Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-15
HnrsE OF DELEGATES.

FRIDAY, PEB. IA, 1852.
The Housa WAS called TO order a, u NJ. by Mr.. Shelf
few Payer by Rev Mr.. Woodbridge OF the EQlscopai
Church.
sESATx ANKxDNNTs TO HOUSE BILL CONCERNING rREE
SKGKoEs.
The bill providing for the earoDg oil Tree negroes 10
work on Pablo de.euces was repored from the Senate
With several amendmen,s. The amendments as an
nounced by the Clerk we're sevely cououIred In with
out opposition except The last which proposes TO exempt
such free negroes may be employed IN the service oil
officers or soliiers In ective service in the army.
Mr.. BASKERyILL, proposed TO amend the amend
mont BY striking out toe words who 'mly be and In
ser.iug In heu thereof the wards ARE now 90 that the
exemption sha not apply to such free negroes as may
hereafter seek such employment.
Mr. BAsKERVILL, explained the object oil his
amendment these free negroes ere allowed any loop
hole for escape they will ava themselves OF H. Inc
amendment he proposes to the Senate amendment u
make the exemption clause OF the Senate aPpicaoe o.
ly 20 such free negroes NOE IN such empoye.t
NJ GRATTAN was in favor OF the amendment oil Mr..
Baskeryil We are hare day after day discussing the
question of eXompdrg white nea-men occupying safe
positions from Militia service and the House Il brought
20 stand still on the subec. OF compiling free negroes
TO contribute their labor tor brief period, IN peFscang
our works of defence THIS IL time. said Mr. L., TO
be wiargllng about free negro privileges
~ TnTtish hUH lho Senate shofa
al LIS substances. de alike opposed 10 both amend.
mentswhen the Bill left this House it as perfect
We could make ia. Least would have answered the
| parpose intended.
Mr.. ANDERSON, of Rockbridge, was IN favor o! the
| Senate amendment Be would 20: consent TO deprive
officers the army, Of the services OF free negro SER
| yAnts
Mr.. BRADFORD thought it would be much better
and less public Inconvenience, 10 allow few free ne.
groes TO escape the ICqnireDeLtI of the BILL than in
pose such and grIevous restrictions upon our 9Th
GERS.
Mr. ANDERSON, OF Bo.etcurt, erd3r;ed the views Of
| Mr.. BRADFoRD and will vote against any amendment
placing unnecessary and harsh restrictions upon our o
| GERS aud soldiers while fighting our battles.
On tie question being taken, the amendmen: OF Mr..
Baskerville was rejected, and the Senate amend.
ments were all coucurred in.
BILLS RTPoRTED.
M. ANDERSON Of BOtetOurt reported two bill from
the Mil az Committee one in relation 10 the removal
of paper and records from county cour tie other en-
poWeTug the Governor 10 organize troops for the de-
| fence Of our cities aud towns.
| OSCILLATION oY GRAIN.
Mr.. CROCKETT presented a memorial, signed by 4
minister OF tho gospel and others, ciizsns OF Wyhe
county, demonstrating against the dsiiation OF grain
into spruous liquors.
Mr. BASS called for the reading Of letter on the
same subj ct addressed to him BY prominent citizen Of
Roanoke county, and
Mr. THRASH presented proceedings OF meeting OF
citizens OF Floyd county, going the whole team" on
"tee.oal abstinence" reform-all OF which appso
priately referred.
sKcRkT SESSIONS.
On motion of Mr.. ROBERTSON, Of Richmond, Il
Rs,olped Tha pending the consideration OF Ills for
military orgauiz iton Safe defencee the House shall
go tito secret session at l2 o'clock the Speaker shall
yIcate the chair at and resume IL at o'clock, p NJ
In pursuance Of this resolution the House resolved ise
iuto score; sess on at LIT o'clock.