Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-17
VOLUME l2---NO. "a.

and even dgnhed in bis manners; but he toe
Will IND himself mistaken in the position which
ne Is assigning 10 the President Let him be as
snred that Mr.. Polk will never sacrifice his great
principles 10 any imaginary 'jsae mdieu," or
10 any false spirit Of moderation. II his policy
should not happen 10 please This or that oEe il
VIII al least suit his own conscientious opinions
Of The duty which he owes 10 his county. We
may go further and say, hatif his pohru does 'Aot
S'i! AhSh man IN his Cabinet, he riA consult has
orn principles. But we have no idea that his Ca
blne will differ with him; and we ought TO have
as little fear OF their success III the public coun-
cils."
The people OF Brooke county held a meeting
on The 29lh September in favor OF Stale Con
venion to amend the Constitution, organized on
The basis OF white population. AT The same lime,
they expressed their deep interest in The cause o!
popular Education, and declared ''the immediate
establishments oil Normal Schools 10 be connected
with The Colleges Of our Stale, as well as the es-
adjustment OF a more extensive common school
system by The Legislature, TO be of great import
ance 10 The prosperity, welfare and safety OF the
State, and the preservation Of Constitutional H.
berry, and demanded by every consideration OF
humanity, patriotism and justice TO our teow-ci-
items They earnestly desire, and confidently
expect OF their Senator and Delegate, in The next
Genera Assembly, ITO lose no opportunity from
The commencement of It's session OF urging upon
the body The immediate adoption Of some radical
reform in the existing system OF popular Educa-
oni 10 effect which purpose we are ready and
willing most cheertully 10 contribute the slight al
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then appointed six delegates 10 The Education Con-
venlion, and a Standing committee of thirteen 10
collect information.
We rejoice 10 see this spirit exhibited BY this
distant corner OF Virginia. II the intervening
sections follow The good example, there can be
no doubt Of some eiicien, step being taken This
Winter, 10 place Virginia where she ought 10
stand
meeting OF the people Of Shenandoah, in
Wocdlawn Academy, on the I'd October upon
the motion of. jordan Esq, resolved that il was
'expedienl 10 petition the Legislature OF Virginia
10 adopt measures that will ensure ample means
for the education OF all classes in the State
They further desired ami requested r. NJ Deni-
son, D. Sickley, and C. c. Lee, Esqs., to repre-
sent them in the Education Convention.
The following is one Of the coolest replies, I'M
der rather annoying circumstances, which W.
have ever read. Ii is manly and honorable 10
the writer; il shows The best humor and sense i'm
asinable. Such man will push his fortune with
success, wherever his LOT may be cast. His calm.
ness, dignity, ready good-humor and persever-
ance, under an unpleasant infection, will ne
yer desert him, and will bring him friends and
fortune. Ofcourse, lie deserves and will receive.
all the "cusiom" OF lie Boston Custom-I louise
His conduct contrasts admirably with some oi
The elected, OF whom We have heard:
"a correspondent OF The n. u Spirit Of The
Times says, that when Mr.. Morton entered upon
his duties as Collector .. The u S. Revenue At
his port, letters 81 the following tenor were ad-
dressed 10 The nnlucky wishls who didn't chance
to be in favor with the customs:
"Cuaom Honsr, Bost"n -, 1916.
Sir--Releving thai the public good will be
promoted by change in your office, ! have Ia
inform yon that yonr services as will
moi be required AFTER the .,lsi inst.
Respectfully, yours, &c,
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