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56-549: Renick is a village in Randolph County , Missouri , United States. The population was 172 at the 2010 census . Renick was first named "Randolph", and under the latter name was founded in 1856. A post office called Randolph was established in 1858, and the name was changed to Renick in 1884. The present name is after one Mr. Renick, a railroad man. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

112-400: A Virginia gentleman, one of the great orators in the history of Caroline, and House leader, Randolph after five years of leadership became, by 1803, a permanent outsider. His personal eccentricities may have been made worse by his lifelong ill health (he died of tuberculosis ), heavy drinking, and occasional use of opium . According to Bill Kauffman , Randolph was "a habitual opium user [and]

168-480: A bachelor who seems to have nurtured a crush on Andrew Jackson." John Greenleaf Whittier 's poem "Randolph of Roanoke," written after the Virginian had become a symbol of "slave power," may capture his strange brilliance: In March 1826, Randolph made a Senate speech in which he described the arrangement by which John Quincy Adams became president in 1825 and Henry Clay became Adams's Secretary of State as

224-456: A central proponent of impeaching Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Chase . Later that same year, Chase was impeached but acquitted . Randolph again served as a House manager, and critics complained that he mismanaged the prosecution. In June 1807, Randolph was the foreman of the grand jury in Richmond , which was considering the indictment of Aaron Burr and others for treason. By

280-583: A challenge over political remarks made on the U.S. Senate floor. Because of this view, Randolph announced his intention not to fire at Clay. On April 8, they met on the Virginia side of the Potomac River . During their first volley, Randolph shot wildly and Clay missed. During their second, Randolph fired into the air, clearly signalling that he would not participate. Clay then ended the duel by approaching Randolph and expressing hope that Randolph

336-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.22. In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

392-415: A household in the county was $ 31,464, and the median income for a family was $ 39,268. Males had a median income of $ 26,878 versus $ 20,366 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,010. About 9.20% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 13.20% of those age 65 or over. The Republican Party mostly controls politics at

448-566: A member of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829-1830 as a delegate from Charlotte County. He was appointed United States Minister to Russia by President Andrew Jackson and served from May to September 1830, when he resigned for health reasons. In 1832, he was again elected US Representative, and served until his death in 1833. He died in Philadelphia on May 24, 1833. He never married. Randolph

504-791: A popular speaker, he is not inferior to any man in the House. I admire his ingenuity and address; but I dislike his politics. Randolph was chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means in the Seventh through the Ninth Congresses, acting as the Democratic-Republican Party leader. In 1804, Randolph proposed the ill-fated Mobile Act , which implicitly allowed the President to claim parts of Spanish West Florida for

560-491: A quick-thinking orator with a remarkable wit, he was committed to republicanism and advocated a commercial agrarian society throughout his three decades in Congress. Randolph "attracted great attention from the severity of his invectives, the piquancy of his sarcasms, the piercing intonation of his voice and his peculiarly expressive gesticulation." Randolph's conservative stance, displayed in his arguments against debt and for

616-506: A vacancy, and he served until 1827. During his time in the Senate, his pro-Adams colleagues, annoyed by the bitterness of his invective, sometimes foreshortened his speeches "by severally quitting their seats when he was speaking to an extent sufficient to leave the Senate without a quorum." In 1825, he spoke for several days in opposition to a series of measures proposed by President Adams. Randolph argued these measures would give advantage to

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672-587: A version of republicanism that called for the traditional patriarchal society of Virginia's elite slaveholding gentry to preserve social stability with minimal government interference. Randolph was one of the House managers who successfully prosecuted the impeachment trial of John Pickering , judge of the United States District Court for New Hampshire , in January 1804. Randolph was also

728-451: A very slight man but of the common stature. At a little distance, he does not appear older than you are; but, upon a nearer approach, you perceive his wrinkles and grey hairs. He is, I believe, about thirty. He is a descendant in the right line from the celebrated Indian Princess, Pochahontas . The Federalists ridicule and affect to despise him; but a despised foe often proves a dangerous enemy. His talents are certainly far above mediocrity. As

784-461: A youth and never went through puberty. He finally died of tuberculosis at age 60, after it broke out into the open. He began to use opium as a way to deal with the extreme pain caused by his lifelong battle with tuberculosis. Contemporary accounts attest to his having had a belligerent and bellicose personality before the onset of any disease. First studying under private tutors, Randolph attended Walker Maury's private school. After one of his brothers

840-465: Is a county in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 census , the population was 24,716. Its county seat is Huntsville . The county was organized January 22, 1829, and named for U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator John Randolph of Roanoke , Virginia . Randolph County comprises the Moberly , Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in

