Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14
RICHMOND, JAN. II.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.


Thursday, Jan. I2-Repcrts were made from
several Standing Committees. From the c. of c
OF j. by Mr. Gordon; from the c. of Roads, SC.
by Mr.. Hhite.
EnsrossedsbHs passed--Concerning Richard
Neii-John Smuh-authorizng the p and Direc-
tors OF the Richmond and Distances ,ru,,n;kc
company to extend their road, so as to irtersect
The Manchester and Petersburg Turnpike.
mr.. hofcte made an unsuccessful effor, to OBJ
tam ieave 10 bring In bill to appropriate sum of
money Tor the purchase of Hose for the protection
oil the public buildings in Richmond against fire.
mr. .Ho'Ttss, oil w. asked leave to bring in a
bill for the relief of John DAWSON of Harrison
Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Patteson of r.. the G.. Of
Roads, SC. were instructed to enquire into the
best means OF improving the navigation of the
south branch OF Willis river as high up as Aliens
mill
In pursuance of the order of the day, the House
again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole
on the Divorce Bill, .afr. Dromgooge in the Chair.
ne question REQUIRED on the adoption of the
substitute offered on former day by Nh Upshur
Mr.. Taylor offered substitute for ,he one
under consideration, by way of amendment,
This substitute was discussed at considerable
length. 1t was advocated bv .Nessrs. 9'aykor,
Briggs, Winston. and Wood; and opposed by
.aesSrS. Blackburn, Upsh,tr, GhoIson and L,ck-
son. .Nr. Bryce was opposed 10 both substitutes
ana re2u pli, cy way OF argument, which, at the
proper time, he intended to offer
The question was taken, and Ifr. T3f,yor,s spb
sti'u,e was adopted-Ayes, lO7, Noes 10. The
Committee then rose and reported TO the House.
M. Hatcher moved the indefinite postponement
oil the whole subject. But before the question was
taken the House aejourned.
YEsrERpAY--A communication was received
nom the Senate, that they had passed the law con-
corning the Surveyors books OF Rockingham; that
they agree TO the amendment proposed By the to
oil Delegates TO their amendment to the bill authori-
sing separate election the east side of the Sben-
| andoah river In the county OF Frederick; and tina,
they mad rejected the bills, allowing Pleasant Row
an TO remain IN the commonwealth, and repeating
the l1h sec OF the act to reduce into one the sever
al acts concerning mills, mil dams, Sc
On motion OF mfr. Nc jPhoyiey, the c. of p.
and IL were Instructed To enquire into the expedi-
ency oil establishing separate election in Lewis
mr. SHIP obtained leave 10 bring in bill TO in
corporate tile trustees of Wickliffe Academy in
Frederick.
Mr. RarshaN presented petition from Eau
quier in favor OF a Convention
nh Everett called up the engrossed bill con-
corning slaves, free negroes and rnula,toes Its
passage vas advocated by Mr.. Boofdin on ground,
oil expectancy and economy. 1t passed ayes 10 4,
noes 30. This bill grants TO county courts the
in slavery at the time of emancipation, to remain
In the county on the exhibition of satisfactory evil
dence OF good character and conduct and to revoke
such leave al pleasure.
Mr.. Gordon, from the c. of C.. of j. presented
bill to amend the act concerning mills, mill
dams and other distractions water COURSES
On motion of ..Nr. Collier, a resolution of the
Z. oil p. and G. declaring reasonable the petition
oil snndry persons in York county, that the part of
that county north of Queens Creek and Williams
burg, may be attached TO James City, was taken up
and concurred liz.
report from the c. of C. of J. was taken up
and agreedio: declaring reasonable; l. the petition
OF Jno. Dunsle and wife, free persons of color OF
IL. WIN. lor permission TO remain in the state; g
the petition OF sundry attorneys and others of
franklin county, that the sessions OF the SupeiIor
Court Tor that county may commence on the last
Monday in February and July; and 3, rejecting the
petition of Geo. Siratton of Powhatan' for n di
vorce from his lie.
The House resolved itself into Committee Of
the hole on the bill TO alter and reform the mode
OF proceeding in Courts of Chancery, M Gholson
in the chair. After sitting of three hours, during
which various amendments were adoIted tie Com
mitee rose and MIR. q. reported the bill and
amendments, which laid on the table.
The Speaker laid before the House letter from
Is. w. Pryor communicating his acceptance of the
appointment. OF Collector of Norfolk, and on .lr
C0HieT'S motion, new writ of election was issued
10 Elizabeth City, 10 supply his vacancy, ia the
ii. OF d.