Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-11-13
CONSTITUTIONAL. REEoRM--THE
PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.

We refer the readers attention to the proceed
ings OF the people of Berkeley upon the subject of
Constitutional Reform which will be found in
another column. Those proceedings will show
saost emphatically what the popular sentiment of
"Old Berkeley is upon the subject of Constitu-
tional Reform. The frs, County in the State in
1914 and 1915 to hoist the banner Of Reform, and
declare in favor of the rights of the people, and the
great principles of human liberty-she will be the
last to strike her colors until those rghts and those
principles are fully recognised and estabishsd.-
We glory in the stand which the people of Berke.
ley have taken-we glory in the outpouring Of the
people to the meeting Monday last--it convin-
Cos us, that we have not mistaken her voce-and
chat she is ever ready proclaim herself the friend
Of sound Republican Government. True to the
principles OF the Revolution, she regards the PEG.
pie as he legitimate source Of all poTer-6rm in
support Of the wisdom of those who formed The
fundamental law of this great American Republic,
she looks to Representative Government. admins
tered by agents of the peoples express delegation
as the surest guarantee of the rights, the liberties,
the happiness and the prosperity Of this great and
growing country. That which she considers as
sound doctrine for the fundamental law of our
National Government, she considers sound doctrine
for each and every one of the States of the Union
"Old Berkeley" sends her voice greeting to her
Sister Counties OF the Commonwealth lsboring in
the cause Of Constitutional Reform. and bids them
be of good cheer-to fight on with undismeyed
hearts until the day OF deverance. which il not far
distant, when the peoples rights will be recognised
and the prosperity of Virginia be placed beyond
esvil or doubt.
But we cannot finger here. but must hasten on
TO give the views of others who have spoken the
voice and sentiments of the people of Berkeley
with power and force. We have put ourselves TO
much trouble and pains to get up sketch of Gas
Jas. FAULKsER's remarks at the meeting on Mon
day last and we ask for them calm and attentive
perusal by both the enemies and the friends of Re-
form. Every one has right to have and main
tain his own opinions-and as fIeemen it is the
right and duty Of every to express those oPin-
ions upon all matters OF momentous concsrn to
the public. Let US then together as becomes
enlightened freemen anxious to promote the pub
lie veal.
The meeting was organised about o'clock T. M.
the particulars Of which set forth in the official
proceedings in another column. JAMES +. STEW
ART, Esq., in few brief remarks stated the object
Of the meetng-when Gas. JAS. FAULKEER,
Esa., arose and addressed the meeting for nearly
an hour in strong, eloquent and conclusive speech
in favor of Reform. The views which he present.
cd we will now endesvor TO set forth.
He adyer:ed to the importance OF the subject now
before the meeting ito the extent, to which ithad
already and was destined still more to engage the
public attention Of this State alluded TO the notice
nnder which the present meeting was held'-s can
to the whole people ofthe Coun,y--without dis
tneton ofParty and without regard to the contrar'
ETY. Of their views upon the question under consider
alton 1t sough, fair deliberate, we'll considered
judgment of the People OF Berkeley County The
pre.en, full and crowded Courtroom. gave EVIL
denee not only OF wholesome exeitsmens of the
public mind, but also, that whatever decision the
meeting gave, must hereafter be regarded as the
settled opinion Of the County, He had never be
fore Witnessed so large public meeting, except II
the most excited political times. He earnestly NV
ted all who we're opposed 70 any change in the Con
stituton Of our State 10 coms forward and pre'sn