Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-11
Remaining good votes,
For Achibald Samuel (contes,ant,)
Deduct illegal votes,

For Achibald Samuel Contestant 494
Deduct illegal votes, 2;
Remaining good votes, All
The Committee, therefore, resolve that said
Broaddus was only elected 10 represent the county
OF Caroline.
On motion of Mr.. THOMPSON Of Dinwd.
die, the House took up resolution from the
COMMITTEE on Agriculture, &C., against the petit
lions of sundry citizens of Petersburg and Of the
Justices OF the Peace of the county OF Dinwiddie,
Tor an enlargement OF Centre Warehouse Mr..
/. moved to reverse the divisions of The Commit
tee. Mr. T. sustained, and Messrs. BOILING
and LACY opposed the motion which was agreed
to, 50 10 Al, and said petition declared 10 be rea-
sonable.
Mr.. McRAE OF Henrico presented petition
Of Isaac White Of Richmond CITY, praying for
relief from taxes enormously paid.
Mr.. TAYLOR ofLoudoun moved resolution,
which, on motion of Mr.. GARNETT, was laid on
the table, thatthe Speaker vaca,e the Chair al half
past Two o'clock, P. M, and resume ii again at
-four o'clock, P NJ, from this day TO The close Of
this session.
On motion Of Mr. FRAZIER, leave was given
TO bring in bill authorizing The Staunton and
James River Turnpike Company TO increase their
capital stock for the purpose Of McAdamizing or
otherwise improving their road.
The SPEAKER presented communication
from the Governor, enclosing resolutions Of The
State OF Alabama, denouncing the resolutions Of
Massachusetts, proposing TO amend the Federal
Constitution, BY striking out that portion of the
Isl article, which apportions representatives and
directs taxes by adding TO the free white inhabi-
.ants ''lhree-fiths of all other persons"-together
with the replies Of the States Of Kentucky, Ma
ryland and Virsinia-also resolutions in favor OF
The action of South Carolina in her controversy
with Massachusetts. On motion of Mr. LEAKE,
ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. COOKE moved, thatthe Committee on Pri-
vleges, &C., be discharged from the consideration
of SO much of a resolution referred 10 them re-
curing them 10 enquire into the eligibility the
members oithis House He wished 10 refer il 10
the Special Committee appointed on Saturday.
Mr.. STOVALL said, that il was the duty oil
The Committee on Privileges, &c., 10 look into the
qualifications Of members, and We had no right 10
take that business from them.
Mr. WITCHER hoped the committee would
be discharged, as il was impossible 10 get them TO-
geiher. MIR. w. was opposed 10 these examine
lions, unless The complaints come from the cons!i
tuent body.
Mr.. LEAkE said, ifthere was special matter
soughtlo be investigated BY The gentleman from
Powhalan. he should cheeriully go for il. Bu
the investigation proposed was general, and ut
charges brought against any individual mem
bers.
Mr.. BANKS commended that this general en-
quiry specially belonged 10 the Committee OF
Elections
Mr.. LAYNE hoped the Committee on Elec
tons would be discharged, as they had no time
10 go into this general enquiry. Mr.. J.. would
go for the investigation if il was special and di
rected 10 the eligibility Of particular members, but
should oppose this general enquiry, which would
be waste Of time.
Mr.. COOKE sustained the motion for The dis
charge of the committee, and cited the action on
Saturday in the case from Wood.
The Committee on Elections were discharged,
So 10 SO.
Mr.. WITCHER moved that the House pro-
ceed regularly with the business on the table
Mr. COOKE hoped this motion would not pre-
vail, as he wished TO move resolution referring
10 the special committee, appointed on Saturday,
an enquiry into the eligibility of other members
than the member from Wood.
The House agreed, 60 10 40, 10 proceed regular
Is with the business.
Mr.. BOWDEN called up The bill, "Amending
the act entitled AN act 10 prevent the citizens Of
New York from carrying slaves ont of this Com
monwealth, and 10 prevent the escape OF persons
ed March Is, 1874"
Mr.. DAVIS of X. s; O. opposed the bill,
which would operate as an entering wedge for the
repeal of the New York law, which il became
Virginia 10 stand BY and support, as long as We
could get no redress from New York
Mr. LACY sustained the bill. It's object was
not TO destroy The New York law; but 10 make
il more etieclual. It's purpose is 10 change The
place OF inspection from The City OF Richmond
10 the mouth OF The river, where it can be better
ascertained whether negroes or fugitives from
Justice were secreted in the New York vessel
Mr. L. thought the New York law unconstitu-
tonal; but, if il be in force, he wished the law
not TO remain 4 dead letter, but 10 be made more
eftectual.
MIR. GORDON moved the indefinite postpone
ment OF The bill, which renders the New York law
imperative. Under The present law not single
slave had been carried of in a 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, I'M
less New York does US justice and repeats her
unconstitutional acts
Mr. BOWDEN had introduced the bill on the
petition Of his constituents. The object Of the
bill is to render more effecual the New York
law, which has been found to be of no value
Mr. B. explained the bill, and warmly enforced
the importance OF its passage, in order more ei'
tectually to prevent the escape Of slaves.
Mr.. D Wis of h. & O., opposed the bill Il
would destroy the good effects OF the present law
as il would be almost impossible for the pilots in
high winds, &c, to board and inspect the \. York
vessels at The wide mouths Of our rivers.
Messrs BOWDEN and LACY resumed theiI
arguments in favor Of The bill, which proposed tc
amend law that experience had shown to be
imperative Captains Of New York vessels
give bond and security that they will have theiI
vessels nspec,ed- is, therefore, TO their interest
10 have them inspected-and the objections urged
against this bill fall to the ground.
Mr.. McRAE opposed the indefinite postpone
ment of The BILL as it allows The New York nayi
gators little more chance to escape the tax-gath
ereTs under this law, which he regarded as un
constitutional and oppressive.
Mr.. GARNETT sustained the bill.
Mr.. GARRETT moved the previous question
and MIR. DAVIS of King & Queen called The
ayes and noes on the motion tor indefinite post
ponement which was losl-ayes 50, noes r.
Mr.. DAVIS OF King and Queen, TO ensure
equal justice, moved TO strike out the 9th section
comack from the provisions OF the bill.
Messrs. YERBY and PITTS opposed The mo-
lion and explained the peculiar position Of The
Eastern Shores, as emitting them 10 the exemption
The motion of Mr. Davis of King and Queen
was lost.
Mr. BOWDEN moved to fix the inspection
fees with $5-which was agreed to.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed and
read third time.
The following engrossed bills were read thrt
time and passed:
"Toincorporate the Preston Navigation. ant
Manufacturing Company" Providing for
in Allegheny County," "Auhorising separate
election at The house of Michael Spessard, in the
county Of Roanoke" and Authorising the Der
ryvile Academy, in Clarke county 10 sell ih'
land and buildings, and Invest the proceeds"
The Engrossed bill Concerning Samuel Free
man of the city Of Richmond" appropriatins
$i8i on account of expenses for transporting can
non, &c, at the Yorktown Lafayette celebration
in 1924, was rejected, "a to 64-Messrs McR All
e In r. Dano md