Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31


companies
ITO authorize the citizens Of Accomac to catch and
carry away oysters from the waters of that county for
limited period, and for other purposes
"Concerning the public square and the lot attacneo
TO the Government House,;
'To authorize the appointment of two Commis
sioners Of the for the county OF Prince Will
liam;
"Authorizing VIM. S. Belomy to establish ferry
across Big Sandy River
ITO change the time Of holding the annual meetings
of the Belle Isle Manufacturing Company and for other
purposes
"Concernng the appointment of directors OF the
Bank Of The Valley in Virginia.
"Changing the place of holding separate election
from The house of Benjamin Webb 10 that of Ale xander
Lowther, in the county of Riiche;
"lo amend the act, entitled an act 10 incorporate
the town OF Bowling Green, in the county OF Caro-
line;
"Revisng the act, entitled an act TO authorize a
ferry from Puogoeague Creek, in the county OF Ac,
comac, 10 Norfolk and other places, in favor OF
Lewis L. Sneud and Nathaniel Topping
"Aboshng the office of Chief Engineer OF the
State;
ITO amend an act passed on the 18th of March,
lS4l, entitled act TO prevent the citizens of New
York from carrying slaves of this Commonwealth,
and to the escape of persons charged with the
commission Of any crime"
The Senate have rejected the bills
ro amend act, entitled an act for the benefit OF
ruary 10th, 1871 -
ITO repeal the act, entitled an act TO amend and re-
dnce into the several acts now in force for regu
lating the inspection OF flour, Indian meal and bread "
Sand authorizing sale of tract of land of which
Peter Leseure died seized
On motion of Mr.. WATTS, leave was given TO bring
in bill to amend the act, entitled an act converting
into stock the States loan to sundry Railroad Com
panes, and for other purposes.
Mr.. WATTS subsequently brought in said bill, which
read the first and second times engrossed, read
third time, and passed.
Mr.. BANKS, from the Committee of Privileges and
Elections reported. with amendments, a bill concern
ing general elections which, on his notion laid
the table.
The bill prescribing the mode of asceraining certain
subjects of taxation, with the Senae's amendments
thereto, taken up motion Of Mr.. Randolph.
The House agreed 10 some Of the amendments, and
disagreed to other amendments (relatng 10 taxing
bonds)
The House took till two o'clock
Two O'CLOCK.
message was received from the Senate, stating
that they have passed, with amendments, the following
bills -
"Prescribing limitation 10 claims and suits against
the Commonwealth "
"To incorporate the Tazewell White Sulphur Springs
Company, and for other purposes );
"Concernng delinquent and forfeited lands West of
the Allegheny Mountains, and for other purposes
1.-THE amendments strike out the 4th and 9Th sections
"Concerning John Battenburg of Brooke county.
IAN the Senates amendments TO the foregoing bills
were concurred in.
The Senate have also passed, without amendment,
The bill for The relief of securities for costs, and for
other purposes
.And providing for the refunding John A. Trus-
low, the sum of 500 20, by the Auditor of Public Ac
counts"
The House then took recess till five o'clock.
EvEsISG SESSION.
A message from the Senate by their Clerk, that the
Senate had passed the bills
"Appointing commissioners to select site for a new
Seat of Justice for the county of Gruyson :"
"Authorz'ng change in the location of part OF the
Kanawha Turnpike, concerning the tolls that and
the Guyandotte Turnpike
"To amend the act, entitled ian act converting into
stock the State loan to sundry Railroad Companies,
and for other purposes y
"Concerning Sherifs' and other Officers commits.
sons and Attorneys fees, with an amendment, fixing
the commencement of the act from the LIST july instead
Of the lst May"
The House agreed to The amendment
The Senate recede from their amendments TO the
bill prescribing the mode of ascertaning certain sub
jects of taxaton-and have ected the bill concerning
Michael In Vese, free man of color.
Mr. CRuTcnrIELD said that he rose, perhaps for the
last time this House, after having been honored with
there for nine years. by the kindness of his con
stituents He could truly say, that the parting had
never been painfu-bul, at the same Lime, lie
was proud say that he parted with every gentlemen
of the Legislature with the kndest feelings lie OF
fered the following resolution, which was agreed TO:
Rssoired, unanimously, That the thanks OF this
House are Justly due to Joel holemon, Esq, for the
courtesy, impartality, dignity and ability with which
he has presided over its deliberations during the pre-
sent session of the General Assembly.
rMr c. seemed much affected this occasion,
we'll as at the parting scene
An hour interviewed before all The bills enrolled
and signed and messages exchanged between the
two Houses Of their readiness 10 adjourn. MIR.
CocKE of Albemarle, delivered the message from
the Senate. Mr.. CRuTcHrIELD then moved the nd
lournment Of the House, which was carried. And
then Mr. Speaker HoLLEMAN pronounced the follow
ing vaedictory:
Before perform the last duty which devolves on me
as your presiding officer permit to return you my
most grateful acknowledgements for the very kind and
hattering testimonial which your resolution just adopted
contains as 10 the in which have discharged
the duties Of the Chair during the session about
TO close. ! deeply penetrated with just sense OF
the obligation which 1--WE TO you, for your generous
confidence in elevatng me TO the station have occu.
pied and still more for your liberalty and kind ndul
pence in aiding and sustaining me in maintaining the
order and dignity of the House.
During the whole of our protraced session, have
never seen the slightest disposition the part OF any
one member, to embarrass the Chair in the proper dis
charge of his duties. Every disposition of kindness has
been manifested TO render my popton az easy and
agreeable as the nature Of parliamentary proceedings
would permit; and trust, have felt Just ana proper
sensiby as TO the duties and obligations thus cast
upon NE, requiring that should return that kindness
by the exercise Of due respect and rigid mPartiay to
each and every member OF this House
On entering upon the duties of the Chair, my only
ambition was, to requte and deserve the confidence
you reposed in me- If have succeeded in this, my most
anxious hopes and wishes have been fully gratifed.
shall leave the Chair with the most grateful recol
eclions of the general harmony and good feelings which
have prevailed between US, INDUCING the pleasing be
lief that you fully recprocate the sentiments so deeply
feel. IT. our proceedings, uny thing has occurred
for moment to offend or wound the feelings of single
member, beg him 10 believe that sincerely regret
the occurrence and him, that it the result
Of no unkind feeling my part; but that my whole
desire and anxiety has been, to do equal and exact
JUSTICE 10 all If any one should suppose that have
suy complaints to emen'ber for any want ofust or
kndness,o me, beg him to be assured, that not only
forgive, but will not permit myself to remember any
seeming want of kind aud respectful courtesy trust
we sha all part met, terms OF friendly respect
and esteem-We have had arduous and highly
responsible duties 10 perform to our common const'.
tuents When we assembled, doubt and disrust
cast gloom over the credit of good old Com
monweal,h II is vainglorlous boast to say, that