Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-01-29
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
LEGISLATIVE.

Richmond Jan. 2l.-A bill to pros
vide artificial limbs for soldiers manned
in war
Bills were introduced in relation to
amcndn ents to the constitution to en-
nance the value of bonds issued by
counties, cities and towns in aid OF the
construction of railroads, and for the
inspection of steam boilers in the State
of Virginia.
A resolution was adopted inquiIing
into. the expediency of amending the
5th section of article 5 Of the constitu
ton as to biennial sessions of the Gem
eral Assembly.
The Senate bill to amend the last
section Of chapter 200 OF the code OF
1873, in relation to grand juries, allow
ing grand jures to be summoned by
Circuit Court Judges, was passed.
In the House of Delegates, after
prayer, bills were reported from COM
mittees requiring claims for jury ser
vice to be presented for payment within
two years to amend the 58th section
Of the 18th chapter Of the Code OF 1873
in relation to phblic free schools; ali
thorizing the United Brethren il
Christ, of Frederick county, to sell and
convey certain property; to amend
section II, chapter 1875 of the code Of
1873, in relation to limitation Of prose
cution. r4E
Bills were introduced FORGETTING Ger
tain lands and for other purposes t.
establish Bureau Of Insurance to pre-
vent trespasses on lands and injuries tc
crops /; to authorize the town Of Cul
pepper TO borrow money; authorizing
the division of the school districts Of
the State into sub districts and the
election of school directors by the peo-
pie, andto incorporate the Grand Lodge
of the Independent Order of Good
Temp]ars in the State of Virginia.
Mr. Round, of Prince William
moved to reconside the vote by which
the House agreed to the report of the
Committee on Propositions and Griev
ances declaring it inexpedient to legis
late on the subject of providing encour
agement and protection to the rearing
of sheep by imposing suitable tax on
dogs, and after discussion. lasting
some time, the previous question was
ordered and the relolution rejected
ayes 50, noes "a so the sheep are still
to be left to the mercy of the dogs. As
is usual when the dog question comes
up there was strong manifestation Ct
feeling, many members taking part ii
the discussion.
RICHMOND, Jan pa resolution
prohibiting members of the last Gener
al Assembly from receiving copy OF
the Code, and giving TO the new mem
bers copy, and one each to count,
supervisors, &c. was adopted.
The House bill to prevent pulling
and leaving fences down, and Of open
ing and leaving open gates without
the permission of the owner, was read
twice; also bill for chain gangs il
counties, after which the House ad
turned.
The old stove, made in England fol
the House OF BurgesSes, and which has
stood in a corner Of the rotunda Of the
Capitol for many years has been remoy
ed and packed away for safe keeping
as a curiosity.
The contested election case in the
House from Chesterfield county OF
Walker VS.. Wake, is likely to result
in the unseating Of the defendant, who
since the Legislature convened has
been the sitting member. Walker is q
Republican.
RICHMOND. JAN 23-At the execu-
tive session Of the Senate, on Wednes
day, to consider the question OF the
confirmation Of the appointments of
County Superintendent, made by the
State Board of Education, the session
was consumed in the discussion of the
terms of the Office OF the Superinten-
dents, which gives confirmation to the
report current that there is an effort to
be made TO curtail the powers of the
Superintendent, although DR.. Rufner
says that he has no patronage to bestow
NOT practicle. He appoints nobo
dy-not even his own two hard work
ed and poorly paid clerks, and has less
power than any other head Of depart
ment; has less than the clerks Of the
Senate and House of Delegates.