Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-12-11
General Assembly OF Virginia.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

THuRsDAf, Dec. 9Th.
Petitions presented and referred-by Nh
Sherrard, of Amelia Catlett Tor u divorce from
her husba3d--by Mr.. Garland, Of janin School
field, for toll bridge. across the James Rivcr-by
Mr. Stephenson of Nicholas, of citizens of that
county for the opening of u road from Bath and
Focahontas to the court house OF Nicholas-anG
OF Thomas L. Davis, for compensation for servi-
ces--by Mr. Roane of Charles City, of Collier
Southhll and others for the adjustment of title
10 iand-by Mr. kincheloe. of citizens OF Harrison
county, Tor the declaring OF Ten Mile Creek u
vlgablc streanI-by MIR Gregory, of Susan NJ. Al
len, Tor u divorce from her husband Julius Cesar
Alen-by Mr.. Collins, of the inhabitants of
portsmouth, complaining of tho rate OF toll at the
terry between Norfolk and Portsmouth-by Mr.
fegrafn, OF Susan w. Bell, for 4 divorce--by Mr..
NC Mahon, of inhabitants OF Rockingham and
Hardy, for the establishment Oft town at the Vel
low SPrings-by M Thornton of tho citizens of
Culpeper, for the establishment of a new county
0y Mr. Charlton of inhabitants of the county Of
fI"yd for ths union Of that county with Montgome-
ry-by Mr.. Wiley, Of citizens of Monongslia
county, asking for division of that county-by
Mr. Maybeiry, or citizens of tho town of Parkers-
burg 10 discontinue street on the Litto Kama
wha--by Mr. Brown of Preston, of John c. Wot.
ring and others, that a portion of Randolph coun
~ may be attached to tho county of Prcston--hy
Mr.. Charltons of the ofiisers OF the 18th Brigade
for a revision Of the Mi,a Laws.
On motion of Mr. YAHcgY, the hour Of meeting
tomorrow fxsd at 10 O'Clock.
On molten of Mr. BRoADNAx it was
Resoiued, That the committee on the Militia laws
be instructed to inquire into the expedency Of re-
pealing the laws enacted at the last session of the
General Assembly relative to patroling.
On motion OF MIR WALLACE, it was
ksSolDed, That the committee Of Courts of Justice
be instructed 10 inquire into the expedite Acy of pro-
hibting the sale OF medicines to slaves, free ne
grocs and mulattoes.
On motion of MIR DABNEY, il was
fesotued, That this House will proceed on Thurs
day next, by joint vote with the Senate to elect
Judge to supply the place occasionod by the re-
signation of William Brown, Esq.
On motion of Mr. WILLIAMS, it was
ResOfred, That this IL louise will on tomorrow pro-
ceed by joint vote with the Senate, TO the election
of Public Printer for one year.
On motion of Mr. DEARING, it was
Rcsolred, That the committee o. Propositions
and Grievances be instructed inquire into the cx-
pcdiency of changing the law regulating the fire
proof of warehouses that those covered with tin or
shelt iron may be placed upon the same footing
with those covered with slate.
On motion Of Mr. STEVENSON of Spotsylvania, j,
ReSol1ed. That the Committee OF Courts OF JUS
tice he instructed TO enquire into the expectancy of
having revised and publishes in voume, ali the
laws passed since the year 1919. and watch appear
now IN the loose and unconnec,cd shape of sheet
acts
Mr. PARRlor from the Committee on tie bill u D.
pointing commissioners for fixing the site of the
seat OF justice in Ohio County. reported it without
amendment, and it ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. LEFFLER from the Committee on the subject,
the County of Ohio which was read and ordered
to 2nd reading.
The bill to discontinue the draw bridge across
the south Branch of Elizabeth river in Norfolk
County, was read u second time and ordered to be
engrosscd.
The engrossed bill authorizing an extra session
of the Court Of Law ard Chancery Of King Will
lam, was read third time passed and sent to the
Senate.
On motion of Mr. DABsEY it was,
ReS0lred, That so much of the Governors mes
sage as relates 10 the claims of Virginia on the U
States on account of the services of her officers
during the revolutionary war, be referred to the
! committee of financc.-
On motion OF Mr.. CABRLL, it was
| Resolred That leave be given to bring in bill
to extend the time of keeping open the hooks of
subscription for the stock of The James River and
kanawha Company, and Mcssrs Cabe Ruther-
ioord Garland, Randolph, Mcdowell, Mayse,
Alexander, Fry, Preston, Anderson and Miller were
appointed a committee the suhect,-The COM
mit'ce had leave to sit during the sessions Of the
| House, and subsequently bill was reported by
| Mr. CabcD, which read twice and ordered 10
| he cngrosssd
On motion of Mr.. SMITH Of Mason
The House adjourned.