Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-11

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slr Brown introduced a bin to provide passports for
Senators a1ai Representatives in CongreaI when uaT.
cling in the COnfe6 srate States.
Mr. Orr said be did not much like to pass sueh bls
but he had been convinced by his ekper eure during his
passage here that somethsg should he done 10
pro- ieet the civil against tie military power When he
and other Senator'S reached Petersburg they hzd
bssu ordered by the guard A. the railroad train 10 leave
the ears notwithstanding they had explained who they
were. The guard finally relsnted, but Insisted that
some young ladies' who were OF the party should be
turned cut. The assistant provost marshal gent
for and he Ike sensible man, permitted the ladies'
10 come en- He could not undertake to say what might
have been The extent Of the damage had the provost
marshal and the guard undertaken to carry Gus their alb
surd and tyrsEnicsl ns ruc.lons BE prepared 70
attend to Of them, and he soa efs all through the
protested sgsns the turning out Of the sdes in
strange city At O'Clock ia the morning BE e6uid
net say how far this thing might be carried This Con
gress might not assemble here az IN II It suited SONS
military commander TO prevent T.
Mr. WigfaM said he did rot think any outrage had
been couiittsd The Inconvenience the Senator from
South Carolina hsd suffered accidental The Sac
rotary Of War, uh0evr asued the order. that
but soldiers should occupy the Esna had omitted to
put in psrenihssis except members Of Congress-
The provost marshall had Tansesnded his orders IN let
ting Senators me he ought 70 have telsgTaphed TO
the Secretary Of War for insEructoHs Bat h. capital
mistake was IN letting the young ladies' come There
WAS entirely much travelling going Some peo-
pie travelling 70 Speculate some Tor pleasure
for one thing some for snothe-. They w0Hid Etop
army that they might visit Inconveuienees ike that
com plaine would occur IN war and the best way was
pocket the supposed offence and get along TIE bsst
had been any disposition to trampie human rights
human freedom
After further debate, in which Msssrs Orr Brown,
Sparrow and WiEall participated the bill vas passed.
Mr. JehnHon, Of Missouri, introduced joint resolu-
tons Of thanks to Missouri ;ers and soldiers in the
Confedsrate service east Of the Mississippi rvef which
Mr. johnson also Introduced an act for the relief of
States holding Confederate securities, which refer
red to the Committee Finance.
Mr D0rtch introduced joint resolution for the relief
Of John Sutherland. which Wsz referred to the Com
miee on Claims.
Mr Brown presented .he memorial Of W. B. Lowry
lieutenant colonel Of the 1lth Mississippi regiment,
which was referred to the Committee on Military At
fair.
Sir Orr intro iucsd b to provids for the payment
OF the interest the removal and Fuostsucs fund due
the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina 50 as TO au-
thoEzs tie Secretary OF War TO pay the inerest ir
cash provisions which was referred to the COMMITTEES
on Indian A fairs
Mr. o also introduced the following resolution which
Resolved. Tbat the committee on Military Affairs be
instructed to inquire into and report upon the expedi
ency Of reducing the cavalry force now In the service
Of the Confederste States In consequences Of the
city Of forage and that the committee report by bill
otherwise.
ar also introduced the following rsloiuton, which
Resolved That the committee oa Military Affairs be
instructed Inquire and report what If any legislation
Is necessary to vacate the commissions Of general field
snd st4f cfhcers who have commands or duties to
perfJrm, ard that the committee have leave repor5
by bill or otherwise.
MI Bsrnwen presented the memorial Of The officers
OF the provisional army Ist army corps, army Of North
era virginia asking for An Increase Of rEtOns which
re4erred 70 the committee Military Affairs
Mr. Haynes Introduced a resolution, which
adopted directing the public printer to furnish twenty
egas copies Of the joint resolutions and Of the
Provisional Congress for the use OF the Senators
The ehaiT laid bsfore the Senate the petition Of
convention Of banks q Virginia and North Carolina
which wzs referred 70 tie eommltiee on Finance.
Air Walker offered resolution which was adopted
inszruetns the committee Finance TO inquire into the
expedieneY Of providing hy law that 81 arrears Of in
teres, The coupon and registered bonds and the
iaeresi-bssring treasury notes Of the Coufedersts
States due prior to April Is 1854 and not hitherto
paid shall be paid In treasury notes Of the issue
Mr. Walker also submitted the following reRoutioH,
which was agreed TO;
70 inquire into the e1pedieney Of 50 amending the act
10 fund AZ and limit the currency" provide that
trEnsfer BY delivery OF the four per cercstes and
bonds provided for BY the said ae4 shall be aue~nt 20
enable he holder TO the same In the payment OF his
taxes.
