Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-09
CoNFRDERATE STATES COmGREss
suuaTV
Reported tor the RIehmond Dlspaleh.

CONFRDKRATE STATES COmGREss
SENATE.
Reported for the Richmond Dispatehl
THURSDAY, Nay 3-The Senate bet al p os'oek
in the Virginia Senate Chamber Mr.. HGntsr, Of VIZ
gina Ia the chair. The proceedings were opened Win
prayer by the Rev. Dr. J. L. Burrows, Of the B@pusi
The Senate proceed to the election Of the standing
committees, with the following result:
Foreign Ahsiu-Messrs James L Orr, chairman
waldo P Johnson, L0uis T. Wigfall Wm- Z. simmG
F. Fnanse-MsssrS nance Robl ". Bsrnwsu chairman R.
r. T. Hunter, Thos. }. ssnmes, Wn A. Graham, and
Commsrce-Wm: s. oldham, chairman Augustus E.
Maxwell, Wu. I. Dorten, Lsgadcn G. Haynes and Rich.
nilisary Affzirs-Nsssrs. Edward c. Sparrow, chair.
maa Louis T. Wlgfsl Henry @. Burnett GuS.iyus A.
Henry, and Robert W. johnson.
Naval Afsirs-Msssrs Albert G. Brovn. ehsirnan ;
Jas. n Bsksri Wm- E Sinns Hsrsehei v. johnson,
JuSkIsry-MssIrI. Bsnisnin II. HIn, chairman
Lsngdon O Haynes. R. W. Walker, John W. G. Wat
son and Thomas J. senmes-
Indian AfsiFs-Aiessrs Robert W. johnson, chair.
man; VIM. 8. Oldham Waldo P. Johnson, Augustus Z.
Maxwell snd Allen T. CspertOn-
Post Offices and Post ROAds-Messrs Chss. B. NItch-
e. chairman; Robert Jsnison Jr.. James II. Baker,
Langdon Q. Haynes ana WIN. s. Oldham.
Public LaRdE-MesErs. James n. Baker, chairman;
G. A. Henry and Robert W. johnson.
Pstents-Hagsrs. Augustus Z. Maxwell, chairman;
Benjamin d Hill and LAngdcu @. Haynes
Clslms-Messrs. Henry c. Burnett, chairman; James
Il. Baker and Waldo P johnson.
Territorisa-Aessrs Louis T. ETIgfall, chairman;
Chaa- B. Mitchell and Robt W. Bsrnwel
Aeeounts-Messrs. A T. CaPerton, ehsirmau; Wn. T.
Dorseh and VIM E. Siums.
Prioting-Asssrs J. W. O. Watson, James L. Orr
aud Lsngdon @. Haynss
Eugrossment and Enrollmszt-MeSsrs. William 7.
Dortch, chairman A. T. Caperton and Augustus z.
Maxwell.
On motion Of Mr. Orr ths documents accompanying g
the Presidents message were referred 10 appropriate
and tgFn hrn5rad q fha
sage were ordered 20 be printed
On motion Of Mr. Sparrow the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr.. Duncsa Of tie Meth
odist Episcopal Church
Mr.. Chiffon OF AlAbaml, submitted q resolution AZ
feeting the reported disloyzlty Of the Hon Williamson
r w. Cobb, Of that State and called for inyestiga
ton as TO the truth Of the charges which bad been al
legged sgEiass him through the public prints etc The
resolution was sdOpted-yeSs o., nays 6-and com
miEtee Of i've appoiHted 70 AppriHs Mr.. Cobb Of the
charges II possible, and to investigate the
Ar. CruikEhank, Of Alabama, offered bill providing
for the repeal Of the act suSpeadng the privilege Of
the writ Of haheas corpus, which was appropriately re-
ferred.
Mr. Push submitted resolution that the committee
Military Affairs inquire into the prcpriety OF allow
ing officers Of the army and navy to purchase one ra
tion and draw another from the GoysrRmsnt, winch
adopted.
Mr. Garland Of ArkAzaas, introduced bill to pro-
vide for the redemption Of old issues Of treasury notes
held 1y certain Indian tribes. Also, bill and memo
risl relating 70 rations for ofieers. Referred.
Mr. Harridgs, Of Georgia, introduced = bill snend-
asory Of the act 70 levy additional for the
mon defense and support Of Government Referred.
Mr. Hartndge also submitted a resolution 10
whether the provisions Of the &C. regulating the
portsOn Of cotton tobacco, and othsr productE apply
10 vessels running the blockade which belong 70 the
Ccnfsdetats States. Adopted.
Mr. Eehols, Of Georgia, introduced bill to Increase
the salaries OF the civil officers Of the GoveEnn Mt hy
per cent, and Of tbe officers and soldiers in the srmy
100 per cent, both 70 take effect from the lst day Of
Nay, 1854 Referred.
Mr. introducRd A hill To orOapiza aorns of
scouts and signal guards 10 facilitate Communication
With the trans-Aiississ'PPi department Referred
Mr. Welsh. Of Mississippi submitted resolution to
prevent frauds by buying Treasury notes east Of ths
Agreed TO-
Mr. Ramsey Of North Csrolins. introduced rssolu-
tons OF thanks to tbs 3ith and SSH regiments North
OaTona troops for their promPtness and unaniriy in
re enlisting for the
Mr. J. II Leach, Of North Carolina, ofsr,.d bin
mandatory OF the currency bill passed l6b February
ls64. to place the five dollar notes the bssa
The new Issue.
