Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-02-02
Virginia Legislature.
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they had passed the blls-o amend ,ever,I act. cc
ing rofd from Sandy River TO Cnch River 10 author.
we Terry from the lands OF Alexander Worth i'm the
comfy OF Jackson the Ohio Riv con ernine IN.
widow OF john Thomas, with amendments agreed to
And they have rejected bill sulae the rates of fer
rage across ha Ezaoeih River between Norfolk and
! Portsmouth.
Mr. King presented memorial of stockholders of the
Banks in Norfolk county against the bill TO authorize
to subscribe 10 the James River and Kandwha Company
stock. -
On motion of Nr Fry leave was given to bring in bill
authorizing lottery TO raise SUN OF money pave the
streets OF Charles own in Kdnawha county
On motion OF Mr. Carter OF n. and l. The Bank c, m-
mee was ins'ruc ed 10 inquire into The ex cheney Of
establishing Bank in the town of Buchanan IN The conn
~ OF BoIeourt-[Mr e. observed that, in presenting
t' resolution he did not intend express OPP non on
the merits OF the subjec', but comply with the request
OF the menbers from to'etourt
MT ku'he ioord presented counter memorial against
change oil the terms OF Hustings Court in the city oil
Richmond aud the county Cour OF Henco
Mr. Galaher from Select Committee, reported bill
10 amend The several acts Incorporating the Snithed
Chares'own aud HarPers Ferry Turnpike. and auIho-
rye further subscription to the the part OF the
Commonweal'h;-Also bill TO amend the several acts
Incorporating company to construct toll bridge across
the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry.
large mass OF business in It's early sages was pro.
gressed in
Mr. Smith OF Frederick moved the following re .olr.
ton
Res0'Ued, That the Committee of Courts Of Justice in
qulre INTO the eXPedency ofAliowing she per diem
compensation for their attendance tutinv the =,
the Superior Courts SC.
This resolution wsS briefly discussed, and rejected
. JAMES RIVER AND RANAwHA COMPANY.
Mr. Cabel moved that the bill authorize the Bank of
Virginia and Formers Bank Virginia 20 subscribe In I'M
stock OF the James River aud Kanawha Company be Il,
Ken"P observing That he did in order that consir-
ration might DC further postponed, the incemency of
sable 10 defer it,.
/ The bin was taken up accordingly
/ MIR. Mcdowell moved postpone the bill until Mon.
day next In addition to the stated by the gentle.
han from Nelson he would say thit he intended iakne
part in the discussion Of his subject and other engage
/ q IN
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Mr. Sims moved that the hill he postponed to Friday
week, as several gentlemen who intended 10 take part IN
tie debate, would be absent MONDAY
Mr. Cabcll opposed the motion OF Mr. Sims which IVA,
supported by MIR. Bruce.
Mr. NJ Dowell said he would not ask tho postnonaoo,
as matter OF convenience TO himself; but he hoped
this subject would be deferred so late period as 10
RISK ITS being acted on this session.
Mr. Mur'augh said his constituents were Geeply into
rested IN til; measure Gentlemen wished 10 del,v the
subject so lar a. il would convenience themselves but
they were unwilling go Far enough to commit the con.
'en'ence OF those who was opposed to them. Mr.. NJ.
had received memorial against tie bill from sockhoer,
~ The Banks-he knew that many gentlemen opposed To
INC h, anu among others, himself, would he absent on
Monday, and they would not therefore have the advan.
tdge OF that memorial ii the bill taken up on Monday
MI Mcdowell discaimed any disposition to inconveni.
ehcc other conference.-the aware what Ccnte-
men intended TO be absent and did know whether the
were friends or foes to the me8sure-Ifi was desired he
was willing that the Bill should be considered now
Mr. Stevenson of Spot. said lie had been waiting for
some Time for the action Of the House on this bill He
wished also TO leave the CITY for a few DAYS. but he do
sired to be present when this bill was acted nm a, he
thought it one Of the important bills Introduced Ills
year He hoped it would be either considered this day
or postponed until Friday week
Mr.. Cabe in order TO accommodate all pares moved o
postpone the bill TO Saturday next.
The question being put postponng TO Friday week
it rejected.
Mr. Mcdowell withdrew his motion to postpone to Mon
day next-when Mr.. Cabel's motion was agreed to The
bill was made the order OF the day for Saturday next
On motion OF Mr. Gdllaher,
The House adjourned.
Friday. Jdr L. 1888.
message was received from The Senate, stating Ils'
they bad passed bill TO al horze further subscription
behalf OF The State, stock OF the WincheseI and
Potomac Rail Road Company.
On motion OF Mr.. Sherrdrd, the committee 10 examine
ne fst Auditors office, instructed IN snouire whe
Tier any, and il any, what changes should be made in The
compensation OF the Clerks employed in that oice and of
The duties TO be performed.
Petitions were presented and referred by Mr. Mullen
OF h%Ies Bruce and Others, persons OF colour he ALLOW
ed TO remain i0 The commoawe lth nv Mr. ilson of b.
Of cuHens OF bo'etour, to- bran Bank at Buchanan
me engrossed bill concerning Mary Gait was read a
"a tine aud passed.
coNeREssToNAL DtsrRtcrs.
me bnI TO Tux the Congressional Ds'rics was taken
up, 90 its engrOssnert.
Mr. Wilson Of g., moved amend 1t 50 rs to make Bo-
touit instead OF ontg merry the first county in The dis
uct-whicb was rejected
MIR too'he moved that the county Of Randolph be re.
Pat"'ed nom Tie Rockingham district, and he joined
Mo- ongalia district.
This motion opposed by Messrs Campbell. PARROT
Mullen and M'Coy; and supported by Messrs foolho.
fry, Hays, Frown OF Preston. Wiley aud Vance.
The motion was agreed 10, Ayes Ga, Noes a.
Mr.. Campbell moved the commitment OF Inc biz
This motion supported by Nessrs. Wilson of Pots-
outt aud Campbell, and opposed by Mr. Nash when il
rejected
Mr. Campbell moved to rensatc tho 2Is District as il
was 10 the original report Of the committee by attaching
70 Il Harrison countyaud adding Preston and Rsndo oil
10 the Kdnawha District.