Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-04
MlSCELLAN EOUS.

PUBLIC MEETING liz WESTMOREL AND.
At meeting of the citizens of Westmoreand held at t
Court House of said county, on The 2lst day of April
1852:
On notion Mr. James Jett called to the Chair
John F. Brockenbrough appointed Secretary.
On motion of Geo W. Lewis, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted
We the citizens of Wes,moreand, sensibly alive the
importance of securing far possible the best of civil
blessings in any free and civilized community, frm
ghtened and impartial administration OF justice from
the bench and we'll assured from our long acquaintance with
the presiding Judge Of this Circuit and from our know
ledge of the virtues learning and ability which alike dsn.
guish and adorn his character and audge that
shall emnently attain for ourselves and the
these desirable Objects well advance the highest inter
est of this district by his cleC!ion; therefore,
l. Resolved, That We unanimously, part. recon-
mend for nomination TO the people Of the other counties OF
this circuit John Tayloe Lotnax candidate all
spects qualified for the Judgeshp of this judicial circuit
2 Resolved That the Secretary of this meeting commu
nica,e the Hon. T. Lomax copy of the preamble and
resolutions with tender of this unanimous nomination for
with The reply of Judge Lomax, be communicated by the
Secretary to the Richmond Enquirer, Richmond Whg and
Fredericksburg News for publication ,run
Jso. T. BRocxrsBsoveH Secretary.
FREDERICKSBURG April %, 1852.
JNo. F. BRocKESDnoUoH, Esq, Secretary, &c.
Dear Sir: would be wanting in The best feelings Of our
nature if the proceedings al meeting Of the citizens Of
Westmoreand the 2l5t did awaken my lveest SEN
sbes in grateful return for the Partially therein manifes.
ted towards In the expressions embodied in these pro-
ceedngs the citizens have placed just estimate the
importance OF firm, enlightened, and impartial i'd
mnsaliun Of justice Tor securing the best of civil bes
sings 10 any free and civilized community. No department
OF The government directly and powerfully and
generally upon all the civil social and individual rights of
the people, that which in the ministraton Of justice,
brings the laws 10 their wise and benecent purposes in
practical application 10 all the transactions of e There is
not citizen of the State whatever may be the elevation
humility Of his station whose highest interest is no. init.
matey dependant upon judicial intelligence upghness and
fidelity dare enjoy the compacency Of counting, that
have appehended the suitable qualifications for the high
responsibilities of the station with which have been
long honored in The circuit But it has been
strenuous and anxious effort reach forth their
attainment II is matter Of heartfelt qualification me,
that the Partially of portion of my constituency has
approved those qualifications, such they have been
hbi,ed in my past judicial life With the seals of approba-
ton, kindly and generously stamped upon them by the
proceedings in Wes,morcand and other counties Of
the Circuit cheerfuy yield the duty and inclination
comply with the nomination which presents candi-
date for the iudeeship Of this Judicial Circuit
In accepting, In behalf of the chairman and citizens of
the meeting the ackno" Judgments OF tankunees please
accept for yourself my hnnkfuness tor the kind letter in
which you have communicated the proceedings to me.
am, with considerations Of high regard,
Yours, jNO. TAYLOE LOMAX.