Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-08
VIRGINIA. LEGISLATURE.

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HousE OF DELEGATES. -
= fssfeday, the General Assembly assembled in the
c spi'ol, according TO Law.
MIR George wythc Muniord wa, reelected Clerk,
without opposition.
Mr. MILLER Of Powbatar, nominated James NJ.
Mason, Esq oil the County of Frederick Speaker in
which he was supported by Mr. Goode OF Necklen-
burg-Linn Banks Esq. OF the County of Madison was
nominated by Mr.. Yancey OF Bucking ham, in y hich
he wa was supported by Mr.. Miner OF sPo,tsylyania.
ed oy the Clerk TO count them, and Mr. Miller report
o. that the vote was as follows: for l.. Banks l0J M
Mason 81, Scattering 3
Mr. Banks then conducted in to the Chair. trv,t
Messrs. Yancey and Mner-and made his ackno wledg-
ments Tor the honor, conferred upon him. 10 the follow.
ing manner;
Gentemea;-In again meeting the representatives Of
the people OF Virginia. and receiving their hands the
delicate responsible station Of presiding over their de-
beratons, but feel the A hi.
new proof Of their continued confidence and partiaty
whist accepthe trust with the most profound grail
mde am not inscnsble OF the arduous and compicat-
ed duties dcvoved upon and my incapacity 10 dis
charge them at all times TO your entire satisfaction In
he administration OF the duties OF the Chair. shall
honestly endeavour to pursue the perfect mpar-
usty, and to preserve involae the rules and ORDERS
which you may adopt for your own government. ~
The order and dccornm which has long character
lied the proceedings of this body will be sure pledge
oil its continuance. shall often, gentlemen require
your indulgsnt Kindness, your friendly aid and
support this know, upon all proper occasions will be
promptly extended to the Chair. May your consulta-
tons be conducted with that orbearance and broberIv
affection, which the liberal sons of this ancent
commonwealth, the common mother Of US all.
Mr. RUrHERFooRD then submitted she following
Resolution:
Resoired, That Editor OF each ne ,yspaper publisb
ca In this city, be admitted to in this House, for
the purpose Of taking note OF the ednes therein
MT fANcEf moved to lay il upon tho tsbe.-Aher
short conversation between Messrs. RutberfoorI
HarvIe and fancey, the motion lay it on the table
was lost; and the Resolution adopted without d.
vision. -
Mr. THOMPSON tfAmherst submitted the following
motion
RESOLVED, That the rules and orders adopted by the
m nj nata .f.,. ft..s- Ia.
ment oil the members thereof during that session, be
adopted for the Govern Of this Hoase during the
present session.
Mr. GooDE moved the following anne ndment:
Except that the Speaker shall suspend the appont-
ment Of the Committee OF Agriculture and Manufac-
iuIes until Saturday next"
This amendment carried Without divi.ion-and
then Mr.. Thompons resolution "a. anendsd) was
adopted without opposition.
Mr. YANcEY roe to nominate Peter Frsncisco AZ
one wei qualified 20 act as Sergeant at arms.
MT THOMPSON nominated Samuel Jordan Winston
who had acted as Sergeant arms, Sessions ago.
MI l.. was proceeding 10 recommend MIR. w. when
Tie Chair observed. that according the Rule OF the
House, no discussion could he had nominating Off
GERS OF the House.
Mr. THOMPSON then moved suspend the Rule Of
the House; which was lost without count.
MT HARvIE hoped, u was no violation Of the Rule
to say, much Of MIR. Wrson as had been said of an
other Candidate. lie said Mr. w. once had served in
that ohce, and was the very best Sergeant he had ever
seen.
MIR. THOMPSON then moved TO postpone IN. .uh
Ject I'LL tomorrow. TO give opportunity of producing
documents.
There was further discussion, in which Msssrs.
dncey aud Miller opposed, AMI Williams and Chris
uan oil Charles City supported the moton-Durine the
uIscnsson some a'iusIon was made TO the remarks Of
ered by MIR. fancey during the last Session. ON ths
nomination OF the Sergeant at arms.
me motion Tor postponing the appointment Of Ser
gean' al arms,till this morning, was carried.
Mr. CHRISTIAN of c. G. nominated Mr. John Sinh
bieheli as lat DOorkeeper.
Mr. HARvIEh had no objection TO Mr.. SubbIefield:
but 1t had become his duty bring TO the view of the
House, another individual for the place of Dooi
and he sid he nigh, well do at this stage of the
business lie, therefore, nominated Capt VIM. Hutch-
= Mr. RgTHERFooRD also nominated Mr.. William w
Gray Door-keepcr 49,
son Z.
Mr. CnRIsrrAN then nominated Mr.. Henry IT,
Soutnaii as Ind Door-keeper-and the votes were for
Southall III, Gray 90, Hutchison 4.
Mr. CHRISTIAN nominated Thomas Davis as 3rd
Door kee?er-who was elected without opposition
mr. oooDE submitted Resolution, the object Of
which was, to adjourn the House every day at IL o.
clock In order TO accommodate the Convention with the
use of the Hail -
Mr. HARvrE moved TO strike out ~ and insert II o.
elsck-upon the ground that this body will have very
little business at the early part of the session. and that
,hey were willing 10 give every accommodation to the
members oil The Convention.
MIR. GooDE accepted of this amendment il aoreeabtc
to the members of this Body
Mr.. MINOR moved TO lay the Resolution on the table
70 give me lor consideration. But he present CD.
posed to the Resolution upon the ground that they could
scarcely give the necessary TO the Con-
'N"" anu no meir own business Tor which thew
sent mere, and IN their own hall. by III o'clock.
MT HARVIE conended that every facility ought 10 be-
gwen, and might be extended TO the Convention He
said ms was the time TO act the resolution as pro-
baby they delayed H. the Convention mi ght make o.
Their arrangements
Mr. GooDE thought he had some right 10 complain Of
the gentleman from Spottsylvana. WHY did he wait
until the motion was made by the gentleman from Hem
rico Mr. Harve) TO change the hour befo he made his
objection, and then make that motion the ground Of his
objection! Why did he not object the resolution in
the hrst instance! Why did he sit by and wait tilt the
Resolution assumed an offensive shape' MIR. c. con-
tended, that they ought not TO send the Convention
into the streets TO look out for other quarters that this
was also the place for fixing the legislation and the Or
ganic law Of the State.
Mr. MINOR dscIamed any idea of showing any die.
respect TO the members OF the Conve ntion---or of
she wing any want Of candouror he had no opporto.
niy Of examining the resolution, as the g,n,le.
man from Mecklenburg had Immediately accent.
ed the amendment OF the gentleman from Hen.
RICO He was proceeding 10 dsctisss the merits Of
the quesonvhen the Chair said i, was OUT of order
Mr.. GoopE begged TO say word by way Of explsna.
uon-which was tbat will be recolIecred that he did
not accept the amendment, without saying il II A.
greesblc 10 The members Of The House.
MIR. MINOR Withdrew his proposition--,vben Mr.
Eppes urged The adoption Of the resolution and his snx
ieiy to accommodate the Convention.
Mr. ANDERsoN suggested the hour Of ~
Mr. NvEs Of Prince George, suggested that the IT.
OF Delegates give The Hall to The Convention after the
hour Of 2 o'cfock $3.50 v'' '
Some discussion took place between Messrs Anasr-
son, and Rves ofP g when the question was taken
striking out L. and Inserting 12-and car,;ed svbon,
and fhn