Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-07
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Mr. WooLFoLK nominated James G. Eatson FOR the
once oil General Agent or Store keeper of the Henen
tary, and urged various sustain the propety
OF re appointing he incumbent. Mr.. W. read slate
nehl showing the comparative prosperity Of the nstl-
luton during The past year that of 1885, period
OF successful operation.
Mr. STUART nominated JONI WIGHT for tbs office,
ard gave review Of facts connected with Mr. VS.
original appointment, the management of the Inst:tr.
ton generally and the conduct OF MIR. W while former.
ly in The Office.
Ar. TYLER confirmed the correctness Of an incident
referred 20 By Nh STUART as 10 the noble conduct Of
the father ri Mir Wight many years ago. In the Of
such father he had The fullest confidence and he should
give him his vote with great pleasure
NJ. ToLER nominated JOINS n. Born, formerly
clerk for MANI years IN the office c! The General Agent,
end produced various testimonials in his behalf
Sir. SEEvsSc sustained The c!aims Of Mr. Wight.
Mr.. WATKiSs stated tina, when Mr. Wight up for
appointment in l-37 he had come from sick bed 10
for hrm Blu; another had received the Office
against his will he would initiate the injustice
then done in the case, by perPea:ing ano,her.-
The committee having reported that Mr.. Watson had
done his duty faithfully MIR. WATKINS would row giTe
him his support
Nj STUART made some further remarks in fcyo: Of
Sir Wight
mir. WooLroLx replied 10 some Of Mr. S.uar,s posi-.
lions and commented upon The statements exhibiting
The management Of the Office fer the last four wears
Mr FENABLE supported the nomination of MIR Wight,
and tecLTed his cPron that rust!ee had been done 10
him by removal and injury to tie public service. NJ
v denied tSet The principle Of prescription belonged to
his pariy-but apart from all party considerations he
thought II the duty Of the Legislature 10 make such ap-
poIntments this, account Of capacity and fitness
alone. lie reviewed .he statements before the House,
10 demonstrate lie pEopEcty Q: Nh WGHrs eapPoint-
Mr. VOOLFOLK fu.the. sustained the ciaims and qua
l;i!cations OF MIR Watson.
M RErSoLDs, in response TO an aPpealby Mr. Wool.
FOLK bore testimony 10 the correct IN hch the
books o! the Institution had been kept, and thought
rs o :
in that respect. As 10 MS ability salesman, having
nc personal knowledge, tie House must Judge.
After some eIP!aHationsby Mir. VE.ABLE. the Senate
was notified OF the readiness Of the House I" Proceed
and message having been returned the toll called,
and The vote taken as follows:
For .N. UIght-h lessrs Bayly, OLA Cropper. South.
all, Wood, Cabe Stuart, Kinney Mitchell, Ftyatt,
Peyton, Kyle Flood Corbn. Cardwell. Eroadus Will
son, Servant. Lormer Ball. Ediaonds Of Fauquier It'd.
ball, Iaie Of Franklin Wade, Barton, Smith of Glou.
cPs!er, Dangerheld, Seymour, Bolts, Martin, Tyler,
Washington, Smith of kanawha Tayce. Beard, Raney,
Taylor OF louGoua, Smith OF Mason 4 Jackson, Goode,
Dunlap Hodges, Whitehead, Cunningham, Waits,
Langhorne VERIFY, McConncll, May, Tunstall, Witch
or, Harris. Fenabe, Stands Penteton, Robertson,
Leybutn. Dorman, UTquhart, Stephenson, Waker-59.
For .fr Hats0n-Messrs. Holloway, NcCIinlick,
Snodgrass, Shanks Iarr Hoskns, Cox, Vaughan,
Waite, Drskins, SheraId, Watkins, Hail Of GTayson,
Turner, Edmunds of Halifax, Tay!o! Of Halifax, Odell
Park, Flowers Armstrong. Smith OF Isle of Wight Rey
nods Wright, Sandwich Richmond, Farley, Anderson,
Orgain, Banks Taylor of Mathews y 5liddesex Dor,ch,
Raymond, Clayton, Barnett, OFeua!l, Alexander,
Voolfolk, Mcpherson, Cloud, Mccoy. Gay, Carroll,
Radcliffe, Surm, Smith Of Rockingham, Thomas, Smith
of Russell Cu!ber,son, Dare Conn, Davis Crutckfed,
Ftzhugh Clarke, Prince. Crockett Of TszewelI Good
son. Crockett Of Wylhe5c
Fer .ur. Boyd-Messrs. GiI,ner, (SpeaAer) Cobbs,
Tcier, Fox, Payne-J
Joint vote with Tie Senate Watson 20, Wish, &C,
Boyd 6
So James C Watson was declared duly elected &c.
neral Agent Store keeper OF The Penentary for one
year.
On Mr. VrsABLL's motion, the bill concerning the
Banks of this Commonwealth made the order Of the
DAY for 10
On motion Of Mr.. CARROLL, he House adjourned
IN SENATE.
Htdnes6ay, fetruaTy21, 1879.
The House Of Delegates informed the Senate Of the
passage Of several bills which read and committed
Mr. FosrAlSE reported bill 10 incorporate the Grady
Mining Company. Passed.
On motion Of Mr.. CARTER, the Senate took up the
bill for the better organization OF the militia and after
undergoing suntry amendments, il vas passed
Mr.. PArrEsoY, from the Committee on Internal I'M
rrovement reported bill 70 constitute portion of James
River awful fence. Rejected.
Friday .N4rch lst, 1899
Mr.. PATTEsoS from the Committee Of Internal I'm
p-oyemrnt reported bill concerning the Tuckaoe and
James River Railroad Company. Passed.
Mr. SMITH Of X. from the Committee Of General
Laws reported bill to prevent slaves from crossing
ferries without The consent Of their owners Laid on the
table.
Also bill 10 prohibit the burning Of timber and other
lumber Laid on the table.
Also, bill for the punishment, Of bigamy Passed
Also bill prescribing the mode Of proceeding against
absent debtors &c Passed.
Also, bill concerning the assessment Of lands, SC.
Passed
Also, bill! concerning inspectors Of tobacco Reject.
ed.
Also bill allowing certain free persons Of color 10
remain in the Commonwealth Laid the table.
Also bill concerning execution upon Judgments and
actions nj detinue. Laid on the table.
alr liaRvrE reported bill! concerning the Virgins
Towing Company. Passed.