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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, January 27, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the joint resolution (H. R. 21) of thanks to Brig. Gen. John S. Williams and the officers and men under his command for their victory over the enemy at Saltville, Va., on the 2d day of October, 1864; and no amendment being proposed, 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.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed the bill of the Senate (S. 153) appropriating, for the use of the Post-Office Department, certain moneys deposited by postmasters with the depositaries of the Government created under the act approved February 17, 1864.
The House of Representatives having proceeded, in pursuance of the Constitution, to reconsider the bill (S. 142) entitled "An act to increase the number of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of appointment," returned to the Senate by the President of the Confederate States with his objections, and sent by the Senate to the House of Representatives, with the message of the President returning the bill,
Resolved, That the bill do not pass, two-thirds of the House of Representatives not agreeing to pass the same.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (H. R. 304) to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Confederate States; and the bill having been amended, on the motion of Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, it was reported to the Senate and the amendment 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.
On the question,
Shall the bill now pass?
On motion by Mr. Simms,
The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Dortch, Garland, Haynes, Henry, Johnson of Missouri, Maxwell, Oldham, Semmes, Sparrow, Watson, and Wigfall.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Baker, Caperton, Graham, Simms, Vest, and Walker.
So it was
Resolved, That this bill pass with an amendment.
Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.
Mr. Maxwell presented memorials of the officers of Finegan's, Weisiger's, Harris', and Forney's brigades, praying the passage of the bill (H. R. 305) to grant free transportation to officers, noncommissioned
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officers, and privates of the Army traveling on leave of indulgence; which were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Brown (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 170) to increase the number of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of appointment;
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. Wigfall submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill repealing all laws authorizing impressment of property for the use of the Army except by military officers in case of absolute military necessity, and providing for the immediate ascertainment of the precise amount of all property in the possession of private individuals which can be used, directly or indirectly, for the support of our armies, and for the pro rata appropriation of such portion of the same as may be necessary to the public use, on paying market prices.
Mr. Semmes, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 351) to provide for certain claims due the State of North Carolina, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the said bill; 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.
On the question,
Shall the bill now pass?
The vote having been taken by yeas and nays, as required by the ninth section of the first article of the Constitution,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Baker, Brown, Burnett, Caperton, Dortch Garland Graham, Haynes, Henry, Hill, Hunter, Johnson of Missouri, Maxwell, Oldham, Semmes, Sparrow, Vest, Walker, Watson, and Wigfall.
So it was
Resolved, That this bill pass, two-thirds of the Senate voting therefor.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Semmes, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 352) to provide for certain claims due the State of Louisiana, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the said bill; 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.
On the question,
Shall the bill now pass?
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The vote having been taken by yeas and nays, as required by the ninth section of the first article of the Constitution,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Baker, Brown, Burnett, Caperton, Dortch, Garland, Graham, Haynes, Henry, Hill, Hunter, Johnson of Missouri, Maxwell, Oldham, Semmes, Sparrow, Vest, Walker, Watson, and Wigfall.
So it was
Resolved, That this bill pass, two-thirds of the Senate voting therefor.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Caperton presented a resolution of the general assembly of the State of Virginia in relation to the exemption from taxation of certain property by the Confederate Government; which was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance and printed.
On motion by Mr. Watson,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Burnett,
Ordered, That the Committee on Claims be discharged from the further consideration of the petition of L. J. Messervy.
Mr. Caperton, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled bills of the following titles:
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. Garland,
The Senate adjourned.
SECRET SESSION.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled joint resolution, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Caperton, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled
A joint resolution (S. 24) directing the transfer of certain funds from the Navy Department to the Treasury.
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled joint resolution last reported to have been examined, it was delivered to the Secretary
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of the Senate and by him forthwith presented to the President of the Confederate States for his approval.
Mr. Semmes, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 357) making an appropriation for the redemption of one-fortieth of the three million pounds foreign loan, due March 1, 1864, reported it without amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the said bill; 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.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Watson, from the joint select committee appointed to investigate the condition and treatment of prisoners of war held by the Confederate and United States Governments, reported a joint resolution (S. 25) to amend a joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution on the subject of retaliation," approved May 1, 1863; which was read and passed to a second reading.
On motion by Mr. Garland,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Haynes, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred (on the 23d instant) the nomination of B. F. Perry, to be district judge of the Confederate States for the district of South Carolina, 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 do advise and consent to his appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
On motion by Mr. Watson,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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