The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-06
GENERAL MAHONE'S BUST.
qhe Richmond GrayS Association Desire
Its Custody.
NOW IN TIE ATTIC OF THE CAPITOL
Both Hon and Senate Hold Short Sos
siont Yesterday. and hut Little Bust
ness is Transacted-Thc Bills
Introduced.

yesterday by Lieutenant Governor Kent.
Almost every senator was IN his seat.
and after an eloquent prayer by DR. Coop
or, the work OF the day was AT once com
menccd by tho Offering OF resolutions by
various senator's.
A resolution was presented bv senator
heiiwaino. and unanimously adopted. di-
rcciing the Clerk 20 have printed and dis
ulbutcd 10 the members each morning
INC proceedings OF the preceding days
session
senator T. y. Williams offered res
otOtion providing that tho Secretary Of
The Commonwealth be requested TO fur
nish members with the Code Of 1857, and
Inc Acts since passed. 10 De returned at
mo end Of the session. The resolution
was adopted
REVENUE or COUNTIES
Tho following resolution was offered
ny Senator Withcrs
Resolved by the senate. That the Audi
for Of Public Accounts is requested Of
once 20 direct tho trcasurers Of each and
ovcry county I'm the State 10 furnish this
body with a statement showing the total
revenue for county purposes. and from
what sources derived OF their respective
counties for the fiscal year ending Sept.
On. ls5. also the disbursements. and for
counties for the same period and the tax
rate IN each county.
In offering this resolution. Senator
Wfheis said that it was Of great impor-
lance that this Information should he
obtained lie said that he had made an
"ffort 10 procure 10 from county treas
urcr. but had received the reply that Il
would cost him s. TO get it. Senator
Withors said that ne had not sent the
money ana. therefore. had not gotten
the information. but that ne was determ-
ircd TINT such Information should be So
cured ~ ne had 10 introduce a bill for
that purpose
Senator Stubs said that the treasurers
should not be required TO make reports OF
tho county levy. they were not respon-
sihle 90 tho Auditor. they were only re-
snonsihlo 20 the County Board ~ Super
viso-s. and al information should he got
ten from The Board. and the Senate
should ask for this information from the
Board rather than from the Auditor He
was heartily I'm favor Of the resolution.
be said. provided il were amended so as
10 make the information obtainahle from
tho Boards
ic had no doubt that tho information
50 obtained would he OF considerable in
terost as showing the difference between
ne lines OF various counties
Senator Withers again spoke briefly in
advocacy Of his measure. and IL was
adopted by a vote OF 20 10 10.
Senator Lovenstein reported that the
Joint committee appointed at the last ses-
sion Of the General Assembly 80 lay off
committee rooms in the Library building
had performed their duty. but had not
designated which rooms were for the
House and which for the Senate commit
tees.
In pursuance Of resolution offered 10y
Senator Sands. "a committee Of two mem
bers from the Senate, 90 cooperate with
two from the House was appointed 10
designate the rooms.
The Chair selected Mossrs. Sands and
St Clair as the committee from the Sen
ate.
GENERAL MAHONE'S BUST.
Mr.. Sands presented the following pc
tition addressed to him as chairman Of
'hc Library Committee and signed by T..
.s,-r Spence. James f. Phillips and
IN +. La1ghton. Jr
Tho UNDERSIGNED. 2 committee from the
richmond Grays Veteran Association, re-
.pectully ask your committee 20 be al
owed them the privilege of being custo-
liA1s Of the bust Of General William Ma
hone. now stored i'm the attic Of the Cap
ifol building The bust is IN "A damared
condition and may, from this cause, not
be given "a suitable place ina the new Ii
brarv building where 10 deserves a place
with other distinguished Nireinians.
The Richmond Crays Association is the
only organized body OF Richmond troops
connected with General Mahone's division.
and they value this representation OF
their old commander more than all
others. hence their desire 10 have II prop
erly restored for permanent preserva-
ton
The Hon. j. r.. Lawless. Secretary Of
the commonwealth. has assured this
committee that 70 is clearly within your
province to transfe: the custody OF this
bust 10 our care and he would he will
ink 10 respect such orders as you may
give in the premises.
Your prompt consideration OF this our
application. will be- greatly appreciated.
ON request of Mr.. Sands this petition
was received. and will be referred to the
Library Committee upon It's organization.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills We're introduced,
and having passed their first reading.
were referred 90 the proper committees
BY Senator Hay: To amend and re-en- !
act section 1852 of the Code of Virginia.
In relation u writs Of error i'm criminal
cases.
This bill provides that writs Of error
In criminal cases can be carried direct
from the county courts 10 the Supreme
Court without the Intervention of Gig
cult courts.
Ry Senator Lovenstein: TO amend and
ro-enact section Of an act Of the Cen !
cral Assembly approved February a. |
1896. entitled AN act 20 establish the Law /
and Equity Court OF the city Of Rich |
mond. and to define its jurisdictions and |
relation 20 the other courts of said city" !
LAW AND EQUITY COURT
This bin provides that tho salary of the /
Judge Of the Law and Equity CoIrt /
which 1 at present S2.2oO. may bc increas- !
ed AT the discretion OF the city Council |
bv sum not exceeding SaN and in their |
Judgment may also be diminished. but |
in case such increase Is allowed. no dim
inuiion Of the salary shall be made dur !
ing the term of the Jui-s, whose comp m |
satlon Is so increased.
Ry Senator Wickham: 10 amend and /
re-enact sections 6l5 and 6ls OF the Code |
Of Virginia IN reference TO proceed |
ines against delinquent treasurers ana |
their sureties. and the liens Of judgments |
and executions against such treasures |
nd their sureues.
By Senator Morris: TO incorporate the !
Alberine Railroad Company. This bin |
the construction OF /
standard or narrow-gauge railroad from /
Alberine p0st-Ofiice. IN ALTERNATE coun- /
~. 20 some point on the Southern ran |
way I'm that county.
BY Senator Morris: To authorize the
city of Charlottesville 10 convey I'm trust |
Ifs vatcr-works and passwords. TO secure
the payment OF q certain portion OF It's ]