The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-21
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mittoe for Courts 81 Justice, reported two rcso-
luions which we're ooncurred IA, declaring rfn-
sonabie tho PETITION of Benjamin 5eacll OF Rus
sell and Of Macy Gay both for divorce.
MINI Nhhe, from the Committee OF Roads and
Internal Navigation, presented resolutions de
clnring reasonable the petition from Monongaih
20 be permitted TO raise by lottery, not exceeding
100000 10 open turnpike road on the route
from sinlthfcld by way OF Morganiown, to the
mouth Of Fishing CIeek--Concurttd IN.
On MI Wills motion, the Committee of II
nance were instructed to enquire uto the espe-
diency Of disrharging from the delinquent list. all
taAes due on lois aud lands, returned delinquent
slnoe lsl2, which were al that tune owned Ia fee
/ by persons other than those in whose names
I they Wcre returned
On MI. sewman's motion, the, Con nitec for
/ Courts oi Justice we're instructed 10 enquire into
the espediopey ofamendng the law relating to
| prison breaking
Mr.. Gtaie Obtained leave to bring in bin 10
| equalizo the fees of anornies prosecuting the
pleas of the commonwealth.
On N. Williams motion, leave was given 10
bring IN bill 10 amend the laws concerning the
county and oiltrr inferior courts, and the iuris-
diclion of justices of the peace so as 10 author
ise all wits Of fera f1cias to be returned To the
justice Of The pence from whom they issued and
10 empower the justice To ISSUE writ of cdpias ad
tafiJaoiendum.
| tlr ualory made an unsuccessful effort 10
instruct the Aitta COMMITTEE Ia enquire into the
leKpedieney oil increasing the number of company
aud battalion nusieis.
Nlr Mallory moved 10 take mp the resolution
! proposing 10 90 into the election of Two Council
/ lors on Friday After some oppositon the mo.
| ION prevailed and the resolution being taken up
II. Nitrher was unsuccessful IN AN effort TO put
l Il al. a =. 4 IL.
aud the resolution rs originally offered by Mr.
| NJ vas agfeedto. SO thai the election takes
pIare on Friday, If the Senate eoncurs in the re-
solution.
PefitiDp pte6en,fd-By VI Thompson of Am
hersi, ofthe Trustees of the New Glasgow Acad-
cuy TO be allowed 10 raise sum OF money hv
| ~ ol Lottery, OF to be endowed 10y the Litcia-
~ Fund
Heanedng De, i3.--The Speaker laid be
| fore the House the Annual Report of the Direc-
! tors Of the Peunentary. which was ordered to
be printed.
! The Speaker laid before the House letter
| from the Governor nclUsing n report OF the Di-
r.ciors OF the Western Lunatic iIospital-also
! u letter nom the Go,crnor, enclosing one from
II Boye relative to Tie Map of Virginia Mr.
Il. estimates The cost Of the Nap AT Ms per copy
to the state, and suggests the proprieiy OF rcdu-
ding It's slhe.
! Reports were presented from Standing COM
lnittees by ncssrs. Gnrdon. " bite, and Winston
! CONVENTION.
Mr. LETTER moved 10 take M the Resolution
granting leave IL bring in a blll for taking the
sense OF the Gsrhellfas. ON the subject of calling
a Convention The resolution being taken up,
MI irvine - bedford delivered hls sentiments
! some" ha, al length on the subject OF Conycn-
ton. lie advocated the adoption of the Re- olu-
ton and OF tae passage OF bill To take the sense
OF the people expressing, at the same time, his
Individual opposition 10 a Convention. and dcs-
crib,ng the peace, happiness and security We en-
Joy nnder the present constitution. Belle, ing
thnt ihe majority were entitled 10 Convention
tthes desired II, he thought il but right 10 a.
dept measures 10 ascertain IN positive manner
what was the will ef the majority.
MIR AYleu did not rise 10 argue the question
upon III merits, because II had been fully argu-
cd both ON that floor and elscw here; bv the pen
as well As orally; he merely rose to explain his
vote When he was moi candidate for the le-
gislatnre, but one Of the people, nc was decided
~ an advocate for a Convention; and when e.
lecicd Ia n seat ON that floor, his constituents
were aware of his individual sentiments. but
whatever they might he, he felt II to be has duty
10 yield obedience TO the principle Of instruction.
| lhe representative WINS but the agent of his con
stiiuonts and should express, BY his votes, then
Will, aud not his own. His constituents expected
tins OF MN, both from his political sentiments on
the right oi Instruction. and the voluntary pledge
lie had gwen TO them after the election On this
particular subject Thus circumstanced il was
ms duts To vote against the resolution.
Mr.. tolston supported the resolution, aud ex-
pressed some Of the views he had taken of the
sulJfei, n reply lie arguments he had heard a.
eal''st Convention. He vas opposed 10 all
means lot calling Convention which did not
look directly 10 legislative aid lie would not
tno" fle-brand among his fellow citizens to
lprpducc strife aud contention aud 10 induce
hem 10 seek the redress of evils which existed
nj the hazard OF sui greater. But he argued
that there could be no Improperly in submit.
ting the question 10 the dispaS >onaic cousidcra-
ton oftae people, Mr., {. went into an cuunIe-
ration ct some Of the evils under Which II llroc
portion Of the people lahored. aud argued TIN
1nsto, and eApedlency of redress in the mode
proposed.
| MI. Iratg opposed the resolution lie did not
ihhk that discussion could do any good because
no lie" argument could be urged and that the
question ought to be met in this stage and put f.
naiy 10 rest. III. Vas opposed ms were the pco.
peoi Montgomery, 10 Convention, " mist they
acknowledged that tllere existed defects IN the
Constitution But he thought those defects in
tpie len colnpd' ed Nth the effects that
would dow tloma Convention Was there no
danger TO be apprehcnded from breaking in up
ON our habits OF stdhiIli, and introducing the hat
oit ct change dissatisfied and restless spirit
was one tthc greatest evils that could boset so.
clety' Letn be encouraged, and the body poll.
Tic soon becomes LIKE the natural body We i'm.
agme ourselves diseased with little persuasion
anu soon We think ourselves aboring under all
ulc symptoms OF every disease known TO medical
selenee-and as soon become hypocontrical.-
tie never could consent 10 lend the influence of
the legislature to the excitement OF The people,
IL they feel actual grievances, and want a Con-
ventou,thcy would have one, and it would be in
VAN IN ] IL members of that house TO attempt 10
prevent IT. 10 say therefore, that the legislature
withheld the measure. was not correct, They
had nothing TO do with the subject in their lees-
! iat'e character, as individuals, Nicir numbers
were too inconslderable Those in favor of a
Convention had already appealed to the people ;
ti''y had endeayored TO embody the voices of a
majority and iailing in this they resorted to
That House avail Themselves o( no A