Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-01-18

IN bill amending the act to prevent the killing
deer within certain periods
On motion of Mr. Gallagh the Committee o
Courts OF Justice instructed enquire into the
expediency of so amending the laws concerning exc
eeutions. as TO make it the duty of the Sheriff or 9th
q Officer to return to the clerks Office within ten
davs after sale of property by him under execu-
Ton, a true copy Of his list al sales
Mr.. Booker offered the following resolution
Resolved, that the Clerk of the Court of Appeals
De direcedas soon as practicable, to inform the House
OF the number OF days the Judge OF the Couvt of An
peals have sat within the last FIVE years and their
hours of meeting and adj journing.
Mr.. Booker observed, that the House would in a
short time be called upon to elect Judges of the Court
OF Appeals, and desirable to possess all the in
formation which could be acquired to govern its votes
1t was said that that Court but two hours in the
day-a point upon which he wished to be informed.
Mr.. Jacobs moved to amend the resolution by re.
qulrng information to the number of causes the
Docket and the length of time they have been there
fhe amendment was accepted by Mr.. Booker.
Mr. Preston moved to amend, by requiring informa-
ton as to the Courts from which the before the
Court of Appeals came-Mr Booker accepted this n
mendment, likewise.
Mr.. Mason of Fred. moved to amend the resolution
the Clerk OF the Court of Appeals
The amendment opposed by Messrs. Booker.
and Williams of Harrison, supported by Mason
and Gibson, and necatived. Mr. Rockers resolution
then adopted.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, the order of the day on
the OIL concerning the opening and repairing of the
motion of Mr.. Caldwell, to Monday next
Mr. Newton submitted the following resolutions
Resolved, That the clerk of the Court of Appeals
be instructed to report to this House the number
decided in that annually for the last FIVE
years, distinguishing in his report between Appeals
from the decisions of Courts of Law and Equity; and
between Appeals from final and inerocutory DEGREES:
And that he also report the number of causes on
the docket of that court, distinguishing like manner
between cases at law and equity and final and
Interlocutory decrees-and the length of time that
CauScfnaS been
MIR. Morris suggested that Select Committee would
be the best mode of attaining the information sought
OF digesng 1t, and reporting it to the House
Some debate now ensued between Messrs. Morris,
Leigh snd Newton, to the best mode of ATTAINING
the information when finally, Mr. Morris suggestion
of Select Committee adopted, ami Mr.. Newt on's
resolution passed, and referred TO Nessrs Newton
Morris, Leigh, Booker, Mason of Frederick. Gibson.
Miller of Powhatan, Seymour, TerriIl and Summers
On motion of Mr.. Gilmer, leave was given to bring
IN bill to amend act of the last session, establish.
ing inspection of tobacco at Scotsve in Albemare
Mr.. Leigh rose and addressed the House at length,
on the subject of rev allegation brought forward
against his eligibility in paper of the morning,
present the county of Henrco, the of his be-
ing Reporter to the Court of Appeals. This he con-
sdered duty-not to himself nor to the House, nor
to the Pubic-but to the Chairman of the Committee
of Privileges and Elections, who had been publicly
called upon to cause an enquiry into his eligibility, and
who, from The long intimacy between them, might be
subjected to improper cersure if he failed to advert
to the sub and to invite any member of the House
to move scrutiny into the point, if be deemed it
right to do Mr., Leigh then at large, and in a.
most lucid manner explained the nature of the Office
of Reporter to show that in the meaning of
the Constitution. We hope to give his remarks to.
morrow.l
Mr.. Morris made few brief remarks. eycuIpatory
of hmselfGnd the Committee of Elections, for ha-
wing moved in the matter-when, no motion for enqui-
ny being made, the sub ject dropped.
On motion OF Mr. Davisson, the bill limiting real
actions and right of entry taken up, and after
plantations and amendments submitted by Mr.. Leigh,
ordered TO third reading.
Bills passed., Providing for the recovery of the
nj oIa
peals writs of error and Persedeas 3, Regulating
the penalties of Sherifs' bonds.
Mr. Yancey announce the death of the Sergeant
Arms of the House. Peter FaHciscoho departed this life
late hour last evening, and made dying reques; of the
House. buried with the honors of Mr. offered
The following resolutions
Resolved unanimously As testimony of regret for the
DEATH and token of respect for the memory of Peter Fanes
co. Sergeant Arms the House of Delegates that
members of this House will form procession and
place Of his inteTment
Resolved Also That consideration of the distinguished
military rendered said Peter Francisco
the of the said Peter Francisco inferred
with military honors and the public expense
Resolved, That Commtiee of five members be appointed
supeTntend the funeral the order of and
ntermen and that the Committee the attendance of
Governor and Council the Speaker and Members of the
and its officers
Fine resolutions eoqueny supported by Mr. Barbour
who paid glowing tribute the memory of Francisco and
We with emphasis the the world nf
revolson which fgured-when they passed
Unanimously and referred Messrs Yancey Barbour Eppes
Wood of Albemarle, and Clay.
On motion of MIR Yancey, the House resolved adjourn
Wednesday.
On motion of Mr. Yancey, the House adjourned
Ertract of a letter from Washington
understood the Turkey re.