The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-11
GRNERAL ASSEMBLY or vIRGINIA.
SENATE.

MONDAY. March To-
Communication was received from the Secreta
~ OF the Board of Public Works, enclosing . letter
from Col G. Crozet, relative to the errors in the
internal Improvement map lately published Laid
on the table and ordered 10 be printed
a communication was received from the House
bills.
vile, Gilmer county, was considered without re-
ference, read three times and passed.
The House amendment to the Senate bill incor-
porating Lime and Marble company in the coun.
ty of Botetourt, was concurred in.
The House amendments to the Senate bill pro-
viding for q reassessment of the lands throughout
the Commonwealth occasioneda long debate, the
particular matter in controversy being the ques
tion OF reference to q committee.
Mr.. HUDDLkSOS moved the indefinite postpone
ment Of the bill. The Senate refused to post.
pone-ayes 9, noes %
The amendments of the House were concurred
in-ayes q, noes9.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, ETC.
Mr.. AMBLER, from the committee for Courts OF
Justice, reported without amendment) House bill
to amend and re-enact the 5th section of chapter
185 of the Code of Virginia The committee also
reported adversely to the petition of citizens OF
Frederick, asking for an act authorizing the coun
ty court of said county to divide district No. {
therein.
Mr. THOMPSON, from the committee ON Agricul
ture, &c, reported without amendment) House
pany.
Mr.. PAXTON asked and obtained leave to intro
duce bill to incorporate the Glenwood Manufactu
ring company in the counties of Rockbridge, Bed
ford and Botetourt Read first time
kr. FUNsTEE asked and obtained leave to intro
duce bill to incorporate the Marshall Hall compa
ny in the town Of Winchester. Read first time
Mr.. JONES Qu the absence of Mr.. BALDWIN,
asked and obtained leave to introduce bill con
cerniug the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers
Read first time
Mr.. PARKS asked and obtained leave to intro
duce bill to increase the quantity of land autho
rized to be held by the Kanawha Coal Company
Read first time
NORTHWESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Mr.. HUDDLEsoN called up the bill for the estab
lishment of the Northwestern Lunatic Asylum.
Mr.. STEENRoD withdrew his amendment author
izing the Governor to select the site for the pro-
posed asylum.
The question recurred upon Mr. CREIGH's
amendment, for the appointment of commission.
from different portions Of the State, to meet
the White Sulphur Springs, in the county Of Green
brier, the 9Th of July next, for the purpose OF
The amendment was adopted, after considerable
discussion.
On motion of Mr.. REGER, the bill was laid on
the table.
SETTLEMENT OF GUARDIAN ACCOUNTS
On motion of Mr. JOHNSON, the Senate proceed
ed to the consideration of the bill authorising
guardians to demand compound interest, and al.
lowing them time to invest money belonging to
their wards.
Messrs. AMBLER, SAUNDERS and TAzEwKIL
opposed and Messrs. JOHNSON, CAMPBELL and
LOGAN advocated the bill. The question was then
put and the bill passed.
RESTORATION OF WILLS
Mr.. TAZEwELL called up the bill to amend the
27h and 32d sections of chapter 122 of the Code OF
Virginia, concerning blotted wills.
Mr.. CAMPBELL offered an amendment by way OF
ryder, providing that the provisions of the act
shall not apply TO cases occurring previous to its
passage. Mr.. CAMPBELL advocated the amend.
ment, and MI. LOGAN opposed it. The amentment
was adopted.
The question recurring upon the passage of the
bill, Mr. CAMPBELL called for the ayes and noes
The roll was called and the bill rejeeted-ayes l6
noes IL.
BRANCH BANK
Mr.. CHAPMAN called mp the bill to establish q
branch of the Old Dominion, at Pearisburg in
Giles county. A prolonged debate ensued upon
the merits ofthe bill, and finally, motion of Mr.
CHAPMAN, it was laid upon the table.
BILLS PASSED.
House bill providing for the incorporation Of GER
tain companesby the Circuit or County Courts OF
the County Courts wherein located-(with various
amendments)
Senate bill requiring compensation for causing
death by wrongful act, neglect or default.
A motion was made by Mr.. CATLETT that the
Senate adjourn to meet tomorrow at IL o'clock
and the question being taken, was decided in the
affirmative
The Senate then adjourned.