Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-03
DISCUSSION IN FAUQUIER.

The Warentun Flag gives extended sketch Of dis
cusson the compromise basis question: between Mcssr
Chiffon and Scott the last day. yesterday week.
The chief issue between these gentlemen have been
as which really first for giving up the mixed basis and
advocating the compromise. According the Flag, Mr.
Chiffon said that in view of all the difficulties and regard
ing himself as the representative mediaely of the whole
State, and delegated frame constitution which he be-
ieyed would be acceptable the people, and such
would have been certainly rejected he felt justified and bound
in duty 10 support compromise. In conclusion he said
that under all the circumstances he felt regret al The
he had pursued and whilst the approval his constt
would give him great qualification yet if they could
not consistently bestow it, he wond willingly resign the
trust hands which they might select without nuur OF
complaint.
"Mr Cs great personal popularity gained that attention
his REMARKS which could have been accorded 10 his
ments Ingenious was his defence, there were ies
of his who left convinced OF the soundness OF
his views, though none tor moment doubted the Pur! OF
his motives"
Mr. Scott concluded by advcrtng the fact that the pn
cpe of the mixed basis Incorporated in the Constitution
of the United States that it adopted by all of the orgl
nal thirteen and that was the principle upon which
had fought for and obtained liberties that il the pn
cpe which contravened the jure drino of the JUS moris
We could never with safety surrender il.
Mr.. Scott frequently upplaudcd during his remarks
and his sentiments evidently in unison with those OF
his audience. The discussion was marked by great ability
and good temper on both sides.
We believe that this is the first time that these gentlemen
have differed upon political question.
The Flag alludes action being taken BY the people
We presume therefore, that the delegates from that district
will be left liberty pursue such in their discrc
lion they may think wise and proper
At the Worlds Fair incident in high life has
caused quite sensation in fashionable circles. The truth
of the old aage the law is respecte of persons has
been realized. Capt Somerset OF the Coldsream Guards
drove his phaeton and pair into Hyde Park contrary the
rules, and he was stopped by policeman. The Captain
whipped the policeman severely and finally drove He
stopped however taken in charge and brought before
Mr.. Hardwck the Marlborough Police Office After that
magistrate had heard the case he condemned Capt Somer-
set to ten days in the House of Correction The naughty
Captain, of arisocratic and position tried beg of
by the payment Of any sum Of money-bu the firm and
impartial magistrate would not from the sentence
very properly warning the Captain that lie should set bet.
ter example OF obedience the laws This is cu..si-
dered by very sentence but Mr. Hardwick By
Others is nmorazed for the udcous and fearless
Of his maeistcra power and Judgment 1t is said be the
remarkable event in English Jurisprudence since the in.
generation of Henry the Fifth, when Prince OF Wales for
striking the Chief Justice.