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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, February 6, 1863.
OPEN SESSION.
Mr. Baker (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 34) to amend an act entitled "An act to alter and amend an act for the sequestration of estates, property, and effects of alien enemies, and for indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States and persons aiding the same in the existing war with the United States," approved February 15, 1862;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Phelan (by leave) introduced
A joint resolution (S. 3) proposing an exchange with the several States of the bonds of the Confederate States for the bonds of said States;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion by Mr. Phelan,
Ordered, That it be printed.
Mr. Barnwell (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 35) to authorize the issue of bonds for funding Treasury notes;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Orr (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 36) to increase the strength and efficiency of heavy artillery for coast defense, and other purposes;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
Ordered, That the Hon. William L. Yancey have leave of absence from the sessions of the Senate until Monday next.
Mr. Barnwell, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (S. 35) to authorize the issue of bonds for funding Treasury notes, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 35) 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. Barnwell, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 6) making appropriations for the support of the Government for the period from February 1 to June 30, 1863, inclusive, and to supply deficiencies arising prior thereto, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (H. R. 6) 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.
Resolved, That it pass.
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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. 5) granting transportation to troops who have volunteered for the war; and
On motion by Mr. Hill,
Ordered, That it be transferred to the Secret Legislative Calendar.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 3) to organize the Supreme Court of the Confederate States.
On the question to agree to the amendment proposed by Mr. Clay, viz:
Add the following independent section:
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed until to-morrow.
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next.
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas, that the vote on agreeing to the motion submitted by Mr. Semmes to-day, that when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next, be reconsidered,
It was determined in the affirmative.
The Senate proceeded to consider the said motion; and
The motion was not agreed to.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
The Senate adjourned.
SECRET SESSION.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. 5) granting transportation to troops who volunteered for the war.
On the question to agree to the amendment proposed to the reported amendment by Mr. Clark, viz, to strike out the second section thereof,
After debate,
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee, on Military Affairs, by unanimous consent, withdrew the said second section of the amendment.
No further amendment being proposed, the bill was reported to the Senate and the amendment made as in Committee of the Whole was concurred in.
Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed and the bill read a third time.
The said bill as amended was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass, with an amendment.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, the title was amended to read: "An act to provide for transportation of persons who have been mustered into the service for the war."
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Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 30th ultimo) the nomination of Edward W. Fuller, to be lieutenant for the war, reported, with the recommendation that said nomination be confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to consider said report; and in concurrence therewith, it was
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of Edward W. Fuller, to be lieutenant for the war, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom were referred (on the 28th ultimo) the nominations of Samuel W. Averett, to be first lieutenant; Julian M. Spencer, to be second lieutenant; James L. Johnson and Sidney Smith Lee, jr., to be lieutenants for the war; James O. Moore, to be paymaster; Leslie E. Brooks, Junius J. Lynch, John S. Banks, John J. McPherson, M. M. Seay, George H. O'Neal, A. A. Nelson, L. M. Thompson, W. M. Briscoe, Wilson G. Richardson, J. C. Moses, Adam Tredwell, Edward McKean, Dewitt C. Seymour, to be assistant paymasters; Charles E. Lining, Marcellus P. Christian, Robert J. Freeman, Bennett W. Green, James W. Herty, Joseph D. Grafton, to be passed assistant surgeons; John De Bree, jr., N. C. Edmunds, N. M. Read, S. S. Herrick, John Leyburn, Robert C. Powell, to be assistant surgeons for the war; David R. Lindsay, James E. Godfrey, James A. Duffus, to be naval storekeepers, reported, with the recommendation that said nominations be confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to consider said report; and in concurrence therewith, it was
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of said persons, agreeably to their respective nominations by the President.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 28th ultimo) the nomination of Charles F. M. Spotswood, to be commander in the Navy, reported, with the recommendation that said nomination be confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to consider said report; and
On motion by Mr. Wigfall,
Ordered, That the further consideration of said nomination be postponed.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 28th ultimo) the nomination of Frederick Lawrence, to be assistant paymaster, reported, with the recommendation that said nomination be confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to consider said report; and
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas,
Ordered, That the further consideration of said nomination be postponed.
On motion by Mr. Johnson of Arkansas,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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