The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-02-13
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

q We have brought down The Journals ofthe
Assembly, to almost the very eve of their ad-
Jo,unment-And in this paper, we conclude the
View OF all the Laws which they have passed, the
contents OF those of pubic nature, & two OF them
verbatim, which are of great & general concern
W. the Supplementary F,eecution LoSo, and the
(Iob"cco Inspection Layp, designed TO put q check
on tie very Fraudulent trade OF shipping refused
Tobacco
The Journal, which is on hand need no, be
gwen, III E@fenso--most Of the points which it
embraces, are bron Fht together in the VIEW,
which we lay before our readers-There are
some things, however, pretarmrted in this View,
too interesting to be passed over--the.n, de-
taching from the technical forms and terms of the
Journals, we shall throw into the following con-
densed form
Revolutions a; TO the General Government.
On the ~ inst tic H. of ID received Com.
a'snnicafion from the Senate. stating among other
things, that hey had agreed to the preamble
" ana resolutions relative to the corduct of the
Executive OF the United States in regard TO she
late negotiation with Great Britain end to TO-
reign affairs IN general, with a1nenaNlenfs to
" which they requested the concurrence Of the
House OF Delegates ''-CT These amendments
do not materially affect the sense o: spirit of the
Preamble and Resolutions
The House proceeded to consider the amend.
mehts, and the same being twice read, were l.
dopted by the House
This Preamble and these Resolutions being
thus amended, run III the following words
silhe General Assembly Of VTgini. having at
the last, and several preceding, sessions, so lnlly
expressed their strong and decided appreciation
% the course pursued by the general govern
Inent, IN relation to the contenne, powers of
Europe, would deem il unnecessary. at this time
10 renew the expression OF their sentiments IL
the arrangement concluded in April last, Wi.
David NJ Erskine, the accredited minister { his
nfnan"ic majesty had not been peridiously dis,
vowed ny ms government, and if his successor
FRANCIS j Jackson, after having grossly iuslted
the government of this country. had not mad. AN
uh~Trantabe and lnsidious appeal 10 the nation
IN tlis situation Of our aiF1irs it is tbe sacred
uu'y OF every part Of the nation 20 declare their
determination to stand tor ward, firm and united
~ support of the general government, in their
laudabe efforts To- defend The r. hts of this coin
Try against The continued and growing sgpressi.
therefore,
Resolved, That the course Which has been
pursued a5 well in regard to the ARRANGEMENT
Co"Ciuded ~ Aprh last, with David NJ Erskine,
minister PcniPuttntiary Of his Britannia majesty,
ss win respect to tie subsequent corresnon-
ne'ce with, and dismissal of his successor fran.
Cs !. Jackson, and IN relation to our foreign at.
'8"s W general, BIAS confirmed the general az
sembly Of Virginia, in the exalted opinion which
tuney entertained OF the justice and wisdom, the
tu,u''1ss' ueclsioh and patriotism of the present
Executive al the u S.
Resolved, That the general Assembly of Virgi.
MA oeing deeply impressed with the neces,,v of
UNION among the people, and devotion to the goy-
er'Iheht' DO hereby sOlempy pledge themselves
!" support she general government in ali such
measures as may be deemed necessary Tor the de
fence OF The rights, tue interests and the honor of
the nation ''''' VI
Case IF Mr.. De7ris McLdaghEa.
On the IN, Mr.. Wooding, from 5he Commit
zee OF PRIVILEGES ara Elections) made the follow.
"E heioH on the case Of Mr. Mclaughlin (:
me C0n''nittee Of Privileges aud Elee4 ,ns
nave according to order, and IN ,urs,,ancs t f,,.
Fes"'uton of tne House Of Delegates, had md.
'"e'' consideration certain charges exhibited A.