Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-10
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SE004D 00HGREsS-FiRsr SESSION.
SENATE

troops which was referred 10 the Commit ee on Military
AfaiIs
Mr. NJ. also introduced bill to extend lhs fink ing
privilege, which referred TO the Uommi tee Post
Offices al Post Roads.
Mr. WATSON offered the following resolution, which
was agreed to: E
Resolved, Ttat III, Committee on the Jud cisr, bs
instructed to inquire into the expsdiency of urthsr
legislation With view TO The prevention and punishment
of illegal mpreesmepis and al o, for the purpose Of
making jos, compensation to citizens from which pri-
vate property has been illegally taken for publ; use
without comr ensatcn.
commuscs ion was received from Hon. James L.
Orr in behalf Of the g. O. delegation inviting Tie Sem
ate to attend the funeral OBJ equss of the late Brig
Gen. Jenkirs.
On molten Of Mr.. OLDHAM, tie Senate Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at IL and was opened with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Duncan.
Mr. BARKsDALE, Of Miss Introduced Mr.. O. r.
SINGLETON OF that ate who to- the oath 10 support
the Constitution OF tn Confederate S a.es.
Mr. HANLY, OF Ark, asked and obtained leave Of abb
sence for BE VILLEaE, Of La who bad ne to stte,d
the funeral af Brigadier General Stafford.
Mr. FUNSfEN, Of Va asked and Obtained leave of
absence for Mr. WELcH, OF Mics, who was detaircd
from the House By illness.
Me- WHITFIELD, of Va, asked leave Of absence for
Mr. GooDs who was called from the House BY the L.
ness Of his brother. Granted
Mr. HANLY, Of Ark, introduced bill to provide for
the transmission OF election returns 10 the Governors
of the several States. Referred
Mr. HILTON, Of Fla introduced bill 10 increase the
pay OF non-commssicned oicers aud soldiers of The
army, and that additional tax OF ten per cent. be
imposed on al agricultural products no. necessary for
home consumption. Referred.
Mr. EcHOLS, o; Ga, introduced The following presu-
bic AID joiat resolutions:
Whereas, Our uel aud vndicye foe 10 thsir recent
efforts 10 capture and destroy Redmond having been
again repused BY brave and heroic defenders Civ
Ing thereby aao,her occasion for the expression of
our gratitude to our gallant iroops yell IS the pro-
fouudet thank sgiying TO Almighty Col Therefore
BE IL RESOLVED by the GOngsesJ OF the Confslerate
States.
/. That ne recognize aud adore toe gsntIeaesJ of
merciful God in again Gre Tang 'n5 VITA success
and giving another victory our impacabe foe.
Resolrcd q That We her,by tender TO Gen. r. e. Leo
anu his gallant army and all our noele and brave de-
tenders in and around edmond, wailaest thanks
Tor their herosm and vaor in the defence OF capt.
tai and the liberties OF the country.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the following
letter from Mr.. BorcE, of South Carolina:
"Hon. Thos s. Boeoek,
'.Speaksr House of Representatives.
"Sr:-1he members of the House of Representa-
tves respectfully requested TO attend the funeral
obsequcs of the late Brigsder General jenkins from
BelSic, east end of Bank streo: 10 the Capitol this
evening, at O'Clock"
Mr.. MARSHALL, cf Kentucky, introduced the fo!-
loving:
Resolved, That the members of the House viii ~
tend the funeral of Brgadier General jenkins in &C.
cordance with the invitation Of Hon. Mr.. Boyce--
Adopted
Mr.. LESTER, of Georgia, Introduced the following:
Whereas, manS Of the reg Gus denominations Of the
South have forth missionaries from their churches
TO labor for the religious instruction and spiritual good
of the army aud inatea Of hcspi,as of tie Conlode-
Ssstes snd whereas The lsbois of these u,iesoua.
ries have resulted in much good to the ocers and SOL
drs Of the army, and deserve announcement aud
port from the government, that acknowledges the
Providence of God in lis struggle for independence
Be il therefore
RssOired That the COMMITTEES Oh Military Affairs be-
and it hereby instructed TO consider the proprey Of
allowing seid missionaries, whilst engsged ia the dis
charge OF their duties sccb either to dsaT free Of
charge or pircbsse from the Oommissary Department
the raiions drawn by soldiers in The army.
Adopted
an LESTER, oiGs, introduced the following
RssolUed, That the Committee on Military Affairs be,
and is hereby, instructed to consider the prcpety 6f
allowing all substitutes in the army of the Confederate
States above the age of fifty years to BE- discharged
rom service and that committee report thereon
by bill ctherwiss Adopted
NJ SMITH, Of y, introduced bill to be entitled
An act mora clearly to define the duties OF persons be-
tween the ages OF seventeen aud eighteen years. md be-
tween forty aud fifty years. enrolled ulde- tie act
helfrfe0.
Nr F00TE, of Tenn, introduced the foIo~hg:
"Reso,ved, That the Committee on Foreign AfrlIrH
be instructed TO Inquire into the expedency of WITH
drawing all dipomirc agents commissioners hereto
fore ssnt abroad for the purpose Of obaiung recog
milton of national Independence, unless there shall
be good ard special to believe that iuch reccg-
niiion will be made wi hin the nine days.
Adopted
Mr. F00TE also introduced resolution requesting tho
President II not Incompatible with the put Interest,"
to communicate such information as he NAV possess,
touching the disposition Of foreign powers Recognize
the independence OF the Confederate Sta es of Anef-
And aso such special information he may possess
il regard to any regulation which may be pending
With the newly organized Imperial Guard Of Mexico
Adopted. ,-...
Mr.. SEXTON, Of Texas introduced resolution that
IL be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs
to inquire into the expedency OF so amending the law
creating an invalid corps as TO povije that officers
soldiers IN hospitals. and separated from their COM
mands may be examined wiihou. being required to for
ward their applications through their commanding off,
GERS. Adopted.
Mr. RODGERS Of Flord,. introduced the following:
Resovsd by the members Of toe House Of Represents
tyes OF the Confederate Congress- That the members CT
this body organize themselves into company by tho
election of officers, and tender their services to the
commanding officers of this Department for the defence
Of the city Of r chmond
Mr. ORR. Of Mississippi, moved to amend by subsi-
tutng "Thst while the enemy threatens this city, tho
members Of Congress- will attach themselves to the mill.
tary engaged In the defence of the CITY,"
Mr. BARKsDALE of Miss, would amend By subsii-
tut ng that havs be granted to such mombers as de-
sire to atta themsevesto sny ltsry Organization for
the defence OF the city Of Rcsmond.
Pendi'g the consideration of the oIiginsl resolution
AID amendments, Mr. BARKSDALE satsd that b. had
intormst on that tee lines Of communication between
this city and Petersburg had inter,up ed aud
the resolui lon was therefors1a laid on the table.
Mr.. BALDWIN, from the Committee on Ways and
hears reported bill to continue n force and snend
the o. an act approved January 80 1864 in
creasing the compenfsion of certain officers snd en-
poyees in the civil and gisslivs departments in Rich
mold
On motion Of M II W BRUCE. Of Ky, the following
was added 10 the bill land such other clerks as NAV
be there employed" The bill was passed aad sent 10
Senate