Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-11

enlire1y arrested. OCTOBER
lowing, the disease again introduced, since which pc
rod at various intervals thirty in all have occurred
oil these sixteen remain in the Hospital (to which
all persons afflicted with this disease Immediately
moved)-eight Of these perfectly recovered, and will
be discharged tomorrow; leaving the actual number OF
persons now afflicted with the disease in the city OF Rich
mono, only eght, oil whom FIVE nearly recovered
that they also expected TO be discharged in the
Of nrs or SIX days, The three remaining the last ad
have occurred during the present month. '~e
-FOUR committee further state that the disease at pre-
few exceptions TO the free OF tina, class owing as your
committee suppose 10 their greater remssns in attending
to vaccination. -t'- ~ t N
With regard 10 the enquiry, the extension OF
this disease; your committee satisfied that conse-
quence OF the police regulations city, which qurc
all cases as soon as discovered be removed to the Hos
pal provided for that purpose and still more a
quence necessarily resulting from the prompt aud almost
general attention paid to vaccination this disease will not
extend; on the contrary il is already declining, the
Committee believe will to exist in this city.
Resolved, AS the opinion of this Committee that the APP
pretended prevalence of the small pox in the city of
Richmond to any dangerous extent is wis foundation,
and that no good cause for alarm this subject
lists.
Mr.. Rutherford presented petition of citizens of
Richmond, for the incorporating of Marine Insurance
Company.
Mr.. Brodnax from The Committee of Courts of Justice
nada report accompanied by resolution that certain
fees OF the Clerks Of Courts Of this a ought
to be increased-whic agreed to.
On motion oil Mr.. Spurock, the House adjourned.
Friday, Feb. 10.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that
hcy have passed the act incorporating the Leesburg Rail
On motion of Mr.. Land, the Board of Public Works was
instructed TO have survey made early practicable
and examination of the most practicable route for ca
nal from North River in the County of Princess Anne TO
Elizabeth River and estimate of the advantages aud
disadvantages ofsad Canal and the praccabi,y and
thereof
On motion OF Mr. Gallahcr leave given to bring in
bill to amend the act passed Jan. 10, 1872 concerning
Charlesown in the county of Jefferson.
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Booker submitted the following preamble and
utions which he accompanied with appropriate
marks
Whereas the Congress of the United States now in ses-
sion as well as many patriotic States in this Unon through
their legislatures have determined TO celebrate the one
hundrcdt Anniversary of George Waslngons Birth Day,
with becoming liberalty
Rcso'red, That it well becomes Virginia to celebrate
the centennial anniversary OF the birth Of George Wash
ing,on.
ResOced, That the 22d day of February this House
will suspend business, and that it be respectfully
mendedto the citizens OF his metropolis to refrain from
the pro- rroo t
RESOLVED, That the members the Legislature now IN
session will cheerulIy unite with their fellow citizens in
| the public fesiivy suited TO the occasion. Z; naa
Resoiced, That the concurrence of the Senate be
| specially asked To the foregoing resolutions.
Mr.. Brooke moved TO strike out the preamble, and allow
the resolutions to come up in distinct form. His object
make this independent act on the part of the
State Of Virginia. Mr. b. made further remarks APP
propriate the subject concurng fully the resolutions
which were honorable to the feelings of the gentleman
from Amelia, and would doubtless meet the unanimous
concurrence of the House.
! The amendment accepted by Mr. Booker when
UNANIMOUSLY.
I ing been ordered, every member in the House
Mr. Brooke subsequently moved the following addition
al resolution, which agreed to:
Resolred That committee be appointed 10 act Jointly
with committee OF the Senate, make suitable arrange
ments for the celebration of the 22l February; and that
they be instructed TO invite individual deliver an
address in commemoation OF the virtues and dsngu. he'd
services OF George Washington
| INTERNAL. IMPROVEMENT.
On motion OF Mr. Cabe, the resolution offered by him
on former day. to refer the subject OF uniting the tide
waters with those of the Ohio river, was takenup.
Mr. Caocf said that IL was now his design to dis
cuss the merits OF this question At former time he had
addressed few remarks TO the House on This subject
which his subsequent judgement did not confirm He
od men stated that was not eXpeden 10 send this SUBJ
ect TO the Committee of Roads, until principle had been
decided by the House. But his opinion now was tat il
would not be expedent 10 take upon this resolution
at this limc which should be considered test vole but
that should be referred to the committee He believed
that this would be an economy of tme az ;f tho
principle discussed it would probably produce
second debate when bill should hereafter be reported
He therefore wished TO withdraw the suggestion that the
vote OF this day should be considered vote; and that
the resolution should be allowed TO go to the committee
in order that bill might be brought perfected nea
sure and then be discussed fully its merits He there
fore moved that the resolution be referred
Mr. Good OF Berkcly, substitute for the resolution OF
Mr. Cabeii offered resolution amendment, instruct
ing me committee oil Roads and Internal Navigation in
quire into the expedcncy of connecting the navigation of
the Ohio and James rivers and also extend the charter
OF the Staunon and Potomac Rail Road Company so az 10
permit its intersection with the central communication
some convenient point.
Mr. Campbell OF Brooke said lie hoped that the resou
ton OF the gentleman from Nelson would be acted upon
unconnected with any other subject. He thought this
great scheme ought to be acted upon separately and
tranmelled, and go in that form to the committee
Mr. Faulkner hoped his colleague would for The present
withdraw his resolution twas desirable that vote dcon-
nccted from all local and sectional considerations should
be taken upon the proposition submitted by the gentleman
from Nelson In due time he hoped the amendment pro-
posed by his colleague would receive the consideration of
the House.-Mr. Good withdrew his motion.
Mr. Sims said he opposed to this resolution on the
same ground which he had opposed the loan bill be-
cause it embraced indirectly, loan feature. If gen
emen would modify the plan make the provisions
of the bill accordant with the general law on the subject
OF joint stock companies, he should for it, but not
otherwise.
D The resolution referred.
VACCINATIONS sc.
The engrossed bill amending several acts regulating
incubation, and for the prevention of the small pox was
5 read third time, and being its passage.
Mr.. Mayo moved TO fill the blank for the sum 10 he
paid to physician TO be employed as Vaccine Agent with
$500.
Mr.. Sllman said he had been informed by respecta-
bic physician that this larger than necessary
D He moved to fill the blank with 500.
Mr.. Spurlock moved TO fill it with $500
Mr.. Patteson OF C., thought that The highest sum nam
od would not be too large considering the duties be
performed.
Mr.. Campbell of Brooke, expressed similar opinion
than month, the person appointed would be un
der the necessity OF procuring fresh matter frequently
which would be Troublesome well expensive
. The question on $500 being put il rejected.
r Mr. Mayo moved TO fill the blank with $780, which
was agreed to- and the bill passed.
The following cngTossed bills were read a third time
and passed., To authorize Edward o. Watkins John
Archer TO erect additional wharves at the Of Bermu
4 da Hundred-2d Empowering John David Daniel Rosse
TO purchase and land in this State-3d. Relating tC