Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-04


coed sl0o0.-In addition TO the above, the follow
ing expenses will necessarily attend the finishing -
each map, viz:
Paper 81 50
Printing, -
Vanishing, | p
Canvas and Pasti,s., %
Roller aud Tape, 80
Cuiourng, 2
SO 10
Hence IT, after the engraving had been completed,
it were required To have. a thousand copies struck
off, and finished in, the best manner us above, it
would cost $3,Tu0; and the total expense of such
number of copies, would amount to Si5,G2 IS.
nave made this approximate estimate, (Which is for
work IN the best Style.) with view furnish some
data, from which you may infer the probable cx-
psnsc; hut, rs many purchasers might prefer maps,
that were neither mounted nor cnloured, half the
number, or even less, need probably not be finished
III the best manner, and hence the expense will be
somewhat dimInished.-1i the foregoing estimate,
however he taken as basis of the calculation in
regard To the expense, it will appear that 10 pub
liSh lOJ0 copies of the map, flushed in the best
manner, would the state Sl562.3, or SIS CD
ID cents per copy-But, this Includes tie cost
OF having it engraved, wei; as the cxn.nse me
requisite To sale, the original cost of each maj
would decrease, if greater number of copies were
struck "tt-thus The expense of publishing 5000 CO.
Wcs would cost 2J.3I3, or Si2 is cents ,ci copy
"nd 5oo) would amount to S33023, $ii per copy;
an' hehce the pfoht ON each map, il held .i uni
form price, would increase in proportion the de-
mand' Am, however, apprehenSvc, that a map,
having an area Of IL square feet. is un scale ra
tlior too large to suit The convenience of r,anv mi
v1te iniirIdIaS, iou.h it is extremely die for
pubic offices and St'tie purposes, and conld Ger
tainly not have been diminished without i.npairina
Its value; still think it probable that the size as
well as tho price At hcli ii dc sold, i'll order
to secure profit TO the State, will render it less
saleabe. n ROVE
Richmond. 20;h December, 1924
Inc preceding letter aud accompanying docu-
inent We're referred to the committee of claims.
The following easrossed bills were read the bird
time 'hd PaSSsd:-Tr nserring the militia within
Certain boundaries in the county of Randolph to the
iO4th regiment in the county Of Pteslon:-AIlow-
i,g Jack, alias John Booker, man of colour 10
remain i'll the ealth:-Diyorcina Painelia
b Cole from her husband John Cole:-Conccrniug
jacob tiitc:-Conccrning William Hitc;-Allnw-
lug Ia John Whitaker farther time 10 complete a
toll bridge across Peak Creek in The county OF
Wythe.
I On MIR. Yancry S motion, the second Auditor was
required to make out and lay before this House,
stateninnt showing the whole expenditure upon the
Janies- River Canal To Maiden's Adventure the
keuateiia road, aud river kenawfa also the ca =
nal an;tfitlier works carrying ia the Gap of the
atonntai., and expc.ise % extra engineer and Conn
niissionerS.
resolution was submitted by Mr.. Dromgoole
\
Senate, "i. Fi'ty Ire 5ist Ia the election oi
! Treasures. h:siand second Auditors, aud Hcsista.
OF the lapii Office
On Mr. Yahccy' n,oIion, laid upon the table
Fruiay Dec. 81.
Tue following 'ngsossed bills We're read !, thhd
time and passed, viz: ii bl lnr rrfundins taxes tc
Henry Porter and Ely beth his wife: Cnucer,
ing Robert G. Fukerson:' "a Appointing adii.iona
Trustees for the town of Jefferson in the county o
Cuipeph: 40 increase the salaries al psesen
aliowed the clerks in The Treasury Ogfcc:"-An,
f.'auilloiizhg tic Common Council OF tIl. Bnrorpi
OF Norfiik,io @ppropiiate and us: a certain piece
oflana therein, "a u buryia. gfomnl: -fpcse bill
were communicated to the Senate Tor their concur
lrence.
a bill "to establish superio, court of law il
and for the borough OF Norfolk was taken up, OIL
melton of Ms. Miller of Norfolk; the Question
| being put upon its cngrossmeu,, determined il
the negative.
Various bills were read the hlst or second times
Several bills aud resolutions were reported by the
COMMITTEES, and laid upon the table
Other reported resolutions were read: arnonr
them one itOm the coninirtes for courts of Justice
upon the memorial OF the clerk of the court OF an.
peals stating the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and difficulties in
1 the performance of his duties, and Gie ia ayers
TO the records and papers of that count, arising from
the want OF any Office, ia which the papers may be
preserved, and the duties performed The commit
tee recommend to provide by law for the renewal
of these erils-.igresd 10 by The House, nd ii bill
ordered to be bought liz.
/ The resolution of the committee for counts oil
justice, rejecting the petition OF lary Willis fo
divorce, was taken up, and confirmed by the House:
| Nj. Mayo having made unsuccessful motion 10
declare the petition reasonable.
| On motion Of MIR. Randolph of Albe,narle, the
following preaphle aud resolution were agreed to:
| Whereas the law passed on the 9th day Of Murch,
1874, entitled San art to amend the several acts
concerning the Penitel,iary Institution, by the al.
|
ot granting reprieYes paT6ous which is vested by
the Constitution IN the Governor with the Il dvice OF
the Council OF State, when tire law does not other,
wise particularly direct, shall be Exercised in
cases of sentence 10 confinement in the public Jail
and Penientiary, upon dy ground not affecting the
justice or propfi?ty q the convictions, aud the
| Of Caroline RebeccI Hindmau free white woman
now under confinement in the public JUL and Pe,,i
tcGtid,y for year, by sentence of the Superior
ColDt of Law fot OhiH county, reported 10 this
I House by the Committee appointed to examine toe
slate Of the Peuiieht;ary Institutirn, demands Il
prompt exercise Of the power given 10 the House n
Delegates by the constitution to grant pardons by
! their Resolves Therefore,
/ R"s1'reI byhe House nj Delegates, That fell
pardon be granted and the same is hereby granted
/ 10 the said Caroline Rebecca Hindman, and that
the Bo1d of Directors of the PenieHtiary he aud
they are he eby required and authorised to make &c
her t!ic said Carolinc, upon her discharge This day
by virtue Of this Resolve, the full allowance which
! they have power to make under certain conditions
II prisoners dischIrged from tho Pemitcutiafy by the
35ih section o. the act Of Assembly {. III passed
on the 9th day Of March, 1919.
The situation of this female was brought before
t1e House on Thursday, ir tic following resolution
/ Com the Pcnlcniiary Committee:
/ Rcsoirea, As the opnun of This committee, HAT
the cruelty, AM The certainly fatal con,cqua noes.
necessarily involved in TIE complete execution Of
the srtitcuce uf cgefi naaHi for one year. recently