Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-06
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1916.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

THURSDAY, MARCH, 5, 1916.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
A communication was received from The Sc
nate informing the House that the Senate had
passed The bills entitled, An act authorizing the
Virgnius Lodge No. 3, OF the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, in The City oil Wheeling, to hold
a limited amount Of properly, and regulating
their tenure;
An act Incorporating the Roanoke Savings In
stuion
An ACT repeating certain provisions of the act
entitled ian act amending the act entitled an act
10 prevent more effectualy distractions 10 the pas
sage OF fish in the waters Of this Commonwealth
passed February 18th, l044"-passed February
Dist, l845, as 10 the Rappahannock river and its
tributaries
An acl 10 incorporate the Millviile Manufac-
turing Company
An act releasing the claim of the Common
wealth TO certain real estate, and The proceeds
thereof, devised by Lucy Slaughter, deceased,
free woman OF color;
An act amending an act entitled an act aulho-
thorizing the payment OF a sum of money on; OF
the Literary Fund 10 The representatives Of Jos.
Ga,ewood, dec, passed Feb. l2h lS44
An act providing for the collection OF militia
fine tickets;
An act authorizing the trustees under the will
OF YIN. SRlnReT 10 Apply LOT tue saie ol certain
property therein mentioned;
An act to change The place OF holding sepa-
rate election in The county of Doddridge,
An act concerning Thomas Nelson, sheriff OF
Prince William;
An act concerning the Western Lunalic Asy-
um al Saunlon;
An ACT concerning fines due The Literary Fund;
An act 10 reduce The capital stock OF the Bank
OF Virginia, and for other purposes
An act 10 extend the charters OF the Shenan-
doah Copper Mining Company and The Warren
Copper Mining Company in the county Of War
rem; and,
An act authorizing the establishment, of
Branch Bank at Marlinsburg in the county OF
Berkeley.
They have also passed the bill entitled Gan
Act concerning Western lands and Tor other pur-
noses" with amendments in which they request
the concurrence OF the House OF Delegates
The have rejected the bills entitled
An Act 10 incorporate the Lilte's Falls Rail.
road Company; AMI
An Act concerning the Sheriff OF MiddleseS
They have postponed indefinitely the bills en-
titled
An Act concerning the Lnnatc Asylums OF
this; Commonwealth and
An Act providing for the issuing of new ceui-
fcates ofdebl In place of certain bonds issued by
the James River Company.
They have agreed 10 The Resolution directing
the suspension Of The Flag Of the State over the |
Capitol during the sessions ofihe Legislature.
Their committee appointed 10 examine the en- /
rolled bills have examined snroly such bills,
which icing found truly enrolled, have been
signed By Speaker, and are herewith returned
TO the House Of Delegates.
The amendments to the "act concerning West
ern lands" and for other purposes being twice
read
On motion OF Mr.. sTovALL the House dis
agreed thereto
Ordered, that Mr.. Slovall inform The Senate
thereof
An engrossed bill to correct the Land books CT
The Comm i,sioners of the revenue, was read
third time, and on motion Of Mr. LEAkE, or
dered TO be laid upon Inc table
The Speaker vacated the Chair until o'clock,
EVENING SESSION.
A message was received from the Senate by
Mr. Piper, who informed the House that the
Senate had passed bill entitled,
An acl for the establishment OF District Pub
lie School system.
On motion Of Mr. STREET,
Resolred, That this House will with the con-
,urrence Of the Senate adjourn this day SINE die
Ordered, That Mr. Street carry The same 10
he Senate and request their concurrence.
On motion OF Mr. LYONS,
Rysoirrd bu he Senate and House Of Delegates,
That the Governor be, and he is hereby aulho-
lied to sell b. public auction, upon such credit
IS to him may seem advisable, taking adequate
ecurity Tor the payment OF the purchase money,
he vacant piece Of ground lying on the south
eastern corner OF the Public Square, outside Of
he pubic enclosure and fronting on Governor
Street, and 10 apply the money in aid OF the con-
tructou of the new Courthouse now authorized
bylaw 10 be erected.
Ordere5, That Mr.. LYONS carry the same 10
he Senate, and request their concurrence.
A message was received from The Senate by
Mr. PIPER, who informed The House that the
Senate had passed the bill entitled "An Act
amending The present primary school system,
With amendments.
.louse.
A message was received from the Senate BY
Mr. McMULLEN, who informed the House
hat the Senate agreed 10 the resolution Tor ad-
burning SINE die with an amendment.
The Senate proposed in the said amendment 10
strike cut the words "ihs day." and insert in lieu
hereof The word "lo-morrpw;" and The question
being put lhereupon, wa, determined in The aftir-
native.
Ordered, That MIR Fox inform The Senate there
Of
On motion Of Mr.. LYONS,
Resolrcd, unanimously, That the thanks OF this
House be rendered 10 VIM. 0. Goode, the Speaker
hereof, for the ability, impanaily and courtesy
with which he has discharged the duties OF The
Chair duringthe present session OF The General
Assembly. (
On motion Of Mr. LEAkE,
Resolrtd, That when the House adlouins TO-
day, it will adjourn until Tomorrow at eleven
o'clock.
And then, on motion of Mr.. LEAkE,
The Hnnsp adinnrnni