Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-03-03
nations, viii be mar7elously disappointed
if properly organized system be adopted.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.
SENATE.
THuRspAY. March Q.

The bill to provide free schools for the
city of Wheeling WAS finally passed, with.
out the amendment submitting 1t to theA
people.
The joint resolutions in regard to the
costS of sending out acts and journals of
the Legislature-Was agreed TO, with an
amendment.
A message from the Governor nomiua-
ted Francis P. Peirpoiut to the Office of
Adjutant General of this State. The nom
inhtion was unanimously confirmed
A bill making an appropriation OF 500
to the contingent fund of the Board of
Public Works was passed, as was also the
bill in relation to the Coal River NAviga-
ton Company, and the bill TO repeal part
OF the I'd section of the 4sth chapter of
the Code.
The Senate took recess till o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Kitchen made favorable report from
the joint committee ON Executive Offices,
which was adopted. -
The bill.to provide for the sale of certain
lands for the benefit of the school fund,
was finally passed, by the adoption of the
report of the conference committee.
INA resolution was received from the
House, directing the Auditor TO pay out of
the appropriation for militia claims allow
ed by regimental courts under act Of March
3, 1854, claims allowed by such courts to
officers thereof, when convened by the
Governor, and not otherwise provided for.
The resolution was rejected. H.,
The Senate insisted on its disagreement
to the House amendments to the bill allow!
ing certain writings to be recorded in Ka-
nAwha county. 49,
The Senate took recess until 8 O'Clock,
to allow the clerks TO complete the Wri-
ting. a.a5 ..sait .a.H I'd h.
The signing Of the billswas concluded.
Resolutions of thanks to the President,
Clerk, Sergeant Pages, and to
the Clergy who have opened the sessions
with prayer, were adopted. 5f O.. 5iIsaD e.
The pages were each allowed SO in adj
dition to their per diem. .a7a. I'll. ms
A message from the House by Mr.. Van
Wrinkle announced that the House, having
completed its business, was. ready to adj
journ sine die, 49, f-..r "a u, .tg
Mr.. Maxwell was appointed to inform
the House that for g like reason the Senate
was likewise ready to adjourn. u.a5-
Mr.. Phelps moVed-that the Senate adj
journ, which was agreed to- sEsg suE
The President, yr. Stevenson, then said :
| GenttenIen oJ LbG senate:
Our session is drawing to q close. Be-
fore pronouncing the finalgGdjournment,
permit me most kindly to thank each OF
you for the uniform courtesy and assistance
you have extended TO me as your presiding
officer. Our session has been one of uuus.
nal harmony aud good order none but
the kindest of feelings have been manifest
ed by the Senators toward each other
The session has been one of much labor
also, and the legislation passed upon will
be found of more than ordinary Importance
Acts passed relating to the rebellion, or 10
the condition of things growing ont of it,
show our State to be mistaken in its fdel.
ity to the union and in its determination to
ushold its authority. The progressive spirit
which at present actuates the General Gov.
eminent is reflected in the action of our
Legislature. The act abolishing slavery
in our own State, and the joint resolution
ratifying the proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, place our
State unmistakably on the side of human
liberty. From this proud position our
people will never turn back q .s 1rHl
Several laws enacted are intended to en-
courage enterprises for the development of
the great natural wealth that is found in
unlimited quantities within our borders
/
impulse to the industry of our citizens, ia &.
Oilitate our intercourse, and strengthen our
relations with the people of neighboring
States. a ~
Nor has that subject which exceeds all
others in MISUNDERSTANDING
overlooked. The notifications ofour pre-.
sent school law have been snch, that the
friends of popular education may inaugu-
rate system of free schools, whose bles
sings in few years will be spread far and
wide amongst the hitherto neglected chill
dren of the State. Much good, 1t is to be
hoped, will result from the labors of this
session, and it will be pleasing satisfac.
ton to know hereafter that we have con-
tributed somewhat to advance the inter-
ests of our own State, and to strengthen
and uphold our common country in this
the hour ofitS severe trial.
Thanking you again, Senators, for your
attention, kindness and aid. l pronounce
this Senate adjourned sine die.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THURSDAY, March 2.
Prayer by the Rev. John Moffat.
Mr.. Chapline. from the jsint committee
on Executive offices, made report which
was adopted.
Mr.. GOrrell made report from the com.
mittee on enrolled bills, which was adop-
>Mr. Gorrell moved to reconsider the vote
Kby which the House refused to agree to the
report of the committee of conferences on
the bill to provide free schools for the city
of Wheeling.
The motion to reconsider the vote was
adopted, and the report of the committee
OF conference was agreed to, aud the bill II
HQoW q law. 7
The House agreed to the sepates amend.
ment to the Joint resolution in relation 10