Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-27
LEGISLATURES.


SENATE, Wednesday, March 18th The
Senate went into secret session on COM
munication from the Governor.
On opening the doors, the " bill for the
relief of the banks of the Commonwealth"
was received from the House and passed -
This bill suspends enactments in relation to-
the forfeiture Of rights and charters Of banks
refusing to redeem or to pay their liabilities
in specie, to take effect from and after
March LIST. 1868.
A resolution was introduced looking to
an amendment of the laws organizing the
Virginia Military Institute, so as to bring
the superintendent and Professors imme-
diately under the control Of the General
Assembly-agreed to.
The salt question was resumed but
brought no nearer conclusion.
The Senate took recess at o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
During this session the tax bill was con-
sidered up to the hour Of adjournment.
HousT.--A series of resolutions were Of
fered authorizing the County Courts Of the
several counties to record, in an appropriate
book, the names Of those who have served
honorably in the present war, and make a
special notice Of those conspicuous for their
gallantry.
Joint resolutions from the Senate this
morning. extending the session of the Gen
eral Assembly from Thursday the 10Th to
Tuesday the Oath, was agreed to.
The bill refunding money received for
exemptions from military service, was
passed.
AT 2 o'clock the House resolved itself
into secret session to consider a message
from the Governor.
SENATE, Thursday, March 9-The joint
resolutions of the House of Delegates to re-
cord the names and deeds of conspicuous
men, and Of all VINO have served honorably
in the present war, was taken up and con-
CURED in.
The tax bill was discussed until i o'clock,
and then, on motion, laid on the table, and
made the order of tue evening at o'clock.
The Senate then took recess.
HousE.-Thc bill providing for the trans
fe: and issue of new certificates of stock in
chartered companies, was taken up and
passed. (the object being to aid sequestra-
ton. and benefit refugees who may be unable
to procure original certificates
The House on motion adjourned.
NIGHT SESSION.
SENATE, Friday, March 90 The SEN
ate convened at s o'clock No bills we're
passed or resolutions offered, and the time
was spent in discussing bills on their pas
sage.
SENATE, Saturday, March 21.-The joint
resolutions on supply of salt by Mr.. Arm
strong, were called up by the Senator. and
elected some discussion. These resolutions,
after the rejestion of SOME amendments pro-
posed, was passed. Some amendments were
incorporated. which empower the committee
to contract for or seize the salt works, or
adopt any other steps necessary to procure
a supply.
The Senate, at 81 o'clock, took recess.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Senate bill appropriating $21, 900
to rebuild the State tobacco warehouse, and
placing 100000 at the disposal of the
Governor to pay the State insurance on the
tobacco destroyed, was taken up. amended,
ordered to be engrossed, and read the third
time.
The joint resolutions appointing agents
to contract for supply Of salt. or to lease
the Washington and Smythe Salt Works,
or, 10 certain contingency, to impress the
same, was passed.
The resolutions provide for the appoint
menu Of three persons, or agents, who shall
contract with Charles Scott 4 Co, or Stew
art, Buchanan & Co, for the delivery Of at
least 700, 600 bushels of salt. prior to the
18th day of March, 1864, with proviso III
the said contract that whenever. instAe
opinion Of thesagents, said Scott Il e., or
Stewart, Buchanan & Co., shall fail to per-
form the said contract, possession shall be
taken of the salt works blythe said agents
10 behalf of the State, or as much of the
said works as shall be necessary, etc.
The bill to provide for voting in camps
bv persons 10 the military service. and by
persons absent from their counties and cor
porations on account Of the presence Of the
public enemy. was discussed atgrcat length,
and finally laid on the table until Monday.
Adjourned to Monday, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
HOUSE. The Senate returned House bill
imposing taxes for the present fiscal year,
with amendments, which we're read and or
dered to be printed.
The bill incorporating the Old Dominion
Navigation Company of the city Of Rich
mond was taken up and passed.