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

Doubtless, I have prejadiecs--and OF some, wish
rot 10 he Invested. But my prjudccs not insupera
bic. verify thought with myself, at time, that
all the three great branches OF the Government asked
for the aid and skill Of the reformcr. serious and at
tentve examio alton Of the discussions which have been
carried on among you gentlemen has convinced me OF
my Ia rrgar to the Legislative Executive de-
psr'm-nts, have become thorough proselyte TO the
i,th those who noby defended the old Constitution
Te', in lew respects, remain the friend OF refor
ma,ios.
Iii. agreed, 81 all sides, that the hand Of reform
nigh, be ,,iicously and benekcia'ly cnployed UPON
the judiciary; and il IL likewise desirable that
rights which have been secured, hitherto, by ordinary
legislation, should receive The more solemn saacon OF
constitutional enactment Nor do know of any argu-
men, against diminishing The number OF members in
the House Of D-iesrtss.
Thus Tar would go, and no farther And. IL might
presume 80 far with the sage. OF the Couv en,ion
wonld speak my humble opinion OF the course which
would be most beneficial and in the end, most acepia
bic to the good people OF the Commoow -alth.
would say--reduce the delegates to convenient
pumber: receive the report Of the Committee upon the
Judiciary and enyraft il upon our Con sution: give
Constitutional sanction to the great principles reported
by the Committee upon the Bill OF Rghts and leave
in ether respects as you ourd Return your
sttuents, nnd, instead OF encouraging them TO carry
the burden Of their TO the Iecislature-te them
Of their blessings, their distingui he'd happiness, and
advise them content with their lot Tell them
that they have real grievances OF which TO complain,
and that sigh of d content, but the voice, rather OF
Joy and GRADUATION, should be heard in all the land.
The desire OF victory or modification tor defeat,
not influence men hish-'ninded and patriotic. You
have acquired an impeIishabe tsne. You have shed
blaze OF intellectual light upon the political intitu-
tons OF our country; AID you have given high and
honorable specimen OF the genius, learning AMI elo.
quence of Virginia. The volume of your Debates /.
destined 10 be rich contribution to the literature OF
the world
Disconients may, at first, arises but IL our fellow
citizens be left TO the nselves the partial ierment which
takes plsce will room sub.de; and few years, the
very pei sons who clsmouring most loudly for
f,rm will ri.e IN and call you blessed. Posterily will
admire your moderation and applaud your magnanimty
tY. In ages 10 Gomez instrument shall be erected in
rmoraion OF your glory, aud upon il will he writ
ten this me mo, able NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mutare."
retired Observers calm, though Interested spec
taior Of your -eds Il venture these humble sugges-
tons Atoof from the theatre OF the contest have
yet attentively observed your doings and in IA.
vorable situa,ion-so far mean. dspa>soni'e view
of the scene may qualify 10 form unbiased OPT
nioa.
Pardon his chtrusioa. Ycu may deem IL imperti.
nent Well be il even | am prompted. however,
by sincere respect for you. and by honest and
dent love for the land of my fathers.
| promised TO be concise-anh fear you will say
that the engagement is violated. And yet | cannot
conclude wthou, fret Offering 10 Heaven petition
h half of this our snci-nt Commonwealth. do 50, in
he spirit of heartfelt devotion Nor prefer
better prayer, than that the Author OF all wisdom may
guide you by his Counsels, thai You may
to the state of Yirg mia Constitution which shall en-
TO her, through all time much OF freedom, hap
pine 49, and prosperity she enjoys at thi. hour.
VIRGINIUS