Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, on Monday, the Seventh Day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty-Five (Classic Reprint)

Virginia General Assembly

ISBN 10: 0331208083 / ISBN 13: 9780331208085

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, on Monday, the Seventh Day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty-Five (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331208083
• ISBN 13: 9780331208085
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 642 grams

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Synopsis

A window into Virginia’s early 19th‑century government, from the 1835 session.

This edition presents the Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia, begun and held in the Capitol at Richmond, detailing the beginnings of the session, the election of officers, and the adoption of the house rules that guided proceedings. It captures the rhythm of a state legislature as it considered petitions, debated bills, and managed day‑to‑day business.

• See how members were sworn in, how the speaker was chosen, and how officers like clerks and doorkeepers were elected.
• Read the rules that governed debate, voting, and house procedure, including how journals were kept and published.
• Follow the flow of business, from adjournments and calls to order, to committee reports and bill readings.
• Get a firsthand look at the phrasing and structure of early Virginia legislative records.

Ideal for readers of political history, state government, and Virginia heritage, as well as students seeking a tangible view of how a state legislature operated in 1835–1836.