Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-06

4r. lhlBIf,, Mr. IL. Is. IO0cn OF tnl9 CITY.
Qher wero brought forward but before the vote
rawr in view of the resolution of Inst session, requir
1.-The SergcantaiArns to report the proceedings OF the
IN Henry NJ. BowpES-Mcssrs Dennis, Speaker
Gale Daniel Carringlon Pitts Tate Drncalu Granhan
Cowan, Thompson Of Dinwiddie Catlet Layne,
N.Nnnd Wards.
~ RICHARD b. GoocHMGssrs. Rivcs Wood Tribe,
Frdh and Stanard-5.
u Thomas J: MAsslE-Messrs Homer, BarbGe, Shack
eiTS Ope and Thomas-5.
'dmotion Of Mr. STANARD, Mr.. Julius Martin vas
e&tcd st Doorkcepcr, and Mr.. John Warsock, printer,
10 HI Senate.
lng discussion then took place upon a motion of Mr..
Dadc the Office OF ri Doorkceper After
aides substitutes &C., the proposition los, by
j. $mmittee appointed TO wait the Governor,
wts( message received, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
he House was called 10 order by Mr. CACKLET of Po-
,afnls
1lCRAIG nominated Col Geo w. Munfofd al CLERK,
whwas well known well for his urbnnty as for his high
publications. The queaon then put and Col alnnord
elected
y MARTZ nominated Col. Geo. w. Hopkins as Speak
rr I'd passed high enlogum upon him. The roll was then
ra and resulted for GeoW. Hopkins l4-absent Mrssrs.
Pa Segar, Scott of F., Pearls, Calllson Wilson, Morris,
Sounl, Edwards Warman, Brirnc, Edmundson, Camp
bclusscI, Robertson Wcher, Fairfax, Garrison Stro-
helnd Boyd
NETS. vi AN IL ana End were appointed COlllllu
Toe conduct Col Hopkins Ia the Chair who returned his
Than for the favor conferred him, in the following high
y aIopriate remarks
Glemen Of the House nj Deiegatrs--l enter upon the
iuti@hch your partially and confidence aye assigned
me- hh due appreciation OF The difficulties and response
bili which attach tile station. The good order and deco
runhich have long distinguished the deliberations Of This
bodrannof fail however 10 inspire nshl with Tho desire To
mis in this respect the exemplary bearing oil those who
U.s. and tender you the assurance Of the
-incss desire, upon my part 10 administer such rules ~
youav prescribe for the government III your proceedings
in airt o equa regard for The rights OF every member o
the d. and every interest IF thc State.
Utmost faithful en,cavors 81 presiding officer must
ocH0ve entirely unayailins without the generous sup
port the body itself. This support doubt not, shall
prottly receive as often ~ my own lInperecons may
lnlkl necessary 10 invoke IL.
der 10 YOU gentlemen my most grateful acknowledge
mentor the high distinction which yonr free choice has
conied upon me-, and rrycntly HOPE that onf united deli
beran may rebound 10 the honor Of our beloved Common
veal and 10 lie prosperity OF our common constituents
MDORMAN presented the petition OF James {. Crane
combining OF the undue election Of Thomas F. August
Aftreood deal of conversation between Msssrs. Dormant
BabS VERIFY Stovall Crnlchicd and Ferguson, the pc
fitioups laid on the table.
Onoon of Mr.. STOvALI the ruos of the last House
were opted.
gcan Arms, and Col Robert Bradley and John Rady as
Dootpers The roll then called and resulted Tor the
nonets | ban unanimous vote.
MrERBY moved that the petition OF JUS L. Crane which
wdSlQ tllU dOc, Uc taken up. All Chpl
oppd the motion. The motion was then lost -ayes III,
nnaS
MMcCUE presented The petition of Thos J. Nichic and
oihe on behalf uf the Central Railroad
MCRUTCHFIELD presented the petition of William
H. bwn, complaining of the undue election oi Charles r.
Sudor tho county Of Stafford.
Onoon of Mr.. MARTZ-Resoved, That the Commit
ec ORoads &C. enquire into the cypediency vi auholi
.ingnc Board of Public Works guarantee the bonds of
he lnassas Gap Railroad 10 an amount not exceeding
5000
onotlon of Mr.. ToaIIIN, a committee Of three was
ppded inform The Governor that the House was orGanl-
,cd ready 10 receive communication no might nave To
.endein. -
II Chair appointed Messrs TOMLIN HERMAN and
FO lE3 said committee.
