Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-10
PRopuCrIoN or PRoYIsIoNs.

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Judiciary
| PRODUCTION PROVISIONS.
Mr.. MAXWELL of Fla, introduced the following
| preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, strong impression prevails throughout the
country that the war; being waged against the peo-
pie Of the Confederate States may terminate during the
present year; and whereas, this impression is leading
many patriotic citizens TO engage largely in the produc
ton OF cotton and tobacco which they would not 9TH
erwise do and Whereas in the opinion of Congress it
OF the utmost Importance not only with view to the
proper subsistence OF our armies but for the interest
and welfare of all the people that the agricultural labor
OF the country should be employed chiefly in the pro-
ducton of supply of food ~ meet every contingency
| therefore,
ResoIred By The Congress Of The Confederate States of
AmcrcG Thatits the deliberate judgment of Congress-
that the people of these States while hoping for peace
should look 10 prolonged war; the only condition pro-
fered by the enemy, short of subugation that every
preparation necessary 10 encounter such war; should
be persisted in and that the ampeSt supply of provis
ions for armies aud people, should be the first object Of
all agnculturists Wherefore, il is earnestly recon-
mended that the people, instead OF planting cotton and
tobacco, shall direct their agricultural labor mainly
the production of such crops will ensure a suficcncy
of food for all classes and for every emergency there
by with true patriotism, subordnang the hope of gain
| to the certain good Of the country.
g RESOLVED, That the President is hereby requested
to issue proclamation to the people of these States
urging upon them the necessity Of guarding against the
great peris Of short crop OF provisions and setting
forth such reasons therefor, as his judgment may
| dictate
Mr.. MAXWELL expressed the opinion that those DER.
sons who expected the olive branch of peace would be
offered to us by enemies, very much mistaken
Foreign Intervention may or may not come, but he did
not look for it. The Emperor of the French may choose
TO stop where he has recently placed the question In
England Earl Derby who had been regarded as friendly
to the South had recently presented some very lame
reasons for avery decided opposition to the recognition
of tue Confederacy. Look where we will we find no.
thing to justify people in directing their abors to
the production of any crops except those required for
| condition Of war-cruel relentless 1t was with
view Of mpreng this fact upon the people that he had
submitted these resolutions
Mr.. YANCEY, OF Ala, expressed his concurrence in
the remarks of Mr. maxwell. He hoped that the reso-
utons would be passed by an undivided vote and that
the roll would be called in order that each NAV record
| his vote. The enemy this day, are more hopeful of
success than they six months ago and one of the
chief causes Of this revving hope is the condition
of the country as they deem it, with reference 10
provisions and they carrying the war with
that i6ea As they advance they destroying agr-
cultural Implements burning fences, barns gin houses
crops etc. This fact is significant as to one of the
meaus they have for prosecuting the war.
In regard to foreign relations, Mr.. YAScEY re-
marked that never at any time has there been as little
prospect Of Great Britain taking any action towards re-
cognton. Both the Opposition and Ministerial party
entertain similar views upon this question. We can do
without recognition and prosecute the war to a
successful termination without it. Mr.. Y. closed by de
clarng that in his opinion every of land should be
cultivated for provisions for and beast There should
be no cotton.
Mr. CLARK, Of Mo- approved Of the resolutions
He had doubt the Senator from Alabama had re.
Marked that the Federal Government entertain the be-
lief that their prospects better than they were six
months ago. The action Of the outgoing Congress in
clothing Lincoln with dctaora powers indicates pur-
pose TO prosecute the to ruthless extent. He be-
eved that all the of that Congress would be sub
mitted TON the Northwest well in other portions
of the North Our friends in tbs Northwest if VIC have
any, not numerous enough to resist the enforcement
of those laws II delusOn suppose that the feel.
ing in that section against the Administration will rDen
into rebellion. He knew something of the people
there, and believed that they would submit to the
scription aud other acts Of the outgoing Congress
In Missouri one is allowed to plant unless he
gives bond and security be loyal Lincoln and those
who DO not comply banshcd This war is in its
full blaze, and we must rally all our energies, display
the utmost confidence in our rulers ami not stop to in
qurc whether this is right wrong in immaeria mat
tiers He had full hope if the agrcuturiss will raise an
ample supply of provisions that before next autumn no
footprint of Yankee Vanda will be found in the |
land.
Mr.. BROWN, of Miss, approved the resolutions very
cordially If however, he had been moving in the mat
ter he would have propoed to something stronger
than "moral suaon" Patriotic men will act patriot
caly. Other men actuated only by the hope of |
gain and for such men he would enact laws compelling
them do their duty. In the absence of such laws he
content to let the President issue his Proclamation
as proposed by the Senator from Florida 1t may do
some good. |
The Senator from Missouri mr. CLAsK had alluded to
the feeling in the Northwest, He (Mr. b. knew very
we'll that the presence of hundred thousand North |
western soldiers upon territory cutting the throats
of our people, and ravagng the country, well cal
culated lead the conclusion that had SYM
patty in hat question. But do have sympathizing
friends. Is there Senator who recalls the eoquence
of Valapdgham Richardson and Voorhees, who has not
had least feeling of gratitude to them? These
Of genius have impressed their convictions upon the
people OF the Northwest; they constitute nucleus |
around which formidable party is forming-a party
which bodies evil to Lincoln and promises good to u.s.
Is it wise to discourage them? Is it wise TO
give those who pursue them with malignant spirit |
the opportunity of saying to them-"Your rebel |
friends do lot thank your" He spoke plainly; it |
time to speak plainly. He deprecated the tone Of
the articles which appear every morning in one of the
leading papers of this city (he Ehqurer he thought
they calculated to do HARM and possible good
He saw no necessity Of saying every morning. at won't
do 10 trust these professions but he did advantage
to in cultivatiDg feelings OF amity with sympa
thzing friends in the Northwest.
The question was then put on the adoption of>the
preamble and resolutions, and decided in the air
inative-every Senator voting "aye" except Messrs
johnson, of Ca and Peyton, of No., who were alb |
sent.
DIGEST or LAWS.
Mr. SPARROW submitted a resolution, which was |
adopted instrucng the Committee Military Affairs
TO inquire into the expedency of directing the publca
ton OF digest of the military and naval laws
MILITARY coURIS.
Mr. D0RTCH, Of n. c., introduced bill to amend |
the act organizing Military Courts to attend the armies
Of the Confederate States. Referred.
INTERNATIONAL LAW. /
Mr. ORR, of S. g., from the Committee of Foreign |
Relations reported back the resolution ofnqury adopted
days since, relative to the neutral flag covering
the enemys goods with the exception of contraband Of
war; On motion, the resolution transferred to the
secret calendar.
GENERAL srAFF, ETC.
Mr.. SPARROW, from the Committee on Military At |
fairs reported back severaly the bills introduced some
days since by Mr. WlGFALL with the motion that they
be laid upon the table, Agreed to-