Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-22
VIRGINIA AEGsSEATEEsE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
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The SPEAKER communicated letter from william &.
Scott the delegate from Powhatan, stating the rarlcu
lars Of the rencountre between him and Mr. Hopkins,
Yesterday MIR S. states that in the Committee OF Prvl
egcs and Elections while the contested election from
Powhatan under consideration, Mr. n. addressed
some remarks TO the Committee which he (Mr. s cOnsi.
dered absurd, and he remarked that they insult
to the good sense Of thcs CommitieeAr II. replied,
that Mr. SCOTS remark was impairment, wheeupon the
latter struck MIR. H., and scuiic ensued which
terminated BY the intrrposon Of the gentlemen present
MIR. s. further states that after the House had convened
he was on lis way from the Hall Of Delegates to his
room. when he Mr.. Hopkins in the Lobby will!
swo!d in his hand. On seeing MIR. H. with such
weapon, his Indignation was reused, and he approach
ed him aud seized The cane, in consequence OF which,
the disturbance occurred the doc! of the Hail..
MIR. S dsavowed any intention of showing disrespect
The lvus", and expressed regret TAFT The proceedings
had Eccn interrupted.
Tie STEAMER also presented The return Of the Ser
Cean arms, stating that he had taken Aessrs. Scott
and Hopkins into custody. and brought them 10 the bar
Of the House
These communications having been read by the Clerk
Mr.. PESnLEToN said he had been directed by the Com
ntlec Of Privileges and Elections TO report to Tie House
tn. facts Of the atray which occurred between the gen.
tlenrn under arrest in the committee yeser
dly morning. and it proPe. that he should preface
the report by brief explanation. When the rcncon-
ire tUuk place in the committee room the Committee
were doubllu as 10 the proper to be pursued but
believing that dlsespcct intended TO the Com
lntce, they decided TO pass over the subject. Subse
Geutiy when the proceedings OF The House were dis
tuTted by The individuals they thought il their duty
instruct tie Chairman to report the occurrences 10 The
House: and in obedience TO their Lecls!on Nh T. nov
presented report on the subject.
The report was then read, detailing the circumstances
substantially stated in tie letter OF Mr. Scott
Mr. Watkins moved the reference OF the sub ect to
select committee with leave 10 sit during the session ct
the House; observing that committee would probably
accommodate the matter more speedily than Gould be
done in 50 large body. Mr.. W declined being mem
Der OF the committee, and The following gentlemen were
appointed:
hlessrs Rives, Hunter, pendlcton, Edmunds Of Eau.
quer, tooe, Vaughan, Davis: Booker, lessee and New
On motion Of Mr.. BAYLr CT Accomac, the House
agreed to proceed by joint vote with the Senate, on
Wednesday, the llh Jan 10 the election OF Hrigadier
General fer the Dist brigade, supply the vacancy
casoned by the death Of Gen. Severn L. Parker.
Gu motion of Mr. HaYMoyD, the Committee OF Courts
of Justice was instructed 10 inquire the expectancy OF
changing the lime OF holding the Circuit Superior Courts
Of Law an! Chaacery in the ninth D!slrIc! and eigh
tccnth Circuit, NC, &c.
On motion Of MIR. Brrrs the Committee o! Courts Of
Justice was instructed 10 inquire into tie expedcncy OF
amending the act entitled an act concerning rxecuti"ls
passed January ls 1c0 authorize Ge brought
on UNDERWRITING bonds for the sale OF property taken
der execution, the county whore such execution shall
be levied though the oO!igors Oh such bonds may not Dc
residents therein
Air COOKE moved the following resolution:
Resoirfd, That leave be gi 10 bring III bill to be
entitled bill repeating in part the act entitled ian act
to extend the jurisdiction and enlarge the powers OF The
Corporation Of the Borough Of Norfolk, passed Feb
4lh. ISIS.
