The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-23
THE LEGISLATURE.
Monday, January Is, 1875.
HnUSE AF DELEG

PRAYER by Rev. Samuel Taylor.
The following bills were introduced
and referred;
Rv Mr., Chapman-To amend the Code,
concerning punishment for petit larceny.
By Mr.. Seaon-To amend the Code
concerning the assessment of taxes Also,
one TO amend the acts of 1928, concern
ing reassessment of property. Also, to
amend the acts of 1928, concerning
county levy.
BY Mr.. Jordan-To allow persons to
testify in their own behalf when charged
with crime.
Also, one to amend the Code in rela-
ton to fees of attorneys.
Also, one to tax dogs and to protect
sheep;
By Mr.. jackson, with regard to exam
ming persons charged with felony before
County Court; also, one to repeal chapter
81. of Acts of 1928. Also, one relating
to the examination Of persons charged
with crime.
Also, one relating to pleadlngs &c.
Also. one relating to railroad corpora
tions.
By Mr.. Revnold of Taylor-To trans
fer the Normal Schools to the respective
counties in which they are situated.
By Mr.. Gettinger-A bill relating TO
examination of felons before County
Court
Bv Mr.. Hall-A bill to prohibit falling
of trees in rivers and creeks.
By Mr.. Ice-A bill in relation to fill
in" vacancies bv elections.
By Mr.. Blakemore-A bill to change
the time for holding Pendleton County
| Court.
Resolutions were introduced by the
following gentlemen:
Mr. Farnsworth. That the Committee
on Taxation and Finance inquire into
the cxprdiency of fixing the time for as
Sc>SmcntS of persons and property from
April lst to February ls,.
Mr.. Warden, condcmning the interior
cnce Of the Federal Executive in Louis-
ANA civil affairs Objected TO and laid
over under the rules.
Mr. Wclch, providing for coditcation
OF the laws.
Mr.. Tough, concerning election of
school teachers.
Mr.. Dix, TO enquire into the expediency
of ahuliShing the board of examiners for
teachers.
Mr.. Chichester that the Clerk have
printed 80 copies Of manual of the
Legislative Executive and Judicial de
partmcntS, together with rules of the
House and Senate.
Mr.. Hutchinson, to amend the ConStl-
. -, ,.1.,i,,, Il. l,mn.ipulS
Mr.. REYNOLDS. ,of TAYLOR. in relation
to abolishing Normal Schools.
Mr.. Shinn presented the petition OF
f Il. Il. Board and others ofJacks"n county,
to reduce tax on peddlcrs.
/ Mr.. Garlic, relating to railroad COM
panic> complying with the law compel
/ ing them to pay taxes, &c.
Mr.. Chidc>tcr, that officers and clerks
of the House be allowed the same mileage
rs members.
Mr.. Miller, providing for the appoint
mcnt bv the Governor of five "CommisS-
toners Of Fish to cooperate with the
United States Fish Commissioners.
Mr. Gcttingcr, relating TO county
courts, adopting systems OF repairing
roads, a..
Mr.. Reynolds of Taylor that the Com
mittcc on Judiciary inquire into the ex-
pcdicncy of dispensing with preliminary
examination before county court.
Mr.. Campbell, relating to examination
ofin,ane persons and theit confinement
in Jail.
Mr. Reynolds, of Taylor, to dispense
with the county court grand juries.
Mr.. Mason, that the Louisiana resolu-
ton be taken up, and that the action Of
the Virginia Legislature be endorsed,
calling II convention of Governors Of the
! various States.
On motion of Mr.. Reynolds, of Taylor,
adjourned.