Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-04
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Tuesday, January 8, 1880.

LEGISLATUHE OF VIRGINIA.
Tuesday, January g. 1890.
SENATE
The Senate assembled to-day pursuant to adj 'urI-
ment.
The gallery AID hall were crowded with spectators
and many Of the members Of the House OF Delegates
present in the Chamber to witness the installation
/ of Mr.. Montague.
At O'Clock Lieutenant Governor Montague took the
! Chair and addressed the Senate as follows
Senators In entering upon the discharge OF the du-
ties which have been assigned by the people OF our
Commonwealth it is proper that should through you,
their representatives express TO them With emphatic ear
nestness sincere acknowledgements for the they
have done me-
In performing the obligations which will attach to the
position TO which have been elected, shall endeavor
10 discharge them as becomes Yrginian. shall he
governed in all do here by high sense OF what Is due
each member of this body and shall extend TO all that
courtesy aud respect to which each once position here
entities him. Fairness and mpartality shall mark my
acts and shall cordially and earnestly unite with YOU
far compatible with my position in all measures
which may tend TO promote interests OF our State, or
to protect her in all her rights and institutions.
You are, Senators, lust entering upon another year,
year which, in my opinion, ought TO chronicle southern
independence and Southern equality IN our federal
Union Southern independence outside OF that Union
and trust you will excuse me il express the ardent
hope that the dangers which threaten our State ana our
section will be met as they ought TO be- by those who
represent Free enlightened and independent people
Thousands looking and awaiting with inexpressble
anxiety to what Virginia will take III the
present disturbed condition of our country. She was
among the first to lead in the Revolution OF IS, and
as she has been the first whose sovereignty and dearest
rights have been assaed by the ruthless hand OF violence
it is both proper and appropriate that she should be tie
first to take the lead in the great crisis of 60 Wherever
she leads no sister Southern State will refuse TO follow.
And may hope that such action will be taken here as
will show to the world a fixed and mmoyeabe purpose
to defend her rights and her sovereignty Do not insult
her honor by compromising her principes-do not tar
nish her fame by unjust rash resolves or tmd aud
vasciating policy. Let firm adherence TO justice and
State rights characterize all that may be done-et be
known to the world and especially to those who are war
ring against her. that Nirgnas only object peace and
independence at home and justice from abroad and that
these she 10 enjoy at all and every hazard and
if your action be assaied defend it here; defend it at
home, and if need be, defend it upon the bloody field of
Strife and though should not be there here, TO pre-
side your actions yet if life be spared, will be
there to share the fate of pleased old State and her
noble and generous people.
TRIBUTE TO LATE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
/ Mr. RlVES offered The following resolution which was
adopted unanimously He said that he offered it with
very great pleasure
Reso'ged unanimously, That the Senate renders the
tribute Of its respect and thanks to the late Lieutenant
Governor, VIM L. jackson Esq as its presiding officer,
for the dignity, mparalty and ability with which he
invariably discharged his duties in that capacity.
Nj SMITH offered resolution, which was adopted,
ameud the 9Th section of chapter Ia of the Code
extend its provisions the country West of Blue
Ridge Mountains.
COMMUNICATIONS.
communication received from the late Cover
nor, enclosing list of the Commissioners for this Com
mOnweath in other States, appointed by the Executive
during the years 1853 and 1859.
Also, communication from the late Governor enclo
sing letter from w. II. Moore, dated Harper's Ferry
December, Goth, 1859, recommending appropriation
for the relief of Edward McCabe of the who
was wounded at Harper's Ferry. The communication
expresses the hope het the General Assembly will con-
slider this in connection with those heretofore
brought to their notice.
Also communication from the late Governor, fol
lows: " In compliance with the Constitution have
this day december 23d) transmitted the House of
Delegates communication, intended for both brances
Of the General Assembly, stating the pardOns, commuta
tons OF punishment and repreycs which have granted
with my therefor. Its length has prevented my
being able to furnish copy for the Senate before their
adjournment, but copies will be furnished as it
printed" Ordered to be printed and referred 10 APP
propriate committee
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
BY Mr.. SMITH: OF Alfred Beckey, Of the county OF
Raleigh, asking that the County Court be authorized to
reduce the valuation Of his lands such amount they
NAV think just and equitable.
By Mr. NEWMAN: OF citizens of Ceredo, in Wayne
county, asking that the town be incorporated
By Mr. RINES OF citizens of Mason county and
others, asking for appropriation to the COM
petion OF the Coyug;on and Ohio Railroad, early
period through the difficult mountain passes the Kama
wha river and against any division of this apprOpra-
ton between the and parts OF the road
On motion Of Mr NEALE, the Senate adjourned.