The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-06

The House met at l2 o'clock, and its session
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. BAKER. Journal
o. Yesterday read.
Mr. HeLT of Ga, offered Il resolution tha. the
debate ths bill 10 increase the army and The
subst thereto shall close aud the House pro.
c-e,l 10 thereon at - o'clock Saturday aud
NOV ed suspension of the rule to allow he res,-
ln'ion Ia te acted upon. The motion Haa not
agreed to.
Air. LYONS, Of Va, rose to a personal esnlana.
ton. 4 misunderstanding had occurred betw en
| the Speaker and himself upon point ia del ate
aud le happy to say that the matter had been
reconeil d TO bis entire satisfaction and the i..dst
friendly relations had been restored
The SPEAbEg responded most cordially Ia th,
rein;tThs Of the gentleman Grom Virginia. Their
former relations had been Restored 10 full entire
and complete eAis.en
The chair laid before the House Joint resolution
Of the Senate rendering thanks to Commauier
Eben Farrand, and the officers and men under his
command for their successful defence at Drury 3
B.us against the iron clad steamers of the enemy
May 18th, ls62 Referred to Naval Committee -
Also, Senate bill to make prov sion for coins for
TIE Confederate States Referred. Also, bill to
amend the act to provide further for the public lie
fence, approved April 10th, 1866. Laid On The
table.
Mr. 0aRfREII, OF Ga. offered g resolution that
the Committee on Post Offices aud Post Roads be
instructed to inquire INTO the prOpriety mere AN
ing the salaries Of mail route agents during the con
tiniance OF The Referred to the Post Office
Committee.
Mr.. EOIEIER, OF va DHofrd tne follow
ton, " heh was agreed 10:
Resoired That the resolution and accompany ing
report i'll reference to i Confe derate nag which
were Submitted from The joint Committee Flag
and Seal At the last esson OF Congress, lie with
drawn from the Les OF the House, ,snd recammited
to the Joint committee.
Mr.. GAENETT, Of Va, presented the petition Of
J. H. Henry clerk in the Office of the Assistant
Adjutant- 0eneral IN Gen Wmder's Department,
asking inereass 81 salary. Referred to Com.
mitiee on Claims
Mr. PERKINS. Of La, offered the following pre-
amble and resolution, which WIS referred 10 the
Committee on Naval Affairs:
Hh.eds, the recent aetinn under the late law of
Congress of promoting officers cont OF tam, has
resulted in creating great dscontent among many
gallant and meritorious officers in the navy. and is
considered injurious to the best interests of The
vice lie it therefore
Resolpsd That the Committee Nava, Affairs
be ns.rue ed TO inquire into the necassity expe
d'ency, of repeating or in sons suitable manner
modifying the law pasaed At the last session Of
Congress in regard TO promotions in The navy.
Mr. BOhHAm, of $. e., presented s. memorial
from citizens Of i.aurens District in thai State, on
the subject OF military transportation. Referred
to the Committee on Military Transportation.
Mr. COLLIER, of Va, presented a bin authorizing
and regulating Substitutes Referred to Military
Committee.
Mr. SEXTON, Of Texas, introduced a bin concern
ing the transportation OF soidiets aud allowance
for :hin. II volunteers, and aincndaory OF the
act for the establishment and organ zation Of the
army 0i the Confederate State. approved May u,
1861. Referred to Committee on Military rranspor-
tati0n.
Mr. MILES, OF S. G., introduced bin 10 increase
the Signal C,rps which Was referred 10 the Com.
mittee on Military Affairs.
The House then Proceeded to the consideration
Of the special order, the bill for the increase OF
the Provisional Army J and able speeches were
made by Messra. Preston, Foote pargap, and
havis OF Miss.
At haf-past o'clock the House adjourned.
ORpErs FROM GEN. BRAGG The following
general order was issued on tho 18th uif. by Gen.
Bragg to his brave troops, who, il will be seen, arc