Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-26
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The Senate announced that they had passed the bills
entitled can act amending the charter Of the town OF
WythevilIe" and "an act to authorize the Banks to
make temporary loan TO the Treasurer Of this Com.
monwealth"
On motion Of Mr. RoAsE, it was
ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill TO
amend law passed February 25 1913, in relation to
the town of Tappahannock in Essex county, and that
Niessrs Roane, Gregory, Davis, Walker Smith Of
northumberland, and Tayloe of Richmond and Lam
easier prepare and bring in the same.
The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
governor, transmitting communication from the Co
vernon OF Alabama, accompanied by copy of Pre-
amole and Resolutions adopted by the General Assem-
bly OF that State responsive certain Resolutions
the General Assembly Of the State of Connecticut, OIL
the subject of Protective Tariff which, on motion
Of Mr.. GREGORY, was lad upon the table, and ordered
TO he printed.
On motion Of Mr.. GREGORY,
bill concerning the estate of Martin Dawson, dec,
was ordered tosbe printed, together with the memorial
of the heirs ut law of Martin Dawson, demonstrating
against the same, and the accompanying documents.
Mr.. BEARD, from the Committee appointed 10 e1an-
ire the Second Auditors office, presented favorable
report upon the condition of the said office.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. WApE-Two petitions Of the President and Di-
rectors of the Salem and Peppers Ferry Turnpike
Company, the asking for certain amendments to
their charter; and the other for subscription the
part Of the State for two-fhs Of the increased capital
of said Company.
Also, memorial of ChorIes T. Grills, Thomas In
giles and others, demonstrating against change in the
charter of said Salem and Peppers Ferry Turnpike
Company.
Mr. FLoop-Memorial of citizens of Buckingham
and Fluvanna PRAYING that Edward W. Sims may be
permitted 10 complete bridge which he has commenced
across James River a, The Seven Island Falls that the
said bridge may be extended the Canal of the
James River and kanawha Company, and that he may
be allowed 10 colie, tolls from persons using the
Mr. COLES Petition of citizens ofthe town of Scots.
Vile in the county Of Albemarle, asking permission 10
change the location OF Il street in said town.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures of citizens of the counties
of Harrison and Lewis for the formation of
ty of parts of the counties of Harrison, Lewis and
Randolph
Mr.. MAY from the Committee for Courts of Justice,
presented reports from the petitions of Janetla p Al
len: Of VIM. Pate; JAS. H. Gardner Of VIM. Thompson:
and Of the Trustees Of the town of Wytheyllle for d
lottery also, Bill permitting Lucy, Ottcy Rose, Alex
ander Rose, and Polly Rose, fee persons of color, to
remain IN the Commonwealth; BILL concerning John
A. liunnicuit
On motion Of MIR LEyEuRs, the Committee AgrI-
culture and Manufactures, discharged from the
consideration Of the resolution relative 10 the reduction
Of lhc duties imposed tobacco by European Govern
mcnls-and the same ordered be laid the table
The folio wing resolution proposed by Alr. Wog.
TuIsoToS, but the House dourned before 1t adopt
ed:
That the Committee for Courts Of Justice be instruct
cd inquire into The alleged delay in the proceedings in
the Courts of the 2lst Circuit, and into the causes OF
such delay, with leave 10 said Committee to send for
persons and papers, and that SAID Committee report TO
this House what proceedings should be adopted III the
premises.
On motion Of MIR. MAY, the House adjourned