Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-18
VIRGINIA LEGIS LATU RE.
OF DELEGATES
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A communication was received from the Senate,
stating that they have passed the bill entitled
'hn net to establish Company of Light Infantry
in the CITY of Richmond, and for other purposes.
They have also passed the bill, entitled I" An act to
incorporate the Potomac and Allegheny Coal and Iron
Manufacturing Company, with amendment, which
was concurred in by the House.
They have agreed to the resolution for announcing
to Thomas w. Gmer, Esq, his election rs Governor,
and have appointed Committee on their part. The
Chair (Alr. Watts) appointed Committee on the part
Of the House.
They have also agreed to the resolution for the cleo
ton of member Of the Executive Council, with an
| amendment.
The Senate strike out aThursday, the 2nth and in
scrt "wednesday, the 10Th" The Senates amend
ment concurred IN.
Mr. TAYLoE ok G. offered resolution, to the eff
feet that the use of the Hall be granted to the two Con-
ventions, which are to meet on the 20th and 24th IN
stants respectively.
Mr. MAY highly approved of the course indicated
by the Speaker days since, not TO grant the Hall
to promscuous meetings Bnt these two conventions
formed exception, and he hoped the resolution would
be adopted.
The resolution was adopted ncnl. con.
! On motion Of Mr.. WHITE,
Rcso,rcd, That leave be given to bring in bill to
amend the act entitled san act TO incorporate the Han
over and IIcnrico Exploring and Mining Company,
passed March 9TH, 1898
/ On Mr.. krSSEpYs motion, tho Committee for
Courts of Justice instructed TO inquire into the cx
pcdcncy Of changing the mode of selecting Jurors Tor
the several courts of this Commonwealth, and OF allow
ing them per diem compensation for their services
i GEOLOGICAL. SURVEY.
Mr.. DoRMAS said he was formally instructed by the
Committee of Finance TO submit the following rcsolu-
ton:
"Resolrcd, That the Committee of Finance be in
structed to inquire into the expedency OF snSpending
during the present year, the further execution of the
Geological Survey of this State.
Mr. JACKSON of w. opposed the adoption OF the re-
solution. The greater portion of the State, he SAID
had been explored-his section of the State alone re-
manned TO be surveyed. BY the late assessment, the
Trans Allegheny country would have to pay the bulk
of the taxes and he conceived that section was ent
tied to the benefits of the survey 1t was but shee
Justice. -
Mr. VERY, Mr. VESARLE, MIR. RoBEnTsos and Mr.
SouTuALL also opposed the resolution They conceived
that all the benefits anticipated from the survey woult
be frustrated by the adoption of the resolntontat
would amount to loss of all the expenditure that ha
been made The corps is now in the field and II ar
rested now the probability is that the survey wou'
never again be resumed. 1t would be unjust 10 lhos
portions of the State not yet surveyed.
[ Mr. DonMAS did not know that he should support tn
object contemplated by the resolution He was willing
to institute the inquiry as some gentlemen desired II.
d Mr.. BRoApus supported the resolution. The cond'
ton of the Treasury admonshed US to save every cen
: possble-to make appropriation not demanded b
The plighted faith Of the State He hoped the nqur
would be made and he appealed to the gentleman iror
d Mecklenburg (AIr. Goodc) to aid him in urging Tn
= adoption of this measure Of economy
!, Mr. vrSABLE and Mr.. STEPnENsoS maintained tina
h the faith and honor of the State were most solemn
. pledged TO carry through this undertaking.
: The resolution was reiected-ayes %, noes o3
. Mr. McCuE moved a reconsideration OF the vote cor
curing in resolution of the Committee OF fropos
. tons and Grievances adversely to the petition OF CIT
zens of Augusta praying change of election Precnc
from Pasture to Deered, for the purpose OF reversn
the report of the Committee
II Mr. SMITH of |. of w. opposed, and Mcssrs Dol
|. MAN, STUART and McCuE supported the motion, who
% prevailed.
The resolution of the Committee was then reversed
h Mr. CALDWELL presented afhdavits IN reference
:. T. Sc Z. Poocks application for ferry across u
10 Ohio river
.. Mr. TuSsTALL presented polls taken upon a ne
III county to be formed out of parts OF PIttsyVana lam
NJ bell, Bedford and Franklin.
The bill concerning the Northwestern Turnpike, WI
amendments from the Senate, taken up and turin
s amended. 9
DC On Mr.. VERSAILLES motion, Resolred, That the .
cond Auditor report to this House, whether any J
d. stock company, in which the State IS M ~
c. failed to make reports to the Board OF fuoi'c
IN If any, what companies have failed to report ana
s interest said Board Of Public Works has III such Sol
at On motion of Mr.. BANKS, Resoired, That leave
II oiven TO bring in bill! authorizing Ebenezer Elaso
Il William P Eiason and Ebenezer Eliason, Jr to erect
nj tobridge across the Rapid Ann river, near Barnett
j. ford from the lands of Ebenezer Eason in the coun
II of Madison, 10 the lands Of VIM Eason in the cou