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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
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proposition has been before the L,gi.hture for the
purchase By the state Of horses for such persons as with
to on cavalry companies and have not The means y equip
themselves Tee s9s Of the horses to be dOdue ed fom
the pay u the soldier L seems 10 ~ there should
EO' b. moments hesiaIiol on the sut ieet !, IS
than foolish 10 .ni on iollrs aud cents a, lime Whar
everything se have in the w5rd IS At sake Ao-e ca
vary ara needed and they viii be more than ever need
I'd Ia case Of invasion. We hear that several zoe cor.
pluies have already been and nothing want
bIt horses 20 enable them 70 take the Geld.
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ordered. Spd The vote Being tskes. ss.ssd yeas 90,
nays 10.
The question lhen required ordering the substitute
TO be engrossed which DONE whereupon it read
third time and passed
CALENDAR or rHE BUSINESS.
Mr.. PERKINS OF La, offered 4 resolution requiring
the clerk 10 have prepared for the use OF the House CT
endAr of the business be laid upon the Speakers deak
the first day of each week. which was agreed TO.
PROHIBITION MPORrATIoSs.
Mr. PERKINS moved TO take up the bill to prohioit
the importation Of articles the produce and manufacture
o. the United Safes or other nations from the United
States Into the Confederate States with view to make
l. the special order of the day for Tuesday next and from
day to-day uati disposed Of This bill was the special
order for day passed. but was crowded out by other
matters.
Considerable opposition being made to fixing any
more special orders Mr. PkkRISs modified bis motion by
moving that it DO placed upon the calendar which "as
agreed to-
Discussing AGENTS, sc.
Mr. CHAMBERS, Of Miss, cff.red resolution To-
strucng the special committee appointed toinquire into
the destruction Of public property TO inquire ais1 whether
the Law is promptly enforced which requires disbarsing
officers and agents OF the Government to make returns
to the offices 70 which they responsible or 10 default
thereof they are reported to the President ana dismssec
from service, which WAS adopted
Also, bill TO enforce prompt returns IRON discussing
cicsrs and agents, which was referred TO the C'mmse
on Military Affairs.
COTTON AND TOBACCO SUBSCRIPTION.
Mr.. BARKSDALE, of Miss, offered the following:
Resoiged, That the Committee on Ways ana Means be
instructed inquire into and report upon, by bill or 9TH
erwise the expedeney of the Government taking pcs
session of the aud tobacco which have been or may
here be subscribed to the produce loan and paying
for the same 10 the bonds Of this CoDederacY maturing
ct the expiration of twenty years. with interest payable
semisnnuay in treasury notes. at the option OF the
subscribers 10 the said loan
The resolution adopted.
MODIFICATION oP TIE TAX LAW.
Mr.. CLAPP, Of Miss offered a resolution instructing
the Committee on Ways aud Means to inquire into the
eIpedietcy of so modifying the existing law in relation
to the collection OF due to the Government to
authorize the payment Of said in cotton or tobacco
10 States where payments cannot be made or where
they would be very oppressive to the taxpayers which
was agreed 10.
LKAvE OF ABSENCE.
Leave Of absence granted TO Mr.. DAVIS, OF Miss
for the day alter tomorrow, upon his own motion.
Leave of absence also granted TO Mr.. HILTON,
of Fla who dCtined in his by iDdisposition.
The House then, on motion OF Mr.. KENNER, Of La,
resolved itself into secret session.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
MRS. JOHN BELL.

member Of the "Hnds Light Guards" writing to
the Raymond (hss) Gszstte, from huif.eesboro Tenn
thus speaks OF the Hon. John Bell, and lady:
C1se this letter without abiding 10 the noble
Mr. Bell procured medicines and the services Of phys-
Clans at bis expense, while Mrs. Bell attended about
two hundred sick 10 the Courthouse, Who had med
ne, no nurse, physician, and nothing to eat-ytt
She like an angel OF light came aoue among the sick
burssd and fed them and with her husband secured for
them all the medicine they received About forty OF
the above mention ed sick belonged the 22ad hissp
pi Regiment. speak Of the above, for it came under
my own observation for two days during my stay in
Nashville Honor to whom honor Is due.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
sYcAMoRE ISLANDS. BUcEISGHLN.
March 2lst, 1862. !

