Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-21


After the debate had been continued for some time,
Mr. RoRERrs"S moved to lay the bill on the table, for
the purpose Q! having il printed and giving members
an opportunity Of considering the subject
This motion prevailed without opposition and the bill
was ordered IL b. printed.
The cn9rossed bill "Dtvorcing Virginia +. G.. Craw-
ford! from her husband VIM. 4. r. Crawford, read
third time, and supported by Messrs Mcconnell and
May Air Ncnabc expressed aiihdcncc in voting
for the bill, under the evidence which had hccn sub
mi'tcd, and called for the ayes and The bill
then passed by the following vote:
.7gsS-Alcssrs. Chopper, Carpenter, Wood, Cabcll,
Cue, stuart, Lorkridse, Mitchell, Myers of B.,
dith, Kyle, Flood, Thornburg, Toer, Fox, Corbin,
Cardwell, Cox, Burwcl of c. 4 w, Broadus, Wilson,
Craford, Roanc Powell, Scott of F., Aldcrson Payne
Hale, Wade Of F., Baker Byrd King, Smith Of c.,
Carroll, Erskine Taylor OIL, Clarke of II. Allen of
H., White, Lee, NJ Rae, Hamlet, Worthington, Rey
nods Wright, Fontanc, Ewing, Lawson, Beard, RAJ
mry, Lipscomh, Banks, Scott Of NJ, Smith of VI. & j.
Clayton, Evans, Chapman Wade of VI d Pulaski
Myers Of NJ, Massic VERIFY, Fitzgerald, Mcconnell,
Hidden, May, Tunstall, Keen, Radcliffe, Sturm, Wal
den, Robertson, Snyder, I.cyburn Smith of Rocking
ham, Smith of RUSSELL Quillen Conn, Bare, Gricvcr
Ridley Ftzhugh Clarke of Surry, Spotts Stephenson,
Walker, Jackson of Wood-90.
.Noes-Messrs. Gilmer, (SpeakerD Bayly, southnL
Burwel of Bedford, Haskins, Coleman, Whitworh
of L. of w., Gregory, Tayloe of X George, Tayloe
of L. & r., Harrison, Organ, Taylor of Matthews &
Middesex Goodc, Hodges, Watts, Hudnall Aleshrc,
Hiner, Tallmnn, Venablc, Roberts, Heath, Shpman,
Cruchfeld, Prince, Goodson, Stanger-34.
The engrossed bill 'o change the place of the train
ing of the officers Of the 95th regiment of Virginia
Militia, passed.
The cngrosscd bill, "Concernng Attornes Fees
was also passed
Several bill had their first and second readings.
THE MARSHALL CONTESTED ELECTION.
On motion of Mr.. Southall, the House took up the
report of the Committee of Privileges and Elections,
the memorial of Ebert H. Caldwell contesting the
right of John Scott to his the returned member
from the County of Marshall.
Mr.. CHAPMAN stated that he understood the parties
in this willing to submit the matter to arbi-
traitors be chosen by themselves If So the report
ought 10 be laid the table until this plan could be
arranged, which would save the time of the House.
Mr. NJ CoNSELL said the report ought not to be laid
the table until steps taken for the reference.
Mr. SouTHALL said he presumed the purpose of lay
ing the report the table, to enter at upon
the proposed arrangement.
The report then laid on the table.
Mr. SouTuALL, in the of the day announced
the ciNpcc of the and the selection, by the par
ties, Of NeSsrs Dorman, Seymour, Ridley and Rat
cfe, who their part to choose fifth, if they
could not agree.
a bill concerning certain loans heretofore author
led for the North western turnpike road being read
the second time, Mr.. SMITH OF |. of w. moved to
lay the bill OH the table, with 4 view TO its amend
ment.
Mr.. GrRsos urged the Importance of immediate
ton upon the bill, and explained its character
The motion to lay the bill on the table prevailed.
