Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-17
taking the question separately on each

Rives and Ghplson, i'll which the Importance of the
principles involved IN the resolutions of the former
was fully recognized by the latter whilst he doubted
the necessity or cxpedency of several of tLem they
being already substantially referred,
The ques ion was taken on the frs, resolution and
carried IN the afirmative-when AIR Gholson with
drew his objection TO the reference Of the resolution
IN mass-but II was renew ed by Mr.. Wison--when
the question being put separately each they
respectively adopted
Mr.. Atkinson of Isle of Wight presented the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved That The Committee for Courts of Jus
tee enquire info the exped,ecy of furnishing the
County and Corporation Courts with Ieighs Re
ports and the future Reports of decisions in the Court
of Appeals.
Mr.. Atkinson urged the proprieiy and necessity of
placing information. 50 material to the understanding
OF the laws OF the land before those who performed
so much OF the judicial business of the country -
The resolution was adopted
! Mr. Jackson offered he following resolutions:
| Resolved, That Select Commits be appoint cd
to enquire what remedy should be provided by law to
secure TO the actual occupants and bona de settlers
OF land on the Western waters, under titles derived
from the Commonwealth when they shall have been
vcted by title paramount. fair and equitable compen
sation for the improvements they may have put on
said lands.
What remedy should be provided by law for
the adjustment OF the conflicting titles 10 said lands
3. What legislation is necessary and proper with
reference To land returned delinquent for the non
payment of taxes-and
| 4. To enquire into the eXpediency of providing by
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Commonwealth by forfeiture otherwise OF the para.
mount legal title, to he actual occupant aud bona ide
settler OF said lands, who shall show title derived
from the Commonw ealth, and thar he has rerula rly
paid the taxes due thereon.
| Resolved That the Commute of Roads and Nav
igaton be instructed to enquire whether any add
tional legislation is necessary ia the citizens
OF this Commonwealth the use of the navigable
courses thereof by compelling of mill dams,
to proper slopes in their said dams
Resolved, That the Committee for Courts OF JUS
tce be instructed to enquire into the eypedienry of
so amending the laws of this Commonwealth, in re-
iaton rent and the prosecution of wits of repe
asto supersede the necessity of the avowant in his
avowry, setting forth his title
Mr.. Jackson declined this time, ENTERING into
discussion of the merits of tie resolutions
only that they involved questions of much interest
his part of the country.
| The resolutions adopted, and referred to
Messrs. Leigh Jackson, Eppes. Gholson Summers
Anderson Botetourt, Garland of Nelson. Preston
and Gilmer.
Mr.. Gilmer expressing his satisfaction at the spirit
of enquiry manifested In the House, offered the fol
! lowing resolutions
Resolved, That the Committee for Courts of Jus
tce be instructed to enquire into the expediency of
repeating the several laws authorizing distress fer
rent.
Resolved. That the Committee for Courts of Jus.
tee be instructed TO enquire into the eXpediency of
repeating the laws concerning forthcoming bonds
Mr.. G had thought that the time was favorable tn
bring to the consideration of the Legislatures various
matters connected with the Jurisprudence of the
country. He had waived his wish act, under the
impression that the whole subject of the Judiciary had
been referred, ;i,tl re others bringing subjects
! separately before the House. The resolution were
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Crockett, the Committee of
Propositions and Grievances were instructed to
qure into the expedicncy of establishing separate
election at the honse of WIN Cox, in Wythe.
On motion of MIR. Lawson, leave was given to
bring bill amending the several acts concerning
a lottery for raising $4,000.
| Mr. Garland of Neson. offered the following reso-
| luton:
Resolved, That the Committee for Courts of Jus
ticn be instructed 10 enquire into the eEpedIency of
providing by law for the recovery of the value Of the
hire Of slaves recovered in actions of detinue during
the tendency of an appeal. when the Defendant
Defendants shall appeal from such judgments and the
judgments affirmed.
! On melton of NJ. WicheF, the proper Steps were
Ia for Incorporating the Trustees Of Tie Female
| Academy in the town of Danvlllc
/ On motion Of Mr. Wood Of Abemare, the Com
nit for Courts Of Jus ice were instructed 10 en-
quire into the axpedency of providing BY law for the
establishment of separate elections in the counties
whose local situation requires them
/ Mr. Wood forcibly urged the increasing applca-
ons for separate elections, and their multiplication,
as calling for some general provision.
Mr.. Mcfarland suggested the superior eXpedicncy
of q Select Committee; in which Mr. Wood coEcurred.
i Mr.. Jackson moved so to- amend The resolution as
to take the power from the Legislature and confer it
or the County Courts-but waived it.
| The resolution was adopted presented by Mr.
|
Castleman. Kenuev. Holland, McCuc, Harris Wat
kins, Gatewood and Davis-Mr Wood expressing
| wish not TO be oil it.
!. On motion of Mr. Brodna2l. the Committee for
Courts Of Justice were lnstructedto enquire whether
the dueilng act be in force not and not, into The
cXPediency of reeDucting it, or some provisions on
the subject.
Mr. q. stated the fact that this law had been re-
pealed in part at least, by the Conveuon-that there
was provision on the subect--and the over
whelmng popularity which it possessed in the coun-
try.
Mr.. Leigh read from the new Constitution to prove
that the Constitution had repealed disabilities incurred
under the old law, IA at least, members ofthe lie
gislature concerned II might be q question wIle
Their not it repealed to other officers The
power of re-enactiug the law expressly given by
the Constitution. 1t could not be matter of doubt.
whether The law not repealed as to members Of
the Legisature-and he therefore suggested to those
who approved the anti-dncue provisions and wished
them revived that the best mode 10 ask leave 10
| hrinr In bill.