State Convention.
Friday, Nov. 29, 1861.
The Convention was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Bosserman, of the Universalist Church.
Pay of officers.
Mr. Blakey submitted the following resolution, which was adopted:
‘
Resolved, That the
Paymaster General of the
Virginia forces report to this Convention whether there are any officers belonging to the
Virginia forces connected with the militia or volunteer service, receiving pay without active commands, and if so, the aggregate amount thereof per month.
’
Re-organization of the militia.
On motion of
Mr. G. W.
Randolph, the
Convention went into secret session for the purpose of considering the ordinance reorganizing the militia.
The ordinance was further amended and passed.
after which the
Convention adjourned.