Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-15
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has been speak Of the deliberations al TIE .nvut,r
we ttc expected that they would have been able rr- Mt
ur me acceptance ct the people s!IaSra:um govern
enta policy 80 exempt from reasonable objections. When
we TAKE Into consideration the territorial Inn
us the number OF pnpulatinn and The diversity inter
cts that ahounds, think they done wonders rnc
The Constitution is be received model wisdom:
as perfect IN all lis parts and dsa but a :nss c";si
e!"o we have no domh il is tile that could accom-
plshcd under the circumstances 1t is not To be- SUPPOSED
h" each and every Of Us features will lind universal nc
centnnce 1t is impossible expect that any set Of o,ta
could frame wrs involving such complications provi-
sonS that would be equally pleasing ALL bu,
whole-or The much good thar il contains and re conpa-
ativey small evil and think the people in both sections
knst ard West, should be satisfied AT a events
not to presume that il any attempt is made H. those
who may be delegated to DO will be successful than
the ones who have preceded them. Under these
lions, and others influencing mind with the lights
before US we repeat, in conclusion that shall give the
heloTIed Constitution an earnes; ana hearty support
tFrom the Tynchbur, Vir:inan.I
"With Of the features of the proposed system VIC
are very much pleased TO Others entertain strong
objections But regard the whole subject prciudscd
and have no thought OF opposing adoption the New
Constitution. We may from time time offer remarks
on rs separate provisions but with view 4" lis
ratification by the peope-nGecd consider that they
oh a I a a5fsa ARgp !hs vote calling The Convsn-
dldates who advocated the changcs in form Of Govern
nrent, which have been made There be doubt,
think, that the Constitution will be ratified by over
whe!ming majority"
From Ike Petersburg South Side Drmccrat
Well the Convention assembled; it commenced its task:
il in session for nine months discussed DEBATED dis
pued at times grew exceeding wroh, and, in moments
Of uncomfortable fury, threatened suiciGc
quandced the peoples money and exhausted the peoples
paence by its controversies il excited the public mind
fever beat and arraycd State in fierce hos
lty to anothcrthese things and Others Numerous
mention il did, and al last when winter and spring and
cr had and gone the Convention went also unrp,
unhonored and unsung" But left behind cuns,urnn
1t did not depart without accomplishing that whc:eunot it
had been sent This Constitution is before us the people
for acceptance rejection. We study its provisions
and weigh ii WELL that may wisely and und2r-
srandngiy the most mpoltnt question that can DC
submitted TO people.
From the Lexington Gazei.c.l
awe entertain but i.tIc its acceptance and
part ready advC its adoption The better pol
icy under the circumstances That has objections and
rious is undspnled is equally evident that 1t is
preferable the old dynasty and the result Of lis rejection
would be but 10 con'nge not 10 perpctuale the ills wc
have already without any reasonable probability OF fer!
The only plausible petcx orts rejection now would be the
hope OF Obtaining another Convention better crs The
experience of the present Convention this I" be alto
geiher improbable if not an impossbiy. What West
has gained the Basis question has been by the cooper
alton of Eastern in Convention, anda call Tor another
Convention would furnish the East with opportunity oi
sending entire Mixed Basis delegation. But under the
visions OF the present Cc0nsntiun certain Of the uc
qualified White Basis in the year 1868 with loeIhc sGbti
for il until that tine and that much we can hope
for by the rejection of the New Constitution In addt
this the policy OF securing the great u! Re
enumerated in the above synopsis at an ea'y day. and
Of thereby aiding in the advancement Of the future o*ir
y Virginia, and in the approximation OF her form o gov
ernnent 10 that Of true RepubicanSm."
From Famvile Republican,
The Richmond press promptly lNFnlSneu on Isl ltls'i
to their reade the Constitution which the result o
abors Of the late Convention. and most OF Our cincns w
BY this time have had an opportunity OF forming an onHn
be acceptable many and will not receive the rayinS
sanction OF such yet we believe 1t will be ratified BY
large majority OF the people of the Commonwealth.
Irrom the charlottesville JcIe:son!an.I
With all these safeguards in III" Constitution. there
br doubt Of its favorable reception by very barge ard 'c-
cide majority Of the people, OF the Eastern delegates
and all of those from this district are Of opinion that The IN
Of the people better secured an they would nave
been with the mixed basis Of representation.
from the Alexandria Gaze,e
Several ofs provisions acceptable 20 us bnt there
mary Others which manifest improvements upon me
old fom of government The inicnnns coutlhuc 10 mi.
tply, that vii! receive he votes OF age majority, and
the power Of tie SET sato I"1 to the ps ot The State, vay
and energy will by this hope be Infused into the
whole body polite, and all things WORK setcr for good n
the end. The guarantees 10 the Elst considered by
ny Eastern men, angle; anal they certainly
led without undue Ii would be e! it tho Con-
riuon is be adopted that it should be acirescet IN
chcerfuy aud determination be manifested 10 give il
fair play, and hope for the best.
From the Fredericksburg Herald
ave arc no admirers OF the Constitution. Eut
believe people may live happily and srosy under H.
Such the bouniu blessings showcrtd by p!" l"nce
upon our country nohiu. bur lnoIcra!c vrprs
syc Government could interfere with the large ri
thrift and social happiness which is accessible @ The
domestic habits Of the people constitute the source OF Nation
prosperity and long AS our people sheltered under
the Tss of free government and protected IN the rewards OF
their i and in the enjoyment OF their social advnninsos,
Of democracy which its State poity may asSuilc..
(rGom the fredericksburg News
"And we have Il new Constitution The Convention has
adjourned era in the history Of State which will be
gad tidngs great Joy every section and portion o the
commonwealth. We have Constitution looming 10 MI of
its reforms lts changes and amendments. There
things commend great deal TO condenn and much that
neither worthy of praise censurc The nprooing .! the
old system fundamental and thorough. Every feature ut
destroyed and Democracy is reden in
phrase and paragraph of the entire Instrument
the Marinsbura Republcan.l
Ii may have Gcfecls rather features which strike
Is Objectionable; but perfection 10 be expected
md satisfied 10 yield 1t our cordial support believing
adoption by the people will give virgnin the rank she
Jueht occupy constellation OF States and place her
n the high. road of greatness and prospcrltv
No doubts the ratification OF the new constitution by
IN overwhelming majority.
From Valley Democrat,
We presume there is hardly shadow OF doubt OF tho
ratification of the Constitution In October and tny be safe
said that system will go into operation in De-
:cmber next The hows of the old 'Fogies and the ga
alers of Virginia. will be in vain The people have decIeed
t. and driStocray bow their heads in submission
the will Of the peopis-"the day Of their destiny is Ger
(From The Warrcn,on Flag
For ourselves free 10 say that we like the ConsIiu-
ion reading it, better than expected The reforms
changes demanded by the popular voice during the can
'as have very generally been carried out in Tn" CoaF.nti"n
Some of these regard very beneficial Others may prove
INJURIOUS or nconvenient the people, and regret there
ore that provisions had been made by which eXpc
might settle question: ana that plan oe mus Sc
ected which might prove itself the BEST without the
lily Of calling another Convention
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