The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-01-30
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
MEpNrspAY, january %, 1858.

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A naessage from the House of Dele
| gates communicating the passage OF the
! House bill to authorize the construction
of a bridge over the Potomac river near
the mouth of New Creek. Read the
| first time.
The President laid before the Senate
q communication from the Wheeling
Female College, Inviting the members
to attend a Rehearsal 10 be given by the
young ladies of the College, on Friday
evening, February l, 1858, at III O'CLOCK.
On motion OF Mr.. Carskadon, the in.
Walton was accepted.
Mr., H0ke, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported adversely upon the
resolution directing them 70 inquire In
to the expedlency Of repeating the law
known as the Snttors' Test Oath. The
report was adopted.
Mr.. HOke, from the same Committee,
reported back the Senate bill amend
ing SEQ. 9, Chapter %, of the Acts OF
1865, in regard 70 the representation
Of Hardy and Grant countless recon-
mending Its passage with an amend
ment; but the bill was subsequently
recommitted.
Mr.. FarnsWorth, from the Committee
on Internal Improvements and NaVi-
CATION, reported adversely upon the
resolution directing them to inquire
lIlLO luG OK PEuA6uGy Va
| 8, 600 to build Il bridge across the mouth
OF Fishing Creek, in Wetzel county.
The report was adopted.
Mr.. FaFnsWorth, from The same COM
mittee, reported back the Senate bill to
amend the charter of the West Virginia
Transportation Company, without
amendment or recommendation.
Mr.. Foster moved 10 strike out of the
bill "Wirt county," SO that 1t would
not apply to thft county, as he said
that the passage of the bill as reported
would operate very injuriOusly upon
many Of his constituents.
Mr.. Stevenson (ME. CRTskadon In the
chair) replied at some length to the re-
marks of Mr., Foster, his colleague, ar
benefit OF that section OF the State, and
especially TO the development Of the oil
interest OF Writ and adjoining counties.
The motion of Mr., Foster was reject
ed, and on his motion, the bill WAS laid
on the table.
Mr.. Farnsworth, from the same Com
mittee, reported back the Senate bill
supplemental to an act entitled 'an
act to incorporate the Laurel Fork and
Sand Hill Railroad COLnpany,n recon-.
amending its passage, with an amend
msnt, providing that this road shall
not interfere with any other road now
chartered. The amendment was adopt
suI anu tue DlIl OIueLeu 10 ue euREOSSeu
On motion of Mr.. DFUmmOnd.
ResOlUcd, That the Committee on the
judiciary inquire into the expediency
of SO amending the law in regard TO
real estate aB to make ten years actual
possession "a legal title.
On motion of Mr.. CaTskadon,
ReSOtUed, That the Committee on
Finance and Claims inquire into the
expediency of granting relief to w. 1.
& fFuftFan HnnRnFrnH az Fr,,.
taxation.
On motion of Mr.. Workman,
RESOLVED, That the Committee on the
Judiciary inquire into the expedienCy
of so changing or amending the law in
regard to the collection of county and
levies on lands of nOn-resi-
dents who pay the State tax at the seat
so as to make them more
available.
On motion of Mr.. Hoke,
RESOLVED, That the Committee on the
Judiciary inquire Into the expedienCY
OF amending the law in regard 10 the
of witnesses, SO as to allow
parties to testify.
Mr.. HOke, by leave, introduced bill
to incorporate the Martinsburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. Read
the first time, rule suspended, bill read
the second time, and referred to the
on Internal improvements,
&c.
Mr.. Slack, by leave. introduced bill
to pay John w. Field, late Assessor in
Kan0wha county, the sum of SIT 40 for
his services In 1861. Read the first
time.
Mr. Werninger, by leave, introduced
a bill TO repeal section from l to IL of
chapter $50 of the code, In relation to
justices, &c. Read the first time.
Mr.. Young, by leave, introduced a
bill ame1diDg sec. 10, of an net defining
in part the powers and duties of the
several counties fthe State. Read the
first time.
Mr.. Slack, byIeave, introduced bill
amending sec. OF an act regulating the
payment of money into the Treasury.
Read the first time, rule suspended,
bill read the second time, and referred
TO the Committee on Finance and
Claims.
The Senate bill to pay VIM. E. Pals.
ley, Tailor of Upshur county, the sum
OF $3.50 81 for Keeping Innate, was
ordered to be engrOssed.
The Senate bill in relation to the
Hardy and Winchester Turnpike was
laid on the table on motion of Mr.. Cars
kRdon. tT aTs r.
The bill TO amend and re-enact the
18th chapter of the acts of 1866, was
read the second time and referred to the
Committee ON Banks and Corporations.
The bill to incorporate the Sir Johns
Run and Rock Gap Turnpike Company
was read the second time and referred
the Committee on Internal Improve.
Eents, &c.
The bill constituting part of tho
bank OF The Potomac river, In Berkeley
and Jefferson counties, "a lawful fence,
was read the second time and referred
10 the Judiciary committee. $50 tt
The House bill changing the times of
holding the courts In Brooke county,
was read the second time and referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate bill to Incorporate the Elk
River Navigation Company was recon-
united, X.
The Senate adjourned. an8a