House of Delegates.
Saturday, March 8, 1862.The House was called to order at 11 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Solomon.
Senate joint resolution instructing Virginia representatives in Congress to obtain, if possible, a repeal or modification of the act of 5th March, voting $3,000 per annum to members of Congress, and in lien thereof to provide a reasonable allowance during the war to said members while attending to the duties of their respective Houses, and for a reduction in the number and compensation of the officers of the Confederate States Senate, was communicated to the House.
Bills passed.
Incorporating the Stuartsville Insurance Company, declaring the powers of Boards of Exemption, and imposing penalties for usurping powers not conferred by law.
Light-House keepers.
The bill providing compensation to certain persons for services as light-house keepers prior to the act of Secession, was recommitted.
Passports requested.
On motion of Mr. Collier, the Speaker was directed to make out a list of members, officers, &c., of the House, and request the C. S. Secretary of War to furnish passports for them to leave the city.
Bank Bills.
Bill to authorize the Bank of the Commonwealth to issue notes of the denomination of $1 and $2, was taken up; and that and other bills on kindred subjects were, on motion of Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, made the order of the day for Tuesday next at 12 o'clock.
Independent Volunteer companies.
On motion of Mr. Flood, of Appomattox, a bill was taken up to place certain volunteer companies which have been in the service since February 10th, 1862, on the same footing as if they were in the Confederate service on or prior to that date, and to give credit to the counties furnishing the same in Virginia's quota of the Confederate army.After debate, and pending its consideration, on motion of Mr. Wilson, of Isle of Wight, the House adjourned.