To the Editor Of the Whig;
Ihage to ackno Elsdge the reception OF very han'-
some box Of clothing from Mrs E. W. Hubard, oil Buck
pgh.m which came TO hand at Abingdon about the ION
of January last This acknowledgment would have
been made long Stree but from the fac. that received
il lust as returned frcm Gen. L. Aarshas command 10
n ,r,beast Keuturky and ordered Immediately TO
Bowling Green Very Lfer arrived at this place
all mail commune itOn was cut of from Virginia, and
has so remained up to the present time. This clothing
was all of the best and most admirable quality and
Of service 10 protecting my from the cold and
incement weather, aad have not doubt was the
means o! saving the life of many gallant member ii
the bloody battle of For! Donolson in which my COMP
ny all the time holly engaged aud think, ref ced
no dicredit upon the county from whence they cane
With such kidd heroic and self sacrif ling ladies at
home, as Mrs HUBBARD and the ladies of Curdsyie, we
cannot be ccGquered. In their protection every sword
will leap unbiiden from It's scabbard and cannot and
will not be defeated For the kind favors shown us by
the ladies' OF Curdsys return the grateful thanks Of
my company and myself CANN PArrEs'N,
Captain Co. "D," 66.h Va R.g't, FiOyd's Brig.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

Some twenty ladies Of Statesyie, N. O., proceeded in
a body TO the railroad depot Of the town, few days
ago and with h.tchets and hammers destroyed five or
six barrels Of whiskey and poured the liquor poson up
on the ground fitting lbstlob (s4ys the ltedel ELPre'0
10 The devil and bis iDps from the hanes of patriotic
women, whose mission, pending the war, is to go about
doing good"
The Macon (Gs) Telegraph publishes the names OF
young ladies in the Wesleyan Female College who have
generously transferred twenty nine blankets from their
own beds tue Military Committee for tie use OF the
soldiers in camp.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
CHrssURr COrrAGE, March 2si, 1862.

Dear Wig:
Are such jewels as pesrLnccklace', sets OF cameo,
diamondling. and other precious stones, and GOLD
watches acceptable gts TO the COniedsracy from the
h6iess or, only such articles Be converted into
eoin-such as slgerplate add chains and other orna'
mems Of goiIs Our hearts in this aud we are
.ing 10 give cur dll-from the merest tTnkct TO our
lives and the lives which desrer 10 US than our own
10 our beloved and sacred cause.
Tell Bachelor" the nice young ladies Of the South
are anxious 70 suggest to him that the most desirable
manner of sharing his money with him is to have joint
terss with him in the ,olr-sAiP which they are con-
barius their ornaments and presents from their sweet
hearts 20 build. Mas. W. ID. w.
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-sgr tie Eiesm I'll wnis ]
TIE VIRGINIA.
BY MRS. Macy 5. WHITAKER.

Loud rattlss dcs:h shot DER the sea,
Blood ui1glts with It's wave,
A. iron ship bears SIu,hJons free
To glory or the grave!
Her poudrcus bulk moves grandly forth,
Oar blnucr DER her Il esi
Her mighty engines elsave their path
On to her high emprise.
Wo TO the despOt's tyraut band,
Who, chilled wih sudden fear,
Surrounded BY the dyi0g, stand,
As that bold snip draws near
Her fatal missiles faster fly;
havoc surrounds the foe
Wld shouts arise-a wSilng cry
Down t. The dCops they go.
o, drear their winding sheet shall be
B1uesth the realizes main,
They sought to bind a country free
That laud will wear no chain.
Terrific cannon thunders still
Another foe she meets,
The Iron Snip. with iron will,
Shall dissipAte whole asets.
Four times victorious on the Aood,
OH Ocean saw her ride,
And smoothsd his bTnE, and placid stood,
As Lome she sped IN pride.
In noble, daring deeds OF might
Shall live VIEFrNIAs name.-
She fights for L berry and RigOt,-
Uliyug be her fame
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
LAMA yoruxr.sRfse yoR Tux WAR.
The Macon (Ga) Telegraph records the following

