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- e@Se w Moooay last, at inc usual
In the Senate, Tin consequences of the death
OF VIM. =. Holt, who had been speaker Tor
many years tao candidates were nominated
To MI The chair. George c. Dromgoole, Of
Bruins wick, by Gen. Boyd; and Benz. w. y.
Cabcii, OF Pitts, lvaDie, by Mr.. Pattcson. The
vote stood: For Dromgoole 20, Cabcll g.
Addison Bansford was reelected clerk. "a it'll
out opposition; James Soyars scryeant-at-
arms, julius Martin first door-kccper, and
- Allen second door-keepcr. Upon the
appointment OF the last officer, (the place hav-
ing been vacated by the death Of a.. late in
e9moent,) about 80 candidates were present
cd, and large bundle Of certifc ates Of cha
ractcr and qualification read. Some of these
were amusing and novel;
The scene served to exhibit the aitrscfire cha
raoter OF the public cash. Wherever a por-
Ton Of this - TO be dealt out, swarm Of most
deserving citizens are sure TO present their
high claims. The Revolutionary band being
nearly extinct, new qualifications must, Of
course, be adduced; and these are never
wanting. John warrock, Gan amiable and
worthy veteran in the profcssion,) was re-
elected printer To the Senate.
In the House Of Delegates, Colonel LINK
BANKS, OF Madison, was reelected Speaker,
without opposition; Geo. w. Munford clerk
Samuel J. Winston scrgeant-at-arms; and
John Stubblc6eld, Thomas Davis, and Henry
souihall, door-kccpcrs, without opposition in
either case
resolution was passed, admitting editors
OF newspapers within the bar OF the house, 10
take notes Of the proceedings
Some time having elapsed, and no commu-
n,cation being received from the Governor.
MI. Dade Of Orange moved the appointment
OF joint committee to inform the Governor !
OF The convocation Of both houses. This " rs |
opposed, on the ground Of its being a depar- |
ture from the ancient usage of the Legisla- |
turc, and negatiyed. This regard to ancient |
usages, (many of them much worse than the |
ono alluded to- IS striking characteristic of
Virginia.
The annual reports Of the Auditor aud Trca- !
surer were received. They Indicate a favor !
able condition Of the financial affairs Of the I
common wealth.
On Tuesday, the standing committees were |
announced IN the house, and the Governors |
message received and read. This document |
Is temperate, sensible, and discreet state pa !
per. The Governor Is rather brief upon the |
affairs Of South Carolina, from which il NAV |
be inferred that he will make the present pos I,
ture of that state the subject of n special
when he presents the official |
proceedings of the Convention and Legisla-
ture. Some action upon these proceedings
VIII unquestionably be taken by the present
General Assembly of this State. Whatev YER
may be thought OF the trmcrity OF South Car (
olina, in throwing herself into her present at
titudc, certain il is that the tendency Of hu- !
man sympath!es will be strong towards her.
No violence Will be permitted, rs far rs yir- |
GINA Is concerned; and many who condemn
THAT state for her prccipitancy, will rather see
her depart from the Union in peace, than wit
he Sha.I - e.,
ticipatc some animated and thrilling discus
sions upon this topic during the session.
committee was ordered to be appointed,
on motion of MIR. Nash of Powhatan, TO con-
sist OF one member from each congressional
district, for the purpose Of arranging the state
into districts under the new census aud APP
portionmcnt
On motion OF Mr.. Brodnax. of Dinwiddie.
the house proceeded, by joint vote with the
senate: TO the appointment Of the additional
elcctor OF president aud vice-president To
which the state is entitled under the new APP
Portionment. Philip Norborne Nicholas was
chosen without opposition.
On "Wednesday, (this day,) the joint COM
mittee on the congressional districts was an
nounced in the house.
Mr.. Roane of Hanover offered resolution
for the appointment of Senator, TO fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of Mr.
Tazewell Monday next was fixed upon for
that purpose. Several candidates are spoken
OF, but If Judge Tucker will consent to serve,
| feel confidence he will be the man. MIR.
Leigh will not, in any event, be a candidate. |
The friends OF VIM. &. RiVes, Qaie minister
to Fronce,) seem somewhat sang,Iine. lie
has been foster child of the state, and seems
to be one Of fortunes favorites. What he
has ever done, to entitle him to such rapid
Hl.lI I'M ion. nls ..l..
unable to learn.
Some other business, not worth detailing,
was transacted, and the house adjourned at
half past o'clock.
There are two contested elections before
the Senate, and two in the house.
The College Of Electors Of President and
Vice President, met in the Senate Chamber
on Tuesday at o'clock, every member ia at
tendance. Col Andrew Russell, of Wash
ington, who has been an elector ever since
the adoption Of the general ticket system,
was chosen to preside. The College ADJOURN
ed until to-day, at 10 o'clock, when il met in
the hall Of the house Of delegates. Many
spectators attended, myself among the num-
Der aud As the scene was new, I observed
all the ceremonies with attention.
On motion of Mr. Roane of Hanover, the
Governor was requested 20 furnish certif-
Gates, under the great seal Of state OF the ap-
POintment Of the electors, which was accord
iDgly done.
On motion of Mr.. Loyal of Norfolk, the
College proceeded to ballot for a President Of
the United States; whereupoB, Mr.. Loyal,
Mr.. Nicholas, aud Mr.. CargiIl. were appoint
ed teIlers, 10 count U,e votes, each Of whom
read of, 10 an audible voice, the ballots--all
of which we're given for ASDREw JACEsoN, Of
Tennessee.
The College then proceeded 20 ballot for a
Vice President. NJ. Roane, Mr.. Dade, and
Mr. James Jones, were appointed tellsrs--
votes we're given Tor Martin Van Buren,, %
New York. An adjournment VAS then pro-
posed, 90 the senate chamber. for the purpose
Of preparing the necessary certificates 10 be-
forwarded 90 Washington which was ae-
oordiogly doue-- and 30 ended the grand eere-
monlal nf doing What tho Cancna had Lit