Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-24

else ample materials oI constituting Die era in
the political annals of the State This fragrant outrage
"le has Deeh pIacScd upon the people Of of The
counties East and West of the mountains cannot fail 10
excite the most painful scnsatlonsnot only from the
Representative refusing compliance TO the viii of his
constituents, but from the fact that the precedent
held up IN justification of subsequent intingcments upon
this inherent right. Hence, circumstance has oc-
Cured appcrtanng the whole range of political trans
actions since the formation of the Government ihat so
pregnant toih fat'rca-that emncntly demands the
lnlfnediate action and reLuke of the people We
hope 10 be sustained in the position that no patriot
no individual, capable OF apprccialimg the rights
and privileges that necessarily dow from our political
system out what must feel tciM deep i.grci and mor
ned pr'Ge The result of the late election for ned States
senator, If u effected by Frustrating the right of
insuction-a principle, ndissoluby connected with
Tue spirit and genius of our free institutions Is yr-
gina, who stands conspicuous the conederacy for
policai wisdom flor her liberal principles-for her
commanding influence, in quoting Federal and State
discrepancy iobe the first State in the Uno-tat u.s. 10
be marked with the odous mputation of setting at
naught the right of the constituent body instruct their
representative in the mode they may select and the duty
OF the representative obey! No il cannot be so: those
representatives who have been guilty OF such high re-
beon against the sovereignty of the people, are TO re-
ceivc the rctribuon they Justly deserve Those inn
porous considerations, have induced this meeting TO ex
anime into the votes OF Col John Keller given in the
senate touching the various legislative proceedings of
the present session. for the purpose ascertanng how
iar ne has violated the instructions he pledged himself
L. Resotred, That inasmuc as Col John Keller piedg.
ca himself by written response to against b. w
eigh Tor United States Senatorthat this pledge neces-
sariiy carried with it solemn obligation to vote against
every resolution and proposition that were calculated to
favor or secure B. w. Leigh's election
2 ReSoIeod, That Col. Keller has wlfally and mani
testify departed from thetru spirit and obvious intent OF
the instructions he pledged himself TO supports by voting
IN minority with b. w Lcgh's friends expedite the
election of Senator the object being clearly TO stie the
voice OF Virginia, by cutting off Instructions that were
'hen III progress III various portions of the State.
s. ReSotred, That Colonel Keller has disregarded the
wishes oil ms constituents by departure from the spirit
ana meaning OF his pledge, in voting against n PROPOSE
ton for postponng the election of Senator until the 3Ist
OF March the object of this proposition was to refer the
Gef,on to the POLLS as was clearly demonstrated that
IL the election the present session. il would re-
suit IN favor OF D. W. Leigh who not the choice of
the State. -
d. RSoired That the vote of Col Keller agoinst IN.
posponement of the election of Senator until after the
April elections affords the ndubtabe evidence of
his liked design not only violate the instructions he
pledged himself to obey but has thereby an ndp
feelings and intelligence
D. RtSoirea, That it is the of this mectnr that
the ndrccuon Practised by Col Keller for Obvious
purpose of securing the election of b. w Leigh and
subsequently voting against him; that Col. Keller in
mus attempting to throw disguise his conduct has
Justly placed himself in reprehensble attitude
than those who openly refused to obey instructions
scented the wishes of his constituents by voting AGAINST
r. " Daniel as Councillor who is devoted friend of
the Administration and in voting for man who is anti.
administration in his politics.
1th ReSoircd hereiGTo That inasmuch as Col Keller
has been guilty of wlul and manifest departure from
te r1e spirit and intent of the instructions he pledged
himself to obey, this meeting regard such depar-
ture as ample 10 solicit his resignation as State
Senotoand do hereby request him vScate his seat in
e Senate OF the State TO give place TO some COM
petent individual who will faithfully represent the wish
es OF majority of the District.
Sth. ReSoiCed, That we recommend similar meetngs
IN the different counties composing the Senatorial Dis
ulc Tor te purpose OF taking into consideration the pur-
port and object OF this resolution
9TH ReSoiscd, That this meeting do appoint similar
meeting, at the Court House in the town Of ABINGDON
on the first day of the February Court
10Th. ResOtred, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and forward
ed by the Secretary TO the Editors of the Virginia States
man, and Richmond Enquirer for publication
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die
ROBERT b. EDMONDSON, Chairman
D. r. SMITH Sccrefarg