Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-06-02
CONFEDEEATE sssATEs CONGRESS
SENATE.

Tbs Senate met At - o'clock, NJ, Gu ths q II.
Mr.. Jsmiscn, Of Alabama, introduced bin
to fseiitats tho settlement Of the claims Of de-
ceased soldiers Referred.
Mr. Wslson. Of Alabams, submitted resolu-
ton instruesing the Military committee to IN
quirs into expectancy OF SO amending the con
script act, as to exsmps nom military servics
necessary ofiesrs Of ste4mhost csPssins, en-
gseed Is transportation tor the Government
Agreed to.
House joint resolution, responsive to tho reso
lusions OF the General Assembly Of Virginia,
asserting the Jurisdiction and sovereignty oi
the State of Virginia over her ancient b0und&a
ris5, was considered and passed.
House amendment of Senate bin, 10 amend
the several acts in regard to ehaplsins, was con
cured in, and the bill passed.
Senate hil to amend the act to establish ar
! invalid corps, was reported back! from he Mili
tary Committee. Laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Burnett, Of Kentaeky, the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The following resolutions of inquiry were in
trodneed and referred to tho appropriate com
mittes7;
By Ir. Lester, Of Gsorgia-Of so amending
the act Of April 2 1868, As to require the dis
charge of a soldier, or ths acceptance of th,
resignation Of an OffiSsr, who may have bsea o.
may be elected BY the people to ths Office Of re
/ eeiEer Of tax returns.
By Mr.. Moore, Of Kentzeky-0f reporting
/ bill providing such measures Of retaliation n
/ viii sffsetualy prevent the outrAges psrpesIsted
upon defensaless inhabitants By raiding parties
Of the enemy.
By Mr.. Perkins, Of Louisisns-0f effseiing
an snangsnsnt By which prisoners Of war OF
each side can be sttsrded By surgeons Of thei
I own army duTipg captivity.
By Mr.. Barksdale, Of MissiSSippi-Of pAssins
q Law f5r shs relief OF posslnR5 iefs whose busi
ness has been increased by the PTsssnes oflaEg
military fOTcss
By Mr. Wiiherspoon, of South Csrolina-O
permitting persons who have failed 10 make
support Of provisions during tbs past year {
reain iheiT tax in kind upon the paymsat Of th
prices fxsd by the commissioners uadsr the ia
4 pressment act.
By Mr.. Aver, of South caFolina--Ot lsFyinI
an export duty on cotton, tobacco and naVs
stsTes, for tho payment Of The interest and BEif
cipAl Of the six per cent bonds.
By Mr.. Miles, of South CGrosina--Os sil0Uin
By law to seamen and magines sosae Increase
the privileges nov enjoyed by them IN the pul
chase Of clothing aud "snall stores .
/ The following bills were introduced aRd Il
fegred;
BY Mr. j. II. Snisb, OF G5orsis-A bill 70 81
cUHAa1 80 f-s-.--, ~ ~ ftS'-'-o--' -A4 " -
4 low compensation Tor slfhss IL ceTtRi1 cases.
By Nj Fulisr, Of EoEth CArolina--A bill
, provide for trsn1srs from local aud special SO
: wee 10 the armies ia the Geld.
q By Mr. G imer. Of North Oarolina--A bin
! relsIIon to iouH per cant bonds held By tie di
bursiee cfieer of common schools in Nor
CaTJlsns.
Q b. NJ. Atkins, Of Tennesses-A bill to =
+ thofzs Confederate distriei judges % hold the
5 courts ont OF their district IN certain cases.
y BY NJ Murray, Of TsnnsSsse--A bill
0 amend the act to reduce the currency.
i Mr. DupTs, Of Louisiana, offered Joint reu