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their old rifle pits, which were dug on the memorable 21st of July, 1861. They are bold and impudent. What their intention is cannot be known to any but themselves. The losses. We have no means of estimating our losses in killed, wounded, and missing, of the battle of Saturday last. They were principally of the troops composing McDowell's and Fitz John Porter's commands, and are variously estimated at from 3,000 to 5,000. Among the killed were Gen. Hatch, (on the field;) General Buford, (reported;) Captain Smead, of 5th Artillery, (half of whose head was blown off by a cannon ball;) Col. Brown, 28th Indiana; Col. Coulter, 73d Pennsylvania; Capt. Read, of 12th Artillery; and Capt. Weed, 5th Artillery. Among the wounded were Gen. Tower, leg shot off; Gen. Schenck, wrist fractured badly; Gen. Kearney. very badly wounded; Col. Fletcher Webster, of Mass., very badly; Col. Thomas, 22nd New York, desperately through head and lungs; Gen. Sigel, in the hand; Col. Hays, of
resent session be confined to the subject of salt. After a protracted debate, the resolution was indefinitely postponed — ayes 49, noes 35. Mr. Staples offered a resolution tendering the thanks of the Legislature to Generals Lee, Johnston, and Jackson, and to the officers and soldiers under their command, for their distinguished services in the defence of their country. Mr. Robertson, of Richmond city, submitted similar resolutions, of a more general character, embracing all the officers and soldiers from every section who contributed to the downfall of the enemy in the recent battles, and tendering the sympathy of the General Assembly to the bereaved friends of the gallant men who have fallen. Both series of resolutions were, on motion of Mr. Flood, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion of Mr. Buford, the House adjourned over to Friday next, in order that the members might have an opportunity of participating in the ceremonies of Thanksgiving Day.
er lost in this war. As you walk through the streets here it is very noticeable. Northern account of the battle of tuka — desperate Bravery of the Confederates. A letter in the New York Herald gives an account of the fight a tuka., Miss., on the 22d ult., between portions of Price's and Rosecrans's armies. The correspondent says "the plan to capture Price was admirable, but, unfortunately, was nor carried out." He says: The fight commenced about half past 4 in the afternoon. Buford's brigade, under command of Colonel John B. Sanbors, was the first in the engagement, and suffered more than any other of our forces. The fighting was almost hand to hand.--The rebels charged and fired the 11th Ohio battery four different times and it was as often retaken by our boys. Every horge in the battery was killed, and there were only eight men left unwounded and fit for duty. Every soldier was wounded and one Lieutenant, killed. It supported by the 5th Iowa who their first bat
ourt, and Gen. John B. Floyd, of Washington, were in nomination. In a few minutes Mr. Johnson, of Bedford, appeared with a message from the Senate announcing to the House the readiness of that body to proceed to the execution of the join order for the election of Senator, and that no further nominations had been made. The Clerk proceeded to call the roll, which resulted as follows: For W. C. Rives--H W Sheffey, Speaker; F T Anderson, S P Baily, R H Baker, jr, Wood Bouldin, A S Buford, Ed O Berks, Jas W Curtis, Robt J D Davis, E B Dice, A B Evans, J G Fulton, M Harrison, H L Hopkins, W Hust, Alex Jordan, B H Magruder, Mason Matthews, P W McKinney, Philip Pitman, Joseph H Prince, Nat Siddick, Geo E. Rives, W Robertson, Peter Saunders jr, John Staples, F G Taylor, V Vaiden, Jas Walker, Chas Williams, Jas L Wilson--31. For Chas W. Russell--Wm A Bredford, A Brooks, John R Edmunds, W A Fleming, John Gatewood, Thos C Green, Wm Johnson, M R Kaufman Albert Laidley, A W McDo
ate asking the House to return the bill and amendments. Mr. Magruder, from the Commissar on Election, reported back the bill providing for persons to vote for States dollars and members of Congress who are in the military service, and the persons who are absent from their house became of the presence of the public enemy; which was read a second time. Mr. Hunter, from the Committee on Courts, reported back a bill, without amendment, suspending the salary of Judge J. B. Prite. Mr. Buford, from the Committee on Elections, reported a bill providing for the election of county officers in certain cause, which was read a second time, laid upon the table, and ordered to be printed. Mr. McCamant, from the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, reported a bill incorporating the Virginia Gice Club, for the promotion of and the fine arts. Mr. Buras, from the Committee on Courts called up the bill staying executions in certain cases, which was read a second time and lai
