Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-15
VIRGINIA LEaIsLATURE.,

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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE re
TVedaesday, Dec. l2.-Pettions presented :
BY Mr.. Rives OF q. from the stemmers and man
uiacturers of tobacco in Lynchbnrg, from sundry
Inhabitants of Allegheny, Botetourt, Rockbridge,
Amherst, Bedford, Campbell and L.ynchburg: and
one from sundry inhabitants of Campbell: by MIR.
. Pers niger, from sundry inhabitants of Allegheny:
By MIR. Bland from sundry ciiizens of Lewis: by Mr.
Clarke OF G.. from b. Randolph, and ~. Mills: by
MIR. Wray, from the stockholders of the Hampton
River and Mill Creek Toll bridge: by Mi, fnonp-
SON oil N. from sundry Inhabitants of the borough
OF Norfolk: by Mr.. Barton, from sundry inbabi-
tants OF Frederick: by Mr.. Chapman, iom Rob n
Turner: by MIR. Riyes of G.. from Z. Gibbs: by
MIR. Rogers. from X. Fl. Henderson: by Mr.. Hal
Imam, from Joseph Atkinson: by MIR. Stevenson,
from sundry inhabitants OF Greenbrer. All OF
which were referred to Committees.
Thursday, Dec. 49, On Mr.. Gordon's mo-
ton, the Committee OF Schools s. Colleges were
instructed to enquire inlo the expediency of fur
nishing the University with copies Of Hening s
Statutes at Large, the Revised Code, Reports OF
the Supreme Court of Appeals the sheet Acts OF
the Legislature, and any other books or maps
published under the authority OF the State.
Ga Mr.. Gilliiand's motion the Committee OF
Conr,s of Justice ware instructed TO inquire into
the expediency OF changing the time OF holding
the Superior Court in the couaties Of RockbTdge
and Pocshontas.
Mr.. May obtained leave to bring in bill TO a.
mend the act aulhor;sng the erection OF bridge
across Appomauox river.
On Mr.. kimbroush's motion, the Committee
for Courts of Justice were instructed 10 inquire
into the expediency Of extending the provi-
sons of the act q TO alter and reform the mode
Of proceedings in the Court of Chancery," TO the
County Court so far, as the same may be appi.
cable.
Engrossed bills passed-Concernng N1alcher
S,rupe-To correct an error III the assessment of
the lands ofJno. Kring.
MIR. Wray obtained leave 10 bring in a bill
concerning the legal representatives Of Wn. Ar
instead, deed.
MIR. Dyer male an unsuccessful motion to al,
journ until II O'Clock.
Petitions presented by Mr. M'Rae, from Tho
r. Hampton by MIR. Criiz, from sundry in.
habitants OF Patrick by MIR. Pollard, of K SO
from John s. James Carr by Mr.. Kimbi Oh gh r.,
from j. and Mary Dickinson by MIR. Anderson,
from w. White By Mr.. Mayo, from tn e JUS
Aces and other citizens of Henrico by Mr.
Clarke, OF &. from the bar and people of Chester
Held, and from j. Archer and r. .. Watkins: by
Mr.. Miller, from sundry Inhabitants of Alleshan y
and Greenbrier: by Mr.. Minor, from sundfy Gill;
Zens of Stafford, Fauquier, Culpepe, Madison and
Spoltsylvania: by Mr.. Wray, from WIN. Massen-
burg and j. *. Wray, and remons rance Of b.
Allen s. others: by MIR. Moncure, remonslrsncs
from sundry citizens OF Fauquier, Stafford and
Culpeper: by Mr. Gravely, ftom G. Yass: by
MIR. Pits, from n ShackIeford: By MIR. Massie,
from Wm Morgan: by Mr.. Voolfolk from W
Porter, jr., all oil which were referred.
YESTERDAY The House went into the exc,
cution of The join, order of the day for the election
OF Brigadier General to the S.h Brigade in ia.
place of the late Gen. Car gill
MIR. billiard nominated Col Richard Ennes
supported by Metsrs. Craig and Rives of Prince
George. Col. Arthur Smith was Nominated bv
Mr. Hclleman, supported By Messrs Chapman and
Crump OF Surry. Col. J. Rediicls was nomina ted
by MIR Murda,gh. The ballots stood Eppes II9
Smith G5, Reddrk 20, Scattering Q. So tba,
Col. Eppes was declared duly elected
On mpilno of Mr.. Page, an enquiry was ins.i-
iuled lpto The expectancy ofrepealing or amending
the militia law, passed the 18th February, 1928.
MIR. Macon obtained leave 10 bring in a bill 10
repeal the act establishing the present free instilu
ton IN New Kent, SO As TO leave the poer in ,hs
came situation they in prior to that act. ana
TO provide for the sale OF The real estate tbetsunic
belonging
On motion of Mr.. Lewis the COMMITTEES nj
Courts OF Justice were instructed 10 report a bill
Tor furnishing such justices OF the peace as hay,
not been furnished, with the laws of this Com
monwealth.
EnSrossed bills pGsed-To establish the tow,
Oh Mount Sydney In Augusta; 10 amend the ac
ior opening and extending the navigation of h,
Rappahannock.
sundfy reports and bills were presented from tn
committees.
ihe Speaker laid before the House two letter
rom the Governor, one in re'aiion 10 the tile .
the land selected for the arsenal at Wsrenton. AM
1ne DINER relating 10 the public arms at Lexington
CONVENTION.
In COMMITTEE of the Whole on WEDNESDAY
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