Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-04-08
MoSpsv, April 1, 1858.
HOIrSf. bE, DELEGATE

The election OF Brigaaer General to supply The vacau
cy accustomed by The death OF Cen Lambert NJ the Second
Briaad. Virginia Militia, came mp.
The following gentlemen were put in nomination: Col:
Walter Gwynn, Capt Bowling W Starkc, Col I. vi. White
and Gel John Masby.
The result Of Inc first bolIo was for Col Walter Gwynn
26 for Capt Bowling ". Stake 7, for Col T NJ White 49,
and for john .. Mnsby 33
Thc,e heng no choice By this ballot Mr. P.rHcK put in
nomination Col George W Hunir and spoke IN !ayo OF
his election.
Mr.. RurHEnroEp seconded the nomination OF Col Nun
ford and gave Il sketch of his military services
Several members des red the gentleman from Kanawha to
Withdraw the name Of Cot. Munotd the grounds that
other candidates of equal qualifications had been previously
put in nomination.
Mr. ANDERSON thought Col. Gwynn deserved the appoint.
ment nnd he w"nld further urge a election ii he thought
n. cnuld b.. elected being satisfied that Col Gwynu
couil not he elected ne would withdraw his name
Mr. JACKSON Of Dodd'liae and Tyler pressed the claims
Of Col White aud called upon his fets stand firm in
his suppnrr.
Mr. Patrick declined Withdrawing The name Of Col Nun
ford and insisted On his election.
Mr. JOHNSTON, in the absence Of Col Gwrnn's name hnd
intended 10 put in nomination Col Cabe but since gen
eman well qualified Ms Col Alnnori had been nomna
ted he would unite in his support.
The House proceeded with the second ballot which Col!
Waite received 6s votes, Col tIeo W. MuEiord 5O and Col
John Mosby ID.
The i,nI vote OF the Senate and House stood or Col
White 95, for Col. Mnnford IS, for Col. Mosby a.
Col White was thcreupon declared elected Brgadicr OF
tho "a Brigade Of Virginia Militia.
ar IMsopEs presented resolution tina, the committee
Militia enquire into the e1pedency of providing Tor the
speclivc Bripades. The resolution referred
A communication received from the Senate, rs rl
lows:
Whereas resolution from The House OF Delegates pro-
posing adjournment of the General Assembly this lay
comes NJ consideration IL o'cocs and whereas it is
impora'; :lat the Senate be furnished with every requisite
r bv DUE and proper consideration may given
said .csoluOn therefore
Resolved Tia, House OF Delegates be requested 10
infrm the SeDate What disposition has been OF the
flo"ing bills heretofore sent by the Senate BODY
for their consideration namely.
ls An ACT establishing line of steamers between the
ports @. Virginia and Autwerp-toge,her with fifty other
bills enumerated in the communication.
Mr. SPEED made several efforts 10 get the communication
taken up the House refused lake any action upon it,
bill! was passed To incorporate the Monongala Mining
and Manufacturing Company; also
A bill 10 authorize the Potomac Goa! Field Rail Read
Company construct strengthen and perfect the works
aud improvements OF the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal and
the Alexandra Canal; and
bill 10 amend the charter of the town Of Stanton.
Senate bill incorporate the Berkeley and Maryland
Bridge Company, was rcJec,cd-ayes 81, noes IS.
The House engaged the remainder OF the morning
session In considering the Tax Bill