New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-25

Nr. a. G.. jenkins Of Virginia stating that he had
forwarded 10 the Governor OF Virginia resignation
of his seat in the House Of Representatives.
Also commune alton from Gov. Leteber, announce
ing the fac. of aad Tesgnetion and referring to Con-
giess the adoption Of some mode for filling tie
vacancy, Nr Jenkins district being mainly within
the eneny's lines.
On motion Of Mr.. Russell Of Virginia, referred ia
she COMMITTEES OH EleeHoDs.
Tie States were then called in alphabetical order
for resolutions, memorials, &c.
Alabama, Arkanfas and Florida, made no re-
Spouse.
Mr.. Gartrel of Georgia, offered q bill making
Treasu-y Notes legal tender in payment Of debts.
lie desired prompt action and moved that The bill
10 nade the special order for Tuesday Of next week.
Mr. Curry, Of Ala, said tie business Of the House
had been greatly impeded at its Last session by the
numerous SPECIAL orders. lie hoped We would avoid
the evil now.
Dir. Gartrell modified bis motion - 20 TO refer tie
bill 10 the Committee On the Judiciary.
Dir. Garry assented and hoped Tor an early report,
for lie, 100, desired prompt decision, and axe Q
prompi rejection Of the bill.
Mr.. Foot, Of Tenn, joued in desire for prompt
report, but hoped it would be favorable 10 the bill
The motion TO refer was agreed to-
Dir. Gartrell also introduced resolution instruct
ing the Committee Military affairs 10 inquire into
the expedicncy of compelling the Commisssry Do
partment 10 furnish soldiers With more and bel
gallery. Agreed 10.
Mr.. Wrigh, Of Ga. offered memorial Of Con-
feceraic War-Tax Collector OF that state, asking
for additional compensation. lie moved ~ refer 1t
TO the Committee Of Ways and Means, saying ibas
hs hoped the Committee wonld decide the question
Tor all similar cases. Motion agreed W.
Kentucky Louislans, Mississippi, Missouri. and
North Carolina made no response.
Dir. Niles of S. c. offered bill to amend the Con-
SCRIPT aot. Ut extend. the application Of tie Law 70
sll citizens wuder IS years If sge.)
Also, bill TO punish slaves taken IN arms, and the
white men assuming to be their officers. Of pro-
vides that the slaves taken shall be delivered up
the Authorities OF she State in which captured, 10
be disposed OF by it, laws and the wbKe oilicers
esther 20 be hung, or also deversd up 70 the Stats
authorities)
Both bills referred 70 the Committee sa Military
Affairs.
Hr Foote Of Tenn. offered bill for retSliatory
purposes. Referred to Committee Military Afbiirs-
u Tes,s that the enemy refuse 70 treat partisan
soldiers III prsouers and have also punished innocent
private eiiiz,ns for their aets IL provides that ~
officer vine may have ordeeA such atrocities be
puL 10 death II saptared. An equal number Of prs-
o.cers 10 bs preferred taken from the enemy
70 suer Tie ato inflicted Oh oar cai sursd sobers or
cKIzens.l
ALe bill for the trea,nent Of saptive.. II pro-
vdes ria. any officer or private captared 10y our
army who shall have committed any oi'enss pro-
nornced ieIonous by The laws OF the Confeteraey
or any State shall be delivered sp for trial.
Also bill to punish negroes IN arms III provides
thai Union armies lneohlTaOusy composed OF white
and black shall not be heid entitled 10 the privileges
II war, or 10 DO taken prisoners. or sueh as ms
lie captured, the negroes shall lie retained to theF
masters or publicly sold, and their eoDmandsTs be
hang or shot, as may be mos, con,enent.l
Er. Carry reported ,n9t the COMMITTEE OF whsch
lie was Ch.lIn.n had waited on the President, " hs
.aid that he would communicate "a message 70 sac
liouss immediately.
Mr. Eoote resunlug Also offered bill 30 rcsaia,e
FOX the seizure Of el,z-ns by tie enemy. Hi pro
equal TO that of ~ citizens seized shall b. held ~
bO.ggss for thssr .seIy, and sulse'sd 10 lie treat
sneut any officers, civil mill airy, concerned IN
their seizure, shall be imprisoned during the war)
All the bils 81 lr. Foot, WERE ON his motion, re-
f.rrsd 10 the Military Committee.
Mr.. Fooir aleo presented sn arguneniativs pre-
an Ole ana resolution III iHNOr OF oJen Hes-ions OF
Congress, and providing that henceiorih "a motion
10 20 into feoret ses-ion shall require u majority
vote, BY Yeas AID Nais.
M. FOOie enforced hIs resolution az soas length.
On IN. mosiou Il was L.cn LAID over.
The private s.eretary of the Prvsdent wec her-
anuosnoej, and delivered "a message FROM She Prosi-
i.It, which read. Accom- anl III. The usssae 9
wers reports from she Secretaries Of War and the
Navy; also from the Observation-Disclosures also ts
eorrsspondencs between Gems Lee aud Bal!eck rel
alive to the eiemys tarb.ritiss. The correspond
ence and the report vi the Secretary a War were
read A thousand copies of the u..s sage and docu-
mepts excep. the report of the Secretary Of ths Ma
w, were ordered Ia lie printed rhe exception WIS
nnde upon a suggestion thst their might be matters
IA the report not proper 10 DC made pubic.
The Speaker presented report from TIE Secre tary
Of State. containing EsI Of the employees OF tie
deIartmrnt their salaries naiiyities, ae. Ordered
10 be printed.
Nr foo.s again resuning, offered bill 70 provide
for raising an additional force Of 10000 men. On
bs own motion 1t Was laid CD the table.
ALo ii bill providing an export duty OF 20 per
cent on cotton and tobacco, TO aid IN Inde mnuying
the lorfe- Of citizens by the enemy.
Texas Ma, next called, but made no response
Mr.. Lyons of Virginia pr, sented the memorial OF
sodrye IL reference 10 w.. Conscr pton law
Referred 10 she Commute. Oh Military Affair.".
Dir. kuescll OF Virginia offered y resolution ~
-tru, ting tbs Committee Military Affairs TO NJ
quire whether the cartel for tie exchange Of prison
RI. had not besn violated by the enemy in failing 10
restore certain prisoners, and administering 10 thcn
AN oath Of sll lance 10 their Government, and retain
ing them within tb.ir hnes; and, aiio what kgIs!a-
uon II thereby rendered neeessary.
Also u ill 10 repress the atrocities Of Tie enemy.
Referred without reading
Mr.. ChamLss Of Virginia offered q resolution M
structing TIC Committee Military Affairs to
inquire into the exIedieney OF regulating the Nm
prsssment OF slaves by the military autho tiles. and
report. Agreed 10.
The Territory Of Arizona was called, but 10 re-
spouse u sde.
On motion Of Mr.. Wright Of Georgia tie Hosse
adjourned 20 meet to-day al II o'clock.
specia; Teiegrnpkic Dispatches 10 the Nieh-
niond Newspapers.