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The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1860., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1860., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
day of gormandizing and frolicking, utterly at variance with all thoughts of gratitude for blessings bestowed. Still, there is something pleasing in the idea of the assembling of a congregation of people, uninfluenced by an Executive mandate, to return thanks for the various mercies which have caused the plants to grow in beauty, matured the grain and crowned all with a kindly harvest. When the well-filled barns of the husbandman bespeak his thrift, and plenty smiles abroad, it is surely a proper time for those who participate in the general bounty to make their gratitude manifest. Yesterday was thus observed by the Episcopal Church in this city. Divine service was held at St. James' Church, and an appropriate sermon delivered by the assistant rector, the Rev. Mr. Deshiel. We devoutly hope that the clouds impending over this fair Republic may disappear, and that to the end of time her inhabitants may have cause for true thanksgiving in the reign of peace, plenty and prosperity.
The Daily Dispatch: February 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
House of Delegates. Tuesday. Feb. 5th, 1861. The House was called to order at 12 o'clock M., by Speaker Crutchfield, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Deshiel. Bills Reported.--The following bills were reported from committees, viz: Amending an act marking the boundary line between Fluvanna and Albemarle counties; repairing and furnishing the Governor's house; amending an act providing for the working of the county roads of Loudoun: amending the 2d section of the act passed Feb. 9th, 1860, providing for a further subscription to the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Company. Resolutions.--The following resolutions of inquiry into expediency were offered: By Mr. Phelps, of reporting a bill securing to the Commonwealth in any internal improvement company in which the said Commonwealth is a stockholder or has an interest, a representative in the directory of any such company proportionate to the amount of stock held by the Commonwealth in such company, and s