Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-02-02
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81.
Mr.. Garrett moved to take mp his resolution
for receiving the share of Virginia in the pro-
ceeds of the public lands. Eut the motion was
rejected by ayes and noes, 81 to So.
NloNpAy, Jan. %.
The House resolved Ia meet hence(orth at clev.
en- o'clock MIR. Randolph Introduced series Of
Resolutions, lnstruc,ing our Senators in Congress,
&C., which were all passed. and are as follow,
with the votes annexed respectively:
htSo!ved Gy lite General assembly, That the
principle has ever been held sacred by the People
OF Virginia, that the Representative is bound to
obey the will of his Constituents, or resign his
seat; that this principle has often been declared
by the General Assembly Of Virginia TO their
Representatives, the Senators in the Congress Of
the U. States, and that they do now solemniy re-
affirm 1t to their present Senators, VIM. e.. kWes,
and VIM. s. Archer. Carried, rs to 2l.)
Resofued, by the General assembly, That VIM.
- Archer, one OF the Senators from this State, in
the Congress of the u. S., by his votes in favor
OF u. ). Eank. and for the repeal Of that provi-
sion oil the law for the distribution Of the pro-
ceeds OF the sales of the public lands, which pro-
ildel ihatlhe distribution should cease whenev-
20 per cent, has violated this great hevGRRa
tisfegarded the known wishes of his cousttn
ents. Carried, 76 to 36.)
HeSo!Ued, by tie General assembly, That our
( Senators In the Congress of the o. S. be, and
lhey are hereby instructed, and our Repiese nta-
yves requested, to procure the repeal of the Tar
Ill, passed at the last session of Congress, and to
oppose and vote against any Tariff which is not
solely Tor Revenue. Carried, ~ to 31)
hesof0cd 6y lie General assembly, I'ha. our
Senators In the Congress OF the w. S., be, and
'hey are hereby instructed, and our Representa-
yves requested to endeavor TO procure the repeal
oi the act OF Congress directing the Distribution
OF the proceeds OF the sales OF the Public Lands
among The several States OF this Union. (Car-
rled, rs TO 34.)
ResolUed by tie General assembly, That our
senators In the Congress of the United States be.
ana 'hey are hereby instructed, and our Represen-
tahves requested 10 vote against, and to use all
proper means to prevent the incorporation of a
Dahk OF the United States, or any other Insti,u-
lion with the banking powers. Carried rs TO
'32) ~ "
Reso|ped 6y The General assembly, That our
senators IN The Congress of the u. $. be, and
'hey are hereby Instructed, and our Representa-
yves requested TO use all proper means to procure
lI.) ~
Mr. Randolph moved to lay them On the table,
ana nave them printed, in order TO be made the Or
der OF the day next week. But Mr.. Smith Of FL.
moved ineir indefinite postponement--which was
lost; and the friends of the resolutions, consider
ing mat IL their opponents could vote for an ndef-
nlte Postponement, they mnst be prepared to de-
ciue upon Their merits-resolyed 10 push the res
oiu'ioiis, In order TO save time. We shall i'm our
next, give the votes with the other proceedings.
Several OF the " higs declined voting upon the
resolutions.
On motion Of Mr.. Brown, Of p, The Governor
was requested to communicate copy of the fore.
going Resolutions TO each Of the Senators and
representatives from Virginia, in the CONGRESS-
of the U. S.-Enquirer.
TUESDAY, Jan. "a.
STAY LAW
The bill to prevent the sacrifice of property un.
der forced sales, coming up,
Mr.. Brown Of +. offered an amendment, do
laying sales by reqniring---- days notice for
moiiohs on forthcoming bonds, &c. &c.
aiT. heen offered substitute settjno forth that
the resumption OF specie payments was prema
lure and had caused the distress in the country.
ana tha' tie best remedy for the evil, was a sus-
pension oil specie payments by the Banks. and
that therefore the Banks suspend.
MT. hecn supported his motion by tracing the
causes OF the pecunIdry distress ainono the nco
pie, and sscrbDg that distress 10 the curtailment
OF the currency, rendered necessary i'm order that
the Banks might maintain specie payments
Mr.. Brown Of p. replied at much ienotI, io Nr
Keen, and reviewed the past action of the Ranks
and their coDnexlon with politics.
Mr.. Bocock called tho previous Question:
which was ordered, and the amendment was re- !
ected, ayes 3, noes 1O1.
Mr.. Gray moved to Tecommt the bill to the
Committee Of Courts Of Justice.
Mr.. Hopkins and MIR. Smith, Of H., opposed ,
he motion. fi
The latter gentleman moved to lay the bill and
amendment on the table and it he made the order
or Wednesday week-whch prevailed
The vote was reconsdered on motion Of Mr.
'oodson. Much conversation followed as to In e
'est day. Tuesday next was finally agreed upon.
DELIVERY BONDS
The report of the Committee Of Courts that il
nexpedieDt to alter the law relating to delivery
onds so as 10 permit the defendant to give said !