Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-24

OF Mayor Of said borough They have aso passed. Will
an amendment, bill changing the times of boding tbs
courts oil the third judicial circuit amendment agreed 10
Mr. Parriot submitted resolution 20 appoint commit
tee TO enquire into the expedency Of appropriang the
revenue OF the several counties of this bor
derng the Ohio river, TO be expended in the said sever
al counties, in repairing the roads and bridges injured or re-
the table. '-' '
OF the town OF Farmve for The establishment of an office
oil discount and deposiby Mr. Galaher of citizens OF
III ue county oil Jefferson, praying amendment
OF the act establishing said town.
Inc following cngrossed bills read third time and
passed:Io increase the capital stock of the Dismal
swamp Canal Company-concernin the Second hu,or's
Office, authorizing him to employ an additional (Ierk nj
salary OF 5000 Ito amend am act incorporat;ng The
fincaste and Blue Ridge Turnpike Company-to auho-
rtze the Common Council Of Fredericksburg 10 subscribe
10 the stock OF the Rappahannock Canal Company-con-
corning the Farmers Bank of Virginia. providing that
majority oil the Directors shall hereafter constitute Board
anu oe competent to transact business in relation dis
counts, &c-to legaizc certain official acts of the Re
s'er OF 'he Land ohice-to amend act Incorporating
the petersburg Rail Road Company, authorizing the
Company to carry their road through the townlto pro-
vide Tor opening and repairing the navigation OF the Mo-
nongahela river
REMAINS wAsHINGToN
Mr. Carter OF p. w. submitted the following resolu
tons:
L. Resoiced, That the recent decision of John A. Wash
ington in his reply to the Joint Committee OF Congress
withholding his assent to removal of the remains OF George
" Washington, is approved by every Virginian
2 ReSoiced That il is the duty of Virginia 10 gu,rd
anu protect the sacred remains OF the Father OF his Coun
try.
B. Resolved That strong fabric of granite for tho MIR
pose OF protection and security ornament be erect
ed over his tomb at the expense OF the State
4. Hesoired That the Washington Monument Fund
and the additional sum Of be appropriated 10 tine OH
ject. -
o. Resolred That committee be appointed to bring in
oi providing Tor the accomplishment OF the above
Mr. Carter said, that offering the resolutions now SUBJ
mucd, he was only in part influenced by consideration
oil the events which have recently ranspredn Wnsl,;ng
ton 1t not his intention to aninadvert upon those
events, lar less give expression censure pon the
course OF any OF those who had been instrumental
IN me attempt recently made TO remove 10 the Capo of
the United States the venerated remains of WASHINGTON
have, Sir, the highest respect for their feelings and
would not Tor moment entertain doubt the purity
OF their motives But OF tho great and pervadng interest
which is upon this subject in every part o,he Union
virginia may justly be supposed to possess much the great
est share. And it is that deep interest which impe No
TO resist as far rghully cam any attempt to remove
beyond the limits oil Virginia, those haowed remains
who there whodoes not know the strong
Vrgnians to their native Stae' Sir il is prove in dis
tant lands as far Virginia is known. What Viroinon
there who, il lac would analysc the characc. of thai at
achment or the sources from which springs does not at
once recur to the reflection dear his heart that yr
gina was the birthplace, she contains in her bosom
.he grave OF Washington shall not attempt to consid
en- oir, why 1t is, that 70 virtuous people, there s
satisfaction and pleasure in being affinity TO the relics
the virtuous or distinguished dead. But certain il is ha
TO be near to in DEATH venerated for his virc
when alive, is often safe guard against vice; and it. ben
living, he was distinguished like Washington for talent
ana unparalleled usefulness, impars vgor to virtuous
ambition in its struggles after emincnce and glory
But, Sir, there another consideration which has in
duced to offer these resolutions. 1t has been renrc
sened 10 me, by intimate with the descendants oC
Washington that attempts have been made by mercenary
adventures, sacrlegious and wicked il NAV opneor Ia
fitch from the vault at Mount Vernon the sacred remains
which is the object OF these resolutions TO protect II
would be idle, Sir-it would be than superuous-
would be foolish in any member, rise upon this
hoor for the purpose Of pronouncing an eulogium unon
Washington Equally idle would be- TO attempt TO add
to his fame pepetuate his memory by any work how
ever colossal or grand that able to The re-
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sad and trust and Beleve often felt, in the hearts of
his countrymen.
If then foreigner shall look upon tho unostenatious
work which is contemplated in these resolutions and shall
ask, where is the monument of Washnrtonl LET hin,
look around and the political blessings which we enoy
our Tree institutions our tranquility happiness and
our peace These things did Washington mainly atcieye
and these only arc fit monuments of his glory II an
American shall come from affair." whether from The cas-,
the west the north the SOUTH and looking on this plain
and unpretending structure, shall ask where is Tho onu
ment OF Washington Let him ieefhe ready response in
ms own breasts in his heart which giows with admiration
OF the virtues, and gratitude for the services of Washing
ton.
The resolutions adopted unanimously
On motion of Mr. Zinn the Committee of Courts of Jus
uce was instructed to enquire into the expedency of so
amending the marriage act as TO authorize the clerks of
county ana corporation Courts TO issue marriage licenses
upon the consent certificate of the mother i'm cases
where the father is dead, and guardian has been APP
pointed by the court, &c.
The Committee of Finance reported unayor,blv nm tho
proposition to amend the Revenue Law so as To- make II
the duty OF the Sergeant of the City of Richmond TO COL
The public revenue, assessed upon the citizens of Rich
mond. Laid on the table on motion OF Mr.. Gholson.
report oil the Committee OF Roads &c favorable to
the petition OF citizens OF the counties of Pendleon and
Rockingham, for an appropriation from the Revenue of
each OF said counties for the years 1892 1888 in aid
private contributions Tor opening road from Harrison
burg TO Franklin, was rejected by the House.
report OF the same committee favorable to the peti-
ton OF Benjamin Harrison other citizens of the conn
OF Charles City, praying the incorporation off joint stock
company with such capital may be necessary to con-
struct rail road from Richmond TO some point below
farrsons Bar, was taken up and agreed to
The engrossed bill concerning the appointment of coun-
~ officers by the executive makng the duty of the
Governor to make the appointments months after
ey shall have been recommendedJ taken up on lis
'hrd reading On motion OF Mr.. Mclhaney, the blank
was filed with the word ssthree."
On the question of its passage discussion arose IN which
Messrs Campbell of b. Williams Fisher Pendleton Boil.
ling and Johnson took part was rejected by the fol-
lowing voe:--Ayes 81 Noes So
oh motion oil Mr. Spulock, the House adjourned.
Thursday, Feb %.
The Senate have passed with amendments the bill
forming new county out of parts of the counties of
Washington and Wythe-[which were agreed tol-AIso,
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