Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-19

Exchange for public Offices but not TO make the pur-
chase He designated several cities In the South where
the capital might be adyantageousy located
Mr.. GARTRELL. Of Ga, moved that the resolution be
laid on the table .zUCtIL
Mr.. DAVIS, of Miss, asked the gentleman from
Georgia TO Withdraw the motion. He then proceeded
to show from his experience, that Richmond was
in respect eItortion than other places In
the Confsderscy, n. c. ...,a5
Mr. LYONS Teplied to the idea OF the gentleman from
Tennessee in regard to the exclusion Of Jews and eIto
toners While be would frosn down exfos'ion any
where and everywhere such proposition as that was
repagnant TO the very idea of liberty, 49,.
Mr. F00TE explained that his remark applied only to
that class who had BY means Invaded the country
and refused TO take up arms in her defence while they
we're becoming wealthy BY their nefstious practices
! Mr.. GARTREf.L renewed his motion 70 lay the reso'
luton upon the table, and It was agreed toayes Al
nays IA. u 5,,s.,s
Mr. Fo0TE offered a resolution authorizing tho Com
mtee Public Buildings to negotiate for the renting
OF the Exchange Building for the space OF one year
On motion Of Mr.. CLARK theresolaion was laid upOu-
the table. 10. 80, -
Mr.. FOOTE introduced bill to provide for the CO.
rolment Of persons of foreign birth In the Confederate
army. Referred. f4rLils.s.5
81. rHr IcE CONTRACTS, ETC.
Mr.. Fo0TE, offered resolution ins,ructng the Co
mittee the Commissarys and QuarterInasters Depd
ments 10 lnqnire whether any contracts have been m
BY officers Of the Government In Richmond during he
present winter for ice, and n So what the terms OF
such contracts together with all important particulars
connected Herewith. Agreed to. E,t
PRACTICES OF odGRrERrlsrErs AND coxxrssARps.
Mr. FOOTE offered resolution instructing the same
Committee TO inquire what persons IL any, 10 the en-
ployment Of the Quartermasters Commissary Depart
mens and entrusted with the custody and disbursement
of money are now in default for failure to settle their
accounts In the manner required by law, with all mate
rial circumstances connected Herewith also what per-
soss. IL any, In the employment Of said Departments
who required by law TO give bond for the faithful
performance Of Official duty, have heretofore failed 10
give bond also if the head of either Of sad Depart
ments has assumed authority TO appoint agents TO he
entrusted with the custody and disbursement OF Fabir
money without requiring bond for the faithful perform
Of the duties assigned TO them and report fully 70
the House their action hereon. Agreed to.
FEDERAL OFFICERS IN CUSTODY OF STATES.
Nr. PERKINS Of La, offered series Of joint resolu-
lions calling upon the States to provide for The speedy
trial of such officers ofthe United States may be turn
ed over to them. Referred. ros- uf..t
INDEMNITY.
Mr. FOSTER, of Ala, introduced a bin to amend the
act to regulate the destruction OF property under mill
tary necessity and provide for indemnity therefor Re-
ferred.
FUNDING THE orRRTScY.
The bin offered yesterday by Mr., BALDWIS entftiett
an act to fund the currency was taken up AID refed
REso16ffuSS EIS-
gy Mr. LY0SS--A resolution requesting the Presi-
dent TO communicate with the Legislators OF the dicr
ent States and request them to enact laws declaring hat
all contracts thereafter made With citizens shall he pay
able 10 Confederate notes unless payment be stipulated
in gold and silver. Referred. o II
BY the same-A resolution instructing the Committee
Military Affairs TO inquire into the eKpedisncy Of 80
amending the articles Of TO authorize the Presi.
dent TO commission persons under twentyone years OF
age as officers Of the army. Agreed to.
by the sanie-A memorial from the Council of the
city Of Richmond, asking that the employees Ia the
water works and gas works may be exemptffo military
duty. Referred.
BY the same-A resolution inquiring into the expe.
diency OF making arrangement With the editors Of
Richmond to publish in their papers full reports of the
proceedings of this House, except such bills the
House may order to be printed No quorum voted and
On motion Of Mr. MOORE, the House Adjourned