Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-15


OF exempng blind persons from tho proh'btory
| tax imposed on pedders of books;
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
| The SPEAKER announced the following specisl
committees under resolutions previously adopted
Ladies Mount Vernon Association.-Messrs Chap
man, Anderson, Fitzhugh, Clsybrook and Fauntle-
roy.
Oyster Fundum.-Messrs. Paxton, Mallory, Chris
tan, Jones OF Gloucester, Barbour Of Monongala,
| Riddick, Hawks Boreman Dabney, Ward, Deane,
Mock and bowman
RESOLUTIONS OF lSQuIRY.
The appropriate Committees we're instructed TO en-
qure into the expeo'eney of various propositions, to
! wit
By Mr.. CocKERlLL-ot incorporating the Acco.
| tink navigation company:
BY Mr.: BAss-ot requiring turnpike companies to
keep their roads in good ORDER under proper penal.
ties.
By Mr.. DowyMas-Of authorizing the payment of
slO3 10 to Spiman & James, OF Fauquier, being the
amount due them by free negro, sold under the laws
| of the State, etc.
BY MIR. JOHNSON of H.-Of authorizing the issue
of grant to VIM F. Deakens, for tract Of land
supposed TO be liable TO entry, etc.
| BY Mr.. CHRIsrIAs-Of authorizing Judgments on
forthcoming bonds TO be taken by the CLERKS OF Inc
circuit courts in their office, at rules subject 10 re-
vision by the court. 80, .
ByMr. FITzHUGH-Of reporting bill No. 4S4 of
| lsst session for the relief of John G. Wright.
| By Mr.. MARTz-Of reiunding certain sum OF
money 10 Jessie Carrier, of Rockingham.
BY Mr. STEvESs-Of reporting bill for the relief
| Of Jos. BurkbOlder.
BY Mr.. ARsErr-Of authorizing loan of $4,000
| to the Farmont male and female academy.
| BY Mr.. CAssADY-Of a branch road OF the Rich
mond and DauvIs railroad, to pass through the coun-
ties OF Halifax, Ptsylvans, Franklin, and Roanoke
TO iutersect the Virginia and Tennessee railroad, In
| Roanoke county.
By MIR. HAWKs-Of amending section 81 OF CHAP
ter ~ OF the Code.
| BY Mr.. CHAsE-Of enlargiDg the corporate limits
etc. Of the town Of Ripley, in Jackson county.
BY Mr.. ARNoLD-Of authorizing the election Of q
constable 10 the town of Weston.
| BY Mr.. OsgURNE-Of making it the imperative du
ty OF the commissioners of the in listing pro-
perty for taxation, to place the thereof upon
OATH under the penalty of 800 for each and every
! failure to do.
BY Mr. RurryER-Of allowing Robert Riddle a
balance due him from the Coal River Bridge compa
ny. 400
BY Mr.. GRANr-Of go amending chapter 1876, sec
ton IA of the Code, as to apply to slaves rs well as
| to dumb beasts.
BY Mr.. KAuFMAS-Of amending the charter Of the
Third HilI Green Springs, and Morgan turnpike
| company
BY Mr.. CAssIs-Of chartering company to con-
struct a turnpike from the Moorefeld and North
Branch turnpike, at or near Jacob Vanmeters, to
Williamsport, in Hardy county;
BY MIR. MckEszIE-Of amending the law respect
| ing inspections Of TIMBER
BY Mr.. CARTER Of Russell-Of amending the
form of the poll book. used in elections, and the
ner OF registering the names OF voters.
PETITIONS PREsENTED.
| BY Mr.. DICKINSON, of Grayson-Of H. Fulton for
compensation in conveying prisoner to the Penitsn'
| tary.
BY Mr. PRIscE-Of A. b. Walker and others for
the remission of fine imposed on Lewis Steven
| BY Mr. CoLTRANE-Statement of the supernten'
dent Of the eItention of the Floyd Court House
aud Hlsyie road in relation TO letting out the
same
| BY Mr. CHAsE-For turnpike from Ellensburg,
in Rtchie county to Knowlesvle, 10 Calhoun coun-
BY Mr.. CHRIsTIAs-From Louisa, and other coun.
ties for the exemption of blind persons from the tax
imposed on peddlers of books. tSes "Adverse Re
purtsi'
BY MIR. PRIscE-Of A. Bockey of Raleigh coun.
y tor reduction of the assessment of his aud other
| ands;
by Mr.. THoSAs-A similar petition from l.. Up.
dixie, in Warren county;
BY Mr.. RosALD-From Montgomery county, re-
ative to the tax on merchants licenses;
| BY Mr.. JOHNSON of Taylor-A similar petition
from Taylor county;
BY Mr.. Dickinson of Grsyson-A similar petition
| from Grayson county;
By Mr.. Observation-Disclosures from Calhoun
county, relative to the county seat OF said county;
BY Mr.. DAvIs-Remonstrance against the annex.
ston of portion of Monongalia to Marion
| LYSCHBURG AND NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.
