Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-05

gies They cannot better begin than by holding meetings
at once send delegates to the Staunon Convention on
the Oath September
Closing Scenes of the Reform Convention
In another column will be found some details OF the las
acts of this body We hope soon 10 publish the explanatory
remarks of various members, giving their votes on the
engrossmen Of the Consulion-made test vote, at the
suggestion of Mr. WISE They will form interesting con-
temporaneous exposition Of the views of the body.
At the adjournment Thursday evenngas stated yes
,erdey Judge Mason ne Prcsidcn pronounced truly elo
ouen and patriotic response the unanimous vote OF thanks
which called forth universal applause. 1t was ordered to be
recorded on the journal Of proceedings and as follows
GESrLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION My heart is filled with
emotions which almost disquuy ME from addressing 10 you
few parting words My generous constituents elected me
10 This body when did not reside amongst them, and did
not solicit their support. YOU with Kindness NOT less &C.
neous called preside over your deliberations aud
alter considering and debating with all the eager interest
natural 10 the OCCASION questions Of the gaves Importance
during pronced session. you have expressed your appo-
baton of my cunduc the presiding otcer OF TINS assem-
BLY, acknowledge, with profound senslblty The ool9a-
ons under which stand, and with all sincerity thank you
for your uniform kindness and consideration and especially
for this gratifying evidence OF your appreciation.
Our session has occupied many months trust VIII be
excused for avang myself Of the occasion, 10 bear my
humble testimony the untiring industry, and the sell
sacrificing devotion which you have brought 10 the service
The subjects on which you have acted OF magni
ude and time necessary the due performance oil your
du,ies-and feel that will fail to do act of Justice II
do further and declare ;e opinion sincerely enter
alned that have served with delbeatiyc body
combining TALENT character and propfey OF deport
ment.
Virginia. however advanced in life who had earned public
confidence BY serving their country in her places OF hghes
trust. 1t was august assemblage.
You generally young gu cannot point 10 such
long career public service. But in talent cultivation, en-
lghtened patriotism, in those elements which qualify for
SHOWS that hs sons Of v@ina nave nor dcseneraed
pleasing reflection that my aduous duties have been
ved by your uniform support and their extreme delcacy
forgotten generous confidence; that amidst the
ciemen,s o debate the couesies OF lie have not been for
gotten and the kindly feelings Of our nature have always
predumlnated.
Your arduous a5oTs ended and the amended Consti
ution the resut of those abors will soon be submitted tor
the decision OF The people of Virginia OF its promise TO
promote the public good of the wisdom OF It's provisions
in detail diversity of opinion will exist.
But genlemsn permit me 10 e*of u on yo uav sc.
tuna strife and promote cordial fraerna feeling amongst
the people Of beloved Commonwealth We are brothers
of family with common historic recoections with com
mon present interests and with future hopes And
must remember that Virginia, united, is and eve. has
bccn Of the nubest States Of The conledeacy-i can
not contemplate what she would be- II torn by intestine
feuds, or If iranGicaly seeking her OWE dissolution
humby pray, that the decision OF her peone on the
amended Constitution may rebound TO their happiness and
10 the honor uad prosperity OF the State
Gentlemen. during our session. II has pleased almighty
God 10 visit OF the members of the Convention with
affective dspensaliuns Our bereaved colleagues nave
had heartfelt sympathy. But we should acknowledge,
with humble gratitude that it has been His good pleasure TO
spare The members of this body In August last the people
elected hundred and iyye citizens 10 represent them
here without Of mortality you all return to your
constituents render Of the in which
you have discharged the high trust.
wish you, gentlemen, safe return 10 your homes; may
each and all of you enjoy health and happiness and may
you long live to this ancient Commonwealth uniied and
happy at home, honored and respected abroad!
On Thursday night after the adjournment the members OF
the Convention invited the Senate Chamber at the
instance OF the Richmond delegation, and the champagne
flowing freely many patriotic and fnespred sentiments
incrchanged and general feeling OF brothery Kind
filled all hearts 1t grateful to see ctzenstrom the
distant portions of the State who had from long inter
become well acquainted with the qualities OF each
other and the immense Of Virginia her various
localities thus buryng all past excitement and parting with
the most kindly and touching greetings.
Yesterday ~ NJ. the Convention reassemb!ed (bu few
left the wo) the finishing stroke put
the Cons,iuon-viz the signing of the enrolled nstru
men by the President and Secretary That Col John
son of Harrson-,he worthy Governor elec,-who the
Oldest member of the body, had the first day OF its
meeting called it order in the capacity to
the final adjournment He accompanied the motion
with few eloquent and touching remarks The motion was
carried and the President announced the Convention ad
ourned sine die Here the curtain falls upon the acting of
of The mos, arduous, impoan, and intensely interesting
bodies that convened in the Old Dominion is for
the people, the great tribunal after ALL take up the
work and TO apply to it their solemn veto sanction. We
doub, that they will do the latter and give vitality
organic law, which, in sincere belief will cement all
parts of the blessed old commonwealth will deyeloPe and
generate the energies and State pride of people, and will
place Virginia the high road of power usefulness
perity and moral influence.
We hear from all hands that the Revision Committee de-
serve high cred, for their industry and energy in bringing
the work of the Convention speedy termination. They
had the mighty aid Of Col George W. Munord whose
vices are always valuable when State calls upon
him.
Universal praise is bestowed upon S. D. Whi,le ESQ., the
accomplished Clerk of the Convention who performed his
laboous and harTassns duties with untrng energy and
fidelity.
We glad to hear that the members of the Convention
individually paid jus. tribute 10 the fidelity and worth Of
their door Keepers Mr. Daniel Fisher and Mr. s. H. Jeter
To each of them presented two beautiful silver cups.
Those given to Mr. Fisher who has also acted as Sergeant
al Arms since The resignation of Mr. Samucs are large and
elegantly chasr! They bear the following inscription:
Daniel Fisher faithful officer of the Virginia Con-
vention, ls5O-5l Presented by the members"
We regret TIM, could no, obtain the inscription Mr.
etels handsome and valuable present.
The Convention n.o, glad 10 know, passed we'll
merited thanks the skilfu efficient and faithful
corps of Reporters who follows: VIM. G. Bishop,
Charles B. Collar Charles Cushing VIM. Hincks, Fred
erck Leeds w Blair Lord John J. McElhone, Francis H.
Smith, B. P Worcester.
Among those present the adoption OF the Constitution
recognized in the crowd James Guthrie Esq, abs
Democrat Louisville Ky and President of the Kentucky
Constitutional Reform Convention last year.
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THE CHARLESTON MOVEMENT.
As matter of much interest in The present condition OF
public affairs We give in full the proceedings othe great
meeting in Charleston on Tuesday night last. They
brace the names of the frs. in the city and Stale
Though they regard dissolution OF the Union necessary
take too dark view Of the future and calculate enormously