Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-20

HOUSE or

FRIDAY, February, z.
On MIR. LEES motion, the Committee OF Courts
of Justice was instructed 10 inquire into the exPedi-
ebcy of so amending the laws now in force IN rela-
ton to Constable, us 10 make il imperative uron
the several County Courts to lay of heir respective
Counties into convenient precints, and TO prevent
he evasions Of tie law in that respect.
BanI BiH.
On mott, IN Of Nj. YgNABLE, the bill Concerning
tbs Banks was taken up.
The amendments of Nh. STEPHENSON and Mr..
GtpsoN, which were under consideration at adjourn-
ruent Yesterday, were withdrawni and Mr.. Stephen
son, in lieu thereof, submitted the following amend
mcnt.
BE II hlrfAcr enacted. That it shall not be law
full for any bank 10 discount any note ui bti made
OF drawn by any director thereof, and endorsed or
accepted by any other director ut the same board,
and witch may have been made Ia be discounted
for the accommodation oil either Of them, or for any
person whatever; but every such bill or note, il dis
counted, shall nevertheless be binding between the
paIties.
Mr.. MAJ and Mr. VyNABLE, supported the o..
mendmsnt, ccnceiving that no evil would result
from the restriction proposed in he amendment,
and some good might be effected by il.
Nh. STEPHENSON also supported his amendment.
MIR. RoBERrsoS opposed he amendment. He
did not believe it would operate injuriously to the
directories in the City OF Richmond, but he could
see no good which the provision could affect. 1t
was Objectionable tc him, because it Disseminated
between individuals, without any good reason.
Mr.. BYRD also opposed the amendment. because
it was iuvidious in its character, and partial in its
operation.
Mr.. GooDE supported the amendment. 1t did
n IT create any inyidious distinction, that distinc-
ton existed il fac, founded lpon the official char
acter Of the directors. file urged the ~propriety Of
the restriction proposed, and stated that he would
be glad to see the Directors of the Banks restrain
ed rom contracting any debt. at Bank at all.
The ayes aud noes we're ordered on the amend
meni, which Mas adopted: Ayes SO, noes 81.
Mr.. Smith of [. OF W., submitted the following
further amendment to the bill.
And be il faftLer enacted, That no bill Of ex-
change, draft or other evidence OF debt shall be DIS
counted by any bank which shall avail itself OF the
provisions of this act. unless tie payer be a resident
and carrying on business 10 this State.
Mr.. VENABLG and MIR. GIBSON opposed the a
mendment, aud conteaded that its adoption would
exert a bsnelul influence, not only upon the Banks,
but upon all the great interests OF the People.
The amendment was lost--ayes 8, noes l07.
The bill was then ordered 10 he ensiossed with
out a division.
The bill to prohibit betting on elections, being on
its engrossmert,
Mr.. GREGORY moved It's ind finite pos.ponement.
MIR. BANKS ard Mr. BYRD Opposed the motion.
The ayes and noes were ordered aud the motion
to postpone was lueI-ayes 46, noes Ga,
llhe bill provides that any person who bets on
the result Of any election, State or Federal, il the
wager be Of money or other thing Of toe value Of
one dollar or upwards, shall be deemed guilty Of un-
lawful gaming, aDd subject 10 u fne of $50
MI. PowELL moved TO add a section, to Tho ef
feet that all bets won on elections may be recovera-
be ., law.
Mi MAY, With a view 20 see how many were in
favor Of lcsalziug gambling, moved 10 amend Mr..
PowFLLs amendfnenl, by ~uiking out the words
=" on e%lections, So as to mike ali bets recoverable.
At. CARROLL moved the Indefinite postponenent
Of the bill with amendments.
Lost, by ayes and messages 81, NOES 81,
Mr.. May Withdrew hs amendment. that a direct
vote might be taken on the proposition Of the gen.
t'eman from FairfaS, lie hoped thAt gentleman
woeld call for the ayes and noes on his proposition.
Mr.. GlBsoS called the previous question, which
was ordered,
Mr.. ARMSTRONG called for The ayes and noes on
Ar. PowELL's amendment. OaleFed
The vote stood ayes 6, noes 80.
Mir. POWELL offered the following further q
mendment;
BE II further enacted, That no caud dste or q.
lecior shall call upon or collect any debt within his
county or election district, for ten DAYS previous tc
the term Of holding any election in this Common
wealth for members of either house of the Genera
Assembly or for members Of Congress.
Mr.. RAMEY moved TINT the bill and amendment
be laid On the table. Lost.
Mr.. BuTrs moved that the House adjourn Lost
The amendment was then Unanimously rejected
and the bill ordered TO DO Vngrossed.
On motion Of Mr.. TAYLOR the House adjourned
SATURDAY, February 8.
Mr.. BArLY, from the Select Committee TO whor
so much Of the Governors Message a. relates I
tho correspondence between the Executive Of vi
pinia and the GOyern0r Of New York had bren IA