to be attended BY bu,
lew; perhaps hundred This state of thinus
mower did not deter two or three of the friends
OF tie mixed basis, from full and free express
Ion Of their sentiments on the question. The
oh'y resolutions. believe, that were proposed
ana adopted by the meeting, had regard to such
means as were deemed most effcctual in n rr;v;,,,
at the opinion of the majnrity of the neon,e
Copies OF the inotT oe.ior'., wI,irb had bcvu cir
culated in the county with view to obtain dir.
natures, were returned, and after proclaua.
ton made, requesting all those to erase their
names. who did not heartily approve of the In
"ructons, those signatures and all others, OBJ.
tanned on the day, were transmitted to Rich
mond the whole number, amounting, as we'll
as recollect to more than 400.
These fellow citizens ere The proceedings upon
winch, the opposite party have since cast so
many odions and unmcrited imputations These
are the proceedings, which have been represan.
ted with so little candur and SO much Injustice.
a ltDIy
cehsure Have they not been open and honoia-
Ole You have sanctioned them rs such by the
almost perfect unanimity, with which, you
havc mot tho views Of those most actively en-.
gagged in them.
Where then will "a Citizen find justifica.
Lion Tor tho lard communication inserted IN the
last Advocate The uHfarncss d. disinpenuous-
ness Of which are well calculated to excite the
indignation Of those, whose political integrity,
and capacity to judge and act Cor themselves,
are so directly assai!ed. Hear him, urged ON
rs there is reason To believe by tho uncandid re.
presentations and earnest persuasions of persons
friaS ~hhout tie district, and who the reiore
have no right to interfere betweef il ard its 70.
representatives., industrious efforts have been used
ny That minority, isho ieoTe defeated ct The polls
10 "tisin instructions TO our representatives., T.,
VI9laIe The pledge they gave, and on ,eLieh thsy
esrs e!eetfdt to disbonoE themselves a. bring up.
on the district, tho charge of INCONSISTENCY, and
at'stoeracy, and SO Ear they may by their vote,
TO establish principle at war with tie spirit OF
our government, institutions and people, and
which wiz be no less pssnieious ia tendency
than biGeous 10 theory" This, BE- IL remember.
sd, u part Of ofths communication, Of - a eili.
'sn ealing o1 the people TO assemble at Dc.
GENDER Court, 10 meet, hesT full discu ssi0n Of
and express their sentiments on tho much agi.
'aied question Of tl,s issue IS shieh call I wi
pisHsdJ isks inIihsT nD,iee. Let us Tstuf
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