Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-12

with that elccon and he hoped they would proceed
now. ' t-Jahf Z
Mr. Mason of Frederick, said he had not heard one
single why this joint order should not be post
pc cd He had heard reasons urged why it should be
He had known the House heretofore to respect the
personal convenience; and, surely, respect
now due to them, in consideration Of the con-
stitucnts OF the members members Of the Conven-
ton. There was ample business to employ the House
until after the adjournment Of the Convention.
The election was postponed
The House then proceeded by joint ballot with the
Senate, 10 the election Of Register Of tie Land Office
when VIM. SeiJcn Esq. was re collected without opposi-
ton. For VIM. Selden l35-Scattcring 3.
The Speaker laid before The House tho annual Com
municaiioa from The D ectors Of tho Lunac Hospital
IN the City OF Williamsburg. which, on no lou Of MIR.
Richardson OF James City, ordered 10 be printed
| On Mr.Anderson's motion, a Joint Committee was
orde ed to be appointed notify Gen. John Floyd Of
his election to tho Chsf Msyis,racy Of this Common.
| ~ ealth
Ga Mn Nevis notion, leave was given 10 ch,nxc
the Of David Shepherd mentioned in the will Of
DAVID Patterson, late Of Nelson county, 10 David
Patterson.
On motion Of Mr. B,othe Of Middlesex, the c. on r
Claims were instructed TO enquire into the oxpedlency
Of allowing the heirs Of Thomas Lilly commu' alton Of
years full pay.
commune alton was received Il ON the Senate nv
Mr. Paeson, agreeing to the pospone of,he cleo.
ton OF Counciilo sand also 10 the appointment of
oirt Committees fr addressing Gen. John Floyd his
e,e-iit i a. Governor.
Various bills had their LIST and "a rsading,
Petitions were presentedBy Mfr. Ripes Of c., from
the Common Council oil Lynchburg, for leave to erect
dam from Cahelis Island to Hariwck' Island, and
to be invested with power to make regula for
serving the purity Of the TO supply the
CITIZENS OF that town land BY Mr.. Keller, from sundry
citizens OF Washington for change in Of It's sspa-
rate elections ;-Referrtd to Committees.
On Mr.. Cary's motion, certain rc.olutions of the
COMMITTEES OF Roads, &c. were taken up LIST. That 60
much OF the petition OF .undry citizens Of Gr-enbrer
county, relates to the condition of the Kanawha
Turnpike road. and prays al OF the present Com.
missioner thereof, be referred to the President and
Directors OF the James River Company, with request
that they investigate the matter OF said petition and
the charges alleged therein against the
and report their proceedings 10 the General Assembly
"a. That so much OF the petition, prays that the
Commissioner OF the K,nzwhz Turnpike road may be
compelled 10 lat out the said roads precincts not
exceeding 10 miss in length. reasonable 3d. That
expedient 10 provide by law for the appointment
Of Conmi' soners or Supern:endants of the Kan.wha
Turnpike road, by the Legislature instead OF tho Com
pany, as !. now pr divided by law.
The LIST Resolution was agreed TO by the House; and
the others were, motion of Mr. White of r.. laid up.
on the table
communication was received from the End Auditor
enclosing by order OF the Board Of Public Works (nott
"a SESSION. letter from George Newton Esq resignins
his seat as member of that Board. Aud then, Oh mo
ton OF Mr. Atkinson of Isle of Wight the House came
to resolution to proceed to tho election of
member OF the Board in place Of Mr.. Newton.
On motion of Mr. Smith Of Kanawha the Committee
en- the Militia instructed enquire into the cxped
cncy OF reducing the number OF Annual Musters of each
company, and aboishng the regmental and battalion
mustcrs.
And then, Mr. Tcrrilrs motion the House adj
Toured.