Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-24
NAVIGATION OF YORK RIVER
New KENT CornT HOUSE,

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The delegates TO the Convention this place held for The
purpose of taking into consideration the navigation Of the
York river and its tributaries by steam having assembled ~
the Court house. called 10 order by G. W. Basset OF
Hanover Whceupon H. K. Garrett, of York was called
10 the Chair and John d. Christian appointed Secretary
pro tenn.
Resolved, That tho citizens of New Kent and the ad-
Joining counties present. be invited 10 take seats In THIS Coh
vention.
Resolved That the citizens OF other counties and States
present, be invited TO take In this Convention.
On motion of George w. Bassct,
Resolved That committee Of three be appointed by Inc
Chair 10 inform such delegates may be in attendance at
this place that the Convention Is now in session.
The Chair in OF the last resolution appointed
Ed. P Meredith. Dr. Geo. Williamson, and Benjamin Tim
berlake who promptly discharged this duty.
On motion OF Geo. w. Basseti,
Resolved That committee of five be appointed 10 nomi-
na,e suitable officers this Conventions whereupon the fol-
lowing gentlemen appointed TO wit:-G. W. Bnssett,
VIM C. Smith, 6. B. Taaferro, VIM. NJ. Petit, and Bras.
the following names; r. R. Garrett Of York. Prssiden J.
McConkey Of Bait, John s. Lacy and Il. D. Lacy OF New
Kent VIM. R. c. Douglas Of Williamsburg, and Cyrus A.
Branch of james City, Vco presdeu and John D. Chris
,an and Edward Meredith Secretaries which report was
received and confirmed The President then addressed the
Convention al some length
Resolved That committee of seven be appointed by tho
Chair prepare rules for the government and business tor
the action Of the Convention The Chair appointed Bax'
ton Garlick Geo. W. Basseti Wm r. G. Douglas DR.. w.
r. Richardson Jaqucln L. Poudcxter Dr. George William
son and John r. Pcarce. The committee withdrew, and
while out ihe Convention was addressed by james McCon-
KEY of Baltimore, in n and handsome style, and much
to the qualification OF his audience. The committee having
returned, reported AS follows:
Resolved Isl. That tho rules Of the House OF Delegates
applicable be adopted the rules OF this Conven
,ion
3D. That the Convention take into consideration the I'M
portince Of connecting tho section Of the "Od Dominion,
lying York River and its tributaries with Baltimore, or
some other seapof, town.
81 That committee be appointed TO obtain subscribers to
accomplish said end
Dr. George Williamson in the chair. The President moved
strike the VOID Baltimore from the second resolution and
addressed the Convention much length in support OF his
MOTION which opposed BY Messs. Douglas, Lacy Gar
lick 1alcrro and McCcnkey, with much warmth and ZEAL
10 whom The President replied The Convention then being
ready the question: inc report OF the committee was sus
tanned by an overwhelming majority.
On motion of VIM R. c. Douglas the Chair appointed the
following named committee under the Sd resou
tion to wit Dr. j. +. Harrison and George w Bassett Of
Hnuover Bax,ou Garlick and X. T. Lacy Of New Kent
Hill King and Samuel Normens Of King William "ilIam
Boulxare and VIM D. Gresham Of King and Queen, K
Bryan and Colin Clarke Of Gloucester Geo. Hsnkins and
Ns,h Piggots Of Jams, City, VIM. r. c. Dougla" and