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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
IMPORTANT DECISION IN THE GAINES
CASE-A FEMALE ASTOR

Most Of our readers ars no doubt aWafc that Mrs.
Gaines, the wife OF Gen. Gaines, has had in suit, for
some twelve fifteen years claim for an estate val
ued low as 10000, 900 aud high $50 ,0oO,-
600, The Circuit Court of Louisiana decided the
against her. She appealed, and intelligence has
just been received from Washington that he Court has
reversed the decree Of the Circuit Court The decision
is thus noticed in the National lptegencer
''Chas. Patterson VS.. Edmund T. Gaines and My
his wife. appeal from the Circuit Court Of the
L. States OF Louisiana. Mr. Justice Nayne delivered
the opinion Of this Court reversing the decree OF the
said Circuit Court in this declaring that lawful
marriage contracted in Philadelphia, Ponn'a be-
tween Daniel Clarke and Znine Carrere, and that,
Myra Clarke, Myra Gaines is the lawful aud only
child OF that marriages that the said Mra is the forced
heir Of her father and is entitled 10 .onr ths Of his es
tate after the excessive donation in the will Of Isl is
reduced 10 the dsposable quantum which the father
could legally give Others that the properly described
the answer of Charles Patterson part Of he es-
tate of Daniel Clarke the time of his DEATH that it
illegally sold by those who had no nigh, or author.
iiy make a sale OF H. that The titles gwen by them
to The purchaser. the defendant, Charles Patterson,
including those given b, the buyer from he first puct
to Charles Patterson, void and that the said
properly is lilale as part Of the estate of Daniel
Clark to the lesiine Of forced heir, aud that the
defendant. Charles Pat erson shall surrender the same as
he shall be directed by the mandate Of this Court among
other things 10 he done IN tho pennies.
The following comments this decision are from
the n. Y. Tribune =
6" Ii VIII delight many of our readers-all indeed who
b. bee acqna,a,ed viii he merits Ui m. case
which ~ 3, Gag Ie'oo Of f5at years ha. teon
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
INDIAN \.

Tt. Na,onaI lnicligsncer safes that ,le ,,,,r,,
mens lately proposed by the Srua'c OF Indiana f.. ~.
adjustment Of h,r debt has been acccdcd to by l,n,'
majority VI her creditors; abou, ten millions Of her h
have been already surrendered uudrr the arrangement,
and new bonds issued, upon which the ln,tres, v,.
promptly paid on the ls' instant. Mr. james Collins. II
lately appointed Agent of the STATE Tor the mana, omen,
Of her public deb. Will proceed immediately 10 New,
York upon The schargc Of his duties. II
II is highly gratifying 10 see the STATES upon VIII, AZ
credit doubt has urhappy hen permitted 10 rest. on,
by one. taking steps To fesire and maintain it, Mary
land pennsy yana and Indiana have now prorlaurd
their obligation to make honest settlement Of their
debts, and what is BETTER adopted maans Ia secure +,
II may be hoped that Mississippi Arkansas and Flod
da will soon follow up such honorable examples How
mrch It is To H. regretted that Sidney Smith is not
alive 10 b. cungncrd that people arr hn-s a,
hsar and 10 mourn his ydl,uIe and his sacrifice
uf his P,nRsy l9anla bonds!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
ARMY IATELLiIENlE.
LITER rROu .MEAIGe

Erpedn on ~ Zen Aeei's .ir.-y-Aisr,eo N snrporl
! our jtoops-1he .Nsaican Congre0-Cot Miles.
Sc, Sc
Tire sehooner Eleanor artr,sd At New Orleans on The
9th INST, from trrs Cruz, hich pbee she eii on the
ei ultimo. Her four da,s later than previous
ace,,thsf
Gso Scott has ssurd orders directing ihs Army Ia
take POSITIONS different portions o the Mexican he
public, and occupy ,heih unt the government sues for
peace ON terms which III prove acceptable 10 The Uni
ted States
Numerous other otdrrs have been ssued requiring the
taxes Il all kinds heretofore pnid 10 the Government
Of Mexico to be paid lie eaet Tor the support Of the A
M ean Army. a.....a.. .f-t#=z
he orders enurnerAte the articles taxed and p5hi ii
lotteries.
CD. Miles about to leave Vera Cruz, and the
Regiment stationed there making preparations ID
give him sunptuous entertainments as a mark of their
tespeci far him - offi Ger and man.
anere,ro letter IN The 0io1ietT, published in lhe
city oi Mexico, states that the present Congress
sion that place. will together a2aln.Seve
Deputies had left there, aud the letter adds that
Deputies and Senators would soon be III the city.
The Government. the letter further states, silently
taking for The Suppression Of nirsues in
ton will. the rionarcical movement
In consequence Of the Governors Of The diffsren,
States not having fulfilled their promise aid the Gov
with such thry could command, II
VAS much crampod for means
Assistant Surgeon Sucr died in the city Of Mexico
on the 18th ul. Full military hunurs were paid ~ his
remains
Lieut.. Mcdonald. Of the third artillery and Two other
filcers, with small party. left PuebIa on The l7th
u tof Jdara having IN charge considerable quantity
1f money, attacked by band Of fourteen rob
bers Although only three OF our conn,rymen vera
armed. they defeated the Ladones and arrived safely
heir destination.
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SENATE

