Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-10
LgatsLATuan OF ylRGISIA.
MONDAY, Jan.
SENATE,


cessor before the expiration OF bis term OF office upon
subject of the gavest interest and Importance TO the
people of Virginia accompanied by the report of Com
missioner Mcdonald and by Lieutenant Mchlers Report
and other documents concurTng in the views presented
by Gov. Wise. commend them to your favorable con
sideration JOHN LETCHER.
Ton motion of Mr. WICKHAM laid on the table aud
ordered 10 be printed.)
The late Governor in the close of his communication,
says:
Upon the whole, then, approve and commend to
YOU the report of own Commissioner, whatever the
report of the Commissioner of Maryland may be. His
report have not seen, and will not see before my term
OF office expires. recommend that the work may be
allowed to proceed to fuller and complete Development,
and that no ratification rejection be adopted until the
whole survey is completed"
BILLS REPORTED.
By Mr.. H. w. THOMAS To amend the 4th section of
chap pos of the Code respecting the writ of ers deds
in cases of felony.
By the same For the relief of VIM II. McClintc and
Mary Ann, his wife, late Mary Ann Mathews
By the same: To amend the act passed March nth,
1856 entitled an act to amend the 24h 25th 10Th, 9th
and 2Sh sections of chapter 1872 of the Code so as more
etectualy TO prevent the escape of slaves.
BY Mr.. BEALE: To incorporate the Grocers' Savings
Bank OF Richmond.
By the To incorporate the Marysville Bank at
Charlotte Court House, in the county of Charlotte
message was received from the House of Delegates
hC passage OF u ltuadle
Andrew Hunter of Charesown for bis legal services in
prosecution against John Brown, &c. Also Senate bill
authorizing the payment of sum of money to D. Davis
Day, assignee OF Emmett j. OBrien.
REVOLUTIONS
BY Mr.. ARMSTRONG-That the Clerk of the Senate
prepare aud have ready each Monday printed cael-
dar of the business before the Senate.
BY Mr.. FRENCH-Of reporting bill for the relief of
George W. Deskins.
BY Mr.. ARMSTRONG-Of incorporating the New
Creek Home Manufacturing Company, for the mauullc
turc oil boots shoes &c, at New Creek Station, in the
county of Hampshire
BY Mr.. AUGUSG-Of authorizing the Richmond and
Danvlle Railroad Company to extend its road to some
point on the North Carolina line suitable for conuec-
Iion with the Dan River and Coaied Railroad.
BY Mr.. NEESON-Oi incorporating tbc Marion Guard
Volunteer Company.
by Mr.. PAXTON--0f referring to the Military Com
mttee 80 much of the Governors message as refers
the Virginia Military Institute.
By Mr.. NEWMAN-Of declaring so much of the Ohio
river borders the lands of Charles Hughes and Isaiah
Bennett, of the county OF jackson, lawful fence.
BY Mr.. kNIGIlT-Of authorizing the formation OF
two companies OF Cavalry in tue 73d Regiment, in the
county of Luncnburg.
BY Mr.. FRENCH For the increase Of the capital stock
OF Sweet Springs and Salt Sulphur Turnpike Company.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill for the relief Of Benz T. Chnn of Prince
William county.
This bill! led a long debate. 1t refunds $l5 taxes
improperly paid" The bill VAS passed by the follow
ing vote:
YEAs-Messrs Armstrong August, Beae, Caldwell
Carson Carraway Jr, Garter, Christian, Coleman, Day.
Early Finuey French, Lakewood, Greeyer, Hubbard
Knight Layne, Logan, Lynch Marshall, Nasse, hcRen-
ney Neal Newman, Richmond Riyes Smith, Stuart
Thomas, OF Fairfax, Thompson, Townes, urquhart, and
Wickham-a.
NoEs-Me,srs. Brannou Bruce Johnson. Neeson
Newton, Pate Peunybacker, and Thomas, OF Henry
EXPRESS COMPANIES.
