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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 --TWENTY-FIFTH DAY--TUESDAY, March 18, 1862.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Doggett.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Attorney-General in relation to the papers of the Provisional Congress; which was read and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Ralls offered a resolution that the hour of meeting for the House shall be 11 o'clock until otherwise ordered.
The resolution was not agreed to.
Mr. Curry moved to take up for consideration the resolution offered by him on yesterday relative to the adjournment of Congress.
The motion prevailed.
And the question being upon agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Conrad to the amendment of Mr. Dupré,
The same was agreed to.
Mr. Russell moved to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of the resolution.
Pending which,
A message was received from the Senate, by the hands of Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body; which is as follows, to wit:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed, without amendment, a bill of this House of the following title, viz:
Also, a bill (S. 3) of the following title, viz:
I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the President, on yesterday, approved and signed an act of the following title, viz:
Mr. Holt called the question on the motion of Mr. Russell; which was seconded;
When,
Mr. Goode demanded that the yeas and nays be recorded thereon; and
The demand being sustained, the yeas and nays are recorded,
Yeas: Ashe, Baldwin, Barksdale, Boteler, Boyco, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chambliss, Cooke, Crockett, Currin, Davis, Dawkins, De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Gartrell, Gentry, Goode, Hanly, Harris, Heiskell, Hilton, Holcombe, Lander, Machen, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Preston, Ralls, Read, Russell, Sexton, Staples, Swan, Vest, Wilcox, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: Atkins, Batson, Bonham, Chilton, Chrisman, Clapp, Clopton,
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Conrow, Curry, Dargan, Dupré, Ewing, Foster, Gaither, Gardenhire, Garland, Garrnett, Graham, Gray, Hartridge, Herbert, Holt, Jones, Kenan of Georgia, Kenan of North Carolina, Kenner, Lewis, Lyon, Marshall, Pugh, Royston, Singleton, Smith of Alabama, Strickland, Tibbs, Trippe, Villeré, Welsh, Wright of Georgia, and Wright of Texas.
So the motion to postpone indefinitely prevailed.
Mr. Singleton moved to take up for consideration
A Senate bill 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.
The motion prevailed, and the bill was taken up, read first and second times, and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr. Perkins offered the following resolution; which was read and agreed to, to wit:
Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be instructed to inquire into the expediency of repealing all laws declaring particular ports to be ports of entry, and legalizing the entry of goods by vessels at any point on our coast from the Potomac to the Rio Grande.
Mr. Davis introduced
A bill to alter and amend an act for the sequestration of the estates of alien enemies;
which was read first and second times and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion, leave of absence was granted to Mr. Bell.
Mr. Boteler offered the following resolution; which was read and agreed to, to wit:
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making provision for the payment of the militia of Virginia who have been called into the Confederate service, and who under the existing regulations of the Paymaster's Department can not be paid for the services they have rendered.
Mr. Garnett offered the following resolution; which was read and agreed to, to wit:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Navy be requested to make a report to this House of the plan and construction of the Virginia, so far as the same can be properly communicated, of the reasons of applying the plan to the Merrimac, and also what persons have rendered especial aid in designing and building the ship.
On motion of Mr. Burnett, it was ordered that the vacancy in the Committee on Pay and Mileage caused by the absence of Mr. Bridgers be filled.
On motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, leave of absence was granted to Mr. Bridgers, on account of sickness.
Mr. Kenner, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred
A bill to appropriate money to pay the salaries of the several district collectors of the war tax in those States which have assumed the payment of said tax,
reported the same back, with the recommendation that it pass with an amendment.
The rules were suspended, and the bill was taken up, and having been read as follows:
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And the question being upon agreeing to the amendment proposed by the committee, which was to strike out the whole of the original bill after the enacting clause and to insert in lieu thereof the following, to wit:
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay a part of the salaries of the several district collectors of the war tax authorized by the act entitled "An act to authorize the issue of Treasury notes and to provide a war tax for their redemption," approved August nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, in those States which have assumed the payment of said tax: Provided, That in no case shall the amount so paid to each collector exceed the sum of one hundred dollars,
The same was agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
And the title of the same being under consideration,
On motion of Mr. Kenner, was amended by striking out the same and inserting in lieu thereof the following, to wit:
"A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to pay district collectors in certain cases."
Mr. Kenner, from the same committee, to whom was referred
A bill further supplementary to an act to authorize the issue of Treasury notes and to provide a war tax for their redemption,
reported the same back, with the recommendation that, the same do not pass.
On motion, the bill was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Kenner, from the same committee, reported and recommended the passage of
A bill making appropriations for the support of the Government; which was read first and second times, and on motion was placed on the Calendar, ordered to be printed under the injunction of secrecy, and made the special order for Thursday next, and from day to day until disposed of.
Mr. Kenner, from the same committee, to whom was referred
A bill to prohibit the exportation of either cotton or tobacco of the present crop, except in certain cases,
reported the same back, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the bill was made the special order for Monday next, and from day to day until disposed of, and was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Kenner, from same committee, also reported back
A bill to impose an export duty upon cotton and tobacco the growth of the present year, unless the blockade of the ports of the Confederate States shall have sooner terminated,
with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Mr. Foote moved to make the bill the special order after the last special order.
The motion was lost.
