Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-18
VIRGINIA Legs LATURE.
FRIDAY, February Il, 1851.

Mr. TOAILIN moved that the order fixing the hour OF
meeting at 10 o'clock be rescinded. There being slim al
tendance motion was made ring up absentees with the
town BELL which was rejected by the following Vote-ayes
TO- noes GO.
Mr. TOMLIN then withdrew his motion.
COMMITTEES.
Mr.. SPEED, from the Committee for Courts OF Justice
presented Bill No. 49, for the relief of Richard Archer
Mr. MONTAGUE, from the committee on Oysters pre-
sented Bill No $50, concerning fish in the Potomac
Mr. RlVES from the committee on Agriculture &C., re-
ported with substitute, the following bill: Authorizing
the Governor and Superintendent, of Weights and Measures
for and have manufactured in Virginia. Weights
Also bill 10 amend and revive the charter Of the Falls Man
uacturing Company.
FREScH's EXPERIMENTAL RAILWAY.
On motion Of Mr.. JOHNSON, the following resolution
adopted
Resolved That committee of ivo DO appointed with
power call TO their assistance engineers, whose
duty shall be the fullest with the
hand the utility Of railroads constructed on the plan OF
James S. French.
tee Messrs Johnson, Craig, Russell VERIFY and Boyd.
AMENDMENT
Mr.. MONTAGUE called up his resolution offered yes
teday proposing two additional rules TO the standing rules
of the House. On motion, the question divided The
being TAKEN the first rule adopted by large ma
jorty. The second gave rise 20 some discussion.
Mr.. CRUTCHFIELD opposed its passage the ground
that the introduction Of rules unnecessary In
novaon and that the eec, OF i, would be TO smmel the
House occasions where it would be necessary furnish
information motion 10 take up bill; moreover, the
House could suspend it at any time.
Mr. CRalG advocated Its adoption. He thought the pre-
vaent disease Of The House ch for speaking each
one. vanity being pleased al listening 10 his own illusions
He thought the adoption of the rule would be ecctual
of this disempcr Mr. g. referred 10 Congress- where
such rule existed and was found 10 work we'll
Mr.. STROTHER was opposed TO the rule agreeing with
the views expressed by Mr.. CRUTCHFIELD.
The question being put il rejected by large majority
On motion of Mr.. cox, the following resolution was
adopted
Resolved That hereafter when resolution be offered al
Ter or amend standing rules this House. such resou-
ton shall be referred TO select committee.
On motion Of Mr.. EDWARDS, the special committee on
the proposition postpone the Spring Elections was In
creased 10 nine and the SPEAKER the following
additional members: Messrs HAYS STROTHER, JONEo
and FERGUSON.
REPORT THE AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE.
On motion of Mr. McCUE 1000 extra copies Of this re-
port were ordered TO be printed.
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC RAILROAD COMPANY.
The bill increasing the capital stock of this company was
taken up and gave rise 10 good deal OF discussion.
Messrs. BOILING, MASSEY and HARRISON opposed
it, mainly on the ground that it would be injurious TO the
Manassas Gap road which the Legislature had lately
subscribed large amount
Mr. WALL The patron OF the bill, though. II would be
hard deny his section little assistance when all other
sections had been treated with much beray dc took
occasion also 10 comment with severity upon the
grasping selfish and ayacious spirit which characterised
Alexandra in her conduct towards other Cities and the
2eedness which she constantly displayed to get grab upon
the Treasury.
Mr.. MASSEY of Alexandria, defended with warmth his
city the aspcrsons cast upon her After further
discussion ryder attached and the bill and ryder were
engrossed and read third tme when upon notion the vote
ordering the engrossment reconsdered for the purpose
OF Offering amendment which, being adopted, the Dill,
ryder and amendment ordered TO be engrossed
BILLS REJECTED.
Appropraing $4,000 Ss,ersville and Salem Turn,
pike Company, to finish and widen their road This bill
was advocated BY Mr. HORNER and the vote being taken
II was rejected. Ayes So, noes 81.
PASSED
No. 81, To construct Turnpike road from weston 10
West Cnon (appfopTia.ng hrcc-hfshs OF Sl4ouol Inc
bill was passed BY The following Ayes 81 noes4s
No. 81 To incorporate the North River Turnpike Com
pany "a ryder was incorporated in this bill providing that
nothing should be subscribed by The State until the charter
heretofore granted should expire by operation of law This
bill does not IN eisc, appropriate oat the Treas
No 81, To increase the Capital Stock of the Williams
port Turnpike Company ayes e. noes 36.)
RESOLUTIONS INQUIRY.
BY Sir. WELLhAN-Incorporatng the Guyandote Coal
and Mining Company In the counties OF Cabe and Logan
State account from Monterey in Highland county, TO the
Warm Springs, In Bath