Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-13
SPOTSYLyANIa.

We have already published the proceeding:
of the Democrats of Powhat,n, unanimousI,
calling upon Colonel Hopkins 10 withdraw hi
resignation, and consent again TO serve them il
the Legislature. The Democrats of Spots, Iva
MIA have acted in the same manner towards Nr
Conway. 81 a meeting last Monday, J. D. Dill
lard Esq, in the Chair, and S. G. Daniel. ESQ
Secretary, Major Crulch6ed nominated f
Conway, Esq, remarking that it was very true
that Mr. Conway had published his determine
ton not again 10 be a candidate, and that the
honor OF nomination, under such circumstan
ces, was so seldom conferred, that he felt per
suaded Mr.. Conway would not decliae i,-,ha,
his services during the present session of the
| Legislature had been such as 10 satisfy his con
stiiuents that they ought not at this time to CON
sent 10 his retirement to private life-that hi:
course had been bold and manly, rejecting no
nor alike upon himself and his coor:y. The
nomination OF Mr.. Conway was then uuan
mously sustaine by the meeting.
The following resolution was then offered by
MIR. w. H. Hansbrough and unanimously
adopted:
"Resolved, That this meeting tender 10 Mr.
Conway their sincere thanks for the zeal and
ability with which he has discharged his
stewardship during the present session of the
legislature
Samuel G. Daniel, 0. M. Crutchield, II
P Poindex,er, and Charles Q. Young, were APP
pointed committee to inform MIR Conway Of
his nomination, and the meeting, on mott on,
adjourned.
The Fredericksburg Recorder says
"With Alexander X. Holiday, and Estace
Conway, Esqrs., as our candidates, we Demo.
Gratis in Spotsyyania think we can make
PRETTY RESPECTABLE Fight OF 1T, though we
should have 10 encounter Major Stanford
Chancellor
Under the very lattering circumstances, we
cannot doubt that Messrs Hopkins and Con-
way will yield their private wishes to the com.
mon cause and to the call Of the people.
Mr.. CLAY IN FAVOR OF EMANCIPA-
TION.
Mr.. Clay has written letter in view of the
approaching State Convention for tho amend
ment Of the Constitution of Kentucky The
following extract indicates his plan OF elTcctug
the emancipation OF slaves, scheme which lie
seems 10 have warmly at heart. II will be re-
membered that the Kentucky Legislature have
lately, and by nearly unanimous vote, disap-
proved Of the efforts made to abolish slavery il
their State:
Ni'hout undertaking to judge for any other
State, it was my opinion in 1899 that Kentucky
was in condition 10 admit Of the gradual
emancipation of her slaves; and how deeply do
lament that a system, with that object had
not then been established! Ii il had been, the
State would now be nearly rid Of all slaves =
My opinion has never changed, and have fire.
qucntly publicly expressed it, should he most
happy if what was impracticabe at that epoch
could now lie accomplished.
After full and deliberate consideration of the
subject, IT appears To me that three principles
should regulate the establishment Of a sys EN-
of gradual emancipation. The first is, that il
should be slow in its operation, cautious and
gradual, So as to occasion no CONFUSION, MOI
any rash or sudden disturbance in The existing
habits of society. I'd. That as an indispensable
removed from the State TO some ,ioay AMI
thirdly, that the expenses Of their lransporta-
ton 10 such Colony, including an outfit for six
months after their arrival at il, should be de-
frayed By fund to be raised from the labor Of
each freed slave
Mr.. Clay proposes That period should be
fixed when all born alter il should I've free al
specified age, all born before i! remaining slaves
for lie. THAI period, would SUCCESS, should be
1855, or even 1860" &c. "Whatevcr may be the
The day fixed, whether 1855 or 1860, or any other
day, all born after il, suggest should be tree
al The age OF 25, but be liable afterwards 10 be
hired out under The authority OF The Stale, TOR a
term not exceeding three years, in order TO raise
sum sufficient 10 pay The expenses OF their
transportation 10 the colony, and 10 provide them
an outfit Tor six months alter their arrival there. "
FoR THE ENQUIRER.
To Bsnjamia T.. Smith, John ". .Ma'shal, VA
liam III. Stokes aqd Captain Frederick Lesttr.
Gentlemen: As you are all now before the
people of Lunenhurs as candidates for their
sufrages, and We, part If the voters, having
heard various reports in regard to your political
opinions most respectfully ask answers from
each of you 10 the following questions, viz
lst. What are your nriniJrs in regard to the
Wimot Proviso and Abolition in the District OF
Columbian
Cd. Are you in favor OF, or against Internal
I'm provcments by The General Government:
3D. Were you in favor Of the War with
Mexico; and do you approve or not the acqul'
| sitjon Of Territory from Mexico as indemnity