Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-07-28
CAMPBELL.

the people are opposed TO it, however, they ought
iainly 10 make their wishes in that regard known to
their delegates who will not hesitate to act in conform
ily with them. But we must say, nevertheless, that
we anticipate no such action.
Last winter, both of the delegates from Campbell in
The Legislature voted against the bill authorizing the
sense OF the people 10 be taken the call Of Cofyen
ton. So far Of them is concerned however that
vote WAS in opposition to his individual opinion Of It's
expedlency-hul, inasmuch there had been 10 ind
cation Of the views OF his constituents the question:
he did bot feel at liberty in so important matter, To
anticipate or f0restall public sentiment Last Spring. in
his canvass before the people. he explicitly stated the
sole Of his vote, every occasion which presents
ed itself to address them;he avowed bis opinion thai
the wiser would be yield at once our assent
because, although resistance 10 it might retard could
ultimately defeat the call of Convention; while by
thus procrasnating ii, only adding 10 an ex.
citement in the public mind which will be highly un-
favorable 10 the satisfactory dustmen Of tie most i'm.
portan questions which, whenever that body may con-
vene must Of necessity occupy its attention And he de-
claed therefore, that ii he again elected he should
next winter vote for similar bill. unless instructed 10
vote against H. The two Democratic" candidates took
similar position; aud, indeed Of their grounds Of on
position TO the reelection Of the former delegates was
that they had voted against the bill the last session.
1t is true, moi great deal of interest seemed to be felt on
the subject aud we heard bat few expressions of o
plnlon, pro con, in reference to it. But the e.
vents OF the canvass, and other circumstances war,
rant, we think, the opinion that very decided ma
jouiy OF the people Of this county in favor of
promptly meeting this question, and deciding the Isl
sues which II Will bring up-issues, which, however
delicate they may be in their bearings, cannot be avoid
ed bat which will be rendered more difficult OF adjust.
ment by further delay.
And We would suggest TO our friends Of the Richmond
Times, that, even were haunted by its apprehensons
of evil, this would be a sufficient with Tor ad
vocatng AT the call of Conyentnn If the rejec-
ton Of the bill next winter would give the subject Ito
quietns for brief term of years. we might be dis
posed 10 acquesee in the of action Cor raher of
nacIon) insisted upon by the Times. But no such re.
suit can be hoped for. On the contrary, the history of
its progress, thus far, (and indeed of similar measures in
other sates,) points inaIlby the conclusion to which
we must inevitably come at last. Four wears arc. for
example, the bill to take the of the people on the
call OF Convention defeated in the House ot Dele
gates by avery large majority several Western dele
gates voting against it, Each succeeding wear j,
has been gaining strength in that body; so that, last
should II be again rejected next wlne,-an event which
we think very improbable-we shall see the whole
West in flame. and the State convulsed by an excite
menl such have rarely witnessed in the Old Do
mnioo, aud which will be very unpropous to that
calm deliberaon which it is important to brine to the
consideration aud decision of the grave questions upon
which shall be required to act
We would also say To the Times that even shnuld
he est in tie dos
representation, it will be in the power of the East 10 pro-
leet lis slave property against unequal taxation by eff
cent constitutional safeguards and as our Western br,
thren Indignantly repel the idea that they will ever be
disposed to act unjuslly in this respect they will not OF
course throw any obstacle in the way of The ncorpoaton
of such safeguards in any instrument that NAV be adopt
ed What for example. does the Times think of the
suggestion contained in of the Kanaw ha resolutions
(Which we insert in this mornings paper Ito adont
the ad calorem principle in system of State taxaon2
We do not mean to intimate, by this enquiry that we
are IN favor of yielding the mircd bass-So far from
and in despite of the msy sophsiry in which the advo.
Gates OF the ,c basis of representation indulge so freely
about equal rights. we think proposition more clear
y demonstrabe than the abstract and intrinsic Justice of
combining the two principles of property and persons
IN republican system ogovernment The great princi
and Representation should be inseparaoe The taxing
power is the most delicate OF all the trusts conferred on
human governments and there is none half so likely tn
be abused aud perverted by an irresponsible msiory-
Hence, however important may he The recoonlon nj
the dogma OF Tho political equality persons il is vast
~ more important. in the formation of constitp,io i'm
that no section of State shall be entrusted with
to impose an unequal system of taxation on another :
The result can only be guarded against by cumbinno
IN The adjustment of the ratio of representation in fair
and just proportions, the two elements of ponerty and
persons SO that our regard for the rights of the latter
may not endanger the safety OF the former IT. howev.
er, the triite basis should be substituted for the mixed
(Which, though not likely. in our opinion to hammer
we admit Is by no means impossible y our chief concern
VIII then be TO devise cf guarding AGAINST
the inequality OF taxation apprehended from that event
And among them resort TO the adj raorea principle
strikes u.s. at The first blush. being the most feasible
and efficient plan yet suggested Upon this pont. how
ever we confess our opinion is not very decided
Do The Charlottesville Jeifersoniae and Stsnnto,
Spectator have both declared in favor of Convention
The Charlottesville Advocate is against it.
! 70 Gov. Jones, OF Tennessee, reached Iexipoton
(hy) on the l4lh inst. on visit to Mr. Clay He was
received with distinguished bonors Go, Ca,h =. Il,