The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-16

assembly in the hall OF the House Of Dele
gates-the Lieutenant-G Governor presiding
"and ii the same person has received Da-
iority Of all the votes in each house he shall
be declared duly elected senator. But il
the same person has not received majority
OF the votes in each house, or il either
house has failed to take proceedings {as re-
quired by lawl, the joint assembly shall
then proceed to choose by Ciu1-roce vote
OF each member present person for senator,
and the person who receives majority OF
all the votes Of the joint assembly, major
ity Of all the members elected to both houses
being present and voting, shall be declared
duly elected. If no person receive such
majority on the first day, the joint assembly
shall meet at 12 O'Clock meridian Of each
succeeding day during the session OF the
Legislature and shall take at least one vote
until senator is elected"
CAUcUsEs LAST NIGHT.
The Conservative members OF the Gen.
eral Assembly were in caucus in the Senate
chamber short time last evening. 1t IS
understood that they will cast their votes
for Colonel Withers to-day. They will
meet again tonight.
A conference OF visiting Republicans and
Republican members Of the Legislature,
which was in session last night in quiet,
out of-the-way place on French Garden Hill
up TO 1890 4. NJ, broke up at that hour.
There was a long and somewhat acrimoni-
Gus discussion, after which resolution was
offered that complimentary vote be given
to Republican candidate for the senator
ship. This was defeated by very decisive
majority, and the conference adjourned in
no state OF good feeling.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Judge Lowell introduced In the Senate
Yesterday a Joint resolution providing that
when the two houses Of the General Assem-
bly adjourn on Saturday the Goth Of Decem-
Der, 1879. they adjourn to meet on Tuesday
the 9th day o. January, 1880. The resolu-
ton was agreed to under suspension OF
the rules, and goes to the House to-day.
AID FOR VIRGINIA SOLDIERS WIDOWS.
Senator Paul yesterday introduced bill
which sets forth in its preamble that there
exists in many parts OF the State much des-
titution and suffering among widows ana
orphans Of Confederate soldiers and sailors
who lost their lives in the late war or dlcd
OF disease, and that it Is the duty OF the
State to give relief to these widows ana
children. The bill appropriates $4,000 an
/
cant for relief shall furnish certificate OF
the Judge OF the County Court OF the county
wherein she resides that she is an inha6itant
OF the State; that she was lawfully married
at The time such soldier or sailor was killed
or died of wounds received or disease con-
tracted In the service; that her husband
was soldier or sailor, &C., and that she has
no husband now living and is in INDECENT
circumstances.
The amount fixed to be paid in each case
is S75.
CoLoRED JURORs-CAPlTATI0N TAX.
Mr.. Pickett, of Sussex, yesterday intro
duced i'm the Senate resolution instructing
the Committee for Courts Of Justice to re-
port bill giving to colored c!tlzens OF th'S
State rights as jurors.
Senator Early presented Joint resolu-
ton repeating the payment OF the captatlon
tax as a prerequisite to exercise tue elec-
tive franchise.
READJUsTERs' CAUCUS.
The Readjusters OF the General Assem-
bly, will meet In caucus In The hall OF the
House OF Delegates tonight. Ii GENERA
Malone should be so fortunate as TO DC
elected senator to-day the caucus to-nigh'
| will he of no great consequence; other
wise. il will in all probability be lively al.
| fair.
The leaders OF the Readjusters were in
solemn council last night discussing mea,
sures TO prevent failure OF their cherished
hopes for to-day.
VENTILATION OF THE HOUSE.
| The air OF the hall OF the House OF Dele
gates was allowed to get very warm yester
day, Then the windows were opened
Then, OF course, cold draught came IN
Neuralgia, rheumatism, and headaches vii
be the result.
| The Sergeant-at-Arms seems to be trying
bis best to keep overheated members fEon
| pursuing this rash course, but they VII
| raise the windows sometimes. 1t Is easy tC
ventilate the hall by purer air from the ro
tunda, but for some reason there IS an IN
disposition to adopt this the only cheaI
remedy available.
THE NEW CLERK OF THE SENATE.
| Mr.. Charles II. Causev, the new Clerk o.
the Senate, was educated at Hampton Mill
tary Academy under Colonel John b. Cary
He graduated at Madison College, Pa, anc
| comrlcted his education by attending {
course OF lectures at the University OF Vir'
ginia. During the war he served in the Old
Dominion Dragons, OF the Third Virginia
cayalry, was promoted lieutenant and
served during the Peninsula campaign and
battles around Richmond with the cavalry
and on General Magruder's staff. Subse.
uuently he was promoted to the rank ol
captair. After the war, his fathers estate
| in Elizabeth City was sold under the dlcta'
torship OF General Butler. In 1871 nc
moved to Nansemond county, and took q
prominent part with the Conservatives IN
| the election OF the late Major S. Il. Boy.
kin. In 1875 he became deputy clerk OF
Nansemond, and in April, 1878, was admit
red to the bar. He espoused the cause OF
rcadiustment, and aided that party not q
little in securing the victory in the Thirty
second senatorial district. Mr.. Causey Is
courteous gentleman, and lightens not 4
little the labors Of the newspaper-men in
| the Senate.
| Personal.
| Dr. Moffett was in his seat yesterday,
fresh from the bosom OF his constituents.
Mr.. Frazier, who has been in Washington,
was also in his seat.
The CAPITOL will no doubt be crowded to-
dav, as it is expected that General Ma
homes record as railroad tnancier and re-
adjusting statesman will be literally dis
cussed. His friends Will come prepared
with copious memoranda and numerous
records to Try to prove him not guilty.
| The Clerk OF the House is on the lookout
for stenographer for that body. The gen
tleman who filed that position last year has
other engagements.
Roll, OF HONOR AT THE HIGH SCHOOL,
The following is q list OF the pupils on tine
roll OF honor at the Richmond High School,
rTv fc sine nal