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The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Lfgislaturs. (search)
omitted or else noticed in such a slight manner as to give no idea of their intent. Mr. Burwell supposed the reporters were instructed as to making their reports as brief as possible. Printing and reporting were both expensive. The best course to pursue was to make an appropriation out of which reporters could be indemnified for their time and trouble. Mr. James, of Botetourt, thought the House had no right to complain of short reports, unless members were misrepresented. Mr. Woolfolk submitted a resolution for the appointment of a special committee to visit the editors of the newspapers of the city, and see what is the best arrangement that can be made for reporting the proceedings of the House, and report the result of the investigation. Agreed to; and Messrs. McCue, Burwell, Haymond of Braxton, James, and Stewart, were appointed said committee. A bill to increase the capital stock of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Company was passed. Also, a bill to
The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], Losses in Alexander's battalion light Artilliery (search)
he casualties in Alexander's battalion light artillery in the recent fights in Northern Virginia: Moody's Battery, Mississippi.--Killed: Lieut D Burrows, Maryland; Sergt R B Smith. Wounded Sergt T Hogan, slightly privates Martin Kenney, Jas Brady, Jno Stocks, C Delany, Jno Ryan. Smith's Battery, Virginia.--Wounded: Privates Jno W Scott, Wm Sherwell, Samuel H Turner, ad slight. Ficklin's Battery, South Carolina--Killed: Corporal J C Kenney, private J Aligood. Wounded Capt J S Ackis. private P Jordan. Woolfolk's Battery, Virginia.--Killed: Corporal E H Revere. Wounded: Private T J Harris, slight. Taylor's Battery, Virginia--Capt O B Taylor wounded slightly, and private Geo Chambers, do. Parker's Battery, Virginia.--Wounded: Lieut J Brown, severely in the face, doing well; Corp J W Uriander, slightly in arm; privates S H Parker, Jr, severely in arm (amputated) and in leg, flesh wound; Montraville Cannon, slightly in arm; C W L Holland, slightly in hand.
The Daily Dispatch: December 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], Clothing for the Confederate prisoners. (search)
Virginia Legislature. Senate. Wednesday, December 7, 1864. At 12 o'clock M. the Senate was called to order by Lieutenant-Governor Samuel Price, of Greenbrier. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett, of Centenary Church. The proclamation of the Governor calling the Legislature together was then read, after which the Clerk proceeded to call the roll, when only fourteen members responded to their names, and the President thereupon announced that no quorum was present. On motion of Mr. Johnson, of Bedford, the Senate adjourned till 12 o'clock to-morrow. House of Delegates. The House convened at noon, with Speaker Hugh W. Sheffey in the chair. After the reading of the proclamation of the Governor convening the Legislature, the Clerk, William F. Gordon, Jr., called the roll; and only fifty-eight members answering to their names, the Speaker announced that no quorum was present; whereupon, on motion of Mr. Woolfolk, the House adjourned until to- morrow.
The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
ttee on Railroads and Internal Improvements to inquire into the expediency of constructing a railroad from Lynchburg to Danville. Adjourned. House of Delegates. The House was opened with prayer at noon by Rev. Dr. Jeter. Mr. Haymond, from the Committee on Finance, reported therefrom a bill to compensate the members and officers of the General Assembly--increasing their per diem. The Speaker submitted to the House a letter from General Joseph E. Johnston, in response to a resolution inviting him to a privileged seat in the Hall. The General returns his thanks for the honor tendered him, and promises an early visit to the House. The letter was ordered to be recorded upon the Journal. Mr. Woolfolk introduced a resolution, which was adopted, providing for a recess of the House from Wednesday next to the 4th day of January, 1865. Mr. Hunter, of Berkeley, announced the death of Colonel W. B. Randolph, member of the House from the county of Clarke. Adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: January 12, 1865., [Electronic resource], A battle with Indians. (search)
the county of Greenbrier. A bill to amend and re-enact the 11th section of chapter 132 of the Code of Virginia, in regard to fiduciaries. Mr. Ward offered a resolution instructing the Committee on Banks to inquire into the expediency of chartering an institution, with authority to establish branch offices in the other States, with the consent of their Legislatures, with a minimum capital of ten millions and a maximum of one hundred millions; which resolution was agreed to. Mr. Woolfolk offered a resolution directing the Committee on Courts of Justice to inquire what additional legislation is necessary to provide more effectually against the owners of slaves allowing the same to go at large, trading and stealing for their support; and, also, to provide against butchers and others sending negroes to the country to buy stock, etc.; which resolution was adopted. The bill to secure adequate supplies for indigent families of soldiers, and to equalize the burden of their
The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
all the business before the body. Mr. Fleming, of Highland, wanted the session extended; but did not want to fix any definite time for the adjournment. He submitted a resolution that the session be extended, but left the time blank. Mr. Bouldin advocated the extension of the session for a period not to exceed ten days. Mr. Winston wanted to fix a limit, for then the body would have an incentive to work up to it; otherwise, the session would be prolonged indefinitely. Mr. Woolfolk moved to strike out ten days and insert five days. The House finally resolved to extend the session for eight days by a vote of ayes, 71; noes, 36. Mr. Saunders, of Richmond, introduced a joint resolution to appoint a committee of five from each House to confer with the Confederate authorities and see if some modification of the tobacco order could not be obtained. The resolution was adopted, and the Chair appointed the following to compose the committee on the part of the
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