Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-01
b TUESDAY Mosxrxo. March 81. 1863.

TUESDAY Moaxrxo. March 81. 1853.
The senate met &C IL o'clock--Ar. JANIS y. JoHs.
BON 10 the chair. -.
HOUSE, BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
House bill amending and reenactine the 6rs, section
Of an act incorporating the Richie Coal Oil and Mining
Company. 80
House joint revolution as follows: .es- ~
Resolved, by the Geasral A-senby, That the section
of imposing xes for the support Of the Govern
ment which reads "No license shall be construed TO
grant any privilege beyond the county corporation
where h il granted unless it be expressly authorized
does not refer telegraph companies whose lines rdu
through more than ore county or corporation.
Joint resolution requesting the farmers and producers
to turn their first attention and use all their energies
provide supply of food for the support Of animal life
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were unanimously adopted
Resolved That the thanks Of the Senate be rendered
TO SHELTON c. DAVIS ESQ for the zeal and ability will
which he has discharged his duties Clerk Of this Sen
ate. Offered by Mr.. ANDERSON.
By Mr. NEWMAN
Rs,olr.d That the thanks Of the Senate hereb,
rendered 20 JAMES r. JOHNSON Esq, for the able, eff
Gent and impartial manner in which he has discharged
the duties Of President pro tsmpore Of the Senate
BY the same
Resoissd That the House of Delegates be informed
that the Senate is now ready on its part to adjourn un
iii the lst Monday in December, 1868.
message from the House announced that the House
was ready TO adjourn.
Mr.. ARMSTRONG arose and read the resolution which
had been passed during the absence Of the President
pro tempore complinenting him for the faithful dis
charge of his duties.
THE CLOSING SCENE.
The President pro tenpore arose. and in voice full
of emotion, said:
Senators; tender you my sincere thanks for th.
resolution of which have just been informed. WoulC
that had words express my feelings at this moment
L chn6a IN tba
ton which have occupied. have cherished that in
dication of your regard an homer and cherished
the more because came from you. oSenators the
atious which have existed between US about TO b.
dissolved. The of my service as President pr,
temuore has nearly expired During that time. hav
been conscious of many faults. but have the prou'
satisfaction Of knowing that have endeavored to d.
nv duty imparaly We about to part from one ano
| Their will we all ever meet here agany Who can char
be unknown futuref Thu occasion well calculated
| to arouse the most solemn impressions.
We during the past in legislative capacity hav
zone through many severe trial while beset by
and relentless enemy Much Of territory has beer
vrested from US vet / can congratulate you that ou
noble State has been fully represented in this body
We have had, during our deliberations, but one OBJ
ect-the honor the safety and the welfare of cur Com
| nouvealth We may have differed TO the means
hut each of us has cherished in common ardent de
| sire 10 render the best service 10 his country.
Each of US, / am assured, will carry home with hin
1 the hopes and the aspirations OF apatriot
Let US 20 home not only with these feelings, but1e
us look up to who has guided US through our fer
ordeals aud who has amidst our severest ials neve
failed to protect US.
| At the close of these remarks, the motion pu
and the Senate adjourned to meet " the first MoEdA
| in December, 1868.
NorE-Fhe reporter takes pleasure 10 svaing bin
self of this OCCASION biz <hanks to the Cler
| az the Senate SurLroSC DAVIS Esq., for the uniforI
kndness and many courtesies of which he has been n