Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-01-02
TUESDAY, Dec. "a, 1889.
PETITIONS.

Petitions were pfescnied-
BY Mr.. Stranger. OF citizens of Pulaski. for
change the site heretofore selected by the Com
missionc,s) "hereon the public buildings me 10 b,
erected.
by Mr. Wade Of Franklin, Of cnizens of sp,s
County, for the change Of the place of holding
the Snow Creek Precinct Election. from Dickeusur
x keens old Stoie 10 the Store House of Stockton
X Choice.
by Nj. Dut"ell Of Bedford, Of the President and
Trustees al New London Academy, PRAYING an sp
preparation ior the further repair Of that Institution
from the surplus III the LiIe,nry fund.
On motion III Mr.. Worhineton
Rcsofrcd That the Committee Of Courts oc Jus.
tee enq ue into the necessity Of amending the
Laws OF this Commonwealth relating to tho Circuit
Superior Courts of Law aud Chanccry. So lar M
the same relate 10 the appointment OF Receivers oi
said Couts, and that SAID Committee report by Bill
or otherwise, what further prossiuns, II amy ara ,x-
pedicni. regulating the appointment aud government
| of said officers.
On motion Of Mr.. Burwell, Of G. < W.. the Com.
mltiee of Courts Of Justice were instructed To in.
quiie into the prop,irty and equity Of authorship
The county and cofpoiatan courts vi this Common.
wealth to lay their count, lcyies and roor rates on
other obecls than those now authorised by law.
On moi,on of Mr.. McC,ae.
Ecsoircd, That the Commillce of Finance
he instructed TO inquire into the cxpedieuey of n
mending so much Of the law which provides Tor the
payment OF poor rates on before the FIRST day Of
November IN every year so rs 10 require the Shct-
Ills ~ other collector, 10 make payment or be-
fore the 10th day Of December IN every year, aud
thai sad Gommi,iee inquire into the espedianey oi
allowing The clerks Of this Commonw ealih until the
hfsi day ot July, 10 put their fees in the hands OF
the sheriff Instead Of the time allowed by law.
On motion OF MI. MeRae,
RcSoired That the Committee Of Courts Of Jus.
,re, inquire into the cNprdirnty OF authorizing the
Courts OF tins CommoDwe 10 condemn M much
land for the purpose Of dilrb ~ Canal as may be
necessary slraightcn any sicam or drain the cont
gious lands OF the applicant
On motion OF Mr.. Dorman.
Rcsoirea. That SO much Of the Govrfnnrs mes
snre as relates 10 'he Virginia Military institute be
referred to the Committee on The mh,a laws
On moiiounf Mr.. Smith of !. Of w,
Rcsoirek That the Treasure, be required To
comniuDtcate 10 this House the amount oi The sur
plus rescoue Of The rnteJ States deposited with
Tins State, and when deposited the amount Of in
tptcst received from tNe loan o i, before II was IN
vested N bank stock,, and when so invested f; aud
ihc amount of dyIdends received from the same
Also tho announced money which has been borrow
ed by Jhe STAG 10 pay its subscription 10 bank
stocks the amount Of interest which Is dino or has
been paid on said loans, and The amount Of dvl-
bends which is due OF has been received on The
stock 10 pay for which said loans we're made.
On motion OF Mr.. Armstrong,
Rfsoircd, That the Committee for Courts Of Jus
tihr inquire into the expcdiency OF amending The
laws of tins Commonwealth as 10 subject the Reai
Estate OF a esiaor or Interstate IN the payment "'
OH The heirs or otherwise.
On motion Of Nh, Radcliffe,
ReSoired, That the Commtee for Courts OF Jus-
tee inquire into the expedency Of abolisng mpris.
onmeni debt.
Mr.. Robertson presented the Petition Of the
James River and kanasha Company, praying Ion an
amendment Ia their Charter
BILLS PASSED.
The following rng,ossed bills were reada third
limo and passed
Concerning certain loans heretofore authorised Tor
the North Western Turnpike Road. Mr.. Smith
Of l. w, called Tor The ayes and noes on the pas
age Of ihis tlll which ordered, and "ofe ayes
66, noes Ia
Prescribing the punishment for poisoning, or at
tempting 10 poison. " -, RI
TO incoruora,e the Daniels Run and Hall J. ofo
Turnpike Company.
Concerning Special Courts Of Appeals e.
Changing the time Of holding he 'hc"' 9"Pe'
rinr Count Of Amherst County
Several bills were ordered 10 be engrosseh'
On motion of Mr.. Taylor OF IL, The llouse au
iourned until Monday. the 3Oih inst