House of Representatives.
Tuesday, March 25th, 1862.
The
House met at the usual hour, and was opened with prayer by
Rev. Dr. Duncan.--Journal of yesterday read.
The States were called alphabetically for memorials, resolutions, &c.
Mr. Chilton, of
Ala., introduced a resolution to authorize the printing of 300 copies of the Report of the
Postmaster General, with accompanying exhibits, for the use of this House and the Post-Office Department.--Agreed to.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act relating to the advertising of the Post-Office Department, Referred.
Mr. Foster, of
Ala., introduced a resolution that the committee appointed to inquire into the destruction of public property by officers of our army, be also instructed to inquire into the destruction of private property near
Pensacola and
Jacksonville, Florida.--Agreed to.
Mr. Smith, of
Ala., introduced a resolution that the
Committee on Foreign Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of adopting a system of free trade with foreign nations.
Adopted.
Mr. Ralls, introduced a resolution on the subject of claims; which was laid on the table.
Mr. Royston, of
Ark., presented a memorial in relation to a patent.
Referred to Committee on Claims.
Mr. Dawkins, of
Fla., introduced a memorial on the Postal service; which was referred to the
Committee on Post-Offices and Post Roads.
Mr. Gartrell, of
Geo., presented a bill entitled an act to fix the time for holding the
Confederate courts in the Northern District of
Georgia.
Agreed to.
Also, a resolution that on and after Monday next, the
House meet at 11 o'clock A. M. Laid on the table.
Mr. Parkins, of
La., introduced a resolution for the preservation of public documents; which was referred to the
Committee on Printing.
Also, a bill for the employment of negroes on Government work and in building fortifications.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Dupre, of
La., presented a memorial, which was referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Singleton, of
Miss., presented a resolution requesting the
Secretary of War to furnish, if not incompatible with the public interest, to this House, the reports of the several
Colonels commanding regiments in the
battle at Leesburg.
Agreed to.
Mr. Davis, of
Miss., introduced a bill supplementary and amendatory of the act authorizing the suspension of the writ of
habeas corpus in certain cases.
Mr. Clapp, of
Miss., introduced a bill to regulate the removal and destruction of property.
Referred.
The
House then, on motion of
Mr. Kenner, went into secret session.
