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1895/1896

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Chapter 201

An ACT to repeal the charter of the Pequannock fire association of Staunton, Virginia, which was granted by the judge of the corporation court of the city of Staunton, on the Ist day of December, 1892, under section 1145 of the code of Virginia and amendatory acts.
Fire fighters, Repeal of legislation, Municipal charters

Chapter 202

An ACT to repeal the charter of the Virginia farmers insurance company of Norfolk, Virginia, which was granted by the judge of the corporation court of the city of Norfolk, on the 9th day of August, 1893, under section 1145 of the code of Virginia and amendatory acts.
Business, Repeal of legislation

Chapter 203

An ACT to repeal the charter of the Norfolk fire and marine insurance company of Norfolk, Virginia, which was granted by the corporation court of the city of Norfolk, on the 25th day of May, 1893, under section 1146 of the code of Virginia and amendatory acts.
Repeal of legislation, Business

Chapter 204

An ACT to provide for the transportation of convicts to the penitentiary and to repeal sections 4065, 4066, 4067, 4068, 4069, and 4070 of the code of Virginia.
Prisons, Transportation, Repeal of legislation

Chapter 205

An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled an act to amend and re-enact section 1916 of the code, in relation to the duties of the sealer of weights and measures, approved February 9, 1892.
Amendments, Business

Chapter 206

An ACT to amend and re-enact an act approved January 14, 1892, entitled an act to incorporate the Empire transportation company.
Transportation, Industry, Incorporation, Public expenditures

Chapter 207

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 12 of an act to incorporate the Metropolitan western railroad of Virginia, approved February 4, 1890, as amended, &c.
Transportation

Chapter 208

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 8398 of the code, in relation to how judgment entered on bond for the payment of money.
Bonds, Amendments, Judicial

Chapter 209

An ACT requiring the auditor of public accounts to make a statement, annually, showing an accounting of the county and city treasurers with the state who are in arrears, and prescribing the manner in which the same shall be made public.
Public expenditures, Taxation, Public officers, Budget

Chapter 210

An ACT incorporating the town of Barton Heights, in Henrico
Municipal charters, Alcohol, Judicial, Taxation, Property

Chapter 211

An ACT to permit the governor to furnish small arms to the Suffolk collegiate and military institute.
Armed forces, Education, Public officers

Chapter 212

An ACT to incorporate the Odd-Fellows’ joint stock company of Alexandria, Va., and to authorize the conveyance to said company of certain real estate in the city of Alexandria, Va., purchased for its use and benefit.
Business, Incorporation

Chapter 213

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 6 of the charter of the city of Williamsburg and to authorize the common council to issue bonds for the sum of thirty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of erecting and furnishing a school building for white children of said city.
Education, Budget, Property, Public expenditures, Taxation, Children -- Institutional care

Chapter 214

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2109 of the code of Virginia, in relation to unlawful fishing.
Fishing

Chapter 215

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 10 of an act entitled an act to protect and advance agriculture by regulating the sale and purity of commercial fertilizers, and the guarantee and condition upon which they are to be sold, and fixing the penalties incurred for violations of the same
Agriculture, Amendments

Chapter 216

An ACT to allow Louis Jones, late treasurer of Middlesex county, further time to distrain and levy for taxes, levies and licenses for the years and 1892.
Taxation, Public officers

Chapter 217

An ACT to consolidate the Hampton and Old Point railway company and the Newport News street railway company, and thereby create a corporation to be known as the Newport News, Hampton and Old Point railway company.
Transportation, Business, Incorporation, Public expenditures

Chapter 218

An ACT to authorize the city council of Fredericksburg to issue its coupon or registered bonds for the purpose of constructing and improving streets and for other purposes of internal improvements and benefit to the city.
Bonds, Budget, Public expenditures, Municipal charters, Utilities

Chapter 219

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 4093 of the code, in relation to recognizances.
Judicial

Chapter 220

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 456 of the code, in relation to the lien for taxes and levies.
Taxation

Chapter 221

An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 12 and 15 of chapter 617 of acts of assembly 1893-94, entitled an act to provide for opening new roads and building bridges, etc., in the county of Rockbridge.
Transportation, Public expenditures, Public officers

Chapter 222

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 7 of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Potts Valley railroad and iron company, as amended and re-enacted by chapter 140 of the session acts of 1893-’84
Amendments, Incorporation, Transportation, Business

Chapter 223

An ACT to allow M. S. Cahoon, treasurer of Botetourt county, further time to make settlements and return delinquents and collect tax tickets.
Taxation, Public officers, Budget, Public expenditures

