Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-02-18
a bill to incorporate the Harrisonburg

tee a bill to incorporate the Harrisonburg
and Rawley Springs Turnpike Company.
HousE.-A joint resolution from the
Senate directing an enquiry on the subject
Of public printing was presented by the
Speaker. It provides for a joint committee
on the subject-concurred in.
The Senate and House then went into IN
election of State officers.
Mr.. VIM f. Taylor, of Richmond, was
the only nominee in both Houses for the Of
fee of Auditor Of Public Accounts, to which
position he was elected, by the whole num-
Der of votes cast.
Mr.. Mcdonald, of Richmond, was the
only nominee in either House for the office
of Secretary of the Commonwealth and was
elected, receiving the whole number of votes
cast.
The election of Treasurer was postponed
until Friday.
FRIDAY, Feb. 18th. SENATE.-Joint res
olution from House for Secretary Of Com
monwealth to assume at once duties of
Superintendent Of Public Printing was con-
Cured in.
Mr.. Waddell introduced q bill amending
an act authorizing the Governor to hire out
the c%onvicts of the penitentiary to learn stone
cutting and other mechanical trades. Con-
sidered and passed.
Mr.. Austin offered a resolution providing
for a select committee of five OF towns,
townships, &c. Adopted.
Mr.. Bland offered the following, which
lies over under the rules:
Resolved, (the House of Delegates con-
curring) That a joint committee of three on
the part Of the Senate, and six on the part
of the House, be appointed, whose duty it
shall be to consider all applications for
position Of county judges, and to whom all
applications for said position shall be refer
red.
Mr.. Bland also offered the following,
which lies over:
Resolved, That no election to fl the
position of county judges shall take place
until the salaries of the same shall have been
fixed by law.
The President announced a number of
standing committees.
HoUsE.-The joint resolution from the
Senate concerning relief Of the debtor class
was presented by the chair and referred to
committee in Courts of Justice.
The following bills were reported from
committees:
To incorporate the Winchester and Luray
Valley Railroad.
To provide for the registration of voters.
The House concurred in the Senate
amendment to the bill. on the subject of po-
litical disabilities.
Both Houses then ven into the election
of State Treasurer
Messrs. Geo. Rye, Of Shenandoah, Jno.
@. Vim, of Hanover and G. Buckner of
Orange, were nominated.
Mr.. Rye was elected, after some discus
sion, Mr.. Cochran of Augusta and other
conservatives advocating his claims.
The following is the joint vote 157-
necessary to a choice 70, of which Mr.. Rye
received 119, Mr.. Vim 10 and Mr.. Buck
ner Is votes.
SATURDAY, Feb. -. SENArn.-not in
session.
HousE.-The following resolutions were
presented.
By Mr.. Popham-That the Legislature
should not elect to any Judicial Office any
person disqualified by the XIV Amendment
until his disabilities have been removed by
Congress. Adopted.
By Mr.. Hawxhurst-That the committee
on Roads and Internal Navigation inquire
and report if any Determinations are made
in the tariff Of frcights and passage against
the inhabitants and cities of this State in ia
vor of the people and cities outside of the
State, by Railroads and other transportation
companies, and the remedy for the same.
By Mr. Hawxhurst.-The Committee on
Courts be instructed to inquire and report
whether the term ''learned in the law" defn-
ing the qualification Of county judges restricts
the choice to members of the Bar.
By B. E. Jones-That the Legislature
take such steps as will remedy the drain of
labor from this State.
By Mr.. Crenshaw-That the Governor
fill all vacancies in county Offices Of Magis-
trates, Constables &c, providing that those
in office continue in Office until their success
sors are appointed and qualify.
By Mr.. Ashby-Providing for the assess
ment Of property advertised for sale under
execution and to prohibit its sale unless it
brings three-fourths of the appraised value.
By Mr.. Pannill-That during the present
session of the General Assembly no member
of either House shall be elected to any office
of profit or emolument.
The following bills of general interest
were reported from committees.
A bill to protect property of householders
and heads of families until the provision of
the homestead law can be carried into effect.
A bill to provide for the appointment and
qualification of a Superintendent of Public
instruction.
The bill fixing the rate of interest was ia
ken up, ordered to be engrossed, and read a
third time. It provides for six per cent. as
the legal rate Of interest, but allows contracts
to be made for as much as 12 per centum
per mum
MONDAY Feb. 14.-SENATE.-The Com
mittee on Roads reported a bill to incorpo-
rate the Harrisonburg and Rawley Springs
Turnpike company-passed.
Appropriate committees were instructed
to inquire into the following resolutions of
general interest:
By Mr.. Campbell-Of leasing out the
labor and property of the penitentiary for a
term of years to the highest bidder.
By Mr.. Smith. of Henrico-Of creating
the office of railroad commissioner.
By Mr.. Haskell-Of soliciting aid from
Congress for the completion of certain rail-
road and water lines and other internal i'm
provements
The following resolutions were offered
Resolved, That the committee on Courts
of yustiic be instructed to report a bill se-
curing a lien in favor Of mechanics upon
buildings for the amount due for work done