Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-06
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no one 10 whom more cheerfully went for counsel
take pleasure in bearing testimony the uniform courtesy
which characterized him. not only while be graced TIL
chair VIII oh you, sir, now fill but under all circumstance
| and in all the relations Of life
Mr. R0BERTS0N-Wo no longer repress the strong
feelings that sweled up from his heart for uterance
and which impeed him to unite in the general expires
sion of regret that had up by many this floor
He had known well and long the gentleman whose los
we have TO deplore He was his neghbor when at The
mountain home where he spent his summers. Pre-eui
uent for courtesy and kindness of heartor all qualities
that sweeten ntecourse-he always looked forward tC
meeting him with pleasure, be felt sensibly the even
that decreed he should meet him more. Often differ
ing with him in his views-pursuing, by different paths
the public interests note of discord harsh ntoler
nnce cime from him to disturb poison the hours Of
social intercourse He ready TO extend succor
where il neededto soothe suffering and minister 70
distress. His mission seemed to be TO scatter flowers be-
fore all on their path Of life. He (Mr. K would not
feel himself acquitted whether on his OF
| those of Judge Hopkins neighbors in the county oil
Washington, if he had failed to give uterauce for them
this floor to the love and respect they felt for him
and the grief with which they would receive dngs OF
their loss II was proper there should be some voice. in
the absence OF his colleague from the House, TO speak
for the troops of friends and admirers who surrounded
him at his home with their love- and sustained him by
their confidence How wide and strong was that sup
port and that confidence be seen IN the big list OF
mpor ant Offices he had filed by their favor, for thirty
years OF long and distinguished career.
Events, like this which engages US seem wisely sent
US for our good. They seem necessary part of the
economy Of social existence Striking suddenly upon
| u.s. they bring up the Roadway OF our passions. They
re5uke pride. They chasten presumption. They check
intolerance All evil passions stand pail and appalled, in
the presence of death. 1t teaches US our teness aud
the emptiness OF the present. when brought in face OF the
mighty and impenetrable future They teach conr-
ualy humility and arhearanCJ ana tolerance. FIRMLY
believe ii death absent for single year from the
world earth would become pandemOnium of bad pas
sous. 1t Is always however, going its rounds, meeting
Us everywhere and everywhere qualifying Christening,
aud subduing imperfect and rebeious it
goes.
1t comes with peculiar emphasis in case Ike The pre-
mt for while it teaches the lesson that death ever
teaches il shows US, too for imitation the model OF
one who showed he could unite all the courteses and
amenities Of private life with the active and efficient per-
Torrance Of public duties This House in particular has
often felt the gentle and kindly influence Of his interpo
s0n TO still its rising passions and turn aside words OF
wrath. And this example comes not nopportunely to
a moment when the passions are all ap Dad, and when,
more than at present proper forbearance and
tolerance of Offering opinions On existing questions is the
duty Of all of us 10 cultivatp
Mr.. AAGRUDER Mr. Speaker, the uninterrupted
intercourse which held from the first day OF the last
sion the day Of the fatal illness of the lamented Judge
Hopkins will not permit me 10 refrain from adding my
testimony the deep sense Of our oss and the pain
all feel in that loss which has ecduenty alluded
to. When, the second day of this session, it
uounced that Of colleagues Of the last session had
departed this life during adjournment, sadness shrouded
every brgs. They died AZ hgme, months after We had
them yet TO The minds eye they stood before US,
acting and moving they had done and then the vision
faded and wo them forever. Solemn is the
sson conveyed. II teaches that In life in the
mi 1T of death. And now, when he who as it were
filed lis seat in this hall but yesterday has breathed bis
last as it WERE in very midst more solemn aud i'm
the reality that the -piers web is not more fragile than
our lives That vacant chsIr speaks voice that tells
us that oday stands forth TO act his part in the busy
th, stre Of HE but tphpErog he i struck down and is
seen no more forever. This admonshes Us 10 act well
our parts that when pass through the dark valley
may receive such hunO 10 aTs nov paid by every heart
to him whose loss We NOUN. ! cordially endorse the
resolutions offered and extend my heartfelt sympathy
the bereavcd wife and mourning irlerd'.
