Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-16
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1lth.

w EDNESDAf, CD lltn.
The committee on Finance was instruct
ed, on motion Of Mr. Brent, to inquire into
the expediency of increasing the tax on
licenses issued TO agents Or ssb-ageats Of
Insurance companies, Incorporated or au-
thorsed by another State.
A bill concerning tie Indian Poll Draw
Bridge Company was passed.
Mr.. Witchcr invited the members and
officers of the Senate 10 take a ride on the
Richmond and Danvlle Railroad on FRI
day next.
On motion of Mr. Creigh, the Senate adj
journed to Monday next to enable carpcn-
tiers to enlarge the Senate chamber.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr.. Tomlin, during the sickness of
Speaker CrutchGeld, continues to preside
as Speaker, pro TEN.
Reports were made from Standing Com
miitees-amongst them-A bill, amending
the charter of the Bank Of Commerce at
Fredericksburg; and bill to incorporate
the Amazonian Steam Mail Ship Compa-
ny.
BILLS PASSED.
A bill concerning the prohibition against
mans marrying his uncle's widow.
A bill providing for the discharge ofthe
father Of a bastard child who is unable to
give bond for its maintenance.
A bill providing for cases in which the
Governor commutes capital punishment.
a bill disabling any person concerned
in duel, from holding ofiice.
A bill incorporating the Virginia Sa-
wings Institution.
A bill for paving the public lots used in
the division Of live stock in the city Of
Richmond, and putting the same in re-
pair.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
By Mr.. Mcdonald inquire into the
expectancy of instruc,ing the Attorney
General OF this Commonwealth to institute
proceedings against the Pitsbnrg Wire
Suspension Bridge Company--the Monon-
gala Bridge Company-aud the Browns
vile Bridge Company, for an alleged OBJ
struc;ion by each Of the navigation of the
Monongalia river to the people of Virgin
ia; and against tho Monongalia navigation
Company in the State Of Pennsylvania, for
the removal Of their dams, having by said
improvement obstructed the navigation Of
said liver to the people of Virginia. and
Disseminated in the tariff of tolls in favor
ofthe citizens Of Pennsylvania and against
Virginia.
BY Mr.. Rives, Of P. Gco-To inquire
into the expediency of providing hy law
for the purchase of the stock of the James
River and kanawha Company, held by
others than the Commonwealth, and to re-
port what course it would be expcdent to
adopt in relation to the liabilities of said
company to the State, should those holding
the saidstock refuse to sell upon such terms
as may be deemed equitable; and also 10
make such other report in relation to the
affairs of said company as may by said
committee be thought advisable.
On motion Of Mr.. Robinson, Of r. CITY
1t was Rcsolccd, That the use Of the
Hall of the House of Delegates be allowed
on Tuesday night the 18th inst, for the
annual meeting of the Virginia Colonial
ton Society.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BY Mr.. Butler--The petition Of d. c.
Randolph and others, stockholders in the
James River and kanawha Company,
praying for an amendment Of the charter
of said Company.
BY Mr.. Wheeler-A memorial of $50
citizens Of Norfolk county, praying for an
amendment of,hc law in regard TO Harbor
Masters and Dock Masters III the Ports of
Norfolk and Portsmouth.
By Mr.. Butler-A petition Of John Nj.
Sheppard. .jr., and Walter Gwynn, officers
OF cavalry asking permission 70 draw pis-
tolls and carbines, for the use Of the Rich
mond Light Dragons.