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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 --MONDAY, April 21, 1862.
OPEN SESSION.
On motion by Mr. Brown,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
The doors being opened,
The following message was received from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed sundry enrolled bills and an enrolled joint resolution, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Maxwell, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bills last reported to have been examined, they were delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approbation.
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Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills and joint resolution:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bills and enrolled resolution last reported to have been examined, they were delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approbation.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee of three, to unite with such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to wait upon the President and inform him that the two Houses of Congress will adjourn this day at 12 o'clock m., and to inquire of him whether he has any further communication to make to Congress; and they have appointed Mr. Singleton of Mississippi, Mr. Gentry of Tennessee, and Mr. Holt of Georgia the committee on their part.
On motion by Mr. Orr,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed, jointly with the committee appointed on the part of the House of Representatives, to wait upon the President and inform him that the two Houses will adjourn this day at 12 o'clock m., and to inquire whether he has any further communication to make to Congress.
On motion,
Ordered, That the committee be appointed by the President pro tempore; and
Mr. Barnwell, Mr. Clark, and Mr. Henry were appointed.
The joint resolution (H. R. --) to provide for the payment of stationery purchased for the Provisional Congress was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said resolution was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The joint resolution (H. R. --) to authorize the Joint Committee on Public Buildings to rent rooms for the Treasury Department was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said resolution was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. --) to promote the efficiency of the Medical Department of the Army; and
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After debate,
On motion by Mr. Clay,
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
Mr. Barnwell, from the committee appointed on the part of the Senate, jointly with the committee appointed on the part of the House of Representatives, to wait upon the President and inform him that the two Houses will adjourn this day at 12 o'clock m., and to inquire whether he has any further communication to make to Congress, reported that they had performed the duty assigned them, and that the President replied that he would immediately make sundry communications to both Houses of Congress.
On motion by Mr. Maxwell,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors being opened,
The following message was received from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a resolution extending the hour of adjournment of the two Houses of Congress until 2 o'clock p.m.; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The Senate proceeded to consider the said resolution; and
Resolved, That they concur therein.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States, on the 19th instant, approved and signed the following acts:
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. --) to amend an act to authorize payment to be made for certain horses purchased for the Army by Col. A. W. McDonald, approved August 21, 1861; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the bill (H. R. --) communicated this day from the House of Representatives for concurrence; which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
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A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. --) making appropriations to carry into effect an act authorizing the exchange of bonds for articles in kind, and the shipment, sale, or hypothecation of such articles; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled joint resolutions, 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 bill:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill hist reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approbation.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a resolution extending the hour of adjournment until 2 o'clock p. m.; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The Senate proceeded to consider said resolution; and
Resolved, That they concur therein.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the following bill:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approbation.
A message from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States, on the 19th instant, approved and signed the following acts:
The President has to-day approved and signed the following acts:
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
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A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it 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 bill:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approbation.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States, on the 19th instant, approved and signed the following acts:
The President has to-day approved and signed the following acts:
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dixon, their Clerk:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a resolution extending the time of adjournment until 3 o'clock; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of said resolution; and
On motion by Mr. Burnett,
Resolved, That they concur therein.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
The Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore.
Mr. Clay nominated Mr. Hunter; and
No other nominations being made, it was
Resolved unanimously, That the Hon. R. M. T. Hunter be appointed President of the Senate pro tempore.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
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Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed to inform Mr. Hunter of his election and conduct him to the chair.
Mr. Clay and Mr. Johnson were appointed.
