Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-30

Mr. JYhae moved 10 disoha &c the committee G
roads ircm the further consideration of the petition @
the inhabuaUts OF Richmond and vicinity, on the sub
Ject OF consolidating the tolls James River-with
view TO reft IT 20 the 0uard Of Public Works.
Mr. CcTtand thought IL II c:cra6e that the resolu c.
should lie fer the present the table. Mr.. Hqyri
OF Richmond thought the Board of Public Works hes
qualified 10 decide the merits of the subject. Mr.
Gordon seconded Mr. GarlanG's views thinking th,
Board of Public Works, irresponsible TO the Pub
ic aud that the committee more proper TO consid
CT the subject. Mr.. Pdtteson of Nelson concurreJ in
thiS view and Mr. Wiason IN the proposition to rc;e
the subject TO the Board of Public Works MIR. Mason
oil ,. opposed tGe motion 20 lay the table FINALLY
MT G0'don withdrew his motion TO lay on the table
Mr.. Potes"n, OF Buckingham, expressed his unwil.
ilngnesS 10 refer the petition the Board of Public
W orks from his little confidence in the energy of that
BODY the ateness of their meeting, and the necessity
having full and spec information on the subject &c
winch the petition refers
Mr.. Bryce could no reason for discharging the
committee OF Roads and Navigation from the cousidera
ton ot the subject the petition. As 10 the duties which
mat committee had to discharge, he presumed that they
were not greatly more than those of others nor
did he think they ought shrink from them All ether
questions connected with the subject were under THEN
cohsiieraton-it came within their peculiar sphere and
even II referred to the Board Of Public Works. they
wouidt ultimately have to report on ii.
Mr.. Paeson, of Nelson stated the emergency of tho
case and the necessity of immediately acting ON il
ihe tariff of tolls, which had given rise TO this petition
was the work OF the Board of Public Works, and h,
could see no proprety in referring to them question
which was IN fact IN the nature of appeal from their
decision.
hlr Jdcson hoped the committee would be discharg.
ed from the consideration of the subject in order that il
might be referred TO a select committee
ihe motion to discharge the committee was carried
ayes So noes 10.
The House refused TO refer the petition to the Board
of Public Works
Mr. Pafteson, of Buckingham, moved its reference
tn . lg~gr n
Iol The whole Mr.. O.. urged the perplexng character
OF thesubec tie contrariety of views and the GER
tainty that would finally have go before commit
tee OF the whole considerations in favor of his mo-
ton.
Mr. Blackburn opposed its reference to committee
OF the whole, asubJect peculiarly requiring tie IN
Vestigation of select committee
Mr. JoekSon moved to amend the motion to refer to
select committee, by ordering that committee to con-
sist OF member from each Senatorial District.
|. Mr. PaHesOn of Buckingham enforced bis nroposi-
ton for select committee by variety of views con
, nected with the tariff Of tolls on James River.
Nr CFwhP, OF Cumberland, expressed his suIpr;ze
at the excitement to which this question had given
Inc petition only solicited smpicatUn of the tolls
and the question presented by it, involved no principle
Mr.. Wttchcf was opposed both TO referring TO a com
mitee of the whole, and one f24 from each senate
rial district. He was in favor of a select committee
not too numerous to prevent mutual investigation OF
the subject.
Mr.. Gholson withdrew his motion for committee OF
the whole. The motion to refer to select commit
tee then prevaiIed-ayes Sc.
The Committee consists of Messrs. Garland, Harvie
OF Richmond Sattcson of BuC bingham, Patteson o
eson, White, Gholson, Crump of Cumberland Jack
son, Gordon, Bryce, Witcher, Go0de of AIeckenburg
George, and Mason of Southampton.
The Speaker laid before the House a communicative
from the Governor, incosng the following letter from
JOHN Randolph, Esq.
WAsuIxGroE, Dec Goth, 1925
SIR amy arrival here yesterday had the bonor tc
receive your ENcellency letter announcing my election
to seat In the Senate OF the United States With my
profound Acknowledgements the two Houses of Assem-
blv shall enter upon the duties of the Office humbly
confidng i'll The liberal indulgence which Virginia has
| always extended towards her Public Agents.
am, with the most respectful sentiments, your Elk
| celIencys most obedient and faithful Servant,
| To HIS ErceHeicy The Governor of VG.
JOHN RANDOLPH, cf Roanoke
| On YEsrERpAY-Mr. Burton of Campbell offered
the following Resolution: That the Committee of Fl
nance be instructed TO enquire nto the expedioucv OF
amending the 28h section oft the reducing into one
all acts and parts Of acts relating 10 the appon,mC.
and duties of Shers, allows the collectors of the Re
venue additional compensation of D per cent foI
paying the into the Treasury before the time
pointed by law, With leave TO report sc. The resou
! ton rejected.
On motion of Mr. Kinbrous-h it was resolved that
the House of Delegates viii on Saturday next pro
coed By joint ballot with the Senate to the election
! an Auditor OF Public Accounts. On motion Of Mr..
Briggs, it amended to comprehend the Auditor
| Treasurer, aud Register of the Land Office
On motion of Mr. Bhtad, Resolved that leave be
given to bring bill, establishing town by the name
of Lewsport, the lands Of Lewis Maxwell, and
Samuel CLANCY, in TIC county of Harrison, according
to the plans of lots and streets already LAID Off on
the east side of Middle Island Creek, the road lead
ing from Clarksburg to Marietta in the State of Ohio
MIR. .NcUahon asked that leave be given to bring in
bill to amend the act authori5ing the erection of q
bridge the south brauch OF the Shenandoah River
Rejected
EIr. Gholson, from the Select Committee to whom
was referred so much Of the Governors Message as
relates to the establishment OF Asylum for the deal
and dumb, reported bill for the purpose.
| On motion of Mr. .HrFaytrnd, Resoled that com
mttee be appointed to enquire, jointly with commit
tee fro the Senate, into the state Of the Sank Of Virgil
MIA and Farmers Bank, and that the said committee be
authorised to Inspect the minutes Of the proceedings
the Board of Directors of each Bank, and examine al
other matters authorised to be examined by the acts o
incorporation.
John g. Christian elected Delegate from Charles City
vice John Tyler, disqualiicd-and John ". Murdaush
fom Norfolk county, vice Nelson Mar, dec have taken
| their in the House of Delegates
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