Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-11

! Mr. STRofHER addressed the House i'll support OF hi
substitute. He argued prove the importance Of lis pas
aud the benefit it would CONFER not only upon the
| lion Interested, but upon the State al large.
| Mr. CRUTCliFlELD opposed both the substitute ant
amendment. lie against any further appropriations
the Louisa road. The finances vi the State
condition to Justify it.
J Mr. IMBODEN advocated the bill During the discussion
lie referred 10 The existing in reference to the inef
cn in which the tunnel had been prosecuted and BY
way of correction read the following from letter
written to Col Croze b. his first Assistant Engineer,
hhiting The progress o; the work.
The progress made from the Jth February the 5.t
Murch--2i duys-is as follows:
East SiGc-llcadng - feet; flooring So H-being l.. foot
forward per day through this hard rock cubic yards
vated sol in y days. whole distance penetrated this
end, 81 since October; total number OF cubic
yards excavated 9;2 feet
Vest Side-progress OF heading, 81 feet in the month
flooring II !,ct.
The progress on this side has been delayed this month on
entering tunnel with the flooring and the
cessiy d. secun" Tic face of the tunnel At the
which dangerous.
Total progress heading since beginning, (snce Aug
this side, entered the tunnel only last month.
Total amount OF cubic yards excayated this side, 5
yards chiefly heading
After Mr. IMBODEN had concluded
Mr. FERGUSON Obtained The floor and explained the
position he occupied. lie wished the House 10 determine
whether il il intention reach the Ohio By any route,
and ii iv upon and adhere 10 IT, Before
GLIDING he stated tina, i, feared by sonIe Jha, his
amendment calculated 10 produce bad feeling between
the friends of the Tennessee Road and the Central Read
would withdraw it,
The debate continued BY Mr.. YERBY in opposition
AMI Mr. sTROTHER in favor OF the Bill.
NJ D0hMAN called the previous question: and ihc ayes
ana having been demanded BY Mr. EDWARDS The
sn5aGtc was adopted BY the icowing rote-y2s 50,
AyEs-Messrs. Hopkins (Speakerl Bowc, *, Garter,
Massey a. Alexandria, Damron Inlboden MEG e Mctiin
tic, Barwe, Darlington Of b., Wells, Forbes Heluan
Speed Sesar Stuart. Hume Dunla1 Deshins Carroll
Calisen Stump, Monroe, Welion, Lewis of H. Il D., Hail
Patrick Ferguson Edwards Of L.. Wr Darlington Of I
Eoylson Jenney, Harvey, Brilne, Z ndson Dawson
Stubs. Russell! HnsweI, Cox, WITCH Cc.sey, Fairfax
Harrison, StgEn sotater August, y !g Dorman patter-
soa, Ml:z, fancey Herman, Spec CALVERT Campbell! OF
), Homer, Jackson and Boyd-51
Nohs -hessrs. Fnney Boissoau McDeamon, Tompkns,
Hammond, firin'1n Power Carrie Eac.ner Wilcox Car
wards Of Franklin, Brooks, Sydno Taiaierrc WILSON, Sc-
vail Fleming White, slurri+, Boykin Southal Jeweir Ar
mold, romin Gresham, Pendlcon Eehett Newman. Moe
agnc ins, Baskerville Vanorsda, kilbv, Butt. Wheel
or. ferby, Henderson, Campbell of Notioway Willis Ro-
bersnn Garrison, Rves Crutchfeli Suite billiard CT S.
and Digty-5l.
The question. occurring upon the engross.ner of the BILL
j. WAS Decided in The ahrnatve-ayes 55. noes 81
When Mr. WHITES name was called he asked leave 10
maze explanation OF his Leave being denied w
requested 10 state that the following is the substance OF
what he designed
Mr.. WHITE desired 10 the Central road completed on
tine Two aud threc-fhs priucipe-for the State take |
three shares hen individuals took He would
proposon he thought the Stale pledged to that
extent lie was opposed 10 the policy Of the State guaran
port such proposition. If gentlemen persisted in
suicidal course, it would result in the bankruptcy The State.
The S1re not in condition make internal improve
nents State account
When Mr. NEWSON'S name called he stated that he
agreed pair oil with Mr. SCOTT OF Fauquier otherwise
he should have voted against the bill.
RESOLUTION. ENQUIRY.
BY Mr. WHEELER: So amending the 49th chapter Of
The Code as to provide for appointment OF collectors Of
eves, &C. in OF vacancy in the Office OF Sheriff
Sergeant, b. other Than the death of such officer
REPORTS FROM ooMMITTgEs.
BY Mr.. TOMLlN from the Committee of Privileges anu
Upon the Certificates Of Elections and the qualifications
of members
BY Mr.. JONES from the committee Propositions, &C.,
reported az, crscy 20 the following petitions &c.
Randolph, each FOR tic establishment of precinct elections
OF citizens o Grenbr!e asking be attached Pocahon-
tas and
o. citizens Clarke aad Jefferson relative TO the rates OF
COMMISSIONS charged ?; the Charestown Depot.
SnRFolS AND PErEasRrRo RAILROAD.
iIr. DORMiN moved suspension OF the rules for the
the bill Upon this motion Mr. EDWARDS called the ayes
lni noes and the rules suspended BY the following
yote--ayes &c. noes ~.
vote.
Mr.. WHEELER addressed the House in opposition
The being taken original bill ordered be
crossed, Mr.. STUBS having previously withdrawn his
substitute.
Mr.. WIrCHER moved that the House adjourn, and the
ayes and being ordered, it decided in the aima