Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-15
vlaorHIA STATE CONVENTION.

vlaGINIA STATE CONVENTION.
PsIDAY, June 18th, 1851.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock, A. n, pursuant
PRAYER BY the Rev. Mr.. woodcock, Of the Nettodht
Church.
THE ARSENAL AT FAYETTEVILLE.
The PRESIDENT laid before the Convention com.
municaton from the Executive, transmitting oId.-
nance received by him from the Governor Of North Car
DINA conveying the arsenal at Fayetteville to the Con-
federate States.
On motion of Mr.. PRICE, the communication and &C
complaining documents we're laid upon the table.
|, srAusroS AND PARKrRsBURG TURNPIKE.
Mr.. RAYMOND presented an ordinance authorizing
and drect improvements and repairs to be made on
the Staunton and Psrkersburg turnpike The ordinance
was read and ado ted.
ABSENT MExBKRS
On motion Of Mr. wYSOR, it was
Rssolpsd That The Committee of Elections inquire and
make report TO this Convention Of the number aud names
Of members whose seats are vacant the cause or causes
of such vacancies, and OF the action which It may be
proper for this body TO take 10 relation to said vacan
cies aud to the several absenees The said committee
Is authorized send for perons and papers, and TO re-
| port by resolution or otherwise.
THE GosPokr YAvY.YARD.
| On motion of Mr.. FISHER, it was
Reolvsd Tha. the General in command at Norfolk at
tae time of taking possession of the Gosport Navy
be requested report to this Convention the number
and quantity of arms and munitions of war; stores etc
which we're taken at that port and what done wit
the ZANE and that the General in command at Norfolk
at this time be requested inform this body OF the
quantities of the same which have come under bis con-
troll.
BANKS OF THE STATE
On motion of Mr. RAYMOND, it was
RESOLVED, That the Committee Of Finance inquire II
any of the banks Of the State have furnished any aid by
loans or otherwise the enemies of the State and re-
port what action is necessary to be taken In regard
| thereto.
PENAL ORDINANCES.
Ga motion CT Mr.. PRICE, it was
Resolved That the Secretary Of tho Commonwealth
have published in sIch newspapers OF the State as VIII
most likely disse inmate general information OF the same
| the penal ordinances of the Convention.
The HARPrks FERRY MACHINERY.
90 motion of Mr.. CHAMBLISS, il was
RssolTed, That committee Of five be appointed 10
consider and report what ought to be taken in
reference stcrel machinery and property captured
a. Hsrper's Ferry by the Virginia forces.
THE ARMoRY AT RICHMOND.
On motion of Mr. BOYD, it was
Reoived That the Governor lie requested to commu-
ncae to the Convention such information in regard to
the progress that hiss been made in constructing the
Armory at Richmond and to what remains to be done
IFS speedy completion, may be necessary TO
enable them to take action on the subject.
SEATS FOR TIE PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
On motion of Mr.. DORMAN it was
Resoived That the President of this Convention set
apart seats in the Hall for his E1ceency the President OF
the Confederate Sates and the members OF bis Cabinet
that they be respectfully invited 10 make use OF the
same, at their convenience.
THE MILITIA REGIMENT.
On motion of Mr.. SEAWELL, il was
Resolved That committee Of FIVE be appointed to re-
port an ordinance empowering the commsndanis CT ma.
lila regiments to call out such portions Of their regi-
men may be necessary to protect the property OF the
citizeos of the State in counties that have not yet
been actually invaded.
CONFEDERATE RELATIONS.
On motion of Mr. BARBOUR, of Culpeper,
Resolved That committee of be constituted to
confer with the Authorities of the Confederate Govern
ment in reference to relations with that government.
PROBATE OF WILLS.
On motion of Mr.. MCFARLAND, it was
Resolved That committee of five be appointed to en-.
qure what legislation is necessary in regard to the pre-
bate OF wills, admiustration on es ates, etc., in hese
cuntes of the State where no courts can be held aid
report by ordnance or otherwise.
THE GOVERNORS AIDS.
On motion of Dir. NORRIS, it was
Resolued That the Governor be requested 10 inform
the Convention OF the number and of aids the
Governor appointed by him, and the rank pay and emo
uments Of said aids
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
On motion of Mr.. FISHER, It was
Rtsotced, That committee of five be appointed to en-
qure into the expedency of suspending abclfhiDg
tae Board Of Public Works.
ORDINANCES TO BE PRINTED.
On molten Of Mr. PRICE, it was
Resoiued That il shail be rule Of the Convention that
all ordinances shall be printed before they formally
acted on
HON. G.. D. CANDES.
On motion Of Me-. HAYEOND, it was
Resoiced, That the Governor inform the Convention
whether any communication has been received from the
Hon. q. D. Camden, in relation TO his accepting re-
fusrg to accept the place of Delegate - the Congress Of
the Confederate States of America, which he elect
By this Convention, and whether sid Camden de-
cines accepting the place of Delegate OF faid Congress-
RESOLUTIONS INQUIRY.
The appropriate committees were, by resolution, in
strucd inquire into the expediency OF various propt
s.t.ons. viz:
By Mr. WOoDS-of establishing lire of telegraph
from Staun' on 10 Beverly.
By Mr. FRENCH OF constructing bridges across Bea
yer Greek and Piney River, on the Gies, Fayete ard
KanaTha turnpike.
By Mr. HAYMoND-Of declaring by ordinance that
the bonds by commissioners OF the revenue and sheriff,
shall constitute liens upon the realty of the principals
and surees thereto for recovere5 that be bad
therein by the Commonwealth.
By Mr.. KILBY-OfeIemptingfr from taxation the bonds
already ssued be issued by the counties and cities
of this State in defence OF the Commonwealth.
By Mr. BARBOUR, Of Jefferson-Of paying to the
srzAns and laborers lately employed in the service of
the Federal Government at the Harpers Ferry Aimory
who remained loyal 10 the service OF the South the
ney due such arzans and aborers the Armory rolls
from the t. S. Government up to the l9.h day Of April
last.
By Mr.. D0RNAN-0f putting the Treasury notes of
the Confederate States the same footing with the
notes of solvent banks Of this State.
By Mr.. PRICE-0f providing for The repairs Of the
public road from HuttonsvilIe to Martins Bottom.
By Mr.. BALDWIN-0f providing some mode Of as
cerainDg and settling the expenses incurred by volun
companies for subsistence and forage before being
furnished by the Commssary and Quarermsster depart
ments
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION.
On motion OF Mr.. MORRIS, il was
Resolved That members OF the Convention WI have
resigned or may hereafter resign shall have the rglt
sgn the Ordinance OF Secession if they think proper to
do
At u O'Clock in pursuance Of the order Of the dav,
the memb RS present proceeded to sign the engrosse
COPY of the Ordin ance Of Secession. The roll call
and each nsms was announced, the member walked
The Secretarys table, and appended his signature
The following names were thus subscribed
Nessrs. John Jalney Prest
viii m NJ. Amber. Lewis ID. Isbell.
Edward u. Armstrong. Peter Johnston.
William B. Aston. John K Kiby.
John b. Baldwin. Wal er Leake.
Alfred u. Barbour. Paul Mcneil
James Barbour. William H. Macfarland.
George Baylor Charles X. Mallory.
George Blow Jr. James b. Mallory.
james Boisseau. John l.. Marye, Sr
Peter B. Bcrst. fleming b Miller.
Wood Bouldn. Horatio G. hofett.
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