Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-17

the Chair. Prayer by Kew. Dr. Moore.
couMrrrEE REPORT.
An crmaking an appropriation for the Central lr.
natic Asylum.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION.
communication was received from the Governor,
transmitting letter from Governor Bonham Of South
Carolina enclosing pct Of the Legislature of that
state guaranteeing the payment Of Confederate Bonds
Referred and ordered TO be printed
SENATE BILL PASSED
bill 20 repeal ordinance of the Convention PASS
ed April "A, 1861, providing for pay department of
the State Of Virginia
HOUSE BILLS Passed.
bin authorizing the County Court of Henrico coun.
~ to establish public pound.
A bill to repeal an ordnance of-the Coayenton of
April "A, 1861 providing for pay department of Vim
glnia forces
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions as follows adopted and appropriately
referred:
BY Mr.. QUESENBERRY-TO make an effort to make
souls arrangement by which necessary transportation
Tor salt may De- obtained be distributed To the coun
ties cities and towns in the State under the contract
ie by the Governor with the Smyth and Washington
AIT works
By Mr. BALES-Of passing Law allowing John Par
sons late sheriff of Lee county, 90 qualify he being
prevented by the enemy.
By Mr. QUESENBERRY-Of refundiug to VIM NJ
Kelley sum OF money paid by him for license which
he could because of his connection with the SER
vice.
BY Mr. wHITTLE-Of enacting a Law requiring all
sheriff. sergeant' and other officers holding public
uey in in which regular setemenrs of accounts
involving said money by law required 10 settle
said accounts periodically before master commission
cr in the counties aud corporations OF this Common
wealth.
GENERAL A. ?. Hill AND STUART N THg SENATE.
The rules were suspended end
Mr. DOUGLAS moved that, n committee of three be
appointed to invite Generals HILL and STUART to priv
leg seats on the floor OF. the Senate
The motion was agreed 20 and Messrs. DoUoLAs
QcTsFNRuRY and NASH we're appointed. The committee
retired and shortly after reenteed in company with the
two distinguished heroes
The Chairman introduced them to the President pro
isippore who said
General Hit and General STUART. 1t gives us great
pleasure 10 have the honor Of meeting yOn upon this
occasion. Virginia has ever expected much from
her brave in the field, aud in tho CORY
which you have won, she has realized her brightest
snucipatons. The gallant deeds which you have per-
formed, will ever live in the unf'ding records of impair
tl history On behalf Of the Senate of Virginia,
daily welcome you to seats upon this sOor.
General STuAEr replied
Though it is not the province of the military tn speak,
| can but assure you Of my profound appreciation
Of the courtesy extended me- aud If you will Join on
the ouposts will guarantee you in return the solid
comforts of n soldiers byouac ! thank yon for this
honor and only wish that deserved il.
General Hill said
After what has been well expressed by my friend,
il only remains for to tender my ackuo wedgments
for the kindness YOU have shown and THANK YOU
for the honor YOU have conferred.
The Generals then took their seats the Presidents
chair aud the members OF Tire Senate introduced
to them.
The Senate was then called to order, and the calling
of the calendar resumed aud the business OF the day
having been gone through with, the Senate motion
ct Mr. NEWTON, adjourned.