Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-22

Ms
Thomas ). Flournoy % Al
Geo. W. Munford IA
Scattering 81
For Lieut. Governor
Samuel Price 2741
John D. Imboden 212e
Scattering 1874
/ The returas for the counties of Prince Georo
and PittsylVania not having been officially re
ceived, are excluded from this aggregate, bu
from an unofficial estimate made by the Secretar
OF the Commonwealth, those returns, (which d.
not affect the result, as will be seen,] foot up
follows:
For Gogs"a0rF;
! VIM. Smith sol
1 Thomas s. Ffournoy 36l
| Geo. W. Munford 95
| For Lieut. &c seraos:
\ Samuel PSSea,s TIA
| John d. Imboden 1872
The report being read by the Clerk, the Speak
er formally announced that they having received
| the largest number of votes, VIM. Smith and
Samuel Price were elected Governor and Lieut..
Governor of this Commonwealth for four years,
from the Ist of January, 1864.
SENATE, Sept. IA.
By Mr. Dickinson, from the Committee of FL
sue of small notes by the counties and cities OF
the Commonwealth.
REMOVAL OF SLAVES FROM EXPOSED LOCALITIES.
Mr. Dickinson submitted preamble and reso-
luton expressing the opinion that it is incum-
bent on the Confederate Government, through
its military authorities, to remove from exposed
districts tile male slaves therein capable of bear
ing arms to places more secure within our mill
tary lines, etc. The resolution lies over under
the rules.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
By Mr.. Christian, of A.--As to what legisla-
tion may be requisite for the relief of Railroads
of the State in respect to procuring labor.
BY Mr.. Armstrong Of making provisions tor
the support of the families of soldiers residing
within the lines Of the enemy.
DEsERTERs.
The bill to outlaw deserters from the military
service Of the Confederate States, was taken up
on its second reading
[The bill enacts that the deserter shall be in
capable OF contracting marriage, acquiring prop
erty, becoming guardian, representative or trus-
tee, or making will, nor shall he be entitled to
the control OF his children, &C.
Mr. Randolph urged the adoption of the bill
with much earnestness and force.
Mr.. COghiil moved to amend the third section
of the bill.
Mr.. Bruce advocated the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Collier denounced the bill as one Of che
most odious ever submitted to a Legislative body
as it does, to punish citizens by |
civil law for offences against the military law, |
contrary to any system of civil Jurisprudence
known to the law. If the bill be properly a.
mended he would vote for 1t and go as far as any
one IN support OF all proper measures calculated
to advance the welfare of the army.
Mr.. Taylor opposed the bill. He desired to
bring back if possible every man now away from
the army. But he thought the restriction rela-
tive to marriage was calculated to do more harm
than good. He thought the best means to COM |
pei absentee to return to sLeir posts by cut
ting down every species of extortion in the coun-
try, and correcting other abuses. He moved to
strike out the clause torbldding the deserter
from contracting marriage, sc.
The bill was debated till near three O'Clock, |
when, on motion of Mr.. Douglas, the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE, Sept. IA.
tax law so as to authorize sherifs to receive in
payment of taxes all Confederate notes, was ia
ken up, and passed to its third reading.
The bill was passed by the following vote -
Ayes HI, noes 2, (Messrs. Edwards and Hail. }
Mr.. Bouldin called up the bill preventing spec
ulatlon in Confederate currency by officers OF the
Government. Read first and second time.
Resolutions of inquiry were presented with
appropriate references, and agreed to as follows:
By Mr.. Magruder--To authorize Judges OF
Circuit Courts to hold special terms to try per-
sons charged with unlawful distilling.
By Mr.. Fry, of Madison-For the impress
ment OF free negroes to work on railroads expo
sed to raids of the enemy.
By Mr.. Tredway-Amending the Stay Law so
as to permit trust sales to be ordered in certain
cases.
By MIR. Monroe-F or Furnishing with fine and
Imprisonment any person domiciled in tie State,
who shall refuse to sell TO soldiers families his
surplus supply ~ r.. food, or shall exact more than
~,,ernment prices, or refuse Confederate cur
rency in payment.
By Mr.. Hutchinson-Requir the banks to
redeem in gold their outstanding currency, ana
to issue no more.
BY Mr.. Nelson, of Fluvanna-To repeal the
law authorizing aliens to take or dispose OF land
By Mr.. hutchinson Prohibiting counties, cl
ties and towns from the further issue OF notes as
money, and requiring the reduction OF those al
ready issued.
By Mr.. Scott-Imposing a heavy penalty on
forestaliers and engrossers, ana the buying to
sell again in the same market.
BY Mr.. Stuart-For compelling the banks to
receive on deposit Confederate notes OF all Is
sues.
By Mr.. McC1tchen F or requiring service IN
the Second class Militia, OF members of the Leg
islatore under iorty five ySars.
TAmended on molten Of Hr. Anderson, OF Bot
etourt, so as to repeal the exemption OF mem-
bers Of the Legislature. a6Athen agreed to.I
By Mr.. Cowan-Repeains the stay-law III ca
ses In which the creditor is willing to receive
Confederate currency.
By Mr.. Smith, of Russell--For protecting per-
sons and property against the outrages daily
committed by soldiers Of the Confederate States
Mr.. Brooke offered substitue directing an IN
quiry whether any disorders exist for which the
laws do not now afford an edequate remedy.
Agreed to-ayes 81, noes t5. Thus amenoea,
the resolution was agreed to-
SENATE, Sept. Is.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
l. The appropriate committees were instructed to