Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-05


ia, section of country The hard times have made u
inconyenen, for many others to attend very lew OF
the remote Western counties have had meetings. "
end DELEGATES trusting 10 be represented by their
members in the General Assembly. 1t was 'nconVe.
ent for Special Delegates to so lar at this sea
son Of the year. and similar reason has prevented De
locates coming from several counties, who appeared ny
sliernaiesI a.. . .s
ON reading over the Caroline list, when the name Of
NJ Thornton the Senator from the District was called,
-, Nm p TAYLOR submitted the following letter
sipm tina, gentleman ,,
February LIST, 1912
Dear Sir Having been delegated by portion oil
,he people Of Caroline county, at paonc meeehe VI
which YOU were Chairman, TO represent them IN Nine
convention 10 be held in Richmond on the second teo-
ruary due respect the honor OF that appointment
m ms view, requires OF me WORD oil eGpiahauon'-
The precise objects OF this Convention nave oeeb
nn,sla 10 learn The knowledge of my appointment
a., ! conveyed TO me through the public journals
.lone. and from the proceedings on the occasion,
ON s,l 10 conjecture to The exact views and wishes
nj those am 10 represent
Nv oppos,tion 10 the charter of National Bank, TO
,h cxpediencv of the Distribution OF The Proceeds OF
~ Public Lands, and TO the policy of that body, as
developed at the late Extra Session OF Congress- nave
hesn openly avowed, aud are generally known IN my
District, shall pursue the line OF political action
awe linus indicated will act cordially IN reference
- ,b.se measures with those who agree with me upon
rtSn-
I,,ons and If the desire Of those who have honoed
ma win the representation of their wishes on this &C.
e,son be simply to express their OPINIONS on these
SUBJECTS and present opposition TO thetn y Wou'a
lid me pleasure to carry out their views hold II,
boweyer duty myself and TO my principles, to pre-
serre such m attitude will enable me TO act as
nuhIc man, with independence of all mere party m
fnences in tie pnrsut of my convictions OF puoiie
duty, keeping q steady eye 10 the limitations OF Inc
Constitution, and the Interests, honor, ana wlshes Of
those represent. -
Before | was apprsed Of my appointment to this
Conventions | had made arrangements for 4 short al
ssnre from the city, and, therefore, adopt this mode oil
communicating II YOU my precise position.
lou are authorized to this letter at your discre-
tau have the honor to be,
With respect and esteem,
Your obedient servant,
JAS B, THORNTON, Jr.
WI ?. TAYLOR, Esq.
On motion of MIR. ATKINSON,
Rssoired, That the members of the General Assem-
BIZ of Virginia, who represent Democratic Dstric's
ana Counties that have sent Delegates 10 TINS Con
yenon be requested TO take seats IN the meeting, ana
cooperate in the labors thereof
GA motion of Mr.. HorSISs,
G.sotrsd That The rules Of the House of Delegates
!. ,aon,ad for the government Of the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. SAMUEL {. ANDERSON, select
Committee was then appointed BY the CHAR, consist
H., Of llessrs : {. Anderson I. J. Randolph, John
9P,ra VIM D. Wren, Major C. Hunton, Ambrose p.
III
ment Of officers for the Convention
The Convention then adjourned till o'clock in the
evening .
The Convention reassclnbled 4, 4 o'clock, pursuant
10 adjournment
Mr. ANDERSON, from the Committee appointed for
The purpose OF reporting officers for the Convention,
recommended the following gentlemen:
M, Cn,sLss YAxcEy, Of Buckingham, President
i, Tire Presd.ut, WV r. TAYLOR, of Caroline-2nd
i JPttrrS0n--.jTQ vs.
p MAJOR Tnos Hut, Of Culpepcr-iM '. + Col.
vs. C. PARKER, of Petersburg-oh J.. r., LEVI l..
Srr,r>soS, OF S,aunton-6h J. p, SAMUEL r. Coon.
.o> Of Washington-THoM,s RircHIE, OF Richmond,
Secretary, and RICHARD Is. GoocH, anu JAMES l.. uoR-
pos assistant Secretaries.
