Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-09-18
HOUSE oF DELEGATES.

WEDNESDAY,. Sept. II, 1862.
The House WAS called to order 8, ~ o'clock n by the
SPEAKER, Prayer by Rev. D. Doggett, Of the u. E.
Ohurch.
Mr.. ANDERSON, OF Botetours, from the Committee
on Military Aiirs reported the following resolution:
Resolved That the Governor be requested TO inform
this House what numb.r of have been raised snd
are now in service under the Act of the l5h May, 1862
authorizing the organization Of force Of 10 coo; IL
what way they have been organized also the smou,t Of
money which has been expended incurred also that
he inform the House what number Of troops have been
raised under the recent proclamation calling out the
militia in certain counties and the expense which has
been incurred therein.
RESOLUTIONS OF ENQUIRY.
BY Mr.. RIvES Into the expeiieIcy Of increasing
tie compensation for the collection Of the public rev.
eaue.
By Mr. LIvELY-As to what legislation is necessary
in regard to the safe keeping Of the property OF dis
persons who have gon, the enemy and whether
said property be col coated without conflict with
the existing leSs Of the Commonwealth.
By Nj PRlNCE-That the Governor communicate TO
this House the names OF all commissioned officers with
the dstes OF their commissions 10 the forces authorzs ID
to be raised under the Act Of the 18th May 1862.
By Me- RIVES-lnto the eIpediency Of so amending
the bill TO exempt from taxation the property OF
such citizens may have been stolen otherwise de-
s.royed by The prssencs Of the enemy.
BIZ Mr. HUN fER-Into the eIpediency Of reporting
bill to suppress tue circulation Of counterfeit notss
wiz in this Commonwealth
By Mr. 0RGAN-Into the eIpsdenoy Of placing al
the disposal OF the Governor the sum Of - dollars
to purchase adeq Iate supply OF salt.
REGULATING PRICES.
Mr.. RICHARDSON offered the following resolution
which was adopted-aye5 49, noes rs:
Resolved, That a special committee be appointed,
whose duty It shall be TO inquire into the SIpediency Of
regulating By Law the prices ef all articles of primo
cssity whether in tie hands Of the farmer manufacturer
merchAn. or trader.
Mr. FLEMING offered the folio wing resolution, which
Wa adop ed:
Res lssd That the committee snociutsd 20 invest.
gate the conduct OF Tie proprietors of the Smytt
and Washington Sal Works be instructed TO rqliEs
whether in the sales of salt made by said prties the
same number of pounds OF salt in wet condition is
timated TOR busbel given when the article is in
merchandise condition.
Mr.. hopkins, Of Petersburg, eff,red the following
preamble and resolution:
Whereas, By the Governors Proclamation Inc Logis
;ure has been convened in this called session. for ths
avoNed rurpcs, OF passing Act 10 supply the p'o
PIE with salt and whereas, country and State orr
involved 10 bloody With the people OF the North
our treasury thereby sui eced greatly increased bur
taens, and our people to high taxation aud the
tortopate prices for s the nec:ssares Of life, ard IL
view of the fos that the adjourned session will
mencs in ess than three month"; when all needul Laws
viii be mere Considerably passed therefore, be it
R,-clyod by thn General AS emily, That, from anC
after Frdsy the 20 ID instant, IL will be 1eIpedient
this called scssou TO legislate any other SUIT G. thar
the supply and distribution Of sal;,hus performing al
the duties fer which it met and sayiDgdO the people
heavy item ut unnecessary CxpcDse and taxation.
Ga motou OF Mr.. WoKsHAN, the ru.e under which
Joint resolution lay day suspended and thu
resolution taken NJ.
Alter protrac ed debate on motion Of Hr. RICHARD
Son. tho ,olUt was ind, lely posponod-syes 40
uoes So.
Ms STAPLES offered q resolution Of thanks to GENE
rss Ro Lee, Joselh Johnston, Gud Thomss J
JACKSON, aud to thc Cfisers and soldiers under the
Command, for their Distinguished services TO the coun
try.
Mr.. FLOOD moved to refer the resolution to the Com
mitee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. ROBER TsON, Of Richmond City, submitted &c
RES Of rs.ouonp, more general IN their Character viii
be d,sired 60 to the ssmo committee. Both resou
lions we're referred.
o. motion of Fir. BUF0RD the H'use 81 ,urnc'
over 10 Fii,y next in order To ,tfyrd tSe msm7ers 81
OF unity 10 participate in the csremonias OF Thanks
GviTg Day.