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The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], Evening session. (search)
e it proper, in the judgment of this Convention, that the former Stated should consult together and concert such measures for their final action as the honor, the interests and the safety of the people thereof may demand, and for that purpose the proper authorities of those States are requested to appoint Commissioners to meet Commissioners to be appointed by this Convention on behalf of the people of this State, at Frankfort, in the State of Kentucky, on the last Monday in May next. Mr. Flournoy moved to pass by the resolution for the present, with a view to considering the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution. Mr. Conrad of Frederick, opposed the motion to pass by. It was lost by a large majority. Mr. Scott, of Fauquier, deemed it proper that some action should be taken in view of the possible rejection of the propositions by the non-slaveholding States. He had before indicated his purpose to offer an amendment to the 14th resolution, but finding that the f
The Daily Dispatch: April 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fifty dollars reward. (search)
nst its adoption. The question was taken on Mr. Wise's amendment, and it was rejected by the following vote: Yeas.--Messrs. Ambler, Jas. Barbour, Blakey, Boisseau, Borst, Bouldin, Branch, Bruce, Cabell, Cecil, Chambliss, Chapman, Conn, Flournoy, Garland, Graham, Gregory, Goggin, John Goode, Jr., Thos. F. Goodd, Hale, C. Hall. L. S. Hall, Harvie, Holcombe, Hunton, Isbell, Kent, Lawson, Leake, Macfarland, C. K. Mallory. Jas. B. Mallory, Marr, Marye, Miller, Morris, Morton, Neblett, Richa of the States came here to ask it. The vote was taken, and Mr. Thornton's amendment defeated, as follows: Yeas.--Messrs, Ambler, Jas. Barbour, Blakey, Boisseau, Borst, Bouldin. Branch, Bruce. Cabell, Cecil, Chambliss, Chapman, Coun, Flournoy, Garland, Graham, Gregory, Goggin, John Goode, Jr., Thomas F. Goode, Hale, L. S. Hall, Hammond, Harvie, Holcombe, Hunton, Isbell, Kent, Leake, Charles K Mallory, James B. Mallory, Marr, Marye, Miller, Morris, Morton, Orrick, Parks, Richardson, S
The Daily Dispatch: April 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], $20 reward. (search)
Conventions similar to this to be held in each of said States, to meet on the day which may be fixed for the re-assembling of this Convention." Debated by Messrs. Slaughter and Summers. The amendment was defeated — yeas 49, nays 82. Mr. Flournoy, of Halifax, moved to amend Mr. Scott's amendment by inserting after the word "Constitution" (3d line) the words "presented by this Convention." Mr. Flournoy advocated his amendment, as making the report consistent throughout. Mr. Johnson, ofMr. Flournoy advocated his amendment, as making the report consistent throughout. Mr. Johnson, of Richmond, opposed it. The vote was taken, and it was defeated — yeas 56, nays 72. Mr. Marr, of Fauquier, moved that the Committee rise. Carried-- ayes 57, noes 55--So the Committee rose and reported progress. Mr. Scott's amendment, which occupied the attention of the Committee all day, has been thus far amended to read as follows: "And in the event that satisfactory responses on the part of the non-slaveholding States be not made to the proposed amendments to the Constitution by
The Daily Dispatch: April 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ktown, and told the gentleman from Kanawha that when the interests of his country required it, true patriotism dictated that he, too, should send a ball through his castle; he ought to consent to the destruction of his interests, if such a course would save the honor of his State. The vote was taken, and Mr. Wise's amendment was defeated, as follows: Yeas.--Messrs. Ambler, Jas. Barbour, Blakey, Boisseau, Borst, Bouldin, Boyd, Branch, Bruce, Cabell, Cecil, Chambliss, Coffman, Conn, Flournoy, Forbef, Garland, Graham, Gregory, Goggin, John Goode, Jr., Thomas F. Goods, Hale, Cyrus Hall, Harvie, Holcombe, Hunton, Isbell, Kent, Lawson, Macfarland, Charles K. Mallory, James B. Mallory, Marr, Marye, Miller, Morris, Morton, Richardson, Rives, Sheffey, Slaughter, Speed, Strange, Sutherlin, Tredway, Robert H. Turner, Tyler Waller, Williams, Wilson, Wise, and Wysor.--53. Nays.--Messrs. Armstrong, Aston, Baldwin. Alfred M. Barbour, Baylor, Berlin, Blow, Boggess, Brent, Brown, Burdett
The Daily Dispatch: may 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], $25 reward. (search)
ence holds Washington and awes Baltimore, let two grand armies, each 150,000 men, march simultaneously, the one through Virginia, and the other along the Mississippi base, the fleets mean while threatening Charleston and New Orleans. On looking over our recent French papers, (says the Charleston Courier,) we learn from the Journal of Havre, of the 9th ultimo, that the Secretary of the Navy has ordered a frigate to repair to the coast of South Carolina. This has been done, it is said, in consequence of the receipt of communications from President Davis. We learn from the Charleston papers that the gallant Palmetto Guard, CaptCuthbert, left that city on Thursday night for Richmond. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, has accepted Major Flournoy's regiment of Arkansas troops for service in Virginia, and they are to go to Lynchburg. Messrs. C. H. Schwecke and Daniel Bulkley, citizens of Charleston, were drowned last Tuesday, near that city, while on a fishing excursion.
