House of Delegates.
The
House met at 12 o'clock M. Prayer by
Rev. Dr. Reed.
Mr. Edmunds, of
Halifax, in the Chair.
Resolutions of inquiry.
The following resolutions of inquiry were referred to the appropriate committees:
By
Mr. Steger: Of incorporating certain persons as "The Virginia Chemical Works,"
By
Mr. Garrison: Of relieving the Sheriffs, Clerks, and Commissioners of the Revenue, from the penalties imposed by the laws of
Virginia, for failure of duty, when such failure is occasioned by the presence of the enemy.
The following 'special Committee,' on the leasing of the
Salt Works, was appointed by the
Speaker Messrs. Baskerville,
George,
Mallory,
Shannon,
Flood,
Woodhouse and
Walker.
On motion the
House adjourned.