Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-26

ing company TO construct road from the upper end Of
III" Blue Ridge Canal TO its intersection with the Lex
'lngtcn and Co, ingtun turnpikc-divorcius Ann Ed.
munds from her husband, John w. A. Edmunds-aow-
ing Charles Williams, free of colour, remain in
the commonwealth limited time-limiing recoyeries
on Judgments in other States-ncorporatng the Peters
onrg and Norfolk Savings MISUNDERSTANDING
The Chesterfield and James River Canal abroad Com
rahy-sn5pehcmg the provisioning Of lands in the
counties therein menoned-a uthorsinu the county and
corporation court clerks TO charge fees for certain
vices Performed by MISUNDERSTANDING the allowances in
u arrest lor criminal ornces-lo repeal part of an
act tc anrnSc the Auditor issue warrants on the trea
sury in satisfaction of tain judgments against the com
mon wealth; amending the act concerning waste tobacco
-1hey have also passed with amendments, the bill
corning delinquent lands moi heretofore entered the
Commissioners books. [1he House agreed TO the
amendments And they agree TO the amendments OF
the House of Delegates the Senates amendments 10
the bill appropriag the surplus revenue OF the L'sera-
ry fund. They have rejected the blls-nmendng Inc
laws concerning slaves. free negroes anu
concerning Frederick Moore, OF the county OF caoe'
and providing further security for the payment OF of
ices And they have disagreed with the RESOLUTION pro-
vding certain courts with reports of the decisions o lo
Court "i Appeals and General Court
On motion Of Mr. WILSON Of b. il was
hr$G'r"a That when this House djourns Tomorrow
1t WILL with the Consent Of the Senate, adjourn SINE de
he following engrossrd bills read third time
and PaS$"do provide for keeping in repair the public
roads within The corporation o. neutrality-suspicious.
ing Lavender London and w. II. Garland to erect
dam across Tyc River in the county Of Neson-to plo
tutrs at large published in continuation of Henngs
Statutes al arge-allowing Andy, of color to
main in the notwithstanding Lucy and DalI!s
the priyiege-permiltng sundry tree persons OF
color 10 remain in the Commonwealth.
On motion Of Mr.. HuxrER Of b., it was
-Ec$odrcd That this House proceed on this day, by
joint vote with the Senate to the election of four visit
pursuant TO provisions OF an act recognizing The
Lexington Arsenal and establishing M.-:y Scnncc.
in connection with Washington College" passed March
2!d, lS3G.
\ message was received from the Senate concurrng
III ltr foregoing resolution.
On motion Ut Mr.. WILSON OF Is the House agreed 10
meet at ten o'clock Ia. MORROW.
On motion Of Mr.. Hunter uf E.,
The House adjourned.
Thursday, March "a.
message was received from the Senate stating that
they have passed the bills, entitled act appropratng
The public revenue act allowing Jim Smith and wife
and their infant children e persons of color to remain
in the Commonwealth limited time; act creating
ncnt in the county of Warren, and for other pur-
poses: act concerning the subscription in behalf of
the Commonwealth to the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Raj! Road Company; act 10 define the duties
and regulate the fees oi the Attorney General: an act
Concerning the executor Of James jerks, deceased;
act II amend and rxplain act entitled act to pre-
scribe the mode nj crcng trustees for the town OF
Fairfax in the county OF Culpepcr and vesting them
with corporate powers; an act concerning Richard H.
Edwards act TO authorize the opening q new
street in the town OF Petersburg; act authorizing
Lavender London and William II. Garland erect
dam across I've River in the county of Nelson; act
concerning john b. Armstead Sheriff o! Fauquier
ty; an act allowing Lucy and Della free persons OF
colour, 10 remain il the Commonwealth; act to in
the salaries OF the inspectors Of tobacco at Farm
vile in the Of Prince Edward act concerning
Peter Chrvar act to amend the several acts coll
corning pilots; act permitting sundry free persons o!
colour therein named 10 remain in the Commonwealth
limited time; act to authorize separate election
at the Burned Chi:Inrys in the county OF Norllum'
urr land; act allowing Andy man Of color, to re-
Ep ypYI a pf
explain the act entitled act To reduce into one The Sc
r"ra acts concerning grand ur!es and prut Jures an
act prescribing tine punishment OF offences committed
Rail Roads, act To provide for keeping III repair
the uJ!c roads within the corporation of Lynchburg;
suppress the circulation OF Incendary pubca-
lions and for other purposes act concerning the ad
nisator Of Richard kesick. deceased; and an act to
anend act TO provide TOR the revision OF the criminal
! code: aud for other purposes.
1ay have agreed 10 the resolution requiring the east
crm section of ,nr Turnpike road the Allegheny
mountains, from raven"r store TO the Grccn5rcr river
10 be put under Contract and constructed And to the
RESTITUTION for adjournment OF the House OF Dele
gates. sAnd they have re- cccd the bill entitled an act
!" arttd Tue act concerning the overseers OF the poor
passed 9th Feb, leo.
At ii O'Clock, motion Of Mr. SHEERARD the House
took recess until half past 3.
Half past o'clock
from the G"vcrnG enclosing resolutions OF the Legis
luurc Of Pennsylvania in favor Of distribution Of the
proceeds OF the public lands among the several Staes
IN proportion 10 e number OF members from each State
III The House oil Representatives Of the United States.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON B., the communication
Was laid on the table
On motion Of Nj HILL, the following resolution
| adopted
Ecsoieed That the thanks Of this House be presented
Ia its Speaker, Linn Banks, for the prompt and impair
tal manner in whcl he has discharged the duties OF
the Chair dnng the present session Of the Legislature.
81 quarter before D oclock
The SPEAKER; directed Mr.. SHEERaRD 10 inform the
S"a!" that IT." House OF Delegates having finished its
tusIneaS ready 10 I'D Jurn sine die.
A message was received from the Senate, stating its
IN the athvc resolution and asking the
seat ~ the House the Ddrnnent of that body until
the first Monday December next.
Mr.. WArEl>s was tlrreupOn directed 10 inform the
Senate that the House concuricd in the last named reso
luton.
hlr " thea moved that the House adjourn sine die,
which being adopted he Speaker returned his thanks
fellows:
GENrLuMES--Upon the close Of your legislative la
bors permit 10 tender parting farewell Your SEES
Sion has been pr"tracled 10 unusual length by the
vast and cr, portion Of public business which has
demanded your consideration. Subjects OF vital import.
in their character have been submitted 20 your de-
subjects upon which the most honest and dlsIl
terr*lrd may ii;r in opinion The mind Of man
constructed have doubt for wise purpOses) that
should drr in opinion. We represent constituents Of
different views and political! sentiments 1t is therefore
to be expected, that in dscharging representa-.
tive duties, should ali agree. hold the representa-
tive bound implicitly to carry into effect the will Of his
constituents We are about gentlemen to return to the
People-tha great !uu:a!n Of political power in Re-
preventative GovernE!rn.-and to their verdict,
all bound submit The session has been Of extra
ordinary feeling and excitement that has passed away in
this Hall. Whatever differences o! opinion may have
existed among nave always bad Tie charity 10 be-
evr that al! animated by the same love OF country,
and all ANXIOUS and Jealous to promote her prosperity
IT, iii the heat and urdur OF debate, any thing has
cured excite momentary pang Of feeling, pray
you surr it 10 pass into oblivion. In the discharge
Of the delicate duties which your kindness and partiuiy
assigned mo- have honestly c3ieaynred 10 act with per-
feet imparaI,!y have endgavo1ed 10 extend ever.