Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-20

dare to say that he was not a Democrat He knew that
he spoke warmly; but he felt warmly-and If he bad
said anything that was not proper he wished the Senat,
TO over look IT, lie begged the Senate to pause. Hc
hoped they would not throw themselves headlong into
food OF expenditure lie wanted the bill TO 60 before
the people with an undivided, a unanimous vote; for
otherwise its effect would be weakened. He therefore
would press his amendment
Mr. RIVES then addressed the Senate at great length
in favor of Mr. SMITHS proposition. 1t to him
matter OF congratulaon that Mr.. Smith had acted be
did He didn't expect such action for divers
sons an inexble purpose had been manifested to force
the bill to vote without amendments. Yesterday for
the first time for long period in the Senate, the Prev
question had been called but he glad that WITH
the dawn OF that morning happy feeling was re-
stored Theincidens Of yesterday exhibited eXtraoril-
nary impatience and excitement the part of the
jority Mr. Rves then entered into an elaborate argl-
ment the necessity of the BILL and maintained that it
not material whether it passed that day or week
hence. He regarded the bill not merely for defence,
but aggression, and this idea OF establishing armoy
the spawn of the spirit of disunon. He uttered on
that floor the sentiments of a constituency who were
LOYAL to the Constitution and the Union, and who
ready to defend them He (Mr Rives regarded disun-
ion horrid spectre he looked TO the Union as the
palladium of liberty, and if the Union was destroyed
the last hope Of the liberty of man would be
gone He considered Virginia safer under the
Constitution than out OF it. She could better defend
her interests in the Union than fit. He saw
cessy for military establishment The proposed ar
mory would be the commencement OF course OF action
which the Constitution forbds, and the beginning OF
series OF measures in violation to the Constitution and
against its spirit and its meaning lie believed that with
the Harper's Ferry foray the crisis past the
body of the people of the North were rendering the
olive branch OF peace and sympathy TO the South MS
Rves here referred to resolution adopted at the Phia
depha Union meeting illustration and went on TO
say that the Northern States returning 10 their ale
glance to the Constitution, and the hacyon wings of
peace spreading over the land His opinions, he
knew would be distaseful to Senators on that hoor,
but he should freely express them fearless OF any de-
nuncaton, and looking Others for that due consdera
ton of his views which he willing 20 extend to them
Mr. BEALE next addressed the Senate, and took up.
one by one the positions laid down by Mr. RIvEs. He
expressed his regret the speech of Mr. RvEs nay
panied at it, and then proceeded TO point out the neces-
sty OF the armament and the falacy of the assertions
made concerning the olive branch halcyon wings OF
peace returning allegiance of the North &C. and cited
the fact of the reception which Seward received in New
York fact cOutrovrtiug the statements OF Mr.. RvEs.
He denied that the party whip had been applied but at
the same time, the Democratic party would be held re-
sponsible for the legislation on the matter
Mr. lSBRL then addressed the Senate in reply to Mr..
RWEs, aud like Mr. BEiLE took up each point dwelling
at great length. He maintained that the State should
be armed; that the bill instead of being the spawn OF
disuuOn would be the child Of Mon; for the best way
to preserve the Union for the South to be prepared to
resist aggression lie then commented on the patience.
which Mr. RVEs said the North desired the South to
hib and pointed out the action of the North towards
the South for many years He loved the Union, and
would stand long the honor aud rights OF the South
were protected by the Constitution but he desired to
know what action had been taken by any OF the North
ern States in removing from their statute books laws in
furious to the South
Mr. THOMAS, of Fairfax, next spoke and urged OBJ
ectons the I'd section OF the bill. He cited Governor
WiSes statement made in 1878, in which it was as
serted that there were arms for 100000 men, and he,
. ed he :
at the time he willing to make an appropria-
ton for the purchase of the best arms and he ready
to make that appropriation out OF the Treasury instead
| in the shpe OF loan.
