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United States (United States) (search for this): article 16
fferson county, was reported from the Committee on Claims. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the following bill. "An act to amend and re-enact an ordinance to provide for the enrollment and employment of free negroes in the public service, passed by the Convention July 1, 1861." Mr. Barboun, from the Committee on Finance, reported a bill to authorize the transfer of certain bonds of the State held in trust by the Government of the United States for certain Indian tribes, and providing for the payment of interest thereon. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding to Rudu and Gresham, of Chesterfield county, a license tax. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding damages paid by sureties of R. W. Gill, Sheriff of Chesterfield. Mr. Newton's joint resolutions, enlogizing the Virginia Volunteers, and inviting them to re-enlist for the war, (having been slightly modified,) were read by
Kanawha (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
House of Delegates. The House met at 12 o'clock M., Mr. Collier, or Petersburg, in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore. The House agreed to the Senate's amendment to the bill constituting New River a lawful fence; also to the joint resolutions passed by the Senate relative to the defence of Western Virginia, and avowing the determination of the Commonwealth to retain its jurisdiction over that section. A bill for the relief of John Otis, late jailor of Jefferson county, was reported from the Committee on Claims. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the following bill. "An act to amend and re-enact an ordinance to provide for the enrollment and employment of free negroes in the public service, passed by the Convention July 1, 1861." Mr. Barboun, from the Committee on Finance, reported a bill to authorize the transfer of certain bonds of the State held in trust by the Government of the United States for certain Indi
Lynn (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): article 16
by sureties of R. W. Gill, Sheriff of Chesterfield. Mr. Newton's joint resolutions, enlogizing the Virginia Volunteers, and inviting them to re-enlist for the war, (having been slightly modified,) were read by the Clerk, and the same adopted. On motion of Mr. Buford, the bill providing for the construction of a railroad connection between the Orange and Alexandria and Manassas Gap Railroads and the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad was taken up. Messrs. Buford and Lynn strongly urged the passage of the bill as a means for properly defending our military lines on the Potomac. It was then passed without opposition. The following resolutions of inquiry were referred to the appropriate committees: By Mr. Baker: Of so amending the criminal laws of the Commonwealth as to provide for the punishment of slaves and free negroes for offences which, if committed by a white person, would be treason, or of a treasonable and disloyal character. By Mr. Ward
West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
Collier, or Petersburg, in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore. The House agreed to the Senate's amendment to the bill constituting New River a lawful fence; also to the joint resolutions passed by the Senate relative to the defence of Western Virginia, and avowing the determination of the Commonwealth to retain its jurisdiction over that section. A bill for the relief of John Otis, late jailor of Jefferson county, was reported from the Committee on Claims. Mr. Anderson, of Botethe right to provide for the filling of vacancies in the House. He was of the opinion, however, that no exigency had yet arrived to justify the House to avail itself of the privilege. He was followed by Messrs. Grattan, Spady, Dabney, and Rives, in opposition to the proposed action of the Legislature, and Messrs. Anderson of Botetourt, Richardson, and Burks, in favor of filling the vacancies from Western Virginia. Without taking a vote the House, on motion of Mr. Baskerville, adjourned.
