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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 --THURSDAY, September 25, 1862.
OPEN SESSION.
On motion by Mr. Davis,
Ordered, That the Committee on Finance be discharged from the further consideration of the memorial of citizens of Tennessee, praying that Treasury notes may be made a legal tender.
Mr. Semmes, from the Committee on Finance, reported
A bill (S. 103) for the relief of the Eastern Texas Railroad Company; which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being proposed, 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.
Mr. Hill, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill (S. 99) to amend an act entitled "An act to divide the State of Texas into two judicial districts, and to provide for the appointment of judges and officers in the same," reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 99) last mentioned; and no amendment being proposed, 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.
Mr. Oldham, from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 17) to provide for the payment of sums ascertained to be due for postal service to citizens of the Confederate States by the Postmaster-General, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (H. R. 17) last mentioned; and no amendment being proposed, it was reported to the Senate.
Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
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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 (S. 96) to better provide for the sick and wounded of the Army in hospitals.
On motion by Mr. Semmes, to amend the bill by striking out, in section 5, line 3, the word "required" and insert in lieu thereof the word "requested."
It was determined in the negative.
On motion by Mr. Maxwell, to amend the bill by striking out of the second section the words
all railroad agents and conductors, and all canal agents and officers in charge of trains or canal boats, be required to transport promptly, during their regular trips or voyages, all supplies purchased for the use of hospitals, by agents accredited by the surgeon or assistant surgeon in charge for that purpose,
and by striking out, in line 8, the word "such" and inserting after the word "agents," in line 9, the words "accredited by the surgeon or assistant surgeon in charge of the supplies purchased for the use of hospitals,"
It was determined in the negative.
On motion by Mr. Burnett, to amend the bill by striking out of the second section the words
That all railroad agents and conductors, and all canal agents and officers in charge of trains or canal boats, be required to transport promptly, during their regular trips or voyages, all supplies purchased for the use of hospitals,
and inserting in lieu thereof the words
That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to make a contract with the several railroad companies and lines of boats for the speediest practicable transportation of all supplies purchased for the use of hospitals,
and by inserting in line 7, after the word "purpose," the words "or donations by individuals, societies, or States,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Orr, to amend the bill by striking out of the fourth section, in lines 29 and 30, the words "not to exceed the number now allowed by law,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Burnett, to amend the bill by striking out, in lines 5, 17, 18, 30, and 33, the word "of" wherever it occurs, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "not to exceed,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Yancey, to amend the bill by inserting at the end of the fifth section the words "and to such private or State hospitals representing the same which may be willing to receive them,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Orr, to amend the bill by inserting after the word "paid," section 6, line 4, the word "monthly,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Simms, to amend the bill by adding the following independent section:
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each railroad train, as the necessities of the case may be, shall be reserved for the use of the sick and wounded soldiers who may desire transportation over any such railroad, and that no person not sick or wounded, and not an attendant upon the sick and wounded, shall be permitted to enter any such car or cars so reserved until the said sick and wounded and their attendants shall first have obtained seats; and, also, shall perfect some arrangements with the said railroad companies, their officers or agents, whereby all conductors having in charge any such trains shall be required to provide, for the use of the sick and wounded in the cars so reserved, a sufficient quantity of pure water,
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Simms, to amend the bill by adding the following independent section:
On motion by Mr. Burnett, to amend the amendment proposed by Mr. Simms by striking therefrom the words "and all surgeons and assistant surgeons of any regiment, battalion, or squadron in the Army of the Confederate States,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On the question to agree to the amendment proposed by Mr. Simms, as amended,
It was determined in the affirmative.
So the amendment as amended was agreed to.
No further amendment being proposed, the bill was reported to the Senate and the amendments were concurred in.
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.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have concurred in the resolution of the Senate for the adjournment of the present session of Congress, without day, on Tuesday, the 30th of September, instant, at 12 o'clock m.
The House of Representatives do not concur in the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. 15) to provide for the filling up of existing companies, squadrons, battalions, and regiments, and to increase the Provisional Army of the Confederate States.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate proceeded to consider their amendments, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, to the bill (H. R. 15) last mentioned; and
Resolved, That they insist on their amendments, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, and ask a conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
Ordered, That the committee of conference on the part of the Senate be appointed by the President; and
Mr. Sparrow, Mr. Yancey, and Mr. Wigfall were appointed.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
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A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. McDonald.
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed the following bills and joint resolution, in which they request the concurrence of the Senate:
The bills this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence were severally read the first and second times.
Ordered, That the bill numbered 19 be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and that the bill numbered 20 be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The joint resolution (H. R. 19) this day communicated from the House of Representatives for concurrence was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being proposed, the resolution 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 proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 70) to provide for the coining of copper tokens; and no amendment being proposed, 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.
A message front the House of Representatives, by Mr. Lamar:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives insists upon its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. 15) to provide for the filling up of existing companies, squadrons, battalions, and regiments, and to increase the Provisional Army of the Confederate States, agree to the committee of conference asked for by the Senate, and have appointed Mr. Miles of South Carolina, Mr. Conrad of Louisiana, and Mr. Baldwin of Virginia, managers at the same upon the part of the House.
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 24th instant, approved and signed the following act:
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 (S. 66) to aid in the completion of the Vicksburg and Shreveport Railroad, in the State of Louisiana.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, to amend the bill by striking out in the fourth line of the first section, the word "appropriation" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "amount;" by inserting, after the word "dollars," in the fifth line, the words "in the bonds of the Confederate States;" by striking out the word "sum," in the eighth line, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "amount in bonds," and by striking out, in the ninth line, the words "and appropriated."
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It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Oldham, to amend the bill by striking out of the second section the words
of the amount of one million five hundred thousand dollars in the bonds of the Confederate States, appropriated by the act entitled "An act to aid in the construction of a certain line of railroad in the States of Louisiana and Texas," approved nineteenth April, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and the said amount in bonds is hereby set apart to this end,
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, that the vote on agreeing to the amendment last mentioned be reconsidered,
Ordered, That the motion lie on the table.
The bill having been further considered,
On motion by Mr. Clay,
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported
A bill (S. 104) to authorize the appointment of a chief constructor of the Navy;
which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being proposed, 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.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., September 25, 1862.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting "estimates to supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the Medical Department of the Army."
I recommend an appropriation of the amount for the purpose specified.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion by Mr. Haynes, that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the bill (S. 88) to punish insurrection or rebellion against the Confederate States,
It was determined in the negative.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been 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, 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:
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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 approval.
On motion by Mr. Yancey,
The Senate adjourned until to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion by Mr. Hunter,
The Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of Thomas Jordan, to be brigadier-general.
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, to postpone the consideration of said nomination for the present,
Mr. Sparrow demanded the question; which was seconded, and
The question being put,
Will the Senate postpone the consideration of the nomination of Thomas Jordan to be brigadier-general?
It was determined in the affirmative.
So it was ordered,
That the consideration of said nomination be postponed for the present.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, the following resolution was submitted for consideration:
Ordered, That the vote on the nomination of D. R. Jones to be major-general be reconsidered.
Mr. Haynes submitted the following resolution for consideration:
Resolved, That in the opinion of the Senate, the act of Congress, approved March sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, requires that brigades and divisions shall have been organized before the commanding officers thereof shall be nominated to the Senate; and that the President be respectfully requested to communicate to the Senate what organized brigades and divisions exist, which he proposes to assign to the command of the brigadier and major generals now before the Senate for confirmation, and from what State organized.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of said resolution.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion by Mr. Burnett,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
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