Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-13

Legislature ofYirginia.

Legislature of Virginia.
MONDAY, Jan. 4-Senate.-Mr. Old Offered
the following resolution, which under the rule
lies over.
Resoloecl, by the General Assembly of Virgins
that the recent arrest of William Walker and his
associates, by certain officers ofthe United States
Navy, on the soil of an independet Republic, al
peace with the people of the United States, wa:
unauthorized and lawless, offensive to the dig
nifty and in violation of the rights of the people
of Nicaragua, is mischievous and dangerous as
precedent, and merits the severe condemnation
of the people and government of the United
States. H-o
Nothing else of interest.
House.-Mr Christian, from the Committee Of
Roads &C., reported number of bills
Mr.. Kenper, of Madison, offered the follow.
ing resolutions, which, on his motion, were laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed:
/. That the recent armed invasion OF the ter.
ritory of Nicaragua and subsequent seizure OF
Gen. William Walker and the forces under his
command, by Commodore Paulding, OF the u
States Navy, was an assumption OF authority
not warranted by the laws of the United States
in contravention of the principles conformation
al law; an insult to the Independent republic OF
Nicaragua; and fragrant outrage upon the
character of the American Government.
2. That the said acts OF usurpation and out
rage by Com. Paulding should receive prompt
rebuke and exemplary punishment from the Gov
eminent of the United States.
8. That copiey Of these resolutions be COM
municated to each of the Senators and Repres-
entatives of Virginia in the Congress of the U.
States.
House bills for the establishment of election
precincts at Newport and Midway, in Augusta
county, were passed. Also bill RENTING a
tax improperly assessed against Benz. Crawford
and W. W. Donaghe.
Mr.. Christian presented petition of citizens
of Rockbridge, asking that blind persons, natives
and residents of Virginia, be exempted from the
prohibitory tax imposed on pedlars OF books;
and the petition of citizens of Staunton, asking
a reduction OF the tax on merchants.
TUESDAY, SenGte.--On Mr.. Stuart's motion,
the rules were suspended, and two bills establish
ing election precincts at Newport and Midway
in the county of Augusta were passed.
The subject of the Lieut.. Governorship came
up as the order of the day. Mr.. Coghll's sub
stitute for the bill reported by the COMMITTEE
was adopted. 1t provides that when vacancy
occurs the Governor shall issue writ of election
to fill the vacancy, and in the mean time the
General Assembly may fill the vacancy pro tenn
pore.
House.-The Speaker presented communica-
ton from the Auditor showing the amounts paid
to the Circuit Court Judges, for salary and mile
age, since the adoption of the new Constitution
The aggregate is, for salaries, $216, 1S4.Sl mile
age, $22, S2S64. For holding special terms, Sl4,.
S22; mileage on account fsame, $4,000. Total
amount paid to Judges, $25S, 1856.
Mr.. McCue introduced q resolution of inquiry
in regard to amending chap. 50 of the Code, in
sec. Is, 10, and 20.
The Lieut.. Governor bill was taken up and
debated
WEDNESDAY, Senate-Lieut Governor jack
son announced the termination of his commits
sion. He thanked the Senate for the courtesy
they had extended him during the Presidency.
The Senate proceeded to elect President pro
tenn. Mr.. Thompson nominated VIM. N. Am
bier, who was unanimously elected.
Mr. Stuart offered the following resolution,
which passed mem. con-:
Rssolued That the thanks Of the Senate are
due, and are hereby rendered to VIM. L. Jack
son, ESQ.,, for the able, dignifed and impartial
manner in which he has presided over the delib-
erations of the Senate during the time he has oc-
cupied the Chair
Among the bills reported was one to provide
for the publication OF list of delinquent tax pay
ers in the various cities and counties.
The engrossed bill in reference to the election
of Lieut.. Governor and other officers was taken
up and passed.
House.-Mr. Christian offered a resolution of
INQUIRY in reference to providing penalty for
buying or receiving from slave without his
masters consent, any intoxicating liquors; also,
as well as any other commodity. Also resolu-
ton for an amendment to the charter of the
Greenville Academy.
The subject of the contested election case from
Randolph and Tucker was considered, without
coming to any conclusion.
THURSDAY. -Sendte-A bill was reported to
establish the North Western Lunatic Asylum
Nothing else of interest.
House.-The contested election case was fur
Their considered.
Mr.. Christian offered o resolution OF inquiry as
to the expediency of providing that the banks OF
the State operating on the State stock basis may
at their option change to the same system as that
on which the sold banks" operate.
misunderstanding of interest.
House.-The contested election case was taken
ND, after some preliminary business. A resolu-
ton offered by Mr.. Duckwall, declaring the seat
of Mr.. Crane vacant, and ordering new cleo
ton, was reiected-yeas 46, nays 05. The reso-
luton of the committee declaring Jacob Conrad
duly elected, was then adopted-yeas 3d. nays
46.
SATURDAY.-Senate.-So bills were passed
and others reported, but nothing of interest &C.
Cured.
House.-A bill was reported, among Others, to
extend the Jurisdiction of a single justice of the
peace.
Mr.. Rives offered the following resolution,
which, after some discussion, was referred to the
committee on lunatic asyums;
Reso1oed, by the General Assembly, That the
committee of the Senate and House of Delegates
to examine lunatic asylums are hereby directed
to visit the eastern and western lunatc asylums,
and report the condition thereof.
The House resumed the consideration of the
House bill to provide for filling vacancies in the
office of Lieutenant Governor. On motion of
Mr.. Rutherford, the said bill and pending amend
ments were laid upon the table, and the Senate
bill taken up. A debate ensued, but no concu-
sion was arrived at.
SYMPATHY FOR WALKER AT THE SoUTH.-The
reliable conservative journals of the South are
speaking out and exposing the finishes of the
pretended sympathy at the South for Walker
The Savannah Republican says =
We have been disposed, and still are, to doubt
the existence of the vast amount of sympathy for
Walker which the flibuster press would have us
believe is the universal sentiment at the South
and especially in the cities of the Gulf. In fact
we believe the whole thing to be an arrant hum
bug, got up by few noisy men and trumpeted
abroad for the accomplishment of purpose
The people-the bone and sinew, moral and ply
steal, of the country, care nothing for either
Walker or his schemes There is more excite