Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-02-18
ENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WgDxlsDAy, Feb. ~, 1915.

Mr.. Lacy supported. aud Mr. Taylor
If l.. Opposed the motion which pre-
vpiled: ayes Al, noes -. -- s..
The Objectionable provisions in the bill
were then stricken out, and the bill or
dcred to he engro sed. e0esf. T.
JUDICIAL REFORM.
Mr.. Wicher called up the bill TO expe.
di,e cases IN the Court OF Appeals, &c.
Mr. McPherson, TO test the question,
moved the indefinite posiponement of the
bilii but Withdrew his motion at the in
stance of t-
| Mr. Garnet,~ho move to strike ou' all
The biii, except the last section which is
as follows:
AZ. When an appeal is granted from
any decree, proceeding, sentence or order
OF either OF the superior courts of chan.
Gerry, u the sui CT matter thereof adults
oil severance, the court of appeals in term,
or any Judge thereof in vacation, grant,
'ag srch appeal, shall specify in the order
granting such appeal if IN term, or in the
endorsement of the Judge granting the
same IN vacation, the part or parts of such
decree, sentence or order, as ought to be
cons ifered Or euqnired into by the cour,
oil appeals; md he appeal thus obtain ed,
shall suspend the execution of the decree,
senteace or order Of such portion or piri
thereof only, as IS particularly specified
IN said order or endorsement, leaving the
inferior court to enforce such part, or por.
ton OF its decree, sentence or order, as
is not specified in said order Of the court
OF appeals or the endorsement Of Judge
rs aloresai6: Propided nevertheless, Thut
The court OF appeals may upon the hear.
ing OF all such causes, correct all errors
which appear IN the record,an cause res
tuition TO be made when necessary"
Mr.. Pieston said this motion was tanta-
mount 10 rejection Of tho bill. II il pre-
vailed, cases would not be diminished
nor would the business of the court he
expedred.-Mr. p. wonlh as soon see the
bill postponed, hs 10 see this motion adop-
! ted. ~ f.tht
Mr.. Lanicr also opposed the motion to
strike out, and urged the gre.t imp riance
OF some remedy for the great evil Spring
ing oul the delay of istice; and unless
some better expedient WAS devised he
was decidedly in favor of the provisions
Of the bill
The ayes and noes were called on the
motion 10 strike out, and resulted ayes 81,
noes 80.
Mr.. Preston then moved the indefinite
pos'ponrment of what remained Of the
bill. That remnant was wholly inappli>
cable 10 the existing state of ihings--and
Could only be of use III connexion with the
provisions stricken out.
Mr.. Wicher opposed this motion; and
thought the section remaining you. d pro
Once greet good, lie moved to lay the
oil on me liable for the present, Mr.. Pres
ton stating that the provision had better
he inc rpnrat-d in anohc bill now lying
on Tie table. This motion was agreed
GA motion of Mr.. Newton, il was Re
soired, That when the House adjourn to
Gay il adjourn'o meet al 10 o'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. Wiicher, il was Re-
soiced, That The House take recess dai
~ from ? O'Clock to 4.
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAIL ROAD.
The bill 10 authorize tho Baltimore
and OHIO Raj! Road Company to cons.ruc,
their road through Virginia, &C., came up
The question pending was on the mo.
ton Of Mr. Edgingon to amend The
bill SO as 10 make Wheeling the termlnu.
Of the Road.
Mr. Edgingion continued his remark:
in favor of his motion.
When he concluded. Mr.. J ckson spolS,
IN reply, and in favor OF more southern
terminus than Wheeling, until the houl
Of recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The House proceeded TO the business
on the table.
Mr.. MARSHALL moved 10 reverse the re-
port Of the Committee rejecting the petit
lion OF citizens OF Fauquer for division
of that county. Mr.. NJ. said that for yea RI
The people OF Fauquier had applied foi
the Division shat the peitien had Away:
been rejected, because the poll ha npI
been thken--tbat now this question was
lawfully presented. and whatever inlor.
marty thero was, could do injury to no
body.
Mr.. Ednunds Of F. opposed this motion,
AND contended that ma jorty OF the peo'
pie we're opposed 10 a division.
1lr. Witcher thought the session was
TOO far advanced 10 bring inn bills OF
his character. H. moved that the sub,
IJect be laid on the table hich motion
WAS opposed by Mr.. Marshall, and was
agreed TO.
PETITION.
BY Mr.. Oliver, of Chns A. Crnmp, ask.
ing the payment Of SUN Of money for
ihc tuition q poor children.
The bill TO make a loan Of 500 o TO
the Medical College nj Richmond -out Of
The Surplus Lite airy Fund, was opposed
on lis seco' d reading, by Mr. Mcpherson
Of p, and Mr.. TnyI or OF N. b and sup
ported bv Messrs Daniel Of r., Anderson
and Smith, AMI ordoled to engrossment.
ayes 81. nors 90
! The Bil pTcscrjbinp the duties of tho