Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-15
the whole number Of congressional and


fore provided for) rs shall correspond with
Ire number Of such representatives ~
large: SO that the whole number OF electors
10 be chosen ut any election shall always ~
ecusl In the whole number OF senator's anu
representatives 10 which the State may A.
Thai time be entitled in the Congress aiorc-
said.
sege. s.,-
Mr. Dud Green opposed the ordering OF
the hin 10 IT'S third reading. He asked Tor
time 10 have il printed, AMI charged thst
Il was A caucus matter, familiar 70 the
Democrats and not known TO his party.
MIR. Stuart. OF Alexandria, (hr. Graves
in the cbair,) denied that II was caucus
matter or party measure. He said only
himself and Mr.. Barton had seen mo D''i
before IL was handed the Clerk. IL was
necessary IN pass II in order TO secure .no
vote OF Virginia in the presidential con-
test. A..
The ayes and noes were called. ana tue
bill was ord cred TO its second reaning D!
TIE following vole--ayes, 10; noes. H.
Mr.. Barton moved that the rules be s,ls,
PENDED and the bill passed TO It's th'rd
reading. a.,
The ayes and noes were called, and the
House refused to suspend the rues-syeS'
63; noes, "a.
Won BoRcKE's SWORD.
Mr.. Wickham, from the Senate. an
noupeed that the Senate had by Vote
unanimously accepted the sword OF C0Io-
mel IIeros Won Borcke, formerly inspector
general OF The Army OF Northern virginia.
He hoped the House would follow the ac'
tion Of the Senate in unanimously accepting
the sword. He laid the huge sabre on the
desk OF the Speaker, where it was an object
OF respectful interest.
Mr.. Smith. Of Fauquer: Mr.. speaker.
desire 10 express my qualification ~ ms
opportunity 10 attest the alteration OF VIZ
pinia FOR the heroism and liberty-loye IL
Iustratcd by the knightly deeds OF Cheya-
lier Won BOrcke; and rejoice to place MS
glorious weapon among the bruised arms
Of the Commonwealth. His sword has won
glory on two continents, and let us, for
whom he so splendidly fought. pay homage
10 bin for his devotion TO our cause.
Mr.. Dunlop. Of Richmond. said: "ln
common with my friend from Fauquier.
feel that the State Of Virginia is honored in
the privilege OF ensbrlning among her
NEST cherished relies the sword that has
been presented to her and is in our midst
TO. dav. Our bruised arms have been hung
up Tor monuments, but among these ne.
montceS there will he found no blade that
was more molly welded than that OF Col.
onel UerOs Won Borcke. who, In the days
OF his splendid youth, left home and friends
and ease. and on Nirginia's fields achieved
his laurcls and in Nirginih's service I'M
perlllcd his NE and shed his blood" rap
plluSe.l
Mr.. Gibson, Of Culpcper, was the next
TO speak. said he: feel compelled 10 say
a few words in alteration OF the gallant
hero who lett his native land 10 fight the
battles Of Virginia and 81 the South. !
know 81 no more fitting occasion. ! am
afraid that this is the last time that ! will
ever have an opportunity to pay my re-
syocis 10 Count Won Borcke. rs | under
stand be is about 10 depart for his own
native land. Ry q desire to help the
weak he ri,hcd his life IN defence
OF other people struggling for liberty.
lie willingly r>ked his life, almost lost
il, for the South, and 1t is meet that we
Should return thanks unto him, and IL
i still more becoming upon H. that we
should acknowledge the service, that a.
rendered unto us. | know this man per-
nected with the forging and manufacturing
OF this sword. When in the Prussian SER
vice he bad This sword made To order. II
was too long. according to the regulation,
and when the inspecting officer observed it
he reported Won Borcke to the Emperor
William. who sent an order to the Cont
"never 10 wear that sword in Prussia
again." When he received that order he
laid il aside 10 fight for some other Op-
pressed nationality. In conclusion Mr.
G bsOn paid a very high compliment TO
Count Won Borcke, who. he said, was tit
descendant OF the Old scandinavian gods;
that every ounce OF him weighed pound;
that his heart was rs bug rs his body, aud
that every hair on his head was Il hero.
The resolution was adopted. and Mr.
Dunlop was requested to 30 inform the Sen.
ate.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Camper: Bill to authorize county
supervisors to administer oaths and aiiirma-
ton
by Mr.. GOse Bill to incorporate New
Garden High school, in Russell county.
BY Dir. Opie: Bill directing the Commits
sioner Of Agriculture to make monthly
crop reports and publish the same.
BY Mr. Tabb: Authorizing the Board Of
Supervisors OF Norfolk county to appoint
inspectors and measurers Of grain, pre-
scribe their duties, and fix their cOmpcnsi-
ton.
BY Mr.. Paxton: Bill to amend and re-.
enact aectiOn Of an act entitled an net
10 provide a charter for the town OF Lex
ington.
BY Mr.. Tabb: Bill to regulate the COM
pensation OF The clerk Of the county and
district school Boards Of Norfolk county.
by Mr.. Vaughan: Bill to amend m act
incorporating the Lynchburg and South.
Yves ern Railroad Company.
BY Mr.. Camper: Bill 10 authOriza the
school Boards Of ;he several SCHOOL dis.
tricts Of BOtetourt county 10 Use surplus
county school funds for the construction of
Schoo-houses and enclosing and furnish
ing the same.
BY Mr.. Peters. Bill to provide for
working the public roads in the county OF
Henry.
BY Mr. Keen: Bill to provide for the
payment OF the Danyille Grays while in
service Of the State.
by Mr.. l.. II. Stewart Memorial from
the School Board OF Richmond county
asking compensation for services.
BY Mr.. Grattan Bill to amend and re-
enact sections |. >. 3. and : OF an act ap-
proved March 3, 1881. entitled an act TO
amend and rcenact an act TO incorporate
the town Of Bridgew water. approved Feb.
rllary /, 1885, and all acts amendltory
thereof.
BY Mr. Ward: Bill for the relief Of the
estate OF c. II. Lynch, Of Campbell county.
BY Mr.. Dunn: To amend and recnact
sections 3, :. 10, ~. and II OF chapter l02
Of the Code OF 1873, In reference to dis
eased cattle, and the appointment OF in.
spectors therefor.
BY Mr.. Gibson: Bill to change the name
OF Fosters Store voting precinct. in Cul.
pepper, to that Of Uichardsville voting pre-
cinct.
BY Mr.. Munford: Bill to amend and re-
enact section | OF chapter ll6 Of the Code
OF 1873, in relation to the appointment OF
official stenographers, and defining their
powers.
BY X. J. Anderson Bill to amend and
rtenact an act to provide for general in
deX to deeds. wills, and fiduciary accounts,
approved March 90, 1877; also. bill to
amend and reenact the first section OF an
act approved February Is, 1879, for the re.
binding OF books OF record.
BY Mr.. Leftwich: Bill providing local
option in Campbell county.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED.
BY Mr.. Barton:
ReSOiUed, That the Governor be re-
Quested TO inform the General Assembly