Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-12-03

were % members present.
The proceedings were opened with pray
er by the Rev. Nr. West, member from
Wetzel.
The Speaker, Mr.. FROsr, said The
casualties of war have taken away many
true friends, but you have been spared TO
meet here to-day to promote the welfare
and happiness of your constituents. I'm
portant events have occurred since our
last meeting. The victorious arms Of the
Union have struck terror to the rebellious
people of that State which is, Of all other
spots, accursed. They have been forced
to behold the glorious symbol Of our lib
critics, and they tremble while they e3eeFnte
it. The enemy have been driven from the
mountains of Gauley, and the people with
in the boundaries Of the proposed new
State are fast coming under our reorgau-
lied Government, and We have most
cheering aud satisfactory evidence that
your euActmeuts are beng respected and
obeyed. Our State will soon spring forth
with renewed vigor, and will command the
admiration and respect of the world.
trust, gentlemen. il will be your pleasure,
as know it TO be your duty, to pay the
strictest attention to the Legislative bust
ness which win come before you, dealing
out justice TO all, and looking always TO
the glory and integrity of the country and
the law abiding portion Of OurPeoPle. So
far as the war pertains to us it must even
tnate to our advantage. Il may lay waste
our fields aud desolate our fresides; but
IL will break the rock from which will soon
flow living waters TO the people Of North
Western Virginia. You will be compelled
in the course of your deliberations 70 act
upon the important matter Of q division of
the State The vote speaks unmistakably
upon that question. for one cannot dis
regard the Instructions Of this expression
of popular will
The speaker referred also TO the report
of the auditor and the differences Of opin-
ion which existed between that officer aud
the executive growing out OF antiquities
IN the legislative proceedings In conelu-
sion he urged the members to act with care
and elaboration and without fear OF favor
Gu motion, a committee of three, con-
sisting of Rufner, Foreman and HOOtOn,
was appointed TO wait upon the Governor
AMI inform him that the House was ready
to receive any Communication hemAy have
TO offer.
Mr.. West offered resolution instrncting
the SeFgeaut-Gt-aTms TO procure chairs and
desks for the members.
Laid on the liable.
Mr. KRAxKR offered a resolution author
70 INQUIRE into the expediency Of reporting
u bill cOufscating all the property Of those
engaged in rebellion 10 this State, and aP-
plying the same, first, TO the benefit of
Unioucreditors, and'theu tO.the reimburse
ment Of Union men who have been robbed
by the rebellion.
On motion of Mr. Logan, the House adj
journed untiI I O'Clock P. n.
rvHSrSs. sEssIoS.
Mr. WEsF Of WetZel, called up his resO.
luton in reference to the procurement OF
chairs and desks. Mr. W. remarked that
the experience Of the House must have
taught every member that it was OF the
utmost importance that the chairs and
desks should be provided. he hoped the
resolution Wouln receive unanimous vote
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Nj. WRsT raid he had been requested to
state that th SergeAnt.Rt-Arms could not
be here at Rii Zines, as be was soldier IN
the army. The Sergeant-at:A AIMS would
like to know whether he coulI hil the ONCE
by prOxy-by an assistant
A Communication from the Governor
was here handed in BY Mr.. Hugans, Sesre-
tAry of the Commonwealth, and the mes
sage Of the Governor, elsewhere Published
was read by the Secretary Of the House.
Mr. RuFPNBR moved that the Message be
laid upon the table aud 5000 copies print
ed.
Mr.. BoRExAS moved to increase the
number TO 10000.
The amendment was accepted and the
motion adopted.
Mr.. CRorHEEs offered resolution that
the House proceed to the election of
idoorkeeper, to I'LL the tvaeancy OccasiOned
by the resignation Of Mr. HaWley.
Mr.. WEsF said that there was already
one 3oorkeeper, and be thought the present
,ngsment of the House did not reeuire
the vacancy to be filled One doorkeePer
would do all the work. He proposed to
have butoue d0orkeePey, and increase his
Mr.. HooTox moved to lay the resolution
on the table.
Adopted.
Mr.. Vests resolution IN reference to the
matter Of the SerEeapt-at-armsi alluded 70
above, was laid on the table.
The House then adjourned till IL O'Clock
this morning.