Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-06
,rcIslATuRE OF VIRGINIA
rndoy, January :, 1916.
uoESE OF DELEGATES.

pr,aJreG That il is inexpedent to mo1iiy OF
h.,,e The aot changing the time OF accounting
T., In. taxes on licences 10 mcIcnah'S a"o o'ue's,
~ he I'm Of March, 1913 SO as 10 exempt
irnm ,he opera,ion thereof such countieS as y
.ball seem Iust AMI reasonable
III said resolution was amended, on motion
r. Mr.. PENDLErON, BY striking out The WORD
.;aeypsdient," and inserting in lieu thereon Inc
word "exreden,," and as amended was agreed 10
by The House, and il was ordered that me salu
committee prepare and bring IN oii' conioiuid-
biy Herewith, Is amended.
The decision Of the committee was advocated
by Messrs. STOVALL and EDMUNDS, and
opposed BY NessrS. GARNETT, BROADuS,
and PENDLETON.
Mr. PENDLErON said Having submitted
aresolu,ion 10 reverse the report OF the Com init
ice Of Finance, declaring ii inexpedient SO 10 mo-
div the provisions Of The act passed The day
81 March, lS43, as 10 exempt certain counties
from The operation thereof, ldesire 10 offer word
Of EXPLANATION. The act OF 1917 was passed a,
tire when the State was in debt, and required
is means earlier than the ordinary period for
payins into the public treasury The TAX Of the
Commonwealth That act, so far as il applies
il many OF the counties in The State, is very OPP
pressiye on the Sherifs, particularly in those
counties remote from Bank facilities; and, as il
j, admitted that the necessity which induced lis
passage no longer exists, il would seem bnt just
that il should be repealed, or modified so far as 10
remove lis objectionable character. Ii is said that
Inc proposed legislation is partial and therefore
Objectionable; 10 which have only 10 say, that.
prior 10 The acl Of lSl3 no one heard OF COM
;an:s Of partial legislation on this subject; al
though il was the law, and had been Tor great
number OF years, that collectors, in the cities
and large towns of the State, were required 10
pay into the treasury certain portions Of their re-
venue before the counties, and this was not con-
sidered grievance, or complained OF; since The
cities, &c had bank facilities, which rendered ii
perfectly convenient for these officers To comply
with The law; and ii his law is oppressive in
any portion Of The Stae, and am sure il is in
many OF the Western counties, and there is no
longer necessity for il, | trust it may be The
pleasure OF The House 10 reverse the report of The
Committee, and declare The proposed modification
expsiient. As 10 The objections of the gentle
man from Halifax, that il is for the benefit of The
Sherii,s, take leave 10 say that am in nv
course governed by no considerations, personal
il he NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., so tar as is practical
HE, should be just 10 all persons; and this cunsi
isiation shall ever, hope, govern my course.
On motion Of Mr.. SYME, the following Re-
por OF The Committee Of Finance was taken up
AMI read;
RsSo'rcd, That the prayer Of citizens Of the
own Of Petersburg, for the passage Of a law re-
outing The Sergeant Of said town 10 collect the
sal. taxes, within the limits of the corporation,
o. rejected for want OF the necessary notice.
The said resolution was, ol The question put
,Ssreupon. agreed 10 by the House an unsuc-
css,tui motion having been made by Mr.. Syme
10 recommit The same, with instructions to the
Committee 10 disregard the want Of notice
Mr.. SYME spoke in opposition 10 the Report
Of the Committee; and Mr.. THOMPSON of
DnNidde in favor OF IL
on motion Of Mr. LEFTWICH, the follow
ing resolution submitted by him, on the 23d nlti-
mo, vas taken up and read
Rsso'red, That The Executive be requested 10
order such portion OF The Orlcers and Cadets OF
the Virginia Military Institute, as can be spared
from the public service. 10 repair TO the CITY OF
Richmond al some time during the present session,
in order 10 their semi-annna examination, and
that The necessary expenses attending the same be
paid from the State Treasury.
I'll. .,s,.i,,iuu "a, detected ayes IL, noes oo.
Me>>rs. LEFTWICH, LEE, BURW ELL and
LYONS, advocated the adoption OF The resoiu-
ton upon the ground that il would afford an OPP
portuniv 10 the Legislature to Judge, by personal
observation, OF he grea; benefits resulting from
the mental and physical training adopted al The
Institute. ana tend 10 stimulate the Cadets by the
inleres; thus manifested in their improvement.
