Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-30
..he supple hinges of the knee tina, thrift may follow

the supple hinges of the knee that thrift may follow
fawning.n
We know, from experience and holy writ, that 4
vain foolish uf fellows al the be. and corrupt as al
of Adam We not whit better than our
brother Enperors of Austria and Of Russia and therefore
that we will loose those restraints aud shaches,
which, in calm and rejecting moments, we fixed around
dcsPoc power, 10 Keep us from aaasne whilst
excited or in passion.
Nor are We disposed for the sake of visionary abstfac-
ton, by the OF universal suffrage, 10 place this dts
poc power in the hands Of majority who have numLer
ane without poncrtyor they will have unlimited CON
gl the property OF the present trechoicls and WAC
and what is prevent them from appropratng II 10 ,hcm
slyes? Tie progressive Democracy and Whiggey oI the
What check will there be, under the order ot things
which these candidates wish 10 establish In keep King Num-
bcrs from progressing 10 The point in virginia! Ibis
KIN. will BE- dcsiotiche will appoint the Legislature the
taxing power-thc Executive is his c.eaurehe Judcia
~ bold their offices al hs WILL Ii lie does not III his eager
nunt after wealth, choose 10 put himself into Coarenoa,
ard out clothed with constitutional power 10 ti
what he pease< he has but 10 o:der hs achiss IN Tie
Legislature pass the law in defiance OF constitution
fhe act IS done the Executive carries il out the Jaica-
rs slou. proTc refractory he r.srs them aside, places
Jcies Glare in tlrig seac'. Ii The property holders
soul ic"it against his usufpations thlr estates
iscated and the bloody assiz. towards the close o the l
century under king James in En.land-inc lulicia mar
,lrrs Al the close Of the lS; century under King ;e"c IN
Ireland be witnessed towards the close al the i?h
n:y, under King Numbers in Virginia
Nearc therefore disposed To turn our backs upon those
radical candidaes-t'c c4i'ina!e fruit a" whose docns
icts posted up calling meeting of The people oi klng
William on The 10Th inst. ~ cnhoiy their views and 10
lrct caniiaes 10 carry re We trust tint they viii
take sound minded conservative who are not "icr
seekers and wire pulers. Such We believe Craclt,i
Of Srottsyvania Iiudgin Of Caroline Thomas Roanc OF
King William lloTS and Edinund Ruin oi Hanover I"
| be. \ DEMOCRAT or KING WILLIAM.
! Fon rHK ExQrRER.
"a Ne Cai.sn Of Greeac lLdison Oran.e aua gyeEcr
FELLOW CITIZENS In b, coming ea..tat. r,p:csn,
yo in the coming State reform eni!rn II ~ni ny ">h
ard intention visit every portion ri the district ar I"
discuss fully and freely before you those changes in our q
game law. which the spirit Of tie and the wi>s OF The
conmnit? seemed 10 require This was deemed necessary
from the fact that am entire stranger 10 large mas %!
The voters and in seeking IN obtain their suiagcs Tor his
high and responsible station. 1t nigh, and proper no
only that yoa should know my opinions that should be .p
pscd ot wants and desires upon Tie stcct ~ cona
tuiional reform.
have be. prevented iro carrying his purpose hy
continued i'll health and other which II j. Unnecessary
mention and have adopted this mode o LAYING my ni
Mons before yon, that nlsappIt ms.escnia
ton may exist in regard 10 any one %. them.
Isl, am in favor OF extending the right OF suffrage 10
every free white male citizen NJ the connonwea wlio Is
tw,ntyonc years o Is not pauper, convict nnn'c OF
commissioned officer, soldier marine IN the
service the United States and who has resided Tor twelve
months previous election in the county, ciiy town
in which he nav offer To vote regard every such person
aordng such evidence o permanent conuon interest
ia, and attachment 10 the community a. should enc INN
The exercise o. the ine,ti5lr privilege ~ living his
in The selection oi agents Ia make lass for his govern
mcnt.
