Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-17

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In which these petitions reach II would secm al 'hs
Executive Committee ancies that is unsafe ana
for the constituent 10 communicate Directly win he ue
r,:,. its nte:On s presume one oil the moucih mn
rcvmcu- on tho practice of representative government
was this interference with the confidential ana mheo'a'
relations between the people and their chosen
,iv.s which characteristics mpertEen in my REMARKS Oh
former which have been msFcpreseh'
ed hope uaineutionay have been reported as saying
what never said and part OF what did say mas oeen o
led did NOT sneak of the petitioners hreng ddrena-
rers but said thai these petitions were frequently gol'en
no by hired agents; al least the Maine liquor law con'en'
ton of last summer passed resolution 10 hire such agents
And In this connection pointed tho tendency oil suc
movements which substitute themselves both iof Chuich
and State which undertake that control OF conscience lna
belongs religion, and would usu,p the law making
TO enforce its peculiar doctrines pointed OUT say inc
tendency of such to become mere trades and
money making machines for lecturng agitator5
Nor eve, apply The term asD 70 the suSs of o.
throughout the county On the contrary many Oh
them are amongst my most valued friends and admire inc
rotiYes which have generally guided them, and thanK e
for the heaa change in public opinion on the eunect OF
excessive drinking which they have aided IN accomplishing
IL is only the extrayaganco Of the present movement tna
obec, the idea that is one OF the esitlmate
of government TO regulate the eating and drinking OF the
peopIe think this notion altogether wrong and dangerous
Such sunplusry laws would be tyrannca and opposed 10
the principles of republican liberty they would De To-
ecclnn in their operation, and their ultimate tendency
would be 10 the very evils they were meant 10 cure
MANY who favor them doubtless acuaed by pure zeal
for CroG; bu. they originated IN that Noticed OF
fanaiicisr which has begoen Aoolonsm, Socialism, and
and all tho other ms that propose for Government 10 in
criere with all the relations OF domestic ie and 10 unoe
take the control OF every mans conscience.
TO all such measures come whence lney may aH u''e
ly and forever opposed
RESOLUTIONS or INQUIRY.
On motion of Mr.. PowER, it was
Resolved That the Committee of Schools and Colleges
enquire Eto the expediency Of reporting bill authorizing
School Commissioners of the county OF Elizabeth Cl'y
| halo pnnf
DENY.
On motion OF Dir. PARsoSs, it was
Resolved, That the Committee on Banks enquire into inc
expectancy OF incorporating independent Bank TO be TO-
Gated in Romney Hampshire county, 10 be called the hamp
shire County Bank.
On motion of Mr. Power 1t was
Resolved. That the Committee Banks enquire INTO the
expediency Of reporting bill authorizing one Of the otac
Banks establish Btanch in the town Of Hampton in the
'ON'',' BANK OF THE CID DOMINION.
Mr.. BRowNE Of Stafford and King George, offered tne
following
committee charged with the duty inspect the DOCKS no
examine into the proceedings Of tho Bank oil the od 70
ninun be referred 10 the Committee on Banks WIN IN
siructions forthwith 10 report bill repeating or 30 aehu
ag the charter of the said Bank provide Tor The up
pontmentoi four Directors by The Governor. =,
MIR. CAMPBELL opposed the resolulion-and MI NC
kESzlE called Tor the ayes and noes on the question VI s
adoption
sir MART moved amend The resolution so as to 10,
slruct the Bank committee TO Inquire into expedicncy
of bringing in bill lor the purpose indicated Dir NJ was
opposed issuing pcremptoy demand 10 the conWl''ef
Mr. STAPLES Of Patrick moved 10 lay the resolution on
the table. (NOtion subsequently withdrawn
Mr. Fowler hoped it would be the pleasure OF the
House Law the resolution on The teble.
