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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 --MONDAY, November 21, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
Mr. Semmes (by leave) introduced
A joint resolution (S. 17) relative to the assessment of the value of the tax in kind;
which was read the first and second times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed bills of the Senate of the following titles:
Mr. Watson presented the petition of J. Rodgers and twenty-seven others, praying the passage of a law authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue to them bonds for certain Treasury notes destroyed by the public enemy; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Watson (by leave) introduced
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A bill (S. 104) to revive and extend an act entitled "An act in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers," approved May 1, 1864;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow.
Ordered, That the Committee on Military Affairs be discharged from the further consideration of the resolution submitted by Mr. Simms on the 15th instant, inquiring into the expediency of entering into some proper and satisfactory arrangement with the military authorities of the United States, whereby the tobacco ration allowed by act of Congress may be forwarded to such of the soldiers of our Army as may be held as prisoners of war by the enemy.
Mr. Brown presented the memorial of F. M. Ewing and Z. McDaniel, praying a reviewal of their claim for the destruction of the Federal gunboat Cairo; which was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs,
Mr. Brown submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
Resolved, That the bills, resolutions, memorials, and other matters referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs at the last session, and returned to the Senate as unfinished business, be withdrawn from the files and recommitted to said committee.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate adjourned.
SECRET SESSION.
Mr. Dortch, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 102) to authorize the exportation of produce and merchandise bought from the Government, reported it without amendment.
Mr. Walker, from the Committee on Commerce, who were instructed by a resolution of the Senate to inquire into the subject, reported a bill (S. 105) to authorize the exportation of cotton by the several States in payment for army supplies and cotton and wool cards; which was read the first and second times and times and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred, on the 18th instant, the nomination of C. W. Helm, to be commissary, with the rank of major, 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 his appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
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The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., November 21, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
In response to your resolution of the 17th instant, I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of State which conveys the information requested.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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, November 21, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Maj. A. P. Mason, of Virginia, to be promoted to lieutenant-colonel, Adjutant-General's Department, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 10.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 19, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Maj. A. P. Mason, of Virginia, to be promoted to lieutenant-colonel, Adjutant-General's Department, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty with Army of Tennessee, vice Colonel Ewell, transferred, to rank November 12, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 21, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate James W. Terrell, of North Carolina, to be an assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 11.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 19, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of James W. Terrell, of North Carolina, to be an assistant quartermaster, with rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty with Thomas' Legion (an original vacancy), to date from November 12, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 19, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Roswell Ellis, of Georgia, to be captain, Adjutant-General's Department, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 6.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 17, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Roswell Ellis, of Georgia, to be captain, Adjutant-General's Department, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate
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States of America, for duty with Field's division, Army of Northern Virginia, vice Major Jones, killed, to rank from November 17, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
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 rank affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 9.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
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,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
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 rank affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 7.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 17, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for promotion in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America:
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I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
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 rank affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 8.]War Department, Confederate States of America,Richmond, November 17, 1864.
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,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
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The messages were read.
Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., November 19, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
I hereby, nominate G. A. Trenholm, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury, in place of C. G. Memminger, resigned.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance.
The following messages were received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., November 18, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, I nominate the person named on the annexed list to the office designated.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 6.]Navy Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nomination for appointment in the Provisional Navy:
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, I nominate the person named on the annexed list to the office designated.
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Richmond, Va., November 18, 1864.
No. 5.]Navy, Department, Confederate States
Richmond, November 17, 1864.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nomination for appointment in the Provisional Navy:
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,S. R. MALLORY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The messages were read.
Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., November 18, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Attorney-General, I hereby nominate the persons whose names appear upon the annexed list to the offices designated.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 1.]Department of Justice, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, November 18, 1864.
The President.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations, for the confirmation of the Senate:
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Very respectfully, your obedient servant,GEO. DAVIS,
Attorney-General.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion by Mr. Walker,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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