Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
pnalAI. NIrTER.

Mr.. MCDOWELL. of N. O, presented memorial on
the subject of postal matters which was referred 10 the
Comttss on Postodices, 6c.
| Mr. BOYCE, of s. O., presented a memorial on the
same subject, which was similarly referred.
POLICY OF CONGRESS WITH REGARD TO THE war, &c.
Mr. FoorE offered the following preamble and resolu'
/ tons
whereas tie present unholy and sangunary war owes
s accursed origin alone to Yaanee cupidity and semi
baIbArous and Unsuitable lust for political domination,
| and,
Whereas the unvaryng history of the past has been
such AZ to ST rd evidence that the Conade
rate States have at time desired or claimed anything
1t the hands of their late Northern allies save to be let
alone and permitted to enjoy in peace the invaua
bic right of self government, and
Whereas in the earliest stages OF the war, the whole
South with that moderation and disineresteeness which
have ever marked her p;ops would have been entirely
coctent with bsing sllosed peaceaby TO WihdTa" Tor
ever from union which had become to them sourse ct
continued injustice and oppression, and were even will
ing in thus Withdrawing to rtlnquish their urquesiona
BILE right to proporonste share of the public domain
and other articles of common property, and,
| Whereas tle military struggle now 10 progress has
been going on with varying results for more tha1 twelve
months increasing every moment in its mlschevous e
Iests and the lerocious spirit With which 1t Is Wagei
| by our uhprincipled adyersAries, and,
WHEREAs 1t has been most clearly demonstrated
by experience that soldiers far superior 10 those
Of the enemy in courage in energy, and in patient en-
lursnce OF suffering and hardship and that 10 all essen
tai military resources except ronclad steamers aud or
nary munitions Of war thu Southern States are alto
Se.her superior to their selfish and mercenary foes and
WHIREAs Even in regard 10 these 1t has recently be-
quite evident that, by al enlightened and prudent
hu blndry Of the cotton aud tobacco Of the South she
shall be In short time fully able to cope with the
das tn, North both upon ,hs water aud the land aud
| WHERxAs, There has not been the least abatement
either In tho courage the energy OF our Southern SOL
diers under recent military disasters but that, on the
ooutary armies and whole people have Of late
| become much more enthusiastic and reioute and far
mo- conf ent the Ultimate result Of struggle
/ Tor independence: Therefore,
Be Il Rssolved That il ia the manifest and universal
Sish Of the people OF the Confederate Sotcs that the
var should be hereafter prosecuted with all possible vigor
and enterprise Gnd that should the President call upon
Congress army Of million Of soldiers and for
appropriation of two thousand mil)ts Of money and
should he deem il expedient, after driving the msraud
ng foo beyond confines to carry The war into the
entmy's country with view to Obtaining full indemn
" for the past and security for the future he gill
serve as be will ssuedy receive the hearty and united
| support OF Congress and the people.
| Mr. FOOTE said he wished 10 make remark or two
50 that the reso on might be distinctly understood.
Hs thought that ii WAS important bsfoe he adjOun n
meat of Cougress that the whole country should be
made thoroughly Of what ths CoDgr IS at least
thought in regard the war; aud the mode and manner
in which it should be prosecuted. He (sr. thought
ma. they should clearly Intimate their owa opinion, that
| every d rtnent OF tie Government was Harmonious
upon the subject DO really believed ths casc Ard
,LAt the Government OF the Confederate States is
solved in accordance with tho undoubtedly asosrtGned
wishes Of The people throughout the country, to psoe
cue tbs war vigorously and rSsOluely tie close.
| Ha(Ar ~ bad thought that it might be important
ao 10 assert what is undoubtedly t5ue that whole
ceople notwithstanding recent dsasers 1stoad Of be-
ag Wed ard paralEsj on the contrary have been
dared more enCrgei, ard more conhden as 70 the iu
ture by these disasters.
| He iHr + y had thought it might be important for
ugr,ss TO declare the fact which is undoubtedly true
thu, we have ascerAine5 by experience that soldiers
are superior those Of the enemy in the respects
OuCd 10 the resolution in bOdness and energy aud pa
d ut endurance OF suffering and hArdship5 IN tue camp
| and in the hsld.
He thought /, desratls to assert sso that tho people
we're resolved under circumstance TO allow this
20 terminate ua.5sj full indemnity for the past and
tire security for the future shall be obtained by the EN-
poymsnt Of those arms which they are now usDg for
| the usintsjnAnce Of tbir independence
BE thought il might DO important 10 assert . fact
which he supposed danies, thst ia the beginning
Of this struggle spin: Of remarkable moderation aud fol-
bearauce did marx the scion OF people aud govern
ment AID that al that time were allowed aoiAbly
~ithdraw from the old Union, would be content to
do So and even wiling at that time 10 relinqush uu-
docbsd right 20 plrlion Of the public domain which
a. (Ar tr-s.Gd hereafter We would claim 10 establish
| b. ans.
! He offered this resolution that the constituents Of
members should understand vhit they their represens
lives here assembled thought of this matter that for
rign powr5 slouli understand that resolved TO
pursua this struggle TO the end, aod determined heres
ter driven as by the conduct Of aivrrsares
that we will content ourselves with nothing but full in
denniy for the pact in every point OF view, and ample
/ security for the future.
q, thought L might be important that our enemies
themselves should undertsnd that fully 10 ear
nest about this matter, that after what has occurred
after all the precious hood that has been split after all
| the mi hty expenditure Of money incurred
determined resoute and heroic people to content
ourselves with nothing but full attainment Of the OBJ
| iecs declared in this resolution.
IL may be that the adoption OF preamble and
| Lotion like this might be Of seryco cause. He
thought there in distant paris Of the Oonfedersoy
some little doubt 10 shat the true policy Of this
war and a. 10 whether Government determined flu
Nv 70 prosecute /. hereafter with the vgor declared in
this resolution. II may be that he was mistaken but be
oil red this preamble and resolution hoping thA. the
House would concur in them, believing that some good
moral e.c would result from them, and that harm
would possibly arise from tier adoption.
If there was hing in them that any gentleman
would Of Get to, he (Mr. would be glad to modify
them.
Mr.. KEENAN,, Of Ga, moved to lay the preamble and
resou ion on the table to sJrd time for their coDsdera
ton He had himself some remarks to make upon them
which he desired TO submit in secret session.
Toe motion Wus agreed 10.
Mr.. RAWLS, Of Ala, moved to reconsider the vote
with view their refefer &C TO the Military Com
mi,tee.
Tae motion was Lost.
PROTECTION THE TIxLs FRONTIER.
Mr.. HERBERT n Texas, introduced bill to authorize
tho Secretary OF War receive into the service of Il
Confederate States regiment Of volunteers for the pro-
tecon OF the frontiers Of Texas and moved to suspend
the rule requiring It's reference 70 committee with
view Of It's beipg acted upon At once.
The House refused TO suspend the rule, ard the bill
after some debate referred ID the Military Commit
! tee.
VIRGSIks QUOTA or TIE WAR TAX
Mr.. RUSSELL, OF Va, offered joint resolution to
auIbOrz, the State Of Virginia to pay her quota Of the
var upon the terms prescribed IN the 24h section Of
the Act leVyng the same, at any time when the proper
lie. snail be furnished and moved to suspend the rule in
order 70 put it upon its passage
message was received from the Senate informing