Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-23

Wednesday,, jan. 20 loll.
The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
Governor transmitting the quarterly statement OF the
condition of the Exchange Bank of Va. rs IT existed on
the first inst which, en- motiun of Mr.. COLEMAN, was
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Or motion of Mr.. COLEMAN,
Resoirsd, That the Committee for Courts Of Justice
be instructed to enquire into the expedency of adopting
some other mode of settling contested elections, than
that provided by law.
Ordrred That Mr.. CeLEs be added to the Select
Committee upon the subject Of repairs to the Capitol
PETITIONS
Mr. STANDARDIZATION fcitizens of the county Of
Augusta for the establishment Off separate election in
the Town of G recnville i'll said county.
Mr. Woon-Pctton of the corporation court of the
town of Winchester, asking for certain alterations IN
the powers of the court and its officers.
Mr.. MAY, from Committee Of Courts OF Justice, pre-
scented
Bill giving further time TO the Mechanical Benevo-
lent Society Of Norfolk Borough to draw the lottery
Bill concerning the estate OF Martin Dawson, de-
ceased;
Bill TO provide for a revision of the laws.
ELECTION OF A L. :. SENATOR.
Mr. GREGORY gave notice of hI- intention to-mor-
row. to move that this House will an the 10Th instant,
proceed jointly with the Senate, TO elect Senator To
supply the vacancy occasioned by the expiration OF the
term of service of MIR. Roanc.
Mr. LEE presented communication from David Golf
and William G. Haywood in relation TO the location OF
the Stanton and Parkersburg Road which was ordered
Navigation.
Mr. GATHER presented petition fthe Valley Turn
pike Company asking that the salary paid by them 10
The Engineer who located and superincnaed the con-
sruction of their road, may be refunded to them.
| MIR. RoBERrsoS presented petition OF the Mercan
tile Library Association of Richmond praying to be
permitted 10 change the name OF the corporation.
MIR. ELLIOTT presented petition OF citizens OF tho
county of Randolph, for the passage OF IN act PROFIT
biting residents Of said county from driving stock
to range within the county and TO prevent non rest
dents from digging ginseng in said county
The Speaker submitted communication from the
President of the Bank Of Virginia. transmitting a Pc
,ton of the President and Directors Of the Bank of
Virginia relative 10 the declaration of dividends by
said Bank
On motion of Mr.. CRrTcHrIELD, it was
Resoiced, That the Committee on Banks be instruct
ed to bring in bill TO authorize the Banks Of The Com
monwealth to loan TO the Treasurer of the Common
wealth any sum sums of money, mot exceeding one
hundred thousand dollars according 10 the provisions
of an act passed on the 7ih January, ISL.
Mr.. CEUrCHrIELD, according 10 order. reported from
said Committee, bill TO authorize the Banks TO make
a temporary loan to the Treasurer of the Common.
wealth; which, on his motion, read the first and
second time, and ordered TO be engrosscd
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA.
Mr.. BAYLY said that the matter in dispute between
the two States was now under discussion the egis-
la,ure of New York. and had better take 10
procure, speedily possible, the final decision. The
Select Committee appointed in this affair anxious
make report, but the character Of the report could
be determined upon, until they had ascerlaned the
result of the subject under discussion.
On motion Of Mr.. WOOD, the House adjourned until
| Tomorrow at ~ o. clock.