Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-27
LEGISLATURE OF v1RGINIA.

ate proceeded in body to the House
House. At half past II clock, the Hon.
c. G. Mcmminger was formally received. as
Commissioner from South Carolina. charged
with the delivery of the resolutions adopted
by the Legislature of that State, in view of
the recent occurrence at Harper's Ferry,
and the present condition of the country.
and with the expression Of the sentiments Of
the people of South Carolina towards those
OF Virginia. Both branches Of the Legisla-
ture were convened in the Hall of the House
of Delegates; the Governor and other Ex-
ecutive officers Of the State, a number of the
Judiciary, members of the Press the Clergy
and pumber of prominent citizens occupi-
ed privileged seats on the floor. The gal
leries we're crowded by ladies' The distin-
guished gentleman spoke about three hours
and half, and was listened to with the
most respectful attention.
FRIDAY Senate The House bill ap-
propriating $500, 900 for the purchase and
manufacture Of arms &C., was resumed, but
the Senate adjourned without taking final
vote.
House.--A resolution was adopted request
ing Mr.. Memminger to furnish his address
for publication, and that 10000 copies be
printed.
The Covington and Ohio Railroad bill was
advocated by Mr. Chapman
SATURDAy.-Senote.-Mr Wickham ad-
dressed the Senate in support Of his substi-
tute for the bill establishing an Armory &C.,
and approprlating $500, 600 After debate
the substitute was lost Various other sub
stitutes and amendments were then proposed
all Of which were rejected, and the bill, as
it came from the House, was passed-ayes
SIS. noes g.
House Mr.. Christian presented the pc
tition Of Hartman Il Snapp, asking indemni-
ty for expenses incurred in resisting license
tax improperly imposed on them by the
county court Of Essex.
The Covington and Ohio Railroad bill
was taken up. and Mr.. Chapman continued
| his remarks
| MONDAY. -Senate. A resolution of In
quiry was offered by Mr.. Stuart and adopt
ed. of amending the charter Of the Central
Bank of Stanton, SO as to place it on the
same footing with the old Banks.
| The bill making an additional appr opria
ton for the Virginia Military Institute was
called up by Mr. Paxton. A ryder was Of
fered to the same by Mr.. Wickham to the
effect that fifty State cadets be admitted free
of charge, one from each Senatorial district ;
also appropriates $500 per year for the
support of said cadets The bill was laid
on the table and made the order Of the day
for Tuesday, January 9th.
The joint committee Of the House and
Senate appointed to confer relative to 'the
difference between the two Houses on the
House bill providing for the liquidation OF
the expenses incurred by the Executive ut
iiarper's Ferry il defence of the State, and
questions arising thereon" reported bill
appointing the Secretary of State, Auditor
Of Public Accounts aud Adjutant General
commissioners 10 audit aud settle all accounts
for expenses incurred, which after beiug
read the requisite number of times, was
passed By the Senate. Ayes II, noes 0.
4 communication was read from Cover
nor Letcher, which contained the informa-
ton that Charles L. Chaplain now in Rich
mond. 6 gentleman ofdistnction il the City
Of New Haven, Connecticut had been ap-
pointed to bear to him, and through hin, t.
the people of Virginia, certain resolutions
adopted 1T 3 Union meeting held III New
Haven, Dee mber 18th Governor Letch-
er's communicated was accompanied by two
letters aud the resolutions adopted q, the
meeting aforesaid, together with Az address
Of MIR. Chaplain's in writing delivered to
MIR. Lctcher. The documents referred to
we're read in the Senate, referred to the Com
snttee on thu Harper's Ferry Affair, and
ordered to be printed
House. "A resolution Of Inquiry was Of
fered by Mr.. McCue Of establishing pre-
cincs at Psrnassus in Augusta county.
The bill making an appropriation to the
Covington and Chic Railroad cane up as
the order Of the day.
Mr. Duckwall, FROM the Conference Com
mittee On the Harper's Ferry affair, report
ed bill in which the committee had con-
Cured. The bill authorizing the Secretary
of State, Adjutant General, and First Au-
ditor to act as board to audit and settle all
the accounts brought in ana sustained except
those ofrailroad companies and general, field
VI atail OluCtiS, WuioI daC " ~ W VIZ Ivy
islature. The amount to be expended un-
der the bill is limited to $3.50. 600. All
bills are to be presented within six months
after the passage Of the bill On motion of
Mr.. Duckwall, the bill was put upon its
passage and passed-ayes 1913, noeso
TUESDAY -,Senate.- bill was reported
by Mr. Paxton providing that Railroad COM
panies in which the Commonwealth is .
stakeholder, shall use i'll the construction,
equipment, repair and operation of their
roads materials, supplies. machinery and
other fabrics produced and manufactured in
in this State. Also bill concerning the
oyster fundum tax, with amendments from
committee, which he moved to have laid on
the table and printed. The motion prevail
ed, aud then lie made further motion that
the bill be made the order Of the day for
Tuesday next
House. The discussion Of the bill making
an appropriation for the purpose of prose-
cutting the work on the Covington and Ohio
railroad was resumed by Mr. Raymond, of
Marion, in opposition to the bill.
| "WEDNESDAY. Senate. "A resolution was
offered by MIR Paxton of Incorporating a
company to cons ruot rallro ID from point
at or near Goshen Depot, on the railroad to
the Rockhrdge Alum Springs.
Mr. Stuart called up the Senate blu max
ing an appropriation for the construction
ands equipment Of laundry, Sc, at the