Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-02

Of wealth. talents and learning; in the common in
terest which all classes have in just and wholesome
course of legislation But while they ask for power
the only adequate ans Of secrry, do they not per-
ceive how odious viii become IL extended beyond the
only plausible object for which IL can be dema nded?
The majority may be reconciled to n restraining power
in the least numerous and NEST discreet branch OF the
Legislaturea rover which will not dictate, but mere
~ protectbut can they be reconcilej to surren
der oil all the powers OF government for ages TO come,
into the hands OF the minority.
II is far, sir from MP desire that the protection
coded by the compromise which propose, should
prove in any respect i,cry. Though extremely averse
TO The concession vet having once determined upon IT,
am prepared 50 far "a am concerned. TO carry into
effect, iary, canddly and cheerfuy; without chaRer
ing or hiegng about petty details Let the Senate be
so organized TO remove all reasonable objections from
the other side. TO It's efficiency in resisting any appre
hended Dvasons by the lower house. oil this rights OF
property. Thus far I am wiling to gos in spirit of
cancellation and for the sake Of peace and the sup
position that both parties equally confident in The
justice OF their original demands, am at a loss TO
perceive how the terms which offer can be regard
ed az made rate. ,i
1t wa.urged, Mr. Chairman. by yourself on yes,er.
day, by way ot objection 10 terms OF compromise
hat fair deduction from principles would
not give the whole white population the proper ba-
ss for the House OF Delegates but only the qualified
voters, who alone enjoy the rights Of sovereignty You
endeavoured TO shew that the people, accord
ing TO the relative proportions Of qualified voters, would
gam less, than by assuming the whole white popula-
ton as The standard And hence inferred that in
stead OF requiring the basis Of white population for the
House OF Delegates, ought to be contented with
that oil qualified voters. Without going into any exam
nation oil your premises, cannot admit the
ness OF your conclusion would be perfectly satisfied
myself with the basis of qualified voters for both
branches of the Legislature; but who Of the opposite
party would he willing to adopt it' And where would
be the propre'y OF introducing IL into the House OF Del
egates if federal numbers should be the rule for the
senate! You do not propose to make any deduction
from the federal numbers embracing all the whites and
three hths of all o'her persons then why insist that
any deduction should be made from the basis of white
| population.
IN farm If b;.b
unjust nor unequal regards the adverse party, then
why not adopt Them! Why do gentlemen insist upon
plan oil representation irexprsssbly odous TO the
| western people We have been told repeatedly with
great proprety in the Of debates, that in the
constructing fundamental law, only the rights
and INTEREST," but even the preiudices Of the people
| ought to be consulted We ought not TO wound that
| pride OF character, without which the gentleman from
Chesterfield will agree with me- there can be nothing
estmable.- do most heartily wish that by any
| ton OF my humble talents, could impress upon this
Committee what are the feelings OF the Western peo-
pie on this subject am SURF that they cor.
recIy understood by many persons in this holy; and
properly estimated, would lead TO a calm and de-
liherat" consideration OF the question. The Eastern
people demand arc told, only security-no' for
their personal rights, but for their property; and
granted, by conceding repi according fede
| raj numbers in the Senate. They would sustain
| pangs OF humiliation by yielding 10 the basis Of
white population in the House OF Delegates: and would
soon become reconcird TO the compromise. What
do the western people demand That equal repre-
CREATION which ~ 10 give projection only their
property, out 10 their persons; and place them upon
an equality with the other lreemen of the Common
wealth. Let the principle OF federal numbers. in what
ever degree, be introduced into bpth hou ,es and the
hardy yeomanry Of the west will be satisfied
They can never consent 10 he put upon footing in
The appointment OF political power, with the slave
who moves and toll. at the command Of hs MASTER
They will not, not, dare not submit TO it, They
dare moi 80 degrade Themselves in their own eyes-in
the eyes of the whole worl-even in the eyes Of ,hsr
| brethren who now require the concession.
And here, Mr.. Chairman, must notice topic Of
character has hapn imps
brought to view, by eastern members in the
oil debate mean separation of the state-at one
time gently insnua,ed-at another wrapped up i'm beau
tiinl rhetorical language. and finally expressed in what
has been alphabetically called plain old English am
not di'roed Sir, to regard such menaces, because
am aware Of the extremties of intel ectual warfare
and estimate tho eervesence Of momcntary xcite-
menf. They would not be impressed upon my mind
hu' Tor corresponding sentiment which have reason
TO believe prevails amongst The western people. DO
not gay that il slave representation should he forced
upon them. they will raise the standard of rebellion
or IN any wise resist the constituted authorities Far
from it, Bat within the pale OF the constitution and
lave, they will carry their opposition the utmost
limit; and the members Of This committee can estimate
tie feelings Of hostility by which will he accom- panied
The hnal result "l' be separation OF the state. Ne
one can doubt that if such shouid be perse
vernelv. though peaceaby sought. by large portion
OF the STATE it would he ultimately conc eded.
beg, Sir, 10 he distinctly understood There ia no
one in ti Committee TO whom, the idea of such Sc
paraiion IL more abhorrent than myself. believe
there Is no man here who wishes separation for
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crp' refuge from greater evils IL there were any
such man. wold say to him, in the language OF an
! immortal bard,
4" Tf thou dos' consent
/ To this most crnol act, dol despair;
l. n Ana II thou wantst cord, the smallest throad
That spider twisted from hof
VIII serve to strange thco."
| We should look forward TO such a calamity only to
i"pr~cate and avoid It. Surely, il wi not-must not
| he.-Srparate Virginia Shall she be shorn of her
strength, her Influence. aud her glory,ha her voice
oil command OF per uasion, and repronf, be no longer
IN fhp ne Al sI,,n 49,
looked NJ to the guide OF the strong the Guardian
oi the wcak, and The protector Of the oppressed?-
Break in twain tho pre- cous awei and the sera.
rated parts are compAratvely worthless. DviI. VIr-
gnia. sn both tue East and the West will sink into in
significance, neglect and contemp'.
rose, Mr.. Chairman, to make but few remarks
and have detained the Committee longer than con-
tnmp'Ated. am thankful for the indugent attention
with which have been heard and rel rel my inability
10 do justice 10 Tie subject would 10 Cod tina, for
this singe occasion only, could my feelings in
Thoughts that BREATHE and word. that burn"
would kind!e flame, which should find an altar in
every hear-which should burn ashes the preiudi-
ces OF the hour, and the petty interests Of the daysnd
throw upan our path Of duty, srong and steady light
directing us forward TO the permanent welfare safety
and honour Of Virginia
TENRUSr SALE.-By virtue of deed of trust, ex-
u ccuted to the subscribers by Lanceot Woodward.
on the 10 day OF October 1929 and recorded in Gooch
lana County, we shall in pursuance of the directions of
said deed, on the 18th day of this month January) il
iar u not the next fair day. proceed 10 sell 10 the high
est bidder, at public auction for cash the following pro.
perry to witt all the said Lancelofs interest in the real
estate whereof his fathers Woodward died scscd being
one undivided 9th thereof tn the