The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-05

THELEGISLATUREAND
CONVENTION.
Synopsis of the Proceed
ings of Each Body.
THE CONVENTION,

vi hAbH'NA ~ SAAs SAHNANWsl
Resolred. That the Committee OH
Miscellaneous provisions bo directed to
inquire into the expcdieucy of eugraft-
ing into the Constitution q provision
securing to poor persons, as against
debts hereafter to be contracted, a
homestead OF not less than $500 and
not more than 81 900 in value. And
to provide for the exemption ofperSonal
property against debts, thereafter con-
tracted, so that the value of such prop
crty docs not exceed $500.
On motion Of Mr.. 0sburn,
Resolped, That the Committee on
Finance, Education, &C., inquire into
the expediency Of so amending our
school laws as to permit each md every
county to have the exclusive benefit Of
its own taxation, raised for school pur-
poses.
On motion Of Mr.. Hogc,
RcsOlped, That the Committee on
the Executive Department inquire into
the expedicuCy Of providing that the
assent of the Governor shall be essen.
tial to tho enactment of all laws and
joint resolutions passed BY the Lcgisla.
ture.
On motion of Mr.. johnson, of Ty-
Ter,
Rcvlrcd, That the Committee on
Bill of Rights, &c, inquire into tho
propri,ty of incorporating in the Bill
u lights the following declaration:
That all power is inherent in the
people, and all free governments are
founded on their authority, and instit-
u,ed for their peace, safety aud happi-
ness. and they have, at all times,
right to alter, reform or abolish the
government in such manner US they
may think proper.
BY Mr.. Grim, that the County Court
system take the place of present Board
Of Supervisors, the townships to re-
main the same, but if deemed best,
change names Of townships to districts
two justices to be elected from each
township or distr ct-to hold Office for
two yeArs-a court composed of two
justices, aud presiding justice elected
by the voters Of the whole cOunty-to
BE- six terms Of tho Court, four to be
quarterly terms, two Of which to be
grand jury terms; this Court shall have
concurrent Jurisdiction with the Cir
cult Court, except in cbancery causes
the associate justices to be classified
aud receive 50 for their per diem, and
also perform tho duties Of County Su-
pcrintcndent Of Schools.
By Mr.. Woods, that there is no just,
legal or equitable claim against the
State of West Virginia for the payment
Of any Of the public dobt of Virginia,
and that the clause in the present Con.
stitutiOn touching this subject ought no
longer to exist.
The Committee reported that they
considered it incxpedicnt to abolish the
system of grand jurics. Report con.
CURED 10.
BY Mr.. Raymond, that any person
carrying concealed weapons shall be
guilty Of felony, and be sub:
Ject to confinement in the State pcni.
tentiary for not over 90 and not less
than years. Referred.
By Mr.. Trayers, that when a judge
is disqualified by sickness, interest in
cases, relation 10 parties, &c the par.
ties may, by consent, be entered on
record, appoint proper person to try
the said cause, or the judges or any Of
them shall do SO when directed by law.
By Mr.. Gallagher, that the writ of
habGas corpus shall not 10 any case be
suspended, Referred to Committee on
Bill Of Rights.
A resolution was offered by Mr..
jackson, of Lewis, that the Committee
on Education inquire into the propriety
of laying a school tax in each mugis.
trate district in each county, and col
lect the same independent ofthc State.
BY Mr.. johnson, of Wood, that the
Legislative Committee SO establish the
representation that every county have
one member in the proper branch Of the