Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-19

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.I.s, aaa nuGabsf Il snail sBssRsnsats rksy stood
rSnnel over the houses Of ArkAnsans while thslr
were being destroyed they reorgauised voluntarily for
the war before any of Their wages had been paid them
They have often since sustained their reputation, ard
are regarded by the people of the frontier States, as
among the most enterprisng and efficient troops In the
eervice.
Out Of poulstion Of over 10000, not m IRE than
one seventh have proved recTeant 10 Their treaty obi
gallons smaller proportion OF weak knees and faint
heart, than can be shoEn in any DO der State For
two months Of snow and mud last winter these faith
full allies stood guard the comfortable homes OF
Confederate citizens while many of their own families
had rOwhere TO lay their beads t"o months, curing
which time they received no supplies, living on beef
without bread:
heard distinguished gentleman remark the other
day that the letter OF Colonel Sa1dwate Chief OF the
Che: okees To the Governor of thu ChocxtaW Nation,
was unfriendly in lie Tone sm sorry that any should
have such an impression His letie: compan lletiy
of the sloth and apparent tmiiity of Commanding
General by which the most valuable portion OF tho
country was given up the enemy without striking
blow aad urges consta acy and unity SGaldWaIe has
sacrificed large fortune In this cause His cool and
dA hing Drawer y eminent services, gallant deeds and
unfit chirg devo ion to thu South the theme Of praise
all over the Trans-Miss ssppi Department II he NC
friendly, only wish the Conederacy were invaded BY
an army Of such enemies
II IA not generally known that the United States
thorities have recently made propositions OF compromise
with the Indian Nations They promise to res ore them
their country, indemnify them for al lose forgive
past offences ray their annues in gold and silver AID
only ask Of them in return, neutrality They pro-
nounced promptly against III specious offers, and de-
n9uuoed as towards aud traitors, all who may dare to
entertain them.
Toe Federal Government comes with sword in one
hand and gitterng gold in the other Let the Conede-
rate Government at least be generous aud just.
What is known by this Government IS the Indsn
Territory, comprises an area OF over 1000 square
miles, and would make larger State than Virginia.
Its the garden OF the Co0f deracy; for richness Of
SOIL wealth OF minerals perennial streams and springs
and delightful climate il is not surpass BY any country
eas. OF the Rocky NOT ntains
Muoh of this country has been abandoned to the ra-
ysges Of the enemy, either By the wfu neglect or the
rauk stupidity of officers having it in charge Is may
YET be wrested from the grasp OF foes if boldnees
and energy will soon take the place Of soth and inoe-
cily.
BIT In any event, the Cherokees are determined 10
destroy thsir own homes rather than they should be
Inhabited by their j. vsders.
Many have already lighted themselves to eIils by the
blGz Of their dwellings, resolved they occupy
them. 10 leave them in atbs, for heir enemies.
Mr. Chiffon o. Ala Introduced a resolution in
sauctiDg he Coz m;ttsa Way. and Means 70 il "a
whether the tax III Kid Calot be tu'bandsd and gar
nered with security by ctz in tho vicinity not
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6ted by tho change.
Mr. Chiffon said much Of the tax in kind had been
waa ed and suffered to spoil by many inexperienced
cicers total unscq1a nted 9TH the business There
rers sufficient number OF farmers whose experience
gou able item to husbs nd the tithee with perfect
success aud security. Thc country and the army
would DO bensf.ed By the change. The resolution was
adopted.
Mr. CURRY, cf Ala, submitted bill to authorize
Cha plains certain cases. TO draw forage for one horse
Referred.
Rr LEWIS, of Ga, introduced joint resolution in
rel4tio1 TO the assessment Of certain railroad iron.
Mr. CLARK, Of Ga, Introduced q resolution, which
was adop.ea to instruct the Committee OF Ways and
Means inquire into the proprie:y Of repeating the
potAIoe clause OF tho TAX bill, &c.
M BRUCE, of KY, subm tied bill TO furnish horses
TO soldiers in ceran cases. Referred.
Mr. CLAPP, of Mis-, submitted bill to prevent fraud
in the OommssAry ard iartermaster's Departments,
and the aipg under false pretencss OF tssnsporta
ton for private property Referred.
Mr. CLAPP said there were hundreds and thouss nds
accounted TO-, aud never would be under the
present system The object of the bill was to change
the method OF accountability ind settlements.
Mr.. HEISKELL, OF Team introduced a resolution to
appoint Select Committee Of three men, to inquire
inIo the prac:caby Of proeun supply OF salt from
SnyIhe County Western Va, by mining. Adopted. ?
kr. F00IE read letter f.om soldier in Gen. Lees
army relative increase of rstions which re-
ferIed.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Fo0TE, the spscial Committee on
Illegal Arrests, empowered 10 employ clerk and
10 send for PEI az papers afo the letter OF Capt
Warner Comms.ary Of the prisons, Referred that
the truth ali.y OF tho same might be inquired into
Mr.. WRIGHT, of Texas, submitted q bill amendatory
OF an Act % Regulate Impressments. Referred
Mr.. GARFIELD, from the judiciary Committee, to
whom was referred bill to regulate mpresments re.
ported back bill as substitute which placed 6rst On
the calendar and ordered to be printed slso the
ane Subject BY c,ers of the army, and another, both
OF which were laid on the table.
The House then into secret session to consider
a sommun cation from TIE President