Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-12-16
General assemblD.
HOUSE or DELEGATES.


On motion of Mr. Richardson of ]. c. ESQ copies of
tire documents accompanying the Governors message
relative to the Charlottesville Convention were order
cd to be printed.
Reports were made from standing committees, by
Messrs. Kimbrough, Rircs Of p. q. Yancey, Hi
.may.
Petitions presented by Mcssrs. PARKER Of G.
ParrioH HILL Charhe C1.son, JVuchcr, Grirsby
Goode, Booker Of .4mcjia, Yancey, Rrcs Of Camp.
-1fennis, and Miller of Bot.
AIr. Rtces of z. g. presented the report Of the
committee of privileges and elections the memoir
al of p nj. Goggin, complaining of the undue election
and return of Simon NJ. Noell delegate sitting from
the county of Bedford. Cfhe committee report that
Mr.. Goggin gave legal notice of his intention to con-
test-that MIR. Noe did not-that 1T votes given
s. NJ NOEL not sustained as legal by evidence
that deductug these the poll stands for Goggin cal
for NOEL 207 und therefore, that Mr. NOEL is moi
entitled but that Mr. Goggin is entitled to seat
the floor.
On motion of Mr.. Miller Of Bot. the report was
laid on the table until tomorrow.
The Speaker presented communication from tho
Governor, enclosing the report of the Rector and vi
stors ofthe University, which motion of Mr.. Nj
nor, was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Rjvcs of p. G. (vho declared
himself so instructed by that committed the committee
of privileges and elections we're instructed to enquire
into the expediency of 50 amending the general law of
elections as to define the duty of officers conducting
the election.
of propositions and grievances discharged from,
the further consideration of the petition Of the Mayor
and Comnonalty of the town of Whceling and that
the be referred to the Committee Of Courts OF
Justice.
Mr. Gaiaes moved to suspend the i rule of the
House, for the purpose of reconsidering the vote of
Friday, rejecting the bill concerning the German I.,,-
theran Church of i4oudoun. ('Fhis bill! was founded
upon petition stating that certain bcquest of lands
had been left to THAI society for the establishment of
church and schoothat the trustees all dead save
one, who could no longer ac-and praying the incor-
poraton of trustees to execute the purposes of the be-
quest. The bill was opposed by Mr.. Gordon, con-
hicting with the practice of the Legislature, and
the act of religious freedomsupported by Mr.. Pom
ell of Loudoun, not falling under the objections al
lodged to it, but rejected on the ad reading.
yuessrs. Gaines and .llay supported the motion to
reconsider, which motion prevailed, and the bill was
rc-commtted.
On motion of Mr.. Pass, the committee Of Roads,
sc. instructed to enquire into the cxpediency of
approprinting small sum of money to open road
from Logan Courthouse to tho Kentucky line, at or
near the Forks of Sandy River.
On motion of .h,. GoOric, the committee OF Roads
&c. were instructed to enquire into the cxpediency
of repeaag much of the act entitled act to re-
dnce into the several acts concerning public roads,
and tor establishing pubic landings, requires the
attendance and concurrence Of majority of the ac-
ting magistrates of any county, TO authorize the
ton of gates upon public roads.
The bill granting lottery far the purpose of raising
a of money, to erect water works in the town of
Wheeling, being rcud seccH1 time,
ar. FHShmSh of Ohio, stated the great necessity
for the grant asked, from the difficulty Of obtaining
ed from fire. He knew the general objection lot
ferries, and shared it hinsefbut he thought this was
case which made an exception Wheeling had re-
peatedy and very lately suffered from fire. aud unless
this bill passed, would be liable to future suffering;
TOR though the town fourishing it was una bic to
raise considerable sum from its own means.
mr.. Doddridge suggested an amendment rs to the !
mode of drawing the lottery. A similar bill vas in
progress, in favor OF the town of Wcllsburr. He
Was now examining the laws Of Virginia to collect
pFecedents of lotteries aud shonld DC prepared
norrow to discuss the question if it necessary.
ne appealed to the courtesy Of the House to permit
this bill to pass to third reading; but on motion Of
sur. Fizittgh the bill was rccommitted
On motion of DR. Andersoa of Bot. the committee
@ Claims instructed TO enquire into the claim of
James BrOwncc Of Bot for arrearage5 due his father
SoT neyoutiOnHrT services.
EngroSsed BUs>--l. Excmpting old men Of co
from laboring OIL the highways , Releasing to Mar
garet J. Wagner, the Commissioners right to d Ger.
tain legacy-wcre read Il third time and passed
On motion of YNr. Watiace, leave was given 20 |
bring in bill to amend the several acts for opening
road from WaFrcptou in Fauquicr, TO Thorntons Gap
N CuipepPer.
Secretary Of Mc Trea,uyy's Repor,.-Belicvin
that COLUMNS could not be usefuy appropri-
ated lay before the reader to-day the whole Of the
able aud much admired Report Of the Secretary ofthc
Treasury report which has even sienccd svstcna-
ito snarlers, and those candid gentry who always
f,judge the tree by the fruit"
In the Legislature Of S. Carolina Hon. John L.
Wilson has moved enquiry into the right of such
members oftho Legislature as acted as Electors of
President and Vice President to retain their seats.
In reporting remarks Of Mr. Everett on the Kenawha
Turnpike Hill msrcpesencd him as saying travellers
stopped the mouth Of Gtyaaoh ayoid tie Virginia roads
What be ad that they ovH stop there and pass through
Virginia bot for roads u avoid our roads they
travel hundreds of miles further
We omitted say, that the address Messrs White Ryes
and Nelson, is thc 1st ~ Of -,,.s r,n Gentleman of
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