Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-21
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.

4 SOANA NSA'NANA~s'S'
| SENATE.
| Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1888.
The Senate met at l9 o'clock, NJ Prayer by Rev. J..
A. Duncan, of the Methodist Church.
| 1 NAVAL COURTS MARTIAL.
Mr. YANCEY, of Alabama, introduced bill to regu-
late the action of the Secretary OF the Navy upon the
| decision Of naval general courts martial.
Mr. Y caused TO be read the recent order OF the Sec
rotary Of the Navy relative to Surgeon A. s Garrett
after which he commented at length upon the
ton of the Secretary illustrate the proprey of pass
ing the bill Just prcsented-the object Of which to
prevent naval courts martial from dSgeneratng into tr-
buna register the prudces OF the Secretary OF the
Navy.
that hereafter when the proceedings, finding and de-
cisou Of naval general court martial shall be approved
and announced il shall lie done without injurious refec
ton upon the court and in terms of respect for that
| body"
Mr. MAXWELL, of Fla, replied to the remarks Of
Mr. YAScEY contending that the Secretary should not
be csnsured until all the facts in possession OF the
| Senate.
Mr. BROWN of Miss moved that the bill be referred
to the Committee Of Naval Affairs, in order that full
| and fair investigation may be had
Mr. HILL, of Ga, remarked that he could not con-
ceVe it be any part Of the duty Of the Legislative body
TO prescribe what language shall be used by the heads
OF department towards their subordinates
| Mr. YANCEY again addressed the Senate, arguing
that the action of the Secretary subversve Of jus
tee and that he transcribed his power and official duty
In "rebukng' the court martial before which Surgeon
/ Garrett was tried.
After further debate the bill referred to the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs.
| Mr. MAXWELL then introduced resolution request
ing the President 70 furnish copy Of the proceedngs
| in the trial Of Surgeon Garnett, &c
BILLS, ETC, INTRODUCED.
Mr. HILL, of Ca, introduced a bill TO establish a
court for the Investigation Of claims against the Con
iederate Government.
Mr. DORTCH, of n c., introduced joint resolution
/ relative TO Capt John +. Deyne
Mr. WIGFALL introduced bill to grant to the prin-
cipal officer of each executive department upon
this floor; also, bill to place hospitals under military
control.
The said bills and resolutions referred to appro-
pirate committees after which the Senate went into
cret legislative session. and soon after adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at IL o'clock. Prayer by the Rev.
| DR. Doggett Of the NJ Z Church.
| The SPEAKER laid before the House the resolutions
Of the States of Alabama and South Carolina guaran-
teeing the war debt of the Confederate Smtes which
we're read aud referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
THE EXEMPTION LAW.
Mr.. MILES of s O., from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported q bill TO be entitled an act 70 declare
what persons shall be exempt from military duty.
This bill requires the enrolment Of all persons be-
the ages of Is aud 40 years for military duty in
accordance with existing acts and repeats all laws and
parts of laws eYemptng such persons provides that
the Secretary Of War shall upon such terms and cond
tons as may be prescribed by him. and With the appro
val and consent OF the President exempt detail from
service such persons may be deemed essential TO the
good Of the service the interests of the country and
provides further that the enrolment of persons between
is and As shall be suspended until the President shall
call such persons into the military service.
Mr. MILES moved that the bill be made the special
order for Thursday next.
Mr. CHAMBLISS. Of Va, moved to amend by max
ing it the special order for tomorrow at o'clock Ac
cepted by Mr. MILEs.
Mr. CURRY of Ala moved to amend by making it
the special order for tomorrow and from day to day
thereafter until disposed Of Agreed TO- aud the motion
as amended was adopted.
Tue EXCHANGE BUILDING.
Mr. DAVIS, of Miss. moved to reconsider the vote
by which the House refused TO rent the Exchange Build
ing for the space of one year.
Mr.. DAVIS said that he had come 20 the conclusion
that il really necessary to rent the building. He
had understood that the Governor Of Virginia was
throwing in the way OF Congress obstacles 10 the proper
conduct Of its business A double guard was placed
around the Capitol at night and the CLERKS were pre-
vented from entering to attend to their legitimate bus
ness.
Mr.. FOOTE, of Tenn, was in favor of renting the
building but would consent to its purchase. He
thought however that the gentleman from Mississippi
was mistaken In regard the Governor Of Virginia
The sennes placed here for the proper protection
Of the building. He took occasion to say that more
high minded public spirited than the Governor OF
Virginia did live within the limits of the Confederate
States correspondence had passed between the Gov
and the Chairman Of the Committee on Public Buildings
which the gentleman from Virginia had obstinatey
fused to produce.
Mr.. LYONS, of Va. if the gentleman wants the cor
respondcnce be can have il.
Mr.. HEIsRA1L, of Tenn, called the question. Sus-
tained and the motion to reconsider reected-yeas
3O-nays 81.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Mr. FOSTER Of Ala, introduced a series Of joint res
outions respecting the present and causes leading
thereto Ordered TO be printed aud referred TO the
Committee on Foreign affairs
SECRET SESSION.
Mr. BRUCE of KY, moved that the House nov 90
into session. which agreed TO- and the doors
were closed
The subject under consideration is understood to have
been the yesterday, viz the report of the Com
mittee of Ways aud Means that portion Of the Pres
dents Message relating to the delivery of captured Fede
raj officers TO the States for punishment.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
ADJOURNED SESSION.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
MONDAY, Jan. 10, 1863
Mr. ANDERSON, of Botetourt, from the Committee |
on Military Affairs reported bill to establish hospital
system for the State during the war. |
On motion OF Mr. SANDERS of Campbell, the resolu-
ton offered on Saturday appointing special committee
OF FIVE to coufer with the Secretary of War with view