Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-22
SENATE, Sept. IL.


GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.
SENATE, Sept. IL.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
By Mr.. Dickinson-Of repeating the act au-
thorlzing persons of certain religious denomina-
tions in the State to exempt themselves from
military service by the payment of $500 each.
By Mr.. Neeson-Of providing by law for an
early re- as sessment of the real estate of the
Commonwealth, so that its taxable value, like
that OF other property, shall have reference to
the currency of the country. +r'
By Mr. Randolph OF aiding the Government
Of the Confederate States in the reduction oftheir
paper currency by an exchange of bonds between
that Government and the Government of this
Commonwealth
WAR REsoLuTIoss.
Mr.. Garrison, of Accomac, Submitted a pre-
'amble and resolutions, the forr1er representing
the propriety of declaring what Ssr the present
purpose of this Commonwealth IN regard to the
war. The resolutions set forth
l. That it is the settled determination of Vir.
ginia never to yield, ceme what snay.
2. That this being her purpose, every effort to
secure peace upon any terms other than the in
dependence OF the Confederate States, is treas
enable in its efforts, etc.
8 That reverses' should nerve ehe people to
greater exertions, and all attempts to SOW the
discountenanced.
4. Reiterates the declaration made by the pre-
cedpg Legislature in regard to maintaining the
integrity OF the State.
HOUSE, Sept. IL.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
By MIR. Haymond-ExtendiDg the service of
hrst class militia, from six to twelve MONTHS
Citizens who have employed substitutes, to con-
stitute" the first class.
m. I.l;@ L. -
the necessaries of life for speculation.
By Mr.. Hutchinson Suppressing all auction
establishments during the war.
BY Mr.. Lurty-Against doing anything to
weaken the Confederate Government.
By Mr.. McCue-To protect sheep against in
judicious marketing and from dogs.
Mr.. McCue said % per cent. of the sheep
were killed by dogs. He was very severe on the
CANNES, as being valueless and enormous consul
mers. He said, however, that their skins would
make good shoes for the ladies, and that tsdog
oiP' would answer the place of fish oil for tam
ming leather. His argUement all went for killing
the dogs.]
By Mr.. Curtis-A blu amending some of the
forms of the salt law, as TO afford relief to
counties unable to comply with them,
[The bill was taken up and passsd A.
first and second readinss snrougn us
grassmsns-' 20 anu otuefeu 70 i's OK
BY Mr.. Barksdale-For the search of premises
suspected OF containing a distillery.
BY Mr.. Raymond, OF Braxton-Punishing, by
confinement IL the PeEitentiary, dealers in Uni
ted States currency, &e.
By Mr.. Deyerle--Authorizing Commissioners
by County Courts to purchase supplies for the
people and sell at cost.
By Mr.. Kaufman--Preventins detail of hands
to manufacturers who decline Confederate cur
rency.
By Mr.. Raymond, of Maron-To prohibit pur-
chase, exchange or sale of Confederate currency,
State or Confederate, at less than par for that
OF any copatry.
| SENATE, Sept. 12.
The following bill was read the third time and
passed
/ Sec. i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
That the I09th section of an act entitled an act
/ imposing taxes for the support of Government,
! passed March 18th, 1868, shall be, and the same
is hereby amended and re-enacted, so as to read
as follows:
Sec-2 Be it enacted by the General Assem-
! bly,, That the Confederate States Treasury notes
shall hereafter be receivable by sherfs and other
collecting officers, in payment OF taxes and othe,
| publ nes to this State.
/ Sec. 3. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
! REVOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were offered, adop-
TED and appropriately referred:
By Mr.. Alderson-On the expediency of re.
Iporting bill to suppress the sale of all goods
wares and merchandise at public auction during
| the present war.
BY Mr.. Newlon--To inquire what further leg
| isiation is necessary to secure a fair and jus
distribution of salt amongst the citizens of this
commonwealth.
BY Mr.. Dickinson-On amending the law il
respect to exemptions, with a view to diminish
ing the number Of exemptions from military
duty.
HOUSE, Sept. u.
The following resolutions Of inquiry as to ex
pediency were adopted:
By Mr. Hunter, Of Berkely-Of requiring al
abe bodied foreigners and refugees to serve il
the army, or leave the State.
Il Bv Mr.. Worsham- - What can be done, will
saisty 70 the public good, SO that the furlough
OF soldiers may be made passports on the rail
roads, &c.; and so that loyal citizens may b.
relieved from the inconvenience of the presen
passport system.
BY Mr. Hoiden-Of removing slaves iron
counties invaded by the public enemy.
BY Mr.. Rixey-Of increasing the compen satio
OF sherihs, attorneys for the Commonwealth AM
commissioners of the revenue.
By Mr.. English--Of enrolling all male refu
gees domiciled in the State in the second clas
militia.
By Mr.. Stapies-Of repeating the act providin
. for the discharge from active service of person
. who have furnished substitutes.
By Mr.. Robinson, of Berkiey-Of increasin
the pay of the State Government
i BY Mr.. Pendleton-Of suppressing all trade i
gold and silver, the sale of Confederate notes
State Treasury notes, or Bank notes Of the Bank