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

Eppes. Cook Of T.. Hunxsrford, MrAf.bon, Ru,h-r
foori, VISITS, Boothe OF r., Smith Of K. scyt Of ID.
Troter.i Jater. Dandridge, and Washing tcri Of J.
Committee to examine the I'd Auditors Office
Mes.rs Minor. Caperton, ParoIl OF s., Smith Of g
Voolfolk, Keller, Old. Cafsksdon. Wynn, Ward, Hi
ner. Campbell Of b. aud Cook of Grayssn.
Joint Commits, to examine into the condition q
the Bunk Of Virginia, and the Fdnmsrs' Bank-
Mrssrs. Harvie, Mason Of F., Ysncey, Rive. Of c..
Cook OF j.. Davis OF o.. Grgsbv Rutherford, Johnson
Pollard Of p. G., Minor and Cas,leman.
Committee 0n the Library NJ essrs. Bryce, Brown
OIL. Mason Of F., williams Of H and Gner
Mr. Miller presented peti,dn from Simon z. Block
Mr.. Mason Of f. presented petitions for Lottery
improve the roid TO Capon Srrirg.. aud trom Rust,
Guardian OF Redman's heirs. Petitions present-
ed by Mr. Minor, from Captain p Kemp. Rep'ssenta-
tyes-snd by Mr. Grgshy. for the estshlishne Of =
Fire Company in Norfolk BY Mr.. Cary. praying an
exemption from tolls at G-eenbrier Bridge. '.N
Revolutions were presented by Mr. Mason Of +. 10
authorize the Judge Of the Superior Court of Chance
ry for the Winchester District TO hold special OF
said Court BY Mr.. Rive. Of C. for leave bring in
bill revivng the inspection OF tobacco at Black Water
Warehouse. By Mr.. Dunton. Tor leave TO bring in a
bin TO alter and amend the establishing ferry
eros. the Chesapesks bay from the lands off, r. Floyd
in Northampton E1 -s fNt
Various other petitions and resolutions were submit.
ted, which were referred to Committees.
Mr.. Eppes moved TO take up the resolution about
the election Of Governor (which wac carried.
He moved to change the day of election from Mon.
day to Wednesday. which wa, sssented TO. 8
MIR. Eppes gave the history Of the change in the
time OF the Governors induction into oce from jun
to December-and he expressed a wish that the year
might he considered as commencing The 4th March.
Mr.. Miller said, that such an idea was contrary "a
precedent; and nstanced il in The Of Mesrs
bour, Tyler, &c. He moved that the resolution under
which Mr.. Giles was Grst elected would be read. =
Mr. NJ then read from the jourpal. of 1927, TO show
from the face OF that Mr. Giles was elected simply tc
supply Mr.. Tyler's vacancy. tteA, '''f
Mr. Eppes said, he bad brought up this subject, with
out any consultation with Governor Giles. He con
tend that whatever be the practical rton
the Constitution, was incorect-tor, what become
OF that clause OF the Con,raton which requires tina
she Governor should be elected" snnually.''
Mr.. Miller replied to Mr.. E and remarked, that un
der acase which he lMr NJ ] stated of prosperity.
resignation of Governor, two Governors migat he 40
pointed by the Legislature in year. He sid tina
Mr. Giles was OF the resolution under which h.
was eleciedan that he knew perfectly well that hi
| time would expire in December.
Mr.. Goode wished to determine the gnesfion ar;sns
under the Constitution. at this time The Constitution
declares that the Governor is elected for year No re
solution OF the H. OF Delegates form Of words we car
adopt can affect the provisions of the Constitution All
that the Legislature has to do, is being the con.t
tuent body to elect the Governor to supply any va
cancy which fluids TO exist sut after IS MT
ed by the Legislature the Governor holds his Office in
dependently OF the Legislature. He contended, tba
the only reason why we put the election of Mr. Gile,
in place Of Governor Tyler upon the Journals was no
because could change the provisions Of the Cons,
tuition assign the asons and TO Justify our course
for eectng two Governors in the course of one year.
| Mr.. Minor said that this subject of some inn
poronce. and he should wish time to consider it
and as the time for the meeting of the Convention wal
very hand he moved that the resolution bo a
on the table, Carried
On the motion of Mr. Aliens resolution was adopted
permitting the members of the Convention to take scat
within the bar of this Hall during the sitting OF the
General Assembly. -
| On Mr.. Anderson's notion the House determined t.
adjourn till this day 10 o'clock, with view of accom-
modating the members Of the Convention.