Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-23

CRU Voolfolk appointed Secretary. The object OF the
meeting having been explained motion was made and
seconded hat Committee Of Four be appointed TO lraft
preamble and resolutions expressive OF that object
whereupon the following gentlemen ere appointed to wit:
Capt Thos. G.. Bell, Capt. Robert r. Pendloon Cornet
James B Thornton, r and Capt John Bittiie who hav-
ing retired for few moments, reported tie following
preamble aud resolutions which read and unanimous
~ adopted
This meeting has seem with nch pleasure the anxiety
manifested 10y many OF the Rcgncnt> in he State, ct
feet am improvement in The present Militia SyStcm.Bc-
security OF free state which, while /, admirably super
scdcs the OF Urge Standing army, constitutes the
surest of free ons buw 'rk'; it has been with morica-
ton that from u'y yeats observation and cNpccnce. they
have become U.y convinced that there, are many things
obviously deiec''v" ~ the present Militia Laws the
state hvy ca" dco'tr nothing IN them TO excite admi.
ration on command Guar Interest; aud ia MANNING the laws
which they have frequently lonr they lind the IN nearly
Imperative, and m many instances totally nugatory and
absurd the original Militia Laws, old system
called, II seemed that The Legislators, had some object
in view; but under the laws they exist with the
numerous and injurious ;ers,!Ons aud additions which
have been made, they practical good
can result save the simple enrolling the militia and the
numerical reiurns.No Inducements held forth for the
SacrihceS OF uh' money or attention There is nothing
20 create an interest, excite military prilc-noihnT
scarcely Tor officers TO communal, men How
men, can we escape me orpiJhnm and disgrace of hav
ing no officers no ndilry pride! interest! eve tell
them, give Us something lodo, and we will make officers
make soldiers, aud that will that military pride
and interest, which have long lain dormant from egis
Ntvc Interference, and legislative apathy: and not until
then, shall this indifference this careessncss on
the subject Of the militia, removed from The sons of the Old
Dominion. The necessity Of an Improvement, all will
admu-thc benefits none will deny.-We shall not ONLY
he better prepared ourselves, ia all of foreign inya
sion aud domestic bro aud instructions of certain class
o our population but firmly believe that the condi-
ton OF society Will absolutely be improved.-Desripg
never TO despair OF our sovereign, Independent Com.
monwcalth cordially second the patriotic endeavours
making 10 induce the Legislature to take the subject into
solemn couridcraton-Alake the officer and YOU promote
his ulness-ncrease his military ardoIr, and YOU
strengthen his encrgyand make him soldier and YOU
increase ms hrmneSs, his decision and his Independence
l. RSoloed, therefore, That we highly approve the e
lSrs that are making in the State effect this desirable
object.
2 Aes0ired, dlso, That approve of the proposed
convention to be held in the City Of Richmond on the
Sih October Gnstant) w. WV
g. ReSoiced, That Archibald Samuel Pichegru Wool
io'k James B Thornton and John Batailc be appointed
venou. ~ W."
l. Reso'ref, That our Representatives in the Lcp,a
tIre from tai. County and District be requested to further
ihe views OF me proposed Richmond Convention ia bring
ing the subject before the next legislature
D. RcS0iced, That these proceedings be signed bv be
Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded TO the Editor r
he Richmond Enquirer 10 be published in his paper
ARCHIBALD SAMUEL, Chairman
PIcHEGRU VOOLFOLK, Secyctayv