The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-18
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MANY BILLS DISPOSED OF

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MANY BILLS DISPOSED OF
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senate.
uoSpAY, March II, 1884.
Tho Senate was called to order at III
O'Clock by Mr.. Hurt.
THE NINE EXPLOSION.
Tho ca,s,,,,tee for Courts OF Justice
Mr. Atljnsnn chairman that they
could find no warrant in the Constitution
for an ann m (of S2,5OOl as proposed
Inv Mr. Newberry for the relief OF the Lau-
rel. Mine sufferers and survivors. III,
boweyar Tho Senate shall be OF opinion
that Tho oose "a one Of such grave public
concern as TO demand anu Justly .u,S
branch OF the government III mus respoimu'
ing to the common Impulse vi hulIias.,y
the committee believes the taxpayers on TUG
State and general puDfc sentiment WIN "p'
prove the STEP"
EXTRA PAY.
On motion made by Mr.. Atkinson the
Senate Inv small majority allowed the
Serreant-ot- Arms and pages 81 extra
nav for each day Of the session for extra
work performed. A similar motion on be-
half OF the clerks was defeated, the vote
being-ayes, ~; noes, IL.
The other motion was then reconsidered.
Mr.. Diggs, to bring up the whole ques-
ton. moved TO amend by inserting "asslst-
ant clerk and committee clerks " to get the
81 per dav extra as well us the Sergeant-at-
Arms and pages.
II was stated by Mr.. WIckbam and others
that for thirty years this had been the Gus
tom: but Mr.. Heaton claimed that the
Journal OF 1S70-'S0 did not show 1t.
Mr.. Keezel said it would make charge
upon the Treasury Of S1,S7S, and he couid
not conscientiOusly support ii.
Mr.. Atkinson declared th9t the clerks
took their offices expecting that this usual
thing would be done. 1t was always the
custom.
Mr.. Thurman, who had been here SIX
wears. knew of no such precedent.
MIR. Glasgow also contended that the
thing was not well-estabished usage.
Mr.. Berry was OF oplrion that II it was
1t was time this General Assembly set
different precedent. -.
Mr.. Tnwnes moved to amend by adding
81 per day as pay for the members for the
extra session. Ruled out Of order by the
Chair [Mr. Mccormick.
Mr.. Diggs's amendment was agreed to
on recorded vote-ayes, 10; noes, IL.
The Senate declined TO give any body
extra pay.
AYEs.-uessrs. Atkinson. Callahan. Edmunds,
Gaines, LoyeEstein, Mccormick, Newberry, peb-
TIT, Rogers. Trout, Wickham, and Wingfeid-l2'
Fletcher, Glasgow, HeatOn, keezell, Thurman,
Tonnes, Turner. Twyman, and Warwick-l3.
Coalitionists In italics.
This is the first time for years that the
Senate refused extra pay to all. Heretofore
the hardest-worked clerks, &C., have gene
rally had 81 per day extra. None get it
this time.
On motions OF Mr.. Thurman the thanks
OF the Senate were voted Mr.. Hurt. DR..
Pendleton, and each and all Of the officers
for services well performed.
DIR. PENDLETON.
A paper evidencing appreciation OF
the urbanity and iaithfulness OF Dr..
PendIetOn, signed by all his subordinates,
was read and ordered to be spread on the
journal.
1t was worthy tribute to a truly worthy
man and officer.
STATE BONDS.
Mr.. Wickbam introduced bill for the
protection OF the Commonwealth in the
sale and purchase Of her bonds. This has
reference TO the item in the appropriation
l.: ~ o,,fhorizaC fhn (forlp1
Of the Sinking Fund TO put the bonds pur-
chased by them in registered bonds for
safety.
The bill was passed.
This completes the plan for the invest
ment Of the surplus in the Treasury.
This bill passed as an amendment to the
appropriation bill, which was approved by
the Governor Saturday.
GEORGE II. BAGwELL.
4 message from the Governor in refer
ence to the Maryland boundary line was
read; whereupon, and in furtherance OF
which, Mr.. Fletcher offered a resolution
that the Governor be allowed to pay George
II. Ragwell for marking the line ION the
Eastern ShOre) out OF any uneXpended
money to the credit OF the boundary-line
fund. Agreed to.
POCAHONTAs SUFFERERS, AGAIN.
Mr.. Mustard communicated the House
resolution appropriating $1,000 for this
purpose.
On motion Of Mr.. Newberry the Tesolu-
ton was taken up.
Mr.. Wickham advocated il.
Mr.. Berry opposed it on constitutional
grounds and as a dangerous precedent.
Mr.. Glasgow spoke of it as ga revolu-
tionary movement"
Mr.. Bailey said, as a member Of the Com
mittee for Courts Of Justice, he did not be-
lieve the measure unconstitutional.
Mr.. Newberry wanted to know why the
Committee for Courts Of Justice were not
heard from when 100000 was voted for the
manned soldiers. Mr.. Newberry believed
the resolution right. He should vote for
il. BY unanimous vote the Governor was
directed to ascertain the wants Of these
sufferers. He did 50. Now it is proposed
to sit down on the resolution.
Mr.. Newberry pressed the resolution
with great ardor.
Mr.. Berry replied, claiming that he was
no more wanting in the milk OF human
kindness than the gentleman from Bland
mir. Newberry], but the lion in his path
was the Constitution-the express inhibl-
ton of the Constitution.
Mr.. Wickham wanted to know why the
Governor was called upon for this infOrma-
ton II it was predetermined that the money
was not to he voted. He believed that
the Constitution was ample enough for this
appropriation.
Mr.. Townes, after the following poetical
prelude, announced his determination to
support the House resolution:
merry-heartec little child.
Once in the days of long ago,
Came from mansion proud and high,
To our moor IT with ceiling low