Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-18
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FRIDAY, FEB. l7TH, 10.

Engrossed Bills
The following cngrUssed bills were taken up on their
passages
To revive and the nc, passed in lsoe au,hoizin
e raising by way OF lottery of money improving
the Fauquicr and Alexandria turnpike.
Mr. CRUrcHFELD opposed the bill IL had been the no
hey OF the Legislature again and again declared TO SUP
press "u'res And depart from the principle in this
case, 80 shall have petitions for like INDULGENCE from
every iouery that existed
Mr. SNIrn, Of F., and Mr. GALLAmrR, advocated and
explained the object of the bill The case was psculiar
one and probably no other lottery stood upon the same
ground. The question of vested rights was involved and
refusal to pass the bill would nct gross injustice ON in
dividuas
Mr.. PowELL. OF f., also supported the bill.
Mr.. NERBY was inclined believe that the bill was
founded IN justice and equity. lie moved lay the bill on
the table, that he and others might become possessed of
the facts. Agreed to.
ball changing the Spring of the Circuit Superior
Courts OF Caroline and Lancaster-read third time and
passed
THE bill changes Caroline Court to the Goth Of March
and Lancaster the 29th of march, .l
The bill reminding fine to George Walker coming up
on its engrossment,
Mr. CRUrcHTWLD thought it unnecessary TO cnpross TN.
ei It 1t ought not to pass. The bill had been here
before.
served that passed this House last winter and would have
passed the Senate that body had had act upon it.
The bill was rejected, without division.
the Speaker presented a communication from Thomas
ord in regard to Judge cotrcerred to the select COM
mIttee.
Portsmouth Il Roapoke Rail Road
On motion OF Mr. WARTS, the bill converting into stock
the States loan TO the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road
Company was taken mp on its second reading.
MI WATTS made avery full and clear exposition of the
condition Of tins work. ana it, claims upon the kindness
the state.
Mr. w offered amendment, proposing to increase the
capital Oi the company by converting into stock the claims
OF certain private creditors release the company
from all debt and pay the State six per cent per an
mum on the additional stock proposed be thus taken
MIR BoLrlSG replied MIR. Watts somewh in detail
reading an amendment which he proposed ccr aud
have printed, for the information the House: and Mr.
b. alter stating the condition Of the Petersburg other
Rail Roads, moved To lay the bill on the table
Mr. WATTS opposed this motion, and, after some further
discussion between him and Mr.. BoLIIxG and by MeSsrs
C"wAN' DANEI, OF r. and TAYLOR Of " b., CRurcuFrELD
and RANDOLPH the latter OF whom read an amendment
which he suggested the question laying the bill the
table was decided IN the Affirmative
Mr.. WATTS consentng, Mr.. BoLLXG declared he would
call up the bill on Monday
The Land Fund
Mr.. LEAEE OF ~, called mp the resolution authorizing
the Treasurer TO receive the States quota of the Land
ney.
Mr.. GARNErr observed that he had not offered this re-
solution for the purpose of provoking discussion ON Fcde
raj relations He presumed that every member had made
up his mind the subject and prepared forth
with. lie therefore called the Previous Question.
Mr. LAKE OF A., hoped the previous question would not
be sustained as some gentleman wished offer amend
The House refused the previous question: ayes
80, noes 81.
Mr.. LEAKE Of c., moved amendment denouncing the
Distribution, and concluding with resolution that the House
will appoint no agent To receive the Land Fund.
Mr. l.. moved that his amendment be laid on the table
and be printed, and made the order Of the day for Friday
Mr. YERBy remarked that the gentleman from Abomarle
mir Leake) had given last week that this
Ject should be disposed OF before the Wing Convention
the 22d. The day proposed would be after that He
called upon gentlemen To redeem that pledge.