g the practices referred to as destructive of good order and good morals; and reported a resolution calling upon the officers aforesaid to provide against such reprehensible practices for the future. It was read and ordered to be printed. Mr. Buford moved that the bill authorizing County Courts to impress certain articles of prime necessity to supply the wants of destitute families of soldiers in the field, when in their opinion the exigencies of the case demand it, be taken up. The bill was freely discussed by Messrs. Buford, Forbes, and Anderson, in its favor; and Messrs. Newton, Burks, Hopkins, Gilmer, Bouldin and McDonald, of Hampshire, opposed the passage of the bill, believing it to be unnecessary and of doubtful propriety. The vote being finally taken by ayes and noes, it was decided in the affirmative, and the bill passed. On motion of Mr. Hunter, the bill authorizing fiduciaries to invest funds in their lands in certain cases, was taken up, and upon his further mot
eir virtues, were taken up, the reading of which created no little merriment among members generally, growing out of the high flown diction in which they were coached. Mr. Hunter moved their reference to the Committee on Schools and Colleges, with a view of having their phraseology improved and rendering them worthy of the Legislature and the sex which they are designed to compliment; which was, after a few fractious remarks by Messrs. Hopkins, Hunter, and Baskerville, agreed to. Mr. Buford submitted a resolution asking a select committee of five to consider the expediency of a flour inspection in the town of Danville. Mr. Newton submitted a resolution authorizing the Committee on Courts to inquire into the expediency of allowing executors, guardians, and other fiduciaries, in counties where Courts are not held because of the presence of the public enemy, to settle their accounts in other counties. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Mallory, Senate bill increasing the sa
to the amount received from pay patients. The Committee on Manufactures reported a bill Incorporating the Stonewall Water Power Manufacturing Company. Mr. Buford, from the special committee for the purpose, reported a bill establishing a flour inspection in the town of Danville. A communication was read from the Govssed. The order of the day (the bill providing for the filling or vacancies in the General Assembly) was taken up and discussed at considerable length by Messrs. Buford, Husks, Forbes, Greene, Anderson of Botetourt, Rutherfoord, Barbour, and Saunders of Franklin. During the pendency of the subject, Mr. Bouldin, at 3 o'cl motion the House was further engaged during the evening session — the discussion being participated in by Messrs. Edmonds, Hunter, Burkes, Green, Rutherfoord and Buford in its favor, and Messrs. Forbes, Saunders of Franklin, and Anderson of Rockbridge, in opposition. The vote was finally taken by ayes and noes, and the motio
he special committee appointed for the purpose, reported a bill providing for holding elections in counties partially in the possession of the enemy; which was read a first and second time, and ordered to its engrossment. A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that that body had disagreed to House amendments to the bill for the impressment of negross and asking a committee of conference on the subject of disagreement. The committee was appointed accordingly. Mr. Buford called up the bill establishing a flour inspection in the town of Danville; which was read a third time and passed. Mr Barks submitted a resolution, which was agreed to, authorizing the keeper of the Roles of this House to advertise in two of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond the act authorizing fiduciaries to invest funds in their hands in certain cases. On motion of Mr. Baskerville, the bill establishing a military school as part of the instructions of Randolph M
to amend by inserting the Sentinel, and ordering its publication for one time in the daily issue alone, pending which. On motion of Mr. Hopkins, the whole matter was laid upon the tale. At 11 o'clock the order of the day was taken up — the subject of salt — and discussed at considerable length by Messrs Barbour and Forbes, in favor of the contract with Wm. N. Clarkson, as reported by the majority of the committee; and by Messrs. Crockett, Fleming, Bouldin, Robinson of Richmond, and Buford, in behalf of the contract with Chas Scott & Co., as reported by the minority. The previous question was called, which was upon substituting the report of the minority for that of the majority, and the vote resulted — ayes 58, noes 49. The vote then recurred upon ratifying the contract with Messrs. Scott & Co., and resulted — ayes 64, noes 42. The rules requiring 65 votes to ratify, the Speaker declared the question lost. Mr. Hunter moved a reconsideration of the vote, w