Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-16

counties was very different He, Mr. r., understood
that the inhabitants In that quarter OF the county Of
Franklin, 10 which new prseinct was contemplated.
were located sixteen or eighteen miles from The
Court Househ the voters Ia that section were abou,
$50 In number, aud that, under present circumstances,
only about is or 20 individuals out OF that number,
gave their the Elections The re- were com
pstely disrsuchised by the Inconvenience OF their
situation. The question which addressed itself fo ci-
bly, TO the House, was, whether sush e,ate OF thing
ought TO be suffered TO remain. il it could bs
he considered the great object OF Government 10 be
the protection oil the people, and especially the preser
WALTON Of theirpoticAl rights. Tbs right Of voting
his Representatives, and those selected TO preside
public affairs, was dear to every freeman. But II
might 40 well be taken away to place him 10 such
situation to preclude him from its exercise by in
unavoidable obstacles. lie presumed there was dis
position 10 the House to accommodate the good people
Of Franklin, In this matter Of much "a
them, And he also presumed that the proper tficer
would preside over the elections in the new precinct
as well as the old. He would no, have uoubled the
ouse at this tme Lad he not feared that there would
be future effort made against precinct elections, 10
which he should be happy TO ind himself mistaken. lie
trusted the bill would pass.
Mr. Williams Of Sher andoah srsly rose to observe
that either the House repeal all the acts
passed OF similar character, or pass this bill They
must take one or the o,her ae rDa.ve ia order ACT
consistently.
The bill was then passed.
The following bills were read second time and or.
uered to be epgrossed Tor third reading. bill to au-
thoiz- two separate elections in the county OF J.ner
son-A bill confirming the appointment Of certain com
missoners of the Revenue-A bill au,horsng the ao.
pontmen OF commissioner in certain celebrate
the rites Of matrimony.
The Committee OF Court, Of Justice reported al.
vsrseiy a resolution referred TO il, proposing a
change in the mole Of trial aud punishnen, Of dealers
10 saves-and the petition Of John Scroggins Tor
tract Of land In Abemarie coun,y.-Agreed to.
The Committee OF Propositions s. Grievances reported
avoraby the petition fsuudsy CT liens OF the coun
~ Of Henry, for separate cton on the petition Of
suodry citizens Of Russell county for two separate
toDs; the petition OF the citizens Of thu Borough Of Nor
folk for the incorporation OF aqueduct COMPANY nd
the petition OF William Chaplin, for authority 10
build wharves on tbs Ohio River and Wheeling Geek
The same committee reported adversely two petit
eons Of the citizens OF the counties Of She nandoah and
Rockingham for the formation CT new county. All
which were agreed TO-
Mr.. Summers submitted the following rssolu ion;
Rssolred.' That the committee OF Courts OF Justice
DO instructed TO inquire into the expediency Of abel
ing oil capitation taxes add subs itutng in every case
an dd uolorem tax in lieu thereof aud that they have
leave TO report by bill or otherwise.
MIR. Summers remarked, that the present system oil
taxation, had siways appeared to him une quail and
unjust one. The only proper creI ion Of TAXATION i.
the ability OF the party taxed to pay. Tina, ability
only be measured by the value OF the property which he
may possess The cspitatioD, poll tax, has no
gard whatever TO disparity OF fortune i,eved equal
~ upon all the rich and the poor II your county levy
be dollar, and your parish levy fifty cents The poor
est man in the Community, unless indeed he he an ac-
sua pauper, pays II, and the mnst wealthy pays no
more. Remove, however, the tax from the person to
the property end let the value OF the property be the
standard OF the amount, and you at once reach the
just share, which every citizen should bsar of the
burthen 1t true that the county and parish levy, is
matter oil county regulation but.it is less onerous
upon the people, aud not the less within reach OF
Legislative nterposilion. And indeed the state rev.
enue 90 far es derived from horses and slaves may be
termed eapitaton tax, nasInuch az II IL aiax having
no regard TO the value Of the thing upon which Is
Imposed. The same amount IL levied upon slave worn
out by the imhrmies ofage, as upon in the vgour
Mr.. Leigh suggested that the resolution had better
DO amended to refer the Finance committee
referablc.
Mr.. Summers said he had supposed as the resolution
proposed to alter alawt proper to refer it to the
committee of Courts Of Justice
Mr.. Leigh said il true that the proposition was 10
alter law, but II was a law affecting the revenue and
therefore should be committed to the Finance commit
tee.
Mr.. Summers acceded to the amendment and the
resolution adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Chichester resolution was adopt
ed that the House will on Monday next proceed by
joiRt vote, to the election of Bigader General of the
9th Brigade, to supply the vacancy caused by the
signation OF General George Rust
ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
MI Maxwell submitted resolution that the House
will on Monday next proceed by joint vote to the cleo
ton OF Governor Of this Commonwealth and Exc
cutive Council.
Mr. M said that the why he now made this
proposition, was that the Senate expected to adj
Journ in the early part of next week, until the LIST of
January. About that time Also members general
ly in the habit of Obtaining leave of absence. 1t was
necessary, according TO the Constitutions that the
Governor should be elected before the ls of January;
and ii therefore expedent that the election should
take place early Monday next.
Mr. Miller OF Powhaan said, that the resolution pro-
posed this important election soon. II was true
the new Constitution provides that the Governor shall
go into Office the LIST of January if not otherwise pro-
vded by law. He thought it best to provide other wise
by law instead Of proceeding to the election and
he OF opinion that the 4h of March had better be
fixed as the day which the Governor shall enter
upon his duties Indeed ii wond be very nconvenient
for him to move down here the LIST of January
Besides for his part, he prepared for the
question at pesent-he had not thought sufficiently up
on II. There was another objection in relation 10 the
Councl-heir salaries were to be fixed II was not to
he supposed chat the three Councillors provided for in
the new Constitution to receive but 1000 dollars
per annum each. IL was very doubtful whether gem
tiemen OF the proper character, qualifications and abb
lites would come forward, and offer candidates un-
der such circumstances With these views of the mat
ter, he should 10 lay the resolution on the table
which was agreed to.
Mr.. Gaaher submitted the following Resolution.
which adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Committee Of Roads and Internal
Navigation, be instructed 10 enquire into the expeden-
cy OF authorizing subscription by the Board OF Pub
lie Works OF wohs Of the capital stock of the Smith
he'd, Charlestown and Harpers Ferry turnpike Com
psny, etc. etc.
Mr.. Poindexer submitted the following resolution.
which adopted:
Resolutd. That Il committee appoin ell 10 examine
the putc III and peuiientiasy house, be instructed TO
enquire whether the p-es-nt agent has reported hi.
accounts OF Rles, and male settlements quartetly
directed 10 So If not what time said re ports and
eecounis were reported and settled within the lab
twelve MONTH: what amount OF safes Of srcls. man
ufsctured at The said Dtary have been by
sgebt Tor the last twelve months snd what amount OF
sses have been made by orders sent to the keeper Of
said Pspiieoary. And that said COMMITTEES further en-
quire into the expedienry OF changing the mods of dis