Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-31
ACTS
OF THE LAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.


An act TO incorporate the Marllnsburs manulac-
turing Company and for other purposes In
corpora,es the company for the manufacture Of
cotton or wool in The said town. Subject 10 the
regulations OF The general law applicable 10 such
companies Capital mol less than $4,000 nor
more Than $1,000 to be raised BY subscription,
with the right 10 bold lands not exceeding nifty
acres. The act also Incorporates the CALICO
manufacturing company in the city OF Richmond,
for The general purposes OF manufacturing except
-four, but more especially cotton, wool, paper and
iron. Capital not less than 100000 nor more
than 100000, with real estate not exceeding nifty
acres.
An act making loan from the Literary fund
TO the Mathews Academy. Directs the President
and Directors of the Literary fund, when they
have such an amount al their disposal uninvested,
10 loan 10 said academy, at an interest OF SIX per
cent. S700 requiring proper security ior the pay
menl OF The principal and interest.
An ac, establishing an inspection Of butler in
The city Of Richmond and town Of Scousrille.-
REQUIRES The -four inspectors in said city and
Town 10 be the inspectors OF butter and to distin-
cuish by suitable brand the quality OF the but
Ter. Allows them as compensation inur cents
Tor each tub frkin, keg or barrel inspected. And
imposes a penalty of len dollars for altering or
initiating the inspectors brands or for packing
into any branded tub, iirkn &C., any butter not
inspccled The act takes effect after the Isl oil
July next.
An act concerning executions against insOlren,
debtors. Provides that Notwithstanding the dis
charge Of any debtor under The act Tor The 'relef
of insolvent debtors" or under The provisions Of
The act concerning jail fees" any creditor By
judgement may sue out executions against The
lands. and goods and cha,tels of such debtor,
withou, an order of court previously Obtained
Authorizes the clerks Of county or corporation
courts, and Of circuit courts, 10 administer the
required oath, and TO issue the warrant oil dis
charge for the relief Of insolvent debtors, as JUS
tees of the peace heretofore did.
An act 10 provide for The repairs OF The Capitol
and Governors House, and the erection of a
Courthouse; appropriates $500 dollars Tor the
repairs Of The Governors house and out.houses,
and for purchasing such furniture as may be
wanting. Directs The Governor and Council 10
cause The Capitol 10 be thoroughly repaired; 10
advertise for proposals FOR the work, specifying
the quantity and description, and letting it OUT 10
the lowest bidder, requiring testimonials OF skill
and adequate security TO perform The work, or re-
curing The contractor 10 consent 10 receive as his
work progresses only hree-fourths Of the cost I'M
| Ill The work is satisfactorily completed and then
The residue Authorizes the Governor TO use the
hands in the penitenliary in making said repairs.
| Gives authority TO The Governor and Council 10
sell the LOT on which The museum building now
stands, with The vacant LOT attached thereto,
and the public LOT on Franklin street; and re-
ouires lntr. &C cause courthouse 10 be erected
al cost not exceeding 10000 dollars. on the lot
on the Eastern side Of the ca pto square, between
the Governors stables and the museum for the
court Of appeals, the general court, the court of
chancery, and the law library, with conference
room for Inc court of appeals, and clerks Offices
for sa id courts. The proceeds arising from the
sale Of The property directed 10 be sold, 10 he ap-
propriattd 10 the erection of said courthouse,
and the residue 10 be paid out OF the Treasury.
But The Executive is authorized, if he deems il
proper TO dispense with said sale, and with the
erection Of said courthouse, and 10 fiji mp the mu-
scum for courthouse, or 10 suspend action re-
lalve thereto until the end OF the next session Of
the Legislature, and in that case the museum is
10 be repaired 10 preserve il from decay
An act providing for road from the Guyan-
dot,e river in Logan county, 10 The Kanawha IL
yer in kanawha county. Authorizes the Board
OF public works 10 cause The road 10 be located
and constructed from The house Of Edward Chap
man on Guyandotle river 10 some point on The
Kanawha river not above the mouth OF Lenn's
creek, nor below The lcrn OF Charleston. Appro-
PIRATES three thousand dollars out of hs treasury,
and requires The courts Of the counties of Kama
wha and Logan 10 false in money and labour two
thousand dollars, one thousand from each county,
10 be applied TO construct said road. The road
is 10 be under The jurisdiction OF said county
courts, and 10 be kept in repair by lhem
An &C, changing the lime of holding certain
Circuit Superior Couils Of law and chancery
therein mentioned, and for other purposes. Pro-
vides that the Spring terms OF the Circuit Court
OF Caroline shall De on The Goth March, Of Lam
easier on the Isl; OF Northumberland on the 9th;
Of Richmond on The 18th; of Westmoreland on
the 18th; OF King George on The Gath, each of
April; and OF Spottsyyana on The 9Th Of MAY.
The act also au horizes The Judge of the Circuit
Court for the city OF Richmond and comfy OF
Henrico on the law side, TO hold special term of
the Superior Court OF Chancery ioT the Richmond
circuit, commencing on the fifth Of July in each
year in addition 10 the term he is now required
10 hold for the trial OF such causes as The Judge
of the said Superior Courl OF Chancery for said
circuit cannot properly Try.
An act incorporating The Richmond sailing
and packing company. For the purpose OF salt
ing and packing beef pork and other meats
otherwise, and for selling and transporting the
same. Capital not less than 10000, nor more
than 100000
An act concerning the Registers salary
Gives to the Register an amount equal to The sa-
larry OF The Auditors or Treasurer The act al
so gives the copying clerk OF the Executive the
sum OF seven hundred dollars, in lien OF hi, pre-
sent salary.
An &C, for The incorporation Of the Amelia and
Nouoway, and Virginia Railroad Companies
The capital OF the Amelia and Holloway Com.
panv is 10 be- not less than $4,000, nor more than
$4,000 10 be raised by subscription, for the
purpose Of constructing railroad from some
point on the line OF the Clover Hill Railroad, 10
such point on the Appomatlox, or in the county of
Amelia or Holloway, as the company may deem
expedient Authorizes the Clover Hill Rail-
road Company TO subscribe TO the stock of the
Amelia and holloway Company for an amount