Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23
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RICHMOND, Feb. 22.-The Senate, tot

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we continue to transact the puplic business
rather than wander idly about the streets
! The railroad war was renewed again this
morning, upon motion to reconsider the vote
by which the Washington and Richmond Rail
road bill was defeated yesterday, and the sklrIl-
ish resulted in a temporary victory Tor the
Pennsylvania Central: the vote in reconsldera-
ton resulting ayes q, noes -:
By vote of ~ to lS the bill WAS then made
the order Of the day for tomorrow, when the
battle will again rage
The bill for u distribution Of the proceeds OF
the Land script fund, . was considered for a
short time, and Mr.. Taylor, of Loudoun, add
dressed the Senate in favor Of the report OF the
committee, which divides the fund between
the Hampton Normal, colored school, Univer-
sity of Virginia and the Virginia Military In
stitute, with a proviso requiring the professors
to give lectures in each Senatorial district.
Mr. Taylor made al able argument i'll support
of his views and showed u thorough knowledge
of the subject and the working OF the system,
strongly urging the claims of the farmer to all
the rights and privileges enjoyed BY any other
class Of citizens, .
The death of another Of the members ofthe
| Senate was to-day announced, that oil Isaiah
Lyons colored, from Elizabeth City, who died
at his residence to-day.
The grand jury bill with amendments has
been referred, in the Senate, to the committee
on Courts of Justice.
Bills were reported extending the jurisdic
ton of the corporate authorities Of towns hav
| ing less than 5000 Of population turning over
to counties through which they run, the States
interest in turnpikes appropriating money for
the purpose of rcplenishing the fresh waters of
the commonwealth with fish, with ain amend
| want. fN,y hill. an6 70 nil ho lirpini. Inn
migration Society.
Bills &C. were introduced providing for fur
nishing circuit judges with reports Of the
Court Of Appeals requiring special license to
apothecaries and others vending patent
medicines in the State; incorporating the Vir-
| ginia Female Orphan School and incorporating
the Rockingham banking and trust company.
The bill to provide charter for the city of
Staunton was passed.
In the House of Delegates, bills were report
ed to incorporate the Conference of St. Mary of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in Alexan-
dria with Recommendation that it do not pass
for the relief OF the Collector OF Taxes of Page
county, with an amendment: to incorporate the
Mechanics Association in Lynchbrrg: in rela-
ton to the fence law in Campbell county, with
adverse recommendation: to amend the law for
the collection of the revenue and lcvics for 1870
to amend the act of 1867, continuing the pay
ment of interest and dividends to colleges &C..
of the State; to amend the Code in relation to
the partition Of lands, with Senate amendment
with recommendation to non-cOncur in the
amendment.
The House refused to adjourn rs mark of
respect to the memory of WaShington-(this
being his birth-day)-aye 81, noes So
Mr.. Kelley, of Spottsylvania, rose to Il ques
ton Of privilege, and said that he was reported
in the newspapers as having paired off with
Mr. Johnston on the bill incorating the Wash
ington and Richmond Railway Co. He was
correctly reported rs being in the negative
If, however, he he'd been present on Monday
he would have voted to grant that charter, and
then resigned his place in the House or else he
would have resi- gned before the vote was taken.
His own convictions as to the propricty Of grant
ing charter to company which did not pro-
pose to build road remained unchanged
Senate bill authorizing the trustees Of the
town OF Manchester to renew certain outstand-
ing bonds, and extend the time Of their pay
ment, together with the mortgage for securing
them, was taken up and passed
Senate bill imposing 4 tax on oysters came
up as Il special continuing order. \ memorial,
signed by many citizens of Norfolk against the
bill, VAS presented and read The bill was dis
cussed by the hard -shclled oyster delegates, and
many amendments proposed BY lhenl-onc
wanting this, and another that and no two Of
them wanting the same thing, except, perhaps
to abolish the State oyster fleet These yes
sells, seem to be very obnoxious to the oyster
men, as they strictly enforce payment. Of the
oyster taxes. They are very DESTROYS of reduc-
| ing taxation on oysters to the voluntary sys-
TEN. :" The Potomac and Rappahannock in
terests do not forget that these boats are to be
employed to enforce the laws against unlawful
and destructive modes Of fishing in those rivers:
The bill Especially the steamers) was ably de- |
| Tended by Mr.. Mahood of Giles the Chair
man Of the branch Of the Finance Committee
| which prepared it.
Pending this discussion. the House ad
journed.
Last night IA caucus Of the Conservative
members Of the Legislature was held when the
subject Of superintendent was under conside-
ration, but, contrary to expectation, 10 definite
conclusion WAS arrived at. 1t was generally
conceded that the Senate should retain its pres
ent number of members, but upon 4 PROPOSE
ton to reduce the House to one hundred and
eighteen there was Il division Of sentiment 80
strong that it came near breaking up the con
ference, and motion to adjourn Mnr dir was
only defeated by two votes. 1t is proposed to
meat again on Thursday night, but in the pre-
sent temper OF members. excited upon railroad
and sectional issues it is not likelyany plan will
be agreed upon.and the question will be carried
before the Legislature without any previous ac-
ton on the part of the Conservatives. If so it
is probable that there will be trouble and dis
appointment. and that the present gcrrymander
will continue if nothing worse is done.
The appropriate committee of the House has
under consideration the resolution in reference
to the Superintendent of Public Schools of
Alexandria, heretofore noticed, and this morn
ing letter from Mr.. Cane, explaining his
course was laid before the committee
The investigating bribery and corruption
committee of the House meets again tonight,
when, it is asserted, developments of rather
startling character will be made Whether there
is anything in the reports. deponent sayeth
not.
Snow commenced falling here this evening
about four clock and there is prospect for