Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-02-14
Virginia LarIslarura

OENATE.-Saturday, Feb. 4th.-As soon as
the Senate had been called to ORDER Col. Tay-
lor, of Norfolk, announced the death of Major
Washington Rlddlck, Senator from the Nanse-
mond district. The remarks of Colonel Tav-
lor were characterized by deep feeling. Unon
concluding them, he offered resolutions appro-
pirate to the sad occasion. Senators PendIe
ton, johnson and Snowden, paid brief, but ell
oquent and aHectionate tributes to their deceas
ed friend and fellow Senator. The resolutions
were then adopted and communicated to the
House. and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-House bill for the assessment of
taxes tor 1871 returning from the Senate with
amendments, was, on motion of Mr.. Mahood,
placed on the calendar with reference to COM
mittee. The bill was afterwards taken up and
the Senate amendment concurred In.
Upon the announcement to the House of the
action taken by the Senate in relation to the
death of Maj. Riddick, the regular business
was broken off. Messrs. Bagwell, of Accomac.
and POpham, of Bath, passed fervid and touch
ing eulogies upon the deceased amid profound
and solemn silence. At the conclusion of Mr..
Popham' remarks the House adjourned.
SENATE. Monday, Feb. 6th.-The joint res
olution rendering to West Virginia an arbitra-
tion for the apportionment of the public debt.
recalled from the House on Saturday, was ia
ken up, but on account OF the thinness of the
Senate, was, on motion of Mr.. Pendleton. laid
on the table.
Senate bill to provide for the adjustment of
the claims of George Peabody & Co., against
the Commonwealth (amounting to $l45 900
in bondsl was reported back from the Com
mittee on Finance with an amendment.
The following Senate bills were passed:
10 amend and re-enact section 81, of chan
ter 179 Of the acts of 1S69-70, approved july
III, 1870, In relation to county officers so as to
do tor fhn . IL. IN
Senate bill to allow the Orange, Alexandr;o
and Manassas railroad com pany to own and sell
lands for immigration purposes was taken nm.
| and opposed by Messrs Terry and Lathrop and
advocated by Messrs. Snowden and Fitzpatrick.
Mr.. Courtney proposed to amend by making
these privileges general to all the railroad com.
panies In the State, pending which the bill was
| tabled.
HoUsE.-The following bills were passed.
| Senate bill to amend the charter of the town
OF West Point In regard to delinquent taxes.
duties and compensation of county officers.
Senate bill to incorporate the Castleman's
Ferry and Jefferson Turnpike company.
Senate bill to amend the act to INCORPORATE
the Wetumpka Iron company.
Senate bill to provide for the removal of
causes, &C., and the transfer of records, &c.,
from the Hastings Court of Harrsonburg to
the County Court of Rockingham.
Senate bill to amend the Code in relation to
rule days." &c., with House amendments.
Senate bill making an appropriation to fit uu
the State Court house (Sycamore Church.
Mr.. Cochran presented memorial of J. B,
Swazey in behalf of large number of foreirr
holders of Virginia bonds, asking that proyis
ions be at once made for the payment of the
interest on the whole bonded debt of the State
without regard to West Virginia, and suggest
ing plan therefor Referred.