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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-13
BILLIARDS..

A SPLENDID GAME OF BILLIARDS CAME OFF At
N sp~nert's Billiard Saloon, 1879 Faou street. yesterday
snarps superb tables but Only repetition of whas
pls here every day Hot lunch from n 10 l.
lizards, 10 etLts per cntae SPENCER
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
Ueulsbur1 mackct.
Starting Of our Soldiers.

We stop the press to give our home
subscribers some account Of the exit OF
EIGHTY or NINETY citizens of UnIon
county to defend their country's honor
and the rights Of humanity. They reu-
dezroused a, their temporary Armory in
Chamberiiu's Block, at an early hour,
aud-precedei by tho Republican aud
the Dem ocra,c q Is Of the last campa en
side by side-procecded about 81 A. NJ.
to the Railway Depot on foot. Intelli-
! gence received last evening from Harris
burg. that they would have to fight their
way through Baltimore, led to, the securing,
during the night, at Mffi.nburg and at
Hartle,on, By the active aud energetic
advice and persuasion Of Maj. SimontOn
and Capt Forres;-63 minnie rided mus
kers, adapted to modern warfare, belong
ing to the Companies in that vicinity.
About 1900 men, women, aud children
we're assembled at the Depot, where Rev.
Thomas " Reese, (of the NJ. f. church, a
native of Mary!and) % invitation address
ed the military and the citizens in most
eloquent, manly and patriotic terms. We
wish We could give it in detail. 1t was
well received, and enthusiastic cheers
given for the Speaker, for the flags, act
ing Capt. M'Daniel, for Capt. Forrest Of
the citizens, &c &c. Mastering in line,
awaiting for the arrival Of the cars, We
noticed the Volunteers composed men Of
every profession, trade, aud party-the
flower of the youth aud the young married
men Of Lswisburg and vicinity conspicuous
and many hardy sons Of toll whose grip
is strong and whose heart is right.
Ga the approach Of the train, about ten
o'clock, acting Lieut.. J. Wesley Chamber
lin, on behalf of the Company, called for
and gave stout, hearty cheers for "The
Ladies' of Lewisburg-our sWeethearts-
our wives, aud our daughters. They at
once departed amid the waving of hats
and handkerchiefs from men and wcmen-
and many stern as we'll as gentle eye was
We, with tears, aud many thrOats chOked
with emotion-in view of the possible or
perhaps probable dangers our friends and
defenders may encounter. There is good
material in that Compauy-"Gcd send
them success, and a safe deiverance !!
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

ER0M the Sou,h-a Hard Baule fought
Il General Anderson was nearly killed
had il no, been for a gentleman who lately
purchased his wedding suit at
Zimmerman d Zsier's Cheap CioMiey
EmPoriHm.
They will sell At COST, 10 reduce their
Stock, until Spring.
Goats, Pants. Vests and Hats at almos,
any pnces. O:ercoats. worth 50, at si.5o.
Vests, sTt cents up. Pants, 81 up. Dress
Goats worth $40, far $3.50.
Custom Work made al the lowest prices
and in double quick tUe.
z Save your money, and call before yoi
buy elsewhere FIR that is lae place Tor hard
times. ZIMMERMAN q ZELLERS.
Lrwi.hurg. Jan. lNGl.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

! The combined vote Of the Union candi
dates for Mayor, at the recent municipaj
election 10 Louisville, Kentucky, wa:
5,650-lhe other candidates, Southern
Rights" 'Indepcndelt," aud "Uitra Sc.
cession," polied 1I2. A mi. Of 5000
out of $500 votes, will do.
The wife Of JEFF. Davis invites her
friends to call on her at the White House
in Washington, in about two months
hence. She Of course gets her IMPRESSIONS
from Davis and his eouiederates.
M'Dougnl is elected U s Senator from
CAlif0ruia-eertain- having - votes, it
being the full Republican and most of the
Douglas strength. We believe be is
claimed mostly as Union man.
Gen. M'Culoch has been ordered to
take charge Of the Pacific Division of the
u. 5. Army immediately. lie supersedes
Col. Jobuson, against whom rumors Of Il
most extraordinary character have reached
the Administrator.
Accounts from New Mexico indicate
that the Uuion sentiment is uppermost.
A portion of Arizlna-including "Sherff
jones', OF Kansas iufamy-has "seceded.'
The Imports at New York last week,
under the Lew tariF bill, exceed the cor
responding week Of last Year more than a
million Of dollars.
The Great Eastern leaves Ensland on
the first Of ucxt month for SECOND trip
to New York, to return on the 9th Of
May.
Col, Lamon former law partner of the
PresidenD i, appointed Marshal Of the
District Of COLUMBIA.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

e-Rev. Mr.. Long, agent of the Philad
.aiOn Sunday schools, spoke in the Presb.
"a 10 Lewisburg last Sunday afternoon,
"e' Mr.. Furey held Protestant Episco-
"a service, a, the same time, in lpdepen-
cent Hall.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

