Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-11

resolution will compel us 10 acquiesee in lie cour:e of
the Banks in Pennsylvania end Maryland. No;
should be the last to propose il, it such were lis eit CT.
We have a great object 10 attain-the restoration oil
specie payments, and the establishment of n sound cur
rcncy. As prudent men, and practical legislators, we
should adopt such measures as Will establish the results
of our deliberations upon a permanent basis. Do we
not know that The Banks here have often expressed their
WILLINGNESS and ability to resume whenever The Ranks
Of Baltimore and Philadelphia should take a similar
step. And what gentleman possessing a knowieige OF
the system and oil the course OF trade Goes not see
the force of The idea: Ii such then he the attitude
Of things, in adopting measures, what course ought
we 10 pursue Ought we not to obtain the co-ope-
ration -four ~neigi,bors of Pennsylvania and Maryland,
before we think Of fore3lg our Banks to resume Sup
pose we fail we will be no worse off than at present
and if we succeed, we attain a purpose ~iimmens value
and importance. A / least, after we fail, if fail we must,
we will have the satisfaction of knowing we have pur-
sued the course dictated BY prudence. Bat we are not
tied down TO any one course ofconduct by the resolu.
ton. If Pennsylvania and Maryland respond ~favorably,
then the day will he fixed for resumption, and the OBJ
ject at once attained. If they decline coope rating with
us, then we shall have 10 rely upon our own resources,
and act accordingly.
Mr.. BYRD's resolution was then laid on the table.
The SPEAKER announced the following gentlemen
as members of the special Committee TO consider the
Re-apportionment Of the representation Of this Com
monwealth Messrs. Crutcbtleld, Lettwich, Jackson,
Goodson, Hunter, Crawford, Dorman, Taylor, Irving
OF Cumberland, Boyd, Holleman, Smith OF Northum-
berland and Bayly.
On motion of MIR. ToIER, Mr.. Kincheloe was added
to the Committee on Roads and Internal Navigation.
THE WHEELING BANKS-RELlEF OF S~IiERlFFS.
Mr.. BALDwIS, from the Committee of Courts OF JUS
tice, introduced a bill for the relief of Sheritis and
other officers, who had collected the dues Of the Com
monwealth in the notes of the Wheeling Banks. The
bill provides that sherifs who have received notes Of
the North western Banks, in payment OF taxes and
other dues, shall deposite the same in the Deposlte
Banks, on special dcrosi,e, and that when by their
own affidavit, or the affidavit of some credible person,
IT shall appear that they received the same in payment
OF debts due the Commonwealth at par, receipts shall
be gwen them in the usual form. IL was read twice,
ana then ordered TO be engrossed, and read third time.
MIR. JACKSON moved q reconsideration of the motion,
III order 10 oher an amendment. The hill, he said, re-
CURED each sherifi 10 make an affidavit hat he had re-
ceired the notes from the people. FIFTH, prevails, how
can many sheriffs, who are not here. mike their afida.
Wits by the 18th Of December, and tbas secure the 81
per cent, which the law allows: Mr.. Jackson said he
had in his possession the revenue IT the county of
Wood, and though satisfied that the sheriff ofhis coun-
ty had not shaved the people, yet he could not make
affidavit of the fact.
After some further discussion, in which aiessrs.
CRuTcnrirD, Bnowy of Preston, SMITH, of RocA;np.
ham, ScoTT Of Fauluicr, KINNEY and LEfrwIcm, pas.
%ticipated, the vote was reconsidcred and the bill recon
mi,tcd.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions were offered BY the following gentlemen,
and adopted by the iiouse:-By Mr.. KENNEDY, that
The Committee on Courts Of Justice, inquire into the
IeSptulcUcy Ol furnishing SuitiU!t DouES U liz lusLCSs
of the peace in this Stately Mr.. ARMSTRONG, that
the Committee on Roads and External Navigation, in
qnire into The expediency of making 4 road from
Clarksburg in Harrison, Ia Weston in Wood county
BY MIR. Thomas, that the Committee on Courts Of JUS.
tice, inquire into the expediency OF m Act declaring
the appellate jurisdiction Of Courts Of Law and Chan
cery-By MIR. lIorwiSs, that the Committee on Courts
Of Justice, inquire into the expectancy Of an Act sus-
pending executions on Slaves while III possession olthe
hirer--By Mr.. BnowS Of Preston, that The Committee
Of Courts Of Justice, inquire into the expediency of
furnishing the Clerks Offices of this Commonwealth,
with copies Of the Virginia Reports.
PETITIONS.
Petitions were presented by the following %gentlemen:
BY MIR. JaoKsos, Of citizens in Wood, Lewis and liar.
risun, asking for the formation Of 4 new couniy-By
Mr. Sairu Of X, FOR a ferry across Elk river in Ka-
nawLa county-By Mr.. CARROLL, Of citizens Of Gray
son, praying for a division Of the county-By Mr
Tnomrsoy, Of citizens Of Hanover, praying for the
construction Of 4 slcAdamizcd read from Gordonsvil!c
10 Extraordinarily Mr.. RAMEY, Of citizens Of Lou
doun, for the incorporation Of the town Of Loyeusvil!e
By MIR. BYRD, Of citizens in Frederick, for an in
crease Of the tax on hawkers and pedlars; also, for a
prohibition Of sales by itinerant auctioneers-By Mr..
lloLLAnAy, Of VIM. Stout, asking 10 be relieved from
a fine imposed on him-By Mr.. MARTIN Of Tyler, for
a precinct election-By Mr.. WOODWARD, Of J. NJ.
Martin, for 4 divorce from his wife.
Adjourned, on motion Of MIR. DaESrY.