The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-13

the Code providing for change in the
mode Of appointing tobacco inspectors, to
which he offered substitute, which takes
away appointing power from the govern
ment and lodges Jointly with the county
courts and the owners of the warehouses,
each of whom is to appoint one inspector
for each warehouse. ],
Mr.. OuLp said that he was not prompted
to take the appointing power from the 20,
vernon from any motive OF hostinty' ana
neither the Governor nor his friends cou,u
make any issue with him on that GROUND )
lint he felt it to be cminently proper tlae
the owners Of the warehouse, ana persons
interested in the tobacco trade shouio
have some voice in the appointment OF III
spector. .horre
nroposed i'm the law; for, ashe understood IT.
The whole matter arose out of mlsunder-
standing between the Governor and SIN
ole individual, growing out of an appoint
ment which had been made, and therefore
the entire law must be changed merely 10
emit the convenience of one person. he
,houobt 4 n very bad time TO come into
ser;ons conflict with the Governor, IN view
Of the fact that the commander OF District
No. | held the balance of power, ana II
thew should persist in this movement they
might possibly not be in session to-morro"
evening. :. o,.,
Mr.. BOILING opposed it because it open
ed the way to electioneering with Tue
county courts and the appointment OF In
competent persons; but that the owners
should have the appointment of one inspec-
tor he thought right and just, and he there
fore moved to amend by striking out that
portion authorizing the county court to
appoint an inspector, and continuing that
power in the hands of the Governor.
Mr.. GRAY thought the Governor was the
best and most interested agent for making
Appointments of this kind, and from his
personal knowledge of Governor Peirpoint
he thought that he was man who would
in all things consult the Interests OF the
State. He was free to say that no man
had arisen in these dark times, who COM
ing from the midst of the wild whirlwind
of passion on the other side, had shown
less prejudice and more generosity than
had marked the kind, impartial, and able
course of Governor Peirpoint's administra-
ton; and, although in favor of the amend
ment of the Senator from Petersburg CIV
ing the owners of the warehouses the APP
pointment of one inspector, still he would
move to lay the whole matter on the table.
Mr.. OuLD said it was not a question OF
the Governors capacity, ability, or ildel-
ity. lie did not propose to argue these
points, nor did he propose to consider whe-
Their Governor Peirpoint had been the best
Governor Virginia had had for twenty
years: nor was it measure of hostility to
the executive but merely question as
to how the interests Of the State and OF
the people might be best advanced. In
reply to the fears expressed by the sena-
tor from Norfolk, he said if the Legisla-
ture was to be deferred from It's duty, or
disbanded for such all insignificant matter,
the sooner it was done the better, for 1t
would be a farce to sit here under such
state of circumstances.
Mr.. McRAE thought it advisable in all
cases to refer bills to the proper commit
tees, and especially in a case of this
kind, where there was such diversity of
opinion among senators, and where there
was danger Of conflict between the eXccu-
tive and legislative departments. And as
it contemplated radical change in the
Code, it ought to be maturely considered
in committee.
Mr.. COLEMAN said the present system, so
far IS his knowledge went, worked well
enough, and therefore he should oppose
any change.
Mr.. MERCER, in view of the fears ex-
pressed and the differences OF opinion
existing, favored reference.
The bill was then referred to the appro.
pirate committee.
RICHMOND AND DANvILE RAILROAD.
Mr.. LAWSON called up the bill providing
for the extension Of the Richmond and
Danville railroad in order to have it re-
terred to the Committee on Roads and
Internal improvements. 1t was so referred
FENCE LAW FOR FAIRFAX.
The senator from Fairfax called up the
bill empowering the County Court to en-
force the fence law in certain districts OF
Fairfax county.
After lengthy discussion, it was made
the order of the day for Tuesday at
o'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. MERCER, the Senate
adjourned till II NJ. tomorrow.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House was called to order at the
usual hour; Mr.. BALDWIN III the chair.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were passed:
House bill No. 40, to incorporate the
Scottsville Wooden Manufacturing Com
pany;
House bill No. 40, to provide for an
index to the Statutes at Large;
THE Speaker urged the passage of this
bill, as there was great necessity for such
work and its sale would fully repay the
State for all expenses incurred in its pub
lication.
House bill No. 81, to authorize the court
of Norfolk county to issue registered bonds
House bill No. 50, for the relief OF
James A. Harris, late sheriff Of CulpepeI
county;
House bill No. 60, for Furnishing injuries
to burial grounds.
House bill No. IS, to amend section 8
chapter % Of the Code, eXempting certain
officers of national banks from serving on
juries
House bill No. e., to authorize the issue
of five coupon bonds of the State to ". b.
Blair, for principal and interest, in lieu of
five lost bonds;
House bill No. 6s, to amend sections GO,
46, and 3, chapter IS, of the Code, in rela-
ton to lunatic asylums
House bill No. 10, relating to qualifca-
tions and requirements Of voters Of the
town of Manchester;
House bill No. 4S, to incorporate the
town of Jonesville.
ILLNESS OF A MEMBER, &C.
1t was announced that Mr.. RAGsDALE