Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-05
WE YIRGINIAN.
VIRGINIA. LEGISLATURES.
TUESDAY, Jan. 80.
'sssaa SENATE

SENATE.
Mo pcneals reported bill from the
special committee on the memorial Of Am
brosc w. Thompson. in relation 10 line
sefsAsamers between Virginia and ports in
Europe. which was read the frs, time, laid
ossths sabic. and ordered 70 he printed.
The biii recommends the loan of bonds of
tihe Stste 10 an amount not exceeding one
1iIlion Of dollars. the interest 10 be paid
tsmi.anuually. and The principal within ten
geau.s The whole to he under the con-
eol Of the Board Of Public Works.
The President submitted communica-
4sisn fnom the Superintendent OF Public
Bnildings, advising against the alteration
ofsbe Senate Chamber heretofore contem-
pl.trd, a nd removal OF the body to the
old Senate Chamber, at the other end OF
the capitol.
N On motion Of Mr. Stovall. the communi-
cation was referred 10 a select committee
ofMcssrs- Mason, Thomas, and Caring
- BY Mr. Campbell Resolred. That the
committee on Courts OF Justice be instruc-
tied to enquire into tho cxpediency Of pro
sviding BY law. for the voluntary enshve-
ment Of the free negroes OF this Common-
wealth o
ses Mr.. Mason moved that when the Senate
adjourned today.it will adjourn until
Thursday morning next. Lost-ayes -,
snoes 60 M
HOUSE. f
Prayer by the Rev. james j. Page.
Mr. Joseph r. Anderson appeared and
took his seat.
Reports from several Of the standing com
smitiecs were made-amongst them:
- A bill extending the charter of the Vir-
gina Fire and Marine Insurance Company
ofRichrnond.
. "A bin to appoint Superintendent Of
Weights and Measures, and liking his sal
lsary.s 1aar
So A bill to incorporate State Agricultu-
raj Society.
A bin allowing a fee for summoDing an
examining court or courts ofoyer and ter
miner
- A bin concerning he fees of commission
ers in chencery in the corporations OF Rich
Amond and Lvnchburg.
tuFipA1 tiils Itttlstu lutH eNtOiiu itdh
ing ;and n bill in relation to bah was pas
sed.
The following were amongst the reso-
slntions Of iaquiry offered and adopted by
the House /:
BY Mr.. Jones-For Incorporating tn,
Swift Greek Manufacturing Company o
Chesterfield.
BY Mr.. Mapp-For providing vesse
or cutter for The protection OF the slave ant
= oyster interests of Accomac county.
BY Mr.. Robertson. of Norfolk City
For authorising the Merchants and Me
chamcs' Savings Bank Of Norfolk to ISSUE
notes Of less denomination than five dol
lars, based on the security Of State stock
or bonds.
BY Mr.. Staples. of Patrick-A pream-
BILE and resolutions in relation 10 kcssu,h
and the policy ofintervenion by the Amerl-
can Government.
al The preamble and resolutions are drawn
y up with care and ability. They express
sympathy for Hungary and Kossu,h, but
are strongly anti Intervention. Mr.. S
saiJ he Offered them in obedience to the
wishes Of many of his most intelligent con-
stituen,s whose views conceded with his
on the subje t. He moved that they be
laid on the table and printed.
Mr.. Rivcs, Of Prince George, approved
the sentiments contained in the preamble
and resolutions, and Was in favor of hav-
ing them referred to select committee,
to report on the subject: He did not an
ticipaie that the subject would be brought
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