Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-02

changes with slew 20 economy and o,ber ohcc,s IA
Zen MADE IN The original BILL all OF which, with the ex
OF one or two others, for the first time intro
uueed had been suggested author of the hill o,ro
e before ms death and had certainly received his
might undergo every necessary and proper inves;ga
ana with that view that the bin aud substitute might be-
iorbear further remark for the present hut ;ah ,vS,
the House again. when the subject should hereafter como
under Its consideration.
On molten Of Mr. Rivcs the bill and su,s,;u,. ware
referred 10 committee of the Whole House mad. ,h
order OF the day for Tuesday next and ordered 10 bs
On motion Of Mr.. Mcdowell, the Committee of Promo
nons and Grievances was ordered enquire into the ex
peaiency OF authorising OF money bring and di,
tribute water in the Town of Lexington and pave The
streets thereof ALSO the Com Roads and Internal
Navigation instructed to enquire into the expectancy
Po'auhg company TO construct Turnpike Road
passing by the Natural Bridge in the county OF of Rock
oge and connecting with the present stoge-road at con-
'cmleht points, east and west of said bridge.
nc engrossed BILL forming county out of parts
o. Tue counties OF Frederick and Shenandoah was read
name oil the county filled with The word ffer-
Ger in honor Of Gen Hugh Mercer The other blanks
laid upon the table, '
Mr. paesOn of CHESTERFIELD presented petition of the
trustees OF ibe town OF Manchester asking the passage of
TWO several acts Incorporating joint stock companies for
manufacturing cotton, wool aud iron.
suFEhiNTENDENT or THE PENIrENTIARY.
oh mouon oil Mr. Gailaher, the House proceeded 10.
execute the joint order of the day for the election of Su
penn'endant OF the Penitentary Institution.
oonc conversation the question whether the
present incumbent (Mr Parsons) would accept the Office
or intended 10 remain in it, if elected Mr. Caiaher nre
sohted letter nom Mr. p, in which he declared his in
tehton 70 accept the Office il elected Messrs Podex-
ter and Hooker stated that they had conversed with MIR
land he had expressed his intention remain in the
institution no longer than should be necessary TO conpeto
certain repairs &c.A long discussion took Mace on tIs
nomination of Mr. Parsons by Mr.. Galaher, chiefly turn
! in the Office if elected. ~
Richard Rancs then nominated by Mr. Ru,her-
mho stated that be should Tor Mr. Parsons but
a lie ieit bound 10 maine Mr. Raines, who was one of
ms constituents us candidate for that ofice)-and VIM
W ard by Mr. Pendleon $3.50 49,
Letters IRON Peter V. Daniel, James Brown If and
D; buoot, speaking in the highest of Mr.
| Messfs Brodnax and Bryce oc + sus,oi,cd ,bo 49,;
nation of Mr.. Ward. va "oD''-
di'eulsive debate took place, which Mcssrs Roane
Byce oil L. Gaiaher, Pendleon Pvndexter Booker and
fes participated, wien the order of the day was pro-
ceeded IN, and the Senate was notified thereof
message was received in about half hour from, the
senate stating that they had passed resolution postnou
ing the election 10 Saturday next and asking the
renee OF Tie House. After comfortable discussion the
Ayes 3d. noes 81 ~ "'@s
Mr. Spulock moved the Adjournment which was no.
gaved ayes IL noes 47hc Speaker voting in the mega
After considerable delay, no communication bavi,,-
peen received from the Senae-On motion of Mr. Fitz-
hugh, the House adjourned.
| Wednesdoy, FIbruary l.
| me Speaker communicated letter from the Cioyernor
GloSing ne proceedings OF meeting held War,ens-
vie' at which the following resolutions were passed:
L. Resoired, That we believe that the route leading
from Winchester through Wardensvillc and NooreId 70
VIII DC better adapted
people generally living between the head waters of James
iaVer ana the Potomac, and including the whole west
e Resofced, That il is the opinion Of this meeting that
inc ocaon oil The said road should take place as far south
as nature has made it practicable without view TO the
benefit OF any private individual set OF individuals and
that when the same shall be constructed ii be done with
view alone 10 the whole public good ''
On motion OF Mr. Nc Dowell, the communicate, o,h
resolutions were referred TO the Committee on Roads and
Internal Navigation. $4,000 w
communication was received from the Senate STATING
min.
