Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-14

Republican voters cf this district and usl likely 10
centate The strength IF the party which report was
unanimously adopted.
On rnpIion of j Il. Taylor, of MdLlcsrx,
Rcsorcd u"aaioousiy That The ueuLcrs If this C"n,
venon will all honorable ard proper 10 effect
the election cf Col A. r. IIarwmd.
On motion OF WA. Bid, of King & (lnecn,
Eesofed, unanimously, That tle Chairman appoint
correspond with C"l laIwood the subject Of hs no.
mina,i"n and rrpm ST his acceptance nf The same and
that said currsp.rdnce be published with tl 81 pro-
CT. dings.
IN Incidence 10 his resolution, the Chairman appoint
cd Nm. E.r!. 81 k.g q Qurrn; las II. X bins, 81
King Vi!an Lars Noel. nf Essex; Henry Tyler, ut
Caroline; AID Wn l;iraddus g NJ dbl, sex, SAID cos-
mite
DR. Jas. II. Robins Of King William, rose 10 otirr Il
resolution iii relation TO the Hen john Roam. lie said
1t was painful TO him to repea! HE TACT already known
L" lhs Convention, that MIR. R"anr sill! confined
with severe affection. II needless lar him To STALE,
that the people of King William parted lh BIS services
with the deepest regret, knowing he did, that those
feelings were not less INDUCED by tie people OF The
whole district He, however, deemed it important to
say, that al the meeting in King William which appoint
ed Delegates 10 this Convention, committee HAD Dren
drputed 10 wait on MIR. Roane formally, 10 know whe.
iir he would consent 10 the district longer, oi
which committee he had the honor OF being member
that they found him tied down, as already stated, by
aclion, but That The feelings Of the patriot yet burned
in hs breast with undated ardour-la he declared his
inability TO continue lugcr III public life and his WISH 10
retire. and that he lad 10 The district in motion
and heartily approyrd Of the course pursued Mir Ru-
bins then offered Tie following resolution which was
unanimously adopted:
Resulted, That this Convention entertain the most
lively feelings Of sympathy for the affection under
which the Hon. John Roune is now laburing-thal they
cherish sentiments OF the highest admiration for his pure
Republican virtues, and profound and enduring graft
lude for his long und faithful services in the cause of
the people. and that lie will carry With him into retire
mc,l their ardent wishes for his future peace and appi
ness
On motion of VIM A. WriGlt of Essex
Rcso!rrd unanimgus'y That the Secretaries commu-
nica,r a cory of The olcgoinr resolution to the Hon
John Ruane
ErsoIrrJ u,au:monsiD iha, ,hc Hank, IF This Con.
vcni;nn b. 70 he Chairman and Secretaries for
the kr,,lv Observation-Disclosures in Which hpv have dis
ch,rued the duties dpynveJ unnn Ib,n
Ca uoon of VIM Euha,k ur Es.cv
EcsoIrcd uroujw,v,J, Thai ,t, nrucr,dnns If This
Convention b. srued Ev the Chairman and Secretaries
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TnpuahunnocE oGtd De- 1886
To Col A r. UArwoou
Sir The Congressional Convention held al Tapra-
hammock this day pursuant TO previous notice have
made il our du,v bv snsri,l r.si,,iou +, communi.
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WILLARD Di'oADOoo'
Richmond. January sth, 1857.
| To Mr.. WILLIAM BIRr. and others.
GEsTEnE.: My absence from this place during the
recess Of the senate an" i seVera Gays arF lis !rf
nal!nn, prevented my receiving your COMMUNICATION OF
the 2G.'l Of last month, until this day; which hope will
satisfactorily explain 10 you, any seeming latdiness in
my reply.
You inform me, gHnt!snen that the Convention as
scrubbed at Tappahannock The 2)ih of December last
have done Me the honor unanimously to recommend
me as tile Candidate OF the Republican party OF oar dis
rict for the next Congress-; aud you politely ask my
acceptance Of the nomination. In accordance with my
former upon such occasions, do not feel at IL
berry to decline public service, whenever il may be the