Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-09-15
MONDAY. Sept. l4:h, 1863

The IIoase met at noon. Prayer by Rev. Mr. spr'gy,
Of the Episcopal Church.
The Senate BILL amending and re-enacting the tar
law to authorize sheriff. to receive in payment ri
taxes all Confederate NOES was taken up and passed
to its third reading
Mr.. HALL, of Wetze opposed the bill The State
could not afford TO receive its 10 the old issues
and it would get little else If It consented to receive
that.
Mr. ANDERSON thought the Law of the last session
unfortunate one and It's effects Injurious Il was
absolutely necessary to retrsce our steps now for we
compelled TO maintain the credit of our currency
There would be difficulty to the banks when this
law pas ID. They would then receive the old money
a. they now receive pew.
Mr. gENDRICK said the Law was in the right direc-
ton. II the banks refused to chdnge their present
policy, we could compel them
NJ MORGAN explained that the law of the last session
was in aid Of the funding policy of the Con ederate Gov
eminent IL designed to stimulate funding; but the
time for this bad passed. and the effect Of the law
was simply TO dscredt the prescribed currency to the
great dstrment OF the people, particularly in some sac
tions of the State
The bill was passed by the following vote Ayes / q
noes (Siesrs. Edwards and Hall
Mr. JONES' from the Committee on Privileges aud
Elections asked for power to sead for persona and pa.
persn the contested election case for Hafx Agreed
Mr. B0ULDlN called up the bill preventing specua-
ton IN Confederate currency by officers OF the Govern.
ment > Read first and second time.
Ga the proposition to read third time, Mr. J0NkS
objected to its retrospective character and desired tn
usual delay in its consideration. We had Committed
blunders hereto ore by hasty legislation.
Mr. R0ULDIN concu;red in leaving the bill to its
patural Uisn, which invites It's being printed,
TIE SPEAKER presented communication from the
Governor.
Also, a Communication from the Board Of Public
Works. ia their character Board Of Supervisors Of
the Salt Works: Ordered 10 be printed.
Also, petition Of John Newton.
ResOlu ions Of Inquiry we're presented with appropr
ate references, and agreed to, as follows:
By Mr.. MAGRUDER-To authorize Judges Of Circuit
Corrs to bold special terms to try persons charged with
unlawful distiIling.
By Mr.. ACKNOWLEDGING the portion of Il e
Governors message relating to the Pententary,
BY Mt. FRY, Of Madson-For the impre ssmeht of
free negroes to work railroads exposed to raids OF
the enemy.
BY Mr.. TREDWAY-A Amending the Stay Law 20 as
to permit trust sales be ordered in certain eases
By Mr.. MoNR0E-For furnishing with fine and i'm
prisonment any person domciled IN the STATE, who
shall refuse TO sell soldiers families his surplus sup
ply OF food, or shall exact more than Government pr.
ces, or refuse Confederate currency in payment.
By Mr.. UTCHINS0N-Requirin the banks to re.
deNm in gold their outstanding currency and Issue
no more.
By Nc. NELSON, of FluvaDna--To repeal the law
authorizing aliens to take or dispose Of land.
By Gr. M0RGAN-To increase the tolls Of turG-
pixies.
By Mr.. DEYERLE-For employing the Penltentiary
oonvcts on Confederate work.
By Mr.. HAYMoND-A special committee to report a