Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
FRIDAY, Dec. s, 1918.
REPORTS

Mr. Moncure Of Stafford, from the committee of
Conrs Of Justice reported adversely to resolution nqnl-
ring into The expedency of forming n8w Judicial Cir-
cf parts Of the 18Th l9h and Goth Circuits al
81, adversely 10 the Tesou ion referring much Of the
Governor, Nessa re relates the Usury Laws also,
adversely to the resolution Inrng the expediency
of extending the jurisdiction OF single justice of the peace
in the City of Richmond; also. adversely to resolution
asking amendment to the Act Of Assembly of March 81
lS4S, requiring Clerks Of Courts copy partly proved
deeds in books, &c; also, adversely to allowing Grand
Jurors per dem compensation FIR their services; also id
vesely The resolution nquirng into the expedlency Of
extending the jurisdiction JUS ices of the peace as to
give them coanZance Of all Of assault and battery
" hch otherwise would under the notice OF the
Grand Jurors; also adversely the resolution proposing
an amendment Of The Ih section Of the eutied San
concerning delinquent aud forfeited lands, and pro-
vdng for the sale Hands returned delinquent hereafter
Tor the non payment OF taxes passed March ION. 1867
COMM NICArIONS.
Mr.. Conway presented a communication from the
Hon Jno Scott one Of The Judges Of The General Court,
declining lake his Of the Judges Of the Sre
cai Court Of Appeals under the Of 2lst March, 1913
.dnd his therefor.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.
Mr.. Wi'cher informed the House that the Senate
had concurrd In the appointment OF olnt committee
upon the reports Of revsors Of The Civil Code, with an
amend Ylent, Which was agreed to by the House.
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion Of Mr. Boykin, Resolved, that the Commit
tee.on Finance inquire into the eXIedency OF furnishing
the Clerks of The severed Superior and Inferior Courts
each with copy of the Governns Message and accom-
panyng documents be kept ia their respective offices
for the Of the people.
On motion mir Floyd. Resolved, That 500 copies
cf the commitment of the Hon. John Scott. this day
the House OF Delegates, be at once printed Tor the
ofthe members
On motion Of Mr. Ferguson, r asolved, That the Com
.m1tee fn Courts Of Justice inquire into the expectancy
Of electng Attorney prosecute TIE pleas OF NE Com
monwea in each Of the Judicial Circuits in this Com
nouwea th by joint vote OF both houses and mat they
report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Nh Golf Resolved, That the Com
mittee Of Finances inquire into the expedency Of chan
gug The term Of office Of the Commissioned Of the Rev
enue from the time required by law to longer
period
On motion Of Mr. Booth, Resolved, That this House
with the concurrence Of the Senate proceed on Thurs
day, the 14th instant, to the election OF Judge for
the 2d Circuit ote LIST Judicial District, to supply the
vacancy occasioned BY the death OF lion. Jas H. Ghol
son.
On motion Of Mr. Harvey, Resolved, That the com
mltee FIR Courts Of Justice inquire into the expectancy
Of protecting by law The property Of married women from
the payment of the debts of their husbands, whether
tracted before or after marriage.
On motion Of Mr. Conway, Resolved. That the com
rrpittee fr Courts Of slice inquire the expediency
81 repeating much OF the act, entitled an act concern
ing the Jurisdiction Of the General Court, and dImn-
ishing the number of Judges thereof passed. 3lst March,
lS4S, as establishes Special Court of Appeals, and
enacug in lieu thereof the bill passed the House at
last session. entitled establishing Special Court
of Appeals. and diminishing the number Of The Judges
Of the General Court-so modified to give tothe Gen
eral Court Jurisdiction to hear and determine all ap-
peas and ws of supesedeas. hereafter granted and
from the DEGREES and judgments If the Circut Courts in
civil cases. and with other suitable notifications.
On motion Of Mr.. Moore, Resolved. That special
committee be appointed inquire into the expectancy Of
extending the jurisdiction Of single justices.