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Lectures for the benefit of the soldiers.
--Rev. T. V. Moore will to-night initiate the series of lectures proposed to be given by a number of gentlemen for the benefit of the soldiers.
The place chosen, Rev. Dr. Doggett's Church, Broad street, is easy of access.
The reputation of the distinguished lecturer is too well established to need a word in its behalf.
His object, as well as those of his benevolent and able compeers who are to follow him, is patriotic, and commends itself in the highest degree to the favor of the public.
We shall confidently expect a crowded assemblage to greet the lecturer of to-night.
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], An appeal on Behalf of the Hampton refugees (search)
The editor of the Lynchburg Republican, communicates to his paper the list of killed and wounded in Floyd's brigade, which we copy for the information of their friends, although to some extent it is a repetition of the facts furnished by our correspondents:
Fifty-Sixth Virginia Regiment-- Capt. Davis Commanding.
Company A--Killed — None, Wounded — Private J B Elloxen, Z Daniel, John R Brooks, D D Doggett, and Charles Throckmorton.
Company B--Killed — Privates Charles W Jones, Madison L Rainey, and M A Bacy.
Wounded--Private Thomas J Burton.
Company C--Killed — None.
Wounded--Privates Nathan Branham, N Kumphreys, Benjamin J Hall, James P Keeton, William Leaks, Edward Poindexter, and A L Trice.
Company D--Killed — None.
Wounded--Lieut. J. P. Ferguson; Thomas E. Ferguson, L. Tindall Roberts,--Burton, and J. M. Doling.
Company E--Killed — None Wounded--Privates Vines Turner, Richard Short, Thos. Williams, H. H. Lewis, J M Flournoy, and John T Sau
House of Representatives. Monday, March 17, 1862.
The House met at 12 o'clock, and opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. The Journal of Saturday was read.
Hon. Mr. Gentry, of Tenn., appeared and took the oath of office.
Mr. Curry, of Ala., offered a resolution that Congress adjourn on the 31st day of March, and convene again on the 1st Monday in July.
Mr. Royston moved to amend by striking out the time for meeting.
Mr. Conrad moved that the resolution be laid upon the table.
Motion not agreed to.
Mr. Dupre moved to amend by inserting the first Monday of October instead of July, or to be convened by the President here, or at such other point as he may designate.
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the amendment by striking out all after the word President.
Mr. Davis moved that the resolution and the amendments be laid upon the table.
Motion adopted.
Mr. Curry gave notice that he would present a similar resolution to-morrow.
Mr. Royston mo
House of Representatives. Tuesday, March 18, 1862.
The House met at its usual hour, and its session was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. Journal of yesterday read.
The Speaker submitted a long communication from the Hon. Thomas Bragg Attorney General, in regard to the books and papers of the Provisional Congress, in response to a resolution of the House.
The communication was referred to the Judicial Committee.
Mr. Ralls, of Ala., moved that the hour of meeting of the House be changed from 12 to 11 o'clock A. M. Motion not agreed to.
Mr. Curry, of Ala., renewed his motion of yesterday, that the House adjourn on the 31st of March, to meet on the 2d Monday in July.
Mr. Dupre moved to strike out the time fixed for meeting, and to amend by inserting the first Monday in October, unless sooner convened by the President, either here or at such point as he may designate.
Mr. Conrad, of La., moved to amend the amendment by striking out all after the wo
House of Representatives. Wednesday, March 19.
House met at 18 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett.
The Journal of yesterday was read and approved.
Hon. John V. Wright appeared and took the oath of office.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate had disagreed to the 1st, 2d, and 3d amendments of the House to the Senate bill regulating the pay of members of Congress, and that the Senate concurred in the 4th and 5th amendments of the House.
Mr. Bonham moved for a suspension of the rule for the call of the States, with a view to take up the bill as it came from the Senate; and also moved that the House recede from its amendment, striking out $3,000 in the Senate bill, and inserting $2,500 in lieu thereof.
He thought it would be graceful in the House at once to concur with the Senate.
He was sure if this Congress adopted vigorous measures for the prosecution of the war, the people would not complain that the
House of Representatives. Saturday, March 22, 1862.
The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett.
Journal of yesterday read.
Mr. Smith, of N. C., submitted a report from the Committee on Elections, and moved that it be printed and made the special order for Wednesday next, at 1 o'clock. Motion agreed to.
Mr. Crockett, of Ky., from the same committee, offered a resolution as a report of the minority of the committee.
Mr. Jones, of Tenn., offered a resolution directing the Secretary of War to pay out of the contingent fund, money for the aid and relief of our soldiers now in the hands of the enemy.
After some discussion, the resolution was agreed.
Mr. Pryor called up the report of the Judiciary Committee in relation to officers of the Army of the Confederate States, holding seats upon the floor.
On this report, and the amendments offered to it, a long debate ensued, which consumed the entire session, and without coming to a
General Assembly of Virginia. Senate. Monday, March 24th, 1862.
The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock A. M. the President in the chair.
Prayer by the Rev. Dr Doggett, of the M. E. Church.
A communication was received from the House of Delegates, announcing the passage of sundry bills; also, insisting on their amendment to Senate bill authorizing field artillery to be made, and small arms purchased for the State.
Mr. Seell moved that the Senate recede from their disagreement to the House amendment, (striking out field artillery, and appropriating the whole amount specified--$100,000 for the manufacture and purchase of small arms alone.) The motion was lost; and,
On motion of Mr. Brannce, a committee of three was appointed to confer with a similar committee on the part of the House in relation to said bill and amendments.
Committee Messrs. Armstrong, Thompson, and Christian of Augusta.
Judge Pitts.
A communication was received from the House
General Assembly of Virginia.Senate.
Tuesday, March 25, 1862.
The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock A. M., the President in the chair.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Doggett, of the M. E. Church.
A communication was received from the House of Delegates, announcing the passage of sundry bills.
A joint resolution requiring R. M. Nimmo to execute a new official bond by the 29th March, 1862, and, in the event of his failure to do so, providing for his removal from office, was, on motion of Mr. Coghill, laid on the table.
Resolution.
Mr. Newton offered the following joint resolution; which was adopted:
Resolved, by the General Assembly, That the joint resolution providing for the publication of Sketches of the Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, passed March 22d, 1861, be and the same is hereby rescinded.
Mr. Coghill moved to take up the joint resolution requiring R. M. Nimmo, Penitentiary Storekeeper, to execute a new official bond bef