Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-16
House OF Delegates.

that that body had passed the bill authorizing the Literary
Society at Romnoy TO establish aud cndow a Seminary =
aud that they had also passed the bill providing Tor the APP
PoinIment and commissioning OF the field aud company
officers OF the Regiment TO be raised for the Mexican
Nico-with an amendment
y communication next received from the Cover
relative To the duties OF the Adu,ant General aud the
proprey OF spponu 10 some ono To assist him in the per-
Torrance OF his labouts.
communication was also received from, John NJ Pat
ton aud Conway Robinson, Esques reply To the reso.
luton OF the House, passed DAYS since calling upon
them make known the House what progress thew had
made in the revision Of the Civil Codo.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES
Mr. BococK, chairman OF committee for Court, of lug
ucc, reported bill concerning divorces. Mr. b. also re-
ported against the eSpediency of authorizing Sher to
collect the fees tor ehaneory orders OF publication other
fees collected.
Mr.. ANDERSON. chairman of Committee on Schools and
Colleges reported Bill TO incorporate the Directors OF the
Scientific and Eclectic Medical Institute.
Mr. BANKs chairman OF Committee Propositions and
Grievances, reported Bill authorizing two separate cleo
uons IN the county of Wetscl
Also Bill changing the place Of holding separate
election in each Of the counties OF Boetourt and South
smpion.
Mr JoSEs. chairman of the Committee on Finance. re-
ported rejecting petition OF Ira Jcer, have refunded
him portion OF the paid by him the Sheriff OF Ro-
anoke in 1876
MIR. DAVIS, chairman of Committee on Agriculture and
Manufactures, reported bill incorporate the Manakin
Iron Company IN tho county of GOochland
ELECTION OF JUDGE.
The following then came up the Joint order OF the
Resolved, That the House WILL with the concurrence of
the Senate, proceed TIsday the 18th inst the cleo
ton OF Judge OF the Court of Appeals To fill the vacancy
oecasioned by the death ol Robert Stanard, Esq.
Mt SrovALL would put IN nomination WILLIAM DASIEL,
ESQ OF Lynehburg, as one highly competent I'LL the
office. lie regarded MIR. Daniel inferior TO none and
as equaled by but few. lie well known to many OF
the members Of the House-he known To be a per
icct gentleman and TO possess the fret requisites for the
ONCE. such man needed clear the docket OF
the Court Of Appeals, which had become SO encountered
as TO greatly reiard the administration OF justice.
MI SLAUGHTER nominated WILLIAM GREEN, Esq OF Cul.
nn naF Nltstt h.
every thing that constituted gentleman and iurist 10 till
the post with credit and sustain the dignity the Office
lie regarded hmm rs man oi great ability and OF the
lnueau4aoe industry He had followed the profession Of
the law because ct his great fondness which amounted
almost TO passion, for it, lie had devoted every faculty
20 the noble purpose OF attaining To cminence and rxc,
lence m his profession Besides he man noted for
method IN business without which all talent is compare
lively OF little avail. lie exclusively a LAWYER
lie had united with the Of distinguished jurst that
OF finished scholar. There no branch OF learning
which he had not found time explore in the md, of
an extensive and aborous practice Besides he was phy
sically well mentally competent tn the dscb.r, Of
the duties OF the office, and IT elected the result of those
labos for which he is competent would soon be seen
IN the dimnuuon OF the amour. o business on the
OF the Count OF Appeals lie hoped the House would elc
waite him to the oiice-hc satisfied that his efficiency
IN that station would only afford satisfaction bu, grail
hcauon To all. He would call upon the member from
Fanquier and the from Rappahannock TO sustain him
IN what he had said In commentator OF Mr. Green
Nh. STNE would present the House the name of n
gentleman whose many qualifications this high and res
SON, now Judge on the General Court bench he was A
member of the Legislature for many years and had also
served IN Congress- m both Of which capacities he had tn
ken high and enviable Staud-for the last ten mr. .
ycSrs he had devoted himself exclusively TO hi.
his superior be found in point of qualification
and Tor himself he should have only regret at seeing
him elevated to the Court OF Appeals and that was
being deprived OF his services his circuit
MIR HnLLApAY SAID that thr Legislature was now called
upon TO perform an important aud rcspnn ble duty and no
other feeling ought and would lac hoped be brought 20 the
discharge OF that duty tAan confer the o
the most competent person lie would beg leave to bring
To the attention OF the House, the of RICHARD c. L.
