Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-02-25


ponement Of the bill.
Mr.. Preston explained and advocated
the bill.
Mr.. McPherson Of p. opposed the bill,
and called the ayes and noes.
Mr.. Strnther supported The bill. and con
tended that the passage OF the bill by dis
ernbarra Sing the company would promote
the io tercsts Of the Common wealth. The
Company 10 now indebted to tho State and
his relief vii enable i, the more speedily
TO discharge its obligations
Mr. Stephenson thought the bill ought
to pass. not on account Of the Com psAy
but on account Of she State; and regard
ing tho question in this light, he should
veto for il.
Mr.. Hays had therefore voted millions
10 this company and this region OF the
country was the only orc not INTERESTED
which had taken the responsibility OF vo-
ing for it. But now he would vote no
moro; and he hoped all the Delegates
from the North west would fellow his ex.
ample.
MIR. Watts said there was one view OF
the subject, which, independently Of other
consi ra,ions, would influence his vote
in favor Of the bill. lie did no, suppose
there was an individual in the Common.
wealth. who did not look forward to the
Gay when there is 10 be connection be.
tween the Docs and the Basin a, Rich
mond. as provided for in tho charter OF
the Comprny. This connection was es-
pecially due 10 the Eastern sec,ion OF the
State, as we'll as to those interested in the
Improvement along ito limo. Now, said
MIR. W., suppose this bill. which merely
funds the debt, shall fail, and the Dock
shall be sod. and fall into the hands Of a
private company. or Of private individ
unl, are wo hot at once deprived Of all
hope OF this important connexion? Shall
We no.. in effect. say that hero the work
stops, and that all below Richmond shall
b. cat off from any participation in its ben
els! Shall we not postpone this desirn.
bic connection to the mercy or interest OF
tho VIII, might purchase the Dock, if i,
should be sold! Mr. w. said that in this
view Of the subject he was bound to vote
Tor the bill. He could not consent 10 its
defeat, when in all probability, with that
defeat, the interest Of his constitute nts
were involved.
Farther remarks we're made by Messrs.
Preston, Garnett, GooGson, Stroller, Broad
dus Of Car, tla,vie, Ande rson, Yerby, and
Broadus OF Gull; and then the motion to
postpone was withdrawn, by Mr.. Garnet,
at the instance of Mr., VERIFY. who stated
that the friends of the bill would Consent
10 strike out the Objectionable section,
which approp:iates 1900 Dolls.
This was accordingly done, and the
vote ordering the bill to eng, ossment re-
considered, and The bill as amended again
ordered to engrossment: Ayes 63, Noes
80.
; MIR. Lasy nppossd the. passage of the
bill, asspprcpvia,iug ef70, 900, aud called
tho ayes end noes. . tf''ff iisr3
Mr. Yerby denied that the bill appro
printed a single cent L. only Jumped the
various debts due by the company to the
State, and constituted ono bond for several;
and allowing the Company number Of
years 10 pay the principal; the inleres,
being required semi-aDDunlly.
The bill passed; ayes 50. noes 40.
message was received from the SEN
ate, resembling the resolution for adjourn
ment TO day; but naming no day for ad ,
tournament; coacurred in by the House
This leaves the TWO Houses at Liberty to
adjourn as soon as they get ready-which
Will probably be Saturday or Monday al
larIhes,]
a bill for the reiefof securities of Trus-
tees. Passed.
A bill 10 amend and explain the several
sections Of the act Of 1884 conce rning
volunteer companies.
Mr. Cowan opposed, and Mcssrs. Me-
Rae oil Il Lnnier and Carson supported
The bllI--which was laid on the liable, O
quorom not being present
On motion Of Mr. Anderson, the House
took recess until o'clock.
EVENING SESSION
The following engrossed bills were
read:
A BIZ! amending the act passed 18th No
vember, l79S entitled an act against those
who counterfeit letters or privy tokens, 10
receive money or goods in other peoples
name.
A bill TO amend and explain the sev>
cral sections OF the act Of March Sth.
1884. respecting volunteer companies,
Laid on tho table I
A bill releasing the Common wealth's
right IN the Pr.ce's Turnpike and Cum
bertrand Gap Road 10 the Courts OF the
counties through which the road passes,
on certain cOnditicns - Passed.
bill authorizing lonn 10 the jan s
Rivor and Kanawha Company for The
purpose of completing is unfinished
~"rns- was. On its first reading, aid on
lao table.
All The bills on the table were read n
first and second time, ami ordered 10
their eng ossncnt.
MIR 'iarvie offered the following resol-
utiOn:
Resolved, Tha, the Board Of Public
Works be instructed To appoint conn
mlI'oe conslstlngof one Engineer moi
heretofore connected with The james
RIVER Company or with the improve
n