Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-20
West Virginia legislature
MS ~ the lO,h Of January.

following s DION" Clerk, E. A. Cunning
net. oOtfPendle,on Assistant Clerk, ".
na'I Martin Sergent-at- Arms, Col. ). ID.
d. .n of Nicholas Committee Clerks,
g Duckwall, James d. c. Marcum,
ID Geo. w. Silcots Thomas Fl. Per-
"iyal. of Harpers Ferry, Door Keeper.
The following committees were an
pounced by President Arnett:
On Privilege sand Electious-Burdett
Tar Jones, Terrell and Lowe.
On Judiciary-Dennis, Caldwell, Nc.
Ginnis, Clayton, Berkshire, Scott and
LOOMS.
On Finance-Johnson, Burdett, Cald,
well, Grantham, Pugh, Newton ana
Adams. r..
On observation-disclosures, Butler hifE
ley, Adams and Scott, cou.or,.
On Counties and Municipal corpora.
,ious-Baxter, Pugh, Ferguson larr
and Jones. $o,r.o,
On Roads and Navigation,-New'on'
Grantbam, Ferrell, Lowe and Jones
ON Banks and Corporations-Feergu-
CON eff Lowe, Loomis and Granthan.
In Public Buildings and Humane In-
..U., ~. Baxter, Butler,
Berkshire and Lowe. ,,.
On Militia-Gof, McGlnnls' Adams
Ferrell and Jones.
On Peniienliary-Tarr, Baxter, Fer
ouson. Terrell and Scott.
On Immigration and Agriculture
Rrtler. Baxter, Dennis, Jones and Loo
mis-.
On Claims and Grievances-Pugh,
Adams, Caldwell Grantham and Jones.
On Public Prirting-Adams, John
son, Kir,ley, Clayton and Scott.
On Federal MISUNDERSTANDING,
Caldwell, Dennis, Clayton, and Berk-
Shire. Ill.,
On Federal Delinquent and M'sap-
nrouriated Lands-Adams, McGlnnlss,
Gotf, Berkshire and Jones.
On Rules-McGinnis Johnson, Clay
ron. Dennis and LOOMS.
On Public Library-Ferrell, Tarr,
Bntler, Turner and Berkshire.
On Enrolled Bills-Turner, Adams
To Examine Clerks Office-BaNter,
Grantham and Jones.
Mr.. Butler introduced Senate Bill No.
I. ~ bill to enable the Board OF lie
cents O. the State Normal Schools to
enforce and carry out the requirements
and provisions of the ACT establishing
the West Virginia State Normal School
- 1Sfiy
Mr.. Caldwell introduced Senate Ball
No. 3. ~ bill authorizing private cor
parations to purchase the stock or secu-
rites OF railroad companies, and to gaar'
antee their debts.
Mr.. Butler introduced Senate Bill NO
5, "A bill to proven: charging and re-
ceiving greater sum than SIX per cent
tor the u.e of money.
Mr. Caldwell presented the petition
OF the American Medical ASSOCIATION,
for the establishment OF State Hoard
Of Health, which on dis motion was lald
ON the table. ,,,
Nr. Turner introduced Serate Bill
No. 5. "A bill authorizing corporations
TO issue either registered or coupon
bonds, ard to exchange one tor the 9TH
er'
On motion of Mr.. Caldwell.
R.soioed, That the Judiciary Com
mi,,ee are instructed to inquire into the
nropricty of amending chapter LOG OF
the Code, relative to attachments, so
that orders of attachment may he re-
tnrnas.lo to rules, and by bill or other
wise. ,,.,,
Mr.. Denni. introduced Senate Bill
No. :. "A bill to amend and re.enact
section 6, of chapter SO, and sections
and 6 of chapter go Of the Acts OF IL:
723 in relation TO bail in criminal
cases.
Senate Bill No. 8, "a bill providing
for the incorporation of cities, towns
Villages, and amending the charter q
any city, town or village in this State
containing population of 1000"
Senate Bill No 9, ga bill violating to
evidence in actions Of assumpsit.
On motion of Mr.. johnson,
Rssoiued, That the Judiciary Com
mittee enquire into the e1pediency OF
so amending chapter 227 OF the Acts OF
1928, so as to authorize constables to
take forthcoming bonds upon execution
issued by Justices OF the Peace, and
provide to what court or courts they
shall be returned, and how judgments
shall be obtained upon them, and that
they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Butler introduced Senate Joint
Resolution No. 2,"In relation TO Nation
al Banks and usury," which lies over
under the rules.
WHEREAS, There has been legislation
by Congress establishing National banks
and permitting them to issue a paper
currency and discount notes, &c; and
whereas it is ascertained that said banks
charge as interest or discount greater
Der cent than is fixed as the legal rate
of interest in some Of the States, and
particularly is it so in this State and
whereas, the said banks claim immunity
from the penalties of the usury law, be-
cause, as they allege, their powers is de-
rived from Congress, and not the State.
Believing, as we do, that Congress has
not the power TO grant such institutions
The right to disregard the laws Of a
State, and protect them against the laws
thereof, and that such Legislation is con-
,rary to the spirit and genius of our in.
stitutlons, subsersiye of States rights and
dangerous strike in the direction OF