Messrs GARSE7r and WHITE spoke In reference 10 me
which the investigating committee mao discouraged
their dutics and maintained That the committee mao mo
roughly investigated the facts and reported Them 70 e
House. whose duty il 10 take such further action as
| those facts NAV call tor. =,
Mr. GAn.Err offered the following as substitute for the
resolution Of MI BRowEE:
| oE ,ho J,,r ,fppn m
pointed investigate the eHIs of the Bank Of the Old
Dominion and the reports of other Banks accompany
ing the Govcrnors Message be referred to The Committee
Banks with instructions 10 enquire what violations OF
such reports disclose and whether any further egsa-
| ton is needed interference 10 their charters.
MIR Browse moved that the resolution be referred 10
| Select Committee and said oppose the resolution MIR
Speaker BECAUSE whatever may be its OBJECT the effect vi"
be 10 screen ank Of the Old Dominion by defeating
ton on The violations OF the law proved 10 have been com.
mitcd by this Bank. Charges have been made under
oath against this Bank and sustained by the evidence
under oath Of officers Of the Bank. Not only have The
preferred been sustained but many other gross Vo
!aions Of law proved 10 have eeen committed Sir
let this Bank which has been specially charged DO tried by
itself Why bring Banks against which no special
charges under Oath have made1 will most cheerful
y appoint commission TO investigate the atfdifs OF
every bank in the Commonwealth and II snail appear ha'
any ether bank has violated the law lei II also be put on
Trial and punished accordingly But, sir have no idea
Of allowing Bank escape by mixing 1t up with oil the
other BsnSs and thus defeating any acllon al all call
upon the friends of law this floor 10 stand by the :"
and meet the responsibility duty Imposes upon hem S
when the member King William offered resolution
making il the duty of this Jon Committee 10 investigate
Inc Affairs of the o.e Banks opposed il for the same ea
son that now oppose this resolution. This COMMITTEE
have moi reported what violations of the
mitted In my opinion, they have made no report at all!
bu. appears by tbe testimony returned with their report
that the law has been violated in particular Sir the
people mako laws, and 10 see that the laws
thai have been made observed Mhen 4 70 9ppd thp
shrink from tho discharge of the duty imposed
upon care no, for the power OF moneyed monopoly
Let the laws be enforced If the laws enforced it
un invitation TO all the Banks TO disregard the law
| Mr.. GARRETT withdrew the substitute
After discussion, Mr. BaowSEs resolution with the
| amendment OF MI MARTz, was adopted. Ayes 81, noes
| u.
BASKs GENERALLY.
| Mr. GARNET offered The following:
Resolved That the reports Of Banks accompany Go.
vernors Message, be referred the Committee on Banks
with instructions TO enquire forthwith what violations OF
law if any, arc disclosed by sad reports and what mod
cations OF their charter and Of the laws In reference
Banks are oHpedient BY way of remedy and penalty:
DR. kEaPEs moved an amendment, that the resolution be
referred TO Special Committee.
On this resolution long discussion followed, 10 which
Me=ss. GAnSrTT, DEA%E WHITE WALLACE, krApsR, KoI-
NEn MEEh, STAPLES OF Patrick, MALLORY, MAYO PGwER
SMITH OF kanawha, and BRowSE Of Stafford and King
George took part.
The question taken referring to ,eec, commit.
tee, and lost.
MIR GARRETT called for the ayes and on the ques-
loa Of adopting the resolution.
The resolution was adopted-ayes 95, noes II.
DAY.
bill authorisng Board Of Public Works TO subscribe
5000 900 10 the stock Of the Orange and Alexandra rail road
company for the purpose Of extending tho road from Cor
louisville 10 Lynchburg, The order of The day.
Mr. LEE Of Orange and Greene took the floor and address
cd the House in lengthy speech, in favor Of The bill.
Mr.. MARIE followed in opposition 10 The bill
Dir. DEASE submitted remarks in favor-and when he
concluded,
Mr. McKEszIE moved an adjournment aud then the
House adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
The bill providing for the extension Of the Orange and
Alexandria Rail Road TO LyuChburg, laid the table
accordance with the wishes Of its friends Ii is doubtful
whether it will DO again called up the present session.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY lG 1854
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
LII An.,M NJ IL.