Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-13
CONGRESS
OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.

OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March l2.h.
The House assembled at IL O'Clock. Prayer by the
Rev. DR.. Hoge
CALL OF STATES ToR RESOLUTIONS, 40.
TIE PRESIDENTS sTATY
Mr. PUGH, of Ala, introduced bill to authorize the
President TO Increase his personal staff which refer
red to the Military Committee.
Also resolution calling for the report Of Gen. BrsI-
ton Bragg of the battles Of the 22d and 2s1 which Was
adopted.
Mr.. Chiffon, of Ala, presented several Oommuni-
cations which were appropriately referred.
oPxSMe OF THE PORTS.
Mr. FOSTER, Of Ala introduced bill to open the
ports Of entry OF the Confederate States and for other
purposes which he asked to be referred TO the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. F00TE moved to suspend the rule requiring bills
to be referred, With view to iis being acted upon at
| opce
The motion was lost
Mr. KENNER, of La, moved to amend the motion
Of Mr.. FOSTER by ordering It's reference to the Com.
mittee of Ways and Mems
The Resolution vas agreed to.
Lave ABSENCE.
On motion Of Mr.. Triple, of Ga, leave Of absence
Was granted 70 Mr.. CLARKE Of Ga. for few days.
ADDITION TIA COMMITTEE.
On motion of Me- Chiffon, of Ala, Mr.. ATKINS
added to the Committee on Post.0fices and Post.
Roads.
WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND COIN.
Mr.. R0YST0N, Of Ark, submitted q communication
from the State OF Arkansas the subject Of weights,
measures ard CON- which was referred to the commit
tee on Commsrce
POSTAGE rELIGRAPH NEssAGEs.
Mr.. R0YST0N also introduced resolution requesting
the Committee on Post 0c aud PostRoads to inquire
into the eXpedency Of requiring messages aud commu-
ncAtons sent by telegraph to be charged with postage
to the extent as II sent By mail which adopted
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Mr.. GARLAND, OF Ark. introduced bill to organize
Court OF Claims for tho Confederate Stats which was
referred TO the Committee on the Judiciary
COPIES OF rHE ACTS OF PRovIsIoSAL ooSsREss
Mr. READ, OF Ky, offered resolution directing tho
Clerk furnish the OF the House copy Of
the acts OF the Provisional Congress- together with the
Constitution Of the Confederate States, the same to be
paid for Of the contingent fund Of the House. which
Wss sdop:ed
VIOLATION OF TIE FLAG or rIuoE.
Mr. MOORE, OF Ky OF red the following resolution,
which, on motion OF Mr. HElskEL was referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Resolved That the conduct Of the officers and crew
Of the Federal Fgats Congress- in the recent naval en-
-agement in Hsppton Roads, in firing under their own
of truce, the Confederate iorcos, on the vetori'
ors Virginia deserves the deepest empt and CON
d. onatiou Of the civil d world. That Il Is but
estaton Of the infamous aud da' ably spirit tha! &C.
invaders and in the judgment oil this House,
tie Commanders Of the Confederate armies should be
4 authoriE d aud directed TO visit promptly all such
conduc. with all the penalties Of the laws OF retaliation
MANUFACTURE or sALTPETRK.
Mr. CONRAD, OF L.. introduced bill to encourage
tho manufacture Of SApetrs and which refer
red to the Committee on Military af.rs
CONFEDERATE FLAG.
Mr.. BARKSDALE of Miss, presented a design for e
Confederate Flag made on. by Mr. Hsmb,riC of thst
SAe which was referred TO the Committee Fsg and
Sea-.
BATTLE OF FORT DoSELsoS.
Mr.. DAVE of Miss, cf.rei joi rs-o'u'iN7 '-rd'-
ing the thanks of Congress TO the oil 30 s m n.-
companies and priTates engaged in IL, d.. c.
| Douelson, for their gallant aud heroic H. ..
conflict.
After some debate touching the improperly OF Sdop
Ing the resolution nov, inasmuch by the emission OF
the commanding officers Il involved sn implied Seasure
uOon them. Il was, on motion Of Mr.. SMITH, Of Va,
referred 10 Special Committee on the Foft DOnelsOn
disaster
LKAvE OF ABsESck.
On motion of Mr.. BONHAH, of S. O, leave of ab-
sence was granted to his colleague Mr.. hcQUEKS who
Was called nome by illuess in his family.
RELrEF THE FAMILIES or PRISONERS or WAR.
Kr. DAVIS, Of Mss., offered resolution nsruc.ing
the Committee on Military Ars TO inquire into the
pediency of nppropraug 100000 for the support of
the families Of the Confederate prisoners, taken at For
D,nelson and for the greater comfort Of themselves
wherever they may be cOlfned.
Mr. CONRAD, of La, moved to amend the resolution
By nakug il apply to al the Confederate prisoners
The amendment WIS agreed 20.
Mr. O., then moved further to amend by striking out
the words $500 600 aud have the amount blank.
Toe amendment was agreed to and the resolution was
adopted amended.
TIE CREATION cT rHE OFFICE or JUDGE ADVOCATE GIN
Mr.. SWAMI stated that Col Pryor, who was called
svay to his regiment few days ago, requested him
introduce the following bill which be begged leave 10
90 bill TO create the tfics Of Judge Advocate Gen.
e.al. It was referred TO the Military Committee.
IMMORTAL.
MrGRAHAM of Texas presented memorial on the
mi iect Of claim which referred TO Committee on
Claims.
TREASURY MOTHS, &c.
Mr.. SEXTON, OF Texas, introduced bill further sup
pimentary % an Act entitled Act TO authorize the
issue of Treasury not M and authorize tax for their
redemption approved August 1861, which referred
10 the Committee Of Ways and Means.
LKLvE OF ABSENCE
Ca motion Of Mr.. GARRETT, leave Of absence was
granted TO Col Pryor, who bad left - take charge Of
his regiment
REPORT OF rHK BATTLE or ROANOKE BLAND.
Mr.. GARNET, OF Va, offered resolution request
ing the President If net incompatible with the public
interests, to furnish the House a copy Of General
Wises report Of the battle Of Roanoke Island which
adopted.
Tx BATTLE OF eARRIcEs FORD.
The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
lion from the Preed emit transmitting the report OF Col
Tserro of the battle of Carreks Ford together with
a communication from the Secretary Of War; transmit
ting the same to the President.
The report, on motion of Mr. RUSSELL, was laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed
RIPoRrs Faox coNxIrrzEs