Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-16


Also, bill to establish commercial agency.
P,t.tions and resolutions, of interest N spe-
cial localities only, were submitted aud refer<-
ed.
The House then went into secret session, and
so remained until the hour OF adjournmeht.
In the Senate, on Monday, the 9th, several
bills OF no general Importance were reported
from appropriate committees, among them
To ino,ease the allowance to sheriffs and SER
eeants tor service to the pnblic.
To amend the act for the relief OF indigent
soldiers and sailors.
resolution of ofinauiry was adopted to forfeit
by law all debts which may be attempted to be
collected by attachment.
A bill was also presented to define and pun
sh certain offences against the sovereignty OF the
State that may be, when committed, less than
treason
The funeral obsequies of Hon. Mr.. Wilcox,
member of Congress, being announced, on mo-
ton, the Senate adjourned.
In tie House, the joint resolution for an cleo
ton of State officers on Wednesday was adopt
ed ,
Mr.. Mullins submitted resolution on the
press, and the necessity of the exemption OF lts
memLers, which resolution lies over.
The local militia bill, disbanGirg the 179th
regiment militia Of the line, and pr0sifing for
the more efficient organization OF the 18th reg
inent OF the line, and the 1st regiment OF sec
ond class mil ia, was passed.
Mr.. Harris, of r Rockingham, made an inetfsct-
uai eff;rt to obtain reconsideratloE OF the vote
which passed the bill, in order to insert an q,
mendment linitingto 10 the city OF Rlehinona
the power of breaking commissions, conferred
on the Governor by The bill.
On motion of Mr. Bonldin, the House adjourn
ed at quarter to / o'clock, in order to give the
members an opportunity to participate IN me
funeral OF the Hon. Mr.. Wilcox
Ia the Senate, on Tuesday, the 9th, the bill to
disband the l79th regims MT of militia, ana reor-
parjze the 18th regiment OF militia, was taken
an. amended, and ordered to its engrosslnent.
IA bill was reported TO suspend the payment
of any subscription on the part of the State, TO
works of Internal improvement.
Also, bill to provide for the importation OF
certain machinery, anc one IN relasion w W.
mestic manufactures.
Several other bills were reported,
The Senate then went into secret session, Tor
the prtpose of considering "a communication
from the Governor. ;.
Ga reopsning tho doors, the bill for the reief
of the families of soldiers within the lines or un-
lsdsrs the control of the public enemy, which had
.baen retus ned from the House with an amend
uent increasing the amount Of the approprla,-
tion. sss taken pp sud considered. lhe smeno- oa
ment ior an iI iIsrsass was asreea to--ssss sad PA
noes 6. Other amendments w.. -pseevs4 q
one amendments amended, Adiourned
House.-A bill was introduced for incorpora.
ting the Manufacturing Company of Henrioo
County.
a Dill was passed more effecsualy to prevent
uniaWfnl trading on canal boats and oEsz c-.ft
plying the rivers and canals of the Common
wealth.
Also, Senate bill authorizing the transfer of
certain bonds OF tie State held in trust by the
United States for the benefit of the Cherokees,
and authorizing the payment of tie interest I
thereon.
The bill for reorsanizing the militia was taken /
up, the motion being to strike out sixteen, and I
insert eighteen year,, as the minimum age TO be I
embraced ia the BILL The bill was supported
by several members, and Mr.. Staples OF Pat
rick, delivered one of the most effective and tel
ing speeches of the session ia opposition to the
Pending the consideration of the bill the
House went into secret session, and so remained
until late hour
Adjourned.
In the Senate. on Wednesday, the 10TH ras-
olution of inqairy was adopted TO ascertain
whether, under the terms of the Confederate
it is the duty of the General As
sembly to elect Confederate States Senator at
he present session.
The two Houses proceeded to the execution
If the joint order for the election Of State officers
when the following gentlemen were chosen by
he ,int vote.
Geo. W. Munford, Secretary of the Common
wealth. 9ss
j. NJ. Bennett, Auditor of Public Accounts.
Henry W. Thomas, Second Auditor.
John S. Calvert, Treasurer.
S. H. Parker, Register Of the Land Office.
Coln Bass, Super intendeat of tie Penten-
iary.
The election of Pablo Printer was postponed
Until the 18th of February inst.
The following bills were passed:
bill authorizing the collection of dividends .
rom the Raleigh and dasson Railroad, due the
ty of Norfolk.
A bill to autho.ise the sale of certain slaves
low in the penitentiary,
A bill vacating the commissions of officers
# the line of the militia.
A bill for the protection of sheep, aud to IN ,
rease tbs growth OF wool.
Several resolutions of inquiry were adopted
Adjourned.
Tn the House the bill frara the Senate for the
eef of soldiers families within the lines of the
nemy was received, and the amendment of ,
hat body having been agreed to- was passed
bill to increase the fees of clerks of courts /
D certain contingencies Wss also passed /
The joint order of the day for the election of {
tate officers was executed, with the exception
that portion relating to Public Printer, which
7as postponed until the 18th inst. .
The Military BILL coming up next in order, /
Vas discussed until the hour Of adjournment. ,
ORANGE G. H Feb. 8, 1854. !
Ten. s. Cooper, A. and I Genl:
Tue forces of the enemy which crossed at ,
1ortons's Ford Saturday. were driven under
over of their guns that evening. Dlring the
light they recrcssed to the north bank bnt re-
han dona IN position ssserHay Lhs ornag
lead and forty six prisoners in our hands. Our
Oss fOnr killed and antv Mnpnlad tHh, n11a,d