Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-12

SATURDAY, FEBRrARy 9, 1850.

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Mr. rAhRloif stated, that from the position he ha
pee made 10 occupy in regard Ia the election contemplate
y 'c resolution and especially in regard Col Thompson
w ' u auc to himself 10 make personal explanation
SNORT uc previously 10 the day fixed upon for the elcco
Vi 'hc irs Auditor, &c, he asked by member of tn
oe Hous II he had ever seen an address of Col Thomy
son. IN Which there were abolition sentiments or doctrines
answered IN the affirmative. He then wished to know
nc ihish use my name in connection with the charge
refused most positively 10 subject myself 10 be placed in
posiloh where would appear volunteer making
charge against Col Thopson; but when those statement
were denied in the House by Col. r. IS friends he MR.
theh gave authority give his name The speech alude
TO was not made when he College, but on some 9th,
occasion; and for the sentiments it contained he natural
concluded 1t had reference 10 the Southampton massacr,
lie au certified copy of the speech his home He doe
not believe Col L. would use such expressions now d
me contrary he thought he rather ultra the SLAYER
side lie wished TO have the election delayed that he nigh
nave me opportunity 10 the documents referred to an
thal II he had done injustice 10 Col T. he would certainl
correct il and do him justice He very friendly term
with Col T. and his relatives and should dcprccate an
thlng which might place him in lnrcndly attitude 10
wards lhem
Mr.. CARLILE not being in his seat when Mr. P com
meneed his remarks, would ASK when this language nj
ribnted to Col. I. scd-and did he think Col r. SCUM
nom upon the slavery question?
Mr.. PARRlOTT repeated that he could not be certain
to the date Of the speech complained of but Judged il
have had reference 10 the Southampton aabut in this h
might be mistaken He now believes Col T. 10 be soun
upon the question of slavery
Mr.. DENEA1E also desired to have time To examine thi
subject Tie would not vote for any one who was no
sound upon this subject Rnmor had stated that the ncu
bents themselves suspicion pon this sub
lcct He wished probe all these charges and s, lr5o arr
sound M will charge Col L. to be an uboIitunist-
He kner his sentiments and truer To the South
Many Of the abest citizens Of Virginia had expressed them
selves formerly upon the abstract question: regarded
slavery BE- moral and social evil and these men hay,
long since received the sanction nf the Legislature for dis
tinauished ports.
Mr. CARIILE stated his thorough conviction of the
soundness Of Col r. and gave various for his opin
ion.
Mr. DANIEL desired say an act OF Justice Ia tn,
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Syme who had first made the statement, thnt he did moi
intend say Mr. PAltRIOIr his author for he had
heard and spoke oft several days before the election
| on. He had gotten il from another
Some further remarks in regard fixing tl day were
made by Messieurs CRuMP, PITTS, ISBEI.L and RO
GERS. The resolution was laid the table, motion Of
| Mr.. DENEAIE
| Mr.. ROGERS presented report from the Armory Com.
mee.
The bill for electing the town officers of Lexington
passed Also the bill TO prevent the destruction o fish in
Russell and Scott also for the reiefo JOS T. Woods also
for thu relief Of VIM Ayrcs; also concerning the Front Roy
all Turnpike Company, (bcng advocated BY Messrs DE.
NEALE and BARBEE) also the Smyth Court House and
Plaster Banks Turnpike Road also Incorporating the Fair
view Gold Mining Company.
The bill divorcng Susan lions from her husband Henry
Rollins, opposed by Mr.. lSBEII. and advocated by
Aessrs. TRl lBlE aud SHACkLEFORD, and passed Also
The bill incorporate the buchanan and Bedford Turnpike
Company provide for the construction al the PaS
| III aud Giles Turnpike Road.
| On nntion of Mr.. TURN Err, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The Speaker announced the following committees under
resolutions adopted yesterday viz:
Joint committee with the Senate for the reception and
entertainment of the guests invited To be present the laying
the Of the Washington Monument the 22d
ns Messrs Syme Stovall, Snowden Pitman Williams o
Mccklnburg Towncs, Williams o Fairfax Mayo Nurthilis
ton, Conway Strother, Harvc and Lewis OF Harrison
joint committee with the Senate 10 make preparations
for avng the corner stone of Wasingtons Monument
Messrs. T0mlin, Mayo Shepard Sllman MartZ Hume
Duke Patrick, Schoocy Nicholson, Fleming Wooon ana
Pendlcon.
