Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-10
Virginia Legislature.

80 Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Thursday, Dec.S
The Speaker took the Chair at II o'clock.
Mr. Jones rose TO state that he about presenting
petition which, though he did think il subject proper
for the consideration of the House, nasmuch as il touched
upon the subject of religion, yet was the rph of in
dviduas to petition the Legislature and he had been
questcd to present il, he felt il his duty do So Mr. j
then presented petition from Robert Anderson stating
that Bruton Parish Church the property of the Common
wealth. and ought to be free for the reception of every
nomination OF christians, and complaining that lately the
church has been usurpcd by the Episcopaians-an ask
ing mat the Legislature would take the subject into
consideration Mr. j. moved the reference of the petition
to the committee of PROP ostons and rievancesbut the
proposition was negatived and the petition rejected,
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Dalc
that they had agreed TO the resolution for on
this day 10 the election of Public Printer
The Speaker laid before the Htusc communication
from Claiborne W. Gooch, Esq President of the Board of
Directors of the Penicnry, enclosing the annual report
oil that Board upon the state of the Institution together
with the accounts OF the operations of the Store
herewith Ii was referred on Mr.. Galahcrs notion to
the Penitentiary COMMITTEES; and Mr.. Morrss motion il
was ordered to be printed.
TThe Superintendent Mr.. Parsons. announces his in
tcnion TO resign his Office
On motion of Mr.. Williams of Hcnrco the House pro-
cceded to the election OF Public Printer and the roll of
names being called it found that the votes were
for Thomas Richie 100 and Richard k Cralc l.
Messrs. Williams Of Henrco, Sims Fisher, Cameron
and Boiling were appointed committee TO act Jointly with
committee OF the Senate and votes OF the two
Houses
Mr.. Williams after reported that the amount of
votes of the Houses 1885, of which r. Richie had
received 1876, and II. X. Cralle l.
RI. X. was the only person put i'm nomination
The Speaker laid before the House the following letter
from the Governor;
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
December Sth 1881.
Sr-Enclosed is a communication the House of De-
iegates, which you will please lay before them
am, Sir, with consideration and respect.
Your ob't serv't, JOHN FLOYD.
To The Speaker Of the House Of Delegates.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., }
| December Sth, 1881
To the House Of Delegates:
! have received from Charles A. Stewart Esq Presi-
dent oil the lewsburg Convention, the Memorial of that
body upon the important and interesting subject Inter
nal improvement, with request TO il 10 be laid
ore YOU The high character of the citizens composing
that Convention, their talent and standing entities the
JOHN FLOYD
Referred, on Mr.. McDowclrs motion, 10 the Committee
of Roads and Internal Navigation.
Mr. McCue moved that 500 copies he printed; he con-
sdered the Memorial as highly important and entitled to
the greatest attention. Mr. Wchcr thought that $50 CO.
pies hc usual number) would suficie.-and accord
ngly moved the printing of that numbcr-whch motion
prevailed.
! On motion of Mr.. Marshall this dav was fixed on for
the Committee of Privileges and Elections 10 take into
sdcration the memorials of John H. Vawter contesng the
election of John WoKey, the Delegate from the county
oil Monroe and OF John NJ Bolts contestng the election
OF John o. Williams tho Delegate returned from the
On Mr. Woods motion, resolution was adopted for pro-
ceednS on this day. TO the election Judge of the Court
Appeals to supply the vacancy caused by the accept
ance OF Judge Carr of the appointment OF Visitor TO the
University of Virginia.
On Mr. Crumps motion, the Committee OH The Mi
ha Laws was Instructed 10 enquire into the expedencv
o, so ansnGS 9 81 section OF tho act &C. or regua-
ung the Militia oil this Commonwealth so as TO reduce the
minimum strength Troops of Cavalry to forty five in
stead stead OF the number now required by law
On motion OF Mr. Bryce of Goochland, the Committee
oil Finance were instructed TO report bill making fur
Their appropriation TO complete the repairs of the Senate
Chamber.
On Mr. Berry'S notion the Committee for Courts Of
justice instructed enquire into the expedencv
oil altering the law regulating the administration of the
ni
Just debts on equal footing the administration of the
said assets except the funeral expcnces debts due from
such deceased persons in the character guardians
mlttees, executors or administrators
On Mr. Rives motion, the Committee of Schools and
was instructed 10 enquire into the exPedcncy of
requiring the county Courts School Commissioners of the
several counties TO their respective counties TO he
laid OIL into districts in conformity with the laws now in
orce ana into the eXpedcncy of augmcnng the annual
appropriation TO the Primary Schools. Mr. Rves thought
the law passed some sessions ago should be made impcT
i've on school commissioners instead of Dernissjre 10
considered the district system in that law beneficial
and he wished TO into effect for another purpose
enable the free negroes to be removed from The SIT, h.
means of the ncighbos in the district selecting those who
should be permitted TO remain, and the residue being re-
! moved.
Colleges were inructed TO inquire into the expediency
repeating the laws providing boards of School Commission
and transferring the heretofore condcd IN tbcm
TO the respective County Courts.
On Mr. Jones' motion, resolution adopted for pro-
Geedng on the 2lst to the election of Major Gen of the
fourth Division oil Virginia Militia, supply the vacancy
occaoncd by the acceptance of Robert b. TAYLOR of the Of
flee OF Judge of the General Court sc. Also for elect
ing on the same day, Brgader General othc Eighth
Brigade TO supply the vacancy occasioned by the regna-
ton of Richard Eppes, Esq.
On MIR. McCoy's motion, the communication of be Sc
cond Auditor the Literary Fund.- was referred TO the
Committee of Schools and Colleges
on Mr.. Galahcr's motion, much of the Governors
Message as relates TO Internal Improvement was referred
10 me Committee OF Roads and Internal Navigation
Tn Mr. Mcllhaney's motion, much of the Governors
Message as relates TO the Militia referred TO the Com
mittee on the Militia Laws.
On motion of Mr.. Woods, much Of the Message as
relates to the University of Virginia, referred TO the
Committee of Schools and Colleges.
Petitions were presented by Mr. Stephenson from sun
dry citizens of Nicholas and Lewis counties for the
formation of county out of parts Of the said counties
Mt Smith of Frederick presented Memorial from sun
dry inhabitants OF Frederick, opposing the formation of
new county out OF parts of Frederick Shenandoah
Mr. Pendeton-a petition of sundry citizens of Cube
per- asking the passage of law prohibiting under sui-
ccnt penalties the owners of slaves from allowing them TO
raise dogs hogs
Mr. Stephenson petition of Thomas Davis n Com
missioner of the Revenue for Fayettc county asking add
hona compensation for services rendered by him.
Mr. Cabell--a petition of Nelson Anderson, school COM
missioner oil Nelson county, asking TO be refunded sum
OF money paid by him for interest monies in his hands
commissioner
Mr. Roberson-a petition osundry inhabitants Of PAGE
county, asking that speedy may be taken TO pro-
cure an amendment OF the Constitution of the IT, States to
invest Congress with the power OF approprang money TO
remove free persons of colour the of ca and 10
purchase slaves and remove them also.