Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-31
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

| Prayer by The Kew. Dr. Minneger0de.
/ Mr. RUSSELL, Of Va, submitted q resolution tina.
the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the ex-
pedency Of repeating sl exemptions fom military SER
vice allowed by law to any white nal. resident OF
the Confederate States between the ages of Is and As
years, except exemptions for dsabi y o Ministers OF
the Gospel persons holding Office in or under the Con.
federate or Safe Governments or employed in State
Ordnance Departments; State troops as now allowed BY
law; and also to report bill regulating details. Re
/ ferred.
Mr. RAILS, of Ala, introduced bill to provide for
| the preservation OF government hidel. Referred
1 Nc HLNLY, Of Ark, submitted Joint resolution OF
thanks ~ AsjorGeneral P. r Ceburne and tina officers
aud men o. his command, for their gslantry ia the
battle Of Rinsgod, Ga, the 81 h of NOye aber last.
Mr. HILTON, Gf Fa. presented joint lutons OF the
Legislature of that State the subject of exemptions
the tS in kind and the increase OF the pay OF sodrs
Referred.
Mr.. HILTON presented memorial from The Adiu-
an's of the army, asking increase of rank and pay
to that Of Ciptan of Cavalry. Referred.
| A Message received from the Preidect announ.
cling his approval Of The bills to repeal the pOtatoe
clause OF the tax act and 10 commute the tax ia kind
| of bason with its equivalent OF salt pork.
Ar. CLAPP Moved to take fom the table the bill re.
latve to the establishment of asylum to be called
the "VceIan So'ders Home" and refer it to Special
COMMITTEES. So ordered
Mr.. GATHER, o; n. c., submitted a resolution in
sruciing the Committee Military Aflrs to inquire
into the expsdlency Of providing by law that all per-
sons connected with Railroad and Express Companies
the Assistant Quartern aiters and Commissay Agents
AID employees OF every description Justices OF the
Pease AID Military Officers within the age of conscrp-
| uon be Immediately enrolled in the army, aad said
Committee declrs that it shall be lawful to detail
from the military service, any person work in any
cotton or Woolen fsc DRY, FORGE furnace foundry, or
for any company individual enterprise whatsoever
| except for the army in the field. Adopted
Mr.. MILES, Of S. c., submitted bill amendatory oil
Ia military IN
tn field, and TO define the power of said courts; also,
| bill 10 create al invalid corps. Referred
Mr.. SIMPSON, OF S: o., submit led bill to provide
for tue reduction of he currency, which was referred
and ordered to be printed.
Hr Fo0TE submitted bill to repeal the act creating
the oiics Assistant Secretary Of State. Referred.
Mr.. GARDEN IRE submitted a bill to indemnify
| certain losses Of the command Of Gen. Marcus j.
Wright Reerrfd
| Nj HASKELL Of Tenn, introduced resoutio
that the Pesidet inform the House whether command
in T. field had ordered assessment of damages to
be paid by officers with the adjudication of courts mar
tial hos d OF survey. Referred.
Mr.. F00IE Introduced resolution to instruct the
Committee Mil tay Affairs to inquire into the expe
diecy OF law fof eXemping rom tie operation OF the
bill Tor the repeal Of ia, existing law in relation % sub
Istues, in lheeven. OF Il at bill becom ng law,
Etn cssel of persons who have heretofore employed
Substitutes tuch ground OF equitable arrangements
as aid comm ttee shall deem judcious. Agreed to.
Mr.. uhAhAm, OF IeIai introduced resolut on mat
the Committee on Military Hairs inquire whether, under
exiting laws, pryates, ieians a., Of cavalry
allowed 40 .nts per day, aud il not, why. Adopted.
The Senate bill to repeal act regulating the grant
ing Of Burroughs and discharges in hospitals refer
red
The morning hour having expired, the first bill on
the cIeDdar-Mr READS, of Ky.-to provide for dig
ablcd Ulcers aud sod era, was passed over.
The secord bill, beiog that of Mr.. GARLAsD, Of Ark,
to prevent the procuring aiding and assisting Of per-
sous to desert from the army, was taken up and
passed.
The fol wing is the bill az perfected The Congress
of the Confederate States do that every person
no sutjc to tie rules and articles Of war, who thal
Knowingly procure or entice a soldier enrolled for
vcs in che army Of the Confederate States to desert
who stall aid assist 2ny de eref froD the army,
any psrsou ehroled for service TO eyade their proper
commanders prevent their arrest TO be returned
to the service shall conc cal or harbor any such
dsseiter o. shall purchase from any soldier person
enrolled for service any portion OF his arms equpmesf,
rations or clothing or any property osongng to the
Confederate Safes he thal upon conviction before the
district court Of the Confederate States having ur lie
ton CT the ofsnc be fined not exceeding thousand
dollars, and be imprisoned rot exceed two years
The b = OF Mr.. DARGAN, Of Ala, to grant special
copyright to w. j. Hardee aud ). H. Goetzell for Hsr
dsss Rife and Infantry Tactics was taken up and af
ter beng amended 60 that the act shall not have
to active effect, il was passed
. The bill OF Mr. NILES Of s. O., to ALLOW comIEis-
sciied officers of the army raoas and the privilege of
pu,clfs ny clohiog from the Qnarermasers Depart
ment was tx up; and peudiny ths consideration OF
ame6dments, the House adjourned +
The bill and amendments viii be. noticed particularly
on the f. al action on the zane.