, 1861-08-29
TIE Confederate Coneree ~

4ue NcuEreSs AZ Rlc1monQ ao1ouTned On
Monday the 18th, to reassemble in November.
Its session, although conducted with closed
doors, Tas net entirely harmonious, and hints
a1e thrown out that there were several pretty
sharp Ecrimmages. The Richmond Enquirer
"regrets :" that " q minority 1as besH devel-
"oped of anyieldirg opponents to the Admin
"istratjon." Among the closing acts Of the
Congress we're the retaliatory confiscation bill,
the bill in sid Of Missouri, tax bill, and an
set for the appointment Of two additional
Commissioners to Europe. The preamble and
resolutions relating to Missouri are as fol-
lows:
WHEREAS, The State Of Missouri having been
prevented By unconstitutional interference Of the
regard to their uRion with the Southern Confed
erNcy. ard that the Missouriaus now engaged in
repellng lawlcss inSa. ion from their territory BY
armed forces, the Confederate Government con
side1B 1t their right and duty to aid the Govern
nent and Eeople Of Missouri in resisting invasion
and in securing theE opportunity to express their
will upon all 4ueetpHs affecting their rights :;
therefore
Resoloed That the President is authorized to
en- ment, with tie authorities of Missouri. in de-
Tending their State against 1aw1ess Invasion By
the United States and maintaining their liberty
and Independence with Missouri, with power to
accept the services Of troops sufficient to suit the
purpose.
The act also provides fer the admission OF
Missouri into the Confedefacy upon an equal
tooling with the other States when the provi-
eional constitution will be ratified by the Leg
| islatu1e and constituted authorities Of MIS-
| to the President. The President is then d.
rccted By proclamation to announce the ad-
mission Of Missouri into the ConfederacY.
Ger. Othiltree, Of Texas, introduced a reso-
luton, which Was unanimously adopted, COM
| plmentpg the splendid victory gained by
Gen McCulloch and bis brave army at the
battle Of Springfield, No.
The Reta1latory Confscation Bill is an ex,
TIA touch Of cruelty, considering that the
"a1ien enenies'' mentioned, and who have
been warned by proclamation to 1eave within
forty daye, cannot psss the Confederate lines,
however disposed they may be. The bill
Provides that receivers shall be appointed to
take charge Fl Sl he property 9f alien enemies, and
eovely Of such enemies. Severe penalties are i'm
posed for concealmenr, both fine and imprisol
nebt- A board cf Commissioners arc to be ap
pointed TO ad3ud1cate upon. claime OF citizens q
the Confederate States who may euffet losses from
the Federal law, and such sufferers are to be com
pensated from the find created BY our reta1ia.ory
law The Confederate eonEts have Jurisdiction Il
settle the matter Of separate partnerships, where
IN one OF more Of the partners may have their II
| teSeet coIhecated as Aliens
The President approved the act empowering
the appointment OF two other Commissioners
to Europe. The act also empowers the Pres
ident to determine to what nations the Com
missioners now in Europe shall be accredited
and to prescribe their duties. The TWO add
t5oIal Commissioners shall receive the same
pay as those now in Europe.
The Finance Committee Of Congress esti.
mate that the revenue from the direct tax will
yield thirteen millions Of doliars
The following appointments to the Pgoyis
foEa1 Army have been confirmed By Congress
Paul 9: Herbert Of louisiana, Brigadier Gen
ersl; Hugh Mcleod Of Texas, Major.
! Je,re D. Clemens has been appointed Con,
feaeate Marshal Of the Tennessee District.
. The Richmond Enquirer learns that Con
.. gross has called upon the Navy Department
Tor an estimate Of the amount that viii be re
qu1ed 10 construct two gnn-boats, designet
l for the defence Of Memphis, and the i've
. above this city. They are to be built upon
special plan which has been submitted TO th
Government. The Examiner thinks thYt tu
boats win doubEessbe onstructed sud eaaiI
ped as speedily as possible.