Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06


to by you, and some OF the grounds which those
opinions rest In doing this deem due to myself to
say, that have spoken only of myself and for myself
seek to control no mans course, and still less do
design to cast censure upon any mans conduct. Act
ing under the highest responsibilities that can attach
my conduct public man, ! seek only to walk in
that path which conviction and duty-opnions the most
decided and pledges the most soemn-alke point out
| to me as the one in which ought to tread.
| With high respect,
| am, gentlemen,
Your fellow citizen,
| ROBT. C. STANARD.
To Messrs. John B. Y Dung, John IL. Gilmer Loftjp
| N. Elicit, K. Reins, James Hill, and D. E Gardner
Committee
HANOVER COURT HOUSE, April 1O:h, 1851.
To Messrs. j. B. Young, i. H. Gilmer, L. n. Elicit.
Richard Rens, James Hill and D. B. Gardner.
Gentlemen: Being here OH PROBES ionai business,
have received by the mail OF this morning yours OF the
9th inst, covering the proceedings of meeting Ct
portion of the people of Henrico county, held the
9TH OF the present month. answer, without any he
station to the enquiry propounded in the 4th resolution
to carry out the views embodied in the preamble and
resolutions adopted by that meeting of the de-
egaes from this district in the State Convention.
have more than once declared, and again an
nounce am for representation in both Houses OF the
General Assembly based upon the number of free white
people and taxation. With this avowal the people of
the district elected me. feel that then protesting this
opinion, and thereby obtaining your confidence
should be dishonored man and committing base and
criminal fraud upon your rights, gave any vote in
conflict with this profession. shall vote against every
proposition that may have the appearance OF de-
parting from this rule OF representation. am sure
you cannot desire me to go into defence of this OPT
Mon If occasion shall require it, shall he most ready
to make this defence tax leave however, to ask
the attention OF my constituents to my views on this
subject, presented in my remarks made in the Conyen-
ton on the 18th ult
| am. gentlemen, with high respect and sincere per-
sonal regard, your fellow-citizen,
ROBERT G. SCOTT.
RICHMOND, April "a, 1851
GENTLEIIEN--While was in attendance upon the
Circuit Court of Hanover, | had the honor to receive
your letter covering the proceedings of meeting of the
people of Henrco touching the basis OF represe
My engagements in Hanover, and out of this city pre-
vented me from replying until by the introduction of the
Compromise as it is called of Mr.. Bolts found it
would be my duty TO speak upon the subject in the Con
vention and then Diet ermned to defer my un-
til after had spoken, in order that expression of
my opinions might answer. To that expression OF nv
opinions, when it shall find its way to the public through
the press, beg leave, with all respect, refer you,
and my constituents generally contenting myself now
with the simple declaration. that concur entirely in the
sentiments expressed by the meeting in Henrico.
With great respect,
remain your friend and fellow. Citizen,
JAMES LYONS
To Messrs J. B. Young, &c &C., Committee.
RICHMOND. April 18th, 1851.
To Messrs. John B. Young, John II. Gmer, Daniel
p. Gardner, James Hill, Richard Reins and Lottin
| N. Elicit, Esqnires.
| Gentlemen: l have had the honor to receive your
letter OF the 9Th inst, enclosing the proceedings and
resolutions OF portion OF The people of Henrico coun-
ty he Id at the court house on Monday, April 9TH
court day. upon the subject OF the basis Of representa-
ton, now occupying the deliberations Of the Conyen.
ton, and which deeply and transcendantly concern
the future happiness prosperity and safety the East
part OF the State. This subject has been given the
most solemn and intense consideration in my power,
| and l am happy to be enabled to inform you, and
through you the people OF Henrco, that my opinions
Identical with those expressed by the resolutions
you have communicated, and that l do "concur in"
and am willing to carry out the views therein embod.
| led.
With great respect for the meeting of which you are
the organ, and for yourselves Individually, am truly,
their and your representative, and fellow citizen,
RICHMOND, April 18th. 1851.
GENTLEMEN Yesterday | received through The Post
Office your letter conmunca to me the printed COW
of the proceedings at Henrco c. H.. Monday last en-
bratng certain resolutions therein FORTH and among
them is one TO which my attention is particularly CALI
ed in which, as you remind me. am requested to say
whether or not concur in, and willing to carry
out the views therein expressed"
Nothing but the personal respect entertain for the
several gentlemen whose names are appended TO the
letter. induces me 10 make any reply; but nasmuch
would not decline to either OF yon ndivd-
uay, so can perceive no reason why should not an
swer you in the aggregate.
Candor. then, requires to say, that there was but
one step taken throughout the whole proceedings in
hch could concur, and that the final step Of an
adjournment sine die
LAM with high respect, your obd's. .ery,t u,
TO John B. Young, Esq, and other gentlemen Of The
Committee.
RICHMOND May 9Th, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: 1receved from you a copy of certain re-
solutions passed meeting of portion the people of
Henrco in which they express preference for the mixed
basis, being combination OF white population and taxa
tion as the proper mode OF apportionng the Legislative
power OF the State fully approve the principles set
forth in your resolutions 1t is the opinion entertained on
this subject at the time OF my election and this opn
ion fully made known to the people of the District
by means OF printed address, which extensively
circulated by unreserved expression OF that opinion IN
my intercourse with them, and by its distinct avowal in
numerous public speeches. With this opinion thus care.
fully made known TO the people, they elected me by an
overwhelming majority Since that time my opinion
has undergone change modification SO far from
it, more thorough investigation of the subject and
careful attention TO the debates and proceedings in the
Convention have confirmed and st,en ghened it. Ishall
therefore, II means in my power secure the sue
OF the principles announced in your utions I'M
der the conviction that in doing. shall obey the
wishes OF large majority OF the people OF the district
and redeem the pledges | soemnly gave to them.
l am, gentlemen, with sentiments OF respect, your
obedent servant,
JOHN A. MEREDITH.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
SCiENCE.-An intermediate meeting OF the merican
Association will be held Cincinnati during the week
commencing Monday, 5th OF May next. As this af-
lords an opportunity tor gentlemen residing in the West,
interested in the promotion OF SCIENCE to meet 'L1sr OF
the East, will doubtless prove occasion Of Great
interest Many persons have already bgniled their in.
ention OF being present, and large meeting expect
To correct an error which has been inadvertently
made in OF the public notices. we are requested
to state that Professor A. D. Bache will preside at
this meeting having been elected for the period from