The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-03-03
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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VIRGINIA GENERAL AssEMBL,
EIGHTY.NINTH DAY.
MONDAY, March 3, 1873.
SENATE--Senator Quesenberry in I'll
chair. No prayer.
COMMUNICATED.
Senate bill to amend and re-enact an &C
as amended and re-enacted by an act in re
! lation to notaries public, with an amend
ment by the House of Delegates, was takel
up and the amendments agreed to.
Colonel Owens, aid to the Governor
presented communication from his ex
cellency the Governor in relation to tn,
reassessment bill, in which he informs the
Senate of the disapprobation, by him, Of
OF said bill. Read and laid on the table
THE LATE GENERAL EDWARD JOHN.
SON.
A message was received from the House
OF Delegates by Mr.. Lawson, who inform
ed the Senate that the House had agreed to
preamble and joint resolutions (see House
report relative to the death of General Ed
ward johnson, which were taken up and
concurred in.
| INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. Hundley: Bill to provide for the
inspection of steam boilers for the better
protection Of life and property against
accidents arising from steam boiler explo-
| sions.
BY Mr.. Martin: Bill to incorporate the
Manchester railway and land improvement
company.
By Mr.. Massey: Memorial of citizens of
King William county in relation to immi-
grafton.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill to incorporate the Green Hill
cemetery of Newtown Stephensburg,
Frederick county Senate bill to increase
the capital stock of the Petersburg gas
light company; Senate bill to amend and
re-enact an act so as punish more rigor-
ously in certain cases the crime of arson /;
House bill to extend the powers of circuit
courts in relation to the estates of infants /;
Senate bill to regulate the working of the
roads of Rockbridge and Lee counties
Senate bill to amend and re-enact an act |
in relation to the establishment of !
hospitals by counties and cities |
of the state; Senate bill to enable the |
trustees of the Massanuttin PRESBYTERIAN |
church, near Cross Keys, Rockingham
county, to receive and hold bequest un-
der the will of Ann Davidson, deceased; |
House bill amending and re.enacting
an act in relation to terms of |
the supreme court of appeals
House bill amending the charter of the |
Richmond and Henrico railroad, turnpike
and graded road company House bill en-
titled an act to incorporate the Nansemond
land, lumber, and narrow gauge railroad
company House bill entitled an act to
prevent the placing of Instructions in Syc-
amore creek, in the county of New Kent;
House bill Incorporating Henderson lodge
Of Odd-Fellows. of Manchester.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED,
House bill entitled an act for the protec-
lion OF coal lands of Virginia from injury
or destruction by fire.
Several bills advanced on the calendar,
and number tabled.
On motion of Mr.. Graham, Senate adj
journed.
:, HoUsE.-Speaker Hanger in the chair.
No prayer.
REPORTED.
The following were reported and put on
he calendar: House Bills: Incorporat.
ne the Dismal swamp lumber company;
n relation to trial by jury in civil cases,
With adverse recommendation Senate
'ills: To authorize the Governor to ap-
,olnt a state assayer and chemist to de-
lare portion of Smiths creek and Co.
oon's creek lawful fence.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
vas granted Messrs. Wentworth, Munsey,
russell, Sutherlin, and Hill for two days
ach, and Mr.. Nickens three days. (,
Death OF GENERAL EDWARD JOHN
SON.
Mr.. Lawson, of the Isle of Wight,
ffered the following:
Whereas, the General Assembly has
earned with deep regret of the death of
'eneral Edward johnson and whereas, it
as been proposed by his friends that his .
emalns lie in state in the rotunda of the
'apltol until his funeral on Tuesday even I
lg; and whereas his eminent services to l
is country entitled him to every mark of
aspect and esteem at the hands of the
copies representatives /; therefore, be it Q
=" Resolved 10y the House of Delegates,
ne Senate concurring), That when the two !
louses adjourn to-day they adjourn to meet !
n Wednesday, at - o'clock. !
" Resolved, That copy of this resolu- 1
on be communicated to the family of the K
eceased, ard be entered upon the journals
the two houses"
Appropriate speeches in eulogy of the u
'rvlces and character of deceased were G
ade by Mr.. Lawson and Mr.. Clopton, of 7
when the resolutions were q
unanimously passed.
A number of Senate amendments to II
ouse bills were concurred in also batch .
Senate and House bills passed.
INTEREST ON STATE DEBT. II
On motion of Mr.. Taliaferro, Senate bill Il
provide for the payment of interest on
e public debt was made the special order
Thursday next, at p. m. C
INTRODUCED. b
The following were presented and re- 9
rred: o
Bv Mr.. Rufus S. Jones: Bill to amend l
de in regard to offences against morality u
d decency. p
By Mr.. Smith: Bill to amend code in D
gard to criminal procedure. =
BY MIR. Munsey: Bill to amend public - -
be school law. "