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1876/1877
An ACT to amend and re-enact the 37th section of the 4th chapter of the Code, edition 1873, so as to provide for the publication of statements of expenditures authorized by judges of the circuit and corporation courts.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 1, chapter 174, Code of 1873, so us to lessen expenses of advertising property in judicial sales, by authorizing the court to control the manner and cost of advertising.
An ACT to amend and re-enact the act approved February 26, 1876, entitled an act to amend the.act approved February 18, 1875, to amend section 9 of the act approved March 27, 1874, entitled an act to prescribe the times of holding the circuit courts of this commonwealth, and to repeal section 15 of chapter 105 of the Code of 1873, which authorizes the judges of said courts to fix said terms.
An ACT to regulate the docketing of causes in the circuit court of Richmond city.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section twenty-two, chapter one hundred and eighty-one of Acts eighteen hundred and seventy-four and seventy-five, entitled an act to provide for working and keeping in order the roads of the commonwealth, approved March twentieth, cighteen hundred and seventy-five, so as to provide for garnisheeing road tines.
An ACT to amend and re-enact the act approved December 19, 1874, entitled an act to amend and re-enact the 16th section of chapter 134, Acts of 1874, in relation to the times of holding the circuit courts of the sixteenth judicial circuit.
An ACT for the relief of J. B. Browne, skeriff of Gloucester county.
An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 11 and 12 of an act approved March 8, 1877, entitled an act to Incorporate the town of North Danville.
An ACT to amend and re-enact the eleventh section of a act entitled an act prescribing the times for holding the courts of the tenth, eleventh, thirteenth and fifteenth judicial circuits
An ACT to amend sections 22 and 32, chapter 36, Code of 1873, in reference to foreign insurance companies.
An ACT to amend and re-enact the 15th section of an act entitled an act to prescribe the times for holding the terms of the circuit courts of this commonwealth, and to repeal the 15th section of the 155th chapter of the Code of 1873, which authorizes the judges ef said courts to fix said terms, approved March 27, 1874, as amended by an act approved March 15, 1876, with reference to the times of holding circuit courts in the 15th judicial circuit.
1877/1878
An ACT amending the eighteenth section of chapter one hundred and twenty-eight of the Code of Virginia (edition of 1873), in relation to sureties on fiduciary bonds.
An ACT to amend section 57, chapter 8, Code of 1878, with reference to the pay of judges and clerks of election.
An ACT to amend and re-enact certain sections of the Code of 1873, and certain Acts of Assembly amendatory thereof, and other Acts of Assembly in relation to the salaries of certain officers of the government and their employers; compensation of members and officers of the general assembly, mileage and other allowances; to define the salaries of certain officers, and to repeal chapter 153 of the Acts of I8T4; and section 27 of chapter 16; and sections 2, 4, and 5 of chapter 1613; and sections 5, 16, and 2tof chapter 13 of the Code of » 1873, and all other acts or parts of acts in conflict.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section fourteen of chapter thirty-six of the Code of eighteen hundred and seventy-three, in relation to taxes collected by the clerks of courts, notaries public, and the secretary of the commonwealth.
An ACT for the relief of Andrew Taylor, of Craig county, from a fine of forty dollars assessed against him in the county court of Craig county.
An ACT to provide for an inspection of the official bonds
An ACT for the relief of John O'Keefe
An ACT to amend and re-enact section thirteen, chapter forty-seven of the Code of 1873, in relation to the duties and powers of county supervisors.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 7 of chapter 149, of Code of 1873, in regard to forthcoming bonds taken for property, the sale of which has been suspended.
An ACT to relieve N. H. Campbell, of the county of Amherst, from a fine.
An ACT to amend and re-enact the first section of an act approved February tenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-six, prescribing the times of holding courts in the twelfth and eighteenth judicial circuits.
An ACT to authorize the board of supervisors to hire convicts for the purpose of improving the public roads in the county of Henrico, and to make provision for meeting the expenses thereof.
An ACT for the relief of J. H. Godsey from the payment
An ACT for the relief of Charles EK. Bishop, of the city of Petersburg.
JOINT RESOLUTION of the general assembly demanding an immediate report from the clerks of the circuit courts of certain counties of the matters required of them by section 22, chapter 159, Code of 1878.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS construing certain sections of the fifth article of the constitution, as applicable to the sessions of the general assembly.
