Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-03-16
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moved that Senators Stovall of Henry
and Smith of Henry be iauited to rise in
their places and to apologize to the Sen
ate.
The Chair stated the question.
Mr.. Smith (who had already apologize
ed) said he hoped the Senator from Ap-
pomattox (Mr. EllioD would not include
him, as he had apologized once to the
| Senate.
The motion was put and declared by
the Chair as having been carried.
Mr.. Elliott again endeavored to recon-
cile the difficulty, and said that Mr..
Smith had apologized.
Mr.. Riddlebarger demanded the ayes
and noes. e,G
The call was not sustained.
Mr.. Riddlebarger said that he had
counted the requisite number. ri
Mr.. Stoyall of Henry: I'll unite in
that call.
The Chair: The Senator is personally
interested, and therefore cannot vote. Z
Mr.. Stovall admitted that the Chair
was right. 5 y, I. = s9
The Chair now called on Mr.. Stovall
several times TO apologize, as the Senate
had ordered. atc 'm 1ts baa
Mr.. Stoyall said he thought the first
apology ought to come from the Senator
who had offered the first insult. ,t....
The Chair called on Mr.. Stoyall sever
al times to apologize. logs NgwtG2
Mr.. Stovall finally said he had COM
mitted no offence, and therefore would
not apologize. reri,- ,.s .,...' ~,
The Chair: The Senator has refused
to apologize to the Senate. What ac-
ton will the Senate take in the matterp
The excitement was now in its height.
Mr.. Stovall gained the floor and ad-
dressed the Chair. a. ~t
The Chair said the Senator had treat
ed the order of the Senate with contempt
and therefore could not be recognized.
A message was received from the
House by Mr.. Hanger, who announced
that the House had agreed to a resolu-
ton for acommittee to wait upon the
Governor and inform him that the Cen
eral assembly is now ready TO adjourn.
Mhe Chair appointed Messrs. Elliot
and Murray.
Mr.. Stovall of Henry again endeavor-
ed TO address the Chair. tf| f|ii
The Chair said the Senator could not
be recognized.
Mr.. Stovall said he did not desire to be
recognized, and walked toward The door
Of the Senate with his coat on his arm,
and remarked that 1t was II o'clock, and
the Senate session had expired.
The Chair: What action shall be taxi
emf The Senator has refused to apollo
gize.
Mr.. Wilcox asked If Il would be In
order to move to indefinitely postpone
the motion of Mr.. Elliott.
The chair said It would not.
Mr.. Paul now got the floor, and pre-
sented resolution Of thanks to the
clerks of the Senate. Agreed to.
.s. BUSINESS.
Mr.. Hurt moved that the Clerk be au-
thorized to appoint an assistant for thirty
days to get up the work of the Senate
Agreed TO.
Mr.. Stovall, Of Henry having been
surrounded by his friends, and the dnl-
Guilty, to his mind, apparently explained,
said that as the Senator who had orgl-
mated the difficulty had apollglzed, he
would do so. lie (Stovall) then apollo
gized.
The chair said that was satisfactory.
MESSAGE PROM THE GOVERNOR.
AT this point Mr.. Elliott appeared In
the chamber, and read the following
from the Governor.
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA
GovERNoR's Grricr,
March 0, $780,.
tender TO the General Assembly my
consideration and respect, and kindly |
wish Its members, one and all, safe |
Journey to their respective homes, re-
GREETING, however, that they should have
deemed IL proper TO adjourn without
passing the usual appropriation BILL
Very respectfully,
FRED w. NJ. HOLIDAY.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate then adjourned, and thus
closed one of the most exciting sessions
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