Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-15

The same, introduced . resolution instructpg the
committee on Military Affair." az 70 the sxpsdiency Of
amending the exemption law so as to place Ia tbs militia
nv service conductors and qua ds on railroads. and re-
mort by bill or Otherwise. Adopted.
The Speaker announced ,hessrs PUsH, OF Ala and
JoHS,o on DIVA, a. additional msmbss Of the Special
Committee on the Currency.
Mr.. HANLEY, of Ark, introduced Q resolution,
which was referred that delegates from all suoh terrto-
res rs have established treaties Nth he Oonfsdsras
States be entitled 10 seats the Aoor OF the House.
Mr.. HILTON, of Fla, submitted resolution, which
was referred to the Special Committee on the Cor'
rency.
~ Of act to regulate impeesuens, approved March,
1868. Rsfrred.
Mr. CLARK, of Ga, presented memorial In relation
to the claims Of deceased sodiess Referred TO spe-
cia Committee Of FIVE.
NJ. SWAN. Of Tenn, introduced resolution In
structlng the Committee Military Affairs 10 inquire
into aad report the geographical limits Of the Depart
ment of Gen. Jos. E. Johnston, 10. .
Mr SWAN said as his colleague had animadvsrtsd on
the course of the President In regard to the Army OF
Tennessee he had introduced the resolution that the
Committee on Military Affairs might ascertain whether
the President had directed inyestgson Of the tone
OF feeling of the army toward, Gen. Bragg. Mr. 3.
read an order and some correspondence between the
President and Gen. Johnston, in February, TO show that
his department included that in which Geo. Bragg was
operating and that Gen. Johnston, after visiting the
army had advised the retention Of Gen. Dsgg In COM
mand and pronounced the sfairs In Cen B.t dspars-
ment as admirably conducted. Mr.. swan said that at
the time of tho outcry sgsns Basy tbs President was
investigating the condition Of Affairs In Bnggs d.
partment, and the feeling Of the army toward, him =
Surely Gen. johnston was compstsnt 70 advise the Pre-
sdent. Mr.. s. di.claimed being in the special coal
dence of the Administration. {.
Mr. FOOTE moved to amend by 4 resolution request
ing the President to displsoe all military commanders
do not possess the confidence Of the army and
T'e.
Mr. P0OFE said he introduced the resolution 70 nost
thu issue which he was prepared 70 sustain. Hs was
rai 10 see Sensibiity in Executive qua,tsrA Il was
'InmArly and ungenerops to read Sarosd extracts
from Gan. Johzsfons letter to the President V throw
on tina! cer the responsibility Of Briggs nos-dspiss-
msht Il it manly to bring forward hsss ssrAlsd sI-
tracts to vldcate the President for not doing bis ds
The President is alone to blame for piasgs long rstsn
ton in command
Il Is easy to- perceive from the tsnof Of the Ppa-
DENIS letter that he only gave Gen. Johnston ..,hsri
to take command it, arriving he should lad II sIps.
dent to superIsde hin. Gen. Johnston fslt proper
delicacy in not sap.rseding brother ossr Bat why
h Johnson nor now appointed Why 10 net Bsaurs-
gulrdf Why is that army lsft 80 long without per
msnent commander
The pelouI condition of tn. csantry calls for inns-
date action The country 10 tired Of the delay, and
every moment becomes more aud more psrilous.
Mr. GRAY of Texas submitted resolu lion 10 rsselnd
the rule limiting debates. Laid over.
Mr GRAHAA, Of Texas, introduced . resolution 10
print 80 copies Of the report OF the Commissioners Of In
dian Affairs for the Of the head Of that department
Agreed TO.
Mr. WILCOX presented memorial. Rsfsrri.
Mr. B9rELER, Of Va, introduced q resolution In.
structing the committee on Military Affairs 70 inquire
into ihi expectancy Of Disappointing a<ss~'nsry surgeon
| TO each cavalry brigade. Adopted.
The same introduced resolution nsrusting the com.
mittee on Military Affairs a. to the sIpsdsRoy Of
amending thelaw in relation to military courts. Adopt
| cd.
Tbs same-introducsd 4 resolution instruc.ing tbs
dency of amending the law ling away with 0snmis-
sarie SO as to except the cavalry from m operation
Adopted.
Mr.. CHAyBLISS introduced resolution, which was
referred to the Special Committee on the Currency.
Mr.. LYONS introduced q resolution requesting the
Speaker TO invite General Lee and Governor Harrss OF
Tennessee, to visit the House, as tesiimspial of the
great respect entertained by the House for their stn
| guished services Adopted unanimously.
On motion Of NJ. AVER, Gen. Howell Cobb was in
| cluded.
Mr. LYONS said he was u1der the Impression that Cen.
Cobb had lett The city. .
| Mr.. RUSSELL, Of Va, submitted bill to fund GER
tain Treasury notes not now fundable. Referred. E
The ssme-insroducsd bill to impose TAI on Trea-
| sury notes Refer ed
Nc. LYONS, of Va alluded TO some remarks OF Mr..
FooTH few days since in relaios 10 . certain Quar-
| <rmaster, un dersood to be Major Wood he not
dropped far he could ascertain, account Of de-
linquency, and relieved from command ~ the late
Quartermsser General. At hsjor Woods request he
called on the Qlartermas or General and Secretary of
War; who said Ihere were no charges against Major
Wood He did not believe there was anything against
Major Wood. He was relieved from coEmsnd ron
other reasofs
Mr. FOoTE said Msjr Wood wa, insolvent at The
time Of lis appointment and is the apparent possssor
ofIarge estate aud pscaniry means andh sfsrsd to
purchase property, Which facts could be confirmed He
thought 1t could be shown 70 be case OF unprinsiped
swindIng The esunp ion that he bad bosn drop
| ped on account Of his official deinque2oies.
Mr. Chiffon said the committee on the Quartsrnas-
ter and Commis airy Departments had dons everything
to throw light on the case The proof 30 far though
supplementary at this sage, to mention H. did not sat-
iy committee to the great wealth Of Maj Wood.
10 justice TO all concerned be asked suspension OF pub
lie opinion until the committee had concluded thsls IL
vestig,tion.
Mr. BALDWIN, Of Va, introduced resolution In
| sIucii the Committee on the judiciary 10 inquire
whether the l7h section Of The act Of Congress In rsa
ton to the ruuhmsnt of deseftsrs u In fsrss In the
Confederate States, and L luther legislation 10 nsesaa-
| ~. Agreed 10.
| Mr. WILCOX from the committee on Military Afsirs
reported lack the joint ion Of thanks 10 CAPITA
0tan, Lieutenant Dowling and the forty-tuo men oil
the Davis Guard for THAR gallant defence Of Sabine
| Pass with tbs recommendation ttatit pass.
The resolution read third time, and unanimously
passed.
| The SPEAKER submitted Communication ifem the
President covering estimates for expenditures among
the Icdsn Tribes and recommending appropriation
| for the PURPOSE.
MrC0NR0W, of No, recommended Joint resolution
for the relief of Col. Chas H. Hawthorne Referred.
The House then went into secret session.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.