The Macon TIA Telegraph RECORDS lne ioi'o"nB
The 4th Of March found not only all the men but 3
large number OF the patriotic Of Twggs, assem-
bed at Marion for the purpose Of responding TO the re-
qusition made by Governor Brown for troops for the
war. The quota of Twiggs was IS men.
The gallant C1lole, Daniel g. Hughes, having bis
regiment in line msde the announcement and called oF
volunteers. when cur esute friend, Daniel Billiard q,
Judging other men by his feelings, slyly made bis
way to the group Of ladies gathered the stand and
suggested to them to fall iu volunteers No sooner
said than DONE and the volunteer ne was filed with
bevy Of as beautiful and high'souled women as ever
made lovers heart beat qu csy This was too much Ia
tho meu Of Tsggs, and instantly rush wns mLds to fl |
the ranks and In few moments eighty hle, salEart
and brave soldiers responded to the call We surges
that IL another demand made for troops that Bull
ard's trick" shall DO played on every muster ground in
the Confederate States and our word for IT, there will
be no lack OF men to Gil the ranks Of patriot army
Iood for Bdlard-bstter for the women OF Tsggs.
Another Instance OF ladies yolunteerng"is furnished
IN the annexed extract from private letter from Gen
DAggett, Of Texas:
ain Palo Pinto county, call being made for yolun-
t,crs, out of a crowd OF men only five marched out
when fifteen young daughters Of Texas marched out into
le and declared they would go into the serce OF their
country il their places were not filed by good men,
when perfect yell ensued, and tsen men took their
places This ia So"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
MnrlnR.

The combined attack upon Mexico seems in fair way
Of filling 70 ths ground. The scheme foe fixing an
Austrian Archduke upon the throne suggested by
The consideration that Austria would surrender Yeueta
Bat she refusing do this France loses eli interest in
the Mexican programme and the indications by the list
steamer we're, tha, she would uithdrau from the 81
ance
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
WAR DBPARTM SST.
ADJUrANT AND INSP'r GEN'L'S OFFICE,
RiUHNnsD, March -, 1861.
AENERlL ORDERs,

-GENEkAL UKDLAH,
DO. l6.
Al ssy a. absence 'vrlourhs from whatever OBJ
land re- Oie aud aSe q from
-, on surgeons ceftica disability retDru 30
1sp.c,ye coz mard. Itis with that
t Den men VII ca deprNts patri g.
t The ,laNai they have vel eArn'd tue the eny
.- = q, every Id. a a slts Of se-gi
ne UGt "a un, o. that noble setdenal which has been
biz s r,ucrd c,mmeueenut Of our srugg- for lode
. .,a lhe furourh Of al have ged lOr The
- 81 AZ 90 cura e. vii be exiendei hereafter when cLcun
uees psrl ron hi ID. no Tea are enter
I7. a puw ling e . nse % cat 1hoss Vh) have -
t,, move bsr dryo u n ihetr cOen,iy, cannot lie 10
lns e or Ea-d In tnis t1u % her greae,t Lesdl
- COOPER,
mbs7 " Adj. and lisp. Genera.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27

pss three O'Clock pres,seJ ia the Lecture rOO Of the
Broad Street Methodist Church for the purpose Of organ
king and for pFomp, and decided action.
Thy also beg leave to call attention to Mr. hailorJs
War Illustrations exhibited this evening, the proceeds
of which has BEEN periodically rendered to the As'0
cia inn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
RATT.LIO,OF CAVALRY.

