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The Daily Dispatch: March 30, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Virginia Legislature. [Extra session.] Wednesday, March 29, 1865. The Senate met at 12 o'clock, but no quorum appearing, a motion to adjourn was agreed to. House of Delegates. The House met at noon, and was called to order by J. Bell Bigger, Assistant Clerk, in the absence of both Speaker and Clerk. The Clerk read a telegram from Speaker Sheffey, announcing that he would be unable to reach the city before Friday. Mr. English, of Henrico, moved that Mr. Tomlin, of King William, be elected Speaker pro tempore. Much discussion ensued touching the parliamentary usage under the circumstances, in which the House found itself without a Speaker and without a quorum. The roll was called, and thirty-four members answered to their names. Finally, on motion of Mr. Holden, the House adjourned.