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The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], A Bostonian's view of affairs in Charleston. (search)
a time of adjournment of the General Assembly, and designating another day, communicated from the Senate, was taken up. Mr. McKenzie moved the indefinite postponement of the resolution — and the question being on agreeing thereto, was put and decided in the affirmative — ayes 63; noes 53. A joint resolution in regard to the movement of troops and arms within the limits of this Common wealth, by the General Government, with the amendments proposed thereto by the Senate, were taken up. Mr. Collier submitted an amendment to the Senate's amendment, and the question being on agreeing thereto, Mr. Cowan moved the indefinite postponement of the whole subject, and the question being on agreeing thereto, Mr. Cowan demanded the previous question, and the question being, shall the main question be now put? was put and decided in the negative — ayes 55; noes 64. The question being open for debate, Mr. Segar said that hitherto he had been silent as to the great questions of Federal<
The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Great snow Storm at Boston (search)
in the negative — ayes 43, noes 61. The question recurring on the amendment submitted by Mr. Collier which is as follows: Add to the first resolution after the word directed, "in case of the acestion, which was sustained by the House, and being put, was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Collier then moved further to amend the resolutions of the Senate by striking out that portion of theived views of his position. Mr. Kern obtained the floor, and commenced an argument against Collier's last proposition to strike out, which he continued for four hours, with many interruptions ann the meantime amusing themselves in talking and other innocent amusements. At 4½ o'clock, Collier's amendment was adopted, on a call of the previous question. After more noise and talking,tion. A little after 5 o'clock, a vote was taken on the Senate resolution, as amended by Mr. Collier as a substitute for Mr. Robertson's resolution, heretofore adopted by the House, and it was a
The Daily Dispatch: April 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
izing the Governor to pardon a slave, John Ricks, and restore him to his owner; for the relief of Celia Edmunds; authorizing the issue of certain arms to Quincys C. Williams, proprietor of a Military academy in Tazewell county; authorizing the payment to John G. Jackson of certain st coupons. A resolution was passed to grant leave to bring in a bill authorizing the County Court of Lanenburg to uniform and equip volunteer companies; and the Chair appointed as a committee Messrs. Orgain, Collier, Robertson, Magruder and Rives, to bring in said bill. House Bills Passed.--Authorizing the County Court of Lunenburg to appropriate certain money to uniform and equip volunteer companies; amending and re-enacting the 31st section of chapter 198 of the Code of Virginia, with amendments; the title was amended as fellows, by the House "authorizing the Common Council of the city of Petersburg to declare what in said city shall be an unlawful assembly of negroes, and to provide the punishm
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Treasury circular. (search)
The Legislature. The Senate, yesterday, adopted the resolution relative to the sale of old State muskets to Anderson & Co. The tax bill was considered-- certain House amendments were disagreed to, and information given the House.--The House resolution granting additional compensation to contractors on the Covington and Ohio Railroad was agreed to. House bill for a re-assessment of the lands of A. S. Wooldridge was rejected. The House passed a number of bills, among them Senate bills allowing railroad companies to appoint police agents, and releasing schr. Pauline from a fine incurred for a violation of the inspection law. Mr. Collier reported a bill prohibiting keno, which was objected to, on its third reading, and laid on the table.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
id out of existing appropriations." Adopted. The Speaker, on motion of Mr. Colliee, of Petersburg, appointed a committee to bring in a bill "so as to include keno as a prohibited game," The bill was reported, read a first and second time, Mr. Collier moved its third reading. Mr. Duckwall objected to this hasty consideration of the bill. The Senate had the subject under consideration, and had imposed a tax amounting to prohibition. Mr. Collier wished it to go forth that the gentlmounting to prohibition. Mr. Collier wished it to go forth that the gentleman had thwarted legislation on this subject. Mr. Sugar thought the bill ought to be at once acted on and passed, Keno was a worse game than faro. It was mighty seductive to youth. If introduced into a village, shielded and sanctioned as it now was by law, nary boy in that place would, in one week's time have a quarter in his pocket. The bill being objected to, was not read a third time. Adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Southern Pacific Railroad. (search)
