The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-14

The Senate met at II o'clock, and was
called to order by the Lieutenant Cover
nor.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Peterson Of the
Methodist church.
| COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOUSE.
A communication was received from the
House of Delegates, announcing the relec-
| ton bv that body Of Senate bill entitled
an act to repeal an act in regard to the
printing of acts of private corporations"
And that they had passed the following
bills:
A bill entitled "an act to amend and re-
enact the first section of chapter l64 of the
Code Of 1860, and the act amendatory
thereof, passed l4th January, 1864, in rela-
ton to granting licenses to attorneys at
law, and to render valid all licenses signed
by any Judge Of the Supreme Court Of APP
peals of Virginia since the l4th January,
1864" Referred to the Committee for
Courts of Justice.
A bill to authorize the city of Norfolk to
construct water works for the use of the
people of said city. Referred to the Com
mittee on General Laws.
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion of Mr.. Trout, it was
ReSolved, That the eXpcdiency of adopt
ing the form of notice to delinquent officers,
suggested by the Acknowledgement III his
report, be referred to the Committee for
Courts of Justice.
On motion of Mr.. Boiling, it was
ReSolved, That the Committee on FL
nance be instructed to inquire into the
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assessment of persons, property, income,
and salaries, passed February 18th, 1866,
and reenacting the assessment bill OF 1860,
chapter 50 of the Code of 1850.
On motion of Mr.. Crockett, it was
RESOLVED, That the Committee on FL
nance be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of amending the law Of 1866 in
relation to oysters, as suggested by the
auditor.
On motion of Mr.. Belew, it was
Resolred, That the Committee for Courts
of Justice be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of so amending the I'd and Sd
sections of chapter 100 of the Code, (edi-
ton of 1860 as to dispense with publica-
ton of the description of the marks, brand,
stature, color, and age of estrays.
On motion of Mr.. Strother, joint reso-
luton was passed requiring the keeper of
rolls to have all bills enrolled Immediately
upon their passage, and given to the COM
mittees of the House of Delegates and
Senate for examination.
Mr.. Meade called up a joint resolution
reported by Mr.. McRae from the Commit
tee on Finance, in relation to an act for the
relief of Samuel G. Young, of Charlestown,
Virginia, declaring that the said act re-
mains in full force, and is not effected or
impaired by his place of residence; and the
resolution was taken up and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Keen, it was
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Roads
inquire into the expediency OF amending
the 46th, 47th, 4Sth, 49th, 50th, and 5lst
sections of chapter 81 Of the Code OF Vir-
ginia.
On motion of Mr.. Power, it was
ReSolved, That the Committee on FL
nance inquire into the expediency OF in
creasing the compensation of Commission
ers of the Revenue for the counties OF
York, Warwick, and Elizabeth City, and
report by bill or otherwise.
BILLS PASSED.
On motion of Mr.. Meade, the rules were
SUSPENDED in order to take up bill re-
ported by Mr.. Trout from the Committee
for Courts Of Justice, directing steps TO
restrain the collection of taxes imposed by
West Virginia in the counties of Jefferson
and Berkeley until said matter is decided.
The bill was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Strother, the bill for
the relief of William M. Hume, late sheriff
of Fauquier county, was taken up and
passed.
BILL INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Trout, by leave, introduced bill to
amend and reenact the 18th section OF
CHAPTER ITO of the Code in relation to or
ders of publication. Referred TO the Com-
mittee for Courts of Justice.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
On motion of Mr.. Trout, leave Of alb
sence for a few days was granted to Mr..
Lemosy, of Norfolk county.
RAILWAY EXTENSION.
hill to authorize the Southside Rail-
road Company to extend their road to a
connection with the Covington and Ohio
railroad. was taken up and referred to the
Committee on Roads and Internal Naviga-
ton.
ELECTION Of OFFICERS.
message was received from the House
announcing the passage in that body OF o
Concurrent resolution fixing Saturday the
18th instant as the time in which they
would proceed to the election OF Secretary
of the Commonwealth, Treasurer, AUDI
x,-t..so Accounts gac0nd Auditor.