Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-01-05

erect toll bridge over the Mattspony River at Dun
kirk; it vas supported by Mr. Pollard of King VIM,
who stated IN detail, the circumstances which entitled
il to the favor othe Legislature, and passed. ne'a.
Bills Passed.. Abolishing the punishment of
burning in the hand in all cases.. Incorporating
the Danvie Female Academy
Mr.. Morris, from the Committee OF Privileges ana
Elections, made report on the memorial OF VIM. 3.
Chamberlayne, confess sing the eligibility OF Ben w.
Lcigli-which was laid on the table
Mr. Morris moved, hat when the Report was taken
up, Mr.. Chamberayne have leave to appear at the
Bar of the House, and be heard the subject OF his
Memorial.
The motion was supported By Messrs Morris,
Leigh, and BrodnaX-and opposed by Messrs Eppes
and Gner, and carried in the affirmative, by large
majority
On morton of Mr. Morris, the report the contes-
ted election from Culpeper then taken up q con-
sidered.
THE Debate occupied the whole day until o'clock
q sketch of it will appear hereaiter.j
MONDAY, January g, 1880.
Petitions presented by Messrs. Anderson OF
Botetourt, DAWSON and Bryce.
On motion of Mr. Broinar, leave was given 10
bring bill authorizing the construction OF toll
bridge, the Appomatox River, at Exeter Bridge
On motion of Mr. Miller of Pow. tho House resell
we'd to proceed Thursday next, to the election by
Joint vote with the Senate, OF Treasurer Of the
Commonwealth, for one year--and on motion Of Mr..
Witcher, the same day fixed for the election of
the Register Of the Land Ofce, and the LIST and end
Auditor
On motion of Mr.. Leigh. leave vas given to the
committee of Courts Of Justice, to report on the
subject of the Judiciary by hill or otherwise
On motion Of Mr. Sempie, leave given the com
mtee of schools and colleges to examine Mr. Pryor,
master of the HAMPTON Academy, touching divls-
ion of the funds of that Institution.
On motion of Mr.. .Wurduusa, the committee of
Propositions and Grievances, were instructed to en-
Qure into the expcdiency of amending law author
rizing lottery and the sale Of certain lots in the
town of Portsmouth
On motion of Mr.. Casiiemaa, the committee q!
Roads and Navigation instructed to enquire
into he expadiency of authorizing tho Board of Pub
lie Works 10 subscribe for 60 Of the stock of the
Berryville Turnpike Company.
On motion of Mr.. Tnwter, the committee Of claims
was instructed to enquire into the proprety alloy
ing VIM. Mcdowell certain sum of money Paid
out by him. for transporting some troops from Pc
tersburg 10 Norfolk, during the late war
Mr.. Fennbie. observing hat though the map of the
StnIe had been completed for a length of time. it
had not been distributed as the law required and
that the proceeds had been diverted from the fund OF
Internal Improvement as al first designed, to the Iii
brary, (Which however Mr. V Drofessed his riendli j.
ness) asked leave bring in bill akug provisions
on the subjects newfoundland the leave was gran
ted.
Onmotion of Mr.. Lucas, leave was given to bring
bill to amend the act passed Jan 1929. concerning
a toll bridge over the Shenandoah River.
Reports submitted from different committees
by MessrS. Leigh. Yancey, and Miller Of Bot
On motIon of Mr. GiiDter, the House resumed the
consideration of the contested election from Culpepcr
Mr. PenIieton, having leave to appear a, he bar
addressed the House atength, against the Report
OF the Committee, and i'll favor of the motion to re-
commit for the purpose OF eEqairng into the legality
or iilegaiity Of the election itself.
He was followed by Mr.. Gibson, Who replied at
large.
.Nr. BrondGus next briefly addressed the House
and appealed to Mr. Pendeton knoy, if his return
was in consequence of the irregularities Mr. Pen
eXD fln that had he
election been legally conducted Mr Broaddus and
hlmsef would have been returned.
.T; Goode then modified his resolution to amend
the report of the committee by striking out the leave
to Messrs. HaDsbrough, Pendlcton and Gibson, to
take further evidence. and continuing it a motion to
recommit with the single purpose of insructng the
committee to enquire into the legality of the election
and the amendment adopted.
.'. CitnleT next opposed the report at lenrfh at
lacking the conclusion of the Committee that they
we're not at liberty to enquire into the legality of the
election because notice had been given that such
an issue you'd be rendered. Mr.. Gilmer conteIlded
that MIR Gibson, i'll written notice which he read
had distinctly made the issue--that although that no
tee had been called notice to contest before the
Sheriff only yet that it to all intents and purpo
SOS nstlce OF an intention to contest that ground
before the Legsiature-an opinion confirmed by Mr.
Gibsons taking evidence to prove the ilegay ofthe
election, after the decision of the Sheriff Mr. G..
viewed the question affecting the constituent
body. and would not be restricted from enquring
technicalities intended promote and not to defeat
the entertainment of the truth. The rights of ,he
constituent body he should regard as the polar star
to direct the enquiry and wonld give force no rule
the effect Of which to Iegislate man int a seat
which the people never intended him to occupy
Mr. Morris succeeded in defence Of the Report
and in reply TO Mr. Gilmer in a speech of much force
and ingenuity.
Mr.. EPpAs next addressed the House in opposition
to The RepoFi-arguing that although notice was ne
cessary in respect 10 the Candidates themselves yet
it was competent to the House, and was its duty
upon the presentation of the subject without
noce, to institute enquiry into the conduct of the
election and whether no, it had been so conducted
as to suppress the public gill !, did not follow 10
bis opinion, that because MIR. Pendleton had waived
any right to the seat, that the uoIse should disre
gard bis memorial and the allegations it contained
affecting the validity Of the election
The question was then put on Mr. Goodies resolu
ton to recomnnit the Report, and it was decided in
the negaiive-ayes 43-Does CO.
On motion Of MIR GOode, the House Adjourned.
From the New York Ameroar.
JFctO JouTsey Biection.-phc following additional
and encouraging particulars Of this Election have
] ust reached us
The majority Essex for the CLAY ticket is about
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