Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-03

committed
The bill concerning Elizabeth Butcher (aiowng her
compensation for military services of her husband as
ranger ON the western oner) opposed by Mr. Gar
land of Amherst, unsupported by sufficient evidence
sustained by Messrs Pentss and Gregory, and passed
On motion of MIR. Garland of Amherst,
feSo'rfd That the Committee of Finance be instruct
relation TO the Public Printer so as TO define more fully
s duty, and TO provide for printing sufficient number
OF 'he sesTot acts (aDa Of delivering them half boun
to meet The wants of the and of fixing
his SALARY. "s
The bill releasing to the heirs of Robert Mitchell of
Augusta, of money bequcahed by him TO the Wes-
terra Lnna,ic Asylum, supported by Messrs Brooke
ana Craig, opposed by Mr. Gregory, and rejected
The bill for repeating the 9TH section Of an act for
opening and Strengthening roads, so far as il re-
ates TO the road from Chescrs Gap the city of Rich.
inond, was read aud passed.
Monday FeJruary2
message was received from the Senate, stating that
they had passed the bls-to incorporate The town Of
Lebanon in the county of Russcland concerning Mar
Of color "O''"''
Petitions were presented and referred-by Mr. Swan
SON. oi sundry citizens of Pttsylvania for separate
election at Lnurcl Grove; by Mr.. Holland, (who sta
ted that he presented this Petition in accordance
with the wishes of respectable portion of his const.
t9ents of citizens of Franklin, for the discharge of
Henry j. Clinton, convict in the Penitc ntiary for
passing counterfeit money-by MIR Holt of Moses SONG
times called Moses Chasian free negro for permission
to remain i'll the Commonwealth-by Mr. SAUNDERS Of
the officers of the LIST division 18th Brigade 53d ll7th
inc ,a laws may he changed, and con-
9nue origSde inspeeorsby Mr. Beard, of citizens of
Leesourg Tor the amendment of the act incorporating
said town, so that the Mayor Recorder and Town Ser
gean may be elected by the qualified voters instead of
the Common Counc-by Mr.. Brady, ofctizens of Ohio
County for division ofte same, aud the formation of
new county ont of It's southern poron-by Mr. Blair of
Andrew S. Fulton and George W. c. Brown for the in.
COOPERATION of the Grayson Sulphur Springs Company
MIR Marshall Submitted the following preamble and
resolution, wheh were unanimously adopted
whereas the General Assembly Of Virginia by a rcso-
The Of
cd their respect for their fellow citizen Charles w Nor
GAM who shared IN the gallant action between the United
s,tes fngate Constitution, and the British Frgate
CHsrrierc, by requesting the Governor of this Common
wealth. TO present TO him appropriate sword conemo-
rative OF thu, gant exploit And whereas il appears To
te satisfaction of this Assembly, that the materials of
which said sword formed, proved 10 be perislablc
and otherwise unsuitable for the purposes and Whereas
the said Lieutenant Charles W. Morgan bore an honora-
Die and distinguished partn the action which was SUBJ
seqdeny fought between the Frgete Constitution and
the British Frigate Java
Bel therefore Resolved 6y the General asen,b of PR
gtnia, That the Governor of this Commonwealth be re.
queSted to present. in the name ofbe General Assembly
u lheut Charles W. Morgan, Sword with appropri-
ate scrptioh expressive of the high sense entertained
by them of his gallant and meritorous services in both
the actions above referred to-
ind be further Resorcd, That the Governor be re-
quested TO transmit TO the said Lieut. Charles w Nor
gan, copy Of these resolutions.
On motion Mr. Brady, the Committee of Roads. &c
was instructed to bring i'll bill TO amend act ent
tied 'an act concerning the Cumberland Road"-pass-
On motion of Mr. Gregory, the engrosscd bill con-
corning james Shepherd and Others (rovidng for the
suspension of proceedings against them as the bail of
David GIeenaw) taken up, and after some discus
sion, read third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. Coson, the engrossed bill author
lsng the Auditor to issue two Treasury
in favor of George Voolfolk administrator with the viii
annexed, Of George Rogers Carkc deceased as ad
ministrator of James Merriwither, was taken up.
Mr.. Colston moved ryder to the BILL providing that
any money which shall have been paid 20 the said Geo
Rogers Car by virtue of act passed February 2Oth
1872, shall be deducted from the amount authorized to
he paid by the bill Considerable debate took place ON
the question of engrossng the ryder, which Messrs
Coiston and Hoeman supported and Mr. johnson of
H. opposed, the engrossncpt The ryder was then en-
crossed, and il and the bin were, motion of Mr. Col
ston, laid the table
On motion of Mr.. Randolph the committee of tho Mi;
la Laws instructed to enquire into the propriety
OF providing by law that the Courts of Enquiry of Regi
their musters or Courts may be held shall be than
one mile from ANY license ordinary house Of private
mission, to furnish accommodations of yicuas, &c on
those, particular occasions sIo ms ample manpsr az
Ii ne ha srst procured license required by law
on motion Of MIR. Yapcey, tse Committee of PROPOSE.
irons and Grievances, wert discharged from the con-
sideration OF sundry petitions for geological survey OF
mitee. -
The following engrossed Bills were read third time
ana passed-to authorize the sale of part of the public
gToHIsd IN the county of the
trus.eesot Jefferson Academy in the county Culpepcr
concerning the provisioning of lands in the counties
OF Campbell and Amherst-to amend the first and fourth
sections of the act entitled incorporate the Ca
tawba IRON works coPanyto prevent certain trespasses
on pubic bridges III tins Common wealth-and con.
corning John G.. Joypes 81
Mr.. Gregory moved, it being a few moments before
three ciock that the House adjourn. On motion of
Mr. Parker, the ayes and were ordered and the
House refused 10 adjourn; Ayes 81, Noes 80
Mr. Parker said Inc had moved the ayes and noes
because he was opposed to any APPOINTMENTS pre-
vous 10 the hour of o'clock was time that gentle
men should be willing to devote least three hours to
the transaction of the business before the House
MIR. Gregory said Cooking at his watch) that il was
now three o'clock he again moved an adjournment
Mr. Parker also looked at his watch and said that by
his time, ii wanted ten minutes Of three besides the bell
had not yet struck lie again called the ayes and
noes and the call being sustained the roll was called
and the motion was decided in the negative.
The bell iii the meanwhile having struck three
Mr. PTentiss moved an adjournment which was ne.
gatived, 80 to ~.
Alter about fifteen minutes spent
1919 curly stages. MIR. Jomscs~As5& ,,ds os ia
Ss15sn shsh-@as negeTived, Ayes % No. 5 s'''On 10
Mr. Gregory moveaLthat the bell be runr 70 summo
the absent members
MT Parriot opposed the motion. He s5dhe had been
Two hours in one of the committees and three hours in
the House. Other members similarly situated and
nc thought they entitled to respite III would
therefore renew the motion for adjournment The House
agreed to the motion, and thereupon adjourned.
p Wsnrc authorized fope
o. INC present elcgao and Col JAMES II. MALLORY Ia friend or
mo Adnn'straon Candidates the County Bruins
wick in the next Legislature.
81 We authorized r. SHE'LL and BuEwrI
~ candidates