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The Daily Dispatch: March 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
General, Assembly of Virginia.[extra session.]Senate. Friday, March 15, 1861. The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock, Mr. Brannon in the chair. Bills Passed.--House bill to amend the act concerning District Free Schools in the county of Jefferson; Senate bill to incorporate the Queen's Point Division, No. 28, of the Sons of Temperance, in the county of Hampshire; Senate bill to authorize the sale of certain Church property in the town of Moorefield; Senate bill to amend the act Incorporating the Insurance Company of the to late of Virginia, of Richmond; Senate bill to incorporate the Oxford Cotton and Woolen Company; Senate bill for the incorporation of the Home Mining and Manufacturing Company; Senate bill to amend the first section of an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Springfield and Deep Run Coal Mining and Manufacturing Company," passed the 12th of February, 1861; Senate bill allowing compensation to Parsha A. Fowlkes and Joseph C. Fowlkes, for the a
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. [extra session.] Senate. (search)
reto, which passed the House on Friday, was laid on the table on motion of Mr. Paxton. Resolutions of Inquiry.--The following resolutions of inquiry were adopted: By Mr. Carson, of refunding to James A. Russell an amount of taxes unjustly paid by him, in consequence of an erroneous assessment upon certain lands in Frederick county; by Mr. Pate, of refunding to the security of the late Sheriff of Logan county, certain damages paid by them for said Sheriff. Tax Bill.--On motion of Mr. Brannon, the bill imposing taxes for the support of Government, was made the order of the day for Monday at 11 o'clock. Charter of Richmond Amended.--On motion of Mr. August, the bill amending the charter of the city of Richmond, was taken up. After the bill had been explained, the roll was called and the bill passed — ayes 31, noes none. This bill refers mainly to the Hustings Court,and does not extend the corporate limits. Militia Laws.--The consideration of the unfinished business o
The Daily Dispatch: March 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
providing for the appointment of a committee of conference, in which they asked the concurrence of the Senate. The latter concurred, and the Chair appointed Messrs. Brannon, August, and Wickham, on the part of the Senate. Senate Bills Passed.--A bill authorizing the Treasurer of the State to destroy certain notes now on depoilroad Company to increase its capital stock; a bill authorizing the appointment of an Inspector of Leather for the county of Hampshire. Order of the Day.--Mr. Brannon called for the order of the day — the bill imposing taxes for the support of Government. On reaching the 24th section of the bill, a discussion arose as to the tax to be placed on the game of Keno or Kino. Mr. Brannon proposed a tax of $100 on a single table, $50 on the second, and $10 on every other. Mr. Townes thought, from all he could learn from those who are acquainted with the game, that it ought not to be legalized. On his motion, the following resolution was adopte
The Daily Dispatch: March 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
al Company, and to transfer the rights and franchises of the James River and Kanawha Company thereto, was referred to a committee, with instructions, to report as early as possible, Committee: Messrs. Neeson, Paxton, August, Logan, Douglass, and Brannon. Communication from the Governor.--The President laid before the Senate a message from the Executive, transmitting a communication from Oliver P. Morton, Governor of Indiana, enclosing a joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly of tess of yesterday was resumed. A number of amendments of minor importance were concurred in. Mr. Nash moved to amend the 31st section, so as to provide that auctioneers should in no case exceed $1,000, which he subsequently withdrew. Mr. Brannon moved to amend the same section by the insertion of the following, which was adopted: "Taxable sales in this section shall be construed to embrace sales made by such auctioneer or vendue-master, whether such sale be public or private."
