Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-06
VOTES O.N THE .NEU CONSTITUTION.
FOR THE ENOT1JPER


FOR THE ENQUIRER
The election for members OF the State Legislature
under the Old Constitution, and for the adoption Of the
New Constitution, commenced in Sussex on Thursday
last Although the day cloudy, and considerable
quantity OF rain FELL the people generally turned out
After the Court had gotten through its the W.
ers addressed by Gen. Eppes Zone of the csnd-
date) at considerable length in favor of the New Con-
stitu,on. He explained the and character OF the
different forms Of government that were in existence
before ours was eablishedshewed the advantages of
the free Government OF North America, over all others
that before existed-pointed out the defects OF the
Old, and the relative advantages of the New Constu
ton; am concluded by urging the people for the
Constitution IL it was better than the Old one, said
Gen. Eppes, all must agree 10 support it and if il wa,
no wore than the Old one, all ought to for il.
Gen. Eppes was followed by John Y. Mason, Esq
who concurTed with him in recommending the Con
uon TO the people in the strongest terms. He spoke
Of the difficulties the Eastern Members had 10 contend
agalnet in the Convention and OF the consequences Of
failure on the part Of the people to ratify the Con-
sti'ution He said Gen: Eppes had justly pointed out
but two points he had omitted TO speak Of of the ut
M o consequence TO the Eastern part of the S,ae-He
alluded to those clauses of the New Constitution which
declare that private property sha in be taken
for public purposes, without just equivalen-and that
in all future apportonments OF represen i'm Con-
gress regard shall be had TO federal numbers This
last o great importance 10 the Eastern part CT the
State When We every day see, (said Mr.. M the Ia
bes Of Congress loaded with petitions from religious
thu,ias's-fome even from Virginia, for stopping the
mail on the Indians and in favor
OF the African Colonization Socety-how important
was IL that the East, who large portion of the
slaves Of this state should be fully represented in the
House Of Representatives of the u. s? Mr., NJ. said
the Western members addressing their codsiitu
ens, calling on them in the most earnest manner TO
vote against this Constitution, that they might have an
other Convention; he, therefore, hoped the people
would vote generally, and possibe defeat their object
MIR. Mason explained his votes in Convention with
regard TO the Judiciary in reply encomiums Of
Cen Eppes, on the responsibility OF the Judges, and
their liability TO be removed by two-hrds of the Gen
eral Assembly. Mr. NJ said, he was opposed to this
feature He had always been Of opinion that the Ex-
ecutve, Leg isaiive and Judiciary should be kept
'nct; and showed the importance of indepeRdenJu.
dietary.
The polls were then opened, and at sunset stood
thus:
For the Constitution I94
Against do Q
Legislature Gen. EpPes l5s; George GOodwyn-
i30-No opposition.
NOTTOWAY ELECTION.
For the Senate-Wiiliam Old %; ID. H. Branch SO
House Of Deiegdfes-Asa Oliver and DIR. A. Wat
kins-No opposition.
Only votes against the Constitution first day-iOr
the Constitution about 1875
HENRICO ELECTION EsTERpAY
Sendie-J Harve 31l, B. b. Brown 81
House Of Delegates John G.. Williams 2IS VIM
G. Mcsby' 202-Rob'. Mayo los, J. NJ. Bolts 49,
FIRST Day-For ratfying the Constitution 27s; re-
jecting "A.