Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-29

To The Yoters Of Halifar and .heeh'eabvg
ANNOUNCED to you some time since, my determine
ton again to offer my candidate 10 repre-
sent you in the Senate of Vrgnia-and addressed
such you assembled at your respective Court
Houses al your February Courts; and hope 10 have
an opportunity Of again doing 50, previous to The DAY
of election bot from the extent OF the District ano
the near approach of the day OF election, may be de-
prved Of the opportunity of seeing such OF you as may
not attend your March Courts or some other gathering
of the people. therefore beg leave 10 ADDRESS you
through The public press.
During eight years continued service as your repre-
sentative in the Senate of Virginia, have not the va
ny believe that my course has been free from error
but ,fu y say, that have enteavored at all
times faithfully 10 represent your best interests, by re-
fleeing what believed be the will OF The district
| understand, the chief indeed the only objection,
urged against me, by those opposed 10 my reelection
to the Senate, is the course which felt It my bounden
duty TO pursue dnng the OF l5i04l, in regard
10 The Senatorial election AS have reason to believe
that nv course that occasion has been much misun-
dersood by many Of my constituents the ooect OF ts
address dsabuse the public mind on the SUBJECT,
by endeavorng to remove any prejudice or erroneous
impression which may have prevailed against me, ana
place self right before enlightened and intelligent
people, By many Of you, 1t might be considered all
sufficient for me declare that IN the course which
pursued, acted under the high sanction and obiiga-
ton of an OATH by obeyng what believed 10 be the
imperative requirements OF the Constitution. could
here give you my views in support % my construction
of the Constitution, which declares Chat the Senate OF
the Uned States shall be composed OF two Senators
from each State chosen by The Legislature thereof Tor
SIR Yeats but 1t would extend THIS address much be
yond the limits which intend. 1t Will, hope be en-
t;rey sufficient FOR to inform you, that did not pur-
sue the course which believed imposed on me, by the
litigation of the legislature 10 agree TO resolution
for the election of Senator to the Congress Of the u
States without much reflection, and careful nves,i-
CATION and examination Of the subject, aided too with
the advantage Of consultation with distinguished gen
tlemen--ake eminent for their learning and ability,
who deservedly sustain high character IN public est
nation md belong 10 the Democratic Republican par
,y. To that party have always belonged, and through
ssev and through good report, ! have ever stood
forth in defence Of its principles and sheerng myself
under the banner Of the Constitution, shall continue
to be defender Of the rights Of the States and de-
voted supporter Of our glorious Union.
| feel high qualification in knowing, that in my
construction of the Constitution, ON sustained by the
opinions of distinguished men-no emitting to men
ton the names Of The illustous Madison and the dis
tnGuished George Mason, who hosts of them
selves, and piars Of light TO the Interpretation OF
the Cons,tut,on and the true principles OF our Go
vernmont, will beg leave TO refer 10 the names OF
G. Calhoun, Esq, at that time distinguished Senator
: from South Carcl'na and Judge Henry ST George
Tucker, at that lime President OF the Court OF Appeals
Both Of these distinguished gentlemen | consulted
while the question was depending before the Senate
and both OF whom concurred IN opinion with me, IN
my construction Of The Constitution, and the ohliga-
Senate OF tie United States. Judge Tucker then e.
siding in Richmond, did not receive a letter from
him at the time. The following IS an extract OF let
ter received by me from Mr. Calhoun, (Which was MIS-
laid but has been since found, and which Will explain
his subsequent letter) dated Washington, February
lst, 1911, as follows
only dear S,r-The construction Of the Cons,itu-
ton is such as you suppose, in case oil vacancy oc
curing in the Senate, during the session OF the lie.
rslaturs Of The State 10 which the Senator belongs.
From the foregoing references, you VIII see that, in
nv course, was supported in opinion by MIR. Calhoun
ard Judge iuckertwo eminently distinguished mem
bcrs OF The Republican party
But with a of your better understanding my
course on the occasion alluded to- beg leave to refer
to The journals of the II. of Delegates and Senate on
the subject In the House of Delegates, on the 18th
January, 1S1I, motion made by MIR. Gregory,
that the resolution offered by HIM on the Esd, be taken
up and read, as lows:
"Resoieed, That this House will, by Joint with
the Senate proceed on The 18th dag Of February next,
TO the election of Senator 10 the Congress of the U.
States To supply the vacancy occasoned by the exPl-
ration Of the term OF service OF William H. koane'
Esq.
"On motion of MIR Stephenson, the word 18th was
stricken from the resolution Thereupon motion was
+ made by Mr. Tuns,a TO fill the blank with The words
the OH. And motion was made 10y Mr.. Stephenson
to fill the said blank thus created with The words 'ihe
lSth-and the question being ru, on filing The blank
in the resolution with the words the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, was decided in the affirmative, by vote Of
ayes 10 noes - Among the ayes on The proposition.
are the ran,es Of Messrs. Tay lar OF ai'lnx Clarke,
and Goade- three of the Delegates from this D's'ret.
The foregoing resolution having been adopted by
the House Of Delegates, sen. to the Senate Tor
their concurrence, when the proceedings were as fol-
{ lows, as extracted from the Journal
;, Is SESATE-January Goth, 1911.
"The House Of Delegates ION January 23,h, 1S4l,)
have adopted resolution. TO proceed, by joint vote
with the Senate, the 18th day of February next 10
the election Of Senator TO represent tn State in the
Congress of the United States, 10 supply the vacancy
be occasioned by the expiration oil the term OF ser
vice of William II. Roane Esq, in which resolution
they request the Of The Senate The said
resolution being twice read, was, on motion OF Mr..
Anderson. lnid ON the table