Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-23
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House was called to order at moor. Prayer by
Rev. Dr. Read
The Senate bill No. 8, Incorporating the virgini,
Porcelain aud Earthenwire Company, in the county of
Augusta, was passed.
The Cha rman of the Committee on Finance reported
bill for the relief of w. T. Prince Of Sussex county,
with amendment, With the recommendation that it
pass.
He sso reported bill No l0s, requiring certain man
uiacurng companies to cell by the piece
or package at The price demanded of merchants
and prohibiting any preference to merchants over
consumers; which was put upon It's first and second
reading.
On motion Of Mr.. ANDERSON, the bill vacaing the
omxssions Of mil tia oficars was taken up aud or
dered to be engross,d.
Mr.. BOULDIN asked for leave of absence for three
days, which was gr,nted.
Toe following resolutions we're offered and referred
TO appropriate Committees:
Mr.. T0NLlN offered aresolution having in view The
rendering Of the State aw proving further for III, publ
lie defencs, imperative, until toe OonSderae Govern
ment shall provide fer paying for saves os in Its
vice.
Mr. wORsHAN cfrsrcd memorial from Mr.. Ste.
pbens, asking permission from the Legislature TO dst
alcohol for edca purposes out Of grain otherwise
consumed The memorial was referred 10 the Commit
Il o of Propositions and Grievances.
BY M. D J. SAUNDER5-To inq1're into the pro-
priey Of incorporating the Richmond City Insurance
Company, and repor! b. ILL or otherws,
by MT. DAOhEhf lllE-lO inquire lilo the e1pe-
of repeating an act entitled act i'm osng
for the support of the Government passed March 2Sth
1862 modify the same greatly 10 reduce the
taxes.
BY Mr. McCUrCHEN-Whereas it is well known that
many of the brave soldiers in our armies cannoi be
clothed shod because of the splaless Of articles OF
clio hing furnished
Tn refore, Resolved, That the Committee on Confed-
crate Relations inquire into the expediency OF having
clothing intended for soldiers made large enough for
men TO wear.
Resolutions nsrueting the S,na ora and Representa-
tves in Congress to provide law for the dismissal
Of the many young sDdgnorant imp essing SCENTS under
the o s. GoyerGmstt, and sending them 10 the field,
and he substitution in their stead Of eyed and expe-
renced men, was taken up, and after considerable dis
cussion, passed.
message was received from the Ssna,e, announcing
their in bill increasing the alaries Of GER
tain officers of the Government. u.
Mr.. BAKER moved to proceed to the consideration
Of House bill No. rs out Of It's order the calendar
which vas agreed to, and the bill sdva7csd stage.
Mr. BROOKE moved to take up ii ,use bill No. as,
authorizing the appointment OF rp)rter Of the pre-
cesdngs of the House OF Delegates which was agreed
to, ana the bill engrossed.
A communication vas received from the Governor in
regard to a communication from the Secretary of War
in relation 70 certain Iadisrs. The communication
referred.
House bill providing for the election Of attorneys
revenue officers, &C.. taken up and laid upon The
table.
Senate bill No. H. extending the jurisdicton Of the
orp,ration Of the of lie, laid upon the
table.
Senate bi No. 10, providing increased penalties, &c
for the harborng Of saves, g., taken up and with
tome slight amendments passed.
Senate bill No. ~, for the relief of W. R. O. Doug
las, late Seward OF the Eastern Lnnstc Asylum, was
passsd-syes 10l, roes none.
Senate bill No g. for the relief of w. Prince for
the payment OF 81 sos into the Treasury in pursuance
Of order made by the Judge of SUSSEX under
"a msapprshensou OF the law taken up and passed
ayes 100, noes none
The bill regulate the passage Of freight 81,
the railroads Of the State taken and read the 81
time.
Pending the debate on this bill, the House adjourned
Mr.. IRVING asked leave of absence until Wednes-
day next which granted.]