Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-03
Mr. HARRsos moved the indefinite postponement Of

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That The OIL having been originally proposed only in
terence 10 York County, would defeat the bill 10 press
This motion The quota assigned 10 York County was
small that it worth while 10 draw the money!
$40 was The QUOTA 234 the number Of children
whose use intended. The County of York, there
fore, preferred letting the money be unclaimed and TO
accumulate rather than draw it once when would
be OF little il any benefit. AS to The argument Of the
gentleman from Harrison, (A|r HARRisos.) that bis
county would lose lis share by The county Of York 90.
tanning IFS own share, he was under mistake The
share of York County did not belong any other Coun.
ty, consequently could lose by others receiving
their own and only their share. As 10 The loss OF
interest from the withdrawal Of Ibis small sum, Mr. Nc.
CASDLIsH proved clearly Ivy rcduetio at ahsurdum,
that the loss of interest would be reduced ad nhH
MIR. FESABLE was surprised at the quarter from
whence The opposition came-trom quarter saturated,
aud super saturated with The public money. Why should
the gentleman now wish 10 add few more cents TO the
interest ct the general SHARE by deprvng the poor chill
dren OF fofk county of The due 10 them anu not
yet drawn.
Mr. Cox followed on the same side, urging several
| reasons against the motion TO postpone.
MIR HARHisoN replied If The commissioners Will not
draw their quota in the time prescribed they ought 10
know that will be lost md vested in the Fund. The
school commissioners will then be regular in their
application. If this bill passed, other counties
would come In for undrawn sums, which would derange
the Fund Mr.. II. did not Think that because road
was being made in the Northwest, therefore he was
bound to shut his mouth, and 90 headlong into every
measure, account of the favor done to the n West
Mr. NlcCANDLIsII again defended the b and referred
To documents, by which it appeared that other counties
lad been IN the habit Of drawing their unclaimed dri.
dcnos Mr. Nice. showed that the interest Of the Fund
was Hucuating md uncertain. depending much upon
the dividends declared by the Banks and that small
sum being withdrawn, would have such influence.
The question was then taken the Indefinite post
poneen, and the motion was negatived by large ma
jority.
MIR. TAYLoE now renewed his motion to reconsider
the vote adopting the ryder offered by Mr. FEHADLE,
with view 10 amend it,
Mr.. McCAxDLlsm regarded the motion as ruse in.
tended to defeat the just claims of The county OF York
He hoped the House would not reconsider the vote,
merely to give an opportunity TO move oil amendment
which would defeat the bill.
MIR. Boris followed in favor of reconsideration, in
der 10 perfect the G not 10 defeat it, He wished 10
offer amendment himself embracing his county
| Mr. TAYLoE supported his motion, and entering
upon wide range Of argument the School fund, the
| county OF York, &c, when the Speaker informed him
| Of the real question before the House
The question the the reconsideration then to-
ken and decided in the alrmatlve-uyes G0, noes 45.
Mr. TAYLoE then offered his amendment embracing
all the counties whose school quotas having been forfeited
remained yet undrawn.
Mr. Boris followed in support Of The amendment to
the ryder.
Mr.. McCAsDLIsH opposed to the amendment on
the ground that those counties which wanted this
ney ought first to apply for it, The money should not
be forced upon them. Probably they do not want this
money. York wants it, and has applied for it. The
SENATE had before ected general Bill Of this nature,
and il this amendment were adopted converting the bill
into general one, the original would be defeated, aud
York county lose her claim. Therefore, MIR. McCan-
dish hoped the House would not agree 10 the amendment
Mr.. SEGAR spoke in favor Of the ryder and amend
menl 10 it, lie thought it good policy to shove The mo-
ney upon The countless if they did nut come and apply
for it, Another benefit Of the amendment was, it would
prevent much additional! Legislation hereafter The bill
need not be defeated by the ryder, as it could be drop
ped in The Senate and the bill be returned TO the House
The question being taken the ryder, as amended BY Mr.
Tayloc agreed 10.
The BILL with the ryder, was then passed-ayes -,
noes not counted
MIR. Mechanism moved TO add I" and for other pur-
purposes 10 the title Of the BILL which was agreed TO
EDENToN AND NORFOLK RAILROAD.
On motion Of Mr. Boris, the proposition made here.
toute by him 10 reconsider The vote by which the above
bill passed, was taken up.
Mr.. Boris, in support of his motion, exhibited map
of the several sections of the country, and showed ap-
parcnlly demonstration, that this road would neva-
bly, carry off passengers from the great Railroads which
led to Portsmouth and Petersburg Mr. Bolts concluded
with several other arguments against The vote, which
he regarded as being OF most suicidal character.
Mr. CuHSISGHAM adveriing to the fact OF the recent
passage OF this BILL and the peTlnacious resistance OF
lis opponents, said it evident that though oft benlen
they we're resolved not to remain beaten. Mnch ado
appeared TO him, made about nothing the bill was
almost transcript Of one passed at former session.
Mr. T.. then produced map per c0nTa and also showed
apparently 10 demonstration, that the proposed road
would in lure no one but greatly benefit the country
Mr. SEGAn said, he hoped the House would not en-.
terrain the motion for rcconsideatlnn The reason
urged by the gentleman from enrco, was not sniisiac.
tory him. Indeed the very same reasons now urged in
favor Of reconsideration had been enforced by the gen.
tlcnnn from Norfolk county, when this subject was first
up-and the argument was then met, and he thought
successfully and iumphanty. He, hlr. had shown
them that The very argument now urged for reconside.
ration and then against the passage OF the bill, was the
very strongest that could he urged in favor of lis pas
sage And if the subject should again be reconsdered,
he should again ask The indulgence OF The House to go
into the merits of the Bill.
Mr. Boris replied, and went into long argument TO
shew that this Railroad not required, on grounds OF
| public utility.
arguments of tie gentleman from llenrc0 (Mr Boris
| Not one single argument had been used which had
beer urged BEFORE when The bill was under discussion
lie had been expecting to hear some fresh ensons but
he had been totally disappointed Mr. W. then went at
great length into examination OF the merits OF the
different Railroads showing concusvey that this add.
tonal one would be highly beneficial, not only by the
competition would create, but by The intrinsic adyaaa.
grs presented Mr. w criticized with much point The
aIcred authority so often quoted, Of "Commodoc kcar-
new" MIR. w. had no faith in Engineers Reports, and
| gave no weight to their arguments
hr Boris said he had never calculated upon convin-
cling the gentleman from Goochiand (Mr. WATKiSs)-
he knew him TO be too great avorite of Norfolk MIR.
e. then went again the several arguments against
the espedency Of the Railroad replying generally to
| Mr. W.
Mr. AIuRDArGu replied TO several Of The statements
made By Mr.. WATKINS and went at considerable length
over the whole line of argument in opposition TO the
! Railroad.
Mr. BAYLY followed on the other side, and strongly
pressed the claims and merits of this Raroad advocat.
nr with much earnestness The policy Of building up in
Norfolk geal seaport which indeed was The object of
this Road
Mr. VEsACLE hoped the House would reconsider
,s yoe in order to afford time discuss it deserved
subject Which involved many and different topics.
He did not think it right such great question
at the rate Of steam velocity The fund for Internal I'M
movement was involved in this question, and for the
sake Of its security lie hoped The House would econsi.
der the vote.
Mr. SEGAR said it WINS easy TO overturn the basis OF
all the arguments urged against the construction Of the
ELonon Rnilroad and with il all the arguments which