Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-05-08

house of delegates one half and thereby save to
the state some $50 900 year. While the legislature
would be much improved, would be most desirable,
as it would unquesonahly be, to relieve the people
FROM the useless and causeless expense attending the
council of state.-The dignity and accountability oil
the executive would also, be increased by such a
modification of il.
On the subject of the fifth question should he
tempted to enarge.-It is equally delicate and i'm
portant. have all Witnessed with profound re-
greet the evils arising from the present structure of
the Jndciary-The Judges ought to be independent.
-Liic, liberty reputation property, all that is dear
to social man, is intimately connected with it. But
virtue itsclfis susceptible OF No good judge
ought to desire tenure of Office firmef than that
which would require the concurrence Of two-thirds
OF the legislature in order to his removal with fair
specifcatlon Oft grounds of charge.-Nor does it
become wise people to accord to any man in public
iie' substantial responsibility to public opinion.
Again. a man who is superannuuted unified BY
the visitation of Cod for the discharge of the duties
OF an office, ought to cease To hold it.-Common
sense declares that the place not made for him,
out Tor tue people whose agent he is, a Judge like
any other public officer ought also To be dismissed
gross negligence. The delay of Justice is too of
ten its dcnial.-These views are plainly expressed
but they may challenge examnation.--An admins
traitor OF the law ought to be rewarded for the talents
the integrity. and fidelity which he brings to the pub
lie service; but should never be permitted to hold
public station, when he fails to unite he will with
the ability to fill 1t for the public good.
| 10 the SIXTH question, / answer, yes, clearly
The reusons too obvious render it neccssry to
enlarge.
Allow me, gentlemen, to remark, in conclusion
That have been long, ardcnty and zeaously devo-
ted to the cause of reform.-t nd, although the ap-
preaching convention will be unfairly and nequaiy
constituted, congratulate you upon tire progress of
truth and Justjcc--upon the prospect which opens
upon us of eventually triumphing over long cherish
cd error and prejudice, and of laying the foundations
of the government of our ancient and beloved state
IN fhp offs
identified with the best interests of free people
The only public body, of which ever was a member.
was The convention that assembled at Staunton, in
the year lS25, whittier accompanied nv worthy
Hlehd whose name Is first on your list. IF it has
contributed In any degree, verify believe has
to the accomplishment of our plans to have been no.
nou> ed BY the citizens Of Loudon with seat in il
will be one Of the most ENSURED -eroilnc,;.r S 49,,
life. VI 10y
I am, gentlemen,
With much respect
RICuD. II. HENDERSON.
Loudoun Committee relative to the approaching Con
vention: ~
OAK HLL, ApR1r s, 1922
DEAR SIR have received your letter of the I'd
lntnating your desire and that of others of
my fellow citizens OF the district to elect me TO the
Convention which is to be held, for the amendment
OF our Constitution, and requesting to be informed
whether would he willing to undertake the trust
sloua they confer it on me. feel with great SEN
s1oy this proof of the high confidence OF those of
my fellow citizens who have exp rcssed this
in my favor, because see in il the appreciation of INV
conduct In the service ofmy country in the difficult
conJunctures through which we have passed bIonv
considerations adonlsh me, this period impaired
as my health has been of late, to cherish retirement
among which is fear, that it would not be in INV now
or to render the service which might be eynected
from me- and which might be performed bv otLcrs in
the district. These have doubtless been weighed
by my fellow citizens alluded to, and who are wIlino
10 make generous allowance for such defects as time
ano labor In other stations may have pr oduced. 1t
rs cause OF consong reflection to me- to recollect
that never declined any service, however ardnous,
TO which my fellow citizens invited me.
Should this trust he conferred on me- 7 shall
most certainly, pay great attention to the very i'm
portant points specified in your letter. Having de-
vCteo my best faculties, with ardent zeal, through
lhe, TO the establishment and support of our free
system OF government can never be Indifferent TO
any OF the great principles which it rests The
support however, OF these principles must DEPEND on
the union OF the state, rs it likewise must on CON
[ehtrnent among the people, and harmony in il = |
councils II either part thinks itself oppressed i,
VIII be discontinued and unhappy. The affection Of
sach part should be promoted, equaland lust prIn
,ples, towards the others. Our system of GOVERN
ncnt is new, and we find little cause for consolation
u the example and fate Of other republics. all ofI
yhch have failed Much light will be thrown on
ne shbecs, IN every branch of the discussion which
VII be gwen to IT, by the very able men who will
re placed in that body SbouldI be elected to it. i.
VII be my object TO adopt such amendments as win
orrespond with the great principles to which YOU al
lac' MAINTAIN equal liberty among our fellow cti
ems inspire confidence; promote affection; and hind
he state IN all ITS parts, more closely together
W. uca' SIR WIN great respect and esteem, Your obe
tent servant JAMES MONROE.
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VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.