Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-24
On motion Of Mr.. CHAPMAN, the House adjourned
WsdnesdaY, January %.

Wsdaesday January %.
Ga motion Of Mr.. TuRSER,
ResOirsd, That the Committee for Courts of Justice
inquire into the expedency Of passing law aulhoriz
ing administrators dt 10uis to from any pre-
vous executor, or administrator, their represe nta-
lves any balance due The estates of their estaors or
iniestates.
The SPEAKER presented communication from the
Governor, transmitting the ODD Annual Report Of The
Board Of Public Works
On motion Of Mr. MAY, laid on the table
The SPEAKER also presented letter from the Second
Auditor transmitting statement of the names and sa
lsres Of the Clerks in bis office.
On motion Of MIR. Mccoy laid on The table
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWtiA COMPANY
Mr.. WATKlss, from the Committee Roads and
Internal Navigation reported bill! 10 provide an add
liona capital tor the James River and kanawha Compa
~. aad for other purposes.
THIS bill authorizes the Company TO subscribe in lis own
behalf for two fhs OF six millions OF dollars the sum
deemed necessary be added TO the present capital
stock Of The Company IN order 10 complete lis works
and borrow, the credit of the corporate funds the
amount Of such subscription being two millions four
hundred thousand dollars If such loan can be negoa
ted at an interest exceeding six per cent per annum
payable some place either in the United States Eu
rope designated the certificates OF debt 10 be issued
by the Company and the principal OF the loan shall be
for thirty years, and be then edeetnabe al
the pleasure of the Company; the ailh OF The State IS
pledged as guarantee for the punctua payment Of the
interest and the redemption OF the principal according
| 10 the terms of the loan.
The 10Th section provides that when the Company
shall have made the loan for two ifths Of six millions,
aforesaid, the State shall be regarded subscriber
for the remaining threc-hfths of the said SIX millions,
35O0OO0) payable after the LIST of January, ls4l al
such times and in such sums the President and Di
recors Of the Company may from time 10 time deslg-
| nate; provided, that not than million Of dol
lars shall be required from the State in any one year.
SOUTH WESTERN RAILROAD
MIR. WATKINS also reported bill 10 provide ior the
construction of 4 Railroad, State account from the
| Tpnnpsspe limo Npyu R,ye uihpr
The bill provides that loan of Two millions OF dol.
lars shall be authorized for the construction of Railroad,
aforesaid; authorizes books to be opened at Lynch
| burg, for subscriptions TO the amount OF one million
three hundred thousand dollars for the construction of
Railroad from the Eastern terminus Of the first named
road to the town Of Lynchbug also, books to be open
ed at Buchanan, for Subscriptions 10 the amount OF SIX
hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the construction
| OF Railroad from the Eastern terminus of the Main
Road TO the town of Buchanan and books TO be opened
at Danve for subscription, 10 The amount of one mil
lion OF dollars for the construction OF Railroad om
the said town of Danvile to some suitable point OF in
tersecton either with the main stem or with The rail-
roads Of either Of the other companies When two
lhs Of the aforesaid amounts shall have been raised by
private subscrpon the State 10 subscribe for three.
! lstIs oil the capital stock.
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
The House took the order o The day the report OF
the Select Committee the subject Of the Public Lands
The first resolution having been read MIR. BAYLf OF
A. offered the following amendments:
Strike out all alter The WORD HcS0Ccd, IN Inc
solution. and insert: 'That by the clear and positive
terms of the of cession by the States OF their waste
and unapproprned aEds TO the United States; and by
the purchase Of Louisiana and Florida with the common
treasure of the people of the United States, there
created great National Trust, in administering which,
the General Government is solemny bound 10 hold and
administer the lands acquired common fund, Tor The
and benefit Of all The SuteS in the ratio OF their re-
speclve proportions in the general charge and expend
lure and for other use purpose whatsoever; and
That In n he
would be a violation of the trust
In the fourth resolution, strike out all after the word
Rcsoircd and insert" That Congress ough! 10 adopt
some equitable plan, providing for the distribution
among The States in just proportions, oil the melt pro-
ceeds Of the sales of the public lands or so much
thereof may not be necessary, taken in injunction
with the customs regulated BY the act of Congress
of the Cd Of March, 1885, and other sources Of revenue
deay the expenditures of the government economI-
cally administered"
After the .llil resolution insert
9th Rssoired, That The adjustment Of the Tariff,
contained in the OF Congress of the ID Of March,
1888, commonly called The Compromise Act, ought
to be held sacred and inyln!ate
MIR. BAYLY explained his reasons for The proposed
amendment and believed that expressed more denlsey
than the original the Object 10 be attained.
Mr. TYLER made 4 comparison between The Two pro
POSITIONS TO show that there radical difference
that The preamble embraced The views of MIR Il &c.
Mr.. B.YLY replied, and urged further reasons Why lie
preferred his amendment
MI. DURMAS sustained Inc committee
and the question being put on Mr. 8 amendment TO
The fret resolution, it was decided IN the negative.
The first resolution was then agreed TO unanimously,
in the following form:
|. RsS0ired, That The public lands held by the U b
belong in to all the States, and that each and
all entitled to participate in the benefits dervable
lherelrom
The second resolution being under consideration, Mr.
TUXsTALL moved amendment. expressing, as lie
thought The feeling Of The Legislature in stronger terms
than the original.
hlessrs PEYroy, YERBY and ROBERTSON opposed the
amendment, though the latter gentleman pointed out
what he thought oh vous difference between The lands
originally coded and those acquired by purchase as had
been FnriJa and Louisiana.
Mr. TUSsrALLs amendment was negauved.
Mr. SmEnRARD moved to amend, by striking out the
word "depIecaIes and inserting the words protests
against"
Mr. May would prefer striking out the whole sentence
after the word &" Cuniederacy,' as surpusage.
Mr. TYLER defended The use Of the Term "dePrecases
peculiarly expressive.
Mr. TussrALL favored striking out according TO Mr..
Mays suggestion.
Mr. SMITH of K. opposed any alteration Of the com.
miltee 8 phraseology.
Mr. SHERHARD S amendment was then negatIved
Mr. TuSsrArI moved 10 strike out all the words al
Ter "Conederacy.' Negatived.
Mr. DoRmAN asked the ayes and on the adoption
of the resolution which were ordered.
Mr. WIrCuER explained the reasons which induced
him to vote for the resolution though did exncy
meet his views in all respects. lie thought there was
much force in Mr. Robersons distinction as to the Ie.
nure by which the Public Lands were held. Whilst he
agreed with the committee generally, he could mol aiio"
that Congress had right 10 distribute proceeds ct lands
acquired by treaty But he would greatly prefer dIs'r.
builDn 10 partial donations, &c
The question then taken on the second resoIn- /
lion and it unanimously adoped-nyes 3O-ln the
following form:
.. Resoircd That it is amongst The solemn duties de-
volved upon the Congress OF The T. S. faithfully and
bona de to dispose OF the public lands in such manner
as will equally the benefit OF all the States,
who may now be or shall hereafter become members oil
this Confpderacy-and that this General Assembly de-
precaes the adoption Of all such measures by Congress-
as will have a contrary tendency.
The third resolution being under consideration, Mr.
SMITH Of l. of w offered substitute, which he after
wards withdrew, intending to present il when the 4h