Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-06

RsSOired, That the Committee on Roads and In
ternal Navigation enquire into the expedency Of eX
tending the Orange and Alexandria railroad from TN
city Of Lynchburg TO the town of Danville.
On motion Of Mr.. WATKINS, of Prince Edward, i
was
Resolred, That the Committee on Schools auC
Colleges be instructed to enquire whether further lie
gislatOn is necessary TO make available TO the Stat
the provisions of an act Of Congress- entitled an ac
donating public lands to the several States and ter
rtOries which may provide colleges for the benefit
agricultural and mechanic arts, approved July ID
| 1862
On motion of Mr.. GARNET,
ReSOtreG, That the Committee on Courts oil Jus
tice enquire into the expediency of altering and
amending chapter l26 Of the Code OF Virginia IN re-
| lation TO masters and apprentices.
I Mr.. DICKINSON offered resolution directing the
Committee of Courts of Justice TO be instructed TO en-
ouire into the expediency of amending the stay Law
IN relation to the collection of debts so sto o6yae
the necessity of giving notice. and to allow only the
interest with one-ourh of the principle TO be col
| lected per annum. Adopted.
/ Oh motion of Mr. GRATTAN, oil the CITY OIL hlcH-
mOnd, il was os T.
tire he instructed 10 enquire into the eXpedency oil
amending the fifth section Of chapter 2O9 oil the
Code of lS49 By striking out in the next to the last
line the word general" and inserting therein the
word circuit" so as TO make It read Judge oil
the Circuit Court" instead of Judge OF the General
Court"
On motion of Mr.. SMITH, Of Williamsburg, 1t was
ReSOLred That the Committee on Finance be ln-
structed TO enquire into the expectancy OF reporting
a bill directing the payment OF claims against the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum for articles iurnisned Snu
asylum. and for services rendered during the years
1929, out Of any money he may have IN his
hands.
On motion of Mr.. GARRETT of Halifax, it was
ResOlred, That the Committee on Courts of JUS
tce enquire into the eXpediencv of increasing the
fees of the clerks of the Commonwealth.
On motion of Mr.. DUNNISGToN, of Prince William,
it was
Resolred, That the Committee on Courts of Jus
tce enquire into the eNpediency OF repeating the
stock law, petitoned for by citizens OF said
county
Resolred, That the Committee on Roads. Sc, be
directed to enquire into the expediency of author.
iZing the Central road to borrow certain amount OF
money to repair road, build depots, &c
On motion of Mr.. STRACGHAN, II was
ReSOlred, That this House will, with the concur
renee of the Senate, proceed this day. at o'clock,
TO elect Public Printer. The passage of this reso-
luton 10 be communicated 10 the Senate forthwith.
The Chair appointed Mr.. Straughan to perform tie
duty indicated.
The special orderwas afterwards reconsdered and
returned 10y the Senate to the House, when it was
laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr.. NEwBERRY, It was
ResolUed, That the Commute Of Roads and Inter
nal Navigation be instructed TO enquire into the en-
pedency OF transferring to the county OF Bland the
Holstein turnpike.
On motion of Mr.. ELLIS, it was
Resolved, That the portion OF the Governors mes
sage which relates TO negro testimony, be referred to
the Committee Courts of Justice, with permission
to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion OF Mr.. CLARK, it was
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Finance en-
quire into the eXpedency of authorizing the CONVEX
sion of registered bonds of the State of Virginia into
coupon bonds.
On motion of Mr.. GARRETT it was
RcSOired, That the Committee on Roads and In
ternal Navigation be instructed to enquire into the
eXpediency of so amending the charter of the West
Point Land Company, passed February 18th, 1886,
as TO allow the said company to increase its capital
stock 10 the amount of $500 600 divided into shares
of 500 each; and to allow the said company to
purchase hold and grant real estate to the extent OF
10000 acres instead of 900 acres, now provided
BY its charter and that they report by bill other
wise.
On the motion of Mr.. GIBBONEY, it was
ResOlrcd, That the Committee for Propositions
and Grievances be instructed TO enquire into the en-
pediency of changing the place of voting from
'.FOXs Store" in the county of Wythe, 10 Grahams
Forge, in said county.
On motion Of Mr. BEAxToN, of Richmond county,
it was
Resolrcd, That the Committee of Courts of JUS
tce enquire into the eXpedency OF providing by law
Tor the suspension OF all legal proceedings lot tue
recovery of debts for a given period
On motion of Mr.. GRATTAN, il was
ReSOired, That the Committee on Propositions
aud Grievances enquire into the expectancy OF
amending the charter Of the city of Richmond.
On motion of Alr. GRATTAN-rhat the Committee
of Propositions and Grievances enquire into the eN
pedency of constituting James Alfred Jones, Wei
lingtOu GOddin, Thomas McLane, and such other
persons as may be hereafter associated with them,
a corporation for conducting the business OF insu-
rance in the city OF Richmond.
On motion of Mr.. DANIEL, it was
Rcsoircd, That leave be granted to bring in bill
to incorporate the Petersburg Iron Works.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. RIxEY-A bdl authorizing the County
Court of FauQuier to issue bonds to repair Court
House and Jail and for other purposes.
By Mr.. DANIEL, of Prince Georgia bill to incOr-
pOrate the Petersburg Iron Works.
BY Mr.. WILSON, of Campbe-A bill incorporate
ing the Lynchburg Mining and Manufacturing Com
pany in the counties Of Campbell and Bedford.
By Mr.. DCNNISGTON, of Prince William-A bill
to repeal the stock law; also bill to protect the
crops in Fairfax, Alexandria and Prince William
counties.
Referred to appropriate committees.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
The following message was received from the
Governor, through the Secretary of the Common
wealth, Colonel Lewis:
10 me HOaoT0Ote tAe mouse ~ DctegGtcSV IU-
giRia:
The lamented death of LittletOn Tazewell, Esl.
delegate elect 10 the House OF Delegates from the
city of Richmond, which occurred on Thursday last
causes a vacancy in your body. The funeral of Mr.
Tazewell took place on Saturday and did not
deem it compatible with the respect feel, in COM
mon with tile citizens of this community, for the
memory OF the deceased, to order an election to ill
this vacancy until after the funeral. MyopniOn is
that the vacancy existing, with no order for an
election the House being in session, that it is not
Tor me, under the law, to order an cleo
ton The subject is therefore, respectfully submit
ted for your action. +. Ii. PElRPOlNT.
COMMITTEES.
The following committees were appointed by the
Chair;
On the bill for the incorporation OF the Peters
burg Iron Works Messrs. Atkinson, Merritt, Wat
kins and Word.
On memorial of County Court of Fauquier;-
Messrs. hXey, Marshall, Browning; English and
Lewis.
On Lynchburg Mining and Manufacturing Com
pany; Messrs. Wilson, Powell, Pate, Joynes and
Cabell.
On motion, the House adjourned to meet again at
twelve o'clock to-day.
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