Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-09-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Senste not in session day, hayiL6 taken
recess until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House was called 10 order al noon, and opened
with prayer by Rev. Dr.. seeley.
Hoksrs LOST IN srkvrcI.
kr. BorELER, Of Virgins, presented memorial
FROM officer Ia the army in reference 70 los ofhorsee
10 the army
Mr. PRESTON, of Virginia, asked and OBJ aimed leave
Of absence Tor Mr. STiPLIs his ccllesgue SLo de.
tanned from the House oy serious lines.
EXCHANGE CT Observation-Disclosures.
Mr. RUSSELL, Of Virginia, of.red tie. following:
"RisJtvsd That the President be requested 70 com.
uuocate TO this House The cartel recently agreed upon
FIR general exchange of pr With the enemy nd
70 inform this House whether the enemy is known ~
have violated the same In any way, and particularly by
administering oaths of allegiance prs, in their
custody. and retaining them IN the United STATES"
Mr.. RUSSELL-Is will be reco'lected that some DAY
since had the honor of tf.rcg resolution Lis
subject, which was rterred 10 tie Military Committee
have thought since that it uou be better to make in
quiry OF the Executive Il is important that all the
rangements concerning the cartel sna ce communicated
to this Bouse. But Mr. SPEAKER there other
why that cartel should engage the careful attention
OF Congress. am not sure 20 far 81 can judge from
tn information that have ga hered from newspaper
in regard to this cartel that il the best arrange
ment that could be made at the time. We bad at the
time prisoners upon hands, and surplus Of them
We wanted to get our men back who prisoners in
the hands Of the enemy, for we Needed them for the
army. But there has been sufficient provision made
for the exchange Of civilians held prisoners by
the enemy. The Northern Government has taken up u
number Of our citz for alleged doysty to the Fed
era Government, and imp risoned them in ioathsome
dungeons and the cartel oulJ provides that czsns shall
To exchanged for cit gems But tho Northern Govern
IneI having possession of territory, preciu les the
possibility OF our being able TO arrest cIvlaDs, except
such as may fall into hands as accompanying the
army, and even these may DO properly lad 10 come
rnder the head Of belonging TO the army. This cartel
ref re- does not act iarly nasDuch as while have
q surplus OF military prisoners We have tew c.ylials
Now protection ought TO be extended ~ Ihese They
pursued rjbbec, murdered, shot down and visi
with all manner OF Cursgesi taey are subjected 10 all
lbs suierings Of u"oy.Ez.d warfare, then when
by their su rirgs 10 take up arms against the
elemY, this sanc.imonous, hypoerltic.l Government
shoots and hangs thsn because, forsooh, they do lot
consider them regular troops; and SO they liable
;tu1 to be treated whenever they are cap ured
Mr.. MlLES-The resolu ion which Was introduced By
tho gentleman from Virginia some days srce, aad 10
which he has su led having been referred 10 the Nil
itIy Committee referred TO myself az Sub CON.
mittee, in order that might oong1!t the Secretary
War in reference O. tho subject. have done So, and
are prepared 10 T. pr. upon IL.
The Government is not possession of any fact Of
vt ttion Of the terms Of the cartel agreed upon BE-
tween the Governments. With regard &c those persons
who have returned, bu havs remained in the Fet
er army, our Government has been very particular In
requiring the signature OF the person remaining 10
srcle ying that he took the oath OF bis oSn free
will consent hope msy be allowed to ssy few
words in relation TO the proposition now before the
House, sgree with the gentleman from Virginia that
there ia necessity for further action by Government
1t was confess, NiIh some degree of disappointment
that read the cartel could not help but regard
strange that had been able 10 make some batter
arrangement Tor the protection OF citzeUs although
know that this is very nice, diff cult and delicate
ter
1t so happened whether from van, o. ensrgY In IL
prosecution Of the on pSrt from some other
Cause, circumstances haze throsn the advantages On
their side. large proportion OF Our territory 10 in
their possession and they their 0tulOn advsn
tags therefore, Government should use prompt
measures should freely retaate upon those OF the
my who may tall into Lsndz in the OF the wal
Il 10 known that they are inhnmah that they set de-
tince hll the laws OF God and man. They have an en-
urmCul advantage. They have our hCmsa, our women
and children, and the old At their mercy they hold
over them the torch OF the iIoendiary the knife CT
the assasain We have no control oil tbeir Citizens eA
crp tt0ss WHOM capture With the orgluz army H.
H. therefore, intuniten; to adopt measure Of
retaliation. confess am rot prepared TO suggest al
proeess Il remedy. | thiak It is well TO request the
Executive TO infOIm US this sul sct. ! trust the
House will adopt the resolution.
Tho resolution Was adopted
M. RUSSELL offered ALEC the following
"RtIo!vtd That the Oomp.lSs on the JuI icisry In.
Guire and report whether the conduct O The Fedora
government absolves this Government from the obiga
ton TO observe the established usages OF international
warfare in relations with the enemy except so far ne
In particular the Government may deem best 10
observe them voluntarily"
Mr.. RUSSELL Some few weeks ago, 0 gentleman OF
high Character aud Of the most respectable xious
captured ct bis home in portion of tho State which
represent lie tied TO the fence and ia the presence
Of his brother who likewise captive, and ia the
presence Of two women, loyal to the South and whose
husbands serving 10 the Southern army, they be-
gan TO shoot ct the man. and if TO him the
umcs. ent they sho fret AZ bis feet then his iCgs
aud not until they bad tortured him by lodging
eleven balls n his body. thA. they hs heart
to relieve him from s. Il rings by death.
This, Mr. Speaker extreme example; bu.
there msny Others aud their nunb'r will oFe than
suffice to make up the caalogus Of their enorniles
il net right, il IL were possible, that should soH
such these 10 DO ed aud yet permit
hem 10 lay claim TO all the Gsages OF civilized interns
tonal wsrIare. They murder peop!o because they
may chance 10 take them ia eusrss, When We know
that they driven TO the extremity By the cruees aud
hariships imposed upon them by the enemy. Thus il
with Western Virginia, portion OF which have tie
toner 10 represent; thus IL is with Kentucky, Tenne-
see aud Missouri. Tie latter has slIesdy determined to
lit up her sons TO achieve her Independence That
imperial State Which, fom 10 geographical position, is
destined to DO the key the West and tie Soutl and will
ever taay have the honor Of ths Aetroptl - bestowed
upon her either by the United STATES the Confederate
satss-that sLaie say, has raised from 40 10 60 900
troops OF her own 10 fight and free herself from hers
tois Her cz ns are, 10 lenoe, shot or hanged
whenever taken IN arms hecsRs5 they styled guer
rilas Tue pro oon Of the Confederate States shoull
h, Hal 4 fha Matt
snail be protected in whatever qusrter Of the Con
eiersie Ststss. Any man, whether be be 10 lhe Pan
Handle CT Vugin!a or elsewhere shall fee! and kuCs
that he ia a. secure when he declares himself clz'n
OF the Confederate States men oil olden time,
when andtl whatever quarter OF the globe BY Whcmso
ever Imprisoned, mau bat pronounced be words, Il
am Roman eiazn." THIS is tue principle on which
would set. would therefore, retslae them aud
their psopls. ! do not want the qury made as 70
whether the wh0lu hese Uu,f5gss Lave boon
commiied were n he Coufed, rate amy ] Wish u
iow whether ars b-a-d Of a.! ~ ubserS N a
part, the rules and rssges OF ciTazei ~adir, l. u