Mr. Sparrow from the Conuttee on Military Affairs
reported back report Of the Secretary Of War with
Recommendation tha, It be laid on the table and
printed.
Mr. Mitchell from the Committee on the Post Office,
reported back the Postmaster Generals report with the
same recommendation.
message was 4 ived from ,ths President In refer.
nlcations from the Secret -ry of the Treasury.
On motion OF Mr.. Sparrow, tho Senate wsRt into
ecutive session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Houae met pursuant to adjournment in the Hall Of the
Home Of Delegates, aud was called to order by the
After readlng The Journal Mr. James NJ Yisherspeoa.
Of South Carolina appeared m his scat and took the
GA motion Of Mr. ChIton the msnbers proeesded 70
choose their seats. which occupied mlnutns. -
The resolution OF Dir. Foote fox The amendment Of
the rules requiring the proceedings OF the HOuEs
conducted with open doors, except in certain
called up; but motion. its consideration post
poned until eftsr the cHl OF the States
Mr. Chiffon, Of Alabama, introduced bill providing
for the continuance In force OF certain law passed
faae Of
certain officers Of the executive aud legislative depart
ments OF the Government al Richmond
M Chllton said he hoped tfe bal would be taken up
and passed without further dc ", s absolutely
necessary that the increased eompeus ston should be
continued 10 there officers. lie thsrefOre moved the
suspension Of the rules that il might be considered
The motion was sgreed TO- and the bill taken Up, and
after several amendments and discussion was on
motion Of Mr. Marshall OF Kenlueky, referred 70 the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Coptou, Of Alabama presented the following
resolution, WEIGH was referred to the committee or
quarterlnSsters department;
Resolved. That the committee on qusr.ermas,er snd
eonissaTy departments be Instructed to inquire wheb-
er any iasihe legislation !. neeesssry-
1stTo secure correct return Of all the proDsrt7
impressed, and 70 prevent trsudusu. thereof 5y
the impreAsng officer
2dTo charge irapressing Offices with the full rasn
tiiy and value ot the particular property Impressed -
hold them 10 strict showing that It has been da-
iyered 70 the proper officers and for the purpose
3d-To compel quarternasters and conauissaries who
may receive impressed property from npressing ofis
Z
Mr Dickinson, Of Alabama presenf ed the petition Of
sundry citizens Of Mobile praying certain Notifications
/ and aEpsHd0snts Of the tax Jaw.
Mr. Orr OF Mississippi presented tine clsiro Of Saml
Miller. Referred 10 committee on Claims
Also, the claim of Weldon Z. Parsons Referred to
committee Claims.
A 80, bill to strengthen the army dseoursg giug
speculation, and % Totsct the currency Referred TO
| committee MF1iary Affairs
Mr Thomas Fullsr resolution ~ TO he proprietv
Of requiring the opinion OF the attorney general in
tain cases Referred 20 judiciary committee
Also resolution iastruefing the conmittee Of Ways
and Means 10 Inquire Into he expediency Of making
certain amendments 80 iae lax sN approved February
| II, 1864 Referred.
Ais reaolatoa i1ssruc;iug the COMMITTEES @ Mill
tary Affairs to Inquire 80 what legislation Is
zary 70 secure The more speedy payment Of amounts
due deceased sOdiers 10 theiT Representatives Re-
| fsrTsd.
Mr. Crulkshsnk presented the papers relating to the
eisina Of John 30 ssa, which were referred ts the
Mr. A II. Garsand presented bill to provide for The
investigation and set;eneEtof the transactions aud se-
counts Of qaer.ermasiers. commissaries contractors
and other dizbHrug oieers agents and employees Of
the Judielary.
Confederate States Referred to the Comnttss the
| Judiciary,
Mr Moore Of Alabama A resolution as to the pro-
Pfiety Of Increasing the compensation Of the district
collectors Of the COuisasrate States Referred % the
COMMITTEES Ways and Means
Mr. Duprs: bill to amend act for - relief ct tax
payers ID certain cass, approved ths 18th February,
1854 Referred 20 the COMMITTEES on Wavs and alszns
Mr. PERKINS, bill to provide for placing In the NIL
ary service Of Tho CoDfderate States certain citizens
Of ne Unsd States residing aud soj0arnInE within the
limits Of the Confederats States
MIR J. Leach resolution inquirnz Is 70 the propri
ETY. OF ezenptips soldiers familea from She payment
the eoiorfable Support Of the faulty Referred to
the committee On Ways and Mesns.
Also, resolutions inqairing the expectancy Of al
lowing eeraia officers Of the GeYerument 70 purchase