SUsBuRY.-James Cameron's despatch
reed this morning says Virginia has gone
aud has taken Harper's Ferry-trOops got
through BALTIC. with dificulty-may have
to 20 BY sea to Washington.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

AThe Lewistown Democrat states
that tue Pos, Office in ,ha. place was Of
isfed to George Frysiuger, the old line
"hlg aud Republican editor of the Ga
'''e who declined it for private reasons.
N'akes Editors TO be patriotic.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

J. Hood Mccormick, Esq, has been
rrPo'nled to Seecud Ljeu,euapcy in the
'u"eo States Army, Cavalry service.
in'e accounts rcpor, Fork pickens as
FGo,'Tc'd, F0, aud tue ror, Of Charleston
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

@The Nestit farm of 30 acres was
nd last Saturday by tie Sheriff to John
s Scbrsck for s. 6S per acre.
Fca,born's, ofG0 acres, brought sl,i05-
SS,il per acre. Very good prices for
large tracts of land at vendue-but good
lands, lying near town.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

rS-A repor, was brought from Harris
burg, last night, that Virginia had seeded
aud the John Brown No. rs had taken
Harper's Ferry. The Dauville operator
says to day, the report is contradicted.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
Boots and Shoes.

n The subscriber has just received
sA~at his Store next door to the Post
Ofice) fu.l supply Of Boots j.
shoes of every style and variety suitable 10
the season. The stock has been selected with
particular care, aud will be afforded at
VERY REDUCED PEItFs Fag EsiDi CASH.
His old friends and customers aud 'ne Puoio
generally are inviIed to call and ehamine MS
sock and Judge foi themselves: ir nAN
UFACTURlNG and REPAiRlN" as hereto
fore will be attended TO with prom p'ness Anu
at reasonable rates. ,rc.,ox .~s
.re.Llur: oct ls, 1850.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

sGEx-Gov Pollock and Senator Gregg,
'1O have been on the sick list, are recov-
efng their health.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
JOHNS = CGOsLEY,
Sole Manufacturers ofthe Improved
Gutta Percha CEMENT ACOFlMG

TT is the cheapes, anu most durable Roofing
| in use.
Il IS Fire and Wafer Proof,
II can be applied 10 new and OIL Roofs Of all
kinds and to ohIngIe Roofs without removing
the shingles.
The CT 81 IS only about one-ihird that Of Tin
and is twice as durable
Guita PcTC!la Cement, for preser-
wing and repairing lin and other Metal Roots
Of every description. from H. great elasticity,
IS not injured by the contraction ant expau-
SION Of me al, and will not crack IN cold or
Tun 10 warm weather.
These materials have been thoroughly tes-
ted ~ New York ant all parts of the southern
and WeSlesn States, and We can give abund-
ant proof of all we clam in their favor.
They are readily applied by ordinary la5o-
rerS. al trlfline expense.
NO HEAT Is REQUIRED.
These materials are put up ready fer use,
and for shipping to all parts Of the country,
wIh full printed Directions for application.
Full descriptive Circulars viii be furnished
on application bv mail or in person al our
Principal Office, so Broadway. New York
Opposite st.AieAolas no;eiy JOHNS Il tB0SLEi.
AGENTS WANTED. 6ms75
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

M-Wble Lineolu's neighbors in
Springfield, III, were selling and giving
grain to feed needy people in Mississippi,
'ef Davis, Of Mississippi, was refusing
bread to Maj Anderson and his men in
Santer, and preparing engines Of death
''r the latter +. o, but "modern chisalry"
Ea eOutemptible Ihing.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
MARRIED.,

