Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at the usual hour. Prayer by the
Dr. Doggett ofthe N. L. Church.

The House met at the usual hour Prayer by the Rev.
Dr.. Doggett fthe N. L. Church
COMMUNICATIONS IRON THE GOVERNOR VIRGINIA.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a communion
ton from the Governor of Virginia. in reference to the
debate upon the proposition to rent the Exchange Hotel
Building in which HllusiOu made to himself by
Mr. DAVIS, of Miss. The Governor sets forth that he
has done everything in his power to facilitate the business
of Congress He also communicated copy Of the cor
respondence which passed between himself and the
Chat of the Committee on Public Buildings, (Ar.
LYoSs)
Mr. DAVIS explained that in his alluson to the Gov.
of Virginia it far from his purpose to wound his feel
ings He had found him. during long acquaintance, a
high minded and honorable man. But lie thought that
under the information upon which his remarks were
based he entirely justified in saying that If the Gov
ernor was determined not to afford facilities for the
business of the House it time that Congress should
| seek accommodations elsewhere.
Mr. PRESTON, of Va, offered the following:
Resolved That the communication Of the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Virginia. this day made to this
body be spread upon the minutes and that in the opn-
lou Of this House. the Governor of Virginia has done a
consistent with of duty to add to the comfort OF
the members and furnish proper accommodations for the
| accommodation Of Congress
On motion of Mr.. CURRIN, of Tenn, the whole
matter laid upon the table-ayes Al, nays 26.
ANoTHKR FLAG.
Mr. DARGAN, Of Ala, Submitted design for Con-
federae flag which referred to the Committee on
Flag and Seal.
THE PASSPORT sTsrEn.
On motion of Mr. FOSTER, of Ala. the appropriate
committee instructed 10 inquire into the sIPsdency
of the present passport system and the proprety OF
combining its duties all railroads to the conductors
thereof
ENROLMENT OF suTLERs.
On motion of Mr. FOSTER, the Military Committee
vas instructed inquire into the expedency Of report
ing bill to provide for enrolling and placing in the
ranks all suffers between eighteen and ortyfVe years of
age
STATS OCCUPIED BY THE ESEhY.
On motion of Mr. DARGAN, Of Ala, the Judiciary
Committee was instructed to inquire and report what
measures are necessary TO secure representation
in this body by the States aud parts Of States now
at any time in the occupation Of the enemy; and TO
further report what necessary and proper
10 preserve the constitutional governments Of such
States the hands Of those who loyal to the Con-
federate States
Mr. GARLAND, of Ark, introduced bill to provide
for retaliation upon the Government Of the United States
for any attempt execute the late pracamAtion Of
Abraham Lincoln or to excite insurrecton among any
of the slaves Of any OF the Confederate States Referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
INCREASE OF ARMY.
Mr. ROYSToN, Of Ark, introduced bin to increase
Committee Military Affairs and ordered to be printed
POWERS OF MILITARY OFFICERS.
On motion Of Mr. ROYSTON, the Judiciary Committee
was instructed to inquire what legislation il any is
cessary to prevent commanding generals and other mill
ary officers Of the army from fixing tariff Of prices
upon provisions and other productions Of the Confed
crate States, aud report by bill or otherwise.
EXEMPTION.
Mr. HILTON, of Fla introduced bill to repeal GER
49, e n 4.
Rsferred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs.
TRANSPORTATION OF THE DEAD.
On motion of Mr.. GARTRELL, of Ga the Commit.
tee on the Quartermaster's and Commissary Depart
neuts was instructed inquire into the eIpediencY of
enactng a law requiring the Government to furnish
transportation for the remains of officers and soldiers
who have fallen in the service Of their country.
sALARIEs or OFFICERS.
On motion of Mr.. GARTRELL, the Committee on
Ways and Means instructed TO inquire into the
pediency of making the requisite appropriations for the
increase of the salaries of the civil officers of the Gov
ernment employed in Richmond granted by Congress
towards the close of last session. but for which, from
want of time, no appropriation was made.
REPORTS or BATTLES
On motion of Mr. GARTRELL the President was re-
quesed to furnish Congress with the official reports Of
the battles of Fredericksburg aud Murfreesboro and
any others not yet sent in at as early day as pract
cable.
SUBSTITUTES.
On motion of Mr.. CLARK, Of Ga, the Committee on
Military Affairs instructed to inquire into the
thority of the Secretary Of War; under the Exemption
Act, by which he has decided that when substitutes be-
come liable TO military service, the exemption of their
principals shall expire.
Pending the debate on this resolution, Mr.. CURRY,
of Ala, called for the order of the day.
THE EXEMPTION BILL.
The House resumed the consideration Of the special
order of the day. to wit the bill reported from the Mill
tary Committee entitled act to declare what persons
shall be exempt from military service
The pending question being upon a motion Of Mr..
CONRAD Of La to rccommit the bill with instructions,
on which Mr. MILEs had demanded the yeas and nays,
the roll called and the motion agreed to yeas
80, nays S5.
Mr.. HILTON, of Fla moved a reconsideration Of the
vote.
very long debate ensued in which Messrs. HuTOS,
PRESTON BAREsDALE, STAPLES FoorE and CURRY parti-
cpated but without taking vote the House adjourned
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.