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

addressed tho House in . pointed argument in
'"pP"rt OF tho motion.
" "ngthoncd discussion onsucd, turning cn,irc.
H. upon the fact whether the Clerks under
'"o law of tho last session, received ,rf;.
60 compensation, (and, therefore, Of little
Gu INTEREST," i'll which Mcssrs. MILrr,
Jnm.ro ' M!chmond County, CAMPBELL of Brooke,
'N' WILLIAMS, HIATT, McCuLlocu Po,y
LITER BRoDNAx, JonDAN Frrzuu.:u Cporr
mr., "rINns. BOILING, Booker. WIrcuEn, 81 CAMr
Vi pedioed, (who was excused from VOTING
tion oun' OF rcIationship,l took part, tho ques
lived, as follows: ~ f"''0"'' '"u nee"-
III, nrE'-Hessrs. Randolph, Pcrsingcr. Pate. An.
ChiIn' OF Bot Wilson, Of Bot. Spurloch. Rivcs.
Sridoa neims' Hale, of Frank, Woods, of Frank,
! iiai, of Gray, Bruce, Sims Poston Nul-
~, '!lans, Of Harrison, johnson Grayclv
coI' ioindexter Street, Smith, Of NJ. & j.
Vo ouue, OF Mecklcnburg, Knox, Billiugsly, Henry,
Nv. \, DlYs, Adams, Witchor, Swanson, Land
10Y, Broadus-4l "
N'pEs-Messrs. Banks, (Spcakcr,) Griralds,
~ 1857 p' Garland, McCue Brooke, Camoron, Good,
Of Rnce Tpampbcil of Brooke, Gholson, Pa!teson,
~; n"cS'' Boiling, Daniel, Dickinson, lIalybur,on
W;;i;IL''tu'"n, P0ttesom, of Chest, rcmdlc;on,
D,nSon' OF Cumb., Drodnnx, Jones. Richie
r Nv, stephenson, Stillmon, Wood, of Fred, Bryce
! =! ''eo'' smith, of Glou Bryce, Of Gooch. Frs
STn;;, spencer, Carskodon, Roanc, Mao, Jordan
S"''Lr "aiinhcr Berry Summers, Harvood Cart.
or OF l.. Il r.. Allen, Hays, Lawson, McIlhaney.
CTweh' iiudgins, Preston, Byrnc. Webb, Cubell,
III, r.
D ,",,, hoDertson, Timer, Giland, Miller, Ziun,
CC"Puy' ohandS, Moore, Mcdowell, Cline Bare.
arson, Cobb, Powell, Moncurc, Hargravc, McCul.
n rI' Hco"cr' Newton, Crockett King, Brown,
Inc Dill was then read Il second time by its H.
.le' ana ON motion of Mr.. CAMrBGLL of Brooke.
recGnmitted.
The SPEAKER presented communication from
inc GOVERNOR rs follows:
~ Executive DrrAnrNExr, Feb II.
10 the House Of Delegates:
'ce' IL my duty to inform you, that amidst the
Prop"iations now going forward 20 celebrate the
1 vl birlh day of our countryman, George
washington, h-vc heard with painful emotion
that inc Congress Of tho u. States arc about 10
cause the Remains of that distinguished citizen,
should permission be obtained from the nroDrietor
of Mount Vernon TO be ds;n.orr.I win y ,.
TO carry them away, beyond the limits of Virginia
ana have chosen his next birth day as the time for
that ceremony.
cannot this occasion, feel other tb,p n
marked disapprobaiion Of such n step. IL IS the
province OF Virginia TO watch over the remains of
| george Washing ton-tnc utterancc of whose
name alone, carries 10 the hearts of FREQ men all
that The etoqunmcc of Patrick Henry could convey
! "a name, the brightness of which sinks into
si'''ae' The splendor of thrones, aud into utter
oarkness, all the studied titles of tho Universe
10 you appeal with confidence, to prevent if
poSsi"ie, such Il moaSurc-you. the dascestauts of
| those men whose blood was poured out md MING
led with the soil Of Virginia, in defence of Iiber
ty-ihat cause of which, Washington was She soul
| 'rcCmGn,
ms name, title 10 greatness, which NOTHING but
| his name can express.
