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The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
The Legislature. In the Senate yesterday the House joint resolution appointing a committee to inform the Governor and Lt. Governor elect of their election having been read, the President announced Messrs. Marshall Randolph, and Alderson, as said committee on the part of the Senate. A bill was reported to amend and re-enact certain sections of the Code of Virginia in relation to the punishment of offences committed by free negroes. Also, a bill to provide for employing in the public service, or for the public benefit, free negroes convicted of misdemeanors. Among the resolutions adopted was one by Mr. Randolph, for dispensing with the Examining Court in cases of felony tried in the city of Richmond. Also, by Mr. Dickinson--Of providing by law adequate pains and penalties for the prevention of frauds by persons purchasing commissary and quartermaster stores, falsely representing themselves as officers or agents of the Government. A bill increasing th
The Daily Dispatch: December 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], A Yankee opinion of their friends in East Tennessee. (search)
f the city ordinances.--Adopted. Mr. Hill also reported an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to fine witnesses for non-appearance at his Court. Also adopted. A report from the City Engineer was presented and adopted. On motion of Mr. Randolph an appropriation of $5,000 was made to the Union Benevolent Society of Richmond city. Mr. Randolph presented a memorial from numerous foreigners, who complain that passports and licenses to conduct business are denied them, and praying foMr. Randolph presented a memorial from numerous foreigners, who complain that passports and licenses to conduct business are denied them, and praying for relief. He presented a resolution of inquiry for permitting them to obtain passports to leave the country. Mr. Haskins said these very persons pretended to be poor whilst amongst us, but they had carried millions from the Confederacy. The resolution was finally agreed to. On motion of Mr. Hill the sum of $500 was voted to Judge Wm. H. Lyons. The Council then proceeded with the election of city officers, resulting as follows: All the old day policemen were re-elected. W.