II the m h Of February lived authority the stcre
tar 1ar 10 Use bat Han regimen Of CayAlry
hesa'ed do until hI ume, and noE
IRA So aon Cavalry m be done vi hsU absent
mT.elft o much nom present command
rsons d,si 81 me Ia tai' patriotic Effort ard
ess me At lLils or what la III better, rspsit ia II
expect u bare c5mpanei a Infantry and Of sr ery
Al Schs 10 ~ so lnAPd .
ar Compsn read he tired into ae'yee IL II
me te h Use, and will promptly lister the
pTeent az Kiss Yah oushs iOat1 SIDE Of Man
'hr COO a;oye 9Th, at company 9uarte[ New
F.Ir srou.d. ULAY PATE.
ml27-Gt' Capt Coad CaTsry Company, RAos
nUsL0P, sONCURE & co asJ At e,tOn Of dsale to
~ Sa~t sal Of coffee molis.s 4e conn ne-
I 10. Gel5ck this mo Tin. Lah 30
IJ.Lg THIS DAY OF TIE VALUABLE srBURBAh Farm,
- KNOWN AS 'wlSDsOR !" on Tar Wf-rdAh PLAf
RDAD II HEyRIcO IOUS1Y We luyt, psrtieuA Anen loo
70 the sale OF the Gb valuable a 10 tibe Ilsesih day up
q the pr, m SEES, At ! r cock.
For arteuI. Ira auc I n oolmn
NH IS Jb EAfLoh q bos, Aneil.
LUST To HAND Pure Lead In OIi.-9O.o ib. in
- reg just eeelvsd and f,r sale BY LOVEtCO NIB
LONDON PaR TER ets Len .on Porter, in Pns,
IL for sale by D0'Et Co ". 70
Hops and barley MALT for sale We have a 's.n
lot Of y Ge ps in bal ror sale BAr,y Mall, silt
abs for bastrs use.
nh 5-6.s " sTEARasA W.
OHKsOK RrhEDY, Just received and for sale By
" fis ~ pUvAL, cor. Ham and lob sts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
A MERITED TRIBUTE.

The Lyuchburg Republican, in late issue, remarks
"The women Of this day have established their claim
IN be regarded worthy Of the mAtrons Of the revolu
ton Noby have they discharged their duty Al fulfilled
their high mission They have abored for the defenders
OF The coinry. They have clothed and fed them, and
at tho couch Of the lowyng invalid, their ILLUSTRATIONS
of mercy have been sieoal aud abundant Everywhere
these selEdenyng women have shown devotion TO the
cause, which should shame those whose ony aim has
seemed to b. that of making the most out oil the misc
ries OF their bleeding country, a., >.
"If our cause fall which Heaven In mercy, foToid-I
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
IRON PIgEToE, KY,

The 7drtp,H Advocate, Of the 2Sd inst, says:
Sill later adyces from Pketor, KY, state that a
somewhat coucatcry policy Is being pursued by tie
Federal Uommandsnt oil that place The destruction Of
private property is forbid len and the molesson Of pr
vate ciuzens These seductive precauatons are but no
ng o! the Syren-thel sugar pluns that prepare tho
way for the deadly drsught.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
To THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND.

e,psetfpIIy annoubc mis- tate tie once Of Cap
tain nght waIeh the ensuing l-St on t. oil the
eaney by III a,h e Cap krch aid ~tin n atd
Il our votes and IA dol TO
fell ~ ctzen tfave LT the la t.n CT eeyn as, en-
d.aVored 4, interests wachGAD and ais as tie
md Graf Ii aenan uAeh and the death 81
Ias nson By stus Of hce lave hed ihe post
.I,o, q, CANA 10 tie preseat time w ~ Their eet
ed Vi, t eayor discharge, with the hdey the du-
ties OF the oi:e
vssy respectfully,
nh q5-s.' LtNs y. CAkffh
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slUKD.

Gu &c svsalus Of the 18Th lust. FREDENCK ". HoRsoN
a. IE1N-au
"A r, yr- asd i-uis InvteI tend hs funeral
rha ,y e., unf "a, inst al8A Oooek p. NJ from &c tens
~ Uu tffa
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LIGHT ARTILLERY.

