Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-10-18

his resolution in the last Convention this avowal of the
gentleman from Spotsyvana, constituted an equal OBJ
lection now MIR. G.. thought it better to adopt the pro-
position of the gentleman from Frederick (Mr. BYRD
But he preferred before ALL the resolutions of Mr. JACOB
because they provided separate mtee to consider
the basis Of representation He opposed to the re-
siduary committee proposed by Mr. ScorTs resolutions
which, he said would become the Convention of Vir-
GINA He was for the eight (he should have said nine
committees proposed by the resolutions Of the gentle
man from Ohio Hecaled for the ayes and noes on the
amendment offered by Mr.. Conway.
Mr. RIvEs, believing that it should be the object Of
every member that the business should be conducted
regularly, argued that the plan proposed in Mr. Byrds
resolution would prove the most satisfactory. He
ma de an exceedingly earnest appeal in behalf of
strong committee, that might act wisely upon all the diff
erent subjects, and also tor spirit OF brothery love
amongst the members
MIR. MARTIN of Ohio, deprecated anything like par
liamehtary manpuvring. He knew nothing of rules
His purpose was not delay: His health was feeble and
he wished to get home before the winter His plan of
subdivding the business proved that he Tor des
patching it speedily. He was satisfied that the resou-
tons Of Mr.; Scott, Of R., were not the with
yesterday they identical. He did not know but
the resolution of Mr.. Conway might throw open a wi
der field tor discussion and protract the proceedings
until the ntorma ton desired by certain members could
be obtained.
Mr.. WALLACE demanded the previous question.
Inquiry made what would be the effect Of the
prev lous question!
The PRESIDENT stated, that according to general par
liamentary law, the previous question would bring the
House to direct vote, without debate, upon each
amendment and then upon the original resolution; but
it appeared, by the rules OF the House of Delegates
the previous question effected direct only on the
first amendment voted upon.
The previous question ordered.
Mr.. CoNwAYs amendment was rejected by large
majority.
The previous question was ordered on the amend
ment OF Mr. ScoTT, of R.
The amendment offered by Mr.. SCOTT, of R., was
then rejected.
The question being on the original resolution. (Mr.
ByRD'sl Mr.. STEWART, of Morgan, moved to fill the
blank dor the number of the committed with 10.
Mr.. CART.ILE moved "a and Mr. STEWART assented.
MIR. ANDERSON moved 10, and twas adopted as the
number.
The original resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. GooDE offered the following resolution:
ResoLDed That the first Auditor be requested to fur
nish to this Convention account OF disbursements
through his office from the lst October 1S49, to the
Both September 1850, inclusive, classifying the same
far as practicable by counties and cities, brio gng
such counties and cities into the four grand divisions
the State, and apportionng much OF the said expeu
dure as cannot be assigned to county or city to its
appropriate grand division.
Mr.. G.. w. HorKfNs suggested that the resolution be
laid on the table,
Mr. GooDE preferred that it should be passed and if
any additional call was thought necessary it could be
ordered.
The resolution adopted.
Mr. HALL, of Lancaster, offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
RcsolUed, That the Bill of Rights and present Con-
stiuton OF Virginia be printed for the use of the mem
bers of this Convention.
Mr. CARLIE moved 10 take up the resolution offered
by him Yesterday and laid on the table
Mr.. STANARD urged the gentleman not 10 insist upon
his motion now, as it was haf-pas two. He desired
offer amendment TO call for statement OF the i'm
proyements in which the State had whole, or par
tial. interest.
Mr. CARLILE said the resolution already effected that
object.
The resolution was taken up
Mr.. BowDEN moved an amendment which ac-
ceped by the mover
Mr.. JANNEY moved an amendment-also accepted
Mr.. M. GARRETT offered an amendment calling Tor
statement of the whole debt OF the State of all kinds;
but Mr. CARLILE saying that statement could be OBJ
tanned by separate CALL Mr.. g. Withdrew the amend
ment.
The resolution was then adopted in the following
form:
Resoped That the End Auditor be requested as early
practicable to prepare and lay before this Conven-
ton. the number and character OF the works
OF internal improvement authorized to be constructed in
the several grand divisions of the State the APP
propriaed and expended and the authorized to
be expended for such works in each of said vsions aso
the times when the sums OF money borrowed for the
construction Of said works payable, and the of
interest paldupon such loans also, the times when the
laws authorizing the construction OF each oil such works
passed. and the several acts increasing the said ap
preparations passed the interest the State has in
each OF said works. and the dividends received from
each of said works, also, the amount guaranteed by
State for works OF Internal improvement the Of
said works, and the amount guaranteed for EACH and
the times when said guaranteed bonds are payable
and the amount for which said guaranteed bonds have
been sod ALSO the interest they bear aso the
loaned to companies to pay interest upon guaranteed
bonds and that he distinguish between the amounts
paid tor the respective works OF internal Improvement
out of the Treasury OF the Commonwealth, and those
derived from other sources.
sTENoGRAPHERS.
On motion of Mr.. SNowDEN, The Convention took
up the resolution previously offered by him, with an
amendment moved by Mr.. SCOTT, of K. The original
resolution declared generally that the Convention make
arrangements tor procuring stenographic reports, and
publishing the same.
The amendment is as follows:
ReS0tced, That a committee be appointed to prepare
apan for reporting the proceedings and debates of the
Convention.
The amendment was adopted, and the resolution as
amended passed.
Mr.. BEAlE offered resolution that the seats in the
hall be allotted to the members by their dra wing the
numbers from hat. Laughter
Mr.. ID. L.. HOPKINS moved to adjourn. Rejected
Mr.. ANDERSON, an outsider, hoped the members
would all be allowed an equal chance.
Mr.. TAYLOR adverted TO the rule prohibiting members
who were Interested IN any proposition from voting
thereon.
The resolution was laid on the table
Mr.. FLoTp offered the following resoution-lad on
the table and ordered to be printed:
ReSOtUe6, L hat committee of - be Amounted
to enquire and report II any, and what limitations and
restrictions are necessary to be imposed on the powers
OF the Legislative Department the subject of sa-
very, and if any, and what restrictions is expedent to
impose on individuals emancipang their slaves.
Mr.. M. GARNETT offered the following resolution
ResoLued, That the First Auditor be requested 10 fur
nlsh TO the Convention full statement showing the
entire Indebtedness, and all the liabilities of the State
no matter for whatpupose treated incurred and the
amount OF interest paid thereon, and by whom paid.
On motion of Mr.. STRoTHER, the resolution was laid
on the table-Mr S. stating that he wished to call also
tor the amounts received by the State from works of
Internal improvement.
The PRESIDENT announced the following committee
under the resolution the Printing: Messrs Fergu-
son, Muscoe Garrett, Lecher, Snowden and Wor-
sham.
On motion of Mr.. PENDLEToN, the Convention ad-
journed.
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The U. S. steamer Saranae, Capt. Tattnall left the
Gosport Navy Yard Tuesday at noon, for New York.