The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-17
BILLS, &C., REPORTED.

the commonwealth, anu TeCouiuftbuch tho
apnointment Of special committee to con-
slider said claims.
BILLS, &C., REPORTED.
Senate BtlS.-An act to extend the time
within which VIM. w. Sage, late sheriff of
Lee county, may collect the taxes for the
year 1869 and 1870, and for other pur-
poses.
An act to amend an act concerning
warrants for small claims.
House bMs-A bill to amend and reGn- |
act section / of chapter 81 of the code of |
1860, in relation to the destruction OF inju-
ny of bridges, mile posts, &c.
A bill to amend and reGnact section l OF
chapter 80 of the code of 1860. in relation
to fences. ..'-
A bal authorizing the appointment of
deputies of county and township officers in
term time, or vacation, and repeating Sec
ton - chapter 40, and section chapter
1913 of code of 1860.
4 bill to amend and reGnact sections 4
and of act entitled can act relating to
fences, and for the protection of crops"
passed January 26th, 1866.
A bill for the relief of Madison Allen.
THE HOMESTEAD.
The Committee on Courts of Justice re-
port it mexpedient to repeal so much Of
the homestead law as allows parties taking
advantage of it the privilege of waiver.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
was granted Messrs. Critz and Hamilton.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill TO extend the time within
which W. w. Sage, late sheriff of Lee
county, may collect the taxes for the years
1869 ana 1870. "..- ....-
The bill providing special Court Of APP
peals was defeated.
DISMISSED.
House bill for the protection Of fox
hunters.
w PUBLIC FUNDS. ......
House bill designating certain banks as
repositories of moneys of the Common.
wealth, was passed by.
A number of bills were engrossed ant
ordered to third reading.
The House adjourned at 2.l5 z. NJ.
Lieutenant Governor Marye in the chair
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Henllle.
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
In reference to the jurisdiction of count,
courts.
Requiring clerks of courts to furnis'
county supervisors with copies OF cour
orders and allowances that are payable GU
of the county treasury and requiring su
pervisors to levy a tax to pay the same.
TO incorporate the Eastern turnpike an
toll bridge company.
In relation to Jurors in criminal cases.
70 simplify declarations in action
against insurance companies.
In relation to the number of guards Il
a lunatic while being conveyed to tt
asylums.
THE PEABORY CLAIM.
The President laid before the Senate
communication from the Secretary of ii
Board of Public Works enclosing a repo
of their investigation of the claim Of &c
Peabody against the Commonwealth, ar
recommending the appointment of specl
commission for the determination OF Il
same, as tie Board are unable to gi
the necessary time and labor to the exam
nation OF the subject. ..........
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Mr.. Hcrndon, from the Committee
Courts OF Justice, reported without amen
ment-- '".. rE aN .ar a a.
Senate bill, to extend the time for l..
Edwards to qualify as clerk of the courts
Southampton county. a.. a-ra e7
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, from the Committee
General Laws, reported with recomme
dation that it TO not pass nrH. Hs
Senate bill, incorporating the Blue Rid
Company.
BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRE
By Mr.. Hundley-To change the Ii
and amend the act to incorporate the Far
Vile, Charlottesville and Stanardsville M
row-Gauge railroad company. -- .-...
By samoa bill in relation to abStra
of electing and lists of county and towusl
officers. .-. .-.. ....-....... --. Gas. ..-.-
BY same-To amend section Of cha
ter l6l of code in relation to records
large of courts. s '..... ... -,.., --......
BY Mr.. Greene-Incorporati the
tersburg Land Association.
BY Mr.. Ward-In relation to dogs goi
at large, and to prevent the destruction
sheep. a
BY Mr.. Herndon--In relation to fees
affidavits OF dispositions.
BY same--As to compelling attenda
of witnesses. Go ~ frsE4E -aH.-r#..
By same-To amend the provisions
the code in regard to the Supreme Court
Appeals. ..,Eg4.
BY same-Amending code concerning
curity for cost of suits, &c.
BY Mr.. Taylor, of Norfolk-To am
the charter of the Virginia Loan and III
company.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY present
AND ADOPTED.
BY Mr.. Quesenberry-Th the Conn
tee on Public Institutions inquire and
port appropriate steps for the repair of
mutations of the statue of Henry c
standing in the Capitol grounds, and for |
tecting the same from injury i'll the futl
by MIR, Pridemore-Of appropria
small sum Of money for the erection
suitable slab of marble at the grave
John Randolph, of Roanoke, and enclos
the grave. [Amended to include the Ii;
of Judge Edmund Pendleton, of Carroll
BILLS PASSED.
House bills for the relief of Tho
Davis, an infant of Greene county.
HELP FROM THE GENERAL COVE
MENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Mr.. Quesenberry offered the follow
Joint resolution, which was agreed to
der a suspension of the rules: