Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-01
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
SENATE

the introduction of pauper immigrants into
the State
At l o'clock the joint order for the cleo
ton Of circuit judges was proceeded with
and the following judges elected:
LIST Circuit, Geo. Blow Jr. of Norfolk
End, Samuel S. Weisiger,, OF Dinwiddie
3rd, Asa D. Dickinson of Prince Edward
4th, VIM. NJ. Treadway, of Pittsylvania
9Th. Gustavus A. Wingfeld Of Bedford
9th, Henry Shaokelford, of Culpeper. The
further execution of the joint order was then
postponed
A joint resolution from the House, re-
questing the President Of the United States
to assist the civil officers of this Common
wealth in enforcing the legal writs Of the
civil courts in certain counties, was concur
red in.
The Committee On Resolutions submitted
report concerning the resistance of colored
persons in Norfolk, Elizabeth City and York
counties to the civil officers, accompanied by
resolution requesting the President of the
United States to send such military force to
these counties as may be sufficient to enforce
the laws and prevent bloodshed likely to en-
sue if the civil officers, unaided, endeayor to
carry out the laws
After some opposition the resolutions were
adopted by large majority
A joint resolution was adopted from the
Finance Committee on the subject of repudi-
alton, which concludes with the following
resolutions:
LIST. That this General Assembly will
pass no such acts of reputation either in
whole Or in part
End That such legislation would be no
less destructive Of our future prosperity than
OF our credit, our integrity, and our honor.
The election Of Circuit Judges was then
proceeded with, the result of which is given
in the Senate proceedings.
SENATE.
SATURDAY, March 26.-Mr. Pcndleton
presented resolution extending the privi-
leges of the floor of the Senate to General
Robert q. Lee, and requesting the President
of the Senate to inform him of the passage
of the resolution. Unanimously adopted
The election of Circuit Judges was re-
sumed and following Judges were elected
7th. Circuit, Beverly r. Wexford of Rich
mond 9Th, Geo. T. Garrison, of Acco-
mack j; 9th, Jas. NJ. yeffries of King &
Queen.
HOUSE.
The committee Of conference on the
amendments to the bill districting the State
for county judges, reported recommends
ton that the House recede from its amend
ments. The report was adopted
The bill to provide for the registration OIL
voters was made the special order for Mon
day next at o'clock, subject to the joint
order for the election Of circuit judges.
The election of Circuit Judges was then
proceeded with. with the result as given in
Senate proceedings above.
The House then adjourned till Monday
SENATE
MONDAY March 28.-The following COM
munication to the President of the Senate
was read:
Sir-It would afford me great pleasure to
be able to avail myself of the privileges Of
the floor of the Senate, extended to me by
that honorable body by their resolution Of
o-day; but the condition of my health is
such as to require me to reach milder eli
mate as soon as practicable, and in accor-
dance with the directions Of my physician,
am compelled to continue my Journey
South on Monday next
Duly approaching the honor conferred on
me by the Senate, [ have the honor to be,
Your most obedient servant,
R. e. LEE.
The House bill in relation to Commission
ers Of the Revenue was passed.
The election of Circuit Judges was then
resumed and VIM S. Barton, of Fredericks-
burg was elected for the 10Th Circuit, and
James Keith of Fauquier for the 18th Cir
cult
When the House adjourned on Saturday
there was no quorum present, in consequence
of which Mr.. Bell, of Augusta, offered the
following:
Resolved, That at each assembly of the
House the roll shall be called, and if at such
call, or at any subsequent call of the roll
during the day, member shall be absent
without leave Of the House, he shall be re
garded as not in attendance upon the duties
Of the House, unless excused by the House
Pending its consid grafton the hour for
resuming the election of Circuit Judges
arrived, and the election was proceeded with
the result of which is given in the Senate
proceedings.
The remainder of the time was consumed
in the consideration Of the Registration bill
SENATE.
TUESDAY March 29-Mr Waddell Of
fered y I'LL fixing the salaries Of Judges
which was ordered to be printed
Tt fixes the salaries Of Judges of the court
of Appeals at $4,000 Circuit Judges at
$4,000; County Judges from 5000 to
81 800 and City Judges from $500 to
81 800.
The election of Circuit Judges was then re-
sumed and Maj. Robt H. Turner, of War
rea, elected Judge Of the 18th Circuit and
VIM. Mclaughlin, of Rockbridgc, Judge
of the 18th Circuit The latter embraces
this county.
HOUSE.
The election of Circuit Judges was re-
sumed-See Senate proceedings.
The remainder Of the time was taken up
in the discussion Of the resolution offered
yesterday by Mr.. Bell, and the Registration
bill.
NASHVILLE, March 27.-Allen Nickerson
of Hamilton, and VIM Porter, of Knox
delegates to the Nashville colored conven-
ton that sent committee to Washington,
publish cards against congressional interfer
ence in the affairs of this State, disclaimine
any knowledge Of the crimes against then
| race.
Governor senter yesterday received dis
patch from General Butler inviting him tc
Washington to testify before the reconstruc
t;o,, oo7opi+toe touchino the condition nf r.