Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-02-20

persons charged with the commission
Of any crime, passed March 13, 1914
Mr.. Davis OF K, & @. opposed 1.-The
bill, which would operate as an entering
wedge for the repeal ofthe New York
law, which it became Virginia to'stand
by and support, as long as we could
get no redress from New York.
Mr.. Lacy sustained the bill. Its
l-oblect was not to-destroy the New.
York law; but tomake it more effectual.
Its purpose is TO change the place of
inspection from the City Of Richmond
TO the mouth of the river, where it can
be better ascertained whether negroes
or fugitives from justice were secreted
in the New York vessels. Mr.. L.
thought the New York law unconstitu-
tional; but, if it be in force, he wished
1.-The law, not TO remain a dead letter, but
to be made more efectual.
Mr.. Gordon moved the indefinite
postponement ofthe bill, which renders
the New York law imperative. Under
the present law not single slave had
been carried off in N. York vessel
Mr.. G. was opposed to changing the
old law. This was now question of
honor on the part Of Virginia, and she
should firmly stand by it, unless New
York does US justice and repeals her
demonstrations acts.
Mr.. Bowden had introduced the bill
on the petition Of his constituents. ~
The object of the bill is to render more
effectual the New York law, which has
been found to be ofno value. Mr.. B..
explained the bill, and warmly enforced
the importance of its passage, in order
more effectuallyto prevent the escape
Of slaves.
Mr.. Davis of K. s @. opposed the
bill. 1t would destroy the good effects
Of 'thepresent law, as il would be almost
impossible for the pilots in high winds,
&C., to board and inspect the N. York
vessels atthe wide mouths of our rivers.
Messrs. Bowden and Lacy resumed
their arguments in favor Of the bill,
which proposed TO amend law that
experience had shown to be imperative.
Captains Of New York vessels give
bond and security that they will have
their vessels inspected and the objec-
tons urged against the bill fall to the
ground.
Mr. McRae opposed the indefinite
postponement ofthe bill, as it allows
the New York navigators little more
chance to escape the tax gatherers I'M
der this law, which he regarded as I'M
constitutional and oppressive.
Mr.. Garnett moved the previous
question, and Mr.. Davis Of King &
Queen called the ayes and noes on the
motion for indefinite postponement,
which was lost-ayes 35, noes y.
Mr.. Davis of King and Queen, to en-
sure equal justice, moved to strike out
the 9th section, excepting the counties
ofNorthampton and Accomack from
the provisions of the bill.
Messrs. VERIFY and Pitts opposed the
motion and explained the peculiar po-
sitlon of the Eastern Shores, as enti-
ting them to the exemption.
The motion Of Mr.. Davis of King &
Queen was lost.
Mr.. Bowden moved TO fix the in
spection fees with $5-which was a
greed to.
The bill was then ordered to. be en-
crossed and read a third time.
The following engrossed bills were
read third time and passed:
"To incorporate the Preston Nayi-
CATION and Manufacturing Company"
providing for new bridge over jack
sons River, at Covington, in Allegha-
ny County, Authorizing a seperate
election at the house Of Michael SPECS
sard in the county of Roanoke;" and
"Authorising the Berryville Academy,
in Clarke county to sell the land and
buildings, and re-invest the proceeds"