Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-04

GERrLEMEN,-Havingso repeatedly been called up.
on 10 preside the deliberations of the representatives
of the people similar occasions can only reerae 10
you the profound of gratitude feel for this
ed evidence OF your continued confencc partially
approach the station which your Kindness has assigned
me, with that trembling senbiliy which my own inner
fections well calculated Inspire For the obiga
ton conferred only promise aud faithful
discharge oil thc duties OF the Chair, at all times eying
upon your friendly cooperation and support In the orcr
aud arrangement of the business of the House. shall up
on all occasions be influenced by the s,itest ipara,y
looking alone to the great every portion oe
Commonwealth. The order and dccoriun wlifrf has uni
formly characterised the proceedings ty body WILL
trust be held inviolae aud that shall shew ourselves
worthy oil our predecessors. May your consultations
suit In the adoption OF such may promote
the permanent interest of our common and believed con
Ty;
IS On motion of Mr.. Roane, Samuel Jerdon Winston was
unanimously elected Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Delegates.
On motion of Mr. Yancey, John Stubble6eii, Thomas
Davis and Henry Southa, appointed Door Keepers
Of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Rutherford, Editors of Newspaper.
published m the City OF Richmond, admitted within
me bar OF the House TO take Of the proceedings
Mr. fancey moved that the uuations of the
last year he adopted for the present session.
Mr. Gimer said, that there would longer be any ne
cessi'y Tor the appointment OF Standing Committee OF
,teVolu'ohary Claims, and moved TO amend the motion
Mr. Y. by aboShing the rule relative to such commit
iee' which was accepted by Mr.. " aud the motion as
amended was agreed TO.
On motion OF Mr.. Dabncy leave was given TO bring i'm
bill for holding special Superior Court OF Law Chan
Gerry, Tor the county of King William
Some tine having elapsed, aud 10 business being pre-
scented To the House.
| Mr. Yancey observed, that the House was probably
waiting Tor communication from the Governor hic he
believed was customary receive the first day OF the
session. But as he thought it doubtful whether the Mes
sage would he on this day. he moved an adj
IJournmeht-but subsequently withdrew his motion at
the suggestion Of Mr.. Dale.
Mr. ID. remarked that the Governor probably wait
ing TO be informed OF The organization OF the House A.
u was desirable that the message should be received Vt
as early period possible in order tina, might be laid
before 'c people as practicable, lac thought
better 70 wait short time Tor its pOn and appoint
committee 10 ihiorn the Governor that the House was
was aware that objections had formerly been made
surh course the ground that some what aristo
caucal-bu was the practice at ashngon r-
ed to him proper courSV. He therefore NOV ed that
committee be appointed TO wait the Governor in
Iorin ihm that the Hvusc in session.
Mr. Witchcr said that he not aware that the Sc
nate was IN session; and thOug that should first be
ascertalned joint committee ought be appointed
Mr. Moore thought ii better 10 20 in the old way
ana arrow the Governor TO communicate with the House
when lie saw ht A. TO the suppoon that the Governor
ana not Know OF the organization Ut the House. presum-
Ell also The House was not informed whether the Governor
in town
Mr. Brodnax said that similar proposition was made
last year. but the House thought proper 10 dispense with
the course recommended. In all various mutations
winch virginia had undergone she had always bee
most Jealous OF encroachmens her republicansm lie
Saw no reason for specially informing the their
assenbage. Many messages would probably be received
Poprety in soliciting communication from him on this
than on any other occasion When the Governor had any
thing to TO the House, he would doubtless saw it,
Inc question being then taken the appointment OF
Committee, il rejected.
On motion OF Mr.. Dunton, the House adjourned.