Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-06
AROUNDTHE CAPITOL
A SLIM ATTENDANCE IN BOTH
BRANCHES OF THE ASSEMBLY.
The Railroad EnI--The Debt Commission
Called to Finish Their Bep,rt-Eodorsed
the Governors Oyster Message.

terday pursuant 10 adjournment for the
Christmas holidays, but the sessions OF
both houses were short. neither branch
showing much more than a quorum of
members.
The House Committee on Roads will
meet this morning. when it is understood
that the time Will be fixed for considering
Mr.. Kents railroad bill. MIR. Kent indi-
Gated in conversation yesterday that be
WAS not dispOsed TO accept the suggestion
that the bill be so amended as 70 allow the
railroads to fix rates themselves. these
rates to be subject 10 amendment by the
commission. This. be said. would cause
delay, and that delay would be IN favor OF
the railroads. He further said he wanted
TO emphasize the fact that the success OF
the bill would depend upon the character
of the men who were made commissioners.
THE DEBT COMMISSION.
The Governor yesterday teiegraphed to
Lieutenant Governor j. Hoge Tyler. and
Messrs. X. II. Tyler, of Prince William.
and w. ID. Dabney. of Albemsrle, TO come
10 the city as soon rs possible, In order
that the Debt Commission might meet and
perfect their report for transmission TO the
Legislature.
Tho Lieutenant Governor was prevented
from beng at his post IA presiding ofhcer
Of the Senate yesterday by afiliction IN his
family.
The Governor yesterday received COM
munlcatlon from j. Howard Swami. the
secretary Of the Grand Lodge ot Oyster
men OF TIdewater Virginia. stating that
his Excellency's oyster message had been
read 10 the lodge and that the members
almost without exception approved OF IL
as a whole, though there were some minor
&c IS hat MIC
out. The communication recognizes IN
very complimentary terms the study his
Excelency has given the oyster question
The friends of the several candidates Tor
the Circuit judgeship made vacant by the
death Of Judge Irving are buslly at WORK.
Below are given the regular reports
| of the proceedings of the two houses;
Proceedings of the senate.
The Senate was called 10 order at II o'clock by
Mr.. Lovensten, and the proceedings opened Win
prayer by Rev. Dr. George Cooper.
communication from MIR. Joseph II. shep-
herd. secretary OF the State temperance AssO-
ciation, transmitting the resolutions OF the tenn
perance convention lately held in the city. op-
posing the sale OF intoxicating liquors within
two miles Of schOol-houses, churches, DC, was
laid on the table. A copy OF the same paper
was received in the House and referred.
Under resolution Of Mr.. Marshall 30 much OF
the Governors message as relates 10 county
roads was referred 70 the Committee on COun-
ties, Cities, and Towns with instructions 70 take
the same into consideration, aud TO further In
Guire what additional legislation Is necessary 70
insure more efficient system Of keeping IN re-
pair the public roads and bridges Of the State,
aud 30 report by bill or otherwise.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Tho following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY Mr. Berry: To provide for recovery OF
damage for injury TO property.
By same: TO amend and re-enact section
1850 OF the Code OF Virginia OF 1887, In rela-
ton TO protest as evidence.
BY Mr. Mcdonald: To muster into the state
service the Virginia ZOuaves, OF Lynchburg
BY Mr.. Tyler: To authorize the Old Dominion
Land Company TO guarantee the bonds and sub
scribe to, purchase, or Otherwise acquire the
stock OF any Joint stock company located aud do
ing business o. Newport News, &c.
BY same: 1 o amend and re-enact certain sec
tions Of the charter Of the Newport News Light
and Water Company.
BY Mr.. Marshall: To incorporate the Salem
| and Craig Railway and Mining Company.
BY same: To incorporate the Salem and
Southwestern Company.
BY MIR. Iovenstein: TO Incorporate the yir-
gina Dredging Company.
BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills we're passed: To
amend aud re-eARct section OF the charter OF
the Lexington Development Company; 10 au-
thOrize the Glasgow Manganese and Mineral
Company 10 change It's name
The following Senate bills were passed. To
amend attn aud sixth sections OF an act TO in
corporate the Big Stone Gap Steel ald Iron Com
pany; to permit the supervisors OF Giles county
10 increase the dstrict-schoOl levy for the pur-
pose Of erecting graded free-school building or
buildings; TO amend the act incorporating the
Southwest Virginia Institute changing the name
OF the Luther coal and Iron Company; 20 amend
and re-enact subdivision sixth Of section 1S5 OF
the Code Of 1887 In reference 20 the salary OF
| the Judges of Lynchburg and Staunton.
