The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-07
THE SENATE CONVENED.
rRrsfDENT MFRS GRACEFUL AD.
DRESS BEF0RE yHE BODY.
A Number of Bills Were Introduced and
Clerks and Committees Appointed.
Getting Down TO steady work.

The Senate chamber at noon was not
crowded with spectators. as is the general
,bing upon the occasion OF the converting
~ the Legislature. only one lady was
an .ho chamber when the roll was called
and "a half dozen gentlemen were seated
,o the galleries. Upon the desks Of
e.rstors I.ovenstcin and Sands there were
,oo beautiful floral offerings sent by the
p0vhaan Club.
lust 90 noon Licut-Governor }. Hoge
r...r called the Senate to order, and upon
..n of the roll an 81 the senators re-
.,,5o4 to their names except Mr.. Ben
,,i, A. Hatcher who. though in the
'tr is confined TO his bed. The newly
-,ltlI senators were sworn in by Dr.
,..u..on Prayer was offered by Rev.
nr C,,rer. of the First Baptist church.
Tne election OF president pro tenn be
a., .tr. fr.f business OF the Senate. Dr.
~. nominated Senator Hurt. who was
-...rIrrnu-.v elected. Senator Ldiue
,.or,irat.I Dr. .. ID. Pend'"ton Tor ClerN'
senators Iotanstein and l.cato perform
....n.- services for Mr. H. T. Wca-
I'. .r,-st-Arms. am, l.. j. Gunter,
Vet, .a....r These officers were duly
's ..l bv resolution the following
..,. amounted: Richard Miller, h.
f.rtir.. clarence a. Jenries, and
Ii.,t -gorernor Tyler then declared
.,.. s.,sfa duly organized, and appointed
ssr.far Erhos To- so inform the House.
i. making tine announcement. President
Tlcr in mis- usual happy and graceful
manner spoke as follows:
iresid,n, ~ er's Address.
.lH calling the Senate to order at the be
Ginning of this session. over which j VIII
,-...Ia for a few brief weeks, J ask the
fHtHege of expressing some Of the re-
t.rs I feel in welcoming the return 10
tf.s halls Of SO many of those with whon
! have been so long and so pleasantly
.....irfed. / feel that 10 douoy insures
t,- me- and my hou0rcd successor that
f-h degree Of courtesy end consideration
chat has ever Characterized the Senate
of Nreinig.
shall confidently rely upon the old and
r.t members for that lcGIoncy ana sup
r.rf that has been so chccrfuliy given no
iHa rsst. and which is SO essential TO the
successful discharge of the duties of
DIT ding officer
this body has indeed been most delightful
rnIiumed save by the loss of SO many
f.r4ed ana beloved associates. who dur
f- my occupancy of the chair have been
called 90 enter into that long sleep which
Knows no waking AS You have 90 diff
f.r.rt times set aside special occasions TO
express your loving appreciation OF the
services and worth. and 90 do honor 10
OH. memory of the faithful and beloved
.ar. Ho8ton. aud Wood. so too you will
som pause One your deliberations 10 pay
tribute to the noble Hacker. who has
fallen since our last adjournment
We al remember how faithfully DE stood
10 hie post and remained here almost un-
Oh the last hour Of the session. though IL
WAS painfully apparent to AN that the
fatal grasp Of death was laying its icy
band upon him May his noble example
uf devotion to duty stimulate his hOnored
successor and each member of this body
O.. higher and nohlcr aspirations i'm the
discharge of every intrustei duty
others of our members. having receive
an that recognition from their constituents
s. Cwiuentv deserved have been called
20 higher spheres Of honor and useful
tcss in earthly courts and are no doubt
growing grey and Thin. trying 90 make
limited offices supply unlimited demands,
and in "a far-off eastern court the cutur-
Cd and gifted Mcdonald is ROBBED in
gorgeous apparel and with graceful ac-
ishmoute is adding new luster to
Tur nations reputation as it's accredited
ambassador and IS NO doubt even now
led with wonder and amazement that
l a ever feared 20 commit his fate to the
..r.ur of only one woman.
D. le "a subject of generalization that
the Jaws enacted 10y This body. subjected
a. they were Go the cruchle OF hot
political canvass. failed 90 evoke sin
gle cause f1r complaint. and the admins
t-iti0g of our h0nored and beloved lX-
C.lrre was fully endorsed.
Nlr generous providence watch over
tIe deliberations of this body. that the
laws enlctai and The results of another
administration may bring like proper
Permit me asain to welcome you to
these h1.Is'
Bills Introduced.
A joint resolution being adopted. the |
president appointed. ON the part Of the |
Senate. Messrs. Loveustcin. buchanan. |
IrI Berry to announce 20 the Governor !
h- organization of the LEGISLATURE. Pri- |
ate Secretary Mcleod soon after appear |
i 40 the bar of the Senate with the |
GOVERNORS message which. on motion I
senator Stubbs. was ordered 10 be print /
The following bills were iutroduced By |
uatar Wiokham: Extending the time |
or the collection of taxes for the year /
a3. BOO Caroline county. By Senator Lit !
.. petition of the directors and man /
-.rs of tine Female Orphan Asylum at /
fredericksburg asking permission TO I
.rsfer their property 10 the Assembly /
I.me and school "a bin accompanying 1
Ie petition for that purpose,
s. liu to incorporate the Assembly Home /
ui School at Fredericksburg.
r....... f.tfIl v.I.fa In tho recent OrW4nfIa- /
0u of thc large sesbyterian school at |
fredericksburg. in 81 city, for which /
rge sum of money has been raised, and /
mch' is under the direct control OF the /
.ucr8l Assembly of that Church.
1857 Senator Jones. TO amend and re-
.act section ass of the Code so as TO pro-
te for the election OF one commissioner
T the revenue for each magisterial dis
let I'm Allegheny county
Senator Jennings offered "a resolution !
Getting the death of Senator ). W.
.acller. ana. upon motion. saturday
lc 10th instant was set apart for the con-
Iteration Of the resolution.
By Senator ST. clair. TO incorporate the
raham Water Works.
By Senator Green: To amend sections
M. isis 2si9 and 2S2) Of the code I'm
lauon 70 interest The hin provides
iat per cent. shall continue To- be the
.l rate Of interest but that s per
may be charged when special con-
ts are made The usual penalties are
'sel when more than s per cent is
i
Clerks and Committees.
me President laii before the body a
muDicaton from the clerk Of the
and the clerk or the House trans