Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

the Capitol at half-mast. The Register OF
the Land Office, however, felt unauthorized
70 do go without the direction of the Legis-
lature. He therefore moved that the Su-
perintendent Of Public Buildings be dl-
rected to suspend the iiags on the Capitol
ut half-mast until after the funeral of JEFF
ferson Davis, ex-President Of the Southern
Confectionery, shall have occurred.
The resolution was agreed 10 and COM
municated to the House, where Mr.. Gibson
moved 70 amend by substituting the
words "late President Of the Confederate
States of America" for ex-President of
the Southern Confederacy."
The amendment was adopted and the
resolution concurred in. The Senate
agreed to the amendment, the resolution
was communicated to the Superintendent
OF Public Lands and Buildings, and the
flags were Immediately hoisted.
WANTED COMMITTEE.
Mr. Stubbssonered the following, for the
consideration of which he asked the sus-
pension Of the rules:
Resolred ty fhs Senate (ths gouse Of Delegates
concurring). That a committee OF three on the
part Of the senate and i've on inc part OF the
House be appointed 20 attend the funeral OF the
late Hon. Jefferson Davis. provided it Is practi-
cablo 10 reach he burial ia time.
1ir. Berry said no man in the State or
country had greater respect for Mr. Davis
and his memory than he. but he questioned
the right of the Legislature 10 provide the
means necessary TO defray the expense OF
the committee.
Mr.. Moore asked Mr.. Stubbs if he could
throw any light on this subject by explain
ing how the expense of the trip should be
betrayed.
Mr. Stubbs replied that when he was
member Of the House nineteen years ago
4. 4 NHs.a al
Of General Robert T.. Lee, and he bad
never heard whisper nor a word OF criti-
csm OF this action. Another committee
had been sent TO accompany the remains
of ex-Goyernor William Smith to Rich
mond. and while the Constitution made no
provision for such an expenditure, he
did not think such n thing was pro
hibited or intended TO be. He warmly
advocated the adoption of the resolution,
said movement was already on foot IN
Richmond TO telegraph the family and
friends of Mr.. Davis and ask that his re-
mains be brought here for lnterment IN the
capital Of the COnfederacy. either in Holly
wood by his son or on the lot where stands
the mansion occupied by Mir Davis during
the four years OF his incumbency OF the
Office of President.
Mr.. Moore. Of Alexandria, was Of opinion
that il was a violation of the Constitution;
therefore he could not support the resOlu-
tion. lie took. occasion, however. To ex-
press his veneration for Mr.. Davis. whose
memory will be foudly cherished through
out the entire southland.
Mr. Heaton said that the distance was 50
great the committee probably would not
reach there in time for the funeral; that if
it was in Virginia or Richmond no doubt
the two houses would adjourn and attend
his funeral in q body that he thought the
adoption OF resolutions of respect by tho
General Assembly would be more highly
appreciated by the family Of Mr.. DAVIS
than the attendance of "A committee at his
funeral.
Mr. Fchols said that he favored the
resolution, but "a the question Of the con-
stitutionality of the measure had been
raised he would move that the matter be
passed by until to-day, which was agreed