The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THURSDAY, December 20, 1865.
SENATE.


THURSDAY, December 20, 1865.
SENATE.
The Senate met at the usual hour, and was
called TO order by the Lieutenant u overnor.
Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Burrows, OF the Bap-
tist Church.
A message was received from the House an
nouncing the passage of several bills.
House bill TO amend ana re enact section 81,
chapter ls4 of the Code of 1850, in regard to
allowances TO clerks, sherif's, and sergeants,
was read twice, and on motion of Mr. Ould
taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Ould moved 10 amend the bill in regard
to the Hastings Court of the city of Richmond
BY inserting the words "and sergeant" 40 rs
to put the clerk and sergeant upon the same
footing relative TO allowances made by the
Judge. The amendment was adopted and the
bill passed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE EIEcrTIvE.
A message from the Governor, received on
the preceding day, transmitting n list OF oom-
missioners appointed 10 take acknowledge
men;s of deeds In other States, was taken mp,
and, on motion of Mr.. Peck, laid on the table
and ordered TO be printed.
susPESsIoS OF TIE RrLEs.
On motion of Mr. Keen, the rule requiring
bills passed 10 lie over two days was suspend
ed and the bills passed yesterday were COM
municated TO the House.
THE REPUTATION RESOLUTIONS.
Messrs Talaferro and Coleman, who We're
absent Yesterday at the time OF the passage of
the resolutions on the subject OF reputation,
were permitted 10 have their names recorded
In the affirmative.
RESOLUTIONS.
On motion of Mr.. Below, the Committee for
Courts of Justice was instructed 10 inquire
INTO the eXpediency of declaring by law the
medium in which judgments and DEGREES for
money shall be discharged or satisfied.
MECHANICS LIENS on BUILDINGS.
Mr.. Davis called up Senate bill amending
section 2 of chapter ll9 of the Code, in relation
10 mechanics liens on buildings and it having
been read twice, he offered a substitute there
table and ordered to be printed.
STAY LAW.
House bill TO amend and re enact the 9th Sec
ton OF "an act to stay the collection OF debts"
passed March 2, 1866, came up in its order, and,
on motion OF Mr.. Keen, was laid upon the
table.
INTEREST or THs PUBLIC DEBT.
Mr.. Robinson moved that the Senate take up
House bill entitled an act authorizing the pay
ment of commissions TO Barring Brothers 4
Co. Of London, England, agents of the
State for the payment OF interest on the pub
lie debt.
The bill being taken up, was explained by
Mr.. Ould, who said that immediate action
was important in the matter, as the sum was
justly due the parties, and the Auditor regis
tered it.
The bill passed unanimously.
COUNTY LEvIEs.
Senate bill 10 amend the 5,h section OF chap
ter SO of the Code of Virginia edition of 1861
in relation to county levies came up in its or
der.
Mr. Ould moved to amend by striking out
the word Gree" wherever it occurs in the
bill, so as 10 make the order of levy upon each
finale person +" which was agreed to, and
the bill, as amended passed.
RAILROAD AND CANAL COMPANIES.
Senate bill to authorize railroad and canal
companies to endorse the bonds of other rail
road and canal companies was taken up.
Mr.. Boiling said the bill was an important
one, which required deliberate action, and he
moved that it be laid upon the table. Agreed TO.
ORDERS or PUBLICATION.
Senate bill 10 amend and re.enact the 18th
section of chapter l7C Of the Code, in relation
10 orders of publication, was taken up and
passed.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO JOINT STOCK COMPANIES.
Senate bill to amend the 46th, 18th, 4oth,
10th, Both, and 5lst sections of chapter 81 of
the Code of Virginia, in relation TO subscrip
tions 10 stock, was taken up and passed.
The only change i'll the present law is to
authorize towns and cities TO subscribe 10
stock III railroads and other joint stock COM
panies, as well rs counties.
DISMAL SWAMP TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
Mr. Robinson called up Senate bill TO iucor-
porate the Dismal Swamp Transportation
Company, which passed without debate.
The bill authorizes the companyto transport
passengers and freight from Norfolk 10 the
waters Of North Carolina.
MATTHEW SYLVIA.
On motion of Mr. Boiling, the House bill for
the relief of Ma THEW Sylvia was taken up
and passed unanimously.
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
House bill 10 amend the law in relation 10
the printing of acts and resolutions OF the
General Assembly was taken up, on motion OF
Mr.. Robinson
Mr.. Keen was of the opinion that the bill
should 20 TO n committee.
Mir. Boiling explained that the object OF the
bill was to put members in possession OF acts
as they We're perfected.
MIR. Guild advocated the passage OF the bill.
Mr.. Robinson said the measure ignored i'll
part the act passed March 3, 1896, and offered an
amendment; which, with the bill, was referred
10 the Committee on General Laws, on mOtlou
of Mr.. McRae.
MIR. STROLLER moved that the special commit
tee of three appointed yesterday TO inVCsiI-
gate the causes OF delay in the delivery OF
documents ordered 10 be printed be increased
to five. Agreed 10 and the Chair appointed
Messrs. Robinson and Cabell as additional
members OF the committee.
BARaAcK INSTITUTE.
On motion of Mr. Davis, the Committee on
Public institutions was discharged from the
further consideration OF House bill TO incor-
poratc the Barrack Institute, in the county OF
Washington, and the bill was taken up and
passed. =
CONVICTION AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Mr.. Ould introduced n bill TO authorize the
Central Railroad Company 10 complete the
Coyington and Ohio railroad, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Roads and Inter
nal Navigation.
On motion of Mr.. Coleman, the Senate then
adjourned TO meet again on the Sd day OF
1867.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The Journal, as usual, was read.
A message from the Senate announced the
passage of some bills, which were referred, and
also the passage Of the resolution on the sub
ject Of repudiation with an amendment.
REPUDIATIoy.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the resolution re-
turned amended from the Senate was placed
on the calendar.
Subsequently, the resolution came up, and
the House concurred i'll the Senatc's amend
ment. Stated III the proceedings OF that body
Of yesterday.
Committees made reports, including num-
Der of bills which were appropriately re-
ferred.
The Chair laid before the House a com
from the Governor i'll reply 10
andria, Loudoun, and Hampshire railroad.
Referred and printed.
The House concurred in the Senates amend
ments to the bills staying the collection OF
debts for limited period, in the counties of
Accomac and Northampton -; and 'to amend
and re.enact section 80, chapter 1884, Code of
1850, in regard TO allowances 10 clerks, sheriis,
and sergeants."
BILLS PASSED.
RilIs were read a third time and passed.