After some further remarks from Mr.. THOMAS, on
/ ton OF Mr.. THoNrsoN, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
The House called order at the usual hour by
Speaker Crutchheld
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, of the Methodist
Church.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Reports from various committees presented: in
cooperating Division So OF s. OF r. in the town of Bever
IT, in Randolph; incorporating Rockingham Union Lodge
No - OF MasOus; annexng portion OF Carroll county
GraysUn concerning the OF the Circuit Court IN
the sh circuit amending the pilot laws Of the Potomac
river amending the charter Of the Potomac Furnace aud
L,e,buyg railroad company making an appropriation to
the Wilderness road in Greeubrcr amending tue act eH-
tending the navigation of the Shenandoah river incOrpo
rating the Rock run and Flint run Turnpike company
amending the act incorporating the Warren and Clarke
turnpike company; incorporating company to construct
bridge across the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and the
Potomac river Urricks Ferry in Morgan; reiunding
sum of money 10 John H. Funt for taxes enormously
paid: refIndng to John G. Wright 80 amending sect
Il of the Code as to allow Inspectors OF Tobacco TO
sell at other places than warehouses making an appro
oratiou in aid OF the Virginia Historical and PhlosOph
cal Society furnish Clerks Of Courts aud Justices Of
the Peace with Mayos Guide providing for the reprint
Of the 9TH volume of Leghs Reports and the st ID aud
nj "A
ton Of the Code of Virginia
ADVERSE REPORTS.
Reports presented adverse to the petition OF ct
zens of Abemarle relative TO changing election pre-
ciuct to the petition of citizens OF AccOmac relative 10
the catching OF wild fowl in traps to the resolution in
favor OF taxing bachelors
THE CONTESTED ELECTION.
The unfinished business of yesterday the contested
election from Gimer Writ &c, was resumed.
| MI MCKENZIE of Buckingham addressed the House
at length in support Of the mnOrityrpor declaring the
seat vacant and sending tue election back TO the people
He was followed by Mr.. Phelps, Of Richie Mr. McCue,
OF Augusta, Mr. Duckwal Of Morgan, and Mr. Hopkins,
OF Washington
The vote was taken on the minority report, and the
same was rejected by ayes 3d. noes O3.
The question heurecurred on the report Of the major
/ ty, when the same adopted and Ab-a!Om Knots
was declared entitled to seat on the floor
The CONVICTION AND ONO RAILROAD.
The order Of the day the bill making appropriation
pass by, to be taken up Friday.
RESOLUTIONS o. INQUIRY.
By Mr. MAGRU DER-Of incorporating the Scottsville
/ Manufacturing company
BY Mr. MoKENZIE-Of authorizing the Governor TO
hire out on the Public Works, white male cOnycts for
terms more than two years.
| By Mr. DICKINSON-Of establi hing High School
| in each county of the Commonwealth
BY Mr. FOREMAN o! imposing penalties on non-re-
,ideuts hunting or fishing in tins Commonwealth.
BY Mr. TUTWlLER-Of paying sum Of money to =.
! Hamilton in Fuyana.
Ry Mr. HUNDLY-of amending the charter Of the
town Of Point Pleasant.
! By Mr.. LEFIWICH-Of increasing the compensa-
/ ton OF jurors
By Mr.. CARTER-Or reflnding of money to
| Walter +. Jones.
By Mr. MONTGOM ERY-Of constructing turnpike
in Nicholas and Fayete.
By Mr. SEGAR-Of prohibiting the taking Of oysters
during certain months
FIRES II SoRFoLS.
on motion of NJ. BlSBlE the act repeating tie act
for the speedy investigation Of fires in Norfolk was taken
up aud passed.
BILLS oN FIRST READING.
number of bills on their first reading taken up
and advanced stage.
On motion of Mr. DICKINSON, the House adjourned.
THURSDAY Jan. 49,
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at II o'clock, Lieut..
| Gov. MONTAGUE in the Chair.
4 message received from the House OF Delegates
announcing that they had passed Senate bill entitled ian
act to repeal act provide for speedy investigation
into the origin Of fires in the city OF Norfolk passed De-
cember lSth 1851.
BILLS REPORTED.
BY Mr. BRANNON: To amend the LIST sect. of an act
passed March - 1888 authorizing the issue OF coupon
bond C. Buckingham Co in place OF one lost. For
! the relief of t. NJ l'BderwOOd'S securities.