Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-04


Of america That the Thank, Of congrsss due and
are hereby cordially rendered to Lieutenant General
James Lo1gsreet and the oac and men OF biz COM
mand for their patriot; services and brilliant acneve-
meats 10 the present war; sharing as they nave' TIC az
daous fatigues and priystons OF mary campaigns In
Virginia Maryland, Penrsy lvanis Georgia and Tennea-
see and participating in nearly great battle fought
in those Saies--the Commanding General ever display.
ing great ability skill and prudence in command, and
the officers and mCn the most heroic bravery fortude
aud energy in every duty they have been clied uponto
perform.
Resolved That the Presiden, be reques,ed TO tram
NIT copy of the foregoing resolution TO Lieut. Gen.
Longstreet for publication to his command"
Ar FOSTER, of Ala read through the CLERK, the
following extract from letter Of Gen. Lee :--"Ger.
Rodes has commanded his Division with success aud
ability aud gratihed 10 state tina! his Division las
re enlisted fur the war; battles brigade Of Ala
bamans having Get the example. Instead of raising
new brigades think it you'd be far better to recruit
TO the fullest number those veteran brigades whose
whols conduct Ia worthy Of the admiration OF Their
connrymen."
Mr. FOSTER then submitted the following resolutions
of thanks to the officers and of the DIVISION con-
msnded by Gen. K. RIDES which were unanimously
adopted:
'Izs Congress of the Confederate States, having
learned that the Division of troops commanded BY MAJ
Gen. Rodep havs nlsted for The war, do resolve
'That the thanks Of Congress due aad are hereby
tender to the officers and troops commanded by Maj
Gen. Rodes for the patriotism exhibited by them in re-
enistug for the wa well as for ths gslantry they
have always displayed up.n tie field Of battle; and
they are assured that their country will always bear in
grateful remembrance the noble manner il which they
have her asss ia tho hour Of her need.
"Resolved further That the President be requested
to communicate these resolutions TO Gen. Rodes and
the officers and troops under his command"
The SPEAKER laid before the House resolutions
adopted by ths 10th Artillery Battalion oil Alabama
troop at Decatur Ca re-enstrg for the war, and re-
guessing that all enlisted troops be allowed the priv
lege of electing their own officers The resolutions
we're ordered TO be printed.
Me-. FOSTER, OF Ala, introduced q. bill, predicated
on CERTAIN resolu ions Of the Legislature Of Alabama
exempt ceran persons fro the paymen, Of the tex
In kind. Referred 80 tie Committee Of Ways and
Mesns
Mr. FOSTER also introduced bill to increase the
cay Of non comm s3ioned officers and privaes ia the
army and asked that the rules be suspended that the
b II might be put upon It's passage. The House refused
to suspend and the b Il referred 10 the Committee
on II lary Affiirs.
Ne LANDER, OF II. c., presented the following reso
luton adopted by the brig de OF North Carolinians
comma ded By Brig. Gen s. d. Ramseur:
'Rssoyed That declare ourselves enlisted in the
cause of Sou bern rights anil Southern Independence,
W long a. one GrmeI foe stall rTar o. our soil that
declare ours Ives in for tie Oar without condition,
ald that Nc do mos. chees.uly, rs is our bounden
du y"
Ar. LANDER then submitted tho following Tesolu-
ton, which WAS unanimously adopted:
'ResolUed by the Cougress of The Confederate States
of Amsricd That tie thanks OF Congress due and
hereby cordially rendered the gallant brigade Of
North Carolina troops commanded by Brigader Gene
raj Rlmseur in the army OF Northern Virginia. for their
devoted patriotism in unanimously Offering tier vslu-
able services 10 the ContdeiAcy for the war; afer has
ing already sgnsEsd lha pa roti, zeal forttude and
vior on many fields Of blttle and in many Sc mes Of
STRIFE"
Mr. CONRAD, of La, said the House had ye.y prop
ey suspended the rules in order upon resolutions
OF thanks TO various reenlsted troops and he would
ask tee ia7cr ofthe House osusp nd toe rules to 81
low him TO report bill introduced by him at the last
session and referred t. special committee, that it
might be placed the cllendar and day fixed for its
deration The bill is tiled act to provide
homestead for discharged officers and soldiers.
Er CONRAD asked the yeas and nays on the suspen
sion OF the rues bat the call not sus aimed aud tho
House refusei to suspend.
BIZ HILTON, of Fla presented Tesolu ion Of the 81
Regiment OF florida Infantry announcing ther rs-en
lis;msnt of the war srd their determination to
abandon the cause and denouaciag traitors any who
may o. terrain tie idea Of giving it up.
Mr. HILTON then submitted the folio wing resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
''Resolsed That the tssnks of Congress due and
are hereby rendered to the 81 Regiment of Florida
troop who after eerYice OF distinguished gslantry
and heroic suffering for nearly three yea 8, did, at
meeting held near Rapid SAton Va, on the 2ssh ut
resolve to re-enst for The wer when their present
Of enlistment shall expire"
Mr. GARTRELL, of Ga, presented memorial, wh'ch
appropriately referred
On motioa OF kr. POGH, of ALL, the House then
went into secret session on the Military Bill.