Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-28
Confederate States Congress
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL SESSION.
SENATE.

FRIDAY January 9th, 1865.
The senate met al II NJ; Mr.. HUNTER, President
pro teN., in the chair
Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Burrows, OF the Baptist
Church.
Hou Joint resolution of thanks to Brig. Gen.
JoLn s. Williams and the officers and men under his
command, for their victory over the enemy at Salt
vide Va on the I'd day Of October, 1854, was con-
>dered and passed.
House bill to increase the efficiency of the cavalry
service Of the Confederate States, was considered,
amended and passed by the following vote
Yeas-Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Dorch, Garland,
HAYNES, Henry, Johnson, Maxwell, Oldham. Sem
mes Sparrow, atseu and Wigiall-l3
Nays.-Gessrs. Baker, Caperton, Graham, Simms,
Vest and Walkers.
MIR MAXWELL, of Fla, presented several me-
MORALS ffom officers OF the army, relative to the
bill granting transportation TO officers of the army
on leaves Of indulgence. Referred 10 the Commit
Zee on Military Affairs.
NJ. BROWN, from the Committee on Naval Az
fairs introduced the following Bill
bill 10 increase tie number Of Aidshpmen in the Navy
aud TO prescribe the mode Of appointment,
The Congress ofthe Confederate States Of America do
enact That the number Of acting mdshpmeh IN the navy
shall be increased 10 one hundred and ortytwo. who shall
re appointed b. the Seerelry Of tie Navy under regula
tions 10 be prescribed by himself as follows; One from
each Congressional District lie fact OF the residence IN
tie district be certified by the Representative from Jhe
Distfi.t-twO at large from each state the fact OF resi-
ence in the state to be certified by the Senators thereof
The oil was considered and passed.
Mr.: WIGFALL, Of Texas, submitted the follow
ing resolution
Resolved That the Coninttes the Judiciary be in
struced 10 nqaTe into the epediency 0tIep0rng bill
repeang ell laws authorizing impTessmeut OF property
Tor the Of the army except by military officers in
case of absolute necessity and providing Tor the mme
late asceraiuncn OF The precise amount Ofa property
which can be used ior the support OF armies either
directly orndiectiy and for the appropriation Of such
portion of the may be necessary for public
after paying market price
The resolution gave rise 10 long debate, in
which Messrs. WiGFALL, HILL, aud SEAMES,
of Louisiana INTER and W ALkER participated.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. CAPERT0N presented Joint resolution of
the Legislature Of Virginia relative to the eXenp-
ton from taxation OF property by the Confederate
Government Referred to the Committee on FL
nance and ordered 10 be printed,
Mr.. SEMNiES, from the Committee on Finance,
reported back House bill 10 provide for certain
claims due the State of North Carolina. The bill
was considered and passed.
Mr. s. also reported back House bill to provide
for certain claims due the State of Louisiana. The
bill was considered and passed.
On motion of MT. WATSON; Of Mississippi, the
Senate resolved into secret session, and when the
doors were opened, adjourned.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at the usual hour--the SPEAKER in
Mr.. ECHOLS, Of Ga, was granted leave of alb
senee after the sth Of February.
MEsskeR FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The SPEAKER. laid before the House q message
FROM the President enclosing copies OF the COM
munications of the Secretary OF War forwarded to
General r. Kirby Smith, concerning the general adj
ministration of the Trans Mississippi Department
Laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
RELIEF OF POsTNAsTERs.
Tue Post Office Committee weres on motion of
Mr.. MONTAGPEs- of Va, Instructed 10 enquire
INTO the eSpediency of ndemniyin the Posfmasters
Al Locust Mills, Middlesex, aud Gloucester c. H..
tor postage stamps taken by the enemy. Adopted
VIRGINIA. Lso1sL1 TrRr.
Mr. MONTAGUE also presented the Joint reso
utions adopted by the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia, relative 20 exemptng from Confederate taxa
tion, property rendered nnpr6dactiSe by reason Of
military operations.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
SLAVES IMPRESSED.
MI. RUSSELL of Va, presented communica-
tion from the Seeretery of War relative TO the
question: whether the appropriation pay for slaves
impressed can be used 70 pay for those hired and
lost while in the service. Referred
. 1tr. DEJARNETTE, Of Va, endeavorcd, but
failed 20 getA suspension Of the rales, in order 10
lag before the House series ofresolutions adopted
recently by the l4sh Virginia Regiment.
PAYNExr OF PRISONERS or WAR.
. Mr. HANLEY, Of Arb, submitted a bin requir-
ing non-conmissioned officers and priyates, held as
prisoners Of war, to be paid upon their individual