South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-01-23
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

O. The principal part Of the time Of
this body, last week. was consumed in
debating on the abolition" resolutiohS,
which we published last week. and as no
definite action was had we have omitted
to-day filing our columns with the un-
necessary matter consequent on such
discussions. The following embraces all
the other matter of interest, we notice in
the proceedings.
Saturday, Jan. 9.
Petition presented by MIR. Sherrard
memorial Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, asking further
aid to that improvement and others to
be connected with il.
Monday, Jan. IL.
On motion of Mr.. MARTENY, the
Committee Of Roads, &c. was instruc-
ted to inquire into the expediency Of
providing by law for the construction
of road across the Laurell Hill, in
the county Of Randolph, from the farm
Of Archibald Earle to the farm of
William Wager, on the location made
by the public Engineer in the year
1884, Sc.
Tuesday, Jan. IL.
Petitions were presented and REFER
red--by Mr.. Griggs, Of citizens ofJef-
ferson and Frederick, praying an in
crease of the capital Of the Bank of
the Valley Of Virginia, and Of the
Branch Of the Farmers Bank Of Vir-
GINA, located at Winchester-also, Of
citizens Of the county of Jefferson,
praying an increase of the salaries Of
the Judges Of the General Court.
The Speaker laid before the House
a letter from the Governor, enclosing
The Report Of Professor Rogers, on a
Geological Reconnaissance Of Virgin
ia, during the last summer. On MOI
ton of Mr.. Summers, 1000 copies
were ordered to be printed.
Wsdnesday, Jan. 10.
A message was received from the.
Senate stating that they had passed
the bills-to incorporate the Stock
holders Of the Winchester and Poto-
mac Railroad Company-directing
change Of location Of the. North Wes-
tern Turnpike through the town of E.
Notwithstanding survey and To-
cation Of routes for certain roads there
10 misunderstanding the survey Of
a foute for a road from the North
Western Turnpike to some point on
Leading creek, in the county of Ram
dolph.
They have also passed the bill to
prevent trespasses by nonresident
herdsmen in the county of Preston,
with amendments. Amendments a.
greed to by the House.
Thursday, Jan. Ia.
Petition presented and referred-by
Mr.. Sloan, of inhabitants Of Frederick,
and the adjacent counties, praying an
increase Of Banking Capital.
Friday, Jan. Is.
The following engrossed bills were
read third time and passed--incor-
porating the Red and Blue Sulphur
Springs Turnpike Company-and to
reduce the tolls on the North Western
Turnpike. -
The Debate Continued.-The final
question was not taken yesterday upon
the Abolition subject. Some additions
and amendments were made to Mr..
Watkins proposition, and remarks
were made by Messrs. Daniel, Harri-
son, Voolfolk, Stanard, Witcher, Watt
kins, Berry, Bolts, and Gilmer. To.
wards the close Of the sitting, Mr..
Stanard commenced an argument a.
gainst the adoption Of the substitute,
but yielded to motion for adjourn-
ment. The question will probably be
taken TO- day.
During the proceedings, vote upon
vital proposition was had, and that
vote was most decided in its character.
II came fully up to our expectations. /.
though at one time il was doubtfu,>
whether a decision upon it would be
ventured.-The house declared, (only
6 members ABSENT, by vote Of l15
to ID, that Congress has no constitu-
tional right to interfere with the sub
ject Of sIIssgssEy in tia District Of Coz
lumbia.
We have no doubt every Southerd
State holds the same doctrine.
Rich. Comp. Jan. Is.