896-600: Is buried Hollywood Cemetery , Richmond, Virginia . His Virginia home, Roanoke Plantation , remains standing today, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. A modern conservative political group, the John Randolph Club , is named after Randolph. His defense of limited government appeals to modern and contemporary conservatives , most notably Russell Kirk (1918–1994). Places named in his honor include: Despite being

952-525: Is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R- Harrisonville, Missouri ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . John Randolph of Roanoke John Randolph (June 2, 1773 – May 24, 1833), commonly known as John Randolph of Roanoke , was an American planter , and a politician from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives at various times between 1799 and 1833, and

1008-582: Is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km ) (1.1%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 24,663 people, 9,199 households, and 6,236 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 inhabitants per square mile (20/km ). There were 10,740 housing units at an average density of 22 units per square mile (8.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.58% White , 7.03% Black or African American , 0.48% Native American , 0.39% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.24% from other races , and 1.26% from two or more races. Approximately 1.14% of

1064-564: Is to us a question of life and death ... You will find no instance in history where two distinct races have occupied the soil except in the relation of master and slave." In addition, Randolph remained dependent on hundreds of slaves to work his tobacco plantation . However, he provided for their manumission and resettlement in the free state of Ohio in his will, providing money for the purchase of land and supplies. They founded Rossville, now part of Piqua, Ohio and Rumley, Ohio . His supporters admire Randolph's fiery character, and education

1120-456: Is unquestionable but this invasion will be made with this principle – this genius of universal emancipation – the sweeping anathema against the white population... And then, sir, what is the position of the southern United States?" If we should accede, "we should deserve to have negroes for our taskmasters, and for the husbands of our wives." Randolph retired from the US House in 1828. He was

1176-619: The Columbia -Moberly- Mexico , Missouri Combined Statistical Area . Randolph County was primarily settled by migrants from the Upper Southern states, especially Kentucky and Tennessee . They brought slaves and slaveholding traditions with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky: hemp and tobacco. Randolph was one of several counties settled mostly by Southerners to

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1232-551: The Missouri Crisis , Randolph emerged as an outspoken defender of the slaveholding gentry and a critic of democracy, even though he repeatedly insisted that he hated slavery. Randolph was asked to be the Democratic-Republican Party candidate for president in the 1824 presidential election . He declined this offer; the election was won by John Quincy Adams . Randolph was appointed to the Senate in December 1825 to fill

1288-598: The Principles of 1798 and renounced what it saw as creeping nationalism . The Tertium Quids believed that wealthy slaveholders like themselves were the rightful rulers of Virginia and the nation, and that any movement towards greater democracy would undermine the power and authority of Virginia's slaveholding class. Although he greatly admired the political ideals of the Revolutionary War generation, Randolph, influenced by Southern anti-Federalism, propounded

1344-514: The Senate from 1825 to 1827. He was also Minister to Russia under Andrew Jackson in 1830. After serving as President Thomas Jefferson 's spokesman in the House, he broke with the president in 1805 as a result of what he saw as the dilution of traditional Jeffersonian principles as well as perceived mistreatment during the impeachment of Samuel Chase , in which Randolph served as chief prosecutor. Following this split, Randolph proclaimed himself

1400-657: The War of 1812 and the Missouri Compromise of 1820; he was active in debates about tariffs, manufacturing, and currency. With mixed feelings about slavery , he was one of the founders of the American Colonization Society in 1816, to send free blacks to a colony in Africa. At the same time, he believed that slavery was a necessity in Virginia, saying, "The question of slavery, as it is called,

1456-546: The poverty line , including 11.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over. The Renick R-V school district serves students pre-K through 8th grade. The district consists of one elementary/middle school building. For high school, students may attend any school in Randolph County or any surrounding county. Most students attend Moberly High School , Sturgeon High School , or Higbee High School . Randolph County, Missouri Randolph County

1512-417: The House floor—something no previous Speaker had dared to do." Randolph had an intense dislike for Rep. Willis Alston and had a pitched fight with him in a Washington boarding house. Heated words led to the two throwing tableware at each other. Six years later, they fought again in a stairwell at the House after Alston loudly referred to Randolph as a "puppy". Randolph beat Alston bloody with his cane and

1568-513: The Quaker movement by George Fox . A genetic aberration — possibly Klinefelter syndrome — left him beardless and with a soprano prepubescent voice throughout his life. Modern science has established that latent pulmonary tuberculosis can sometimes settle in the genital tract and can cause the symptoms and permanent damage that would prevent the onset of puberty. Randolph's brother died of tuberculosis, and it appears that Randolph contracted it as