AMI to establish the town Of Sarksville in te count Of
Harrison Also, with amendments, the bill. authorizing
VIM Stccnto erect dam from his lands i'm the count,. e
Bedford, 10 Salt Creek Island, James River-Amcnd
nents agreed 10.
ELECrIoN OF REGISTER
The House then proceeded 10 perform the Joint order of
the day, being the election of Register of lie Land or
nee Mr. McCoy nominated William Seldom and M
other candidate being offered the roll was called and M
Sclen bad 100 votes. Joint vote with The Senate 1871
Mr. BroinaX moved that rule OF the House be amend
cd, 10 allow the Committee Of Courts Justice
act 1u mess with smaller number than Many of
It's members he stated belonged siler Committees,
ness before the Cn}tree which required to be acted
upon. The motion was agreed to- and rendered of gene
raj application TO all standing committees.
sUPERINTEN DENT THE PENIrrrT1Anv
Mr. Pendleion moved that the House go into Joint vote
for a Superintendent of the Peneniarv institution NJ
Galaher 10 state that Mr. Parsons had Withdrawn him.
sell from the contest and read letter from Mr. p TO that
effect He hoped the motion ould not prevail; and
that Tune would be given TO allow other applicants TO come
iorward.-Mr. Caldwell moved the posponemept untl
Saturday, which was opposed by Mr.. Whian,s-and the
iheH on motion, 1t decided
negadye-Ayes 81, Noes 62.-The motion of Mr. PEN
dieon then prevailed and the Senate was informed there
Of
nmotion OF Mr.. Crump the Committee on the Militia
was instructed to inquire into the eXpedency OF authors
ing the Executive oths Commonwe alth to contract for
and cause to be procured and distributed such number OF
pistols holsters swordbelts, carouch boxes Sc as NAV
be deemed necessary, sc.
The engrossed bill to amend an act &c concernino Ci
rard Pusey and family, read third time and passed
message received from the Senate stating that
they mad amended the resolution of the House relative TO
the election Ola Superintendent of the Penitentiary by
inserting Wednesddy, Sh Of Feb instead of this day
The question on concurrng with the Senate's amend
ment, carried in the airmative--Ayes g. Noes AZ
IMPRtsoNMENT DEBT.
MIR. Bryce Of +. moved TO take up a report of the Com
lttee Tor Courts OF Justice, the subject ofhe abolition
OF imprisonment for debt and refer il TO Select Commit
tee Mr. Bryce sustained bis motion by remarks at some
iength-Mr BrodnaX opposed the reference, upon the
ground that no additional legislation necessary for the
protection OF the honest debtor Mr. Bryce briefly rep
Cd Mr. Crockett spoke in opposition the notion which
was rejected.
The Committee Of Propositions and Grievances reported
fdUOrd6y on the petition of citizens of Wardensvlc for
the Incorporation Of the said town. greed to)-of
Charles r. Wells, for tho appointment of commissioners To-
reesiabsh the line between the counties of Ohio and
Tyler-and also a resolution of the House having a
similar object both of which, ON motion of Mr.. Mccoy,
were laid upon the table
The Committee of Finance reported ,tpfauoro6Iy on a
petition of twenty-five citizens of Boetour for reduc-
ton OF the pay and mileage Of members of the General
Assembly.-Agreed TO.
Report OF the Committee on the Colored Population
stating that they had inquired into the expedcncy of set
ting apart, for the removal of said population so much of
the claims of Virginia the General Government as NAV
into and belong to the Treasury of the State and
declaring il Xpeden to make that provision was taken