Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met st,ll o'clock.
PRAYER BY the Rev. Dr. Jeter .of the Baptist Church
Mr. ECH0LS, of Ca, presented memorial Of tie
Georgia Baptist Convention. Referred
NV SMITH introduced bill to encourage the
proiuction of provisions and 10 certn TO allo
persons to pay the valuation Of their tthss in money
Referred to Committee of Ways and Means
The same gentleman introduced resolution with the
view of conscrbiDg al persons between the ages Is
and As and ling lhsr places by disabled soldiers H.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. MOORE, Of KY, offered preamble and resoiu-
lions in which recent outfages on unosnding citizens
are get forth. Referred 20 the Committee on the Ju-
oiary with nstruc ions that srid ittee inquire
into the truth OF said reports and report bill auIhoiz.
ing the 1Acon of such retaliation as in the future will
prevent them.
Mr. CONRAD. of La, presented a communication de.
falling plan ID perpstuae the record of the serv ees
of officers and soldiers of the Confederate Safes and
for other purposes. Referred to tie Committee on
Military Afairs
Mr. DUPRE of LIS, introduced joint resolutions Of
thanks to Gen. Richard Taylor and the officers aud nler
under bis command for their recent victories IN Lousf
ana Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. BARKSDALE. of Miss, presented memorials also
the petition of Mrs Grimes Of Va, grand daughter Of
George Mason. Appropriately referred.
Mr. FULLER, of N q, introduced bill to provide fol
the transfer Of persons fcm local snd pecsl service to
field service
MrSNITH, Of y @, resola,i, o ellrgs Mallet's
N. C. Blttsl,t iu.o reg ui.at aired 20 U}npittee
on 8iiiary anlGs
Mr. 6IENER. of N . a - 20 q o. the Superirt.rd'
en-, Of cannon So 90. u N. O. 10 x,EaI &c the pei
CEN, sn5. held by him for 10 u.s. q. the rate Of
dol re for 2.
NIT LEACH, OF 9, fubmtled joint resolution
declaring tie supremacy Of ths civil over the mill
taIy authorities. Referred 10 the Committee on the
Juaioary.
M MILES, of @, introduced resolution to allow
searen and marines additional privileges in ctasirg
clothing and small stores. Referred 20 the Naval Com
mttee n-
Mr. MILES offered resolution that the Committee on
Military Affairs enquire into the expectancy Of so amend
ing the exemption laws as to give Increased facilities to
raro companies in the transportation OF government
freight Adopted.
letter from the Quarteimaser General this sub.
ice. was referred to the same commit iess - g
| WATKINS introduced bill to authorize District
States Judges to hold their courts in
cases outside Of their districts Referred to Judiciary
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Mr. NooALLUA, Of Tenn, q bill regulating impress.
ments. lis amenda.ory to other acts. Referred.
he also introduced bill to Increase the pay of Off
and SELLERS of the army one hundred per cent
upon cean conditions and under certain restrictions
tue increase to be paid at the end OF the war In coupon
bonds.
Mr.. MURRAY, of Tsnn.-a bill to amend an act to
reduce the currency and issue bonds 30, Referred.
Mr.. F00rE, of Tenn, introduced tho following pre-
ambe aud resolutions:
Resolved That the Committee Of Wars and Means
be instructed to inquire into the expsdiency Of adopting
some such preamble and resolutions a. the following
iva:
WHERHAs The Constitution of the Confederate Saes
rs entrusted Congress, in very special manner WIN
the control and regulation of Che currency ana Hne's-