Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-18
CONREDERATR STATES CONGRESS-.
SENATE

MONDAY, Msy 9.-The Senate mst-st 12
o'clock, N; Mr.. Hunter, of Virginia, in the
chsir. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, Of the
Methodist church,
lar. Mitchell of Arkansas, introduced bill to
extend the ranking privileges. Referred to the
Comzittse on Postofices and Post Roads.
afr. Watson, Of Mississippi, submitted the
following, which was agreed to:
.ResOIved, That the COMMITTEE On the Judi-
cisr, be instructed to inquire into ths exp sdcn-
cy of further legislation with view to the pre-
vention and punishment of Illegal impressueats,
sna also for the purpose Of making just com
pensation to citizens from whom private proper
~ has been illegally taken, for public use, with
out compensation.
On motion of Mr.. Haynes, of Tennessee, the
special order of the day (Adr. Wigfslls resol1-
tions relative TO the respective rights and pow
er.Lpf the State and ConfederRte goSeEnments)
WIS postponed till one o'clock, P. NJ, on the fol-
lowing day.
Mr.. johnson, of Arksnsas, inquired of the
Judiciary committee whether they were pre-
pared to report upon the resolution fixing the
day of adjournment, which had been referred to
thsm.
Mr.. Hill, from the COMMITTEES, replied that the
COMMITTEES had decided that if the resolution
passed in its present shape Congress eouid
meet no more sill the tirst Of December, 1868.
Pliere were other questions arising, upon con-
sitlerstion OF the resolution, on which the COM
mttes had not yet decided.
The president pro tem laid beEoTe the Senate
an invitation frem the South Carolina delegation
to stsend tue funeral Of GeR. III. F. Jenkins, 20
take place that evening at ak O'Clock, P. II j,
fr,im Relvin's block, on Bank street,
On motion Of Mr.. Oldham, Of Texas, the Sem
ste adjourned.
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House convened st noon, aud wss called
to order by Speaker Bocock. Prayer by Rsv.
Dr.. Duncan.
Msssrs Goode, of Virginia, and Welsh, of
Mississippi, being announced by their colleagues
detained from their seats by a severe domestic
affection in the case Of the former, and she IL
ns.ss of the lstteg.
0tho r Singleton, new menhef eject from
the State Of Mississippi, appeared. was sworn
! in, and took his seat as 8 member Of the body.
| Mr.. Eehols, Of GsS4gia, introduced q joint pre-
aInbls and resolution of thanks 10 Gen, r. f.
Lee, bis officers and men, engaged in tie de.
tense OF Richmosd, for the renewed assurance
| oi tkgir pfoWess and devotion.
| Nj, Echols noyed 10 suspend tie rules and
pat the resolution upon its passage. Referred
| 70 the COMMITTEE on Military Affairs.
| Mr.. Handleys of Arkansas, introduced bill
I'd pay the expense of transmitting the election
raturns from the army to the governor ef the
State in whichsueh election is held.
Mr.. Hilton, Of FloTids, introduced = bill to
| increase tbs psy Of the officers and privstes Of
the GoRfedersts Estates army 6fty per eentum
upon ths sum now paid them and levying al
additional tax. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
At this stage Of the proceedings the notes Of
the alarm bell penetrated the chamber, where
upon Mr.. Rogers, of Florida, submitted sol
emn resolution that the members organize
themselvss into company for the defense o.