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Virginia State Convention.Third day.
Friday, February 15, 1861.
The ladies gallery was crowded at an early hour, and, as on the previous day, many representatives of the fair sex were accommodated with seats elsewhere.
When the front doors were thrown open, the throng that had congregated on the steps and in the passages made a desperate rush for the seats, which were almost instantaneously filled.
The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock, by President Janney.
Prayer by the Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street M. E. Church.
The President announced the first business in order to be the
Election of second Doorkeeper.
Mr. Forues nominated J. J. Winn, of Albemarle.
Mr. McComas nominated Henry S. Coleman, of Stafford.
Mr. Gregory nominated Roscoe Burke, of King William.
Mr. Tredway nominated S. H. Joter, of Richmond.
Mr. Speed nominated Wm. Josiah Leake, of Goochland.
Mr. Cox nominated Wm. Welch, of Chesterfield.
General assembly of Virginia.[Extra session.]Senate. Friday, Feb. 15, 1861.
Called to order at 12 o'clock, Lieut. Gov. Montague in the Chair.
A communication was received from the House announcing the passage by that body of Senate bill for protecting fisheries on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, with slight amendments, which were concurred in by the Senate.
Bills Reported.--To incorporate the Staffordsville Toll-Bridge Company; to amend the charter of the Bank of Commerce of Fredericksburg; for the appointment of a public administrator in each county and corporation; for the relief of Celia Edmunds; to legalize proceedings on Sunday in certain cases; providing for the voluntary enslavement of George, Shed, Sam and Sukey, persons of color in the county of Buckingham.
A Petition was presented from the commanding officers of the 181st Regiment Virginia militia, asking for a work on military tactics.
Resolutions.--On motion of Mr. August,
Resolved, That a
House of Delegates. Friday, Feb. 15, 1861.
The Speaker called the House to order at 12 o'clock M
The passage of a number of bills by the Senate was communicated to the House in a message from that body.
Senate Bills Passed.--Amending an act incorporating the Farmville and Buckingham Plank-Road Company; amending an act transferring a part of the Price Mountain and Cumberland Gap Road to the Mountain Lake and Salt Sulphur Spring Turnpike Company.
Bills Reported.--The following bills were reported from committees: Incorporating the town of Asbury; incorporating the Staunton Armory and Ordnance Company; amending an act incorporating a company to construct a railroad on the plan of J. S. French between Alexandria and Washington; incorporating the trans-Alleghany Railroad Company; Senate bill staying proceedings in trust deeds in cases where notes will not be received in payment of debt; authorizing the Governor to pardon a negro slave, Tom; amending the 36th section
Fort of Richmond, Feb.15, 1861.high water this day (Saturday) at 9 o'clock.
arrived,
Schr. Mary Eliza, Moorecock, James river, wood.
Sailed,
Steamship Jamestown, Skinner, New York, mdze.
and passengers, Ludlam & Watson.
Baltimore, Feb. 14.-- Cl'd schr. Jas. H. Cator, Richmond.
New York, Feb. 14--Cl'd schr. Haxall, Richmond.
Hampton Roads, Feb. 15.-- Arr'd ship Princess Royal, 82 days from Callao.