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

land Ivy It's means, the gradual reduction Of the
iovil of Slavery
Mr.. MARsr,LL urged similar views, insisting
upon the wisdom Of tho policy of encouraging the
, removal OF many blacks possible by
me amendment we should actually discourage tho
reduction of the black population.
i Mr. CuoisoN supported the amendment and
SAID that the object OF the mover not to dis
courage, nor would the effect be to discourage
manumssou. The object was, to require those
who proposed to manumit, also TO furnish the
means of transportation, which, I'm nine cases out
of ten, those who wished to manumit, wore able
! to do
! Mr.. Bwopx,x rose to warn the gentlemen from
Petersburg and Brunswick, (Mcssrs. Brown and
Gholson,) that bv striking out this amendment,
they were jcopardizng the bill. He did not be-
| Ilevc 1T could pass without it, MIR. IL. combatcd
the idea that those who were willing were also
able TO provide the means Of transportation.
The amendment rcjccted-uyes Ill, noes
| Co.
| MIR. BIopNAx moved an amendment, giving the
Courts the discretion of ordering the removal of
tree negro men of 10, and women of 10, who by
the bill as il stands allowed to remain being
beyond the ago of increase.
MIR. Boiling said, that rs tho object was TO send
oil those above that age who wcro mischievous. he
would not consent ~ annoy the colony with
them.
Tho amendment was adopted.
Mr MARSHALL moved 10 strike from the bill tho
words $9oo,ooO, as the annual appropriation after
80 So as 10 lcaVe IL discretionary with future
Legislatures to appropriate what sum they pleased
hut withdrew it,
Mr. GoopE moved to strike out all appropriation
after tho year discriminating we went far enough
IN appropr'at'ng for two consecutive years.
| MT. MARSHALL. concurred in the motion. Two
years would test the systcm and he was willing to
trust its fate TO tho good results which he believed
il would effect,
! The amendment prevailed
MIR. MARSHALL moved TO fill the blank appropr
tI,.
which sum he understood from the Chairman OF
Finance, (Mr. Bryco,) could be furnished witlou,
resort to additional taxes.
Mr.. BRYCE confirmed tho statement and the
amendment was carried.
| Mr.. MARSHALL moved to fill the blank for tenn
Porary shelter (at Lbcria) with $4,000
VIZ. BRYCE moved $4,000, which was accepted
oy VII; MARSn,IL-who, upon reflection,
Vnced that, that sum not too large for the irs
year, though it might be thereafter.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr. MARSHALL. moved TO strike oui the provision
which defines the sum to be applied to the purpose
OF supplying each cmigrant with tools of trade, &c
IN order TO leave the to the discretion of tho
Board of Deportation.
Tho amendment adopted.
Mr. w lTCHER moved to strike out the 4th soc
tion, which provides for tho compensation of the
Subordinate Agents employed in selecting sub
Jccts, &c. (The bill provides that they shall DO
paid according to the discretion of the Central
BoardD
Inc amendment was opposed by Mes.rs. BRoD-
MAX, and BRrcE of Goochland; supported by Mr..
WITcHER, and ncgatved.
Mr.. Bryce moved to amend the bill by giving to
the Central Board discretion as to the place of
deportation, provided it be beyond tho limits of
the United Statcs) without further application to
! the Legislature.
Mr.. MARSHALL supported the amendment, which
was adopted.
| MIR. MARSHALL. moved to strike out the provision
winch authorscs the appointment of Hinerant
agents. Tho bill gave power to appoint agents at
any place which the Board should designate and
tho Itnerant agents were unnecessary.
Mr. SIMMs asked what was expected Of those
Itlnerant agents? Were they TO preach a crusade
against slavery and the holders of slaves? To re-
present that the salvation of our souls depended
upon cmancipating our slaves?
| Mr.. BRoADNAX disclaimcd the construction and
explained what was to be tho duty of tinerant
agents, as contradistnguishcd from stationary
agents.
| Mr. SIMNs demonstrated against the feature. as
possibly leading to consequences to which no bo.
fore advorted
The amendment was adopted, and the itnerants
eSpunged.
The substitute, thus amended, was agreed TO-
and the bill ordered to he engrossod.
The House adjourned.