Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-28
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

I, is impossible for rs 10 publish, as requested,
the long proceedings Of the meetings OF The peo-
ple ON the subject OF particularly
when they have press in their own nei9hbor-
hood, TO record their action. We shall, however,
endeavor TO give brief notice OF The popular
action on this interesting subject. An animated
meeting took place in Berkeley county, on The
18th inst; al which Charles j. Faulkner Esq,
presided, and James +. Stewart acted as Seciela-
nv. The Rev. Mr.. Bosss and The Rev w. II.
Coffin addressed the meeting with earnesnesS
and force. The Chairman laid before the meet
ing The circular address from the Central Ednca-
lion Committee al Richmond, when Committee
was appointed 10 report the sentiments of The peo-
ple of Berkeley upon education. Mr.. Archibald
Cary. Principal of the Martinsburs Academy,
was appointed Chairman Of the Committee, and
made long and excellent Report, conclu-
ding with series Of resolutions, which were una
nmously adopted. They request their represen-
ta,yes in both branches Of the Legislature TO adj
vocate such improved system of public inslruc-
ion as The wisdom OF that body may devise, and
which, in their opinion, may be best calculated
TO secure the blessings Of education 10 every free
white person in The Commonwealth of Virginia.
| The following gentlemen were appointed by
| the Chairman delegates 10 the Education Con-
| yen,ion a, Richmond: Lewis b. Willis, Daniel
Burkhart, John S. Harrison, Archibald Cary.
John II. Likcns David II. Conrad, Richd D..
Seamans, Edmund Pendleton, Thomas S. Page,
WIN. L. Boak, ISRAEL Robinson, James Lyle
Campbell Moses S. Granham, Edward Coston,
Henry j. Seibert, Allen c. Hammond, John B..
A. Nadensbousoh, Alfred Ross, John Sincindivcr,
John Tabb, Henry c. Small, George Mckown,
G. Washington Mason, VIM. t. Snodgrass S.
Alburis, Daniel f Shipley, George Seibert, Ro-
bert v. Snodgrass, Charles Stookey, James f.
Stewart, Robert X. Robinson, and Jacob Myers.
The people of Marion county met at their
Courthouse on The 9Th inst. MIR. c. A. Harper
President, and Mr. Austin Merrill Secretary
Uron motion of Dr. Kidwell, resolutions were
adopted in favor of Convention 10 reform the
State Constitution, the representation in The Con-
ven,ion 10 be fixed upon the basis of The white po-
pulalion.
Or. Kidwell then offered Resolutions heartily
concurring in the Education Convention on the
10th December and appointing five delegates 10
said Convention. After long discussion, how
ever Two resolutions offered by Mr.. c. B. Pit
cher were adopted in lieu Of DR.. KidwelPs They
declare that while The people of Marion feel
deep interest iu The establishment OF liberal sys
tenn OF education in this Stale, they think a
change in the present system Of common schools
should I've made only on The most mature delibe-
ration and discussion by The people at large.
They further resolve that committee, OF which
VIM. J. Wiley was chairman, should be appoint
ed 10 draft preamble and resolutions, expressive
OF the views Of the citizens Of Marion county
upon the present school system, and also such
change or modification, if any, they desire in
that system, and what disposition 10 be made of
the present literary fund-to be reported TO meet
ing on the 4lh Saturday Of October.
"A. II. Chappell, the degenerate Wing men,
Der OF Congress, was so far successful in his
reachery, as at the Georgia election, TO be elect
ed 10 the Legislature. Y Express.
We thank thee for recalling 10 our memory
TACT, which had passed away. The gentle and
delicate compliment OF the Express is the best
proof of Mr.. Chappell's virtue and devotion 10
principle He had the manliness and honesty 10
desert the Wings, al The lime that they were pre-
pared to sacrifice The South on the great questions
of The Tariff and Texas, and he has been reward
ed by the Democratic party with an honorable seat