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a fair compensation. Referred to Military Committee. An ordinance relating to railroads was, on motion, taken up and discussed. Mr. Kilby opposed grants for local purposes, unless under strong military necessity, and in such cases the people of the localities should pay the expense. Pending the debate on this ordinance, Mr. Janney announced that the regular business was now before the House — namely, the election of eleven members to the Confederate Congress. Mr. Scott, of Fauquier, rose to make a nomination, prefacing the name of John Tyler with some lengthy remarks, chiefly in deprecation of reviving in any manner, or to any extent, old party feelings, and enforcing the propriety of sending to the Confederate Congress gentlemen of experience and familiar with the exigencies of the Commonwealth — men who as members of this Convention and as such are most competent and best qualified. The question was immediately taken, and Mr. Tyler was unanimously elected.
Slaughter moved that the election be unanimous. Mr. Suthelyn also favored the election of this gentlemen. Sixth District. Represented by Mr. Rives, and no vacancy. Seventh District. Mr. Moffit nominated Ex-Governor Smith, of Fauquier, and urged his claims. Mr. Conrad wished to give the Convention a choice, and nominated. Robert E. Scott, of Fauquier. The roll was called, resulting as follows: Smith, 20 votes; Scott, 62 votes. eight District. Mr. Borst nominaFauquier. The roll was called, resulting as follows: Smith, 20 votes; Scott, 62 votes. eight District. Mr. Borst nominated Hon. James M. Mason Mr. A. M. Harbour nominated Hon. A. R. Boteler. Mr. Barbour urged the claims of Mr. Boteler, and was replied to by Mr. Borst, who reprobated any allusion in this Hall to Whigs, Democrats, onto any old party distinctions. The vote being called, Mr. J. M. Mason received 54 votes and Mr. Boteler 45 votes. Ninth District. Already represented by Judge Brockenbrough--no vacancy. Tenth District. Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, nominated Chas. W. Russell, of Ohio county