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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, December 6, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
Mr. Hill submitted the following motion for consideration:
Ordered, That the vote by which the Senate rejected the bill (H. R. 189) to amend the laws in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers be reconsidered.
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (S. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected with the defenses of the country;
which was read the first and second times and ordered to be placed upon the Calendar and printed.
Mr. Henry, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the resolution of the House of Representatives providing for
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a joint committee of the two Houses respecting the exemption of State officers from military service, reported
A joint resolution (S. 19) respecting the exemption of State officers; 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 resolution was read the third time.
On the question,
Shall the resolution now pass?
It was determined in the negative.
So it was
Resolved, That this resolution do not pass.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 107) to provide supplies for the Army, and to prescribe the mode of making impressments.
On the question to agree to the following reported amendment, viz: After "ordinary," section 2, line 2, insert "agricultural,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
On the question to agree to the following reported amendment, viz: After "impressments," section 7, line 1, insert "of horses, mules, subsistence, and forage for the Army,"
On motion by Mr. Brown, to amend the amendment by inserting after "mules" the words "wagons, harness,"
It was determined in the negative.
The amendment was then agreed to.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow, to amend the bill by striking out the seventh section,
After debate,
On motion by Mr. Orr,
Ordered, That the further consideration of the bill be postponed until to-morrow.
On motion by Mr. Brown,
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:
Richmond, Va., December 6, 1864.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of several additional reports of military operations.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Henry,
Ordered, That the Hon. Landon C. Haynes have leave of absence from the sessions of the Senate until Wednesday, the 21st instant.
On motion by Mr. Graham,
The Senate adjourned.
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SECRET SESSION.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Richmond, Va., December 6, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
In response to your resolution of the 14th ultimo, adopted in secret session, I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, which conveys the information desired relative to the rations furnished to prisoners of war.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message was read.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The following messages were received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 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 grades opposite their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 41.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 2, 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.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 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 grades affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 40.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 2, 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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Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate William H. Jamison, to be second lieutenant, Fifteenth South Carolina Battalion Artillery, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 39.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 2, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of William H. Jamison, of South Carolina, to be second lieutenant, Fifteenth South Carolina Battalion Artillery, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, vice Lieutenant Lucas, resigned, to rank from November 23, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency, Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 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 grades affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 38.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 2, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for promotion 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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Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate the officers (for promotion) on the accompanying list to the rank affixed to their names, respectively.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 36.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 1, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for promotion 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.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Col. J. B. Palmer, of Tennessee, to be brigadier-general, with temporary rank (under act approved May 31, 1864), in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 37.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 1, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Col. J. B. Palmer, of Tennessee, to be brigadier-general, with temporary rank (under act approved May 31, 1864), in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America (to command a brigade, Army of Tennessee) vice Brigadier-General Brown, promoted to temporary rank major-general, to date from November 15, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Brig. Gen. M. C. Butler, of South Carolina, to be major-general in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to command Hampton's division, Army of Northern Virginia.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 42.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Brig. Gen. M. C. Butler, of South Carolina, to be major-general in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to command Hampton's division, Army of Northern Virginia, to rank from September 19, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
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Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Lieut. Robert A. Stiles, to be major of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 44.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Lieut. Robert A. Stiles, of Georgia, to be major of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty at Chaffin's Bluff, Department of Richmond, to rank from November 29, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate L. Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi, to be member military court, with rank of colonel of cavalry in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 43]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 3, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of L. Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi, to be member of military court (Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia), with rank of colonel of cavalry in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, vice Colonel Glenn, resigned, to date from December 3, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 6, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate George L. Buist, of South Carolina, to be major of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 47.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 5, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of George L. Buist, of South Carolina, to be major of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to command battalion of siege artillery, Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, to rank from November 29, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
Confederate States of America, Executive Department,
Richmond, December 6, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Maj. A. W. Stark, of Virginia, to be promoted to lieutenant-colonel of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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No. 48.]Confederate States of America, War Department,
Richmond, December 5, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Maj. A. W. Stark, of Virginia, to be promoted to lieutenant-colonel of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty in the Department of Richmond, to rank from November 26, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
The messages were read.
Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom were referred (on the 30th ultimo) the nominations of St. Clair Dearing, to be second lieutenant, Corps of Cavalry, in the Army of the Confederate States; George Y. Scott, R. T. Lancaster, and R. M. Newman, to be aids-de-camp, with rank of first lieutenant in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States, reported, with the recommendation that all of 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 their appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom were referred (on the 1st instant) the nominations of W. G. Burt and W. S. Devane, to be colonels; W. H. Weems, E. Mallett, John D. Lilley and Samuel L. Bishop, to be lieutenant-colonels; C. S. Jenkins and R. Agar, to be majors in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, reported, with the recommendation that all of 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 their appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
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