The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-10-13

of the Speaker, called the House to order at
II O'Clock.
Prayer by the Rev. j. f. Edwards.
RESOLUTIONS AGREED TO.
Mr.. BELL, of Augusta, offered resolll-
ton that the Superintendent OF Public
Printing be, and is hereby, authorized TO
have coo copies Of the report Of the dlrec-
tors of The Deafand Dumb Institute printed
for the use of that institution. Agreed TO.
Mr.. KELLEY offered resolution That the
same officer have printed for the Use OF the
registrars of the State as many copies OF the
election and registration laws as are neces-
sary to provide each registrar with copy
of each, etc. Agreed to.
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE.
Mr.. BowDEN offered q resolution that
when this House adjourn to-day it will,
with the consent Of the Senate, adjourn
sine die. Reiected-Ayes. 10; noes, y.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The report of tue Board Of Education
was laid before the House, and on motion
of Mr.. KELLEY was laid on the table and or
dered to be printed.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
The following bills were placed on the
house bill declaring certain portions OF
the southern branch OF the shenandoah
river, &c, q lawful fence. =,
House bill to incorporate the Virginia
Telegraph Company.
ANOTHER FRUIT STAND.
Mr.B.F. JONES offered resolution that
1.-THE Senate concurring) the privilege OF
Establishing fruit stand In the yestlbule
Of the Capitol lie extended to Margaret
Morton. After suspension OF the rules
the resolution was agreed to.
DAMAGES FOR DEATH BY WRONGFUL ACT, ETC.
House bill to authorize the recovery OF
damages when death is caused by wrongful
act, neglect, &C., was, on motion OF Mt
GEORGE " ALKER, taken up out OF Its order,
;; and the vote by which 1t was ordered TO its
en- orossment rcconsidered. Pending Its
further consideration the hour for the spe'
cial order arrived, and
THE ROAD BILL
| was taken up. MIR. WooDsoN moved "a
! nostpone its consideration until Saturday
After some discussion, the bill was post
| poned until Friday, and, on motion OF Mr.
KELLEY, was ordered to be printed.
BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, &C., PREsHSTgD.
The following bills, resolutions, an(
memorials, were presented and referred
! By Mr., JACKSON Bill to amend the Code
| in relation to leasing and selling lands o.
| infants and others under disabilities.
By Mr., GEO. WALLER Bill to authorize
the Governor OF the State to cede to the
United States jurisdiction over certain
bridge in Elizabeth City county.
By Mr.. HANGER Memorial OF Charles
Grattan and other citizens of Augusta ask
ing legislation on account OF damage
arising from the late flood.
| NJ RpSnl11tinn
! structino the Committee on Courts to in
yestieate and ascertain if the act to incor
porate the James River Bridge Company /
a law or not, the Governor having failed tt
return it within the time prescribed by law
By Mr., STUBBs Resolution instructor,
the Superintendent of Public Buildings t.
purchase twelve dozen cane-bottom no
armed chairs to substitute the chairs nov
in use in the hall of the House.
By Mr.. BRYANT: Resolution inquirin
into the expediency Of amending the Cod
so as to allow parties recovering costs IN
, chancery case the same attorney ices Il
county courts as are allowed in clrcul
courts, and to require grand juries in Tn
county courts, when sworn, to be charge
by the Judge, and not by the Common
wealth's attorney.
Nv MIR. MuRRELL: Resolution inquirin
into the expediency of amending the Lax
defining the duties and compensation
township officers so as to allow justices
z the peace compensation for issuing wits
ByB.F. JONES: Memorial of Mary Bar
lister and daughter, of King William county
+ By Mr.. HAwxHuRsT Bill to amend tn
f act amending the charter of the Alexander
and Fredericksburg Railroad Company. ;,
Bv Mr.. FAYERMAN Resolution mqull
ing into the expediency OF reporting 6i
repeating the 34th section Of chapter 226
the act imposing taxes for the support
the Government, etc.
: BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills were passed.
|, To secure identification OF persons COL
yicted of criminal offences.
:, To amend the Code SO as to provide thl
|, an UNDERWRITING bond shall be conditions
also to indemnify the claimant Of the prt
perty levied on against damages.
! To dispose Of the States Interest In tn
Potomac bridge at Point OF Rocks.
In regard to the pay of the clerks Of tn
Court OF Appeals and of the Circuit Coui
of Richmond. -,
To amend the Code in relation to illeg;
: tolls on turnpikes.
To incorporate the Boydton and Ridge
I way Turnpike Company.
To incorporate the New River Rallroa
To authorize the Board of Public Work
, to sell the armory buildings, lots, and wate
power. ~
, Adjourned.