Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-15

the several acts concerning slaves, free negroes and
mulatocs.
Mr.. SMITH of Isle of Wight, from the Committee of
Propositions and Grievances, presented the following
bills:
No I2, 4 bill releasing 10 Richard Basset the Com
monweulihs right 10 lot Of land in the city of Will
amsburg; No IL, bill 10 authorize separate cleo
ton at the house Of Isaac Brown, in the county of
Nicholas No. IA, \ bill t, authorize separate cleo
ton nj Alenefees store, in the county of Fauqnier
and No. 10, bill To authorize separate election
the Mill of George Price, in the county of Page.
In conformity 10 the resolution adopted yesterday on
the subject of the banks, the Speaker announced the
following as The Special Committee TO examine the
Banks
Messrs. Gregory, Radcliffe, Brown of P, Dorman,
Langhornc, Smith Of L. of w, Coles Warren Fulton,
ELECTION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The Clerk read the following resolution:
"That this House will on the 10th instant, proceed,
by Joint vote with the Senate, to the election of Br
gader for the 10th Brigade to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Moses w Chapne.
Mr.. McCoSSELL believed that the question of SEMI
orty had had prevailing influence in filing Offices of
this kind; but he did not think that where there
difference in the dates Of the commission, that the
House invariably selected the senior officer fill the
vacant Office. After passing very high and warm
eulogum upon the military skill the ZEAL ability and
deserved popularity of the gentleman he about TO
propose, the member took his seat by nominating Col
Kelly, of Ohio county.
MI CLAYTON brought before the House the name of
Col. Pndal Of Monongalia county. more active and
efficient officer could not exist nor gentleman more
deservedly respected by all who knew him.
Mr. BRowS of Preston, bore testimony to the mill
tary qualifications Of Col. Pndal-a gentleman whom
he could affirm TO be alike estmable in every relation
of life. He was, too, the senior officer, and ought not
to be passed over.
Mr. STEPHENSON of TYLER, thought it necessary to
| 81 hp Honca military matt
the great experience he had had and the rank which he
filled. lie had the honor to hold the commission of
corporal, (augher and although lie was dignfed with
! The u nf Colonel ha wnnd disclam all right
to that title. He, however, knew Mr.. Kelly well, and
| thought it impossible 10 appoint any who would
discharge the duties Of the office Of Brgndier General
with greater advantage TO his country or credit to HIM
self, than the gentleman in question.
Mr. LEE read the date of the Colonies commission
Col Pindal at the head, commission dated March,
1882, and Col. Kelly, at the foot, commission dated
February, 1887.
The Clerk then proceeded 10 take the ayes and noes
For Gel PindaaaMrssrs Bayy CARPENTER Mccne, iy.d Bur
Burlington Tocr, Cox, Burwel Of Clarke Warren Vaughan
MR" ; ry@e p,kns W"Ga r ws
let, Smith Of Of W. Gregory Davis Dalney liaLern Bal
asns Ms4 4 OF k Df ds% y' Ss4.a
mr., May, Tunsial, nrne Porter Brown Of Preston burke
man. cowan Beyin Conn Williams, Tat, Ridley, Frzhngb
Warren, Prince, spots, Fulton. ,.----
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cahe Stuart vandorcn, Fa,i, Jones' Flood, Irvine, coL;n
Coleman Cadwc Broadns irving, Cotton oane Scott Mar
Vance Thompson Mullen M'Iiac Stephenson
Wonson aloe Of King George, fayloe Of Lancaster and
~, Taylor Of y. n Lanrhornc Eedgs Verify, Fitzgerald
McSnnel Cheatha% Keen s'rehsr, D9nan r'ueh'eld
| Joint vote with the Senate: Pindall %, Kelly 80
| Col. Pindall was therefore duly elected.
| On motion Of Mr. KEEN "a member voting with the
majority the rule of the House suspended, and the
/ he nnsSpd rpla-
ton to the Banks reconsidcred and the same was
amended by referring it 10 the standing committee on
banks, instead of a select committee.
| Mr. Coles moved, that the memorial of the PresI-
dent and Secretary of the literary fund.- in reference to
the will of Martin Dawson be referred to the commit
tee of schools and colleges.
Mr. Goonr suggested the proprety of referring this
difficult legal question TO the Committee of Courts OF
Justice.
Mr. Coles acqucsced, and the motion thus
amended The same gentleman moved that the COM
m,tee on the militia laws be increased from Z 10
members Agreed TO.
Mr. Butts presented the papers and documents IN the
Nottoway election
Mr. WILLIAMS moved that the Committees of Courts
of Justice report the expedency of SO amending the
law respecting the granting OF appeals upon judgments
obtained before magistrate, to allow any justice oil
the peace to grant the same be taken up. This being
agreed TO- the report read and the Committee re-
ported the same TO be inexpedent.
| Mr. WILLIAMS after some remarks, moved that the
report be recomnitied TO The Committee of Courts oil
Justice.
MIR. MAY stated the reasons which had induced the
Committee to report as they had just done, and con-
cluded by stating that he opposed to extending APP
rnnis and &c nnp alteration made, it would be fn
the benefit of the community that they should be abo
| lished altogether.
On the motion of Mr.. Caldwell, the House nd
journed.