DINA j /.
The ttso,upon Tor the election Of Councillor on The
20fh was, on motion u NJ. Dulel. lad the table
A bii nPay 10 The esnat} of Alexandria its quota al
the Literary Fund Passed
MT Baptist, from the select committee, reported tne
oil Incorporating the Meekloaburs Savings Bank, which
was pasteJ. "
Aeh incorporating the Belvdcre Manufacturing, Com
psny. fss-sd
MI bar re- prcslied memorial from citizen. II the
Shenandoah riveT
NJ IlsT presented two snlar petitions from citizens
hi "aHaher presented renonsrance Of citizens Of
Inates'owh a.alns, the bill releasnr the Sm,thhed
ohaiies"wn and ilarpers Ferry Turnpike Company
io" heepns that part OF said mad in repair hch runs
itoasn he main Street OF said town. Als the rcply OF
1'nh fa'es Esq, President Of said Company 10 the al
Legations Of SAID Iemorsl fance
VA moilou Of Nj Gailaher The hill rpviyir,r The ar
70 incorporate the NlncI,es,cr and Berry Ferry Turn
f'Ae Nonplhy was reeunsilcret, and csreclot made
80 's 70 Suscrof 200 IN cad OF 5000. mahrg III,
"noIe capital stock s25,0u9 The bill was then passed
"" hiodoh MI Of Garrett the Senate sd,ufned
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
PAI.MERSTON!
GEORGE BANCROFT. &c. Sc.
WILMOT PROVISO-NEW YORK
prirafe and confidential |

The following resolution has passed the Legislature o.
New Y rlt-the House by vote OF ONE tit NDk ~
AND SEVEN to Jire-'he Senate by TWENTY -oiN
10 one
Resolved, That Senator's in Congress be instruct
ed, and our Representatives requested 10 use Their oes
Efforts 10 insert into any ordinance establishing a
or all such provisional territorial government Of gov
ernmehls ftned out Of acIulred terriory,J lul,u.
mental article provlsiun which shall PROVIDE dee'a0
and guaranty that slavery or involuntary servlluds %
cept punishment for crime whereof the party sha"
have been first duly convicted. shall be prohibited there
in so long as the same shall remain a territory.
The resolution was introduced BIZ Mr. MyEas, Of ~
Lawrence, personal and political friend Of The late o'
Wright.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
Wrprs.p,Y. Jan. 10Th lS4S.

SENATE.
The re.oIuti,n II the umse of DELEGATES extending
the lnyilatnn given to Generals Quitman, Sc to Cap
Lin N,,p4rr V,s copcutred in
Nj CatiiIe Of red the following preamble and fesolu
,,,..
Nbee,s Il appe,,s from. 4, pnaal Of tho House Of
!, -. -, ~ ID IL. ,5 IN, l,,,h aay III II.
80, - .l,l1l., In , heat ia that body as
,els,,te l,,m N, county ,( F,rl,y. Heary W Thorn
a., all ,hefe.s u 6,,iLrr orn,afs from sad jnrnal
lh,I lse saI llase did On ,lc l7th day Of December
lsl7 lof FL, Snoy, dan !, the sa,d House. as
dtlc, from ibs cIoi, ot Alexandra. thereby making
,h n., Of Delrc,le. IN cons,, Of IS members. hen
I,c constitution declares II shall consls, Of bu, 81
! ,,.e,,e,.. ,h,,ef,,e
Resolved Thai , committee be APPOINTED 10 enquire
ubrbef be,e,, sny n,oyi,,n in tho institution or ga
,ct,en, ot the tsnef, ASSEMBLY authorizing thu SAID
n ne - naIo,la. h, 4, ,e.,,,,,n ,f If. own 10 III
g ,,s, ia numbers ,and The number Of "a mslnhefs
n..ly,1 Tint 10 .aid committee ala cnnaife anu
,nt ,vhe4he, III. .,id II,u.c "a, DELEGATES N admit
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
STEAMBOAT rER-EXPLOSION.

