Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-22

and It's branches on the lstinst
On motion of Mir. WATKINS, the communication was
iala on the table, and ordered to be printed.
pons coming up,
MIR. SMITH Of l. Of w., stated some objections, 10 The
Mr. PBrros also opposed the BILL and thought its ope.
ration could not be such as its friends anticipated
Inc bill was sustained by Messrs. Boris and Mar,
following vote
way, Tai iaierro, Stuart Kinney, Mitchell, Co6bs Fry
att' snodgrass, Shanks Tripctt, Turnbull, Mallory,
hu1ard, Cheatham, CUrbin, Wilson, Lorimer Marshall,
D'gges, Payne, Deskns, Keen Sherrard, Chapman of
". ~ NJ, Smith Of g., Watkins, Oglesby, Pinne, Ed
munds Spencer, Odell, Park, White, Mullen, HARRISON
bolls, HlcCundlish, Lucas, Smith Of < Wright, Thy
ioe, Sandwich, Conway, Allen, Mcdonald, Benrd, Tay
i9f OF L., Newman, Fisher, Bnrwel!, Chapman Of NJ,
aoagss, Brown Cunningham, Srgar, Alexander, Wool.
iok, Adams, Mccoy, May, Tunsial, Gay Fairfax, We.
nable,, Storms, Pendelon, Robertson, Leyburn Nc
Dowell Coolies, Thomas, Gray, Culberlson, Crawford
Gonn DAVIS, Crutchfed, Ford Prince Witten, Ripley,
Walker, Glenves-S5
NDcs-Nlessrs. Peyton, Thornburg Daniel, Cardwell,
Cox C9stlen,an, Wood, Smith of |. of W., Goodwin,
Raymond, Morgan, Barnett, Waits, Fitzgerald McPher.
son, Clayton, Goodson-l7
"A Dill 10 provide for The construction of road from
winchester 10 SIaunton, being taken up, when some
suggestions were made by Mr. Venable 10 The provisions
of the bill.
Whereupon, ryder was proposed by Mr. STUART,
amended by Mr. Harrison and adopted, that the Board
OF fuoilc Works shall not borrow the money, at rate
OF interest exceeding per cent, unless authorised by
aw-and rcserVng to the Legislature The right OF regu
alng the tolls on said road such they mny
think exPedlent The bill provides for the construction
OF Macadamsed road; The capital to be $780,, 600, OF
which the Stale is 10 subscribe hree.fths
The queslionwa taken by ayes and noes, and the bill
passed-ayes 10, noes SO.
The title amended so as 10 add sand for other pur
poses"
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Senate (recopsidered by that body utter ejecIion) and
passed. attaching Charles City county 10 The 4l dis
trict and 9TH judicial circuit
This motion was supported by MIR. sEcAR, and op-
posed by Messrs. Boris, WATKINS and RlvEs and ne.
gatived-ayes %, noes 81.
The point at issue the constitutional right Of the
Senate to reconsider BILL after notice Of lis rejection
had been communicated 10 the House
Mr.. SEGAK moved that the Committee for Courts OF
Justice be instructed 10 inquire into and report upon the
constitutional question involved-whch motion was sup
ported by Mr. CABELL.
Before the question taken, on motion of MIR. May
the House adjourned.
Wednesday, March 81.
message received from the Senate, stating that
they recede from their 18th and 9TH amendments to the
bill entitled ian act concerning claims against The Com
monweallh, and the remission of fines, to which The
House of Delegates disagreed
CHANGE OF ELECTION DAY.
Mr.. CHAPMAN Of Monroe, according 10 notice given
by him. moved consideration of the upon the
following resolution offered days since by Mr.
BEARD:
"Resolrcd, That the Committee of Privileges and
Elections be instructed TO inquire into the expedency of
changing the day for holding the elections for members
Of the General Assembly, and of Congress.
After short debate, in which Messrs apman, PEN
dleton, and HARRISON supported the resolution, and
Messrs. Watkins, Tayloe, Mallory, Tuns,al and Gray,
opposed it, 1t was rejected, by ayes and noes; ayes is
noes -.
