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United States (United States) (search for this): article 20
not recognize this for example — that one changing the words "Confederate States" wherein they occur for "United States." Mr. Armstrong United States." Mr. Armstrong thought the ratification of the Ordinance of Secession by the people carried with it the right to change Confederate States for "United StateConfederate States for "United States" wherever they occur. Mr. Isbell never doubted the propriety of the action proposed to be taken. The Convention when called into existUnited States" wherever they occur. Mr. Isbell never doubted the propriety of the action proposed to be taken. The Convention when called into existence was sovereign, and its every act was binding unless they chose to submit it to the ratification of the people. Mr. Robertson thoughr thanks and gratitude are and given to the President of the Confederate States, and those associated with him in the executive authority theave called into requisition and activity the resources of the Confederate States, and have kept the remorseless enemy in check — Nevertheless-Virginia, communicate this proceeding to the President of the Confederate States. Mr. Bruce asked leave to introduce a bill to sell the
Nerson (search for this): article 20
trictive character. And all restrictive enactments must be construed strictly. If his interpretation was accepted, there would be no paralysis of legislative power; whereas, If a contrary construction were adopted, there might be a suspension, if not destruction, of legislative action. Mr. Robertson said he was too dull to understand the distinction drawn by the Senator from Marion. He never knew before that the Legislature was sovereign — he thought the people were sovereign. Mr. Nerson said he was misunderstood — that the Legislature was a sovereign, but limited by the Constitution. Mr. Robertson denied that there could be any limitation to sovereignty. He only asked that the resolution be laid on the table for the present. The motion was put and rejected. The question then recurring on their adoption, Mr. Ball called for the yeas and nays, with the following result — yeas 21, nays 6.--The resolution was concurred in The committees were called upon f<
Pennybacker (search for this): article 20
titution which they did make had been made a dead letter by the people. Mr. Coghill hoped the resolution would be adopted. He was as well satisfied of the validity of the measure as the Senator from Richmond was of its invalidity. Mr. Pennybacker never had expected the contingencies of this hour, but now he should vote for it. Mr. Armstrong felt embarrassed; but having doubt, could not vote for it. Mr. Newton said that the Senate had recognized other ordinances of the Conveto have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle, and Witey--16. Mr. Newman of
L. D. Raymond (search for this): article 20
he Chair presented a communication from the Governor, covering the resignation of Henry W. Thomas, Senator from the 24th District. On motion, the communication and documents were laid on the table. Mr. Quesenberst asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill to provide for a lost coupon. Mr. Brannon asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill imposing a tax for issuing certificates of transferred stock of the Commonwealth. On motion of Mr. Brannon, the bill to pay to L. D. Raymond a bill for locating a turnpike, was taken up. Mr. Beannon knew the bill to be right. The claimant had been prevented, by reason of the fact that the road was in the hands of the enemy, from collecting his debt. Mr. Alderson knew the claim to be just. He hoped it would pass at once. The bill was adopted, and on motion it was communicated to the House of Delegates. The Chair stated that some resolutions, adopted by the Senate in secret session and sent to the House for the
Whittle (search for this): article 20
had adopted a Constitution and refused to have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle, and Witey--16. Mr. Newman offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs it quire into the expediency of reorganizing the militia of the Commonwealth not subject to the Conscription act. Mr. Collier offered the following joint resolutions, which lie over one day. Mc. Collier gave notice that he should offer some remarks in favor of their adoption on Monday, when he would call them up. Whereas, about a year ago the despot who wields
McKenney (search for this): article 20
ign in all its parts. if the Convention had adopted a Constitution and refused to have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle, and Witey--16. Mr. Newman offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs it quire into the expediency of reorganizing the militia of the Commonwealth not subject to the Conscription act. Mr. Collier offered the following joint resolutions, which lie over one day. Mc. Collier gave notice that he should offer some remarks in favor of their adoption on Monday, when he would call them up. Whereas,
W. A. Finney (search for this): article 20
l its acts were binding; if not, no e were. Mr. Robertson asked if the Convention could have adopted a Constitution distasteful to the people without referring it to them? Mr. B Ll said the Convention, once called, was sovereign in all its parts. if the Convention had adopted a Constitution and refused to have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle, and Witey--16. Mr. Newman offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs it quire into the expediency of reorganizing the militia of the Commonwealth not subject to the Con
Greenville Thompson (search for this): article 20
if the Convention had adopted a Constitution and refused to have submitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Carraway, Collier, Dickenson of Prince Edward, Early, Garnett, Hart, Logan, McKenney, Robertson, Thompson, Urquhart, Whittle, and Witey--16. Mr. Newman offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs it quire into the expediency of reorganizing the militia of the Commonwealth not subject to the Conscription act. Mr. Collier offered the following joint resolutions, which lie over one day. Mc. Collier gave notice that he should offer some remarks in favor of their adoption on Monday, when he would call them up. Whereas, about a year ago the
Coghill (search for this): article 20
, the Senate might inde tely. If the construction put by the Senator from Marion was right, in regular sessions every day's vacation ought to be excluded. Mr. Coghill hoped it would not be laid on the table, as at the first day of the extra session the resolution was laid on the table for the purpose of giving time to examineoted for it. He did not believe the Convention could grant any such power. The Constitution which they did make had been made a dead letter by the people. Mr. Coghill hoped the resolution would be adopted. He was as well satisfied of the validity of the measure as the Senator from Richmond was of its invalidity. Mr. Penbmitted it to the people, it would have been binding. The vote was taken and lost — yeas 16, nays 16--as follows: Yeas--Messrs Alderson, Brannon, Bruce, Coghill, Finney, Isbell, Johnson, Nash, Neeson. Newton, New n, Pate. Pennybacker, Quesenberry, Spitier, and Whitten--16. Yeas--Messrs. Armstrong, Bail, Branch, Car
Nesson (search for this): article 20
egates. The Chair stated that some resolutions, adopted by the Senate in secret session and sent to the House for their concurrence, had been amended and returned, and asked if it was the pleasure of the Senate to consider them in open or secret session ? On motion of Mr. Robertson, the doors were closed, in order to consider them in secret session. When they were again opened. On motion, the resolution offered by Mr. P Te. in regard to filling vacancies, was taken up. Mr. Nesson offered a substitute for the same, which was accepted. The substitute is in these words. Whereas, the vacancies existing in the representations of the 24th, 46th, and 50th Senatorial Districts, cannot, by reason of he presence of the public enemy, be filled in the manner prescribed by the Constitution and laws, and whereas, by virtue of the ordnance adopted by the Convention of Virginia the 4th day of December, 1861, the senate authority to elect members to fill such vacancies in
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