Chapter 224

An Act making it unlawful for insurance companies, not incorporated by the laws of the state of Virginia, but legally admitted to do business therein, to place, or cause to be placed, insurance on property in this state in offices outside of the state in violation of the tax laws of the state of Virginia, and prescribing penalties for violation of the same, and prescribing the duties and compensation of the auditor of public accounts in relation thereto, and providing for renewal of license privileges of companies doing business in this state.
Business, Taxation

Chapter 225

An ACT to repeal the charter of the “ Monarch fire insurance com-
Repeal of legislation, Public officers, Business

Chapter 226

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2625 of the code of Virginia, in relation to how right of dower of insane wife may be passed, and how right of curtesy of insane husband may be passed, same right in purchase money to be secured to her or him, or compensation made.
Marriage, Property, Incorporation

Chapter 227

An ACT to allow W. C. Chaney, deputy for John R. Whitehead, late treasurer of Pittsylvania county, additional time to levy for and collect tax tickets for the years 1890, 1891, 1892 and 1893, held by said Chaney and not returned delinquent.
Taxation

Chapter 228

An ACT to allow J. L. Saunders, treasurer of Henry county, further time in which to collect taxes and county levies for the years 1891, 1892, 1893 and 1894.
Taxation, Public expenditures, Public officers

Chapter 229

An ACT to amend section 2 of an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Shendun, Virginia, approved February 16, 1892.
Boundaries, Municipal charters

Chapter 230

An ACT to incorporate the board of trade of Martinsville, for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, and regulating the sale of and trade in leaf tobacco in said town.
Incorporation, Business

Chapter 231

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 4018 of the code of Virginia, in relation to venire facias in case of felony; what to command; number of persons to be summoned and how selected.
Judicial

Chapter 232

An ACT to amend and re-enact first section of acts of 1893 and 1894, chapter 198, for the protection of game in the counties of Charlotte and Mecklenburg.
Hunting, Wildlife

Chapter 233

An ACT to incorporate the Herndon and Aldie railway company
Incorporation, Transportation, Business

Chapter 234

An ACT for the relief of Mrs. Eliza B. Burch, of Petersburg, Va.
Property, Taxation, Inheritance and succession, Judicial

Chapter 235

An ACT authorizing inspectors of oysters to assign to the owners, managers, or lessees of hotels ground under the water for bathing ground.
Amusement, Fishing, Public spaces, Utilities

Chapter 236

An ACT for the protection of fish in the waters of Clinch river, in Russell county.
Fishing

Chapter 237

An ACT to authorize the school board of Catalpa district, in Culpeper county, to borrow money.
Education, Property, Public expenditures, Children -- Institutional care, Bonds

Chapter 238

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 9 of “an act entitled an act to incorporate the Gladeville railroad company, in Wise county,” approved February 20, 1892.
Transportation, Business, Amendments

Chapter 239

An ACT to provide for submitting the question of liquor license to the qualified voters of the town of Floyd, in the county of Floyd.
Alcohol

Chapter 240

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 10, chapter 188, acts of 1891-’92, entitled an act to amend and re-enact chapter 336, acts of 1889-90, entitled an act to amend and re-enact chapter 192 acts 1885-86, entitled an act to incorporate the town of Pulaski City.
Amendments, Business, Taxation, Municipal charters

Chapter 241

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 4 of an act entitled an act to establish an additional court for the city of Norfolk, and to define its jurisdiction.
Judicial

Chapter 242

An ACT in relation to the third, fourth, fifth and sixth judicial circuits, and the salaries of the judges thereof.
Judicial, Salaries

Chapter 243

An ACT to authorize the construction by the Piedmont soapstone company of tramways or railroad not exceeding twenty-five miles in length, and the encumbering and disposal of the same.
Incorporation, Transportation, Business, Public expenditures

Chapter 244

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 833, code of Virginia 1887, entitled “ Powers and duties of board at annual meeting.”
Budget, Public expenditures, Education, Taxation

Chapter 245

An ACT to work the public roads of Middlesex county, Virginia.
Transportation, Public expenditures

Chapter 246

An ACT to incorporate the American telautograph company.
Incorporation, Business

Chapter 247

An ACT to provide a charter incorporating the town of Eastville,
Incorporation, Boundaries, Municipal charters, Public officers, Voting, Taxation, Law Enforcement

Chapter 248

An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled an act to facilitate
Bonds, Business

