Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-25

Mr.. Johnston {of p. Edward) from the
committee of propositions and grievances,
made the following report:
1. RcsoEUei, as the opinion of this COM
mittec, that the petition of James Camp
bell and Robert Spotswood, praying that
they may be authorised by law to demand
toll for passing the bridge winch they have
lately erected across AppomattoX river,
at the Exeter mills, is reasonable.
2. Res0tUed, rs the opinion ct this COM
mIttee, that the petition OF sundry inhabi-
tants of the town of Petersburg, praying
that law may pass, authorship John
Wilder to erect warehouse on his lot,
lying on the upper end and south side of
High street in the said town, is reasona-
BILE.
3. RESOLVED, as the opinion ofthis COM
mittee, that the petition of sundry inhabi-
tants ofthe county of Augusta, praying the
establishment of turnpike road from the
forks OF the road on the east side OF the
South Mountain, across at Rock Fish Gap,
to the foot of the said mountain, on the
north side, is reasonable.
4. ReSotUcG, as the opinion Of this COM
mlttee, that the petition of sunGry inhabi-
tants of the cOuaty of Wythe, praying that
all that part of tine said county living north
westward of line, beginning ut the juno
ton of Montgomery, Wythe and Giles coun-
lty lines on the top of Walkers mountain,
and along the top of said mountain to a
Iplace known by the name of the Blue or
Big Rock, thence direct line until j;
intersects that of TaZew, II county on Che
top OF the Brush mountain, two miles above
lNicewonder's Gap, thence with the Tazc-
well line TO its junction with Giles county
line, may be added to, ana made a part OF
the county of Giles. is reasonable.
The said resolutions being seyerally read
a second time, were on the question put
lthereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills he brought in pursu-
ant to the said resolutions, and that the
committee of propositions and grievances
do prepare and bring in the same
Mr.. Johnston (of P. Edward) from the
committee of propositions and grievances,
presented the following bills:
a bill Concerning Thomas Tuggle;
Authorsng the counties nf Caroline and
! Hanover to convert the bridge at Littlepa-
lge's, across Pamuukey river, into Il toll
bridge;
| For altering the place for holding courts
in the county of Ono; and,
| For dividing the county of Harrison (;
which bills were severaliy received and
read the first time, and the three hrs. ma
med bills ordered to be read second
time.
The question being then pu. on the Sc
cond reading of ;hc last named bill, it pas
sed in the negative. Ayes 75-Nors 81
A petition WAS presented and read from
| n number Of the inhabitants OF Roc kbridge
county, praying the passage of Law Incor-
lporatins trustees of an academy for female
education in the town of Lexington in the
said county
Also petition of Catharine Willis of
Franklin county. praying that she may be
! divorced from her husband Joseph Willis !;
Also, petition from Il number of the in
habtaats OF Norfolk co.nty, praying GER
tain alterations in the law as it relates to
the court OF the said county;
Ordered, That the said petitions he re-
ferred TO the committee for courts of JUS
tice.
! a petition was presented and read from
John M. Symc, of Hanover county praying
that ne may be authorised to build = bridge
across Panunkey river, at his ierrv al
New Castle, and levy toll on passengers,
&c.
Also, petition of William M.Coy, pray
I ing that he may be allowed to raise his
mill dam across Middle Island creek, one
foot higher that it at PRESENTS
! Also, "A petition Of sundry inhabitants o.
the town of Petersburg and its vicinity
praying that John M'kae may be authors.
ed TO erect oH his land in the said town
a warehouse for the inspection Of tobacco
Also, a petition Of the president and di,
rectors of the Little River turnpike com
Ipany, praying certain alterations in the
law authorising the said company TO re.
Ceive tolls for the first ten miles of the sait
road which should be completed;
4 Crd rrd, That the said petitions be re.
4 ferred to the committee fpropositsons ant
grievances.
A petition was presented and read from
George Whitfield, praying TO be divorced
from his wife Eliza;
i Also petition from sundry person
lpraying that reward may be given fol
killing wolves and the question being pu
on the reference Of che said petitions it pas
sed in the negative:
Rcsoived, That the said petitions be re
= .jected.
Ordcrcd, That leave be gived TO brin!
lin bill " To organize and establish a su
Iperior court of law and equity in each Coun
" Of this Commonwealth and 20 abolisl
the present district courts of law and dis
trict courts of Chancery ;" and that Mes
srs. Gholson, Walker, Murdaugh, Pres
ton, Fucker, Mallory, Payne (of Mouonge
lia) ard otrother, do prepare and bring j
u the same.
On motion, the resolutions hcretofor