Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-10
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Turupikes and Plank Roads 10 the counties in which
they lie. On motion of Mr.. BRANNON the bill was
taken up aud passed.
Also House bill to increase the capital stock of the
Charleston Ripley and Ravcnswood Turnpike. On mo-
ton Of Mr. NEAL the bill taken up and having been
advocated by Mr.. Newman it passed
Also House bill to prohibit Railroad agents from charg
ing than regular transportation rates on railroad
eighs The bill was read twice and was then laid on
the table on motion of Mr.. NEWTON.
A message was received from the House announcing
the passage of House bill amend the charter OIL and to
authorize subscription on behalf OF the State to the
Mount Jackson and Towards Lick Turnpike Company.
On motion of Mr.. ARMSTRONG, the bill was taken
up and passed.
A message received from the House, announcing
that they had concurred in the joint resolutions conern'
ing the boundary line between Virginia and Tennessee
with amendments
On motion of Mr STUART the amendments were con-
cured in.
Also announcing passage Of resolution declaring that
the Of Office Of public officers elected on the 10Th oil
February OF this year. shall be regarded as commencing
on the I'd January, 1861.
Mr.. STUART moved TO substitute 1850 for 1851, but
subsequently, withdrew it, and the resolution OF the
House was concurred in
Mr.. ISBELL, from Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tiOns made report the election oil members oil the
Senate also report as follows Your COMMITTEE peg
leave further to report that they have had under console
ration the resolution of DR. RGVES concerning the cleo
ton of Beverly B. Douglas which was referred TO them
the 18th December, and having had no evidence De-
fore them to show that the said Beverly b. Douglas
incapable OF being elected under the provision OF Ie
act passed March IT, 1853 they therefore ask TO be DIS
charged from the further consideration of the subject
Mr.. THOMPSON, from The Committee on Agriculture
and Commerce, reported adversely TO the incorporation
Of the Virginia Manufacturing and Navigation Company
Mr. COGHlLL from the Committee OF Dourts oil Justice
Of the Senate, presented the following report Inc
Committee for Courts of Justice OF the Senate have had
under consideration the resolution in relation TO the re-
prieve of Stevens and Hazet now under sentence OF
death by the judgment of the Circuit Court OF Jefferson
county, and have unanimously adopted the following re-
solution, viz
Resolred That it is inexpedeu TO take any action on
the subject in reference the Communication OF the SEN
tence OF said Stevens and Hazett or of reprieve OF
them, either Of them"
Mr.. BEALE from Special Committee reported back,
without amendment the resolutions offered the previous
day by Mr.. Fnney concerning the boundary line be-
tween Virginia and Maryland, aud he sending an agent
TO E1gaud TO collect information concerning the ooun-
dairy Iue between Virginia and Maryland, North Carroll
IA and Tennessee.
Mr.. NEWTON moved to strike out that part relating
to sending an agent to England this amendment was
rejected and the resolutions were adopted.
Mr.. WlCKHAM offered the following joint resolution,
and it adopted
Resolred by the General assembly That the
act passed on the Sth day Of March, 1860, entitled
an act making additional appropriations TO de-
fray the expenses incurred Tor the defence of the Com
monwealth, shall be construed to apply to General,
Field aud Staff Officers only, aud is not intended to be
applicable to Company Officers"
Mr.. WICKHAM then offered the following joint reso-
lutions
Resoivcd BIZ the General Assembly, That the Com.
msSioners appointed by the Act to audit and pay the
expenses incurred bv the Executive for the purchase OF
arms and for the defence OF the Commonwealth passed
23d January 1860 shall be aud they are hereby author
lied pay all claims OF officers and railway companies
which have been heretofore reported by them TO the Cen
era Assembly and all claims OF officers and railway COM
plnies which may be hereafter, and restrictions imposed
by the said Act and by the Act making additional
appropriation to dcliay the expenses incurred for the
defence OF the Commonwealth passed Sth day March
! 1860.
Reso'rei That the said Board be- and are hereby,
honzed audit and pay Tor four Aids to the Governor,
allowing them officers with the rank OF Colonel by
| Brcyet of Cavalry.
