Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-13

HllSnl De settled by drDltrallon ol iIienus Setcteu
by The parties.
Mr.. GATHER would adopt that course, il lhe
contestant concurred.
Mr.. DAVIS said ii the sitting members be-
lieved The report OF the committee could be re-
versed they were right 10 make the effort; but if
they thought the report correct, they ought 10 ac-
quiesce 10 its decision. He had understood, that
one OF the sitting members and me contestant had
examined the report and concurred in tie cor
reciness of each resolution.
MIR. WALL corrected Mr.. Davis The cx-
animation only related 10 The statement oil The
evidence in the report. The concluding resolu-
lion only shows that majority oil hispoillcal
opponents were on The Committee.
MIR. LEAKE called for the reading OF the re-
port.
The several resolutions Of the committee were
discussed at considerable length, and the House
concuTed in the first Al resolutions OF the com
mittee, with the exception OF the 39h, which was
reversed.
On motion OF Mr.. WALL, the question was
taken upon all Of said resolutions in said report,
except The 1854, 10Th, 10Th and IOSth Eesolu-
tions, and the House agreed 10 The same
The following resolutions were presented ana
adopted
BY Mr.. WATTS. That The committee of
Schools and Colleges enquire into The expediency
OI dUlDUIlLIUS luC h'Udlu VI t-SHOOi
ers in Norfolk county to increase the number oi
School Districts in said county.
By Mr.. THOMPSON of D. That the COM
miltee for Courts OF Justice be instructed 10 en-
qure into The expedency of amending an act
passed March 2Ist, 1882, concerning patrols.
Mr.. LYONS submitted communication
from Joseph C. Cabell Esq, President OF the
James River and Kanawha Company, which was
read, as follows:
RICHMOND, Feb 10, 1916.
TO the Speaker Of the House OF Delegatcs:
Sir: The great interest which the Stale holds
in The James River and Kanawha Company,
makes ii proper and respectful, in my opinion,
that should announce toihe Legislature the tact,
that have resigned the Office OF President of the
| Company.
| have taken this step from no diminntion OF
my sense OF the great importance of the work,
or of my zeal in support Of it. On The contrary,
The &C, is prompted by my devotion to the inter-
esls of the Company and the State.
I The House OF Delegates has declined further
aid 10 The Company, al least for The present; and
/ am assured that some OF its members, whose
/ number, in the present divided state Of The House,
may possibly control its votes, have declared that,
in their opposition 10 the memorial, they are
moved by dissatisfaction with The present admin
istration of The Company. | am also Informed,
that some of The members Of The Senate avow
themselves TO be Influenced by similar views and
sentiments, and that, in The present Stale OF opin-
ion in that body, their opposition might be The
| means flhe rejection Of bill asking legislative
aid 10 the Company.
However unjust and extraordinary such a
course OF opposition may appear 10 me, IN the
face OF the evidence 10 be found upon The records
OF the Legislature resulting from the Two elabo-
rate Investigations of the management and al
I,Lo hu nj of the
two Houses, and Immediately aier my reeec-
ton by the Stockholders By a vote nearly unani-
nous. at their recent meeting, in which the Stale
was fully represented, am, nevertheless, un-
willing that my position at the head OF the Com
pany shonld operate as an impeachment 10 the con-
tinued progress and advancement OF Inc work.
From consideration forlhc public good, united
myscft the Company and Tor thirteen years,
along with my much respected colleagues At The
Board, nave sought 10 support and advance The
scheme, by exeriions propoTlioned TO my deep
conviction Of is entire pracicability, AMI 10 my
ardent admiration Of the object in view.
Blu, upon discovery now, that The continuance
of my exerlions in behalf OF the improvement
instead OF promoting, are 10 be Instrumental III
reardinS its progress the same consideration foI
The public good, prompts me 10 !enounce my ci
fee, and 10 sever the connection between The
Company and myself.
am, Sir, very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH C. CABELL.
On motion of Mr.. LYONS, the said commn,
nicalion was laid upon the table, and ordered IL
be printed.
On presenting the communication, Mr.. Y
ONS said he held in his hard document in
tended for this house, which he begged leave nov
to present. lie had il in his possession ycstcr-
day, and intended then 10 have presented il, but
the House was so closely occupied during The
whole of that dav, that no proper opportunity
presented itself The document was letter from
joseph c. Cabcll, Esq, la,e President OF the
James River and Kanawha Company, announc-
ing 10 the House his resignation OF The office oil
President Of the said Company. He could not
forbear 10 say, that he presenlc this letter with
the most painful emotions, arising from his great
regard and respect for Mr.. Cabeil, and the con-
viclion that in parting with him the Company and
| the Stale sustained The loss OF one OF The most
faithful officers that any company or people ever
had. There was however, he would say, some con-
ISOLATION for this temporary fall, IN one sense. oil
one Of the most amiable, honorable and eslmah!e
men in the world, in The hope, faint lie mus. con-
fess, that the great work upon which so much OF
the hopes Of prosperity, and he would aid, oil the
peace Of the State depended, would be advanced
in the favor of the House. Elc did not intend 10
find fault with those who objected 10 Mr.. Cabeil.
He had no doubt they were candid, sincere and
patriotic in their opposition, but he must be al
lowed to say that hebeieved they were in error and
experience would demonstrate it, Those who were
opposed TO Mr.. Cabell. he was sure, would admit
that he had by this aci eminenlly entitled himself
TO their respect and confidence as man, and
afforded additional evidence OF his purity and
patriotism, in thus al The first suggestion OF dis
| appreciation from the Legislature, bowling himself
10 its will. and snppressing all selfish consldera-
lions, offering himself a voluntary sacrifice 10 NE
public veal
The following petitions, &C., were presented
| and referred
By Mr.. WATTS, OF citizens Of the county
of Norfolk PRAYING that The ACT passed February
l5h 1874, concerning The inspection OF oysters IN
sal county may be amended.
BY MIR. MILLER, Of the trustees OF Bethany
College asking for an appropriation IN aid oil said
College.