Mr. E. n Bruce submitted an smendment offered as
asubstitute that It inexpedient relieve the notes
Of the Lsx provided by law. Both were referred.
hr Murray, of Tennessee, made motion that
Joint resolution Of thanks be rendered Gen Forrest
and the brave officers and men Of his command fer
their successful campaign IN West Tennessee and Ken
Mr. Foote introduced bill to provide szainst the
enjoyment OF the rights OF etzenship Of foreigners
who have taken no part in the present struggle.
Mr. Baldwin offered resolution inquirinE into the
sxpedieney Of providing for the enrolment Of invalid
officers and pElvsss, permanently dlsAblsd in ths
serve forces Referred.
Also BIN smsndstOry Of the set imposing tax on
M AcWlis delegate from ArizOn., presented
msmorial Of certain claims etc. Referred.
Mr.. :. Q. BOndlno introduced bill for tbs relief Of
the Cherokee nation
SENATE.
"WEDNESDAY, May 4-Ths Sensts met st 10 o'clock
The proceedings opened with prayer by Rev. J.
L. Burrows, OF the Baptist church.
Mr. johnson, Of Arkansas, submitted a resolution Of
thst Congress adjourn Mond1y the l6b
inst. a. Il O'Clock NJ which resolatien, Mr.. JOha
sons motion Was read and laid on the table to day.
Mr. Hill, Of Georgia, presented the memorial of ea-
sess Of Aneersons brigade asking change In law al
owing officers to buy one rstisn per diem Referred 70
the Nil tary COMMITTEES.
of the prOprieiors OF the Southern LtsTy Messenger
asking to be put on the same footing a. newspapers in
the matter Of the exemption of their employees.
Mr. Orr Of South Carolina, presented the msmoriAl
ol employees and detailed men in the quartermssters
department AZ Columbia s. q. Referred % Finance
committee
Mr. CspsrtOn OF Virginia presented The memorial of
for the redemPtos Of Confederate notes held by the
State on the lEt April, ls64. Referred the Finance
committee.
Mr.. sparrow Of LoulslaRa, introduced bin to pro.
vide and organize general staff for armies In the field
Referred to the Military committee.
Mr. Brown, OF Mississippi, introduced bill to estab
lsh and squAze the grades Of oeers Of the navy re-
foTred TO the Naval committee.
Mr. Dorteh, Of North Carollns, offered Joint rcsoiu
tien OF thanks 70 MaorGen. Robert E. Hofs and Com
mSnder James W. Cooke and the officers and men IN.
der ther command for the brilliant victory over the
enemy at Plymouth. N. @. Unanimously adoptsd
Mr. Maxwell Of Florida, offered oint resolution Of
iheRks to Brigader General Joseph FmneRsu and the
officers and men Of bis command for the skill sna gal
lSntry displayed In achieving tbs signal victsrY of
Ocean Pond, Florida, on the 20th February last
Mr. johnson, Of Arkansas, introduced bill 10 pro.
the means OF transit across the AisssEpp river for
members Of Congress living Of that river coming
10 or returning from Congress
Mr. Orr, OF South Carolina. Offsrsd 4 rssolusion
which was sgresd to- instEuctng the eommitise on
Printing 70 inquire into and report the causes OF dslsy
Of .te public printing.
Mr. Graham, Of North Carolina offered resolutlon'
EAeh Wes agreed to, tngrncttnS tia Finance Commit
lee inquire into the expedieney Of 20 amending tba
,uency act Of the last session as to prcvids tbat
bonds Of the Confederate atss TO be received by sn
'tste IN pursuance OF said act SHALL be coupon bonds
md exempt from taxstion and that al Confedarasa
les Of any Of the old issuss held By any S.ste on
- Of april lAst may at the option OF such State be
such bonds for treasury notes 81 tba
sw szue; and further, that sl just demands Of anv
'tate against the Confederate Governasnt aeeruinS
at unpaid prior TO the said lst Of April shall be naid
. treasury notes or the new iEsus - P4'+
burned ~
HOUSE OF REPREsENrArTvEs
Prayer by Rev. Dr.. Duncan
Mr.. James n Leach, OF n q ask.a I..,. a.. 9
sxpisRSton Of hrs position and alluded 10 an .rt
e pubished In the Eraltner which be stotss; 49,
Z .s ~ Jy = nn palteniars but also at his State
= $50 e1de &c various mtsrepres atioas vhicb -
va mad been made about the position and sentI,n. :
~ People of North Carolina. and of his diSsrict
which hsd been misunderstood He Stated
az ne was peace man The basis Of the actrol 5
gnsnt OF the Independence OF the Confederate fs.s
tne earliest possible day, and far as hIs 5s-t a,
a. eoHesrAed there was not trueE more ovsl - q
abiding people In the Confederate States Ne vss
representative Of conservative district INT 80 d
yer yst neard an ezpFesson from soiita1y man OF
eonssitueney that looked % reeonStrucfa1 al 80,
ae He IL IN the same position, and so is North (Ys-o
a. IS Vice President Stephens and Gov Row ~ m
/. etc. u 4
sir. J. = Leach Of North Carolina eoncurr. IN u
Wora OF his colleague but goes further i for peses
sn nonoFaoe peace. Al the breaking ont of ne | h,
y be laid bis al on the side Of the snnnv Sontb sn n
en q becomes Necessary VIII cap" with his s a. Us
aernee Be was for negotiation IN order 10 end ths s
&. The war Of l775, a. well of 1872 was endeS al
negotiation. and might this be- there va. isIov IL
In his Atae he was proud to say not 70 the goysr ~
NJ bat 20 the-bed laws that had been enuc.ed and -
re will be until handsd was dealt ont "a We
II env treason or dfslovrity existed n. ,,ld - Ia