Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-12-18

as State, and not party Mr.. CAxrER said
that Virginia could not speak but I'M the words of
20 and those words, noble they were, were
themselves dictated by party. To obtain an on
TIRE unapimny of opinion was impossible. But
when Virginia did speak, IT necessary that shs
snoo'd dofso in a tone worthy OF her high and
uhcient reputation. Hc hoped the anne ndnlcnt
would prove acceptable to the House, and TO the
gentleman from Dinwiddie hmself
Hr. CAarBELL said that the present assembly was
placed In a situation OF awful responsibility. 1t
was not Tor this legislature to appear in the shape
oil parties Ia the contest but act the part of peace
makers, He saw not what object could be obtain
ed oy dscharging the present COMMITTEES. III. beg
ged leave To differ from the gentleman from Prince
William, (aIr. Csrter.) He believed the present
committee capable OF coming to a conclusive OPT
mon, aud did not doubt that tb,y would soon fur.
n'sh their report. He hoped that they might be
a'o"ed TO proceed without creating any exiraord-
nary excitement, and after they had reported, gem
tienen would then be at liberty suggest such cor
recions as they might deem necessary.
Mr.. BRoDSAx said that having submitted the pro
position which gave rise to the present debate, he
felt himself bound 10 make a (very) few remarks
He had early requested his brethren not on nero
motion 10 plunge into the discussion of this solemn
and important question. He felt the deepest graft
tude Tor the honor bestOw ed upon himself, but he
could not hope that the Committee under its pre-
sent organisation would be- likely TO announce the
safety OF the Union, pour oil upon the troubl. d
waters of Federsl politics. He willing either
10 adopt the suggestion ofthe gentle from Prince
William. or to pursue tue plan pointed out by him
SCH. DUN wOutu DC conducive To- Tie same eu0.
Mr.. BARTON was In favor Of tho motion Of the
genflenan from Prince Willatns ffe would go fur
therAiI Hoped when thi, committee discharg-
ed, no other would be appointed in its pfaee. Now,
ii ever, was the time TO meet the question. Now
wa, the time for Virginia TO proclaim i'm a voice of
thunder, that though She had been long tho advo-
cate of State Rights She wus friend TO disanion
That she abhOrred treason and would forever dis
countenance rebellion. lie hoped, therefore, from
the bottom of his heart, that Virginia would throw
oil upon the troubled waters; but not by upholding
South Carolina in her reasonable PROJECTS. II was
time 10 undeceive the people of that State; to show
them the sense OF this State upon the project i'm
which they were embarked.
Mr.. moons remarked that he would merely .sug-
gest if the motion of the gentleman from Prince
William, (Mr. prevailed, its effect would be 10
violate fundamental article of the Constitution
That article provided for the election rira roce of
all persons placed in any situation of honor proft
| or emoument. He hoped il committee wer.
TO be appointed, II might DE done ia the method
pointed out by the Constitution; not only from his
regard TO that instrument, but because he wished TO
see members come out like men, aud CO III nit them
| selves at once.
Mr.. CARTER stated hi, object TO he that all parties
might be properly represented. He did not desire
TO avoid discussion, any more than the gentleman
from Rockbrdge. He knew that the committee as
| at present organized. could hardly come 10 any
agreement; that report of the majority, would
certainly be followed by report of the minority
| lie had himself been witness TO the difficulties
under which they labored at the very outset, and
did not doubt those difficulties would nciea with
every step taken by the Committee.
Mr.. CAMPBELL followed Mr. Carter. From some
confusion just the mement, we were unable to
hear HIM distinctly and will not therefore undertake
| 10 report his speech.
A division being called for OH Mr. Carriers resolu-
ton TO amend 1t was lost and the question recurring
on the resolution of Mr.. Brodnax, it was carried i'm
| the affirmative. The following members were adj
ded to the Committee:
Smith, of Frederick, Fly. Witclcr, Roane Of Hanc-
yer. and Roy
On motion of MIR. PARROT,
ReSofued, That a committee be appointed te en-
quire into the expcdiency of providing by law, for
| the permanent establishment of the line between
the counties Of Ohio and Tyler.
On motion of Mr.. LAWSON,
Resolred, That leave be given to bring in a bill
To amend an act passed on the 22d February, 1881 ,
entitled an act, to raise money by way Of Lottery,
| Tor certain purposes therein named
On motion of Mr.. CAMPBELL,
Resoiued, That the committee ofCourts of Just
| zee enquire into the expediency Of amending the
act Regulating proceedings in civil suits, as to
prevont Ghatesasn.. for non; ondrr of all tho ne.
cessary defendants OF the origal writ s. also to OBJ.
yiae the effects of inclusion of unnecessary or
/ improper plaintiffs, &c.
4 On motion of Mr. SMITH Of Frederick,
ResolUed, That the committee the Militia
Laws be Instructed to enquire into the expediency
of amending the act entitled an act providing fo
the encouragement of Volunteer Companies il
this Commonwealth passed March 2Ist, 1889.
Mr.. DADE offered n resolution exemptiDg the Stu
oehts ana Professors o! Seminaries of Learning,
from militia duty, which, after conversation
between Messrs. Dade, Gilmer and Dickerson was
laid on the table for the present.
| On motion of Mr.. MURDAUGH,
Res0lred, That the committee of Courts of Just
ice on luire into the expediency of cedin2 to the
United States the lands lately purchased for an ex-
tension and enlargement of tho Navy Yard and
| for Dry Dock at Gosport, and that said commit
tee also enquire into the expedency of authorizing
| the Trustees of the Town of Portsmouth TO con-
| vey to the United Statos so much of the
streets of said town, pass through the
lands latoly purchased by them, for The extension
and enlargement of the Navy Yard, and for the
| Dry Dock.
| The following engrossed bills were read third
time and passed-Concerning fre.proof Ware
houses lin this Commonwealth--ostabli shing
Town at the seat of justice in the county of
MISUNDERSTANDING Ferry from the land of
Leonard, in the county of Randolph, across the
Tygarts Valley incorporating for supply of
water for the Town of Lexington, in the County
| of Rockbridge-to provide for sundry judgments
in favor of Supernumcrary Officers in the rcvolu-
tionary army.
The committee of Roads and Internal Improve
ments reported substitute TO the bill opening
Road from Nicholas to the Gnuey Bridge The
| substitute opposed by Mr.. Dickerson, and sup
ported by Mr.. Stephenson, and finally accepted by
the House. The question being then put upon the
third reading of the bill, it was rcjected-Aycs
A2-Necs 81.
The Speaker announced a communication from
the Governor, which,
On motion of Mr.. STEPHENSON, was laid on the
table, and the usual number of copies ordered to be
printed.
| On motion of Mr.. KlNcnrLoE, tho House then
adjourned.
MoSDAT, Dec. 17th.
The following petitions were presented and
Teferred:-By Mr.. DUNToN, Of G.. w. Barton
praying that I've might he allowed to run n line
81 Packets from his landing on Ringers Creek
i'm NorthamntOn tn NorE,Ik portsnnutI, and