The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-03-09
The Legislature.


Nothing of particular Importance has oc-
Cured in the General Assembly since our last
issue beyond its sine de adjournment, and the
Governors message recOnvening it.
The regular session came to a close on Mon
day night last at 10 O'clock and the resolution
OF adjournment went INTO effect Upon an
nouncing the adjournment each presiding of
ticer had read by the clerk proclamation of
Gov. Cameron convenIng the General Assem-
bly, in extra session at ~ noon Tuesday. The
Governor states that important matters of leg
lslation have been left unfinished by the CON
sti;utional termination of the session, and he
therefore deemed it necessary that it be recon-
vened.
TIE extra session of the Legislature called
by the Governor is expected to be one OF the
most interesting and exciting held for some
time. The Governors course in recovering
this body was not unexpected.
Among the most important measures to
come up at the extra session are the bills to
reapporton the State for members of Congress
and re-district the judicial circuits, IN which
it is proposed to reduce the number of circuits
from eighteen to fourteen. There are, of
course, other schemes. Those designated,
however, are the most important The reap
pointment bill is already pending in the Sen
| ate, and will no doubt be the first one which
the leaders will attempt to push through. 1t
has never been formally approved of by their
caucus, but has been submitted in person to
most OF the readjuser members.
The committee appointed by the Senate
early in January to investigate certain charges
OF corruption preferred against State officers,
through their chairman, Mr.. Berry, on Thurs
day submitted their report 1t is very brief
and in effect states that large number of wit
nesses were examined by the committee but
pVi6praa w a6Huoa6 nd
officer OF the State nor any member of the
Legislature had been guilty of any corruption
or bribery. This report was accompanied by
IL voluminOus package of depostlons taken be-
fore the committee. This matter was ordered
to be printed. Mr. Massey came into the Sen
ate Chamber shortly after the report of the
committee was submitted
WHAT WILL BE DONE.
1t is understood that upon the reassembling
OF the General Assembly the Readjusters will
oppose the suspension of the rules for taking
up private bills, and will, as far as possible,
force the passage of the following measures:
The general tax, assessment, and appropr-
tion bills and the following party bills
Reapportioning representation in Congress.
Re'lislrictlng the State for circuit judges.
Providing tor the appointment of general
commissioners of sales.
VacaIing the offices of school trustees.
Vacatlng offices OF school superintendent.
Vacating offices Of notaries public
In reference to the inspection OF tobacco.
Charter of Norfolk
Charter of Lynchburg.
Charter of Lexington.
Providing for the publication of the general
laws.
Election and registration laws
Regulating freight and passenger traffic.
Vacatmg the offices of the members of the
Board of Visitors OF the University of , IL
ginia.
Repeating the whpping-post law
Repeating the chain gang law.
The proposed election law provides for hav-
ing glass ballot-boxes
The legislature adjourned yesterday until
next Thursday the 10Th