MIR. PESDLETon moved TO take up The resolution
the table, proposing TO change the time Of meeting of the
General Assembly from lst Monday of January, to Js
Monday in December.
This motion was supported by Messrs. HAYMosD and
TuSsrALL, aud opposed by hessrs. MALLORY and CHAP
MAS of M-The motion was rejected by ayes and noes
ayes 39-noes 70.
Mr. SEGAR submitted the following resolution:
RcSoired That tie Committee for Courts of Justice
be instructed 10 enquire into the constitutional right oil
the Senate reconsider bill resolution rejected
by that body and its rejection certified to this House
After few remarks from Mr. SEGAR in favor Of and
Mr. RivEs iE opposition to, the resolution, 1t was re-
iectcd.
On Mr. CAnpwEIL's motion, bill was ordered 10 be
brought in change the day of Charlotte county
On Mt ROBERTsoN motion, resolution was adopt
ed respectfully requesting the Senate 10 apPolnta Com
rntce of Conference TO meet committee on the part
Of the House Of Delegates to Take into conslde ration the
amendment proposed by The Senate 10 the bill entitled
can act concerning the Richmond and Petersburg Rail.
road."-And Mr. Robertson requested 10 coinmunl.
cate The resolution 10 The Senate.
Mr.. May called up the bill ITO increase the jursdic
lion of the Circuit Superior Courts-and then he moved
strike from the LIST section the words shall have
concurrent jurisdiction with the county and corporation
courts, in all civil actions at common law MI FISHER
opposed the motion Mr.. DAVIS then moved the nde-
finite posponement of the bill. short debate ensued,
in which Messrs HARRISON Crutch6eld, Davis Stuart,
May, Chapman of Monroe, and Fisher took part. The
question was taken by ayes and noes, ana carried
ayes &C. noes SO.
MIR. MAY, from the Committee for Courts OF Justice
Tho oh
Scott of the Judges Of The General Court by Berke
ley Ward and Others concluding with the following
solution:
"esoired That the charges of malvcrsaon in Office,
preferred against Judge John Scott by the memorials OF
Alexander Howison and others, and of Berkeley Ward
are sustained by The evidence, and afford ground
for any Legislative action or anmadversion
MIR RoBERrsus presented the petition Samuel Free
man, praying the repayment of expenses incurred by
him Individually in transporting supplies 10 Yorktown
on occasion Of the reception there OF the Marquis La.
fayet!e.
Mr. OpELL presented memorial from number Of
citizens Of the County Of Hampshire, nstrucng their
Senators and Delegates 10 vote for liberal system of
Internal ImproYements-hlr. HARRISON presented Pc
tilinn Of Hugh Croley and Patrick Mckeon, praying
remuneration for losses sustained by the construction OF
portions Of the North western turnpike.
On motion Of Mr.. RIvEs, the House agreed 10 take
recess from o'clock until half past d.
THE CURRENCY.
Mr.. Boris moved in conformity with notice gwen on
Saturday, to take up the resolutions on The table con-
corning the Currency, and nstruconst Senator'S and
gave his views briefly in support Of The propIety OF &C.
ton.
MIR. MALLORY was opposed 10 taking up these resou.
lions. There were now but 1l2 members present. and
fair test could not be had Mr. NJ was opposed 10 the
Treasury scheme. and was not afraid 10 ayow II
He should discuss il fully before the people, but he
opposed 10 instructions without knowledge of the real
sentiments of The people
Before any question wasaken, the hour arrived for The
a., oF lao ftoa OF
nance The tax and appropriation bls-and, on motion
of Mr. R,vEs The House resolved itself into commit
lee of The whole thereupon, Mr. CHAPMAN of Monroe
in the Chair.
Mr. FISHER moved 10 amend the resolution OF The
committee declaring it necessary 10 increase the exist.
- xa,ae &c ,nrann so as 10 declare il not necessary,