Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

MI berkeley observed that he was sure, If the
'ac's VI me particular case cited (Mr Berkeley
were Known to the House, they would not hesitate
unanimously 10 postpone the bill. The r.,,osuec-
tive section would operate to make NJ. Lewis
berkiey, felon, who had from fraterhaf ction
and conscientious duty, carried his b, other 10 Bal
tinore.
The question on indefinite postponement was
carried IN the aftirmative-ayes 97-noes So.
! Monday Joly %.
a communication from the Senate The Seua,e
have passed the bill concerning John Stouyer, with
amendments.
TheSspgrossed bills appointing commissioners to
run the dividing line between Washington and
Russell, amending the act concerning Pilots
amending the laws concerning focible entries and
detaincfs-providmg an additional apartment for
the papers OF the Auditors ofice-and revising sun
airy acts concerning the Public Guard, in the city
OF Richmond were read a third tune and pnssed
Mr.. Rerely Uttered the following resolution.
Resolved, that the Trustees of the New London
academy be authorised TO draw Lottery scheme
LOT tne Deneht OF the same.-Negativcd.
| me engrossed bill, discoutnui,g the ferry from
the lands of Peter Bowden in the county of North
hampton, to Norfolk, sc. as read 81 time and
passed.
| The enerossed bill. amending ali act, entitled an
ac' amending an act, appropriatug the proceeds of
the Luncuburg and Farnham parish glcbe la.ds i'm
the county OF Richmond, was read a thiid time and
passed.
The engrossed bills empowering the county court
oil Elizabeth city, to two toll bridges-incor-
p":athg a company TO improve the navigation of
Deep Creek in the counties of Amelia and Motto
way, were also passed.
Mr.. opshur from the committee appointed IN
TUE part vi me House OF Delegates, Jointly with
eo'""'"ee Oh me Senate, To wait on Gen. Iaiay-
cite, reported that that agreeable duty had bee,.
perior'ned-that Gen. Lafayette had been adj
| sd h.. Nh.,;-,
m'tee Chapman johnson, ESQ., in the name of
the General Assembly, and that he had replir]
thereto That the Committee had addressed
note to Ten. Lafayette, requesting to know Mt
what hour IT would be agreeable To him 10 be re-
ceved by the House Of Delegates, and that he had
expressed hiiHselfto be the pleasure OF the Com
inittee-wiIereupon Mr. Upshur offered the follow
| ing resolution
Resoiced. That Gen. Lafayette will be received
| by the House of Delegates, on This day at
o'clock.
| MIR. Upshur then detailed the ceremonies which
had been arranged by the Committee to be obscry-
ed III the reception of Gen Lafayette, his SON. and
secretary. A chair to be placed in front of the
Speaker, for the reception of the Geueral-tbe
hTst tier ni seats for his Son and Secretary, &c
| Al O'Clock Gen. Lafa yette was usfered into
the Hall of Delegates by the Committee of the
House of Delegates
The Speaker Q.inn Banks, ESQ., then addressed
Cen Lafayette in the following beautiful language:
GENERAL Lafayette In expressing to YOU the
| heartfelt qualification which aninates the bosom
oil every patriot I'm this extended union of republics
none more scusiby feel. nr more Justly appreciate
your distinguished and disuterested services than
Tie people of Nirginia.-Their representatives.
unanimously, welcome you within the as of this
Capitol. Tnyou, General, are we indeb,ed,united
with the Noble cxcrtions of our beloved and inn
mortal w Washington, aud ether compatriots of that
,It,t.., ~
cipation of the American people from British
thtaldom and oppression, and ena bet us to assume
tat rank among the nations of the earth TO which
we are by nature entitled.
Our fee institutions devised by the Ssges and
son ecratcd BY The toll of revolutionary heroes.
nave seceTei 20 our citizens unimplred their liber
ties, for nearly half century, and demonstrated
% ID "" ~ once doubtful problem that man
Is cap -.li government 2 .h6n ns- r
itHA,h''a 90 0h"m the word iudcai.H for
ih"ic "'-Snnrhle bless .as ior this .eai aud in,-
~ liable i'i4''"'i.o.s 49,. al
Hticsi condition OF mau: To that band Of pa
lots, VIII" rom ardent and disiuterested de-
otion 10 The g.cal cause Ofhumau heuv asst
ed the storm Of Revolutionary struggle, ana seal
ed with their blood the great charter our liber-
ties. Accept assurances of qualification at
seeing yon among us, AMI our united wishes that
the evening OF your days may he a happy as their
MERIDIAN has been useful and .esplendent.
Nj. GoIdon then offe Ied the following Preambl.
and Resolutions
| The General Assembly Of Virginia entertaining
an exalted sense OF the generous devotion of Cen
Lafayette for the freedom and happiness of man
Kind and conscious that their love of liberty must
ever be identified with their affection towards so
distinguished Beue factor--;,s testimony oftheir
gratitude for his gallant services and enabling
sacrifices IN the cause of American iibertv-I
| Haze hsrefore ResOlred, that the Executive Of
this State cause tn he prepared and presented 10
Gen. Lafayette In the name of the Commonwealth,
Of Virginia, and in the way which he may deem
most appropriate, copies of the Declaration of In
dependence, of tie Declaration OF Bill of Rights.
The act for establishing Religious freedom, together
with the Farewell Address of Gen. w a,hington to
the people of the United States.