Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-23
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY,, ArRIL 81, 1852.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Prayer by the Rev'd Mr. WOODBRIDGE of the Episcopal
Church
! communication from the House of Delegates was read
announcing the passage Of certain bills.
Mr. WATSON from the committee OF General Laws report
I'd House bills concerning property that comes to The pos
session Of Commissioner OF Wrecks and the compensation
for saving it, and providing for the election and qnatca
ton Of Attorneys for the Commonwealth, Sergeants &C.,
with amendments.
On motion OF Mr. WrSsroS-Resovcd, That the commit.
tee Banks be instructed enquire into the cypedency OF
incorporating the Union Savings Bank of the City OF Ich-
mUnd.
Mr. SWEENEY presented the petition OF citizens Of Ohio
county, praying that law be passed advance temper
similar 10 the law upon the subject OF The State OF
MaTe.
Those making appropriations, on their engroasl'en'
ordered 10 lie on the table.
Mr sweeney offered the following joint resolution, which
lies over one day, under the rule:
Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States have,
in violation Of tie Constitution and BY the exercise OF an
usurpcl authority ordered that certain bridge erected
across the eastern channel OF the Ohio river Wheeling in
conformity with act o Incorporation conceded hy the
Legislature OF Virginia. shall be taken down, and author
sd The rccnn Of another bridge in place thereof thereby
exercising powers Of legislation within the boundaries Of
this Stat; be il by the Senate and House OF Delegates IN
General Assembly met
l. Resolved That the attempt of the Supreme Cou: TO
prescribe laws for the people OF Virginia is not and will not
be- sanctioned By this Legislature:
= Resolved further Iha; in the said Court lis Of
ccrs shalt artcnnt 10 overthrow the Wheeling Bridge or
o modest the Stockholders other good citizens who aided
in placing that great structure where 49, This State VIII re-
sist such aggression.
3 Resolved That while this Legislature denies the right
Of the Supreme Court make laws for the regulation o
commerce between tho States they recognize the residence
of that constitutional power in the Congress OF the oheo
States. .
A. Resolved That until Congress shall have for
The regulation OF commerce between me state nf
cng The Ohio river lawful jurisdiction over that suacc
is in tie States and such jurisdiction may eexecIsed by
en and will continue 10 be exercised for the pubic gooa
by the Stale of Firsinn.
s. Resolved That this Legislature recognizes the need
Congressional legislation prescribing the proper limits &c
The height Of steamboat pipes upon the Ohio river and tina
the delegation from this State in the House OF Representa-
lives be requested and the Senators from this Salc DC IN
.irucci TO use all reasonable effort 10 procure The enact
meh Of such laws for adjusting the conflicting rights
land and travel in the wisdom o Congress ma!
required by the public interest. ana The puoic necess
q Resolved That the Governor be requested 10 cause
conv of these resolutions to be transmitted TO the Pcsidcn
Of the United States the Governor of each OF the States
arl each member of the Congressional delegation IRON
| the State of Virginia. ~,
utons in relation The decision OF the Supreme Court
III. United in the Wheeling bridge case os published
| in vest rday's paper. -
r porG, AZ moved as an amendment, the following, tr
to come in az separate resolution Immediately alter INT
! preamble
Resolved That there being no law of Congress OF th
State Of Virginia under which the State OF Pennsylvania
and her citizens can claim have The bridge erected over tn
Eastern channel of the Ohio river at Wheeling aoatca IS
nuisance the decision of the Supreme Court in the case
the State of Pennsylvania the Belmont and Wheeling
Bridge Company is in derogatinn OF the sovereign rlsHI
| OF Virginia, unconstitutional and void.
On motion of Mr.. WATsoS, the amendment was oEaere
~ lie on the table and motion of Mr. DoraLAs, 10
printed. .u . u,
! Mr. SgEFrEY called mp House bill TO exempt inlers
manufacturing flour mills from grinding corn Or DINER graz
except wheat.
MI S. proposed substitute therefor, which was adoptee
and the bill passed. ayes and being required oy m
iARTIS-23 10 !.
Sir nnrGLas called mp the BIZ concerning ladan lahi
in n. county Of KING william, and IL PASSED m
MI WATSON called up the Hill IL provide :or nl!ra Nae
in fhn
Mr. W. proposed substitute therefor; ana tue VI" 1
amendment were lIid on the table 49, CT,
Mr. SEErFEY called up House bill in relation 10 'ne 'ne
nondoah Building Association. substitute ior lns NH wa
rcportsa by the committee of Agriculture ana ooefc
provl!ing general incorporation ac' 10, ounul',s H
tons After considerable discussion oy lessls AASLE
SHErrEY and WA7.oS the bill and amendment were ordefe
10 lie on the table. 49,, rrYc prc1NrcS n,
lTHE CaIENDAR WAS NOW THROUGH WITH,
nasre moved that the Senate adjourn, which was ca
e ried. uo.-sr oE nE1Ec.TEs.
PRAYER by the Rev. L. NJ LEE.
The Senate bills were read and committed.
COUPON .,;.
The SPEAKER presented 10 the House m vWnrLa
of nine ooscap Sheets from the Board OF Puohc
answer TO the resolutions Of The House. GAZING o ~ ;
information II was laid on tie table and o:oetea " oe pm
: ed
REPoE-5 FROM COMMITTEES: Gu
By Mr. YERBY-Ftom Committee OF schoo's a'iu oo'
s ges- .,.,, n,s,,ic, on ss,es 1,la,
. ] in the county OF Aceomac.