MoNcuEE, OF Stafford county. lie would not indulge in
eNsvagant eulogy upon his fitness or capacitv I'M,
simply say that he gentleman the early prime of
lie-'hat he was mentally aud physically competent He
was devoted TO his profession and his aannents were not
inferior any lie would take occasion 10 saw here thai
when the Executive had contemplated filling the vacancy
Mr. Moncure had been recommended by anumber of per
sons capable Of passing upon his merits.
Mr. LEE would put IN nomination JAMES MARSHALL Of
Winchester at the suggestion of some OF his friends who
knew hlm well, and not upon his personal knowledge
OF his capacity. he, however, believed from the r,pre
sensations which had been made him by those who were
acquainted with him, and who knew his prea,
capacity, that he was emnenty qualified Tor the post lie
was man OF great ability, capable of gasping and hand
ling any the most intricate subject lie hoped gentlemen
would lay aside neighborhood feelings and promote The
man who was beet qualified.
Mr.. Coos would, ia lust &C to hm,,f and 10 the secto
from which he cemo, say word IN approval Of the NOM
lnation by the gentleman from Halifax. With Mr. Daniel
he mad an intimate personal acquaintance In the social
ana ubane aud at the bar, as gentleman Of great ability
lie was the OF distinguished father: he was known
throughout the State, and oil vino knew him acknowledged
MIN TO be man OF the highest order of legal talent
Mr. STROLLER, reply the call of the gentleman from
Gu PIPER said that ho knew Mr. Green we'll and Gave
MIN great pleasure TO bear testimony s worth his
paciy 10 I'LL the office OF Judge lie knew no man whose
acquaintance with the law extensive or more
perfect lie had explored every branch of the law from
the fountain head As gentleman, he was pure as a
lawyer he was all aud than had been said Of him
Tie sinceclv believed that he would contribute A. much
as any one to the dignity Of the office, aud be one of g
chief ornaments.
Nh Sc.rr had not intended to say n word but had de- |
signed declaring his preference by his alone he how
ever fell called upon word IN obedience TO the co
OF the gentleman from Culpoper lie had known Mr. |
Green for many years had practised with hiu and had
COCO opportunity OF becoming well acquainted with him
and from hat acquaintance he that the term.
ct commendaiion used by the gentlemen from Cupeper
and EappahannbCk stronger than the object of
lhef commentator deserved. As the strongest evidence
Of his opinion Of his capacity he would vote for him over
any OF the gentlemen who had been named. Mr. Green
he knew had studied the law us a Science-bc was de
voted TO iand he believed no was not surpassed nv ,n
one of the bonch.
Mr. HARvIE would NOT p. to the nominations made,
nor would he supDnr' 0f those made He had in
tended TO nominate Judge Robertson, but he would defer
the nonl"auV" until an after soge Of the election.
MI INSTALL had not designed TO take any part in the
natter yet, lie felt called upon mako nomination and
To give reason Tor IT, IL seemed him that that which
IN hs opinion most disqualified individual for the Office
Of Judge, was IN the estimation II many the highest oua.
aliuu'u 10 pfaCuCC ui making politicians
Judges-he knew nc would not commend tho individual
whom he proposed 10 nominate, by saying that ho was no
poiiuciaui yet upon that ground connected with his great
ability, he should support him. lie was determined that
inc people from his section o. country should know that
he had made an elif TO bring cmineny qualified
TO the consideration Of the House. flo would bring be
fore the House the oi James Whiuc Of PittsyI.
wanna man than whom there possessing higher
qualifications.
Mr. IuyrER expressed HE reluctance at being called
upon a. say anything regard the nominations before
the House. he found himself IN rather an eSigency being
called upon o. he was, % make HE debut a nomination
speech. In such an emergency he always found IL best
to resort to hrst principles, and suboc the hand
To the test OF hard common lie would ask then
what we're the qualifications for this office Ia his opin.
ion they manifold nnd somewhat peculiar: U1im
poachablo moral character, for Doyn profound
respect Tor Jnsuec, integuy high toned honor spirit Of
personal Independence, patience u i1bo epuanmity Of
temper Nc &c. Up o. this mark hc believed Mr. Mar
shall came Besides, ho said, haiti with the human
family with horses, blood would tell: ho believed tbat
Time only wos wanting TO make him equal 10 the Chief
Justice bo'dos Die great mental capacity incro was an