Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-22

the tsrma aud conditions Of the loan, and not they
inquire Into the expectancy OF reporting bill au<hors
ing such payment Agreed to-
Memorials were presented by Messrs Gartrell, Swan,
Clspp Lyon Singleton, Chambers Graham, Lyons and
Melville.
N GARNET, of Va, introduced bin for the reissue
Of lost bonds to s. B. Burgess and "A. q. Cole. ks
ferred.
Mr. SMITH, of Ala presented petition from J:'W.
Thomas aud Others clerks 10 the Government Depart
ments praying for rslef account OF the nadequaey
OF their salaries for support aud submitted resolution,
which vas adoped, ins!rucng the COMMITTEES OF Ways
and Means to inquire into the expediency OF allowing
clerks in the Executive Departments to draw rstionr
and report by bill or otherwise.
ArShlTH, of N. O., introduced bill amsndatoty OF
act to lay taxes to for the common DEFENSE Ac--
Referred.
Mr. PERKINS, Of La, submitted the following rcso-
lutions:
Resousd That pending TIE suspension ofthe exchange
of prisoners of war the du Of Congress to give
precision OF syml aihy for the brave ctsen elders, WHO
have by the fortunes o. war been Consigned TO for
ega prison. and that every tfort be made by the Presi-
dent 10 alleviate their condition, and supply their ne
cesstes will meet the cordial Of Congress.
RsssIved That until the enemy shall consent 70 re-
new the exchange OF prisoners under The cartel, the
Congress will cheerfuy mako all necessary appropria-
ton5 for supplying the wauts OF ous felos-csens now
| in tho hands of the enemy
R.soIved Tbat in the opinion ofCongress 10 desra-
bic to endevor to make agreeien; with the enemy
for permitting the prisoners on each eide to be attended
proper punber OF their own surgeons, 10 be mutu
ally permitted under rules TO be established to take
charge of the health and forts of the prsoner With
power to receive and distribute among prisoners all
contributions made Dy their friends or by the respect
se governments of articles Of food clothing and msd-
| cines.
ssoIvsd Tia. the President be respectfully request
ed to communicate Congress tia present state OF the
questions psndlng between the tHo governments rela-
4 IN e1chan0a Of priJoner5
The resolutions we're adopted
| The SPEAKER submitted communication from the
President relative to The collection and distribution Of
| the tax in kind, which ordered to be printed.
Mr. LEWIS. of G l., submitted resolution requesting
the President to inform the House practicable
what legsa ion il any necessary TO fave the pro-
ducve power of the painting interests from the dam
ages which may ensue frcm tie enforcement OF the
clause Of the act in relation 10 the tax in kind which
requires planters within certain distance OF The railroad
to deliver the tax in kind to Government depots Agreed
TO-.
Mr. GARTRELL moved that the special order, which
was the motion OF Mr.. BAHk.DALB OF Miss, to recon-
slider the vote by which the House adopted the amend
ment Of the Judiciary Committee, fixing the mrs. Non.
dy in April as the time for the meeting of Congress in
regular session. instead Of the first Monday In May a.
/ fixed by the Senats, wss take up.
The preston being ol the motion TO reconsider the
yeas and nays were dered and 1t was decided In tho
affirmative by ~ yeas to 40 nays
Mr. BARKSDALE moved to insert the hrsl Monday
| 10 July, which was ruled out Of order.
hr FOSTER, of ALI. moved 70 recommit the bill 10
the judiciary Committee, which was carried.
Mr.. HILTON OF Fla, moved to reconsider tho vote
by which the bill recommitted, and called the gus
ton, which Loaf.
The SPEAKER submitted the Senate bill 10 amend
an act to establish volunteer navy, approved Aprn
| 18Th, 1868 Referred
| Ga motion of Me- FOSTER the House went into Sc
| cret session on the special o der.