Chapter 249

An Act for the relief of James C. Haynes
Taxation, Public officers, Budget, Debt

Chapter 250

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2467 of the code of Virginia, in reference to the admission of writings to record.
Amendments, Business, Property

Chapter 251

An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of an act approved November 24, 1884, entitled an act to incorporate the town of Boykins, in the county of Southampton.
Amendments, Municipal charters, Law Enforcement, Taxation, Property

Chapter 252

An ACT to authorize the board of supervisors of Fairfax county to increase the allowance of the county treasurer for his services in receiving and disbursing county and school levies, including all moneys collected by order of the county authorities for any purpose.
Budget, Public officers, Public expenditures

Chapter 253

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2660, code of Virginia, fixing the order in which debts of decedent are to be paid.
Debt, Inheritance and succession

Chapter 254

An ACT to incorporate the town of Saltville, and to repeal an act entitled “an act to incorporate the town of Saltville,’” approved March
Incorporation, Boundaries, Public officers, Taxation, Public expenditures, Property, Healthcare, Amendments, Alcohol, Municipal charters

Chapter 255

An ACT to repeal the charter of the Westmoreland insurance company of Colonial Beach, Virginia, which was granted by the judge of the circuit court of Westmoreland county, on the 16th day of July, 1892, under section 1145 of the code of Virginia and amendatory acts.
Amendments, Business

Chapter 256

An ACT to extend the time for commencing and completing the construction of the Saltville and Mendota railroad company, and to legalize the payment made by said railroad company of the fee required by law.
Transportation, Business, Legislative Amendments

Chapter 257

An ACT to enable the city of Winchester to accept the bequest of John Handley, deceased, to validate the same, and provide for the administration thereof.
Education, Libraries, Municipal charters, Charity

Chapter 258

An ACT for the relief of Thomas C. Miller, treasurer of the town of Wytheville.
Taxation, Public officers, Public expenditures

Chapter 259

An ACT for the relief of E. F. Daniel, treasurer of Charlotte county, Virginia.
Taxation

Chapter 260

An ACT to permit the governor to furnish small arms to Suffolk military academy.
Armed forces, Education, Public officers

Chapter 261

An ACT to amend and re-enact the second section of an act entitled an act to incorporate the John L. Roper lumber companv
Business, Incorporation

Chapter 262

An ACT to authorize the trustees of the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church south, at Clintwood, Dickenson county, Virginia, to sell and convey the same, and invest the proceeds arising therefrom in other parsonage property.
Religious Institutions

Chapter 263

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 3828 of the code of Virginia, in relation to the sale of intoxicating liquors to minors or certain students.
Alcohol, Education, Employment and labor

Chapter 264

An ACT for the protection of game in the counties of Richmond, Lancaster, and Northumberland.
Hunting

Chapter 265

An ACT to permit Doctor W. M. Chatham to practice dentistry
Healthcare, Employment and labor

Chapter 266

An ACT to confirm and ratify the action of the councils of the city of Norfolk in closing up and relinquishing title toa part of the so-called Duke-street canal.
Property, Municipal charters

Chapter 267

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 8 of an act entitled an act to incorporate the Ohio river and Charleston railroad company as the successor of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago railroad company
Transportation, Industry, Amendments

Chapter 268

An ACT to incorporate the United land and investment company.
Business, Incorporation, Public expenditures, Property, Taxation

Chapter 269

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2954 of the code of Virginia, in regard to proceedings before-a justice for release to claimant of property taken under distress warrant, or levied on under execution on judgment of a justice, and when and how appeal allowed.
Amendments, Judicial, Property

Chapter 270

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2275 of the code of Virginia, in relation to “ how dower may be assigned.”
Inheritance and succession

Chapter 271

An ACT to incorporate the True friend’s aid society.
Charity, Incorporation, Wards, Death and burial

Chapter 272

An ACT to authorize J. E. Blakemore, J. C. Towles, and V. E. Towles, or any one of them, to erect a pier head in the Rappahannock river, near Towles’ point.
Public spaces

Chapter 273

An ACT for the relief of Fannie Grymes
Taxation, Property, Public expenditures

Chapter 274

An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 2 and 10 of an act entitled "an act to protect sheep and other stock in the counties of Accomac and Northampton"
Agriculture, Taxation

Chapter 275

An ACT to authorize the county school board of Nelson county to apportion the district school tax levied upon railroad and telegraph companies,
Education, Public expenditures, Transportation

