Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-28
:. Virginia Legislature.

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Moxn,v DEC. lq-Senaie Tie larger ppr
ton of the session was consumed IN The discussion
of the subject of small notes. A resolution, pro-
posed by Mr. Shsckleiord, nstructng The commit
Ire ON banks To report bill moro -eflectually to
suppress their circulation, passed-ayes 80, lioes ..
Mr.. Thomas proposed resolution providing for
tue issue Of small notes by the Virginia Banks to
the amount of one filth Of the specie in evaults,
to he based on State securities. Ills proposition
was lost--ayes l6. noes 20.
Another proposition on the same subject by Mr..
Tazawell was laid TN the table
The committee on roads reported nine bills.
Mr.. Harris introduced resolution OF inquiry as
to the expediency of authorizing the establishment
Of branch of the Exchange, Farmers or Virginia
Bank at Stanton.
House-Tha following committees were an
nounced by the Speaker.
Oh THE CENsUS-Messrs. Garnett, Mallory,
Weaver. Cowardu. Deane, Kemper, Christian.
Wiley, Miller, jackson, Talbot, Campbell and
Boyle.
On THE PURCHASE OF Mourn VERNON
Messrs Buford, Mckenzie, Stevens, Dunn, Car
ter of Fauquier.
The following resolutions of inquiry were offer
ed:
By Mr. White of Hanover-For amending an
&C; of April 9th, 1858, concerning compensation Of
Jurors, 50 as to provide compensation of clerks for
services required of them by said act.
By Mr. Chrislan-For increased compensation
to Commissioners of the Revenue for Augusta coun-
ty, and extending the time allowed for the dis
charge Of their duties in view of the increased Ia
bors in enrolling the militia, registration of voters,
marriages and deaths.
On motion of Mr.. Mar;z, joint resolution YVES
adopted by the House, providing for the election
IN the Goth inst, of Brigadier General to supply
the vacancy occasin ned by the resignation of Gen.
Samuel H. Lewis (The Senate subsequently
coacurred in the reso'u ion.)
Mr.. Patrick moved to take up the bill providing
for the completion of The Coyugon and Ohio Rail
road, which was laid upon the tabie few daysa-
60 The motion was opposed and discussion en-
sued between Messrs. VERIFY, Patrick, Lee of
Orange, Suuthall, Skinner and Weaver. The
House refused to take upthe BILL
A variety of other business was attended to.
TuEsDAY-Se nate-Mr Deneale was elected
President pro tenn, in the absence Of tile Lieut..
Governor
Mr. Hall offered resolution in reference to the
construction ola railroad from the Pennsylvania
line to intersect the Covngon and Ohio Railroad,
either at Barboursvile or Guyaudotte.
The Chair announced the next business in or
der to be the bill authorizing the connection ofthe
Orange and Alexandria Railroad with the City Of
Lynchburg. Postponed till the 7th of January.
The Senate then proceeded to vote for Briga
dier General for the 9TH Brigade in place of Gen.
S. II. Lewis.
The Committee on Banks, yesterday, reported
that they had investigated the memorial Of James
| w. Green and accompanying documents, and pro-
posed Joint resolution that committee of five
two members of the Senate and three members Of
the House-be appointed to examine the books and
inspect the books Of the Bank Of the Old Dominion
at Alexandria. Agreed to-ayes 81, noes 7.
House-The Speaker laid before the House a
communication from Dr. r. II. B. Merritt, chair
man of committee of Physicians in the city Of
Richmond enclosing certain documents with re-
gard to the affairs Of the Medical Department of
Hampden Sidney College. Referred to the Com
mitee of Schools and Colleges.
| Ehe committee on Roads &c reported, among
others, bill 10 increase the capital stock Of the
Manassas Gap Railroad Company; and bill to-
incorporate the Valley Railroad company for the
purpose of making railroad from Harrsonburg,
in the county of Rockingham, by way Of Staun-
ton, Lexington, Buchanan, and Fincastle, to a
suitable point of connection with the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad, at or near Salem, in the coun-
ty of Roanoke, with capital stock $2,000,000.
The House proceeded to vote for Brlgadier
General. The nominees were Col. Boswell,
member of the Senate, from Page, and Col. Meem,
member of the House, from Shenandoah. The
Joint vote of the two houses stood. Boswell rs,
Meem 10Y. So Meem was declared elected.
No other business Of interest was transacted.
WEDNESDAY, Senate.-Various internal i'm
i Al
days of the first week in January.
The Senate resolved, that when it adjourned on
Saturday, it will adjourn until Thursday next.
House.-A communication was received from
the Senate stating that they had agreed too res
olution for the appointment ola joint committee 10
examine the books and proceedings of the Bank Of
the Old Dominion, s. requesting the concurrence of
the House. After protracted discussion, the res
olutons were laid on the table.
Several bills were reported and one passed author
zing the payment of the interest on the guaranteed
bonds of the Chesapeake s. Ohio Canal Company.
A number of resolutions of inquiry were adopt
ed, and some other business Of no interest was
transacted.
Scnate.-No business Of import
ance was transacted in the Senate to-day.
Several bills were passed, and among them
ulIl NVuiioSi w "PPN~4 'OA
the State in the appeal taken to the Supreme
Court of New York by Jonathan Lemon, and TO
make compensation to such counsel.
House.-The following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That the Board of Public Works be
requested to furnish this House, at their earliest
convenience, with statement showing whata-
mount of the appropriation of one million of dollars,
made last session for the construction of the Gov
ngton and Ohio Railroad, has been called for, and
also what amount will be necessary to meet con
tracts already entered into within the next twelve
months.
No other business of interest.
FRIDAY.-Senate.- Nothing of interest.
House.--After some unimportant business, Mr..
Wallace, according to notice given on Thursday,
moved that the number of the Committee on Banks
be increased from thirteen to fifteen. The motion
was afterwards amended by adding four to the
committee.
The motion gave rise to a discussion between
Messrs Patrick, Garrett, Mayo, Wallace, White,
Browne of King George, Carter of Fauquier,
Raymond, Tomlin and Martz. The discussion
merged into the subject of small notes, and occu-
pied considerable time. Mr.. Kemper moved the
previous question; when
The Speaker took occasion TO explain the cause
of the inadvertence on his part in the appoint