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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 --FRIDAY, August 29, 1862.
OPEN SESSION.
Mr. Dortch (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 65) regulating the payment of claims of deceased soldiers; which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
Ordered, That the Committee on Military Affairs be discharged from the further consideration of the following subjects:
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (S. 66) to aid in the completion of the Vicksburg and Shreveport Railroad, in the State of Louisiana;
which was read the first and second times and ordered to be placed upon the Calendar and printed.
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Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (S. 67) to amend an act entitled "An act for the establishment and organization of a general staff for the Army of the Confederate States of America," approved February 26, 1861;
which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until Monday next.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill of the following title:
On motion by Mr. Brown,
Ordered, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be discharged from the further consideration of the joint resolution (H. R. 10) of thanks to Commodore J. E. Montgomery and the officers and men under his command, for gallant and meritorious services on the 10th of May and 6th of June, 1862, and that it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 56) providing for substitutes in certain cases, and detailing privates for police duty.
On motion by Mr. Clark, to amend the bill by striking out, in the first section, the words "or when such person is the only white male adult on a farm or plantation having thereon not less than fifty slaves, and who has at the time, and who shall continue to have, the charge and active management of said farm or plantation,"
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, that the amendment lie on the table,
It was determined in the negative.
On the question to agree to the amendment proposed by Mr. Clark,
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion, by Mr. Maxwell, to amend the bill by striking out, in the first section, the words "That hereafter substitutes for persons liable to military duty shall not be allowed, except in cases where the person offering the substitute is skilled and actually employed in some mechanical pursuit, the prosecution of which, at the time, the Secretary of War may declare to be important to the public interest,"
It was determined in the negative.
So the amendment was rejected.
On motion by Mr. Brown, to amend the bill by striking out, in the second section, the words "with the approval of the provost-marshal of such county or parish (if there be one),"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Phelan, to amend the bill by striking out, in the second section, all after the word "may," in the second line, and inserting the words "detail such military force as they may deem necessary to secure the safety of any locality within their respective commands, whenever, in their opinion, the safety of any such locality requires it, from any cause whatever,"
It was determined in the negative.
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On motion by Mr. Semmes, to amend the bill by inserting after the word "owner" the words "or representative of the owner,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Preston, to amend the bill by striking out the second section thereof,
On motion by Mr. Phelan, that the Senate take a recess until 5 o'clock p.m.,
It was determined in the negative.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell, to amend the section proposed to be stricken out by striking out the word "may," in the second line, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "shall;" by striking out, from the second to the fifth lines, the words "within the limits of their respective commands, when they believe the safety of any locality may require it, upon the recommendation of five respectable citizens of any county or parish;" by striking out the word "not" and the word "except," in the twelfth line, and by inserting after the word "application," in the thirteenth line, the words "and designation,"
On motion by Mr. Preston,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed until to-morrow.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., August 29, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I herewith transmit a communication from the Surgeon-General, containing the information sought by your resolution of the 25th instant, in reference to the medical board of examiners for granting furloughs, its organization and duties.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
On motion by Mr. Orr,
Ordered, That it lie upon the table and be printed.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the motion submitted by Mr. Semmes, on the 26th instant, to refer the bill (S. 58) to authorize the President to expropriate for the public use salt mines or springs, and work the same, to the Committee on Military Affairs; and
The motion was agreed to.
So it was
Ordered, That the said bill (S. 58) be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Maxwell,
Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to meet on Monday next.
Mr. Henry (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 68) to declare the true meaning and intention of the act entitled "An act to define more accurately the exemption of certain goods from duty;"
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion by Mr. Henry,
Ordered, That the Hon. John W. Lewis have leave of absence from the sessions of the Senate for twelve days.
On motion by Mr. Brown, that the vote, by which it was ordered that when the Senate adjourn it be to meet on Monday next, be reconsidered,
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It was determined in the negative.
On motion by Mr. Maxwell, that the vote, by which the further consideration of the bill (S. 56) providing for substitutes in certain cases, and detailing privates for police duty was postponed until to-morrow, be reconsidered,
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Phelan, that there be a call of the Senate,
It was determined in the negative.
The bill (S. 56) last mentioned being again under consideration; and
The question being on agreeing to the amendment proposed to the second section by Mr. Barnwell,
On motion by Mr. Davis,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed until Monday next.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Preston,
The Senate adjourned.
SECRET SESSION.
The President laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in response to a resolution of the Senate inquiring what amount of money has been sent west of the Mississippi, and to whom; which was read.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 64) to increase the provisions for detecting counterfeit notes; 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.
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 63) to authorize a change in the form of Treasury notes; 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.
On motion by Mr. Orr,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
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