Mr. CrsyryGHaa moycd to lay the resolution the
table This motion opposed by Mir. Cooke, and ne
gatived The resolution then adopted, and AIessrs
Cooke, Cunningham, Murdaugh, Butts, Smith Of Isle
OF Wiasa, Servant, aicCand'sh and Daiey oil suf'y'
were appointed q committee the subject.
On motion Of Mr. SMirH Of Isle OF Wight, the Com
ittee Of Courts Of Justice was instructed 10 inquire in
the expediency Of amending the 'act to prevent
frauds and reTures passed November Jth, 1853, as 10
provide that promise assumpslt shall prevent the
operation Of the act of limitations unless the sad pro-
mise or assulnpst note memorandum thereof
be in writing and signed BY the party 10 be charged
herewith some other person by h!i thereto ia"iuy
authorized.
SURPLUS REVENUE BILL.
On motion OF MI MAY, the bill declaring the Wiling
ness of the State Of Virginia to accpt Tie deposIte OF lis
proportion Of the Surplus Fund.- Nc, with the amend
mrnt proposed by the Senate, was taken up.
Alr. MAY addressed the House at considerable length
and moved amend the Senate $ amendment By adding
thereto the following:
But it, from any cause further plus Of the pub.
lie revenue shall accumulate the Legislature, however
anxious prevent it, would decidedly prefer that II be-
again deposited with the several States, rather Than /:
should remain Opposite in the Banks, ana afford III
ducemens TO 4 waseiu! donation OF the public lanes, or
10 system Of extravaganza expenditure by the General
Government
Nl. WArE12s said lie was absent when the bill was
called up. and he surprised to find 1t before Inc
tutisc II would be recoeccd that select committee
had been appointed upon the a!eFcaon which occorred
Yesterday, who now out OF tie House. ana were
expected 10 report in few minutes. lie hoped thr
question upon this motion would ue postponed Tor ie"
moments, when this amendment, which lie hoped "ou"
be the last could be disposed Of lie moved that the
bill and amendment be for the present laid on the table
Mir DoRMAS sorry The gentleman vas not IN lie
House when the bill called up This bill Invc!"lng
al immense amount OF money and most important rF
,nIy l.,
the circumstances for all must be Of opinion tiat night
in the lobby OF much greater importance than inns
bill he trusted that those who thought Inc igHt OF u.
create! Importance would vote TO lag the 5!! On The Ia
be but liat those who tough ut otherwise would voh
against the motion.
porance than this BILL but lie presumed the a.rnbers OF
the House would wish the questions connected with the
bill decided fairly rhicE cnnld not be the case willie
thirteen members we're ou: c! lie lia!i.
MI MAY said he had Overlooked The circumstance oil
the absence Of the Committee when lie called uP the
bill! The motion 10 lay the table then agreed 10
Mr. RvEs shortly after made report from the com
mtce on the subject Of tie disturbance IN the LOBBY,
- h!ch was read follows:
The Select COMMITTEE, 10 whom was referred tIe sue
iect Of The interruption OF The de! 0"i"IE: OF Inc
House and lis Committee of Privileges an! Elections
accustomed By the personal rcncon.rc oi William L.
Scott and Henry L. Hopkins, who "eTe TAKEN, ana 'e
main in the custody Of the Sergeant arms, rapt mat
they have, according 10 order. had uic"r consldeFaol
e subjects 20 them REFEREED and have come 10 Inc oi-
loving resolutions thercup"n:
hcsU!red That this committee deems /! unnecessary
10 inquire further into the facts ci the or the merits
OF the controversy between the two gentlemen ano re-
commend that leave be given 20 tie member from row"
hatan to withdraw his communication 10 The hcusc OF
Drerates as in their opinion unnecessary inquire
further Mo the case since from The voluntary assafas-
c.s of the gentlemen this committee IS Of opinion lhat
hc-c is no dancer Of The CT similar disturb