Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-14

On motion of Mr.. Robertson. Reseived. That ,hs
COMMITTEE on the Militia inquire Into the sxpcdi-
ency OF exemp,ng the officers and menbera
OF Tue Nigh, Watch in tho several corporations 81
duly.
on, motion Of Nj. Shsnks. Re,oiped. Th,, n.
COMMITTEE Of Roads. &c, inquire into the expedi-
ency OF amending the law in relation 10 the Natural
Bridge Turnpike Company, so AZ TO allow THU
company tue same iaIe OF toll that il received
ny.
Mr. Edmnnds Of Halifax. from the Select Con-,
m'ttee ON the subject Of the Public Debt Of the
State, made report. Mr.. T.. gave notice, That n 70.
part would also be presented hom tie minority of,hs
committee
Petitions were ptcs,nied-I3y Mr.. Toler, from.
ssundry mcrchan,s and other citizens of tho town Of
Lynehbnrg. praying the passage Of y Law authosi-
Ing 'he payment OF the tax on mere har,s 10 the
Sergeant OF the Corporation OF Lynchburg instead u
Tho Sheriff Of Campbell couniy-By Nj, Csbs,L.
from John Colemen. Sheriff Of Amherst county, 10
pave feundsdt 10 hin, certain sums, OF money imrvo.
pefy paid into The Trcasnry--By Mr.. Wichcv. from
Mary H. No"lin, that law may be passed author
a'n2 het TO remove certain slaves TO the Siats Of
Mlssonii--By Mr.. Raymond, from jacob Kerns r.,
u divorce from his wife Mahala--By Mr.. Wan, fro,w
citizens OF Nicholas county. for an additional sppre-
pta'ion oil money TO complete tho road lending from
iionierssille, IN the county OF Pocahohas TO Sum.
In Nicholas county--Iv Mr. Bsrnc,i fms,
tue Salem aud Peppers Ferry Turnpike Company,
asking Tor subscription on The part ofthe STATE "
two 'illhs of their capital stock-By Mr.. Whchey,
from David Land. asking leave to erect tau across
Pisg river.
JA MESRlV YER AND KANAWHA COMPANY.
bill TO provide an additional capital for the James
River and knnawha Company, and Tor other purposes
came up on its second reading.
Mr.. Sonihall moved the following amendment, to
come In after the Cd section.
" The Company shall be bound. and are hereby 70.
quied so soon rs the improvement in the navig alton
required by their charter. shall be COMPLETED from
Richmond to Columbia, TO provide the necessary
iciiies Tor the accommodation of tho trnde If the
kWannn river, destined 10 and from The City Of Rich
nond.n
Before the question was aiken on this amcndrner..r
vi, Venable proposed TO lay the bill and amend.
nendmen; on The table, for the purpose Of giving
iinc 10 gentlemen who had other amendnents
o offer, properly To digest aud understand them.
:. uponths proposition some debate arose. and Mr..
enable Withdrew his motion, with Wow 10 vary
Z, by fixing SONS day for the consideration Of the
Jill
Mr.. fcrby moved Monday fortnight; which mo-
'ion asopposed by Messrs. Doru,an, Pryton, Fer.
want and Robertson and sustained by Mesus. We.
nable and VERIFY
Mr.. Watkins moved Tuesday next
Mr.. May indicated an amendment, which he wouN
oler nj the proper timeto strike out the last section
Of the bill
Nj. Goode proposed Monday nesi, and Mr..
sHsta'ncu Mf w alkfnSs fnotI0n To Tx NfUIt-
day newt no tho day. Mr.. s. said the Declnratios
Di Independence adopted IN less time tlian was
usually consumed IN debate upon simple inotiop
70 lay bill on the table.
Mr.. VERIFY Withdrew his motion for Monday Fort
night.
The vote was taken upon Monday week. aad de-.
cldcd In the negative.
MI. Sherrard named Saturday week hut this. ~
we'll as Mr.. Goodies motion. was negatved, and Mr..
w aikinss motion prevailed.
al. 4,
day next. 81
The bill 10 change the narre Of the town Of E
'anshan, in the county of Wythe, TO Wy,hs-
vile. and 10 incorporate thc same and for other
purposes reported from the Commiitee Of Pro-
positions, he, with amendments,) was taken up.
The committee propose to amend The bill by str-
king out the 22d section, nppropra,ing FOR five years
the revenue OF said town. (desolaled by fre) to rhs
use aud benefit thereof
This amendmeet was earnestly opposed by Mr..
and sustained by Mr.. Smith Of /. Of W.,
and Mr.. Wakns-and agreed to. Faf
The bill was then ordered to be engrosec6 tot a
third reading.
After the transaction OF some other business
Mr.. Shanks moved to reconsider the vote M
amendment to the bill concerning the town Of y.
vanshaIr, which amendment went to strike oul tina
22d section appropriang for five ago. SO meh
of the revenue of the county of Wythc, as shall b.
collected from all sources within SAID town, 10 the
use and benefit Of the said town.
Mr.. smith OF /. oil w. opposed the motion aHo
urged that the appropriation asked would be equivs-
lent 10 taking 50 mueh from the Treasury. i,
Mr.. Crockett further urged tho importance end
proprIety OF the appropriation asked for. and cited
several examples IN which similar grants were made.
The question then taken the motion to re-
consider and decidedin the nega,ivc-ayes ~, noes
CD. So
On motion Of Mr.. Pcyton, the bill concerning thp
South western Railroad. was made the order VI tn
day for Thursday next. -
BANKING.
Mr.. Jackson proposed TO set day for the consid.
alton OF the resolutions on the table relAtinf 10
Banks. Mr. j. named Monday next.
Alter some debate between Messrs. May. Jaeksee,
Wnchct, aud Smith Of X 80.
Mr. Bolts moved TO lay the motion on the
table, and hoped they would be permitted to liz
there.
Mr.. Dorman sustained the motion TO lay on The
table, but was disposed to consider the subjsetp
embraced in the resolutions at proper time, 8,
Mr.. Robertson opposed the motion, believing that
the various propositions would be discussed. Dis
cussion eonld not be avoided
Mr.. Raymond suggested the propriety Of r.
ferrng TIE resolutions TO committee Of thirteen.
After some further remarks, by Messrs. Kpe,.
ertson, Raymond and Bolts, the motion was takee
to lay the resolutions the table, aud decided "
the affirm tve--ayes &C, noes <o. ,,.s,s.fs
Mr.. Dorman moved TO reconsider the vote q yes-
terday, ordering Monday week IS the day Tor conc
sidering he bill concerning the Banks OF tins Cem-
monw ealth, with view TO bring up the subject Y.
morrow. ID. ..4fs4sfs. =, q. -.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Smith 81 j,
of W., aud sustained by Messrs. Venable and Crock
EFT. ssss
| Before any question was taken 80
On motion OF Mr. Taylor oil Halifax, tho Heuee