Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-18


by Mr.. Ietchcr (No. 2S3): To amend
the act Incorporating the town of Monte
rey.
by Mr. Mason CNo. 2SD: To allow VII
( liam Spellman TO erect a wharf on his
farm in King George county on the Rap
pahannock river.
BY Mr. Mcilwaine (No. 235): Bill tC
amend the Code. section 1882 with rela.
ton TO a change of the lines of railway
companies.
INQUIRY AS TO TAXATION.
Mr.. Masse offered a bill providing that
the Commissioner of the Revenue shall
ascertain from each person residing in his
district the aggregate amount of money
and the value OF principal and interest
of personal estate, and credits under his
control as court receiver, or commits
sOner, and II shall be the duty Of court
clerks TO furnish commissioners with a
list of all evidences of debt under con-
troll of the court, provided that tax upon
property held for the benefit Of another
shall be paid in the district where the
beneficiary resides, provided he is resi-
dent of Virginia.
BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills were passed:
To amend act Incorporating the Falls
Church, Fairfax, and Manassas Railway
Company.
To extend time of Norfolk and Atlantic
Terminal Company.
To incorporate the Virginia Central
Railroad Company.
These Senate bills were passed:
To authorize sale of estate given TO
person for life, &c.
Extending the time limit of the charter
Of the Blue Ridge Railway Company.
GENERAL LEES BIRTHDAY.
An invitation from Lee Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans to attend its campfire
on the night of January 10th was received.
and. on motion of Mr.. McIlwaine, ac-
cepted, with thanks.
Mr. McIlwaine offered a resolution pro-
viding that when the Senate adjourn on
Tuesday it be until Thursday at noon.
The resolution was adopted without dis
sent.
House of Delegates,
The House was called to order at noon
by Speaker Ryan and the proceedings
opened with prayer by Bishop Van dc
NyVer.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Willard and adopted:
Whereas, the 18th instant is the ami
versary of the birth of General Robert f..
Lee. the greatest soldier and Christian
gentleman that ever battled in right
eOus cause or exhibited to the world
greater examples of self-sacrifcing ma
ture. and dying, mourned by a sOrrOwing
Southland, a monument of enduring graft
tude, more lasting than bronze or
marble. has been reared in the hearts
of true people; and,
Whereas, the General Assembly did
make this day a legal holiday in order
that all vocations might join in doing
honor TO the illustrious hero:
Resolved. That when this House adj
jOurns tomorrow IL adjourn 10 meet on
Thursday next.
PUNISH MINORS WITH STRIPES.
Or. Winston introduced a bill to en-
power any judge or justice of the Com
monwealth before whom a minor is con-
victed of a misdemeanOr to substitute
stripes in lieu Of fine and Imprisonment.
or Of either or both, with the consent OF
the parent or guardian of such a minor,
or in the discretion Of the judge or JUS
tice if there be neither parent nor guard
ian.
The bill provides that when a minor Is
convicted of a misdemeanor, the justice
or judge before whom such conviction is
had may, If he thinks proper, with the
consent of the parent or guardian. or, if
there be neither parent nor guardian, then
In his discretion, substitute in lieu of fine
and Imprisonment or OF either or both.
not less than ten or more than thirty
stripes.
The stripes imposed under this act
shall be imposed by the Sheriff or any
constable of the county or corporation
where the conviction is had upon the
order of the judge or justice imposing
the sentence and at such time, place.
and manner as the said Judge or justice
may direct.
DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Captain Parks introduced bill to re-
quire each bank or banking institution
in the State to report to the Auditor of
Public Accounts all money deposited in
each bank or banking institution by
order Of any court
Captain Parks also introduced a bill to
require a record to be kept Of money
under control of courts. 10 prescribe the
manner in which taxes shah be assessed
and paid thereon; proceedings of courts
where money has remained under its
control for seven years without any
known owner or claimant.
Mr.. Carter introduced a bill TO amend
section AOS of the Code in relation to
how appeals in msdemeanor cases from
judgments Of Justices shall be tried, and
what defects and omissions TO be dis
charged. The measure provides THE APP
peal shall be tried without formal plead
ings I'm writing and no demurrer or OBJ
lection shall be for any mere defect or
omission in the warrant that does not !
20 TO the substance OF the Of |
fence charged. The accused shall /
be entitled TO trial by a jury in the |
same manner as if had been indicted for |
the offence in said court
BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRED. |
The following bills were introduced and !
referred 10 the proper committees:
by Mr.. Minter: To place the name or |
Henry f. Huddleston on the pension list. |
BY same: TO place the name OF Lcdonic |
{. Debo on the pension list.
BY Mr. Wharton To amend and re- |
enact section 1865 of the Code IN refer |
snce to the power Of circuit judges to |
Exchange circuits. The measure simply |
allows a corporation court judge 10 sit |
m the place Of circuit judge in case
II emergency.
BY same: To create circuit court for
7adford city.
Ry Mr. willard Cat the request Of GER
ain members OF the Grand Lodge or
Good Templars): To amend the Code In
elation 10 the sale OF liquor on Sunday
rhe measure provides that no bar-room
hall be screened on the Sabbath so that
IN officer Of the law cannot see from the
.treet what is passing on inside.
BY Mr. Pitcher; For the protection OF
ertain game In certain counties. when
Ipproved by the Board OF Supervisors.
Bv Mr. Saunders: To provide for leasing
ertain oyster-planting bottom, upon the
erms provided for in the general law,
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