General Assembly of Virginia.
Senate.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1862.
The Senate was called to order at 12 o'clock, and opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Peterkin, of St. James's Church.
A communication was received from the House of Delegates announcing the passage of sundry bills.
On motion of Mr. Nash, the rules were suspended and the bill from the House, to constitute a corps more effectually to collect the arms of the State and Confederate States not in actual service, was considered without reference and passed.--yes 35, nays 0.
Communication from the Executive.
The President laid before the Senate the following communication from the Executive, which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed: Executive Department, Feb. 12, 1862.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Delegates:
I have the honor of communicating herewith the semi-annual report or Brevei Major-General F. H. Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, to the Board of Visitors.
The General Assembly, in common with the people of Virginai, will be gratified to know that this favorite institution, which has done so much to stimulate a proper military spirit, and has contributed so largely in preparing our troops for the gallant and efficient services they have rendered in the field, has been re-opened under the most satisfactory circumstances.
The number of cadets at this time exceeds two hundred and fifty. Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Delegates:
Respectfully, John Letcher.