Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-09-20

quantities OF It thAti tax by The banks 10 large
quantities and Il would lay innocent persons Gab, TO
immediate prosecution by III designing persons
Mr. LYON, Of Ala, favored tie original bill.
M JONES favored the amendment OF Mr.. LYoEs.
The amen1men. was lost and the bill passed.
cESSUs rAxrRs.
M. KENNER also, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, sepOrted back with recommendation that IL do
not PISS, House bill for the compensation of wsrshals
and their :Gnts for taking the census Of 1860 in
those States hW composing the Southern Oonederaey,
under the lave II the United S,s.as
The committee made written report, settlrg forth
the fact that it wod set bad precedent Tor future
tiou, TO pay csims contracted under tho United States
before the secession oil the Southern States.
Mr.. JONES, Of Tenn, offered frem the views Of the
maicrity of the committee -inssmrch be held 10 the
opiaion that the Government ought TO make
good sny anl all such claims.
TREASURY HSts
Mr.. KENNER, from the same committee, reported
back House bill providing for AA further issue of
Treasury notes The Senate having amended the rama
he recommended OIL the part Of The committee that
these amendments be concurred in by the Wouse which
was agreed TO.
MEDALS FOR HIRIToRIoUs SERVICE
Mr.. MILES, from tho Committee on Military Aflirs,
reported back certain Jnt resolutions from the Senate
provide medals for meritcrious concuc on the battle
field and asked that they be laid on the table. Agreed
10.
PARTISAN RANGERS
He elso reported back with recommendation that
pass Al act in relation Partisan Ringers Placed OF
the calendar and order to be printed.
ADJurASTs.
Mr.. hilton, of Fla, from the same committee, re
ported back bill providing for the appointment Of ad
iltants for independent bAttalione. Passed.
KksoLUros OF THANK
Mr. GARNET, of Va, from the same committee, Is
ported back resolution OF lhsrk3 TO hejor Genera
lukhesd Magruder and his command with substut,
Tor the same IRON the committee, which Was adoped.
CoEDUCr TIE
Mr. FOOTE from the Committee on F,reign Aft lire
reported back suudry resolutions touchr the free uAv
,on Of the Mississippi md tie opening Of the marke
Of tho South such oil the Northwestern Satos shal
csAso their participation 10 tho pfes,ns war uson th,
Sou h. The regulations we're moidsd, AID accompanied
by report from the committee.
Mr. BARKSDALE, at Miss from the same committee
submitted a minority report on the same sui jSct.
Both reports, with accompanying papers, sore order
ed to be printed.
IxyXPTroS BILL.
On m oion of Mr. HACHEN Of KY, the speoia. order
O, the Gay--Ihe Exemption Bll-rss postpo-ei Il
await the action Of the Senate upon similar bill
bsiOTe that body.
PAY SOLDIERS.
Mr.. CHAMBLISS called up his motion TO reconsider
the vote by NDlCh "a bIl passCc ou Ueuhesuay
tho y and G5sgta qaaTtermasters IA
scmirispr oAths IN certain css.s.
Mr.. JONES moved To lay the bill the table, which
SAs not ayr cd TO.
Mr Sen Ton moved to amend the bill 80 to spec
~ tha. tins privilege shall granted only where
il il necessary in order IN enable sick disabled sol
deis to draw their pay. Agreed to.
Mr. rARRiS moved TO reoommt the bill TO the Con.
ui.tee on Military Affairs. Lost.
The bill was passed as amended.
SICK TURLOU6Es.
Mr.. WRIGHT, from the Committee on the Medical De-
partment, reported the following bill:
BE it enscted b. the Congress Of the Confederate
States Of America That furloughs for period not az
coed ne 90 dlys shall be granted - Any lex or wounded
soldier confined in any Confederate Hospital upon tie
evidence Of the cerfoie OF examination oil bis attend
act surgeon, snd the accommodation OF the prnc
pal surgeon in charge OF the hospital"
Mr. CHAMBERS, OF Miss, offered the following
amendment which vas adopted:
AID tie colder to whom suei iurOugh may be
granted shall be entitled to transportation home aui
back"
Several attempts we're made TO rccommit The bill,
which, hoNeyer, failed, aud the bill was passed.
Ga motion Of Me- hAOHEN. OF Ky, the House
adjourned