Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-27


panies for several past to hold their p.radcs In the
Square. Under ordinary circumstances but much moro
At that time, would be regarded discourteous for ,eu,
70 resort TO such means suggested by the gentleman
from Marion. A volunteer company ftom P6iI,denhi.
In the city tho Invitation Of some of its yoinn
tecr companies and not for them mar the plea
sures which they were enjoying. Hc hoped the House
would agree to Ills motion. lie that the cour,,
indicated by the gentleman from Marion (Mr HaymonJl
had view 'oa very wise object but under the
ces he could not but regard Il as too strict resort
Mr. ANDERSON said that the presence Of the youp,ser
companies was intended rather a compliment To IN.
members Of the Legislature than any other I,
the commanding officer requested cause any further
interruptions to be discontinued he had no doubt The
quest would be promptly acccded to.
The question on the motion Of Mr. LEX was pnt and ls
cided In the srn alive, the being ayes o. noes IA
| So the House took a recess for thirty minutes.
When the House assembled sgain Mr. SrAPLss Of Mont
gomery, who had the foor when the interruption was
caused moved to lay the bill and amendments OH tho
table.
I'VE were induced to think that he was led to that
the consequent Injustice which would bc nilicting ON
the member from Campbell r Deane) to take vote upon
his amendment ut that time.
| The motion agreed to.
The next part Of the unfinished business was taken IN
being Senate bill amending the Sith section Of chapter
s4 Of tue Code so as TO increase the compensation OF
the jalor Of the city OF Richmond.
The pending question motion to have the bill
read third time and passed which motion was made
when the bill consideration alter s rcent from tho
Senate.
Mir BuroRp was in favor of its commitment with a view
10 reconstruct It so as to embrace his county Psyva
| MAI in its provisions.
Mr. MAro said he was in favor of similar dsnos;,;o, or
when It was already up for consideration but wing no
desire to cmbaras the bill he would withdraw any further
opposition.
Mr. SrArLrs Of Patrick moved tho Indefinite pos,popo
ment The bill lie could agicc to any such allow
anee as at bill proposed II gentlemen would estimate
the monthly allowance at twenty cents per meal they
would lind Il to be nearly sig.
Mr. MARrz tnterrcpting) observed that il did amount
| altogether To $40.
Mr. Sra Al.
lawance Tor the support Of prisoners The Tailor was
nov actually receiving for the support Of prisoners one
hall OF what members of that House charged for board
Uncertain boarding houses the CITY, lie Informed Inv
the Auditor OF Public Accounts on yesterday that th,
amount received annually by the tior of tho cit, of
liichnond was about $4,000 Aud in the face OF that
Tact they asked increase his allowance, n, 6,r
one could not consent to il.
Mr. WALLAcE was in favor Of the motion to postpone
indefinitely lie referred to tho Injustice Of granting the
increase sought for while the allow acc for the SUNNI, RI of
each meinbc' Of the public guard considerably less
than was allowed for the support of each prisoner in the
city jail c contrasted the difference in this connection
between the Jail aud Particularly which he showed TO be
more than double IN favor of the former and shew. from
authenticated returns that the fees and other allow auc
m the Jnlor OF this city Tor the last twelve
cd to nearly $4,000. Under these circumstances he felt
bound To oppose the bill aud vote for the m oon TO most
pone indefinitely.
Mr. WHITE protested against tho contrast instituted by
Mr. WALLACE between the present allowance for the sun
port Of prisoners in the city jail convcts in the Pcui
Tertiary There great difference between the con
iiilon vi an individual charged with offence and mere
~ committed To await trial upon that charge and person
who stood convicted OF crime and was undergone nm
ishmen lie could not agree to have man punished by
unjust treatment who perhaps may stand committed upon
charge Of which he was innocent lie in favor OF
granting the allowance which the bill proposed because
he believed that at the present high of provisions
was not in the power OF the Sergeant Of the city provide
FOR the prisoners ut the rate allowed The question
whether or not that House would confer upon the
CONT OF HusnSs the power TO gyo the increase asked
'r at their dis, FELTON, Unless doubt existed to
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members could refuse to confer that power upon them
Mr. STABLES OF Patrick, said that he did not intend by
any remarks which hc made, To east the least reflection
upon the Hastings Court. lie should state however
that from hi' experience he had very little doubt but that
t.e Court would give tue allowance to the limit
which The law would sanction Universal experience sus
ter lac won place the allowance at 20 cents per meal
Instead Of Increasing 1t 20 40 cents and by doing he
wnll he ronf"tfng benefit upon society For he doubt
ed not that the system Of high living in is which the
oi inducing every vagabond in The country who had
occupation To seek an entrance into thes' s for the
purpose Of being led there at ease. IL the House
anxious to discourage" the commission ocrmc they should
not vote for any such Increase as was looked for.
Mr. AsDIEsN said he did not intend to take any furth
part in the debate than merely To make statement in
reereirc 10 the remarks OF The gentleman from Hanover
(hr WntE with regard TO the state ol the iilOrs fees
aud Under an act OF the last session of the
General Assembly the City Council of Richmond
tho-ed to lay tax upon The Sergeant of the city, and
shers oil all counties aud CITIES within the State mem
bers were aware The City Co neil of Richmond. of ch
the recommendation @: the Finance committee This
fixed according their estimate of the
annual receipts Of that officer lie, the Sergeant how
e''' I'm" va. VI. Jt 'ay o' ,ecohs'uteu' oehcV-
of The actual state of hia nH,;r. Tho snii.c, wss -
.drred and the Sergeant having explained the real state
OF his financial operations satisfied them that they had en-
rule which they had previously made s., that IN, fact,
in regard to the Sergasns Ices are mnch ex,pcer,tcJ
NJ
and carried
Mr. WALLACE, moved to suspend the rules Tor the pur-
pose Of taking up Senate b forming special Courts Of
Appeals TO try cases remaining the docket of the
Court Of Appeals, when the Jnges ceased hold their
oicies under the late Constitution and try in
spec to which majority of the Judges IL the Supreme
Court, may he situated make improper for them
TO set on the hearing thereof
The motion being agreed to
lie moved that the L, be read a third time that day
and passed.
Mr. WmITE, offered n substitute for the bil both Of
which lac moved To lay the table, and that they he prin
ted. lie withdrew the motion subsequently, where
upon-