Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-10-22


Charles Hsrndon, Spotsylvania; I n
Latham, Fauquier, James Patterson
Franklin; William K Herrin, Glouces
ter; William D Smith, Clarke; Nor
maud Smith, Henrico; William A An
aerson, Rockbridge.
Roads and Internal Nayigation.-W
II Taylor, OF Norfolk; w l. Riddick
Nansemond; a. r Courtney, Rlshmsnd
Charles Herndon, Spotsylvania; M
French, Bland; e W Massey, King
William; George H Kendrick, Scott
John Penn, Montgomery.
The President, retiring, called Sena-
tor Waddsll, of Augusta to the chair.
Mr.. Smith, of Clarke, from the joint
committee to report rules for the gov
eminent of the joint assembly for the
election of United Jtates senator's, sub
mitted report, which was adopted;
and Mr.. Smith was appointed to inform
the House of the action of the Senate.
MIR. French, of Bland, arose to per-
sonal explanation in regard to the re-
marks of the State Journal about his
voting "no" upon the motion to lay
the resolution congratulating the people
upon the result of the northern elections
on the table. He wished it understood
that he did not cast that vote by mis-
take. 1t was his desire to have the
resolution 10 before the Committee on
Federal Relations, although he knew it
was but trick to make capital for the
Radical faction of the Legislature.
Senator Bland, eolored radical, offered
3he following:
Whereas on the 9th of July, 1869,
the people of Virginia, in their sover-
eighty, met at the polls and nearly
unanimously ratified the Constitution
excepting two clauses separately sub
mitted) framed by the Convention
which convened in Richmond, December
8. 1867; and whereas said Constitution
contains provisions which, if rightly ex-
ecuted aud properly construed accord
ing to its plain reading and the intent of
it's trainers, will have the effect to pro-
duce perfect civil and political equality
before the laws between all men, and
general intelligence and prosperity,
Iuietude and happiness, confidence and
harmony, amongst all classes OF the in
habitants of the State; therefore
Resolved, That we, the representa-
tives of the people of Virginia. on their
and on our behalf, do most earnestly
pledge a faithful execution of every
provision of the new Constitution, and
t,at the article in relation to system
of education for the State shall receiYa
our special attention, to the end thai
the widespread ignorance which now
curses our Commonwealth may be re-
placed by intelligence, morality, and
honesty, and that those Of our posterity
who may arrive at the years of maturi.
ty shall be better prepared to enter
upon tbs discharge Of the duties OF an
American citizen.
Mr.. Herndon moved that the resolu-
ton lay on the table, as its adoption
would DO transcending the powers of
the Legislature, as prescribed by Attor-
ney-General Hoar.
Messrs. Smith of Henrico, Courtney,
Harris, Riddick. Smith of Clarke, Pat>
terson, Owen, Taylor, and others, ex-
planned that they were in favor of the
resolution, but voted to lay it on the ia.
BILE for the reason stated by Mr.. Hern-
don.
Mr.. Campbell, of Richmond, remark
ed in explanation Of his vote lin the
negative) that he had sworn to main
tain and support the Constitution of
Virginia, and was therefore pledged to
system of public instruction. He
thought the resolution unnecessary.
The resolution was then laid on the
table--ayes, %; noes, IS.
Mr.. Courtney, of Richmond, offered a
series ofresolutions planning the action
of the Senate on the resolution offered
yesterday by Mr.. Haskell. Laid on the
table.
On motion of Mr.. Anderson, of Rock
bridge, the Senate the agreed to 60 into
the election of United States senator
for the long term.
Mr.. Patterson, ef franklin, in a few
eulogistic remarks, nominated John +.
Lewis, of Rockingham, a gentleman
whom the people of Virginia have re-
Gently honored by giving him the sec
ond highest position within their gift.
Mr.. Haskell Radical, Of Mecklenburg,
nominated DR.. Alexander Sharpe, and
read some written remarks in support
of the nomination,
The vote was taken, with the follow
ing result:
For Mr.. Lewis.-Messrs. Anderson
of Pittsylvania, Anderson Of Rock
bridge, Austin, Beasley Campbell, Carr,
Courtney, Davis, Fitzpatrick, French,
Greever, Harris, Herndon, johnson,
Kendrick. Lewis, Latham, Massey,
Owen, Patterson, Pendleton, Perrin,
Penn, Riddick, Roller, Smith, of Hen
rico. Smith Of Clarke, Snowden, Tay-
lor, of Norfolk, Taylor of Loudoun.
Terry, Waddell-S2.
For DR.. Sharpe.-Messrs. Bland
Haskell, Lyons, Martin, Moseley, Moss
Robinson, Smith of James City, Tea
mob, and Wood-10.
Not voting,-Mr. Grimsley
Mr.. Lewis was therefore declared The
recipient Of majority Of the votes fol
United States senator for the lont
term. ts al y.
The choice Of senator for the shor
term being In order.
Mr.. French, Of Bland, placed II