Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-08
LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINIA.
SATURDAY. March 8. 1858.
SENATE.

| Mr. PARKER from the committee on Grcneral Laws le-
ported several House bills.
Mr.. pE.eALr, from the committee on Roads, reported
House bill concerning The Wytheve and Graysnn Turn
nike Company; and Senate bill authorize the town OF
Danvl to subscribe 10 the Caswcl county Plank Road.
Mr. HALL. from the Committee Agriculture. &C. fe.
ported bill incorporate tho Louisville and hanawha
Steam Line.
On motion OF Mr. THOMAS Resolved, That select
ntce be appointed with leave 10 Sit during The session OF
the Senate 10 bring in oil authorizing e wy Lonc, "
Alexandria further subscription TO the stock Q!
the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road Company Commit
tee: Mrs.rs. THOMAS BRAxToS AMI 5 rsRnARD
Mr. THoHAs eporteda bill in accordance win Tic ftsolu-
lion.
PETITION.
The President iI Gov. LrAKE) presented the petition ii
William Gilt and George W. Hanes Citizens Of ptnis IVA
asEng further time for the redemption I" lands irttu
for uon- pay ,nent o taxes which, notion of Mf De.
HGALE, was referred 10 the COMMITTEE OIL ti"ancc ahr
Claims.
On motion Of Mr.. RroER, Senate bills on the calendar,
were then considered The following read third time
and passed:
TO amend the 5h section Of chapter l65 Of the Code Of
Virginia so as 10 auOrsc the Courts increase The
pensslon Of printers for executing orders Of publication
1.-THE bill allows foe Of Gre doars for printing orders Of pub
catiun. Mr. THOMAS Of Fairfax the patron OF this bill.
TO incorporate the Central Mining and Manufacturing
Company in the county OF Mason.
To incorporate the Trustees Of the White Pos, Male
Female Academy and Benevolent Association.
70 authorize the establishment Of Branch Bank al
Rocky Mount in franklin county.
To incorporate The Eledae Cemetery in the county Of
Marshal
Granting The assent Of Virginia the National Rail
Road Company, bridge the 0nio River.
70 incorporate the Virgins. SrabuaId Steamboat COM
plny.
i Amending an act concerning Building Associations.
To incorporate rran.- Allegheny Bank IN Inc town oil
Jeersonrlc, in the county of Taz"wcli
To provide for taking the Of the people oil Preston
county in relation removal OF the present seat OF us
tce Of said county.
Authorizing John Thompson 10 erect wharf, anu iaaR
on the Ohio River
TO incorporate ,la Board OF Trade in the city OF Wheeling
70 ncor pnrae the Waterford and Potomac Rall k'ad
| Company. -;
Amending an act in relation branch Bank at Fin
| castle
VISIT 70 ERICSSON STEAMER.
A message was received the House, by Nj iM0oDES
announcing the passage II The following resolutions
Resolved, That the Grnaral Assembly Of Virginia nave
rec. ivei with pleasure the invitation OF Capt Fries
son. visit his caoric ship on Monday or TUESDAY next
and fully appreciate the kind feelings which have prompted
This act Of courlesv bu; owing 10 the great demand upon
their time ~ this late period ri The session. they feel con
strained most respectfully 10 decline the invitation
Resolved That tho above resolution be communicated to
Capt Ericsson.
Mr DGsE.Lg proposed 10 amend HE resolution ns 10
Cordially accept the invitation and pay the breathing
ship visit % Monday next.
Mr. D. considered the invention Of great mpor.
snce TO the commercial world and he believed benefit
would result from Wait aud examination OF the ship and
her machinery.
Mr. Parker opposed the amendment, and advocated the
passag &c of the resolution it from the House Mr..
p. demanded the ayes and noes.
Mr.. BASEL likewise opposed the amendment.
Mr REGER believed that none Of his constituents were so
contracted their notions as 10 object TO his visiting ms
shin Thew would ask him what he had seen during his alb
sence and he would BE- happy IN be able To give them de-
scripun Of this great invention liz dii mol believe our
constituents complained hal! as mnch OF US az We complain
of ourselves. He was in favor Of the amendment
| Mr.. WARD believed time would be los; The Ssna;
was so tnIy attended thu, could not transact bust
ness. IL not probable wr would DC aoe 10 DO anything
on Monday if stnd here. On Tueaday it s probable
the will be full and in half an hour could do
much then "a we would all OF Monday with Thin House
Mr. BASEL willing that those gentlemen who desired
10 visit snip shout! do He would not call the
and while they were absent
Mr. DESEALE explained the letter nf invitation Unless
the Invitation accepted the vessel would not be brought
| TO acGul Creek
| Nj M.R7l. was DESTROYS that other gentlemen should
have opportunity OF doing what he intended 10 do-vst
the caluc chip. II his constituents found env fault with
him. he would only tell them not 10 elect mechanic 10
resent them again. He (Mr NJ mechanic, and had
great examine the machinery of this ship ami lie
sutcien, Of Jackson 10 take the responsibility Of
such
Mr. PIrMAS expressed the views He thought tina
il would be economical 10 adopt the amendment II would
be several days befrc those who intended 10 visit the chip
| o.hcrwi-c could return.
