Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

Ty Nj ToMLSlntO the expediency OF amending inc uc'
entitled IAN act TO incorporate the York River Steam Na'i,
cation Company and the Richmond and YORK River Ha
Road Company, passed March 18Th, 1851.
By ar Nick EHzlE-lnto The expedency Crowded II DC
cmed adysabe report 10 favor OF the recharter OF the
present Banks of this Commonwealth, 10 consider whether
regard 10 the Of the Commonwealth does or does
moi ,orc that provision should be adopted requiring Inc
Banks 10 deposit with the Treasurer annually for the nex
TEN years ono million OF dollars of State securities requiring
one million OF dollars of old notes 10 be Withdrawn and one
million of dollars of couutersgned notes 10 be issued
By Mr. DIcKiSsoS-O constructing Branch oil Inc la.
cph and North Carolina Turnpike Road from the town Of
in GaysGn cam c9n y 10 the Norm
py Mr. Brrnnp OF repeating the tof Assembly, pass.
c the 81 day of April 1853 abohing Company paadss and
the law existed prior 10 the passage oil such
By Mr.. RaxpoLpH-O OF Incorporating the Monticello MI
ming and Manufacturing Company. ,o,,
| By MI SrMMEus-Of repeating the law, chapter leth
vae ST April l2h 1882 entitled an act concerning certain
lands West OF The Allegheny Mountains
By Mr. MOonEO making an additional subscription ,h 10
the Curkes5urg aud Phllppi turnpike Company lor inc
purpose Of matchmaking said roau.
Bv Sir McKESzrE-Of reporting bill to pay S. Shinn
sos IL being or supplies furnished Capt Henry Fairfax
Company of Virginia Volunteers previous 10 being mus!e
ed into the service Of the u States during the Mexican war
BY Mr CARTER OF Scott aud Lee-ot reporting bill ~.
hosnq the election Of militia officers by The prlpates over
which they shall have command, when elected.
By Mr. ELLysos of nuhorising the Stale Colonization
Board employ Clerk 10 be paid Out OF inc APPROPRIATION
made for the purpo5es Of That Board. ,, -,
By Mr.. NocpY-Of permitting Sam wilson TO build
wood wharf at the Upper Landing al Bu~crs Say ware
House. James River In the county oil Isle OIL h'gh' o'
By Mr.. GaLLy-oi reporting bill TO incorporate the
"Wheelng Trust Company" Savings Bank IN inc CITY
| Of Wheeling.
On motion of Dir CATER of Fauquier Il was
Resolved That leave be given 10 bring In OIL amends
ory Of act passed February 81 $780, Incorporating e
Faruuicr White Sui phur SpiiGgs.
Tue SPEAKER appointed the following gentlemen as q
committee under the above u
Fnuuuie ToMLiS, GARRETT, SHvMarE, anu tLLGSoS'
I On motion Ut Mr. kuISER, Il was
Resolved That the Committee Oh the Armory report 10
this House the Of the officers belonging to the PUP
lie Guard of days each has been absent from
uly within the last twelve months, and whether any one
has been engaged any other business or ayoca
ton other Than that Of his duties as officer IN the SAID fuo
On motion Of lIr STAPLES OF Patrick, II was
Resolved That the Board Of Public Works be requested
10 repo: 10 the House. early DIZZY convenient inc
condition of the State work at lhe Blue hidec known as
ue Ridge Rail R,ad-wheter any portion oil Inc same Is
completed and So how nuct what quantity OF 'unHe''
Ing is completed in whole or in part; what quantity yet re-
mains unfinished what has been The cost OF said tunnens
Ger linear foot when in the opinion Of said Board me sale
Iunncllnp will be completed md what compensation 10
I'D by the Stale The Chei Engineer and The other ON
GERS employed In the prosecution OF said WORK
On motion of Mr. WALLACE Il was
Resolved That the Secretary OF the Common"eslln o.
tain from the Banks Of this Commonwealth haVng btahch
e. ohe than the Exchange Bank Of Virginia, "hch mas
already rendered tho and communicate the sao lno
ma this House, detailed and separate statement W
the condition Of The parent and each branch Outing the
las, four yenrs conformity with the provisions OF eec'on
25h of the SSH chapter of the Code OF Virginia. and al the
times Of rendering The quarterly statements required oy e
18th section of said chapter OF the Code ara tnal ne
farther obtain from aid banks with the amount OF Inc con-
ling eat fund information the manner and amount 10
which the distributed be'ween the parent oanA
and branches, al the said periods Of tlHle
hlr. LEE offered The following:
Whereas Legislature OF Virginia has, al various lfncS
app large of money towards the Internal M
proycmcns OF the State creating thereby consldeaoe
amount Indebtedness ind making II necessary 10 increase
the rate taxation meet her liabilities, on account Of
said appropriations; and
Whereas many OF these works upon which large sumo OF
| k,ua O1ni
policy as we'll prudent economy requires mat SIN iul-
her aid should be extended 10 finish them, with Wow 10
their ultimate profit; and ,u
ing amount been asked for al Ihe present sesson TO-
works. In instances OF an exclusively osai
rncter, and Of rather doubtful benefit WHICH, iaSJa'
considered passed on would invose the necessity o.
