Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-12-02
RICHNaoMD. DEC a
VIRGINIA LEGISLATUKE

sn,lly tulI. WIS '"u-
Mr.. fancey OF Buckingham nominated Nh.
| George Wythe Muntord, as the Clerk OF the
| House. Mr. White OF Rockbr;dge seconded the
| nomination. Mr. Munfort was re .eiecte,I ,v;,n,,,
opposition.
MIR. fancey. seconded by Mr. Gordon of Abe
marie, nominated Mr.. Lynn Banks, Delegate
from the county Of Madison, as an individual high
quSiihed 10 preside over their delibe rations.
hir. d was reelected Speaker without oppos ition
Ana being conducted IN by Messrs. Yancey and
Gordon made his Acknowledgements to the House
'or TINS additional evidence OF their kindness ant;
! partiaiity. lie reminded them in very impre ssve
terms, oil the momentous circumstances under
winch they had asseiubled the Importance which
was attached TO their Proceedings and expre. seu
MS hope and his assurance, that their deliberations
would be characterised by moderation and nmnI;
spirit.
Three candidates were then nominated for the
| oergeant AT Arms-bir. Peter Francisco by
Hiessrs Yancey and Miller Of Powha,an-AIr.
Hamuei Jordan Winston by Messrs. Mayo and
HaTvie OF Henrco-and Col. Samuel Jordan nv
MIR. Gordon-Sone time was consumed in The
noinin alton; and many documents cad in honor of
inc Revolutionary services Of Messrs. Francisco
s.o Iorcsn-Ihe vote was taken by ballots as
ioilows-Francisco IeI, Winston 75-anL Jordan
y So that Mr. Peter Francisco was declared din
ly elected.
On Mr. Mayo's motion, the Editors oil newspa-
Pers were admitted within the bar OF the House,
10 take notes OF its proceedings.
On motion Of MIR. Christian of Charles CITY. the
former door-keepers, nj essrs. StubbiefieId South
all O. Davis, were reelected without any oppo-
silion. 10y Orr'
On MIR. Nays molten, the rules of the last
rouse delegates were adopted for the govern
nent OF the present Session.
On motion OF MIR. Cook Of Stafford new
writ OF Election was directed to issue. to SUNNY
che vacancy IN the Delegation of that county, oc-
casioned by Richard G. L. Moncure having ac-
cePted the Office Of the Attorney of the Common
wealth Ia the Superior Court OF the county and
thus disqualified himself from having seat on the
door. 0'' VIC
ditor was received; and on MIR. Yanccy's motion
isid on the table and ordered TO be printed Also
the annual Communication from the Treasurer
ana the President OF the Literary Fund, which on
motions respectively made by Messrs everett snd
w a'ts, were ordered TO be printed
And then, on MIR. Everetl's motion the House
adjourned I'LL this day IL o'clock.
THE SENATE
The Senate met in its own NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ca Mr.. m. Holt Sleaker--Addson Hanstord,
C'eTS-I James Soyers, sergeant at Arms-L Al
len, and Martin, Door keepers and John Wor.
rock printer.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
r.,, M. Decem6er LIST, 1928.
House Of Delegates:
Since your last meeting another saason has
passed away without any extraordinar, domestic.
occuriencc--Ihe people Of this State generally
nave been blessed with their usual portion of good
heai.h' he season has been various in different
sections of the State and has produced various
effects upon AgricuIture. in some OF the nj;dlc.
anu upper scenes OF Country, the crops OF q ain and
iooacco have been aeiiaiiy iessenec by al, I'M
favorable season, whilst the crops OF Indian Corn,
IN some parts OF the middle and generally IL the
lower country, have been unusually abundant IN
consequence OF favourable one. But, notwith
standing the diininution OF the crops of grain IN
particular sections. il has pleased God to continue
| 70 US, The blessings OF Peace and Plenty. Fot
those, and other great and n-stmabe blessing.
received at his hands, our hearts should never
cease to be unieignedly thankful 10 the boun,ifu
Giyer OF all good gifts.
On the day OF the rising of the last General As.
! seinhiy, at The request OF the Hon. Nm c. Holt
Speaker OF the Senate, delivered TO him in the
COuncli Chamber, TO be passed over 10 t;ie f.
Capt Henley, the sword which was voted TO him
ny resolution OF the General Assembly in III
year 1919. d is with feelings OF the decpes,
row and regret, that announce to the General
Assembly, the laInented death OF Capt. Henley,
since the delivery OF the Sword to his friend in his
behalf IL must, however, afford some consolation
70 the General Assembly, for the great loss our
country has sustained in the death of Thu Patriot
hero to know that he had been appraised b. fore hat
an1ic'ing event, oil the delivery OF the sword vo,
ca MN by The General Assembly, in co,nmenora.
non OF ms gallant services in battle and as high
testimonial OF bis Country's gratitude.
Copies OF my Address to Mr.. Holt and his re-
ply upon that OCCASION will accompany this Com
Inunicdiion.
During the session of the Ia. General Assembly.
me Governor was requested, by resolution OF the
nonSe oil Delegates, 10 request the Governor of
me state OF Maryland TO lay before the Legislature
OF That State. then 10 Session. a law Of this State
together with that resolution, which contains the
request Tor the passage Of similar law by the Ge-
neral Assembly OF Maryland II lost no time, after
was apprsed oil the passage Of the resolution in
carrying 1t into effect, and accordingly addressed
letter TO the Governor Of that State enclosing I'M,
Proce edings of the General Assembly of This; and
shortly alter its last Session received letter from
the Governor, enclosing the proceedings of the Ge-
neral Assembly OF Maryland, iE reply to those of
this State; copies OF which now herewith com
municated.
In consequence Of the unexpected death of the
late treasurer of this State, which took place on
The 9th OF March last, it became the duty Of
the Executive 10 appoint successor The Then
condition oil the Treasury requiring that the Office
oil treasurer should ne tiled with as lit o dei,V q.
possible, the Council immediately took The subiec
into consideration, & OH The Monday following adyi
sed ie appointment OF col. Lawson Bufloot OF Ches-
terheId county, TO ill the vacancy, which had thus
occurred. Col. Buriooi accepted the appointment:
and having shortly thereafter given Bond, with
suulclent security as tne law directs proceeded
forthwith TO discharge the duties Of the Office
IL was found upon an examination of the late Trea-
suieT's accounts, that lie was DELINQUENT 70 the
Commonwealth about S2j 900; and to the Cincjn-
nau FUND, about SS,O00.--lt is not expected !
however, tina; any loss will accri;c TO the frcas-
~ IN consequence Of these deficiencies; the Sc. /
cuIiues TO the Treasurer bond being amply suf- |
hclent TO pay any balanrr, which may remain un- /
paid, alter applying to that object the whole Of fhe
property held 10y the late Treasurer at the time OF
his death.
would beg leave respectfully to suggest 10 the
General a. cmhic. tao r-ontiefv If te,.;.;,,- a.