Chapter 276

An ACT to authorize the collector of city taxes and levies for the city of Fredericksburg to furnish a list of real estate, delinquent for the non-payment of such taxes to the city treasurer for sale for such taxes, and to authorize such collector to otherwise enforce the collection of city taxes and levies in the same manner as the collection of state taxes is enforced by the treasurer of said city.
Taxation, Property, Municipal charters

Chapter 277

An ACT to permit any railroad or transportation company...
Transportation, Public expenditures, Industry

Chapter 278

An Act to incorporate the Sabine development company.
Incorporation, Business, Property, Utilities, Taxation

Chapter 279

An ACT to incorporate the Norfolk and Newport News ferry company.
Incorporation, Transportation, Business, Public expenditures

Chapter 280

An ACT to constitute the town of Leesburg and adjoining territory a separate school district, and to authorize the council of said town to appoint or elect the school trustees for said district.
Education, Public expenditures, Taxation

Chapter 281

An ACT to authorize the common council of the city of Fredericksburg to execute and deliver the bonds of said city for ten thousand dollars to the Assembly’s home and school at Fredericksburg, Virginia, and to authorize that corporation in consideration thereof to provide instruction to certain pupils of the free schools of said city.
Amendments, Education, Public expenditures

Chapter 282

An ACT for the protection of game and song birds in the counties of Amelia and Charlotte.
Wildlife

Chapter 283

An ACT to prevent the extermination of game in the counties of Orange, Culpeper, Louisa, Spotsylvania, King George and Stafford, and the protection of the same.
Hunting

Chapter 284

An ACT to incorporate the Portsmouth and Pinner’s Point drawbridge company.
Incorporation, Transportation, Public expenditures

Chapter 285

An Act to provide a new charter for the town of Iron Gate.
Municipal charters, Public expenditures, Property

Chapter 286

An ACT for the protection of laboring-men, who are householders.
Labor, Employment and labor, Debt

Chapter 287

An ACT to incorporate the Nansemond and Warwick ferry company.
Business, Transportation, Incorporation, Public expenditures

Chapter 288

An ACT to amend the charter of the town of Richlands.
Municipal charters, Boundaries

Chapter 289

An ACT to authorize M. M. Lynch, substituted trustee, to convey certain property in the city of Winchester, which was devised for the benefit of the Catholic church by John Burns, deceased.
Religious Institutions, Property

Chapter 290

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 812 of the code of Virginia, 1887, in regard to the superintendent of the poor of Lee county.
Public officers, Amendments, Charity, Employment and labor

Chapter 291

An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled an act to authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio railway company to construct, operate and maintain a branch or connecting line between its railroads, in the counties of Goochland and Henrico, or either of them.
Transportation, Amendments, Public expenditures, Property, Business

Chapter 292

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 2919 of the code as amended and re-enacted by an act approved February 29, 1888, in relation to the limitation of suits.
Judicial, Civil Rights

Chapter 293

An ACT to amend and re-enact the 14th section of an act entitled an act to amend and consolidate into one act the laws relating to the public printing, and binding and defining the duties of the superintendent of public printing, and to repeal chapter 185 of the acts of assembly of 1879-’80, approved May 23, 1887.
Legislative Amendments, Business, Incorporation, Public expenditures

Chapter 294

An ACT for the relief of W. H. Ewing, treasurer of Prince Edward county.
Debt, Public officers, Public expenditures

Chapter 295

An ACT to incorporate the Piedmont mining and manufacturing company.
Business, Industry, Transportation, Bonds, Taxation, Incorporation

Chapter 296

An ACT to amend and re-enact section 10 of chapter 743, of acts of assembly of 1893-’94, with reference to the unlawful taking or catching of crabs.
Fishing

Chapter 297

An ACT to incorporate the Lexington and Goshen railroad company.
Incorporation, Business, Transportation, Public expenditures

Chapter 298

An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 1 and 18 of an act entitled “an act to incorporate the Fredericksburg and Lancaster railroad company,” approved January 22, 1894.
Incorporation, Transportation

Chapter 299

An ACT to ratify, confirm, and approve charters, incorporating joint stock companies granted by the circuit or corporation courts of this state, or by the judge of any such court in vacation, in which the capital stock is not in excess of ten thousand dollars, and the directors, including the president, are fixed at three.
Business

Chapter 300

An ACT to enable the county of Stafford to replace its bonds bearing six per cent. interest with bonds bearing five per cent. interest, and to authorize the issue of said bonds bearing interest at five per cent.
Bonds, Public expenditures, Budget
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