Me>srs. LANlER and STOVALL opposed
the resolution, As Involving an expenditure OF The
public funds, withou! corresponding advantage
10 the Cadets, or 10 the State.
Petitions, &C., were presented and referred:
By. Mr.. THOMPSON Of Botelourt, Of ci-
7ens Of Boelourl county, asking an extension OF
the canal from Lynchburg 10 Coyingion, and
protesting against any appropriation TO lateral
works until the canal is finished 10 Covng,on.
BY Mr.. GOLD, Of ci,iz.ns Of Pan,hers Gap
and its vicinity in the county of Rockbridge, for
railroad from Richmond 10 the Ohio River
By Mr. GARNETT, OF citizens Of the coun-
y OF Essex, against the passage Of any law form
Inc anew county out OF paris OF Caroline, King g.
Queen and Essex.
81 Mr.. ADAMS, Of citizens Of Jackson
county Jha, Big Sand Creek in said county may
bed"clared public highway.
By Mr.. BURWELL, a plan OF popular in
s;tCcon prepared by Sam' A. Jeweu
b. Mr POWELL, from Captain James r.
Jones oT an alteration in the act passed March
2nh lsl3 authorizing company Of Artillery
out 9; pars Of Amherst, Campbell and Buckins-
ham coaLiss, 50 as 10 emcrace the county OF APP
poma:0x in lieu Of the said counties OF Campbell
and Buckingham.
Be- Mr SHEPARD, Of Mathews Academy,
for a loan
By VIZ. ADAMS, Of citizens of Jackson and
C'ilnler counties Tor survey Tor Turnpike
Rca! from The Ohio River 10 inersect the Par
He'>uGfg anu Staunton turnpike
Br Mr. GATHER, of citizens OF Frederick
county "a the subject Of education.
By Mr. GARNETT Of citizens Of the coun.
ties al Caroline, King & Queen and Essex for
ne establishment Of new county out OF parts Q!
said counties
By Mr.. LONG, OF citizens of Barbour coun-
y; against The formation of new county 10 De
called "Buckwheat county"
BY MIR EDMUNDS, Of Thomas J. Green, IN
behalf Of his son, VIM. L. Green, Of Halifax.
Bv Mr.. EDGINGTON, 81 citizens OF Ohio
county, against the grant OF the right OF way 10
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Also, OF citizens Of Ohio county, for the pas
sage OF a law authorizing the Banks Of this Com
lnonwearih to issue bills under the denomination
of So.
Also, OF citizens OF Northwestern Virginia
Tor The passage Of a law authorizing he Banks of
this Commonwealth 10 issue small bills
ny Mr.. GARRETT, Of citizens ofthe county
OF Essex, against The division of said county.
BY Mr.. TOLER. of citizens Of the town Of
LynchourS, Tor an act Incorporating the Ann
NorVeil Orphan Asylum Association of said
town.
The following resolutions were presented and
adopted.
By Mr.. WATTS. That The Committee OF
schools and Colleges enquire into the expedency
q explaining and amending The 4ih and S!h Sec
non, OF me act, passed the 18th of February, lS45
estabiishins system OF free schools in Norfolk
county.
BY Mr.. ALEXANDER. That the Commit
Zee OF Finance enquire into the cxpediency OF re-
pofnns bill, declaring and fixing The response
pll.'ies Of The Commonwealth, for tobacco housed
OF inspected ia Registers Warehouse, in The town
OF CiarSsvii.e in the county OF Mecklcnburg.
by Mr.. GAINES. That wri, Of election be
@ N. to the sheriff Of the county King Will
S. sn, = supply The vacancy, occasioned by the
county.
By Mr. soUTHALL. That the Commiee
~ courts OF justice enquire inlo the expedency
=. amending the 9Th section OF the act, entitled
an ah ACT TO amend an act, entitled an act, reduc-
.a s mo one, The several acts concerning slaves,
ne negroes and mulauoes and for other pur-
f'Ses' passed, March 18Th, 1882
ny Mr. LONG. That the resolution adopted
AN ,n,s house, on the Oath Deer, requiring The
nu'ioF ofpublic Accounts to furnish state
ma;i exhibiting the aggregate amount Of revenue
"a" mo the treasury for the last ten wears fro N