Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-28

10 provide lot WORKING roduS, fSPhh-
ing bridges, and making new roads In
the counties OF Clarke, Warren, and Au-
gusta.
To exempt from taxation the Pepers
Charity School. in Accomack county.
TO PRINT THE ACTS.
Mr.. Stubs introduced q joint resolu-
ton instructing the Superintendent OF
Public Printing 10 publish in the Acts OF
Assembly of this SESSION only laws OF
general nature to be distributed as the
law now directs and that 800 copies OF
the acts, including private laws, be print
ed and distributed as follows One copy
TO be sent to the clerk OF each county and
corporation court, and the remainder to
he kent on sale by the Librarian at such
price as he may fix.
Lies over one day under the rules.
Several bills were ordered to their en-
grossment, and the Senate Mt 3 o'clock
adjourned until IL A. NJ. to day.
House of Delegates.
The House met at IL o'clock-Speaker
Cardwell in the chair. No prayer.
InL EmlbhhlAON DNhAhNs
House Bill No. 469, to establish a
bureau of immigration, and to make an
appropriation of $4,000 therefor, was
reported from the Committee on lmmi-
grafton.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND PUT ON THE CAL
ENDAR.
By Mr.. Watkins To authorize and
empower the County Court of Halifax to
alter and correct the assessment of the
lands of Alexander Bruce, in Halifax
county.
By Mr.. Hunter To allow the Board
of Supervisors of Campbell county OPP
ton to deposit in bank or let remain, as
they may think best, all county money
that can be set aside as a sinking fund to
redeem county bonds.
PAYING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
The House bill to provide compensa-
ton for the special committee who ex-
amined the securities in the Treasurers
Office during the recess OF the Leglsla-
ture in 1886 was passed.
Messrs. Carter and Hay spoke upon
the bill.
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
The following resolution, offered by
Mr. Buford. was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the privilege OF the
floor be accorded Sir Thomas Henry
Grattan Esmonde, distinguished mem
Der OF the British House of Commons for
the city of Dublin, and that during his
presence in the House this morning the
chair be vacated five minutes to give
delegates the opportunity of paying their
respects to him.
Sir Thomas was escorted into the hall
by Mr.. Buford, aud as they reached the
middle of the aisle he introduced the
visitor to the Chair.
Mr.. Cardwell rose and said
"The House of Delegates will please
rise to receive the distinguished visitor.
Sir Thomas bowed with well-bred
grace, and the Speaker continued:
1.-THE chair will now be vacated for
five minutes"
A recess followed, during which most
of the members were introduced to the
Baronet.
In appearance Sir Thomas is extreme
ly youthful, and really is only twenty
five years of age. His handsome face IS
entirely beardless, and an even row OF
white teeth are disclosed when he smiles.
The mouth is quite pretty, and Sir
Thomas manner is courteous and plea
SAINT. He remained in the House for
about half an hour and then left with his
friend, Mr.. John NJ. Higgins.
TARIFF on LUMBER.
Mr.. John A. Brown called up the
joint resolution introduced by himself
some time ago instructing the Virginia
delegation to use their influence and
vote against any reduction Of the tariff
duties on lumber.
Mr.. Brown strenuously advocated the
passage of the resolution.
On motion of Mr.. Dabney the resolu
ton was recommitted.
THE DEAD PHILANTHROPIsT.
The House concurred in the Senate
joint resolution of respect to the memory
of the late w. W. Corcoran.
DANYlLLE JAIL.
The bill to provide that the expenses
OF maintaining the Circuit and Corporate
Courts of Danville, Va, shall be de-
frayed Jointly by the town of Danville
and the town of North Danville, also
that the town of North Danville shall
pay to the town Of Danyille for the privi-
lege of using its Jail such compensation
as may be agreed on by the two corpora
tions in order to be entitled to the use of
the same, came up on its engrossment
and third reading.
Mr.. Treat moved to recommit the bill
Mr.. Watkins offered substitute to the
bill and advocated its passage.
Messrs. Daingerfeld, Echols, Cole
man, Moore, Waddill. Elan, ID. W. An
derson, and Mayo also spoke upon the
bill.
The substitute was sent TO the com
mittee and the original bill was recon-
mitted.
HARBoR COMMISSIONER.
The second special order-the Senate
bill amending the act establishing a
board of river and harbor commissioners
for Nansemond-was taken up at
o'clock.
The ball was passed without oppo-
sition.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
For the relief of Sidney Folkes, of
Nottoway county, from the payment OF
a fine.
To require the Judge of Mecklenburg
county to submit to the qualified voters
OF the various magisterial districts in that
county the question as to the continu-
ance OF the present fence law.
TO amend the charter of the Fauquier
Telephone Company.