Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-21
Virginia LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
RIcHMosD, Jan. 8, 1871.
Bank of Viretnsa T.

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| The resolutions Of Mr. Stephenson Of Tyler, with
the ame ndment proposed by Mr. Gregory. came up
as the order Of tho day. Mr.. Stephensons resolu.
tions sre follows:
"ResoiUed, BY the Senate and House of Delegates
thai the Governor Of this Commonwealth, be re-
quested to appoint such individuals as directors
Of the bank OF Virginia will vote against the re-
election Of John Brockenbrough President Of the
said bank.
"Resoioed, BY the Senate and House Of Dele.
gates that the proxies representing she stock held
in tbs bank Of Virginia by the Commonwealth, by
the board of public works and b. the literary fund,
be nstructed 10 vote for Individuals directors
of said bank who fa4orable TO the reelection
of The present President thereof"
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Smith Of l. OF W., Mr..
Gregory substituted for his amendment 10 the above
| resolutions, the resolution OF the committee on
banks, as follows:
"Resoiced That the power Of the State in the
appointment Of directors Of the bank Of Virginio,
ought to be so exercised az to prevent the re-eec-
ton of the present President thereof"
Mr. Robertson moved the Indefinite postpone
ment of the whole subject, upon the ground that IL
was an interference with the power of u coordinate
branch of the government.
MIR. Stephenson replied to MIR. Robertson. He
averred that he did consult his personal feelings
in milking the movement he bad made; il he had,
he would be the last man 10 undertake. 10 dlsPlaee
DR.. Brockenbrough, and to encounter the influence
which existed in Richmond.
When Mr.. Stephenson concluded, Mr.. Bayly sig.
niied his desire to reply to him but in consequence
Of the late hour (haif past three o'cock) moved
that the resolution. be laid on tho table, which
ton was agreed TO.
SATURDAY, Jan. Q.
A message was received from the Senate, that
they have agreed to the resolution for proceeding
on the 18th inst the election Of Senator to the
Congress of the United States, to supply tho
cy occasioned by the expiration of the term Of SER
vice Of WIN. {. Riycs, Esq.
A petition was presented and referred by Mr..
Stephenson of Wood of citizens of his county, that
tho privilege OF issuing small notes may be given to
the Nort'i Western Bank.
Bank Of Virginia.
On motion Of Mr.. Bayly, Mr.. Stephenson's re-
solutions, with the amendment thereto proposed by
Mr.. Gregory, were taken up, and Mr.. Bayly renew
ed the motion of Mr.. Robertson for the indefinite
posi- ponement of the whole subject.
Mr.. Bayly then replied to the speech of MIR Ste
phenson yes'etdsy. and argued to show the neglect
of duty on the part of DR.. Brockenbrough, was not
sufficient outweigh the considerations in his IA
vor-viz: his ability hnancer; his long and
useful services in tho Bank-and that therefore,
there not sufficient justification for the re-
moval OF Doctor b., or for The censure it was pro-
posed 10 cast upon Ulm. Tie also loOh tue BlOuHu
that Mr. Robertson did, that ii an improper in
reference with the powers of n coordinate branch
of the Government, TO dictate 10 the Executive rea
tive to the appointment of four directors.
The debate was further continued by Mr.. Irving
of Cumberland, against the propriety and Justice of
the effort to prevent the election Of the President
and against the constitutional power of the Legs.
lature TO dictate to the Governor touching the ap.
pointmeni Of directors aad by Messr.. Strother,
tEntta
and in favor of declaring the reelec
ton of the President Of The bank incompatible with
the interests Of the State.
Mr. Gregory gave way for motion TO adjourn,
and has the hoor on Monday.
MoSpAr, Jan, IL.
communication was read from the Senate, that
they have passed the bills entitled Fan act author
ise separate election the house Of jacob Miller,
in the county of Morgan" and IAN act authorising
Thomas Ingles to erect toll bridge across New
River"
The Speaker submitted communication from
the Governor transmitting the annual report OF the
Principal Engineer, which, on v1otion Of MIR. Smith
of |. of W., was laid upon the table and ordered to
be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Carpenter,
Resolved, That this House will, by joint vote
with the Senate. proceed Wednesday, the 20h
inst, to elect Judge to supply the vacancy in the
l7th Judicial Circuit, occasioned by the promotion
of Judge John j. Allen TO the Court Of Appeals
Bench.
Bank Of Virginia.
Tie consideration Of the resolution submitted by
Mr. Stephenson of Tyler, on the 4th instant to-
gether with the anne ndmen,s thereto proposed, was
resumed.
Mr.. Gregory concluded his speech. commenced
Saturday. in opposition To the indefinite postpone.
ment Of the SUI ject and in favor of recommending
that the President of the Bank be not reelected
lie was followed by Messrs. Yeiby and Taylor Of
Norfolk Borough the same side. At half pusr
three o'clock, when Ms. Toy Tor concluded.
On motion Of Mr.. Brown OF Preston, the House
adjourned