Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-23
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
.N0nday, .unch %.

Monday, Ha'eh 90
The bill in relation to confessions of Judgments grow
ing crops, and wrts ef caplas taken up, with Sc
veral long amen dmcnts from the Senate.
Mr.. CARTER moved to strike out that part Of the
Senae's amendment, which authorizes clerks TO issue
blank writs
This motion was sustained by Messrs. CARTER and
BYRD Of f., and opposed by Messrs. HorKISs and
WoRTHISGToS, and was lost. The amendments OF the
Senate then agreed 10.
Mr.. Bows of p. offered resolution that this House
WILL with the consent of the Senate, adjourn sine die,
on Saturday next, March -. On motion, it was laid
on the table.
The House proceeded to consider, in regular order,
the bills on the table.
The bill making an appropriation [S2 900 in three
annual insalmentsl for completing the buildings OF
the Virginia institution for the education of the dc at
and dumb and of the blind was taken up, and the
question being uio" its engiosanIrnt
Mr.. WATTS moved its indefinite pest ponement in
order to allow the gentleman from Augusta (Nlr Fra
zier) TO discuss the whole merits Of the queson-say-
ing tina. he (Mr. W. would afterwards withdraw the
motion.
Mr. FRAZIER gave his views length in favor OF the
bill.
Mr.. WATTS then asked leave TO withdraw his motion
for indefinite posipoEenent.
Mr.. STANTON objected TO leave 10 withdraw, as the
Stale of Virginia could not afford pay seven thou.
sand dollars this year for this purpose.
The House refused leave 10 withdraw the motion for
indefinite postponement.
Mr.. STROLLER followed on the same side
Mr.. BowDEY called The previous question, which was
sustained.
Mr.. MEREDITH called the ayes and noes on the indie
finite pos,ponemcnt, which was carred-ayes C3 noes
40.
The bill, directing payment by the School Commits
sioners Of franklin county 10 Sarah S. Gray was read
Mr.. LEAKE Of A. moved its indefinite posiponement,
which carried
MIR. CRuIcnrIyLp presented the proceedings OF q
Of
the town Of fredericksburg relation to the Tax bill
lately passed by The House of Delegates. Laid on the
table
The bill, limiting the liability Of assgnees was read
second lime MIR. CRUTcHFIELD moved the ndefi.
mite posiponement, which was sustained by Mcssrs.
Lrrrwrcn and lnvIsc, and opposed by Mr.. HorKlss.
The bill then Indefinitely postponed
| On motion of MIR. LEAXE of G., the bill making 4
loan of 81 500 10 the Valley Turnpike Company was
indefinitely postponed
On motion Of Mr.. Blows of p the bill concerning
the proceedings in of misdemeanor, was indel-
ntely posponed-Messrs BRowS of p and LrFrwtcH
supporting, and Messrs Lacy and BuwDEy Opposing
said motion. The bill provides, that in prosecutions for
mlsdc meanors when summons is returned executed,
and the party makes default, the court NAV either
award capas proceed 10 trial in the snne ma ner
Il The defendant had appeared and pleaded guilty,
&c.
Mr.. WALLACE called up the engrossed bill establish
ing system FOR the training and mastering the 25lh
Regiment, and for the militia of the Common wealth.
which returned from the Senate with amendments
The House agreed TO said amendments.
Mr.. CRuTcmFIELp moved to postpone indefinitely the
bill concerning the accounts of allors for supporting
lunatics. This motion was opposed by Mcssrs. Bow
DES and BROOKE, and carried.
The engrossed bill TO authorize the investment Of the
surplus income of infants in the purchase of real and
personal estate and for other purposes was passed.
Mr.. WoRTHIsGroH moved the indefinite postpone
ment of the bill, imposing penalties for driving away
stock from the owners thereof The said motion pre-
vailed.
The bill To invest part of the Literary Fund in build
ngs for the use of the Richmond Medical College,
being on its second reading
Mr.. TArEM moved 10 amend the bill by fixing the
investment at $50 900 instead Of 100000.
MIR. POWELL of F., moved TO postpone the bill indie
fnely.
| Mr. DASIEL Of Richmond City, explained the bill
II makes appropriation, but merely authorizes the
Auditor to invest in this important institution, part
Of The Literary Fund.- which he is bound In invest
Mr. TArEM defended The bill We shall by sup.
porting this institution keep within the State S5OCO0
which is expended out of The State by medical
students.
hlr POWELL of F opposed The bill; which. post.
| poned indie lnitciy-ayes 80, noes:S.
| Mr. RANDOLPH called up The bill concerning dams
improved by navigation companies 10 which
MIR. Davis OF King and Queen had moved an amend
ment, providing that the owners of the store and mil
Walkerton should have the right carry per
sons who shall 60 10 SAID store or mill, bona noe -
trade. Adopt this amendment, and will put stop
to quarrel throughout his and the neghboring coun-
| ties.
Mess.s. RoEss and LEAKE Of A. thought The bill
should not be weighed down by this amendment, when
had been twice voted down.
MIR. DAVIS of X. 81 Q con,ended that the House
had never given fair decision against said proVi
sion
| Mr. D.'s amendment was lost and the bill ordered
| 10 engrossment.
On motion Of Mr. LEAKE of A., the bill concerning