The Speaker appointed the following committee upon the
petition nf citizens oi Richmond lor amendment oI ht
charter Of the city enable the people 10 elect their city o
6ccrs Mcssrs MAYO Sloval Wickhnm Claiborne, Snow.
len Jones e., Syne, Stubbs, Wills Barbour, Coleman
Page and Lewis OF brunswick.
Mr. CONWAY from the Committee Of Courts, presented
bills viz: 10 revive the act authorizing the County Court
of Augusta subscribe lar stock in the Stanton and James
River Turnpike Company passed March, l5iS Changing
the times of holding the first and third quarterly terms o the
County Court Of Bdord Changing the time of holding the
June and November of the County Court n Ohio
county; Dyorcins Martha Goddard from her husband Jared
n. Goddard
Mr. HARyIE from the committee on Roads, presented
bils viz tu incorporate the West Union and Jughandle
turnpike company; incorporate the Fayet!e and Blue Sui
phu turnpike company directing asiryey for road from
pon in Marion county the Salem and Sistesvllle road In
Tyler TO incorporate the parkersburg and Middle Island
Creek turnpike company 10 construct State road from
Writ C. H. the Saunton and Parkersburg road; maklnSn
further appropriation the Salem and Sisersvie road; 10
incorporate the Providence anu Georgetown plum ihA'
company. .n
Mr. SEGAR presented bill authorizing the Board OF Pub
lie Works provide for the construction OF an experiment.
Mr. STROTlIER, from the committee French Spoilia
tions, presented report.
| Mr. PATRICK offered the following resolution:
Resolved That select committee be appointed 10 enquire
whether and any, what additional Legislation is necessary
10 carry the providing for the erection oil non
men Washington without however, interfering win tls
proposed ceremonies OF the 22d inst. ,<,,
| the resolution sustained by Messrs pAIRiCh n
SYME and WIcKHAM, resisted BY Mr. coN"Al' and
| rejected Ayes 33 noes 81.
n, of Mr. h, Resolved,
mtee on Agriculture enquire into the expediency o ln'o
poratng the kanawha Mining Company ,,.,..
| On motion of Mr.. GEORGE MIR. Hcskll was added 10
| the Committee IN Finance. .
| ur SCHOOIE EY moved resolution, that hereafter II
shall be one of the standing rules that after calling hf
commees daily petitions and resolutions 'd may De 'F''
before bills are taken up lad on me table
was instructed enquire into the expedlency oi reporting
bill suspending much Of the fourth section oil the o,ll
chapter of the Revised Code relating 10 The sales o dc
lnnen lands MS provides for the publication in the news
papers of the Sheriff lists and that in lieu thereof gene
raj notice only shall be published oi the dag and place
sale the expense whereof 10 be- charged 10 the Coh'o
| wealth.
By Mr. PATRICK of Thomas Fife, that money paid oy
him for land bought at sale OF deinlich. au Ior,'e'
| lands in Kanawha, may be refunded ny MIR. GEotuf
c,izens of Tazwe against any legislation ON the shoec
thn Iocnon of the Tazewc Court House and Fancy ral
Road By Mr. HARRISON, of citizens OF Prince William
for yosng the Governor with power to appoint annually
uvsy By Mr. WORTnINGTON of citizens of the coun
v Of Hampshire for the passage OF an act to release 70 L.
Saunders the Commemorative right TO certain eond
The House then acted the Convention bill see anote
column) and adjourned.
| SPEECH OF It. ii. BAYLY, OF VIRGINIA,
IN he House of Representatives., Usdnesday January 81
The CHAIR decided the first business i'll order to be IN
ont resolution limiting the expense OF coiec'e 'e y.
nue. from customs for the present hsca ye' UNI - ,b