Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-01

iueiaHl 10 SUI prise Inc members INTO Inc necessity
OF an unexpected and hurried election OF my sue
crssor, and therefore venture 10 suggest my rea-
dness 10 aid in avoiding such an Inconvenience,
by allowing my resignation 10 lake effect ON any
day not more remote than Monday next.
IL circumstances would permit | should not
fail 10 avail myself Of The occasion To express The
feeling inspired by of-repealcd evidences OF your
esteem; bul al present must be con,entto assure
each and every member OF the body Of lull re-
ciprocalion Of kindly regards dissolve my Of
fetal connexion with The House in state of per-
lee, good will towards every individual OF whom
il IS composed. have no fesenlmenls and m
Tor me a sentiment Of kindness, which has not
iefvently pray Ina the blessings OF Heaven may
resi- upon all. Most respectfully,
Your obedient and obliged servant
WIN. 0. GOODE.
On motion of Mr. DORMAN, The communi-
ton was laid on The table,
Mr.. D0RMAN said, that under the authority
Of several pTecedens he found in The journals OF
l,fmer sessions OF The House, he would offer The
following resolution for The election of Speaker
pro tenn. until Monday next, The day designated
BY the Speaker in his communication:
ResOlred, That The House now proceed 10 the
election OF Speaker pro lem. till The 4lh day OF
January next
The resolution was adopted by The House.
MIR DANIEL said, the House having decided
to elect Speaker pro ,emporc, he begged leave 10
nominate JOAN w. JONES, Esq, OF the county OF
Chesterfield. |. would be work OF supercroga-
lion, said MIR. d Tor me 10 attempt 10 deneate
or portray the pre- eminent qualifications OF that
gentleman Tor the station, and will torbear.-
Mr.. Jones is known 10 every member the House
his reputation extends throughout the limits Of
The Commonwealth, for The able and satisfactory
manner in which he discharged The high and re-
sponsible duties OF Speaker Of the House OF Re-
presenatves Of Congress. | will iorbear 10 com.
ment upon his qualifications and hope that he
will BE- unanimously elected
Mr.. JONES said he could not feel other than
strong sense OF obligation TO his friend from
Prince George, (Mr. DanieD for the kind man
ner in which he had introduced his name 10 the
House. He had rsen however, TO propose 10
him TO Withdraw his name. He mir. u was
al present al the head Of an important Commit
lee OF the House, whose duties required his con-
slant and laborous attention; that Committee
vas expected shortly 10 report upon the impor-
tant subject OF The finances OF the Stale; and 10
meet this expectation would require very heavy la.
bor II would not be in his power 10 accomplish
| the work in lime il additional duties were i'm.
posed upon him. He begged Mr.. Daniel, il con.
sistenl with his feelings, Tor these reasons, 10
Withdraw his name
Mr. DANIEL wished that he could feel at
liberty 10 respond 10 The request OF the gentleman
from Chesterfield; but he must decline 10 do So.
Not only was il ms wish bul The wish Of every
member he, Mr. d. had consulted, that Mr.. j.
should be placed in The Chair. II would be nm
just 10 them and TO the gentleman himself 10 with
| draw his name, and he must decline complying
with his Mr.. Joness desire.
No other person being nominated, the Clerk
called The roll, and the result was The unanimous
choice Of Mr. JONES.
Messrs. DANIEL and DORMAN conducted
MIR. JONES 10 tne Chair, whereupon he addressed
The House as follows:
Gentlemen of The House Of Delegates -
Having been elected 10 preside t-nporar
| " over your deliberations, | return you my sin.
cere thanks for the honor you have thus confer
red upon me. II my own nnceasing efforts faith
| fully In discharge The duties Of the station shall
en;le me Ia The confidence 50 generously beslow-
Ell, promise they shall mol be wanting. Conf.
denily .eyng upon your couutenance and sup
port in my efforts 10 enforce the rules Of the
House ant preserve decorum in debate, pro-
coed al once gentlemen, TO discharge The duties
which il has been your pleasure TO assign me-
The SPEAKER laid before the House COM
municalon from the Adjutan. General, submitted
in conformity with resolution adopted by The
House Tuesday last, relative TO the correspond.
ence between himself and Captain Carrin2lon;
which, on motion of Mr. STEPHENSON, was
laid on the table, and ordered TO b. printed.
The SPEAKER laid before The House COM
municaion from the Clerk Of The General Court,
in compliance with resolution transmitting
copy OF the judgment of the said Court in the
case oil the Commonwealth aeainst Peter Garner
and others, with The opinions Of the Judges, and
evidence in The Case. On motion OF Mr.. STE
1 DIENSnN tho inournant laid tha t,kl
and ordered 10 be printed.
| MIR. BOCOCh from the Committee Tor Courts
OF Justice, presented bill releasing 10 Elizabeth
Ericsson the Commonweallh's right to tract OF
land formerly owned by Mathew Ericsson, of the
county of Mercer, which was read first lime
Mr.. BOCOCk, from the same Committee, pre-
sened the following reports, viz: A report unfa-
vorabe 10 the petition oil R. D. Sanxay, Tor au-
| horily 10 furnish The State new edition oil Hen
ninss Justice, and report against the expedcn-
cv OF allowing grand jurors compensation for
their services; both OF which were read and
agreed to.
MIR BOCOCK, from the same Committee also
pre-. cned report on a resolution against The ex.
| pcdicncy Of giving power 10 The County Courts 10
| change Inc venue in any suit, which, on motion
OF Mr.. STEPHENSON, was laid on The table
MIR. FLOYD, from The Committee on Roads,
&c reported the following bills, viz: "a bill Ill
reciins survey fora road from the Staunion and
Parkersbnrg road, in Lewis, 10 Inc Northwestern
road, in Harrison;" "A bill to amend the llih
section oil The act passed the 23J oil March, 1919
providing tor the opening and repairing of roads,
and for building and repairing bridges in Brooke
counlv;' and "a bill providing FIR The consruc-
lion of the Sislersville and Salem Turnpike road"
all Of which we're read first lime.
Mr.. BARE, from the Committee on PROPOSE
lions and Grievances, reported The following bills,
which were read first time, viz:
"a bill auIholizins separate election al the
s,ore-house of EIkanah B. Turner, in the county
Of Henry"
"a bill changing The dividing lines between the
counties oil Lewis and Gilmer."
The ensrossed bill Authorizing the County
and Circuit Superior Cours for The county Of
Campbell, 10 be held for a limited time in The
clerks office Of said county," was read third
time and passed.
On motion Of Mr.. SYME-Resolved That
the Committee on Schools and Colleges be in
structed TO inquire into The expediency Of so
amending the Sd and 4th sections of an act pass
ed March 9Th, 1876, as TO require the commits
sioners OF the revenue in the counties, towns, and
corporations oil this Commonwealth, 10 register and
report the number, ages names and sexes of allhe
children of such counties, towns and corporations
between the ages Of and Is years. as are emit
tied 10 be instructed under that act, and OF giving
| said commissioners of the revenue proper CON-
pensaion for such additional services.
On motion Of Mr. BEIRNE-Resolved, That
the Committee on Finance be instructed to in
quire into The expedency OF passing law auho-
rizing the Sherffs to retain in their hands all
claims against the Commonwealth, until the taxes
are paid.
On motion of Mr.. COcKE-ResoIved, Ths,