Adjourned at l2:4J.
House Of Delegates.
The House was called 10 order by Speaker
| Cardwel promptly at noon. Prayer was offered
by Rev. DIR. w. '. Tudor.
The bill regarding public holidays, which was
| introduced by Mr.. j. Taylor Stratton several
| weeks ago, came up for consideration. Mr..
StrGttOn advocated the measure, saying that the
ia eyslation asked for only concerned the lab0ring
| classes and organizations Mr.. Kent opposed
its passage, and upon motion Of Mr.. Ryan, it
| was passed by. .
and Sailors Monument Association was by re-
| quest OF MIR. Station, its patron, made special
order for Thursday.
| THE NEW NORFOLK FERRY.
! Tho Norfolk ferry bill came up on its second
| reading, and Mr.. Fentress, 0f Portsmouth, Of
| fered the following as an amendment 10 section
| o:
| The service furnished by this company be-
| tween Norfolk and Portsmouth shall be In point
of frequency Of trips equal TO or better than that
| which shall be furnished by the ferry now ope-
| rating between said points, and the said COM
| pany shall use no boats between Norfolk and
| Portsmouth unless the same are fully equipped
| 10 carry vehicles as well as passengers and TO
| give In other respects proper and SUFFICIENT ac-
| cOmmodation for the transportation OF both pas
| sengers and vehicles.
| Mr.. Mallet. the patron of the measure, ac-
| cepted the amendment which was adopted. and
the bill was ordered 20 its third reading and en-
| grOssment.
Inc bill providing for the appointment of
/ female physicians III asyiums prisons, &c, was,
| upon motion Of MIR. Gibson, passed by.
| sir. j. NJ. Hudgin presented resolution
| adopted by the Alliance OF Caroline county In
| regard 10 railroads and free passes. Ii was re-
| ferred to the Committee on Roads
PRESENTED AND RETERRED.
| The following bills were introduced and ap-
| prOpriately referred:
| By Mir. Stewart: To amend and re-enact sec
| tion 33l9 Of chapter 1d3, Code OF Virginia, In
| relation 10 the appointment Of commissioners in
| cnancery a. amended and re-enacied by an act
| approyed February A. 1890, and by en- act
| approved February "a, 1890.
| hy Mr. Cooke: 10 amend and re-enact section
| 1881 of chapter 53 OF the Code Of Virginia In re-
| lation to insurance companies, how reports are
| 10 bo verified and published. The bill provides
that the reports shall be published Ia some news
| naDer In Richmond. Norfolk, Petersburg Lynch
| burg, Roanoke, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Dam
/ vile, Manchester StGunton, Charlottesville,
/ Winchester. or Fredericksburg.
| By Mr.. Nj. G. Thomas: TO amend and re-enact
| sections 2475, 25T6, 241S, and 24Sl, Acts OF
| the Code OF Virginia Of 1857 In regard to me-
| chanics' liens.
| By MIR. Cooke: To authorize the United States
| Government to acquire title and Jurisdiction ~
| lands at the mouth OF Chesapeake bay and on
the Potomac river and elsewhere In the state Of
! virginia Tor Notifications and coast-defences-
| BY Mr. Stewart: To prevent damage 10 farm
| lands by the Norfolk and North Carolina canal.
| The company is required 70 keep the canal and
| hanks In such condition a. 20 prevent oyerfows
| OF iis water on adjacentlands. The bill specifies
| the manner IN which complaint may DC made
against the'cOmpany.
By MIR. Munford: 10 amend and re-enact Sec
| tion of an act entitled an act 10 incorporate
| the Commonwealth Club. The corporators
| shall have power 10 make and adopt consttu-
| tion and bylaws, rules and regulations for the
admission and expulsion OF Its members ard
| their government the election OF oflcersan 10
deiino their duties for holding general and spe-
cial meetings OF It's members for the transaction
| of business, at any and all Of which said meet
| ings its men srs shall have the right TO vote
| in person or by proxy.
By same: To Incorporate the trustees Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese Of
| Virginia -
| BY Mr.. John jackson: To require the boards
of Supervisors OF the several counties 10 oner
| premiums for scalps OF wolves, foxes, etc.
| by same: TO repeal the seventh subdivision