BY Rev Jr shindel !l;h inst. FRANKLIN B0BB Of
Union and Mis-, HARRIET rDtNkELBEKGER ER Of nyder.
On Turs,ay. ilst. 10y Rev Mr.. priUing~r, JOSEPH
SCiiWf aud Mrs- ANN APP, both of N-w Berlin.
By Rev Joshua he'iy, l;h lust, Mr.. J Is. BURT and
Miss RACHEL USGRANpEE-sth sth int. JESSE l..
-ANDliU> and Mis- JENNIE ilAEkINS-of wmsport.
By lev J r wam OLE. Jlst ait, FaANh LElSENEING
Of Bear zap, aad Mss ANGELINA KELLER, .. sha-
mpkiu Tp.
In New Berlin 9th inst, hv Rev Dsnl Kloss, ENAN'L
KArHEENAN aId Mss JOsErlliNE NJ slIIBk, both
ui LHuTe,ton.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

@Rafts are moving on the West
D'heh, this week. Cold, rainy weather.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

THOSE persons that have subscribed foe
Stock IN the Dime Strings LlstilutiOn VI
LewIsburg, and have not paid, are requested
10 ca. a. the Iastiuii0n and make pay men!.
II. p. >HELLER, Treasurer
LewiSburg, Nov. G, 1860
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
Hoa, HuiIdinc in EcssiSburg.-

.,.pr Isi7, He,sr>. fr.ck & Si'er COM
r,5re! r-9airInc boar> IN a very small scale.
i7,, orer he rIver from town. Ee!ag pros
,sr.l ,her remryed 10 The mouth Of Bulialoe
C,ss, on his SIDE. made suitable wharreS,
k,- and qnicr the frm-namr> Of FrIck n Sl,-
lr Frck. S,iier y 70, and WIN. FFlck a Co.
CHAINED large contracts fur beat building,
causing the disbursement Of many lens Ul
III usaal, yearlr, until jhe last Company was
dissolved. ,asl summer The new firm Nessrs.
Henry Frck, Philip Billmeyer & Coz we see
hiye begun business. again. hy repairing and
turing-aut xe wish Them enlre success
ia ihelr enterprise. We hnd IN the Argus
,he annexed detailed account of their first e.
hris IL this line:
Faick. BILlv,rEn & Co, boat tulderS and
gn5er merchants Of This place. week before
lat launched and sent down The river the two
f->g bua,s buill hy them since the organ'zaii"n
O. The firm IN July last. They were built for
he PENNSYLVANIA Coat Company. and are 10
be delivered IN New York by the middle Of
Nav. They are each Ii feet beam. and 80
feet long, with a capacity TO carry 10 tons,
and have been pron "unced by competent
IadyeS to be the best boats Of the kind ever
tallt IN LewI>hurg. The firm have on the
stocks aruther large beat. for the same deSu-
nation. of the following d'mcuslons-l1l feet
beam. 100 feet t,ng, wgtl casaciy 70 carry
200 IONS. Il ]. .heing nuI'l in The hest po>>i-
Il. manner These boats are credit To the
IN. and daubtIs>> vii BE- the means Of ex
.adins their business We al-o learn that
rev have cui:l millions feet U: lumber since
u. trsI Of IIly last.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

A depiOrable example of the demorali-
z,tion Of the public mind in the South
has recently come TO light. In his has,i-
~ opening one of the mail bags from Viz
GINA, small box was thrown upon the
f'or aud broken, from which escaped two
venomous suakes. 1t was addressed to
the President Of the United States, and
hut for this accident probably would have
been sent to him and opened according to
the desIgu OF the cogardly wretches who
conceived this Infamous plot. Being free,
there was no post-mark By which it might
be traced.
Developments arc made which prove
that the designs upon Cuba, under Bu-
chauau's Administration, had reference
TO the then Matching treason Of the Gulf
States. They intended to saddle the
Government with a new debt Of one hun
dred millions, and then secedc. Buchan-
an himself was either party to this ,rea-
SOD, or the dupc of Davis, Cobb, Toombs ,&c
PROVIDENCE, Aprill3-Gov. Spraguc,
ot Nh0de Island, has rendered to the
Government the service of the Marine
Artillery aud 1000 infantry, and offers to
accompany them himself The offer was
accepted This is the Gov Sprsgue who
was claimed by the SeccssiOBist, The
land OF Roger Williams, Of Nathaniel
Greene, aud of Oliver Hazard Perry,
never was a Tory State
A few years ago, Democrats were loud-
est n praise of the Germans, Irish, &c,
who now number hundreds of thousands
IN this country, aud are mostly Union
men and Republicans. The same social
Cd Democracy now abuse the Adminis,ra-
ton for appointing few adopted citizens
ike Carl Sehurz to good oiiiees.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
MA41DNAh mD45l,
Late White swan

