Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-11
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

as commissioners 10 divide The several counties
and cities Of this commonwealth into Districts, in
pursuance of the 9Th section and 9Th article o
the Constilution-provided, that The number Of
such commissioners shall not exceed eleven fol
each county.
Mr.. Campbell moved to amend the resolution
by inserting after the word "Constitu,ion, ;" "and
that said committees further report the number o.
districts into which each county and city may BE-
conveniently divided"
The amendment was agreed TO, and, under the
operation Of the previous question, the resolution
was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Mason, il was resolved thai
the committee on General Laws inquire into The
expediency of providing by law 70! the election Of
commissioners Of the revenue in advance Of Other
elections throughout the State.
Ho,ise.-A bill to exempt millers from working
on the county roads, was laid upon the table fOl
the present.
A bill appropriating the sum Of 1000 to con.
sruci fixtures and apparatus for lighting the Yves
tern lunatic asylum with gas was passed yeas 81
nays 80.
The report of the Committee of Privileges and
Elections adverse to;he petition of Preston NJ 40.
ans, complaining Of the undue election Of Roberl
Dunlap, The returned delegate frm the counties Of
Braxton and Nicholas, was taken up and discuss.
ed. ~
TUEsDAY.-Sennie- There was no business OF
final or important character transacted in the
Senate to.day. On tnotion of Mr.. Stovall, it was
resolved that VIXEN The Senate adjourn tomorrow,
it adjourn TO Monday next. Go afford an oppor-
tunily 10 make repairs TO The Senate Chamber.)
Hou,e.-The following bills were reported:
bill disabling any person concerned in duel
from holding Office '-sh
A bill providing for cases in which the Govern
or comlnuies capital punishment.
A report was mad. against the expediency oil
extending the jurisdiction of Justices Of the Peace
(lhe second this sessdon.)
Mr.. Tate presented The petition Of U Poe
and snndry Other citizens Of Spring Hill, IN Au'
gnsia. that the said town may be incorporated.
Mr.. lmboden moved 10 take up his resolutions
on the subject of The revenue due Virginia from the
sale Of the public lands by the Federal Govern
ment. and making them The order Of The day for
Monday next. These resolutions propose submit.
ting the question If reception of Vrginias quota IL
a vote of the people Of the State.
The question was ihken, and the House, after
debate, refused to take up the resolutions.
The remainder Of the day was occupied in dis.
cussipn upon The contested election case from Drax
ton and Nicholas.
WEpNEsDAY.-Senase.- Oa motion of Mr.
Shelley, the resolution adopted yesterday, to aa.
journ over TO Monday next, was fescinded. No
business of interest.
Houss.-Some bills were reported from the sew
eral standing committees, among them bill al
lowing further time for the Sheriffs to pay in the
revenue.
On motion Of Mr.. Wheeler. The Committee Of
Courts Of Justice were instructed TO enquire into
the expeliency of providing by law that the accus-
ed, on trial in any penal prosecution, shall be emil
tied to conclude the argument Of all questions be-
fore The court and jury.
The contested election case from Braxton and
Nicholas was taken up, and the vote on reversing
the report of'the committee stood ayes a, noes
100. The report oflhe committee, declaring MIR.
Dunlap, the sitting member. entitled ~ his seat,
was then agreed to, without count.
THuRsDu communication from
the House announcing the passage Of sundry bills
was read. The bills were severally read first
time aad ordered TO second reading.
Mr. Sheflty offered resolution directing inqui.
ry into The expediency Of providing BY general
laws for the incorporation of joint stock companies
and giving the circuit courts jurisdiction in ap-
plica,ons for charters of incorporation in all ases,
except where money is 10 be appropriated by the
State VI where Banking prieileges are TO be con-
ferred. Adopted.
House. -Various bills were reported from the
standing Committees among hem one prohibiting
the buying, selling or transferring OF tickets oil
clancrs in niisrins
Reports heretofore, presented, adeerse to sundry
propositions were read and agreed TO, viz: allow.
ing clerks compensation for their annual reports
of the number Of suits IN their Courts &c., Sc.
Nuthing else of general interest.
FRIDAY.-Senate-O or two acis were pass.
ed, and the Committee On Banks instructed to en-
quire if any additional legislation is necessary to
suppress the circulation OF small notes.
Hone--The following bills were reported, a.
mong others, from the standing Committees
A bill authorizing the Banks of the Common
wealth TO issue notes Of less denomination than s.
to an amount not exceeding ten per cent. on their
apital, payable in specie on demand al the mother
Bank or any branch thereof.
A bill concerning Commissioners of the Reye
nue.. This is a long and importan. bill, reported
by h,,. w o Goode II specifies what properly
shall and shall not be listed for taxaioh-p
The duties of Commissioners of The Revenue, which
will be important and aboriuus-and authorizes as
sistans to be appointed. The bill was read she
LIST time laid on the table, and ordered 10 be print
ed.
The juint resolution from the Serate, TO appoint
fifty committees, compos ed of the Senators and
Delegates from each Seua oral District, to recon-
mend Commissioners to district the counties, was
taken up; and after lengthy discussion, was re-
ferred 10 The Committee on County Organization.
A motion TO postpone the resolution indefinitely
was LOST, 81 TO So and j, was ordered that The re-
ports Of The committees, when made. be referred 10
the Committee, on County Organization.
SAruRDAY.-Senats--Nolhing Of interest.
Hou,e.-Bills were reported from the several
standing committees, amongst them the following:
A bill providing for the discharge Of the Exec
utive functions IN certain contingencies. IL pro-
vides that if the office Of Governor and Lieuenan:
Gov. ri,or becnme vacant, tho Attorney General
shall &C, rs Governor; if there be no Attorney
General. then the President pro tenn. OF he Scnaie
or Speaker of the House shall act.
A bill concerning the election of officers 1y JoIa'
vote Of the two Houses. it.Proyldes ior them b.
ennial election, prescribes their duties &c.
Authorizing the construction OF a Stale road from
franklin in Pendleion, to Monterey, in Highland,
county.
A Bill authorizing the citizens Of Monterey in
the County Of Highland tol elect trustees was
passed =,
THO following petition was presented by MIR.
Imboden-Of citizens of Augusta, Tor the estao'
shment Of precinct election al Stewarl's Draft
in said county.
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