Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-20

"Sr-I have just received copy of resolution
adopted this day by the House of Delegates request
ing me to communicate the late Executive order re-
spccling a demand made by the Governor Of !. York
for the surrender Of fugitive from justice, and the
reasons iar M refusal to comply with such demand,
and copy Of the demand
81 accordingly transmit copy Of tho order Of tins
Department Of The 10Th nst and Of the demand oil
the Governor Of New York, from which It wall b. per-
ceived that have deemed II my duty 70 suspend !
compliance with the demand Of the Governor OF New
York until the Governor Of New York shall reconsi-
der his refusal 10 comply WITH previous similar &c.
mand on behalf OF this State.
sit presumed that the origin and progress Of this
controversy with the State of ~ York are familiar 10
the House of Delegates; and i, therefore hoped that
the documents now communicated WI satisfactorily
respond to their resolution Should the House OF De-
lcgates or the General Assembly, however, deem It
their duty to take any farther in reference TO
the course Of this Department. it may be consistent
with their sense Of justice 10 afford an opportunity Of
assigning in detail the reasons and responsible
ties which have influenced my conduct.
Your obedient servant
THOMAS w. GlLMER
To the Speaker Of tic II. of Delegates.
The accompanying documents are, lst tile following
demand of the Governor OF y. York.
civilian ~. Seward, Governor OF tie State of New
York, 10 his Excclency the Governor Of Virginia:
ltappears by the annexed papers, duly authenticated
according to the laws Of State, TINT Robert + Cur
~ stands charged in this State with the crime of forge
from the justice Of this State and has taken refuge
within the State Of Virginia
"Now, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of the
Constitution and laws Of the UEl,cd States III such
cases made and provided, do hereby require that the
said Robert F. Curry be app.cacnded and delivered
to John d. Dix Of Ithaca WIN is hereby duly authorized
to receive him and convey him Ia the State Of lora
there 10 be dealt with according 10 law.
| Z" In testimony Whereof have hcreuntn affixed
my name, and the privy seal OF the State, THIS
i LIS February n Oi Lore
ISL.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
By the Gorernor:
| SAMUEL BL,TcHroRp,
Prtrate Seeroary.
The other document accompanying the Governors
Letter, the Executive Order declining the surrender
for The prescnt-but published III our last.
The papers were laid upon the table, Nj. Eayy's
motion.
RICHMOND L FREDERICKSBURG RAILROAD
The bill 10 contribute loan Of S.1O,O0O 10 complete
the Railroad from Fredericksburg 10 Aqua Creek was
on Mr. Ridley motion, indefinitely postponed, by
majority of ..
The House took till the evening.
Ertning Session.
\ variety Of business done at the last Evenings
Session. The most important question was tie Reso-
luton of Mr. May concerning the Of Governor
Gilmer in relation to Curry, The fugitive from New
York. Various notifications Of the Resolution
suggesedone BY Mr.. llniladay another b. Mr. Bay
| ~. \ long discussion took place.
/ Mr. Holiday proposition follows: To sub
st,ute the following in place of the original resolution:
"Resoircd By he General ASSEMBLY, That in their OPT
MON the refusal Of the Governor Of New York 10
render ingitiycs from Justice legally charged with
crime and demanded by the Governor Of Virginia,
cordng to the Constitution and laws Of the U States,
Though pllpabc violation of that Constitution, and
highly injurious TO the rights and interests o. Nlrgi
MAJ does suspend release The constitutional Oh
legation 10 make such surrender of similar de-
mand By the Governor of New York or the Governor
of Virginia.
No question, however, was finally taken any Of
these proposlons-when, after two Intellectual attempts
adjourn, TO give time for further consideration, the
House adjourned on Mr.. Bayly's motion.
The Legislature will not he able to dourn siHe d,c
before Monday.
Substance Of tie Remarhs Of RICHARD II. BAPTIST,
in The Senate Of Iirginia on the nomination 81 COf
james H. Ghoison, for Jndsc Of Tic General c""rt
MIR. BAPTIST stated TO the Senate, that he rose not
for the purpose Of making any proracted remarks, but
with view Of bearing his wiling testimony TO the high
character and qualifications of Col Ghoson. lie SAID
that although il true that he (Alr. - did not r.
side within This Judicial Circuit, nevertheless lie trust
cd he shonld be justified by the Senate Tor parttciPa-
ting in the discussion from the fact that until within
few weeks since, Col. Gholson constituent Of
his and for several years had resided in Meckenbug
and been active practitioner NJ the Bar of the Courts
Of that county Mr. b. stated that he had the pleasure
Of but slight acquaintance with Major. Pegram, and
IF his knowledge, of he knew but little al
him--but he had no doubt that he gentleman VI
high character and talents, ana entitled 10 every thing
claimed for him by his friends; but being, as III was,
intimately acquainted with Col. Gholson, and believing
him 10 be well qualified for the office about 10 be
filled, he should most cheerfniy give Inn his vote
He stated to the Senate, that If mind of high order,
highly cultivated, and well stored with legal learning,
with manners the most bland and attractive, proceed
ing from heart overlooking with kindness and bcnc.
violence to the whole human family, entte n man 70
honor and distinction, then, indeed ought Col. Ghol-
son 10 receive the appointments and he could assure
,NaS 81,
Colonel Gholson, he would be worthy successor Of
the distinguished gentleman whose resignation had
created the vacancy now about 10 be hlled-and he
trusted that would be the pleasure Of the Legislature
TO confer the appointment on Col. Gholsop
Remarks of Mr. VAUGHAN Of Dtn~iddie, an tie
election ofa JHdge 10 MM racaRcy accustomed III the
RESIGNATION If J0dgc latin y Mason.
MR. SPEAKER: rise 10 present 10 the House, tho
OF an individual whom consider prominently
qualified TO discharge the duties ofthe Office about
TO be filed aliude TO Capt Edward L. Pegram ot the
county Of Dinwldde. All the qualities and attain
ments necessary constitute good Judge, Will, be-
leve be found 10 be possessed III high degree by ny
nominee lie possesses the legal knowledge and dig
nifty and amenity of manners to make han an able and
popular Judge. Capt Pegram IS known To many
members Of this House, better, and, imagine,
more avoraby than 10 the gentlemen from Petersburg
and Richmond. Upon those gentlemen ! call, to fur
nsh their testimony in favor Of Capt Pegram. II has
been said that Col. Gholson is the choice Of the DIS
rict | At the last Dnwddie Court, aud dad not
n single individual who did not prefer Capt Pcgam
over all others for this Office | trust il vii! be the
pleasure Of this Legislature to confer the appointment
upon him. BY doing, humbly conceive they vii
but do act of justice 10 an individual, meet the
wishes ofthe people the district and make election,
which must and will ennre to the beneti; Of the Com
monwealth
At a Meeting of the Agricultural and Horticultural
Society Of llenrico County, the 18th instant
Thomas S. Dcken, and Richard g. iaden, were elect
cd Vice Presidents; and the following named gen
tenen honorary and corresponding members. Mr.
James Barbour of Orange James VI. Garnet Of Is
sex: Edmund Ruiiin of Petersburg Thomas jeiIri
son Randolph Of Albemare Hill Carter Of Charles
CITY; Chas. Jas. Faulkner Of Berkeley Doct Carter
Braxton of King William Gen Jno II. Cooke Of
IL. IInrr nnfE RIch