The bill to provide remedy against foreign Express
companies and corporations and to punish offences by
them aud their agenE-whch read third time on
Saturday last and was then laid on the table, on motion
OF Mr. BRANNON-Was taken up It's passage, on HoOn
of Mr. NELSON. The bill renders unlawful for any
Express company convey deliver, in any county Of
the Commonwealth, any articles without having first
filed in the Office Of toe clerk OF the county corporation
OF OHIO, Richmond city, Danyille Norfolk city aud Alex
andria It's charter, accompanied with the name OF the
President or other chief officer and of the place where
the principal Office is and slGl have given bond OF not
less than 5000 nor more than 2UUOpany violation
OF which 10 be REGARDED misdemeanOr. And if
any person. agent receive deliver aRy articles, I'M
Ill tue foregoing Obligations are entered into he may be
fined not less than $50, nor more than 5000
Mr.. NELSON advocated the passage OF the bill, and 1t
passed.
lETiTIoSs PRESENTED.
Mr.. PENNYBAIKER presented resolution adopted
by the Board of Directors Of the Bank OF Rockingham.
the establishment of a redemption agea
cy at Richmond TOR al the Banks of the State.
Nr CARSON presented memorial from the Bank Of
Manchester, praying orthe payment Of certain coupons
for which the Commonwealth Is bound.
Mr.. CRQUHART presented the petition Of DR.. C. D.
Barham OF Southampton asking compensation for meG-
cal services certain PERSONS infected with small poN,
tasks for 5000
The President presented proceedings Of public meet
ing held AZ King William Court House on Thursday the
9Th inst follows
Whereas the peopleof the 9lst Senatorial District
thought pr p,r the last general election in Virginia 10
re-eect b. B. Douglas Esq, TO represent them in the
State Senate notwithstanding the legal disabilities II was
believed Le had incurru but with the expectation and
desire that the General Assembly, following the precc
dents so often by preceding Legislatures, without
dissatisfaction OF complaint from the people, would
promptly remove any upedlmcnt TO his taking the Gus
joaary oath- of oce and thereby restore hin to the
services OF the Commonwealth
HeaoIrd That rs portion Of the people of King and
Queen speaking their own aud what they sure is the
sentiment vi maority OF their countymen We have
seem with surprise ana regret the strenuous opposition
made the floor of the Senate TO the act of amnesty
asked for by the en and constituents Of the said T.
b. Douglas.
Rs,o,red That we respectfully submit that legisla
tive enactment for the restoration OF our Senator elect
10 all HI, political right aud franchises asked for by
large constituent body without distinction OF party or
sect and yiOative Of no fundamental principle OF moral
or constitutional law il fairly entitled under the crcum
anccs the speedy and favorable consideration OF the
present General Assembly.
Rcsolced therefore, That We do now earnestly invoke
the Senate and House of Delegates to proceed with a.
little delay as is consistent with the urgent and import
ant public duties at this time devolved upon them to
act such law or laws az will remove the real supposed
Of our aid senator elect, and reustate
him in a position which he has heretofore filled with
credit himself and advantage to his State and district
Reyoired That a cory OF the foregoing preamble and
resolutions be forwarded the President OF the senate
and one to the Speaker the House of Delegates with
the request that the be laid before their respective
Houses. JAS NJ JEFFRIES, Prest
BENJ'N 7. TAYLOR, So'y
On motion Of Mr. H. W. THOMAS laid on the table.
Mr.. FRENCH presented the proceedings of meeting
of the people OF Giles county, concerning the outrage at
IIarpers Ferry. (TIciened TO Committee on Harpers
Frrry.l
Mr.. AUGUST presented memorial of Lewis +. Har-
vie. T. T. Giles and Joseph K Anderson, Committee OF
company to extend iu road AS to connect with the
Dan River and Coafed Railroad at some point on the
dividing line between Virginia and North Carolina
THE Szw COUNTY OF WEBSTER
Mr. SMITH moved that the vote by which House bill
forming new count, (Webster) out of parts OF Nicho
las Braxon aud Randolph passed on Saturday, be
he had received two letters signed by
several parties in the region raferred toboth letters
Directing the location of the county seat and one OF
them to the name of Webster The vote was reconsid-
Is; noes IL aud on motion of Mr. SMITH,
the bill was laid the table
On motion of Mr. DAY the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.