Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-06
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, FEaRUARY 81, lS49.
SENATE

MI. 7 RENO1 presented Tem0nsirance from
the citizens Of Blacksburg, and other papers, to
the passage OF The bill.
Mr. McCAULEY advocated the passage OF
the bill, which passed.
The Senate then took up he bill VOTING Swords
TO Major Wasgoncr and others, on motion Of Mr..
SLOAN.
The question being on The amendment grant
ing Sword 10 Major James Faulkner Of the
county OF Berkeley,
The bill and amendments were opposed by
Messrs. Rives, Avereli, DeneaIe, stcll and
Wiicher, and advocated by Mr. Sloan.
Il was laid on The table, not 10 be taken up du-
ring this session, on motion OF Mr. WlTCHER.
On motion OF Mr. CRUMP,
The Senate adjourned.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1919.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Manning OF the Me
lhodis Church.
Communication from the Senate, stating pro-
gress Of business.
Mr.. CHEATHAM from the committee on
Claims, reported The bill concerning The heirs OF
Law OF DR.. Alexander Gordon, deceased; and
bill concerning John VI. Ferguson, sergean, and
tailor Of the city oil Richmond.
Mr.. FERGUSON, from the committee ior
Cou,ls Of Justice, presented the following bills:
A bill 10 define The pay OF commissioners OF
wrecks, and Tor other purposes; bill concerning
office copies Of certain deeds; and bill concerning
criminal prosecutions in The city OF Richmond.
Mr.. LAYNE Of Allegheny, from The commit
lee on Roads, &c, reported bill 10 incorporate
The Rich Patch Turnpike Company.
Mr.. WHIrTLE. from The committee on
Schools, &c, presented report adverse to the
petition Of Leroy Dixon, aud the following bill:
A bill concerning the collectors Of the school
faya nj lll nj nj bnr NO
pan al the school quota OF Frederick county 10 be
applied 10 The support OF school at Middletown.
Mr.. GRASTY offered the following resolution:
Resolved, by the General Assembly Of Vr.
sinia, That the General Assembly will close is
present session on he 3 day ol March next.
Mr. FERGU SON moved 10 lay lie above fesu-
luton on the table. Neeaivrd-ayes As, noes So.
Mr. BARBOUR moved 10 amend, Ivy subsi-
IutDg the l0fh-Mr. DORMAN proposed The
l9n.
On motion OF Mr. PITTS The resolution and
amendments were postponed indefnilely-aye
g. noes al.
On motion OF Mr.. SCoTT-Re.olved, Tina,
he friends OF The American Tract Society have
leave 10 use this hall for a public meeting on
Tuesday evening Gin instant.
On motion Of Mr. TANIEY, leave was given
10 bring III bill 10 amend the several acts in
relation to the Pennsylvania, Mor.anlown and
Beverly Road (Blil reported)
On motion OF Mr. COOK, the commit e. on
Finance were directed 10 inquire into The exre.
d,cncc OF increasing The compensation Of The
Commissioner ii the Revenue for Roanoke cuun-
".
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER.
Mr.. SCOTT submitted the follnNt1a, which
h. desired, Tor he present, 10 lie upon iiIs table
lie woud call il an, aud give his reasons, in
le~ days:
The General Assembly Of Virginia, being SEN
,he hat virtue is the sures; foundation OF social
and political prosperity, and recognising As
ne iuy of al persons entrusted win the admin
isralion OF afiiir, 10 promote, b. all The proper
means, Religion ard Morality as he indi>pcnsa-
bic supports OF those dispositions AMI habits
which lead 10 it< cultivation and gf0wlf; and
i.cmins i, To b. the duy Of every community,
puhicy 10 ackno Wedge the Providence OF A.
mighty God the brnelcenI author oi all good,
AMI humbv 10 impore his protection and lavof
Bet therefore resoired IN the General Assembly
That he Governor be requested 10 recommend
annually, Ia the people of this Commonwealth,
lay Of public Thank, giving and Prayer, 10 BE- oh
sc:gcd by acknowledging with grateful hearts he
many and signal lavors OF Almighty God hcstow
!. upon US as people; and especially Tor The
tranquility, peace and plenty we have enjoyed;
tar the success with which We have been enabled
10 establish constitutions u government Tor safe
~ and happiness Tor the civil and religious lib
ery with which We are blessed, and The means
We have Of acquiring and difIusng useful knowl
edge; and in general Tor all The great aud various
tavors which he has been pleased 10 confer upon
rs.
Mr.. BElRNE Of Monroe from The committee
on the Penitentiary, presentei report adverse 10
the resolution providing TOR religious instruction
fha n IN no
On motion Of Mr.. FAULKNER. Resolved,
That the Superintendent of the Pen.cntiary be
requested 10 report more in detail than he has
done in his general report Of the 3Oth Of Octo-
Der, ls45, the advantage Of moral and religious
instruction, at this time, enjoyed by the convict.
confined in the PenilentiaIy how ofcn, by
whom, and under what regulation such instruc-
ton is allowed or encouraged; together with
any facts which, in his judgment, may throw
light upon the expedency or inexpedlency of
making some provision by law for the moral
improvement and religious instruction Of the
convicts.
RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC.
MIR. PERRoW offered resolution on this
subject which, after debate between himself
and Messrs. THOMAS, BBRwELL, VERIFY,
McCUE, DOR VAN and SHEFFEY, was adop-
ted IN the following form:
Resolved, That select committee be ap.
pointed to inquire into the e1pediency of report
ing resolutions in relation to VII Asa Whit
ney's plan for connecting BY Rail Road the Al
lantic and Pacific Oceans; also the plan of VIM
Bayard & Co. for running Rail Road from
the Mississippi River TO California; I'd any 9th
er plan having the same obJec; in view
Committee: Messrs. Perrow, Segar, Laidley,
Shelley, Dorman Thomas, Burwell, Goodson,
Townes, and Boyd.
MIR. FERGUSON, from the Committee for
Courts Of Justice, reported with amendment, The
bill concerning bail in civil actions.
AN OYSTER BILL.
bill TO prevent the des ruclion OF oysters in
Ware river in the county o. G oucester, gave rise
10 discussion OF some length.
Mr.. SHEPARD moved 10 postpone the bill in
definitely, as being calculated 10 destroy equality
o. ptivileges and rights. The people wanted no
special legislation on The subject.
Mr.. CLoPTON supported the bill as being
matter properly belonging 10 the people Of Glou-
ceser and bot doing injustice 10 any one.
MestS KILBY and SHEFFEY were against
pnsIpOnemenl