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The Daily Dispatch: January 23, 1862., [Electronic resource], Small Por and Starvation among the Yankees — a feeling of safety — during Brover. (search)
rose, in which Messrs. Newlon, Taliaferro, Collier, Thomas of Fairfax, Christian of Augusta, Robertson, and Day, participated, in favor of the postponement, and Messrs.Coghill, Pennybacker, Dolglass, Isbell, Newman, and Alderson, against it. Upon the motion being put, it was decided in the affirmative--25 ayes to 21 days--as follows: Airs--Messrs. Armstrong, Ball, Brannon, Carraway, B. Christian, Coliter, Day, J. Dickenson, Early, Frazier, Greever, Hart, Marshall, Massrs, McKenney, Neeson, Newlon, Newman, Pate, Robertson, Taliaferro, H. W. Thomas, C. Thomas, Whittle, and Wittten--25. Noks--Messrs. Alderson, Bales, Branch, Brace, J. Christian, Coghill, A. D. Dickinson, Douglass Finney, Garnett, Harvey, Isbell, Johnson, Logan, Lynch, Nash, Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Thompson, Urquhart, and Wiley--21. The Senate took a brief recess to allow time for the communication of the above resolution to the House of Delegates. At the conclusion of which, The bill reported by
The Daily Dispatch: January 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Contraband trade in Illinois--Seizure of medicines, &c. (search)
ng that the name of Mr. Daniels was withdrawn from the nomination of the House. Messrs. Robertson, Douglas, Collier, Neeson, Christian of Augusta, Alderson, Newman, Hart, Brannan, Wylie, and Newlon severally addressed the Senate, urging the elecnd Hart in behalf of Russell and Rives. Messrs. Robertson, Douglas, and Alderson for Messrs. Hunter and Preston, and Messrs. Neeson, Brannan, and Wylier, for Mr. Russell, of Wheeling. Mr. Robertson, at the conclusion of the debate, stated that on, Bruce, Christian of Augusta, Collier, Dickinson of P. Edward, Frazier, Hart, Harvey, Isbell, Logan, Marshall, Massie, Neeson, Newlon, Newman, Pennybacker, Robertson, Spitler, Thomas of Henry, Whittle, Wiley, and Witton. For Wm. C. Rives--Messrs. Ball, Carraway, Christian of Augusta, Collier, Frazier, Hart, Marshall, Massie, Neeson, Newton, and Thomas of Fairfax. Tellers were then appointed on the part of the Senate jointly with the tellers on the part of the House of Delegates to c
The Daily Dispatch: February 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 15 (search)
d by providing for the exemption of all acting Tobacco inspectors; and Mr. Finney moved to amend the amendment by providing for the exemption of "all farmers." The latter was agreed to, and the amendment, as amended, rejected. On motion of Mr. Neeson, the bill was further amended so as to empower the Governor to appoint three justices of any county as a Board, in the event that the Board should not be organized. On motion of Mr. Johnson, the rules were suspended, and the bill passed unproperty occasioned by the invasion of the enemy, and also by the unauthorized acts of the forces of the Confederate States. Loyal citizens. The bill to redress loyal citizens injured by the exercise of usurped power, was taken up, and Mr. Neeson offered a large number of amendments, which were adopted, and the bill was ordered to its engrossment. Bill presented. Mr. Collier, by leave, presented a bill authorizing the Governor to invite and accept volunteers; which, on his moti
The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], [correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch] (search)
ire what legislation, if any, is necessary to render more efficient the act passed February 10th, 1862, for raising Virginia's quota to the Confederate Army, and they have leave to sit during the session of the Senate. Senatorial vacancies. Mr. Isbell moved to take up and consider a resolution to supply vacancies in the representation in the Senate from the 6th and 50th Districts. The resolution was taken up and the question being on the adoption of the same, it was, on motion of Mr. Neeson, laid on the table. Cancelled Treasury notes. On motion of Mr. Newman, the following joint resolution offered by him some days go, was taken up: Resolved by the General Assembly, That the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Second Auditor, and Register of the Land Office, be, and are hereby, constituted a Board to examine the Treasury notes of the State of Virginia which have been or may hereafter be redeemed and cancelled, and also the Register of the same, and if found correct,
The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], Correspondence. (search)
W. Mufford, Sec'y of the Com'th. to his Excellency John Letcher, Governor of Virginia: the undersigned members of the Senate and House of Delegates of Virginia, respectfully request that you will convene the general Assembly, to meet on this 1st day of April, 1862. Senate. John Hickenson, William D Pate, C Y Thomas, J K, Marshall, Wm L early, Bollvar Christian, James D Armstrong. H W. Thomas, John D Pennybacker, John Brannon, R. R Callier, James. Neeson, Thos M. Isbell, R a Coghill, C B. Finney. Cyrus a Branch, Wm F Thompton, James H Carson. James M Whittle, James F Johnson, Robt M Wiley, Chas B Ball. John R. Garnett, Wm Frazier, Wm D Hart, Chas W Newton, W. W. Newman, Ch Massie, Wm W Carraway, Jr., J A. Alderson. House of Delegates. Samuel M. Wilson, Nath'l Riddack, Valentina Thrash, P W McKinney, Andrew Hunter, M R Kautman, R U Crockett, W G T Nelson, Jas W. Cuslis, H B Woodhou
