Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-06
VIRGINIA LEGIs I.ATUIE.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1850.
GIN ATl,

On the assembling OF the Senate cight members ubscn
on motion of Mr.. STANARD, William IT, Dennis, ESQ.,
was unanimously reelected Speaker Mr. Dennis, on as
suning the Chair returned his thanks in most appropriate
remarks, follows:
Gentlemen of The Senate II enter upon tho duties you
t,ye assigned me with unlegned embarrassment, arising
onl dstrust Of my ability in their performance, 10 render
YOU that satisfaction which your confidence merits. am
uced TO undertake them from recollection Ut your Tor
r assistance and Kindness and confident expectation
at they will be again extended, at all times oil diculty
ard embarrassment Whilst acknowledge with grateful
feelings the honor conferred invoke you 10 remember that
gh and dgnifed bearing your part, is absolutely es-
se,in tho order dignity and responsibility Of our body
have assembled gentlemen at an eventiu period IN
h history both OF State and federal government Inc
no pe of Virginia have by very large majority of voters
accepted the Convention bill of the last session Of our Le
and delegates have been chosen and viii shortly be
among us charged with The important duty vi amend
ina our present Constitution. The patriot will look with
doe anxiety their deliberations; and from the integrity
vision and intelligence that claacerize that body, we arc
,norizcd expect the favorable results Tho day Is
MAJ Instant when Virginia will be- blessed with more liberal
ron ltiona provisions; and the people become The prin
Gina as they the SAFEST depository of power In
o,,r federal government discomfort with the legislation
of congress- threatening violence exists among The inhab
ant. different portions Of orr con.deracy Although we
er not fully sustained by constituents in our action
ON nis subject last winter placed here as the guar
dia and senline Of their interests and is orr duty TO be
wati and them approaching danger 10 act calm
10 and wisely, guard and protect their constitution
nj hits and possible maintain this government az it
has heretofore exis:edth- most favored of all on eahthe
prid the patrohe refuge and the of the downtrod
gardhe paid to the rights Of all It's members The blessings Of
this government may BIZ extended To- millions yet unborn
gain, gentlemen tender you my grateful acknowledg
men for this additional proof OF your confidence and can
opyIepeat my former promises facilitate your dobea
ions by jealous and prompt attention TO the duties Of the
Cha. shall endcayor 10 know party, but TO dis
chae my official duties 10 make each gentleman in this
Cha.ber feel that he is in The full enjoyment of all The rights
md privileges of Virginia Senator.
| Or motion Of Mr. SrASARD, Mr.. Joel Pcnnybacker was
unanimously reelected Clerk
Tp, SENATE next, proceeded the election Of Sergeant
t-Atms
Dir. PITTS nominated Mr.. Henry W. Bowden OF viii
htnsburg.
| iIr. sHACKLEPORD Mr. Thomas J. Massie of Kappa
| hlnock.
H. TRIBE, Mr. r. b. Gooch of this city
Qher wero brought forward but before the VOTE
W4drawn in view of the resolution of Inst session. requ
ilhc SergcantatAns TO report the proceedings OF tho
SHE.
u Bowden was elected on the first ballot, rs follows
In Henry NJ. BuwpES-Aicssrs Dennis, (Speaker)
Cnte, Daniel, Carrington Pitts Tate Drneau Granthum
Etton Cowan, Thompson Of Dinwidie Catlett, Layne,
VIZ land Ward-l5.
~ RICHARD b. Goocn-AIessrs Rives, Wood, Tribe
Frdh and Stanard-5.
d THOMAS J. MAssiE-Mcssrs. Homer, Barbee Shack
lelrl Opie and Thomas-5.
'dmoton of Mr.. STANARD, Mr.. Julius Martin vas
reelected ls Doorkrcpcr, and Mr. JolE War;ock printer
to HI Senate.
ing discussion then took place upon motion of Mr..
Dadc 10 restore the Office OF 81 DooIkceper After
raj dcs substitutes, &C., the proposition lost by
tied
$mmittee appointed TO wait the Governor,
wfs{ message received, and the Senate adjourned