Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-26

puDuC SCuOOiSs eu0 moAS Asf~T
deemed expedient, submitted . report
recommending the adoption OF the ioa-
lowing resolutions:
/. Resolred (ths House Of Delegates
concurripg), That the Board OF Educa-
ton be instructed to adopt more strin-
gent regulations in regard to the mini
mum number Of hours to be taught in
the public schools Of the State.
2. That the Board be instructed to
adopt uniform laws in regard to legal
school holidays throughout the State.
Under the rules the report lies over
one day.
DELINQUENT LANDS.
Mr. Edmunds presented the follow
ing, which was adopted
Whereas it is represented that lands
which have been sold for delinquent
taxes under sales heretofore made, and
the proceeds Of such sales paid to the
proper officers Of the State, and lands
so sold are again advertised for sale as
delinquent for the years embraced un.
der former sales: therefore, be it
Resolred, That the Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts be instructed to inform
the Senate what amount Of money was
realized by the State and paid into the
Treasury under and by virtue Of the
sales heretofore made since the year
1865 of lands delinquent for taxes in
the several counties Of the Common
wealth.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To amend and re-enact section Is Of
chapter 235 Of the Acts Of lS7l-'72. en-
titled an act to provide new charter
for the town of Suffolk.
Fixing the time for holding the
courts in the Thirteenth judicial circuit.
HOUSE BILL PASSED.
To relieve William II. Cole, Of Hall
fax county, from the payment of a
license-tax.
RESPECT TO DR.. KEEN.
A message was received from the
House Of Delegates by Mr.. Munford,
who informed the Senate that the House
had adopted a memorial concerning the
death Of DR.. T. W. Keen, member Of
the House from Danyille. The memo
rial was read and concurred in by the
Senate.
Mr.. Hurt, in speaking Of the deceased,
said Few men knew DR.. Keen as
knew him. He was impulsive and quick
at resentment, and yet he was as tender
and afiectionate as child. The true,
manly, and independent course pursued
by him in all of his business relations
with his fellow-men, both private and
public, from early manhood down to his
death, and his undoubted courage, had
won for him the respect and admiration
of all who knew him." He also eulo-
gized his course as representative in
the General Assembly, and said that
while the constituency Of the deceased
deeply feel and mourn his loss, they re.
joice in the knowledge Of the fact that
he died at his post of duty and whilst
in the very actof discharging that duty.
Mr.. Lovenstein spoke in eulogistlc
terms of the deceased as an able, hon
est, and true representative. His speech,
while extemporaneous, was indeed
good.
As further mark Of esteem to the
deceased the Senate. on motion of Mr..
Berry, adjourned.
House OF Delegates.
The House was called to order at .
M.-Speaker Stuart in the chair. No
prayer.
DIR. KEEN.
Mr.. Munford, from the special COM
mittee appointed to draft resolutions in
respect to the death of DR.. Keen, sent
the following up to the Clerks desk
The committee appointed to prepare a
memorial and resolutions commemorative
OF Thomas W. Keen, late an honored ana
influential member OF this body, aud ex-
pressive OF the loss sustained by the COM
monwealth In the sudden death OF THIS
faithful and fearless public servant, Deg
leave TO present the following:
Thomas W. Keen was born IN the county
Of Pittsylyania, Va, on the Sth OF Septem-
Der. 1928. He received his academic edll'
cation In the county OF Franklin, and grad.
usie ed In n ediclne nom the University oil
Maryland.
In ls44 he removed to the county ol
Rockingham. n. G.. where ne soon acquired
prominence as skilled and successful prac-
titloner OF his profession. At the age OF
twenty-five he was elected member or the
General Assembly Of that state and served
with such distinction that at the close oil
his legislative term he received the nOmi-
nation of his party for election 10 seat
i'm the Congress OF the United states
In canvass conducted on his part
with great energy and success, ne
distinguished himself as a fearless de,
batter and political leader OF undOubted
ability. Though opposed IN that contest boy
the Hon. A. II. shepperd, who had toi
twelve years represented the district ne
| carried the standard II his party 10 me very
verge Of victory, being only defeated by a
majority OF three In favor OF his illustrlous
Under the administration OF Mr.. Buchan.
| an he received AN appointment 10 the con
! sulship OF Dundee. scotland. which position
he, however, declined.
In the great political struggle OF 1850 he
was presidential electOr upon the Dougla'
and Johnson ticket. and earnestly main
| tanned the cause of his party with all OF ms
! accustomed ftdTltSSIltSS anu tbllAh1s
During the late war he cast his faith ant
! fortunes with the people Of the South. aud
| though offered an important military pos
! ton by the Governor OF North Carolina M
/ continued to faithfully discharge the oner'
ous and responsible duties OF surgeon IN one
| OF the regiments OF that state, II being 9
! position Tor which he was better ntted DS
! education and experience
| After the close Of the war he was seFera
! times elected H. ay or OF the city OF salisbury
| y. C.. the duties OF which y sitlon ne dis
| charged viii n credit to himself and satlstac
| ton To his constituents.
| I'm 1871 be removed to The CITY or Dan
| VILE where he soon acquired merited prom
| Inence as "A member OF his profession anC
/ asa man of capacity and convictions wor
| thy TO stand among the foremost citizens o
| that city. so justly distinguished for the ia
/ telligeDce worth, and energy OF her people
/ In 1883 he was elected a member or thh
| House from Danvile and Pittsylvaula, anC
| WAS again in 1855 the recipient OF the con
fidence end support OF tnat constituency
| His career upon this noor Is Wen remen
| bered as being cons icuous for the zeal ant
| sincerity with which he applied himself u
! the discharge OF his responsible duties
| Great faithfulness aud cOnscientlousnes
| marked his legislative record from II
! Inception down to the occasion OF III
sudden death at his desk In this hall, th'
sad particulars OF which Will be 80 viVidl'
| recalled by the members OF TINS BODY. as
was q man of decided ability. OF lntens
| convictions, and absolute fearessness II
| their expression and support.
| Though Impulslve ana sometimes mast,
| In his Judgment, he was yet man OK klndll
heart and possessed that true manllness
character which acknowledges q fault
repalrsa wrong. Honest In all hls dealings
loyal and faithful TO his friends. manly an
| nlyaFR In 10 "a