Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-17

Resoirei That the Committee of Finance he instructed
10 enquire into the expectancy of amending the law rca-
1--WE 10 the appointment and duties of the Commissioners
the Revenue SC.
On motion of Mr. Filzhugh il was
hesotred That leave be given bring in a BILL author
izing inc Governor oil this Commonwealth. by the consent
oil Congress- TO take under his much of the Nation
al Road as lies within the limits of this and
10 erect toll gates on the same
On motion OF Mr.. McCuc, the House adjourned
Fri,t' Y, December rs.
message was received from the Senate informing that
ey disagreed with the amendment Of the House 10 the
Scnatcs amendment of the resolution relative TO the cleo
ton of an Executive Councillor.
Mr. Fisher moved TO insist on the amendment of The
House 10 proceed TO the election this day.
Mr.. Brodnax hoped that the House would not insist
and thought it would be dsrcspectfu TO the Senate 10 pro-
coed to an election il that body unpreparcd for
The question being taken insisting, it was carried
II TO 80.
PETIr1oNs.
Petitions were presented--by MIR. APDowcll of Jo;cph
Blair and William Shields for additional compensation for
Gauy Bndge-by Mr.. Miller of r., of Doctor William
Trump, Tor authority 70 erect dam across Appamatox
Rver-by Mr.. Henry, of the citizens of Monongala TO
establish an Office of Discount aud Deposit at Morgan
town-by Mr.. Wilson of Boetourt, of Linneus Scott and
others, to have certain fines refundedby Mr. Nina
non, oil Daniel Mathews, TO be refunded sum of money
by Mr. Garland, of citizens of Campbell Amherst and
Nelson in behalf of the Bridge proposed to be erected
across James River by Daniel and b. Schoolcraft-by
Mr. Boiling, OF citizens of Buckingham respecting free
negroes-by Mr. Preston, of citizens of Botetourt for
new county-by Mr. King, of citizens Of the Borough of
Noolk ta the cnarter oil said Borough be alter
ed as TO vest the election of Mayor in the qualified vo-
tiers or the common council-by Mr. Williams of Henrico
oil citizens OF Henrco, concerning free negroes-by Mr..
Witcher, OF the inspectors of the of Danvile-by
Mr. Pacson OF b., of citizens of Bucngham for certain
improvements in the navigation of james River
On motion of Mr. Crockett, it was
ReS0lUed, that the Governor be requested 10 procure
and lay before the House. copy of the census of the
several towns counties and corporations of this Common
wealth.
On motion of Mr. Williams of Harrison, twas
Resolued That the Committee of Roads and Internal
Navigation, be authorized 10 amend certain sections the
act providing for the construction OF road from Winches
ter to the Ohio River
On motion OF Mr.. Moore, twas
Resored, Thrt the Committee of Courts of Justice be
instructed to enquire into the cxpcdcncy of abosing tie
punishment OF burning in the hand
On Mr.. Moore's motion, it was also
Reso'pea, That The Committee of Courts of Justice be
instructed 10 inquire into the cXpcdicncy of repeal
ing so much Of the act entitled ian act reducing in
to one the several acts concerning slaves negroes and
muatos, passed March 2d, 1919 as provides that the
value of slave condemned to die who shall suffer accord
ingy before execution of the sentence perish escape
or be sold Tor transportation by the Executive be est
mated by the us'iccs Gers, shall be paid by the public
to the owner"
onmotion of Mr. Mccoy, twas
Resolved, That the Committee for Courts Of Justice en-
quire into the proprc'y providing by law for the pay
mont of Jurymcn, sc.
The Bills-chanang the days of the County Courts OF
Hampshire and Hardyto authorize separate election
in the county of IIapshircand 10 authose two separate
elections in the county of Jackson were read a. second
time, and ordered TO be enErossed.
On motion of Mr. Wchcr the Committee of Claims was
discharged from further consideration of the petition OF
Nelson Anderson.
ELECTION or EX EcUTivE coUNcuLoR.
Message was received from the Senate, announcing
mat they had rccedcd from their disagreement TO the cso-
luton OF the House relative the election of an Executive
Councillor and agreeing with the House in the appoint
ment OF this day for said election.
On motion of Mr. Goole of NJ the Joint order of the dav
was taken up and the Senate informed that the
House was prepared 10 proceed in said election.
Mr. Goodc rose TO bring TO the notice of the House the
V. INN l1c NJ
performing Tie duties of this high Office as acstcd by the
experience OF his fidelity and talents for many years past
ne would not rcspass the time of the House by de-
iivenng any formal oulogium on Mr.. Daniel, because
II there was one citizen in The Commonwealth known fer
faithful and arduouS application TO public duties was
Peter " Daniel. No would deny him the me t of
being Jealous and intelligent public officer; and so well
were ms public services known, tat Mr. c. not tnk
it necessary deain the House further than bv express
ing wish that Mr.. Daniel should again be called TO the
station which he fills with so much honor 70 himself
and advantage TO The State.
Mr. Pendeton begged leave to bring before the House
another gentleman highly qualified for the important duties
OF an Executive Councillor Tho various and arduous
duties oil that station made the selection of proper ndi-
viduai matter of much moment In casting about for
hcailons for the performance of the duties faithfully and
aoy nc had not been able TO find any fitted for
INC station than the present talented, amabc and indie
atisabc member from Campbcll--Wm. M. Rivcs In
deed, had he been called upon select All individual he
could not have fixed on better qualified lie had no.
hS 70 say against the present incumbent but that nc
had held the office many years; and that Mr. T. consider
ca rotation IN oico salutary principle. While he UP,
he would observe at il had been said that party move
ncnt had been concerted against the present unconary
But so lar as lac (Mr p concerned il was not the
case: On the contrary, he original jackson man.
ana such lac understood the gentleman from Camp
bell We're il otherwise, Mr. r. would not have adyo-
Gated him.
Mr.. Rutherford observed chat no one esteemed more
mighty than himself Inc gentleman from Campbell who had
Just been put in nomination. He had known him long.
and fully appreciated his talents and amiao character
But on this occasion he could give tia gentleman bis
hed its duties with zeal and ability and he was ready TO
enter again upon to'e duties. why then should he be
rejected now? Had nc been guilty Of any dirclcfon OF
duy nadine given any advice 10 the Executive contrary TO
inc Constitution or laws? All would admit that nc had
hlled the station with ability with ntripid Independence
and determination to do what he considered right The
display of qualities like these surely cnlc him to renew
cd confidence and support
Mr.. Brolnax had houchita subject Of congratulaton
the State Of Virginia, that she could command the SER
vices, in station which might become ono Of great
importance, Of a posse sing the talents OF Mr..
Daniel IL had been Cisavowed that the opposition rails
ed to his reelection was based on party grounds lie
woud ask them why this desire get rid of an old and
tried servant Was bccause of his experience in Office,
lie could not perceive the cause Of this opposton and
supposed that Mr.. Daniel must have been ouilfv ol
offence hathad not been stated Ithad been skoi en-
solemn Occasionfor which of these offences viii
We cruelty me'-and II might with reason now be ossed
for what offence is this officer 10 be abandoned, iIs
did not pretend 70 say that Mr. Ds having held The office