Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-15


the conmonw ealth to this State II is pleasing 10
the localities Of any Of sister States 90 well define
ated and TO anticipate the period when every portion
oil the Union will be perfectly known, by maps 50 ac
eurste and so well executed as yours. In few wears
when the whole Of the chartered limits Of ths State
becomes occupied by civilized population, we will
bsvs an oppruni'y IL hoped to Furnish to the State
virginia, correct map Of our territory. Ths re-
lined aud liberal courtesy between the Staes, of |
which your distinguished Common alth ha. given IN.
example, will prove no less useful. than calculated to
excite the best feelings You will have the goodness
70 announce TO the General Assembly of the Common
wealth. th- sentiment. OF profound respect and cordial
esteem. with which the Nap was received, by the |
General Assembly. l have the honor to be- with the
highest consideration, your obsdie nj servant,
JOHN MURPHY. /
On Mr.. Millers motion, this conmu nica,ion was
laid on the table.
Ne Rives Of p. G. madea report from the Commit
te OF Privileges and Elections, the contested election
from Nichols county; concluding with the following
resolution = Re,o'sed, therefore, That Addison Nc
Lamshin and John o. Stephenson, are entitled to seats
in the present House Of Delegates. ~
Mr.. Terrli submitted the foliow wing resolution nv
way Of amendment - esoTred, Tina, neither J,hn G
Stephenson nor David Stuart, entitled to In this
Housp and that writ Of election issue 10 the Sheriff of
the county Of Nicholas, to supply the vacancy.
After debate. in which Me.srs Rive. of G..
rfvie Tcrrll Anderson and Stephenson took part the
Question was taken on hearing the docsmentary evil
dence, and carried -ayes 81. noes 81.
The debate wa. stil farther continued, by he same
Gentlemen and Messrs Mclaughlin and Cary when
Tue Veau'"g OF me evidence was continued.
The question finally put ON Mr.. Terrils motion
and rejected.
AMI then the question was put on agreeing 70 the
resolution OF the COMMITTEES, and carried in the az
hrma'ive. ' ..ll'','l 71f,-1 -
On motion of Mr.. Griffin Of s, leave wa. given 10
bring In BILL 10 amend the act concerning the process
soning Of lands in certain counties. 40 Ia
motion was made by Mr.. Bland, for leave to bring
in bill. allowing free Of colour In wis coun-
~, 10 remain ten years in tn. State, and rejected
Petitions were presenied--by Mr.. Hart, from Jacob
Myers, Ter compensation for hor,e-by Mr.. Murdaurh
from = Higinho!ham. asking commnta,ion pay, as the
executor OF W. Hoffler-hy Mr.. Alexander Of from
Paulin" Lagrand formerly p Read, for similar pur
pose-by Mr. Faulkner. from the heirs Of John Kesra-
cv. Tor compensation FOR his military servces-by Mr.
Murdsugh, from James w. Evans, for a dvnrce--and
letter f'om Isasc Cherry, the same subject-hy
Mr. Miller, petition from sundry citizens OF Cumber-
land, Powhatan aud Goochland praviny certain aera-
tons IN The regulations on the James River Cana-by
Mr. Anderson from Jacob Prince, proposing to change
the bed of the roa from Fncastle 10 Prices Mountain,
and Keep tin repair-by Mr. Keller from Harry Webb,
Tor leave TO erect adam the north TX of Holsioa
rver-And by Mr.. McIihaney, from sundry ntabitant
OF the town Of Hlsborough. in Londoun county Tor an
act, Incorporating company to supply that town with
WATERFALL which were referred TO Committees
Aud the House adjourned till Monday. IL o'clock.
Yesterday. the Hause received several Reports
from the Commi,tees-lst From the C. for C. Of Jus.
tice, rejecting the proposition OF Richard Sanlridge for
authorizing certain slaves 10 remain in thu
Commonwe alth-2nd, From the C. Of Roads and I .