Chesterfield (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
and re-enact an ordinance to provide for the enrollment and employment of free negroes in the public service, passed by the Convention July 1, 1861." Mr. Barboun, from the Committee on Finance, reported a bill to authorize the transfer of certain bonds of the State held in trust by the Government of the United States for certain Indian tribes, and providing for the payment of interest thereon. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding to Rudu and Gresham, of Chesterfield county, a license tax. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding damages paid by sureties of R. W. Gill, Sheriff of Chesterfield. Mr. Newton's joint resolutions, enlogizing the Virginia Volunteers, and inviting them to re-enlist for the war, (having been slightly modified,) were read by the Clerk, and the same adopted. On motion of Mr. Buford, the bill providing for the construction of a railroad connection between the Orange and Alexandria and Manassas Gap Rai
Chesterfield (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 16
61." Mr. Barboun, from the Committee on Finance, reported a bill to authorize the transfer of certain bonds of the State held in trust by the Government of the United States for certain Indian tribes, and providing for the payment of interest thereon. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding to Rudu and Gresham, of Chesterfield county, a license tax. Also, an adverse report as to the expediency of refunding damages paid by sureties of R. W. Gill, Sheriff of Chesterfield. Mr. Newton's joint resolutions, enlogizing the Virginia Volunteers, and inviting them to re-enlist for the war, (having been slightly modified,) were read by the Clerk, and the same adopted. On motion of Mr. Buford, the bill providing for the construction of a railroad connection between the Orange and Alexandria and Manassas Gap Railroads and the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad was taken up. Messrs. Buford and Lynn strongly urged the passage of the bill as
Anderson (search for this): article 16
ence of Western Virginia, and avowing the determination of the Commonwealth to retain its jurisdiction over that section. A bill for the relief of John Otis, late jailor of Jefferson county, was reported from the Committee on Claims. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported the following bill. "An act to amend and re-enact an ordinance to provide for the enrollment and employment of free negroes in the public service, passed by the Convention Juhe right to provide for the filling of vacancies in the House. He was of the opinion, however, that no exigency had yet arrived to justify the House to avail itself of the privilege. He was followed by Messrs. Grattan, Spady, Dabney, and Rives, in opposition to the proposed action of the Legislature, and Messrs. Anderson of Botetourt, Richardson, and Burks, in favor of filling the vacancies from Western Virginia. Without taking a vote the House, on motion of Mr. Baskerville, adjourned.
Rives (search for this): article 16
pending amendments, was laid on the table. Mr. Baskerville then moved to take up the resolutions (laid on the table some days ago) providing for the House to proceed to the filling of vacancies in its own body, caused by the occupation of a part of the Commonwealth by the public enemy, which was carried. After the Clerk had read the resolutions, Mr. Harrison moved that they be postponed indefinitely. A long discussion ensued. Mr. Rutherfoord argued that the late Convention had the right to provide for the filling of vacancies in the House. He was of the opinion, however, that no exigency had yet arrived to justify the House to avail itself of the privilege. He was followed by Messrs. Grattan, Spady, Dabney, and Rives, in opposition to the proposed action of the Legislature, and Messrs. Anderson of Botetourt, Richardson, and Burks, in favor of filling the vacancies from Western Virginia. Without taking a vote the House, on motion of Mr. Baskerville, adjourned.
Grattan (search for this): article 16
pending amendments, was laid on the table. Mr. Baskerville then moved to take up the resolutions (laid on the table some days ago) providing for the House to proceed to the filling of vacancies in its own body, caused by the occupation of a part of the Commonwealth by the public enemy, which was carried. After the Clerk had read the resolutions, Mr. Harrison moved that they be postponed indefinitely. A long discussion ensued. Mr. Rutherfoord argued that the late Convention had the right to provide for the filling of vacancies in the House. He was of the opinion, however, that no exigency had yet arrived to justify the House to avail itself of the privilege. He was followed by Messrs. Grattan, Spady, Dabney, and Rives, in opposition to the proposed action of the Legislature, and Messrs. Anderson of Botetourt, Richardson, and Burks, in favor of filling the vacancies from Western Virginia. Without taking a vote the House, on motion of Mr. Baskerville, adjourned.
Spady (search for this): article 16
pending amendments, was laid on the table. Mr. Baskerville then moved to take up the resolutions (laid on the table some days ago) providing for the House to proceed to the filling of vacancies in its own body, caused by the occupation of a part of the Commonwealth by the public enemy, which was carried. After the Clerk had read the resolutions, Mr. Harrison moved that they be postponed indefinitely. A long discussion ensued. Mr. Rutherfoord argued that the late Convention had the right to provide for the filling of vacancies in the House. He was of the opinion, however, that no exigency had yet arrived to justify the House to avail itself of the privilege. He was followed by Messrs. Grattan, Spady, Dabney, and Rives, in opposition to the proposed action of the Legislature, and Messrs. Anderson of Botetourt, Richardson, and Burks, in favor of filling the vacancies from Western Virginia. Without taking a vote the House, on motion of Mr. Baskerville, adjourned.
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