The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-18

fixed for taking it up. Alr. Winston lien NOV
- 10 lay II On the table. In making this mo-
Lon re snbmitled few remarks, ~ which ae ex-
pressed bis individual opinion for Jonyentoni
but that as the people OF bis county were of a
different opinion, he should be governed Ia his
vote BY their viii. He concured in the general
proposition that The people were TO be trusted
aud thought II probable that members had made
up their opinions.
Nj Ship did not anticipate the discussion at
present. b1lwas willing TO meet the main ques-
ton, on the resolutiori-wishing it tho laid on
the table. Mr.. LETTER concurled in this, aud the
resolution was laid On the table until next We'd
nesday.
Eridoy, Dec.S.--OD motion Of Mr.. Wilson,
Re@ired, That a committee be appointed to en-
pure MO the expedency of altering or amend
ing the aci passed the 18th of March, 1919 enti-
tied, An Act TO reduce into one, the several
acts and paris of acts concerning the establish
mcnt, jurisdiction aud powers of the Superior
Courts Of law, and that they have leave to re-
port by bill or otherwise
Petitions presented BY Mr.. Gordon, from
Thomas J. Randolph, executor Of Thomas JEFF
terson IN behalf of several slaves liberated by
the will Of Jefferson, to be permitted TO remain
IN The State ;-Reterred to the Committee for
Courts ofJustice. BY Mr. Penn, from certain
tons IN that county, may be held on the same
day ateach prce:-Referred to the Committee
of Propositions and Grievances BY Mr. Wal
Ter, from the heirs ofW and c. Barrett, for five
years full pay as communication for half pay for
life of the SAID w. and {. Barrett captains in
The army of the Revolution ;-Referred TO the
Committee ofClaims. By Nh. Hale ofFrank-
lin, from the Thinkers and Menonists ofthat ccun-
~, to be exempted from the operation of certain
provisions olthe Militia law; aud by Mr.. Penn.
from certain inhabitants of Patrick, for the crca-
ton OF n new battalion in the 18th Regiment -
RJrfred 10 the Committee on the Militia
saturday, Dec, "a communication was re-
ceiyed from the Senate that they had agreed to
the resolutions to proceed on that day to the cleo
ton ola Goyenor--to the removal from the of
flee OF two Members of the Council, agrceably
to the Constitution--to the election OF Judge, in
the place Of the late Judge Palker--and TO the
election of Brigadier General, in the place of
the late General liunon.
For the office of Governor, Mr. Douthat nomi-
mated Governor Tyler, who was reelected with
out opposition For John Tyler 2Os, Scatter
ing ..
The resolution for the removal Of two Coun-
cillors being taken up the ballots stood:
lst I'd Sd 9TH 9Th 9th
P. V. Daniel 3 d
w H. Roaue 80 80 a SIS e. II
X. Il. Scott SO l0l " 81 lOl 100
John Campbell II 4 d
A l.. Bolts 81 90 81 &c 81 d
5 Cotton % 20 so 30 ~ Al
n. Legrand 4 q
w f. peudleton & 9 s d
After the first ballot had been given, aud after
the ballots had been again put into the box, Gen
TAYLOR of,Nortolk county arose to explain away
certain misstatements, which were in circulation,
respecting the conduc, OF Mr.. Scott during the
arrangements for the celebrated York town Fetc
on the 10Th October, 1921 Gen + had address
ed the House but a few moments, when Mr.. Ev-
erett submitted TO the Chair whether as the bal
lots were deposited in the ballot Dox ii we're in
order to address the House with view OF chang
ing its vote The Chan decided it was not in or
der--and Gen L. Immediately resumed his seat
When II Was asceitaincd that on the End ba Hot
there was no majority, Gen, I, again rose and
explained al great length the particular arrange
ments OF the / ork Town Fcle with the view Oh
ekculpating Mr., Scott from certain charees
which had been enormously made against him
lie paid handsome tribute to MIR. SIS great and
jealous exeluons on that memorable occasion.-
No answer or any further explanation was made,
when the ballots proceeded as stated above
Under the rule oiIhe House, Mr. Legrand was
dropt ON the FIRST, Alr. Campbell on the second
Mr.. Daniel on the thtd, MIR Pendeton ON the
fourth, and Air. Bolts on the fifth ballot. On the
sixth ballot Mr. Scott having a majority OF the
votes, was declared duly removed.
The ballots for removal OF second Council
lor stood thus: