Chap. 78.—JOINT RESOLUTIONS returning thanks to the ConstitutionaP
Convention of Illinois for their manifestation of sympathy in our recent
affliction.

Agreed to April 80, 1870.

Resolved (the house of delegates concurring), As commu-
nicated in a message of the governor this day, the general
assembly of Virginia have heard with grateful emotions the
expression of sympathy on the part of the constitutional con-
vention of the state of Illinois, in the deep affliction which has
fallen upon this people by the calamity at the capitol on the
twenty-seventh April. ‘ .

Resolved, That the thanks of the general assembly be re-
turned to that convention for this manifestation of sympathy
in our general sorrow and bereavement.

Resolved, That the governor be requested to transmit a
copy of these resolutions to the president of that body.