Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-01-19

in the selection of Secretary Of the Coln-
monwealth. On the other hand, he felt and be-
lieved that Governor Peirpoint, whom he re-
spected, because Of his liberal course during
his occupancy Of the Gubernatorial Chair OF
Virginia, was willing to be associated with
any competent Virginian gentleman, whom
the Legislature thought proper, in it's judg-
ment, to elect In his opinion, if the Legis-
failure is not fitted to exercise its constitutional
privileges, and elect State officers, then, it
were better that those who have the power
should take charge of the matter. Mr.. BALD
WIN added, so help me God, | intend to con-
scientiously perform all my duties as citi-
zen of the United States and the State OF Vir-
ginia, but as rights are corelative with du-
ties, as long as I am permitted to exercise
them, | will do so without regard to the
opinions Of anybody The time was when |
had not this right, but to-day stand regen-
Grated under the pardon Of the Executive.
While he disclaimed any purpose or thought
of unkindness to Governor Peirpoint or any
body else, would vote for the man best quail
fed.
In the Senate, Mr. Trout explained his
position. He said before the vote was taken,
he desired to set himself right before the Sen
ate and before his constituents. Colonel
Charles H. Lewis had been schoolmate Of
his in his boyhood days. They had been in
innate friends for years. When he came
here he found him in office He could not,
under the circumstances, vote against him.
Mr. Christian was his townsman and friend
occupied the same building as a law office
that he did, and he believed him a worthy
and intelligent gentleman and but for the
fact that the present incumbent was candi-
date, he should vote for Mr. Christian with
much pleasure.
SENATE Friday, January 18th. The
following resolutions were adopted. That
the Committee on Roads and Internal Navi-
cation, inquire into the expediency Of author
ling the Board Of Public Works, to dispose
of the States interest in the Southside Rail
road. That the same committee be instruct
ed to inquire INTO the expediency of consoli-
dating the management Ct the Virginia and
Tennessee, Southside and Norfolk AID Re-
tersburg Railroads, or any two Of said roads
That the same committee be instructed to in
quire into the expediency Of allowing the
Railroads Of this State, to unite with others
out of the Commonwealth. for the purpose of
doing an Express business, or to become
stockholders i'll any Express Company IN ex-
istence. That the Committee on Public In
situations, have leave to visit and examine
into the management Of the Lunatic Asy-
lums, or deputise subcommittee from their
number, and have full power to send for
persons and papers.
The bill to amend the Code, in relation to
the election Of State officers-was called up,
amended and passed-as passed, it abolishes
the offices of Second Auditor, Register of
the Land Office, and Public Printer. The
duties of the first two devolve upon the Au-
ditor and Secretary of the Commonwealth,
respectively, who are authorized to employ
Clerks at fixed salaries.
HousE.-The Committee, to whom were
referred the inquiry into the necessity Of fur
Their amending the 3rd Article of the Con-
stitution, reported billallowing every white
male citizen, p years Of age, to vote, if he
has been years resident of the State, and
one year, Of the County, City or Town, where
he offers to vote has paid, within the preced-
ing fiscal year, all State, County, City and
Corporation taxes; and the poor rates, unless
Of unsound mind, a pauper, or convicted OF
bribery at al. election, or Of any. infamous Of
fence No person in the military, naval, or
marine service Of the United States, shall be
deemed resident by reason Of being station
ed within the State, burt every citizen Of the
State in said service Of the United States, is
permitted to vote where stationed, under reg
ulations to be prescribed by the General AS
sembly Any voter removing from one Coun-
ty, city or town, to another, retains his right
to vote at the place whence he moves, until
he has acquired the right to vote at his new
place Of residence. Cities and towns whose
white population exceeds five thousand, to be
divided into wards, and separate places Of
voting to be established in each, and no 70
ter viii be allowed to vote, except in the
ward III which he resides. Votes shall be
given openly, or uiva voce. Dumb persons
entitled to suffrage, may vote by ballot.
SENATE Saturday, January 18th. The
following House bill was passed:
Bill authorizing Washington County court,
to sell stock held in the Virginia and Ten
nessee Railroad Company, and bill to au-
thorize the same county to borrow not ex-
ceeding 81 900 for certain purposes.
The joint committee appointed to consider
the petition of certain parties with regard te
the Orange and Alexandria railroad, report
ed resolution to. this effect:
Resozred, That John NJ Barbour and
Messrs R. A Coghill, W. 6. Cazenove, W
D. Hart and D. F. Slaughter, were duly
elected, respectively, President and Directors
of this company, and that the Board Of Pub
lie Works should not longer run the road al
the expense Of the State, under the manage
ment Of their own appointed agents. but thai
the property, and works. Of said company
be at once turned over to the President and
Directors aforesaid.
This resolution was laid over under the
rules.
Mr. TROUT, Of Augusta, offered bill pro-
viding for the repeal of certain oaths, pre-
scribed by the law of May IA, 1862, which
was appropriately referred.
The Senate then adjourned.
HousE.-The following joint resolution
was taken up and passed: