Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-03
On motion, the chair was vacated until o'clock this

On motion, the chair was vacated until O'CLOCK TINS
evening
SATURDAY NroHr, March Sls, 1860.
The House assembled at o'clock, and was called 10
order by Speaker CRUTCHFIELD.
BILLS PASSED.
Incorporating the Kimberlng Springs Company; IL
cooperating the Miners Bank of Mason county ncorpc-
rating Savings Bank in the town Of Cameron, in the
county of Marshall Incorporating the Newark Turnpike
Company amending and re-enacting an act lncorpOra
ting the Odd Fellows Male and Female Institute oil re-
tersbug amending the charter of the Farmers and Me-
chanics Bank of Virginia at Alexandria; charering a
Railroad from Lexington TO some point on the CentIal
Rlroad for the relief Of Joseph H. Avis late CLERK oil
the Circuit Court of Mercer county.
COL. THOMAS FAUNTLERoY, Z. s. A.
The following resolution which had previously passed
the Senate, was called up aud advocated by Mr. CkUTCh-
FIELD and the vote being taken, the same was unani-
mOusly adopted:
WhsredS, Thomas Turner Fauntleroy, Col. lst Regl-
|. 5. Dragons son and citizen OF Virginia, has
reflected credit upon mis- native State by gallant and ds
uguished service IN the army OF the United STATES ana
more especially in the conduct of campaigns against he
hostile, daring and formidable Indian tribes oil New
Mexico attested by formal and enthusiastic vote OF
thanks OF the Legislature of that Territory IN 1885, and
again in 1852 and also by official letters of acknowledg-
from the Governor of the Territory and IRON hit
Carson, the Indian Agent and celebrated monntalneer
aud guide OF the West which repeated ana handsome
testimonials OF the authorities of New Mexico 10 the gal
antry and good conduct of Col Faunteroy, now COM
handing the Military Department OF New Mexico call Tor
appropriate recognition and response from his ma
tive STATE Now, therefore,
Be it resolved BIZ the General assembly Of TirginiG,
That the said Col Thomas T. Fauntleroy, LIST u s ORA
goons be and he is hereby cordially recommended to
Honorable Secretary Of War; and TO His Excelency,
the President OF the United States for promotion TO the
rank Of BrigAdier General.
Resolved That copy of the foregoing joint resolution,
engrossed upon parchment be duly delivered to Colonel
Fauntleroy OF the L. 5. Army
TIE CAPITATIoN TAX AND LITERARY FUND.
The bill providing for the funding OF part OF the ar
OF interest and capitaton tax due the Literary
Fund was taken up, on motion OF Mr.. CAPERION, and
advocated by himself and Mr.. VERIFY. The passage OF
the bill was opposed by Mr.. PORTER, of Brooke and
Hancock.
Pending the discussion, the House adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, April 9, 1860.
The House was called to order at 10 o'clock by the
SPEAKER.
communication was received from the Senate an
nOunciug the passage Of sundry bills
PASSED.
To incorporate the Palmyra Boot, Shoe and Leather
Mandatory; to amend act concerning the terms OF
Circuit Courts; incorporating the Webster Wooden Com
pany Taylor county, amending an act TO incorporate
the Merchants Insurance Company IN Richmond city;
incorporating the Harrison Manufacturing Company in
Harrison county incorporating the Point Pleasant Man.
uiacturiDg Association; authorize the voters OF the
town of ROmney to elect Mayor aud AGermen incor-
pOratng the Ilowardsvile Manufacturing Company; au-
thOrizing the sale of delinquent lands IN the city and
county of Norfolk; amending an act Incorporating the
Seaboard Bank of Virginia. increasing the salary of the
Clerk Of the Banking Department. Incorporating the
Fasburg Wooden, Cotton and Iron Manufacturing Com
pany in Buckingham county; for the relief of William
Skeen Commonwealth Attorney for Allegheny county;
for the relief of the suretes of the late Sheriff of Hardy
county, transferring 81 500 of the States subscription in
the Mechanicsburg aud Wytheville Turnpike Company
to the Raleigh aud Grayson Turnpike Company releasing
fine imposed Patrick hean by the Hastings Court OF
Richmond city; changing the pay OF the Public Guard at
Richmond; releasing the securities OF James MOnteh,
late Sheriff OF St.iord county.
Resoiution.-Mr Smith, Of Amherst, offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
As it is altogether probable that the Prince Regent
and If apparent the throne of England, who is about
to visit the United States, may honor this Com
mouwealth with his sacred presence.
Therefore, be it resolved That the Governor Of this
Commonwealth is empowered TO draw any money from
the Treasury otherwise appropriated TO entertain
his most august majesty and suite, and to the
General Assembly TO receive him and do proper honor
on the occasion.
Hesoired That quarters be assigned them at Ballard
Hotel' from motives OF economy aud our past expert
cree Of the accommodations afforded at said place.
The above act shall be in force from its passage.
The resolution Was laid on the table.
ASSESSMENT OF LANDS.
bill authorizing the appointment of Commissioner
TO assess certain lands in the county Of Norfolk aud ad
voc.ted by Messrs. Martin and Watts and the question
being taken the passage Of the BILL it decided in
the affirmative.
On motion, the Chair was vacated till l-2 O'Clock,
P. NJ.