Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-08
AT WORK ON ROUTINE
MANY BILLS PASSED AND SEVERAL
PRESENTED IN EACH HOUSE.
Indefinite Leave of Mr.. Gordon-rhc Capt.
toi Reported Unsafc-Thc Martin
Contest Dismissed, &C.

ING on Thursday, presided over the session
Of the Senate yesterday.
He called the body 10 order at u O'Clock.
and the first forty minntes Of the lecisla-
tive dav were consumed in reading the
titles and making proper disposition Of the
hnv.onc bills passed by the House on
Thursday Under suspension Of the rules
fifteen Of these, all Of them Of local cha
racieT were placed on the calendar.
Tho Senate agreed TO the amendment
rr,uoscd by the House 10 the bin 10 amend
anl recDact sections 29i0 and 291 OF the
code II Virginia, in relation TO warrants
fo- mall claims.
PERSONAL MATTERS.
Mr.. Jones offered q resolution. which
W.. adopted. placed Mr.. johnson on the
Committee Of Privileges and Elections in
the place OF Hon. George w. Easley, de-
ceased
Mr.. Hurt. in this connection. stated that
he had Just received n letter from Hon.
Basil h. Gordon, who has been forced TO
leave the city on account Of i'll health. ask
iar that he and Mr.. Mills both be granted
indefinite leave of absence. The request
was accedcd to-.
on motion of Hurt. Mr. HeatOn was made
a member Of the Committee on Finance
and ranks and Mr.. Folkes was placed on
the Committee on County, City, and Town
Organizations.
THE HOUSE RUCEss.
A message was received from the House
Is Nj Ryan. who informed the Senate
fhat that body had adopted the report of
Ill. committee of conference on the disa-
cr.eiur votes of the two houses on tho
amendments proposed by the House to
senate bill extending the time for the col
lec'ion Of taX-tickets in the hands OF James
Hsisip and others, recommending that the
House reccde from its amendments.
ON motion Of Mr.. Moore the report was
st once taken up and agreed to-. The rea.
snn why the committee made this recon-
inendation was that the amendments OF
Ne House would practically afford only
three instead Of five years relief.
Alr Downing informed the Senate that
re House had agreed to the first and part
q The second amendments proposed by the
senate 90 House bill TO prevent the sale Of
uuwhOlcsome meats. The action OF the
House was concurred in.
FILLS INTRODUCED AND PLACED on THE CALI
ENDAR.
Dv Mr. Blackstone To amend and re-
enact subdivision 3 of section 2079 of the
Code II Virginia, in relation TO unlawful
hunting of marsh hen. millet, or gull, and
their eggs.
Bv Mr.. Echols: To incorporate the Bank
a. Naynesboro'.
By Sir. Smoot. To prohibit the catching
Of f.h with nets in tho Hawksbill creek, in
Inre county.
Tv MIR. Stubbs: To authorize the Board
of Supervisors Of MiddleseX to keep IN or
Ger the public roads of said county.
BI1Ls INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
Bv MIR. Roberts: bin to establish the
county Of jackson out of parts OF Wash
incton. Scott, and Russell counties.
By MIR. Harrison (by request: A bill to
Incorporate the Middleton Land and I'M
pruyement Company.
By Mr. johnson: bill 10 authorize the
boards of supervisors of the counties of
Montgomery and Pulaski TO issue bonds
frthe purpose Of raising money to build
bridge between said counties over New
rvDr.
lly Mr. Jordan: To incorporate the South
Boston Perpetual Building and Loan Com
By Nr. Sands. To incorporate the Bap-
r-t Orrhanage Of Virginia.
Bv Mr.. Harrison: Authorizing the An
dl-Dr az Public Accounts to compromise
with Alexander Malcott or his heirs as to
certain taxes alleged 20 be due the State
Hy Nr. Smoot: To authorize district
n-l county school boards TO compensate
school trustees other than district school
boards.
Bv Mr. HUBBARD: To amend and reenact
section Si37 of chapter lGs of the Code of
Virginia. granting jurisdiction in awarding
miuuctions) 10 county judges IN certain
cases.
paNvIIII's CHARTER.
Mr.. Hurt called up out Of its order the
lil a. provide q charter for the city of
Dauville and under suspension of the
rules II was ordered to It's engrossment and
then passed without opposition.
CONTEST DISMISSED.
Nlr. Jones called up the report of the
F.r.spttt.a ..r Dfrt-ilnrQ1 aud Elections in
thr contest II Martin rs. Lawlsss from the
Norfolk county district and the recon-
mcndatiou that the petition and notice OF
contest bee dismissed on the ground OF In
sufficient notice.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Mr.. Stubbs called for the special order
for1o'clock. The Clerk made the obser-
vation that there were three, and it WAS
decided to take them up in order.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Blackstone tho
report and niue bills OF the Committee for
Courts of Justice looking TO n reduction III
Ill. criminal expenses of the State were
rasscd bv until next Monday. when Mr.
Blackstone said be would press for their
consideration. 49,
cir. Gordon's bill - incorporate the Vir-
riuia safe Deposit and Fidelity Company
the second special order-was passed by
until next Tuesday.
on motion of Mr Stubbs, who spoke IN
behalf of the military officers, the bill 10
provide for the enrolment of the militia,
tus the organization and government OF
flo National Guard OF the State OF Nlr-
alma. and for the public defence, and entl-
tied tho Military Code, was recommitted.
THAT NEGRO HOTEL.
Senator Grirgs called up ont Of its order
,io House bill giving the consent OF the
state 10 tho erection of hotel on the Gov
e-rment land at Fortress Monroe, which
La iu-t been reported from a committee
vthout amendments. The bill was passed
without any opposition and taken 10 the
House by special messenger.
Iha colored senator thanked his white
acetate for their assistance in this matter.
PLEASE RETURN 1T.
Vr Fchols offered a resolution. which
w. adopted, requesting the House 10 re-
'.r. the bill passed on Thursday relative
t. .ellinz the stock Of chartered companies.
3r. Flood subsequently, informed the
STATE that the House declined TO return
tle Dill.
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER.
On motion of Mr.. Harrison the Commit
te. on Agriculture was discharged from
rs further consideration of the House
O.l amending the law IN relation 70 the
a,paintmont a the Commissioner OF Agr-
t.tnrc. and il was indefinitely postponed:
DO
been reached between the Senate and
House with reference 20 TINS matter. and TO
lsep the bill pending longer would emoar;,
rlss the Governor. 10 whom It was intended
ta4i the appointment should be lett.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Making nm appIopflas'..Jhu .ha VV;,o;n;s NorD
nal and Collegiate Institute for the pay
ment Of tue balance due contraetors-
10 amend an act approved February,
$50 entitled an act to amend and reensct
section AZ, chapter %. OF the Code OF VIZ
gns relating to the manner IN which
tixes Tor the year 1891 and every fifth year
thereafter shall be extended The amend
nent exemp,s the city Of Manchester IRON
Tie operations Of this aet.l
To incorporate the Shenandoah mining
sud Manufacturing Company.
10 amend and reenact section III OF an
act 70 incorporate the Virginia and Caro-
lima Railroad Company. in force February
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