Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-30

THURSDAY, July p, 1851.
Prayer by Rev. T. A Ware, of the Methodist Epls-
| cOpal Church.
NEW MEMBERS.
Hon. Thomas Rufin, Delegate from North Caro-
lima, was announced to be present came forward
Mr.. Garland offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
RssOlrsi That the Secretary be, and he ia hereby
directed TO have, as possible. the proceed.
ings Of Congress on the announcement Of the death
of the Hon. Francis 5. Barlow, together with the
several speeches made On the Occasion printed in
pamphlet form, and that he cause 500 copies Of
the same to be struck off for the Of Congress.
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, ETC.
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama. introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted.
Re 4 RssolUed by The Congress- Of Hs CJnfsdsrute
Safes That the Committee on the Judiciary be in
strueted to report hill amending an aet approved
NJ ~ l Is. snf III, an act 70 9mthc-;s" -.
Treasury of the Confederate States so as 20 provide
suitable penalties for the violation of the prohibi-
tiOns contained in said act
Mr.. Hill, Of Georgia, presented the proceedings
Of a meeting held in the city of Marietta, Georgia
in relation the propriety Of free trade during the
existence of the blockade; the manufacturing and
shipping business Of Europe; the building Of war
steamers and cOgnate sui jscts-
Referred to Committee Oh Finance.
CoNFISCATIOS.
Mr. Kenner of Louisiana, offered the following:
WHEREAS The Congress Of the United States has
passed a law providing fer the cOnfscaton Of the
properly OF all rebels found in arms against the
United States;" and, t5bsTsaS it is known by the
public official declarations Of the Executive and
Congress of the United States that the intent and
meaning of this act the cOnfscatiOn, not Of the
properly of rebel citizens Of the United States but
Of the citizens of this COnfederacy, who enemies
Of the United States; dad JokeredS the eOnscatiOu
aforesaid Is in eecG. general cOntscation CT the
property Of all the inhabitants Of these Confederate
States, in much as they are all in arms against
IT, United States; and tohsas. this additional re-
sort of the Cover nnsnt Of the United States 10
mears of warfare repudated by the usf ges Of civ
iEzed nstons only be repealed and punIsl ei by
that Just retaliation which is the Legitimate weapon
Of defence sgli s. such bRrbarities the United
States haze CUR tied IN thJ to the db grace
of their Cove ument ard sOpe: Therefore,
ResCLeL lat the COMMITTEE on the Judiciary be
instructed to inquire asO the propriety and neeess
ty of adopting measures Of retaliation by general
COn6scatiOn BILL and make report by such Dill or
otherwise early as possible.
Adopted.
Mr. Perkins, of Louisians, presented the follow
ing communication:
OFFICE PETERSBURG RAILROAD Co,
July 23d 1861.
Hon JONI PERKrSs JR-My Dear Sir: In pursu-
ance of your suggestion, have addressed letters
t. the several railroad companies in the State, call
ing their attention 70 the of persons in the
military service on furlOugn or leave Oy reason OF
sickness and who may wish to travel for the sake
of health and desiring to know whether such per
sons " i'll be allowed to travel free OF charge. All
Of the companies from which replies have been re-
ceived responded faVOrably. list OF these IS ap-
Derded to which my own company Is added. To
prevent disposition the party desiring TO avail him
self of this pIigilegs should present q certificate
from the surgeon OF his regimeat cOuntersigned by
the regimental commander stating the reason Of the
lurlOugh.
occur to any Of US in the Convention of the 18th of
June. Very truly, &c. W. I. JONES.
List of Railroad Companies Referred to ia Hs Accom-
panyiBg Letter.
Virginia Central Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Richmond and York River, Richmond and
Petersburg South-Slde, Norfolk and Petersburg,
md Petersburg Railroad Companies.
On r. ton Of Mr.. Perkins, the letter was referred
o the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Miles Of South Carolina, presented the me
norial and petition Of Edgerton and Richards, Of
south Carolina. praying an amendment OF the 4th
pction of the Patent Law, ratified May q, 1861.
Referred to the Committee on Patents.
Mr. Scott of Va, presented the memorial Of DR..
Hale IN relation to surgeons fees. Referred to
committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Russell, of Va, offered the following, which
vas adopted
RssolU.d That the Committee on Finance inquire
nto the expsdency of providing fOH auditing and
djusng the claims of the respective States against
he Confederate states Tor expenditures and al
ances made and 70 be made for carrying on the
VIr so that the amounts may be ascertained while
be evidence is accessible7 and Of providing for
inc and mode Of satisfying such claims.
A MESSAGE IRON The PRESIDENT
Vas received in relation to the appointment Of
gents to sign Treasury notes.
Mr.. Brooke, Of Mississippi, presented memorial
Mr.. Zlnts, of New Orleans. in relation TO hnanee
referred to Committee on Finance.
The President laid before Congress
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF TIE TkhAsONi'
:, -els.;or 20 oo-+.i, 5onations nadt on last Fast
lay by various churches tc the Southern cause.
Mr.. Memminger offered the following WHICH WAS
dopted ,-, d, 49,.
Rssolrsf. That the sum Of Sj,21s g, reported Dy
he Secretary Of the Treasury a. received oy iona
ions from churches on the late rastuay' Is nereoy
Lnnropriated for the use Of the wounded, IN con
0rmitv with the resolution OF Congress adopted
- 5 .,J that the Secretary Of the Treasury is
,1tbor,zed 10 nav over the same accordingly.
on motion Of Mr.. Memminger. the report Of the
Secretary of the Treasury and accompanying docu-
nents we're ordered to be printed.
on motion Of Mr.. Hill, Of Georgia. Congress went
ntO secret session.