Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-12-21
IEGlsI.ATCKE OF VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ~, iS''.
HOCSE OF DELEGATES.


The House met at IL o'clock
PRAYER hv the Rev. George Woodbridge, OF The
Episcopal Church. =. c,o
norni.- the House that they agreed to The aenu-
man,s proposed by the latter 10 the bills, entitled an
net To Incorporate the Dime Say ingS Bank OF wheel
ing. and all act tn Incorporate the Merchants lnsu-
rance Company, i'll the city If Richmond
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The SPEAKER called upon Standing Committees iur
reports; whcreupon
Mr. NICuI>uS, from the Committee on Schools anu
Colleges reported bill to amend the charter Of the
Martha Washington College
Mr.. CARTER, from the Committee OH Claims, re-
ported bill! for the relief of VIM Parker, OF Orange
county; and bill for the relief Of George l. Gar
nett.
Mr. FLOYD, from the Committee OH Roads, &C..
reported bill authorizing the Winchester and f"t"'
mae Rail Road Company 10 extend their rnnd tn some
point w the Valley, not farther South than the town
of S,rasburg; and authorizing Il connection OF the
same at its two tcrnini with the MGnassa Gap Kali
Road and extension; aud bill granting the right OF
way TO the Pittsburgh and Steubenvillc Rail Road
Company; and 10 authorize the construction OF Il
branch road.
Mr.. EpMuSDS, from tho Committee OF Banks, re-
ported resolution the inexpcdcncy oi eslslatinS
upon the subject Of resolution directing them to ell.
qure into the eXpedency n 81 altering tho charter OF
the Hampton Savings Institution, us TO allow said In
stituton to grant policies of insurance.
CoMMuSICATInN FROM rHk GOVERNOR.
The SPElKiR submitted communication from the
Governor. with accompanying documents, showing
the several cases o; pardon+ AID rerirvcs granted,
and th. puushmcn;s cnlnmued by him, with the rea.
for his dccsinn which, on motion ii Mr.. Nirol-
soS were laid the table and ordered to be print
cd.
The SrEAKrK announced the following special
committee, under the resolution Of Mr.. DAVIS OF
Grecnbricr. in reference to investigation into the
affairs ol Savings Banks adopted on Tuesday:-
Messrs. DAVIS of Greenbricr, BARNES, NOwLIH,
CRAWFORD. BRADY, Wn"r HAYES, RvTrSER,
MuRDtrGH, llEisRELL, THRIFT aud COLLINS.
MESSAGE FROM IhE SENATE.
Mr.. JOHNSON from the Senate, Informed the House
of the passage o House BILL entitled All act to amend
the charter of the Valley tni"n Education Society.
ADJorRSME>r OF THE GESkRAL ASSEMBLY,.
The following joint resolution sent from the Senate
on Tuesday, was taken up: THAT when the Senate
adjourn Oh Saturday next it will, with the consent OF
the House Of Delegates adjourn 10 meet on Monday
the .}lst inst.
Mr.. TusIIS believed the Constitution required that
neither House shall adjourn Tor longer period Than
three days without the consent of the other. The st.
nHic, lie remarked could better afford to al jUurn than
the House because that they dispose Of their busl'
with more despatch. lie deemed II proper 10 in'
form the House Of these facts preparatory to The rut
being taken ON the resolution.
Mr.. EAeS supposed TINT this proposition was merely
to ngree IL the wish Of The Senate to adjourn. lie
thought it did not relate to the House.
The SPEAKER said il did not embrace the flouse.-
hs to give consent to the adjournment of the Senate,
tor the time proposed.
Mr.. PESuLEToS did not understand the reason OF
the adjournment of the Senate to be that stated by
the gentleman from King William. 1t was always
customary with the Senate to adjourn, under the old
constitution, because they ha, hot much business IL
transact lie should vote for the resolution, aud
should offer, so0n as it was disposed of Ike reso
luton on the part Of the House. He was satisfied
that the House would do no business until after the
hnli1A
members about u leave, aud was doubtful The-
thcr they would return within the period embraced Ill
the Senhtes resolution.
The question. on agreeing TO the nint.resolution OF
the Senate, was put and decided i'll the affirmative.
Mr.. ToMLiS was requested To- inform the Senate OF
this action.
Tho other ioint-rosolution of the Senate, allowing
n SUN Of $40 10 a. Randup h Tatcm for five days
services page in the Senate, WIS taken up and The
ayes and being taken upon its adoption result
ed ayes l:il.