The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
nished business, the consideration of the bill imposing taxes for the support of government, was resumed. Mr. Lynch's proposition to reconsider the vote by which Keno tables was stricken from the subject of license tax, was rejected. Mr. Brannon proposed an independent section imposing a tax on the enrollment and registration of every private charter granted by the General Assembly and by Courts of the Commonwealth, as suggested by Mr.Stuart yesterday, as follows: No private actn, $--. The keeper of the rolls shall, before furnishing for publication any of the laws of the character aforesaid, ascertain first, that the tax and charges aforesaid have been paid into the Treasury in the mode prescribed by law. Mr. Brannon then moved to lay the bill and pending amendments on the table, on account of the absence of members and in order to give members an opportunity of examining the proposed amendments. Bill Passed.--Senate bill authorizing the Governor to p
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
osing taxes for the support of Government was then resumed. The question being on the independent section proposed by Mr. Brannon on Wednesday, he proposed a substitute, which contains the substance of the section published yesterday, but more carefully prepared. Mr. Brannon supported the proposition with much force. Mr. Neeson proposed to amend — ayes 8, nays 9. Mr. Brannon then moved a call of the Senate. A number of Senators coming in, the call was withdrawn. The vote Mr. Brannon then moved a call of the Senate. A number of Senators coming in, the call was withdrawn. The vote was then again put — ayes 11, nays 16. Mr. Newman moved to amend by relieving acts passed during the present session from the proposed tax. Ayes and nays demanded — ayes 12, nays 19. Mr. Paxton then moved an amendment having the same objecpy thereof should be furnished until the tax is paid.--Adopted. The amendment was then reported by sections. Mr. Brannon moved to amend the first, in regard to Banks, so as to provide that re-charters, passed at the present session, should<
The Daily Dispatch: March 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 4 (search)
ut upon its passage. Mr.Smith, of Greenbrier, and Mr.Stuart, of Augusta, advocated the passage of the bill. Mr.Brannon opposed the bill, and on his motion it was laid on the table. York River Railroad.--On motion of Mr. Douglass, the ished business, the Tax bill, was taken up. When the Senate adjourned yesterday, it was considering the proposition of Mr. Brannon, taxing charters. Mr. Neeson proposed an amendment providing that the tax should be paid before the introduction of a bill giving a charter. On motion of Mr. Day, the whole amendment proposed by Mr. Brannon was referred to the Committee for Courts of Justice. On a motion to reconsider the vote by which the 31st section, in regard to auctioneers, was 1st section, in regard to auctioneers, was amended, a discussion arose. Mr.August maintained the injustice of the amendment. Messrs. Coghill and Brannon opposed the reconsideration. Pending the discussion, The Senate adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: March 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], The evacuation of Fort Sumter. (search)
ered in the Senate yesterday, allowing Col. A. W. McDonald to print a portion of the documents recently obtained by him in London, as agent of the State, relative to the boundary line of Maryland and Virginia. A number of local bills were reported. A resolution was adopted asking the Auditor for information as to how much additional taxation will be necessary to defray the expenses of government, &c. The bill concerning the Covington and Ohio Railroad was laid on the table, on motion of Mr. Brannon. The bill increasing the capital stock of the York River Railroad was lost for want of a constitutional majority. The Tax bill was further debated. In the House, the bill exempting the Orange and Alexandria Railroad from the payment of interest till 1864 on $400,000 due the State, was lost. The bill incorporating the Augusta and Rockbridge Lumber Company was passed.--The House refused to fix on a time for the election of militia Generals, and after spending several hours in debate,
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
be regarded as a menace and threat to this Commonwealth. 2. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to adopt immediate measures for obtaining information as to the purpose of the Executive of the General Government with respect to strengthening the military force in the arsenals, docks and fortifications within the limits of this Commonwealth. 3. Resolved, That the Governor of this Commonwealth communicate the foregoing resolutions to the President of the United States. By Mr. Brannon, Resolved, by the General Assembly, That the Governor, in order more effectually to carry out the provisions of an act passed the 21st day of January, 1860, entitled an act making appropriations for the purchase and manufacture of arms and munitions of war, be and he is hereby authorized to contract with one or more persons for the manufacture and repair of arms at the Armory, it, in his opinion, it will best promote the interest of the Commonwealth; and if such contract should be so
The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
h of one percent., instead of one-half of one percent. The subject was discussed by Messrs. Stuart, Paxton, August, Brannon, Carson and Coghill. The Senate refused to strike out, thereby rejecting the proposition. Mr. August proposed at the present session, and which may hereafter be passed by the General Assembly, was considered, and discussed by Messrs. Brannon, Coghill, Paxton, Neeson, and others. Mr. Paxton moved to lay on the table. Lost. Mr. Newman proposed to amend by exempting all bills passed at the present session from the tax. Rejected. Mr. Brannon moved to amend so as to fix a specific tax on such bills as have been, and may be passed at the present session. Lost. The amendment as reported wats and improvements, by striking out forty cents, with a view of increasing the amount. Opposed by Messrs. Coghill, Brannon, and others. Mr. Thomas moved to lay the bill on the table. Carried. And then, on motion of Mr. Johnson, the jo
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