Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-31
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The SPEAKER laid before the House a communica-
tlon from the Auditor, showing the expense of the
Puoc Guard. Laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
i REPORTED.
Amending 9th chapter of the Code of Virginia,
concerning the collection of taxes On motion, this
bill was read first time and ordered to be printed
Amending I'D section of l9Sth chapter of the Code Of
Virginia; for the relief of Hugh Crolley and Patrick
McCune; amending 3ls section Of chapter l9Sth of the
Code of Virginia, with the recommendation it do not
pass amending the act incorporating the Mineral Bank
oil virginia, and to change the name to "Bank of the
Commonwealth; establishing Office Of discount
and deposit IN the town of Marion, in SmJth county;
establishing branch Bank at Harrisville in Rtche;
| Incorporating the Farmers Savings Bank in Ports
mouth; establishing a Savings Bank in the town of
Cameron IN Marshall county; incorporating the Jones'
vile ana tennessee Turnpike Company; making Rail
Road Companies liable for damages in certain cases;
amending section 10 and II of chapter Sc of the Code
OF virginia. requiring Commissioners of the Revenue
! to furnish the Auditor with lists of lands within
new counties purchased for the Commonwealth,
or delinquent; to egalze the sale and conveyance by
the Trustees, of the West Union Academy Of their
! property IN Doddridge county; amending an act con-
corning Commissioners of the Revenue; incorporating
the Olive Branch Lodge of l. o. o. F.; for the relief
OF L. ID. fendae; increasing the salary of the Com
monwealths Attorney for the Circuit Court of Ohio
county; to authorize the county of Ohio to borrow
sum not exceeding S5 000 reundng Sl4, 40 to Louisa
Hunter OF Alexandria county; authorizing claimants of
lands VINO have possession TO bring suits IN equity and
have determined who has title to and shall hold such
lands.
Mr. BARBOUR-Nr. Speaker I rise to personal eI-
planail0n 1t will be recOlected by the House that
Saturday there of unpleasant char
acer between the SPEAKER and the gentleman from Stat
| ford Mr. SEDDOS) am authorized TO state to the
House that after the adjournment Saturday evening
explanations mutually satisfactory were exchanged and
all mputatons of character personally offensive in
any degree unknd. were entirely discaimed and with
drawn and their former kind and cordial relations
stored
Mr.. DUCKWALL rose to personal explanation and
said:
Mr.. Speaker: l wish to make an explanation Of my
motives in offering, Saturday last, the resolution to
discharge the House Committee from the further consid
Grafton OF the subject Of response to the State of
South Carolina. informed that it the opinion of
many members Of this House, for whose opinions |
terrain great respect that the passage of the resolution
have referred to, although not intended might be
construed to imply upon the Speaker OF this
House, and to extent TO reflect upon the members
OF the Committee and nothing could be frth-
er from my purpose cheerfuy forbear to call up that
resolution this morning intended TO do Ny object
in Offering the resolution TO alay the excitement that
prevailed in this House the time offered it, and to
facilitate the early disposition Of tho subject. 1t 10
proper however, Mr. Speaker for that in de-
einng to ask at this time the action of the House on
the resolution, wish to be distinctly understood tina,
still believe the Committee ought to DO discharged but
waive for the present my own views In deereEce TO
the wishes OF members for whose opinions entertain
great respect.
REVOLUTIONS OF INQUIRE
BY Mr.. HUNT Of establishing election precinct at |
Vienna in Fairfax county
BY Mr.. RIVES: Of abolshing the Office of Brigade
Inspector.
BY Mr.. KEE: OF constructing turnpike road ia Har-
dy county.
By Mr.. WELSH Of incorporating the Manniugsville |
Coal aud Oil Company in kanawha county.
BY kr. GARRETT: OF authorizing commissioners in |
chancery to take acknowledgements Of deeds aud other
writings
BILLS PASSED.
Approprating gum OF money 70 pay for statues on
the Washington Monument and for placing the
thereon Fixing mode Of settlement with the Sheriff |
Of Frederick county for the relief Of the securities OF
Samuel IL. Quarles, late Sheriff of Bedford.
