Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-09-08
SENATE.
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dered into actual service.
Mr.. HILL referred to the hardshps imposed upon CON
scripts by taking them from their homes and keeping
them in camps Of instruction for weeks and mouths, IN
con.rayentou of the terms Of the Conecript Act
Mr.. SPARROW said that tho regulations OF tho sec
rotary OF War establishing camps Of instruction die not
in bis opinion, conflict with the spirit of the OonscnP
Act
After arguments, pro ct con, the resolution was
adopted.
INCREASE or ARTILLERY orrIoERs.
Mr. SPARROW, Of La, from the Committee OF Mill
tary Affairs reported back House bill 20 authorize the
appointment Of seventy additional officers OF artillery
for ordnance duties, with amendments, which were
agreed to, and tho bill passed.
The RANK OF LIEUr. sNERAL.
Mr.. SPARROW also reported bill from the same
committee to organize divisions Of the army into army
corps, each army corps to De commanded by Leutea
ant General be appointed by the President who shall
receive the pay Of Brlgadier General.
The bill was advanced and passed
FLAG AND SEAL.
Ca motion of Mr.. SEhNEj, Of La, the report from
the Committee on Flag and Seal presented at the last
session, reoommitEed TO said committee.
REcIss UETrL MONDAY.
On motion Of Mr. CLAY of Ala, il was ordered that
when the Senate adjourn to day. 1t will adjourn until
Monday next, at IL O'Clock.
raI KxNPTIoE BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill to
exempt certain persons from enrolment for service In
the army of the Confederate States The pending ques
ton was on the motion OF Mr. DoRTCH of n. D., 10 CT
clude justices of the peace from exemption.
Mr.. PRESTON, OF Va, being entitled to the floor,
proceeded TO submit his views the constitutional quea
lions involved He argued at some length TO show that
tue power desg tied TO the Confederate Government
is limited restricted power and could not be exercised
20 the detrimert Of State Governments would be the
case justices OF the peace complied by Congress
to perform military service.
The questions we're further discussed by Hessrs HILL
Of g., and WIGFALL, Of Tex.
Mr. PHELAN, of Miss then obtained the floor, bu;
gave way tor motion to e. jurn which was agreed TO.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House net at the usual hour. Prayer by Rev.
Hr. Baker, OF Grace Church.
VOTE TIE ooSscsIPr BILL,
Mr. HOLT, OF Ga, called up bis resolution, of which
notice Was given yesterday, eating eff ali discussion
% the bill and taking the vote on Saturday al o'clock
Pm.
Mr.. HANLEY called for tho syes and noes.
kr. EOoTE did not intend, lie said, 10 consume the
time OF The House Oh this bill AID no was willing 10
close the debate very soon but there many smond
be offered and many arguments TO be addpced
BY gentlemen Who had not yet spoken, and il Sss dus
to Them that the Discussion should no: be cut of
NJ HOLT said be did lot iuteud TO cut CT amend
ments or d.scussion them, bus be did intend 20 SOP
discussion on the bill itself.
The CHAIR could not entertain the proposition of the
gentleman from Georgia 10 that Light. Toe new rule oil
the House. under which they operating, would
only allow speech upon the bill and the resolution
Gu. OF order, unless tho gentleman from Georgia
had moved 70 suspend tie rule
Mr. co. LIER rose 20 point Of order. As this r5ls
ted 10 the eciA order could not be entertained until
after the morning hour had expired.
The CHAIR oSerTuled the point OF order, saying ths;
this resolution was q separate matter.
Mr. LYONS, of Va, rose 10 persona! explanation
During lhe last session OF the House unpleasant mis-
understanding had occurred between the honorable
sPIAKER OF the House and himself He had given vent
to feelings under the excitement Of the moment and he
did 80 because he though; that the sPIAKIR Of the
House had done him il justice. Although during the
WhCls term of tho acquaintance and intercourse be
tween the honorable SPEIKIR and himself there had
been no hsrd feelings bu he lG tha. us ice had been
doue hin, end that inien;ionay On yesterday accident
had brought them together, and he was satisfied that he
had msapprsheuded and misunderstood the action o.
the SPEAKER that occasion. He therefore, thought il
his duty to make this explanation he regretted that be
had said or done anything to disturb the proceedings
the House. snd that be was happy to say that all i'll feel
ing whatever h'd been thoroughly done away.
The SPEAKER said that be me; the explanation Of
the gentleman from Virginia With rromp:rcs and cor
daly, and that be regretted the occurrence which LED
u so unexpected ficpl'y. And here he would say
tiai there Was no man within bis acquaintance, fol
vhoae persous social political aud public character hC
had respect, Daring the lac. session he had, hC
thought discovered for come days max d want Of
coz. ity On the part Of the member from Virginia 10
wards the occupant oi the Chsr Ard he ,he sPgiEER
was no. msn TO do nothing whom he found himself
opp1e ed in the Chair.
Toe difficulty which had occurred was occasiored In
tls way The gentleman from Virginia had, he ayered
iGd he had no doubt but that he did, addressed the
Chair before the taken on a certain question
then before the House. but the Chair did hesr him
Subsequently, wAea he did hear him, Il was rot IN or
der TO speak to the qTeftior, aud in that condition Of
things some remarks fell from the gentleman which i'm
piled en- imputaton the Olar Bat he would give
to the gentleman that explanation which it would have
bsen his duly well pleasure TO have given him her
had the matter been understood and which restored
their former relations TO their full entire and complete
existence,
RIs0IUTIeI or THAMES,
Er. COLLIER moved 10 take ~ the Senate resolution
Of tts,ks TO Commander Fs rand, AID tho CHi.eT'
s.d msb upder bic comTerd, the victory at Drswryf
BiuE rer it 20 tho CoDmttse or Ssvsl AStrs, as
Il h.s or!a!oa /; bad &c: eoao justice to brave S9t
es!ant cfSse- Cap. D'e-ry, uho participated In n.