Qt7kLKAY d BCTER, PRoFRIETOES.
Terms, Sl.2J per day.
~A To the o!i customers Of this well known House.
We desire say. that have renovated pro, FL
L.. and newly furnished the and that respect
fully solicit q continuance Of u Patronage.
Strangers travellers ard yItsr5 cordially invite to
the hospitality OF the N.tinnai"-tH aud and
iudy- for themselves Of its advantage and merits
Our location /. central snh convenient for Merchants
and business generally.
will ALWAYS endoavor to study the wants ard COM
forts If guests and with the assistance of Nr cHts
A. STEIN afahl- snI ati"ntiv" Clerk feel we'll
prepared Keep good Hotel sni hors t" give general
satisfaction. 'HHNEN DtlLLNAN,
PHrt.p Feb 6. lSflv iJUiIN BOYER.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
TIE SUMNER SESSION
OF TIE
bglHlSBDER AEADnlY

w April 1861, TO continue l3 weeks.
All the Classical, ,Narhemallca' and EngiSh
Branches OF a lhoroagh Academic course are
lauehi-and Ioulhs are huei either loI lea
ching, lor College. or Tor Business.
Y"r>G L,nrEs desirous Of qualifying them
selves for Teaching viii ipd II TO their advan-
iaee to attend during the Summer Term.
The Bible IS a Text Book.
TUITlON-per SESSION Of l3 3weeks,lnciudins
contingent expenses.
PRIIsRY-rR-alinr. Writing. prdner, Arithmetic.
GroE ,irsm and L :. liistory.l = "
ADVANCED ENGLIsH-IIan not included sbovel 80
LANGUAGES, %
No additional charges; also, no deducil"Hs
except for rrrtracted sickness. 'Tu'uon pay
able Immediately upon the close If The ses-
sion. J. RANDOLPH,
Arrn le, 1860 Principal
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19
Lesrls1"rg F".
MoRyING..A APRIL l9, 1851

Observation-Disclosures, Merchants, NeehAn'e'
pEEht -,s,.-. IN City and Couatry fu usher
- f',-b Il, hu, nT sel-Tpud d" wei 20 r"'i'' " .'e
HH' I, IN. LssCis4grg 'tTfifoi'' N'lc'' ia. " " =
vlaHias % -, ,,rruiatipu in a community CONTAINING
- ,,,nortlun Of a't'N"' ~ 80 -
- l,nlers, as ans Ia 'Ae S''''' ''----
"a suodsrass. itiinburs. offers for
80, >unsr,ur Horses, Wag 'ns and Har-
, see hantos!S)
.mmous will buy Peach Stones.
p,,,er s Eindis, superior w"rkmen'
,.',,,, ,helr Marble WorSs, al RITTER 5
C,,,,as Ruhi nc'iies the Pennsylva-
r,,on 10 meet al ilarIlri' n.
,onu Il. ui:;er. The sand by Tailor
.!--rII,r, The SPrlnS i.c>'
,.,,cu Ritter records his Agency
I-syrauce Cumia al Muucy.
C,u,ion Is gwen graI"nously by
p..rsr A krrnyr.
S.crid CroSSsrOye adVerrizes sever
s, atihloaal Sales.
,ew Goods by hremeF' NJ Ciu'e q Co.
r-We clip the following compliments to
.r Postmaster from nelghborlng jour
,,.1h1 know him well;
c.,-We learn with pleasure that our
f,nrr ' ,ounsman. CAP, Geo. W forre>t' has
,-'-''. ,nr,.rrei Post Ma>Ier at Lewisburs
Tsm,T h. tauhiul and popular ollicrr. HIS
"' ",,,,s trends here are rejoicing over hIS
.acr.ss- Druril, .imericaH.
Captain &. ". Forrest has been aPpo,n'ei !
p,S, u,>,erar I.evi,har.. THIS considered
. Good appom,menr, ly all except the deirai-
81 candda.eS and ,helr Trends we c"hst"''
riaI- the Canaan on h'~ 'occeSS.-Ndf"n'a".
Ne learn that Ca7'G. ". Forrest has been
,ororn,ed Po,, Ma>ier at Le~,,burs, Union
e. THIS Is an an excellent selection. The
C.1,,in Is N,.I man. aud We are CUTE
.gre will render general sa'Is!achon.--hdd dd!e-
gury Tribune.
Per conra. The ir-us and PrRnr don't ap-
rrors the en'.and are iry'ns 10 make
, brle ca7ral out Of III
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

