Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-13
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

concerning Andrew Beard, late deputy sheriff OF The
county of Grecnbricr Also, that they had agreed 10
the Government Of the U. s. Of Communication pay, and
for further appropriation OF Government land 10 meet
the unsatsed claims Of the officers and soldiers of the
Virginia State and Navy and OF the Continental army
during the Revolutionary war, with an amendment -
This amendment makes the Governor, instead of the
Clerk of the House Of Delegates the organ for commu
nicating these resolutions 10 the Senators and Repesen
tatives in Congress- which agreed 10 by the House
The following bills read the third time and
passed:
bill auihorising loan behalf of the State 10 The
Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad Company
bill 10 enable the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company 10 augment their capital
stock for certain purposes
A bill declaring Grcenbricr river public highway
GEOLOGICAL REPORT.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the Annual
Geological Report of Professor Rogers Gcologst 10 the
State.
Mr. KINNEY, moved TINT the repor, be laid upon the
table and Thousand copies ordered 10 be printed.
Mr. LEYBURS adverting TO the desire Of the people To
obtain information this great subject, thought the
number sufficient, and moved 10 print 1850 copies.
Mr.. kISSEY accepted the amendment.
Mr. HAEWisUS considered the difference trilling,
when the form set up, that he thought III or
der 10 meet the general desire OF the people 10 I've made
acquainted with the nature of this Geological survey, it
would be better to print 10000 He accordingly
Ilovcd TO this effect.
Mr.. FESAgLE opposed the motion, which was carried
AYES 46, noes 81
CURRENCY AND BANKS
On motion Of Mr. May the Bank Relief Bill was taken
up and considered.
Mr.. Boris moved that i, be read second time
BY It's title and laid upon The table, in order that gentle
men might have opportunity of offering amendments
He had himself u very important amendment 10 bring
forward which was Of such character would very
probably open the duur of debate upon the whole Cur.
renew Question. Mr.. B. would not press his
amendment; which would perhaps take the House By
SURPRISE he would however give notice ut his Intention
to offer il when the bill came up on Tuesday next The
object Of tile amendment as stated by Mr. Bolts, was
in substance, intended 10 prevent the Banks from en-
terng into any strong box 'ron-saie, connection
with the Administration so as to be IN any way aiding
and abetting in carrying out Subj treasury Scheme
Mr.. MAY thought it important that this bill should
now pass, and without any delay but this amendment,
and any other amendment would re,ard this relief which
il was so desirable should be extended 10 the Banks.-
He would ask, the gentleman from ilenrco so hos
tile thcm to wish 10 arrest the progress Of great
measure for their relief:
Mr. Boris would not be willing 10 vote for any relief
whatever 10 The Banks unless they were pnced under
restrictions aud conditions any arrangements
TO be made with the Government. He would rather
them all sunk in the Chesapeake Bay, than them
made the tools OF the Federal Government 10 receive
the dcposes different arrangements than they did the
funds Of the Commonwealth
Mr. SMITH wished also 10 offer SONG amendments 10
this bill.
After some conversation between Messrs Smith, May,
Bolts and Watkins
Mr.. MAY Withdrew his objection, and The bill, on his
motion, was then read second time by lis lllie and
committed.
The following is n copy Of the amendment which il
is the intention of Mr.. Bolts To bring forward
"Provlded moreover, That it shall not be lawful for
any Of the Banks of this Common wealth, pain Of
forfeiture of their Charters to enter into arrangement
agreement or coutrac. with the Secretary Of the Tren
sry Of the u S any other officer agent IF the Fee
deral Government for the rece pit and safe keeping of
moneys of the said General Government, upon any
other terms than those which the moneys of the State
Government, and OF individual clzens ol Tile Stale
are now received and kept.
On Mr. MuLLEy's motion, the Committee Roads,
&C. were instructed 10 inquire into the expedicncy Of
permitting George Fisher and Others construct road
from BuzZard Ford 10 Thomas Parsons in the county
OF Hardy, much thereof as they may deem neces'
sary.
On Mr. kISSEY's motion, the Committee for Courts
of Justice instructed 10 inquire into the expedency
OF so amending the Sd section of the act ''lo amend the
several acts relating 10 the appointment and duties OF
sbers passed the 2clh February lc2l as TO authorize
the county courts Of this Commonwealth where they
deem il expeden 10 do, 10 place all county eves and
poor rates. which may be returned unsalsrd by The She
riti. into the hands OF consabes Tor collection
On Mr. TAYLoEs motion, the Committee on Schools,
&C. was instructed inquire into the expectancy OF so
amending the &C, of March %, 1885, as TO authorize the
School Commissioners of the several counties, cities,
towns or boroughs 10 apply the whole or part OF The
additional fund derived from the Surplus Revenue, 10
lies corporations.
On motion of MIR. CHAPMAN of Giles the Committee
of Roads, &C. instructed 10 inquire into The eIpedl.
ency of incorporating company TO construct Turn.
pike Road from the Plaster Banks in Smyth county, 10
nlersec the Road Leading from Giles Court House, to
Newborn, in the county of Montgomery, near Thomas
Shannon S, in Giles county.
MIR. Buck submitted the following Resolution:
"Rcsoircd That the Committee for Courts of Justice
be instructed 10 inquire into the expedency of so amend
ing the law, admit Of appeals from judgments Of
justices of the peace in all cases, where either party may
feel ggreved-pro1idcd such party give sufficient secu-
ry for all costs and damages imposed on him. her. or
,hem for having taken such appeal" This resolution
was rejected.
Mr. TAYLOR Of Loudoun submitted the following Re-
solution, amended motion of Mr. Sherrard:
"Resolrcd, That select committee be Instructed to IN.
oure into the expedency of amending the law in
lation the mileage Of members Of The Legislature, as
provide that specified shall be received for mile
age by members representing the different counties, CT
ties, towns OR borough in the Commonwealth.
This resolution adopted, and select committee
appointed.
Petitions were presen.ed:-By Mr.. PEyToS, from sun
dry citizens Of Buchanan, praying for the incorporation
OF Literary Association under the name anu style OF
the " Marshall Society OF Buchanan by Mr.. TRIP
LETT for separate precinct poll to be held at The house
OF VIM. Bennett, in Collins settlement, in Lewis county
by MIR. SnASKs, from sundry persons, praying Tor
division Of the county Of Boetourt-5y Mr CASTLE.
MAN, n remonslrance Of citizens Of Warren county,
against the petition Of Edward ind Others free negroes
for leave to remain in the Commonweath also explain
ing their in behalf Of the Colonization Society
by MIR. WILLIAMS, from sundry citizens Of Prince
William, praying for the removal OF free parsons OF
color.
The Report of the Committee of Roads on Internal
Improvement being taken up, Mr. SEGAR who had the
floor entered upon speech in defence of the system
and in reply 10 the arguments of its opponents Having
spoken until near o'clock, Mr. Segar gave way 10 Nh
Pendielon, on whose motion the report laid on the
table.
Ii wanting still few minutes of three, Mr. Watkins
moved to take up the bills the table for their second
reading.
Mr. HARRISON thought, that the House had been
in session from II o'clock, it time 10 adjourn, and
moved accordingly.
Mr. WATKINS called for the ayes and this ques-
ton, and it was rel ected
Two bills were then read. and the House adjourned