Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-31
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thither In the expectation that the bill to
allcw women 10 practice law IA the courts
Of the Commonwealth would come up.
They were disappointed. however, for, on
motion Of Senator Peters. the measure was
made the special and continuing order for
Wednesday at 1 o'clock. The sentiment OF
the Senate is said TO be about evenly
divided In this matter and 40 animated
discussion may be anticipated.
There will be y caucus Fuesday night 20
consider the report OF the subcommittee
appointed from the joint Committee on
Privileges and Elections 70 prepare plan
for the Y-apportionment Of tho State for
members OF Congress.
yIpErTE FIRING.
The Preliminary vidette firing OF the
oyster fight started yesterday IN the SeE-
ate. when the joint resolution to detach
one OF the boats OF the oystes navy for
survey purposes was called. Tue firing
was between Mess-s. Little and Stubs;
brit after a few shots truce was agreed
upon in order to give each an opportunity
10 summon this week achievements from
the picket line. The general engagement
Is expected to take place IN about ten
days.
TIE DEBT BILL
The subcommittee from the special joint
Committee on the Debt Commission APP
pointel to draft o bill carrying the debt
agreen ent into effect held another long
meeting yesterday morning. All the de,
tails of the bill have been practically agreed
upon except those Affecting tne disposislo o,
OF the securities which have not been
placed in the pool, and the judgments
against the Commonwealth and the pend
inc coupon cases.
THE RAILROAD BILL.
The House Committee on Roads and In
ternal Navigation met Yesterday morning
and were addressed by MIR. Richard Nc
Gov. manager Of the Carson Lime Com
pany. of Riyerton, Va. who delivered al
able argument in opposition to the Kent
railroad bill.
Mr.. Ken. said yesterday that the com n !
mittee had promised him 10 vote on the
bill next Thursday. =,
Mr.. John jackson gave notice TO the
committee that he would OF an early. date
as possible call up Mr.. Williams's bill pro-
viding separate cars for the two races.
Proceedings OF Both Houses.
Yes,ardey was O dun day ia the Senate, 40
compared with Thursday and Friday. There
were very fsw visitors and the session, which
last only an hour and q half, vas devoted 70
routine work. The Iieutenant-Governor calico
the body 10 order and the proceedings were
opened with prayer by the Rev. George ii. nay
The following bills, petitions, &c, were pre-
scented and referred: By Mir. Washington, pet-
ton Of certain ctizens OF Tidewater virginia
relative 10 the oyster law; by same, bin to
provide for working the public roads Ia Nortnnu-
berland and Westmoreiand counties; Dy MI
Roberts, a bill to Incorporate the town o. JACK
sonville In Floyd county: by Mr.. Marshall, Pc
tition OF citizens Of Bent mountain, ROANOKE
county, opposing the passage Of the Kent Dill,
praying for the passage OF dog law, and IA
Mr.. Flood, petition relative 70 temperance
legislation from citizens or Bucklnghan'
by Mr. Stubs, petition OF certain citl-
gems OF Gloucester asking for summer oys,erhg
IN MObiack bay; by Mr.. Hurt, 20 authorize the
Board Of Public Works TO rent out portion OF
the oyster grounds OF the State; by Mr. Hurt,
bin requiring the tax upon bonds ana osner so
curlties Of Incorporated companies uhaer ,no
laws OF the State, and doing business In this
State (other than banks and saving institutions,
20 be retained at the home once; by Mr.. Loyen.
stein, bill TO amend and re-enact section oi
an act approved February II. 1870, entitled an
sci 10 INCORPORATE the Chamber OF Commerce OF
Richmond, so as TO authorize said Champer 10
fix the number OF its directors. and TO vaildate
the proceedings OF said Chamber and It's Board
OF Directors had since November ~. 1881 )
BY MIR. Wells. a bill 70 suppress tipping houses
the illegal and unlawful trafic in ardent spirits
IN the counties OF Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickinson,
Buchanan, aud Russell; by Mr.. Scott, bill eu-
thonzipg the appointment OF a clerk in the once
Of the Register OF the Land once; by MI SANDS,
a bill to provide for furnishing clerks OF courts
aud justices OF the peace with nayos GUIDE as
revised by j. Thompson Brown and II. We Flour
new: by Mr.. Tyler, TO amend the Code 10 REFER
ence to the superintendent OF poor and county
surveyor Of Charles City and TO fix the salary Oh
the Superintendent OF the Poor.
