The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Legislature.

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The Legislature.

Bills were reported in the House of Delegates, yesterday, Incorporating the Citizens', and Farmers', and Mechanics' Insurance Companies, of Richmond, and for encouraging manufacturers by limiting taxation in certain cases. Mr. Collier presented the petition of citizens of Petersburg, asking certain changes in the law regulating assemblages of free negroes. The resolution for the encouragement of direct trade between France and Virginia was adopted by a unanimous vote. A number of local bills were passed. A select committee was appointed to amend the act passed 20th March, 1860, authorizing the Common Council of Richmond to permit persons to construct railroads in the city of Richmond. The House resolved to adjourn from to-day till Saturday.

The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. February 7, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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The Legislature.