The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1829-01-26

Mandolin Of Cunlberland. by Mr.. Fitzgerald,
eoaoo,ted by VI. Atkinson Of Isle Of Wight ,
and Col n Il. Egglesion was nominated by
M. Miller OF CumDerIsnd. The ballots stood
thus
Randolph 700
poraU 81
Irfer ~
rcrI,s,,n 18
So Thomas D. Randolph ess declared duly
xAe ted.
On Mr.. Doddridee's motion the order OF the
dsv on the bill 10 amend the act, entitled an
nc, 10 v. iucr into one aci the several acts con-
corning the Literary Fund Was postponed ua-
ell Monday week
Repert. we're received from the Committees
or Road. aud Internal Nasigaiipn. of Propo-
si,ioas and Grievances. and Of Courts OF Jus
tire
On Mr. y irfoo,'s ms'ion. the Commi'iee 70
whom was referred bill 20 ancnf the act 10
incorporate IN. Chesterfield Rail Road Compa
nv, were dist harged from the further con dern
,ion thereof. aud il was referred n the Commit
tre officials aud iuirraaf Navigation
Aud then M notion ~ hr. Duncan, the
tIou.c adjourned until Mondav II O'Clock.
Monday. Jan. 10.
psnoss we're presented from the Cominiiiers
Wv alesrs Nelson. Ysueev. Gordon and
Hill.
CONVENTION.
The Convention hill was 'hAn taken MP, the
question brine % The adoption Of the substitute
offered nv Mr. FtEhugh Of faiffar The sub
siirlte NJ poses y representation by Senatorial
Districts.
Mr. rfshngh off. delivered his sentiments
pretty fall, - support Il his proposition H.
was followed by NJ CT stan, of Charles CIV,
who spoke in favor OF representation based up
ON populsiion aud taxation.
M Riyes nj Campbell. next addressed the
House IN favor NJ Senatorial districts
NJ. Alien Of Preslsn supported representa-
ion by counties,
NJ wis IN snake in opposition To county and
N5narrrnaal District representations.
Nj. Duncan urIi spoke on III SAME side.
Mr.. Gonde made a few remarks IN reply 10
nr Dnncan.
Aud then the House adionrord.
1g,sdaj i'm 90
o. motion NJ Mr. Smith 81 Grrrnbricr the
yenerossrd bill for the extension OF the h tnawha
Turnpike was taken NJ.
Nj poker explained the course he Ind pur-
sued on this subject lie had voted Tor simi-
Nsr btll ~ the la>' session the present b he
said wns so linle variant fram That. thai he
should vote for IT, Nj. y. thought the oh
zee, to be accomplished was one OF public inter
est.
Mr. Gregaty also made mn explanation of his
course he though with NJ. Booker The sub
1ert of In .tual Improvement was nos fairly
before the brgiSa IRE and the present was a
valuable object. liz called FOR the ayes and
noes
Mr.. Ma, supported the bill lie thought the
opening Of the contemplated foad would render
more productive The large sum heretofore eE-
pended an tho scheme II connecting the eastern
aud western waters. He was not opposed to
inpr tvements When judicousy protected; bot
a we WIRE about 10 90 INTO Convention, he dIa
not think The ptcsen period proper one, to EN-
ser into any new schcnes
Nh Miller of Cumher aud satd that from nj
ihe in,rslig alton he could make, be wns oi Opt.
ION thai the Investment ~ this work would be a
profianle one aud was called lor by the condi.
ton OF the Weslern country
The bil then passed nyes lo7. noes -.
Rrporls uerc presented from the Cnmmiliep.
by Mcssrs. Nayu, Gordon, Parker % y and
IIalesnan.
CONVENTION
On Mr. Gaolc's motion the Convention bin
WIS taken up.
Mr. Christian made few remarks in ospla
uaiion of the grounds taken by hun on Mon.
day,
Mr. Wtchrr spoke in opposition 10 a county
and colgrrssonal basis Of representation He
was followed by Mr. Goodt, in favor OF a repre-
sSsrnia'io by coun,ics.
Mr.. Gordon then spoke in Opposition 10 the
county and congressional dl.uict plan. aud ia
favnr of representation by Senatorial districts
He was followed b, NJ Gregory, who advoca-
Zeal the county system.
After Nj Gregory concluded his remarks,
Nj. Irrrlll called ior the ayes aud noes-tihe
question being on ths adoption uf Mr. Fuzhaeh's
substitute. in preference 10 Mr.. Teirills county
system of representation
Mr. Parker OF n moved to adi,nrn-this
motion failed ave. qn noes 80, the speaker Civ
ing the casting vote.
MI Meg ginson then made another unsuccess-
fyl MOTION TO adjourn when
MI Nelson rusr, and after rcfrrri.g 10 the
patience with Which hc had h ard all the arpu.
mens aud propositions OF othcr gentlemen, said
that as he had offered scheme 10 the House
which id mi, ~ any m9hnet uhr,nel the Con.
veniion, he felt il bis dut, To sustain il. lie Was
proceeding ~ hi. argument. when
Mr.. Nav rose aud remarked that he had sun
posed the prnpnsiiion was uhuu the adoption OF
apar'cnlar snhstiiae; avs Tint Mr.. Nelson's
vas MOI before the House. He suid he should
With o hear that gentleman and hoping the
House would give him an opportunity 10 be
beard, moved an adjournment.
And The House adjourned accordingly
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