Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-25
Yours, most respectfully,
THOMAS WARD,
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Monday. Jan %, 1874.
IOIrSE 0F EIEGATFS

A communication was received from thu Senate, by
their Clerk that they had passed the bills entitled, ian
act authorizing an exchange OF arms with the Ports
mouth Light Infantry Guards, and the furnishing arms
incor porating the Trustees Of Western Academy, in
the county of Lewis" The Senate have rejected The
bill "authorzinga loan of TO the Richmond AGA
deny" and have postponed indefinitely the bill "au-
thorizng loan OF arms to William Mugee and James
L. Bryan"
The following resolutions we're adopted
by Mr. BLUE-That The Committee on Banks en-
qure into the expediency of enacng law, by which
endorsers accommodation notes discounted IN Bank,
may be placed upon the footing, towards the
drawers Of the note and each other, securities in
bonds, single bills.
BY Mr.. LEwIs-That the Committee on Propositions
and Grievances enquire into the expedency OF de-
clurng The Kanawha River a lawful fence, from the
mouth Of Coal River to the lane dividing the lands oil
Francis Thompson and Samuel Hudson.
By Mr.. BRowS, Of Elizabeth City Il Warwick, that
the Committee for Courts Of Justice inquire into the
expedency of changing the time Of holding the Spring
and Fall Quarterly terms Of the County Court OF
Warwick, to the months of June and October instead
of the time prescribed by law
By Mr.. BowLBY-That the Committee for Courts
&c, enquire into the expedency of extending the right
to justices Of the peace 10 try and determine all cases
OF damages under twenty dollars, as in all other cases
Of debt, now prescribed by law in this Commonwealth
Petitions were presented and referred BY Mr.
MARTz, petition of citizens Of Newmarket and vic-
nity in Shenandoah for the incorporation of Female
Seminary; By Mr. ARMSTRONG of Harrison, of sundry
citizens OF Taylor county Tor the extension of the Bal
trnore and Ohio Rail road; Aso Of sundry citizens OF
Taylor county, praying that cert,n persons be permit
ted to pass toll gates the Northwestern Turnpike
Road free Also, petition Of James Lang and nine
other of Harrison county praying to be annex
ed to the county of Taylor BY Mr. CARROLL, of 45s
citizens OF Gruyson, that the site of the seat Of justice
may be left vote OF the people Of that county; al
80, petition Of 3l1 citizens of Grayson county, that
ssoners may be appointed 10 locate the county
seat OF said county; BY Mr. STEPnESsoS, petition for
precinct election in Tyler county BY Mr. CRITz,
petition of b. J. Campbell, for leave t. erect dam
across Smith River, in the county Of Patrick, at An
gelca Falls
MIR. STANTON offered a resolution, which, on his mo-
ton, laid on the tabe-viz that leave be gwen
introduce bill 10 provide for taking the Of
the people at the next Spring Election with regard 10
the removal of the seat Of Government of this Com
wealth, from its pr sent location to more
trail position.
MIR. TALIAFERRo called up the report Of the Com
miltee of Elections the contested election from
Morgan and in favor of Henry Myers the contasting
candidate.
On motion of Mr.. TALIAFERRo, the conesng can
didate was allowed seat in the House.
After some conversation between Messrs. LACY
YERBY, Myers, STANTON. MARSHALL of F., ITALIA
rsRRo, BYRD OF + and McRAE, the House, SO 10 d.
laid the subject the table Til Tomorrow TUESDAY
Mr.. DAMS, Vi cGtleu up Tue O'll arranging tue
State into Electoral Districts, for the election of Pre-
sdent and Vice President of the United States.
Mr.. STEPHENSON moved to strike Barbour county
out of the Ohio Electoral ID strict, as to put it in
the Harrison District. Mr.. S. said, that the Districts
should be arranged according their population and
hence he made the motion.
Mr.. Banks Of NJ. explained the action of The COM
rnittee who might have been led into account
of the formation of counties, but had wished 10 dc
equal justice to all the Districts.
Mr.. STEPHENSON moved TO recommh the bill without
instructions, as better 10 have these Districts
ranged according to populltion.
Mr.. MORGAN saw no necessity for a recommitment
as this House could act on this matter
The House refused 10 recummil
Messrs SruRM and ARMSTRONG OF Fl. opposed the
motion 10 transfer Barbour from HE Ohio TO the Harr
son District; which was lost.
On motion of MIR. ARMSTRONG Of H., the new county
of Tay lor placed in the Harrison District.
Mr. STEPHESsos moved 10 recommit the bill, with
instructions - report bill providing for The election
of Electors by Districts. He desired TO see how some
Of the Democracy would stand up their avowed prn
ciplss
Mr.. S. soon after withdrew his motion
The bill was further amended, motion of Mr.
for the keeping the polls open, in certain cases. or
three days.
Mr.. GALLAHER moved 10 strike out three, and insert
tco DAYS for the polls to be kept OPEN
Messrs. BANKS OF Nj and BYRD of F. opposed the
motion, which MIR GALLAnER withdrew
Mr. YERBY moved to strike out the section authoriz
ing the commissioners TO keep The polls open for three
days.
This motion was lost, and the bill ordered 10 be en-
crossed.
Mr. RICE Of w. moved 10 reverse the decision Of The