INC officers Of tho seaml DAT Yorktown. arrived here
yesterday announced that al the nth Of The Ohn They
received intelligence Of sad disaster, which had re
Gently occurred 10 the Steamboat Seahrd. 1t appears
that she accdenly caught fire, when the Cap ain.
aware that there 1870 kegs OF gunpuwdcr on
board, and despairng OF getting The fire under ran her
ashore atSape ardeau. Hero the and rassen-
sengers got ashore and the i'll (aeJ boat continued Il,
to burn anil the fire reached the gun. powder, when a
trigh explosion took place. entirely destroying the
boat We were not apprzed Of any loss OF lie by the
catastrophe.
n Jrme. Ian
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SMAlI. NNrE RIII..
on If Mr. BonJnraot, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Much business, in the way Of petitions. rcsolu-
tons. and bills, pres uicd
Nine bia Wee raised, umuch general Importance.
except the one appropnang tea til usnd dollars 10 build
bridges On the Stanton and Parkcr-bQfg Road.
on APnORTiONMLNT
Mi Shelby, iton lie select committee on the sub
JccI of ReaIparienn cut, tluri'd resolution, asking
that the committee be discharged from the ulher con-
sdetsn Of the subject, there being hope Il an,
gfcemeut as 10 lie tue If spporlionment.
Nheeupan MIR, Stewart. of Berkeley, offered fesulu-
ton, rIapos ng report hll or the call Of Conyen-
tloa am.nd The State Constitution. This. BIZ agree
meni, laid the table tr eprecnl. 10 be ced up
At an early day. after the suggestion by Mr.. PRICE, thai
consuaton should bo had among members friend
ly 10 the object.
The principal SUBJECT Of debate bill for the
lief Of The Fanonier aud Alexandria Turnpike Company
supported by Mr. Scott Of Farquer and opposed by Mr.
Price.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

MoApAy, January II, lSis.
Two eoGmunicaiinns we're rrreiyrd from the S'n,rc
announcing tho pes-age of ns noticed thrir
''7ssied proceeugs, aud he passage Il thu following
NH am'NdWcnis, VIZ An at Incorporating the Ma
WAND and }ltgina Bridge Company and IAN act To
1orfse he county courts 81 he'zrl Doddndee ard
Washington u borrow noae1 IL The erection OF tho pub.
|.e uidiags Of said counties.
The smcudhcuis Wcrc c1rrurred n ~ he House
3" Speaker laid lot tie liause crmaiunicat ION
tnan li.r Treasurer Of the Ninehcser and Potomac
ssaretd Company II resolution passed some
t'Acr, in1ilrIe the eus II transportation tia
I'D .'her loads, aAd The nuabsr al ys each year on
"e.eii mere Was SUSPENSION u transportation these
ms
o. not.H nc coamuales In was a,d On tho table
Dn n6nAa d VI Scott nj Fauquier. The resolution
Submitted ~ lin Saturday lat ~ Tire cer,iln of a
,@Hach'H q SAFE io succeed kalesh I Danlci, fsl
was taken M
TIE unic Il c'cciga was blank IN the resolution Mr.
s'ht snmH"g 70 The eagg' : ions ol members artrnd
li'' moved 10 o.! It Win "Bie5ac'dny. he .th Of
January which motion vs. concerted IN and the rusJ
le'lvu MSS adopted.
fE1iIloNs.
By Nj. Srynour-0f cai7.ns Of .ilar1v. asking a
subscription Of Iirec hhs on the part If tho State to
Nsrhrld;
by Mr. Chy-Of citizens Of anphall .tor the pass &c
% law II establish Lee lawn OF Lesgy lie
ne oIl 10 create the ~ aud I'd lldelal Circuits
W 1aa si'aia - l' tasea IN, snl after debate
ociwecR Me~Srs. Slcphsnsou Psrbs. Prir.. llaymon,
and IN, VI t. ard y. II was IN motion Of Mi So
ensoa. i'll on HE 'adio
-. Mayo presented the p ili.uef citizens IT Rich
mond praying thai ine Lou 50 Railroad ANY be thor
iId 70 e1,7i their ad frum the Eastern terminus
1he t !" lac D1ee n'he city II Richmond.
ne reports 81 tie committee adverse to the PETITIONS
81 hhoda Jennings. ii james NJ Davis. If cizcns Of
Adax and Al'Nandra. fiar rev : lrniy) Of Robert
NJ 0arreIi (t,r the appointment Of Y'fn,,eo IN the
State OF Onlo.) were agreed H.
On motion ol Mr. Burleu
The Hose auurHed
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THOS. VI WlLKINSO,
J. 4. HATCHER.
TO THE PTHlC.

