Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-22
VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.

THURSDAY, Nov. 2lst, 1851.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Prayer BY the Rev. Dr. N. D. Hogs, Of the Presbyte
ran Church
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR.
On motion of Mr.. BLAKEY, the Injunction OF secresy
was removed from portions OF communication from ,ne
Executive read In secret session on Monday last fne
portions thus authorized to be made public are as fellows
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
November l6, 1861,
Gentlemen of The Convention:
On the lfth day Of June last transmitted to you
n Communication, accompanied by sundry documents,
intended 70 show what Virginia had done in the way OF
nrenaratiou and also what she had done in aiding the
successful prosecution Of the war in which We are
ENGAGED. In this supplement to that communica-
ton nronose to continue the history, and to bring
down her action to the present time. This course
ia necessary in consequence OF the fact that
evil disposed persons in our midst, claiming 70 De VIZ
yniaps by birth have msrepresened facts and dstort-
ed truth, with view OF injuring the puoc authorities
in nopular estimation and dsparaging the efforts made
nv the Commonwealth, to advance the common cause.
The authorities are content with reference to the re-
cord and by that they willing to allow virginia TO
be Judged and her claims to prompt patriotic, and efi-
oient action TO be decided
The naner herewith transmitted from the Ordnance
Department of the State under the energetic and intel
Igent administration of Col Dmmock, will show the
issues of arms equipments munitions OF war, since the
l4h day of June last the present time. This report
,omnees that branch of the history Of the operations
of the State and to it any Vrgnan can refer with the
Droudest satisfaction.
inoe the accession of Virginia exceeds six millions OF dol
lara Every demand against her has been promptly con-
idered and disposed OF by the Auditing Board aud 1t Is
soprce of infinite satisfaction to me 70 know that every
demand has been paid presentation at the Treasury
The Auditing Boerd are especially deserving oil the
thank, of the Convention for the zeal, industry and
ib mines, with which their onerous and important du.
ties have been discharged.
II /. important that some action shall be ia
ken at the earliest moment 10 put down tue growing
sy of exortou almost universally prevalent through
ont the State desire that all branches OF business shall
he fairly and lstly remunerative that the farmer the
merchan the mechanic shall receive good profit on what
ever thew may have 20 sell The question Ia no longer
one of fair profit bu. has become question OF how
much can be eItorted for pecesay article from the
npople All things necessary for the comfort and sup
mort of the volunteers who exposing themselves IN
he public service and risng their lives aud health IN
dsepcs of our homes and independence have been run
nm 10 an almost incredible price, All things nee sssary
for the comfort aud support of the families run up in
he same vsy Unless something shall be done by you
sneedily TO srange the evil Of exoron vast deal Of
erfF,rinc will be ertailed on the country. When the
Legislature ASSEMBLIES much Of the mischief will have
hpSn DONE and hence my appeal 70 the Convention TO
Interfere:
month for his services cannot sord to supply bis family
With salt at from $40 to s25 per SACK and shoes cloth
nv etc In like proportions. Men, who are neither con-
buting physical nor pecuniary aid TO the prosecution
of the war. should not be allowed to reap exorbant
nro6ts suggest therefore, With great respect that
this subject should claim early consideration.
Respectfully,
Jous LrrcHTR