Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-18
VIRGINIA LEG1sLATU
THURSDAY, MARCH l3, 1851.
SENATE.


4 communication from the House OF Delegates was re-
ceived informing the that they had agreed 10 the Sem
stes amendeu the bill entitled an act 10 incorporate the
Richie and GiimCr Turnpike Company
The committee appointed on their part To examine enrolled
bills having examined sundy oer such bills and found them
truly enrolled they herewith communicated for further
examination and signature.
And the House have passed bills Entitled amend
act, passed 18th of March, 1880 incorporating the Slate
Hill and Walnut Grove Gold Mining Companies the coun
Of Louisa; An incorporate the Merchants and Me-
chanics Bank of the city of Norok An extend The
charter Of the Merchants and Mechanics Bank Wheeling
An act refunding 10 the treasurer OF the Northumberland
Academy certain OF money! An act to egalze the
eanization Of the county Of Raegh An divorcng Sarah
F. Wilson ffom her husband John Wilson; and Baihazar
Sperae Du Vegrere from his wife Jane r. An releasing
Mary III. Jordan the Common right certain lois
of lqud therein mentioned and for other purposes.
The bills were referred 10 appropriate committees.
Mr. CARLiLE moved take the resolution for fixing
the day of adjournment OF the Senate.
Mr. WOODS opposed the u,o,ion to take up
The motion advocated by Messrs. CARLlLE and
Mr. THOMPSON Of A., opposed tho motion to take up
as of The House had sent resolution 10 the
effect that they would adoun-a the Senate had do
TO wuit Until tho House sent us message on that day on
the subject.
Mr WEST moved the previous question
The resolution was taken by vote of-ayes lo noes s.
Mr. THOMAS moved 10 amend by striking out the 24th
and inserting Slst.
Mr. THOMAS said he was induced 10 offer that amend
because Il was well understood thai they would not be
prepared adjourn by the 9th but if his amendment
adopted would be agreed by the House. and the resu
ton would not be rescnded
Mr. S'rANARD said he hoped the amendment would not
be adopted The House had sent resolution adjourn
the 2iih and he hoped amendment would be adopted
BY Senate postponing the time. He or holding.
The proposed; and if il postponed le, the
ton come from the other House. and let the responsibility
rest where II ought ~ rest.
Mr. AMBLER said this was Of the fruits Of the bill
passed Yesterday He hoped tho Senate woad nss.
time iyeda the Senate mad DO wait uuul i;at
day arrived and then send message TO the House 81 n
ing ia readiness 10 aiour aud it could be agreed 10 or
jcctci py The House
Mr.. WOODS was opposed 10 the amendment the reso-
luton; but either adopted he preferred The Amend
ment He said the resolution gotten up for capital
OF this city, the with young members. lie
opposed The resolution ,enong hue the public well
aIc, By leaving The greater ro.on ci Tie public uusne5s
ucfnished He mad ueca here do that business and
il was his duty 10 remain here long there was any
thing 10 do.
Mtssrs HORNEit and SriNARD farther advocated the
adoption Of the resolution.
NJ. THOMAS withdrew his amendment, with the objec,
Of throwing tho responsibility tie other House. He
hopes, the resolution would oG laid on the table.
NJ DENEALE addressed tho SeCae, show that To
ti1e could tie saved By laying the resolution the table
The Senate The resolution the table, by
ayoe Of eyes 10, nces Is.
Mr.. RlVES offered substitute strike u after the
word Resolved and sert The Senate will consider any
bill or resolution sent 10 them after the 22d Instant.
Mr. RlNES assigned the which Influenced him in
Offering the substitute c referred - the quantity g. bas
pressed upon the Senate the las, days Of tho
and with waa; haste bills passed. man. Of them with
out even being read. lie opposed 10 this linsty "-
gisIacn aud he wished lis a,e.dnen, adopted prevent il.
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solution ard amendment.
The Senate refused postpone by ayes TO-
IA.
Mr.. STANARD was opposed 10 the amendment and ii
the gentleman wished give niinati, this subject,
he Though: best 10 10 done by separate resolution
The Senate was addressed on The subject by Mr. WOODS
and dr. TURNER in opposition tho iesoiu :ion and BY
Messls. DENEALE ard STANARD in favor Of it.
The question being on the amendment, it decided in
the negative by Il vote OF ayes s. noes Il.
The question being on tie putting OF the main question,
Mr. STANAED demanded the previous question: which was
sustained BY vote of ayes IS noes 9.
The resolution adopted by the follow inc vote:
AYEs-alessrs. Irse, Horncr Babce Carie, Opir Tate
French, Stanard, Harvey Dsneaie, Gantham, Edmison
Cowan, Thompson Of D. Caeti and Wss',wl6
of A. lstcl, Turner, Crump, Amber, Thomas, ana
Layns.-l0
NIr RIvEs offered the following resolution:
Resolved That the Senate will no. consider anv bill or
resolution sent them after Tie 22d Instant.
Mr. HIVES addressed the Senate in favor OF his rcsolu
Mr. WEST demanded the previous question, and tile re-
solution was rejected by vote of ayes 8, noes 3.
and Mr STANARD was requested 10 communicate to the
House Of Delegates the ado:,ion of tho resolution.
Mr. AMbLEk, from the Committee Of General Laws re-
On Mr. VESTS motion the bill incorporating the Wells
burg and Bethany Railroad Company was ,lkcn uo.
Mr. CARLlLE said he regretted that lie had 70 oppose this
BILL but ne considered of duty required it, Before
however he stated his objections he would move nde.
mite poslponement in order that the from Wheeling
nght have an opportunity o. explaining the merits of the
bill
M WEST preferred that the objections of the gentleman
should be given before he r W. had said anything on he
suJc:t then llo would endeavor 10 reply 10 them.
Mr.. CARLILE addressed the Senate considerable
length in opposition 10 the bill.
MIR. WEST replied 10 por!ioc Of the objections of Mr.
Garlic but before he had concluded his remarks
the request of Mr.. WOODS who moved the Senate take
a until O'Clock.
The motion was agreed to.
The Senate called to order nt o'clock.
Mr.. WEST concluded his remarks in reply Mr.. Garlic
and in support Of the BILL
Mr.. CARLILE rejoined.
MIR. CATLETr moved adjournment and the Senate
adjourned.