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The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of delegates. (search)
siness took precedence over everything else. Mr. Haymond said he supposed the resolutions would lay on the table, objection having been made to them. The Speaker so ruled, and the resolution were laid on the table. Direct Trade.--Mr. Newton moved to lay over the unfinished business of yesterday, (the James River and Kanawha Canal bill,) which next came up in order. He did so for the purpose of asking the House to take up the bill incorporating the Richmond and Liverpool Packet Company. The motion to lay over on the table was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Newton, the bill of incorporation was then taken up, and being read a third time, was passed. The James River and Kanawha Canal.--The Speaker said that the "bill incorporating the Virginia Canal Company, and transferring the rights and franchise of the James River and Kanawha Canal Company," came up as unfinished business. The House proceeded to its consideration.--It was read section by section, and w