Mr.. WATSON opposed The amendment a; considerable
length. He would prefer going to Alexandria Washing
visiting tns hip. If the invitation ~ accepted, II
would be Impossible 10 get quorum before Wednesday or
Thursday He dill not cypcc any alt would be SQUAD b.
hi il did 60; l *" repfesen: the kird"s
people the the earth Oar business is ziay here
lie, personally was tired Of the session and wanted 10 20
Mr. T4oxAs was in favor of the amendment Although
he may not able visit the ship the invitation il acccp
ted yc he hoped other gentlemen would go The gentle
nun from Alb.inac (M WArsoS) had said former
take House month 10 do. The state of our business
will READILY allow aud il M else did, he
wod pi"r resolution tina. c Senate you'd accept Es in
rita'o,.
MI STUART sos,aaci the amendment, and demanded the
| previous question. which seconded
! The amendment was agreed ~.
Tic resolution amended opposed al considerable
| length by Nj BRA1ccS.
The discussion was continued by Me9sts Parker BAs-
| sci and WARD
Mr CAr.r7T denan.ins the previous question: the rcso
| lutions, : amended, adopted follows:
| (ail (rpjph Danir Done IL
Martin, trian, Roger, sherard Stuart, Thomas, Wade
Ward. White Wirst"n-l5.
NoE,-Mes.rs. Amber, Barnett, Basel Rraxton, Cowan
Douglas Hail. Moncurc Parker, Paxton Shciey, Watson
| WrCh,Tl3.
mr. Hail. when his name was called expressed h> de-
sire 10 get through with business and 90 home.
Mr. Thomas was directed ~ inform The House OF the
/ ton Of the Srnat'.
The Fl ,ust disagreed the Senate amendment When
the fact announced 10y Mr. MArr, Mr. DrSEALE moved
that the Senatr receds which was asrerd TO- So the
| iu9nr adopted
REVOLUTION OK ZANE SUBJECT.
On motion Of Mr. .iAnTIH, the following resolution was
| adopted
Resolved That the Senate Of Virginia d. hereby accept
the invitation given By Capt Ericsson - visit his calnrIr
sh? and hereby tender 10 im their thanks for his kindness
and that when they ADJOURN To-day they will adjourn 10
meet Tuesday Al II n'cnck.
ooyISarcS ONO RAIL ROAD.
On motion Of liz. SnErrcY The bill concerning The Gov
ington Oslo Rui Road made the order for Wrncs
| Jay ncxL.
euMMIssI,Srns sEvE.rg.
The hill concerning The Commissioners Of the Revenue
President, will be the order of the day for Tuesday.
THEIR SECOND
| Were then cuusicrCd, motion vi Mr.. DsSgALE. a
lnr. number ordered Ia be engr0ased third
| time.
| On mo ion o! sir. STUART. the Senate nd Durn.i
HOUSE OE DELEGATES
| Prayer by The Rev Mr. DEroRE<r.
The SPEAKER ai before the House invitation irnm
Capt Ericsson 10 visit his caDric ship Monday
wheftnpon hlr ANDERSON moved that the House agree
| the following resolutions:
Resolved. Tha; the SPEAKER communicate 10 Captain
Ericsson the acceptance o: this House oil polite nga.
visit his caluric ship on Monday
Resolved, That when this House aduurns to-day will
adjourn ~ meet an Tuesday nex!, at 4 O'Clock.
il lMBoBES offered The :ollcwin. substitute II Mr. Az
DrRsOS's resolution which was agreed To:
Resolved That the Grnrfai Assembly vi Vaiua h.vc
received with pleasure the invitation Of Capt Ericc
visit his caoric ship Monday TUESDAY next and
fully app:ecate the kind ceilings which have prompted !h
nj bat owing III: ect demand upon time
This late period OF the session. they feel constrained
! respectfully 10 decline The invitation.
Resolved That C ahov resolution coln,nurici ted 10
Capt. Ericsson.