Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-01-16
DirgfMta AegtaIaturf.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

had passed the bills-cOncerning Edward o. Watkins
and john Archer,-to amend the act concerning the
procsssoning Of lands in the county Surry, and for
other purposes-c the of Smithfield in
the county of Isle OF Wight changing the times of
boiling the county court of Powhaian-and changing
the tunes of holding Amelia superior court.
Mr.. Fi'zhugh submitted resolution WHICH was a.
dopted that the committee of agriculture and manu-
acuree enquire into the expediency ineorpora
the Wheeling manufacturing company.
Mr.. Jones offered resolution that the Board OF
Public Works he requested to enquire into the expe-
diency of directing the public Engineer TO examine
and SURVEY the most practicable route, for Wagon
road. from the town Of ilarrsonburg Rockingham
TO Franklin in Pendleton county, and from thence
10 Beverly in the county of Eandolph-which was
adopted
On motion of Mr. Spencer, the house determined to
meet at II o'clock.
MIR. Epes moved that the house resolve itself into
committee of the whole, the bill to csta blish camps
of instruction in the militia.
Mr. George moved that the committee be discharged
from the further consideration Of the bill.
This motion opposed by Messrs Epes NIacrae
and Harvie. and advocated by the and Mr.
Witcller and adopted.
Mr.. Macrae moved that the bill be postponed ~
"Wednesday.
MIR. George moved THAI be postponed indefinitely
This motion was opposed by Messrs. h1Whorter and
Anderson, and naga,vcd.
The question then taken Mr.. hIacraes mo-
ton, and carried by large aority.
Mr Colson called up the b, Incorporating a com
pany 10 construct turnpike road across the Warn,
Spring mountain, returned from the with all
amendment. On Mr.. Coston's motion, support led by
Hr. M'CIintick the house. dsagreed the senates
amendment
An engrossed bill concerning the Fire Companies
in the commonwealth was read tilted lime and passed
SATURDAY., Jan. 10
communication frn the Senate stated they had
sed tAe bill amend the the Tuckahoe
Canal Company.
They passed the bill repeal the ct establishing
the King William, Asylum for the poor, and for other
purposes-witii I'm amendment. The amendment was
| agreed to.
Reports from Committees were presented by AEessrs.
Gordon and Hill.
Mr.. S,n,an obtained bring in bill concerning
tie place Of holding the Court of FLvanna.
Mr. Rutherford obtained leave bring in bill tn
change the time of holding the Superior Court of
Ilenrco.
On motion O: Mr.. Garter, the SD the House wa,
suspended for this day, for the purpose of receiving petit
,i9ns.
Mr.. Carter then rresencd the petition of Alice IS
law, praying the Counnonwe release and her
iufan, children OF claim forfeited ,ecognizancc.
Mr.. Hoffman presented the petition Of sulry nfah
OF Isle of Wight and Nanscnon pr wing
poration ola Manufacturing Company in Smithfeid.
Mr.. SegHr presented petition fom Mldesex, per.
mission OF Benjamin Hord and other persons Of color
| remain in the State.
Mr.. Rives of Campbell presented the memorial of the
Colonization Society Of Jynchburg.
Mr.. Hunter OF NaDsemond, presented petition from
| Timothy Pierce, for the remission of tine.
Mr.. Chalmers presented petition from, j. w. Cook of
| Halifax.
Grievances declaring reasonable the prayer Of petition
Petersburg for Lottery raise of money for
the reimbursement of the expenses in paving the Of
Petersburg, being read
Mr.. hcWhortcr moved that the House disagree the
resolution; in which he supported by Mess.s. CosoB
and Allmsnd, and opposed by Mr. My. The resolution
reversed
An cngsossed bill incorporate the New Baltimore
Manufacturing Company read the Third time aud
passed
On motion OF MIR. Hail, the rapport of the Penientary
Cemmee ordered to be printed.
! The House then adjourned.