Whersns The people have borne their burdens hitherto
with commemorate patience and patriotic spirit bn' are
uuu Hing that these burdens should be Increased al inc pre-
seul session. by undertaking schemes or oy
ting mare money towards works. when, "heh ,n,snIu
would yield but little returns in the way Of ao'osnus'
Therefore, ,,-,,. ,lo, :, I,
inc pcdrn this tine, make any appropriation of nc"
improvements. u,, T.,
: ResUyed Tha, they will exercise sound discretion In
appopa,ng for the en'ly completion oil important "o'H'
B. Resolved, rna In discriminating. they will endeavo
10 consul, The true interests OF every portion OF the Com
monw eut and will adopt system That Will be equal JUS
and GARTER OF Fauquicr offered tho following as sub
s.ilntc tor the above Resolutions:
!s Legsature wynn , nas o. ,G
works Of internal improvement in various OF the Stale
whereby the people have been greatly benefited, aud her
aggregate wealth and prosperity largely increased; and
Whereas In order the ul development OF her ngricuu
rail- mineral and commercial resources and 10 meet the just
and reasonable expectations of the constituent body II will
be necessary for This General Assembly 10 make s larger
appropriations, both works In progress, and which
in the opinion of this Legislature, and in the exercise Of
prudent economy, should be carried on 10 state OF
peon and TO such other works in their wisdom may be
adopted at tho present session and whereas may be
Tho M
above expressed and proper regard for the interests OF
those represent should Iced study the sctes
nomy prudence that the burden Of
lon If al ALL shall be as slightly as possible increased
Therefore,
Resolved As the sense Of This Legislature that they will
exercise sound discretion and proper Discrimination In
apprUrreng for The completion OF those works of
Improvement now in progress and 10 such other works US
in their wisdom may be adopted present session.
q Resolved Tint In discriminating they Will cndcavor
consult Tic ntcesls Of every portion Of the Common
wealth. und will adopt system thu! will EoI be equal just
anu l:b,r raj.
Both of which series of resoluons after debate,
| sit the table and ordered 10 be printed.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the following com.
BASE Of vlnorsIA, R.cRmosD Jan. ~, 1851.
SIn:1 have The honor send the enclosed res !u-
TONS which were unanimously adopted by the Stocshodcrs
! Of this Bank in general meeting
hope will b. the pleasure Of The Legislature lavo'ably
cation behalf of the Stockholders Of the Bank Of VIZ
ginia ~ requested by their resolution.
Very respectfully your obed;cnt servant
| To The Honorable OSCAR NJ. CRuTcHFELp,
Speaker of tie House Of Delegates
Resolved Tina, the charter Of this Bank will expire as
II fixed by law, the first OF April, 1857 and the
sessions Of the Legislature Biennial il IL cxprdenl TO
ascertain by applying The Legislature In session.
II may BE- lis pleasure continue the Bank, and
therefore that the President application 10 be made
for charter for period OF not less than twenty years. with
such provisions in respect increase OF capital the
Improving condition Of lie State woui require
Resolved That the putic interest," not less than that Of
Stockholders will be advanced by continuing tho Bank
of fixed and liberal provisions. and If It shall
please Legislature grant such u Incorporation
the President special meeting Of the Stock
holders pass on the acceptance thereof
The STEAMER also laid before The House The following
communication
FARMEas BASK or VIRaiHa, JAN. IL, 1854.
SIR Il have the honor present the enclosed resulu-
lions adopted by the Stockholders Of this Bank in their
general meeting yesterday, directing application TO be
made 10 he Legislature for charter extending this Bank
| for twenty years
This application. In obedience 10 OF the resolutions
have The honor 10 make and 10 express the hope that II
may please the Legislature 10 grant charter with such
liberal provisions and increase Of capital may maintain
| end enlarge the usefulness CT The institution.
an, with great respect, your obrdent servant
WM H. MCFARLAND, President.