Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-01-03
IUgi,ita Legislature.
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slr. Campbell objected TO taking up the
subject at the moment on which the report
was presented
Mr. Nash said his object was TO move for
leave to bring in blli for the arrangement
in question, which he should move 10 refer
90 Committee Of the Whole His object was
20 prevent double action on the question.
MIR. Campbell said the course Of the gen
tlenan was one whic. he wished 10 avoid
lie wished that the whole subject should be
re-commlied with instructions to bring IN
bill founded on more equitable principles
MIR Faulkner thought the nrotion of the
gentleman from POwhstah was too pfecipl
ise It called upon the House TO sanction
the report before they had IN opportunity to
examine it, There were upwards Of twenty
members absent besides the combinations
of the committee ought 10 10 forth 10 the
people, and receive their decision before the
House acted upon IT,
Mr.. Nash further supported his motion.
His only oiject was 10 progress with the sub
ject He Odd modify his motion by NOV
ing FOR leave te bring IN hill which could
be fully considered and discussed.
The motion 10 take up the report was
negative.
H,ednesday. December 10.
Mr.. Eau kn.t IL Owed that The report
OF the Committee arrange the Con
eressonal and ;torai Districts, be taken
up. which was agreed TO; when MIR. nov
ed tina, it he committed to the Cou,m,ttee of
the Whoe ard mate the order OF the
day for Wednesday next
MIR Nash suggested that the Christmas
holidays would intervene, and moved that il
be made the order OF the day for Wednes
day, January I'd, whsch was agreed 10.
Thurs 81, December 40.
Mr. Faulkner presented a memorial from
The President and Directors Of the Chesa
peake and OHIO Canal Company, praying
the aid Of Virginia in behalf of Tire enterprise.
Mr. r hoped he would he INDUCED 10y the
House in having the memorial referred 10 a
Select Committee. The COMPLETION of that
work was an object Of the deepest impor-
lance to the prosperity Of the Valley and
Western portion of this State He feared,
indeed, that without the aid OF Virginia. the
difficulties Of its completion would be insur
mountabie. Ii had already been several
times before the House upon favorable re-
ports from the Committee OF Roads and In-
ternal Navigation. but never accompanied
with such an exhibition OF It's claims upon
the patronage of this State as its true lmpof
lance justified. He promised himself il tue
memorial was referred to Select Commit
tee, that he could present q report showing
that enterprise no, subordinate TO sny IN the
commonwealth, (save ore,) in its claims 10
the favorable notice of the State. The me
mortal was referred to Select COMMITTEE
tfhe following gentlemen compose that com
nittee. FauIkner, Harrison. Hen shaw. Beard,
q laher. Berry. Mullen, Sherrard. tliner.
Brown of Preston, Mccoy. Henry, and
Vance.
On motion Of Mr.. Gal!aher, the Commit
tee of Claims was directed to examine she
claim OF Thomas Grggs, against tt,s Com
monweslth, for clothing iuI nlshed female
lunatic confined in the jail of Jefferson coun-
sy, &c.
On motion of Mr. Newmen.
RESOLVED, That the Committee OF Courts
OF Justice be instructed to enquire into the
eKpediencv of amending the act concerning
Overseers of the Poor. &c so a. to permit
the Overseer elect to take the oath OF office
before Justice OF Peace. as we'll rs the pre-
sent mode. Fiiday, December 81.
On motion of Mr. Moore, the COMMITTEES
on Military Affairs was directed to inquire
into the expediency of providing for the com
mutation Of the ration. Of liquor allowed TO
the public guard, IN the State Arsenal at
Lexington, sc.
The Speaker presented a communication
from the Governor, enclosing the report ef
the Commandant OF the Public Guard. Re
ftrreh TO the Armory Committee.
A message was received from the Senate,
stating thai when the Senate adjourn on 10
morrow, it adjourn to Monday, Dee. 3 u. and
asking the concurrence of the House therein.
The House concurr-d IN the resolution.
Saturday. December ~.
The following petitions were prese nted-
By Mr.. Faulkner. from sundry cItIzens Of
tr- county of Berkeley, praying ard IN the
construction Of a Foad-by MIR. Bruce, Of
Mary { Carlton for sale OF certain proper
ty-By Mr. PARROT. Of the citizens Of
Hampshre, praying a Change M the location
oil part OF the aor;h western road
Monday, December "a
Mr. Faulkner presented a petition from
sundry inhabitants ofthe county OF BeTk ley,
praying the passage Of law authorizing
Commissioners 10 raise by Lottery, a sum Of
money 10 be expended in the construction Of
Bndle over Back Greek, aud for other
purposes--referreo.
~ Wednesday. December 90
Mr. Berry presented petition from the
Trustees Of the Shepberd,town Academy,
praying for authority TO raise money by lot
tegy IN did oil that Institution
On motion of Mr. Wilson Of Botetourf,
the con mIttee Of claims Was directed To ex,
examine the claim OF Pleasant Biankehsbip
for interests on fine.
Gu motion of Mr. Faulkner, the Commit
tee oi COurts { Justice Was discharged from
The consideration OF the petition of Harriet
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