Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-31
The bill, was then messed By The folio wing vote :

The bill was then passed By the following vote:
dyes essrs. Iiollemap, (SpeakeD leaAe 81 a:b>-
marie, Mann, Cooke, Brooke, Mitchell, Ne"kmS,
Snoigrass, Wilson, Moore Of Cabell & Wayne. Nown,
Dennis, Brown Of r. C. & W, Smith Of Fauquer,
Rust, Payne, Muse French, Leake Of Goochland Cal
well, Blue, Ward, White of Hanover, McRue, k'Dg,
Bowden Gaaher, Davis of King s. Queen, stonss,
Miller of Lnudoun, Jackson Kidwel Martini Miner %
Mason and Jackson, Adnir, Dyche, smith OF ~ Saoei'
Watts, Crilz, Bird of Fendleton, Bennett, Iaiman'
Hopkins, Dey, Daniel of Richmond City. bnrweli'
White of Rockbride, Cootcs, Cowan, Kane, hedgman,
Spots, West, Henry, Neal-57.
.f0es-Messrs. Atlworlh, Gusts, Powell OF Amhefs',
Byrd of Bath, Tuvanner, Stanton, B!ick, Hancock,
Broadua Powell of Fairfax, Deskns, Wood, hob'ns'
Edmunds Of H., Stova Basel Smith Of Harrison,
Wallace, Halves, Gibson, Marshall, Banks, Jisg'ts.
Tan.ey, Wade Taylor, Taiem, Rice, Oliver, DAVIS oil
o & G. stroe, Boiling Keen, Brown Of T., BIa wnef;
Sturm, Moore of Rockbrdge, Tate, Warren, Goodsoh
and Lewis-4l.
The following engrossed bs were read third time
and passed: !
incorporating the Jefferson Society in the town OF
Charlottesville:
Concerning the weighing OF live stock brought TO the
City of Richmond-(Mr. French having offered ryder
by way of amendment, which was adopted)
The report OF the Committee Of Elections nia'oe o.
the validity of The election OF the returned MEMBER rom
Fayet,e and Nicholas was agreed TO. (fhc COMMITTEE
decided that The mistake of the Deputy Sherh AZ one
of the precincts in executing his official bond to John
NJ. Gregory, as Acting Governor, instead OF 10 Johh
Rutherford ras the Actng Governor at the time,
did not dsqua!ily the Sheriff from netting as Sheriff
The report Of the Committee Of Courts of Justice ION
resolution referred to them that it is nexpedent 10
auhorise The shers collect printers accounts aris
lug out of legal process in the in of clerk
and sheriff > bills was read and concurred in by The
House
The bill to allow the notes of the Wheeling banks
be received in payment OF revenue in Pendeton and
pocahontas in addition TO the 20 counties already al
lowed, being on its second reading,
Mr. GosDsoY moved 10 amend by adding Washing
ton county.
Mr.. MARTIN believed that it understood and
agreed that Pendeton and Pocaones were TO be added
10 the privileged counties.
MIR. STANTON moved the indefinite postponement.
MIR. TALMAx and Mr. TAvESXER opposed the no-
ton for indefinite post ponement
Mr.. STANTON withdrew his motion, and the bill was
laid on the table.
At 8 o'clock, Mr.. BTRu Of Bath moved That the
House adjourn
Mr.. HopKrs, called for the ayes and the
notion and the House refused u Adjourn-3o to So.
Mr.. BowDES, eli the request OF several gentlemen.
moved reconsideration OF the ro'e passing the bill
increasing the compensation Of witnesses.
| Several questions of order were started; and among
others, one BY ilr GooDsoy whether the Speaker who
had addressed the Chair, Temporarily occupied by Mr.
Edmunds had right 10 quit his seat, and with all ms
dignity aud Influence, participate in the debate except
in the Committee Of The Whole. The Char promptly
decided that he had
The motion To reconsider was, on notion on Mr..
BRoADus laid on the table
After proceeding with the business some ten minutes,
MIR. CoorEs moved that the House adjourn.
hr. BEsSETT, who voted for the first motion 10 af-
ourn called for The ayes and e wanted TO see who
would to adioun after having just voted against
the same motion.
The House refused to adjourn, SO 20 81.
Mr.. KEEN alluded to the fact that gentlemen vHed
ADJOURN and then took mp their hats aid was'd
out; and Mr.. Ieake Of Albemarle called attention to
another fact that, whenever tie ayes and noSs were
called the House refused Hdournc but, when Iaey
were not called, the adjournment was very easy
matter
After tho lapse Of short time, Mr.. Smith Of Fan
qner, remarked that it was near 6tck, nnd moved
that the House adjourn. (Nege!ived withou, div
stony
Tie House fgaln proceeded with the business be-
fore it.
Mr. LEAfE, OF stated that his constituents did not
send him here take part in the farces that were Played
and he had disposition to participate in them lie
thtrfore moved that the House adjourn.
Mr.. REssErT again called for the ayes and noes,
which was sustained and the motion was lost II TO 10
The House again proceeded to consider the bills
At abou! clock, Mr.. LEWIS of Westmoreland
arose and remarked that this rather small game
and in lis estimation beneath the dignity and gravity OF
the House. He commended the vigilance with which
gentlemen all sides had attended to their duties and
the interests Of their constituents. They doubtless
wants" for this days service, and would receive It,
But after the !abors of the 65y well spent, they we're
entitled to some respite. This lie Saturday, and as gen
temen had discharged assdnous'y the duties OF this
day and of the week, he would move, in the k,ndes'
spirit that this House do adjourn, which he hoped
would be carried without call Tor the ayes and noes
nr. BESxErr called the ayes and noes; and MIR.
LEWIS withdrew his motion.
i question arising on one OF the bills, Mr DAVIS oil
King & Queen moved that the bell be rung as The
n md the Ser1eant d..
recied 10 have the bell rnng
MIR. Sroy,LL moved that the House adjourn. DIR.
BrsxErr called the ayes and noes and MIR. SroyALL
Withdrew his motion.
The report of the Committee on Militia Laws that il
xpedent to dispense with uniforms for officers be-
low the grade of Captains, being read
Mr. HOPKINS moved to amend by declaring il expe.
dent. But as The hour was a,c and the subject OF
some importance, he moved to lay the resolution on
The table, as il might elicit debate, which the House
vas not likely hear patiently at 50 late period of the
day.
Mr. Byrd of Bath thought the present very good
time 10 go with the consideration Of the resolution
they could hear debate then well as any other time
the candles could be lighted in little while; some moro
could be brought in and they could proceed until nine
o'clock
Mr. CowAy wished 10 know, If il wac in order TO send
the Sergeant after dinner for those members who had
labored all day with nothing 10 eat:
The SPEAKER replied no.
TIE motion 10 Law on the table was lost.
Mr. HorsIss expressed his qualification at the desire
exhibited 10 90 on with the business. He would he
wiling 10 sit every day until o'clock, or until candle
light, to discharge the duties
Nless!s HorxiSs and TAYLOR made few remarks
on the motion to amend the resolution.
Mr. BED OF Pendeton moved the adjournment-and
the question was put (ths ayes and noes not bang emit
cd and decided in the affirmative, at some time alter
four o clock.
JJ,us, of D.ienUtes- fesffrd1y
This was working day. Many bills were passed
and others considered in their early stages-but all of
local character Several reports from Committees
were agreed to. The bill increasing the allowances TO
witnesses, which was passed Saturday, was resonsi-
dered-amended as not 10 increase The present per
diem, but TO allow cents per mile IS miles, and
ordered TO an engrossment Details in our next.