Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-14

| Establishing new system for the training and mur.
terng the 18th Reg nlent and for the militia OF the
Commonwealth
Concerning deeds and other title papers recorded in
the former Superior Courts of law.
To authorize three separate elections in the county
of Norfolk, and one in the county Of marshul.
In relation to Company of Cavalry in The county of
| franklin.
| Concerning the Glebe and other lands of Bruton
Parish (The Senate amendments were concurred in
| by the House)
Establishing the county Of Richie out Of parts Of the
counties of Harrison, Lewis and Wood.
when this bill its passage, Mr.. Blue hand
ed to the Clerk the following letter. which read.
Mr. Blue explained that in spite Of the wishes of MIR.
Richie, rs expressed in his letter. he mr. b. and the
friends of the BILL could accede TO his request. The
bill was then passed.
FRIDAY EVENING, Feb. 10, 1S13.
/ Dear Sir: duly appreciate the compliment, which
you and the majority of the House of Delegates, have
paid NE this day. But such was my confidence in the
principles and purity Of Philip p. Eabuor, and such
my ptrsonat obligations to him, whist living and so
great my respect for his memory, that should
slider it as favor, if you, Sir, will consdera
ton of the question, and prevail upon the House TO
substitute his name in the bill, instead of my l
am very reluctant to interfere in the proceedings of
your House; but must throw myself upon their Ii
berality for my II is honor never sought
and hope the considerations have assigned, may
plead my apology fo wishing decline it. am, Sir,
with great respect,
T. RICHIE
CHARLES BLUE, Esq.l
The bill amending the laws in relation to the proceed
ngs Of the county and corporation in certain
cases, being on IFS second reading, Mr.. LEAKE Of e.
moved its indefinite postponement-Sa motion was
supported BY Messrs. LEWIS and YEREY, and opposed
by Messrs. LEAKE OF A. and GARRETT. MIR. TAYLOR
called the ayes and noes.
(rhe bill provides, that third Of the whole
Der of Justices summoned shall lie sufficient for the
transaction of the business for which they shall have
been summoned, instead Of majority as heretofore
required-except however, in cases when the object
may be The imposition of levy the appointment
or removal OF a clerk of court)
i The bill indefinitely posiponed-ayes 81, noes
81
The bill TO authorize loan 10 Emory and Henry
College from The uninvested capital of the Literary
| Fund, was read 4 second lime.
Mr.. CnTz moved It's indefinite postponement, as the
State was not now IN a condition TO lend out money
! Mr.. BowDES explained, that there were $50 600 in
the Literary Fund, which was uninvested and
must BE- invested in quarter; ard he thought that
SlS,OG0 of this amount should be loaned TO this Col.
lege, especially the bill provides that the college
buildings (worth Si0,000) should be morgaged as well
that personal security be required.
Mr.. CEiTz Withdrew his motion for indefinite post.
ponement, winch was at once renewed by Mr.. GAR
METZ who said this loan would amount 10 gift-and
the Literary Fund should be kept sacred.
| MIR. LEAKE Of Albemar!e hoped the bill would not
be indefinitely postponed How can the Literary Fund
be better invested than by making loans colleges,
thus at the same time aiding tie great Of Edu-
cation, and making a safe investment
i Mr.. TALIAFEERo, though not interested in this COL
lege, had taken pains 10 become well acquainted with
this valuable institution in The Southwest, which had
been established by LIBERIA! private subscriptions This
the only literary institution that whole country,
and he appealed IN eloquent terms to ell the friends Of
Primary Education in the House, TO to the aid Of
this noble college Mr.. I. gave interesting facts
10 the small costs of tuition in said college, furnish
| ed Us it is with the best professors.
Mr.. GooDsoH urged the merits Of this college, and
hoped that the interests Of the Southwest would not be
sacrificed Mr.. G. explained the debt that was now
pressing the college, and assured the House that this
loan would be perfectly Petitions from 1901 900
persons in favor Of this loan had been here.
Mr.. KANE advocated The loan with zeal
Mr.. STRornER thought there could not be
appropriate mode oil pesting this money than in aiding
this institution, which will be great centre Of enlight-
eminent.
Mr. Hornrys. The Legislature have acted literally
towards the Colleges East of the mountains We
ought not TO refuse similar aid to this Institution
West of thssmounains, which is of the first that
has applied for aid and which is fully worthy Of
support.
Mr.. BRowy OF P. advocated the bill.
The House, by large vole refused to postpone the
bill indefinitely. The bill was then amended BY Mr.
EDarNDs Of II.
The question being as to its enerossment, Mr.. An.
propositions from other colleges for an interest in
the Literary Fund. Alessrs. GoopsoS, WHITE of r.,
LEFTwicn and TALIArERRo opposed the notion; which
was lost.
! Mr.. GARRETT moved to amend the bill by inserting
$4,000 instead of 5000, the amount Of the loan.
Mr.. Blue moved to insert $4,000 as said amount
Mr.. LEFTwIcn opposed said amend ment and explained
why the Emory and Henry College had become
barrassed Mr. l.. gave short history of the origin
! and progress of said college.
Il ed IN the friends of tho
which provides for the purchase of Davis Criminal
Law, TO so against this appropriation OF $4,000, as
nearly the whole Literary fund would be exhausted by
said appropration-there being only 600 left of the
Literary fund
The ayes and noes were called-and Mr.. Blues
amendment Ito loan l5,C00 was lost; ayes IL, go
The amendment Qoanng SOO0O) was lost:
Mr.. LEAgE Of A. moved 10 lay it on the tableas
there misapprehension to the balance left
in the Literary fund. He satisfied that the loan
to this college and the TO purchase Davis Crmi
nal Law might be both arranged. Messrs. FRAZIER
and BRoADUs took the same view and the friends of
this bill agreed that the bill should be laid the table
! till to morrow
message from the Senate, that they had passed the
bill for the relief of Peter M Mcriwether and Joseph
c. Wilson.
The resolutions from the Committee of Finance
against the eXpedency Of reducing the tax upon vend
ing lottery tickets of lotteries authorized by General
Assemb y-against the petition of the Commissioner OF
the Revenue for Berkeley county for compensation for
extra services-and against the petitions OF Jonn
Laughlin and Samuel Oldham, Commissioners OF the
Revenue for the city of Wheeling and Ohio county, for
compensation forextra services were severaly agreed
10.
A resolution from the Committee Of Propositions and
Grievances, against the ezpediency Of amending tho
road laws, rot to require the assent Of majority
Of acting magistrates 10 the erection of gates
! public highways, was agreed TO-
A report from the committee appointed to examine
the Second Auditors office, tesying to the good con-
re no o, bee doG.
10 the skill and fidelity Of said officer, laid tho
table.
A resolution of the Committee Of Claims, against
the petition of Thomas Mounts, asking compensation
for services rendered by him in l7SS Indian Spy,
was agreed TO-
Numerous bills were considered in their early stages.
And on motion Of hlr. ToLER, the House adjourned.
REAL TRurH.-Col. Claiborne, Of Mississippi, who
now fills Federal appointment, made without sol-