The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-06-18

the formation Of the Atlantic, mississippi,
and Ohio Railroad Company has this DAY
been approved by me.
Upon the subject Of consolidation, as II
is popularly styled, and which it is antics-
pated will be practically accomplished I'M
der this bill, my views were formed years
ago, and are still unchanged. They were en-
dorsed by the last Legislature Of the State,
and have now been sanctioned by very
large majority of your honorable bodies.
"The question has been thoroughly dis
cusscd, and the correctness OF the policy
must he considered ns established by the
popular voice of the State. I have earn
estly and carefully considered oil the provl-
sions of this bill. My judgment does not
concur with that Of the General Assembly
in some of the provisions but the Leglsia-
ture, in our form Of government, may De
rightly regarded as the exponent OF the
popular will and judgment in measures OF
this character. You have expressed py
decisive majority your approval OF all tnese
provisions. In view Of this fact do noI
feel it to be incumbent on me TO hiterPose
INV individual opinions in arresting the con-
summation of q measure so emphatically en-
dorsed by your Judgment. u.t
eff nv own Judgment was clear tnat
this bill involved an infractlon OF the Con-
stitutiop. or a violation Of private rights, or
that your honorable bodies had not delibe-
rntc,y and fully considered all the just i'm
forests of the State in the passage of this
bin. | should unbesitatingly withhold my
approval The great Importance OF TINS
measure, and an earnest desire to perform
nv duty in regard to it, have caused me 10
give to this bin the fullest reflection posi-
blc within the time allowed me, and have
felt it to be appropriate to state bricny 10
YOU in this manner the reasons when nave
controlled my action.
9 Rcspectfully, GILBERT G. WALKER"
The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday
,Xt.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at 10 O'Clock.
ON THE CALENDAR.
Under 4 suspension of the rules the SUI
nreme Court bill as returned from the Sc
nate. with certain House amendments
agreed to and others disagreed to, was
pIaced on the calendar. The bill was sub
seu,lently taken up, and the House receded
from the amendments disagreed TO by Tie
Senate. r.
Also, Senate bill to amend the charter OF
the Potomac Railroad Company.
Also. Senate bill to amend the chartef OF
the town of Lcesburg.
COMMITTEE SEfOhIos
The Committee on Propositions ana
Grievances reported it ineXpedlent 10 lesLs-
late upon resolutions inquirlng INTO the
expedicncy of authorizing the qlauiSie ~
voters of ;ny township in the State to de-
termine by Vote whether any license for the
sale Of Intoxicating drinks shall he granted
in townships. Also in relation to taking or
l-illinr of cartridges. Also upon the petl-
tom of James r. Parker, of Sussex county,
nrayinn for divorce from his wife.
BILLS REPORTED.
Senate hill to amend the acts amendatory
to the Code in relation to harDor masters
and dock masters.
Senate bill concerning the pilotage on the
Potomac river.
senate bin to incorporate the Lynchburg
Banking and Insurance Company.
senate bill entitled "an act to incorpo-
rate the Pamunkey River Internal I'M
provement Company" Reported with an
Senate biz to amend the charter of the
Senate bill incorporating the Virginia
Cane-Fibre Company.
Senate bill to charter the Fredericksburg
Loan and Land Company.
House bill to incorporate the Richmond
Bank Note Engraving and Chrome Litho-
graphing Company.
House engrossed bill amending the acts
continuing the payment OF interest ana
dividends to incorporated colleges and
other seminaries of learning in this State.
This was subsequently taken up and passed.
GOVERNORS MANSION.
A communication from General Newbcry
in answer to a House resolution asking
report of the condition of the Executive
mansion and the probable cost OF repair
inc the same was laid before the House
and referred to the Committee Oh Public
Property.
THE PAT WOODS CASE.
Mr., STUBS offered resolution inquiring
whether or not it was inexpedient for the
House to take notice Of the arrest of Pat
Woods by order of Congress. Referred.
BILLS DISPOSED OF AND ADVANCED.
Senate bill to amend the charter of the
Norfolk Railroad Company. Passed.
Senate bill to incorporate the Atlantic and
Allegheny Railroad Company. Passed.
. Senate bill to amend the charter OF the
Richmond and Lynchburg Railroad Com
pany. Passed.
Senate bill to incorporate the Pamunkey
Mari Mining and Manufacturing Company.
Passed.
House bill declaring the Shenandoah river
a lawful fence in the county OF Warren.
Passed.
House bill amending the charter of the
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank OF
Richmond. Passed.
Senate bill to incorporate the Pamunkey
River Improvement Company. Passed.
House bill to incorporate the Leesburg
and Point of Rocks Turnpike Company.
Passed.
Senate bill extending the limits of Marion,
Smyth county.
Senate bill to provide for laying the county
levy for the year 1870. Passed.
LICENSE TAX BILL.
The amendments to the license tax bill
having been engrossed, the bill was taken
up and passed.
ASSESSMENT BILL.
The House bill for the assessment of taxes
was taken up and passed-ayes, u; noes,
10.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Colonel Owen. the Governors aid, COM
to the House the Governors
message on the consolidation bill (see Sc
nate proceedings, which was laid on the ia
bic for printing.
Adjourned.
ADJUSTMENTS.