Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-17


With nsuuctions to inquire what violation Of Law
reports disclose and whether any further legislation
needed In reference to their charters.
Mr fowLkR opposed the resolution or substitute be-
cause that embraced other Banks In the inquiry when
the subject before the House had
20 me Affairs OF the Bank Of the Old Dominion. He de-
reu that this Bank should be examined into Its par
sort. ~ ~
Mr. GAssrrr asked the gentleman If he would for
rssoution having reference to inquiry into
the affairs OF the old Banks such as was in the
resolution which he then offered
Mr.. FOWLER answered IN the affirmative
MT. GARsErr then with his substitute with view OF
Banks
noes 81. t'.
Mr.. GARNET, then offered the following re solution in
pursuance OF his expressed intention.
Resolved, That the reports Of Banks accompanying
the Governors Message be referred TO the committee ON
Banks with Instructions to inquire forthwith. what viola.
TONS oi law any, disclosed by said reports and
what notifications of their charter and Of the laws in
penalty.
Mr. kENrER, moved amend the resolution by subsii.
tnting special committee for the committee Banks
Banks.
lie offered that amendment believing that the senti.
nents OF the committee Banks such questions were
not in conformity with those Of the dominant party the
House: That committee, as Il was composed. In
deH OF the sentiments prevailing among the majority OF
the House; the contrary he REGARDED the votes of its
members upon all the subjects Of Banking, faithful re-
Hex OF the sentiments OF the Wing party
MIR koiSER, said u OF consequence to what
mce the subject may he reported, for it would be
in the of the House, stage Of The session. to
act upon any report which may be made.
He was n member Of the committee Banks aud was
prepared to take his share Of the responsibility attaching
to IL. members for any action they may have hitherto Ia
ken in regard To the subjects referred to them.
Mr. STAPLES OF Patrick said he did intend 10 med.
die in this subject further than to reply remarks
made by the gentleman from Madison in regard to the
subject of Banking, and the relations Of the Wing party
to these Institutions. He did undertake speak for
the entire Wing party. lie would speak for himself and
could say that he belonged to bank party nor was
there any composed so far as he could judge Of hat par
~ Of which he had the honor OF being a member.
lie would ask who responsible Tor any corruption
in the Banking system but the dominant party who were
charteng them for the last twenty years If tho Ranks
had done wrong the gentleman from Madison, Mr.. KEN
PER, and his party responsible lie could not see
how the Wing party could be- charged with being Bank
party when they do not the power of chartcrng
any Bank lie would repeat What he had already said
that il there corruption in the Banking operations
the commonwealth the dominant party whom the gentle
man belonged were responsible for it.
Mr.. kENPER, withdrew his amendment relcrrin the
subject TO a special committee.
Mr.. MALLORY made some remarks the subject of
the Banking operations of the state; showing that the
Wing party had no responsibility with regard To them
Mr.. BRowS renewed the amendment Just withd rawn by
Mr. kEMrsR to refer the subject special committee
Mr.. kENPER made some explanations of the intended
bearing OF his remarks in relation the sentiments of
the Committee Banks upon Bank questions lie dis.
claimed intention of mpugn, the integrity of the
members OF that committee in then individual capacities
lie made these remarks from his Jews of the action Of
the majority OF the members of thai committee upon all
questions appertaining to Banks.
Mr.. PowER moved the previous question which was
sustained and the main question ring ordered on the
amendment offered by Mr.. BRowS, decided-ayes 81
noes 6l
SO the House refused order the reference Of the sub
! ject a special committee.
Mr.. SMITH, Of Kanasha, moved tie previous question
which was sustained and the main question the
luton offered by Mr.. GARNET being ordered taken
| by syes and noes, and decded-ayei 9s, noes rs.
The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
Second Auditor, compliance with resolution adopted
by the House. showing that in the disbursements of the
Literary Fund, for internal improvements, temporary
transfers from one head of appropriation another have
been made have any warrants teen drawn upon on,
tund account to be charged another fund or &c.
count The accounts Of each fund this department are
| kept separate and distinct
The communication laid on the table on motion of
Mr.. ToNLIS.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a communication
from The Secretary OF the Commonwealth, in reply
resolution adopted by the House the 18th inst stating
under the instruction Of the Board that they do
OF any Internal lmprov Company in this State
that has applied for funds heretofore appropriated by
Legislature Tor works OF construction, the payment
interest temporarily salaries in any other manner
than that specifically directed by the making such
appropriations, except the James River and Kunawla
Company, which was reported to the House of Dele
gates few days since.
1t was laid upon the table motion of Mr. RurnrR-
FooED.
Mr. Po.ER then offered the following resolutions which
adopted
That the committee of Schools and Colleges, inquire in
to the expedIency OF reporting bill authorsng the School
Commissioners OF the county OF Elizabeth City to sell
portion Of thu land belonging to the Hampton
Academy.
That the committee Banks inquire into the exped-
ency Of reporting bill authorsng one Of the State Banks
10 establish branch in the town Vi Hampton county oil
Elizabeth City.
The following petitions then presented and appro
priately referred:
BY Me-. PowER-The petition of School Commissioners
OF Elizabeth City county, praying for an act authorizing
them to sell portion Of the lands belonging 10 the Acsi
envy in the town Of Hampton.
By Mr. BEowS, of 'Staiford-The petition of Georre r
johnson, of King George county, praying To be relieved
OF a iue
by Mr ToHrS-The petition of AdoIphus Morris in
relation to the republication of Legh's reports
by Mr PARsoSs-Thc petition of 80 voters of Uapn-
shire county praying the passage of law prohibiting the
traffic in intoxicating liquors, with certain conditions and
provisions.
The special order then taken up being IN. hill su
thosng the Board Of Public Works TO subscribe TO the
Increased capital stock Of the Orange and Alexandra
Rroid Tor the extension of their road 10 Lypcbburg Ii
proposes 10 appropriate 100000
Nc lEE addressed the House length in favor OIL
the bill.
Mr. AAETz addressed the House In opposition TO H.
Mr. DEASE followed in support of it after which the
House adjourned oil motion Of Mr. McKEyziE
EVENING SESSION.
The consideration OF the bill authorizing the BOARD nj
Public WORKS 10 subscribe the increased capita ock
Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad was resumed and
after an address by Mr. SINCLAIR in favor OF IT, was laid
on the table on his motion.
Mr. DrcnE presented the proceedings of public meet
ing of the citizen. Of the town Of Bath in favor of bin Ia
separate the town from the public property belong ing 10
the State and providing for the appointment OF Trustees
over the town. which, his notion laid on the tn
BILE and ordered TO be printed.
Mr. claiborne presented the petition Of 81 voters OF
Halifax county praying the passage of law prohibiting
the traffic in intoxicating liquors with certain conditions
that subject.
Mr.. WHITE gave notice OF his intention of Offering or
. the following Amendment 20 ihn hn, IL =,