Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-24

Richmond Gity-John Harve Price, BENJAMIN
+. Michic, Henry Gibson.
Spottsyirania--RaleighT Il. Brown, ir.
Wythe-Thomas J. Niche, Alexander II. II.
Stuart.
University Of Viginia-Fairfax Catlett.
On motion Of Mr.. Janney, of Loudoun, it was
Resotred, That Committee composed of one
member from each Congressional District in this
Commonwealth, be appointed by the respective de.
legations from each of the said districts whose du
ty 1t shall be to report to this Convention, Mt its
next sitting the number, of officers necessary to be
appointed, and that said Committee nominate said
officers.
On motion of Mr.. MoSlei Of Rochbr;dre.
Resotued, That the Representatives from the
several Congressional districts, shall inform the
Secretary pro tenn. of the names of the individuals
so selected, of their appointment.
The following gentlemen were then appointed
by their respective delegations:
Norfolk, C. w. Newton,
Powhatan, A. Michaels,
Halifax, ]. l.. Cobbs,
Franklin, w. Dickinson.
Henrico, ID. f. Niche,
Albemarle, DIR. III. Massie,
Orange, E. Stanard,
Loudoun, ]. Janney,
Berkeley, William Harper
Frederick, j. S. Carson,
Monongalia, L. Raymond
Rockingham, j. Cravens,
Botetourt, C.. p. Dorman,
Kanawha, j. McElhenney,
Washington, Thos J. Niche,
Westmoreland, E. Il. Tayloe
York, Thomas Lumpkin,
On motion of Mr.. Stanard, of Orange It was
Resolved, That the Delegate from the Universe
ty of Virginia, no added to the said Committee.
On motion of Thomas j. Niche, of Wythe.
Resolred, That the Committee Of Arrangements
be invited to take seats within the bar OR the right
OF the Char, during the sitting of the Convention
On motion of Mr.. Edward T.. Tayloe, of King
George,
Resolred, That the Clergy of the town be re-.
qucsted to officiate at the daily meetings of the
Convention, and that the Committee of Arrange
ments communicate this request.
Monday erening, 18th JULY, A o'clock
Inc committee appointed this morning for the
purpose OF recommending the number of officers ne
cessa-y tor thas Convention, and nominating fit
persons For the same, made the following Report:
"They recommend the appointment of a Pres;.
dent and two Vice Presidents two Secretaries ene
Door-keeper, and four assistant Boor-ksepers.-
Ihey also, an obedience TO the resolution of the
! convention, unanimously nominate as fit persons.
viz: Charles james Faulkner, Delegate from the
| county of Berkeley, President; Samuel M,I,sweIj
Moore, of Rockbridge, LIST Vice President; Abra.
ham S: woodbridge. of Chesterfield, Sd Vice Pres.
dent; Richard fl. Toler, of Lynchburg lst Secre.
tary; Joseph Wilson, of Bedford, ed Secretarv.
Smith Thompson, Door keeper; George ID. Lancas'
| ter, David Brown, William Carroll and Jacob Car.
! roll, Assistant Door-keepers."
Which report was unanimously adented
On motion of Mr.. M'Elhenaey, it was
fesolped, That committee of three be appoint
cd 10 wait on Mr.. Faulkner, and inform him of his
appointment as President of the body
co,nhitee was accordingly appointed consist
ing OF Messrs' M Elhenney, Price and Newton.
| 0n being conducted to the Chair, the President
! returned his acknowledgements to the convention
IN brief and eloquent address, of which the follow
| ing was the substance
GENTLEMEN:-In being called unon so nr.,;do
| over the deliberations this Cenvent;on IN ,,h;ch
observe around mo much of the rising tn
lent and matured reflection of this commonwealth.
teel that have been honored with testimonial al
your confidence as fatterng and unmerited as it
wascertanly unexpected. The duties which devoJ
upon the occupant ofthis chair are in pract;ce
new to memy short experience in deiberatiye assem-
6llcs having been that of private snember of those
3odies only. In accepting this trust, therefore,
l shall be compelled to throw mvseif mon vonr
kind and indulgcnt liberality with the assurance
that as an exact impatiality, strict attention.
Jealous devotion to the duties which NAV devolve
upon me, will constitute my only claim to This
distlnction, those qualities at least shall be faith
uily exerted TO ensure the harmony and facilitate
the progress of your deliberations
Gentlemen, we have assembled under c;rcrn,
stances In the history of this country portend;n a.
some disastrous changes in her political institutions
Fscts' wh'ch oaiiy transpire before eyes and
Wnich speak trumPot-teRgued to the apprehension
OF the patriot, admonish us, that crisis has ar.
rived pregnant with momentous results to the for
tunes OF this nation. That tendency TO eorruption
so sure IN ITS progress, unless checked by the
powerful influences of public virtue and which
seems to be part of the system ofnat,ons not less
than OF indiyiduals-has already made fearful ex.
hbion of lite power in the recent operations of this
Government. The principles which for more than
three years have characterized tho policy of the
present ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of unauthorized
despotIsm and ayowed corruptien-and which ;f
sustained must lead to the certain destruction of
The nobest fabric of popular Government which
tle world mas yet witnessed, challenge the consi-
aGration 81 all who are alive to tho happiness and
glory of this People. When the republic is in dan.
g' 1T is the noblost prerogativo of the citizen to
ny 70 ITS standard and minister to its support In
obeyihg that summons upon this occasion Cen
'lemen, you have shewn your sense of that deep
and solemn responsibility which is ever inseoarabls
from just estimation of those blessings which Il ;s
get our happiness to enjoy.
gentlemen, there duties which apperfain to
the active, well as to the aged The countrv has
ner claims upon all; those CLAIMS must bo obeyed
heTe are times, and those not the least intsresfn
IN nations travail, which demand the efficient oc
uon and tireess energy Of manhood, not less than
the boarded sagacity and matured wisdom of ace
onch times arc those when the temple of the Con-
sttu,ion IS Profaned IN its hottest sanctuary-aye
ana by the chosen ministers of its atar-wi,en Inc
proud honoTs oftbis Republic arc made the spo;ls
OF courtiy Servility and Of prosttnted honor-yben
secret corruption and lawess violence are STRUGGLING
Tor supremacy in the high seats of this government;
ana When The nobest inheritance, "ore bequeath-
eo by sire to son" is endangered by the folly-the
madness, the vices of mon in power. Such times
require action; prompt, efficient, well concerted
yet Peaceable and constitutional action.
representatives Of Virginia! you have an import.
ant duty to discharge. You have been invited by
the venerable fathers of the country--by your
youthful follow citizens recently convened at
Washington, to stand by them in the momontous
struggle which is approaching. It we'll be-
comes you to weigh the attitude which this ancient
Ind may I not add distinguished Commonwealth
'heud assume at the impending crisis. 1t has long
been her prescriptive claim to stand as warden
ipon the watch tower of tho Constitution; there 10