The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-01-12
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Public Property, to
whom was referred the resolution of inqui-
ry as to the expediency of leasing the peni-
tentiary, recommend the reference of the
resolution to the Committee On Asylums
and Prisons. IA .,g5 p ..t -. ...l
The Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons ask the adoption of resolution arl-
thorizing it to print the petitions, notices
and testimony in such cases, of contested
seats as it may desire. The same commit
tee ask for power to send for persons and
papers in the case of the petition of citizens
of Essex county, questioning the eligibility
of the sitting member from that county.
ias LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...,ss
was granted to Messrs. Watson, Lewis,
Gresham, Brstow, Norton, Taliaferro, and
Butler. .@ rr "@ 0a. SOS
RESOLUTIONS, &C., INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Walker a.-E Del E. -s.-,... ....r.
Pesosced, That the Committee on Finance be
directed to report without delay upon the cues
tion of reducing the per diam and mileage of the
members of the General Assembly. ........
BY Mr.. Smith - -ls..s.sa-t
Eesolped, That the Committee on Retrench
ment and Reform be instructed to inquire and
report, by bill or otherwise, what reduction can
be properly made in the expenses of the govern
ment generally. .g
Adopted. y S. .+r. ... E ~. 4gt
BY Mr.. Evans E7
Resolved, That this House will, after Monday
next, hold night sessions on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday evenings, commencing at ~
O'Clock, until otherwise ordered. s..s
Laid on the table. -
ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLICPRINTING. g-a.
Richard T. Walker, of this city, was
elected to fill this office for the term pre-
scribed by law. ~. q
RESOLUTIONS, &C., INTRODUCED. (
| BY Mr.. Riddlebarger-- d z = .-.ai
WHEREAS, the Second Auditor in response to a
resolution of the 9th inst, in regard to the cost
of Engraving and Lithographing the stocks
issued under the Funding Bill, reports that, al.
| though he had no personal knowledge of the con-
| tract made by the Treasurer for engraving OF
| lithographing, yet he had certified to all bills
made in pursuance of that contract up to De
cember 2Sth 1871 and that after that time he had
refused. to certify to two bills of considerable
| for funding the public debt had amounted to S43,-
s62. so; now therefore, be it
ResoIued, That a committee of five be ap-
| pointed who shall be charged with the duty of
| inqtIiring how much of the expenses incurred
under'the Fanding Bill in pursuance of the 9Th
ssection thereof, was for engraving, hthographing
an d printing; and whether or not it was the
duty of the Second Auditor to acquaint himself
with 81, id contract before certifying any of said
bills, anu whether not, in the Judgment of the
committee, the cost OF engraving, lithographing
and printing were exorbitant; and whether or
not any expense was incurred not absolutely ne
cessary to execute said law.
Resotped, That sid committee be authorized
to send for persons ard papers. r.
Adopted. Jes sos I.
BY Mr.. kincheloe-
Resolved By the House Of Delegates, That the
First Auditor be instructed to inform the House,
at as early day as practicable, what amount OF
money was paid into the State Treasury upon
the demand made by the United States upon the
State of Virginia for war funds, prior to the sus-
pension of the collection of the debt by the Uni
ted States and the acceptance of said debt by the
State of Virginia Also, the amount demanded
by the government of the United States as Fir-
ginia's quota for war funds, and if the amount is
credited by the money paid into the State Trra-
sury 10 meet said demand . Z,
Adopted. ls.@
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Senate joint resolution for the appoint
ment of joint committee to consider what
amendments to the constitution are neces-
sary, was referred to the Committee on
Courts of Justice.
ELECTION OF COUNTY JUDGE.
Thomas III. Bernard was elected judge Of
the County court of Franklin, to fill va
cancy. !
Adjourned. et.
Senate. 4,
Lieutenant Governor Marye in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Christian, of Man
| chester.
House bill entitled an. act requiring the
| repositories of the public moneys of the
Commonwealth to execute additional bonds,
was taken up, twice read, and on motion Of
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, the rule requiring the com
mitment Of the same being suspended, was
read the third time.
On motion of Mr.. Fitzpatrick, the vote
by which the bill was ordered to third
reading, was reconsdered, and the bill was
then referred to the Committee for Courts
of Justice.
AMENDMENT TO THE PILOT LAWS.
House bill entitled ian act to amend ant
re6nact and repeal certain sections of the
code of Virginia of 1860, and the act O
Feb. 10, 1866, in relation to pilots" was
taken up, read twice, and on motion of Mr.
Taylor, of Norfolk city, referred to thu
Committee on Roads and Internal Naviga
ton.
TTSJTRY.