A report of the Committee for Courts Of Justice re-
ectng the petition of Samuel DAY. praying for law
authorizing the sale of certain real estate consider
ed by the libusc, and agreed to
The same committee made n report declaring II IN
trpcdient TO make change in the law, to autho-
single justice of the peace TO certify the acknow
edgment of deeds. The report concurred in by
the House.
a report read from the Committee Cor Courts of
Justice, rcjCctHg the petitions of sundry citizens OF
Monongalia and Preston counties, praying that the
power heretofore conferred the Judges 10 aty add
tona punishments to that inflicted by the Jury in cri-
mina cases, may be taken away. The resolution was
agreed to BY the House.
On motion of Mr. Fox, the House adjourned.
Eridau, December 20, 1880
Petitions prcscntcd-By Mr.. SoUrHALL, from
citizens Of Scosvc, Albcmarlc Buckingham, &c, for
the location of Branch Bank or Bank of Virginia at
Scottsvilie-By Mr. BEAED, from citizens of Loudoun
for a revisa and amendment of the Road Laws of the
Commonwealth.
On motion of Mr.. WLsoS. ResoIrcd, That the Com
mtee of Agriculture, &C. inquire into the cxpcdicncy
of incorporating the Bradford Coal Mining Company
in the county of Goochand
On motion of Mr.. RATcLIFFE, Resoioed, That the
Committee for Courts of Justice inquire into the pro-
prety Of extending the jurisdiction Of Justices of the
Peace actions Of rcspass to real and personal proper
tv where the damages do not exceed the sum of
dollars.
On motion of Mr. Scorr of Fauquicr Rcsolred,
That the Committee for Courts of Justice inquire into
the expectancy of repeating much Of the lst section
of the law concerning attachments against non-resi-
DENTS requires nonresident defendants to give sccu
rItv for the performance of the decree.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication
from Josiah osman, President of the Board of Prin
opal Assessors enclosing the following resolution of
the said Board
"Rcsored, That the report made, and the accompany
ing papers, returned by the Committee appointed to
examine the charters of JOINT stock and other ncOrpo
rated Companies of this Commonwealth, be laid be-
fore the General Assembly of Virginia, in session,
in order that such amcndatory explanatory lcgisa
tion may be had in regard to said charters be
deemed necessary
The report and papers above referred to- accompanied
the communication.
On motion of Mr.. DoEMAy, laid on the table and or
dercd to be printed
On motion of Mr.. SouTHALL, the House agreed TO
meet at 10 o clock tomorrow.
THE MARSHALL. CONTESTED ELECTION
Mr. SorTnALL stated that the arbItrators to whom
this case had been referred unable dispose Of it,
and the decision again dcvolvcd upon the House
Mr. S. therefore moved that the House take up the
port Of the Committee; which was agreed to.
On motion Of MIR SorruALL, Ebert II. Caldwell was
admitted TO the Bar of the House, support Of his claim
to a seat.
Alcr some conversation to the mode of proceeding,
Mr. ScoTT desired to raise question to the legality
Of the notice of the sitting member; that notice, IN his
view not being sufficiently specific.
Mr.. CALDwELL made remarks in reference to
this point
Mr. SorTuALL, in order to bring the question before
the House. moved to amend the report, by inserting the
following as the first resolution
Rcsoircd, That the objection Of the conesng candI-
date nnexed TO the list and of challenged
the poll Of the returned member in these words to
wit: "Not qualified according the Constitution
and laws of Virginia, is sufficient.
Mr. BANKS moved to add TO the resolution the fol-
lowing words
"Unlcss the persons objected to also subject to
Of the disabilities imposed by the constitution and
laws"
After some remarks by Messrs. RIDLEY and SorTH
ALL, Mr.. BANKS withdrew his amendment at the sug
gcstion of Mr. sorTnALL, who proposed to add TO his
own amendment the following clause
Cness the objection to any voter or voters is, that
he or they lahour under express personal dlsab
ty, according 10 tho provisions Of the Constitution