The question was then taken upon the Report, and
unanimously decided in favor Of the appointment OF
the officers recommended
The President then rose and addressed the Conren-
ton with great force and energy.
Mr. lIorKiSs Of Powliaan, offered the following re-
solution, wach unanimously adopted
Resoirfd That the Sergeant farms, the Door
Asepsrs and the Pages Of the House Of Delegates be
requested several capacities for this Con-
.en,on
On motion Of Mr. Tnos. !. RaSDoLrH,
Rrso-ed That a Committee Of seven be appointed
So the President report such arrangements as the
Convention may adopt for turihens the objects OF It's
usetIng.
The Committee Of Seven appointed by the Chair,
lyng retired oS short time, Mr. R.SnoLPH reported
Aa following resolutions whch unanimously
adopted, (and the Committees subsequently appointed
tg the Char)
Resoired, That Committee of twenty one mem.
hers Of this Convention be appointed by the President,
prepare and report to the Convention, Address TO
The People Of Virginia.
COMMUNICATION T. Holiday, Thos Ritchie Joel
Hol!eman, George G. Dromrooe Thomas H. Blyly, ).
Samuel &. Anderson, Thomas J. Randolph, Henry l..
Hopkins, VIM T. Taylor, Francis L. Rives, Carter NJ.
Brlx,on, Richard T. Byrd, Ambrose 7. Hill, A. Akin
son, Iazewel Taylor VIM c. Parker, T. 7. Giles,
Wm G. Brown Louis {. Bouldin t. z. Scott, and
" Tod
; Resofrsd, That Committee of Thirteen be ap-
pointed by the President, 10 report Central Cores
Pondng Committee of Nine; and also, to receive from
,he members Of the county delegations, and to report
I" the Convention Committee Of Correspondence and
Vigilance Tor each town and county of the Common
wealth, with power TO increase the County and Town
Committees 10 enlarge their numbers them shall
seem best, Tor the purpose OF securing full attend
ance at the polls, and Of promoting by all honorable
means the harmony and success Of the States Rights
Republican Party, al the approaching elections.
COMMITTEE -Robt. G. Scott, WIN. L. White, John
Voolfolk, Edward II Smith, Charles Y. Kmbrough,
W. Wiley, James II. Piper, Faye,te McMuen,
Jas y Smith, DR., Arthur NJ Smith, Alex. Newman,
Paul Taylor, VIM G. Holloway
feSortd, That Committee Of Seven be appointed,
submit 10 tins Convention such resolutions may
" eNpadlen, for them TO act upon
ltommdfte' Thomas Wallace, Oh. Hunton, Branch
"orshan Washington Greenhow, John Z. Page
Nathaniel NJ Martin, DR.. Alexander Fitzhugh)
oa pFopoundiny lie first Resolution for adoption,
Ven George c Dromgoole in lis support, and de-
!'ered an able, and eloquent address.
When all The Resolutions were adopted, and the
committees appointed, Mcssrs Carter NJ. Braxton, of
hing and Queen, Joel Hollemaa, of Isle Of Wight,
robert 4 Scott, Of Richmond and Col. VIM. c. Par.
- OF Petersburg, successfully called up, and
.enst'ea able and thrilling addresses. The Conven-
''0h 'Aen adjourned till Thursday, 10 o'clock.
Thar day, Feb. 3.
inc Convention re-assembled at 10 o'clock and was
hya series Of interesting and able addresses
| ~" M'ss's T. Scorr Of Caroline, W. ID. LEAKE of
'rVy'*".anc, aud SAMUEL b. FRENCH Of Chesterfield.
,"e h;st gentleman being called upon by member
A. Ne N"aEention-and Mr.. s. in ils turn, calling up
~ Lease, and Mr.. |. calling up MIR French. We
80 'hat all the speeches delivered in the Conyen-
'' hlvr ~, been reported IN crtcnso We wish the
e" orators who addressed the Convention at large,
w, ~. prepare ih",r speeches for pubcaion)
=, wv II EpASf, also being called upon, address
tni hat Rnt ms