Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-12

Their consider the special order, Mr.. Berry's
bill ''declaring vacant the office of superin-
tendent of schools in certain cases. and
providing the mode and manner of filling
the same"
Mr.. Powell spoke at length in opposition
to the position Of Mr.. Berry, holding that
the bill is clearly in violation of the Con-
stitution.
Mr.. Berry responded to Mr. Powelrs ar
gument.
Mr.. Diggs followed on the same side.
Mr.. Koiner replied to the criticisms made
upon his position, and argued that the
proposed bill is unconstitutional.
M. Glasgow spoke for the bill
About $40, at the conclusion of remarks
made by Senators Glasgow and Bailey, the
bill was pas sed-ayes, Is; noes. 9.
On motion of Mr.. Gaines the vote was re-
corded, a $ follows: Ayes 16; noes 9.
Mr.. & DINER voted in the negative.
JUDGE NAT. B. MEADE.
Thu, Senate agreed to the JOINT resolution
of b ouse looking to the emoval of Judge
Meade from he Office of Judge of the cor.
pc,ration court of Alexand ria.
STILL THEY COME.
HoUsE.-Twe hundred aiad ten more of
the citizens of Hanover county petition ed
the Legislature this morning for the remov-
al of Jackson L. Valentine, the Coalition
superintendent of schools for Hanover coun-
ty.
CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE n. Z. MEADE
Mr.. Stuart presented the following me-
mortal of the citizens of Alexandria, which
represents ''That Nathaniel B. Meade,
Judge of the Corporation Court of the city
of Alexandria, is not competent to discharge
the duties az such judge, because
'1st OF his gross ignorance of the law
he is called upon to administer.
''2d. OF his misconduct in the Office he
holds.
sd. His character as such units him
for the execution of judicial functions. -
A number of gentlemen of high distinc-
ton are named as witnesses, and the petit
ton was accompanied by the following res
Olution, which was adopted:
"Resolred, That the House of Delegates
appoint special committee of three to in
vestigate the charges preferred against
Nathaniel b. Meade, of the Hastings Court
of Alexandria city. Said committee shall
have power to send for persons and papers,
to employ a clerk or Stsnographer, and
shall give said Nathaniel B. Meade notice
OF the time and place Of taking evidence,
but may adjourn from place to place as
said com mittee shall deem advisable, and
said committee may sit during the session
of the Honse of Delegates
In presenting the petition of the citizens
of Alexandria, Judge Stuart said the mem
oria.ists We're not actuated 10y any political
feeling, Judge Meade having voted the
Democratic ticket at the la &c election, but
that the measure had be- en- induced by
a desire for the prosperity of the city.
The Speaker (NIr. Card Telr announced
the following committee o investigate the
charges Messrs. Grattan, A. B. Evans, and
Kilgour.,
SENATE.-Saturday, Feb 9th.
Mr.. Atlsinss bill proposii, TO allow the
boards of supervisors of ,rtain counties
to pay out of the county reasury to the
Circuit Court clerk allow ances made by
the judges not excee ding 7 500 per annum
was taken up.
A vote on the engrossm ent of the bill re-
suited as follows: Ayes II noes s.
The bill applies to the counties of Nor
folk, Hcnrico, Cls'rk, Ca esterfeld, Powha-
tan, Goochlan|i, Amih rst Pittsylvania,
Brunswick, JIunenburg, Nottoway, Isle of
Wight, No nsemond, Sou champion, Fairfax,
and Spot ,sylvania.
Tho Senate agreed to House resolutions
in ,. elation to theremt wal of certain judges.
JUDGE HUNTER.
HoUsE.-Mr. A. B. Evans laid before the
House petition of a. number of citizens of
the county of XII ng George preferring
charges against Judge F. G. s. Hunter, and
aski 10 his removal from office.
The Speaker [Mr. Cardwell] appointed
Messrs. Evans, Mars hall, and Nance special
committee to investi gate the charges against
Judge Hunter.
JrDeE WOOL FOLK REMOVED.
The special sub committee appointed to
investigate the charges against Judge
James H. Woolfoll reported through their
chairman. Mr.. Boil en- the following reso-
luton:
Resol,ed. That ] Ion James Fl. Voolfolk
he removed from IL lie office ofjudge OF the
County Court of Lt tulsa county.
The report at LEI 18th showed that the
charges had been 81 stained by evidence.
Tt was clearly provo / that he was incompe-
tent and frequently misused his judicial
power.
JUDGE NEWMAN.
The Comraittee for Courts of Justice re-
rurted that the cha rge against Judge New.
man were not sust: lined.
MFR. Smith said hat minority report
wmld be presented, in which he thought
Tho n,emor;alisrs wo mld be sustained in all
the charges they ha MADE
The minority rep, ut will be signed by
aIessrs.. Smith, Mooi y Munford, aud prob
ally oil lers.
mar, pxruR AND BLIND INSTITUTION.
Hon "a hill, git, pro widing for the removal
of Al. BOARD Of Visit ors and officers of the
Do.f Dumb and Blind Institution at
s,.rnt. an with Sena he amendments, was
reached The bill also taxes from tne Gov
.rnor be mower of apleo hitting the visitors
and officers.
As soon as the bill was taken up the CO.
alitionists com menced to Fl hbuster, and by
this means della yed action for some time;
hut the Senate amendment were finally
concurred in, and the bill no W awaits the
Gonernor,s action to become law.
IL n.,nlon q. Richmond. introduced