Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-05

I Empire Transportation Company, of which
| T. ID. Christian. II. b. Cooke, II. W. Flour
noy, Fl. l.. Smith, Q. w. Branch, w. a.
| Young, Tazewell Elicit, II. w. Page, :. IL.
Witt, and John r. Lawler are corporators.
This is the same old ferry bill which has
engaged so much attention az several pre-
vious sessions. Two years ago there was
most prodigious fight. over the measure
and IL was finally defeated. IL is practi-
caliy fight between tho citizens OF Nor
folk, who want another ferry, and the city
OF Portsmouth, by which the present ferry
is owned. The bill was referred.
ELECTRIC LIGHT OF Gas.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Stratten and REFEREED
Resolced, That the Committee on Public
Accounts inquire into the expedlency OF
substituting gas for electricity in lighting
the Capitol building.
COLONEL MARYE EULooIZED.
Tho election officers was the next busi-
ness in order.
Mr.. Ben6heim nominated for the posi-
tion of Auditor Of Public Accounts Colonel
Morton Marye. In his remarks concern
ing the Colonel he said: He needs no in
PRODUCTION from me. Wherever inte.li-
geuce prevails his name is fayorably known,
and his worth recognized and appre-
ciated."
Mr. Hudgin then arose and said:
desire 70 cay a word In support OF the nomi-
nation and election Of Colonel Morton harye
for Auditor Of Public Accounts. When man
worthy Of the support Of his felow-citizens IS
brought forward for political preferment u may a
not be out OF place, perhaps, 70 touch upon MS
political record briefly II be deserves II.
IL Is an honor due 10 the faithful discharge oil
his duties, Il is an example for others to follow
and emulate ghOuld they be called upon 70 MI
uIo ~ Ia % nd AZ
Tho life and character OF Colonel Marye com
mand my profound respect and admiration. a
true gentleman, his career Is part OF tho his
tory Of his country, and all who know nm VIII
speak In the highest praise OF his public and
private character.
The Speaker then in beautiful language
referred TO the war record of Colonel
Marye, and complimented him highly for
his fidelity, courage, and integrity. In
| concluding he said
Do Oyerdraw the picture7 Let me say 10 the
members OF this House that ! know Wheteoi
speak. From the leading businessmen OF this
city get the highest reports OF Colonel Aaryels
standing One Of tho presidents OF leading
| bank said 10 me: "There is no compliment you
can pay Colonel Marye, as citizen and Auditor,
that win not endorse fully The public record
OF the man Is all good his private character 90
pure, 80 spOtless, 30 genial, and so exalted that
! his friends seem drawn 20 him as with hooks ol
steel. Is it strange, then, that such brave
be called 10 illl one Of the most important onces
| In the Commonwealth? / think not. trust II
| may be the pleasure OF every member on this
| floor 70 cast his vote tor Colonel Morton harye
| q clever gentleman, brave soldier, an emcien'
| Onlcer, and devoted patriot.
OTHER NOMINATIONS.
Speaker Cardwell nominated Colonel
Frank q. Ruffin for the Office of Second
Auditor, and smilingly referred to the fact
that the pen is mightier.than thesword.' ,,
| MIR. CardweI said that the Colonel had
never lost any of his members but he had
| captured many scalps. He is bold and
| fearless" said the Speaker. in conclusion,
"and ever ready TO do his duty"
Mr.. John Jackson nominated Judge III.
w. Flournoy for the position of Secretary
| Of the Commonwealth. In his remarks he
| alluded to the distinguished Virginian as
| "a knightly son of knlghtlY race-a man
| without fear and without -eproach."
Mr. Letcher. of RockDridge, nominated
| Mr.. A. w. Harman, Jr., Tor the office OF
| Treasurer.
The name of Captain J. II. OBannor
was placed in nomination by Mr.. Strdtton
| for the position of Superintendent OF Pub
| lie Printing.
Mr.. Tillman nominated General James
| G. Hill for the position of Railroad Com
missioner, and Mr.. Samuel A. Spencer
| udue DIleI stCOuuADR SpotCh'
TO CANVASS THE VOTE.
Messrs. Jones and Fentress were ap
pointed by the Char TO count the Joint
vote for these officers.
| Mr.. Philip st. George Wilcox moved &c
adjourn, but the motion was declared out
| Of order, as the committee had not re
! turned. They came in shortly after this
however, and reported all of the nominee;
unanimously elected.
The next business in order was the cleo
| ton Of county Judges. The names of the
caucus nominees were presented by the
members from the respective counties in
| terested, and they were elected without
| opposition in the order named above IL
| the Senate report.
On notion Of Dir. Cooke the House ad
| iOurned until to-day at noon.