On motion of Mr LYNCH, this resolution was amend
ed by adding after the word iour" the words If
many were called into actual service by the Governor
IL further amended on motion OF Mr.. JOHNSON, by
striking the word four and substituting therefor
the word two IL also further amended on motion
0! Mr. TONNES by striking ont the words Colonel by
Breyet Of Cavalry aud substituting therefor the words
with rank Of Mao- OF Infantry" The resolutions were
then adopted.
Mr. WICKHAM then offered resolution appropriatng
sum not exceeding $3.50 purchase silver medals Tor
the Lexington cadets who went TO Harper- Ferry This
was opposed by Mr.. JOHNSON, and Mr.. NEWTON and
was advocated by Mr.. PAXTON, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr..
! AUGUST aud Mr. TALIAFERRO, and after long dis
/ cussiOu adopted.
All the above resolutions were then communicated TO
! the House by Mr.. WiCKHAM.
Mr.. BEALE by leave introduced bill TO incorporate
the Northern Neck Milling aud Manufacturing Company
in the county OF WestmOrelAnd. Ordered to second
readiug
Mr. CLAIBORNE offered the following resolution
Resolssa That the Auditor OF Public Accounts be d.
rect to pay Dr. II. G. Leigh OF the fund appro-
prtted 20 pay expenses at Herpers Ferry, tie sum of
sl27 81 cents for services rendered Assistant Surgeon
oil the 18th Regiment at Hapers Ferry. The resolution
! was laid on the table.
Mr. COGHlLL offered joint resolution authorizing
the Governor apart rooms in tie capitol for the
Of the Supreme Court Of Appeals to be used by that
body court room while the Legislature Is not III SEES
! sion. The resolution was adopted.
House bill repeating rst second third and fourth sec
! tons of an passed April 3 1855 entitled IAN act
| providing for uniform currency Of the banks OF
! the State" tasen up as unfinished business.
! Mr. ARMSTRONG presented petition in favor Of the
! bill
! NJ JOHNSON moved to reconsider the vote by which
the bill was ordered its third reading with the view Of
Offering a substitute. The motion prevailed, and the
| substitute was then adopted-ayes % 20.
| Mr.. ARMSTRONG then offered an amendment TO the
substitute which being Of similar chare er to the bill for
which the substitute was Offered and adopted was ruled
out OF ORDER the vote by which the substitute adopt
ed was then roconsdered aud the question being then
AGAIN on the adoption of the substitute, long debate
sprung up aud sever motions 70 adj )urn made and
defeated finally the substitute adopted aud the bill
as amended pasSed--ayes 81, noes -.
A communication was received from the Auditor in
reply to resolution of the Senate asking for information
concerning Internal improvement Companies
Also IL communication from the Executive relative to
the publication of the debates of the Convention for the
formation of the new Constitution Both communications
were ord red 10 be printed.
Some bills were reintroduced by leave and the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House was called to order at IL o'clock by the
SPEAKER.
COMMITTEE REPORT
To provide for funding part of the arrears OF interest
and capitation tax due the Literary fund.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.
A message received from the Senate, announcing
the adoption of certain joint resolutions concerning the
boundary lue between Tennessee and Virginia.
The resolutions dsappfoye and reject The line between
Virginia and Tennessee run and reported by Leonl-
das Baugh and james c. Black as Commissioners on the
part of Virginia aud authorizes the Governor TO ete
with them for their services IN running the line and 10
appoint more Commissioners TO run the line
again and to allow therefor the compensation provided
by law.
The resolutions were coucurred in after slight
amendments.
To amend the charter OF, and authorize subscription
on behalf OF the State 10 the Mount Jackson and How
ards Lick Turnpike Company.
SPECIAL LICENSE BILL
came up at halfpast ! o'clock
Mr. DUCKWALL moved the following amendment, to
come in before the enactment clause at the end OF the
bill Be further enacted that the sales OF all goods
wares, and other merchandise directly imported into
md Ia ppgIn