Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-12-16
Richmond, December Z
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In SENATE-At half past one, the Senate
was called to order, and organized by the e
lection of all the old officers, viz Mr.. Holt
Speaker-Mr. AddiseR Hansford, Clerk
Maj. James Soyare, Sergeant at Arms
Messers, Littleberry Allen and -J,hies Mar
tin, Doorkeepers-hfr, Warrock, Printer.
On motion OF Mr. Dade, the rules and reg
nlations which governed the old Senate, were
referred to a Select committee, and on mo
ton Of Mr.. Mason, they were adopted to
govern the Senate for the present.
The Speaker then presented the Governors
Message, which was read and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Chinn presented the Memorial of John
Gibson Of Prince William, claiming his right
to a seat in the Senate from the District of
Fauquier and Prince William (Col. Wallace
was returned by the Sheriff of Tauqnier,
Col. Gibson by the Sheriff Of Prince William
Col. w has taken his sest.)
The Memorial was read and referred
when the Seaate adjourned.
Every member present, except Gen. Ca
bell from Pittsylvania.l
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Yesterday at IL O'Clock, Mr.. Yanecy of
Buckingham. called the House TO sfdor. and
on his nomination, Geo. .Wythe .Hsmford, was
unanimously reelected Clerk of the House Of
Delegates.
The House then proceeded to the choice Of
a Speaker. MIR. Yancey, supported by Mr..
Witcher, nominated Linn Banks, Delegate
from Madison, 1.-THE former Speaker.) Mr..
Anderson Of Bot. supported by Mr.. Williams,
of Harrison, nominated Fleming Bowyer Nd
Ter, a Delegate from Botetourt. Mr.. Rives
of Campbell. supported by Mr.. Wood of Al
bemarle, nominated Tho. Walker Giin,er, a
Delegate from Albemarle. Mr.. Miller of
Powhatan, nominated James M. Mason, a
Delegate from the county o! Frederick.
On the first trial, the vote stood, Banks
So, Mason 80, Gilmer 10, Miller 10.
After the first vote, MIR. Anderson with
drew the name of M. Miller.
The second vote stood, for Banks 60, Ma
son 40, Gilmer "a.
Mr.. Gilmer being dropped after the second
vote, the third stood, for Banks Sc, Mason
go. So that Mr.. Banks was declared elected.
Mr.. Banks was then conducted TO the
Chair by Messrs. Yancey and Witcher, and
addressed the House in suitable terms.
On motion of MIR Rutherford, the Editors
of Papers were admitted to seats, for the pur-
pose o ftaking notes of the proceedings of the
House.
The House then proceeded to the election
/, of a Sergeant at Arms. MIR. Miller OF Pow
dhatan. supported by Mr.. Christian, nomina-
4. ted Peter Francisco. MIR. Morris of Hanover,
supported by Messrs. Moore OF Rockbridge,
and Williams of Harrison, nominated Maj.
Samuel J. Winston of Hanover.-Mr Mason,
supported by Mr. Leigh, nominated Mr.. VIM.
Randolph of Frederick:
The first vote stood. for Francisco 81, Win
ston 81, Randolph 81.
For Doorkeeper, Mr.. Yancey nominated
Col. John Stubblefieid-Mr Rutherford
nominated WIN. w. Gray OF Richmond-Mr.
Gilmer nominated Meredith w. Jones of
Albemarle-Mr Mason nominated Geo II.
Myers of Riehmond-Mr. Rives Of Camp
bell, nominated Geo. Dingtid Of Campbell.
Before The election proceeded. Mr.. Gaines
offered a resolution dispensing with n third
Doorkeeper. which was carried IL the afr
NATIVE BY a large majority.