Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Committee of Finance to inquire into the expedi-
ency Of passing act imposing additional taxes
on the people Of this Commonwealth. with view
of meeting the lnmediateheavy expenditures ike
" to be incurred unde.. the existing troubles.
Pending the consideration OF this resolution,
On motion OF Mr. 8rarnon, the Senate adjourn
ed.
Il the House Of Delegates, the Sneaker announc-
ed the committee unaer air- kemper,s resolution
offered YESTERDAY. who were instructed to report
at the earliest practicable tine, b providing for
a Convention ii the peaple Of Virginia, flllows :
Mess1s. hemper, OF Madison: Hay niond OF Marion;
EaFbaar,o i Calpeper; Chapman, OF Monroe; Katil-
erford si Coccsia4ld; Christian. OF Augusta; Gib-
son, Of Hampshire; lones, Of Goucester Caspen-
ter. OF Aiieghany; DAVIS, Of Campbell; Hoffman Of
HARRISON; K vie. Of CarroH Baskerville of NECK
enberg; Frost Of Jackson; Wilson, OF Isle OF w light.
hir. lAanlpe, moved that the committee have
leave tosit during the session OF the Leg lature.
Mr. Christian opposed the motion. lie could
see reason why tne deliberations Of the commit
tee should not be conducted ii the usual manner.
The withdrawal of fifteen members from the House
might retard the progress u business.
sir. kemper sustained bis motion. He thought
the Importance OF the crisis in public affairs de-
handed speedy action. and was surprised at the
objections urged BY his friend from Augusta.
MIR Jones' OF Gloucester, did not visa to eat of
dscgssion; but, for the purpose OF swing time,
would call the previous question, which being or
dered, permission was granted the committee t.,
sit during the session by vote OF I0l ayes to %
noes.
Eesotataoas OTer6d aftd Referred.-By Mr.. Hay-
mond, OF buiulng Il depository OF arms at some
table point in II part Of this States
BY AIR. aoGes OF raising an adequate sum of mon
ey, by law, for purposes OF State defence; by
Mr.. Christian, of utlioilzin the Auditor of Pablo
Accounts to pay the anount OF claim OF j. A.
Wadoell, for agiyel Using militia orders; by Mr..
Keen, OF establishing al arsenal Ia the town of
Dansile; pv Air. i,assefvilie, oigrantug to b. w.
Love ard Isaac Issssst Tree persons OF color, the
plgliege oi onslaying themselves without compen-
SETON TO the state
Il resolution was offered bv 1tr. Bisbee. of Nor
ssl ssssi.s tl.s ssg "A s.secia: o. 81 .,li
ior rapofplng usaon a4s improvements are neces-
sary fof o.st aad harDoe defence.
!ne actual eapassss 81 the john Brown raid V as
reported sat 9z-assii.s0 The appropriation Of
the Legislature MAS S-a6 5iI-68.
Mr.. Harbour WAS relieved from serving on the
Finance COMMITTEES.
January s, 1851.
The resolution Of Mr. Wickhaal, in tho Senate,
proposing increased taxation, laid the ta-
A resolution was Efed by Mr.. Wickllam asking
the Governor to cali ato c;9p number OF the
volunteer companies OF the state TO have them
crled.
A resolution inqairiug into tho cxpedicncy Of
constructing gsss1 DAD from ilafrisonburg &c HE
polAt "a the Va & Tean. Railroad.
In tie I9aae, the bill for the construction Of a
branch road Jaon-Leyin4ton To interseco the Cen
tral road RI some point vas reported. Also, Iii
to provide far the eieetion oil j1embers OF Com
vention and coayeiI:Dg hesane. The time fixed
IL tbs bili Iat b election or the Convention i.
The Ati u teb.ut.y. tne oiil read secon9
time, after a ons debate, BY q vote Of l0e 20 &c.