1624-592: The US. The Act was passed, and Jefferson tried to act on it, but Spain objected vehemently. Jefferson backed down and threw blame on Randolph. After this, Randolph broke with Jefferson (his cousin). In 1806, Randolph founded the Tertium quids ( Latin for "Third things", i.e. neither pro-Jefferson nor Federalist ), a breakaway faction of the Democratic-Republican Party. They called for a return to

1680-460: The actions of the "puritan (Adams) with the blackleg (Clay)". Clay was under the impression that Randolph had waived congressional immunity before his speech; insulted by Randolph's description of him, he challenged Randolph to a duel. Randolph had in fact not waived immunity, but rather than appear dishonorable by making this known, he accepted Clay's challenge. During the preliminary activities, Randolph asserted that Clay had no right to issue

1736-625: The emerging industrial powers of New England at the expense of the Southern states. This series of speeches was the first Senate filibuster . With his Senate term ending, Randolph did not seek re-election. Instead he was again elected US Representative in 1826, and again became Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. John Randolph offered many pro-slavery speeches over his long career in Congress. He mocked universal emancipation as an unreliable fantasy. Speaking about Cuba , Randolph said "It

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1792-408: The end of the review, he was angry with Thomas Jefferson for supporting General James Wilkinson , Burr's chief accuser. He considered Wilkinson less than a reputable and honorable person. Defeated for re-election in 1812 due to his opposition to the War of 1812 , Randolph was elected in 1814 and 1816. He skipped a term, then was again elected and served from 1819 until his resignation in 1825. During

1848-399: The leader of the " Old Republicans " or "Tertium Quids", a wing of the Democratic-Republican Party who wanted to restrict the role of the federal government. Specifically, Randolph promoted the Principles of '98 , which said that individual states could judge the constitutionality of central government laws and decrees, and could refuse to enforce laws deemed unconstitutional. Described as

1904-515: The leg — his failure to accomplish which design he attributed to an anxiety to avoid the kneepan , to hit which he regarded as murder! Except for this incident, Randolph generally saved his bellicosity for the floor of Congress. He routinely dressed in a flashy manner, often accompanied by his slaves and his hunting dogs. "[W]hen Clay had set about making the speakership a position of true power upon his first election to that post in 1811, he had unceremoniously ordered Randolph to remove his dog from

1960-585: The local level in Randolph County. Republicans hold all but three of the elected positions in the county. Most of Randolph County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri House of Representatives . The southern portions of the county are in the 44th, 47th, and 48th Districts. All of Randolph County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate , represented by Brian Munzlinger (R- Williamstown All of Randolph County

2016-537: The north and south of the Missouri River . Given their culture and traditions, this area became known as Little Dixie , and Randolph County was at its heart. Randolph County was home to Omar Bradley , the last of nine 5-star generals of the American military. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 488 square miles (1,260 km ), of which 483 square miles (1,250 km )

2072-466: The only correct ones, he insulted fellow student Robert B. for allegedly mispronouncing a word. Randolph refused to apologize and a duel ensued. Randolph soon after left William and Mary, thus ending his formal education. Defunct Newspapers Journals TV channels Websites Other Economics Gun rights Identity politics Nativist Religion Watchdog groups Youth/student groups Miscellaneous Other In 1798, at

2128-470: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.1% were of German , 21.4% American , 10.9% English and 9.1% Irish ancestry. There were 9,199 households, out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who

2184-437: The population. There were 70 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2240-475: The portrait of the other. Randolph was raised and remained within the Episcopal Church . Although he went through a phase of youthful irreligion, in 1818 he had a crisis ending in a conversion experience, which he recounted in letters to several friends. Randolph's life thereafter was marked with piety. For example, he wrote to John Brockenbrough that he was restrained from taking communion "by

2296-584: The rightful rulers of Virginia and the United States, and had great disdain for democracy and the advocates of more democratic government in Virginia and the Union. Federalist William Plumer of New Hampshire wrote in 1803 of his striking presence: Mr. Randolph goes to the House booted and spurred, with his whip in hand, in imitation, it is said, of members of the British Parliament. He is

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2352-425: The rights of the landed, slaveholding gentry, have been attributed to his ties to his family estate and the elitist values of his native Southside Virginia . His belief in the importance of a landed gentry led him to oppose the abolition of entail and primogeniture: "The old families of Virginia will form connections with low people, and sink into the mass of overseers' sons and daughters". Randolph vehemently opposed