1t has long been the pride of oar citizens TO feel
and know, that the last wish of Washington. tho
patriot warrior, was complied with, in his inter
hcht. In looking through tho long vista of time
To contemplate the Mausolcums of Heroes aud
the tomDs of Nations, Virginia has felt that
amidst all the chan es to which human institu
IONS are liable to her peculiarly belongs the sa-
c[cu ""ty OF guarding and IGNORING, the remains
OF her son; duty which piety and patriotism en-
join, she will perform JOHN FLOYD.
Mr.. BRYCE of Goochland, in a few cloUuent re-
marks responsive TO the feelings of the mcssare
moved to refer it TO Select Committee will,
icaVe TO SIT during the session of the House. The
noton was unanimousiy agreed to-and referred
10 Mc5srs Bryce of Goochland, Newton. Ball
Randolph, Mcdowell, Williams, Summers, Goode,
PRESTON hNchic, Bruce, Garter Of Richmond
| Roane and Shield.
On motion OF: Mr.. BRoDvAx the order of the
| day. on the Siove sc. Police bill, was postponed
until TO morrow
On motion of Mr.. RIvrs, the Comnitte of Agr
culture and Manufactures, was discharged from the
further consideration of the remonstrancc of tho
tienrlco Golfers, against the incorporation Of the
Black Hcath Coal Company.
Mr. HELMS presented petition from Patrick
Tor the discharge OF James Fitzgerald from the
Penitentiary.
Bills passed., Making further provision for
the probat of authenticated copies of wills; 9 An
thoriZing j. ID. Sharp and Nelson Preston fo erect
n dam across Powe!rs River in the comfy oi
Lee.
WASHINGTON's REMAINS.
Mr.. Bryce OF Go"ehlGnd from the Select Com
mite on this subject, reported:
| Tho General Assembly of Virginia view with
painftl so!lcitudc the efforts now making bv the
! Congress of the United States to remove from
| Mount Vernon the remains of George Washinpton
Connected with Virginia in his life, he should not
De separated after death-a native of the State tbo
| companion, friend, and commander Of our fathers.
when they poured their mingng blood to seal the
charter OF our ldbertes--prcscnted TO the first
grasp OF infant affection in every nursery conso-
Grated under growing knowledge OF his charac.
ter and deeds in the more ardent svmpathiea OF orr
youth and our manhood, revered in our memories
with the images Of our fathers, the tomb that en-
shrlncs him is sacred to Virginia. In the name oil
the good people Of the Commonwealth we solouu.
ly protest against the removal of lis remains from
our Observation-Disclosures,
RcSoiucd, That the present proprietor Of Mount
vernon be earnestly requested in the name of the
people of this State not to consent to the removal
of the remains Of George Washington beyond our
Territory: That, ii their repoSe shall be disturbed
the hiIa hands of Virginia's shall alone touch
and guard them.
Rcsoircd That the Governor of the Common.
wealth forthwith make known the feelings and
wishes OF the General Asscmblyupon the subject
III tho most appropriate manner, to tho present
proprietor Of Mount Vernon and the Congress OF
the United States.
Mr.. Bryce briefly appealed to the feelings of the
House 10 sustain the Report.
The Preamble and Resolutions were agreed TO
unanimously.
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= RUSS hsid The clerks Office the circuit sureri.r
4 court OF law & charcerv, or tive county cf King " II
lam, Monday. the 6l1 of Fcbruarv 1882: joseph FOX
and r. zIbcih n. FoX, his vile, judith r. FOX John
FOX, j" cph II. Eos, Thomas f. Fox, Mary FOX Richard
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