Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
CONFEDERATE STATES CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION OF SECOND CONGRESS

FIRST SESSION OF SECOND CONGRESS
SENATE, Saturday 7th.-The Senate was u
in session.
HousE.--The Standing Committees appointe
by the Speaker, were announced.
A special committee was appointed to inves
tigate the charges against the Hon. Williamso
r. W. Cobb. Several other specisl committet
of minor Importance were also appointed.
Mr. Clopten, of Ala, presented memorii
from Mr.. j. H. WinH, which was referred to th
Committee on claims.
Mr.. Blanford, of Ca, presented memoirs
from the citizens Of Ca, asking relief from tax
alton. Referred.
Mr.. Farrow, of S. O., introduced bill to Sc
cure a Lore extended circulation of the Geners
Orders, issued from eEAdjutant and Inspec.o
Generals Office Referred.
Mr.. Heiskell, of Tenn, submitted resolution
of inquiry, to ascertain what legislation was nee
essary to equslize the prices OF impresslnents il
the different States. Referred.
Mr.. Foote, of Tenn, introduced bill to fa
cilitate the detection of fraud in the Quarter
masters Department, and disbursing officer
generally. Referred.
Mr.. Chambers, of Miss, introduced bill t,
increase the pay of the clerk in the employment
of the General in command at the seat of Gov
to provide that such clerk, when employed, shall
not be liable to any duty in the field. Referred
On motion the House adjourned.
SENATE, Monday 9.--Mr. Mitchell, of Ark
introduced bill to aid any State in communca-
ting with and preparing records of its troops
Referred.
i NJ xrT nf Ar;., a,h,,,;eta9 az e1I.-..;.
which was agreed to.
Reso5ue0, That the Committee on Ele Judi
ciary be instructed to Inquire into the expediea-
cy further legislation with Q view to the pre-
vention and punishment of illegal impressmeats;
and also for the purpose of making just coapen-
sation to citizens from whom private property
has been illegally taken for public use without
On motion of Mr.. Haynes, the special order
of the day, Mr.. Wigfal's resolutions, were post
poned till to day at one O'Clock, F. III.
The chair laid before the Senate an invitation
from the South Carolina delegation TO attend
The funeral OF Gen. NJ. z. Jenkins, at 6 o'clock
last evening.
On motion Of Mr.. Oldham, of Texas, the Sen.
ate adjourned.
HQUsE MIR. Echols, of Ca, offered ioint
of thanks to Gen. E. r. Lee, and the
brave officers and defenders of Richmond. Re-
ferred. y
Mr.. Hilton, of Fla., introduced bill to in.
crease the pay of the officers and privates in the
Q. s. military service fifty per cent, and to levy
taxes.
Mr. Rodgera, of Elas, submitted a resolution
hat theHoase adjourH, and organize themselves
md elect officers, and tender their services to
he President TO aid in the defence of Richmond
After various amendments and much discussion
he resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. Lester, of Ca, Submitted 9 resolution of
inquiry GA tue pfopriety of allowing all sabssi-
,utes in the Confederate States over the age OF
fifty years to be discharged. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Marshall, of Kty., submitted resolution
hat the House asa body attend the obseeuies
3f Gen. Jenkins, of South Carolina. Adopted.
Mr.. Smith, of North Carolina introduced
bill to mere clearly define the duties of persons
IA the military service between the ages of II
md 1S and between 45 and 30. Referred
Mr.. Murray, of Tenn, introduced bill to
prevent malicious arrest by officers Of the @. S.
Army. Referred.
Mr.. Foote, of Tenn, submitted resolution
or the purpose of Withdrawing our Commits
,ioners from foreign countries withiH ninety
lays except in gucl cases that we have good
Referred
Also, to request the President to transmit such
as may be in his possession in rela-
ien to foreign AFFAIRS Referred.
Mr.. Sexton, of Texas, submitted resolutiea
o amend the law creating an Invalid Corps SO
is to allow oEcers and soldiers the privilege st
medical examination, without going through the
Usual rsutine of goieG to thear regiment for ned
cal examination k6eferred.
The resolution, introduced few days ago, to
continue in force the provisions of bill ineseas-
ng the pay Of the clerks employed in the De-
in Richmond, was reported by the
committee to which it was referred, and was.
passed. The eroyisisns of the bill are extended
% lar. /, 1865.
On motion, the House adjourned.
senate, Tuesday 10.--In the Senate, Mr.
Wigfall presented g lengthy exposition of the
ines Of demareation between the State and Con-
ederate Governments. Nothing else of impor-
anse was said or DONE
In the House, the only item of special inter-
,st was the passage of the bill exemptiRg rail-
-oad materials, rolling stock, &C., from dsty.
SENATE, Wednesday, May 1.-THE seaate
net at the usual hoRr and proceeded TO BUSH
1ess Mr. WIGFALL introduced tive bills,
which were referred to the military coamiEee,
one to repeal the law allowing STAFF and eler>
cal force to the general who might be assign
ID by the President as commanding general at
and the ether to furnish two fstions
20 officers ofthe army Of and below the rank
ST colonel The nnfiBished business, Ar EIs'
FALLS resolutions, were taken up and laid on
the table. The resolutions relative to adjourn
ment, and the amendment thereto of the judis
eiary committee, we're transferred to the sa-
oret calendar, and the Senate thereupon wsnt
into secret session. At 8 O'Clock, P. NJ, the
doors being opened, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Wednesday, May II. A communisa-
tion was received from the Secrstary of the
Treasury in answer to certain resolutions Of the
House of the Sd inst. Referred to special
committee.
Mr.. Chiffon. of Ala, introduced resolution
In regard to amending the law confseating the
Of alien enemies. Adopted.
Mr.. Hilton Introduced bill to repeal the
law Of last session concerning officers rations.
The rules were suspended, and the bill was
taken up by the House.
Pending It's consideration, the House, on mo-
ton Mr.. Heiskell,of Tenn, went into secret ses
sion.
On motion, the House adjourned.
THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT ILLUSTRATED IN War
I know not why the military spirit should be
supposed to beone of harshness, intolerance. OF
indulgence, in verbal expletive, particularly il