The Daily Dispatch: May 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Revolving steel and iron forts. (search)
reassembled at 8 o'clock P. M. Mr. Brannon, of Lewis, moved that the Executive be informed that the Senate is in session and ready to receive any communication he may have to make. Mr. Robertson, of Richmond city, with a view of ascertaining whether there was a quorum present, called for the ayes and nays. Mr. Isbell, of Jefferson, thought the proposition of Mr. Brannon proper. Nevertheless, if the Senator from Richmond city desired the ayes and nays he could reach that result in a parliamentary way. Mr. Robertson, of Richmond city, was anxious to have a call of the House, that the country might know who were discharging their duties and who were not. Mr. Armstrong, of Hampshire, thought that as the call of the morning showed no quorum, it was necessary to be certain of a quorum before any business could be transacted. Mr. Neeson, of Marion, moved an adjournment till 12 o'clock to-morrow. This motion was decided in the affirmative by ayes 10, nays 8.
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 17 (search)
motion was put and carried. The Chair then announced the Standing Committees — the same as those of last session, with the exception of the following: On Confederate Relations.--Messrs. Dickinson of Prince Edward, Robertson, Armstrong, Neeson, Johnson, Charistian of Middlesex, Thompson, Fragier, Whiltie, Wiley, and Dickinson of Grayson. Mr. Beannon, of Lewis, offered a bill authorizing a change of licenses. The bill was read a first time. Mr. Johnson offered a bill to authoeived from the House, announcing the passage of "an act prescribing the effect of a judgments in favor of the Commonwealth against a deceased person. The rules were, on motion of Mr. Brannon, suspended to put the bill upon its passage; but Mr. Neeson objecting to its passage, it was reconsidered, and referred to the Committee of Courts of Justice. Mr. Newman offered the following resolution, which was adopted, viz: Resolved, That the Governor be requested to inform the Senate as e
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 13 (search)
parts of the Elk River Turnpike road, one of the appropriation made to said road by act of Assembly. Mr. Beannon asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill providing for the issue of Treasury notes in sums of one dollar. The bill was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Marshall, House bill refunding to William W. Hume, Sheriff of Fauquier county, damages paid by him as such. The bill was read a third time, and was rejected for want of a constitutional majority. On motion of Mr. Neeson, the bill was reconsidered and laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Johnson, the regular hour for meeting was fixed at 12 M, unless otherwise ordered by the Chair. On motion of Mr Hart, the Senate adjourned. House of Delegates. Friday, May 9, 1862. The House re-assembled at the usual hour of twelve, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Duncan. Mr. Bouldin offered a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Committee on Military Affair
The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 20 (search)
e to exercise such authority. Therefore, Resolved. That the Senate proceed to fill said vacancies. Mr. Robertson said, the principle being decided on before, be hoped this question would no be again precipitated upon the Senate. Mr. Neeson said two decisions of the body had been rendered on this question. We are in the misdate of a crisis. The condition of the country is appalling. Unless we take some hold steps, we cannot survive. Even now we are indebted for a quorum to theopted a Constitution and refused to have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle,
The Daily Dispatch: May 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
ski. Tazewell, Mercer, McDowell, Pocahontas and Buchanan, was engrossed. A bill authorizing a change of licenses was and engrossed. A large number of other bills of no general interest were considered, and a variety of action taken in regard thereto, but not deemed of sufficient value to report. A message was received from the House of Delegates in regard to an adjournment of the session on Wednesday, the 14th, to the 1st December, unless source convened by the Governor. Mr. Neeson moved to lay on the table. The reasons for this Medon were that there was a proposition for the organization of a State army, and other important business claiming its attenden. The motion was put and carried. Mr. Ball offered the following: Resolved, That the President of the Senate be requested to invite the reverend clergy of the city to open the daily sessions of the Senate with prayer. Mr. Nesson offered the following joint resolutions which, the rules being suspend
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