Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-02-01
West Va. Legislature.
SENATE.

Mr.. Chspline was placed upon The ioI,
louin standing committees: "Judicisfy'
Townships" and Education"
The following join, resolution was OIL.
fered and passed. Mr.. ChaPlins in The al
frmaiive -
Resolusi. This. no bill lately passed
by both Houses Of the Representatives Of
the United States requiring the concur
renee Of iwo.,hirds OF the members oil the
Supreme Court of the United States TO De.
clare law OF Congress uncons'i'u'lona
meets our entire appreciation. and that ou'
Senators in Congress be and are hereby
instructed 10 vote for the same.
Mr.. Hoke, from the committee on Ju'
dietary. reported tina, the committee deem
ed il inexpedienl 10 legislale on The follow
ing Amending OF repeating the oalhs OF
attorneys; Amending or repeating the reg
is,ra,on law, Reports accepted.
The same committee also deemed II In
expedient 10 legislsie on legalizing con-
tracts made under the late Southern Con-
federacy. Laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Chapline.
Resolved. Ths. the Sergeant at Arms
be authorized 10 furnish each member oil
the Senate with len dollars worth of post
age stamps 10 be used in sending public
documents 10 their constituents.
Mr.. Chapline, by leave. introduced
Senate bill No. l6. 10 incorporate the MI:
Nebo Lodge No. 81. Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons. in Shephsrdslown, W.
Va, which was read the frat time.
Mr.. Hoke gave notice that he intended
10 introduce bill looking TO q change in
the school law, so that the surplus funds
collected in the richer counties can be
distributed among the poorer counties, IN
assisting them in keeping up their ires
schools,
On COTTON of Mr.. Chapline.
Resolped, Tha, the Committee on The
Judiciary be instructed 10 inquire into the
expediency Of locating the permanent
sea, OF Government, OF the Stale.
Mr.. Hoke presented petitions from 400
citizens Of Berkeley county, praying that
HE law be so amended as 10 provide Tor
township assessors and collectors. which
were referred 10 the Commitise on FL
nance and Claims.
Mr.. Hoke also presepisd the petition
of large number OF The cilzens Of Berke-
ley county, praying an increase oil the
compensation OF Jurors. which was refer
red 10 The Committee on Finance and
Claims.
Mr.. Hoke. by leave, introduced bill
fixing The rate Of interest, which was read
the frs, time and laid on the table to a.
wait the action of The Judiciary Commit
tee OF the two Houses. who have the same
matter under advisement.
Mr.. Chapline. by leave. introduced a
bill constituting part Of the Potomac riv-
err. in Berkeley and Jefferson counties, a
lawful fence; read first time.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr.. Billmyer was placed upon the
committee Of "Private Corporations and
Joint Stock Companies" and MIR. Cham
bers upon Roads and Internal Nayiga-
ton"
Mr.. Hincbman introduced a resolution
looking 10 the prohibition Of the sale Of
liquor in the Stale.
Mr.. Fleming desired special commit.
lee Of five on Temperance appointed.
Mr.. Blair was opposed 10 legisla-
ting on the subject; the laws are strin-
gent enough tits not subject that can
be controlled by legislation; did not be.
lieve it policy to altemp. anything OF the
kind.
Mr.. WEIGH was opposed to the Repub-
licsn party shoulGering such local issues;
this disposition to NEEDLE with things
tina, did not belong 10 them had already
nearly cos, the Republican party is life
in many States he opposed The appoint
ment OF The committee.
Mr.. Boughner thought the Republican
party had suffered enough from its e..
forts TO prescribe what people should
drink it had tried 10 govern too much
and had nearly been hoored in the al
tempt; thought Boards OF Supervisors
ough, 10 take the responsibility Of regula-
ting the liquor question in Tho various
Counties.
Messrs. Golf end Gregory favored the
appointment Of the committee, so that the
petitions which would be poured in on
this body could have respectful refer
ence.
Mr.. Heermans, from the Committee on
Taxation and Finance. reported adversely
on the bill in regard TO paying taxes a.
the differen. County seats, adding ten per
cent. 10 delinquens, reducing commits
sons Of Sheriffs, &c. Also in regard 10
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad taxation
Chat question being now before the
cour,s.) Also in regard 10 abolishing the
school tax often cents on the SlG0.
On motion Of Mr.. Miller. of Ohio,
the Committee on Counties, &C.. was
instructed 10 inquire into the expedi-
ency of so amending the election law as
TO provide tina, half the members Of the
Boards Of Supervisors Of the various coun.
ties hold over each year.
The committee on Finaree and Claims
reported in favor Of increasing tho pay
OF grand and petit jurors.
A resolution was offered reducing the
fees Of Prosecuting Attorneys on indict-
menls.
A petition was presented by Mr..
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