The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-19
Legislative Notes

III.
!, cate of the Georgia laws on the subject, and
contempates the suppression of discrimination
in railroad charges. 1t is intended to carry
! out the policy indicated in Gov. Cameron s
t recent message on this subject.
In the Senate on Thursday a resolution was
introduced looking to the ACCESSIBILITY of pur-
chasing the Randolph Macon property for the
establishment therein OF the Central Lunatic
, Asylum. 1t was stated that the college author
tiles desired to consolidate their interests
elsewhere, and were anxious to dispose of the
buildings, which were well suited for lunatic
asylum. The resolution was referred.
Mr. Riddleberger's bill ''to prevent frauds
upon the Commonwealth and the holders of
her securities in the collection and disburse-
ment of her revenues" termed 1.-The coupon
killer, came up in the House on Thursday,
and after debate was passed.
The Senate has passed resolution in
structing the Virginia representatives in
Congress to vote for repeal of the tobacco
tax.
A bill was presented to permit defendants to
testify in criminal cases. 1t provides that in
the trial of all indictments, complaints, and
other proceedings in any court or before any
justice or mayor in the Commonwealth against
persons charged with the commission of mis-
shall, at his own instance, but not otherwise,
be deemed competent witness, but his or her
neglect, omission, or refusal to testify shall
not create any presumption against him or
her, nor shall any comment be made upon
such neglect, omission or refusal by counsel in
case during the trial
On Friday the Committee on Roads, &C.,
reported. without amendment, bill to author
ize the consolidation of the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad Company with the OHIO
Central and the Atlantic and Northwestern
Railroad Companies
A resolution was introduced by Mr. Halle
wood taking from the General Assembly the
power to remove the disabilities incurred I'M
der the duelling law.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND JUDGES.
On Friday the following officers were plac-
ed In nomination and subsequently elected.
Mr.. Lady nominated for Treasurer D. r.
Rieyely, of Rockbridge.
Mr. Skinner nominated J E. Rollins of
Staunton.
For Register of the Land Office, Mr.
Green nominated John III. Brokenbrough
Mr.. Nicol nominated W. W. Kinchello
For Superintendent of Public Printing
Mr.. Giddings nominated R. F. Walker, of
Richmond
Mr., Moon nominated Littleton Waddell, of
Charlottesville
For Secretary of the Commonwealth, Mr.
Lakewood nominated W. c. ELAN
Mr.. Scott, of Fauquier, James B. Russell
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Mr.. Cross nominated R. r. Farr, of Fairfax.
! MIR. Skinner nominated Dr. W. HI. Ruffner
present incumbent.
| The Speaker announced the following COM
mittee on the part of the House to count the
| joint ballot. Messrs. Giddings, Stubs, and
Harris.
The committee retired and reported that the
| following gentlemen were elected by the usual
party vote:
Treasurer R. D. Rievely
Register of the Land Office, &c: J. NJ.
Brockenbrough.
Superintendent of Public Printing r. F.
Walker
Secretary of the Commonwealth; W. c.
| Elan.
Superintendent of Public Instruction: r. R.
| Farr
Mr.. Hansberger nominated for Supernten-
dent OF the Penitentiary the present incum-
bent, s. G. Williams
MIR. johnson nominated John G. Carpenter,
of Allegheny
Mr.. Dickinson nominated for General Agent
and Storekeeper of the Penitentiary the pres
ent incumbent Wingied Scott.
Mr.. Taylor announced that owing to the
tact that the committee had reported in favor
OF abolishing this Office his party would
place no name before the House
Col Lady nominated Mr.. Fl. h Dyson, of
Nottoway, for Second Auditor.
| MIR. Graves, of Bedford, nominated J B.
Ficklin, of Buckingham.
| Mr.. Board nominated for Judge of AIlegha-
| ny and Craig counties Jno. A. l. Lee
| MIR. johnson nominated James H. Boulware
of Craig
| r. Tod for i,,6r 90
County Courts of Elizabeth and Warwick Mr.
John Booker
MIR. Stubbs nominated for same Samuel W.
Armistead, of Hampton.
| Mr.. Spotswood offered resolution which
was adopted postponing the further execution
of the joint order until Saturday at 10 O'Clock,
and providing for adjournment Immediately
after the announcement of the vote for the
! judges and officers named last.
| The Speaker appointed the same committee
to ascertain the joint ballot They reported the
following officers and Judges elected bv the
same party vote:
| Superintendent of the Penitentiaay Samuel
G. Williams.
Judge of the County Courts Of Craig and
| Allegheny, John A. l. Lee
| Judge of the County Courts of Elizabeth
City and Warwick, John Booker.
| General Agent OF the Penitentiary Winfield
/ Scott
| The same officers were nominated and elect
ed in the Senate by strict party vote.
! On Saturday the following readiusteg Judges
| were elected:
Madison and Greene; N. " Crisler
Fuvanna: J. W. Haeen.
Patrick: E. W. Shelor.
Washington William F. Rbea.
| Brunswick: F. E. Buford.
/ County Court OF Nansemond, r. a. Rawles.
| Corporation Court ofFredericksburr Mont
gomery Slaughter.
MI, Nicol, of Prince William presented
bill in the House Tuesday, which is Of interest
10 lawyers. Its to amend and re-enact section
OF chapter l66 of the Code Of 1878, so as to
authorize action in all cases in the county or
corporation in which The cause of action arose
whether the defendant reside in said county or
corporation or not
The joint resolution of the Legislature, Of
Tered by Capt. Riddleberger endorsing Sen
ator Blairs school bin, is set for special con
slderatlon on Friday the Goth This is an
important subject and should receive earnest
prompt action
The bill offered by Mr.. Riddleberger in the
Senate, to appropriate 100000 or the $500
0Qo derived from the sale OF the States inter
est in the Norfolk and Western Railroad, to
the public schools,-$100,000 to the celored
normal school, was ordered TO be read the
third time and engrossed. Mr. hoiner wanted
the entire amount Of 100000 appropriated to
the schools, and to provide for the normal
schools hereafter, but the Senate rejected the
proposition
The bill to re-organize the Lunatic and
| Deaf and Dumb Asylums of the State has
been made the order for to-day, Thursday,
Senator G. A. Martin, of Norfolk has been
nominated by the Re-adlusters for Commits
sioner OF Railroads, in place OF Asa Rogers.
FnE ARLINGTON EsTATE-The House Jul
dietary Committee is considering bill intro
duced by Mr.. Tucker of Virginia, giving the
consent OF Congress to the jurisdiction OF the
Federal Courts in the actions of eiectment