The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-02-24
[From our Special Correspondent
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
sENATE-FEB'Y, 16, 1870.

~, sENArE-FEB'Y 16, 1870.
Called to order by the President, and open
ed with prayer by Chas. Minnigrude, of St:
PauPs church. Fitz Patrick, of Nelson
presented bill to regulate Judicial sales and
prevent the sacrifice Of property, REFEREED
Mr.. Lewis, Of Westmoreland, offered resolu-
ton Of inquiry regarding the abolition Of iu
ries. adopted Resolution inquiring into the
duties Of County Judges, before the election,
by Mr.. Martin, of Chesterfield. Mr.. Hern-
don, of Spottsylvania, chairman of Committee
Judiciary, reported that they deem it unad-
visable to take any action regarding election
Of u. S. Senator, for March 18th, II. BY
same bill legalizing officers Of the State, and
providing for the fillmcpt Of the same made
vacant by the Constitution Of Va. The Bill
created considerable discussion, and was final
ly read by sections and commented on, and
amendments proposed, but on motion, the
question was made the order OF the day for
tomorrow at P. NJ. Maj. Courtney from
Public Printing, reported, recommending
continuance of the present mode, and the
early election of Supt. Of Public Printing.
Bill to provide for the filing of the Office Of
1t. Gov, was made the order Of the day for
Friday, at P. NJ. and ordered to be printed.
House bill providing for the adjustment of
the public debt of Va, with Va, was tai ken
up, and passed. ayes 35, noes %. The pas.
sage Of this bill was Communicated TO the
House, and transmitted to the Governor for
his signature. Monday the 2lst, is the day
fixed for the election Of the Supt. Public
Printing: On motion Of Moss, (cord,) of
Buckingham, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Met at ~ NJ, called ia order. BY the Speak
er, and opened with prayer BY Rev. DIR. Bur-
rows. Mr.. Terry offered. q resolution, inqui-
ring into the expedicncy Of converting the
Va. State Guard, when reorganized, into a
military school, for the education of young
men in connection with the duties Of guard
Ing the convicts, referred Mr.. Coles offered
resolution relative to the legality Of the pres
cut Sheriff, and the Commemorative Attor
ney, of Pittsylvania, holding these Offices
By Mr.. Maddox, resolution protecting the
minority, intended to act as a check, and
control in the actions of the majority, and are
In many instances shelter, and protec-
ton to the minority, against the attempts Of
power. referred BY the same resolution as
to citizenship. sail persons born or naturalized
10 the U. S., and subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, and residing in the State referred.
Bill extending the charter of the Franklin
society ana Library Company, of Lexington,
The House proceeded to the consideration
Of the bill reported from the committee of
Courts Of Justice 'to protect the property of
householders and heads of families until the
provisions of the homestead law can be car
ricd into effect"
Mr.. Walker, Of Westmorcland, addressed
the House at some length in favor of a sub
stitute entitled:
A bill to prevent the seizure and sale Of
property, under execution or otherwise, until
the enactment of laws necessary for carrying
into effect tho provisions Of the 18th article
of the constitution, concerning homesteads.
On motion the Houusc adjourned.
sESArE-FEB'Y 1850.
Called to order at II by the Lit Governor,
prayer by Rev. Chas. Minngrude House
bill extending charter of Franklin Society
and Library Company taken up, and passed.
House bill regarding Interest on Money, re-
ferred to Committee on Courts of Justice
Mr.. Harris, of Halifax offered resolution.
instructing the Committee On Courts of Jus
tics to inquire iuto the expediency Of grant
ing lien to commission merchants on crops
adopted. Mr. Penn. of Patrick, offered reso
luton regarding certain changes in the Con
stitution Mr.. WaddeH, of Augusta, pre-
sented bill Incorporating International Trust
! and Land Co.. referred Bill presented by
MIR. Waddell, amending Section 49, chapter
A, ofthe code of 1850, passed. Bill legal
ziDg acts of officers, and providing for the
fllment of the same, laid over from yesterday,
was taken up, and a proposed amendment
offered by Mr.. Smith, to the Attn section. which
was lost; the original bill was transferred by its
trainers, and passed, ayes 26, noes IL. The
passage of this bill was communicated to the
House. Walter H. Taylor, offered resolution
prohibiting the sale of poisons to ;rresponsi-
BILE parties, adopted, Mr.. johnson, of Aceo-
mac. resolution relative to the per diem of
members. By Mr.. Fitz Patrick, resolution
relating to the sale Of State Stock. Several
Senators were granted leave Of absence. On
motion of Mr.. Patterson, Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Called to order by Speaker Turner, prayer
by Rev. DIR. Edwards, of the Methodist
Church. Bill for dividing the several coun-
ties of the State into Townships introduced
The Committee on Rules reported an amend
ment to rule no. 4, giving the Speaker power
to assign certain seats to privileged parties,
and authority to preserve order. adopted
Mr.. McLaug hlin introduced bill incorpo-
rating the RookpriaaS1,ee County Fair, referred
Mr.. Southall introduced bill to ~. mend
and recnact, section SO, chapter III, of the
code, as proof of Incorporation. Mr.. Ed
wards, introduced bill relative to improving
the Capitol by painting, &c. BY Mr. Kelley,
of Richmond, Resolved that Gen. G. Toch-
man, the European Agent of Immigration, be
and is hereby requested to report to this House
what means have been taken to encourage the
immigration of Foreigners to this Common
wealth, and what legislation is necessary, if
any, to secure success to the enterprise, refer
red. The bill for the election Of q. s. Sena-
tor, now came up, Maj. Fl. NJ Bell, of Stauu-
ton, offered resolution that it was inexpe-
dent at this time to take any action in regard
to the election Of a successor to- Mr. j. N.
johnson, in the Senate, whose term expires
on the 18th Of March, 1871 This discussion
continued some time, and on motion the
House adjourned.