New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-07

the formation Of volunteer division in the regular
army of the Confederate States. The bill was referred
to the Military Committee, but they bave not made
any report on It. He said he regarded the bill an
important one, and desired to know whether or not
that committee intended to report on IT. and if 50, at
what time.
Mr.. Barton Of Ca, the Chairman Of the Military
Committee, said the bill to which bis colleague mfr.
Wright aludes, was referred to the Military Com
mittee, and his impression is that he had been in
structed to report unavorably to its passage On this
point, however he might be mistaken. 1t may be
possible that the consideration Of the bill was post
poned. He was called of 10 attend the session
Of the Georgia State Convention, and be can.
not state at this time, with reliability, what
had been done with the bill. There was much unfn-
ished business before the Military Committee when
Congress adjourned and will all come up for action
ct the present some future session. The bill for the
organization of volunteer division may be among the
unfinished business This is about the extent OF the
information that be communicated In reply to the
gentleman's inquiry.
Mr. Wright said he regarded it the duty of the Mil
itary Committee to consider the BILL and he thought 1t
Of sufficient importance, when presented, and still
more important now TO engros the prompt and foyor-
able attention of the Committee. He hoped that they
would report promptly on it.
II they reported in opposition to the BILL he could
then have opportunity Of bringing the merits OF the
bill directly to the attention Of Congress- He hoped
however, that the Committee would report fsvorably
he rugarded the bill an important one. II the Com
mittee will report at early day, will be satirfedi
but if otherwise shall try to get the bill before Con-
gress in other way than through report OF the
Military Committee.
Mr.. Barlow assured the gentleman (Mr. Wright
that there was no disposition on the part Of the Mill
tary Committee to stiae the bill attended TO. The bills
for the military organization of the military forces OF
the Confederate States have all been passed, and he
did not consider the bill for the organization OF
Volunteer dvion at present OF such Importance az 10
demand the immediate attention OF the COMMITTEE
There is no doubt the Military Committee viii give TO
the bill all the attention it wants, and most certainly
they will report it back to Congress.
Mr.. II. r. Cobb Of Georgia presented a memorial
from very worthy clergyman as TO the propriety
and necessity of appointing chapluns for the army.
The memorial without being read, was referred to the
Military Committee. Mr.. Ocbtree Of Texas offered
memorial from citizens Of Texas the necessity Of
establishing an army In Morrison County, Texas.
The memorial, without being read, was referred to
the Military Committee.
Mr.. Rbett OF South Carolina then moved that Con-
gress 90 into secret session. Adopted. There con-
siderable talk here about Congress adourni in few
weeks and removing their sessions to RtSnond, Va.
will not be surprised 10 learn that all the Depart
mens move also The seat OF Government IL not fixed,
and Congress can tomorrow change from Montgomery
to any other place.
This city has been crowded for some days past with
the military.
This morning, booming cannon announced the time
Of the departure Of several companies for Virginia.
They compose the first battalion OF the Sd Alabama
Regiment. Another battalion leaves tonight. Two
mounted companies soon depart for Pensacola.