Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-04-01

norsnta guardianship of the government This is the
Inference or why charge upon the legislative depart
# the State failure to manage and improve the
estate: -, 81 Sc ,,, ,.r
SsrI. widely from the gentleman, if these he his
-. have always been taught to believe that gov
women, was an eva necessary one--out yet an evil
!s@l md rendered siderable by atlnixture OF
1h more safety and security 1t conters upon pri.
;b-s and liberty. the wiser and happier lis pro-
;nS the unnecessary restriction and the greater the
tJ.ns il imposes upon individual freedom and proper
w Ls GREATER are its evils. 1t is not the master or
hut the agent OF the people, and should never
- ,r,nscend its rghtful authority This it al.
Altent when it attempts to interfere with and di-
;rots labor and capital These Will always EN-
S. in the best way, when left Tree and uli.
P", In the assessment and raising OF revenue to
ANY on til. affairs Of government NO greater amount
'h i ~ drawn from the packets OF the people than is
snoliu - n,.s.ury There should be no surplus be-
a -, wan:s--to temp; the honest, and encourage
re- muscrrpu!ous, to appropriate 10 improper oeecs
e., .. spirit has come over the dream OF the gentle
x,a DIV from Kanawha Having given us graphic de
mal Hr1 - rhs west-of ITS pti.hle condtion-its
.:,c need of treasury pap, and having appealed I"
w riHcioes OF generosity and justice 10 90 something
90. rsaf bs suddenly rsve in his stirruPs, assumes
himself AN air Of superiority ana tens Us 1IiF aiief
ent tale-reads very different iese' LIZ teIis uS
30. there is not country upon earth Of inner soil and
E,nste and more abundant i'll resources. her mineral
a,l,; consisting of iron. coal gypsum, salt, &c. Is In
syba.stle Bat poor eastern Virginia ohe Is the
,,re of LEGISLATION Her fields are barren and sedgy
ter people lazy and good for nothing and her staple
cbincanins daughter. Toplunde her, he says would
~ crime OF low degree; it would only amount to pet
i larceny that ii he disposed to plumber he would
.Ael sose richer prize, and plunder on larger scaie
hope the gentleman will adhere to his principles, and
il ever he should unlawuy coret the goods OF another
thar he will spare US Of the east the small products Of
orr barren fields But the gentleman has left his speech
hsf snshed and when be shall conclude his remarks,
hope 10 may correct explain away the errors and III
co:sstencies into which lie has fallen II ne does not
DO so however shall NOT fati out with him. like his
ho:daess snd high daring. and have no complaint to
make against him. for calling things, as ne says. by
their right names
will now give passing notice TO I remark or two
raate By the gentleman from Scott. tSlr FvLEEasoN
On the first day in which he addressed the committee,
he declared that the power which the east no" h"lG'
me government thong claimed as right vas orig
!naiiv usurpation. \ nights reflection. however, up
or the subject caused the gentleman TO change his olu.
icn aud on the next morning be did well 20 correct and
modify the declaration lie admitted that in 1929, the
1est agreed 10 60 into convection with The east and
that the new framed constitution under which we now
I've bang ratified and adopted D. MAJORITY OF tue
people, is not usurpation
IL correcting MS remarks and retrsrtns the chIee ol
usGrpaoa the part OF the east he passonacIy de-
cres taa the west has taken viper to ur ooscnl,
which has been singing her ever since.
troa, language this, BIZ. it IA only !aruiieSs inquire
perhaps mere lapsus ngu0 ami take nc uifenee at
it. The gentleman asks why these wuings from The
eustT had supposed they were confined to the west
aud apprehensye that i was onE the echo OF hir
painvs notes which he heardthe meanings OF the
echong back from the cast and along
the mountains Of the west which fell upon his car We
make 10 wailings-wc naufuy aud firmly claim OH
rights IN our own property and no more
Representing III p.rt, do, the Underwater portion
Of the State whose interests havv not received undue
attention. have felt incumbent upon 10 say some
thing III relation TO the pending Question | AM MOI
vain enough to believe that haze she'd much light up
on a subject which has been SO ably AM thorough $
discussed by wiser heads yet if but solitary spark
scntea OF light, has been elected, shall De contest
10 the collision Of mind with mind as OF flint with steel
SPARKS are elected 50 would atter ,nysef that the
humble effort which have made, may at least have
tendency call forth the sparks Of light and truth rem
the uany far able and polished 1cesters on tins
moor.
In conclusion would congratulate this Convention
and the constituents which represent upon The kind
and friendly spirit which has hitherto characterized this
debate and which sincerely hope will continue Il
has thus been very different spirit from That which
had anticipated The length Of tue session which nay
he cause OF complaint with the people Is not It's
benefits By al interchange OF cvilities, BY minglnt
freely together in this hail. and i'll the private circle,
meneers have become OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES familiar
with each others countenances. feelings ana opn!cus
sn to the honor OF the Convention and the credit Of
the State they nave not INDUCED in angry debate SO
NAV it continue! Give Us lard arguments but soft
words. We met here as strangers. we have become
not only acquaintances but friends and whatever may
&c the result Of lubors regard to the measures
may adopt. doubt not shall part with each other
With feeinss of brothery aectiouas children OF ONE
common parent--one great and noble commonwealth
may have occasion in the future, US bad III year,
that have passed by 20 journey the mountains and
through the valleys of the west and did before sc
NAV again the acquaintances formed here, aud
have the pleasure Of giving and receiving the cordial
greeting. Under such circumstances am confident
meeting the kindest reception from one and all Of thc
generous sons of the west and le. yon, viii
Ill sincerity that should you any other of my western
friends on this Aoor ever find it in your hearts to pay
visit to old Underwater and chance pass the door
ny humble donicil, you will find it wide open and yor
shall have hearty welcome to the best that my house
affords.