Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-12-05
From the Richmond Wig, December 2,

Linn Banks, Esq. of Madison, the former
Speaker, who was reelected without Oppose
tion. and being conducted to The Chair by
Messrs. Yancey and Gordon, returned his &C
acknowledgements for the continued confidence OF
the House, in handsome terms.
On motion of MIR. Yancey, the House pro-
ceeded 10 the choice of Sergeant at Arms;
when Peter Francisco was nominated by Mr..
Yanc.y, and Mr. Miller of PowhataL; Saml ].
Winston, the former Sergeant, by Mr.. Mayo
and MIR. Hsrvie; Col. Jno. Jordan, by Mr.. Gor>
don. The ballots being counted, appeared Tor
Francisco lol, Winston rs, Jordan $50 Peter
Francisco was duly elected
On motion of Mr.. Mayo, Editors OF news
papers in Richmond, were admitted 10 sears on
the first floor to report debates.
On motion of Mr.. Jno. b Christian, the
Door>keepers Of the last session were reelected
without opposition.
On motion Of Mr.. May, the rules for the gov
eminent of the House at The last session, were
re-adop,ed for its government during this ses>
sion.
The Speaker then presented the Governor S
Message, which was read as follows
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Fsho,c- CiiizeaS Of The Senate
an9 House Of Dell gates:
Since your las, meeting, another season has
passed away without any extraordinary domes-
tic Occurrence. The people of this state gen.
s ;,on s,s 1ss s Resssa Na as.s 'ss:
uou osko --------- --~--af The Stale. and ha
Siaruted various effects upon agriculture. In
some OF the middle and upper scenes Of coun>
try, the crops Of grain and tobacco have been
materially lessened by an unfavoiable season,
whilst the crops Of Indian corn, in some paris
of the middle, and generally in The lower coun-
try, have been unusually abundant, in conse-
quence Of favorable one.
But, Notwithstanding the diminution Of the
crops Of grain in particular sections, it has
pleased God, 10 continue to US, the blessings Of
peace and plenty. For those, and other great
and ines,imab!e blessings received al his hands,
our hearts should never cease to be unfeigneI-
ly thankful 10 the bountiiu giver Of all good
gifts.
On the day Of the rising Of the last General
Assembly, at the request Of The Honorable
William e. Holt, Speaker Of the Senate, de-
liver.d to him, in the Council Chamber, to be
passed over TO he late brave Captaia Henley,
the sword which was voted to Kim by resolu-
ton OF the General Assembly, in the year 1916.
II is with feeling Of the deepest sorrow and re-
sret, that | announce to the General Assembly
the iamented death Of Captain Henley, since
the delivery of the swoid to his friend n his be-
half II must however, afford some cons0a.
ton 10 the General Assembly, for the great loss
our country has sustained in the death of this
oa,rint hero, to know, that he had been appris
ed before that afAic ting event, Of the delivery
of the sword voted him by the General Assem-
bly, in commemora,ion of his gallant services
in battle, and as high testimonial Of his coun-
uy's gratitude.
Copies Of my addre So to Mr.. Holt, and. his
reply upon that occasion, will accompany this
communication.
During the session Of tie last General AS,
semhly, the Governor was requested, by reso-
la ION of the House of Delegates, to request The
Governor of the State Of Maryland, 10 lay be-
lore the Legislature Of that State, then in ses-
sion, law of this State; together with that re-
solu,ion, which contains the request for the pas.
sag, Of a similar law by tbs General Assembly
of Maryland. | lost no time after was APP
prised Of the passage oil the resolution in carry
ing il into effect, & accordingly addressed let
ter to the Governor OF that Stale, enclosing the
proceedings Of the General ssembly of this;
and shortly after its last session, / received a
letter from the Governor, enclosing the proceed
inss Of the General Assembly OF Maryland, in
reply to those Of this State: copies Of which are
now herewith communicated.
In consequence Of the unexpected death oil
the late Treasurer Of this State, which took |
place on the 27Ih Of March last, il became the |
duty Of the Executive 10 appoint a succes sor.-
The then condition OF the Treasury requiring
that the Office Of the Treasurer should be filed
with as little delay as possible, the Counc il i'm
med,ately took the subject into consideration,
ant on the Monday following advised the app
pointmrur Of Col. Lawson Burfoot Of Chester
field county, 70 fill the vacancy, which had thus
occurred. Col. Burfoot accepted the app oint-
ment; and having shortly thereafter given bond
with suficien, security as the law directs, pro.