Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-25
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should take great p easure for any county oi y
trict but which qualification is greatly e;iIooI =,
fac that it originates in the count u 49, ~,
and from Q people with whom my l'' l. "a" ~
for ryo received by last evening mali Sc. OF rcso
unions unanimously passed BY largely attended meet
; ~ b noonle Of Ey county, as know from the tact
ths It was held on the first day of the just ended term
of the supreme court - -: 49, 40
n,e of INV own district and particularly Of my own coun
+, and being intimately acquainted with the persons
whose names connected with this meeting am sat
s6ed of the character and that ought TO DC
attached to the resolutions Coming from people VINO
would not have resolved without mature reflection aa
having resolved have the TO carry them out WIZ
out dnchng from tho results And 1t affords mo Ste'
pleasure to say the Convention that these
not ony correspond with own opinions AID aeeI VIA
my entire approbation but am glad, am proud u
say that my colleague on being consulted, heartily CON
cur in the sentiments Of these resolutions, ana promise
not only to comply with them themselves ou! 70 eA'
themselves to bring about the result our "
ardently desire feel satisfied that these sentiments are
nv no means confined to nv county my district they
are the sentiments the whole west and III which
.ev T ann nroud to concur Inlove that they be read
nd laid upon the table
The proceedings were then read as follows:
At a meeting of the citizens Of Jackson county hela
nj the Courthouse, the 2sh day OF March, tGa Dc
np court day. to take into consideration the basis OF re-
presentation now under dis ssion in the Convention:
On motion of N. Smith, Es7., Benjamin Wright was
called to the Chair and Henry Fitzhugh Jr appointed
secretary.
committee to draft resolutions: Nlessrs. n Smith, Col
]. Armstrong, Robert Lonther, Benson armstrong ana
DR.. Holt, and on further NOTION Inc Chairman was
added to the committee.
The committee then reported the following preamble
and resolutions:
Whereas, in the formation of TIC Constitution of
State, it is the duty and the right of the people to az
sembe and express their views fully and firmly to their
6ale in Co md hold
power resides in and is derived from the people, that
ought to be instituted for the benefit of the
governed that rulers but the servants oil the pco
pe that the representative chosen by the people, and
not by property and therefore make property con-
stituent element in the government BY making II, IN
whole in part the basis of representation viola
ton Of the great chart of liberties rs laid down oy
our fathers in the bill Of rights of Virginia, that this
principle is but tn establish the still more
odious doctrine that the wealthy few shall rule the ma
ny whose misfortune is to possess smaller share OF
this worlds goods; that it is the great principle which
lies at the foundation of all monarcbies ard arstocra-
cies, in conradistncton to popular government, and
while feel deep and abiding interest in the dclibe-
raons Of the present Convention, and wait with solicit
tude the result of its labors determined 20 sk
nothing that is not right and submit to nothing that IS
wrong.
Resolved That the white suffrage basis is the only
true basis of representation and ought to be inserted IN
the Constitution of Virginia.
That if the Convention cannot agree upon this basis,
two constitutions containing the white or suffrage
basis and the other the mixed basis but alike IN all
other respects, to be submitted to the people for
their choice and adoption and the one which receives
the majority Of legal votes o. the people of Virginia. be
declared the fundamental law of the land.
That if the eastern minority by their delegates in
Convention in spite Of all right and justice, shall force
upon the people of Virginia this odious principle then
the friends of the white basis ought withdraw ns,
and either return their constituents or hold scpa
rate convention prepare constitution saited 10 the
people of the State and subni; to the Tor their APP
proral or re lection.
That will oppose any and every constitution; which
establishes our political inequality and depreciation by
every proper within power, as doth become
frcemen who know their rights, and knowing, dare
maintain them, " at 81 hazards, and to the last ca
lremity."
The resolutions then discussed by Aessrs Brown,
Spencer, Bee, Shaw, Borema Hall and Jackson, and,
on notion were unarimollsiy adopted
Ca motion ri Mr.. Wright Esq, Tia following reso!ll
ton added:
Resolved That te'ier to the friends Of the willie
basis in the Conventia onr thanks for their firm stand
and noble efforts in behalf aid further extend
earnest gratulaoas to the people of Patrick county
for their noble stand and generous sympathy in behalf
Of their western brethren.
On further motion, it was
Resolved, That the proceedings this meeting be pup
lishel in the Parkersburg Gazette, kanawha Republ
can, Western Nrgnian and Republican Advocate, and
be se.t to delegates in Convention, to be l3l BY
them before that body.
BENZ WRIGHT, President.
HENRY FITznUGu, JR., Secretary.
The motion to lay on the table was then put and
agreed to.
Mr. CHAMBERS. hold in my hand resolution re-
latEg to subject to which the attention of large por-
ton of this State is deeply awakened, and which thh
of great magnitude and IMPORTANCE and one that merits
the attention of this mouse The subject is certainly
which requires that should Al least make inquiry and
investigation in regard to it. hope gentlemen will
suppose from my offering the resolution that have any
feeling prejudice upon the subject / would assent to
no proposition that did not have due regard TO all
rights interests and privileges II is question OF great
magnitude and importance, and one which must be set
tied now, must leave it TO our shldrcI when.
perhaps. it may much more alarming aspect
than it has at the present time.
ask that it be read and laiG upon the table
Resolved, That committee of seven be appointed to
inquire and report the expedienc? of requiring by
constitutional provision the removal OF free persons Of
color from this commonwealth.
The motion to lay upon the table agreed to-
CONVERSATION OF rue REPORTER.
Mr. Chiffon. will offer the following resolution
for the adoption Of the Convention:
The resolution was read by the SECRETARY as fol-
lows:
Resolved That the Secretary allow and certify in IA
yor of VIM G. Bishop the reporter to this Convention
FIVE dollars column for reports already made that
hay hereafter be made in tornity with his contract
Mr.. Chiffon. will Oily state that am informed
tnat 1he weekly expenses OF the reporter At the present
time are s24o; owing the night sessions that have
had the Convention sitting double the time that it was
expected to sit when this contract made The sub
ect has been before the Convention and all the consd
eraons in favor of the adoption that resolution have
already been offered and do purpose to take up tho
time Of the Convention by remarks on the subject
understood when the subject discussion at for
er day. that it the purpose of every mem Der of the
Convention to have the reporter paid the spirit of the
contracts which at the rate of FIVE dollars per col
umn can state further there is opposition to pay
ing five dollars per column when the work was done in
conformity with the terms of the contract The contract
was, is known the Convention to pay him five dol
lars per column not exceeding two hundred and fifty dol
lars per week 1t was not anticipated at the time that
contract entered into tina; our sessions would be sew
eight hours long end those devoted discussion
thereby throwing upon the reporter greater amount of
work than anything anticipated at the time it was made
it fell little short, he was to receive FIVE dollars
column if it went little lie was to be paid at
the rate Of two hundred and fifty dollars Der week But
the amount reporting has so far exceeded anyhingin
contemplation at the time the contract was made that
it is evident injustice will be done to him unless he is
paid in conformity with the spirit OF the contract Now
my information is from the most re!iab!e sources that
FIVE dollars per column is n. small sum ms nroner va