The Daily Dispatch: July 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Reconnoissance by rail. (search)
ty-four hours. When we took our horses from the cars they were quite fatigued, not having been fed or watered during the trip. They were soon attended to, and now look much better. We regret the absence of one of our corps, whom we left sick of fever at Ashland, Mr. D. Shepperson. He will be able to join us in a few weeks, however, as he is recovering his strength rapidly. Staunton is a delightful place. Our camp is upon a high hill overlooking a beautiful valley, dotted over with tents and alive with soldiers. The Pittsylvania troop, commanded by Capt. Flournov, are with us. Our Captains, Smith and Flournoy, are gallant young officers, and pay every possible attention to the men under their charge. Our Lieutenants are very popular, and promise to make good officers in a very short time — Our friends at home may rest assured that we will do our best to repel the invaders of our soil. We leave to-morrow morning in good spirits and fine health. Yours, in haste, P.
The Daily Dispatch: September 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], An execution in Illinois. (search)
J. T. Goode, late of the U. S. Army, arrived in Petersburg recently, latter a perilous journey from Utah. He is a son of the former Congressman from that district. George W. Stainback, who served in the war of 1812, and has filled an office in the Bank of Virginia for many years past, died in Petersburg on Saturday last. The steam tug W. W. Townes, and four substantially-built arks, were sold in Petersburg, on Saturday, to the Confederate Government, for $10,000. Thomas W. Barnes, convicted at Memphis, Tenn., of the murder of John Hendrihan, has been sentenced to be hung on the 4th October next. The wife of General Flournoy, of Arkansas, has become a having micmac since the recent death of her husband. So says an exchange. Henry McKenzie, of Talladega, Ala., is the owner of a quarry of lithographic stone, probably the only one in America. Major High M. Nelson has been elected Captain of the Clarke County (Va.) Cavalry, vice Captain Hardesty, resigned.
The Daily Dispatch: September 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Privateering. (search)
The report that the wife of the late Gen. Flournoy, of Arkansas, is suffering mental derangement in consequence of the death of her husband, is authoritatively contradicted by the Memphis Avalanche. Charles W. Thompson, Esq., a lawyer, late of Alabama, was killed in the battle of Oak Hill, while fighting in the ranks of an Arkansas regiment. Rev. Dr. Seyburn, for some years past connected with the American Bible Society, in Philadelphia, has lately returned to his old home in Petersburg, Va. Forty-two cases of shoes, consigned by Howe, Hoyt & Co., of New York, to parties in Alabama, have been seized by the Marshal in Montgomery. Miss Nena Papy, of St. Augustine, Fla., was accidentally shot dead by her little brother, a few days ago. The free colored men of Charleston have contributed $430 to sustain the cause of the South. The types of Savannah, Ga., are desirous of forming a company for the war, composed entirely of printers. The ship Alice B
The Daily Dispatch: November 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], State Convention. (search)
election and qualification of the Justices under this Constitution, or as soon thereafter as may be, they shall be divided into four classes, each class to consist of one Justice, to be numbered by lot. The term of service of the first class shall expire at the end of three years; of the second class, at the end of six years; of the third class, at the expiration of nine years; and of the fourth class, at the expiration of twelve years; and this alternation shall be continued, so that one-fourth of the Justices may be chosen every third year. Vacancies occurring in the offices of Justice, after the first election, shall be filled by the Justices of the county, having been first summoned for the purpose, and a majority of those present shall be necessary to make an election. The term of the Justice so elected shall expire at the end of the term for which his predecessor was elected." Pending the consideration of an amendment offered by Mr. Flournoy, the Convention adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: December 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], State Convention.'s (search)
y or corporation taxes assessed on him in the county in which he resides, for the year preceding that in which he offers to vote. Treasury notes. Mr. McFarland, from the Committee on Finance, reported an Ordinance authorizing the Auditor to issue Treasury notes not bearing interest. Laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. The Judiciary. The Convention resumed the consideration of the proposed amended Constitution, the pending question being an amendment offered by Mr. Flournoy to Mr. Price's amendment, in the 9th section, as follows: "After the first general election of justices, all vacancies occurring in the office of justice in any county, whether by expiration of the term of office, death, removal from office, or otherwise, shall be filled by the justices of such county, all the acting justices of the county having been first summoned for the purpose, and a majority of the whole number being actually present." The amendment was lost — ayes 23, no
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