The committee having conducted the President pro tempore to the chair, he rose and addressed the Senate as follows:
Senators: It is with deep sensibility that I rise to return you my thanks for the honor which you have done me in reelecting me as President pro tempore of the Senate. I have endeavored, heretofore, so to discharge the duties of that office as to promote the efficiency of your labors. With what success, it is for you and not for me to judge. But it could be no difficult task to preside over such a body as this, animated as it is by an earnest desire to discharge the public duties, and bound together as its members are by the ties of mutual esteem and friendship. The fraternal spirit which exists here prevails throughout the country at large, and I hail it as an omen of success and the harbinger of future good. A people bound together as ours are, by the affection growing out of common trials, common interests, and a common struggle in such a cause, and united, too, in a sentiment of resistance to the tyranny with which we are threatened, can be neither dismayed nor subjugated. They will go forth in all the confidence of a noble self-reliance to conquer their liberty, whatever may be the price which it may cost them. And you, Senators, having finished all the legislation which you have deemed needful for the public welfare, will now return to the body of your constituents to renew your usefulness, I trust, in another sphere. Having passed the acts which were necessary to raise and support an army and to maintain the public credit, you will go home to aid in developing those resources of the country which are necessary for the proper prosecution of the war. You will cheer the faint-hearted, if, indeed, there be any faint-hearted, in the faith that the blessings of Providence must rest upon our cause, and you will strengthen the strong by your countenance and assistance in the weighty struggle upon which we have staked life, fortune, and liberty.
When you return next summer to resume your legislative labors, I trust that the war clouds which now lower over our horizon will have spent their fury in vain, and that we may meet to congratulate each other upon such success as will more than compensate for all that we have endured to achieve it. And now, Senators, permit me to express to you my desire for the safe and happy return of each of you to his family and home, and to invoke for you the aid of Providence in a career of usefulness to your country and friends. Wishing you, most cordially, health, happiness, and prosperity, I bid you, Senators, each and all, a kindly farewell.
The hour (3 o'clock p. m.) fixed by resolution for the adjournment of the Senate having arrived,
The President pro tempore declared the Senate to be adjourned until Monday, the 18th day of August next.
SECRET SESSION.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. --) to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act recognizing the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States, and concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods," approved May 21, 1861, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded to consider the said bill as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred the petition of J. P. Levy, submitted a report; which was considered; and
Ordered, That said petition lie on the table.
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Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (S. 43) to increase the number of chaplains and commanders in the Navy, and to designate, by suitable decorations, those who perform gallant and meritorious service, reported it without amendment; and, on his motion,
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (H. R. --) supplementary to an act further to provide for the public defense; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
On motion by Mr. Wigfall,
Ordered, That the Secretary return to the House of Representatives a bill entitled "A bill supplementary to an act further to provide for the public defense," and inform the House that said bill is a duplicate copy of a bill heretofore received and this day passed by the Senate.
Mr. Preston, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. --) to amend an act entitled "An act to further provide for the public defense," approved April 16, 1862, reported it, with the recommendation that it ought not to pass.
Mr. Preston, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. --) to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for an increase of the Quartermaster and Commissary Departments," reported it, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
Mr. Preston, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom were referred the following bills, reported them severally without amendment:
The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments of the House of Representatives to the bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for service in the armies of the Confederate States; and
Resolved, That they disagree thereto.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (H. R. --) to authorize certain contracts for the purchase of not exceeding six iron-plated vessels of war; and
On motion by Mr. Brown,
Ordered, That the bill be postponed indefinitely.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (H. R. --) to increase the facilities for importing goods, wares, and merchandise into ports of the Confederate States; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
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The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the joint resolution (H. R. --) for the better security of the archives and Government of the Confederate States; and
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
April 19, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I herewith return, without my approval, to the Senate, the "Joint resolution directing how prize money shall be paid in certain cases."
This resolution declares that the share of prize money awarded, or which may be awarded, to any seaman or marine who is or may be a prisoner in the hands of the enemy shall, under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, be paid to the wife of such seaman or marine during his captivity.
However praiseworthy the motive which prompts to provide for the wives of our seamen or marines now held in captivity by the enemy, I do not believe that Congress can constitutionally, without the consent of the husband, direct the payment to his wife of any money now due him. The husband's right to the control and disposition of prize money already awarded him, is as absolute as that to any other property owned by him. Congress has no greater power over the prize money due him than Over any ether property which he owns. Vested rights can not be disturbed or impaired by legislative authority, except in the very special eases named in the Constitution.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
The Senate proceeded to reconsider the joint resolution returned by the President with his objections; which resolution is in the following words:
A joint resolution directing how prize money shall be paid in certain cases.
Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, That any share of prize money awarded, or which may be awarded, to any seaman or marine who is, or may be, a prisoner in the hands of the enemy shall, under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, be paid to the wife of such seaman or marine during his captivity.
I certify that this act originated in the Senate.
JAMES H. NASH, Secretary.
On the question,
Shall the resolution pass?
None voting in the affirmative,
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Barnwell, Baker, Brown, Burnett, Clay, Clark, Dortch, Henry, Hill, Hunter, Johnson, Lewis, Maxwell, Mitchel, Orr, Oldham, Phelan, Preston, and Yancey.
So it was
Resolved, That the resolution do not pass, two-thirds of the Senate not agreeing thereto.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
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The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, Va., April 19, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I am constrained, by the view which I take of the constitutional powers of Congress, to return, without my approval, a bill to be entitled "An act relative to the pay and allowances of deceased soldiers," originating in the Senate.
This bill, in express terms, declares and enacts that the pay and allowances now due to any deceased officer, noncommissioned officer, musician, private, or other person for services in the Army of the Confederate States shall be paid to the widow of the deceased, if living,or to others who may be his heirs if she be not living. In other words, Congress, by this act, is making a distribution law to affect a portion of the estates of persons already deceased. To the several States composing the Confederacy properly belongs the power to pass laws for the administration and distribution of the estates of deceased persons. I doubt, very much, the constitutional power of Congress to pass any law on this subject, even of a prospective character. But this bill operates on the past as well as the future. Rights already vested and governed by the law of the State in which the deceased soldier had his domicile are attempted to be disturbed by the provisions of this bill. In my judgment Congress has no such power.
The laws of the United States which the Confederate States adopted were in force here when our soldiers enlisted. These laws in reference to payment of arrears and effects of deceased soldiers may be regarded as a part of the contract of such deceased soldier. An examination of these laws will show that such arrears and effects were to be held and paid to the legal representatives of the deceased soldier.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
The Senate proceeded to reconsider the bill returned by the President with his objections; which bill is in the following words:
I certify that this act originated in the Senate.
JAMES H. NASH, Secretary.
On the question,
Shall the bill pass?
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Hill, Mitchel, Orr, Phelan, and Semmes.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Barnwell, Baker, Clay, Clark, Henry, Hunter, Johnson, Lewis, Maxwell, Preston, Wigfall, and Yancey.
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So it was
Resolved, That the bill do not pass, two-thirds of the Senate not agreeing thereto.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States:
I deem it proper to inform you that a number of acts passed by the Congress were presented to me at a very late hour on Saturday night. I have examined them as carefully as the limited time at my disposal has permitted, and have returned nearly all of them with my approval. There are, however, three of them to which I have objections which it is impossible to communicate to you in writing within the few remaining hours of the session, and which will, therefore, fail to become laws. Happily, the acts in question are not of great public importance. Recognizing, as I do, the right of Congress to receive the fullest information from the Executive on all matters of legislation on which his concurrence is required by the Constitution, I have considered it more respectful to the Congress to make this statement of the cause which has prevented my action on these bills, than to retain them without assigning my reason for so doing.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Dortch submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
Whereas the constitutional convention of North Carolina, now in session at Raleigh, have instructed the Senators from said Stats to call for the reports of the battle of Roanoke island, and forward a copy thereof to said convention; and
Whereas under said call all of said reports have been furnished except that of General Wise, of the twenty-first of February: Be it, therefore,
Resolved, That the President be requested to have a copy of said report of twenty-first of February forwarded to said convention as soon as practicable.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (H. R. --) to amend the act amending the act recognizing the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States, and concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods, approved May 21, 1861.
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approval.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives insist on their amendment to the bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for service in the armies of the Confederate States.
The Senate proceeded to consider the amendment insisted on by the House of Representatives to the bill last mentioned; and
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Resolved, That the Senate insist on their disagreement to the amendment proposed by the House, and ask a conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses.
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
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Ordered, That the committee of conference be appointed by the President pro tempore; and
Mr. Yancey, Mr. Semmes, and Mr. Henry were appointed.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of their President.
