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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, January 3, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
Mr. Maxwell presented a resolution of the general assembly of the State of Florida, instructing and requesting the Senators and Representatives of that State in Congress to use their best endeavors to have the law providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the use of the Army, reenacted and continued in force during the war; which was read.
Ordered, That it lie upon the table.
A message from the President of the-Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
Mr. President: The President of the Confederate States, on the 29th ultimo, approved and signed an act (S. 96) to extend the time within which holders of Treasury notes of the old issue may exchange the same for notes of the new issue.
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives thereof.
Mr. Brown submitted the following resolution for consideration:
Resolved (the House of Representatives concurring), That the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn their respective Houses at twelve o'clock meridian, on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth instant, until Tuesday, the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
The Senate proceeded, as in Committee of the Whole, to the consideration of the bill (S. 139) to provide for the compensation of persons
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whose slaves have been lost while in the service of the Confederate States.
On motion by Mr. Watson, to amend the bill by inserting before "capture," line 13, the words "escape to or,"
It was determined in the affirmative.
No further amendment being proposed, the bill was reported to the Senate and the amendment was concurred in.
Ordered, That the bill 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 Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 140) to guard against the improper constructions of the tax laws by the officers charged with the execution of the same; and
On motion by Mr. Barnwell,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed indefinitely.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 106) to repeal in part an act to regulate the destruction of property, under military necessity, and to provide for the indemnity thereof, approved March 17, 1862; and
On motion by Mr. Walker,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until Monday next.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 134) to increase the maximum rates of compensation allowed to railroad companies for the transportation of the mails of the Confederate States; and
On motion by Mr. Garland,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until Tuesday next.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Hill,
The Senate adjourned.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The following message was received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
1.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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. 125.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment 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.
The message was read.
The Senate proceeded to consider the nomination of W. W. Bennett, to be chaplain; and
Resolved, That the Senate do advise and consent to his appointment, agreeably to the nomination of the President.
On motion.
Ordered, That the remaining nomination contained therein be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The following messages were received from the President of the Confederate States, by Mr. B. N. Harrison, his Secretary:
2.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Capt. W. J. Armstrong, of Virginia, to be promoted to major in the Subsistence Department, Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 124.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Capt. W. J. Armstrong, of Virginia, to be promoted to major in the Subsistence Department, Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, for duty with artillery, Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, to rank from December 26, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
3.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate, States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Leigh M. Blanton, of Virginia, to be second lieutenant Company C, First Virginia Regiment (for distinguished valor and skill), in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 120.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Leigh M. Blanton, of Virginia, to be second lieutenant Company C, First Virginia Regiment (for distinguished valor and skin), n the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, vice Lieutenant Donoughue, killed, to rank from December 19, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
4.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Hart Gibson, of Kentucky, to be an assistant adjutant-general, with rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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No. 123.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Hart Gibson, of Kentucky, to be an assistant adjutant-general, with the rank of captain in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, report for duty to the Adjutant and Inspector General, to date from December 29, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis
President, etc.
5.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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. 117.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate Status of America:
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis
President, etc.
6.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, January 3, 1865.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Lieut. C. A. C. Waller, of Georgia, to be captain Company G, Sixty-fourth Georgia Regiment (for distinguished valor and skill) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 128.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 31, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Lieut. C. A. C. Waller, of Georgia, to be captain Company G, Sixty-fourth Georgia Regiment (for distinguished valor and skill), in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, vice Captain Smith, resigned, to rank from December 21, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis
President, etc.
7.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, January 3, 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.
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No. 126.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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.
8.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, January 3, 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. 127.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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.
9.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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. 121.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the following nominations for appointment in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America (for distinguished valor and skill):
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
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10.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Capt. T. G. Barham, of Virginia, to be lieutenant-colonel Twenty-fourth Virginia Cavalry Regiment (for distinguished valor and skill), in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 119.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Capt. T. G. Barham, of Virginia, to be lieutenant-colonel Twenty-fourth Virginia Cavalry Regiment, in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America (for distinguished valor and skill), to fill an original vacancy, to rank from December 7, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis
President, etc.
11.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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. 122.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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.
12.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 30, 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. 118.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 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.
13.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Col. W. L. Jackson, of Virginia, to be brigadier-general in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 112.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Col. W. L. Jackson, of Virginia, to be brigadier-general in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, to command a new brigade (raised by himself outside the lines), to rank from December 19, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
14.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Capt. James L. Corley, of South Carolina, to be major in the Quartermaster-General's Department, Army of the Confederate States of America.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
No. 113.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Capt. James L. Corley, of South Carolina, to be major in the Quartermaster-General's Department, Army of the Confederate States of America, vice Major Calhoun, resigned, to rank from December 27, 1864.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
To His Excellency Jefferson Davis,
President, etc.
15.]Executive Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
To the Senate of the Confederate States:
Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate Maj. Smith P. Bankhead, of Tennessee, to be 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. 115.]War Department, Confederate States of America,
Richmond, December 29, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to recommend the nomination of Maj. Smith P. Bankhead, of Tennessee, to be colonel of artillery (under act approved January 22, 1862) in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States of America, report to Gen. E. K. Smith, commanding Trans-Mississippi Department, for assignment to duty, to date from June 15, 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.
On motion by Mr. Walker,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
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