Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-20
TtrWinta NegtmIItltrr.
House OF DELEGII' rs.

HOOSE- or DELEO.iI rs.
FRIDAY, Feb 20.
i communication received from the Senate ,b,,
they had passed the bs--tu amend tie act conc.,,
ing the Auditor and Treasurer-to establish q new re
r'neut in the County OF Loudu,i--apd autlors;nr ,le
sale OF part of street i'll Chalotesyie-and that tIov
had passed without amendments TIE bills cor cernng
the Overseccs OF the Poor il the upper parish If Nan
misunderstanding tie times OF holding the oua,to.,,
terms ol the Cuur, of Angu Aud that they ar,oo
TO the amendments of the House of Delegates 10 The
bill concei ming bail in civil actions. The Senale a
amendments were all concurreL in.
Mr. Wilson. from the Conruittee appointed 10 notify
Mr. Giles Of his election Governor made repot or
the following correspondence:
February he lar, 1927
Siy: On behalf Of the Joint committee Of the Sap,,.
and House OF Delegates, appointed for that purrosc
"e beg leave 20 communicate TO vou your election 90
the Office of Governor, Chief Magistrate of this
Commonwealth. from the 18th day of March next in the
place of John r. er Esq. elected 20 tie Senate OF the
u. States.
In performing this duty, sir, VIC cannot withheld the
expression OF our qualifications this DISTINGUISHED
proof not only OF the steady adherence on the part of
the Legislature To those great principles which Virgi
MIA has so nu!c cherished and OF which YOU have bnrn
distinguished advocate; ir,t because in IT, we aso
perceive the just reward of long corse of valuable
public services both in the councils of the Union ami
of your own native State. With sentiments of the
highest consideration and respect, have the honor
10 De- exc. SAMUEL TAYLOR, e. C.. S.
JOHN w. NASH c. c. II. ID.
u al. b. Cites, Esq.
i'IcnNoap, It5. II, I&a7
S1DtaCi TTylO1' ESQ.
Chairman OF 4 Committee of The Senate Sc
Chairman OF i Committee of the House of De-
lcgatcs, &c.
Gentlemen: Your communication on behalf of the
JOINT committee o the Senate and House of Delegates
ofniy election TO the Office OF Governor or Chief Ma
gIsrate ct this Commonwealth by the General rs.
senhy, las called into action the liv eest scnsibiiitics
OF my heart; and the peculiar circumstances attending
the election have served 10 enhance honors and TO
increase both my obligations and my qualification upon
the OCCASION
Hit should have been my good fortune heretofore
TO have rendered valuable ices both in the conn
ellis OF the Union, and my native State now only
can observe; that have already derived abundant cDt-
ISOLATION and happiness, from consciousness of having
at nj! times, faithfully discharged all my public duties;
and never could permit myself for moment uu-
deE any circumstances 10 doubt the ultimate Justice
~ my country, in putting proper estimate upon those
seff ices lie pleased, gentlemen, to 'niorm the Gen
era! Assembly, that accept, with grateful heat
the h'gh Office il has been pleased coer on me- nd
al! have 10 Offer IN return is, solemn pledge that
whatever OF mental and physical capacities have re--
manE shall be sedulously employed IL, tronotinr- the
welfare of our beloved Virginia particularly ard of
oar c1in;rcn country, generally; shou!d any of it's
concerns fail within my official sphere of action
Permit me- gentlemen, TO tender You and the com
mittee, my sincere thanks for tile very polite and dat
terins manner in which yoE have made the cou,rnuni
cation, and my ieTYent prayers for your individual
heal!i', prosperity and happiness.
The Sneaker laid before Tie House a letter from
Rohert Mayo, Editor OF the jackson Republican, sta
ting that lie had received ANONYMOUS letter for |
publication making certain charges against the Bank
OF Virginia the substance of which was that the Pre-
sifent and Cashier. were in the habit Of dscaumng
rs and Bills Of fXchapge-that in the exercise OF
thls paser, Partially had been shown to particular
merchants. his communication gave rise 10 mncf,
conversation as 70 the proper mode o! spos;n OF it,
Mr. Miller opposed is reference 20 a committee
Mir Chalmers moved It's reference 10 a scicc, cor,
mtee, with power TO send for persons aud papers
us one of the committee who had examined the Banks
he had seen nothing 20 Justify suspicion aca;ns!
The officers. Their characters implicated. and
the public was interested. He huped it would be re-
erred.
Mr. Miller again opposed The reference as unne.
cessary and the communication as not entitled 20 tic
notice OF the If0usc.
Nir hale of franklin OF Inc committee who
had investigated tie situation of the Banks had thought
that the enquiry now sought ought then 30 have been
made.
Mr.. Wilson opposed the reference as unnecessary
and involving improper enquiry.
Mt COOK was IN favor OF the reference, rs tie
characters of The officers Of The Bank was involved
Mr. Macrae suggested The propriey of reference TO
the former committee.
Mr. Coston thought the character OF tie officers
was 10 no danger. Their character stood too hri, "a
he Affected by an anonymous communication. He
considered the reference improper all accounts
as proceeding from anonymous sourcc--as calcu!
ated 10 lnlnre the credit Of the BanlSas constituting
! time unnecessarily.
Mr. Chalmers and MIR. Hale of Franklin state! ;lra
this controversy had grown of the power given to
the President and Cashier of the Bank of Virginia 10
discount drafts and the aIicdged abuse Of that power
! Mr. Chalmers stated that he had moved an enquiry
loto tic legality and mode OF exercise of this power
; IN fhc committee, and had been there oyerru!ed He
bad then determined 10 revive VI in the House
! MIR. miller of Bot. replied committee had already
examined the condition of The Banks. They had not
thought it worthy of their notice or conneten TO their
DUTY to investigate these anonymous complaints. Jhe
had not asked an enlargement of their powers YTas
tins House TO be taken up in considering anonymous
complaints, from sources entitled to credit. which
be laid upon the table
MT Whether supported the reference aud gave
history Of thc circumstances which produced the com
plants Inc Hoard had transferred The power Of dis
counting domestic drafts to the President and Cashier
and the alleJged abuse OF this power in The partiay
OF the officers to mercantile favorites, was the ounda-
/ ton OF the complaint He consider ed the power a
peTTerson of tie charter, which vested all mowers in
The Directory. and as dangerous to tie cofnmuuty