NAVIGATION, agreeing to the Prayer Of the Rsppahan-
mock Company Tor CHI angling the places without
ing the rates OF tolls and rejecting the petition of sun
dry persons on the South eide OF Greenbrer bridge
be exempt from the payment OF tol--3rd, From the
e Of Propositions and Grievanc-s for establishing =
ssparsts election at Falmouth in the county of Stat
tord and also 10 favor OF establishing separate cleo
non IN scott couny-Thesa were all agreed to by the
Homse without debate, except the 2nd resolution from
the C. oil K. and respe citing the Greenbrer bridge
which brought on some discu -sion between Mr. Cary
anu MI White; the former being against the resolu-
1'ka nl.,t,o. n
to without division.
Petitions were presented--by Mr. Atkinson, from
john oodall Tor compensation account OF Revoiu-
tionary services:-by Mr. Faulkner from sundrv in
habitans Of Berkeley. in behalf OF certain Daniel
ker, and praying permission for him remain in the
Commonwealth; and al-o petition from Levi Hen
shaw, agent for John McKnpey's heirs, praying 10
have refunded TO him certain taxes improperly CHI arg
ed by the Comm ssoners and paid by him on several
lots in the county of Berkeley:--by Mr.. yHuraaugh
from John r. Richardson for Communication pay for re-
evolutionary services OF John Qusrles, dec'i:-by Mr.
Lelsnd,from x. ent-by Mr.. Watkins from the heir.
&C., OF E. lrby TO sell real estate:-by Mr. Mason Of
from the Executors OF C. MAgeli to be allowed the
communication of5 years full pay in lieu OF hall pay for life.
On Mr.. Castlemans motion. resolution was ADOPT
ed. to instruct the c. for C. Of Justice TO enquire into
the expedency OF authorizing the Sergeant of the cor
poraiion oil Winchester 10 collect the public revenue
poor rates:-On Mr.. TerriTps motion TO proceed by
joint ballot on Monday next remove two member. Of
the Executive Councii:-By Mr.. Mason, the C. of p
and Elections TO enquire WHETHER III Billups member
returned from Matthews be NOT a ma's er Of In. Cas-
pei and therefore ineligible BY MIR. Davis OF o.
range the c. Of Courts OF Justice 10 enquire into the
expediency Of providing remedy to prevent persons
irregularly returned Members OF the Genara Asssm-
bly, from drawing pay and milage.
On MIR. Mler's motion, the resolution was taken nm
Tor proceeding to the elect OF Judge in the 9th Ju
dical Circuit TO supply the vacancy occaoned by the
resignation OF Thomas I. Bonldin--When John F.
May, Esq (who had been appointed by The Executive
CounciD was elected without opposition. For May 1853
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MESSAGE AND DOCUMENTS. No.-n
The Presidents Message il winning golden min
ons from almost all classes Of people. The oppo.i.
ton are disappointed and downcas His friends ara
delighted, both by the matter and manner of this adj
mirable composition.-It has been pronounced among
the very best IL not The very best Message which ba,
emanated from any President, since the DAYS Of Mr.
Jederson's first memorable Message Ils good tsnpcr
the clearness and simplicity Of its views. and the man
y frankness with which they expressed seem 10 n.
pretty generally admitted all hanIs-renctsntlv adj
mued by his enemies; and joyfuy hailed by the
friends Of his administration.
The President has done his duty; and II remains for
Congress TO do thsirs They have only To foloyv in
the track which he has frankly and respectable recon-
mended, and new era will burst upon our country :
He has once more asserted the true PRINCIPLES of the
Constitutions dIscIaimed all the encfoachments NJ a
splendid governments vindicsted the Legitimate RIGHTS
Of the Safes and proclamei the Reform OF the Abn
ses OF the Government. And will not Congress second
his efforts! Will thew not aIso .bo,,r 20 h,;,u Al,