Oaotion OF Mr. FERGUSON, the Committee on Roads
ycrasructej Ia enquire into the expodency Of increasing
lie cita stock Of the Central Rail Road Company; aud
,so nending its charter 50 AZ 10 extend SAID ROAD 10 the
Dhover.
Onotlon of Mr.. WELTON-- That the Com
milton Schools enquire into the expdfncy OF incopora-
ing Acadsrnical Institute in Moorfield Hardy county.
Unoon of Mr. Lewis, Of ll.-Resorcd, That The Com
milton Ronds enquire into the expectancy ri reporting
ill pvding for The construction of Turnpike road from
Ncah TO West Union.
Onloon of Mr.. HORNER-Resolysd, That the Com
milton Roads enquire into the expedcncy oi appropra
Ing arther sum Of SIS 000 finish and widen the Ss-
ersv, and Salem Turnpike Road 10 the width Of twenty
one II.
On,otion of Mr. WILLIAMS The Scrgeant-ntArms
was ihorzed Ia employ Two pages, whose compensation
shall exceed 50 por diem.
mmunication was received from the Governo: cnco-
ng annual message. rrhc message was published in
On o,inn Of Sir. JOINSoN-Rcsoved, That tic COM
ntten Roads enquire the cxredency OF lncorpo!a-
ing ant stock company construct turnpike road from
= WSanduskys IN the North Western turnpike, 10 t!e
,ouutof HARRISON to point on the Beverly and FAIR
at the house OF John FELTON, IN layor
count
or on,ouds cnouiro into the cxpedicncy of incorporating
;o;,a the If uctlnI
,rdgross the South Branch nj or ncur the lower Hang
ny RS in Hampshire.
nittcen Roads enquire into the expcdiency of further
ubscrion upon the part OF the Commonwealth, ~ Inc
stock ,lhc North River Navigation Company.
On otion Of Mr.. FIOURNOY-Resolved, That the
.omme on Roads enquire into The expectancy o! appo-
,rian on the part of the STATE three hs OF ssGOD00
o aid The extension Of the Souh-sdc Railroad, from
,ont mr. Du,ksvillv in Prince Edward to Lyuchbnrp.
On liion Of Mr.. WlLLlS-Rcsoved' That the com
uttee a Roads enquire into tho cxpedcncy of increasing
he capil stock of the Fredericksburg and Whitley Plank
Road CSpany.
On nln Of Mr.. WELLMAN-Resolved That the com
ntire okoads enquire into the expediency OF INCREASING
he csp( stock of the Guyandotte Navigation Company
o $4,000
On main of Mr.. NASSEY-Resovcd That the Com
ncr on Loads enquire into the eXpcdrncy OF increasing
he capakucs Of the Front Royal and Winchester Turn
ike ComHny and ior the purpose of bridging the Shena
oah and dmpl.iinE said road.
On mold OF Mr. WAIL-Rosoved, That the Committee
horzns M Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company To
M capital stock for the purpose OF extending their
Dad
Mr. FERGUSON offered the following resolution, which
n his ino.'n, vas laid on the table:
Resolved Tina tie OF this Hall be rendered 10 the Re-
,7:n Convention upon its assembling, In January next
md that committee OF three be appointed on the part OF
mis- House. met the committee already appointed by the
Convention arrange hour of meeting Of The respective
odies.
On motion of IT. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, That the Com
rittee on Ronds &C. enquire into the expedency OF in
reosng the capia stock Of The Junction Valley Turnpike
company ard amending The charter OF said company 90
10 authorize lie construction o branch OF said road 10
he town OF Wamesborongh in Augusta.
PETITIONS. &c.
The following petitions &c. presented ana appropri
tey referred:
By Mr. MASSEY OF Alexandria Of J. NJ Stewart, Tor
,isson of a tax By Mr.. JACKSON of citizens Of Wood
ounty for the Incorporation Of a company construct
all road from Petersburg 10 point the Baltimore
nd Ohin Rail Rad By Mr.. AUGUST: OF the Richmond
nd Danvie Railroad Company, TO unite with the Tennes
ee Rail Road. By Mr.. MASSEY of A.: OF Mary Ann
CONWAY for Gvorcealso Eliza Jane Baare for divorce
Mr. FORBES of citizens of Buckingham in behalf Of the
late River Company. By Mr.. IMBODEN: of Vim. With
IN and 50 oss of Augusta in behalf of the Junction Val
y Turnpike Company. By Mr.. WILCOX: of citizens
Charles Cit county, for the passage of law auth
rizing sepsnte election in that county. Also, OF
'aac A. Godiln, complaining Of the undue election Of