Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

tiOnai purposes, ltS Nhlue, &C.
The resolution was adopted.
DEPOSIT OF STATE FUNDS.
Mr. Hnrrjson called for the special
order. which was the House bill 10 pro-
vide for the deposit of State funds in GER
tain cases, the real object of which is to
allow the officers Of that section to de-
posit State funds in the Union Bank OF
Winchester.
Mr.. Harrison made brief statement
of the facts in the case, aud showed why
il was highly desirable to pass this bill.
Messrs. Smoot, Staples, and others
also advocated the measure.
Messrs. Wickham aud Koiner were
among those who opposed the bill.
INSPECTIONS.
Mr.. Loyenstein called up House bill
repealing the law providing for the com
pnIsory inspection of flour and fish.
Mr.. Koiner had read the protest OF
citizens of Augusta county against the
repeal of the law also, the Staunton
SPECTATORS report Of speech made by
Mr.. Leftwich during the recent Labor
Convention held in Stanton, in which
he spoke of the liberal use of barytes in
-four. and of other modes of collaboration.
MIR. Koiner said he considered it fore
gone conclusion that this bill would pass,
and it was useless for him 10 say any
| thing nevertheless he desired 10 call the
attention of the Senate to certain facts
that should be considered. He said there
are as many corrupt and dishonest men
now rs there ever were. Bread Is the
one thing that should be pure. He
heartily desired that the law should be
retained.
Mr.. Lovenstein warmly advocated the
passage Of the bill, which he knew to be
| desired by the merchants OF the city.
He proceeded to show wherein the exist
ing law works n hardship on orr mer-
chants and imposes upon them such a
tax as to put them at disadvantage
when brought in competition with mer-
chants of other States.
Mr.. Dalton presented the petition OF
! 300 merchants of Norfolk, asking the
passage of the bill
The bill was passed by cira-coce
vote, only Mr.. Koiner voting No.
FINEs.
The Chair laid before the Senate a
communication from the Auditor OF Pub
| lie Accounts in response to resolution
of the Senate calling for statement OF
| the aggregate Of fines imposed by the
courts Of the Commonwealth for the past
two wears, and what proportion has been
collected and paid into the Treasury
The Auditor says: The aggregate OF
| fines so assessed and reported for the
past two years and the amount of such
fines paid into the Treasury up to the
present time are as follows:
Amount Of such
limos assessed ard re- fines paid into
/ Year ported % Auditor. ireasury.
! -S6........e i1Sll ~ 3lEo ~
/ 1876 ........fl2,sI o. $l2 40 -
The small amount Of these fines which
has not yet been paid into the Treasury
doubtless soon will be.
sENArE BILLS PASSED.
The following Senate bills were called
ND out Of their order and advanced to
their passage
For the relief Of Charles ". Walker,
late treasurer Of Giles county, and bis
sureties.
To amend certain sections of the char
ter of Suffolk.
10 provide compensation to A. Thco-
dore Powell for the prosecution OF
Holmes r.. Puryear.
BOOKS TAKEN OUT
The Chair laid before the Senate a
communication from the Librarian
sending to the Senate, in response to a
resolution, the number and names of the
books taken from the Library during the
past wear. The paper shows that the
whole number was 1879 OF which mum
Der FOB were copies Of the Code and Acts
of Assembly issued to members OF the
| General Assembly.
Adjourned at $50 7. NJ.
House OF Delegates.
The House met at II o'clock-Speaker
| CardWell in the chair.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Terrell Bill to authorize the
Auditor Of Public Accounts to issue to
J. =. French a warrant heretofore issued
to W. ". French. 1t appears from the
text Of the bill that warrant was issued
tod. S. French, a disabled Confederate
soldier. for the sum of sixty dollars
Before the warrant was received the man
died. and the bill provides for the pay
ment OF the same to his father, who is a
moor man and who has been supporting
his son.
Bv Mr.. Jarratt Bill for the relief Of
Morris Levy a Co. for taxes illegally
paid.
By Mr.. Echols Bill to authorize the
Council of the city OF Richmond to in
crease the salaries of the judges of the
Hastings and Chancery Courts, and the
cities of Petersburg, Norfolk, and Staun-
ton to increase the salary of the Judge OF
the Hastings Court Of their respective
cities.
By Mr.. Jarratt Bill in relation to the
fence law in Grecnville county.
BY Mr. wilkins: Bill to provide for
the appointment of constable in Acco-
mack county.
BY Mr.. Ewell Bill to allow Mrs. Mary
J. Young to erect a wharf at Franklin
City, Accomack county.
By Mr.. Mckee Bill to provide the
manner in which aid shall be extended
to the poor of the magisterial districts OF
Rockbridge county.
BY Mr.. Crismond: Bill to extend the
time of Thomas Waller. late treasurer OF
Stafford county, for the collection and
settlement OF certain taxes
BY Mr.. Elan Bill to incorporate the
Green Springs Tramway Company, in
the county OF Louisa.
Bv Mr.. Pollard Bill TO amend an ACT
to provide for the assessment OF real
estate in THIS State for the year 1885 and
every fifth year thereafter, approved
November q, 1884.
BY Mr.. ISLANDERS: Bill to amend the
charter Of the town of Rocky Mount, in
Franklin county. Thisamendment con-
sisted of seventeen pages OF foolscap.l
TOO MUCH PRINTING.
Mr.. Saunders presented joint resolu-
| ton in reference TO the printing of bills