The bill (H. R. --) making appropriations to carry into effect an act authorizing the exchange of bonds for articles in kind, and the shipment, sale, or hypothecation of such articles, was read the first, and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives insist on their amendment to the bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for military service in the armies of the Confederate States, agree to the committee of conference, and have appointed as said committee on their part, Messrs. Smith of North Carolina, Marshall of Louisiana, and Chilton of Alabama.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Yancey, from the committee of conference on the part of the Senate, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for service in the armies of the Confederate States, reported:
That they had met said committee upon the part of the House, and they have been unable to agree; therefore they ask to be discharged.
The Senate proceeded to consider the report; and in concurrence therewith,
Resolved, That said committee be discharged from the further consideration of the subject.
On motion by Mr. Yancey,
Resolved, That the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill last mentioned.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Henry (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 52) to amend an act entitled "An act to further provide for the public defense," passed the 16th day of April, 1862;
which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass, and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.
Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.
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On motion by Mr. Burnett, that the vote on the passing of the bill last mentioned be reconsidered,
It was determined in the negative.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have receded from their amendment to the bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for service in the armies of the Confederate States.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. --) to organize battalions of sharpshooters; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The President of the Confederate States, on the 19th instant, approved and signed the following acts:
The President has to-day approved and signed the following acts:
The bill (H. R. --) to organize battalions of sharpshooters was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. --:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found correctly enrolled a bill (S. 41) to exempt certain persons from enrollment for service in the armies of the Confederate States.
The President pro tempore having signed the bill last reported to
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have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approval.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled a bill (H. R. --) to organize battalions of sharpshooters.
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approval.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dixon, their Clerk:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed the bill from the Senate (S. 52) to amend an act entitled "An act to further provide for the public defense," passed the 16th day of April, 1862.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Phelan, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (S. 52) to amend an act entitled "An act to further provide for the public defense," passed the 16th day of April, 1862.
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bill last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary of the Senate, and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approval.
A message from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States has to-day approved and signed the following act:
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the joint resolution (H. R. --) for the better security of the archives and Government of the Confederate States; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.
On the question,
Shall the resolution be read the third time?
On motion by Mr. Preston,
The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Brown, Clay, Henry, Hill, Johnson, Oldham, Phelan, and Yancey.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Burnett, Clark, Hunter, Lewis, Peyton, Preston, and Wigfall.
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So it was
Ordered, That the bill be read the third time.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
On motion by Mr. Clark, that the vote on the passing of the bill last mentioned be reconsidered,
It was determined in the negative.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States has to-day approved and signed the following act:
A message from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States has this day approved and signed the following act:
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of William J. Duval as Chaplain; and
On the question,
Will the Senate advise and consent to said appointment?
It was determined in the affirmative.
So it was
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of William J. Duval, agreeably to the nomination.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of Henry M. Jeter, to be postmaster at Columbus, Ga.; and
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Hill,
Resolved, That said nomination lie on the table.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Executive Department, April 21, 1962.
To 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.
Confederate States of America, Navy Department,
Richmond, April 21, 1862.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Navy of the Confederate States:
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With much respect, your obedient servant,
S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The message was read; and
On motion by Mr. Brown,
The Senate proceeded to consider the nominations contained therein; and
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of the persons named in said message, agreeably to their respective nominations.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Executive Department,
Richmond, April 21, 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, April 21, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, under act No. 14, approved March 25, 1862:
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. RANDOLPH,
Secretary of War.
The message was read; and
On motion by Mr. Preston,
The Senate proceeded to consider the nominations contained therein; and
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of the persons named in said message, agreeably to their respective nominations.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Executive Department, April 21, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I nominate the officers named in the annexed letter of the Secretary of the Navy, agreeably to his recommendation.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Confederate States of America, Navy Department,
Richmond, April 19, 1862.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for promotion in the Marine Corps:
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With much respect, your obedient servant,
S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The message was read; and
On motion by Mr. Brown,
The Senate proceeded to consider the nominations contained therein; and
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of the persons named in said message, agreeably to their respective nominations.
On motion by Mr. Clark,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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