Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-11

Middleton, Oliver, Edgington, Turner of p,
Boiling, Lanier, Gay, Cooke, Hamilton of Pres
ton, Dey, Daniel OF P. G., Macrae of Prince Will
liam, Daniel OF X. c.. Franz, Moore, White,
Coolies, Mariz, Denison, Slckley, Sebre, Minor,
billiard. Stephenson, Funslen, Rice, Jackson Full
ton of Wythe-7G.
The bill was then ordered TO an engrossment.
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Mr.. BROADUS of Cupeper offered a resolu-
lion that this House WILL with the consent Of the
Senate, proceed on Friday, 18th inst 10 The cleo
ton of a Senator OF the United States.
Mr.. JACKSON moved the previous question
Mr.. BOWDEN protested against the previous
question. We had already once prematurey
liked day for the election OF Senator, and this
House had been forced 10 back out. This
House should now take more time TO act deliber-
ately. II was now half past 3 o'clock, many
members absent, and the views Of gentlemen
should be allowed expression, in order 10 arrive at
aproper conclusion. Mr.. B. called The ayes and
; noes on the previous question.
Mr. FuNSTEN said, that this previous ques-
ton had often been presented BY the majority
this session. He wished 10 express his views
upon this question. II was well known that he
(Mr. F.) was "dealh" upon present incumbents.
He hoped, that in this matter, 100, he should have
| the opportunity TO "insull" some body, and, thus
Kill oil the present incumbent in the Senatorial
Office.
Mr.. LEAKE wished 10 know if the Wings
were afraid 10 allow their opponents TO discuss
this question. The Democrats here, had right
TO have their views known on this important sub
ject.
Mr.. HARVIE was not prepared to vote upon
the question. He wished first 10 know, whether
Mr.. Jackson, who moved the previous question,
had right 10 vote upon this question. A COM
mittee had been appointed 10 enquire whether
said gentleman was eligible TO this House, and
had right 10 vote here. lie wished 10 hear
from that committee.
Mr.. LANIER sustained the previous question,
as il was now SO late in the session, and gentle
man had not on the late election Of State officers
objected 10 the vote OF the gentleman from
Wood
Mr.. GOODsON protested against the tyran-
nous employment of this gag upon the minority
oil this House. He was surprised and hurt, that
the motion came from Wcs:crn member. He
warned the gentleman from Wood of the effect OF
The previous question: if the Democrats should
think proper 10 move onthe Fright of Way" ques-
ton, so dear 10 the heart of that gentleman.
Mr.. MCPHERSON appealed 10 the senerosi-
" Of gentlemen who were friendly 10 freedom of
debate not 10 sustain the previonS question.
Mr.. STEPHENSON should not vote for the
previous questionable wished to allow gentlemen
on the other side time 10 express their views fully
on the merits Of the proposition.
Mr.. JACKSON had moved the Previous Cues
ton, in order 10 expedite the business. II any
gentleman had asked him 10 withdraw it, with The
understanding that they would 90 on with the dis
cussion and conclude il tonight, he should with
draw the Previous Question.
Mr.. BOWDEN appealed not 10 the magnanim-
it,. hutto he M rft nj
The other SIDE He, therefore, would not agree 10
any withdrawal on conditions Aaed BY the other
side. He asked not halfway, but full justice.
Mr. WITCIIER hoped the House would stand
firm, and sustain the Previous Question.
Mr. EDMUNDS OF H.. had hoped the gentle
man from Wood would have, unconditlonally,
withdrawn the motion for the Previous Question.
There is 10 earthly occasion for the Previous
Question here, unless TO insult the minorty-lhat
minority OF 10 can do nolhing-,hey cannot adj
journ, unless the majority wish it. Mr. L. would
ask nothing from the mercy or the magnanimity
Of any member, 10 withdraw the call OF the Pre-
vious Question. He stood here, as the representa-
tive OF the free people Of Halifax upon his rights.
Was il not most strange that, at half past three,
when members were going home, this question
was sprung upon the House, and all means OF
discussing it cut off BY the previous question
member, upon whose qualifications as member,
the Committee on Elections had not yet reported2
Mr.. WITCHER, replied that there had been
quorum OF said committee only on one occasion
when other business was before them No evil
dence had yet been brought before The committee
on this subject. He had not been able to get The
committee togelher-nor had he seen in the Com
mtlee room, save on one occasion, when other
business was before them, the Junior member from
Halifax, who had instigaled the movement against
The member from Wood The committee had
decided the Caroline case in favor Of the sitting
mcmber-bu the report had been delayed on ac-
count Of the Clerk. Ii would be made on Mon
day.
Mr.. STOVALL said tina, he had several times
attended the committee room To prosecute the IN
vestgalion Of the case from Woodruff had not
found the chairman there, though he was inform
ed that he had Just lett the commtee-room.
MIR. TOLER asked gentlemen on the other
side where was their literally and regard for the
minority last winter, and winter before last, when
they exercised an memorable tyranny by means
Of the previous question:
Mr.. EDMUNDS OF H. replied 10 Messrs To-
Ter and Wilcher-and showed, that in the case
alluded 10 BY Mr.. T., the Wings had evinced their
readiness to vote, as they had moved an indefinite
postponement.
MT. uOODSDN duVlSeu MS w Hl9 lIleHlS 10
take more time 10 think on this matter or they
might again find themselves not ready and might
be forced 10 postpone again. There were three
contested elections now pending, and II was mol
fair 10 the Democrats TO carry this proposition
through in such haste,
Mr.. WATTS sustained The Previous Cues
tion, and alluded TO the use Of the Previous Cues
ton BY the Democrats in 1912.
MIR. LEAkE replied 10 Mr.. WATTS, and
brought up further recollections Of The session OF
1912.
Mr.. EDMUNDS OF H. called the ayes and
noes on the Previous Question, which was sus-
lancd-ayes 90, noes 81.
The resolution was then adopted-ayes Is TO
noes 50-Mr. VERIFY calling the ayes ami noes.
Mr.. HARVlE moved Resolution, that The
Committee Of Privileges and Elections be in
structed To report to this House on Monday next,
what progress they have made in investigating The
right Of the member from Wood d Richie 10
seat in the House of Delegates.
Pending this motion, Mr.. GARRETT moved
an adjournment, upon which Mr. HARVlE
calld the ayes and noes. The motion 10 adjourn
was lost, 81 10 Ga.
Mr.. HARVIE said his object in moving the
resolution was to ascertain whether the Commit
tee had made any progress in the Investigation
which had been referred 10 them as lar back as
the Goth January; and whether they designed to
make the investigation. lfthev did not, he should
then move to appoint special committee 10 car
~ on the investigation.
Mr.. BROADDUS Of Caroline saw no good &c
come Out OF the resolution, and moved to lay il on
the table.
Mr.. DENISON called the ayes and noes on The
motion TO lay on the table-which was lost, As
ayes, to IS noes.
Mr.. WITCHER moved 10 amend the resolu-
lion so as TO discharge The Committee Of elections
from the consideration OF this subject, and refer il
TO a select committee.
Mr.. WITCHER had already explained that
he had always attended the Committee room, but
The Committee had not been in attendance. He
hoped the House would allow the Democrats 10
have Committee entirely Democratic, and have
their own way. He had done his duty.
Mr. LEE hoped the House would not agree TO
the amendment The Chairman of the Com
Intiee of Elections had shown that he had fully
discharged his duties, and the House should not,
indirectly, throw censure upon him.
Mr.. HARVIE meant no reflection upon Mr.
Witcher. He wished 10 know whether the Com