Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-01-30
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THE CONVICTION RAILROAD ELL.

On motion of Mr. Pendleton, the diminished bus
mess was called for-whereupon, the bill Tor the
extension Of the Lnuisa Railroad from Stanton TO
CUyingi0n, was taken up.
Mr. Stubs, Of Norfolk addressed The House at
length in favor Of the passage Of the bill, and was
followed by Mr. Pendeton, also in favor OF Its pas
sage.
Mr. Claiborne followed in opposition 10 the bill
and in reply to Mr.. Stubs.
TUESDAY, 18th.
The speaker laid before the House cOmmunica
ton from the Governor enclosing statements ecev
cd frum the Cashier Of the Bank Of the Valley in
Virginia, showing the condition of that bank on the
Let Of October and first Monday in December, SAG;
which on motion of Mr., Syuies was laid on the Ia
and ordered 10 be printed.
The Speaker also laid before the House COM
munication frum the Governor Of The bank OF Viz
yinia, IN the lsl instant which on motion oil Mr..
Wurthngtun was laid upon the table and ordered
70 be printed. 80,
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion Of Mr. Harrison. Resolved. That the
President Of the Board Of Public Works, report 10
the House the proceedings of that Buard in relation
10 the appointment of Stale proxy for the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad company.
THURSDAY, l7th.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Cook of W-of constructing on State
account. turnpike road from Writ curt house 10
the Saunton and Parkersburg road, at or near the
snonlh of lluges' river.
BY Mr.. Symes Of Incorporating the Washington
and Petersburg telegraph company
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
BY Mr. Spgar-of the citizens Of the county OF
e., in ha fur
lection of oysters.
By Mr.. Finney-memoria Of other citizens OF
the said county demonstrating against the altera'
lion of the said laws.
By Mr. Snuwden-of a committee OF conven-
yion friendly 10 the construction Of railroad from
Alexandra to the Valley Of Virginia, asking aid oi
the State to construct said road
Also of citizens Of Harrison CO., for the establish
ment of a branch bank at the town of Clarkesburg.
FmpY 18th.
A communication from the Clerk Of The House,
transmitting correct statement of The mileage Of
lhe Judges of the Circuit Superior Courts, and al
iuonal returns from the clerks of said Courts Ut the
suits in their respective courts which on motion OF
Mr.. Sheffry was laid on the table and ordered TO
he printed.
DEArH OF MEMBeR.-Mr. Rives arose and
announced in feeling terms, the decease IN city
of Capt David Hsrgrave. delegate from the coun-
~ Of Sury. He offered the usual resolutions which
were adopted.
SATURDAY l9h
On motion of Mr. Deneale, the Senate took up
the bill in relation to the Western Lunatlc Asyl um
and passed it. ,.4
On motion Of Mr.. Kinney, the Senate took up
The bill concerning the Valley Junction Turnpike
Company.
Mr. lsbell opposed the passage and Mr.. Kinney
advocated il, and II was passed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
Mr.. Feruuson offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That special committee be appointed
10 enquire into and report to this House, whether
any, and if any, what sum or sums ot money have
hpen maid by the commonwealth 10 assistant cOun-
sci in controversies where the Stale was concerned
since the appointment Of the present Attorney Cen
eral. Also whether the said Attorney General has
in any case or cases refused 10 act for the Com
mon%ealth. whereby it became necessary TO EN-
pluy assistant counsel whether he has, in any in
stance given his opinion against the Commonwealth
in any case or cases, where recovery was had
through the fundamentally Of other cunnsels EN-
ployed By the State. The said committee shall
have power 10 send for persons and papers and IN
the event of an affirmative response To any OF these
enquiries. the committee shall report all the crcum
stances Of the case necessary to do full justice to the
Attorney General.
After considerable debate between Messrs. Fer
pusnn. Price, DOrman and Perrow-the resolution
was adopted.
MONDAY 2lst.
covINGroS RAILROAD BILL.
This bill was taken up for consideration, and its
passage opposed BY Mr. Segar. Al the conclusion
Of his address, Mr.. Ferguson infatuated his desire
TO reply To the arguments of Mr.. 5. Tomorrow. On
motion Of Mr.. Sheffey, the bill was thereupun laid
on the table and made the order Of the day for TO-
morrow at halt past III o'cIock
The Speaker then announced the following COM
nfiuee
To make certain inquiries concerning the Attor-
neS General, &c. MeSsrs. Ferguson, Price, Dor
man, Watson, Lewis of H.. johnson, coleman, Sc
gar. Edwards Dnke, Bennett, Bali and Gibson.
To inquire intn the praclicabiiy Of simplifying
the Financial System Of the Commonwealth &C..
Messrs. BurwelI, S'nval, Mayo, Harvie, Wheate,
Harrison, TumIin, Duckwail Conway, Strother,
Riycs, Wills and hlartz.
TUESDAY 22nd.
On motion OF Mr.. VERIFY, Resolved that the Sec
ond auditor furnish this House with all convenient
despatch, list of all the bids which were put in
or offered for the construction of The tunnel through
the Blue Ridge, together with the approaches 10
said tunnel in October last and all or any communi-
cation addressed To the board public works ON that
subject.
IHE CONVICTION RAILROAD BILL---1he bill
providing for the construction Railroad from Gov
inriton to the Kanawha river. and for the extension
oflhe Louisa Railroad, with the ryder thereto, was
taken up.
MIR. Ferguson addressed the House in support Of
the bill, and in reply to the argument used by Mr..
Segar on yesterday.
Mr. D0rman briefly advocated the bill and closed
his remerks by calling the previous question.
Mr.. FluOd called for the ayes and noes.
The roll was then called by the clerk, with the
following result Ayes 69-NOes 81.
WEDNESDAY, 2Sd