Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-02-21

once set up, that he thought, in order
TO meet the general desire Of the PEG.
pie 10 be made acquainted with the na
iure Of this Geological survey, it would
DO better at once to print 10000. He
accordingly moved to this effect.
Mr.. Venable opposed the motion,
which was carried-Ayes 46, noes
SO.
On motion Of Mr.. May, the Bank
Relief Bill was taken up and consi.
dered.
Mr.. Bolts moved that it be now
read a second time by its title and
laid upon the table, in order tina. gen.
tlemen might have an opportunity of
| offering amendments. He had himself
very important amendment to bring
forward, which was Of such charac.
ter as would very probably open the
door of debate upon the whole Curren
cy Question. Mr.. Il. would not now
press his amendment; which would
perhaps take the House by surprise
he would, however, give notice Of h.s
up on Tuesday next. The object of
the amendment, as stated by Mr.. Bolts,
was, IN substance, intended to prevent
the Banks from entering into any
strong box" or" iron. safe" connec.
ton with the Administration. so as to
IN be in any way aiding and abeliing
carrying out Sub Treasury Scheme.
Mr.. May thought it important that
tins bill should now pass, and without
any delay: but this amendment, and
| any other amendment, would retard
this relief which It vas 80 desirable
| should be extended 10 the Banks. He
would ask, was the gentleman from
iienrico so hostile to them, as to wish
70 arrest the progress Of great mea.
sure for the relief!
Mr.. Bolts would not be wiling to
vote for any relief Whatever to the
Banks, unless they were placed under
some restrictions and conditions as To
any arrangements to be made with the
Government. He would rather see
them all sunk in the Chesapeake Bay,
| than see them made the tools Of the
| Federal Govcrnment, to receive tie
| deposltes on different arrangements
than they did the funds Of the Common.
wealth.
! Mr.. Smith wishes also to offer some
| amendments To this bill.
Alter some conversation between
Messrs. Smith, May, Bots aud Wat.
kms,
Mr.. May withdrew his objection
aud the bill, on his motion, was then
read u second time by It's title, aud
committed.
The following is copy of the
amendment which it is the intention OF /
MIR. Bolts to bring forward
provided, moreover, That il shall
not be lawful for any Of the Banks of
this Commonwealth, on pam OF a tor !
ieture OF their Charters, to enter into
an arrangement, agreement, or con.
tract with the Secretary Of the Trea.
sury Of the United States or any other
officer or agent OF the Federal Gov.
erninent, for the receipt and safe kee !
ping of moneys Of The said General |
Government, upon any other terms
than those on which the moneys of the |
State are now received and kept"
MONDAY, Fen. II, lS3S.-A mes.
sage was received from the Senate,
stating that they have passed the bill
entitled can act TO authorize the re-. |
moval OF causes in equity from the |
interior 10 the superior Courts" with
amendments.
Aud they have agreed to the resolu
ZION for procuring a map of the United
States to be hung up in the Hall Of the
House of Delegates.
The House concurred in the above
amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Lucas, the Com
mIttee OF Agriculture and Manufac.
lures was directed 10 inquire into the
expediency Of Incorporating the Shan.
Eondalc Springs Company in the coun.
ty Of Jefferson.
The Speaker laid before the House
| communication from the President of
the Bank of the Valley, transmitting IA
statement from the Branch at Romney,
OF the individuals whose joint liabilities
as drawer and endorser, amount to
$4,000 and upwards, designating the
occupation, residence, &c. of each, in
compliance with resolution of the
House of 25th January.
On motion Of Mr.. Watkins, the
above communication was LAID on the
table and ordered to be printed.
The bill to provide for the payment