Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-12

SPEAKER .tE
Prayer by Rev. pr. Peterkin,
Senate bill providing sn additional appropriation for
the Virginia Military lcsttue, was read nrst and second
time and committed.
The SPEAKER called for reports from the Standing
and Select Committees.
| Mr.. NAGRUDRR presented bill for incorporating
the S.onewa Insurarcs Oompans, aa s.
A bill incorporating the American Insurance Com
pany was taken up out of its order by suspension OF
the rules.
The following resolutions we're offered by Mr. DYER
LIZ aud adopted;
Wlssas it is absolutely necessary to the indepsn-
dence OF the Confederate States TO Increase the pro-
auctions of the country both in manufactures and ag
rcutural products and
Whsrsas There is large amount OF unproductiye
labor in the country consisting 10 eIemps from mill
tary duty youths aud free negroes that are low bur
then 10 the country. fE -
Resolr.d Therefore, that the Committee for Courts Of
Justice inquire what legislation Is necessary to make
said labor available aud report by bill or Otherwise
BY Mr.. MEADE That the Committee an Military
Affairs inquire into the expediency of vacang all COM
missions now held 10 the militia Of the Safe. Agreed
to.
! By Mr.. BARKSDALE: That the Committee on Az.
rcutue and Manufactures inquire iuto the expsdiency
of incorporating joint stock company for the manu-.
facure Of cotton and woon goods and for the manu-
facure of cotton and wool cards and providing for
| Sta subscription thereto. =
| By Mr. PENDLETON: That the Committee on Finance
inquire into the expseiency of proVding more Certain
| remedy for the recovery Of money due to the State
VIII Oh was stolen from the Exchange Bank Of Virginia
1 1T Weston. Agreed 10
BY Mr. WORSHAM: That the Committee on Finance
be Instructed to inquire into the expediency Of equalz
ing the value of slaves throughout the Commonwealth.
| Agreed 70.
By Mr. NELSON-Ttat the Committee on Propositions
and Grievances Inquire into the e1pedency Of reporting
bill increasing the capital OF the Union Manufacturing
| Company of FluVsnns. Agreed to.
| By Mr. H0LDEN-That the Committee on the Library
inquire into the propety of extending to the officers Of
drawing books from the State Library, under the rules
and regulations which now, hereafter may be,
tablished bylaw. Agreed 10.
ByMr BUFORD-That the Committee on Banks be
instructed to inquire no the expedency of authorizing
with the assent of majority OF the stockholders the
transfer of the Bank OF PiaSylvana from the Court
/ House to DSnvile. tr1l
ByMr SMITH-That the Committee on Military AZ
fairs be instructed onqurs into the expediency Of cd
tabshing agency for the purpose OF recording the
Dames of all Viz GINA soldiers Who have been killed In
battle or died OF wounds received in battle, or Of dis
eas, while in the service of the State of Virginia Of
the Confederate States during the pressnwars Agreed
to.
At this stage Of ths proceedings, General Morgan,
escorted by the committee, appeared in the hail. and
| was introduced to Speaker SHErYEr. --.rg ..a
| Speaker SHEFFEY said:
General In the name of these representatives OF
great Commonwealth, / welcome you to this hall.
Humid eds of hearts beat around you in ardent SYM
patty with your knghtly adventures surprising those
of romance your heroic achievements ard your glorious
susrings And you COW almost hear and feel their
warm and strong pclsatons. thrilling your every emo
ton be you are the centre OF great circle
OF blended sympathy admiration and good WILL which,
it swes and undulaes, shall pass over this entire
State; and the beats against the bank of the
Ohio and the borders of Pennsylvania the sentiment OF
this scene shall be borne over to our ensmes-he bur-
den shall be- "Kon0r to the brave man whom coward
/ foe sought in vain TO dishonor.".
Virginia loves and admres the ohivalrio and heroic
| Whereve. found aud on this occasion she assumes
mothers privilege, now that Kentucky sits in the desc.
1 aticn of widowed sorrow in op9ning her arms and
taking her heart the brave son of her elder daughter
and laying her hands on his brow stainless in chiyal.
re honor as before the badge of namy was attempted
to be placed It, gives her maternal approval and in
/ vOkes Code blessing on him
Il Ia my faith General and believe Ii Il yours that
the white winged angels of prayer sprngng from the
sacred circle Of your own family aud from the hearts of
Thousands in land, gathered Ground and safely
voyed you through the peris you have recently es
cap and the anxiety and suspense being over and
grateful 10 GOD for the deliverance, We take long
breath Of relief as we realize that hoGregor trtads
his own heather agAinnthat the lion-heafted chief
tain is free once more !, free 10 draw his tried
steel and mount hia faithful Eeed-free TO throw
his bat dag 10 the bre &C. and at the sound Of bis
buse blast 70 gather around bin the clans Of brave
to strike more for liberty end hometo str kq fcr
comrades still lsngushi in those ieon cesto strike
for loved ones still wrhif beneath tyrsnts power
to strike on until the whole land be redeemed aye
til the glorious old boody ground" shall cease 10
in buma ion and sorrow, but shalt rise and putn the
beautiful robes of honor and'freedom.
And, General, as you bright sword Is seen hereaftsy
flashing, and your banner waving in the fore front OF
the battle, prayers for your safety shall be warner
70 hearts shall beat quicker-no eyes grow brighter as
victory igbtI upon your banner, than those Of Viz
ginianA
Again, General, give you cordial old Virginia vel
come to this Had.
General Morgan returned isthanks In fen remarks.
The General then conducted to seat on the rglt
of tie Chair, and recess taken to ALLOW the men,
bsrs opportunity Of introduction to their disn-
guished guest.
The hail was deasely crowded, and large number Of
ladies' occupied the seats of the members.
After spending about hour in these ceremon e. the
House adjourned.