Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-18


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for the kind sentiments expressed by yourself,
i am most respectfully, '1
Your obt servant,
On motion Of Mr.. LYONS, the ~. of GeO. Lee
was spread upon the minutes. o.
The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
President relative to the exemption Of mail contractors
in response to the resolution of Mr. SMITH, Of N. O.,
whose motion il was referred TO the Judiciary Com
ittee In order that the construction OF the law a. 10
the exemption Of such contractors be inquired into.
communication from the Attorney General concern
ing estimates Of that department. referred TO the
Committee on Ways and Means and ordered TO be print
ed. ..t...., -x .ls.t.
Mr. REID, Of Kentucky, introduced bill to provide
raiions Of tobacco for the army and navy Referred,
and ordered to be printed. .ii .-l 'i
MrLY0NS, ofVs. presented O. petition from numer:
Gus clerks. asking for relief Referred. 40
Mr. GARTRELL. from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported back tie bill the responsibility OF pub
lie oHcss, with the recommendation that do pas,
Laid en- the table. I.f- .s.
| Mr. CROCKET, from the Committee on e. : <'r..,
ported favorably on the bill in relation to " soan-
cies Of Representatives Ia Consress r. Gu-,, u
the suggestion thstit be considf In e. session
Mr. BRUCE, Of Ken,ucky, Pr ss.teda Communication
from Major General Hindnlar cation to the increase
of the AMY. Referred.
Mr. LYONS Of ys intr Il d,ei resolution instruct.
ing the Committee or il!.y Affairs, to inquire
whether fOes have beer legally ;mposed-on citizens
not in the army, and rle property has been confs-
| Gated, aud what amount Agreed to. ssL
Mr.. STAPLES, OF VI introduced resolution IN
structing the Comm, " n Military Affairs to II quire
into the expedi,ncy acing in the army principals in
cases where sebsttut cave died or desc ted and pro-
viding equitable com ensson therefor. Adopted
Mr.. STAPLES int oduced another resolution request
ing the President to communicate 10 the House. the re-
port OF Gen. Echols OF the battle of Droop Mountain
al'o, resOlu ion that the Committee of Ways and
Means inquire into the eIpedsncy Of amending the Act
to lay taIs for the common defense, provide,
the assessment and taxing of hogs slaughtered BY
others than the producer. Adopted. :
Mr. Chiffon, of Ala, submitted a memorial &C.
eonpanied BY bill in relation to reiundiug to the State
of Alabama the balance due on account Of the purchase
| Of the s'esmer Florida. Referred.
Mr. FOSTER, Of Ala introduced resolu lon to re-
quest the President TO inform the House steps had
bsen taken to enforce the act in relation officers and
soldiers absent from their posts without leave. Agreed
Me-. HANLEY, Of Ark, introduced resolution re-
qlesing the President to furnish the House with the
report Of the acts and operations Of Maj Gen. Hr man.
under date OF l9'h June, 1858. Agreedto.
NJ. GARLAND, OF Ark, introduced resalutio lat
the Committee heretofore appointed to inquire int he
manufacture OF arms in the city OF Richmond be revival,
aud investo with the powers they had at the last
session Agreed to-
Mr. HILTON, Of Pa, introduced resolution in
strucing tie Conn itee Military Affairs to inquire
into he propey of increasing the rank and pay of Ad
jatants. Agreed to. -1-.5
kr. WEIGH, of Miss, submitted a bill to place Ms.
sioaaries 10 the Army the footing Chspsins
in relation 10 the right o. transportation aud the pur
chase OF supplies from COmms,aries Referred.
Mr.. SMITH, OF N. O. subm. ted bill for the relief Il
the families of soldiers who have ded or become disa-
| bled in tbs mill arV service. Referred.
Mr. NILES of s. O, introduced resolution instruct.
ing the Committee the judiciary inquire into the
eIpedencJ OF amending the law in relation the
tabsbment Of military courts, 10 establish sp.
pelate court empowered to try officers below the auk
Of Lieut. e neral, and give them additional power 10
| compel the attendance OF witnesses. Agreed to.
| Mr. HElsKELL of Tenn, proposed resolution as
anAmendment, that the Committee On the judiciary in.
sure into and report what egsson Is necessary to In
crease the efficiency OF military law In the army, and
particularly whether there exists sufficient power OF
calling courts marital and whether substantial
exist why the power to dispose of offenders below the
grade Ct Colonel should not be conferred courts to
| be called by Brigadier Generals. Adopted.
Mr. FO0TE, of Tenn, introduced resolution In re.
gard 20 CERTAIN letters as to want of suciency Of food
/ Tor our brave soldiers, referred to tee Committee on
the Quaternaster and Commiseary Departments in or.
der that they may be provided with substantial and
comfortable necessares and the present condition Of
the various armies looked into. Agreed to.
! Mr. WILCOX, of Texas introduced q resolution In re-
atlol TO the exfedency OF amending the act 10 lay
taxes for the common Defense pay farmers for
the baggng aud rope for their 1.-THE of cotton Referred
| Mr., AACAIN, of Kv, introduced a resolution in
s.ructng the Committee the Judiciary to hquire into
and report whether there il any law authorizing the
action OF the military authorities ia requiring passports
Of ciaz,ns bstore they allowed to travel over the
ordinary ihoreughfres of the country; II not that the
matter be regulated by law and according to the best
| Interests OF the country Agreed to.
TIE frst bill on the regular calendar, to continue in
pay officers and sold ers dsbed 10 the service al IN.
| able TO caro- livelihood in any civil employment be.
| ing the special order, was taken up. =. ~
Ga motion of hr. REID, of KY. the original bill
submitted by him. ade the special order for Mon
| day next ID ordered to be printed.
Mr.. B0UDIN0T, from the Territory Of Cherokee,
submitted bill to provide for the appointment of
u missioner of Accounts for tbs Trans Mississippi
Department; also, bill providing for the payment Of
certified accounts from the Trans Mississippi Depart
| ment. B 9TH referred.
The House then adjourned.