The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-27

say. Probably 1T was proFeIUiai e"yins'
but we well remember the laughter-proVok-
inc raciness with which the gifted editor
was wont to introduce it into his editorials.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, january 20, 1877.
SENATE.
The Senate met at - MN. LAWSON in
the chair. No prayer.
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES.
i Mr.. CRrrCHER from the Committee on
Roads, &c) reported Senate bill empower
ing the Old Dominion Steamship Company
to own land in Virginia.
MIR. COCHRAN (from the Finance Commit
tee( reported House bill to provide for the
nnyment of claims due by the State on ac-
count of the construction OF the Covlngton
aud Ohio and Blue Ridge railroads.
Mr.. NEWBERRY Hrom the Committee on
General Laws reported House bill Ito amend
md reenact section l OF an act lncorpo-
rating the Orkney Springs Company, APP
proved January s, 1875.
Mr.. FINNEY (from the Committee on Coun,
ties. Cities, and Towns) reported Senate Dill
authorizing the construction OF roads In the
counties OF Carroll and Grayson.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
nv Mfr. D1CKgNsoN: Bill to authorize the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth to distrl-
bute Session Acts, Code OF 1878.
AMNESTY TO DUELLIsTs
Senate hill removing the disabilities OF all
persons who have engaged in duelling came
ilp, and was passed-ayes. q; noes 8
rGREER, MoFF EFT, NEWBERRY, POWELL,
SplTIER, and WOoD]. .......s ,.,..,..
SATURDAY RECESS.
On motion OF Mr.. HINTON, it was agreed
that when the Senate adjourn to-day 1t be
to meet on Monday. ~, -.' ".'
... ...H.- PASSED.
Senate bills to allow further time to Will
liam E. Boisseau, city sergeant OF Danrllle,
to make his returns of delinquents and in
solvents for 1875.
To amend section 1 of chapter ia OF the
Code of 1878, SO as to lessen the expenses
OF advertising property in judicial sales, dc.
House bill amending an act incorporating
the Orkney Springs. -. A.
TO authorize Joseph T. Kelley to erect a
wharf on Chincoteague island. ~. r.
THE BALLOT SYSTEM. r. Es.:
Mr.. FISNET msved to rescind the order
making Senate bill in relation to regulating
the manner Of voting Especial order. He
thought the system was an unwiSe one; and
likely to bring about trouble.
o MIR. ALLAN said that parties on the other
side had had the privilege OF voting, and
-, o,,fh hi off ,tysth n1I J,n
same privilege accorded him. 81.
t.; Mr.. FINNEY withdrew his motion.
BOARD OF VISITORS OF BLACKsBURG COLLEGE.
The Senate, on motion, resolved itself
into executive session to confirm the APP
pointment of the following members Of the
Board of Visitors of the Blacksburg Agri-
cultural College, in place OF those whose
term had expired: William B. Talliaferro,
OF Gloucester, DICE D. G. DeJarnette, Of
Caroline; e. J. Armstrong, of Rocking
ham, vice Judge A. B. Cochran; William
EggIeston, of Giles, uice r. G.. Kemp; b.
johnson Barbour, to till unexpired term.
Adjourned at P. N. .....-s. -a
Il, HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Prayer by Rev. 81. S. Kepler, Of the
Episcopal Church.
PERSONAL explanation. - 81
Mr.. LACY made personal explanation OF
his vote against taking up the resolutions
endorsing the compromise electoral bill.
He said that he was in favor OF the resolu-
tons, but finding that many Of his Conser-
yatiye friends in. the House considered
themselves bound by the action of the eau
Gus, which laid the subject on the table, he
voted against the motion to take up. ,as.
PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. SYDNEY SMITH: Resolution OF ir-
quiry into the expectancy OF amending the
law in relation to the waiver OF homestead.
By Mr.. CLAY Resolution of inquiry into
the expediency of amending the law in re-
lation to the collection of fines.
By Mr.. WATTS: Resolution calling upon
the Committee for Courts Of Justice to re-
port on sundry questions specified in the
resolution arising out Of the constitutional
.......
= By Mr.. GORDON: Resolution OF inquiry as
to what legislation is necessary in regard to
the registration laws.
BY Mr. EDMUNDs: Bill to amend the act
to provide for working and keeping in
order the roads OF the Commonwealth.
-. BILLS REPORTED.
Senate bill No. II, in relation to the work
ing and keeping in order the roads OF the
Commonwealth, with a recommendation
that it 90 not pass; House bill No. 140, i'm
posing tax upon distilled liquors, with
similar recommendation from the Commit
Lee of Finance. ,a
@"r.vEa THE OYsTER-FISHERIEs.
The SPEAKER laid before the House mes
sage from the Governor In relation to the
oyster-fsheries; which, on motion Of MIR.
Nicely, was laid on the table and ordered
to be printed. " :, (:
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CANAL.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the.
following communications: ! t* II
"RICHMoND, January &c, 1877.
&c Hon. Marshall Hanger, Speaker Of The
House of Delegates:
"Dear Sir,-We have learned that resolu-
tons Of inquiry as to the; feasibility Of ,leas-
ing the James River and Kanawha canal for
a term Of years on conditions that will in-
Guide its extension to Clifton Forge arenow
pending before your House. Q
Z" We have the honor to state that we are
prepared in good faith to make proposals
for Che lease and extension OF the canal line
TO Clifton Forge by rail or water, should the
Assembly, Autuot 1Zo SISu ptopoooi
to be entertained. ~. u.g .,.,..,.9
ssIn conclusion, we beg leave to. state
that we are not parties to any scheme look,
ing to the defeat Of any pending proposi-
ton for the extension OF the canal conncc:.
lions. We are citizens OF Virginia engaged
In the business OF construction OF public
works. and address this communication to
You purely as q business matter.
= q RasnartfIflJy submitted, with the re-