Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-06

Mr. TuisTALL said that al games were prohibited by
law, except bowls, Backgammon, drafts chess and long
bullets. 1t did mol appear 10 Mr. T. necessary to
ton by name games expressly prohibited by law
Mr.. FISHER objected to the amendment for reasons
which insrdibe to the Reporter from his position
Mr.. Boris complained That his amendment had been
misunderstood His object 10 prevent those games
which otherwise lawful from being played with
negroes, &c, by white persons.
MIR. MAY said be should vote against the amendment.
He vas disposed 10 aid in putting down the game of
long-bullets which he understood 70 be fascinating
game.
he amendment then escted
=, ne question then recurring on the amendment Of
': harrison. To strike OIL The whipping clause Mr.
Snith OF J. OF w renewed his former amendment 'ur.
less tie tns be inmedatsis 7ud The in,en. was TIA,
II the tine be pad, the whipping vii! be escaped If
paid. il will be inflicted
Mr. HARRISON resisted the amendment, because il
ADOPTED 1t affirmed the proprety Of whipping the very
thing which he disputed
Mr. SMITH supported his view Of the case. and pro
essed himself 10 be in favor Of the punishment of whip.
ping.
M,. HARRISON explained how in dite.en, families
the white enbers. after working in common with thei,
masters or parents slaves who often in some Ca
ses more ut associates than many white men, very
nocenty recreated themselves bv PLAYING with them a.
some game other, having perhsps been Brought Up
from infancy with these servants, and accustomed 10
play with them. Now, be would ask in such case.
would il be just 10 subject persons situated 10 fine,
10 whipping;
Mr. SHEERARp said lie would vote e. Mr.. Smiths
amendment
Mr. SEgvAsT hereupon moved the indefinite post.
ponement Of The BILL on which question Mr.. Tu,sls.l
called for the ayes and
Mr.. RosERTsos went into enquiry the nature,
proprety and etectsof tgnomaious unshmenls us ar
piled to the army the navy slaves White persons SC
and concluded BY expressing his intention against
the bill.
Mr. TrssrALL said VIXEN law prohibits swearing.
drunkenness &c and VIXEN The law tor5,ts even Two
erl.,f to y1u,tfa nteI,
proposed 10 prevent white and black from gaming,
member gravey rises and moves the indefinite postpone
ment! Another member rises and gives diseuson
upon the effects of cHs.nnious punishment. and the bad
results it produced TO the individuals The question,
however hat good for the individuals bet
what good for society," for the people for youths for
morals, for the country. But Jew days have elapsed
(saic Mr.. J since the House passed law INJECTING
whipping upon white men for taking few oysters
OF The wide domain Of nature When two white lie
play cards for 20 dollars they be punished but
when white commits The offence With
negroes, his offence is 10 be wnked order spare
his feelings: when yaga5onds corrupt the youth Of the
Country, and engage in practices which lead 10 MURDER
the House cannot bear the ides Of Furnishing them
Gentlemen (saic MIR. 1 were in the habit Of plain
ing Of the evils which spreading the community
OF doors but here doors hey 10 throw every
obstacle in the way OF preventing those same excuses
from spreading further. Mr. r proceeded with much
animation 10 defend tie principle and risascse Of lte
bill.
MIR. Boris said he opposed 10 The indefinite post
nent he wished the bill perfected and amended,
not postponed defeated
Mr.. RosERTsoN thought he had beertoo ssty in as
senting 10 the motion postpone, and proposed 10 Mr.
Servant 10 Withdraw the same; 70 which MIR. Servant
lssenled.
The amendment, Of MIR. SMITH of l. W., was thea
put and negauved. The question recurring on tie
motion Of Mr.. Harrison, to strike OF, the whipping
clause il was Decided in tae affirmative, By ayes and
noes, as follows
.3ues-Messrs Bayly Of A, Rivrs, Talinferro, Elm.
Rprd COtD
Mallory, HUBBARD. Thornburg, Cheatham Douglass,
Csrdwell, Cox. Caslleman, Hill, Vaughan Servant,
SnngseI, Marshall Digges, Strange, Dessins, Paisley,
Keen, Wood, Sherrard, Chapman Of G and Nj Ogle.-
BY Pinnel Spencer, Taylor of H., OdeI Park. Harm
son, Bots Smith Of Isle Of Wight, Lucas. Wright,
| Sbadwick, Allen. Luckets Beurd, Tarlrr of l.. Good
wyn, Nswman Hudslns, Fisher, Garland, Bu.well,
| Raymond, Morgan, Buck, Brown, Watts, Ae1an-
der Fitzgerald, III Council, Voolfolk. MPhe7eon, c.
bell! Adams, Gay: Michaux, Shands. Williams Storms.
Robertson, Leyburn, NJ Dowell. Thomas, Gray. Gull
ber.son Conn Crawford. Davis Ford Bailey of Sur:y,
Ripley, Goodson, Walker, Muybery, G!eaves-SG.
.roes-Messrs Banks (Speaker.) Jeter Stuart Fryatt,
Peyton, Triple,t, Daniel. Corbin, Wilson Lorimer,
! Dickinson, Smith Of G., Watkins, Martin, NJ Csndsh.
! Smith OF 4 Toyloe, M Donald, organ, Chapman Of
| NJ, Barnett, Hodges, Cunningham, Segor, MCoy,
May, Tunstail, Venable, Pendleton Cooies, Clayton,
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MI Tuss7ALL considering that the amendment JUS,
carried had totally defeated The objec. originally propos
ed, and that the renaining portions OF the bill would
be imperative, moved 10 postpone the al! indefinitely
This motion was agreed TO.
MIR. WATKIHs moved 10 take up the Report o! the
Committee an Internal Improvements
MIR. Mcdowell said he shoad be sorry to interPnse
any delay, but CT Inc lime he was ra1ors that
every member should come armed 10 the teeth 10 support
this great measure; measure, of the ultimate SUCCESS
Of which and the imnens benefits Of which, he enter
tained doub; in his mind. There were however,
three important documents. which were We, 10 be
pesenrd-a and unlhey should be brought in, he hoped
| the motion would rot be pressed at present.
Mr. WArEiss had no idea that the subject coc!d DC
got through with in day. and he snxous that there
should be delay: he felt however, PaT;ieular
ETY. about any day. If any dag should be appoG;
| ed he would then consent 10 Withdraw his motion.
! Wednesday next being suggested and agreed to, he
| motion 10 take up withdrawn.
ISeveral Petitions and Memorials presented, and
EngrosseG Bills read third ipe-an 0! which
! will be given in our next
On motion Of Mr.. HiRRisos, the House adjourned
! CO.NJNGEJCfZEB.
| n You will please announce in your paper, that
FRAScis w ScorT Esq. will be candidate 10 represent
! Caroline county in the next Legislature.