Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
LeRlsIature.


ness Of no general interest, Mfr. Tazewel proposed
Joint resolution providng for an extension Of the
present session of the General Assembly for thirty
DAYS beyond the constitutional period, namely
ninety days. Lies over one day.
A bill providing for the formation OF new
county out of portions of Lee, Scott and Russell
counties. to be called "Roane," was ordered TO be
engrossed
The bill to increase the capital stock of the
! Viro mia Central Railroad was amended by strlk
ing out the section authorizing an appropriation,
and then ordered to be engrussed.
se.-Reports were make by various com.
mittees. Mr.. Garneti, from the Committee on
Finance, presented report on the condluoh VI
the finances of the Stale. -. (,
| Petitions and resolutions were presented. ano
The consideration of the bill concerning the North
western Railroad was resumed. .rt..-
| TuEspAY.-Senate- bill for the formation
of Roane county was passed. Nothing else o.
interest. 49, -
Howe-A bill was reported to form county
out Of part Of Randolph county.
| Mr.. Davis presented long report from seiec'
| committee, in reference to the khalsai cattle
presented to the State by Lieut.. Lynch concluding
with resolution requesting the Governor to cause
the cattle to be brought from the lower country and
sent TO grazing region. H.
Mr.. Carpenter presented report from the
Pententiary Committee. ..ls..,i.
The Northwestern Railroad bill was further
considered.
WEDNESDAY Senate.-T'he bill increasing
the capital stock of the Virginia Central Railroad
was passed. 1t increases the capital by the ad-
ditonal sum of 100000, for completing and
equpping the road west Of Milbero; and provides
that no part Of said increase shall be subscribed by
the Board of Public Works. "a.
The Senate. in conjunction with the House,
proceeded to elect a Secnnd Auditor and other
officers. - The following persons were elected
Geo w. Munford, Secretary of the Common
Wealth. re- I'D! a4.tr .ea. - rs = e.l,l
! ]. s. Calvert, Treasurer pfthe Commonwealth.
Geo. w. Clutter, Auditor of Public Accounts.
! William A. M0ncure, Second Auditor. "a
Stafford H. Parker, Register OF Land Office,
| William F. Richie, Public Printer. ,efe,G
Chas. S. Morgan, Superintendent Of fenlten-
J tiary. s s.alra gd, q a. ~ s,tsA
l.. Joo. C. Spots. General Agent and StorekeePer
of The Pen'teniiary. g5sf n itsa iy,i... ft1ae1
Messrs. Inlboden and CabeIl voted for James
Brown, IT,, for Second Auditor; there was, no
serious opposition To any the Democratic nomi;
nees., -yr rs.,,s ~ pailgr,spa.r.b iG3tcg8Gsd 4;
A communication was received rom the Gov.
ernur, assigning his reasons foreexercislpg the
pardoning power in the else of Michael McIaig,
sent to7,he PeniIentis,g from Augusta county,
( House.-On malion of Mr.. Preston. the word
..Roanen was struck out of the bill forming a new
county. and the name "Wise" iuserted-yea %
noes So Mr. P. stated that this change was in
accordance with the wishes of the petitioners for
the new county .sIi gEr llt CrrafH :,
IS, After the election of State officers, the consl-
deration of the Northwestern Railroad bill was
resumed. irEefi hs}i9bal isiis ~ f3tl Ji
L. THuRsDay-.Sennte- commnnica ti0n was
received from Mr.. Moncure, of Spttsy lvanla, re-
! signing his seat in the Senate, be having been
elected Second Auditor, and an election 10 ill the
vacancy was ordered to take place on the 18th
| inst. $3.50. 10 lt.'E go ~, ~
The Bank bill was takenup ,and several amend
ments proposed After long discussion the Senate
| adjourned. u erf ft.G.a4s ~
House-Mr. Imboden presented the petition Of
merchants aud traders of Staunion. for modiica-
tim Of tn, license laws on the ad valurem principle.
| Other petitions and resolutions were presented,
! and the Northwestern Railroad bill was again
| considered. ro r a.r sa
FRip,Y.-Senate- communication was re-
ceved from the Governor, announcing the death
of Joseph G.. Cabell, Of Nelson, late Rector OF the
! OHlVtiSHy'
The Senate went into committee of the whole
on the Bank bill, and Mr.. Jones advocated reform
in the system.
House-Adverse reports were presented to the
following propositions: Il" give married women
absolute control over all property of which they
were possessed at the time OF their marriage; 10
establish uniform system of free schools for the
entire State to endow the Colleges Of Virginia :;
TO increase The Literary Fund so as 10 educate all
INDECENT children. A report adverse TO the me
morial of The Valley Turnpike Company, asking
for the release of the Communicable interest
therein, was agreed to-
The bill authorizing an extension OF the Rich
mond and Fredericksburg Railroad to tho Man
assas Gap Railroad was taken up. Messrs.
Christian and Imbbden opposed The bill, and
Massrs. Seldom, Cruchfed and Seq advocated
it, The vote being taken, the bill was lost. A
reconsideration was carried and tho bill laid On TIE
, iapie.
SArURpAY.-Senatc- communication was
received from the citizens Of Cincinnati, inviting
the Senate to attend celebration of the 22nd IN
that city Respectfully declined.
The Committee on Courts of Justice reported
bill requiring execution Of criminals to take
place privately.
The Bank Bill was further discussed.
House.-After variety of other business the
Bank bill was taken up. Mr. Rutherford deliv-
cred speech in favor Of the State stock prncl-
pie.