Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-05
LECIsLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

LEcIsLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
MuvpAY. JANUARY 4, 1883.
SENATE.
A ue.sspe was received from the House inform
ING the Senate of the passage OF various pli's "'i
have heen mentioned in the House reports
Mr.. OLp offered the following resolution, Which
pnder the rules of the Senate lies over:
Ra.oivsd nv the General Assembly OF Virginia
that the recent arrest of VIM. Walker and his ALSO
cistes by certain officers of the United States Navy
ON the soil of au independent Republic, at peace VIII
tbs neople of the United States, was unauthorized
and awIsss, offensive to the dignity and in violation
of the rights of the people Of Nicaragua, is nschie
vous and dangerous as precedent, and merits INT
severe condemnation of the people and Governmen
of the United States.
REVOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY
BY Mr.. AUGUST, of amending the act "for the relie
of railroads and other companies, and regulating
the terms on which they may borrow money, 60 a.
to remove all doubts as TO whether said act refers
other than railroad companies by MIR. WARTH,
charterng the Kanawha Salines Company. by mr.
WARrH, of authorizing the sale Of public, schoo
house i'm Buffalo, Putnam county. BY MIR. WARTH
of furnishing the members Of the Senate and House
with maps Of the State. BY Mr.. CAMPBELL, OF author
zng an increase in the capital stock OF the Louaoun
and Burlinbridge Company. BY MIR. claiborne, OF
funding the interest due to the State by the South
Side Railroad, or providing for the payment Of
an annuity in lieu Of said interest. BY MIR. CALp
WELL, of nstructing the Board Of Public Works
to communicate to the Senate what assurances have
been received and approved by them from inc North
Western Virginia Rail Road as guarantee TO the
City of Wheeling, if, in its opinion, the guarantee OF
said company, without security, will be an available
and solvent assurance for the payment Intended
BY Mr.. YATES of allowing John w. Roman, com
pensston for service rendered under order OF the
Governor BY Mr.. WEST, OF amending section o,
act of April 1853 providing for the establishment oil
district schools in Halifax, Culpeper and Marshal.I
BY Mr.. ARMSTRONG, of establishing Savings Bank
in the town of Piedmont, Hampshire county.
BILLS PASSED.
A bill removing the will of Mary Armistead from
the Circuit Court of Petersburg to Florida. lncor
noratinp the Woodburn Femsle Seminary Company
bill amending the charter OF the Virginia FIRE sno
Marine Insurance Company. Amending the charter
of the Petersburg Mechanics Association.
Mr.. TALlArERRo presented petition for the reie
of Thomas Mountjoy.
On motion of Mr.. WHITE, the order OF the day
the question regarding the Lieut.. Governorship, y" az
postponed until tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. TALIAFERRo, the Senate ad
journed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at - o'clock, pursuant to adjourn
ment. The SPEAKER resumed the Chair.
BILLS REPORTED.
MIR. RUTHERFORD. from the Committee Of Courts
of Justice, reported bills
To release to John Morgan and John j. thompson
the amount of taxes and damages erroneousy charged
against them;
To amend the 9Th section of chapter l65 OF the Code
IN reation 10 fees of Attorneys for the Common
wealth;
Amending the I'd section Of an act extending the
Jurisdiction Of Justices OF ing reacei >, osr
tain niecs of land to Parker, Thomas and Noting
ham, known as Louisa Bar.
Mr.. CHRISTIAN, from the Committee of Roads, etc.
For the relief of the South-Side Rail Road Compa
TO incorporate the Parkersburg and Big Sand!
Rail Road Company
To amend the lst section of the act to provide To-
Road from the James River and Kanawha Turn
pike, at or near the mouth Of the Big Sandy river
Cassville;
Authorizing the Ashby Gap Turnpike Road Compa
nv TO dispose of certain portions OF the ground con
demned for the use of said company
To incorporate the Tazewell, Wyoming and Logar
turnpike company =,
Amending the I'd section Of an act to enable the
New Market and Sperryville turnpike company tt
charge toll upon their bridge over the Shenandoah
river
To incorporate the Craig Alum Springs turnpike
company.