Mr. PrxpLEroS, Of Giles, offered the following res.
olution:
Resolved Tint This House WILL with the consent OF
the Senate. when ii adiourlis on Monday next, ad-
iuurn 10 Monday, the ilst inst.
Mr.. BARNES moved to amend by substituting "Sat.
urday" for Monday" 80 TINT il may rcGd, "whcn II
adJourns on Saturday. adjourn to Monday, the 'isl
inst.
Mr.. HOLDEN WIS in favor of the amendment.
The question upon agreeing 10 it was put and decl'
ded in the affirmative.
The question then REQUIRED upon the adoption ni
the resolution rs amended.
Mr. NOTTINGHAM called for tile nyes and noes upon
the resolution. The call was sustained.
Mr. BASS inquired whether the pay OF members
would be stopped in the mean time
The SPEAKER said that it was not customary to
withdraw the pay of members under such circun
| stances.
Mr.. Bass said his object in making the enquiry had
reference TO the peculiar position of some members
who because Of the rcmoclr-s OF their homes, woulC
|
| lie thought it w"ud be unjust that they should bs
subjected to the expense OF living here during the pc
Rod of tho adjournment, which would be the result
a withdrawal of their pay.
which it was proposed TO adnuri, would be deducted
| from the constitutional term oil 30 days
| The SPEAKER gave il as his opinion that it woult
| be deducted
Mr. HIETT said, that under these circumstances h
should br compelled to vote against il.
| Mr.. BR,NNUS said, that the response Of the Chair
| in reply ~ the enquiry made, would govern his TO
upon this subject. lo would state, from experience
that it would be impossible Ia yet quorum during
the holidays. AT this period of the last session
quorum could not he had Tor several days. ana he be
| licvcd the gentleman from Richmond. who occupied
the Chair, assembled each day merely 10 listen To
motion TO adjourn from his colleagues. lie woult
| vote for the resolution.
Mr.. IoLpry said Mr.. Speaker, | should oppos
any resolution 20 adjourn this House, during the hu!l
days, if had any assurance thnt quorum could b
had for portion Of the time for which It pro
| posed Ia adjourn. Sir, il is unnecessary tor me Il
| slv to this House that the time allowed uy the or
gamc law ct the State is exceedingly limited i'll vley
of tho vast amount Of business now before U.s. and
which, it is but fair Ia presume, will continue 10 accu
mmlatc; most of which is OF the most Vliai iinpor
lance to the prosperity well III to the mnltainhnc
of the credit and the dignity Of tho Commonwealth
But, sir, notwithstanding all this, experience In
taught some, if TO; all of us, tia: there IS always
sufficient number oi members who leave during IN
holidays TO reduce the House below quorum an
thereby prevent the transaction Of any business wila
soever. And us it is very apparent 10 me tnnt IN
resolution TO adjourn will pass by large MAJORITY
do hope that the amendment submitted by the Sel
tlninrn from the county of Marion will be adopted
for, sir if the object OF the resolution ID to "iior
members an opportunity 10 visit their ianiliIs I'LL
return without losing any time from the houS
whilst in session. there ure many members who. iioi
the great distance they will have l." travel in goia
and returning To and from home, will be deprived q
the heneiils Of the resolution altogether. l hop'
therefore, sir snre the house has indicated dete
mnation to adjourn, that the amendment will
adopted, that We may all put in chance for tn
benefits OF adjournment
Mr.. WEST knew that The calls for the ayes and mo-
would have the effect of causing some members ;
change their votes. While he would have vote
against the resolution in the absence OF a call Of III
rul he is now prepared 10 vote for II under the cal
The Question was then taken on the adoption of til
resolution. and resulted as follows:
ArEs-Messrs. Ashby, Baker, Barnes, Bass, Boz
durunt Brady Brannon, Brown, Burwell OF Patrick
Bywaters Cabell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Can!
er Christian Claiborne, Clarke, Crabtree, Craddoel
Cranlner, Crawford, Crockett, Crutcbhed, Daono!
Daniels, Davis Of Greenbrer, DeJarnette, Dickinso
s3Grayson Dickinson of Richmond city, Diilart
Doyle, Draper, Dromgoole, Early, Edmunds, nc
wards Egg born, Ellyson Floyd, French. Frost. Gal
nett, Gurey, Hancock, Hawks, Haynes Hays, Hobbs
floge Holden, Johnston, Jones OF Appomattox. Jone
OF Gloucester Kirby, Mallory, Mays, McChe'