s-Lewis X Evans, of the Republican
G,e Of the University at Lewisblrg,) is
;pp9;u;cd T. NJ at Waynesburg, Green
c.. Wm II Blckhnuse, another
Tour gralua'es, is doing a good business
il the line of the Medical profession, at
Georgetown, North'd Co......M. \. 5.
Walls. NJ. d, Of Lawi,burg, has settled
nNKees' in beprac,ice of Medicine.....,
Ibo's j. Galbrai,h, Esq, is appointed
Sioux Agent at Yellow Meiiciue, MINI,
'ad Stephen Miller, E-q, Receiver at ST
ClOud-bo,h, late from Peuo 'a...... Sam !
B Harris, (Rep, late of 'dis place. has
2a5 ma a, Supervisor Of Frcepor', LII,
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

ha-rhc city Of Chicago, at the present
tine, it is said, contains within fraction
cfForty Million Bushels of Grain...Aud
tie city Of New York has Forty Millions
dDOlsrs in Specie laying idle...Wilh 50
much bread, and go much money, why
should there be any suffering on general
scale-xhy indeed, but for the attempts
0t the Slave Oligarchy to trample all
Government under foot,
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

~Kead Cd column, lst page.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

sS-Ah,wrr to last EuisIna-
"Eui-ua-. Rid LIES Puzzles. Charades Ansgrams, etc"
Au,G by Has, BIlaiOr, and Macy 4 Kelly.
Es-tn>wrr To Puzzle OF last week
'ic.c..'-Ausd by u IA. Q1into' q Z Lewisburs
l''lc.e.e' answers Puzzle ami Lnisma.!
PUZZLE.
Find wOri which contains the five vowe's. each
yOH sl Ls.u. used bat once. Ja,ss, DuEauS
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-04-19

MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA.
am composed C.. =. letters.
Ny l. 10 = - : 10 Is mos; farms.
-, n pronoun.
81! - 10 ls. was a renowned philosopher.
20 Is 10 3 l. Is :. much spoken o:.
IL - y = Eu instrument.
- y.
l. l.. an AGbrrva.inn.
Ny whole Is noted il the history Of the United State.
Haas, BUlT.Oc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-21
AN ORDINANCE


To Rspsa' tie Ratification Of he Constitution Of the
ir,si States Of America, bg fhe Safe Of Trgtn'o,
and 90 Resume all NE Rights aud Poxsrs granted
Ger tie Constitution
The People Of Virgins, in their ratification of the
Constitution OF the United States of America adopted
b. LCn in the Convention, on the tweny-htth day OF
June 10 the year Of our Lord thousand bun
dred and lightweight having declared that the powers
granted under toe said Constitution, were derived from
The people of hr United States and might be resumed
whatsoever the same should be perverted their injury
and oppression and the Federal Government having PER
yered said powers only the injury Of the people
Of Virginia but TO tue oppression OF the ScuheIn slave
holding States:
Now therefore, we, the people Of Virginia do deca-e
and ordeil that the ordnance adopted by the people Of
This State in Convention the twenty fifth day OF June
To- the year Of Lord thousand buldred and
C. gbtyeight whereby the Constitution If the Unhed
States OF America ratified snd all acts Of the ner
al Assembly OF this State raufyiug adopting amend
mems to said Constitution hereby repealed and abro
gated that the union between the State OF rzinia and
the other Satss uuder the Constitution aforsaid is here
by d so.v5d and that the State Of Virginia Is in full
possession aud exercise Of all the rights OF severe gnty
which long and srperain 10 Tree and Independent
Stas Aud they do further declare test il Contuion
the United States Of America is no longer binding
aay OF the citizens Of this State.
Tcis ordnance shall take effect and be act of this
day, when ratified by majority Of the votes OF the
people Of tbi1 State east at poll to be taken thereon
o. the fourth Thursday 10 May next in pursuance OF
schedule hereafter TO be enacted
Done in Convention, 10 the city Of Richmond TIE
seventeen DAY of April in the year Of Lord ore
thousand eight hundred and six'y-one, AID in tie
egh With year Of the Commonwealth Of Virginia
true copy: JcHN l.. EUBANK,
Secretary Of Convection.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-21

