Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-18
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

MONDAY, Feb. 9lh-Senate. On motion O
| Mr.. PaXton-Resolped, That the Committee q
Courts OF justice, consider the expediency of pro
ydng by law tor holding the Supreme Court 0
Appeals al but one place in the Commonwealth.
| MIR. Parker offered resolution declaring certai
principles which should be regarded in adjusting Q
system Of taxation, which on his motion was Iais
on The table.
Ho,Se.-Bls Of a private or local character
were reported from several Of the Standing Com
mittees; after which, many resolutions of inquiry
relating principally to matters net of general inter
est, were presented, and referred to the appropri
ale committees, amongst them the following:
by Mr.. lmboden-For providing by law for the
election of The Mayor..of Slaunlon by the qualified
voters Of said town.
BY Mr.. lmboden-For providing by law iha
Sherffs shall keep an office at their respective
Court Houses and keep there official records of the
public business transacted by them.
Mr.. Rives, of Abemarle, offered The following
resolution, and accompanied its presentation with
a brief speech remarkable for its neatness, good
taste, and eloquence, in support of the object of his
resolution
Resolred, by The General Assembly of Virginia,
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quesied TO cause TO be erected over the grave of
Gen. Thomas Nelson, at Yorktown, monument,
with a suitable inscT zion, commemorative of his
eminent public services, civil and military, in the
wal OF the Revolution, and of the grateful sense
entertained of them by the people Of this Stale.
The solution was adopted ,and sent to the Sem
ate for the concurrence of that body
Mr.. Martz expressed his intention Of offering a
proposition for similar memeno commemorative
of the public services Of Thomas jefferson and
James Madison.
Mr.. Leyburn presented petition from citizens
of Rockbridge county, asking for revision Of the
laws relative to the sale of ardent spirits to slaves
TUEsDAY-Senfe Mr. Meredith presented
the petition of citizens of The county of Gloucester,
praying oI an extension of the Central or Danville
Railroad to York river. Referred TO committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation.
Several bills not Of general interest passed.
House.-Reporls were made from The several
standing Commitlecs--amcngst them, the follow
ing:
A bill providing for the execution of judgments
and DEGREES of Courts which may cease 10 exist,
and for the custody Of their records and papers, land
10 prevent the disconlinuance of cases;
A bill regulating the jurisdiction of Circuit Courts
and providing for the election Of Judges on the
fourth Thursday of April next.
On motion of Mr. Speed, it was Resolred, That
the Delegates representing the counties, cities and
towns, composing the several judicial districts in
this State, be and are hereby constituted ten com
mlttees, who shall recommend 10 the committee
for Courts of Justice suitable locations for the re-
specive District Courts.
A bill providing for the arrest of Judgment
debtor when he fails TO answer interrogaorles or
file answers which are evasive, and 1t appears he
is about to qnt the State, was passed.
A bill allowing private Secretary 10 the Gov
ernur of the Commonwealth, was taken Up on lis
third reading. Messrs Imboden and Verify opp6s-
ed, and Mr.. Wallace supported the passage of the
bill. Alter discussion, on motion, il was laid on the
table,
Misunderstanding ofhicresI to
our readers. On motion Of Mr.. Cfeigh, the Sen
ale adjourned to Monday next to enable the car
penters TO enlarge the Senate chamber
Housc.-The Committee on Banks reported a.
ganst The expediency of amending the lst section
of Chap. So, Of the Code, so as 10 give authority
10 the Stale 10 appoint five of The nine, and four OF
the seven, directors Of the Banks of the Common
wealth.
The following bills were read third time and
passed
An act concerning the prohibiting man from
marrying his uncle's widow;
bill providing for the discharge of the father OF
Sastared child who is unable 10 give bond for lis
maintenance
A bill disabling any person concerned In duel
from holdng office;
A bill providing for cases in which The Governor
cummues capital punishment.
URsDAY.-HolSc.-A variety OF business of
no general interest was transacted. A bill allow
ing the Sheriffs further time to pay the revenue
was rejected.
FRIDAY-Howe.- was not sufficient
number of members present 10 form quorum-a
majority having taken an excursion on The DsnVllle
Railroad.
SATuRp.Y.-Mr. Robinson, from the committee
Of Courts of Justice, reported bill fixing the terms
of the District Courts, and the places of holding
said courts.
Mr.. Goode moved the following resolution which
was adopted:
RESOLVED by the General Assembly, That Spe-
cia Committee of seven, 10 consist OF four on The
part of the House. and three from the Senate, be
appointed TO take into consideration the propiiely
Of causing to be erected and placed at the Univer.
sly Of Virginia, Marble Statue of Thomas JEFF
ferson.
Mr.. Imboden offered petition from citizens OF
Augusta, for precinct election at Barierbronk.
A number of resolutions of inquiry was offered
and adopted among them one as 10 the expedien-
CIV of reducing the percentage Of Sheriils for the
collection of taxes within the limits OF cities and
incorporated towns, and another of separating the
office of Jailor from that Of Sheriff, and 20 make
the same elective by the people.