ORDER DAY.
The bill making an appropriation foi the completion
and equipment OF she COyingOn Ohio Railroad, came
up the order of the day
NJ. CAPERTON addressed the House in support ofthe
BILL speaking nearly two hours and urglngthe apprOpn
alton in iorcible and eloquent manner
Al the conclusion of his remarks, Mr.. CHAPMAN mo-
we'd postpone the further discussion Of he subject in
der 10 consider,
TIM WHEELING BONDS.
The bill providing for the payment Of interest upon
the bonds of the City of Wheeling guanneed by the
State, w.s then taken up the question hong upon strk
ing out the second section.
Mr.. BARBOUR offered the following substitute for
tho bill.
dior Of Public Accounts shall pay Of any money in
the Treasury not otherwise appropriated TO persons e
gaT authorized receive the interest due the lst
of January 1889 the aforesaid onds of the city Of
Wheeling guaranteed by the Commonwealth the sum Of
BIS 900: provided, however that lothing herein
tanned shall be construed as a wafer by the Common
wealth Of any lien by mortgage or therwise in favor OF
the bondholders.
This act shall be in force from itspasUge.
The substitute was adopted the bill as amended
was passed.
On motion, the House adournd
NorE-By the omission Of twowords in our report of
the proceedings of the Hous of Delegates, pub
-hed in Yesterdays issue Of tie Wing made it
appear that Mr. CHRIsTAN's resution eIoneratiug the
SraATHR from any improper moe in his appointment Of
the Committee to confer with the South Carolina Com
missioner, was not adopted. Weshould have -ad Mr..
DCcEwALL's resolution" The resolution of Mr.. CHRIs-
TAN was adopted without disseHng voice. In justice
to the parties concerned repubish the resolution
and the remarks with which it we prelaced
Mr.. CHRISTIAN, said in substnce-Tbis discussion Is
unfortunate as tending towards sectional issue on this
question between the East and Vest when all Virginia
should remain il really is cordially united. And
it is q delicate matter TO make important test ques
ton over a member personally AID will therefore, say
nothing beyond what may be absolutely necessary TO
explain the proposition have tCsubmt substitute
for the motion TO excuse the gpilemen from Washing
ton from serving this committee. His motion is pre-
dcated only supposed dissatisfaction, because he
and others the committee Tpresent constituency
not so deeply interested in slavery, and therefore, the
Speaker erred in such appointments But the question,
delicate may be- rises in itimportance high above
any personal considerations an1represcnng the largest
special constituency in the Commonwealth whose deep
est interest NAV be involved by he action Of this
mi.tee ahouh West OF the Ble Ridge, | protest
against the displacement Of this entleman for any
son vet given, or even NJ his request | protest
against it, from any secOua sympathy alone, but
because of his long public eXperiece, both State and
tiOual his known prudence and w'dom, he may well be
regarded as peculiarly fitted represent the whole Com
monwealth this critical questia !, at least insist,
that before he be allowed TO withdaw this House shall
express its desire in regard his Hing the position
signed him by the SPEAKER MOreGer, not having heard
in all this discussion anything tht understood
distinct imputatOu upon the NOTES OF the Speaker in
selecting this committee however, gentlemen may differ
the particular constitution oit 1t seems due tina
the House by direct vote shall incae its confidence in
the committee as appointed Earnc.y protesting against
excusng the gentlemen from Wellington, offer this
resolution. The resolution, Subsequently modified
by Mr.. CHRISTIAN, reads as ioIows
Resolved That it il the desire OF this House. that the
Hon. Geo. w. HOPKINS shall occupy the position of
Chairman Of the jont-commitee ION the part OF the
House, appointed by the S8AKSR, on the subject OF
a response to South Carolina ommisslon and shall serve
this House in such capacity.
Several gentlemen Of the Hose OF Delegates complain
that did publish their emerks upon the subject
which occupied the attention the House Saturday.
In explanation have to sa tina; their speeches were
omitted simply because our Vporter had not time to
write them out. He took full notes. and still has them
in his possession and will 'hte out and publish them
hereafter, if II il so desired
MEETING IN AMLIA COUNTY.