To dWsHl Hs Constitution ~ ta.s tDntni07''a'k SO as
10 STRIKE cla fa tr,p'g.s,cord aud ,rai. M - ese-
iioHs OF rs f5nyH article rf Tie present CJHsHHli5,,
ard insert the foilg'rng ia iis.s Da1so|:
Ta1s'i,u I'll be equal and uuiic I'm throughout the
Commonwealth, aad ali property srn be taxed IN pro-
portion to ts value which shall he isccrsiuod N such
manner as may be prescribed by law but any properly
may be mpted from taxation Oy the vot' OF major
.'y of the whole number Of memf eTs elected to each
House Of toe General Assembly
This Ordnance sh,l Jake effect on toe frs. day Of
July next when ratified by msjoriy Of the votes Of
the people Of this Commonwei H. cast at poll 10 be
taken eroon, on the fourth Thursdty in Nay next,
il pursu Of schedule h. reafJcr be enacted.
Do in Convention in tho ely OF Redmond, on the
tReuty sixth day OF April in the year of our Lord ooe
thousand eight hundred Id sxtv-oue and in the So b
wear Of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
true copy, JOHN L. EUBANK,
Secretary OF Convention.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-21
VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.


TusspAr, June 2O.b, 1861
The Convention metal 10 o'clock A. N. pursuant to
Adjournment
Prayer by Rev Addison Hall, the d egste from the
count,,s OF Lancaster ani Northumberland
usNBERs OF c1NGsISs
MrSTAPLES sueuisd the following resolution.
kkssoiusd that Committee oft irtcCn 10 consist Of one
from each Congressional District of ,he S,ao, be az
pointed BY The Presid O. who shall take into coCsderl
uoa The ject the relpporolmsut OF the representa-
ton Of the cities counties towns aud ao-Cughs o. the
Common wealth, che Congress o. the Confederate ates
in plrsusuce OF 40 az passed at the @ sion o. The
Congress Of the said States aud The rc-ia cement Of
the electoral districts, aud make rpor. thereof 20 the
CCuveJ.0r.
Mr. 6 ABNECT opposed The ro.ou.an on Che grourd
tha' The clty Of pcorou1, cr plates boy the
resolution prCp-ily belonged 90 The &C. I'D emily.
Mr BALUN IN minced -5, Corvlrrul Obs 'ae bad
Advocated t.c ca ot am session ot -s Esai1'',
u lhc pescu. eue geu,y, On, u. 90 DIV, had ue' been
sustained Boy sry member t-lt ,ae Convention tsd
ucl,iy mpt-tya Obs necessary -.f1Fn- b. N-f o.-
posed -1 ..sss. lur Ct me L -.ure D. sSt-, sgs
son. -ag ,.- Che lsrp1seo Of re.fps.' -s trt Con
g-esiCnti D -rcts Toe I,e..e ..E-..-l F.-i1 be-
enormous ans as tte sppor-.lmsu. g'-.t o.. as Wei
be- ls1s ~ Oh. Nous5u con- ne APP owed ci CHE Ies"!
or SD. aj.tei ty Mr. Sr,rars
A..r remarks oy tle o,aer member, .r5 o caF, ,he
RESOLUTION Wa sdog.ci
ABSENT A>p psloYaL NtHzEs.
N-. RAYMOND, from ,ae Committee Of Elections,
presented rsn.rt Do response 90 resolution ir gard
90 number ald nam ot ao,e1. members s., ''a cause or
causes o, 'ecl absences, sc The r,p--- -octs -y al
s,uce OF tIe following members
"tLto B1Eg-ss, Geo. " Brent, S,.rCrt Clemens
John Gang t.I John fchol- Samuel Garland, sam
u,i L ezra. sm Robert Grant, A.srraou - Gray
James Vs. b. Sc, Robert o. keu- James Llwsol. JAMES
Marshall. T. ou -s NJ lsIa Spcer Pttrics E5ug Fud.e
tol, BlrNel Spu-pe,, FrrkAa r. Turner, and B-.jr
min Wilson. Iae-, members have rot as yet a-'egcaa
the Clav,r ion during present session. S7Hne nom