Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
EXTRA SESSION.
SENATE.

THURSDAY, Oct. Stb, 1868.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. SEsLEY Of the Second BAp-
list Church. a
NEssAGE PRoM Tx HoIsR.
A messsg from the House was read announcing the
passage Of certain Bills and that they had disagreed
the amendments of the Senate to the bill in regard to
fence law. ..H.r.-
On motion of Dr.. GARNETr, the Senate insisted upon
its amendments 10 the last mentioned bill.
A Joint resolution from the House also commune
caed asserting the Jurisdiction and sovereignty Of the
State OF Virginia over her ancient boundaries which
was unanimously agreed 10.
Subsequently message was received announcing tie
passage OF joint resolution to prevent the issuing Of
communication Of clothing to the State forced Agreedo.
RESOLUTION.
BY Mr.. C0GHILL-That the Committee on Roads,
o. inquire into the expcdiency Of increasing the vote
Of the State Ia such internal improvement companies
cannot otherwise obtain qaorum OF stockholders, by
Of Chs Inability Of corporations or individuals
holding shares of stock to appoint proxies or attend
MEMORIAL.
DIR. GARNEIT presented the memorial to the Legi-
ature issued By the Religious Society Of Friends at
their Half Yearly Meeting, held at chmond On the
lO.h m, 6.h 1868" Properly referred.
BILL REPORTED.
bill to regu ate the rata OF tolls on railroads during
the Wal.
ADVERSE REPoRTs.
The Committee for Courts If Justice reported II inz
eIpedcn! irqlire into the expectancy Of amending
the act passed March llth, 1868, 10 Exempt IL
It's operation the refuse moIasses cane or sorghum FROM
which mOlass, cannot be made.
The committee reported that they bad had un-
der consideration the memorial of certain citizens oil
Richmond asking the passage of some law to suppress
speculation N gold, tilSe aud bank notes. and in the
prime OF life" aud asked to be discharged
from in further consideraon-a bin having al eady
been reported TO the Senate on thatsubject.
THz ORDER or THE DAY.
The bin to regulate prcel was then again taken up
for consideration. when
Mr.. NEES0N resumed his Argument in favor Of the
bill We would have commotiOn, CONFUSION, and ali
tue evils to which large communities and cities we're
liable, unless corrective applied to the present
state Of things. IL was unfortunate state Of If irsy
aud much to be deplored; but could it be avoided
This bill designed 10 obvate all these evils and he
thought it admirably adapted TO that purpose. We
have coming from all directions in the country evidence
that they entirely satisfied with the schedule Of
prices proposed These were AUDIBLE aud patriotic
We should enforce it, and let the law operate upon all
| alike. There should be law Of eompulsion TO make
the unpariodc abide by the rule assumed by the
patriotic. Twelve months ago, in the midst of scarei
wheat and -four could be bought for one third WI 1t
il asked for the articles now. This IL attributed
10 the redundancy Of tho currency Such not the
| truth.
the present high prices and il it caufed by the e1or
toners and spectators, may they not be charged aid
all the perls and disgrace OF 6nAl reputation which
maJ GnIas with utter subugaIon and ruin. The bi |
declares that have the utmost confidence in our
cause and our currency He admitted the volume Of
currency would require increase Of oneourth, but
there was no reason for three fold ncre He had
doubt the great spectators and eXtorOners of the
present day in favor Of reputation they endea
vor TO popuariz, the dea-they do not keep the cur
rency hand but they give airy price for any species
OF prcpsry at almost any risk 30 that they may not be
found with the Confederate curreDcj on hand. They
favored reputation in order that their property would
enhance in value. We must dedicate whole country
TO this cause.
During the delivery Of his remarks, Mr.. NEEsos was
frequently Interrupted When he had Concluded, the
bill was laid upon the table. r.l. o.,
whep, on motion of Mr.. TAYLOR, of Norfolk, lhs
Senst r. solved itself into secret session.
Ga motion, the Senate adjourned.