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ered a resolution proposing a committee of nine, on the part of the House, to inquire into the injury, and grievances suffered by the citizens of this State from arbitrary impressments, and report what legislation is necessary to prevent the same. Mr. James moved to submit the resolution to the Committee on Confederate Relations. Mr. Noland, of Londoun advocated the resolution of the gentleman from Campbell. He thought that a conference with the Secretary of War would satisfy this House that that officer was doing all in his power to properly regulate the impressment system, and caused to be read by the Clerk a edute of instructions recently issued on the subject. Mr. Buthe was glad that this subject had been brought to the attention of the House. These impressments were the most arbitrary ever exercised by any Government and legislation. The resolutions and amendments were finally referred to the Committee on Confederate Relations. The Speaker announced t