Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-22
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES
SENATE

Tuesday,, March 20.
A message was received from the House of Delegates,
stating that they agree some, and disagree 10 0st
amendments of the Senate 10 The bill concerning claims
against the Common wealth. Also they agree to the
amendments TO the bill concerning the General Election
Law Also the adoption Of resolution, for the survey
of a route for Macadamised Road from Petersburg TO
Carksville Also they disagree to their amendment 10
the bill establishing Deaf and Dumb Asylum.-Com.
mted And ALSO the passage OF sundry bIls stoted IN
the proceedings of Monday,) which was committed.
Tifonday-The Speaker being temporarily absent, in
consequence of domestic Affections, Mr.. Patteson was
requested by him, under rule of the Senate, 10 perform
The duties Of the Chair.
Tuesday-The Speaker being still absent, and the pri.
viege under the rule being cxhausLedMr Paeson was
nominated BY Mr.. Opie, and unanimously elected
THE House of Delegates informed the Senate Of their
readiness TO 60 into the elections of the First and Second
Auditors, Treasurer, Register and Secretary OF the
Commonwealth and Librarian. The Senate voted una
nmously for James E. Heath for First Auditor; James
Brown Jr, Second Auditor; Lawson Burfoot Treasurer;
VIM. Selden, Register and VIM Il. Richardson for Sc.
cre,ary of the Commonwealth and Librarian Joint vote
with The House of Delegates, l2S for each.
Mr. McMuLLEv moved that the Senate insist upon
their amendments 10 the bill establishing Deaf and
Dumb ASYLUM Before the question was taken, the bill
and amendments were laid on The table.
Mr. MAxwELL moved that the Senate insist upon their
4h amendment TO the bill concerning claims against the
Commonwealth. The motion was advocated by Messrs.
maxwell and Smith Of K, and was opposed by Messrs
SMITH of c.. and ELLIS, and was decided IN the mega
tive So the Senate recede from their amendment.
On motion of Mr.. FoHTAIEE, the Senate took up the
bill authorizing the Louisa Railroad to construct branch
road to Charlottesville which was advocated by Messrs
FoSrA1vE, SMITH Of c. and ANDERSON, and opposed BY
Messrs NASH and HoLLEMAN, but before lhe question
was taken, the bill was laid on the table.
MIR McCARTY moved the reconsideration OF the vote
of Yesterday rejecting the bill concerning the Penen'
tiary Institution, which carried, and the bill was
then laid on the table
On motion of MIR. BoSDURAHT, the Senate adjourned
Wtdnesday, yHarch 2lyt 1888.
The House of Delegates informed the Senate that
thew had agreed to their amendments to the bill changing
the names Of Indiana Lighfoot and others 10 that OF
Wilson, and also the passage Of sundy bills, which were
committed
Mr. BospuniEr reported bill Incorporating the CT
items Savings Bank in Lynchburg Laid on the table.
Mr. CARTER reported bill protecting the pTopretors
of Fishing Shores the county of King George Passed
The Senate was informed by message from The IL
Of Delegates, that they have appointed committee oil
conference 10 take into consideration The amendments 10
,s Hi; entitled an &C, concerning the Richmond and
Petersburg Rairoad The resolution was concured In.
On motion Of Mr.. SMIrn Of c., the Senate Will meet
on 10. morrow at Ii o'clock
MIR. Faulkner reported bill changing the time OF
holding the Circuit Superior Court OF Law tor the coan-
~ of Morgan. Passed. =
Mr. BArrlsr reported bill for changing the times OF
holding the Superior Courts forhe county OF mecAen'
burg Passed.
Mr. CARR reported bill declaring portion of Rivan'
ma River lawful fence. Passed
Mr. OPIE, from the committee OF Internal improve
mens, reported bill concerning the construction OF
bridge across the Shenandoah River at Harper
Ferry. Laid on the table.
Also, bill for the construction OF a road from WIN
chester 10 Stanton. Laid on the table.