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Editorial
April 15, 1825
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
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The Richmond Whig announces a new editorial partnership between John H. Pleasants and Alex'r W. Jones. It republishes and endorses resolutions from Prince William County freeholders calling for a convention to amend Virginia's Constitution, criticizing the Senate for blocking public input, adopted 156-42.
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Richmond Whig
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 1825.
The Editorial Department of the "Constitutional Whig," in consequence of a connexion formed between the undersigned for that purpose, will, in future, be conducted under the firm of PLEASANTS & Jones.
JOHN H. PLEASANTS.
ALEX'R W. JONES.
We republish from the National Intelligencer, in compliance with the request of our Dumfries Correspondent, the following resolutions recommending the call of a Convention, which were adopted on the day of their last election, by a large majority of the Freeholders of Prince William County. The resolutions were submitted by John MacRae, Esq. and supported by him and Mr. Mercer. We coincide in opinion with our correspondent, that the voice of the People of that county is entitled to great respect and consideration, not only from the circumstance that its political influence will not be increased by any alteration in the law apportioning representation, but from the intelligence of its inhabitants.
PRINCE WILLIAM RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That there are obvious and injurious defects in the existing Constitution of this State; and that the consequences of those defects, present and prospective, are of a nature and magnitude to warrant, and require the submission of that instrument to the People, for revision and amendment.
Resolved, That the People are the only true source and safe depository, of power; that, whilst they are capable of self-government, they ought at all times, to be trusted with their own concerns; that their opinion, when deliberately formed, and unequivocally expressed, is the best and most approved test of the character and tendency of public measures; and that, therefore, we view with regret and disapprobation the attempt, by a bare majority of the Senate, in opposition to the voice of the popular branch of the Legislature, to defeat, or prevent, the expression of the public opinion upon the proposition to amend the Constitution of this State.
Resolved, That the Constitution ought not to be changed but by the immediate act of the people; and that, therefore, a Convention ought to be called, with authority only to prepare such amendments as it may consider necessary and proper, and to submit the same to the people, for their acceptance or rejection.
Resolved, That the freeholders of this county be requested to assemble at their Court House on the first day of the next Superior Court, then and there to choose Delegates, to meet such Delegates as may be appointed by other counties of this state, for the purpose of concerting and providing the best and most effectual means of calling a Convention of the People, to amend the Constitution of this State.
The Resolutions were adopted by a vote of 156 freeholders, to 42.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 1825.
The Editorial Department of the "Constitutional Whig," in consequence of a connexion formed between the undersigned for that purpose, will, in future, be conducted under the firm of PLEASANTS & Jones.
JOHN H. PLEASANTS.
ALEX'R W. JONES.
We republish from the National Intelligencer, in compliance with the request of our Dumfries Correspondent, the following resolutions recommending the call of a Convention, which were adopted on the day of their last election, by a large majority of the Freeholders of Prince William County. The resolutions were submitted by John MacRae, Esq. and supported by him and Mr. Mercer. We coincide in opinion with our correspondent, that the voice of the People of that county is entitled to great respect and consideration, not only from the circumstance that its political influence will not be increased by any alteration in the law apportioning representation, but from the intelligence of its inhabitants.
PRINCE WILLIAM RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That there are obvious and injurious defects in the existing Constitution of this State; and that the consequences of those defects, present and prospective, are of a nature and magnitude to warrant, and require the submission of that instrument to the People, for revision and amendment.
Resolved, That the People are the only true source and safe depository, of power; that, whilst they are capable of self-government, they ought at all times, to be trusted with their own concerns; that their opinion, when deliberately formed, and unequivocally expressed, is the best and most approved test of the character and tendency of public measures; and that, therefore, we view with regret and disapprobation the attempt, by a bare majority of the Senate, in opposition to the voice of the popular branch of the Legislature, to defeat, or prevent, the expression of the public opinion upon the proposition to amend the Constitution of this State.
Resolved, That the Constitution ought not to be changed but by the immediate act of the people; and that, therefore, a Convention ought to be called, with authority only to prepare such amendments as it may consider necessary and proper, and to submit the same to the people, for their acceptance or rejection.
Resolved, That the freeholders of this county be requested to assemble at their Court House on the first day of the next Superior Court, then and there to choose Delegates, to meet such Delegates as may be appointed by other counties of this state, for the purpose of concerting and providing the best and most effectual means of calling a Convention of the People, to amend the Constitution of this State.
The Resolutions were adopted by a vote of 156 freeholders, to 42.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Defects
Virginia Convention
Prince William Resolutions
Public Opinion
Senate Opposition
Freeholders Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
John H. Pleasants
Alex'r W. Jones
John Macrae
Mr. Mercer
Freeholders Of Prince William County
Senate
Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Call For Constitutional Convention To Amend Virginia's Constitution
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Public Driven Constitutional Revision
Key Figures
John H. Pleasants
Alex'r W. Jones
John Macrae
Mr. Mercer
Freeholders Of Prince William County
Senate
Legislature
Key Arguments
Existing Constitution Has Obvious And Injurious Defects Warranting Revision By The People.
People Are The True Source Of Power And Should Be Trusted With Their Concerns.
Senate's Attempt To Block Public Opinion On Constitutional Amendments Is Regrettable.
Constitution Should Be Amended Only By Direct Action Of The People Via A Convention.
Convention Should Prepare Amendments For Public Approval Or Rejection.
Freeholders To Choose Delegates To Concert Means For Calling The Convention.