Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
Virginia LegIslature.

Virginia Lie gislature.
In the Senate, on Tuesday, bills we're re
ported to amend the 18th section Of chapter
l9l ofthe Code of Virginia. 80 as to make II
felony to sell or carry or cause to DE car
ried beyond the limits OF this Commonwealth
negro who may be bound to service for a
limited period, with intent to deprive such
negro Of his right to freedom at the expira,
ton Of his term Of service.
| A ill to declare the uni-hment FOR burn
ing the Psnitentiary and other buildings con-
nectsd Herewith and for administering pois-
on by persons in said Penitentiary.
To provide an adequate salary for the Ad-
iatant General OF the Common wealth. Pro-
poses t, give him Sl5OOa year,
To amend and re.enact the 4th and 9th
sections OF the act entitled An act concerning
| sberiffs, commissioners of the revenue, thor
duties and compensation, passed March 10,
1856, and to repeal the 1t section OF said act.
OF incorporating the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Savings Bank, at Alexandria.
The resolution, requesting the Board OF
Public Work. to ascertain the value OF the
internal impro vements IN which the State is
Of at sale, was re-conside red and laid on the
table.
On motion Of Mr.. Douglas. the bill amend
ing an act passed March Is, 1856, entitled
IAN act to regulate the application OF the
Sinking Fund to the redemption of the pub
lie debt" was taken up aud passed-ayes 81,
noes g.
Oh motion of Mr.. Funston. the bill making
an appropriation Of ten Thousand dollars to
procure a supply Of water for the Western
Lunatic Asylum was taken up and passed. A
bill making an appropriation tn the Eastern
Luna,ic Asylum was taken up, and ordered
to be engrossed.
Bills were passed to protect claimants Of
forfeited lands which shall have been settled
for ten years, upon which taxes shall have
been paid.
incorporating the Valley Female Institute
at Winchester.
To amend the 9th section of chapter $50
of the Code, 80 as to allow the writ of teri
tdcias issued by justice to DO directed to,
and executed by a sheriff.
To regulate fisheries in the waters of the
Potomac river, aud to protect the breed OF
fish.
To provide for the publication Of county
expenditures, and list OF the delinquent tax
payers Of each county.
In the House Of Delegates, bills were pas
sed creating fire marshal for the cities,
towns and corporations of the Common
! wealth.
Authorizing the rector and visitors of the
IIniyersity 10 sell certain lands
For the relief Of John G. Garnett, OF Cul-
peper-yeas 81.
Increasing the annuity to the Institute OF
deaf, dumb and Llind, by the addition there
to of $1,000.
A bill from the Senate to exempt parson-
ages, as well as other church property, from
taxation, was rejected.
Resolutions OF Enquiry were offered, OF
devolviDg on tho commissioners OF the sinking
fund the regulation OF I'LL loans for the Com
monwealth.
Also, of devolving on the Governor. ar
pointments to Office now made by the Board
of Public Works, and all other duties of said
Board, or an officer to be elected bennially
| by the General Assembly.
Also, Of abolishiug the Board OF Publlc
Works.
A bill providing for general elections and
the election Of county officers was then taken
up, and numerous amendments discussed and
adopted.