The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-04
General Assembly of Virginia.
THURSDAY, March 3, 1870.
GEN

The Senate met at II o'clock. Prayer by
Rev. 7. l.. Preston.
iLIEuTESAST-Go MARYE's REMARKS.
| Mr., MARYE took the chair after the
meeting of the Senate, and said
Before assuming the duties Of the chair
desire to express my grateful acknowledge
ments to senators for their confidence ex-
pressed on yesterday in contributing to my
election to the honorable Office OF Lieu
! enant-Governor Of Virginia.
1t is no affectation in me to say that do
not feel that I have any claim to such dis
tinction it would be presumption when l
think of the many sons of Virginia whose
eminent talents and public services point to
them as the proper recipients OF such pre-
fcrment.
fully recognize what are the circum-
stances and influences which have LED TO
nv election, and the consideration of them
will serve to enhance the weight of duty
upon me to use my best endeavors to dis
charge we'll and worthily the functions of
this office.
You are called to the work of legislation
surrounded by circumstances of great en-
barrassment and difficulty. You have to
devise and enact measures which must seri-
ously affect every interest known to human
society. | shall sympathize with you in
this arduous labor, and render all the Co
operation which can come from prompt
! performance of my duties in your body.
Though not without some experience IN
the modes and rules of legislative proceed
ings, am not proficient parliamentarian.
shall therefore need, and am sure shall
receive, your did in performing the duties
of the Chair. Inasmuch, however, as the
rules which are essential to the proper con-
duct of business in this body ere few, in
telligible, and of easy application, and as
am sure it will be your pleasure to maintain
the hitherto high character for decorum
which this body enjoys, l enter upon my
duty without distrust, assuring you that |
shall discharge it in spirit impartial and
| respectful to every senator, and with fer
| vent desire to see the true welfare of our
beloved State largely promoted by your
counsels and your labors.
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD.
The bill authorizing the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company to borrow
money was taken up and passed.
| JURISDICTION OF COUNTY COURTS.
The bill to prescribe and define the juris-
diction of the county courts of the Com
monwealth, and the times and places for
holding the same, was taken up and ordered
for engrossment and third reading.
PlTTsYLvASIA COURT.
The bill authorizing monthly terms of the
county court of Pittsylvania to be held at
Danville WIS taken up and passed by.
ROADS, ETC.
Mr.. TAYLOR, of Norfolk, from the Com
mittee on Roads, etc., reported in regard to
the resolutions concerning the Loudoun and
Hampshire railroad and the Dismal Swamp
canal that no further action was necessary
in the premises.
OATHs OF OFFICE.
Mr.. HERSDoS, from the Committee on
| Courts of Justice, reported bill prescribing
oaths of Office; which was ordered for
printing.
This was subsequently, called up. The
bill provides that the oatbs under the Con-
stitution, the fourteenth amendment, and
the oaths prescribed by Congress upon the
admission of the State, shall be taken by
all officers of the State before entering
upon their duties.
Under suspension of the rules the bill
was passed.
| Incorporation.
Mr.. ROLLER offered resolution inqui-
ring into the expediency of amending the
laws in relation to- incorporation by the cir
cult courts. Adopted and referred.
CITY JUDGES.
Mr.. HERSDoN offered resolution fixing
Tuesday the sth of March as the day for the
election of city judges fer Norfolk, Ports
mouth, Lynchburg, Petersburg, and Frede-
| ricksburg. Lies over under the rules.
Adjourned. .......
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House was called to order at II
o'clock Prayer by Friend Crenshaw, of
the House. The Journal Of yesterday was
read.
SENATE BILLS.
A Senate bill to charter the Rappahan-
mock and Potomac Railroad.
Senate bill chartering the Fredericksburg
and Northern Neck Railroad. Each refer
red. sS.
House bill No. 10, in regard to printing
acts of pirate incorporation, was returned
from the Senate with on amendment. Re-
ferred. - asa.1..'5
House bill concerning tho Alexandria,
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Com
pany was returned from the Senate with
an amendment, and placed on the calendar.
HoUsE BILLS. I
A bill to amend section ! chapter ls6 OF