Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-15
EVENING SESSION.

The unfinished business proceeded with being the
motion to reconsider the vote by which the Coviugton
and Ohio Railroad bill was rejected.
Mr.. GARRETT, being entitled the floor, proceeded to
reply to the remarks offered by Mr. JAcKsos and Mr.
HAYNosD who addressed the House on this subject 10 the
of the day session. H. spoke in opposition 10 the
motion TO reconsider.
Mr.. DEASE, followed on the same side. lie regarded
the pursued in relation this Covngton and Ohio
railroad bill unparalleled in the history Of legislation
Part oil thirteen days. and five days entire occupied
In its discussion in various connections And no in
stance in which reconsideration asked for has any
modification been made III the bill justification for
novel course.
lie submitted document which read by the clerk
showing the history OF the bill from the date oft report
from the committee.
Mr.. PATRICK, made some remarks in reply
Mr.. WALLACE was in favor OF placing the bill at stage
which would leave IL in the power OF the House amend
IT, and put In such shape TO meet the favor Of the
mojUity.
Mr. STAPLES of Patrick said he intended TO have with
held any remarks which he Offer until the bill
which he had upon the calendar would come up. But
as he despared Of reaching this session he would
his feelings in regard to the pursued upon the Cow
ingon and Ohio Railroad bill lie was the friend Of the
bill In all iis stages through evil aud good report but he
et compelled TO vote against the reconsideration that
ume-no however because he believed u OF less impor
lance 10 the State than he first conceived IT, but
cause he could not go homo 70 his constituents and tell
them that while he stood that floor aud voted away
millions he had not effected what likely TO benefit their
immediate interests He spoke what many other gentle.
men felt as we'll as himself II disguise H.
lie voted In favor OF the bill did many Others doubt
because IL meritorous having In view however tho
favorable consideration Of their particular bills He could
not in justice /, his constituents to the State stand
there and vote for two bills, while there
series Of bills the table which the interests oil the State
demanded action upon Immediately. He thought the
ton TO reconsider should be voted down and bills
more general character taken up and acted upon lie
willing far he concerned give up his Turn
pike bill in order that bills Of greater importance may be
taken up. He was willing TO risk oil that interested him
and his constituents Immediately In order 10 take up such
bills az would benefit the State generally.
Mr.. MCKENZIE In favor Of the suggested by
the gentleman from Petersburg Mr WALLACE) which
to place tho bill at stage which would leave II open TO
amendments.
Mr. PArRIoE said II was intended to put the bill in
form which he had doubt would be acceptable to ma
jorty Of tho House.
Mr. BRASSoS desired ascertain In what form or TO
what extont II would be modified.
Mr. PATRCK was unable 70 tho question, the
friends Of IL had consultation upon the subec. OF its
modification.
Mr. SMITH, Of Kanawha, in favor OF suffering the
bill 70 lilo the table for time sleep the sleep
OF death, however, but TO awake under prosper
Gus state Of things.
Mr. Fowler was in favor Of the reconsideration.
Mr. GALLY was aso In favor OF the reconsideration, pro-
Vded the friends Of the bill would consent 10 modify In
snc form 70 render IL acceptable 10 the House.
The reason why he voted Tor the bin was that tho inter
eats OF the State required tbst there should DO large
trunk ne upon which smaller works would concentrate
70 build up Virginia interests .
hrOANPngL was 10 favor Of the reconsideration SUBJ