Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-04
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

~, 81 NIL
The House met at IL O'Clock.
The Speaker, Mr.. CRUrcHTITLD present and in the
chair. " "
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. DUssING
The clerk Submitted bill passed by the Senate emit.
tied IAN act to invest in the United ST ties Of America
the land in the State of Virginia. western shore
the Elizabeth river, known the Omitted States Naval
Hospital lands, which was read first aud second time
and referred to the appropriate committee.
the Speaker then called for reports from standing com.
mittees.
Mr. WALLACE, from the committee ON courts of Justice
asked eave 10 be discharged from the consideration OF
the following resolutions referred that committee
resolution on the eIpediency of permitting Justices
to issue garn!shees when the does not exceed
$50.
resolution on the expectancy Of amending the srd
section ol The lO3rd chapter oil the code Of Virginia
resolution on the eIpedency of amending the attach.
ment laws.
resolution the expediency of amending the net
concerning the compensation of jurors as TO provide
Tor the exemption Of volunteer and FIRE companies from
jury duty.
Also resolution on the eIpediency of auhorising the
county court OF Aibemare appoint commissioner Of
roads Tor said county, with fixed salary and per diem
Mr.. DUNN from the committee roads, reported the
| following bills
A bill to incorporate the strasburg and Capon turn.
pike.
bill to incorporate the Lewis and Harrison turnpike
| company. And
bill 10 authorize the Board of Public Works tn suh
scribe on behalf Of the for three OF
the remainder of tho capital stock Of the Alexandria Lou
doun and Hampshire Rroad company for the extension
oil Their road west OF the Shenandoah river to Piedmont
| or Weston port.
resolution by Mr. CRAIG, that the committee ON Ap
ricnltue and Manufactures Inquire into the exped,ncy
reporting bill amend and revive an act passed Gb
March, $780, incorporating the New River Manufacturing
Company.
BY Mr. Bass, that the committee on roads Sc iomirs
into the eIpedency Of reporting Senate Rule No SIC
Session 1852 and 49, entitled an act TO increase the cant
t stock OF the Floyd Court House and Cove spring turn
pike company.
BY Mr. STEVENS that the committee on finance iuouirs
into the eXpedency Of providing for the re OF
The lands OF Daniel Baybur in the county Of
ny Mr. buPTOS, that the committee on roads &c In.
qnre into Tie expedcncy OF eerring bill s2 to increase
the capital OF the Patterson Creek Valley turnpike and
b No ssC, to incorporate the Moor6ed aud Grassy Lick
| turnpike company
BY Mr. TAnn that the committee on prooos;,ions aud
grievances inquire Tito the expedicncy OF incorporating
tue Portsmouth gas company.
by Mr. RUTHERFoRD, that the committee on courts Of
justice enquire into the eHpedency of changing the terms
OF the crcnlt courts for the 10th Judicial district
ny Mr. BARNES, that the committee roads &C. enquire
INTO tie eIpedency Of Incorporating company OH the
Two aud three hhs principle for the purpose Of construct
ing roaj from Shinns:on in Harrison county to inerscct
ths beverly and Fairmont road at the farm OF
John Hunsncker, in Marion county.
by Nj STAPLES, Of Patrick, that the committee on
roads, &C. inquire into the eXpcdency of
company Tor the construction Of turnpike, from point
near Palfck Court House, by the Yellow Sulphur SPRING.
IN SAID county, TO point where the Wyiheve and Dan.
vile turnpike touches the Henry line.
ny Mr. RANDCLFF that 1t be Tesose cd by the general
assembly Of Virginia that the sheriff Of Tyler ronty be
allowed lime until tho first day Of June next ia whi, fn
collect aud pay into the public treasury the revenue Of
lsJ5 assessed for said county and that he shal be
tied to the fall per cent jr collecting and paying
same, at or before the named day aforesaid
by Mr NcCiurTs. that the committee roads Sc it,
1ire Into the eHpcdiency OF authorizing construction
on the two and threefnhs principle, Of turnpike road
| rom sweet Springs turnpike road, Gown the valley Of
fotts Creek in the county Of Allegheny, a point on
the Fincaate and COyngton road
| ny Mr. PRIcE-That the Committee on Propositions
ln1 hrevancea inquire into the eIpediency OF reporting
on Incorporating the Mound City Ledge Of the lndepeu
| Gent order Of Odd Fellows.
The following petitions then presented and appro
| prlaely referred
BY Mr. WALLIcF--The petition of J. II Smith admin
s',auon IL bonus non praying payment Of unsatsfeJ
By Mr. MEEN-Thc petition Of A. Martin and other cit
zens Woodstock praying that the Trustees Of sad town
he authorized to subscribe the Manassas Gap Railroad
Company
BY saneThe petition OF Mark Bird and other citizens
~ Shenandoah, praying change in the appointment of
Trustees 10 Schools sc.
by Ar. PRICE-fhe memorial Of citizens Of Marshall
county asking for Turnpike road from point the
National road near Mrs. Crogan's residence, In tho
county Of Ohio, up the valley Of Wheeling Greek in the
county Of Marshal, 10 the Pennsylvania line.
ny Mr. RAEpoLPH-Tne petition Of sundry citizens Of
The counties Of Wsze Tyler and Peasants asking for the
construction Of Turnpike road on the two and three
hhbs principle from 81 Marys IN the county Of Peasants
by the way Of Sstersve 10 the county Of Tyler New
hatieusyille, in the county OF Wetzel
By Mr. PRIcr-The memorial Of citizens Of the county
o. Marshal asking that company bc chartered 10
struct railroad 10 said county.
by NJ. WnTE-A remonstrance from AleIsndSr Bar.
row Rob Elet. Charles Vest and Others against ma.
king South Anna River lawful fence.
ny Mr. BEErN pstitlon FROM the Judges holding Dis
uet Courts at Abingdon and members OF the Bar that
Court PRAYING the appropriation Of $1,000 buy for
The use Cf said Court.
BY Me- LEE the petition Of sundry citizens Of Orange
10 amend tho act TO incorporate their eoun,y scat