Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-03
LEGISLATIVE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TurRsDAv Ian 1 Ia
PETITIONS.


Bi Nr. PAkRIorr, petition from Marshall against the
night OF way to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
by Mr. Love, petition from Barbour county against for.
nation OF new county.
by Mr. Bococx, petition OF Rob. Lsckand praying re.
lief from certain deed by him made.
by M,. Lkr, petition hom Hardy against adding any
part OF that county TO the proposed be formed
OF parts OF Randolph. Preston and Hardy.
ny Mr.. HAMILTON. petition from Monroe asking q pre-
ut the house Of Beslon Rowan, Pos Creek
In said county.
by Mr. Low. petition from Barbour az ainst new coun.
out OF parts ct Randolph. Barbour and Harrison.
by Mr. GARsrrr. petition OF Watkins Harper OF Es-
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
VIZ p0eoek nom the Committee oi Courts OF Justice.
reported bill which passed the Committee uasainoasy
IN favor OF petition OF Ms S, G. p. Thomas for u dvmes
from her husband, Ex Governor Francis Thomas. This
report will be taken up in It's regular and acted pom
ey the House The bill also authorizes Mrs. I. to change
her name To s. Z. p. Mcdowell.
Also reported in favor Of the petition OF citizens Of Ca
bell Tor change in the day at holding county court
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion OF Mr.. LoNs, Resolved y, the Committee
OF Banks enquire int the cxpedency o 80 amending the
present law Hs to more siicctualy exclude within this
State, the circulation at of Banks Of other States OF
a less denomination than five dollars.
GA motion OF Mr.. SYNk. Resolved, That tho Commit
tee on Banks be instructed o inquire into the expcdency
OF repeating the provision Ct the Law prob biting
IRON serving more than three years cousecutvely.
On motion OF Mr.. CHM Resolved. That the Commit
Tee CT Courts ct Justice inquire into the expedency OF
providing for better protection Of Fruit Trees Shrubs &C.
On motion OF Mr.. BocccK, Resolved, That the Commit
tee OF Courts OF Justice, enquire into expedeucy of
providing by law for the sdmsbiiy in evidence Of CO.
pies OF papers hled IN the ces Of the Auditor and Sc
eond AUDITOR the Treasurer aud Register Of the CON-
monweslth In lieu OF the originals pending the
courts OF this STATE and that they have leave report by
bill or otherwise.
On motion OF Mr.. H.RyE. Resolved, That the House
will proceed on Wednesday, January 7h. TO elect Coun
elor To hi the that will by the expiration
OF the term of John +. Wiley.
BILLS PASSED.
bill to incorporate the "rsyors Hotel Company in
the town Of Winchester.
bill to change the place OF holding separate election
at New Market, in Henrico.
bill concerning the admission of patients in the Eas
Tern Insane Asyum-so TO admit insane slaves
IN Mr. BALDwINs motion. the title OF the bill alter
ed so as TO include both Asylums in the State.
bill authorizing the sale OF the lands Of Carter H. Ed
loe, and others, in the county of Southampton
bill to incorporate the town Of Weston, la Lewis
County.
A bill divorcng Mrs. S. C p Thomas, from her hus
band Francis Thomas called up the rules being
pended for the purpose, and passed without dissenting
voice.
DEATH OF DR.. HALVES, OF KING WILLIAM,
Mr. Lacy announced to the HoGsc, the death of Dr.
HAYES, OF King William late member OF that body. and
offered the following resolutions, viz:
Resolved, unanimously, That the members Of this House
have heard with unfelgned regret, Of the death OF Dr.
Ayeu Hawes and lament the loss Of worthy and useful
citizen, and faithful delegate.
Resolved, unanimously, That testimonial of our re-
sPeot for his memory, will wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the
Journal, and copy transmitted by the Clerk the fam
ly OF the deceased aud this House will now adjourn
The resolutions were unanimously adopted and the
House accordingly adjourned.