Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-09-18
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17th. 1ss2.
SENATE.

Mr.. ALppRsoS offered the following:
Resolred, That the Committee on Roads
end Internal Navigation, inquire into the OK
pediency of making m appropriation Of
dollars for the purpose ofrepairing the llama
ees sustained by the Central Railroad, on &C
count oithe late incursion Of the public enemy,
and for the further purpose Of completing the
same to the town Of Oovington. Agreed to.
Mr.. SplTLsR submitted a resolution that so
much Of the Governors message as relates to
granting an amnesty to those who have taken
the oath of fidelity to the Lincoln Govern
ment, be referred to the Committee for Courts
Of Justice. Agreed to.
Mr.. LEWIS submitted R resolution that
When the Senate adjourn for the day, it ad-
iourn TO meet on Friday next, in order to af-
ford the members an opportunity to partici-
pate in the religious services on Thursday,
that day being set apart BY the President of
the Confederate States to be observed BY
the people as one Of general thanksgiving and
PRAYER to Almighty God for his nercies to
us AZ a nation, and for the brilliant series Of
successes aud brilliant victories with which
he has blessed our arms. Agreed to.
Mr.. QuEsENBEKRy submitted resolution
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to inquire into the practicabilty Of obtaining
a supply Of salt from the Kanawha Sslines,
now in the possession Of our army. Agreed
to.
The resolution offered on Tuesday by Mr.
Frazier, declaring that, in the sense of the
General Assembly, its debates and acts should
be confined to the subject Of salt, was called
up.
Mr.. FRAZER said Ia desired to say that it
was not the intention OF tile resolution to dis
parage any part of the important suggestions
made by the Governor. 1t was simply to de-
clare the sense of the Senate to be that there
was one subject for their deliberations, all
important, and which could not be pust-
poned. He did not think it was the proper
time to 60 into general legislation.
Mr.. ROBERTSON said he was utterly opposed
to the Senate confinlng itself to the sole con-
sidrration of the salt question. lie thought
there were other subjects almost, ii not quite
as important.
Mr.. BRANNoN WAS also opposed to continuing
the deliberations Of the Senate to the salt
question. He was of opinion that there were
other matters of almost equal Importance
which should not be overlooked.
The resolution WAS laid upon the table.
Mr.. CHRISTIAN submitted resolution that
the Committee on Finance inquire into the
e1pediency Of increasing the compensation Of
jailors Tor the subsistence Of prisoners
Agreed to.
Mr.. NASH offered the following which Was
agreed to: Resolved, That the Committee Of
Finance enquire into the expectancy of allow
ing FIVE per cent commissions to the Sheritfs
and Sergeants Of this Commonwealth for col.
lecting the public revenue.
Mr.. BRANCH, Of Williamsburg, WIS granted
leave Of absence for one week.
The Senate then adjourned till Friday next
CORRECTION.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Ball. Oh
Tuesday should read as follows:
Resolved, That the Commute Oh Finance
and Claims inquire whether it is expedient to
afford any relief to the people Of the coun-
ties Of the Commonwealth recently in the oc
cupation Of the enemy, either by suspen-
sion or remission Of the taxes for the present
year.
HOUSE Of DELEGATES.
The House WINS called Ia order 1t twelve
O'Clock by the Rev. Or. Doggett, of the VI. E.
Church.
Mr.. AspEKsor, from the Committee or
Military Affairs, reported a resolution re.
questlng the Governor to inform the Honss
the number of troops raised and in service
under the act authorizing the organization o.
q force Of 10000; In what why they have been
has been expended or incurred; and also, that
h..t ,f, no, In ban of
which have been raised under the recent pro-
clamntion calling out tho militia IN certain
counties, the expenses, &C.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. RrvEs offered resolution. which WAS
adopted that the Finance Committee inquire
into the cNp.dency of so amending the Sist
section Of the act for Imposing and levyng
taxes, rs to allow Commissioners ofthe ReTe-
nue. and Sheriffs an increase Of pny.
Mr.. LOVELY offered n resolution which was
adopted, that the Committee on Courts inquire
what legislation is necessary to keep suiely
the property Of disIosul citizens who have
gone over to the ereuF-and what steps inny
be taken TO confiscnt fho same. if not in
conflict with the laws Of the Confederate
States.
MIR. PRlHcE offered & resolution that the
Governor communicate TO the House the
names of all the commissioned officers ind
the dates their commissions, in service under
the act raising 10000 men. Adopted.
Mr.. LoCEHlDGE offered resolution that, in
the judgment OF the General Assembly. its de-
bates and acts should be confined to the sub
ject OF salt, and TINT tho consideration Of all
other subjects presented by the Governor
should be postponed to Sill adjourned scs-
sion.
objection being maic, the resolution US
laid over.
Mr.. HoTriss, Of Petersburg, Offered II joint
resolution that it is expedient to leeislate at
this session on any other subjec than that VI
the supply and distribution of salt.
Objection being made,
On motion OF Mr.. WoEsHAM, the rule TO
lay over wns suspended.
The practicability Of the resolution was
briefly discussed by several members.
Mr.. BARBOUR said that tho Joint Committee
on salt would not be able to report before the
first Of next week.
Mr.. HOPKINS, in vir@ Of the fact, that Other
things might be duue ii, The interval, moved
to modify his resolution SO that it would read,
on and after Friday of next week, 1t will I'e
inexpedient," &c.
Mr. RICHARDSON moved To indefinitely post
pone the resolution, which was carried-ayes
~, noes IS.
MIR. WooLroLH offered resolution, which
was adopted, authorizing q special con-
mittee to bring in bill to extend the
time, within which. under existing laws
the Sheriff OF Orange county is allowed to
qualify.
The Committee being appointed. bill to
the effect indicated was presented and ordered
to its engross1nent.
On motion of Mr.. BARBOUR, the bill Was
modified so as to include the Sheriff Of Gull
pepper.
Mr.. RIrEs offered resolution that the FL
nance Committee inquire into the expedency
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