Mr.. RUTHERFORD also presented reports adrers'
to the Propositions nc
To amend the 4th and 5,h sections of chapter lls
of the Code; and
testfyiug for the Commonwealth, as experts, upon
questions of insanity.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
The SPEAKER presented communication from INT
Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, II
RESPONSE to a resolution of the House, adopted some
days SINCE He recommends careful examination
OF the belonging to the state, IN the ersena! a.
Lexington and that percussion locks be substituted
for flint locks in all Of those which are tit Tor atera
ton.
BLUE RIDGE TUNNEL.
The SPEAKER also presented communication
from the Board of Public Works, in response to
resolution calling for information in regard to the
condition Of the Blue Ridge Tunnel. The communi
cation enclosed report from e. Crozet, Chief Eng
ueer, dated Let January, 1858.
The said documents were laid upon the table, and
ordered to be printed
coHrEsTED ELECTION.
On motion OF Mr.. CHRISTIAN, the report OF the
committee on the contested election from Randolph
and Tucker counties looming up rs the order OF the
dsy,) was laid upon the table, and made the order
the day for Wednesday next, at IL clock.
THE ARREST OF GES. WALKER.
Mr.. KEMpER Of Madison, offered the following re-
solutions, which, on his motion, were laid upon The
table, and orderedto be printed:
Be it Resolved BY the General Assembly OF Virg
mia:
l. That the recent armed invasion Of the Territory
of Nicaragua, ana subsequent Seizure Oh 0eu' w IT,
liam Walker and the forces under his command, by
Commodore Pauldins of the United States Navy
was an assumption of authority not warranted by the
laws OF the United Safes; in contravention OF the
principles of international law; an insult TO The indie
pendent republic of Nicaragua, aud hsgrant out
rage upon the character OF the American Govern
ment
y. That the said acts o, usurpston and outrage by
Commodore Paulding should receive prompt rebukt
and exemplary punishment from the government
the United States.
3. That copies Of these resolutions be communica
ted to each Of the Senators and Representatives Of
Virginia in the Congress Of he United States.
CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
On motion OF Mr.. CHRIrIAS, the clerk was III
structsd to prepare and have printed weekly calen
dar of the business pending teiore the House.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
On motion of Mr.. MOODY, was
Resolved, That the committee Of finance enquire
into and report to this House. a: the earliest possible
day what probable amount d money 1t will take Il
complete those internal Improvement works now
commenced, and in state Of competioni also, wha
probable amount it will require to build those works
now asked for-how the MONEY is to be raised to pay
for the same, whether the uedt of the State, by
sale of her bonds, or by taxation.
SENATE BILL PASSED.
A Senate bill for the relief olPeer Hutton. in Har
dy county, was taken up and Eassed-yeas 81.
HOUSE BILLS IAssED.
The following engrossed bills we're read thrt
time and passed. ,
To amend The act passed March 4th, 1852, provi.
ding for the construction of III, fredericksburg anc
Wythe turnpike. tAuthorizes tie directors to change
the course of said road.
Establishing third election precinct at Midway
10 Augusta county.
Establishing an election precinct at Newport, II
Augusta county.
To prevent the running at arge Of hogs in thu
county of Alexandra.
For the relief OF BENJAMIN Crawford and VIM. II
Donahoe-yeas 81. (Remits a Tax improperly as
sessed.j
REVOLUTIONS OF ItQUIRY.
The appropriate committees we're instructed to ell
quire into the expediency of various propositions
viz: 49,
BY Mr.. RuruERrooRD-Of rsfunding to WIN. w
Cosby. the expenses incurred by him in conveying q
la t;c M Tho Eastern Asvlum,