Mr. Foote moved to make the bill the special order for Friday week.
The motion did not prevail.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred certain resolutions of a convention in North Carolina in relation to the reenlistment of volunteers, reported the same back, asked that the committee be discharged from the further consideration of the same, and that the resolutions lie upon the table.
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The report was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from same committee, also reported back
A bill concerning the transportation of soldiers and allowance of clothing for volunteers,
asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the same, and that the bill lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, also reported back
A bill to provide for granting furloughs in certain cases,
asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the same, and that the bill lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Pugh, from the same committee, to whom was referred
A resolution of inquiry as to what legislation is necessary to enable sergeant-majors and quartermaster-sergeants to obtain their pay, reported the same back, asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the resolution lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Pugh, from the same committee, reported back
A bill to provide for the manufacture of army shoes in the camp, asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the bill lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Pugh, from the same committee, reported back
A resolution in reference to the wages due deceased officers and soldiers,
asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the same,
and that the resolution lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Pugh, from the same committee, also reported back
A bill to aid the manufacture of arms,
asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the bill lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Pugh, from the same committee, reported and recommended the passage of
A bill to provide for ascertaining and detailing artisans from the Confederate States Army;
which was read first and second times.
The bill was taken up; and
The first section of the same being under consideration,
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the same by striking out the words
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to select from the whole number such of said artisans as he may deem it important to employ at their respective trades, and when a list is furnished said military commanders, they shall detail such artisans upon such duty as may be ordered by the Secretary of War,
and insert in lieu thereof the words
The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to grant furloughs to such artisans for such time, and under such conditions and instructions, as he may prescribe on conditions that such artisans work at their respective trades at such establishments as he shall designate.
Mr. Moore called the question; which was seconded, and the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Heiskell moved to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Mr. Swan moved to reconsider the vote just taken;
When,
Mr. Crockett called the question; which was seconded, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.
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On motion of Mr. Harris, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Batson, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred resolutions of the legislature of Florida, touching a military railroad, reported the same back, asked to be discharged from their further consideration, and that the resolutions lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Batson, from the same committee, also reported back
A resolution of inquiry as to the expediency of allowing the tender of troops by brigades,
asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the resolution tie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Swan, from the same committee, to whom was referred
A resolution and memorial in relation to the rank of chaplain, reported a bill to confer rank upon chaplains; which was read first and second times and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Moore moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of considering a bill declaring what persons shall be exempt from militia duty.
The motion did not prevail.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, next Tuesday was set apart for the consideration of the bills reported by the Committee on Naval Affairs, and each succeeding day until the same are disposed of.
Mr. Swan, by unanimous consent, introduced
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to suspend the collection of taxes in certain cases;
which was read first and second times, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Elliott, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as correctly enrolled
A bill to establish certain post routes therein named;
which was signed by the Speaker.
Mr. Gartrell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred
A bill to amend the laws relative to the compensation of the attorneys of the Confederate States,
reported the same back, with the recommendation that it pass with an amendment.
The bill was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Gartrell, from the same committee, also reported back
A resolution of inquiry as to legislating for the compensation of citizens whose lands, tenements, etc., have been damaged by being occupied by the military,
asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the resolution lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Holcombe, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred
A bill to regulate the compensation to be allowed commissioners of the courts of the Confederate States,
reported the same back, with a recommendation that the same pass with amendments.
The bill was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Holcombe, from the same committee, reported back, with the same recommendation,
A bill regulating the fees of clerks, and for other purposes.
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The bill was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Holcombe, from the same committee, reported back, with the same recommendation,
A bill regulating the fees of marshals, and for other purposes.
The bill was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Holcombe, from the same committee, reported and recommended the passage of
A bill limiting, compensation of district attorneys, clerks, and marshals of the Confederate States;
which was read first and second times and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Dargan, from the same committee, reported back and recommended the passage, with an amendment, of
A bill to amend the sequestration act;
which was placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Curry, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred
A bill to repeal all laws imposing a duty on goods, etc., reported the same back, asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means; which was agreed to.
Mr. Conrow, from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, reported
A bill to provide for certain postal changes therein named;
which was read first and second times and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Villeré, from the Committee on Claims, to whom was referred the memorial of the Delta Newspaper Company, reported the same back, asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the memorial lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Clapp, from the same committee, to whom was referred
A resolution and bill in relation to claims of deceased soldiers, reported the bill and resolution back, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the same, and that they lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Clapp, from the same committee, then reported and recommended the passage of
A bill to amend an act concerning the pay and allowances due deceased soldiers;
which was read first and second times and made the special order for Wednesday next, placed on the Calendar, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Clopton, from the same committee, to whom were referred the memorials of Mrs. Miller and Nancy Griffin, reported the same back, asked to be discharged from their further consideration, and that the same be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; which was agreed to.
Also reported back
A bill for the relief of Joseph S. Arnow,
asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the bill lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Foster, from the Committee on Accounts, reported back sundry memorials, asked to be discharged from their further consideration, and that they be referred to the Committee on Claims; which was agreed to.
Mr. Perkins, from the Committee on Rules and Officers of the House, moved that a committee on war and ordnance, to consist of nine members, be appointed by the Chair.
On motion of Mr. Bonham,
The House adjourned until 12 o'clock to-morrow.
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