The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Legislature.

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The Legislature.

Senate.--Edwin L. Moore, Senator elect from the 31st Senatorial district of Virginia, sent in his resignation yesterday, which was selected, and a writ of election ordered for the immediate filling of the vacancy.

Several resolutions of a private nature were adopted, after which the Senate adjourned.

House.--A quorum of members appearing in their seats yesterday, Gov. Smith's inaugural address was received, tabled, and the usual number of copies ordered to be printed.

A communication from Auditor Bennett, furnishing certain statistical information, was ordered to be printed.

Several resolutions of inquiry were adopted. Also, a preamble and resolutions denouncing the present system of impress ments, and providing for sending the agents into the field.

A bill enlarging the powers and privileges of the Virginia Military Institute was passed.

Adjourned.

The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1864. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. January 8, 1864. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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The Legislature.