Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-18
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The Senate have passed the bill directing The
survey of route for a public road from Hunters
vile i'll the county of Pocahontas. to Par!ris5Urg
On motion of Mr.. Powell of F.aatiin. leave was
given to bring in bill authorizing the court
of Franklin to select suitable place for holding the
county and superior courts of Laws, for limited tl1lo
On motion of Mr.. Galaher, leave was riyeu IN
bring i'll bill authorizing John A. Washington.
Bushrod G. Washington, and Geo. G.. VasliinTl on
dcvisees of Bushrod Washington. deceased. to sell
certain lands devised to thel for Themselves and as
trustees for others.
MIR. Gallaher presented I mca.l.,a! from til, par
ties in relation The subject Indicated IL tie rcso.
luton.
On motion of Mr. Rives of Prince George, the
Committee Of Privileges and Elections was instruct ed
TO report to this House such regulations as a.ay bc
proper upon the Issuing OF wrlts by the Governor TO
supply vacancies occurring by the death, disqualli
cation resignation Of any member members Of
either House of Assembly, during the recess Of the
General Assembly.
On motion of Mr.. Maxwell, the bill concerning
the inspection OF lumber, taken up and rccomNit-
ted to the Select Committee which brought it in.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson, the b '.ccuccrninr
lands delinquent for tn" nou-paymcnt OF taxes &c "
taken up, the amendments made IN Commits lee
OF the Whole agreed to, aud the bill ordered to be
engrossed
Bills passed., Concerning Tho. Is. Allen, adm or
of Gill Armistead decd; ., oncermlug James Il
Taiaterro; 3, To incorporate 4 company construct
Turnpike road from the north bank of the Kappa
pannock river opposite Fredericksburg to some point
on Potomac creek. THE latter bill had a ryder
tucked to it, at Mr.. uooes motion, eXernptng per
sons going to and from Church. TO and tfoIu MILL &c
from tolls
The Speaker laid before the House the following
communication from the Governor:
Executive Department, Feb H.
Sir-I have had the honor to receive from the Gov
ernor of Maryland the enclosed resolution of the GEN
era Assembly of that State, with view that it be
laid before the House of Delee ates, to invite their
cooperation in eftectuating the important improve
ments therein referred to.
Ihave also received several resolutions purporting
be resolutions of the Legislature Of the State of
Vermont-wth request contained in the last that
thew be laid before you-which rewith accordingly
submitted have the honor to be, with grea, respect
your obd't ser'vt JNO. FLOYD.
Hon. Linn Banks, Speaker of the House of Delegates
"Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland,
that the extension and security of coastng trade
of the States of Virginia, Delaware, and this State,
would be effectually promoted by the opening OF a
safe and direct navigation through the sounds WHICH
parallel with the and by the construction
of such canals may be requisite for the purpose,
between the Chesapeake Bay at Of near Cape Charles
and Lewistown Creek, on The Bay of Delaware, and
that the cooperation of the States interested in the
Improvement be immediately invited to this object"
STATE OF VERMONT.
Secretary of States Office,
Woodstock, Dec. 10. 1880 {
Sir-I have the honor of transmitting TO your TX
ceIlency~a copy of resolutions of the Legislature OF
this State with great respect, your Excel enjoys
ob'dt ser'vt. n. WILLIAMS.
Secretary of State
His Excellency, the Governor of Virginia.
STATE OF VERMONT.
In General Assembly,
Oct. 80 A. ID. 1890
The judiciary committee, whom was referred a
communication from his Exceliency the Governor, en-
closing communications from the Of Georgi.
and Connecticut, relative pr opposed amendments tC
the constitution of the United States, $50 u pro-
vide uniform mode of electing President and Vice
President throughout the u States and to i've to the
people the privilege of voting directly for the Pres
dent and Vice President, without the intervention o
Electors Report,
That they have had under consideration the sal,
communication, and also Il resolution of the Genera
Assembly of Louisiana, proposing to amend the coustI
tuition of the United States as to extend the tern
of Office of the President and Vice President si2
years, and render the President ineligible after the
first election; and that in the opinion of this commit
tee, it is inexpedent make the proposed alteration:
in the Constitution and therefore recommend to the
General Assembly the adoption of the following resoin
tons:
Resolved, the Governor and Council concurring
herein, that the General Assembly do with
the General Assembly of the State of Georgia in the
proposal to amend the constitution OF the u States SO
as provide uniform mode of cecting the President
and Vice President of the United States, without the
intervention of electors and that the election OF Pres
ident and Vice President should in case whatever
be submitted to the House Of Representatives of the
United States.
Resolved That this General Assembly do not con
cur with the General Assembly Of Louisiana, in the
proposal amend the constitution ofthe u States,
TO extend the term Of service of the President and
Vice President to SIX years. and to render the Pres
dent ineligible after the first election.
Resolved, That the Governor OF this State be re
quesed to forward copy OF the foregoing resolutions
the executive of each State with areques that they
be laid before their respective Legislatures.
James Davis, for Committee.
IN Assembly. Nov 10 1880.
Report concurrcd in, and resolutions adopted
II. Merrill, Clerk
IN Council, Nov. 10, 1850.
Read and resolved TO
G. b. Shaw, Secretary
A true copy of the report and resolutions on file
Norman Williams, Se'cy Of State.
Mr. Rrodnax, moved to refer the communication an,
resolutions to a committee Of the whole; observing
that the matters which they referred were OF grea
and increasing Importance, entitled on their own &C
count, and the respect due to sister States, to
response from the Legislature of Virginia.
Mr. Gilmer objected to referring to committee o
the whole, as calculated TO PROVOKE much discussion
and consume much time. We had much to do, and ht
hoped that this year, would do business
and abstain from acting subjects like this.
Mr.. Brodnax, not insisting upon his motion, the res
oIutions were laid on the table.
LOAN BILL.
Mr.. Miller Of Botcrnurt, moved 10 postpone the
execution ol The order Of the day. for the loan o