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ected. 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 unanimously. Resolutions. On motion of Mr. Wilby, it was resolved that the Committee for Courts of Justice be instructed to inquire into the propriety of authorizing the Roanoke Savings Bank, in the county of Roanoke, to issue small notes, under certain conditions and restrictions. On motion of Mr. Thomas, of Fairfax, it was resolved that the Committee for Courts of Justice be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law some means of perpetuating the testimony of losses of property 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
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Doorkeeper. Mr. Harvie offered a resolution to proceed to the election of a Doorkeeper to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Col. T. P. Chisman. After considerable debate, the resolution was withdrawn. On motion of Mr. Johnson, the rule requiring two doorkeepers to the senate was rescinded. Bills reported. Mr. Isbell, from the Committee on Banks, reported a bill to incorporate the Stewartsville Savings Bank, in the county of Roanoke, to issue notes of a less denomination than five dollars. Mr. Collier, from the select committee to whom was referred the bill concerning volunteers, introduced by him a new days since, reported the same without amendment. Resolution. On motion of Mr. Alderson, it was Resolved, That the Committee on Finance inquire into the expediency of extending the time allowed the sheriff of Greenbrier county to pay the revenue of said county into the Treasury. Proposed Recess.
ary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer, 1st and 3d Auditor, Register of Land Office, Superintendent of Penitentiary, Agent of Penitentiary, and a Public Printer. The bill incorporating the Stewartsville Savings Bank was taken up and passed. The bill to amend and re-enact an ordinance extending the jurisdiction of the County Courts in certain cases, passed by the Convention on the 26th day of June, 1861, was passed. The bill to authorize the Roanoke Savings Bank, in the county of Roanoke, to issue notes of a less denomination than $5, was read the third time and laid on the table. The bill authorizing the civil authorities of the Commonwealth to render aid in arresting deserters from Military service, was, on motion of Mr. Isbell, indefinitely postponed. A resolution was offered by Judge Robertson, that henceforth in considering any measure or proposition relating to military affairs, it be a standing rule that the President shall cause the doors of the Senate to
The death of Capt. Taylor. regret exceedingly to learn that Capt. James L. Taylor, C. S. Navy, has died of wounds received in the battle of Hampton Roads Capt. Taylor was a gallant and and, considering his age, one of the best in the service. He was a son of if Wm Taylor, of Roanoke county, Va, it was in the United States Navy--having at the Naval Academy at Annapolis where he entered September 24th, 1865. the battle of Roanoke he was in com of the gun boat Yanny, and was paretic party praised there for his bravery and skill managing his ship. He received his mortal on board the Congress, and under the of traces. The death of this noble young will be universally regretted, and especially is mented by those who knew him and appreciated his manly, generous nature.
in Roanoke county, --A correspondent of the Lynchburg Republican, written Salem, Va., March 12, gives the fol particulars of an exciting occurrence of Roanoke county, under Col assembled here preparatory to leaved or Manassas. After the regiment was a known Union man began to distate his principles among the people, for he was ted by some argent Seces The discussion soon became an when Captain A. J. Deyerle, who had ved from Gen. Jackson's command to for his company, toldRoanoke county, under Col assembled here preparatory to leaved or Manassas. After the regiment was a known Union man began to distate his principles among the people, for he was ted by some argent Seces The discussion soon became an when Captain A. J. Deyerle, who had ved from Gen. Jackson's command to for his company, told him, (Ray Mar. name,) that the would as lief fight an home as abroad. "Martin responding him whether he called him a trai Captain Deyerie answered that he did it personally, but that any man could oppose his native land was a traitor after some further animated remarks made at Captain Deyerie, who drew a shot him, one ball going through der and another through his abdomen will probably prove mortal. A number his sympathizers have been arrested as occurrence.
Arrests of "Union Men." --Seven men, named Andrew Reynolds, Stephen Martin, David Reynolds, Wm. Bobern, Francis F. Tinnell, Thos. Aliff, and D. H. Webster, were arrested recently in Roanoke county, Va., and were brought down yesterday and lodged in Castle Godwin. We heard that they were to be sent to the peninsula to Gen. Magruder, to work on the fortifications.
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e had carefully considered the question, and as a result of their deliberations five of the committee were found to be of the opinion that such obstacles did exist, whilst the other four were of the opinion that it was not unconstitutional. Mr. Chilton, of Ala., moved to recommit the report and resolution, with instructions to report in secret session. Agreed to. Mr. McLean, of N. C., from the same committee, reported a bill for the relief of Mrs. Caroline Miller, of Salem, Roanoke county, Va., with a recommendation that it be acted upon at once. Some objection was raised to the bill, but it was finally passed by an aye and no vote, as follows — ayes 65 noes 21. Mr. Ewing, of Ky., moved that the vote adopting the bill be reconsidered and, pending this motion, a long discussion ensued as to the constitutionality of the bill. The motion to reconsider was lost. The House took up and passed joint resolutions of the Senate with reference to the recent victory at
A negro man belonging to Mrs Harvey, of Roanoke county, Va., a few days ago white-washed himself, put on woman's clothing, and took the case for Tennessee. The ingenious nigger succeeded in getting as far as Bristol, where a discovery was made which led to his speedy return to his owner. The wheat crop in the neighborhood of Statesville, N C., is unusually promising at the present time. Henry E. Prentiss, the Yankee General captured at Shiloh, is a native of Maine and a West Point graduate of the class of 1831.
, for Hospital at Staunton comforted lows, drawers, socks, sheets, wines, &c. Ladies' S. A. Society, Chalette, C. H. Mrs. W. W. Henry, 2 comforts, 1 blanket sweet potatoes, dried applies, &c. Mrs. J. Gilmer, 1 pair socks, Mrs. John Stewart, lint. Chas Palmer, $100. Wm. Barrett, $25. Ladies' Green Spring Aid Society, that Mrs. James M. Vest, for Kanawha pairs gloves. Miss Saille P. Winston, Hanover Society, 12 comforts, 5 pillows. Mrs. A. W. Morris, Roanoke county, bandages. Mrs. Gen. Watts, Big Lick, $50 Mrs. Alice W. Morris, Big Lick, Mrs. Emma Carr, Big Lick, $ Mrs. John Stuart, lint Box comforts for West Point Hord Black Walnut Aid Society. J. W., one bundle for Globe Hospital A lot of pickles, jellies, preserves, Mississippi Depot. Hospital supplies, of all kinds are much needed at present, and will be the fully received. Contributions for the Soldiers' From Mrs. Henry Webb, of New Kent
announced, the following members of the company, viz: John M. Harlowe, jr., Samuel H. Nowlin, Samuel Parrish, and Lieut. C. B. Griffin, were appointed a committee to draft resolutions in reference thereto, who, at a subsequent meeting of the company, submitted the following preamble and resolutions; which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, an all-wise God, in His inscrutable providence, has seen fit to remove from our midst our fellow-soldier and comrade in arms, John W. Howbert, of Roanoke county, Va: Therefore, Resolved, list, That while we recognize in this dispensation of Divine Providence the great truth that "God moves in a mysterious way, we should submit, remembering "He is too wise to err, and too good to be unkind;" and while we deeply deplore his loss, we can but feel profoundly grateful to a gracious God for His signal protection over us as a company, this being the first of our comrades called from our midst by the hand of death during a 12 months services of the