Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-15
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
January II. 1861
The House was called to order NJ y o'clock. VI.
A communication was received from the Senate, an
nouuciug the passage Of the House bill, progiding for
eecting members Of Convention, and 70 convene the
same with certain amendments.
The amendment striking out the clause making mem
Der Of the stature iue gOia the Convention being
cJucurred in 10y an almost siien.
Mr. RlNES said that De did wish the matter to
be passed by in this way lie moved reconsideration
of the by which the Senate amendment was agreed
Mr.. MARTIN of Henri rose 70 say that on Saturday
morning he voted with the majority for the support Of
Er. Rvcs' resolution. lie did il indicative OF his
opinion on the sIbic. Believing the matter to be
merely rocOmmeld alory to the people # the Senate
disagree he hoped the amendment would not be insisted
on. It would olly occasion delay.
Mr.. KENPER voted on Saturday against the amend
o. reflection, he thought it well for the members
Of this Legislature declare the State that they think
these two bodies should be composed of different ind
yduals and 10 declare Themselves ont Of the Convention.
Mr.. CHRISTIAN had also changed his opinion since
Saturday, when Inc voted for the amendment Of Mr..
RIyEs. He did Il ink that they had any right
incorporate such provision in the bill. II would not
be binding matter OF law and ought TO concur
with the Senate in striking ont
Mr. JONES of c., said he stood whore he did the
other day. lie voted against the proposition to ex-
cude members Of the Legislature from the Convention
lie did not think members OF the General Assembly
ought to be members OF the Convention yet have
power dictate TO the people at all in toe matter At
the time, If there disposition to express the
opinion of the Legislature the subject he willing
to pass such an opinion.
Mr. RIvES called for the ayes and noes on concurring
with the Senate. The call not sustained and the
Senate amendments all concuirad in.
On motion of Mr D. GIBSON, ( 900 copies were or
dered DO printed for Distribution provided in the
bill.
RESOLUTIONS or ENQUIRY.
By Mr.. T0MIIN-Of paving to james 4. Bond n GER
tain sum OF money due him tor military services.
By Mr. WALKER-Of refuldng j. j. Cline, BEN.
Hoover and John w. Driver taxes enormously paid.
BIZ Mr.. CHRISTIAN-Of continuing the organization
OF the Special Court Of Appeals and transferring such
for adjudication the criminal docket of the Supreme
Court.
By Mr.. PHELPS-Of releasing the securiies of the
late sheriff of Richie county.
By Mr.. FROST-Of amending the charter of the Bank
| of Ravenswood
By Mr.. MAGRUDER-Of providing for dcfraying the
expenses Of transporting Cats of Jefferson from
Florence, procuring pedestal for the same, and for
properly setting il up
By Hr. WOOGFOLK-0f reporting bill amending
the l9;h section OF the 9Th chapter Of the Code.
BY Ar. HARRlSON-0f amending the charter Of the
| Bank Of Scottsvie.
| BY Mr.. GARRET-0f empowering Essex and King
and Queen counties to issue bonds sufficient to the
| citizens of those counties against invasion.
BY Mr.. WOOD-Of amending act opening turn
pike above the Southwest Mountain OF Abcmare county
| By M. GOODYCOONTZ-Ot paying sum Of money
| TO James Patterson.
| BY Mr.. MAUPIN-Of amending the charter of the
town of Guylndocte.
BY Mr. LiNN-0f releasing the securities of Milton
| Ptzhugh Of Prince William county.
BY Mr.. D. GIBS0N-Of comnensating James Cadwal-
adrr and VIM. +. Davis, for military services
| By Mr.. MATTHEWS-Of amending the act incorpo-
ratin tha nj fort In bripr
By Mr.. CHAPMAN-Of ceding the States interest in
the White and Salt Sulphur Springs Turnpike Company
10 said Company, on certain conditions.
| BILLS REPORTED
To amend an act to increase the capital stock of the
Richmond and DInville Railroad Comp aud for o,her
purposes; incorporating the Norfolk County railroad
| company; to amend the charter of the Wheeling Creek
Turnpike Company; authorizing the Norfolk and Peters
burg Railroad Company TO construct branch of their
road TO some point the North Caroina line TO amend
an act incorporating the town of Crstalsburg; 70 in
corporate the Clppars Springs complny to amen an
ac, Incorporating the town ot Bethany TO incorporate
the Western Virginia Insurance Company TO re.enact
the act passed FeDul:y 1914 authorizing loan from
the Literary Fund the trustees OF West Liberty Acad
| amy TO create an Ordinance Department.
| RENoNsrRANCH.
| Mr. McGRUDER pre.eutcd the rem onstrance Of one
hundred and eleven citizens Of enrico Co ag tnst the
proposed cxtens Of the cooperation limits OF the city
of Richmond, which terred 10 the Committee on
Propositions ana bilcNiHCes.
! VIRGINIA FoRTIFICArIONs.
Mr.. SMITH, of Amhert, offered the folio wing resolu
| ton
Resolrsd BIZ the General assembly of Virginia. Tha
further Strengthening OF the forts of Virginia and the re
mova Of arms from the arsena5 within her limits by thu
Federal Government will be looked upon as a menace o.
threat of by her people, and that pledge her f,t
to restore the forts dock yards aud arsena intact if the
shall be entrusted to her keeping in the OF peace
able restoration of affairs; and in the of a dssou
ton to account for them in equitable division OF the pub
lie property
Mr. SMITH thought that in the exigency of the times
this was a subject calling for immediate action Rumor
are ahoat that forts about to be fortified. Ii
time that Virginia should indicate her position.
MI MCKENZIE moved tina, the resolution be referee
to the Joint Committee on Federal Relations
Mr.. LYNCH thought there was no need Of any argu
men on the subject. 1t understood our forts wer
being fortified We our sister States taking charg
OF the Notifications within their limits Our forts wer
built for the defence of Virginia. and should nevs
permit them to be used for any other purpose He hope
the resolution would be at unanimously adopted
Mr.. RAYMOND opposed the reference.
Mr.. CAPERT0N would remark that the committe
engaged in an effort to obtain information O
the very subject alluded to in the resolution. with
view to making it basis OF action. He advocated 4
reference
Mr.. SMITH, of A., did not wish its reference, b,
wanted immediate action on his resolution
Mr.. BISBIE offered to amend the RESOLUTION nv an,
hitting the words twill naturally increase the nreyaiIu
excitement" for the words, twill be looked upon as
menace" ffT
Mr.. SMITH, of A, would not accept the amendmel,
He wanted the language Of the resolution to be ca
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