Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-06

reside, should lesse tho cr althcn,h both
Of them bad pas ptfts. This demand eau ed
another parley, which resul ell in the oficar
"skipg the responsibility" OF allowing the ladies' to
proceed on their journ y HID the guard undtr aker
TO dsct the ladies dsagreeabe scene might have
sued, as the soldiers in 10 ldioatsd their purP
to resist the execution of the unreasonable edc Of tho
military authorities. Mr. Oar said that If thcee tyrsn-
nical proceedings are to be psrssed In Copgr my
ntver assemble again. The mtar, authorities may
prevent lie meeting by excluding members fom tic
privilege of travelling in the puNc coLveyaoces. He
hoped corrective would be promptly applied BY he
authorities If not done Congress will have to take
care Of itself -
Me-. WIGFALL remarked that it did not appear that
any outrage had been committed. The officer of the
provost guard simply obeyed insruces issued for he
purpose Of promoting the public good and the success
of The truth Il there too much travelling
in the Coniederacy. Mas, ladies, and children have
been filing the railroad cara going from place to place.
some to speculate, some for purpose and some for
another. They ought to stay at home. Hs approved
Of the restrictions upon travel bel eVi5g that the publ
Interests were subsarved thereby.
Mr. ORR said there q vide difference between
the SS:or and hiossf upon all questions relating to
the exercise OF military authority. The Senator from
TsIas believes in the strongest military power He
Mr. 0RR) called it despoism. The Senator introduced
aad voted for concrpion. He hr 0RR) voted against
It, They differed in like in respect to the writ
of habeas corpus. On all occasions the Senator fem
Texas favored the Increase of the military powers tire
e1p,nse oil the evil lie (Ar 0RR) did believe there
any necessity in tia prosecu ion of this to
trample upon the civil rights of the people. There
not shadow of authority for p.Ovos guard with
10 the States except within the lines Of an
army Ii time for the civil department. of the Gov
ernment take this matter in hand and cub the nso-
lent orpaton Of authority by these military officials.
Mr. WIGFALL responded o. some length. He thank.
cd God that be had introduced toe "Co crp.icn Acn
and that had been passed Ho believed that the
had saved Richmond lie had doubt cf lis con.
stu ionalty and at the proper time would demonstrate
IL beyond cay allow the Senator to spit in his face
| and cali him hose. He had been shocked By reading
thu recent speech Of the Wee President in regard 10 he
SUSPENSION Of the wri; of habeds corpus but was not
surprised at the views presented as he he " P) be-
lonsed 10 piy tba did understand the Consti.
tuition. Nesutor ETC. Such qesons should be left TO The
old States ghts who understood them. The infer
ence 10 be drawn from such views those to shch he
referred that ancestors ncontinen asses
who only went work 10 eetabl sh government which
would las. during of peace. S:ro-g govern.
ments the best. During tue bslmy days Of Romr
when liberty most highly pr.zsd they had strong
government when the public interests called for H. and
no even dreamed Of Euca tsiug the subyerson
Of liberty. T4ere is danger in strong government.
A weak government leads TO anarchy, aud anarchy
leads inevitably de,potism. Il as LATELY ne
cessary that government should have power to pro-
les life t Is for individual protect his life.
Mr. w. continued discuss the hd5eas corpus question.
The bill finally passed and motion of Nc GRA-
HAM, OF N. q the ute was amended so TO read,
IAN to provide passports for Senator'S and Repre-
ssntatises ia Congr.ss"
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. JOHNSON, of No, submitted resolution of
thanks Missouri troops who had enlisted for the
war, which IN anm9usy adopted.
He also introduced bill for the relief of States hold
ing Confederate securities Referred the Committee
OF Finance
the relief OF John d Sutherland. ferred to the Com
mittee of Claims
MIDTOWN, Of Mss, presented the memorial Of 1t.
Gel W. b. Lowry, Of The llth Mississippi regiment,
complaining OF the uat do2e m by the retention
In command of said regiment OF Colonel y. H. Green,
whose appointment the Senate its last session. had
refused TO confirm. Referred to The COMMITTEES Nil.
iary Affairs.
Mr. BARNwELL. of @, presented the memorial of
the officers Of the First Army Corps, asking an amend
ment OF the act authorizing the issue Of raons to Of
hcers.
Mr. ORR introduced bill to amend the act to provide
for the payment Of the removal and Subsistence fund of
the Cherokee Indians Of North Carolina 50 az to
authorzs the Secretary Of War to pay the interest in
cashor provisions R,feried to the Committee In
d an Affairs.
Mr. ORR submitted reso.uion OF inquiry into the
egslato that msy be necessary 10 vacite the CON-
missions Of general, lid and staff officers who have no
duties 10 perform. Aso, resolution Of inquiry into
the expedency Of reducing the cavalry force in
quenca OF the scarcity of forage. Referred to the Com.
mities Of Military Affairs.
After some further business, the S,ca!e adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House having assembled in II all Of the House
Of Delegates was called to order at nooa Prayer was
offered by Rev Dr.. Duncan.
Me-. SIMPSON, Of S. c., introduced Mr. JAxEL N.
WIrHKrsPoos Of tina. State, who took the oath Of Of
fee.
On mo ion Of NJ. ORILrON, of Ala, tie House pro-
cesded to the drawing Of seats.
Mr. Chiffon, OF Ala, nhodnced bill to continue
in force IAN 10 increase toe compensation Of clerks
civil officers ard employees OF the Executive Judicial
and Legislative Dep,r ments Of the government"
He asked tat the rules be Suspended and that the
bill be put upon its las age.
Mr. McAULLEN desired the poslponement He
wanted to know fore this bill passed, If the law
bad been compiled with curing the removal OF clerks
liable to miIi.ar duy.
Mr. CHILT0N said be presumed it had.
The rgles wee suspended.
Me-. HILTON OF Fia offered amendment to in
clude the clerk OF the B,aid Of Commissioners under
the Seques.ration Act Adopted.
Mr.. GARLAND OF Ark, offered az q third section,
"tha. Inc provisions of the bill also apply to TIE Com
missioner of I1dian Affairs"
Mr.. hACBEN, of KY inquired II the benefits Of this
law would extend 10 the government clerks at Coum-
bia, s. O. :
Mr. Chiffon said he thought |. did not. and would
inssr. Amendments 20 hat effect
NJ READ. of Ky, moved to strike out both Rich
mond and Columbia, aud that the law be made general
hr RODGERS, Of Flsrid,, asked If this would then
apply 10 clek s in The fransMsss;ippi Department.
II so, be tjected to the amendment
Mr. READ thought it cid apply TO those west of the
Mississippi.
TIE bin with the smepdments vas finally, upon a
teehnicsliiy, referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. CL0PT0N, of Ala, introduced resolution Of in.
quiry relative 10 iGpressments. Adopted
Messrs. DICKINSON and CRUlKSHANK, Of Ala,
presented memorials, wdci appropriately referred.
Mr. A GARLAND, Of Ark, Introduced bill to be
entitled "An act TO provide the inves igaton AID
settlement of the ansactons AID accounts Of qurter
masters commissaTies, contractors and other financial
aod disbuTsing officers, agents and employees Of the
Confederate States Refcrred to the Judiciary Con-
mtee
Mr. GARLALD also introduced bill TO orgrniz, the
sn,aN Com Of 10 Nrnf Gt..o