Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-07-20

>. Patrick of Kanawha.
| DR.. Jno. l.. CUbbs of Lvnchburg.
Edward L. Tayloe Of King George.
>. w. Hartshor of Norfolk borough
Fairfax Catlett Of the University of Va.
On motion the name of the President ofthe
Convention was added 10 the committee.
! And on the motion of MIR. Stuart of Au-
gusta, the committee had leave 10 sit during
| the Session of the Convention.
| The following gentlemen were appointed
to compose the Committee, to prepare end
report resolutions upon subjects 10 be acted
upon by the Convention, viz.
I John Janney Of Loudoun.
Henry Gibson of Richmond
Alexander p Eskridge of Rockbridge
! VIM. ii. Garland OF A nhersl.
Eaton Stanard Of Orange.
Charles G. Alexander of Monroe.
Charles Perrow ofNelson
! Peter Hull of Pendleon.
! VIM. S Woods of Alhemarls
! John Cravens of Pendleton.
| VIM. Kinney jr. of Augusta.
/ a rumor having reached the Convention
that MIR. Clay would probably pass through
this place tomorrow, on his return home
from Washington city.
On motion of Mr.. Stuart, of Wythe, Sc
conded by Mr.. Price ofRichmond, it was
Resolved, That committee of five lie
appointed TO wait upon Mr. Clay, TO inform
him OF the unanimous nomination by this
Convention to the Office OF President of the
United States, and 10 invite him 10 visit This
/ Convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed
a Committee Alexander ii. III. Stuart,
Charles +. Dorman, Lyttleton Waddel, Jno.
Il. Price and George Clarke
Resolved, That this Convention do ad-
journ until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock
-~eee--
49, "Wednesday, Julyls.
The Convention met agrceably to adj
journment, and was opened with PRAYER by
the Rev. MIR. Smith, of the Presbyterian
Church.
Mir. Janney, of Loudoun, from the Com
mlttee appointed 10 prepare resolutions up
on such subjects as might be deemed proper
TO be acted upon by this Convention, re-
ported the following Resolutions
Resolved, That the tribunal provided by
the Constitution Of the United States 10 de-
eide disputes between the States and Federal
Judiciary, TO wit, the Supreme Court, from
the habits and duties ofihe Judges, from the
mode OF their election and from the tenure of
their offices, is eminently qualified 10 decide
the disputes aforesaid, in an enlightened and
impartial manner.
2nd Resolved That the members of the
Supreme Court being selected from those in
the United States who are most celebrated
| for virtue and legal learning, not al The will
of single individual, but by The concur
rent wishes of the President and Senate Of
the United States, they will therefore have no
local prejndlces and partialities, and that the
tenure OF their offices enables them 10 pro-
nounce the sound and correct opinions ibey
may have formed, without fear, favor. or
Partially.
Sd. RESOLVED, That the principles con-
tanned IN the foregoing resolutions, and which
were solemnly sanctioned in the year 1910
ny Inc unanimous concurrence of both
! branches OF the Legislature OF Virginia
meet the cordial appreciation of this Con.
yenton,
9TH ResoIUed, That the solemn decision
0! the Supreme Court OF the United States
upon questions of Constitutional law are
! binding upon the President of the United
States, acting in his Executive oapacitv. az
we'll as upon The other departments of The
government
9th. ResolUed, That the people Of every
state in this Union are bound by the laws Of
Congress which may have been PASSED in
conformity 10 the Constitution of Me United
States-that there is no middle ground be-
tween obedience and revolution and that the
doctrine Of Modification is dangerous no
Ii. zeal beresy.
The Report being read, Mr.. Anderson
moved the indefinite postponement of the
three first resolutions-upon which motion
there YVES long & animated discussion. EIr
Jan1ey Of Loudoun urged The PASSAGE Of
me resolutions IN an able and eloquent speech,
who was followed by MIR. Niche ofRicb.
mond, and Mr. Price OF Richmond. on the
ether side
Mr. Anderson took occasion 10 explain the
reason of his motion. lie said he was NOT
opposed 10 The principles avowed. but thought
Ia err expression unnecessary.
Mr. Moore, Mr.. Taylor. Mr.. M'Roberts
Mr. VIM Kinney, Mr. Niche. Mr. M'U.
henney, and several other gentlemen, spoke
on the question. We shall present a sketch
OF the debate in the next paper.
ne motion 10 postpone was negatiyed,
ayes, Is, noes, Co.
Mr.. Price Of Richmond then moved tbe
/ reference of The resolutions TO select com
mtlee, which motion was lost
he question was then taken separately
upon the adoption Of the Isl, 2nd. and 2rd
resolutions, as reported by tho committee
and the same were adopted
Mr.. Moore Of Rockbride, then offered q
subsislnte for The 4th resolution and Mr.
Taylor, Of King George, also orsredo sub.
I sututC Tor tie 9th resolytjon-,VbirL go,