An ACT to revise, amend, and re-enact sections eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, cighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, and twenty-two of chapter sixteen ; sections eight, nine, ten, and eleven of chapter forty-eight; chapter ninety-six ; sections thirty-five and thirty-seven of chapter one hundred and eighty ; chapters one hundred and eirhty-six, one hundred and eighty-seven, one hundred and eighty-eight, one hundred and eighty-nine, one hundred and ninety, one hundred and ninety-one, one hundred and ninety-two, one hundred and ninety-three, one hundred and ninety-four, one hundred and ninety-five, one hundred and ninety-six, one hundred and ninety-seven, one hundred and ninety-eight, one ‘hundred and ninety-nine, two hundred, two hundred and one, two hundred and two, two hundred and three, two hundred and four, two hundred and five, two hundred and six, two hundred and seven, and two hundred and eight of the Code of eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and acts amendatory thereof, and regulating certain fees in criminal cases.
An ACT to amend and re-enact an act, approved April 2, 1877, entitled an act to amend and re-enact section 4 of chapter 182, of the Code of 1878, as amended by an act, approved February 17, 1874, in reference to judgment liens.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 1, chapter 185, of the Code of 1878, in regard to distress warrants.
An ACT to amend section 7 of chapter 157 of the Code of Virginia, so as to fix the place of holding the circuit court of Henrico county.
An ACT for the relief J. C. Conway, of Washington county.
An ACT to provide for a special election for a clerk of the circuit and county courts of Lunenburg county.
JOINT RESOLUTION to authorize the attorney-general
An ACT to amend and re-enact the 14th section of chapter 13 of the Code of 1878, as amended by an act approved February 10th, 1876, and in reference to the pay of judges of the circuit, chancery, and hustings court of the city of Richmond, and hustings court of Norfolk, Petersburg, and Portsmouth, so as to authorize the council of the city of Danville to increase the salary and compensation of the judge of the hustings court of said city.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section, 10, chapter 145, Code of Virginia, 1873, in regard to actions for injuries.
An ACT to prevent the sale of cotton between certain hours.
An ACT to remove the political disabilities of James C. Scott and Edward G. Spillman under the duelling clause of the constitution.
An ACT fixing the time for holding the county courts of Lunenburg
An ACT authorizing the appointment of an additional commissioner in chancery for the circuit court of the county of Ruckingham.
An ACT to provide for the division of school districts into sub-districts, and for the appointment of school directors.
An ACT to amend the second section of an act approved January 29, 1878, entitled an act to amend section 7 of chapter 157 of the Code of Virginia, so as to fix the place of holding the circuit court of Henrico county.
An ACT to amend the seventh section of an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Goodson.
An ACT for the relief of Samuel Bailey
An ACT appropriating the public revenue for the fiscal year 1877-78.
An ACT for the relief of the sureties of A. F. Creel, late collector for Marshall township in the county of Fauquier.
An ACT for the relief of Marcy W. Green from a fine
An ACT to fix the times of holding circuit courts in the fourteenth judicial circuit.
An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 11 and 12, chapter 128, Code of 1878, as amended by an act approved March 20, 1877, providing for recordation of fiduciaries’ accounts.
An ACT for the relief of Thomas M. Carter, John J. Pritchett, Willinm A. J. Finney, Hezekiah Pigs, E. T. Jones, Frank C. Hubbard, and Gideon BE. Keen, suretics of Charles L. Powell, late sheriff of Pittsylvania county.
An ACT to fix the time for holding the terms of the circuit court of Campbell county.
An ACT to amend and re-enact 9th section of chapter 182 of the Code of 18738, in relation to the enforcement of judgment liens.
1881/1882
An ACT appropriating the public revenues for the fiscal years eighteen hundred and eighty-one-two, and eighteen hundred and eighty-two-three.
An ACT providing for holding the term of a court by the judge of another court, the incumbent dying before the term is completed.
An ACT to provide for the compensation of Special House committee and their clerks appointed by resolution of the House cf Delegates of Virginia, adopted March Yth, 1880.
An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled an act to amend and re-enact an act approved January 26, 1877, entitled an act to amend section 68 of chapter 78 of the Code of 18738, in regard to admission to the public free schools, approved January 14, 1878.
An ACT to fix the times for holding the terms of the circuit court of Bedford county.
An ACT allowing S. Bassett French, judge of the hustings or corporation court of Manchester, compensation for helding two terms of the hustings or corpuration court of Alexandria, pending the disability of the judge of said court.
An ACT to prescribe the times for holding the terms of the eighth judicial circuit.
An ACT authorizing the trustees of the Second Baptist church, known as Byrne Street, in the city of Petersburg to sell and purchase property, and to borrow money.
