Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-16

Mr. Robinson also presented o pet-
ton from certain inhabitants of Ber-
kelley, praying that the pension allowed
a certain Rebecca Fulton Of said coun-
ty, be Withdrawals said Rebecca has
removed from the Commonwealth and
married again Referred
The Speaker announced a Commu-
nication from the Governor, covering
the accounts Of the Literary Fund TO
the 3oth Sept with an estimate of re-
ceipts from different sources for the cur
rent year, SC. by the ID Auditor, James
Brown, Jr. ESQ.
On motion of Dir. Goggin, the said
Communication and Documents were
laid on the table and printed.
The Speaker announced further
! Communication from the Governor, CO.
yering the Reports Of the School Com
missioners for the year 1928.
On motion of sr. COggin, laidon the
table.
Dir Raymond presented the petition
Of Ed'd. jackson Of Lewis county, pray
ing TO be indemnifed his expences, in
CURED in prosecuting his claim to a
seat in the AIouse of Delegates, at the
| Session of ls23-24.
Dir. Raymond advocated the refer
ence of the petition, on the ground that
Col. jackson had been returned by the
high Sheriff. &c. The House refused
by large majority TO refer the petit
ton.
Nr Harrison of Sussex, presented the
petition of Elizabeth r. s. Bailey, pray
ing that the real estate OF her decd
husband be sold for the payment of his
debts. Referred.
! On motion ofMr. Saunders, Harold
Smith ofthe county of Wythe, had leave
towithdraw his petition and documents
presented at last session.
Mr. Daniel presented the petition of
Wm. Brent, jr. of STAFFORD county dis
cussing the present mode of choosing
Presidential Electors, and suggesting
the propriety of an amendment of the
Constitution ofthe United States, Civ
ing the election of Presidcat aud Vice
President dire lily to the people, with
| out the Intervention of Electors. Re
ferred to the Committee of Courts of
Justice.
ar. Winston presented the petition of
Mary H. Louvre of Louisa praying for
devource from hers husband Aaron
Lowrie. The House refused to refer
the petition.
MIR. Kimbrough presented the memo
rial ofcertain inhabitants of the county
of Louisa praying the increase of the
; duty on the retailers of ardent spirits.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition Of
Tho. Humphreys late Sheriff of Camp
bell, complaining of the hardship of the
law, compelling Sherifis to administer
on the estate of decedents, in certain
eases.
Mr.. Armistead of Charles City, Offer
ed a Resolution, appointing Friday the
Sd inst for the election of a Senator of
the U. States, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Jno. Taylor of
Caroline.
Mr. Patteson of Buckingham said that
the Resolution was an important one,
and that its subject ought not to be ac-
ted on too hastily. lie said that his
mind had not settled down on any indi-
vidual, and that he believed many mem
bers were in the same situation.
He said that the appointment was e.
ven more important now, than usual,
as among other duties the Senate might
be called on, to elect Vice President
of the United States Under these cir
cumstances he thought it expedient to
postpone the election OF Senator, un-
til the minds of members were more
settled than atpresent lie moved there
fore to lay the Resolution upon the ia
bic, which course was adopted.
Mr. Branch presented the memorial
of Edward Anderson of Chesterfield,
complaining of the undue election and
return of Allen .acRae, a delegate from
that county alleging his inefgibility,
SC.
Mr. McBae refuted the charges con-
famed in the memorial-The house a
greed to refer the memorial; ayes SO;
noes &C.
Mr. Thompson of Fairfax, offered
resolution instructing the Committee of
Courts of Justice to enquire into the ex-
pediency of amending the laws concern
ing Wills, Executors, administrators,
&c. and then,
The House adjourned.
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