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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 --TUESDAY, March 14, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a joint resolution (H. R. 37) of thanks to, and for the relief of, Maj. Gaspar Tochman, formerly of the Polish army; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The House of Representatives have agreed to the amendments of the Senate to bills of the following titles:
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The House of Representatives have passed a resolution rescinding the resolution fixing Tuesday, the 14th instant, as the time for the adjournment of the present session of Congress; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the House of Representatives that on the 9th instant he approved and signed the following acts:
And that on the 11th instant he approved and signed the following acts and joint resolutions:
The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed sundry enrolled bills and enrolled joint resolutions, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of their President.
Mr. Walker, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 418) relative to the impressment of slaves, 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.
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The joint resolution (H. R. 37) of thanks to, and for the relief of, Maj. Gaspar Tochman, formerly of the Polish army, was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution of the House of Representatives rescinding the resolution fixing Tuesday, the 14th instant, as the time for the adjournment of the present session of Congress.
On motion by Mr. Orr, to amend the resolution by striking out all after "concurring" and inserting "That the resolution fixing Tuesday, the fourteenth instant, at two o'clock postmeridian, as the time for the adjournment of the present session of Congress, be, and the same is hereby, rescinded, and that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn their respective Houses, sine die, on Friday, the seventeenth instant, at three o'clock postmeridian."
On motion by Mr. Burnett,
The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Barnwell, Brown, Graham, Maxwell, Orr, and Walker.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Burnett, Caperton, Henry, Hunter, Johnson of Missouri, Vest, Watson, and Wigfall.
No amendment being made,
Resolved, That this resolution pass.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
The Senate resumed the reconsideration of the bill (S. 169) entitled "An act to abolish the office of certain quartermasters and assistant quartermasters, commissaries and assistant commissaries, and to provide for the appointment of bonded agents in said departments," returned by the President with his objections; and
On the question,
Shall this bill pass, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding?
The vote having been taken by yeas and nays, conformably to the Constitution,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Barnwell, Brown, Burnett, Graham, Johnson of Missouri, Orr, Walker, and Wigfall.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Caperton, Henry, Hunter, Maxwell, Semmes, Vest, and Watson.
So it was
Resolved, That the bill do not pass, two-thirds of the Senators present not voting therefor.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Henry (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 226) to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia of the Confederate States, and for governing such part of them
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as may be employed in the service of the Confederate States, and for calling them forth to execute the laws of the Confederate States, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Wigfall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 434) to amend an act entitled "An act to diminish the number of exemptions and details," reported it with an amendment.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the said bill.
On the question to agree to the reported amendment, to wit:
Strike out the second section of the bill,
On motion by Mr. Orr,
The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Burnett, Graham, Johnson of Georgia, Johnson of Missouri, Maxwell, Vest, and Wigfall.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Barnwell, Caperton, Henry, Hunter, Orr, Semmes, Simms, Walker, and Watson.
No amendment being made, the bill 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. Dalton:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. 435) to establish a certain post route therein named; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
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. Wigfall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (S. 227) to repeal the sixth section of an act to regulate the business of conscription, approved March 7, 1865;
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 bill (H. R. 435) to establish a certain post route therein named was read the first and second timed and considered as in Committee of the Whole; 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.
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been opened,
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 11th instant, approved and signed the following acts:
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Caperton, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled bills and joint resolutions of the following titles:
The President pro tempore having signed the enrolled bills and enrolled joint resolutions 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.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., March 13, 1865.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your information copies of the correspondence referred to in my message of this date, in regard to the proposed conference to adjust terms of peace by means of a military convention.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read
Ordered, That it lie upon the table and be printed.
On motion by Mr. Burnett,
The Senate adjourned.
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SECRET SESSION.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States has notified the House of Representatives that on the 9th instant he approved and signed a joint resolution (H. R. 29) in relation to the services of Manuel and Rafael Armijo and Julian Tesorio.
