Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-09
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


Mr. Anderson was entitled to seat in the I.ogis
lature-he being surveyor of the County at the
period OF his election? Mr. A. stated the circum-
stances OF the case, and his willingness to abide
the decision Of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Crockett, laid on the table
Petitions were presented-By Mr.. Booker of
chizcns OF Amelia, praying tho removal of free
negroes-Mr. Bare, from Shenandoah, for n new
election District-Mr Chiffon from citizens of
Fnuquier, for excrtons to amend the Federal Con
stution, to authorize Congress to appropriate
money to remove the free people of color Mr..
McCuiloch, from Washington and Wythe, for n
new county; and from Uriah Bowman, for leave to
erect a dam across tho North fork of Holston-
Mr. Jordan, From Isle of Wight, to amend the laws
concerning people of color-Mr. McMahon from
people of Rockingham. for n Lottery-Mr Null
len, from Hardy, for Il new Election District: and
from citizens of Hardy, Hampshire, and Shcnan-
doah for change of Court days-Mr Street.
from Lunenburg, for a change of Court days-Mr
Land, from citizens of Princess Anne pr,v;pg
n change OF The law relative to Back Bay aud the
Atlantic Ocean-Mr. Stephenson, for IA new county
ont OF parts of Lewis, Nicholas and Jackson and
relative to Clerks fees-Mr. Mcdowell, from ci.i
zens of Rockbridgc for the incorporation of -,
company to construct toll-bridge over the North
Branch OF james River
On motion of Mr.. McIhaney, the Committee of
Roads and Navigation were instructed to enquire
into tho expedIcncy of subscribing for 2OO shares
Of the Leesburg and Smokers Gap Turnnike com
pany.
MIR. Knox offered resolution for the appoint-
ment OF u Committee to enquire into the expcdi
ency of extending the jurisdiction of n singIe M,
gstrato from $40 to $50.
MIR. Mel lhaney moved to strike out the maxi
mum, leaving the increase of the jurisdiction dis
crctionary with the Ccmmittee-,phcb ,,,s ,ooo,
ed by the mover
Mr.. Williams of Henrico moved to amend bv
substituting the Judiciary for Select Committee
, MT hnoX SAID, he was not member of the Ju-
aiclary committee while he had full confidence in
u; Tor which he had preferred q Select
Committee. The amendment was carried: and thus
amended, the resolution passed.
Mr Booker presented the memorial of John NJ
l1ots OF lenrico, contestng the eligibility of Mr.
w lilIams OF Henrco, to hold his seat on the
ground OF his being resident of Richmond
On motion of MIR. Caldwell, tho Committee of
ROADS and Canals were instructed to enquire into
the alterations necessary in the laws yespecting
public roads and highways
Mr. Summers presented the memorial of John
II. 'awter, contestng the seat of Mr.. Kelly re-
turned for Monroe - Az
On motion of Mr.. Gallaher, the Committee for
Sourts OF Justice were instructed to enquire into
the eXpediency of amending or repeating the law
concerning forthcoming bonds.
On motion of Mr.. Williams of Heurico the
Iouse agreed to proceed on Tomorrow by Joint
vote with the Senate, to the election of a Public
Printer for year.
On motion of Mr.. Snidow, the House adjourned
THURSDAY, Dec 8.
MT. Jones of Elizabeth City presented the peti
iion OF 10. Anderson of Williamsburg, complain
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Druton Parish Church, williamsburg in refiising q
liberty to any Ministers, except those of the Epis
coPal Church, to preach in the Parish Church.
Mr; Jones said, he owed to himself to say that
lie dd not consider the subject of the petition
proper one tor Legislative enquiry; but such was his
respect Tor the great right of petition that he felt
himself constrained to present Mr.. AS memorial
The petition was read at Mr.. Us instance but tho
House refused to refer it.
The Speaker presented communication with
documents from the Bord of Inspectors for the
Penitentialy, which was laid on the table and or
dered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Williams of Uenrico tho
House proceeded to the election of Public Printer
when Tho 'Rtchio, Esq received all the votes
| but one.
| The Speaker presented a communicative fron,.
tne governor, enclosing the memorial of the Lew
isourg Internal Improvement Convention which
on motion of Mr.. Mcdowell was referred to tho
Committee of Roads, and on motto, of Mr. NJ
| ordered to be printed.
Mr. Stephenson presented petition from Tho
Davis of Fayrtte, for remuneration for extra scrv;
ces.
MIR; Pendleton petition from Culpeper, and
Mr. Robinson one from Page, CONCERNING free
negroes, slaves, sc.
hr. smith of Frederick petition from certain
ctlzens oftredcrick, &c. opposing the application
Tor Il new county.
On motion of Mr. Wood of Abermarle, the House
agreed to proceed tomorrow by Joint vote with the
SENATE TO supply the vacancy in tho Court of
Appeals, created by Judges Carr's accepting the
office OF Visitor of the University
On motion of Mr.. Crump the Committee of NI;I
ia Laws was instructed to inquire into the expe-
diehcy OF reducing the minimum strength of 'Proops
OF calvary to 45, instead of the number now re-
quired. nv" ~
, On motion of Mr.. Bryce of Goochland the
committee of Finance instructed to report
d Dill making a futher appropriation to complete
the repairs of the Senate Chamber.
Oh notion of Mr.. Barry, the Committee on the
'uGiclary were instructed to enquire into the ex
Peulency OF altering the laws regulating the adj
mihistratIon of the personal assets of deceased
persons, so as to place all just debts on an equal
lootIng In the administration of said assets ex
ccPt funeral expences and debts due from such de
ceased in the character of guardians, executors &c
MT Ball presented the petition of w. p Bavles
OF Fairfax for divorce.
MT. Newton presented petition from West
&c. ~ S'o'''
Mr.: Cabeil petition from Nelson Anderson to
sury. o"
Mr.. Mccoy from certain citizens of TYLER. con.
corning the location of road from FISHING Creek
to Smithfeld. O''0'>
Mr.. Stephenson from Nicholas and Lewis, for
Il county.
On motion of Mr.. Rives, the Committee OF
schools and Colleges were instructed to enquire
INTO the eXpediency Of requiring the County Court
ochool Commissioners, of the several counties TO
pc Iaid oil into Districts in conformity with the
laws now I'm force, and into the expediencv of AUG
Schools, J
On motion Of Mr. Gallaher, so much Of the Go.
inent, was referred TO the Committee of Roads and
Canals. ana