Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-01-25

The Legislature Of West Virginia met on
Tuesday the 10th instant. d. S. PINNELI, Of
Upshur county, was unanimously declared
Speaker, other nominees having declined.
WM. HUBBARD, of Wheeling, was elected
Clerk by reclamation" s. G. w. MORRISON,
Of Wheeling, elected Sergeant at Arms; and
JOSEPH S. Wheat, of Morgan, Door-Keeper.
After the reception Of Gov. BoREMANs Mes
sage, and the usual number of copies ordered
to be printed, &C., the House adjourned.
Mr.. STEVENSON was elected President of the
Senate
On Wednesday, in the Senate, Joe Chapline,
who mis-represents this District, introduced
Senate Bill No. l, the object of which is to
compel all Attorneys to take the officers oath.
Mr.. Chapline also introduced Senate Bill No.
3, prescribing who shall interpret the laws OF
the State, and imposing penalties for their OBJ
struction
Each of these bills was read the first time,
and referred to the committee on the Judiciary.
A message from the House by Mr.. Smith, Of
Berkeley, announced the adoption by that body
of preamble and resolutions, asking Congress
to pass an act or joint resolution giving its con-
sent to the annexation of tie counties of Berke-
ley and Jefferson to this State.
On motion of Mr.. Burdett, the resolutions
were referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate adjourned.
In the House of Delegates, Mr. Smith, of
Berkeley, offered joint resolution, reciting the
legislation of Virginia and West Virginia inre-
lation to the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson,
and requesting theinfuence of our U, S. Sena-
tors and Representatives in favor ola resolution
declaring the assent of Congress to the transfer
of those counties.
Mr.. KooNcE, offered resolution referring to
the Judiciary Committee the question of re-
pealing the act relating to suits by rebels, as
recommended in the Governors message.
The message of Gov. FOREMAN is too long
for insertion in our columns. Tine Wheeling
Register, opposed to Gov. B., says:
The annualmesSageso of Governors of States
are generally looked to with considerable inter-
est as affording clue to the sentiments of him
who occupies the gubernatorial chair, and the
policy which he will strive to follow in the adj
ministration Of affairs of the State. In this
view we have carefully read and re-read the
late message Of Governor FOREMAN, transmit
ted to the Legislature of this State Tuesday,
week, and are frank enough to say that we find
in it many things to praise as well as some
things to blame. Differing widely from the
Governor in political opinions, we are still will
ling to accord to the large majority of his re-
concentrations our sincere approval, and to
promise him our hearty cooperation i'll further
ing their observance by the Legislature. More
willing to praise than to blame, we mention
first the points of our agreement with the re-
commentators made for the consideration of
the Legislature
First, the recommendation that the law dis
qualifying those engaged in the recent rebellion
from suing or enforcing contracts in the courts
be repealed, is manifestly wise and timely"
Mr.. KOonce is chairman of the committee of
Arts, Sciences, and General Improvements
Mr.. McCurdy is on the Committee of Private
Corporations and Joint Stock Companies.