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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 --SATURDAY, January 14, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Dalton:
Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. 310) amendatory of the act entitled "An act to provide for the organization of the Arkansas and Red River Superintendency of Indian Affairs, to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indians therein, and to preserve peace on the frontiers," approved April 8, 1862; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate.
And they have passed Senate bills of the following titles:
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Mr. Haynes, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill (S. 155) to regulate the pay and allowances of certain female employees of the Government, reported it with amendments.
Ordered, That the amendments be printed.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. 191) to facilitate the settlement of claims of deceased officers and soldiers; and
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
Ordered, That it be recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Walker, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill (S. 159) to secure more effectually the preservation and distribution of the effects of deceased officers and soldiers, reported it without amendment.
Ordered, That it be printed.
The bill (H. R. 310) received this day from the House of Representatives for concurrence was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Semmes,
The Senate resolved into secret legislative session.
The doors having been opened,
On motion by Mr. Graham,
The Senate adjourned.
SECRET SESSION.
The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 157) to provide for the appointment of a directing general of the armies of the Confederate States.
On the question to agree to the following amendment proposed to the bill by Mr. Maxwell, to wit: Insert after "war," line 8, the words "subject to the authority of the President as commander in chief,"
Mr. Maxwell (by leave) withdrew the said amendment.
An amendment having been proposed by Mr. Semmes, After debate,
On motion by Mr. Haynes,
Ordered, That the bill and amendment lie upon the table.
Mr. Henry submitted the following resolution for consideration:
It being the deliberate judgment of Congress that the assignment of General Robert E. Lee to the duty of directing general, or general in chief, of the armies of the Confederate States, charged, in addition to the command in person of the Army of Northern Virginia, with the general superintendence and direction of military operations; the assignment of General Beauregard to the command of the army in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida; and the assignment of General Joseph E. Johnston to the command of the Army of Tennessee, would produce the most salutary effect, both upon the country and in the Army, and would be highly conducive to the success of the great cause in which we are engaged: Therefore,
Resolved, That the Congress respectfully but earnestly advise the President to assign the officers named to the several duties and positions above mentioned.
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The Senate proceeded to consider the said resolution; and
On the question to agree thereto,
On motion by Mr. Brown,
The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Caperton, Garland, Haynes, Henry, Hill, Hunter, Johnson of Missouri, Simms, Vest, Walker, Watson, and Wigfall.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Semmes and Sparrow.
So the resolution was agreed to.
Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.
Mr. Burnett submitted the following motion for consideration:
Ordered, That the vote on passing the resolution advising the President to assign Generals Lee, Beauregard, and Joseph E. Johnston to certain positions in the armies of the Confederate States be reconsidered.
On motion by Mr. Sparrow,
The Senate resolved into executive session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. Sparrow, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 3d instant) the nomination of Smith P. Bankhead, to be colonel of artillery, 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.
Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom was referred (on the 29th ultimo) the nomination of Elijah J. Vasser, to be assistant paymaster, 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. Graham,
The Senate resolved into open legislative session.
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