Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

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Mr.. GRAY called up his resolution to adjourn sine die
the 9th of March.
Mr.. MRAE indifferent about the adoption OF the
resolution; but he did know that the adoption would
shorten the session.
Mr.. EDsfuSpS of H., hoped the resolution would be
agreed to- Unless u for adjournment was fixed the
session would be prolonged The House could get through
the business by the 9th VI March, easily by the 9th Of
July
Mr.. MARTIN was opposed the Notwithstanding
had been done yet and he did not wish his
tuens until thing had been done. He moved lay
the resolution on the table.
Mr.. RANDOLPH gave his experience Of such resolutions
and thought good Of them. More time
wasted in discussing them. than saved by adopting
them.
Mr. EpNuSDs did for the experience OF the gen.
deman from Albemarle He believed the resolution ought
be adopted and that allowed ample time for completing
the business before the House.
Mr.. HoPKrNs called the previous question: which
| sustained.
The House refused lay the resolution the table
/ ayes -, n.
Mr.. FRAZIER believed that BY fixing day to ADJOURN the
business would be urged forward rapidly; and there
fore, he should vote for the resolution
Mr.. WMTE, of Rockbridge, remarked that his expert
ence of such resolutions pretty much the that
OF the gentleman from Albcmare; that they did shorten
the sessions But he hoped this would prove exception
and IN that hope, lac should for it, lie did believe
that any thing good be done by this Legislature
and it did much when it adjourned. There
parliament in England called the Rump Parliament
and II might be that this would be called the Rump Lega
| ture.
Mr.. LEAKE Of Goochand, called the previous question:
! ordered.
| The resolution was adopted ayes sc. noes H.
Mr. ANDERSON moved that after to-day the Speaker
the chair at half past two aud resume the chair at half past
rhree.
Mr. SrovALL moved to amend By vacating the chair at
! two and resuming three.
! Mr.. BASEL called the previous question-ordered.
! The amendment was disagreed 10.
Mr. YERBY anxious to despatch the business Of the
House; but he believed the would delay business.
lie therefore moved amendment that instead OF taking
recess, the House sit until o'clock every day.
] Moore, y u, amendment
here after dinner aud stay ill after night there would
be danger in going home through the dark; and besides
many members sick, aud wouldn't be safe for them
/ To be ont after night.
Mr. BLUE called the prsvou, quesiion-sustuined
Mr. YERBT's amendment was agreed to-ayes 10, noes
/ not counted.
The unfinished business Of yesterday tths bill relating to
the Jurisdiction Of MsgsTates) was laid on the table,
motion Of Mr.. Gallaher.
Bills Passed.
The following sngrossed bills read third time and
passed
/. To amend the entitled "sn incorporate the
I town OF Danville IN the county Of PittsylvaniS."
g. Providing for the construction Of slopes suices in
dams Cedar Creek-he division line between the
/ counties Of Frederick and Shenandoah.
3. To amend the entitled ian act reducing into
the several prescribing the mode Of uscertaning the
toSabs property within the Commonwealth and for collect
/ ing the public revenue"
g. Extending the conditions and restrictions imposed on
country merchants retailing ardent spirits merchants
failing the same within incorporated towns
8. To authorize separate election In each Of the
ties Uf Louisa and Prince William.
Mr.. DENEALE moved ryder establish precinct at
Mount Crawford In Rockingham which after remarks
from Messrs. Banks, Broadus Jeaks Of O. Deneae ond
Anderson, ordered be engrossed, and then the
| bill, with the ryder, passed
G. To authorize loan to Emory and Henry College from
! the uninyetted capital Of the Literary Fund.
T. Incorporating tho Of Fairmont IN the county Of
| Marion.
bill for printing and distributing the Journal Of the
House Of Delegates Zone copy to each county, coming
on its onRrossment,
Mr. LTAxI, Of A. moved to 10y IL on the table to ascer.
| tain the expense.
MI PowtL1 Of f. explained that the expense would
exceed 80 copy. lie contended u the journal hsd here
toOre been distributed there would have been
contested elections
Mr. Wrsr wss opposed the bl--beoauso II required
the publication o many documents, which we're Of no value
Mr. BFAEE varied hismoon Of indefinite postpone.
ncnt, and called the previous questionwhch was sustain
ed.
Mr. PowELL called the ayes and noes;-ordered.
The motion TO postpone prcvailed-ayes a. noes Is.
Mr.. WFsr asked and obtained leave 10 make cxpla-
nation In rrunrd 10 conversations between hint tho char.
man Of Committee Of Elections, and the member from Es
sex in regard 20 his alleged ncgbiy tho ground that
he is n minister Of the Gospel
Mr.. DAVIS and Mr.. GARvrrr also made explanations
Numerous bills were read n frst and second time
The Inspection Lar
The bill to repeal the Inspection Law coming up ia
second reading,
Mr.. WILLIAMS opposed 10 the second reading because
he opposed to the printing Of the bill lie therefore
moved TO lay It on the isble.
Mr.. WoRTHNgToS thought II but respectful that the bill
which was brought forward the instance Of large
number Of respectable ciiizens--be printed.
Mr.. BOwDES stated that this bill was introduced in con.
sequence Of the circumstances Of HE constituents, who