Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-15
IE.NlSBlRG CONVENTIONS

1ENlSBuRG CONVENTION.
We have beenlookins, for several DAYS. for some &C
count OF the proceedings The Convention which assem-
bed, on the Isl inst III Lew sburg. having in view The
relo Of State Constitution in several fits lead
ing ieaiurrs-tle most important of which has refer
enee to the alleged inequality ofrcpresenatiou and the
restrictions upon The right of suffrage But up to this
ume, we lave seen only the first days proceedings.
which reached us through the kanawha Republican of
the 9th Indeed, although lewisburg is only some 200
miles distant I'm this place, aud Stage runs r-weekly
between the two points, dates from London are not
much older Than from trans noutane neehborl
Delegates appeared from the following counties to
wit: Harrison. Mononealia, Ohio Montgomery Cabell
Mercer, kanavha Logan. Grecubrier Monroe, Aceha
ny. Fayeuc. Randolph, Wood, Wylhe, Ison, jack
sun, Page, Augusta Boe,ourt and Wayne Other coun
lies were expected 10 be represented on the next day
William Kinney. Esq. of Augusta, was chosen Pre-
sldent oil the tonv. ntlun. Who hcug conducted to
the thar, returned his thanks for the honor conferred
upon hin. Mosafs \. j. Smith. ri Harrison, and
Charles A. Arbucke, Of Greenbr, r were chosen s,erc
tarits.
The Pre- sdcrt Of the Convention laid lcEle the body
letter from Judge Lewis Summers Of kauaula.
which. having been read afterwards referred 10 the
general committee Nothing Is sad Of the contcns OF
character otthe letter.
y committee. consisting Of VIM. Ballard Preston Of
VI hgomcry. Beajamin H. Smith OF kanawha Geofae
H. Lee ot harrison Henry Ershine Of Grrenbfrr John
tVeretioi Cabr!I. David Nee onas of W ythe Alien T.
Capcron OF Monroe. Guy Il. {. Allen of NJ noug ala.
aud Augustus \. thapnau Of Monroe were appointed
to draft suitable resolutions fer tie action If the CoGvcn-
ton.
After the adoption oftie usual Rules. Sc. The Con
yeniion adjourned III! the nrxt day
The pruPIsrd alteration Of our State Constitutions
which Is i, slinoJ. nnie.s Western brethren be met
in spirit OF CANCELLATION and COMPROMISE deeply 10 ari
tate this Commonwealth has as vet attracted very Hle
attention east Of the mountains The public mind in
deed, has been tar several years p.st in such
high state OF excitement. that questions the discussion OF
Which would once have the country in a blaze seem
now to he incapable Of rousng it from lis orpor The If
lerts OF ibis elhar9ic influence are prreepuoe even
m'ng the Western people tlcmsclycs-many of the
tansmonane counties being wholly uureprsencd in the
i.ewlsbnrc Convention, and several Of those above
enumerated being represented not by their own citizens
but by aItenatcs. in attendance from other countic
Perhaps this nncNced and unexctabe temncr Of the
public mind Is the most suitable FIR the discussion and
adjustment OF those questions Of State policy which we
must some time meet aud settle. Both PARTIES are now
cool. and their tempcrs unsecured by bitter aninad
versions. the one upon the oher--Let the West hen
sci forth her grieyancics RIA or supposed in calm and
temperate language. and let the East consider Them
ina respectful and liberal spirit and let each lie pre-
pared TO coneede something to the claims well as to
the preadices OF the oher.and meeting each Other in
such temper. there will finally be no serious confroycr
Sy between ti'n-and no hcartbuninls will be left be-