Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-29

at Under the crcumstances which existed when the
lat Legislature acted upon the eubject have no doubt
as the prcpety OF the resolution then adopted for the
Immediate return oIthc depos,cs but the Reasons which
Induced at that time advocate this step having
been rendered nappcablc by sbs,q,e Mt occurrences I
am now opposed TO their restoration In relation these
matters, shall have difficulty in substantially com
plying with tho views of those who have signed the in
sructions, which believe moreover be the views OF
large portion OF my constituents. My opinion i'm
rcgrdto the only remaining prominent topic embraced
- The instructions. the election OF Senator of the
Nhsu states, - very wei understood Without go
IN further INFO the subject shall content myself with
saying, that nay chief reason Tor supporting Mr.. Leigh
Is 10 nded IN convciln that his defeat under the issue
made ny ms opponents, would be considered virtual
condemnation Cf the last Legislature, (wlosc pro-
ccedngs under the aspect of affairs presented at that
timc, am known To approvc) aud would have a ten
deucy not only to affect the independence and fearless.
ness OF future Legislatures, but also to impair the
weight and efficacy Of their intcrposion i'll Federal
ahnrs am not prepared however, to maintain that
opinion, IN official capacity, against the dclibcra
VIII OF majority of my constituents In address to
me citizens OF this town. when first candidate for their
sufirages, avowed myself favor of the right of in.
sruciion in It's broadcs still and shall
seduousy endcavCr not TO impair by act nine the
Practical efficiency othc principle, whenever the consii-
tuSnt body may think proper 10 exert it, hold this
subject the Kim of the French RepuLlic that sn,aois
tras as magistrates have only duties perform citizens
alone have rights receive with that Difference which
abitualy feel for the wishes of my constituents gene
rally, or amy portion of them, the communication you
naVe .rahsnued TO me- and shall give it the most re-
spcctiu and candid consideration The only question
SoWhg out OF II, which am not prepared ut once to
decide IS one of fact, and Of principle. You are
aware that great diversity Of opinion among my
constituents in reference TO the election of Senator of
OF the T. States and the fact Of which wish TO be az
sufed is, whether majority OF the qualified voters ofth
town. have signed the instructions or not If they
nave shall obey them; if they have not, shall
the subject involved, according my own Judgment
under those responsibilities which attend my official CON
1ue' IN all other cases TWe to ascertain this fact us
uy as circumstances will Ermit is the only Indulgence
ask and that doubt not will be freely allowed me-
am very respectfully, your obedicnt servant,
To NTcssrs. IL b. Gaines, H. Ilaines. VIM Clarke
Joel RossCr.
PrrEnsnuRc, Dec 2.tl lS3l
Geahcmep-It has become important to me to know
the whole number of voters the town of Petersburg
and the annexed list embracing we'll those which arc
deemed good those that ar considered doubtful is the
fullest exhibit have been able obtain As is how
ever probably more oress imperfect, and YOU from the
nature OF your respective Offices are better informed as
TO The qualifications of the voters than any other persons
may beg the favor of you, in my and in that
OF the Town, whose interests YOU may thereby esscn.
any promote, to take this list and examining it together
IN e presence Of each other, designate and mark as
good or pad the voters appearing upon and add such
as may nave been omitted compliance with this re-
quest AT as carly period may suit your convenience
VIII impose an obligation of the highest character on
gentlemen your obedent and humble servant,
To Messrs John Grammer Clerk Hastings Court: Joel
itosser, Commissioners of the Revenue; Thomas
S;.NIy friend, DR.. John Bragg who has mainly
assisted IN making out the list you will be able TO
give you soic eNPiahauons and facts respecting it,
j. L. B.
PETERSBURG, Jan 18th, 1885
ions T. BRowy. Esq.
SIR We received your letter addressed to us as Clerk
OF the tustings Court, Commissioner of the Revenue
and Sergeant of the town of Petersburg accompaned
with List said to contain " the names of persons who
are legally qualified to exercise the right of suffrage in
the town OF Petersburg on the first day of December
AgFeeably II yous request we have taken the said
List, and together in the Clerks Office in presence of
refer to the Commissioners List and the records of the
Court marke ganst each name G. for good--bad, &C.
ana leit sue we considered doubtful. w agreed in
opinion, ~ Pom the best information ascertaned by
nu, ia6ddI0 suiSsSe number of names being Bed
~ but get theiP
| Do. Us. and ut
names as ~ 'ie -tts ,ror of toho - I'io col,
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IA 49, w i'm forward.