Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-18
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, MAY II, 1852.
SENATE.


Mr. DESEALE in the Chair.
A communication from The House OF Delegates was re-
celyed and the bills transmitted herewith read anu re-
errcd. . o.,oI
House bill in relation the Beverly and Farmont Road
Tho CuaR presented communication in relation to Inc
linz If OCEAN steamers Antwerp which was, on motion OF
NJ Sy-u laid on the table and ordered 10 be printed
The following bills passeu: .,r, ;
Authorizing The Exchange Bank OF virginia to extaosh
branch AZ Newbern in the county OF Pulaski THE bill and
tile werc amended so as 10 authorize the Exchange BANK
the Bank of Virginia. the Farmers BANK OF lhe naA VI e
Valley, establish branch propos1on ~ a1.e'a, ns
adding the words or al F!ncuse in Boetour county, was
not agreed to-"
Authorizing The establishment Of an office OF discouh. AM
deposie al Charleston Kanawha Sanes IN ie co.n
~ Of kanawha. Mr.. BARSETT was directed 10 iho''' ''
House of the passage of the above bills
The Senate proceeded the consideration oil the uhsn
shed business-he bill fixing the terms OF Inc oistfI
and the places OF holding said coufs-at the can %
Mr. WITcuER ,
The question was the amendment, proposed BY Mr. Nc
DEARMoS To strike out Plltsy Court House anu IN
town of Lynchburg, as he location Tor inc cou
in The second district.
Mr. STUART entitled to the floor, but gave way TO
Mr. CARRlxGroS explained his position this pro
position II the amendment Of the Senator from Appoma
ox Mr DEARMoS) should not prevail he would present
as the best locality in the district Charlotte Conr House.
Mr. STUART followed, in opposition TO the amendment
Mr. WIrcHER replied 10 Messrs. McDEARAoN ana lsbELL
and opposed the amendment.
Mr. BRowS, in reply Inquiries OF Mr. HTcHER lnclden
| tally sustained The amendment.
Mr. lsgELL replied Messrs. STUART and NiTcHER, anC
supported the claim Of Lynchburg
Mr. CAMPBELL moved The previous question, which was
ordered The anil noes were demanded by MI STUART
ard the amendment adopted, as follows:
AYEs-Messrs. Deneaic, president pro- tenn Barnett
Bas-elI Braxton, Boykn, Brown. Campbell, Cresh Fun
STEM Granham Grea"er Isoel Mason, McDearmon Mon
cure Parker Paxton, Rege SAUNDERS Stands, Sherrard
Smith, Tate White-24.
NoEs- Messrs. Amber Carringon Cowan, Hail. Layne
Martini Meredith Shelley, Stuart, Watson, Witchet-ll
when Mr. Ex7 name called he stated that he hat
paired off with Mr.. THOMAS
So the Senate agreed 10 locate the Court Of the Seconc
District at Lynchburg, by majority OF thirteen
Mr.. CRgGH moved strike out thc county OF Monroe,
and insert "Lewisburg the county OF GreenoTle IN inc
seventh district but withdrew IT, after making statement
in relation the merits OF the two points.
Mr. BARSETT moved 10 strike out "lhe county OF wash
ngon" and insert "Wythcvie" US the point oil location
Tor the eighth district
AT This point, on motion of Mr. CowAS, the bill was laid
cd the table
Mr. MEREDITH asked the permission Of the Senate 10
Withdraw The petition of the jurors 10 The Rasand VIII case
&c
Permission was granted Mr. SAUNDERS 10 withdraw the
petition Of Thomas j. Peachy, &c.
Mr.. McDEARMoS moved that the vote by which the
House resolutions in relation adjourned session were
rejected be reconsidered. Mr. McDEARMoS said that he
came here opposed dourned sessions and ne believed
his constituents opposed TO hem but he was satisfied
that no appropriations could be made internal improve
ments al this If the Legislature adjourned sine die
without appropriations of the works, it would be
vital stab the most important interests Of the State OF VIZ
GINA.
Al the suggestion OF Mr.. SHAxps the motion was laid on
the table.
Various bills The motion Of their patrons, were taken
up out of their order, and read
Mr. SHEFFEY moved that the Senate adIourn--ayeS IS,
noes I. So the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
An animated debate sprung the proposition offered
by Mr. BoyD authorize the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
Road increase its Capital Stock million The propo-
sitinn adopted by vote of 81 to2l.
Mr. WALLACE moved 10 amend the bill relating to the
South Side Rail Road allow il 10 issue Coupon
hands amount 500 QUO and pledge the road
property &C., for plyment-aid on the table.
Mr.. DuwSSo moved 10 make Mr.. Bottoms resolution,
condcmning the Governors late message the order OF ie
day for Wednesday.
Mr.. WHITE Of Hanover was opposed TO the motion
Mr. LEWIS contended that the Governors view was cor
rect adduced authorities 10 show thai master had not
d right to intlict cruel punishment upon slave.
Mr. JACKSON o(P and r. could not concur in the reasons
assigned by the Governor.
Mr.. DOwSISGs motion was agreed 10.
A bill To construct railroad from Covington 10 the Ono
river on State account made The order for to-day and
then the house adjourned.
Details of the proceedings will be published Tomorrow