Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Hopss met al the usual hour-the SPEAKER
M the chair.
PRAYER by the Rev DR. Duncan, Of the Methodist
Church OF this city.
Nh RATSON, OF Ark, introduced his colleague,
D AVID ". Carroll, member elect from the 81 Dis
gict OF Arkansas, who was sworn IL and took his
MIN LEACH, ON ca resolution that the
Committee on Quartermasters aud Commissares in
ure what legislation is required to exempt such me-
chanics and artisans necessary 10 carry ON the
Industrial pursuits of the country. Adopted.
Mr. LOGAN, Of y ca resolution that the Com
mittee on Military Affairs be requested to examine
into the eXpediency OF Increasing the pay otjunior
officers in the military service while they are in com
maud in consequence OF the unavoidable absence Of
the senior officers. Adopted.
Also resolution that the Judiciary Committee
be instructed to Inquire into the expediency Of
porting bill to take the census of the Confederate
States of America, according to the requirements OF
the constitution. Adopted.
MrFARROW--A resolution that the Committee
on Quartermusters and CommiSsaries consider aud
report upon the practicabity and desirableness OF
40 amending the law as to permit producers to sell
PORTIONS the surplus OF their crops to non pro
lucers, tor consumption, sc. Adopted
u the sane-That the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs inquire into and report what action is proper 10
be taken by Congress on the subject OF enlistment
by the Government of the United States OF troops in
foreign countries.
Mr.. BOYCE-A rssolution authorizing the en-
plalment OF an additional assistant clerk vi the
House OF Representatives. Referred 10 the Som
mttce cu Rules.
Nj. MILES, OF 5. e., offered tie following reso-
utious which were ordered 70 he priHted
R.>O'rsd, That lGnder the Constitution, Congress
alone has the power 70 declare war, and the Prcsi-
dent by and with the advice and consent ofthe Sen
ale tue power TO make treaty OF peace.
iissOced That all attempts to make peace with the
United States, by the acnOn or Intervention of the
separate States composing this Couiederacy, I'M
authorized bv the Constitution, IN cOutraveutlOn OF
the supreme law OF the land, and therefore ftUOt
R.s2irrd That the Confederate States are prose
cutting the war in which they are engaged for the
purpose of establishing their independence as sep
arate power and that IA so doing they are exercising
M. natural and iualienable right claimed by them in
the ray.ution Of &c, which established their indie
pendence oft,e British Crown
ResoIUsi Thai re, She representatives OF The peo-
pie OF the Confederate States, are firmly determined
10 continue the struggle In which we are inVCi'ed
until the United States shall acknowledge indie
pepdence aud 10 his dee 'nnnation, With sincere
conviction tt1e ice OF our cause anil an hunble
rcli,nce upon the Supreme Ruler OF Nations, do
solemuly and faithfully pledge ourselves.
BY the same-4A bill TO amend the tan laws. Re
farrcd TO the Committee Of WaysOnd Means.
RsSOlred Thai the special committee TO whom was
referred me subject Of legislation for the relief Of
taxpayers residing in localities that have been oc
cupied and overrun by the enemy be instructed 20
inquire Into the cxycdiency Of reporting bill T
the relief Of agriculturSts detailed under the Prov
sions Of the law approved February II, 1865, who
have been unable to furnish the suppleSrequired ~
heir bonds, by reason Of the depredations Of. the
enemy. q
Mr. RUSSELL, OF Va, presented several memo
rials and communications which were referred to
the Committee on the judiciary.
IL. I. a IA.
dietary inquire into the expedency of regulating the
disposition OF property captured from the enemy.
Mr.. FUNSTEN, of W., q resolution that all bills,
resolutions and motions t0Eehing peace hereafter