Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

and there was second The question then taken
on suspendng the rule, and it was determined in the al
firmave-ayes5 -. noes % The motion to reconsider
the rejecting the bill was then put and IT prevailed
Mr. Sy ME thereupon offered substitute for the bill,
which asks for no money at the hands Of the State
MIR MAYO moved to amend the substitute, so as TO
provide that on all passengers and produce intended
for Transportation the city of Richmond said road
no greater toll shall be demanded or received than may
be demanded section or sections of said road equal
in length to the distance from the point OF junction with
the Richmond and Danve Railroad to the city oil RICH
mond."
Mr.. MAYoS amendment was accepted by Mr SYME'
The question was then taken on engrossing the bill,
as amended and decided IN the affirmative, as 1ollows
| Ayes Cd, noes 3D.
| REAssEssMENT OF THE LANDS IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
Mr. FERGUSON presented bill providing for a reas-
sessmen Of the lands throughout the Comm onwealth
The bill read first time, laid upon the table and
made the order of the day for Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr.. SHEFFEy, the bill was ordered to
be printed
PETITIONS.
MIR. STUBBs presented petition OF Susan Blackwell
and certain citizens of the county Of oolk, asking
that the said Susan free woman OF color may be re-
lieved from the penalties incurred by visiting the North
ern States and returning to this state winch was ordered
to be referred to select committee.
Mr.. SHEFFEY presented petition OF Michael Conner
and other citizens OF the county OF Augusta, praying
that the Virginia Central Railroad may be prohibited
from condemnng timber on lands through which it may
pass, without the consent OF the owners.
Mr. BEIRNE presented a petition of the President and
Directors OF the Blue and Red Sulphur Turnpike Com
pany for an appropriation to finish their road.
Mr.. SHEPARD presented memorial OF the Agricul-
tural Society praying for an act of incorporation
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
A communication was received from the Governor
recommending the temporary appointment OF an addi-
tional clerk assist i'll the distribution OF the new Code
&c.
On motion OF Mr.. SHEFFEY, the communication was
| laid upon the table
BILLS PASSED.
The following engrossed bills were read third time
and passed
Releasing to George Miller, of the county of Nor
gan the amount of fine imposed upon him by the
| County court OF Morgan;
| Incorporating the Wiamspor Manufacturing Com
pany;
| Changing the time of holding the County Court Of
Floyd;
Concerning the Great Falls Manufacturing Com
pany; ~
Concerning Margaret Fleece, Of the county of Nor
| gam
incorporating the Academy of the Visitation in the
county of Ohio;
Divorcing Amelia H. Beard from her husband John
H. Beard;
Amending the act entitled act to provide for elect
ing Trustees for the town of Claksburg, in the county
OF Harrison, vestng them with certain corporate pow
! ers, and for other purposes
Authorizing Edmund Rufln, jr., to construct wharf
! in James River in the county Of King George and
| Concerning John Tyree, deputy sheriff OF Nicholas
county
BILLS REJECTED
The bill for the relief OF the heirs OF Dr. Alexander
Gordon, decd, was rejected and
The bill concerning Edward Henderson, Of the coun-
ty of Marion, was indefinitely postponed.
On motion of Mr.. DoRMAN, the House adjourned.