Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-31

When Mr.. wIrcm,-n el,y,. - o.. .-..-.
ms name voted for MIR. Leigh there burst of an
pause from the gallery, which was much crowded
The Speaker called on the Sergeant to keep order
MIR. CoLsToS, moved that the gallery be cleared He
would not now make tlrr motion, had not fair warming
been given yesterday that such dsordcry conduct would
not be tolerated
Mr. GREGoRY hoped the gentleman ,,ou1d NO, rcr,; -,
I'm his motion lie in the conduct of the spectators
no settled intention to interfere With the proceedings of
the House Besides he did not think an order 10 clcSr
the gallery could be carried into effect
MIR CoLSroS, asked if the House was TO sanction this
indecorous conduct because they had the power 10
clear the gallery of its uncourevns occupants If neccs.
sary they could call on the CITY authorities assist in re-
moving the crowd
Mr.. GnEeony said, he did not intend to say the Ser
geant could not clear the golcrybut that il could not
he done without resort 70 harsh means which al would
regret.
Mr. CoLsroN had felt indgnan, at the conduct of tbe
spectators IN the gallery yesterday and e had de-
tcrmincd not again to allow it pass vrfroticed Had
the Speaker exercised the authority which belopgcd a.
hm nc thought there would not have been rcouTToace
Of the offence.
The SrEAkER said lie had done all in his power 10 keen
the order of the House. lie had no authority without
the consent of the House order the clcarihr of the
gallery
MIR CotsroY said that the atcncss Of Tire hour would
render II nconvcnicn TO carry his notion into effect and
Inc would therefore Withdrew it. But should sucb =
case occur III future, bc would not be driven from his
ground.
Mr. JoirysoS Of r., said that the nroation that the
gallery could not be cleared unjust and injurious 10
the citizens Of Richmond Theirs was a strsge Y,opul,
ton, lift could not lie believed there would be no dif
bcuty IN clearing the gallery once Let the Sneaker
intimate his wish that the audience retire and t,cv will
comply without inurmur lie knew little of them Il
they would not obey such request They would do i,
IN obedience to tue law Of the ldnd There was not i'm
the Commonwealth orderly class Of citizens than
those OF Richmond, and in giving way TO a momou'ary
cbuon Of feeling they had intended no possible dis.
respect to the House, and would offer no resistance to its
orders.
Mr. RASDotrn s1id he did not believe the gallery could
be cleared lie had heard Of threats having been made
thot they would not goond that they would resist any
order for their cicctment
Mr.. JOHssOS Of r. In order 10 test thie ofosior
move mat the gallery he cleared Cres from Che gal
lcry OF Agreed, agreed
The spectators then retired from the gallery; Che vote
was announced aud joint committee despatched 10 The
Senate 10 ascertain the Joint vote which was on their
r"turn announced 20 bc--For b. w Leigh s5--for VIM
&. Hiycs 81
So ,. W. Leigh was duly elected a Senator Of the
United states i,'r years from The Sd Of March ne H
On motion Of M Parker
The House adjourned
Friday, Joa 30.
ELECTION or EXECUTIVE COuScfLGou
The Joint order Of The day for The election Of q I'm,
Der Of tic Executive Council, 10 f the vacancy p 20.
eur on Che 81 March uoxt by Tire cxpirao-, crfhc
term Of service of Peter v Daniel was r. tar. Ind on
motion Of Nj Shcuard The House pro, i,y 70 is OK
ecuti0n.
mr SrEnntnp rc-uorninotei ~ ii Daniel Esq
eir Gnfcony nominated ni harrison Esa
Nlter some rcIrd.ks cspan1fions bv Nfrsre
CmTgN and inaEf saa, Mr. BfoaJus rc-ncminaicd
John pondipten Esq
debate &c ooasidsalc length rared, in which