Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-02-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House convened at half pas! o'clock.
THANKS TO Rl-HsLIsfAD fR0Org.

The House convened AZ nail past oclOChs
THANKS TO Rl-KsLIsTAD TRoofs
M,BALDWIN, Of Va offered resolution Of thanks
to the "Sonewai Brigade" who have re-enlisted for
the war;
Mr BOCOCK, of Va, offered resolution OF thanks to
company "a" 9Oh battalion OF Virginia Heavy Artil-
lery, re enlisted for the war.
Ar HOLDEN of Miss, offered resolution OF thanks
70 the 92l AID 4S:h Mississippi regiments, rseni'sd
for the war.
Mr. PRESTON, Of Va. offered resolution Of thanks
to the 45th Virginia regiment, re-snlsted for the war
The several resolutions were uaanlmousy adopted.
LCsJUATs.
Mr. HANLY OF AK from the Committee on Ac-
counts presented report showing the expenses Of the
Uouse during the session to pc CIV, OF which
Sp0S 0s were authorised during the last session TO be
paid out of the fluid OF the present sslon. Stationery
70 the amount of SIC 4ls still remained in the hands Of
the custodian the Sc jsct TO the de-
manda of the next session. Mr.. HANLY stated that
the expenses had been enhanced By the increased cost
of stationery, hire Of servants, room rent fuel, &c.
EXEMPTION OF PRoDUoERs.
The unfinished business in order being The bill intro
duced BY Mr. CHAMBLs of Va to repeal the clause OF
the exemption &C. relating to proircera with certain
number OF sble-boded slaves was taken up whsn, on
motion of NJ. GARTRELL of Ga, TIE House went into
secret s,sson.
The doors being reopsned, Mr. kILH5, nom the
Committee OF Military ARir', reported resolution to
to the numerical designation of the oh Kentucky reg
iment, which was adopted.
Mr. NILES from the same committee, repsrted back
iavorably the Senate bill to establish Bureau of Poly
technicq, which placed on the calendar.
DEATH OF HON. n. r. H. sAHHErT.
The dsa.h of the Hon. n R. II. GAhHAFT, late Rep
rcsentative from the LIST Congressional District OF T-
gnia was formally announced BY M. LYONS. Eulogss
GA the life character and career Of the deceased were
pronounced by Nessrs. LroH. of Va, CJRRr, Of 1h.,
PERxIKs of La, and MIkss, OF S. q.
Toe following resolutions, submitted By kr. LroHs,
we're unanimously adopted:
"RssoIve1 Taat We have heard with deep sorrow OF
the de- .h OF the Hon. L. X. Ii. GARHnrT, member OF
this House, distinguished tor bis learning tbilly and
integrity and in testimony Of respect fSr bis memory,
We si wear the usnAl badge OF mourning for thirty
days
sincere sympathy in the great oe which she and our
country baye sustained in the death OF her distinguished
husband.
%Re,OIy.S, That the srfIEra Of this House conmu-
nica:e COPY of these resolutions to the widow Of the
dscelsed and to thu Senate.
"RssoIved That in further ts imony OF our reepect
for ths memory Of the deces,ed this House WILL nov
adjourn"
KuRnAU or JoRusN SUPPLIES.
Mr. CONRAD, from the Conference Committee N
rea ion to the disagreement OF the House 10 tae Senate
bill to establish Bureau of Foreiga Supplies, made
report, which agreed to.
MEssAGn PROM TIE FRIIDIxT.
message was received from the President, through
his Prvats Secretary announcing his approval OF vari-
Gus bills and resolutions.
MESSAGE TO THE PRFsIDIHT.
A message was received from the Senate announcing
that committee on the part Of that body had been
APPOINTED to wait on the President and announce that
having completed the business before th.m they were
ready to adjourn.