The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-18

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Camp. CORTLAND Va. ". b. Snsnds'
William ". White: John Z. Cooke camp,
Roanoke Va. Thomas Lewis, G. {. IaIia-
ferro John Bowie: Strange Camp. Char
louisville Va. Thomas l.. Rosser, g. ".
Wood: Pierre Gibson Camp. No. 10, GU
peper Va. ID. 3. Grimsley. W. a. nm
Calcott- Wrenn Camp. Isle OF wight
Va. n. F. Young. j. v Jones
Ewell Camp Prince william , Gounlyy'
!. r. B. Stuart Camp, Reems' Station. Va.
NJ A. Moucure. !. c. Duane Thornton
Pickett Camp farnville. Va. s ". Paulett.
J. T. Fitzgerald: Slower Camp. Stras ourg
Va. Mason Blv. G. ". Sydnor; Turner
Ashby Camp. Winchester. Va, Z. W. Nc
Vicar, Z. g. Hollis.
THE JOINT SESSION.
The time for the Joint meeting having ar
rived the Hall of Ithe. s. house Of Delegates. pc
gan TO be filed with spectators very raplo'y'
The space behind the railing was
crowd who had come to have a
glance NJ tie ilustri0us senator who had Just
been reelected, while the more representative
and prominent citizens made Their WaY mo
the space set aside tor the statesmen. y
large beyv of charming ladies also mingled
I'm the crowd and the scene was very PIC
turesque one.
Tie gallery on the right was crowded to It's
utmost capacity with q mixed muittude anu
the gallery on the lett formed centre OF a.
traction by the many bewitcAlng youuG Ia
dies from the Female Institute who held sway
in that part OF the house.
Promptly 40 28O f. VI. Assistant Door
keeper Kindred IN his stentOrian voice an
nOuuced the arrival OF the senators OF IT.
ginia. headed by Lieutelant-GoyernOr yer
There were hardly any seats lett aud ma
iOrlty of the distinguished members OF the
II - l.au ttaft Tod Wit
room.
The middle aisle was ordered 70 be cleared
by the President OF the Senate and lew
minutes later Senator John W Daniel entered
the hail. escorted by Senator Mcdonald, OF
lynchburg on his right and Dy Mr. John /.
Ryan. OF LOudoun. on ms lett. The rear was
brought up by the other members or tle
special Joint committee OF the two houses WHO
had boen appointed on the previous day TO
notify Senator Daniel of his election
When the procession had reached tie plat
form Senator Mcdonald reported that the
committee had notified Senator Daniel and
that that gentleman was DESTROYS - express
his thanks 70 the General Assembly IN person.
PRESIDENT OF TIE SENATE.
President Tyler. after inviting Senator
Daniel 70 the platform, spoke as follows -.
Ii was Mr. Cleveland. l believe who SAID 1t
would be supererogation IN him to introduce
Governor Hill to a New York assemblage and
that the most fitting introduction ne couIu
give would be 10 simply announce ms pres
ence. Far more fitting would 1t seem ior me
10 simply announce the presence OF John W.
Daniel, and # il would be supererogatl on 10
introduce him 20 an audience any
where throughout the limits OF TINS
State how much more unnecessary
does il seem 20 Introduce him 70 the
General Assembly of Virginia, when has
inst in obedience 10 the power behind the
q Io Il frra n
choice Of this people as their representative
in the Senate of the United states, ana TINS
time by practically unanimous voice OotA
from people and. representauyesl VINO Is most
10 be congratulated at this happy result, Johh
Daniel or the people. Each, II may be SAID Out
nc this particular time, AZ TINS Important cI's1S
in our national affairs. ! believe the people
are more 10 he congratulated than he. FOR
tunate indeed are We that we have one 80
gifted so skilled IN statesmanshlp. 50 power
tut in debate. "A oman truly with maIcniess
genius and wlthal IN SUCH thor-
ough touch and sympathy VIII tuo
people 70 stand yOnder IN the council cham
bers of our nation TO help guide v tn master
hand the affairs Of TINS great q oyernment
and with his lips and lite defend the right
and with his own strong arm 10 shield us
from danger and oppression. IL gives me
pleasure q introduce my trend, your TREND,
Nirgiuia's friend aud our common countrYs
THE SENATOR.
Senator Daniel who was greeted with APP
plause. then spoke IN substance as follows:
Mr. President of the Senate. Mr.. Speaker
of the House of Delegates. and you, gentlemen
OF the General Assembly OF Virginia WITH
heart overlooking with gratitude 10 you Tor
the great and almost unprecedented honor
you have conferred upon me, and with Keen
sense Of the trust and responsibility which Is
associated with TX. ! come into your presence
to-day. gentlemen. 10 make 20 you. tie repre-
sentatiyes of the people. my most profound
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. anu 70 express 10 you my
heartfelt thanks.
First of all. 10 you, my Democratic friends.
do | pay nv homage Associates as we have
benin many Of the labors and counsels Of
the past comrades OF many struggles OF
varying fortunes. l recognize that It Is 10
your loyalty and your devotion and your
untaltering service TO the peoples cause that
this opportunity 70 elect a Democratlc sena-
tor il due. end that through that channel the
honor Is conferred on me.
Your presence in overwhelming numbers
in the General Assembly OF Virginia attests
your fidelity 10 the interests Of the people and
proclaims 20 the world how close % the peo-
PIES hearts lies that Democratic cause.
To you. Republicans. who have cast no
ballot against me IN the General Assembly
and have abstained from that which might
mar the unanmlty and harmony OF TIE Occa-
sion. let me say that / appreciate your course
and thank you. You all know me, 10 what
ever political party you NAV belong as moth
ing more or nothing less than simple Demo-
crat
Whenevera Democratic measure IS IN con-
test there can ever be but one place tor me,
but III all Of the rules Of political life let me
say 10 you. whatever may he your political
affiliations, it has always been my pleasure to
realize and feel that IN al of those things which
pertain 10 the rights and interest," OF our cit
izens. NJ man could be true Democratic
representative who did not represent the
State IN its entirety.
NOTEWORTHY PACT.
Senator Daniel. IL continuing. said that It