ANlNG purchased the entire interest Of Mr. John
III A. Hatcher, in the concern OF Wilkinson s. Hat
cher. and taken the husc 'otmerly occupied by them
cordially invite call from the customers ut the old
,ern aud the public generally. Ia whom | return MY
grateful scknow egents for the very liberal patronage
bestowed upon Wilkinson s Hatcher. and hope, by IN
reunited attent n to business and de,e ninaoa To give
satisfaction, 10 neti; and receive contnh,.n of the
shall keep constantly On hand good assortment
II the most Fashionable and pretty Goods IL be had in
ME Northern markets which pledge nyseflo sell as
heap as they can be had any where.
Oct lS--isif IlOS NJ WILKINSON.
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.N'OFENBER 18Th. lsi7
CHEAP GOODS

7 Y u Y q " 5 I n f.
HAV this day received and opened a second supply Of
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
elected In the Northern Cities with great To which
especially cali the attention OF the Ladies and the public
eneraiy they will ind great many and beautiful
Goods which not to be found cscw in this Market
and prices much lower than they could have been bought
earlier in the deen 1t 10 menson the
article. JUS, received, but respectfully solicit gal
,e tie welt eeere sosA vhIch rl,dfe sell 60 seG
pf.tes :, ee'itc -, lastiea aba ,ilsTAAl..
NV " al 1tIQS If WILKINSON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24

The Washington Union. 81 Friday night con,ains III,
documents mpanying The Presidents message com
mnncsted Thur day last. relative the admission 4
Santa Anna into Mexico. Ih entire correspondence
long and Nc have no, room for detailed notice ,fl-
The following is the direct terms If The pass under
which Santa Anna was permitted 10 land at Vera
Cruz:
i'rtoie and ccnfdentiai
U. 5. NAVY TrrAFTaINr.
May 49, 1876
CoMMoDoEE If Santa Anna end.ayers In enter IN.
Mexican ports, you Will allow him 10 pms freely
Respectfully YOURS
GEORGE BANG CROFT
Commodore DAVID CoNHrR.
Commanding Home Squadron
The arrival al Vera Cruz, ard the admission Of the
distinguished Mexican Chlctan. WHO has sadly disap
pointed HE hopes OF President p,lk ard ohs,i-
nsley bccuded those skies. which, Ia the vision Of me
venerable Editor Of the Union. lime bright
and igitenns." is thus announced ioths Department
al Washington by Com. Conner, then mmsnding the
Gulf Squadron The letter Of the old Commodore ia
somew hat curious. ile however, shows that he was
mot sot enough't to put his faith in tho cock fighting
General:
Princeton Socr!Gcjos August Is, 1916.
sIR-'rhe brigol-wa Daring just about sailing f'T
New Orleans. with lespairhs from he Engish Minis
Ter in Mexico, Mr. Packenham al " ashng'on allows
NE opportunity and sufficient time To iniorm y"u that
Gen Santa Anna aud h friends hase just arrived at
Vera Cruz in the English merchant steamer Arab. front
the Havana
have allowed him enter without molesta,h or
speaking the vessel as informed By The srnoi
English naval officer here, Capt Lambert she carried
cargo and would not be aoa ed 10 take any in
/ could easily have board,d the Arab but deemed it
proper moi 10 do allowing To appear If ne had
entered without my concurrence II now quite coran
The Whole country IS the garrlsons OF every town
and fortress declared in his iavo But, unless he
has learned something useful in his adversely, and become
anaher man. he will only add The distractions Of the
country, and be hurled from power in less thah three
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WAsutSoron, Jan. IS, lSlS'
SENATE.

