Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-19

the revenue TO De mems on rear estate
Providing for the appointment OF commissioners Of
the revenue aud collectors Of taxes, in certain cases
AID providing for the absence Of the Auditor OF Public
Account.
To repeal the 9th section Of act entitled An act
for the relief OF the Banks of the Commonwealth
Authorizing Banks to change their places OF business
In relation to the interest of the State bonds. PRO
hbs the payment of interest such bonds held by the
enemies of the State
Mr. MCFARLAND also presented a report declaring
il nexpedeu to exempt from taxation the bonds already
issued be issued by the counties and cities OF this
State in defence Of the Commonwealth.
Mr. RAYMOND, from the Committee on Military Al
fairs presented an ordinance concerning the Hutons-
Vile and Martins Bottom Turnpike
Mr. HOLCOMBE. from a special committee, presented
an ordinance adopting the Constitution OF the Confede-
rate States, in the following words:
"We the delegates OF the people of Virginia, in Con-
ventOn assembled do in their name and behalf assent
TO- ratily and ordsn the Constitution of the Contede-
rate States OF America the llth of March, 1851 and
we do hereby make known TO all whom it may concern,
that the said Constitution is bn0ing upon the people oil
this Commonwealth"
Mr. BOYD presented an amendment by way Of add
ton to be considered when the ordinance is taken up
This ordinance shall take effect, however until It
shall be ratified by msjorty OF the votes OF the quail
fed voters of the Commonwealth, cast at poll TO be
taken thereon, on the - day OF -, in pursuance
of a schedule hereafter 10 be enacted"
On motion OF &r. uOLCOHBE, the said ordnance
was made the order Of the day for Wednesday, 18Th
inst, az O'Clock N,
SIR. BAYLOR presented on ordinance to provide for
the restoration TO rank and position OF certain officers
Mr. SCOTT, Of FaUquer, presented an ordnance pro
ydiag for the publication Of tie ordinances.
The srRAsurEG CONNECTION.
On motion OF Nj. CONRAD, Of Frederick, the oroi-
nance pro riding for the speedy completion Of the rail
road connection between Richmond and HaTpers Ferry"
was taken up for consideration.
dizgr.zsiou the DrOnricty of
srucuug railroad from Strlsburg TO Winchester, con-
tsmplatel by The ordinance, the following substitute
submitted by Mr. SLAUGHTER, was adopted
Be 70 ordained Tia, the Manassas Gap Railroad Com
ray be- and they hereby authorized 10 extend Their
road from some point at or Srdsburg 10 connect
w:,h the railroad at or near Winchester II the Major
General in command Of the Cont, derae forces in this
Commonwealth regards the construction OF this road, at
This time necessary for the military defence OF the State
Ike Governor OF the Commonwealth j. her by authorized
10 loan said Company OF the funds Appropriated for
tho defence Of the state, not exceeding the sum
ct ~ uuU including the already advanced by tie
STATE to pay the duies the iron purchased by said
road, taking mortgage the said road for the re-
payment Of the sum 30 loaned.
MILITIA oFyICEES
On motion Of Mr.. SCOTT, of FluQler, it was
Heso'rsi That the Committee on Military Affairs be
instructed TO inquire into tue expediency OF vacang the
commissions Of all officers in the militia Of this State
and OF providing for supplying the vacancies by new ap
pointments.
BOMBS OF Tux CONFEDERATE STATES.
On motion If Mr.. AMBLER it was
Eesolred, That the Committee Of Finance inquire
into the cxpeGieucy Of authorizing the several Banks Of
ills CommouWe alth to subscribe for the bonds OF the
Confederate States and, upon making such subscription
au'hcrzng said Banks their capital stock by
the amount of such subscription.
FRzE NEGROES.
The President laid before the Convention a commun
cation from the Executive responsive TO resolution OF
tho Convention calling for Information as 10 the number
OF troops from oLer States that have invaded North
western Virginia etc. The communication closes with
the remark Gentlemen from the Northwest who
arrived the city Sunday, aud Monday thiik no part
Of the troops negroes, while others entertain diff
feruut opinion
Mr. TYLER remarked that he submitted the resolu
ton which elected this reply from the Governor, whilst
no would be unwilling than himself 10 deprive
any person o, liberty who was enjoying freedom, OF
quasi freedom still Il it true that soil was ia
adcd by free negroes from hostile States the precedents
OF history would justify IN converting them into slaves,
when captured
Ga motion Of Mr.. TYLER, the communication was
referred TO the Committee on Military Affairs.
SCOTT AND BUCHANAN.
Mr. CECIL submitted the following ordinance, which,
under the rules laid upon the table and ordered TO
De printed
Whereas. Winfield Scott, Lieutenant General of the
army Of the United States mas, in the momentous
test between the North and the South taken sides with
the enemies OF constitutional liberty, anu whereas the
said Winfield Scott has proved himself unworthy
cf this Common wealth: Therefore,
BE . ordained That all the acts OF the Virginia Legis-
ature heretofore passed in comme1dition honor Of
the said Winfield Scott be- and the same hereby
p.aled and forever annul!ed.
And be Il further ordained That the Of Scott,
here ,oore given to a county Of this Commonwealth, be,
and the IS hereby changed to the OF Davis
y.hprpas lame. Rugb4nan late President of the
United States, has contributed from his private
fortunes 10 enable the military despO at Washington To
subugato the good people Of this STATE; Therefore,
BE u further ordained, That the name Of Buchanan,
heretofore given to county OF this Commonwealth,
he and the same is hereby, changed to the name Of
Stephens.
TIE STAY LAW.
On motion OF Mr. MOO6E, i. WIS
Rssoie,d, That . committee Of seven DC appointed
who shall consider ami repor. what notifications # any,
proper TO be made in tho ordinance passed the
Soa5 day of April last to provide against the sacrifice
OF property, "etc."
COAL AND IRON MINERS.
Mr.. LEAKE presented petition irom John j. Wertb,
skiug tia. miners of coal irou etc, be exempted from
military duty Referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT.
Mr.. EcCOMAS submitted tue following resolution:
H,SoisCd That this Convention when il adj ourns on
MONDAY, the "A Instant will adjourn to again on
the FRS Wednesday Of November next, unless sooner
convened by the Governor OF the Commonwealth.
After remarks by several members, Mr.. HARVIE
moved % amend the resolution 10 provide for
adjournment sine de.
On motion Of Mr. SPEED, the sub ect was laid upon
tie table.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TRAITORS
Mr. WOODS submitted the following resolution which,
his motion, referred to the special committee
tue subject:
Resolved That al sales, contracts and conveyances,
absolutely, III trust all membranes, or liens created,
suffered to be created upon, IN respect TO- any real
estate or any interest share therein held owned by
any pc son who has committed against the State
OF Virginia, the Confederate States any OF them,
or who shall have committed any oif.nce mentioned in
the lSt section of ordnance passed by this Conven
ton the ls May, 1861, entitled IAN ordinance for
the prevention and punishment of offences against the
Commonwealth shall be null aud void And any person
making such sales contracts and coDveyances etc. and
all persons who shall knowingly aid assist any such
person thereio shall be deemed guilty Of the larceny of
such Of money, articles OF value, as may have
been received therefor.
THE FAMILIES or SOLDIERS.
On motion OF Mr.. WILLIAMS an ordinance TO autho
rze the county courts make provision for the main
tenauce of the families of soldiers in the actual service
OF the State the Confederate States, aud fof other
purposes, was taken up and passed
On motion Of Mr.. PRICE the Convention adjourned
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