The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-01-30
CONFEDERATE STATES CONGRESS.

The Senate yesterday was called to order
at II O'Clock A. NJ.
The Chair laid before the Senate commu-
nication from Col. Gorgas, Chief of Ord
nance, calling the attention Of Congress to
the fact that an appropriation was necessary
for the use OF his Bureau, it being now some
20,0Q0, 0GO in arrears.
Some House bills were taken up and ap-
propriately referred, and, on motion, the
Senate resolved itself into secret session
On the currency bill.
The House convened at IL o'clock, and was
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Rylaud.
a series OF resolutions on the subject of
secret sessions, and proposing to consider
all questions relating to the increase of the
army in open session hereafter, was offered
by Mr.. Barksdale, Of Miss.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, these
resolutions were laid on the table.
Mr.. Smith, of n. c., introduced bill to
increase the compensation of nOn-commis.
stoned officers and priyates In the army 100
per cent, and moved to suspend the rule,
with view to take up the bill for consider
alton. The rules were suspended by vote
OF So to Is.
On motion of Mr.. Boyce, of s. c., the bill
Military Affairs.
A motion of Mr. Gray, of Texas, to recon-
slider the vote by which the bill fixing the
time of the meeting of the next Congress
was passed, was lost by the following vote
ayes 30, noes 43.
Mr.. Boyce, of 8. c., offered resolution
that the President be respectfully requested
10 inform the House whether any officers OF
the regular or provisional army, or navy, ap-
pointed during the existence of the Provi-
kionsl Government, and confirmed by the
Provisional Congress, and whose appoint
ments have not been confirmed by the Con-
gress of the Permanent Government In ac-
cordance with the Constitution, are still in
office; and If so, to furnish a list OF SUCH Of
cerE.
On motion Of Mr.. Swami, OF Tenn, this
resolution was laid on the table by vote OF
ayes So noes 20.
Mr. Miles, Of S. c., introduced bill to
provide uuiferm rates of compensation TO
mechanics and laborers in the employment
of the Executive Department OF the Gov
ernment, which was referred to the Military
Committee. Mr. Miles also introduced bill
Id response to resolution on the subject,
to establiah Bureau Of Inspection ann Cen
eOrship, which was placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Foote, Of Tenn, offered a resolution
that the Military Committee be instructed
to bring. in bill doubling the pay Of sol.
UlPTs III LuC
Mr.. Garland, Of Ark, moved to amend
the resolution by adding the following -
"And that said committee inquire into the
expesiency of paying our soldiers for the
next six months In gold and silver" The
amendment was agreed to.
The question then required upon the adOp-
tion OF the resolution as amended, when II
was defeated by decisive vote.
Mr.. Foote also offered resolution On the
subject of secret sessions, which, under tht
rules, lies over and one In relation to the
reorganization of the army, which was re
ferred to the Committee on military Affairs
Mr.. Baldwin, of Va, offered resolution
which was agreed to, requesting the Presi
dent TO furnish the House with copies OF th'
orders, correspondence, &c, IN relation e
the trial Of VIM. +. Ceffman, arrested b,
crder of Brig. Gen. ]. ID. Imboden.
Mr.. Arlington, Of N c., submitted rcso
luton to Instruct the Military Committee Il
inquire into the cxpedieney OF increasing th'
pay OF soldiers to $50 per month, which VA
adopted BY vote Of ayes 81, noes s.
Mr.. Clopten, Of Ala, offered joint res0
lufion OF thanks to the Alabama troops whk
have re enlisted for the war. The rules Werl
suspended aud the resolutions passed.
o. motion of hr. GAstrell, Q1 Ga, tn
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