Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-24

into by her with the government OF the United
States. must have been an omission, resulting
purelv from accident, and il is with all defer
ence submitted, whether propriety would not re-
ouire al the hands of the General Assembly,
tha sdont;on Of some measure in relation there
to-If Il be true, that under the most favorable
decision for the military claimants against those
claiming under treasury warrants, there will be
large deficiency Of lands to satisfy their claims
(see Mr.. TripIett's letter. surely there will be
too much of magnanimity on the part Of the
| General Government to deny the necessary pro.
yision.-The fact is, that the Virginia troops on
state establishment, are as much entitled TO the
| Iiberalitv of Congress, as those who served on
continental establishment. Those Of the state
line who were entitled to land bounty, enlisted
for ner;od not less than three years, and were
found fighting by the side of the continental
| troops from one extremity OF the coniederacy
| to- the other.-Their services in the achieve
ment Of our independence, equally entitle them
to the nations gratitude. Why then should
not Congress interfere in their behalf? But
while we present TO the National Government
an occasion for the exercise OF its liberality we
present also claim sanctioned by every prin-
ciple of Justice, and we might reasonably in
dulge the anticipation, that our application
would be listened 10 with attention, and crown
ed with success.
have the honor to be, sir, with sentiments
of great respect, your most obedient servant,
JOHN TYLER.
To the Honorable the Speaker 1.-THE
House of Delegates 80.
The order of the day on the Convention bill
being taken up, Mr.. Letter moved to postpone
it until to morrow.
Mr.. Gaines moved that it be postponed until
Thursday next As reason Tor making TINS
request he remarked that he had just received
distressing intelligence which made it neces-
sary for him 10 go home; that his constituents
were opposed to Convention, but being him
self in favor of the, bill, he wished to have an
opportunity of complying with the instruc-
tons he had received. AS no inconvenience
could result from the postponement, he hoped
it would take place. The House according
postponed the subject.
The consideration Of the marriage Bill being
resumed, Messrs Bouldin and Douthat, de-
livered their sentiments in opposition to the
bill. They were followed on the same side by
Mr.. Bryce, at some length. Mr.. Gholson next
addressed the House in favor, and was followed
by Mr.. Wood inop2osition to it. And before
the question was taken, the House adjourned.
JANUARY 81.
Tile Marriage bill was again taken up OH mo-
ton of Mr.. Upshur. Mr.. Blackburn delivered
his views in opposition to the BILL Mr. Up
shur followed, in reply to Mr.. B. and the other
gentlemen who had spoken on the same side OF
the question. Mr.. Gordon also spoke against
the bill. When Mr.. Gordon had concluded,
Mr.. Blackburn adverted to the fact that other
gentlemen wished to deliver their sentiments;
that he himself wished to re DIN to the argu-
ment of Mr.. Upshur; and that as II was late
(past o'clock and the House much exhausted,
he moved an adjournment. But the House re-
fused to adjourn; and the question was taken
by ayes and noes, called for by Mr.. Gilleland.
The bill was rejected: ayes 70, noes l25.
GOVERNORS SALARY. &c. -,
IT, r-II--.,-s r,vvrCuInSS H~uP takpn Mace
in the Senate of Hnginia.-The amendments to
which they relate, were submitted 10 the House
of Delegates yesterday, and laid upon the table.
IN SENATE, JANUARY le.
On motion of Mr. Rufin, the bill concerning
the Governors house and for other purposes" was
taken up.
MIR. Rufin moved to amend the bill, SO as to
allow the Governor $4,000 instead OF the pre-
sent salary, and appropriation for the purchase
of furniture. Mr. Johnson, Of Augusta, pro-
posed to amend the amendment, by striking
out 81 500, and inserting in lieu thereof S5,ooo
which was agreed TO.
MIR. Dade proposed 10 amend the bill so as
to make the sum of $4,000 in full of all COM
pensation, which would exclude the Governors
pay, as President of the Board Of Directors OF
the Literary Fund--which motion was opposed
| by Mr.. Johnson, of Augusta, and Withdrawn
by the mover. The said bill was, as amended,
passed by the Senate-ayes l3, noes Z.
Mr.. Morgan said that he wished his consti-
tuents, at least should know hoW he voted on
this question, and therefore called for the ayes
and noes which were as folows:-Ayes, Messrs.
Holt (Speaker) VIM. r. Johnston, Goodwin,
Clopton, Chapman Johnston, Allen, Rutfin,
Dade, Fry, Thomas Armistead, Saunders and
Jones. Noes, Messrs. Brown, Page Chapman,
Morgan, Sharpe, Martin and Carter:
DIED,
Yesterday. Mrs TABITHA STANTON, in the 18th year
of her age Her friends and acquaintance arerespect
fully requested to attend her funeral from the DWELLING
nc Mr. John Hughes This Day, at 3 O'Clock.