The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

date Of such assignment
To enable the board OF supervisors 10 aid
in migration by publishing descriptions
and maps Of their counties.
THANKS TO MIR. HURT.
Mr. Harrison offered the following.
Resolved. That the thanks Of this body are
cordially extended the Hon. John T.. Hurt,
president pro TEN. Of the Senate for his val
liable services As presiding officer and his
unVarying courtesy 20 al senators.
Mr. Harrison made brief speech I'm SUD
port Of bis resolution, and 10 was adopted.
Mr.. Hurt returned thanks 90 the body for
its kind expression of opinion.
Air Turner offered a resolution thanking
the clerks for their courtesy. 10 was agreed
to.
OYSTER COMMITTEE.
a communication came from the House
through Speaker Cardwell stating that that
body had adopted a resolution adding one
member Of each house TO the committee
heretofore constituted % examine into the
oyster industry Of the Commonwealth.
Mr. Stubs said il was unfortunate that
any committee had been made. as this COM
miitee might make matters in our section
more unsettled. and the passage Of the
oyster bin last night may tend % quiet the
now ungettled condition, as persons may 90
ON and invest and improve the planting
ground. Let us try this bill before any
committee 90 down 10 VISIT the oyster beds
again.
The resolution was adopted, and Mr..
Moore was appointed ON the committee.
CLOCK FOR THE CLERK.
Mr.. Moore offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That tho ordinary business Of
the Senate be- laid aside Tor ten minutes 20
allow the assistant clerks and the committee
clerks of this body TO present in open session
20 fheir chief Or. j. ID. PendletOn. "a testi-
mOniai OF their respect and esteem.
Dir. Moore said the clerks had honored
him with a request % present the gitt-a
clock. He only regretted that he had not
time % prepare 90 do Justice 90 the subject.
I'm this old capitol, i'm these balls that have
echoed 90 the tread Of either Bruius But
there have been none superior % this gem
tleman who has served us so faithfully. His
entire record has been like one white UNI
spotted flower, and we an wish him happi-
ness through the rest of his life
Dir. PendletOn, his voice trembling With
emotion. said he had endeaV0red % faith
fully perform the duties during the past
years, and Doe was glad 20 know that be had
given satisfaction. lie had no speech 10
make. but he desired % return his hearty
thanks for the present.
PUBLIC PRINTING.
MI Peasants. from the joint Committee
ON Public Printing. submitted a report, say
ing:
"Durng our recent Investigation Of the
states printing we ind that I'm 1850 the
then SUPERINTENDENT without proper au-
ord book NJ his Office memorandum Of q
personal nature rejecting upon Mr Everett
Wa1drN, 100 whose request we adopted res
Olutiun ordering thal the aforesaid memo
mndum be cXpuuged from the record"
Adopted.
SALE OF LANDS.
The passage Of the House joint resolution
county and city treasures not %
sell lands heretofore purchased Boy the Conn
monwealth. The Senate concurred IN the
resolution.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
ON motion Of Mr.. Hurt the senate went
into executive session. and the following
by the Governor OF members
of the board Of visitors Of the Virginia Nor
NAL and Collegiate Institute were con-
nrmed: Paul Cabel. of Amherst; Lang
horne Scruggs, OF Pittsylyania; A. C0ghill,
of Chesterfield: Thomas Miller of POwha-
tan: A. b. Evans. of Middlesex; Thomas
Waller, of fredericksburg: A. q. Walker.
of King and Queen, and John f. Minor Of
King George.
THANKS TO CLERK BIGGER.
Ia the House Of Delegates Mr.. Lawler Of
fered the following, which was unanimous
ly agreed to:
Resolved. That the House hereby tender
lfs thanks 20 j. Bell Bigger, CLERK OF the
House. for the faithful, courteous and cfhci-
ent discharge OF the onerOus duties OF hit
Office.
Mr.. Downing offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted.
Resolved. That the House Of Delegates
hereby tenders its thanks 10 Il. II. Caldwell,
speaker OF the House, for his Importantly
and fairness ln the discharge of the espynsl-
blc and important duties az the office which
he has so wortnlly ullcd.
THE OYsIER COMMISSION.
Mr.. Cardwel (Mr Ryan in the chain
offered resolution. which was agreed 10.
appointing one additional member for each
House. 20 investigate the oyster industry,
and 10 report 10 the next session of the Cen
eral Assembly.
HOUSE ROUTINE.
House bills passed, with Senate amend
ments. To amend and re-enaci section l,o9l
of the Code of Virginia relating TO the ape
pOintment of visitors 20 The Virginia ACll-
cultural and Mechanical college.
Granting the right q the virginia MIS-
souri, and Western Rai1Ioad Company 10
build It's roads through the state OF Virginia.
10 incorporate the Peak Knob Iron COM
Dany.
give effect % powers OF attorney ana coh-
.racts 10 convex by married women.
To regulate trials ~ jury in cases where the
Is defendant
To Incorporate the Drake Branch Lana anu
Improvement Company.
'fo extend the time for the collection OF
taxes In the county of linWlddle.
10 incorporate the Potomac and Ohio Rail-
Ello~ing r. W. PAYNE. late treasurer oil
King George county and W. NJ. hincheio',
treasurer OF Prince William county, lurluei
.ime.in which 10 collect and levy for state,
county, and district taxes.
% change the name OF the Rover Mining
Company. ,..
Railroad Company.
40 enable the town of fincastle 20 sub
scribe 10 the capital stock OF The Fincasue
and Southern BOtet0urt Development COM
cnate bills passed To extend the time for
Of the virginia I'm nlsIauuh
and audumprOycmCnt Company lncufpoi"-
.od by an act approved boy an act TO incorpo-
rate the Virginia immigration Land ana M
Company. .,...
10 authorize the Board OF supervise
lf Prince George county 20 employ detec-
lives and offer reWarcs for the apprehension
m housebrea < fs and prisoners charged with
'0lOny ln said county.
10 authorize the board n supervisors OF
IIenrico county TO secure the right OF way
'or "a road 10 be constructed 10y the Onitcn
-tates from the eastern limits Of the city or
Richmond along the Osborne ROAD.
10 incorporate the Bertha Zinc, 1oai anu
Iron Company. ,,- ~. g..
10 amend aud re-enact section l25 OF the
Code of Virginia, ia relation TO voting upon
40 Incorporate the Aurora Bridge and
Turnpike Company. .,a-.,
In rotation 70 the preservation q order al
the polls. c,..,.,,... A..
10 Incorporate the WOmans CHRISTIAN A.
ISOLATION OF Richmond. 49,.
Ioamend section 50 Of the Code Of virgin,
ia Ina relation 20 change of residence "Nu
reg .stratiOp Of voters ...,.... of
10 authorize the Boatd of supervisors on
Bedford county 10 exempt the Lyhchlouth
puip and Paper Mills, of 1919 Island from
taxes for fifteen years. .,.,... go,
10 amend aud rc-enact an act enuittp %"
act 10 Incorporate the salem and SouthWes-
tern Railroad Company.