Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-10


Company was taken up motion of MIR. MEADE, and
passed.
MIR. SMITH of K. reported bill to authorize separate
election in the county Of Mason. Passed.
The bill concerning credits 10 sudents OF Colleges
&c with amendments, passed.
On motion of MIR. Thomas, The bill concerning Rebec
ca Paris, was taken up and passed.
On motion of MIR. BouLDIs, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
n,.,o, ~, :. Wednesday, March T.
Mr.. Mcdowell moved that the Committee of Schools
and Colleges be discharged from the further consdeIa
ton Of The petition Of Randolph Macon College for
loan Of money from The Literary Fund for literary pur-
poses.
Mr.. GARLAND, after enforcing the advantages to be
derived on the proposed advance to the College, and
enargIng upon The good and ample security which
would be given for the loun expressed hope lla, the
motion would be rejected.
Mr.. McDowELL, as The official organ of the Commit
tee, explained the reasons which The Report was
funded. The only motive for their wishing be dis
charged from the further consideration OF the subject
was, the danger of the precedent which nplance
with the petition would establish.
MIR. WATKss spoke in favor of granting The loan. If
the funds of the Literary Fund loaned ont Banks
DC, how much more appropriate would it be TO loan
them out on equally good security, and terms equally
good, for literary objects?
MIR. KINNEY said he afraid OF the precedent 10 be
established by acceding 10 this rcquestlf it should be
conceded, other applications would follow for sni.
lar loans, and the funds would be loaned and scat
tered abroad all Sides and The loans made would
become at length 10 be regarded right gift.
Mr. K thought il therefore, dangerous precedent to be
established. o.. ia
MIR. MAY thought the Conmittee, having been the np.
popriae Committee ought not to have asked TO be dis
charged from the further consideration Of the subject but
ought to have reported some decision the subject.
He should therefore, vote against dschaigng the Com
mlee.
Mr. Mcdowell explained that, although technically,
have adj her
suggested, yet il preferable method 10 that OF CIV
ing report which might reflect unfavoraby on the Col.
lege. After further explanatory remarks, the
House agreed discharge the Committee from the fur
ter consideration OF The SUBJECT, anu Inc Pelon was
laid upon The table.
On motion Of MIR. SMITH Of IA. leave given TO
bring in a bill 10 incorporate company 10 build toll
bridge across the kanawha river at Charleston in IA
nawha county
On motion Of Mr.. WATKINS, the Auditor Of Public
Accounts was authorized 10 issue duplicate warrant,
No. 2,l40 10 George Graveey for So; and the Irea.
snrer was authorized to dtaw duplicate check there
for, il appearing that the was issued on the lst
inst aud check drawn lheeuPon The I'd inst, but
has been lost before presentations and that payment oil
the has been stopped at Bank provided, that John
j. Subbeied, who is entitled 10 the said warrant shall
enter into bond in the Auditor office, payable 10 the
Governor with ,ufiicen, security and having cond
ton To indemnify The Commonwealth against any claim
upon the said lost warrant.
7hursday March 8. 1888
A message was received frnm the Senate stating that
they have passed several bills, &c, or an account Of
which, Senate Report of yeslcrday.)
Petitions were presented-hy MIR. FRYATT, from The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, praying the aid
of Virginia 10 the construction Of such part OF said road
as may pass through Virginia-by Mr GooDsOS. from
the trustees of Emory and Henry College in Wash.
ington county, to share in any strbulion which
the General Assembly may make of the debt due from
the State Library 10 the Literary Fund-by Mr.. PEY.
rox, from the President, and Trustees of the Fncas-
tie Academy-and petition from sundry citizens OF
Boteourt praying for turnpike road from BUCHANAN
BY Amsterdam TO Salem-aso, memorial by Mr. SSoD.
GRASS from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
praying prnonga,ion OF The time now given BY their
charter for the completion Of The road through Virginia
by Mr. FRrArT frum the same Company, praying The
aid of Virginia 10 the construction Of such parts OF The
road as may pass through Virgina-and memorial by
MIR Co.'s from number Of The citizens Of Shenandoah
living within the bounds proposed Tor the new county
demonstrating against the division of the county-by
Mr. SyoDGRAss, from citizens of Berkeley, praying
subscription of ths by the State, 10 the Baltimore
and Ohio Raold, far as il may pass through Virginia
On Mr.. BORIS motion, the following Resolution was
adopted:
Resoired, That the Chief Engineer be requested to
furnish 10 the House, early as he conveniently cam
diagram of all the Improvements Of the Slnle that have
been completed, all those in progress, together with
those contemplated by the general bill for Internal I'm.
provement now before the House.
On Mr.. TAYLoE' motion, the Committee on Courts
of Justice were instructed 10 inquire into the expedIen
forging, or making false keys.
On MIR. SHAxKs's motion, the Committee OF Finance
were instructed 10 inquire into The expectancy OF making
an allowance William yle, deputy sheriff OF the
county Of Boetourt for bringing Nancy Cousins, ie
male convict the Penilentary, in the public stage, IN
February last provided the said allowance, together with
the sum allowed him by the Auditor, shall nj exceed
what il would have cost the Commonwealth TO have
transported the convict TO the Penllenary in the ord-
nary way.
MI, WATKINS moved that when the House adjourn, it
adjourn 10 meet at 10 o'clock.
The motion was rejected-ayes 44, noes o2
The bill making il penal to carry dIrks pistols, Bowie
knives &C. concealed about the person, motion
of Mr. BORIS, taken up, read twice. and committed.
SMALL NOTES.
Mr.. VEHABLE offered the following resolution:
Rcsotred That the Select Committee on Banks be
instructed 10 inquire into The expectancy Of authorizing
the Banks of this State issue notes under The demo-
niualon of five dollars, and not less than the denom
nation of one dollar, for limited period
Mr. VENABLE said, this subject has been intimately
connected with the movements OF parties in this country
he wished 10 be understood still holding his well
known opinions on the general policy OF the issue OF
small noies. He altogether opposed to them under
ordinary clrcumstancesche mac 'aVoieu 'o'e
ed circulation of specie for the bene. OF The people at
LARGE and not because il might benefit the Banks out
he would 10 small notes. issued by Responsible
Banks for limited period, 10 enable the people 10 get
clear of The irresponsible shnP'ase1s win Wuen .e
country is now flooded propose them in order To OBJ
tain better currency. The great object now 49, the re-
sumption by the Banks-this measure will aid in effect
ing This desirable end
MIR. May concurred entirely with the gentleman from
Prince Edward and was persuaded that unless some
such measure were adopted the shameful system of shin
plasters would continue 10 Cypress the community 1t
had been The intention Of Mr. NJ 10 offer on amend.
ment TO this effect to The general Bank BILL and it Mr.
would withdraw the resolution, he would offer such
an amendment.
The following is the amendment proposed -
"8nd be further enaeted That it shall be lawful tor
the several chartered Banks Of this State now in opera
ton 10 issue bits notes of The denomination and for
the sum Of one dollar and oft dollars, until the LIST
day of April 1885, after which, this authority shall cease
and determine: And if any such Bank shall thereafter