The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-16
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
SATURDAY. Dec. 10th.
House OF Delegates.


cond Baptist church.
The Speaker announced message from
Speaker Hanger, asking leave OF three
days absence. Granted.
Journal of yesterday read.
Senate reported having agreed 10 the bill
to expedite the execution OF tue VIII OH
VIM. Barrett, deceased.
The Committee on Enrolled Bills report
that tue following joint resolutions ana
bills have been approved by the Govern9r'
Joint resolution extending time for the col~
lection of taxes and county aaa township
levies in the Commonwealth for the ear
1871.
An act authorizing the trustees Of the
Presbyterian church and congregation at
Staunton, to execute a deed of trust.
An act to amend certain sections Of
chapter ST. of the code Of 1860, relating to
inspection of tobacco.
The following bills We're reported from
committees, and ordered to be placed on
the calendar
A bill to lease the Penitentiary.
A bill to amend the act relatiRg to the
charter of the town Of Leesburg, in Lou
doun county.
y bill amending the act in relation to
the privy examination of married women,
SO Us 10 uulHUllIG ltlc tAhiiiS, Vi oAtAlA ttN
acknowledgements by q single justice.
The Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons reported in favor of seating Peter }.
Carter. delegate elect from the county Of
Northampton.
On motion of Mr.. Riddlebarger, the cleo
ton held in the county of Lunenbarg was
taken up.
This question elected considerable at
gument, in which MIR. Kelly INDUCED.
HIS remarks were strong in favor of the
minority report, and stated that inasmuch
as every county judge III the State was a
"Conservatlve,o that they appointed the
commissioners of election that the whole
political machinery of the State was in the
hands OF the conservative" party, there
fore he was anxious to see jnstice done,
friend and foe alike. He was jealous OF
the honor Of his party and the rights Of mi
norities.
We congratulate The people Of Virginia
on the fact that there exists a spirit of fair
ness in the House, and that there is no
more ready or able champion Of right and
Justice than the honorable gentleman from
Fredericksburg. At the end Of the discuss
sion, the minority report published by us
several days ago, was adopted by large
majority.
The morning hour having expired, the
joint resolution to suspend the further fund
ing of the public debt being put TO the
House, was carried by an overwhelming
majority, and Mr.. Walker requested to
report its passage to the Senate and ask
its concurrence.
The following Senate bill was passed by
the House
To amend the act in relation to rule days
oo,,,,+,, o,,d ,nf,r,,o rios, oourfc aud 10
claring when office judgments shall be III
nal.
The following is the Joint resolution, in
relation to the funding Of the State debt,
as it passed the House this morning
R.solced, 1.-THE Senate eoncur1ing) That until
proper steps have been taken, TO ascertain the
entire amount that win be required 10 pay The
current expenses OF the State government md
The interest upon the State debt, as provided b.
the Funding Act and the increased rate OF ttsi-i-
tion it may neeessitate shodd the vi ole deiN 10
funded, the second Auditor TO be, and he IS here.
by instructed TO discontinue any further issue OF
OF the new bonds until such time these facts
can be ascertaincd, and such legslatioa be per
fected in the premises, should any be necessary,
as the public good may require.
House bill to amend the act authorizing
the sale Of the States interest Ia her works
OF internal Improvement, 50 as TO provide
that no stocks, bossds, debts, o. CLAIMS hsld
in or upon any incorporated company shall
be sold for less than their par value in
State bonds, Ayes lii. Noes 0.
The following bills, resolutions, &c.r
were reported.
BY Mr.. LA nilton--A bill to repeal a
portion dissection AZ, of San act 10 estab'
lsh and maintain a uniform system Of pub.
lie schools, passed July llth, 1870"
By Mr. ST. John-
Resolced, That thu Committee on Courts of Jus
ifp iou ira n the DpiiAueR OF % Amending
the law that when executions are returned ie
clerks office 'ssstistied," that lie clerk be le
qured TO make this q matter OF record upon ibl
Judgment lien docket aud thai the said commits
tee also inquire what means may be devised
when a judgment has been satisfied, On WHICH
execution has issued by which r payment Il
part be made matter OF record aud tha
the said committee inquire what woud be q pro
per compcnsati lion for the clerk fof sad services
By Mr.. Van Auken--A bill to amend
and reenact an act approved March 18th
1871, in relation to the duties and compen-
sation of county officers.
BY Mr.. james
Resoteed. That the Committee on Proposition;
and Grievances inquire INFO the eSpediency o
reporting bill requiring all county and town
ship officers to give ccuntyseeArisy and no other
BY Mr.. Swami
Resolved, That a commissioner be appointed
for the revision of the land books Of cafolin-
county.
BY Mr.. Swami
Resolved That so much of the Governors das
sage as relates TO the amendment OF the
Constitution regards the tine OF holding
State county and municipal elections, he re
ferred to the Committee On privileges and Alec
tions.
BY. Mr.. Fitzgerald -BIl authoTizin2
the people of this Commonwealth, or as
many Of the counties as may desire, the
privilege to have their lands reassesse9,
BY Mr.. FuIkerson--A bill prescribing q
penalty for fraudulent sales and conner
sions by bailees.
BY Mr.. Ratlih'-A bill to amend the act
in relation to assessment Of lands and lots
assessed under the provision of chapter IA
Of the Code Of Virginia.
BY Mr.. Strother-A bill to amend th,
charter of Culpeper.
BY Mr.. Iryme-A bill to amend th'
Code of 1860 as to claims equitable bJ
justices of the peace.
By Mr.. Watts-A bill to authorize th'
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad company
to acquire an interest in connecting rail
roads.
BY Mr.. Clopton--A resolution to amend
certain sections of an act approved Jolly
18th, 1870, so as there shall be taken away