WE ef nio service with one Eu5dfed a1d Ty
w g,nd reliable and hrng desrcus Of nra ing
number 20 one hsndrd and hfy viii recIe add onA e.
cru Il None necl aypy u1ies hey are plrtd TO We h
IA aor, Teierenc character rel Hay euth " apply
Al Toe once OF Co.. 10 ih ty 10 al the camp
q nh II : % Ssos,, WIN a oaENsHAw, Captain.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27

gill not be bs@s..s the wsrsu Of the soa;A have net
done their duty yet becsus The maesss Of our men
have failed in theirs. We shall have to look higher for
the causes of our miscarriage"
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.-s 5ssEITUTIOb-sTATs gIssT2.
sEEG MOND ZIG
TaUssaAY MORNISG, HIRCa 81, Isea.
- nnRHt.spoNTEsIrr,

So LIARS 5.si-sss s,zsf C. 0ddrssssf 20 ias"iiEo'
~ F13l."
-ss 'srsn boa siss 9fstS paper o2 Ho' % pu'-si'
81 i17 .7 Hs 1f irg sllRiiag osfaf g. % Stt Q o
Az s cas- be f-1g-tsf 6r, oaisuIry scfcs crcds1
Ca .t rs' ..e4. td- - Efrsr;,sS5-est.
- - ssf=nis-sss = rg.- yssl.sf t.-lsHs;5Ii'C~i
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
OCCUPATION OF PARIS. KY.

Paris, k, was occupied by Federal force, ten
thousand strong on Monday, 18th IFS. NJ resistance
Was Of red by troops in the vicinity thu force Of
the enemy w,s lown 10 be overwhelming,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27

The National Defence aud Ala AssOeiatiOn.
TIC Committee appointed at The late meeting, rsqut 10
ell toe ladies' Of the City 70 assemble this evening at bali
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
= AIr,sLE REAL q rArF Tl RE tOLp AT AuCTIoN TRIs

DAY-Tlr particular attention Of the public tctfuy
beautiful c;unry seat on ihe flank
H called le, belonging TO H. ~. HsNau, Efq. TO
take pJa,. oE sld the l cottage farm taci "tole
C,E. on hs Roa' ltWc u Mr. HsNals place.
o. ,r ,egt 100 QUE Ocnrs sld house and lot Uni Hn,
G, c.us. q al a. s'c'cck
Fur "a I. or q .ttlru y 81 suSiion head.
rEgI GODDJNk APPIssNN, Aucts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
wONAH's PRLYERs.

Virginia officer 10 private letter to the Central
Presbyterian, relates the following incident, which,
though not OF recent occurrence possesses interest
"As we were on our way to Manassas, on the l9h OF
last July, on crowded train Of fIts, the people along
the route of the Manassas Rrosd turned out in large
bod s. bringing baskets full Of provisions and Injuries
for the soldiers Every body vas full OF JOY, and we
rushed on to the battle with railroad speed amid the
wayiog of haudkerchieis aud loud hugEs oil loyal
peope-e thinking that many Of the hearts that then
beat high for praise would soon AYE but two days Alter
wards) feel that pulse no more Not lar from one Of
the depos which we had Just left in great gee on al
eunence near by the road there stood lady, OF more
than womany stature but Of womauly face, with hands
uplfted, and eyes upurned to Heaven in reverenttl
praysr for US and for country Aud there she stood
with outsretched arms until the train carried out Of
sight. though, Of Miriam, the prophetess-only the
Que we're lifted up in praise the Others in prayer to God
never shall forget that So ne. and tie deep impression
il m lde upon sl The shout Of reckless joy turned
into serious thought and blessed believe, was the in
alerce Of that sight upon many brave heart"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
MONTGOMERY MAPS CONFIDENTIAL LITE


The Philadelphia ILqircr says there ia considerable
discussion about the propety Of the publication in Gen.
Premouts defence, of letter written to him by Post.
master General Blair rejecting the President and
Cabinet.
"The New York Tribune and those who take their
cue from IT, defend the publication but plain folks wi
do not believe In tho false doctrine that everything Is
fair in politics and war" do not agree 70 this at oil.
The letter vas written In the full confidence OF init.
mate person friendship and should not have been d.
yuged without the consent OF the writer. That our
readers may Judge Of the merits OF the case We append
that part OF the letter which has led to the CONTROVERSY
OF course there can be but opinion Of Mr. Bairis
conduct in vrtug such letter while he realms his
place in the Administration but that Ia not the question
nov. Here is the extract:
WASHINGTON, August p. 1861.
D,ar Gsn,yal. You must not expect too
much of me In the Cabinet. have, as you know, very
little influence and even now, when the policy have
advocated from the 6fst is being nangurat,d, does
not seem to bring any great power over the Admin
stration.
This, can s,e, ia partly my own fault. have been
TO, obsreps rous psrhsps in my opposition, and men co
not like those who have exposed their mistakes beior'
hand and tauut them with them afterEard The main
difficulty s however WITH Lincoln himself He ia OF the
Wing school, and that brings him naturally not only TO
incline to the feebS policy Of Wings but 10 give his
labor 10 get any hing done because Of the inclination
Of mind Oh the par. OF the President or aiding nembe
Of the Cabinet, including Chase, who never voted a
Democratic ticket in bis life. But you have the people
at your back aud doi1g all to CIT red tape
and get Thugs done. will more civil and patient
than heretofore, and see il that won't work.
Yours, truly, n. BLAIR.
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NOTICE.

