Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-07

On motion OF Mr. Brodnax, Thomas A Howard was np
pointed Clerk OF the Committee on the subject Of Slaves
and Free Negroes.
On motion Of Mr.. wobb the Committee on the Militia
was instructed TO inquire into the expedency Of pIoyid
ing by law Tor the annual assembling Of the officers and
non commissioned officers of each brigade division OF
some central convenient place in their respective bril-
gadcs or divisions, for specified time, TO be trained by
some proper and competent instructor And that the said
Committee be farther instructed to inquire into the expe
diency OF allowing each officer and commissioned Of
hccr, thus assembled aud trained per diem, amply su
cicn 10 them for loss of time and expence
Petitions were presented-By ME-. Pcndleton Qhree
pettons OF citizens OF Culpcper Tor the division OF that
county-by Mr. Summers, of Richard Brown for the con-
domination OF certain land in the county OF Cabe-by Mr.
Pateson oil H. osundry citizens Of Buckingham FOR change
in the mode OF appointing the Flour Inspector Of Rich.
nond, and for reduction of bis salaryby Mr.. Faux
of citizens Of Martnsburg Berkeley county, TO be
allowed TO apply the portion OF the county levy; raised
That town, TO the improvement OF the county roads in
vicinity.
The following engrosscd bills were read third time
of Trustees for the Town of Mddcburg-2 Prescribing
general conditions which future subscriptions to the
Stock of Joint Stock Companies shall be made by Board
oil Pablo Works-S Incorporating the Richmond Manu-
featuring Company.
The following bills read a second time and order
cd TO be engrossed:-To amend act, authorizing the
Courts OF certain counties TO provide mode of opening
and repairing roads, &c.--AmcIidng act for the con-
structon OF road from the State OF Maryland by King
wood the Ohio RvcrTo amend the oct 10 incorporate
the Lynchburg Manufacturing ConpshyTo authorize
the Mayor aud Commonnlty Of the Town Of Wheeling
4 TO borrow money, sc.
Mr. Wilson OF Cumberland, moved that the report OF
the Committee of Privileges and Elections hc
cd election from the county of Morgan, be taken up
The report was read. Its principal statements that
the sitting member is not eligible to scat, not beng
ireehode that although deed OF atractof land from John
OFcrr the sitting member had been shown vet that
II had not been attesed by witnesses, recorded
Irregularities in tle management of the cldction al
so stated; and the committee submitted resolutions tina, The
sitting member ineligible, and that writ OF election
forthwith issue for the county Of Morgan.
Mr.. Stephenson wished that the report might be laid
the table. The sitting member (Mr Byme) had inform
cd him, that if time allowed he could clearly shew
that he a frccholdCr.
Mr.. Marshall said, that would he more ready
than lie TO allow time where its allowance would have
tendency to elicit truth But the circumstances in this
case peculiar. Ii the 9Th of January, and
ample time had been given the sitting member 10 shcw
the fact of his being ircehoder He had had oppor
unity OF Goingso in the county before the contest
here which he neglected 1t was late ask for fur
Their time
Mr. Faulkner knew nothing ofthc circumstances of the
caSe but as he did not the gentleman in the House.
he thought it but courteous to-day the report tile table
until Tomorrow. He did not know what testlnsny the
gentleman might produces but he ought have oppor
tunity to express his views the subject He moved
lay the report on the table until Tomorrow.
Mr.. Marshall observed, that the ground taken by the
gentleman from Berkeley different from that
cd by the gentleman from Nicholas II 1t were asked to
1t was clearly unreasonable The sitting member had had
time to do three times But he would will
lngly assent to delay which should allow the gentleman
to express his views on the subject.
Mr.. Stephenson reminded tho Chairman of the Com
mittea of Privileges and Elections, Mr.. Marshall that
It was not three days since this subject taken up by
the committee.
Mr. Marshall asked the gentleman from Nicholas, whe-
Their not than three days since the sitting
member appraised that his election would be contest.
cd on the ground that he was not eligible, not being
rceholder? He appraised by the notice of the me-
moralist sent to HMM his countyand the first
ing oil the committee, the memorial was read 10 BIN, and
at his request was deferred until the succeeding Monday
Mr.. Stevenson said that the memorial was laid on the
table and not taken up until few days since.
Faulkner he REM t,a
BILE, he would call il up to- morrow
Mr. Davis opposed to any delay. TIE sitting mem
giblity.
The motion to lay on the table was rejected.
MIR. Morris made remarks which were inaujble to
the reporter He was understood TO say that there
no proof before the committee that the deed nan est
JGciit'', and that it must he presumed 10 be good
Mr.. Marshall said that the deed was Witnessed
otherwise the committee would not require that should
have been recorded
Mr. Morris pressed the position that there was no testi
mony before Che committee that the deed either frau
dulent forgery.
Mr. Faulkner said it appeared that injustice mightbc
port He believed the deed was genuine, and that the
testimony oiits validity could be produced fhe House de-
crred its action until to-I morrow upon it.
Mr.. Marshall observed, that render the deed GOOD
instrument II was necessary th: it should have been wit
messed that il should have been acknowledged by Mr.
OFeTal, that order ofcourt for its record should be-
shcwn Neither of these had been made appear TO the
committee
Mr.. Carskadon thought that Injustice might be done
and as small Indulgence asked, he hoped il would
be granted lie renewed the motion 10 lay the report
the table until tomorrow.
Mr. Davis convinced of the impossibity Of proluc-
ing testimony by tomorrow mornings and he knew of no.
thing that could be produced before the House. except the
statement ofthe Clerk of Record.
Mr. Marshall remarked, that forthc validity of decd
ii was necessary that should have been signed scaled
aud delivered. There was proof of the delivery
Mr. Gallaher was not prepared TO the question:;
and ii was reasonable TO grant the delay. The mail of to-
day might bring testimony which would affect the
case He knew nothing OF its merits, but favor OF
laying ii on the table
The motion to lay on the table rcjccted-Ayes 81
Noes 50.
The report was then taken up, and motion Of Mr.
Morris, the deed Teadwhen the resolutions OF the
Committee agreed TO.
On motion of MIR. Patteson of Chesterfield, the Commit
tee of Agrcultuc and Manufactures were directed to re-
wise act amendatory of several acts passed pr Oh
1881, regulating the inspection of -four Indian meal and
bread and report whether any, and if any, what amend
ments required to that act.
On motion of Mr.. Fitzhugh the House adjourned
MARRIAGES.
AT Washington, Tuesday DR. Laurie DIR Ran
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