Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-15

denomination of S. $40 or some multiple OF ten. by
Mr.. August of amending sec II, chap Al, regulating
the time of closing the transfer books 10 the Audi
tcrs Office
A petition Of the Virginia Mechanics Institute,
asking the exemption from taxation of certain real
estate held by II, was presented and referred: pc
tton presented from certain citizens of Roanoke
county, asking permission to pedde books without
paying license for the same.
On motion Of Mr. JOHNSON, the bills reported were
read q second time.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr.. Ia
LIAFERRo and adopted
sage as relates to the Banks of the Commonwealth,
be referred to the Committee on Banks.
Eesolved, That 80 much of the Governors meg
sage relates to commerce, be referred to the Com.
mittee on Agriculture and Commerce.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at l2 o'clock, pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Burrows, of the Baptist church.
Senate bill relative to the Issue of certificates oi
State stock was referred 10 the Committee on Fl.
nance. MIR. JOHNSON, of Taylor, expressed his oppo'
sition to the bill.
THE SINKING FUND.
The SPEAKER presented report from the commits
soners Of the sinking fund which was laid upon the
table and ordered to be printed.
BILLS REPORTED.
Mr.. RUTHERFORD, from the Committee of Courts
presented bill to amend the act passed February
25th, 1854 entitled an act to change the times for
holding the circuit courts of the 10Th circuit.
He also presented q report adverse to the PROPOSE
ton for referring the election of commissioners oi
the revenue and constabes of the corporation and
county courts.
Mr.. CHAPMAN, from the Committee on Roade, pre-
sented bills
Authorizing loan to the Orange and Alexsndris
railroad company;
Providing tor the completion Of the Covngton and
Ohio railroad. This bill sppropriates a sum sufh
cien to complete the road, provided that the sum
pended shall not exceed g. QUO per annum.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
On motion of Mr.. CHRISTIAN, it was
Resolved, That 80 much OF the Governors mes
sage relates to the subject of Lunatio Asyums be
referred to the committee on Lunatic Asylumsi and
80 much Of the message as relates to the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Institution be referred to the com.
mittee on Schools and Colleges.
On motion of Mr.. CLAYBRooK, it was
Resolved, That so much of the Governors mes
sage relates to the Virginia Military insttute % re-
ferred to the committee on Schools and Colleges.
On motion of Mr.. BoIssEAu, IL was
Resolved. That SO much of the Governors message
and the accompanying documents relates to the re.
organisation Of the militia be referred to the commit
tee on the militia laws.
On motion of Mr.. HAsKISs, it was
Resolved, That 30 much of the Governors mes.
sage as relates to the Armory be referred to the
mittee Oh the Armory.
FLOYD COURT HOUSE AND HILLsvILLE ROAD.
On motion of Mr.. CoLrRASE, it was
Resolved, That the Board of Public Works be in.
structed to report to this House, at the earliest prac
ticable period, the amount due TO contractors for
work done on the Floyd court house aud Hillsvile
it's ag0uts over and above the amount appropriated
bv law for tho construction of said road and to whom
such amount is due.
RULES OF THE HOUSE.
Mr.. McCUE offered the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the Clerk furnish the House with q
sufficient number of copies Of the rules Of the House
of Delegates for the present session.
Mr.. TohLis moved that the resolution be laid upon
the table, II appeared that the Public Printer had
printed the rules in advance, In separate FORM in
stead OF including them usual in the journal of the
House.
Mr.. ANDERSON opposed the motion, and expressed
of the House for printing the rules in a form which
would render the reference to them tar more conVe.
nient than if printed in the journal Of the House.
After further discussion, the motion to lay upon
the table was negativsd by vote of IS ayes to 66
noes.
Mr.. MARrz proposed to amend the resolution by
ordering 200 copies of the State Constitution to be
printed.
Thie amendment was discussed and defeated.
The original resolution was then adopted by vote
of 72 ayes, 60 noes.
THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.
On motion of Mr.. HEATH, it was
Resolved, That 90 much Of the Governors mes.
sage as refers to the Supreme Court Of Appeals and
mittee on Courts Of Justice: that the said committee
be instructed TO inquire whether there has been any n
conv enent delay in the decision of causes in both
or either of the said Courts and if such delay has
existed to inquire into It's cause and to report whether
any legislative action is required in the premises.
AccEPTAECEs OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
The SPEAKER presented communication from
the Secretary Of the Board Of Public Works. in re-
sponse to resolution adopted some days since. The
following statement is embraced in the comnuncs.
tion.
l. The amount of drafts accepted by
Board of Public Works previously
to ls, October, 1856. ,S2S047 az
Of which there has been funded un.
der the act Of 18th March, 1856. sos 3O
Balance outstanding. .$l22, ,43s l2
2. The amount Of drafts accepted since
the lat October, 1856. to December
Let 1857, being for State works alone $339 O57 So
Deduct and paid. .202, ,77S AZ
Balance due. .$l36,27s II
Balance due for drafts accepted before
the let October, 1856. 6.................l224 439 l2
Balance due for those accepted since
let October, 1856. .l36,279 III
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NORTHWESTERN RAILROADS.
On motion of Mr.. RAYMOND, il was
Resolved, That special committee be appointed
with instructions to enquire into the expediency Of
60 amending the laws relating to the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road Company and Northwestern Rail
Road Company, as to equalize the charges OF said
Company upon through tonnage and passengers and
way tonnage and passengers.
On motion OF Mr.. RUTHERFORD, It was
Resolved, That the Cashiers of the Bank of Vir
ginia the Farmers Bank, and the Exchange Bank
Of Virginia, at Richmond, be requested to re-.
port to the Speaker Of this House, the sums
which on deposit to the credit of this State in
their respective banks, the lst day of each month
during the year 1857.
On motion of Mr.. STEVENS it was
Resolved, That the committee on Banks inquire
into the e1pediency of requiring all the banks and
branches in the State not located in the city of Rich
mond to redeem their notes in said city at quarter per
cent discount.
Mr. MARTIN gave gave notice that he should move
for an enlargement of the Committee Banks, the
number being limited by rule of the House.
Mr.. DEANE, for q similar reason, and in view Of
the importance of the subjects to be considered gave
notice that he would move for an enlargement Of the
Committee on Finance.
The following resolutions of inquiry were adopted:
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
By Mr.. BoRENAN-Ofa road from the Staunton and
na,,sssrseu.g ~ ,s turnpke at or nes. AS!she%
20 tne northwestern turnpike, near Eyan hltlatcn
win State subscription.
:, BY Mr.. WlLKIssoN-Of bridge across the West
Fork River, at the town of West Milford in Harrison
County.
Dy mi. ALeLsH-Of granting 9 charter ior tue im. !.
provement OF New River from the Central Depot of
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad to the mouth of
the Greenbrier river, by slack water navigation.
BY Mr. r.CHRisriAr-Ofg giving turnpike companies
suficient right OF way only, instead of tee simple
10 1ae ienos Tor the use Of the turnpike
turnpike to dispose Of certain ground.
ByMr. .STALsAkER.Ofinor the capital stock
of the New Ark turnpike company. etc.
BY Mr.. brown, Of Upsher-Of increasing the cap
~ nft thn Hnn hana V...l
pike company.
By Mr.: CkEEL.of increasing the capital stock of
the st. Marys and Parkerburg turnpike company.
BY Mr.. Dickinson, of Grsyson-Of making a State
subscription to that part Of the Wythsvls aud Gray
Carroll County
BY Mr. AKNoLp-Of sppropristing $2OO OOO toIcom.
plets the macadamizing of the Weston and Gauley