The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-22

! COUNTY COURT OF PITTSYLTAN1A.
Bill authorizing the county court of Pitt
sylvanin to hold monthly term of said
court in the town of Danville. Passed.
PETITION.
Mr.. FITZPATRICK introduced petition Of
James 4. Wright, late sheriff of Bucking
ham county, and his sureties, praying fol-
relief. Referred to Committee on Finance
WAR DEBTS.
Mr.. r. L. OWEN, by leave, introduced Q
bill to provide for and regulate the settle
ment of debts contracted prior to the lst Of
May, 1868, securing to the creditor his
claim, and at the same time protecting the
debtor from unnecessary sacrifices. Re-
ferred.
Bill to prevent the sale of property unit
the passage Of the
| r. HOMESTEAD ACT.
An act entitled "an act to prevent the
sale Of property until tho General Assem-
bly, shall pass an act for fully carrying out
article II of the Constitution" Read
second time, and referred to the Committee
for Courts of Justice.
ATLANTIC, MISSISSIPPI, AND OHIO
| RAILROAD.
Bill entitled "an act to authorize the
formation of the Atlantic, Mississippi, and
Ohio Railroad Company" was, on motion
of Mr.. RIDDICE, taken up.
Mr.. FITZPATRICK gained the floor and
delivered himself of lengthy dissertation
as to the nconstitutionality of the bill. He
claimed that the State of Virginia had no
right to invest in such o scheme, and he
would oppose the bill which he did with
great vehemence and at great length.
Mr.. TAYLOR, of Norfolk, took the floor,
after Mr.. Fitzpatrick had finished his
speech, about half-past 2, and proceeded
| to advocate the bill as a great internal
improvement to the State of Virginia,
and in the warmest possible manner
defended it's several provisions. He was
opposed to Mr.. Fitzpatrick's amendment.
He did net wish to see the franchise
Of such great work 90 cut of the
hands Of Tirginians, and he hoped it would
be the pleasure of the Senate to reject it.
Mr.. ANDERSON, Of Rockbridge, moved to
pass by the further consideration Of the
subject. Agreed to.
ENABLING ACT.
Mr.. ANDERSON, of Rockbridge, intro
luced q joint resolution inviting Judge
Chase to be present at the hearing of the
case of Chahoon Us. Ellyson and others
(which is published in full in the House
proceedingsl.
Mr.. CARR moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Lost.
Nix. ANDERSON moved to suspend the
rules. Alopted-ayes, 81 noes, g..
The question now was upon the adoption
of the resolution pending which,
On motion of Mr.. TAYLOR, Of Loudoun,
the Senate adjourned until tomorrow at
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at - o'clock. Prayer by
Rev. Dr. Hoge.
THE CASE OF ANDREWS.
The case of WILLIAM II. ANDREWS, the
drunken member from Surry, was reported
upon by the special committee as follows:
The committee appointed to investigate
the case of Mr.. William Fl. Andrews, men,
her from Surry county, beg leave to report:
That they have had under consideration
the evidence in the case, and which is
herewith transmitted:
Find that the said William H. Andrews
has heen disorderly in his conduct, and
that he has committed fragrant breach of
the peace by assaulting a page in this
House, and that, too, without any apparent
justification.
The committee therefore leave the case to
the Judgment of the House to be decided
by The members upon the evidence pre-
sented as in their wisdom they may see fit.
Mr.. McCArIL offered the following:
':Whereas the special committee on the
case of WILLIAM H. ANDREWS report that
they find him guilty Of the charges against
him (Andrews) therefore be it
"Resolred, That WILLIAM II. ANDREWS,
delegate from the county of Surry, be and
is hereby expelled"
Mr.. ANDREWS asked leave to introduce
the following
"R1cHNoSD, VA, March 81, 1870.
$40 the Honorable Speaker and NemberS
Of the House Of Delegates:
Gentlemen,-In response to inquiries
would state that I did strike one of the
Iages Of the General Assembly with a whip
II a spirit of fun. We were playing at the
tine. 1t is one Of the unfortunate traits
in my character to be exceedingly fond of
Children. I was surprised when l saw in
tie papers that the honorable member from
NV Kent had introduced q resolution of
INJURY with regard to the matter. It is Il
w.ll-known fact that | have dog in train
i'm, and bought the whip for the express
purpose of breaking him in. With regard
to the rumor that l intended a5saulting
NJ. WOoDsOS, such an idea never once ex-
istd in my mind. | have always re-
spcted that gentleman, and have now no
case to change my sentiments towards
hin.
Now, gentlemen, l may have been lit
tie ndiscreet in my actions, but is there
notroom for reformation?
Pray give me chance az Virginian,
ant promise you that Ishall never violate
therust reposed in me.
Il have the honor to he your most ODE
diet servant, W. H. ANDREWS,
'of Surry county"
Mr.. ANDREWS stated that he had heard
it suited that he had committed fragrant
brech of the peace in striking an officer of
the louise. He would refer to Blackstone,
whosaid that page was not an officer of
the lpuse. [Laughter.l He saw that there
was desire to exterminate him, and that
it eSisttl within the black ring.
Mr.. PhER JONES said that the desire to
extermnae the gentleman was not on the
part OF the black men. If it was not for
the magnannity Of the colored members
the gentleman would now be plucking grass
in the open he.s of Surry. He wanted to
cay that ne int ded to see that justice was
done towards Al men, without regard to
race or color. II came here to seek refuge
now, he must undeEtand that he must seek
it elsewhere.
Mr.. WHITE moved to lay the report on
the table for printing Lost,
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