Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-01-15
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
SENATE, SATURDAY., Jan. 5.

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THE POLISH COLONY IN sPoTsYLvANIA.
A joint resolution in relation to the colony Of
Polish exiles in Spotsylvania county, which had
been passed by the House of Delegates, was
communicated to the Senate, and having been
read twice, on motion OF Senator Lee the rules
were suspended, and it was read third time.
On motion of Senator Gray, the resolution
was amended by striking out reference to the
'confscation" of the property OF the Poles by
the Russian Government, and then, as amend
ed, passed.
[Senator Lee read series Of resolutions a.
dopted by the colony of Poles, expressing great
confidence in Gen. Tochman, and authorizing
him to raise subscription of 81, 900 for the
purpose Of providing them with the necessary
implements of agriculture, &c.
Subsequently, message was received from
the House, through Mr.. Lewis, announcing
that the House had concurred in the amend
ment proposed by the Senate to the resolution.
BONDS OF THE CITY OF WHEELING GUARAN-
TEED BY THE STATE.
Senator McRae, from the Committee on FL
nance, reported bill in relation to the bonds OF
the city Of Wheeling, guaranteed by the State
of Virginia, which, subsequently, on motion OF
Senator Gray, was taken up, read a first time,
and ordered to a second reading
On motion of Senator Gray, the rules were
suspended and the bill read second time
The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read
a third time
On motion of Senator Gray, the rules were
again suspended and the bill read third time,
when it appearing that there was not constitu-
tional quorum present, so that the bill could not
pass,
On motion of Senator Gray, it was laid on
the table,
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK AT CHAR
Louisville.
Senator Mitchell, from the Committee on
Banks, reported, without amendment, House
bill mo. 2S) to incorporate the Farmers and
Merchants Bank at Charlottesville, which was
subsequently taken up, read third time and
passed.
THE FENCE Law.
Senate bill, No. SO, to amend the first section
of chap. SO of the Code, in relation to enclo-
sures, was taken up, read a third time and
passed.
THE STAY-LAW AMENDED.
Senate bill, No. %, to amend the second sec
ton Of the TACT to stay the collection of debts
for limited period, passed March I'd, 1866,
was taken up, read third time and passed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
LONAIlO AOIAOACs
The Committee on Lunatic Asylums present
ed report in regard to the Western Lunatic
Asylum and the Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb
in relation to the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, all
of which were, on motion of Mr.. Watkins, COM
mitted to the Committee on Lunatic Asylums
and Prisons
BILLS PASSED.
a
House bill, No. %, providing for the repeal
of the act of December 20, 1865, authorizing
the collection Of public arms.
House bill, No $50 incorporate the Hy-
draulean Steam Fire Engine Company of Alex
andria.
:. House bill, No 69-To amend and re-enact
section 20, chapter 1919 of the Code, in regard
to witnesses In prosecutions for unlawful gam
ing
The bill prevents any prosecution of any wit
ness for gaming, but compels him to testify his
evidence, not eliminating himself.
House bill, No. 63-To incorporate the South.
ern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Vir-
ginia.
House bill, No. 65-To incorporate the Pied
mont Real Estate Insurance Company of Vir
ginia.
House bill, No. 7O-Amending and re-enact
ing section s, chapter $50 Of the Code, in rela
ton to justices executions
House bill, No. 71-Amending and re-enact
ing section II, chapter GA of the Code, in rela
ton to ferries.
House BILL No. 73-Amending an act incor-
porating the Union Theological Seminary.
SENATE, Monday, Jan. 7.
THE PAY OF JURORS
Senator Boiling, from the Committee for
Courts of Justice, reported without amendment
House bill No. So, to amend and re-enact sec
ton % Of chapter 1872 of the Code, in relation
to the pay of jurors, which was taken up, read
third time and passed-ayes q, noes l.
BONDS OF THE CITY OF WHEELING.
On motion of Senator Gray, Senate bill No.
48, in relation to the bonds of the city Of Wheel
ing guaranteed by the State of Virginia, was
taken up and, on motion of Senator Meade,
by general consent) it was amended by adding
at the end of the Sd section the following
proviso Provided, that there shall first be
a full settlement of all interest due the State
of Virginia up to the time or times Of cancella-
ton -
The bill as amended was then passed without
dissenting voice.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Huntington offered resolution that the
amendment proposed to the Constitution of the
United States by the Thirty ninth Congress- be