Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-09-30

neither Of the political parties OF the "tue e, Sc
Electors having the CONSTITUTIONS ,,vo ces into
nate OF the nineteen counties ana Two o,'s' 49, 49,
which the State is divided we represent 'ae w. ~
and eight of tn, counties, having c wn' W. rosent
eos 1922 and federal numbers 20 Of IS 10
se ~ .I n,ers 10 SO2 and the vote OF the remain
Inv o,un,;e is divided OF the Electoral BODY we are
pine,eea in numbe while you are t%ent ~ ,he
h., YOU are majority (the smallest pcssnie) OF Inc
i il TO he recohcclcd that we represent nearly
Surths OF the free white population, ana twotultos
- The federal numbers Of the State, aud very much Tue
oest norton of its territorial extent and wealth we
shs therefore expect that you will concede to MS HE
nomination OF eight members OF the Senate TO he enc
SER and that you wi vote for the persons whom we
NAV nominate the college, although they may be Ia
vourable to convention 10 revise and amend the \o"
stitu,on of the State if in al other respects, in yohr
opinion well qualified. The Counties and cities We
represent ought to have: upon any political prih'I':1
which, governs the appointment Of. m.en'oels ~ '
gsature, maj rity f the Senate to be io'
Than that which is sought TO be oh'a med 10 i"ice
upon then then being the majority OF tne p"oPs ,'i
entire Senate, against their will, WON" u" u'J" %.;
anti-Repubiican and we, their agents. Is''"''
bate in such violation Of their nights as 'ft'''' "
ibcr cap we become passive Inemh?rs oi ne Electoral
College, and thereby enable you I" secret i'' VIC
we have the honor to represent Stha:p's ''S''S ~ WV
districts from which We come i''e P'":' =" W -
counties and cities have elected us 10 make cA"Ge o'
,bo, Senators presurlnr that we who reside among
them are better qualified Than strangers can DC |" co'Se
those who know their rights and INTERESTS ana VIII pro-
III
SENATE opuos.d To their will ii would be aggravntlon
of the evils they will be compelled 10 endure 10 nave
some of the members of that body taken from the uSt
of communities whose confidence they do not enjoy ana
whose wants and wishes they not willing cieerluy
TO CRAFTY From these considerations feel compe-
ed TO take the position above assumed Moreo'er on
constituents who desire ~ see radical changes haut III
their present Constitution, have right TO expect l'at
we will no, fail to exert all the powers reposed IN US I'M
der our form of Government TO make the institutions OF
the State more Republican and contormabe TO Tile VIII
of those for whose happiness and safety they were de-
! signed.
pea,edly TO obtain from the Legislature, by eIeron
of the powers confded to that body by the hy,nlnln
section of the Constitution, such aInend nens u lhat
srumen Indispensable; and II is win regret We
that all Of their applications in van ana hoeeo
it may be said they were treated with that re-
specul Difference to which the rcmoustrances OF large
majority OF the people Justly entitled 1t would be
needless for US here to spread out IN DETAIL inc
applications foI reform which have been made
| You know the history of many petitions which nave
been presented to the LrgSla uTe; and we have ie the
OF their "cllon. Zach instance Is reso IN Inc
recollection OF constituents; and they believe as we
do that redress of grievances can be had Trough Inc
ordinary form which the trainers ct our Constitution
provided Under Ibis solemn consdrratIch, we have de-
ermlaed not t. be willingly instrumental IN perpetual.
ing institutions that work such bitter injustice, ana h
gentlemen, you will give us your pledge oi honor 10 ac'
cee PROPOSAL and give to To, majority nt the peo-
pie minority Of on' branch OF Inc Legislature 10 pro-
from future violations their rights and privileges IL
will afford US great pleasure you in the Electoral
College to day Should, however, your views as to our
relative rights and duties not accord with ours we shall
most deeply regre; it, and be compelled by high and
holy of duty to constituents and to The whole
State not TO meet you in College, and thereby we Shall
entirely avoid the 0diuuS responsibility oi assisting 10
form Scnulc obnoxious to the people we REPRESENT
We that your rejection Of this proposition,
and the of ings which niay crow out OF 1t, Will
give alarm TO the ttnorous. But upon the most
1pId -
all It's bearings discover OF those causes tor
deep aud lasting excitement which enGangcr the peace
and good order Of the community If the legislative iunc.
lions Of the government should cease Tor season. That
will he found to arise should we assist 10 organise
Senate, which would perpetuate, possibly, all exsng
evils and for five years, al least that oppressive
dominion OF small minority the majority, when
has been long reluctantly endured BY The people OF
Mar iaUd. We perceive for apprehension and
alarm III The temporary suspension o! the powers OF te
Senate. Thclehy the whole Constitution would not be
abrogacd. The Governor would remain in office long
enough to afford time 10 form new Constitution, and
perform the functions of the Executive Department
| The Judiciary and the officers connected with the
Courts would experience interruption OF their pow
ers and all the officers who derive their appointments
annually from the Executive are empowered under inc
orty.nnh article Of the Constitution TO hold their 9TH.
ces until they superseded by the appointment OF
others.
The laws therefore, would be adninistered-cvIl
rights and private properly protected and The peace o
the community preservei hy ak the means m"w employ
ed for that purpose. In the mean time The p"WrFs
which have been delegated to viii rrVe:t ~ the -
pie, i'll whose integrity, virtue, pato.iia 80! G:'
| renee we have the most entire coniid'Ht', a"d we
doubt no, but that they, guided by tae Sr''iL i En1
ted fathers in Seveny'sz, viii prnvide :"r every
exigency that may arise Before any lncnnvrne"rr can
he experienced, the sovcrcg power o tic Propr o
MARYLAND will be employed, by means OF Il CONVECTION
TO reform our Constitution not TO justify rcca7
renee of similar contingency b. hasfg ali lis deg!
mens sound Republican, principles, so as To sscnre
equality Of political rights and Just responsibility Ill
all public officers, to popular viii
10 prevent miSapprelcnSiuns, We have submitted our
propositions in writing and It's manifest justice gives
every reason 30 expect that you will yield to 1t
ready We hope you do not desire TO leave the
State witlou, Senate, unless you are permitted 20 &C.
ect all lis .InrrsaS well for counties you represent
as those counties and cities represented by Nor eau
we believe that you will ask join ypu in the Eec
tora College, and be passive spcta,orso your proceed
ings merely w:t;r:s the degradation ct consu
ens By your chuice Of u Senate fog 2Q3 VIZ people
whose representatives you arc not We ask only what
we think is right, and determined to submit 10 no
thing that is wrong To oar propositions we respect
! fully ask answer at your earliest convenience.
And whatever Ray be your response. cannot doubt
your concurerlcc with Us IN tie perfect conviction OF
the competency Of the people 10 accept surrender o
the Legislative functions OF the Government, and tha
deenly euibued with the spirit of patriotism and Justice
and guided by lights of experience, they will, through
! the nstrumrnlsity Of Convention, adjust and ap
portion them, 10 secure the lnesmable blessings OF
Republican Government
We acc very respectfully,
! Gentlemen, yours, &C.,
| CHAS MAGlLL,
ROBT. WATSON,
CASPER QUYNN,
JOHN FISHER.
JOSHUA FANSANT,
THOS. HOPE,
SAM'L. SUTTON,
JOHN EVANS,
GEO. A. THOMAS,
| &. ELLICOTT,
EPHRAlM BELL,
ROB. r. KEENE,
i ENOCH GEORGE,