Mr. LEAEE had recollection OF having made any
such lie knew nothing about the Wing Con.
venton, and never regulated his conduct regard
MIR. TAIArEEEo submitted an amendment denying the
right Of Congress distribute the public revenue and in
suctng our Senators to have NgniHs quota restored TO
the Federal Treasury.
Mr.. BowDES, by way Of argument read the following
amendment, which he would offer when in order:
And the receipt Of the several received by tins
State under the deposte passed by Congress IN 1886
equally unconstitutional and unjust n would be the
receipt OF the said sum of $4,000 IL cents more
therefore Be further Tesored That the Finance Com.
mittcc be instructed TO bring bill for Replying the
Federal Government during the year, the said
received under the said depOsiio act"
Mr.. y. Of intended receiving the pre-
sent quota-and he pledged himself show that was
equally constitutional TO receive the proceeds of the public
lands receive revenue arising from customs lie
should submit his amendment merely expose and bring
| 10 the test the true question.
Mr.. DANIEL of r. observed that this subject had been
brought the attention Of the House than six weeks
sine, d. wished to know why the majority had deferred
oil nc'. nt this time, and propose still farther post
ponement all after the Wing Convention lie desired
answer ~ this question.
Mr.. CowAS called the previous question
Mr. DANiEL hoped his question would be first answered
/ The previous question sustained.
The whole subject then laid the table aud made
| the order Of the day for Friday next.
Mr.. LIAEE answered Mr.. Daniel. He had proposed
10 defer final action because certain members Of Demo
cratic party had made UP their mnds and were await
ing ndvices from home lie utterly dsclaifned being all
influenced by tho proposed Wing Convention.
RESOLUTIONS.
/ By Mr. WADE-That leave be given 70 bring in bill
granting further time 20 John Whitaker complete his
! bridge across Pcak Creek, in Pulaski county.
BY Mr. DANIEL, of R.-Thai the Committee Of Pfopo.
stous and Grievances inquire into the eKpedicncy Of
pculing amending "an entitled act reduce IN.
20 act several IN force for regulating the
spcction Of flour, Indian meal, and bread" pas,cd April
/ 5th, 1891
PETITIONS.
BY Mr. HryEy Of citizens Of Clarke for a law author.
ziug the County Court tO levy upon dogs within thst
counyby Mr. lluDard, Of citizens Of Buckingham for
tobacco inspection at Curdsvc-by Mr. Gusts, Of citizens
Of Accomac IN relation "a oystcr-by Mr. Payne Of Viii
liam Fonainc and Edmund George, change the plan Of
Columbia 80 as TO place certain lots Of theirs without the
limits Of the town.
Jprisdiehou Of JusGees.
Mr. GAtLAHTR called up the bill extend the Jurisdiction
Of justices Of the peace and submitted substue-which
| he nsked 10 be laid on the table and printed.
Mr.. ANDERSON moved the indefinite posponomont.
Mr.. LEASE, Of A., called the previous question
Much disorder and many questions Of order cnsuod.
The Previous Question refused, Ayes -, noes 50
The motion 10 postpone then failed hy the following
AYES-Mcssrs. Ailworth, Lcakc, Of A., Cooke, Pow
ell, Of A., Frazier, MITCHELL Wilson, Hubbard, Bocock,
| Samuel Lacy, Broadus Irving, Brown, Of y G.. & w,
Gnrnctt, Payne, Dcskns, Muse, Taafcrro French Ro-
bins, Lcakc, Of g., Calwc Edmunds, Of r., Stova,
Smith, Of H., M'Rac, Bowdcn Parks, lawes, Edmonds
] of l.. & r.. Gray, Jackson, Banks Adair Wade, Cabc,
VERIFY, Rico, Oliver, Davis, Of q. g. c. CnZ, Boiling Ben
net, Anderson Daniel of r. g. STROLLER, Daniel, " u. g..
/ Burwcl, Moore, Of H., Williams, Crutchhold, Lewis,
l Nots III. ttou,,,,, fe,c.Lc,, Crs5s py,J 81,