ID. ain such adjustment oi the basis d! cFeScn-
a,lon will give permanent and amic security - The IN
rrrSs III Eastern Virginia utterly opposed 10 Ahal
i falni,rv known tie white basis ana >ioud require
other guarantees ;han The patriotism persona! ho0r ah
hilh sense of Justice Of ouf Nes;ei brethren protect
interests from lc danger ot pajtil legislation aud IN
lst and taxation believe, with The wise ani
venerable ladison that republic :he only safety Tor the
interests ihc minority the Incorporation into me basis
and structure "l the government oi such principle rs VIII
aord either ircc'ly or indirectly ample defence against
The aggressive assaults Of the majority.
i al favor of such restrictions upon the powers oi
Inc ICni~
poniiion private companies for tile purpose ~ mixing
money without causing inGy iual ,ocoef- 10 be liable
the extent their private ana ior further prevent
ng the feoSa:ure from contracting any new 'bt "r "htf
purposes the ordinary support ri the government and
the iuimcn tha public faith already pledged, without
making il obligatory upon the Legislature whenever debt
j. contracted or internal improvement % other purposes
impose tax sufficient for the payment o the interest anh
portion OF the principal annually The cAravasani cN
pcndiure of years and the vast accumulation OF our
public debt amonsh u the stern necessity oi some such
Limitation the powers Of tie Legislature
lh. prefer short annual sessions OF The Legislature COM
cncing in January and limited 10 four or siN weeks 10 the
biennial. IA
State officers by the people o the State ~ large and tor not
very long periods oil tmcand think the executive couhci
should be abolished.
9Th au in favor of giving the qualified voters Of The
cnth The power Of ,eciing, by districts. i'
Judges tho of appeals and the Judges OF the circit
superior o Law and ctancery or eioss OF moi hsa
tan five nor years and am 10! haVng hci
rc-cable long they retain sufficient mental and pysi
cal ability TO discharge the aborioIs duties et their office
am entirely against the life any such long pefInH
rs approaches the life incompatible "h our eloh
lcan theory and calculated ms that s fcsponsibli'
IL which should influence The conduct and ieriSS 81
Judge am moreover III a:or OF rendering judges a. m
e,cnIcnt possible Of all personal and political lnGeh
css Believing conscicnions'y do, that dependent
cnrrup and DbScqios judiciary o the greatest curses
that could BIZ inflicted upon any community eel II Ia BE-
the solemn duty every citizen To preserve the fountains oi
Justice pure and unsu!'lca
7th am also in favor o cltctng justices ~ INC peace ny
The peopc the several coun, for periods Of not less than
two than five years and OF giving them just and
adequate compensation for their scIvi ices The other county
officers would have elected Tor such periods a Wou1 o.s'
promote the public interests
Such arc very briefly, my opinions upon those prominent
tsoics which have already presented in my various al!
detail that mi yht make this communication as h'i Is was
consistent with clear exposition o those general nrphs
by which should be guided II honurcd WIN Your coh.ci"
on this high and deeply interesting occasoi lhe rc-ot.ii
zation of the fundamental aw l. matter oi non'"h, ~
,erest 10 the whole community. is the work o The whol
people irrespective of party and they are dohSed bl
huh md holy cosid that il Is done III nc
corclnce with their wishes and desires Let ' nope ui'
under the influence Of wise. pliiiouc ana riueh' 'ous
we shall obtain constitution symnci.ira! IN form, ana sl
in MI i,s understanding i ampcs protection h Individual
rrn:s and interests binding the different portions Of oir
beloved old Commonwealth by the strong s 'i c"''ioh
l,lest and fratclnl feeling ~ - ~
Your fellow citizen JNo, H. LEE
| 70 The Editors qf he Enquirer:
W,sntscroS, .JrLy Il, 1850
| The annual commencement a GEORGETOWN College took
place Oh Tuesday 23d July 9Th Tuesday u>ual had
the pleasure Of being present more and o participating
in the satisfaction and admiration which wa enjoyed b.! l!e
largest and most BRILL mt OF audiences ever SAW within
The classic precincts the walks tho halls the rcccssos, and
the proud cmhatllenenls Of learning The arrangements
tr the comfort Of health and convenience - MI the persons
Of every (lnd m say al most ndos mere rt'enD
were Only well conceived, but u'y carried ont IL "sa
suItry day the thermometer at 6itl point Still .e most
ample preparations in eqisiton for cltui ventilation
of tho irsc hall where the multitude had assembled Tier
we're abo,t l50U present NJ different tunes dura" 'a N!
cses, which commenced at p. NJ. and terminated a. :
O'Clock These exercises cnvenei by The aresance ."