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The Daily Dispatch: February 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
Wm. Martin, Massie, Matthews, Maupin, McCamant, McCue, McDowell, McGruder, John R. Miller, Montague, Morgan, Myers, Newton, Orgain, Patterson, Preston, Rutherford, Saunders, Seddon, Sibert, Isaac N. Smith, Staples, Thompson, Tyler, Walker, Ward, Welch, Willcox, Witten, and Woolfolk--63. Nays.--Messrs. Arnold, Bassel, Bell, Booker, Brown, Burks, Cassin, Childs, Collier, Crane, Crump, Davis, Dickenson, Edwards, Ferrill, Friend, John Gilmer, C. H. Gilmer, Hoffman, Hopkins, Hunt, Leftwich, Lundy, Lynn, Mallory, Thomas Martin, McGehee, Medley, Miles, Mong, Morris, Phelps, Pretlow, Pritchard, Richardson, Wyndlram Robertson, R. K. Robinson, Rives, Scott, Shannon, James K. Smith, Tomlin, Arthur Watson, West, Wilson, Wingfield, and Yerby--48. So the bill was lost, for want of a constitutional majority. On motion of Mr. Graham, the vote was reconsidered. On motion of Mr. Chapman, the bill was laid on the table. On motion, the House adjourned to Saturday at 11 o'clock.
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
s of Virginia, and by conciliation and compromise pursue that course which will produce harmony and prevent discord among ourselves. ResolvedThat in the judgment of this Convention, this Commonwealth should resist, with all her means, any attempt to coerce a seceded State. Resolved,That if the force of events shall present the alternative to Virginia of uniting either with the North or the South, in the opinion of this Convention her true position will be with the latter. By Mr. Wilson of Harrison: Resolved,That we, the people of Virginia, in Convention assembled, do adhere with patriotic devotion to the Union of these States, and that we will do so as long as the same can be perpetuated consistently with full security of all our constitutional rights and the maintenance of the equality of all the States. Resolved, That it is inexpedient and improper for the General Government to increase its forces at the forts, arsenals, and dock-yards, within the limits of
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
sine dic. On his motion the resolution was laid on the table. By Mr. Fleming: Resolved, That when this House adjourns on today, it will adjourn to meet on Monday next, and on each day thereafter at 10 o'clock A. M. On motion, laid on the table. Committee on Enrolled Bills.--The Speaker announced the following Committee on Enrolled Bills; Messrs. Hackley; Orgain, Pritchard, Davis, Evans, Hoffman, Kyle, Sibert, Watts, Phelps, Pretlow, Smith of Taylor, Mong, Bisbie, Wilson, Nelson, Staples, Richardson, Welch, Booker, Saunders, West, Hunter, and Jett. Resolutions of Inquiry into Expediency.--The following resolutions were offered: By Mr. Rives, of amending the 3d and 4th sections of chapters 85 and 95 of the Code of Virginia; by Mr. Ball, of amending section 5th of chapter 178 of the Code of Virginia; by Mr. Nelson, of reporting a bill authorizing a company of volunteer Cavalry in the 47th Reg't. in Albemarle, to organize with not less than 40 nor more tha
The Daily Dispatch: February 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], Fanny Fern on shopping. (search)
s, Buildings, Merchandize, of every description; Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex, Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly , Buildings, Merchandize, of every description; Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex, Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
ings, Merchandize, of every description: Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, Vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. Directors: David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John. H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex. Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly ngs, Merchandize, of every description: Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, Vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. Directors: David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John. H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex. Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Virginia State Convention.Tenth day. Monday, Feb. 25, 1861. The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Minnegerode, of St. Paul's Church. Committee. The President announced the following select committee, under Mr. Tredway's resolution, adopted on Saturday, to make inquiries as to whether any movement of arms or men has been made by the General Government, indicating a purpose to coerce Virginia; Messrs. Tredway, Pendleton, Bouldin, Wilson and Mallory. Amendments to the Constitution. Mr. Haymond offered the following resolution, which, on his motion, was laid on the table and ordered to be printed: Resolved, That the Constitution of this State should be amended, and that this Convention will amend the Constitution wherein it is necessary and proper that it should be amended, and will submit the same as amended to the voters of the State for their adoption or rejection. Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, offered the following,
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Hard party. (search)
The Convention. The President yesterday appointed the following committee under the resolution adopted on Saturday, relative to the alleged menacing movements by the General Government: Messrs. Tredway, Pendleton, Bouldin, Wilson and Mallory. Mr. Haymond introduced a resolution contemplating amendments to the State Constitution, which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Hall, of Wetzel, offered resolutions on the same subject, which were tabled. A petition from Mr. Collier, of Petersburg, relating to the national troubles, was referred to the Committee on Federal Relations. A report fixing the compensation of officers was adopted. Mr. Moore, of Rockbridge, submitted resolutions demanding from the North security against future wrongs; opposed to going into any Confederacy which had for its objects the re-opening of the African slave trade, free trade, or direct taxation; and proposing to go into Confederacy on the basis of the Crittenden resolutions, or their
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Wheeler & Wilson'ssewing Machines have won the highest premiums at the fair of the U. S. Agricultural Society, and at the State Fairs of-- Maine, Vermont, Connec't, N. York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Wiscon'n, Califor'ia, New Jersey, lowa, North Carolina; and at the Fairs of the-- American Institute, N. York; Mechanics' Association, Boston; Franklin Instituarly adapted to each other, and to the office which they perform, resulting in a freedom from derangement and need for repairs, with an ease of adjustment not attained in the more complicated contrivances. In our examination we find in Wheeler & Wilson's Machines these advantages over all others, 1st. Its bearing surfaces and parts having a reciprocating motion, are very light, and the more rapid motions are rotary, and continuous, thus economizing both time and power. 2d. One tension, which i
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Hard party. (search)
gs, Merchandize, of every description; Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. Directors: David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex. Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly s, Merchandize, of every description; Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. Directors: David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex. Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1861., [Electronic resource], The surrender of the Government property in Texas. (search)
The Convention. A resolution was offered yesterday, by Mr. Fisher, of Northampton, but not acted on, for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the expediency of making an appropriation for the defence of the Common wealth.--Mr. Goggin finished his speech on the great question of the day, and was followed by Mr. Sheffey, of Smythe, who took strong ground against coercion. A communication from the Executive, embodying a statement from the Adjutant General, of the military force of the State, will be found in our report. A resolution offered by Mr. Wilson, of Harrison, relative to the sale of State bonds, was laid on the table. Mr. Morton, of Orange, has the floor this morning.
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