The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-05
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

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certain the facts. DIR. p reported that the small
| pox virus had been transmitted, but that the best
| medical skill could not have prevented It.
The communication, on motion of Mr.. SAuN'
DERs, was referred to special committee-Messrs.
| SAUNDERs, RANDOLPH, CRE1GH, FUssTES and
| MckESNEf were appointed said committee
| A communication was received from the House
OF Delegates, announcing the passage of various
bills:
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
An actincorporating the Fauquier Female SeRi-
1 nary. se.-t-4 - ...-.s E-
| An act to amend an act incorporating the Mont.
| cello Bank.
An act to mark and define the boundary line be-
i tween Fluvanna and Albemarle.
An act to incorporate the Smithfield Norfolk and
| Portsmouth SteamPacket Company.
An act to ensure greater efficiency in making
and printing reports of companies and institutions
required for the use of the General Assembly.
| resolution from the House of Delegates, con-
cerning the officers who served In the Revolution
ary war, was agreed to.
REPORTS
BY Nj. LOGAN: Authorizing county and corpo-
ration courts to act upon militia fines in the hands
Of collectors of the same, and on claims against
| the militia fund
On motion of Mr.. DoU6LAs, the tax bill was Ia
ken up, and substitute for the whole bill offered,
which, on his motion, was ordered TO be laid on the
| table and printed.
NAVAL BOARD.
Hlk. 1OAAo UP JOINT resolution IN TtKdIu
| to the Navy Board, and offered several amend
neuts which were adopted
Messrs. THOMAS and BRAXToS advocated the
| resolution.
ton was adopted ayes "a, noes q the rest nnan-
inousy.
The following are the resolutions
l. Resolved, That the opinion OF the General
Assembly Of Virginia that the action of the late Ma
val Board appointed to promote the efficiency Of the
Navy, by which two hundred and officers were
retired from the active Navy list of officers without
trial or notice, record Of any SORT was harsh and
unjust as 1t was il palpable violation of those princ
plea which every civilized government in the world
recognize Go the ony guarantees of Judicial fauess
and ImpGitla!lty.
2 Resolved. That tue General Assembly does not
assume to crilicise tho conduct Of those who wels
charged with the execution of the provisions of the
law in question, to express opinion as to tho
propriety Of the removal Of the officers retired under
the acilul Of the Board, bet it intends to affirm the
principle that evsry under the jurisdiction of the
general government has the nalienable right to be
beard IL his defence and to confront his
when charges affecting his personal character and
professional honor are brought against him.
s. Resolved, That for the before alluded to-
the Senators and Representatives of Virginia in Con-
be earnestly requested to cooperate in applying
efficient remedy, placing precisely where they
stood every officer acted upon and subjectng only
them, but the whole Navy, TO proper reform to be
carried out on just national and esa principles. The
form OF this remedy 1t refers with confidence to the
Repre- sentstives of Virginia.
1. Resolved, at the same time, That this General
Assembly 1t to the rights and the honor of its
constituents involved largely by the action of the
aforesaid Board to declare that it nds the list of
dismissed Virginians names of men who have by
their achievements in war and peace, in srms and in
seiep Q, not only commanded the thanks and tho
compliments of their country, but had extorted
and, whilst this Board were in session, were exort-
ing the homage and admiration of all the great
mercial and naval powers OF the world
s. Resolved, That the Clerks of the two Houses be
directed to forward copies of these resolutions
Senators in Congress and members of the House OF
Representatives.
On motion of Mr.. THOMAS, the rules were sus-
pended, in order to communicate the passage of
the resolutions to the House of Delegates, and Mr..
THOMAS was instructed I, communicate the same
THE MILITIA.
A message was received from the House of Del
egates by Mr.. KEMPER, announcing the passage
of the militia act.
SECRETARY OF COLONIZATION BOARD.
On motion of Mr.. CAMPBELL, the bill to author.
Use the Colonization Board to appoint Secretary,
and make him compensation for his services, was
taken up and passed-ayes 80. noes /.
..- CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Mr.. AMBLER called up bill authorizing a loan
to the Virginia Central Railroad Company and of.
fered substitute which provides for an increase
of capital stock by State subscription to the amount
OF S80O000; the stock to be guaranteed by the
company to pay seven per cent until the princi-
pal and interest shall be repaid to the State The
State then to hold the stock on the same terms
with other stock The substitute was adopted and
the bill ordered to be engrossed and read third
time.
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD.
Mr.. JOHNSON called up the bill authorsing
subscription to the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
road, and offered ryder containing provisions
similar to those of the above. Engrossed and read
third time.
MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
Mr. DESEALE called up the bill Undressing the
capital stock of the Manassas Gap Railroad, and
offered ryder with similar provisions. Engross-
ed and read third time.
NORFOLK AND CHARLOTTESVILLE RAILROAD
On motion of Mr.. McKENNEY, the bill author
izing the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad to ex-
tend their raieoad to Charlottesville was taken
up; and the substitute offered by hr. BALDWIN
was advocated by Aessrs AMBLER aud TAZE-
WELL, and opposed by Mr.. MCKEHHEY. The sub.
stitute was adopted-ayes 20, noes :.
The BILL as amended, was then rejected by q
large majority.
On motion of Mr.. ARMSTRONG, the vote was re-
considered and the bill laid on the table
USCALLED FOR DIVIDENDS.
bill requiring uncaed for dividends, after q
certain time, to be deposited in the Treasury of the
State, subject to the order of the party taking the
srme was taken up, ON motion Of Mr. DENEALE,
and passed-ayes l6, noes 10.
RESOLUTIO<.
BY Mr. WEST-For preventing the destruction
of bees in Wetzel county. A bill was subsequent
ly reported by Mr.. W., and on his motion read the
first time.
A Senate bill to incorporate the Lynchburg Law
Library Association, was taken up, ON motion of
Mr. FLOOD, and passed
The Bank bill was taken up and made the order
of the day for Wednesday with the understanding
that the vote should be taken OF that day.
On motion of Mr.. FLOOD, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
March 3d. 1856