Ga motion of Mr. MALLORY, the House. as a further
token of respect TO the deceased, adjourned
SENATE
TUESDAY,, March r, 1861.
Phe Senate was sailed 10 order at o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Norman, Of the Methodist
Church.
BILLS REPORTED.
By Mr. BRANN0N, impo.iJg taxes for the support
of government also for the relief Of John N. Jones
la sheriff Of PeBlletcn county also for The relief Of
John Dulaav late sheriff OF Mathews county.
By Mr.. WICKHAM, for TIE voluntary enslavement Of
Thomas Garland and Mary Anderson free persons Of col
or of Hanover county.
By Nr. PAXTON, TO amend the charter of the Sir
Johup Turunk' company.
By Mr. BRANsON, making appropriations for defc
iii, les in former ,prstons and for detrayirg
pauses of the General Assembly and Convention in
session
The following resolutions of inquiry were offered and
adopted
By Mr.. QUESENBERRY. OF Incorporating the Oxford
Cot,op gna WDen manufacturing comp2ny in the conn
y Of Caroline.
By Mr.. AUGUST, Of allowing Mrs.. Martha Jane Ec-
bart TO marry again
By Mr. MCKINNEY called for the order of the day
tue bill releasing the schooner Pauline from the payment
Of the Commonwealth claim to any f-e imposed for al
alleged violation Of tie inspection laws. Tae bill was
passed.
The allowing Senate bills taken up and passed.
To authorize an issue Of arms TO Titus Y. Williams
of toe county OF Ttzesel for the use of academy
To I, fund to the Preston coal aud iron company
ney improperly paid into the Treasury.
The following House bills were also passed
To amend an act passed Slst March, 1860. entitled
An act &c reatFct the caioSg OF oysters in certain
mont 3"
To incorporate the Berkeley Border Guard ArmOry
| Company.
MILITARY ACADEMY.
The bill appropriatng Sloe4uo for the establishment
A,ghany portion OF the State, having been taken up
va discussed by Mes.rs MASON and PATTON aud was
| r. cied for want OF a constitutional majority.
| Ga motion oil Mr. TONNES the vote by which the
bill wac lost Was reeonsidgred aud tbs LI laid on tie
fable in order to enable its friends to modify it.
| On motion of Mr.. DICKINSON, Of Prince Edward,
the Scgate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DE: EGATEs.
TUESDAY, March 5, $50
The House was called to order at IL O'Clock by the
SpEAKER
The annual communication from the Senate was read
B,LLs rAssEA.
S nate hill incorporating the Virginia and Maryland
| Cla OIL company House bills amending the act passed
rch goth 1850 aut lne the Council OF the city Of
Richmond 10 cons roct railroads in is street amends e
certain laws respecting the militia OF the Common"ea b;
for the relief Of David A Hopkins aud Samuel Cafnei,
o! Rockbridgc county; for the rli.f of W. g. Han late
sheriff Of Lewis county, and biz securities.
Hills REPORTED
For the rel of Of Thomas Nichols; refnnding OF
money to the heirs Of VIM A. Dadord and Peter Grant
reundng sum of oney T. Il. Crowdei; for the re-
| lief of the sheriff OF Stanton.
Mr. BASS presented report from special commit
tee Authorizing the trustees Of the Methodist church in
Silem Roanoke county, TO execute trust deed Oh then
property in said town.
THE TAX BILL.
The hour having rived for the consideration OF the
order of the day, the bill "mposug taxes Tor the support
J Of government" it taken up and numerous amend
L.eats thereto proposed.
Al amendmtnt, O.erel by Mr.. COiLlEit, e<empyit
tie wages of abor men from taEaiion, wss adopted
An amendment offered by Mr. ANDERSON, to exemp
the salaries Of judges f the Supreme Court OF Ap?ei
AMI of the Circuit Courts ON taxation was lost IL Wa
advocated by Messrs MYERS aud ROBERTSON and oppos
ed by Messrs. DUcKwALL and YhRBY
On motion of Mr. KlNCHELOE the House adjourned
yERGSSlAasTtTE CONVENTION.