Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-03

solution, and !, would therefore open the debate a
widely % on the original question. He wished Discus
zion; no wished the light which II bestowed He had
been In favor at hrsi OF reporting bill; but he,
the Chairman OF the Committee TO whom the framing
Of bill would have been con6ied did not know the
views OF the com Si,tee. He understood III. view
Of such gentlemen as had exprts themselves and
this was what he wanted.
Mr. Morris Suppose the resolution were RECON-
mrsd, could the committee do any thing but bring in
biI coniormsbly 10 it Surely l. The conmi nv n,
with d-rs bril- in bill, ard the votes The rrso-
lu'icns wotd amount 10 the sams thing. He had not ex
pressed his opinion this bill until 10 day; snd he not
repeated. that he hsrs prepared to Jisrba,e the
jurisdiction OF the Courts Of Chsncery and break up
this blockade in the present courts. He wished To
consider how ,his could be done. But th. discu-siop
oil the abstract principle would not give light ss to the
manner IN which II should be carried out. BY Discus
t'pg this principle, II was Impossible arrive st any
result. Ii could not be done unit. the bill be
lore them. Every gentleman had right TO be heard
on The subject; and they could be- more efsctually
hcsrd when the bill was before the House.
MIR. G''ner said II the < II leman from Hanover was
so perfectly aware that the presen, molten s. the ques
ION on the resolution, were the same effect why was
ne 90 ursen that one OF them should b. adopted u
erenee! But IL the principle adopted there would
be no further debate on tn. question OF IN.
and the details only would have then to be settled II
The res'lu ion were re committed, the gen leman from
H-nrco would b.. placed ia di.agreeabie s,us 1, IN
a. scpposed TO the plan, and the friends OF i, might
not perhaps feel fully coofdeut in his agency In fra
mug a bull.
Mr Mason of F. said, that the opinion Of the gentle
man from Aibemare was incorrect; that the HOUSE
would not be committed by vote on the RESP.
luton. But when the bill before the House the
principle OF the bill would bs mater Of debate and
members would not be bound not to vote egausi %
might. be presented in different aspec'.
Mr. Giimer explained His opinion was that the
members were grown men, aud would no !, upon any
capiice, change their views.
Mr.. Mason Of F. ask-d whether the bill when re
ported might not be modified, to change the q
uies OF parti rendering those who now advoeae the
principle, opposed it, Il recoucing those who are no
opposed to the principle! Gentlemen would not be
united byheir votes; for, discuss the abstract prnci-
pies as long as they pleased the discussion would be
oewed on the bill He. therefore, hoped the res ,lution
migh be recommiued.
MIR. Morris replied to Mr.. Gilmer. His reason for
advocating the recommitment was that one debate on
the bill would take the place OF two The gen lemsn
supposed that IL the resolution were recommitted the
friends Of the bill woudhave aid from their enemi-.
But be knew that the gentleman from Hcnrico would
end his aid willingly TO give the bull perfect form
as possible.
The question vas then taken on the motion Of Mr.
Bryce and was decided in the negative
MIR. Nj asfarlapd then addressed the House al con
siderable length in oPpoon the plan OF xtending
Cbancery Jurlsjic ion to the several counties OF the
state, pointing out many difficulties, such as increa sed
tho project This speech will be reported hereafter
expence and delay which would probably arise out OF
Mr.. Garlanl OF Nelson, sed, that The House had
been engaged four hours to day, he would now move
to lay The resolution on the table. He intended at a
convenient time TO express himself on this subj .ci
but il was dsagreeable TO address the House alter il
had been weaiied out with labor.
The re olu;ion was laid on the table.
The following bills we've read twice and committed
For the construction Of road from Wheeling 10
Clarksburg; Incorporating the Falmouth turnpike
pany; Tor the construction OF turnpike from the North
side OF The Rappahannock river, opposite Frede- icks
burg 10 some point on P,tosiac Creek; forming new
county out OF parts oil the counties OF Mason, nawhi
and Wod
Mr.. Brodnax submitted plan for the arrangement
OF the Judiciary, of which the following abstracts
The several counties and corporations to be arrang
ed into IL Judicial circuits, for each OF which judy
are to be elected and commits edo ne az Judge
OF the General Court, and associate Judge Of the Supe
ror Court OF Chancerythe other as Chancellor Of the
Superior Coart oil Law.-The. Chance llor sha side
within the Circuit to which he shall be allotted, and
exercise his judicial functions in the courts OF the
came Circuit, wi bout cbange,-The Judges OF the
General Court shall annually be designated by that
Court to the several Circuits Ia the Common weah by
lot, or Otherwise 80 as to effect an exchange OF Cir
cuits.-A Superior Court of Law and Superior Court
OF Chancery shall be holden in each county corpo-
ration in the said circuits, 10 which Superior Cour
Law is now esablished.-The several Superior Courts
OF Law, as SUCH and the Judges thereof in vacation
shall have the jurisdiction that is now vested In
the Superior Courts OF Law, and the Judges thereof
IN vaca'ion-Ths several Superior Courts of Chance
ry, &c., shall have the same jursdc tion, relative 10
the several counties, &C., 10 which they may be
abIished, thai Is vested in the Superior Courts
OF Chancery, &c.-The Chancellor of each Circuit
and the Judge Of the General Court who for that We
may be designated 10 that Circuit shall hold Superior
",
times, semi 4nnually, may be prescribed by law Sc
at which the Judge OF the General Court shall pre-
in the Superior Court oil Law, and the Chancellor III
the Superior Court Of Equity, separately bu, both
may sit together, in either of the said Courts Sc.
When either OF the said Judges shall TAIL to attend IN
| term of the Cour's, the Judge who may attend sha
exercise all the Jurisdiction, Lo law and equty that
both should have exercised. Appeals from JUDI
OF said Superior Courts of Law, and from DEGREES OF
Superior Courts o. ancery shss lie directly the
Court of Appeals, &C., SEP Various other provi
sions concerning Commissioners, &c., &c.,we have no
room this mo 'Ding to specify.
MIR. L. ign moved that, Tor the present, the projes
he laid on The table,
Mr.. ID Oduax acceled 10 the proposition; viii h was
agreed TO.
On motion of Mr.. Gholson, il was ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Keller moved that when the House adjourn, il
adjourn to IL o'clock On this motion dis
cussion took place, in which Messrs. Keller, Morris
and Bryce supported, and Mr. Miller of Botetourt, op
posed it,
The question being taken, it decided in the af-
firmative-ayes 81, noes SO.
On motion of Mr. Newman, the House adjourned
~" II Farmer" shall appear on Saturday.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 20 We noticed the other d a VI
the great concourse OF persons to the Capitol to he
MIR. Virus speech. The interest of the trial has moi
ended, nor did IL begin, with his speech 1t has been
sustained throug with unusual seadDess and the
Chamber crowded W sterday almost as much AZ