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The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
er the use of this hall to the Confederate Congress when the Legislature shall have adjourned sine dis. An engrossed bill, to be entitled "An act legalizing the manufacture of alcohol," was taken up and passed. A Senate resolution, exempting an additional Deputy Sheriff of Franklin county from military service, was sent in and passed by the House. The joint order of the day, for the election of a Secretary of the Common Wealth, a Treasurer, an Auditor of Public Accounts, a Second Auditor, a Register of the Land Office, a Public Printer, a Superintendent of the Penitentiary, and a General Agent and Storekeeper of the Penitentiary, was taken up. After debate, the election of Superintendent of the Penitentiary resulted: Blue, 57; Pendleton, 42. Mr. Blue was then declared duly elected Superintendent of the Penitentiary for the constitutional term, commencing 21 January, 1863. Henry W. Thomas was then elected Second Auditor, after which the House adjourned, d
The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], A deficit wanted. (search)
was the first taken up, and two candidates — both worthy gentlemen — were put for nomination. These were Col. James F. Middleton, the present incumbent, and Col. Charles Blue, of Hampshire county. On the report, ballot, Col. Blue received 7½ votes, and in Perdition 55 votes. Col. Blue was then declared duly elected for the constCol. Blue received 7½ votes, and in Perdition 55 votes. Col. Blue was then declared duly elected for the constitutional commencing on the 21day of January Col. B. is at present a delegate in the legislature from the county of Hampshire, Va., is it active, energetic business man. He is refined a great deal during the present of his house, barn, and everything connected therewith, having been burnt by the scrupulous invaders of the Valley.Col. Blue was then declared duly elected for the constitutional commencing on the 21day of January Col. B. is at present a delegate in the legislature from the county of Hampshire, Va., is it active, energetic business man. He is refined a great deal during the present of his house, barn, and everything connected therewith, having been burnt by the scrupulous invaders of the Valley. The vacancy in the office of Second Audit secession by the death of Wm. A. Monroe Esq., was filled by the election of Henry Thomas, Esq., of Fairfax, whose home is taken in possession of the enemies of constitutional liberty. Mr. Thomas has long been a first prominent politician in the Alexandria elected, and a few years ago<
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], For sale (search)
The Virginia Penitentiary. --This institution is now presided over by Col. Charles Blue, of Hampshire county, who was elected by the Legislature to succeed Col. James F. Pendleton, the former incumbent, who vacated his office on the 31st of December. The institution is now nearly full, though most of the free negroes and slaves are absent from it.
The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], For Hire. (search)
esolutions were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Act Passed.--The set authorizing fiduciaries to invest funds in their hands in certain cases, and for other persons, was taken up from the calender, and passed, with amendments. On mention of Mr. Wiley, at 3 o'clock, the Senate adjourned. House of Delegates.--The House met at 11 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Duncan, of the M. E. Church. A communication was received from the Governor, enclosing a letter from Col. Chas. Blue, Superintendent of the Virginia Penitentiary, recommending an increase of the salary of the guard of that institution, it being impossible for them to free on $1 per day, when bacon was $1 per pound, and in consequences of which members of the guard were daily resigning. He also urges an increase of the number of the guard, and their being armed by the state, the inmates being more numerous chan heretofore, and composed of Baltimore plug English, New Orleans tigers, shoulder-bitters, a
The Daily Dispatch: March 23, 1863., [Electronic resource], From Port Royal — a Chapter about the Monitors. (search)
Dead. --Col. Chas. Blue, of Hampshire, Superintendent of the Virginia Penitentiary, died yesterday in this city after a brief illness.
The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
Congress of each legislation very pay their fair proportion of any tax which may be levied by Congress for the present year. Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt, moved that this House for the remainder of the session, meet at 10 o'clock A M. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Barbour the General Appropriation bill was taken up, as third reading dispensed with, and the bill passed. Ayes 77, noes none. A message was received from the Governor announcing in a becoming manner the death of Col. Charles Blue, late superintendent of the Penitentiary, and recommending the immediate election of his successor. Another message was received from his Excellency, to consider which the House resolved itself into secret session, and so remained up to the hour of recess 3 o'clock. Evening Session--The House re-assembled at 8 o'clock. On motion of Mr. C the Senate resolution appointing Tuesday, the 4th day of March as the day upon which the General Assembly will proceed to the election
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
The Legislature. Both branches of the General Assembly yesterday adopted a resolution extending the present session until Monday next, the 20th instant. This step was rendered imperative because of the pendency of several important measures — the Tarbill, the Salt question, and others — which have not yet, at this late hour of the session, been finally acted upon; and unless members apply them. Gives more Gilligently to the dispatch of public business, we fear the time allowed by the extension will prove too short for the accomplishment of the within objects of their coming together. The election of Superintendent of the Penitentiary, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Col. Chas. Blue, resulted in the election of Mr. Colin Bass, of Roanok
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
to report a bill to prohibit extort on in food. After several ineffectual efforts to substitute Thursday and Saturday instead of Monday as the day of sojournment, the vote by which the Senate resolution was rejected was reconsidered, and the House concurred with that holy in extending the session until Monday next, the 30th inst — ayes 87, noes 8. The joint order of the day, for the election of a Superintendent of the Penitentiary, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Chas. Blue, was taken up. Mr. Worsham put in nomination Mr. Colin Bass, of Roanoke. There being no further nomination, the name of Mr. Bass was communicated to the Senate. A message was received from the Senate informing the House of their readiness to proceed to the election of Superintendent of the Penitentiary, and that the name of M. J. Armstrong had been added to the candidates. The House then proceeded to its first ballot, with the following result: Bass 73, Armstrong 21, s