Mr. Mnngums resolution calling Tor Cen SCOTS plans
and the Presidents for prosecuting the war, was taken
up
Mr.. Sewer moved To lay npcn the table, which mo
ton was carried-yeas q. nays %
Mr.. Webster asked and obtained leave To bring IN
bill which by carried through its different
stages and passed making attachments issuing from courts
Of the IT, States conform the laws regulating such at
achlhents in the several States.
Mr. Bnuby submitted a resolution for consideration,
denying the power Of thu General GIvarnment, under
the Constitution 10 IN Ike appropriation for the Improve
VI Rivers and llarbars reconstruct Internal I'm
prrvemens.
Mr. Baldwin submitted a resolution calling upon the
President for any information he may posses IN regard
10 the Aent and value of the public domain belonging
10 Mexico; also, in fegatd In tile power that Republic
may have cede to any fsign Government sovereign
" such domain and the people thereof"
The Senate proceeded the consideration OF the len
Regiment Bill.
Mr. Badger opposed the bill in an able speech char
gng that the war the immediate result OF the IN
cons utiona act Of the Prsden, in ordering the Amer
lean army The Rio Grande
After Mr. Badger concluded. Mr.. Foote OF Mississippi
got the Acknowledgment the Senate went into Exeeu
tive session and adjourned.
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Dissolution.

F1NIE partnership heretofore existing, under the
4 style aud finn of Wilkinson g. Hatcher, Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent Persons indebted to
the concern are requested 10 settle with Thos NJ Wink
nson who IS alone authorized TO receive collect. he
having purchased the entire interest of Jno. A. Hat
,hcr. Those having claims against the concern VIII
present them him Tor payment, The name of The con
will be used, where its necessary IN closing The
mSiness OF the same.
TIlOS. VI WILKINSON,
Oct. lS-tsif J. 4 HATCHER
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HOGE OF DELEGATES

l.. frEsnn, Jan. lsh leis,
L ne ordinary communication received from the
ce"a'e a"d 'he amendments proposed cmcurred in.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mf' bufweli, FINN HE committee Of Schools and Col
ss' presented areprt rejecting the petition Of the
"us,ees oil iiampden Sidney Collese
'hl oclli, fran the commit lee III Cnuits o! Justice
P''su wa following The decision of that committee
y III NE com nnieatron of The President Of The Boar Of
"'np h"rSs relative to the decision Of III. Superior
mn " ~ Tor the County OF Henco, in the Of
s'e LOUISA kiilruad Company
Acso'ed, as the opinion of this committee Tina, il,
- i"sA Pedieni br The Board appeal from SAID decs
NJ s. ais, presented the fluNirg bill, as par, of
tae Criminal ode!
oll. 70 reduce into oae The severa concerning
>Hes ava pahishnents aud proceedings IN criminal ca
'Ion motion If Mr. Haymond 500 copies Of The
re ordered 10 be printed for the use Of the Assem-
RESOLUTIONS.
Dn motion Of Air Darman
Ases,iseJ, Thai the cummi tee OF Finance be in
Quoted to eaqaire iuio the sxpedsncy Of imposing tax
upon Passengers travelling The several railroads Of hl,
commonwealth.
On motion uf Mr. Mosely.
hrsinyed, A hat the Committee for Courts Of Justice
e"9''e mo ihe expedefey VI SO amending the act
e',i'ed an act concerning executions against insoven
"eoofs' passed March 2, 1876. 10 nvcs, clerks Of
tos "h All The powers OF justices Of the peace IN 80
lstion 10 he relief Of itsolvcni debtors.
On moion Of Mr.. Herr,
ReSbYed. The Senate concurriny That the invitation
hfretfare given TO Generals Shields Quiiman Sc be
sud is hereby extended to Capt. John b. Magruder
On rao,ion If Mr.. IIarvie, .ti
Resolved. That the co,n,nitec fr courts Of Justice
enquire into the expedency OF bringing in a bill prsv
alag for he csmeertan f ie euafaniird bonds ut the
tanlss rivrf and KaMasiia comrny. iutl registered
On asai.sa III Ms-Yss.u:e- 49,
t.esa,ei Eta ~ cuin ssiisoe fs-G'a.'s os e Il
na.rv,.F. ,o.sgGs- ants 10 cs.~fsnst3 r"frait.
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CHESAPEAK AND ONO CANAL.