On motion Of Mr.. YAscEY, the bill to incorporate
the Lynchburg and North Carolina rail road comps-
ny, was taken up, whereupon he offered substitute
for the sans.
On motion of Mr.. MARTIN, the said bill and pro.
posed substitute were laid upon tqetable, and order
ed to be printed.
THE LIEUrESASr GovEkNoRsHIP.
TheSenae bill TO provide for filling vacancies IN
the office OF Lieutenant Governor, &C., was taken
up, as the unfinished order of the day, and. Mr..
MAssIE of Rockbrldge, being entitled to the moor,
addressed tbs House on tho topics presented by q
| consideration of the subject.
At the conclusion of his remarks on motion Of Mr..
BARBOUR OF Cu!peper, the bill was amended by
Oh vk,, tIaa FnP
vacancies in the office Of Commissioner Of tho Board
of Public Works.
On motion Of Dir. CHRISTIAN, the House I'D.
Ijourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. l4th, 1855.
nroGAR nR DELEGATES.
The House met at II o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. j. b. Jeter, d. D., of the Bapts
Church.
| BILLS REPORTED.
| Mr.. MORGAN, from the committee on Propositions,
ETC., reported bills To amend the law regarding the
inspections Of lumber-To incorporate the town OF
Rowlesburg, in the county Of Preston.
Mr.. PREeToN, from the committee of Schools, etc.,
reported bill to amend the act Incorporating the
Trustees of the Union Theological Seminary, in
| Prince Edward county Also, presented report ad-
verse to the proposition for an appropriation by loan
| or otherwise to the Chesapeake Female College, IN
the county of Elizabeth City.
| Mr.. CHAPMAN, from the committee Of Roads, etc.,
reported bill Incorporating the Boydton aud Peters.
burg Psnk-rosd Company.
THE STATUE OF wAsHISGTos.
| Mr.. CARTER, of Richmond county, presented a
bill and report from the special COMMITTEES to make
| arrangements for the inauguration OF the equestrian
statue Of Washington. The bill, which appropriates
g. 200 for defraying the expenses of the occasion,
was advanced and passed. Yeas l2l-no, MIR. STuRa.
of Barbour county.
"Your committee, in common with the people OF
Virginia. hail the elevation of the Statue, the COM
plstion of the patriotic work commenced by the
State to honor the memory of her most ilustrious
son. The work yet to be done will add to ths beauty
of the monument and commemorate other sons
worthy OF fame, but the great work Is worthiiy
finished. The General Assembly of Virginia have
caused the monument to be erected "a5 tho most
appropriate and enduring commemOratlon OF the eI'
allied virtues aud pre.emin-nt services OF the father
of his Country, we'll the most suitable outward
expression Of the admiration, love and gratitude
which they should Inspire" and the OCCASION OF ths
first exhibition OF the Equestrian Statue will be one
of general joy throughout the Commonwealth ana
will bring together the people from all sections 10
participate in the ceremonies OF the day. Inc pro
ceedings should DO OF such character a. TO hGnor te
occasion and the State, and with this view the most
ample and satisfactory arrangements nave oeeh
made by the commissioners and approved oy your
committee"
The report closes with recommendation Tor Inc
appropriation of $4,000.
THE OYSTER rUyDUM.
| On motion of Mr.. Mock the special committee 10
consder the proposed tax the oyster iundum, was
| increased by the addition of four members. .
The SPEAKER announced the names oil Inc andi'
tiona member. of the committee, as follows: Messrs
| YERBY, CoLTRANE, CLAYRRooK, and BROWN oil Bed
| ford.
REVOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
The appropriate committees were instructed to en-
auire into the e1pediency of various propositions
viz: -. .
BY Mr. DEASE-Of Incorporating mutual life in
surance company in the city of Lynchburg
BY Mr.. BYRSE-Of Incorporating the town OF Sui
| nj
| By Mr. OsBouRSE-Of revising altering, and
amending the present -four inspection laws OF the
State.
By Mr.. RoSaLp-Of amending the law in relation
TO the license tax on incorporated springs companies.
| By Mr.. POWELL of HOE incorporating hre
insurance company in RomIey, in Hampshire coun-
ty.
BY Mr.. MckESzIE-Of charging all savings
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