The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-22

Code as to the terms of county superin-
tendents of schools. Referred.
Mr.. Taylor presented bill to incorporate
the Piedmont farmers association. Re.
ferred.
Mr.. Ward presented bill to pay to the
Back Creek Valley turnpike company
balance on account Of subscription due by
the state.
Mr.. Nowlin offered preamble and res
olution, which was agreed to, inquiring oil
| the board of education as to their construc-
ton of the constitution and Code Of Vir-
ginia in reference to the appointment to
fill vacancies Of county superintendents OF
schools.
The Joint resolution in reference to the
distribution of the new Code, was reported
from the committee, with an amendment.
The resolution was taken up and amended,
pending which, substitute was offered for
the whole by Mr.. Kirkpatrick. which was
adopted. The substitute amends the existing
laws so as to prohibit members Of the last
| General Assembly from receiving copy of
the Code, gives to the new members q copy,
and one each to county supervisors, DC.
Mr.. Thomas presented bill in reference
to proof Of wills where the witnesses re-
side beyond the county where the will is
| offered for probate. Referred.
Mr.. Pridemore, from the committee on
laws, presented with amendments bill to
provide new charter for the city of Pc
tersburg.
Mr.. Lawson presented bill amending
an act establishing state board of health.
Referred.
Mr.. Holiday presented bill for the
governing of warehouses and the issuing of
warehouse receipts. Referred. T9rs
Senate bill in relation to offences against
property was taken up and passed.
Also bill to extend the time within which
the Farmville, Charlottesville and Stanards
vile narrow-gauge railroad may be COM
menced and completed (; in reference to of
fences against property; in. relation t.,
examination of lunatics; in relation to the
more effectual grinding Of grain by millers.
Senate bill reported from the committee
on public institutions in relation to the
abolition Of the office of superintendent Of
public buildings, and vesting the power
of said official in the governor, was taken
up, fully discussed, and, pending an
amendment, Senate adjourned.
House.-Prayer by Rev. DR.. Woodbridge
of the Episcopal church.
referred to the committee of courts of
justice. "a = ..s3F
The inspectors of tobacco at Richmond
and Petersburg warehouses reported in,
relation to insurance on planters tobacco,
and it was referred to the committee on
propositions, etc.
House bill incorpor ating the Richmond,
Creighton and Hanover turnpike company,
in Henrico and Hanover counties, was
read the first time.
From the committee for courts of JUS
tice was reported, bill amending the Code
in relation to county roads ; for the relief
Of sheriffs in the service OF civil process
of other counties than the one in which
they reside; to prevent distractions to
highways; providing for the collection of
taxes in Manchester, Chesterfield county,
assessed for 1878.
The following bill was passed Incor-
porating the Thornton's Gap turnpike
company.
House bill ceding state Jurisdiction in
Federal cemeteries in HenrIco county and
near Danville was rejected and referred to
the committee of courts of justice.
The proposition to amend the Code of
'73 IN relation to larceny was dismissed.
House bill to prevent pulling and leav-
ing fences down and Of opening and leaving
open gates without the permission of the
owner was read twice. Also, bill for
chain-gangs in counties.
Adjourned.