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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Journal of the Confederate Congress --TUESDAY, March 25, 1862.
OPEN SESSION.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 8) to repeal an act entitled "An act to provide revenue from commodities imported from foreign countries," and other laws imposing duties on imports.
On motion by Mr. Oldham,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed. On motion by Mr. Johnson,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
The doors being opened,
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr President: The President on yesterday approved and signed an act (S. 12) entitled "An act regulate the compensation of the officers of the Senate and of the House of Representatives."
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A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the joint resolution of the House to aid our prisoners in the hands of the enemy.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed the foregoing resolution, and a bill (H. R. --) to regulate the compensation of members of Congress, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills and resolution:
The President having signed the enrolled bills and resolution last reported to have been examined, they were delivered to the Secretary, and by him forthwith presented to the President for his approbation.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
The Senate adjourned until to-morrow morning at 12 o'clock.
SECRET SESSION.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 9) to make Treasury notes a legal tender.
On the question to agree to the motion by Mr. Davis, that the bill and substitute lie upon the table,
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
Being again in secret legislative session,
Mr. Clay, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred, on the 26th of February, the resolution relative to repealing duties on imports, and abolishing all ports of entry, reported it, with the recommendation that it is inexpedient to legislate upon the subject.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
Mr. Clay, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 26) to regulate the navigation of the Confederate States, and to establish direct trade with foreign nations, reported it without amendment, and that it ought not to pass.
Mr. Orr, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution requesting the President to instruct Mr. John Slidell, commissioner from this Government to His Majesty Louis Napoleon, Emperor of the French, to propose to His Majesty terms for a treaty of amity and commerce between the two Governments, reported it with an amendment.
Mr. Orr, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to whom was referred the joint resolution of the House of Representatives (H. R. --) authorizing the President to send additional commissioners to foreign countries, and for other purposes, reported it without amendment.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
Mr. Orr, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution in relation to the foreign policy of the Confederate States, reported it without amendment.
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Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
Mr. Oldham presented a memorial of officers of the Fourth Texas Regiment, praying the repeal of the law providing for the promotion of officers by seniority and rank.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The following messages were received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Executive Department, March 24, 1862.
To the President of the Senate of the Confederate States:
I nominate the persons named in the annexed letter of the Secretary of the Navy, agreeably to his recommendation.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Navy Department, Confederate States,
Richmond, Va., March 21, 1862.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointments in the Navy of the Confederate States, under acts of Congress (No. 146) approved May 20, 1861, and (No. 331) approved December 24, 1861:
With much respect, I am, sir, your obedient servant,
S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Executive Department,
Richmond, March 25, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the rank affixed to their names, respectively, agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, March 22, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America:
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I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. BENJAMIN,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
The message was read.
On motion by Mr. Hill,
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of said nominations; and it was
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of William J. Magill, William Martin, John D. Walker, and H. D. D. Twiggs, agreeably to their respective nominations.
Executive Department,
Richmond, March, 25, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the rank affixed to their names, respectively, agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, March 24, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America:
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. RANDOLPH,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
The message was read.
On motion by Mr. Hill,
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the nominations last mentioned; and it was
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of Z. T. Conner, Abner Smead, and Willis A. Hawkins, agreeably to their respective nominations.
Executive Department,
Richmond, March 25, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the rank affixed to their names, respectively, agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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War Department, Confederate States
Richmond, March 22, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to take rank from date of confirmation:
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. BENJAMIN,
Acting Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. --,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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