Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-01

cussion. He was sure that no one wished to press
its passage but in full House But its passage
he thought, would essentially promote the interest
OF large portion OF the State that had heretofore
! been neglected.
/ Mr. Colston opposed NJ. re amendment. He
was willing that bill Should be brought in and
expressed his Willingness TO vote tor il, provided il
placed the commerce of Richmond upon the same
footing with that OF Baltimore. Should the i'm
PoFcincnts OF the James river company ever be
extended, he would insist upon their having the
privilege oi running their machinery on the Rail
hoat 10 the point oi intersection with their i'm
proveinans. At this point, he disposed to let
the proiaoa take that route that would conduc, it
10 the best market. He Thought the irrlrroveu,en
calculated TO confer, under proper limitations. great
advantages Virginia.
Mr.. j. Ii. Christian rot prepared 90 vote f.
nai'y on the question. He wars willing to let the
hiil D. brought in, and in passing upon il, he said
he should consult the general interest of the State
Mr. Craig remarked thai freedom of Commerce
was tdvo.itc principle in Virginia, and those who
subscribed TO II were constrained vote for the
removal OF the restriction. You cannot compcl
men TO trade at any particular market, unless YOU
give them no choice. The Legislature had cou-
ceued me right to the Company 10 carry their road
through the State aud why, ne asked. restrict
thein to any particular route Was il feared that
II would Interfere with own scheme. and that
we might be compelled TO abandon il Ii its aban-
comment was called for by the general interests Of
the people, why not abandon il: Why not permit
the people To have the choice of as many markets
~ 20 eibic! He contcnded tha, 10y the modilica-
'ion oil the privilege granted to the Rail Road Com
pany, greater portion of the people would be az
coninodated, and more important benefits would
result TO the State.
Mr. Mayo made unsuccessful motion 10 al
jouTn.
Mr. Mcfarland observed that in q co:res,on-
dence with the Company az Baltimore il had been
ascertained that they not prepared to say tina,
they would adopt any particular route for the road
out that they desired the restriction 10 he removed
that they might have a choice Of, routes They
were ANXIOUS, he said, that Virginia should have
Still greater privileges secured 10 her than she at
present enjoyed. They wished her 10 take . part
oil the stock and participate in the advantages anti
cipatcd from ia" road. Pcnn>y lvania had offered
great lures to the Company, provided they would
make the point Of termination OF ihe road Pitts
burg. Mr. Mct. said he should vote for relnoy-
Ing the restriction, provided conditions Were an
neXed, such as MIR. Colston had advcrted TO-
Inc question was then TAKEN and Mr. Zinn's
motion was rejected, by large majority The
resolution of the Committee was concurred in and
| Dill ordered 10 be brought in accordingly
! (oone discussion tooh place the motor. to
take up the resolution of the Committee above al
iuded to--in which the general merits of the pru-
position were incidentally; alluded to. Ii was re-
marked py one OF the speakers, that the Company
at baltimore bad been written 10, and that they de-
sired TO be heard before the House. when the
subject was acted on. And it Was therefore insist
ed on That the resolution III ND be concurrcd in,
that bill might be Introduced, ana the subject
more July enquired into.)
IEsTERDAy-0n motion of Mr.. Murdaugh, On
inquiry was Instituted into the expcdiencv of
amending the law relative II the taking of forth
coming bonds.
Mr. Watts made an unsuccessful motion 10 fix
Inc houro meeting of the House at III O'Clock,
instead OF II.
MIR. Bland obtained leave TO brine in a hill in
amend the act concerning the town of Weston.
Mr. Herd1nan offered resolution to Instruct the
militia committee TO enquire into the expediency
OF eXePting from ordinary militia duty all persons
actually employed III any OF the manufactures OF
thiS State This resolution was almost unanimous
~ rejected.
REPORTS were presented from the Committees by
Mes'rs. Hill, Kelley and Gholson.
MIR. iliiamS of Harrison, called M the reuort
OIL the coinIatec Of Roads ant Canals declaring il
eXpedent to provide by law for the construction oil
road from Covington to James river; one from
lhe termination OF the present Kenawha turnuike
10 the mouth Oh Big Sandy; and another from " n-
chester by Clarksburg TO Parkersburg. The report
was concuTred in.
Ensrossei balls passe6-C Concerning the Heirs
OF Nath' H. Savase--to amend the auihori sing
the trustees OF Randolph Academy to raise a sum
OF mon.y by lottery. (S21,00D)
Resolutions from the Committee cf Roads Sc
were read and concerned in; declaring reasonable
inc peiilons-l, OF w. Weaver To be permit
ted TO erect a to.l-5ritge across North River
IN Rockbridgo-2, OF ". Massenburr AMI !
H. Wray to erect tide srist mill aero, a branch
OF Back river, in Elizabeth city-and rejecting the,
petition oil }. i. Caldwell AMI ID. Surbouch lor a
distinction ~ TIE Toll 0n stage wagons and pleasure.
carriages, on tn kanlwha MISUNDERSTANDING
reasonable the petition from Frederick and Sban2
sndoal, TO incorporate company to make Turn
pIae from Winchester TO Stony Creek-of b. Ran
doiph ana \. Mills for an act incorporating COM
pany TO establish Rail Road from the Coal Pits
in Chesterfield tdc watcr-and rejectiag the
? ulon IRON Patrick, 10 nhbit the proprietors O.
rama from erecting dams over more than hall
of the bed oil Smiths kiyar.
resolution from the Committee OF Courts of
Justice was read, declaring reasonable, the ntti,n
ol Alexander W. Jones, tO be released from the o.
pertion OF the anti-ducng law. Mr.. Gilland
moved ihe indefinite pO>tIn1cment of the resolution
= called for tine ayes ani Ths motion was
opposed by AlessTs SiInpkins AMI Huu:cr and
deSiied. ayes 90, noes ei
Resolutions from the same committee were also
read, and concurrOl in, debating reasonable the
petitions OF the justices of icnrico county that
! tue monthly courts may have criminal jurisdiction
--oi The Justices and bar of Powhaian for CHANG
ing the time OF holding the courts Of that county,
from sundry members OF the bar ch angc the time
oil holding the courts of TaIcwcll-also of the
trustees oi the Pamunkcy tribe of indians, King
William, 10 be pcrrnitcl TO sell ccrisin land-antl
rejecting the petitions ofiuy and Jenney and her
children, OF GO0chland, and OF Ned John Tom
William ana Sdlcy and her seven children OF
Richmond, for leave 10 remain in the state
resolution rejecting the petition Of Betty Edith
Nancy, Dick, Grandson, Davy, Harriet MARY
benIanln anu william, free people OF color of Pr
Gecrge, tor leave TO remain in The State for time
was read and the opinion Of the committee reversed
ON the motion OF MIR. Rives Of Pr. George. MIR
Kelly called up the resolution Of the committee
rejecting petition from Jane Bell free person of
color OF FauquicF, remain i'm the state and NOV
ed 10 reverse the opinion of the commi,tee-This
motion was negatived, and the resolutions concnr-
red in.