Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-06-01

MT. hTCner, oil virginia, from The Com
mittee appointed 10 prepare an Address &c
the people, reported that the said committee
were unable TO convene until a very late
hour last evening, and although they had
unanimously agreed upon the general prin-
ciples and sentiments " hich ought u distin-
guish such an address, they had not been
able satisfactorily 20 prepare one. He was
instructed to offer the following resolution
Resolved, That il be recommended TO the
Delegates TO this Convention, in place of a
General Address, to make such a report or
address to their constituents as they may
think proper.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Archer also stated that he was direct
ed TO offer the following resolution:
Resolved, That general corresponding
committee OF three members from each State
be appointed by the President of this Con-
yention.
This resolution was adopted, but subse-
quently amended so as 10 leave the number
of the committee at the discretion ofthe dele
gates. These having been filled up by the
respective delegations.
The following is the Committee appoint
ed for Virginia
John Y. Mason, Esq. Southampton.
Severn E. Parker, Esq. l.; Northampton.
John M. Garnett, Esq. Essex.
Richard H. Baker, Esq Nansemond.
p. V. Daniel, Esq. City of Richmond
John L. Brown, Esq. 4; Petersburg.
Or. Charles Cooke ; Albemarle.
VIM. I. Il. Mason, Esq. Loudoun.
Philip Slaughter, Esq. Culpeper.
Linnaus Boiling, Esq Buckingham.
Joseph III. Sherrard, Esq Frederick.
DR.. Peachy Harrison; Rockingham.
Fleming b. Miller, Esq Bottetourt.
Gen. Francis Preston; Washington
Richard Matthews, Esq Wythe.
VIM. Lazier, Esq. Monongalia
James Mcdowell, jr. ; Esq Rockbridge.
John ii. Peyton, Esq. Stanton.
Mr.. Van Ness, OF the District of Columbia
moved that there be appointed a Central
Committee OF Correspondence to reside in
the District Of Columbia, which was concur
red in.
General Preston, Of Virginia, moved that
the Convention, in body, wait upon the
venerable Charles Carroll of Carrolton.
Which being agreed TO, a committee OF three
was appointed to inquire when he would be
prepared to receive the proposed visit The
committee consisted of Francis Preston, oil
Virginia, Samuel NAPLES, of Virginia, and
L. %. Stansbury, Of Maryland.
Mr.. John III. Eaton of Tennessee, having
obtained the floor. stated that he was request
ed on behalf of the delegation from that
State, to express their grateful thanks to the
Convention for their very fattering express
sion ofopinion in relation To the distinguished
individual now al the head of this Govern
ment, and whom they proudly acknowledge
as a citizen of their State.
MIR. Wise of Virginia, offered the follow
ing resolution =
Resolved, AS the highest compliment to
the State Of Tennessee, that ndrew Jack
son belongs to no State or neighborheod, but
to his whole country
Several delegates having risen TO discuss
the propriety Of this resolution, it was. on
motion of Mr. Kremer of Pennsylvania, laid
on the table.
The committee appointed to wait upon
Mr.. Carroll, reported through their chair
man, that that gentleman would be ready to
receive the proposed visit OF the members of
the Convention whenever it might suit their
convenience. 1t was thereupon resolved that
the delegates, according to States, proceed
to his house, Immediately on the adjourn
ment of the Convention.
The Rev. MIR. Wallace, of baltimore
having by invitation offered prayer; res
olution OF thanks was rendered 10 the Rever-
end Clergy Of Baltimore; and, on motion OF
Mr.. Kremer, the Convention adjourned sine
die.