our Superior 60 hing by catalogue viii commune At
g .r,h. IA e u {, mostI-g (Ttur,d-y n 10 o'c eek
ID KENT PAINE &C, Austs
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ysn,LE TtACHER WANTED.

DY iunc,I, application this oaice aiy, oempcte
teach 1t H. Muss The orn bran hes uf EnFl IN col
- IN .Itu,t an Iu a family iu the country mhN q
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EXTRACT:

ADJUTANr EsD IRsPE GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, hArcE &C. 1862.
-SPRCIAL ORDs1S,l
> No 60
VII. The Nifay Department OF Heurieo under the
IA Il Brg,der n-rsl J. nier eIteudei - Incl
t city and the adjoining Ty
70 he distance u ten nj e.
~ command OF the stere,ary ofvar,
mo. wIrHIRs
mh9T-lE Ais, Adjt. Gen.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27

Mr.. BOTELER, of Va, presented memorial asking
compensation for horses taken fr,m their for
the service Of the Confederate States which refer
ed TO the Committee Claims
Also memorial a. king that Treasury notes be made
Legal tender for tue payment of debts which refer
red 10 Committee on WAYS aud heana
Mr. CHAhBLISS, OF Va, presented a memorial from
the President Of the Bunk OF Virginia at Portsmouth,
which was referred TO the Committee on Claims.
Also memorial from j. T. HcWilliams, which WIS
referred TO the same committee.
McBALDWlN presented memorial from j. O. Bow
man Of Rockingham, asking compensation for horse
aken from him the public service, which was referred
10 the Committee on Claims.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
MESSAGES oF TUE PRESIDENT.

Mr. LYONS Of w.. oiIared = r,souti N to the effect
tia when sage snail be received rom the President
il shall b. read Immediately unless the House shall be
engaged in voting which event, it shall DO read so
soon IS the vote shall be taken and announced by the
Speaker. ,.
was laid on the table.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-27
ADDIriONAL APPROPRIATIONS.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Mr. ROYSTON offered a resolution requesting the
President to communicate to the House what additional
sums of money if any ia bis Judgment are necessary to
be appropriated by Congress at s present session. in
addon to the estimates prepared and sent in by the
81 cretares of War and Navy in order TO secure N re
vigant aud Jsssfu prosecution Of the war, aud the
successful defence Of the Confederate States which was
adopted
AMLNDNEyT RULEs.
Mr. GARLAND, of Ark, offered u resolution asking
that the s6.h rule be so amended TO increase the
number of members constituting the Committee Gu Mill
ury AG,ifs to Is and that the Speaker shall appoint
four additional members the Committee ia such man
per as to secure to each Slate representation that
Committee
The resolution lies over for two days under the rule.
SALARY OF THE PREsIDESr.
Mr. KENNER, of La, by unanimous consent, reported
rom the Committee on Ways aud Means bill fixing
the salary of the President
The bill reported substitute for one referred 10
the Committee which fixed the salary OF the President
at 600 year. and the salary OF the Nicc'Presiden
and each OF the Cabinet ofi ,ers, as 81 OOO
The substitute OF the Committee hAes the salary Of
the President at {25 OOOpqylble quarter IN advaoce
and max no reference to the salary OF the VICE
President or Cabinet officers.
The question being adopting the substitute, IN lieu
Of the original ball.
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