o. Senate bill authorizing Henry Potter, Wm. Berry, and other subjects of Great Britain, to hold certain lands lying in this Commonwealth, was passed. House bill refunding to Wm. H. Morton, Sr., a sum of money paid on an erroneous assessment of land was passed. The bill amending the 29th chapter of the Code concerning taxes on Bank dividends, collateral inheritances, and taxes on suits and seals, was laid on the table, on motion of Mr. Gisson,of Hampshire. On motion of Mr. Collier, a committee of conference was appointed on certain disagreements between the Senate and House in relation to the tax bill. Mr. McCue called up House bill for leasing out the Penitentiary. Mr. Bass submitted a motion for the appointment by the Governor of a Commissioner, who, during the recess of the General Assembly, shall visit the institution, and report fully on its workings to the next Legislature Mr. Haymond offered a substitute for the bill, proposing to appropriate
The Daily Dispatch: April 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Position of San Domingo. (search)
lution thanking Speaker Crutchfield for the dignity, ability, and impartiality with which he had presided over the deliberations of the House, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Kaupman offered a resolution complimenting W. E. M. Wood, Sergeant-at-Arms, for the faithful discharge of his duties. Carried. Mr. McCur suggested that members, for the benefit of their successors, had better leave the keys of their desks behind them. It would save trouble. Recommendation followed. Mr. Collier offered a resolution of thanks to Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., Clerk of the House, for efficiency in discharging the duties of his office. Mr. Yerby moved that the Senate be informed that the House was ready to adjourn. Carried. The mover was appointed messenger. A motion was made that the House adjourn sine die. It was carried in the affirmative. Before announcing the vote, Speaker Crutchfield, who had resumed his seat, said that he could not leave the position which had been assi
The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], War movements. (search)
where all the newly organized volunteers can rendezvous until called into active service, the privates in the meantime to be paid $20 per month by the State. Wm. Gray has given $10,000 for the benefit of the volunteers' families. Lieutenant Collier, of the United States Marines, attached to the Minnesota, raised the American flag to-day on the steeple of the Old South Church. Lieut. Collier is a native of Maryland. The Connecticut Legislature convened on Wednesday. A dispatch saLieut. Collier is a native of Maryland. The Connecticut Legislature convened on Wednesday. A dispatch says: Gov. Buckingham, in his message, recommends an efficient State militia; says that forty-one volunteer companies have already been accepted, and that the Fifth Regiment will be full in a few days. The regiments will not leave the State until they are fully equipped with camp and baggage train, and prepared to take care of themselves on all occasions. The Legislature will make liberal appropriations for war purposes. All parties are acting in harmony on that question. The State
The Daily Dispatch: may 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 25 (search)
a member of Congress from Philadelphia, died in Rome, Italy, on the 23d ult. The Confederate Congress has adopted a resolution requesting the President to appoint a day of lasting and prayer. "Propitious weather and beautiful crops" in the tone of the intelligence from Western Virginia. Robert Alken was crushed to death in the paper mill at Trenton, New Jersey, on the 15th inst. The American sailed for Liverpool on Wednesday, taking out about $13,000 in specie. Messrs. Collier, Young, and Shell, are raising a company of Artillery in Petersburg. Col. John Woolfolk, as old citizen of Columbus, Ga. died on the 18th inst. Ex-Gov. McMulten was in Alexandria on Thursday. A Spanish squadron, with 8,000 troops, has sailed for St. Domingo. The Legislature of Ohio adjourned sine dis on Tuesday. There are 3,200 applicants for office in the Philadelphia Custom House. Louis Napoleon has entered his fifty-third year. The negroes of New Yo
The Daily Dispatch: may 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 17 (search)
A Shooting affair. --We learn from Capt. M. P. Dent, of the steamer Dew Drop, that a difficulty occurred at Felix Stewart's place on Yazoo river last Monday, between two men by the name of Collier and Brown, in which the latter was stabbed with a knife and killed by the former. A third party by the name of Moore, ordered Collier to give himself up, but refusing, he was shot in the breast with a load of buckshot, which not proving fatal, he was shot in the head with a rifle ball. This ditewart's place on Yazoo river last Monday, between two men by the name of Collier and Brown, in which the latter was stabbed with a knife and killed by the former. A third party by the name of Moore, ordered Collier to give himself up, but refusing, he was shot in the breast with a load of buckshot, which not proving fatal, he was shot in the head with a rifle ball. This did not prove fatal, but he will hardly recover, as his face and head were dreadfully lacerated.--Vicksburg Whig, May 17.
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