2408-522: The son and grandson of William Randolph and Mary Isham of Turkey Island. He was the first cousin once removed of both Richard Bland and Peyton Randolph , the two pillars of the First Continental Congress, the nephew of Congressman Theodorick Bland and stepnephew of Thomas Tudor Tucker , a half brother of Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker , and a second cousin of Thomas Jefferson . Jefferson's mother

2464-410: The two had to be separated by other congressmen. Randolph was fined $ 20 for this breach of the peace. Nonetheless, Randolph maintained many friendships which crossed political party lines. As an example, he remained close with Federalist Congressman Harmanus Bleecker of Albany, New York . Bleecker and Randolph exchanged portraits as a token of their mutual esteem, and each displayed in his home

2520-816: The unusually young age of 26, Randolph was elected to the 6th United States Congress . It was said that Randolph's youthful appearance prompted the Speaker of the House , Theodore Sedgwick , to ask Randolph whether he was old enough to be eligible, but that Randolph's reply — "Ask my constituents" — disinclined Sedgwick to pursue the question further. Randolph was re-elected to the six succeeding Congresses , and served from 1799 to 1813. Even though he frequently criticized slavery, he devoted much of his congressional career to defending slavery and Virginia's class of wealthy slaveholders. Randolph also insisted that abolition would be worse for both enslaved blacks and whites. Indeed, Randolph lionized Virginia's wealthy slaveholding class as

2576-472: The village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 70 households, and 51 families living in the village. The population density was 860.0 inhabitants per square mile (332.0/km). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 375.0 per square mile (144.8/km). The racial makeup of the village was 99.4% White and 0.6% African American . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of

2632-440: The village. The population density was 1,105.4 inhabitants per square mile (426.8/km). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 465.2 per square mile (179.6/km). The racial makeup of the village was 95.48% White , 0.90% Native American , and 3.62% from two or more races. There were 82 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had

2688-433: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the village was 42.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.3% male and 47.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 82 households, and 59 families living in

2744-414: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 30,313, and the median income for a family was $ 37,500. Males had a median income of $ 25,625 versus $ 20,714 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 12,549. About 10.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below

2800-459: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 107.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.10 males. The median income for

2856-613: Was admitted to the Virginia bar in 1774, became well-regarded in his profession (including teaching law at the College of William and Mary) and would become a judge of what later became the Virginia Supreme Court in 1804. His maternal fourth great-grandfather was Richard Bennett of Virginia, elected governor of Virginia colony during the Cromwell Protectorate and a Puritan who in 1672 was converted to

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2912-650: Was born at Cawsons (now in Hopewell ) in the Colony of Virginia , the son of rich tobacco planter John Randolph (1742–1775) and Frances Bland (1744–1788). His families, the Randolph family of Virginia and the Bland family of Virginia , are both among the prominent First Families of Virginia and often intermarried. His grandfathers were Richard Randolph and Theodorick Bland of Cawsons , who were, respectively,

2968-876: Was disciplined, the Randolph brothers beat Maury and left the boarding school without completing their studies. Their stepfather then sent them to College of New Jersey , and Columbia College , New York City. The Randolph brothers neglected their studies and spent much time in taverns. After failing their courses and running out of money, they returned to Virginia. John later studied law in Philadelphia under his cousin Edmund Randolph , but never practiced. In 1792, his family's wealth and influence gained him admission to William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia. Convinced that his pronunciations of words were

3024-666: Was one of his passions. On the other hand, others, particularly northern advocates of democracy, mocked Randolph for his eccentricities discussed below, as did many Virginians including Thomas Jefferson. He applied rousing methods in electioneering, which he also enjoyed as a hobby. Randolph appealed directly to yeomen , using entertaining and enlightening oratory, sociability, and community of interest, particularly in agriculture. This resulted in an enduring voter attachment to him. His defense of limited government appeals to modern and contemporary conservatives , most notably Russell Kirk , who wrote an influential monograph on Randolph. Randolph

3080-521: Was the daughter of Isham Randolph of Dungeness . His father died in 1775, when he (the youngest of three brothers, and ultimately the longest-lived) was two years old. Their mother managed the family plantations and waited to remarry until 1778, when she wed St. George Tucker , the son of a prominent planter in Bermuda (where he later took his stepsons to recover their health), who had traveled to Virginia to study law under George Wythe in Williamsburg,

3136-535: Was uninjured. Clay's bullet had torn Randolph's outer clothing, and he replied good-naturedly "You owe me a coat, Mr. Clay". Civil relations between Randolph and Clay were restored. As Martin Van Buren later wrote: He [Randolph] insisted that he at no time intended to take Mr. Clay's life and assigned as a reason his respect for Mrs. Clay and his unwillingness to make her unhappy, but he admitted that, after certain occurrences, he had determined to wound him in

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