Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-15

representatives. OF the United States which terminated in
e oea'n OF one OF the parties; and whereas such
QUOT IN nigh fonetionares of the nation is extremely
as It violates the laws of God and of the
- destructive OF The peace Of society, and Is IN
every respect bad example for the youth Of the coun
uy; ana VINE cas- it is the duty of the community, in
o. oil the considerations arising from Christianity,
oVe OF social Order and sacred regard for the domes
Tic relations OF life, to fix It's most decided and unqual
heo ieProoetIen upon the practice of duelling:
!heTyoTe, Resoiced. as tie sense of this meeting:
ISL. mat the laws of honor under whose require
oueis are fought, confessedly an imaginary
Soae not sanctioned by the laws of God and Of the land
out are su5Sersive of boh and ought be discounte
nanced by the whole community
hesosea, ID That the state of society is no, such
70 make resort 10 duellng under any circumstances
essay or proper; especially in country Proitssedly
feso1ed, 3D. That, after careful perusal of the facts
ana circumstances of the late duel this meeting enter
.ahs tne solemn opinion, that there is Justification for
Ief any prelext whatsoever and that 10 lis ragl-
cal termination there was wanlon sacrifice OF The life
VI q valuable citizen and representative.
hesotred, 9th. That although il NAV not be strictly
view OF The fact that similar 10
the one we now depore and condemn have been passed
over AZ sence, ior Congress 10 take retrospective
on IN regard 10 the parties concerned in the late duel
yet is te opinion of this meeting, that each branch of
he Nauonal Legislature ought 10 adopt rules TO e1pel
any member or members thereof, who shall hereafter
participate In duel, either principals seconds; and
~ respectfully recommended 10 tnelD 10 90 So
Resoioed, 9TH That the whole people of this country
ought IN The most emphatic manner take up this sub.
]ect and demand of their respective Legislatures the
aciment oil laws, with heheavest penalties where
exist 10 suppress the practice Of dneng and in those
States and Territories where laws against dueing have
been enacted they should require OF The Executive and
Federal officers thereof their due enforcement And
the best means Of overthrowing the evil of which
complain, 1t the opinion OF this meeting that the
tiers in all The States and Territories of this Confrderacy
ought 10 refuse their suffrage 10 any individual aspiring
TO an Office of profit and honor, within their gf who
shall hereafter participate in duel as principal second
hss0Ued, 9th, That copy Of the foregoing preamble
and resolutions, signed by the Chairman and Secretary
oil this meeting be forwarded TO the Senators in Con-
gress from this State 10 representative from this Con-
gressional District and Delegates in the General
Assembly with the reques, that they be presented 10
their bodies.
j. W. SMITH, Chairman
WV. d. BEsEpfcr, Secretary.
o. motion of Mr. MARSHALL, the remonstrance was
laid on The table.
WESTERN LAND BILL.
Mr.. MAY moved 10 take up the above bill, with the
amendments from the Senate.
Mr. CRrTcHFiELD expressed a wish that it might be
laid upon The table for the present. he understood the
Auditor wished 10 examine its contents.
MIR. HARRISON stated, that on Friday next the time
extended for the redemption of forfeues would Expire
and new rights would then be vested lie wished the
bill TO be taken up without delay.
Mr.. Smith of 4. had understood that the Auditor was
the money in his hands, &c.-but from every enquiry
he (Mr. s. had made, he thought the Auditor mis-.
taken and he satisfied the bill could not have the
effect he supposed it would Mir S. wished, therefore,
that the bill should be taken up al once without more
delay
Mr. FISHER deprecated the interposi,ion of Executive
officers in the action Of the House. Much mistake
well as information, came from the Auditors Office
Mr. f. pressed for the immediate consideration Of the
bill.
MIR CRrrcuFIELp explained tina, his only desire yus
that what RICH, should be done.
The question on taking up then TAKEN and de-
c:ded in the aftrmalive-ayes &C. noes no, counted.
MIR. STUART then moved TO refer The bill and amend
menls 10 the Committee of Courts Of Justice-the amend
ments being Of complicated character that he (hlr
s. had not been able 10 understand them by the mere
reading The reason for his mentioning the above Com
mtee was because the two great advocates Of the bill
were that Committee
Mr.. HARRISON explained the nature Of The amend.
ments.
Mr. FISHER opposed the mniion. The House had jus,
agreed 10 take up the BILL and if it should agree 10
refer it, that would be ickeness for which he
prepared
Mr.. SMITH Of K. would not ohec, to the reference,
It could be made 10 appea. that the amendments would
afterwards he better understood than they He
called upon The Chairman Of that Committee 10 say if
he had not already sufficiently studied the BILL &c.
MIR. MAY Chairman Of the Committee said lie had
looked over the BILL but not as closely as he wished TO
do
select committee, composed Of Two members from the
Western counties, from The Valley and two others
from the tide counties.
Messrs HArxosp and HaRRIsos expressed their will
lingness condionaly 10 agree TO this.
MIR. STUART accepted the motion q modification of
his own and 1t was adopted
The SPEAKER accordingly appointed such Commit.
tee.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT BILL.
MIR. WATKINS moved to take up The above bill.
This motion was opposed By Messrs. May and Crutch.
field and supported by Messrs. Sherrsrd, Watkins and
Harrison.
The question being taken, The House agreed to take
up the bill.
MIR. w. then offered the following amendment:
Strike from The 18th section the words: THAT the
aforesaid appropriation of three hundred and fifteen
thousand dollars shall be applied follows, witt and
insert the following:
"Be it further enacted, That the Board of Public
Works be, and they hereby authorised and directed,
10 subscribe behalf of the Common wealth. for three
hhs Of the amount necessary to construct the follow
ing improvements, and to pay the out of The sore
said appropriation Of three hundred and 6leen thousand
dullars, in the following proportions 10 witt
MIR. WATKINS addressed The House in support Of the
amendment, and Of the bill in general. Mr.. W. said
that il time 10 act and not 10 be idle. IL in the
power of the House 10 accomplish these works on The
plan proposed without burdeniDg the citizens Of the
State and he thought the works ought 10 be done The
State ought 10 the main State account
while the various secondary branches 10 connect with it
should be constructed by individual enterprise aided
the thee6h system By the subscription OF the State.
Mr. W. after dwelling particularly u pom the ninutia of
the several improvements, and the effects they would
operate upon the wealth and Of Virginia. de-
MED the mputaon of ''log rolling" TO The recommends
ton of these works. and replied 10 the arguments
ployed against the scheme
Mr. TAYLOR Of H. then rose and moved the indefinite
postponement oil the bill. Mr. T. said, he made this
motion in order 10 the inclination and the Of
the House. No doubt every individuals mind al.
ready made up this question, which Mr.. T. called
for the ayes and noes:
On motion Of MIR. EDMuEDs, the bell was rung
Mr.. ALEXANDER called for the previous question on
the indefinite postponement.
Mr. SsGAR called for the ayes and this
lion.
Mr. A. being desired TO do so, refused 10 Withdraw the
call for the previous question There few takers
Tho detained the House long and the State SO