Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-09

Le2tsiGtzre.

MONDAY, Dec. 3l.-S.nalc committee
WINS appointed TO proceed with similar commit
tee sppointed by the House, to notify Messrs.
Wise and McComss of their election. A resolu-
,ien expressing the kind feelings Of the Senate
tovards Lieut.. Governor Leake was unanimously
,don,ed and MIR. l.. then delivered an appropriate
vaedictory address.
House.EOn motion of Mr.. Berkeley, the Com
mj,,ee of Schools and Colleges was instructed to
enquire into the expediency of establishing. a
uniform system of free schools for the entire
State. Nothing else of interest.
TUEspAY.-Sena.e.-T Senate was called
10 order by Lieut.. Gov. McComas. The clerk
then read the following letter addressed TO the
Senate ard House of Delegates:
GysT1..sgN.-Notihed by the two Houses Of
tho General Assembly, that have been elected
by the people, Governor of the State. for the term
of Jour wears, commencing on the lst day Of jan
uary. instant, | have appeared at the Executive
Chamber in the Capitol, taken the oaths prescrb-
ed by law, and have entered upon the duties OF
the office.
beg leave to assure the Legislature of my
most anxious wish TO cooperate with them IN
devoted efforts to sustain the honor and promote
the prosperity of the Commonwealth.
With my congratulations upon the happy season
Of new year, and with my best wishes for you
collectively and individually, have the honor 10
be, with the highest respect
Your obi servant.
HENRY A. WISE.
There was no business Of interest.
Iiouse.-AmoDg the resolutions of inquiry a
dopted was one in reference TO repeal Of the
usury laws. Very few members being present.
no business OF importance was transacted. The
Speaker announced that Gov. Wise invited the
members to call on him at his hoass
WEDNESDAY. ---Senate. -Ndihng OF interest.
House.-The Second Auditor, in reply to
resolution adopted BY the House OH the 9Th rlt..
reported that the arnosnt Of the registered debt of
Virginia is sll ,49O.742 03. of which sS,0C6.243.
81 is held in this State, $S06,0e0 % in other
States of the Union, and $2,67S,4O9 20 in Eu
rope. The commonwealth has issued Sl3, 1885,
O0O of coupon bonds, of which 81 $4,000 are
payable in the city OF New York, and 81 $4,000
in London.
On motion Of Mr. Floyd resolution was adop-
ted calling on the Board of Public Works for in
formation in regard to the contract with Selden,
Withers s. Co.
MIR. Wood offered resolution of inquiry in
reference to establishment Of a I.unatc Asylum
at or near Charlottesville. and Mr.. Nottingham
offered similar resolution for tho establishing an
Asy lum at Frankfort. Greenbrier county.
THUnsDAr-ScnGtc.- Nothing of interest.
Housc.-A bill was reported to annex palt Of
Peudeton county to Pocahoutas, and an another
authorizing a loan to the Manassas Gap Railroad.
A bill for the relief of Mrs. Sidney R. Points,
Of Augusta county, was passed-yeaS ! II, nays
10. The bill was explained by MIR. lmboden-
it RENTS The amount of a forfeited recognlzance,
$500, of JAS. Ii. Points.
A debate arose in reference to bill for the
construction, upon the two and three-filhs prin-
ciple, of turnpike from Blacksbnrg tn Fincasile.
The subject was finally laid on the table.
FRlDAY.-ISenGte- The bill for the relief OF
Mrs. S. r. Points was passed.
A bill concerning the estabilshnentof the North
Western Lunatc Asy lum, was reported.
House. On motion Of Mr.. lmboden the Com
mt;ee on Finance was directed 10 inquire into
the expeiency Of discriminating taxes TO enconr-
age direct trade with foreign countries, and Viz
ginia manufactures; and also in reference 10 with
holding licenses from hawkers and pedlars from
other STATES.
Mr. Duyle offered resolution of inquiry in re-
gard to turnpike from the Rockbndge Alum
Springs to MiIlaorough.
Mr.. Barnes offered a resolution that in consi
deralion Of the embarrassed State ofthe finances, il
IS inexpedient to make appropriations 10 works Of
internal improvement. After some debate the
resolution was indefinitely postponed BY a decided
vote.