The Cumberland Civilian says that the work on the
Canal is at length fairly under way. Ga Monday mora
mo las Messrs. Solomon Mccullough s Go. com
mrnccd operations The tunnel, BY far the heaviest job
the line. and Will press them forward with all des
patch.
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~. D. Times. jan. 10.

We regret tina, we have 10 record the death, in the ar
my o. another ci,izen of Albermare- Mr., Charles f.
Carter son Of DE- harles Carter Of this place. lie
was attached the Palmetto Regiment, aud died in lie
city Of Mexico ON the 9Th Of las, NovGmbet
hdrh Hesric .ldcocde.
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II. EsOuuIi HOlcOAsDe.

At L o K NEY Al LA w.
WILL ATTEND The Courts OF The Carpuraton OF
w Lynctbarg aud VI the counties Of Campbell and
Amherst.
All business entrusted to him will meet with prompt
tten,ion.
Ad5ress-l vnchbnrF
lie ofise .s 4hrsat 4 ;.st sA-to:Ja.aJ f.tE.s Fee
t-ritli = '0t - hH'
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
On motion of Mr.. Nmton, The liouse resolved hs,h
into committee of the whole, Mr., J. p. lngcrsol in the
chair and resumed the consideration OF the annual mes
sage of the President.
Mr. Jameson addressed the committee, All! made
rather disconnected kind ol Speech occasionally pro-
ducng much laughter. .-.
Mr. Jones Of Georgia followed taking grounds against
Mr. Folks poslulaes. lie qaoe poetry readily !" II
| lustralion.
! Mr. Robinson of Indiana followed, defending the Pres
iden, vuhemently. aud strongly condemnng the h,gs
! Mr. Tuck of n. Hampshire. next go, 'he floor, when
the committee fnse and the House adjourned.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-01-24
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Nomr. ,Ian.I7.Is;S.

Several bills fro-a the House Of Delegates were res
and committed, - lA-,'rian u Mr.. Rogers
The aill estahfshiiF ne County ri Putnam was laI
on The table an ftdtiisa u Mr. Deneale
The bill rTo'fhng for the oomrle,ion Of the South
western rsd vas taken M. tnoiiun ii Mr. Kane, AN,
passed. Il sapruprIates S75.0o1.
TIE hR tir the enlargement 4 the Lunatic Asy
loms u this Commonwealth as passed-s,e s 70. uot
The bill 10 .ncorporate the 1horntan's Gap Tunpk,
Company. taken IN inefion Of Mr.. Wiich,r.
Mr. Nod6lk pr1rsrd the fooaisg amendment, On
sols 70 gearrsl principle. be eapraited on all SUI
sr bifis) WHICH, after being dabsted by Msss-s W"o
fix, fhssur~n, Nitrher. Gaaher BIrursnt, ts'l'e.
Capert,n and S'anard. aduprd:
In he 81 sccioa ffst line. slri.c cut fin the wo-d
'illst" to The word 'ihe The s-,nd line and 's.r
w'cnever three 5urhs II the srsk teeared u 90 sub
sntbed by Others han the run,nonwe1,h snail have
been subscribed by solvent pesoas full, able TO pay -
The amendment ieny adopted, the bill rss.rd. This
bill auihurzes The Board Of Public Works subscribe
1i5,OOol
on r.oticu Of Mr.. Sisnafd, the following unsn-
nnousiy adopted:
Resolved, That the invitation given by this House 10
MAJ Goa Quitn,an aud 10 Gen Shields be extended
10 Lieut. Joseph >eideu Il The sah infantry.
The bill establishing The conuy at N,fi out u parts
Of the cululies a W vol AMI jackson, was passed.
IN lt eAncrrniG. The " nclesier and Berry, Fer
" Turnpike Cumpsny, Mas taken Up on motion Of Alt
Galiahef
Tor ~. C s notion the bill VAS amended in the
saals manpct as The Thornton. Gap Turnpike bill
The 1ill as amended was passed. THIS bill appro-
PIRATES $500 from tina Sass
9h' bil 20 provide tof the Improvement Of the road
frsdlns ftrm the North tarnls linr through Carol
eonnfy'c tic yan'y TOAD, ncal Ny,hevle, also
passed.
On motion Il Nj Voolfolk.
TIE Senate sil,uuled.