Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-17
HOUSE Of DELEGATES.

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The Senate have passed the bill directing the
survey OF q route for public road from Hunters
vile IN the county Of Pocnhon'ns, u Parkrrsburg.
On motion Of Dr.. Powell Of Franklin, leave was
gwen to bring IN bill authorizing the coun = court
OF Franklin to select suitable place for holding the
county and sup rOr of law, for limited time
On motion OF Mr.. Gsllahcr, leave was given -
bring in bill authorizing John 4. Washington
Bnshred G Washington, and Geo. c. Washington,
dcviscCs Of BushrJd Washington deceased, TO sell
certain lands devised to them for themselves, and rs
trustees for OF hers.
Mr.. Gal'aher presented memorial fiom the par
ties IN relation TO the subject Indicated the yeso
luton.
On motion Of Mr.. Rjycs Of Prince George, the
Committee Of Privileges and Elections WAS instructed
to report TO this House such regulations may be
proper Ipon the Issuing of wrlts by he Governor To
supply vacancies occurring by The death. dlsCuali
cation or resignation Of any member members OF
either House OF Assembly, during the recess Of the
General Assembly.
On notion Of Mr.. Maxwell. the bill concerning
the inspection a. lumber, wa taken Il and rCcoumIt-
ted to the Select Committee which brought it in.
On motion Of Mr.. Jackson, the bin "coHcC5uipg
lands delinquent for the non payment of taxes, g. 60
was taken mp, the rm'ndm,n's made ~ Committee
of h Who'll greed Co.. aud the L'l ord re! 10 be
engrosscd.
Bills passed., Concerning Tho p. Allen, ad.n' o.
Of COL Armsic1d, decd; ,, 6ouCCr,Iug james r.
PaliorTO; ,, To incorporate company 10 construct
n Turnpike road from the north bank of the Rappl-
on Potomac creek. The latter bill had a ryder
tackled 20 ~ at. Mr. lloncs motion, cX"rrptnr per
sons going to and from Church to and itoyr mill. &c
from tolls
The Speaker laid before the House the following
communication from the Governor:
Executive Department, Feb. Is.
Sr-l have had the honor to receive from the Gov
Of Maryland, the enclosed resolution of the Gen
cral Assembly Of that state, with view that it be
Laid before the House OF Delegates, to invite their
cooperation in calculating the important improve
ments therein referred to-
have also received several resolutions purpor;ing
to be resolutions OF the Legislature Of the State OF
Ncrwont-"ith 4 request contained in the last that
they be laid before you-which s u rewith accordingly
submitted. have the honor to be, with great respect
your ubd't scr'yt. JNO. FLOYD.
Hon. Linn Banks Speaker o. The House Of Delegates
"Rcsoycd by tho General Assembly Of Maryland,
that the extension and security Of tho cosstng trade
OF the States of virginia, Delaware, and this State,
would be clIcctuay promoted 10y the opening of a
safe and direct navigation through tho sounds which
run parallel with the coast anil by the construction
Of such canals may be requisite FOR the purpose,
between the Chesapeake BAY at o. near Cape Charles
and Icwisiown Creek, on tho Bay Of Delaware, and
that tho cooperation Of the States interested in The
improvement be Immediately invited TO This ohics'"
STATE or VERMONT.
Secretary Of States Office,
Woodstock, Dec 10. 1870
Sir have tho honor OF transmitting to your Tx
cellenoy copy Of resolutions OF the Legislature Of
this State am, with great respect, your Excel enoy's
ob'dt seryt. " WILLIAMS.
Secretary Of State.
Ills E1cercncy, the Governor Of Virginia.
STATE or VERMONT
nv General Assembly,
Oct 80 a. -. 1880.
The judiciary committee, 10 whom YEAS referred a
communication from his Exccllcncy the Governor en-
closing communications from the states Of GcorEit
and Connecticut, relative to proposed amcnlmen's %