Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-10

That The Co,n n,ittee for Courts of Justice enquire
into the expediency Of charging Inc Jurisdiction
OF single justices 10 ali cases in which The deot or
penalty, exclusive Of interest, or the subjects IN
controversy 10 trover and conversion or deiinue,
shall not exceed s.
On motion of Mr.. EDGINGTON-Resolved,
That the Committee on Schools &C., be INSTRUCT
ed 10 enquire into the expediency OF amending
The &C, entitled "An Act authorizing loan from
The Literary Fund TO The Trustees OF West LibeI-
ly Academy, and for other purpose" 9Th
Feb, 1874
On motion of Mr.. SCOTT OF Preslon-Re-
solved, That the Committee on Roads, &c, be
instructed 10 enquire into The p.opriely OF author
izing the commissioners OF the Brandonvile,
Kngswood and Evansville Road 10 apply For
ton OF their capital stock 10 building bridge
over Cheat River.
On motion of Mr.. Perow-ResolyeJ, That
the committee for Courts OF Justice enquire into
The expediency OF SO amending The laws OF his
Commonwealth as 10 make THE duty OF Justices
OF the peace 10 n:judgmenis on warrants 10
the Clerks Office OF their respective county courts
and authorizing the Clerks Ut such Couns 10 Is
sue execution thereon directed TO The appropriate
Constable, taking his receipt therefor.
On motion of Mr.. MOSBY-Resolved, That
so much Of the Governors message as relates 10
The appointment OF justices of The peace, be refer
red 10 the CommiIlce Tor Courts Of Justice.
On motion OF Mr.. COLEMAN-Resolved,
Tha, the Committee for Courts Of Justice en-
quire into the expediency OF extending he julis-
diclion Of single magistrate.
On motion Of Mr.. Observation-Disclosures,
Thatthe Committee on Agriculture, &C., be re-
quir-d TO enquire into The expectancy of amend
ing the inspection laws Of The Stale in regard 10
tobacco, so as 10 prevent ils re inspection.
Mr. GTEpuENSON pfTefeI the cnlluwip0 re.
solution:
Resolved, That so much Of the Governor
message as relates 10 the Louisa Railroad Com
pany, and also the recent communication CT the
President and Directors of said company ~ This
House on the same subjecl, be referred TO the
Committee on Roads and Internal Navigation.
Mr.. SHEFFEY moved TO amend the resolu-
ton by striking out "Roads and Internal Nayiea-
tiun :" and inserting "CourIs Of Justice" Mr.. 5.
thought that The Committee Tor Courts Of Justice
was the most appropriate committee, as this ques-
lion was now before courl. and The Judge had
granted "n,andamus n,si." He commended that
the Governor himself, from his message, thought
that his matter was not before The Legislature.
Mr.. STEPHENSON did cot intend 10 go
into this question now but he would say, that
the reasons given by the Governor could not
b: gainsaid He approved Of The course OF
the Gorefnur and Baa!i vi Public Works, and
whatever might be said OF their coniuci, liey
could say noIhiUg asains; their intesry. lie
fought that The action Of the Stockholders oil The
| Road was against the express will Of The last
Legislature. He vas wiling 10 leave The
naner 10 The courts and he believed they
wouli give verdict in favor Of The Board CT
Public Works He vas determined 10 carry
our the charter of 1885,, and ne desired other por-
tons OF The Common wealth 10 reap some benefit.
Were he 30 disposed, he could prove, that this was
a move 10 njufr The James River Company
He would not now enter into an argument, but
he was willing 10 meet the gentleman from An.
gusta or any friend Of the Southern route, when
The time should come for action on this subject
He moved to lay the resolution on The table; ;
which motion pevailed.
On motion OF Mr.. DORMAN The House adj
journed.