Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-21
coNFEnERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
MONDAY, April 20, 1868.
The Senate met at ii O'Clock, Am Prayer by Rev.
Dr. Doggett, OF the Methodist Church
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Ga, presented the JOINT resolu-
lions of the Legislature OF Georgia, in favor of ncrea-
ing the pay of the pryates aud non-eOmmissoned Off
GERS of the army. Referred 10 the Committee of Mill
tary A1iirs.
Mr.. SPARROW, from the Committee of Military AZ
fairs reported bill to amend IN act To provide staff
and clerical force for any General who may be assigned
by the President to duty at the of government The
/ bill vas placed upon the calendar.
DISTRICT Alto NEYs.
Mr.. HILL, from the Judiciary Committee reported
back with on amendment the House biil concerning
fees OF District Attorneys. The amendment was con.
Cured IN aud toe ILL passed. The amendment is as
! follows:
Provided, each District Attorney shall make return,
OF the fees received by him. ard shall pay ths excess
over $4,000 into the Treasury"
MARTIAL LAW
hr. HILL, from the same Committee, reported back
with amendment the House joint resolutions relative
TO martial law. The amendment proposes TO strike out
the fifth resolution The resolutions we're ordered to
be printed
COURTS IN IEDIAS TERRITORIES
Mr. BILL also reported back House bill supplemental
TO act TO establish judicial courts in certain Indian
territories, which was taken up and passed.
REWARDS FOR FUGIrIyrs
Mr. HILL also reported back the House bill TO author
ze the Pre- sident TO offer rewards for the apprehension
OF fGgiiivss from justice, which was read and passed.
BILL REJECTED
Mr. CAPERT0N, from the same Committee, reported
back with the Recommendation that pass the Senate
bill increae 20 s. 500 the salary Of the Judge Of
the Eastern District Of Virginia. The bill was rejected.
PERSONAL BILLS
The House bills FOR the relief of John Prosser Tabb
and Lieut. ihos T Kirkland we're severally considered
land passed.
PUEcHAss OF REAL ESTATE.
Dr. CAPERT0N, from TIE same committee, re.
ported back the SDaie bill 10 authorize the Secretary
of Wa? purchase lease real estate which was read
aud passed.
CONSTRUCTOR or TIE NAVY
Mr.. BROWN introduced bill authorizing the Pres-
deut appoint by and with the advice and consent of
the Sepate, Chief Constructo: in tho Navy whose
compensation shall be $4,000 pei annum The bill was
passed.
COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.
Mr. MAXWELL, from the Committee of Patents re.
ported back bill to fix the salary of the Commissioner
Of Patents at 50 900 per Tie biz was rejected
GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION.
Tie Senate bill to provide for the seizure Of railroads
70 facilitate transportation for the Government was Ia
ken up and discnssed.at some length.
The passage Of the bill was opposed by Mr. Oar and
advocated by Ie.srs. SPARROW. CbkREE aud WIGPALL
On motion Of Mr.. CAPERT0N the further considera-
ton of the bill was postponed until tomorrow.
the TELEGRAPH LINES.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the Senae
bill conscle tho leashod interest of the American
Telegraph Company and other alien enemies, in the
lines of telegraph in the Confederate States. After
lengthy debate motion to postpone the bill indefinite
y, submitted by Mr. CAPERT0N was re- sced-.yeas O.
nays ~.
The bill was then informally postponed until to-mor-
row.
Several MESSAGE from TIE President. transmitting
communications from the Secretary OF War were read
and appropriately referred.
Mr. DAVIS called up tbe resolution from the House
fixing the day of adjournment, but tape ming that the
time designated in the resolution "2oth lost, at II
o'clock, NJ" had passed ~,
On notion the Senate resolved into secret session.