LEE DISTRICT.
communication was received from the Com
mon Council OF Richmond transmitting copy
OF the bill agreed upon by that body Tor the an
nexation Oh portion OF Ice aistric. a. ~, ~
s n1n NJ on u Counties. Cities, aud Towns
The bill 10 permit females as we'll as males 70
practice law In the courts OF the Commonwealth
was made the special and continuing order Tor
Wednesday next
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
House bills 20 incorporate the Norfolk, Will
mington and Charleston Railroad Company; 70
amend and re-enact the eighth section OF an act
entitled "an act 10 establish a corporation court
for the city OF Radford, In Montgomery county"
approved January 20, 1892: TO empower the
treasurer OF Campbell county TO make sale OF
lands returned delinquent for non-payment OF
taxes for the year 1890; to amend and re-en i
chapter 5S6 Of acts OF Assembly lSSe-eO,
page cas-, 10 compensate school trustees
other than clerks OF district school boards
In the counties OF Goochland, Chesterfield,
powhatan. and the city OF Manchester;
10 amend and re-enact section 10 o. an act pass
cd March 8, 1888, entitled an act 10 amend and
re-enact section 10 OF an act TO amend and con-
soldate iutoone act the laws relating TO the pub
OF the superintendent Of Public Printing, and
20 repeal chapter 1856 of the Acts OF Assembly
Of 1879 and 1880; TO incorporate the koa-
noke, Salem and Western Railroad COM
pany: 20 incorporate the Roanoke ana New
CASTLE Railway and Mining Company; 70
provide now charter for the city OF Roanoke
20 repeal chapter 575, Session Act lSSe-AO.
entitled an act defining lawful fence for Nell
son county to incorporate the Norfolk Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty 20 Animals au-
thorizing a board OF supervisors OF Rochoridge
county 70 Issue new bonds 10 refund the indept-
edness OF the county created 70 pay the SUB
scrlptions OF the county to the stock OF the VAL
ley Railroad Company.
Inc Committee on Institutions reported the
following bill with the Recommendation " tnsL IL
do not pass,' and the Senate sustained the ac-
tion OF the committee: TO amend and re-enact
chapter A, Session Acts lsS3-'S4, entitled an
act 70 provide for the appointment OF Capitol
police and certain other employees ABOUT inc
public buildings and grounds.
SENATE Bills PASSED.
To amend and re-enact section 1145 OF ths
Code Of Virginia enlarging the powers OF circuit
aud corporation courts In granting charters o
INCORPORATION 10 street-railroad companies, aac
ratifylng charters already granted such compa
MES: 70 authorize the Unitsd states Govern
ment 10 acquire title and jurisdiction to land II
the county Of Elizabeth City for the enlargement
Of the Hampton National cemetery.
At I:S0 the Senate adjourned.
House of Delegates.
The proceedings OF the Rouse, Whicn Wet'
opened with prayer By Rev. DR.. Wiley Bledsoe
were decidedly Gull.
MIR. r.. Q. Triplett presented petition signet
by citizens Of Fairfax county and asking tenn
peranco legislation.
similar memorial, signed by citizens OF Roa
noke. was presented by Mr.. M. O. Thomas
AR. Toney introduced a bin TO amend and re
enact subdivision OF section 1856 OF the Code o
Virginia In reference TO the SALARY OF the 1udg
az the Corporation Court OF Manchester. TIT
amendment provides that the salary OF this ON
ciai shall NOS be less than $500 nor more thai
$3.50.
BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. Pulley: To amend and re-enact sectioI
S33, second subdivision Of chapter 50, Code o
Virginia. allowing counties, &c, 70 levy tax OF
the capital actually used In every licenses
business In the State; by Mr.. Letcner, TO In
corporate the Savenbunor street-Railway Com
pany: by Mr.. Berkeley, 70 authorize the quail
ned voters OF Prince William county TO vote OF
the question Of the removal OF the court-hous
from Brentsviiie 10 Manassas, also directing tn
Board Of Supervisors OF the said county 70 lev.
special tax and issue bonds In case such re
mcral DO agreed TO by matorit.
u tho voters Of said county; by
Mr.. Saunders, 20 amend and re-enact sec
lion OF aa act passed February IS, 1883, re
lating 70 the incorporation OF the town Of Rock
Mre,rf. nv " John Jacf eon. Ia amend and re