Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-12
been eight though he thinks not The result hurried off

been eight though he thinks not The result is hurried of
to Mr. Scott, and before l reached the Convention in
the afternoon session, which met at O'clock it had
been irlumphantly announced to the Convention that
Henrlco had sent up instructions her
which led to fierce and l sorry to saw somewhat
angry debate between MIR. Scott and myself who made
as thought and most others seem to think a most de-
liberate and premedtated assault upon me- because
stated my suspicion that it some party trick for
knew nothing of the meeting until got into the Con-
venon. That debate hope constituents will read
when 1t appears In the Supplement.
This, my friends at distance, upon whom it was
most calculated to operate, the head and front and
tai OF the meeting at Henrico Court House Court day.
April 9TH, 1851. Que gentleman who was personally
unknown TO me until Tuesday morning, placed letter
in my hands which append below as a counter report
OF the minority OF one, and evidence of his good
sense and sagacy in not getting caught 10 such trap
although he is plain mechanic.
/ wish to state facts in regard 10 this meeting and
AVOID commeht-there Is not name connected with
the proceedings but should have known that this was
not the way to ascertain public sentiment. What de-
yelopment OF public sentiment | could get UP by the
same machinery in Richmond among few friends in
favor OF my compromise and against my colleagues
VINO may opposel t-bu what judgment would be pas
venson evidence of popular opinion to cast refec-
ton aud opprobrium upon or more of nv col.
leagues | could not do it if | would nv nature
would revolt at it, and my tongue would refuse give
1t uterance.
N' JN ON NJ. Bolts.
The letter report OF the minority OF one referred to
above
To the Hon. Jno. VI. Bolts.
Dear Sir: As so much Importance seems to have
been attached to the proceedings of certain so called
meeting OF the citizens of Henco county held at their
Court House yesterdy which certain resolutions were
passed. in regard to the great subject of contest now
before the Convention, and as see it reported by this
mornings papers thai they adopted with but one
dissenting voice, and as suppose am the dissenting
voice referred to- having voted against the resolutions
beg leave 10 suggest to you that | do not consider
the acton OF that meeting any way binding upon the
delegation from this district, for the following reasons
which We're the reasons which influenced me to vote
against the resolutions offered by Mr. Young
LIST. No notice had been given that such a meeting
would he held.
End. The majority Of those present were not prepared
to express any opinion upon the subject as they mani
tested by their indifference to what was gong on
only some hall dozen, believe, voting in the afr-
manve-the rest not voting at all.
3D. AS no mention was made as to the nature or
provisions OF the Compromise the people were called on
TO condemn what they knew nothing about
4th. No invitation was extended to any one present
who might feel disposed oppose the resolutions to do
so, but from the hurried manner in which the meeting
was conducted, and from the fact that Mr. Young
brought the resolutions already cut and dried in his
pocket, 1t appeared to me that there might be some
political manoeuvre connected with the matter
Nothing more. but remain yours,
Most respectfully,
GEO. w. THOMAS