Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-15

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Report were ordered to be printed.
I'm motion OF Mr. Gibson, the Committee of Courts
OF Justice were instructed to enquire into the expe
piency of changing the time of holding the Ouarte,lv
Court OF Culpeper from July to August.
EXECUTIVE.
On motion of Mr. Terrill, the House proceeded By
JOINT vote with the Senate. TO the election of CO.
vernon Tor three years from 3lst March next
MIR Gimer then nominated Gen. John Fleyd the
present incumbent, whom he pronounced an honest
statesman, devoted patriot and tried republican.
Mr Gilmer reported for Floyd, the unanimous vote
of both Houses ~
The House then determining to proceed to the
election of three Councillors
Mr. Gholsou moved to suspend the 4sth rule of The
House, IN order to elect the three together
The motion was opposed by Mr.. Rr ,dnax, as nos
calculated either to save time, or to procure the
ehoicr or those who were generally preferred.
Mr.. Gholson supported the motion as calculated to
save time, and to promote justice and farness-the
election OF those really having the largest number of
friends.
Mr.. Morris objected the motion as an innoy ton
upon the usage OF the country. and really CAL
culaed to have the effect desired. He did not know
10 what manner the clerk would keep the polls.
The motion was rejected.
The nominations then proceeded.
Mr.. Morris nominated Peter ". Daniel Eso-,b,
present Lieut.. Governor of the Commonweaith-as
able experienced, and faithful. reorganizing the
Executive, and placing the Government upon new
grounds, the experience of Mr. Daniel was essential
lie was no advocate for the rule in all cases. but in
ofttc1t office; in office, the second in the govern
nent, he thought some consideration ought to be paid
TO the political opinions of the individual selected In
his opaions Sfr. Daniel concurred with the large ma
lority of the people of Virginia.
| Air. Garland of Nelson, nominated Daniel A Wilson,
esq. at present member of the Executive Council,
and commended his habits, his manners, his capacty
and his principles.
! Mr.. Kim nominated Guy r. C. Allen, Esa.-aiso q
member of the executive, and compimented his intei
iigence energy, principles and habits of business-Ss
probably the only candidate who would be presen.
ted from West of the Allegheny, appealed TO the lib.
crafty of the House that score.
/ Mr. Garland of Amherst, nominated John Fl. Smith.
| present member Ah
virtues, independence, ability and fidelity he euloe>
sed in the warmest rnanner-whether for jackson.
Adams or Clay he did not know caps-he knew
he to the great republican party Of the world
and of his country.
| Mr. Burfoot nominated Wyndham Robertson ESD
also at present member of the executive COUNCIL
whose talents, independent bearing, correct prin
ciPies IN politics, he euoGisea IN glowing terms. He
was TREND OF state rights, and what more, of the
union OF the Starsa disciple of Jefferson and thzn
| whom, no man more boldly formed his opnious. oS
more freely expressed them.
Mr. Castleman added the nomination, yFm F.
Pendieton, ESQ., whose services the late war; faithful
performance of the duties of Councillor for many
years. capacity and habits of business, he highly COM
mended
| Mr. Williams of Shenandoah, aided in the nomtfa.
ton of Mr.. Robertson
Mr.. Leigh IN the nomination of Mr. Daniel
f PSSs q IS % the FAC, tina, I'm
lion, had declined nomnats him until election of ina
Mr. Moore assisted in the nomination Of Mir Robertson
Mr. Christian joined in the nomination of MIR Wilson
The vGe was then Iahea and resulted fllows-fo I'm
smhh g. " <''--'' IA
Morris from the COMMITTEES to compare with The ssnate
repored--for II, Wilson a. Allen H. smith q RI
beson az, PeDdeon 1871 necessary choiee-ard 10
Nlr znn Withdrew MIR Allen, aud Mr. Caslen1an EI
Pendieon, ~
pbe secohd ballot resulted Daniel g. Rosgr
son H. Wilson sB
81 Wilson SO, Robertson "a
So tina. Peter Daniel Esq having majority one vezs
Mr. Casemau now re nominated Mr. Pendletun.
Mr. Tyler nominated Alex L. Bolts, Esq prsssni mess
Der OF the Executive Council WHOSE integrity talent hide
Pendence he warmly commended.
Mr. Borfoot renewed the nomination Ur. Boberssun
f1r Hamilton nominated David Briggs Esq meTniass
OF the Executive Council, whose QUALIFICATIONS Of head end
CIR Glmer renewed the nomination of Mr. Wilson
Mr.. Ilnn renewed the nomination of B1r Allen
MI WOOD o AoemaTe, united in The n1miEaiiun Of 1,
Slr Jones aided in the nomination of Mr. Rober,s,a.
MT Williams OF Harrison aided in the nomination of an,
The first resulted folowy-fD Robertson G., wilson
81, pendleton Is, Bolts 10, IL, Prgga
The result House the Senate as E,oSzs
Robertson 81 Wilson 80, Pendeton g. Allan 10 5gs1 g.
Necessary to choice 8Ino elecljon-nr Briggs dropped
The fourth ballot resulted follows for Robertson IN,
sou 40, Pendleton ID, Bolts 10, Allen 10.
The result affected by The of Standardization
81, Wilson a. Peudleton Il, Bolts 1s, Allen ID.
Necessary ctnice Conc elecon=-Mt Allen drupr,t
The fifth vote resulted folows-or Robertson -, Wilson
The result, affected by vote of the Robertson
3d. Wilson 3d. Pendeon l5 Bolts 21-no eee;iop-r Pen,
Mr Pendleton being dropped DIR. Williams withdraw
MIR Bolts, the sixth vote was folowsor Robertson ST.
The result affected by the Senate Robertson 81 Wilson
Unnecessary a choice 70.
So Wyndham Robertson Esq elected.
Mr.. Ga Rand of Nelson nomna ted Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Williams of Shenandoah, nominated Mr.. Bolts
Mr. Garland of Amherst MI Smith
MIR Zinn rennmiuated Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Moore supported Mr. Alien, doing pressed ma
claims of the west Of Council - '1
MI Campbell of Brooke appealed to the beFaiy Of thu
House to concede member to the " "
Mr.. Casllemsn nominated Mr.. Pendletnn.
MIR. Daysson aided in the nomination Of MIR Bolts
Tho seventh resulted foOws-for Wilson a. Alien
&c. Bolts %, PeDheton ~, Smith 9.
The result affected by Of the So Alien
no. Bolts 80, Pendeton %, Smith IL. ~"
So there election
B1r Smith being dropped, and Mr. Castlemau withdra
Mr. Pendleton the eighth ballot thus resul,edor Wilson So
Allen d, Bolts 49, "
This result thus changed by the vote of tLo SarS7a
Wilson IS, Allen 30, Bolts 80
70 being necessary choice, there was no electi5o
Mr. Bolts being dropped the ninth ballot thus resultedf1v
Wilson ~, Allen 20 w
The result affected by the the senate-Vy isor,
102, Allen 81 1872
So Daniel A. Wilson, Esq. declared elected
On motion Of MIR. Gibson, the House adjourned: