Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-17

| by the Rev. DR.. CRUMLEY, ...............
Tux FLOUR CONTRACT.
Mr. F00TE of Tenn rose to a ersonal explanation
He said he had introduced his resolution In relation to
the -four contract with Haxa Crenshaw Co., upon N
formation kS hsd received and which he thought JnS
fed him in demanding investigation. IN his refer
ence to persons he had resenments to crafty, nor
any reply to make to newspaper publication which APP
peared this morning The present information satisfied
him that the frauds much more enormous than be
at first supposed aud he hoped the committee would m
yestigate the matter thoroughly aud without delay.
Mr. Chiffon Of Ala, said that the committee would
lose no time in making the investigation denqnded
| Mr. LYONS of Va asked for the reading OF letter
which be had received from MesSrs. Haxal, CrenshaW
/ Co.
Mr. DAVIS Of Miss objected.
| Mr. LYONS moved a suspension Of the rule for the
purpose of allowing ths letter to be read Agreed TO,
| and it was read as follows; .
RICHMOND, January IA, 1863
| DEAR SIR We notice ID the newspapers Of this
morning that the subject Of contract With the Gov
eminent was introduced in Congress on yesterday We
beg you say for now We have already stated in
published card that court the fullest most thor
| 6aRh and searching inquiry ard investigation Of the
whole subieetihat we frc ready and willing TO appear
before committee o. qDgCess vita o4r sG9ks and pa
peFs aud that We have only been fsteTred E9n pub
,iag the contract itsGlf because il was believed OF
"a - Of the fioYeFRmaat, to wit, the Command
ngn o,nciS -"ss course would be PFeudicial to
the public interests. - -Arv,ts
Very respectfully your Ob't .~VSL.
HAxALL, CRESsHAw, 80.
Hon. JAS LYONS, NJ. C.
THE ROLL OP MERIT.
The resolutions offered yesterday by Mr.. BALDWIN of
Va in relation to the "rol Of merit" were then taken
up and adOpted-yeas 30 nays 20.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
Mr.. BALDWIN offered resolution inquiring into the
expediency of reporting bill to raise during the
present year the sum of 100000; the tax to be
apportoned among the several States in the ratio OF
81 900 900 for every Representative in this House. and
to be assessed for each State according TO the system Of
taxation practiced in each. Agreed to.
Also of calling upon the several States of the Con-
federacy to unite in joint guarantee Of the debt of the
Confederate States existing or hereafter TO be in
cured excepting from such guarantee all Treasury
notes stock and bonds heretofore issued Agreed to-
PUSpIxe THE CURRENCY.
Mr. BALDWIN, of Va, introduced bill to be epti.
ted an act fund the currency. II proposes 10 IA,
duce the rates of interest Treasury notes by regu-
lapsystem Of decline SO as TO compel then funding
alter the LIST OF June next the 10 be per cent
after the LIST OF July 5per cent and so on the
81 December when the interest shall be per cent u
further provides that the bonds Of the Government
hereafter issued shall 30 years. with the option of
the Government 10 redeem at five years,
In presenting his BILL Mr.. BALDWIN addressed the
House at length upon the interesting questions involved
and moved its reference to the Committee Of Ways and
Means.
Mr. FOOTE hoped that action would be taken
upon the motion TO refer the bill until others could he
heard upon SUBJECT Of such vast Importance to the
country. He had listened with deep interest to the able
argument of the gentleman from Virginia.
On motion of Mr.. DARGAN, the House adjourned
until tomorrow at II o'clock.