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. Semmes submitted the following resolution for consideration:
Resolved, That the Senators of the respective States be, and they are hereby, appointed committees to confer with the legislatures of their respective States, or, if the legislatures be not in session, with the governors thereof, for the purpose of securing the cooperation of the respective State governments in obtaining for the rise of the Commissary Department of the Confederate States a sufficient amount of coin to procure supplies for the Army, and to urge upon the respective States immediate action.
The Senate proceeded to consider the said resolution.
On motion by Mr. Henry, to amend the resolution by inserting after "thereof," line 9, the words "and with the presidents of the Tennessee banks now located in North Carolina,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On motion by Mr. Henry, further to amend the resolution by inserting after "governments," line 12, the words "and said banks," and by inserting after "States," line 19, the words "and the banks aforesaid,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
The resolution as amended was then agreed to.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Herewith I transmit a letter from the Secretary of War, covering several communications from officers of the Army in reference to the present condition of the country as connected with military defense, and especially with the matter of supplies for the Army.
They will serve to elucidate the message this day transmitted to you. The last in the order of time of those communications was received after my message was transmitted, and refers to a contingency which, if it should occur, must seriously affect the opinions which I then expressed.
I invite your special attention to the papers submitted.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
Mr. Caperton, from the committee, reported that they had examined and found truly enrolled
A bill (H. R. 426) to provide for the safety of the archives of the Government, and for the assembling of Congress at any place other than the seat of government.
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.
On motion by Mr. Henry,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Wigfall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 21st December, 1864) the nomination of W. P. Grayson, to be colonel (underact approved October 11, 1862), 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 the appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
Mr. Wigfall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 21st ultimo) the nomination of Robert Turner, to be assistant commissary, with the rank of captain, 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 the appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
Mr. Semmes, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred (on the 13th instant) the nomination of George B. Hodge, to be Second Auditor, reported, with the recommendation that said nomination be not confirmed.
The Senate proceeded to consider said report; and in concurrence therewith, it was
Resolved, That the Senate do not advise and consent to the appointment of George B. Hodge, to be Second Auditor.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., March 14, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Postmaster-General, relative to the removal of a postmaster from office.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Post-Office Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 11, 1865.
To the President.
Sir: In compliance with the third paragraph of the second section of the second article of the Constitution, I have the honor to report the removal of the following officer of this Department, "together with the reasons therefor:" W. H. Robertson, postmaster at Osborne's Ford, Davis County, Va., removed March 1, 1865. Cause of removal: Imputed disloyalty and misconduct.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN H. REAGAN,
Postmaster-General.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
The following messages were received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 14, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate W. W. Foote, of Tennessee, to be adjutant Fifteenth Arkansas Regiment, with the rank of first lieutenant in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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No. 269.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of W. W. Foote, of Tennessee, to be adjutant Fifteenth Arkansas Regiment, with the rank of first lieutenant in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to rank from March 7, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 14, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate W. L. De Rosset, of North Carolina, to be colonel (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of W. L. De Rosset, of North Carolina, to be colonel (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to rank from March 11, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 14, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the grades affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 268.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America:
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate J. T. Rosser, of Virginia, to be major (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of J. T. Rosser, of Virginia, to be major (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to rank from March 8, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Julius G. Tucker, of --, to be colonel Tucker's Confederate Regiment, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 267.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Julius G. Tucker, of--, to be colonel Tucker's Confederate Regiment, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America (an original vacancy), to rank from February 25, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Brig. Gen. W. W. Allen, of Alabama, to be major-general, with temporary rank, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, under act approved May 31, 1864.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 264.]War Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Brig. Gen. W. W. Allen, of Alabama, to be major-general, with temporary rank, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America (under act approved May 31, 1864) to command division Wheeler's Cavalry Corps, vice Major-General Martin, transferred, to rank from March 4, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate D. J. Godwin, of Virginia, to be colonel (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
War Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 11, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of D. J. Godwin, of Virginia, to be colonel (for retirement, under act approved January 27, 1865) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to rank from March 11, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
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Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Fred. Philips, of North Carolina, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 265.]War Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Fred. Philips, of North Carolina, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty as assistant to quartermaster, Cox's brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, to rank from March 8, 1865.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the grades affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 266.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, March 13, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America:
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
The messages were severally read.
Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Orr,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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