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RICHMOND, MARCH s..
Much Of Thursday was absolutely
scastsd upon u bill. appointing . com.
missicuer to settle the Revolutionary
Claims of virgihia with the general
government, and particularly that part
"f the bill fixing the compensation. !
say scasfed, because . great portion Of
the discussion contested in repetition
Of previoos Arguments, and in useless
explanations. Such debates are pecu-
liariy vexstious to these whose opinions
have been previously formed, and who
are anxious for the progression Of bu-
siness in its regular order. There are
now upon the table not less than .ffiy
bills which have not yet received their
first reading; many Of them Of general
importance, and many Of interest to
various sections Of the state. The bill
vas finally ordered to be cngrosscd
for its third reading; and allows sa-
larry at the rate Of $4,000 per annum.
or one per cent. upon the amount re-
covered. II is supposed the whole a
m ount will be- from five to eight hun =.
dted thousand dollars.
The judiciary bill was then taken
up; when Mr.. Gilmer Of Albemarle,
moved TO strike ont the first section,
and substitute one creating 90 circuits,
with one judge to each circuit, vested
with law and chancery powers. The
law term 10 be held first, and the chan
Gerry term Immediately thereafter. In
support Of this amendment, Dir. Gil
mer. though complaining Of indisposi.
ton, delivered very able aud inge-
NOUS argument. lie always acquits
himself with great credit. lie is dis
tinct, though tolerably rapid speaker,
and generally marches up to the point
without much circumiocution. His
speeches are seldom spun out To a
wrarisome length-a habit which I
should be pleased TO see initiated by
some older debaters. When he con
cluded. MIR. Gibson Of Culpeper NOV.
ed al adjournment. The question
upon the substitute was left open, as
a matter Of course.
On Friday, Mr.. Morris of Hanover,
chairman of the committee Of priv.
leges and elections, stated that the
committee would be enabled to report a
bill concern ming the general election
law, earlier than next week; and as
the people were in doubt as TO the time
OF holding the next election, he moved
the appointment of a select committee
with leave to SAT forthwith, for the pur.
pose OF preparing bill, informing the
public that the elections for this year
would not be held in the month Of A.
Pril. The committee was accordingly
appointed, and in short time reported
bill TO that effect, which was passed
through its several readings and sen,
to the Senate.
After the transaction of some bust
ness OF minor importance, the iudicia
ry ball was resumed. Mr.. Gibson o
Culpeper. and Mr.. Eppes Of Sussex,
supported MIR. Gilmer's amendment.
and Dir. Leigh and Mr.. Brodnax op.
posed it. The question was fipali,
taken by ayes and noes, and the vote
stood-ayes AZ, noes 20; so the amend
ment was lost. Various amendment.
were then proposed and adopted, and
the bill was recommitred to the com
mit,ee Of courts OF justice. The prin
cipies being fixed, all further amend
ments will relate to the mere details.
Upon this occasion, MIR. Leigh again
exhibited bis great powers of mind,
and his admirable faculties for labori
Gus exertion. He is always self psis
ed, and clear and forcible in his iilus
tratiODs.
J To-day. Saturday. the bill autho
! rIzing subscription, by the Board OF
Public Works. TO the stock Of the Pc
tersburg Rail Road Company. was a
gain called up, ON motion Of MIR. Mac
isrland, the worthy representative o.
the borough Of Petersburg. Il occu
/ pied nearly the whole day, and produc
ed discussion Of more than ordiBar,
interest. Astounding in wit as well a,
sound argument. MIR. MaefarIsnd o
Pened the debate with a speech o.
much force, 30 reference 10 ali the ION
sideratiOns which could induce th,
state to aid such an enterprise. MIR
Williams of Harrison, in his usual,
pleasant and ingenious manner, (neSe,
failing to drop something calculated q
create a laugh broke ground IN oppo
siiiOn. MIR. Mason Of Frederick pro
posed ryder, limiting the yearly pay
ment to $4,000, which vas carried. =
The bill sss further supported By Mir
RVes OF Prince George. Mr.. Venabl.
OF Prince Edward, Mr.. Watkins o
Charlotte, hr. Preston Of Monigome
~, s0d Bic. Bfoslnax OF Dinwlddie. -
In reply TO all these gentlemen, Tex
eePt the last numed,) Mr.. MARVEL
delegate from the ''goed old borou 4
oi Norioik," took the field. lie allud