Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-20
Ictter from Richmond.

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RICHMOND, JAN lo-The question of re-
apportionment was again under consideration.
at Conference of the Conservative members of
the Senate. last night, when it was considered
as the sense of those present that in any re-
apportionment, the Senate ought to consist of
about the same number as at present. How
the matter will end it is difficult to predict. as
there are various opinions each urged with
force
In this connection, plan will be submitted
on the part Of the Senate, which will probably
meet with its appreciation 1t fixes the ratio OF
representation torthe Senate at thirty thousand.
and among the arrangements Of the districts is
the following Loudoun Alexandria. Fairfax
and Prince William. containing jS.l17 inhabi
tants. two Senators Fauquer aud Rappahan-
mock. containing 27.Sl9 inhabitants, one Senl-
tor Stafford Spottsy ivania and Louisa. con-
tanning 81 $50 inhabitants. one Senator: Orange.
Culpeper and Madison, with Il population Of
II 1874 one Senator Albemarle and Greene.
containing 329.lS2 Inhabitants one Senator: :
Hanover and Caroline. containing 3l.593 inhab-
itants. one Senator Frederick. Clarke and
Warren. with Il population Of Is 997, one Sen
ator; Shenandoah and Page, with Il population
of -. 4u7. one Senator: Rockingham. with Il
population of 23.Gl9. one Senator Augusta.
with a population OF -. l6. one Senator; Ming
George Westmoreland Northumberland, Rich
mond and Lancaster. population 3l:949. one
Senator; Henvico and Richmond city. por'l-
ton 76. 300. three Senators.
According 10 this plan Of re-appOrtonment
there would be forty districts. and tory-three
Senators. the same number as a. present. The
! az 10 1n
Conservatives and 10 Radicals. If in the cleo
ton in November 1871 the Conservatives should
loose the Halifax and Richmond districts. and
in the election in 1873 the Norfolk city. Nanse-
mond and Pittsylvana districts then there
would be 26 Conservatives and l. Radicals.
Lieutenant Governor Maryc, last night made
an earnest appeal in reference to the adoption
of appropriate measures TO spread among the
people of Europe correct information as to the
physical resources of Virginia. its political and
social condition. and all other matters of practi-
cal interest to the farmers Of Europe who are
disposed to emigratc to America. Hcsct forth
the urgent importance Of attracting capital and
muscle to take up the vast area Of uncullivatel
land in Virginia: explained the means employ
ed BY the new States of the Northwest i'll at
tracing European emigration to their territory:
insisted that ike means would produce like adj
vantagcs for Virginia. and urged upon the
present Legislature to begin at this session the
operation OF these measures
.Amongthe recent arrivals III this city are W.
H. Marbury. of Alexandria: Gen. "; t. Payne.
r. r. Scott. J. Y. Brooke, and Col. J. :.
MosI,y. Of Fau1uicr, and Col. Arthur Rogers. of
| Loudoun the latter of whom is advocating the
most speedy measures for strikin" ont Of the
present State Constitution the provision allow
| ing - per Ct interest, and leaving the usury
law rs before the war to he fixed by the Legs
! laturc; as he says. by prompt action now re-
ferring such an amendment to the next Legs
laturc which meets in December next. the
present provision may Ire gotten nd "t It'f"rc
the end Of this year.
In the Senate. to-day. communication WAS
received from the Governor ..nc!oSing Il lit Of
rcprieves. pardons, &c. granted during the
year 1870. with his reasons The Governor has
granted eleven pardons and two communications
of punishment There have been one hund rcd
and forty applications made. ri which one hun
drcd and twcntyscven were refused. Among
the par,lons WIS that Of Hugh StriIcr.ol Alex
andria because OF unsnuml lnin,l anil really
| Irresponsible and OF account of youth. the
offence being NEARLY technical iuSdemcannr,
and as he had served out three lourths Of his
term Of confinement.
4 bill was introduced for The appointment Of
Board of Equalization. to eqalizc the assess
ment of lands also amending the law tiy'ng
the hours Of business for clerks Of Courts
\ bill was passed egalizing the election of
Attorney for the Commonwealth for Wise and
Buchanan counties where there are no law. gers
The militia bill was taken up and made the
order Of the day for Tuesday next. and the bill
extending the time for the exercise Of GER
tain civil rights and remedle:. was laid on the
table
\ bill amending the charter of Front Royal,
was presented and referred.
The bill designating the holidays t. be OBJ
served in the State. and making notes, nc:
payable the succeeding instead OF the preceding
day was. after Il long debate and strenuous OPP
position. ordered to be engr0ssed.
In the House of Delegates the Senate bill
authorizing the County Of Augusta to subscribe
TO stock of the Valley Railroad and the Shea
andoah Valley Railroad was put upon the cal
endar without reference.
\ message was received from the Governor
transmitting list Of pardons and combinations
Of punishment granted during $50. The Gov
ernor states that 40 applications We're received.
and ! l parlons and combinations granted.
Bills were reported and placed upon The cal
enlar Us follows:
Bill to repeal the law in regard 10 contracts
for labor between white and co!cred persons
bill to prohibit stake and trap nets in the Rap
pahannock and James rivers. with a recommcn-
dation that it do not pass bill 10 amend the
laws against gill nets i'll the Potomac. so far as
regards nets not more than - fathorls long.
with a Recommendation that it do not pass bill
amending the code in relation to fee bills: bill
authorizing the draining of lands through the
lands of others; Joint resolution to appoint a
IL
The consideration of the tax and license bill
was resumed. \ long discussion took place
upon the subject Of licensing groggeries. The bill
contains 239 sections in all; and the House has
advanced about midway, passing By many Of
the disputed clauses. and all the taxation clauses
to which they are to revert.
Marriages are quite fashionable in this city
Just now-tour within two days in fashionable |
circles Mr. VIM. F. Brooks, of Alexandria:
to-day, led to the hymenial altar Miss Florence
Powell, sister of Mr.. D. lee Powell principal
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