Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-03-26

failing 70 pay specie, on the grounds says the re-
port. that that was merely a cumulative RENE
dy."
The report was laid on the table for the present
the Senate having the bill, &c. before them.
Mr. MAY stated that in consequence of the ac-
ton Of the Committee Of Conference, the Commit
Zee 90 the part Of the House, concluded to ask
leave TO introduce bill reviying the act staying
proceedings executions, trust deeds ard other
demands in cases of refusal TO receive Bank notes
Leave was granted, and the bill immediate
" reported, and read FIRST and second time. Mr..
SmlTH of /. Of w, moved TO amend the bill, by sd
ding the following proviso;
- Provided, That nothing in the said con-
Ia ned shall be construed to extend to any judy
men. decree, against any Of the Banks # this
Commonwealth"
The amendment was agreed 10, and the bill was
forthwith engrossed, and sent TO the Senate.
EeeHing Session.
The Senate communicated the passage Of certain
bills and that they also passed The bill TO revive
the 10 stay the proceeding on executions, trust
deeds, and other demands in OF refusal TO re-
ce,ve bank notes, and that they had agreed to the
report OF the Committee OF difference between the
Senate and House Of Delegates, as to the Senate's
tenth amendment, the bill entitled an act to g.
mend the several acts concerning the Banks
The result Of that conference is stated above.
The manner in which the Senate stated IT'S con-
cufrence in the report Of the conference brought
he matter before tile House as a concurrence in
that report, instead Of The amendment, to the a
mendment by the House, as it should have been.
The Speaker decided that the question could on
" arise upon it as proposed amendment from the
Senate and be thus put it, with the remark that he
had doubt the Senate intended.
The question was taken after some debate, and
decided In the affirmative, ayes AZ, noes %.
On motion Of Mr.. MAY, the House resolved
with the of the Senate, when ii adjourns
tomorrow, to adjourn sine die.
On motion, the House resolved to meet to-mor-
row at o'clock after which, motion Of Mr.
COLEMAN, the House adjourned.
THURSDAY. March 10.
To day the House met at 0 o'clock. Tie Sc
nate sent a message that they had passed the act,
providing for the reissue OF certificates Of State
Stock due to the Bank of Virgna-that they re-
cede from their amendments to the bill entitled
an imposing taxes for the support Of the CO.
vernment," to which the House had disagreed
On motion OF Mr.. ST. EPHENsos, leave was given
to bring in bill 10 amend several acts concerning
the North Western Turnpike. The bill suisse
quently presented ergfosscd, and passed, and sent
10 the Senate, where il was passed.
The bill entitled % act authorize an increase
u the capital stock of the Richmond, Fredelicks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company, and for o.
tier purposes" with the amendments Of the Senate,
was taken up the first amendment agreed TO, and
the second disagreed tool which the Senate was
infer med. In short time the Senate informed the
House TINT it had ieeeded from its Cd amendment.
On motion Of Mr.. WILSON, (Mr. DoRMAN in
the Chair resolution of thanks to the Speaker,
for the ability with which he had presided over the
House unanimously adopted.
Mr.. CARDwgLL, from the Committee to exam
inc The Enrolled Bills, reported tina. the Commit.
tce had examined the last bill ordered to be enroll.
ed, sud iou1d i, TO be truly enrolled.
The Speakers OF both Houses having signed al
the bils, and messages Of readiness adjourn, be
ing iuieIchanged, on melton uf Mr.. DoRaAN tie
House adjourned sine die. Whereupon Mr.. Spea
kef GiLMER delivered the following yaedictory.
GESTLENES II thank you with heartfelt graft
iude Tor The frequent proofs have received of YOU
confidence and kindness. | shall continue to cher
i,h their recollection through life with those emo
tons which our intercOure has been we'll cacula
ted TO inspire. We part now Gentlemen, perhap
70 meet no more, in The same department ef GU
counirys service but the scenes have witness
cd tnsether Will always serve 10 remind me Of sen
timents OF esteem aud friendship, which | trus
have been mutual. and Of those high obligations o
patriotic duty. which the citizen OF republic shoulc
I feel. whether in private or public station.
As representative. have been anxious in al
things 10 reflect the wishes Of my county, and tt
carry out my own conviction OF public duty. A.
I tho Speaker Of this House, have endeavored I,
respect the rights and feelings of its members, will
scrupu0us impaTtiality, and regard the interest
I Of our beloved Commonwealth, with fidelity and jus
tice. | must now appeal to you and 10 owl
common constituents. IN that spirit Of generous in
/ diligence which has been so Literally extended u
ne, and ask that my defects may not be ascribed t.
a want OF real TO serve GU or to serve them.
/ In bidding each OF you, Gentlemen, affection
are farewell cennot forbear toexFress the ferven
" oh for Jour happy return to those domestic
where alone the heart finds its home, and where
trust your future prosperity may be enhanced by III
reflection that you have contributed to your coun
try's welfare. Nor can behold that vacant sea,
se, dark with tho moufnul drapery Of death, with
out remembering that tribute is due to tho memo
~ Il friend, a scholar. a statesman, ripe beyon,
ht- yeas. who can never return to U.s. nor to ia
home which he leit under such brilliant aus pieces
That smile Inch va. wont to greet rs when we as
seabed ia this hall, viii cheer us no more-lha
voice 90 whose accents have all listened wit
delight. - now still f,rever--that hand is not her
30 add is warm pressure, to our parting ben, die
tons--it Is cold ~ the grave where have la
hlm. Mas the spirit Of our brother rest IN the be
som 4 his God.
Adjournment IN The Senate.
I IN the Senate to~lay after the completion of tn
business beforcif
/ Mr.. CARTER, (Mr CooKE in The Chair) move,
8 vote ct thanks to the Speaker. which was mani
mausly eoncnfred Ia. In submitting his motion
Nj. CAaTEa accompanied it with some well con