An ACT amending chapter 271, Acts 1879-80, incorporating the town of Middletown, of the county of Frederick.
An ACT to enable the people within the corporate limits of the town of Hillsville, in the county of Carroll, to take the sense of the qualified voters of said town upon the question of repealing the charter of said town.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section ten of chapter one hundred and eighty-three, Session Acts, 1877-8, in regard to the pay of county judges.
An ACT to establish a Ferry or Bridge across the Rappahannock river at or near the town of Falmouth.
An ACT for the relief of P. T. Johnson.
JOINT RESOLUTION instructing the Attorney-General
An ACT to amend and re-enact sections two, three, four and six of an act to incorporate the Norfolk and Sewell’s Point railroad company, approved March twenty-second, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and to change the name of said company.
An ACT to change the location of the courthouse of Dickenson county.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 81 of chapter 188, Code of 1873, in relation to the return upon writs of fleri facias.
An ACT to repeal an act entitled an act to amend and re-enact section nineteen of chapter seven of the Code of Virginia, edition of eighteen hundred and sixty, in relation to vacancies in the office of judge.
An ACT concerning the surveyor’s office, and prescribing
An ACT to amend the charter of the town of Suffolk.
An ACT for the relief of John H. Cassin and others.
An ACT authorizing the payment of certain costs and expenses incurred by the state in the litigation for escheated property in Richmond.
An ACT authorizing the county judge of Isle of Wight to make an allowance for George M. Waddill.
JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the board of supervisors of Surry, to make a special allowance to Judge Arnold for holding three terms of the County Court of Surry.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the city of Portsmouth, and to repeal all acts in conflict therewith.
An ACT to authorize the supervisors of Chesterfield county to allow additional compensation for special services to Commonwealth’s Attorney.
1882es
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 14, chapter 2, sections 5, 6, 7, 12, 18, 25, and 27, chapter 3; sections 10, 24, and 27, chapter 10; and section 22, chapter 18 of the criminal code, 1878, and to repeal section 29, chapter 10, and section 12, chapter 25 of said criminal code, and all acts and parts of acts relating to punishment by stripes, and to substitute other forms of punishment therefor.
An ACT to suppress duelling in the commonwealth of Virginia.
An ACT for the relief of the sureties of R. H. Thompson, late collector of Goodson township, in Washington county.
An ACT to authorize the supervisors of Montgomery county to pay W. D. Vaughan for services rendered in holding the court for the said county.
An ACT to incorporate the Consolidated Abattoir Company of Alexandria, Washington and Georgetown.
An ACT to amend the charter of the town of Suffolk.
An ACT for the assessment of taxes on persons, property, income, and licenses, and imposing taxes thereon for the support of the government and free schools, and to pay the interest on the public debt.
An ACT to prevent Attorneys-at-Law, who fail to pay over moneys and valuables received by them, within a given time, from practicing in the courts of the commonwealth.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section four, chapter one hundred and fifty-six of the Code of eighteen hundred and seventy-three, in relation to mandamus, prohibition, &e.
An ACT authorizing the Board of Supervisors of Louisa county to allow compensation to Judge J. L. Cochran for holding terms of county court of Louisa, in place of Judge Lune, who was then sick.
An ACT authorizing the board of supervisors of the county of Greene to employ a detective in certain cases.
An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled an act to amend and re-enact the first section of an act approved April 2, 1870 to district the state tor county judges, approved March 20, 1873.
1866/1867
An ACT to remit a fine imposed on Henry Lee Howard by the Circuit Court of Alexandria county.
An ACT to re-enact and amend section 12 of chapter 184 of the Code of 1860, in relation to the Printing of Records in the District Courts and Court of Appeals.
An ACT for the relief of William H. Muir
An ACT in relation to the Court of the Corporation of the City of Norfolk and the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth.
An ACT to amend the 2d section of the act passed January 28, 1867, in relation to the Terms of the Circuit Court for Nottoway County.
An ACT amending and re-enacting section 16, chapter 158.
An ACT to amend and re-enact section 15, of Chapter 185, of the Code, in relation to Costs in Civil Cases.
An ACT authorizing a Practising Lawyer of the State of Virginia to decide causes, or preside at the trial thereof, under certain circumstances.
An ACT amending .1st section of an act passed March 2d 1866, entitled an act to Stay the Collection of Debts for a limited period so as to extend the operation of said act to 1st January, 1869.
An ACT to amend section 8 of Chapter 158 of the Code, so as to change the terms of the Circuit Court for Nottoway County.