Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-22
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Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


Petitions presented and relrred-by Mr. French
of Sam Johnson freeman of color, praying that his
daughter may be allowed 10 remain in the Comnloz-
wealth. by Mr. Randolph of John Pollock pra wing for
the restoration of forfeited land; by Mr. Madison OF e
tzens OF Charlotte praying that Cub Creek may be de-
clared lawful fence; by Mr.. Harley, Of citizens of
Smyth Washington and Scott, praying an appEopria-
ton of 10000 towards the improvement of the North
fork OF the oston river; by the same of citizens of the
same countless against the application of Col James
White for leave to erect dam across the North fork Of
the lolston river
Engrossed bills were read third time and passed as
follows:-lDcorporating the Charleston and Point Plea
SAINT Turnpike Company 10 authorize separate election
at the Stone School House. the land Of Robert Shcr.
ard i'll the county of ampsirc concerning the process
soning of lands in the county of Campbell; auho-
rize James Nj Vaughan and others tide mill on
Wythe Creek, passing between the counties of York
and Elizabeth City.
On motion of Mr. Price the engrossed BILL to appro-
pirate $4,000 to the construction of road from Nicho
las Court House TO James Dyers taken up After
discussion, in which Messrs Price, Brown Mayse
Mcdowell, Holeman Johnson of Richmond, and Colston
took part, ryder proposed by Mr. Mcdowell pro-
yding that the Appropriation authorized in the bill shall
be called for only in the event that the Both of Sep
tember 1886, the fund for Internal Improvement shall
be inadequate to make il. The ryder was read three
times and passed, when motion of Mr.. Colston the
bill was laid on the table.
On motion of MIR Mullen the House agreed to re con-
slider the vote the passage Of the bill authorizing the
Board Of Public Works to subscribe, behalf Of the
State, to the Stock of the Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac Rail Road.
MIR. Collins moved for reconsideration of the vote
on the engossment of the Bill in order that it might be
Te-commtted. After brief debate, in which Messrs.
Collins Colston, Watkins, Johnson of Richmond, and
Crutchicld. took part, the motion negatived
Mr.. Colston moved the following ryder which was
read three times and passed. BE il Further enacted that
any premium which may be obtained on the loan herein
authorized, be and the is hereby appropriated to
the payment of the interest thereon.
The question then being the passage Of the Bill on
motion of Mr. Collins the Ayes and Noes ordered;
and the vote follows:
dycS-M essrs. Banks, (Speakcr) Randolph, Layne
Booker ofA Craig, Brooke Pate, Colson, Hunter OFF
Miller, Wilson, of Botetouri NJ MILAN, Hampton Hord
Johnson, of C., Broadus, Ball, Marshall, French
Price, Payne, Stegcr, Gibson, Barton Smith, of Fred
Welhered, Vance, Curtis, Mullen, Kncheloe, Bolts
Berry, Gallohcr, Summers, Hooc. HAYES Emu.
nuel, Caldwell Hoffman, Beard MCarty Harris
Sherrard, Cabell, Leland, Brady, M'Lurc, Voolfolk
Robertson, Jones, Of Pendleton Cackley, Williams,
Boolbe Thornton, VI Dowc, Crutchfod, Moncurc, Jet
Prcnts Brown, and Johnson Of Richnond-66
N0es Mcssrs. Drummond. Grinalds, Rives Garland,
Of A., Holt, rurnbull, She'll Booker, Of b., Burton
Madison Wilson, Of O. servant Hunter. of b., Holland,
Wade, Watts, Of c. Smith, of g., Watkins Blair
Aycnt, Darlington, Snced Nixon Shinn, GrayeIy Hol-
lemau, Robinson, Garland. Of NJ, Rogers Wiley,
Morgan NJ Cauley, Webb. Collins Watts of H. Parker
Epes Witcher, Swanson, Carroll, Dupuy, Woodhousc
Norman, Cline, Hopkins Spear, Bare Jones' Of 8. 4,
and Cunning ham-55.
So Che Bill passed
Mr.. Watkins gave notice, that he should tomorrow
call up lis resolutions on the subject Of Federal Re-
lations
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson Of g.. the House adjourned
Taesday Jan. 20.
Petitions presented and rcfcrred-by Mr. Yanecv
Of citizens Of Buckngham counter 10 petition toInaEe
Appomaitox river lawful fence from Farmville 10 Plan
terstown by Mr. SAUNDERS Of citizens Of Lynchbprg
for the establishment, at That place, Of independent
Bank. with capital Of S0OO0O0 by MIR Sherrard. Of
citizens OF Morgan, praying Tor survey Of the Slate
with view 10 deveopcment Of its mineral and gcoiO
gcal esources and Of citizens Of the Southern portion
Of Morgan for the same
On motion Of Mr.. French. the Committee Of Finance
instructed TO inquire into the expcdiency Of so
amending Che act Of March, 1888, "to release the ax
court seals and clerks certificates in certain cases as to
embrace citizens Of Virginia and all others entitled to
draw pensions under The laws Of this State.
On motion Of Mr.. Brown the Committee Of Finance
instructed to enquire into the exprdency OF auho-
rizing subscription the part Of the Commonwealth,
for number Of copies Of the Statues at large Of Yrgi