Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-12-13

uusy asssned The-., and ald before the House tho
following Correspondcncc-which, having bee n
read, was laid on the table
7 December 10, 1928.
TO His ErcsHency fYn. h. Giles:
SiR--The joint committee ofthe House of Del
egates and Senate OF the Legislature Of Virginia.
IN performing the pleasant duty a5sigi ned lrcn have
to inform you, that you have been again elected
to the Office OF Governor or Chief Magistrate OF
this Coinmonu eath for year. This election,
ii il does reiue rie alleged ingra,itude OF re-
publics, at least shows that your public services
have been OF such character, that the represen-
,a,ives ofa free and enlightened people can never
be unmlndlul Of them. The Legislature of your na
tive state have evinced the high e,tirnation which
they place upon your long centn ued very able and
faithful services in the public councils of your conn
try, By calling you, Third time, 10 the highest
Office IN their gilt. 10 this renewed demonstra-
ton oi the untininished confidence OF the Legis-
latire IN your patriotism and talents, well Us
oil Their gratitude tor your past public servires,psr
NIT W., sir, for the other members o. the join, com
mitee and ourselves, to add assurances ofour SIN
&C re congratulations, =. TAYLOR,
Charm ofthe Committee Of the Senate
WA. .. GOODE,
Charm OF the Committee OF the House of Dele
GOVERNORS ANSWER.
RicHAfoNp, Dee. nth, 1929
Samuel Taylor, Esq. Chairman OF the Commit
tee oil the Senate, and Van. y Goo,lc. Esq. Chrn
OF The committee of the House oil Delegates
Gentlemen: should disguise the honest feel
ings oimy heart,fi were not frankly to acknowl-
edge 10 you, that your annuncia,ion of my re-
election by the Generi Assembly, 10 the Chief
Niagisracy OF Virginia, under present circumstan-
ces, and at the present moment, has afforded me
peculiar personal qualifications. Amidst the dark
lelcciioneering scenes whic have recently over
Swallowed our country, when none, who dared TO
take an active part therein, however pressing the
occasion, or immaculate the intent, have cs
capped without being covered over with the most
unmeri,ed reproachcs, 1 deem myself foI tunate,
alter the part Was imp He'd, from the pressure
of peculiar circumstances, and sense OF rrcssti-
n'e duty, 20 act in them, that should have pass
ed through the unhallowed ordeal as well as
through, the unfortunate collisions of opinion ar-
sing from other causes with so great portion of the
confluence OF thu General assembly.
now most ferventiy pray, that these Ismenta-
ne scenes, with all the inordinate passions which
nave called them INTO action, may shortly pass
way that pure unadulterated reason may once
more resume the Judgment seat, and tina, truth,
justice and general bencvoence, may again bless
our happy land Happy indewi would it be, but
| Tor our own frailties and transgressions.
BE pleased, gentlemen, to assure the General
Assembly IN my behalf, that l never did, at any
moment OF my whole life, feel even passing
doubt OF Vhginias gratitude, although aspire not
% ahi extraordinary claims upon it thar accept
TN. rsnsw wed testimonial of the undimin shed con
| 'dencc oil Virginia General Assembly with most
grateful and aifsctonafc sen Utilities; that value
H. next omy own approving conscience, among $,
| the most precious rewards that can be bes,owed
| by any human tribunal; and sorry indeed am
TO say, that The only poor return can make. mus,
consist III my most sincere and solemn pledge
mat the remnant OF my mental & physical powers
Already suspended on the extreme eud of the brit
We thread Of 'iie, but still permitted 10 me by an
induigent God, shall continue 10 be exerted 10 the
| last, with the same nude waiting zeal, diligence
anu ndeiiiy, which am now proud TO cay, under
| better auspices, have in times past, marked my
who'e pubic conduct, particularly in the entire
l lie, n h.a-f
best moments, TO my humble endeavors for promo
ing the welfare OF our beloved country
| for the oblsing and hatieriDg manner in which
you nave made this communication, be pleased
I gentlemen, to accept my sincere thanks with nv
ieTyent prayers for your Individual health pros.
perity and happiness. WM. b. GILES.
| On motion OF Mr.. Dolbeare, Resolved, That the
Com OF X. and !. N. he instructed to inqu:re into
the expectancy OF making further appropriation
Tor he completion OF the Staunton and Parkersburg
'oad-and thai they have leave report by bill OF
otherwise.
On motion OF Mr.. Carter, Resolved, That leave
be given to bring in BILL so 10 amend the exist.
ing laws oT me support OF the poor, to make il
| the duty OF the Ove:seers of the Poor to report
certain iniorma,ion, touching the number and con-
dtion OF the poor in their respec i've counties and
inc amount OF poor rates, levied annually Tor their
support.
The Engrossed Bills" Concerning Indexes
10 deeds. Authorisng serarate Election in the
county OF Frankin'--'. TO authorize a separate q
lection IN the County OF Charlotte. Authoriz-
ing the extension o! the navigation of the River
happahahi.ock were severally read the Cd line
and passed.
The engrossed BIZ! concerning the Admins
traitors and securities OF Jerman Baker, late rrea
surer oil the Commonwealth" was read the third
ume MF Atkinson oil Isle OF " light Offered a nv
der 10 the bill, which, in substance, provided that
the admr's and sureties of the late Treasurer.
'houid not be entitled to the benef provided for
by the said bill, until they should have given bond
! and security, conditioned TO indemnify the state
against any loss which 1t might sustain in conse-
quence OF the passage OF the said bill. This gave
Use To a debate OF some length, in IS hch Nessrs
Atkinson, Doddri,lge, May, Bryce, and Anderson
| OF T. Edward, participated.-M Atkinson insist
ca thai the provision contained in the ryder, ought
TO be adopted, IN order 10 secure the state arains,
| any inturc coDiingency,-ali the other gentlemen
VINO Jonei IN the debate contended, that the SC
curry TO The state was already amply sufficient
ami that any further security was not only unne-
cessary, but that it would be supernuous
The question was put on its second reading. and
the ryder was rejecied--and then the bill was
passed.
The bill % providing for the extension of ,he
kanawha Turnpike Road to Big Sandy Riyern-
the bill Incorporating Company to construct 4
turnpike Road from Cbtons Tavern in the coup.
| " OF campbell TO Lynchburg," and bill Au
thoTisnS separate election i'm the county of LON
isa," we're taken up, and oriered to be ,,norossed
and read third time
! Dill to revive and amend the Goth sect of the
act " directing the course OF desrenfs" ,yas read
a s. coDd time, and Oh MIR. Mennis's motion re-.
committed to the committee.
The following bills were read The frs, t;ne.
bii' providing against the misconduct OF pubI,c
9hecis--to authorize the Board of Public Works
10 subscribe To tle stock OF iIIr Middle Tarnnike
| company Ito dutboIile the erection of gates A.
cross the road from Parkefsburg to Mariotla-io