Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-28


PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
Mr.. DAVIS, of Miss made personsl explanation of
the position occupied by himself in respect TO the con-
scriphon act. 20. "a. 49,. .. '.H lsi-- ~
Mr. FooTE of Tenn, made personal explanation
ton Of bis remarks In reference TO the Ice contract
and submitted letter from Gen, Windsr the sub
ect which vas referred to the Committee on the Quar-
termsster's and Commsssry Department. r, ys-.
PEACE HEssTIATioss.
The House proceeded to the consideration ofunfaish
ed business namely resolution. introduced by Mr..
CROCKETT, Of Ky-, declaring that no proposition Of
negotiations for peace should he entertained except upon
the basis Of the entire Independence OF the Confedeacy
composed Of thirteen States and the preservs
ton intact Of the territorial integrity Of each i q
Mr.. HODGE, Of Ky, appealed to his colleague TO
withdraw the resolution, IN consequence Of the vide
range which t afforded for debate.
Mr.. CROCKETT declined 10 withdraw his resolution.
Mr.. MOORE Of KY, addressed the House, warmly
urging the eIpedency OF efforts for the restoration Of
peace, and declaring 1t the part of wisdom to
second the efforts Of those men at The North who
have shown their opposition 70 the prosecution Of
the for the coercion of the seeded States
He opposed TO the resolution, and could see
no reason for its adoption at this time II It could
have any effect at all il would be to create suspicious
of the sincerity of the avowas heretofore made by the
Confederate Government, OF desire for peace, and
would tend TO embarrass the efforts made by the friends
of peace the North stay the tide OF desolaon
| sweeping over the land he would undertake TO say
that at no time since the commenced would Ken
lucky have given adherence to the Federal Govern
meni but for the fact that the State military camp,
composed Of soldiers from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
Public sentiment, wherever expressed within the limits
of the State had been kept down by the power OF the
tyrant. Among the true sons Of Kentucky these
no sympathy with the Abolition Administration, but
they earnestly hoping that occasion would soon
arise when they might take position upon the aide of
the South without the risk OF entire destruction of
the State He would be satisfied they could have the
opportunity of expressing their sentiments by popular
yot. He appreciated the motive of the resolution but
opposed It's adoption believing that ii could accomplish
no good
Ma. CROCKETT, of KY, said that his purpose was
only to get the resolution before the proper committee
IL was his purpose, at favorable opportunity in
secret session. express his views. He might not again
| call them up.
The resolution was referred to the Committee Mill
| tary Affairs.
CONDITION REGIMENTS
Mr.. DUPRE, of La called up n bill introduced by
him last session. for the consolidation of regiments and
moved its reference TO the Committee on Military Az
fairs. Agreed to.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE CoSscRIPT LAW.
Mr. MCLEAN, of \. c., offered a resolution request
ing the President to communicate to the House. ii not
incompatbe with the public interests in what States Of
the Confederacy the Consumption law has been or is now
hpng enforced and whether any State States have
been exempted from IT'S OpetauOns, anu AFRO
any State States Of the Confederacy have N its or
their service any number Of troops, reserved State
forces which have been raised out Of persons at the
time subject to the Couscripton acts. Agreed TO.
TRANSFER OF TROOPS.
Nc VEST OF Mo-, introduced bill in relation to the
transfer of troops, and to repeal an act entitled an act
in relation TO the transfer OF troops approved Septem-
Der 2lst 1862. Referred TO the Committee on Military
| Affairs.
ARMY CLOTHING.
Mr.. SMITH of n. c.. offered a resolution inquiriug
into the expedency OF providing for the exemption OF
such contracts have been may be hereafter made
with State authorities for the supply Of clothing TO the
troops from such States from the late aboisbng
Communication therefor approved October 8, 1862, and
| to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Mr. SMITH of n. c., introduced bill to amend Il Q
act to organize the Department of State. Referred
| the Committee on the Judiciary.
pEsI6S FLAG
Mr. MCDOWELL, OF n c., submitted design for
notionol flag which referred 70 the appropriate
Committee.
MILITARY BILLS.
Mr. MILES, of S c., introduced bill to provide fer
the arrest Of soldiers absent from their commands with
out leave and 20 provide compensation foC their cap
/ ture Referred to the Committee Military Affairs
| and ordered TO be printed.
Also bill to amend act relating to prisoners Of
/ Referred 20 tue CouInlttee on
and Commissary's Departments
Also u bill TO allow minors TO hold commissions IN
the army of the Confederate States. Referred to the
| Committee Oh Military Affairs.
A.o, bill to provide for the appointment Of addi-
tioual Quartermasters in the Provisional Army. Re-
| ferrcd to the Committee on Mihtary Affairs
Al o. bill to increase the strength and efficiency OF
heavy artillery foy coast dences Referred to the Com
mttee on Military Affairs.
Also. bill to provide for the safe an6 expeditions
Transportation of troops and munitions of war by rail-
road. Referred 10 the Committee on Military Trans
| portaton and ordered to be printed.
HORSES LOST ~ SERVICE.
| Mr. NILES of s g. offered resolution i1structing
the Committee the Quarternasters and Commissary
Departments inquire into the expedieucy Of ncreas
ing the compensation for horses lost disabled in ser
vice where no fault attached to The owners thereof aud
report by bin or otherwise. Agreed to.
PARrIzAS RANGERS.
On motion of Mr. MILES the Military Committee wa
instructed to inquire into the eIpediency of diminishing
the number of Parzdn Rangers now in service, and
improve the efficiency of their organization
THE GENERAL STAFF.
| Mr. MCQUEEN, of S. c., introduced bill TO amend
An act 10 establish the General staff of the Army of ths
Confederate States Referred to the Committee on Nil
itary Affairs.
DEPARTMENT ORDERS
Mr. FARROW, of s. c., introduced bill in relation
Committee on Military Affairs.
NINTH TENNESSEE BATTALION.
Mr.. JONES, of Tenn, presented letter from the
Ninth Tennessee Battalion at Port Hudson, asking
compensation or horses taken by the enemy at Fort
Donelson Referred 10 the Committee Oh the Quarter
masters and COmmissary Departments.
BUSINESS or THT
| Mr., JONES of Tenn, offered the following rssola
tons which, at his request we're laid on the table ioE
| the present;
That the privilege accorded to certain completes OF
| reporting at any time be Withdrawn.
That the House will, Thursday, the 9sth inst take
up the calendar and proceed with the business thereon
in regular order.
The coNMssARY SUPPLIES At NiSASsls
Mr.. F00TE, of Tenn, submitted the following;
Resolved, That the Committee the QnartermasieP'
and Commssary Departments be instructed to inqhre
into the facts and circumstances connected with The
large accumulation OF CommiSsary supplies at hanassa
and in that yrnarc lust before the evacuation of that