Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

NoES.-Messrs. Gordon, Randolph of Able.
Booker Crawford, Stuart, Valentino, Cols,on Cart
NH. MN. fat.eson, fancey, Gogsin, Laidley, Everett,
wilson of Campbell, Revely, Parker Cnilds TYLER.
arnistead Darlington of Cha rlotte Harvey of
ioue' HIT Turner, Wilson of Cumberland, Ran
dniph OF Cumberland, Ross, W ynn Garnet,, Mason
VI ra'fiax' thompson of Fai,fax, Wallace, Eafly
sexton, Page Bryce, w atkins of (;oochland ZONES
W urayso"' Aiderson' Parsons, Berkeley, Vanmcter,
Gather, Amber. Bouldin, Henley Kirbv wasbino
ton, Morgan, Lowell, IIarwood, Pollard of KIM
and-taueen, Carter of King George Pollard of Kin,
William, Dabney, Hall, Gilmour, Chrisman Din-
CESS, Bias, Osborne, Powell, Winston, St,eet
banks Alexander, Dunlop, Masse, Macon, Kclly
a"oerson Oh Nottoway, Mckinley, Davis Morton,
fen''' Hairsfon, Dice, Hiner, Gi,liland, Grimes
trump oil P"whatan, Watkins of p. Edward, Du-
P"y, hives oil Prince George, Clarke, Martcney,
Booth, Carter of Richmond county. Rr,mb,n
Bowyer, White. Cline, Dickinson of Sco,t. Fulsu
iowies. Briggs, Cooke, Daniel of Stafford Mason,
oil sussex, Shannon, Wilton. Mcintosh, Curtis. Mil
Ter, Fletcher of Washington, Gleaves Jones of
York, Russell, Loyall-Io8.
MIR. Muse, Mr.. Marshall, and Mr. U,,,;. os
kichmon ,severally expressed their hostility TO the
BILL and regret at their being absent when their
names were called.
MIR. Branch presented the petition of Golfers in
Chesteiheld for canal on the south side of James
River.
Mr.. Bryce-the petition of r. B. Rake, nr,y;n
compensation for work on the James River canal
MIR. :iarvIe, of Richmoud-the petition of J,o
H. Richardson Of the City of Richmond
NM Harvie-the petition of suudry persans of
hichmond, to change the law taxing unimprovcd
lots.
MIR. Pa'tesop--the petition of Jno Nicholas IF
hucklng'am' praying compenss ton for revolution
AIRY services.
On motion of NJ. Winston the House then
Adjourned
Thursday. Dec. 16.
Reports were received from the committee of
counts nf Justice Of propositions and grievances
and of roads and internal navigation.
The Speaker laid before the House commune
cation from the Governor as follows
Council Chumber,
18th Dec. 1924.
Sir have the honour TO Law before the Gene
raj Assembly, copies of the returns made to this
department, in conformity with tile law on that
subject, by the N. Western Bank and Bank of the
Valley If Virginia, aud their branches, giving an
account Of the state of those institutions at differ
ent periods during the present year.
1 am with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES PEASANTS.
Hon. Speaker Of the Fl. of Delegates
MIR. Winston presented the petition Of Lewis
Bourne and his wife Dorothea of Louisa county, for
a divorce.
| On motion of Mr.. Gordon, the communication of
Way " Gideon referred to the committee of
| schools and colleges.
MIR. Patteson presented the petition of Jno. Bas
|
| vices.
| MIR. Mofgan--the petition Of the Shepherdstowu
and Smithheld Turnpike company.
| MIR. Loyall-the petition of the Common Coun-
Gil OF Norfolk, praying the sequestration of a va
cant lotof land in that Borough.
Mr. Garter, of Richmond, obtained lea W n b,nc
IN bill to authorise the county court of that cou-
to dispose ofpart of the public property in tina
county. Referred TO Messrs. Carter of Richmond
Branihan, Bayse, Harvey of Northumberlan nd
III. L
ford and Murphy.
Mr.. Page offered a resolution, instructipg the
committee of schools and colleges to enquire into
the expectancy of making further appropriation
Ion the literary fund to the primary schools
Adopted.
Mr.. McRae asked leave to bring in bill &c
amend the act concerning inspectors of tobacco in
the City of Richmond, passed March. 1924.
MIR. McRae expa med the object Of the resoIv
ton, which was TO put the spe rin,eudant nd the
associate Inspector on footing of equality as 10
salary.-Adopted and referred TO Messrs. McRae
Branch, Harvie of Richmond. Yancey, Brown,
Harvey OF Charlotte, Watkins of r. Edward, Ran
doph of Cumberland, Fisher, aud WYNN
| Mr.. Sancey offered resolution imstruc ting the
committee of finance to enquire into the expcdien-
cy OF providing by law, that of slaves ,vho
hire them out, shall be compelled list the same
| if in their possession the ist February
| Mr.. Gordon offered resolution. to refer the re-
port OF the rector and visitors of the University aud
so much Of the Governors message as relates Ca
the same, 10 the committee of schools and colleges
Adopted.
Mr.. Briggs presented re,nonsttance from Frede-
rickSburg on the subject of the inspection of -four
| MIR. Wallace petition from the members of
the bar and others of Fauquisr county, prayinp =
change Ill the time ofhoiding the superior courts OF
that county.
| On motion of Mr.. CoIston, the cncrosscd bill di-
vorcins John Wilson of Berkley, from his wife PATTY
was taken up aud read "a third time
Mr. COstOn supported the bill, which yyas ma ssed
| Mr.. Bowers presented the petition of Mile. Slav,
of southampton, who bad iniermarried with his
wife, sister. praying be relieved from the penalty
of the law.
Mr. Briggs, petition from Fredericksburg, ask
ing separate election in that town.
Ou motion of Mr.. Daniel, the petition of VIM
Brent,jr. of Stafford referred TO select rom.
mittee, consisting of A1essrs. Gamett Morris OF
| Hanover, Coston, Garter of Richmond county
Marshall, Dromgoole, Cooke, Garter of King
George, Segar, Lowell, Shcrrard and Burwell
| This petition is curious aud important. Itakes
Il comprehensive view of the evils Of the pJesen,
system of elecng Presidents and V. President OF
The u States, and pTays that the General Assembly
| OF Virginia would use its exertions To- procure an
amendment Of the Constitution, giving the election
directly TO the people, without the intervention OF
Electors.
! Mr.. Daniel presented another petition from, WIN.
| Hewitt, VIM. III. FitzbUeh and others Of Stafford
similar to that Of HIr. Breut's.
| On motion of Mr.. Christian, $50 copies Of tn,
memorial OF the President, sc. of Villa NJ and Mary
praying the removal of that institution, and the
counter memorial ordered to be printed for tins
use OF the General Assembly.
| P.2LUABLE PROPERTY FOR SHE
n pursuance of Deed Of Trust, from Archciau.
| Hughes and wife, to Natha mel Sbcppard anc
John b. Cloptont dated the 9Th Of May, 1920, o.
record in the Clerks Office of the Hastings Court nj
the Lity of Richmond for the purpose of securing III,