Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-12
HOUSE OF
Sdturddy, March 9.

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a massage was received from tn. Senate, stating tina
hey had passed bills eviii"d an sci TO incorporate the
Hsrperl' Ferry Savings ins'ituion and an ac'a horizing
= change in the loca,ion of a part of the road from Middle
bourne in Tyler county TO the Penn,ylvsnis line.
Ihey recede from their amendment TO the Bill, en-
titled an act, fixing the salaries of the assistant Keepers
oil The Pcnltenuary, 10 which the House OF Dele gates Iis-
agreed.
They agree to the amendment proposed by the House
oil Delegates, 10 the Bill, cnii,led an act, concerning the
elections and militia Of the county of Rappahannock.
They have passed the hill, entitled an act, concerning
the Peniteniary Institution, with an amendment.
And they agree 10 the amendment proposed nv the
Honse oil Deleg ,tes, TO their amendment 10 tie Bill, en-
titled an act, TO suppress lotteries in this Commonwealth,
ni'h an amendment. The amendment OF the Senate 10
me Dill, Tor the suppression OF lotteries was taken M; aud
alter a hriei discussion, on motion Of Mr.. Sims, the bill was
laid on the table for the remainder OF tLo Session.
The amendments To the other bills we're agreed TO.
On motion OF MIR. Crump, Il was
hesoired, That when this House adjourn 10. day, IL will,
WIN The assent OF the Senate, adjourn sine die.
A recess was then ordered, until the Senate could act
on the business before IL. BOD"
When the House again convened, a message was re
ce'ved from the Senate, stating that they hid agreed TO
the resolution of the House TO adjourn sine die, and had
passed a resolution that when the Senate adjourn to-day.
It will adjourn until the 1t Of December e xt. And Thai,
The Senate had Indefinitely postponed the bill TO provide
IN part for the Common suhscrip ion TO the stock
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.
On motion of Mr.. Crump, il was
Res0'Ded unanimously, That the thanks of this house
be given to Linn Banks, Esq for the ability and imp ari
Atty with which he has discharged the arduous duties Of,
the chsir during the present SESSION.
Hc SpcdhtTN Hcu IOsct Inc addressed Tie House in sub
stance, as follows:
Al the moment Of our separation possibly with many
oil us, torever-permit me TO tendert to you my sincere and
heartfelt gratitude for this renew eyideace of your con.
hdence and partality.
IL has been the pleasure of the House of Delegates for
sixteen years TO confide to me, the responsible, the arduous
and delicate duties OF the Speakers chair. And as this is
probably the last time l shall have the honor of addressing
you, | trust i shall be excused for glancing at the history
OF our legislation during that interesting period.
Since | had first the honor of presiding over this body.
The foundations OF our literary institutions have been laid,
as | trust, deep and strong, shedding their benign influence
over every portion of the Commonwealth. The charter
oil the commonwealth through the organic will Of the So
Vcreign people, has haan aunandad A sta oT intrnal
improvement has been adopted, which promises, il adher-
ed TO with a liberal spirit hereafter, to unite by roads and
ann1laI aSdHy t"Y4a6 StNs 6Prbe" Srfe. have been revised,
and IN many essential points have received the most salu-
tary notifications. The jurisprudence of the Common
wealth hasbeen extended, and the administration of Justice,
carried, as nearly as possible, 10 the door of every citizen.
But l fOrbear the detail, for which my feelings at the pre-.
sent moment unfit me.
The session which hss just pas, has heen one of deep
AMI lasting interest. Questions have been discussed on
his floor, which have agitated The whole country TO lis
very foundations. Those questions were OF the deepes,
import, not TO this nation alone, but 10 the whole civilized
and enlightened world. The storm has at length suhsid-
ed -peacc and harmony are restored-ihe liberty which
was achieved by the generous blood OF our forefdtherS.
and That constitution which was formed and sanctioned by
the Weldon of our immoral sages. are unimpaired-and
The hest hope Of freemen has been preserved from the in,
pending danger.
In presiding over you, gentlemen, during this agitating
period, l have used my best efforts to perform my duty
TAI hiuliy and acceptably. Aud permit me to say, tina, il
IN the heat and excitement OF debate, a pang has been in
hicted upon any one Of you, by any act of mine IT was
lar from my inten ion. only ask Of you TO grant me pm
rty OF motive; to the f~allibility OF my judgment alone LET
my errors be attributed.
with you the kindes, feeling Of my heart-and can only
add. with sensations OF heartfelt esteem and good will
fare we'll forever!
On motion Of Mr.. NJ srshalI,
The House ado Irned sine die.