Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-03
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
SniurdnM Dee. 81. ls12.

/ The SPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the End Auditor giving in compliance with re
solution Of The House, norma.o relative 10 the
raj advanced by the State at different times TO the
University of Virginia II states that there had bee
paid out Of the Literary Fund account CT the Uni.
versity aggregate OF S59000G, viz: out OF the
Revenue of the Fund $500 eco in payment of "A years
annuity of $4,000, and of IFS permanent capital
$3.50 900, viz: $4,000 in the lonns specified, and
$50, 900 donation; and that after the payment OF
the which accrued upon the loans in the years
1921, 1922 and 1923, amounting to SIC, 46 (Which was
retained out ofthe annuity the University vir,u.
ally discharged from any further payments that
count Although the annuity is thus released from the
pledges in the acts authorizing the several loans, during
the pleasure of the Legislature it has since been pledged
by eel of March 2 1887, for the final redemption Of
debt of the University TO the late Mrs. Martha Ran
dolph amounting 10 Sl9,770 lin which Inc Stale is in
no neres,ed) and for the payment of the in
the same semi annually it becomes due, at
the public Treasury. This interest, amounting TO 81,
1856 90 is accordingly reserved every year out Of the
annuity and paid 10 The holders of the debt. The com.
munication was ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. BRoADus, the bill TO amend the
9Th section Of The act to provide for the opening and
repair Of the public roads, amended, to make
the liable for the penalty imposed for slaves
servants not working the roads, and ordered TO
Iengrossment.
MIR. Blue introduced q petition in the following
terms
"Mr STEAMER IL hold in my hand petition,
which beg leave 10 present, signed by hundred
and sixty citizens Of Hampshire county, praying the
passage of valuation law for the relief of The indebted
class of the community. In presenting the memorial
which is SO numercusy signed, will take occasion 10
cay, that presents formidable array Of wealth and
probability, in far or of the immediate action OF this
House. upon measure, calculated TO give relief
that part Of the community, who suffering, daily,
from the unparalleled sacrifices of their property at
sheriffs and constabes sales. confidently hope that
something will be done and that, speedily by this body
the iron grasp Of tyranny, which the creditor
tor
Mr. DEsKISs ofere d petition Of sundry citizens OF
Floyd county, asking the repeal Ct the laws establish
ing precinct elections in said county.
Mr. MARTIN presented certificates in relation to the
application Of II. J. Mclean for ferry across the
Ohio river.
These petitions, &c, were referred
The following resolution WIS adopted: by Mr.. WARD,
ins,ruc:ing The Committee OF Courts TO enquire into
The propriey of making it the duty Of shenhs and
other officers, eyylng executions, TO give, at the time
of their levy, written memorandum Of their levy
The defendant, of his family specifying
the execution upon which the levy is made, the date
and amount thereof! also, what property is levied upon
The following resolutions were laid upon the table,
viz By Mr.. POWELL of Amherst, ins;ruc,ing the Com
mttee Banks 10 enquire into the expediency Of pro-
,ccinp the Banks Of this Common wealth agoiris
brshers-aRd by Mr.. KA&E, nstructing the Committee
on Finance to enquire INTO the expedency Of taxing
horses a. three years DID, instead o.! when ioaled-and
also, mo the expediency Of taxing negroes under
twelve wears Of age.
Several unsuccessful motions made TO adjourn.
There appearing, however, TO be quorum present,
aad no business before the House, 'l. McRAE moved
to adjourn.
Mr. SMITH Of Fauquier called for the ayes and noes
The vote was-ayes 81, noes %.
So the House adjourned.