Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-23
Confederate States Congress
SECOND CoNGRESS-SECoND SESSION.
SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22d, 1865.
The Senate met at IL NJ Mr.. HUNTER, President
pro TEN, in the Chair. Prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Jeter, OF the Baptist Church.
Mr.. HUNTER presented resolutions passed by
the Sd regiment Virginia cavalry which were or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. ORR, OF s. c., introduced bill TO authorize
| the Secretary Of the Treasury TO receive specie
from the States Of the Confederacy aud 10 use the
same for the benefit OF said States:
The Congress OF the Confederate States Of Ame-
rca do enact Thai shall be lawful for the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, under the direction Of the
President to receive specie from any State IN the
Coniederacy on the terms following, TO wit He
shall chauee the same at market rates TOR Urea
sury notes, and credit the amount OF Treasury
notes acquired against the taxes to be paid by the
citiz ems of the State, in such manner Us may be
agreed upon between him and the proper authori-
es of the State Referred TO the Committee on
Finance.
House bill to relieve agriculturists exempted and
detailed, under the act Of February IL, 1864, In
certain cases, reported from the Judiciary Commit
tee by Mr. HAYSEs, was considered and passed.
[lt provides that when all or any part Of the bacon
or beet or animals out OF which the meat mention
cd in said act payable, has been, may be taken
OF destroyed by the enemy, and not recovered by
the owner, the officers collecting the same may re-
NIT the payment thereof, III whole or in part in
proportion the loss OF the obgor upon satistac-
tory proof thereof. ftt
Mr. SEMMES, from the Committee on the Judi
ciary, reported back With the Recommendation that
il pass Senate bill fixing the first day of October
next, for the next regular meeting of Congress.
On motion Of Mr.. GARLAND, the bill was post
pOned.
Mr. JOHNSON, of No., from the Committee on
Indian Affairs, reported back House bill to provide
for thu redemption of the old Issue of Treasury
notes held 10y certain Indian tribes. The bill was
considered aud passed.
Mr. WIGFALL. from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported hack House bill more efectually
60 prevent and punish absenteeS and deseTtion in the
army The bill was considered aud passed.
Mr.. w, from the same Committee reported back
Honse bill to establish arsenal and foundry in the
valley of Deep River, in the State OF North Caro-
lima. The bill was considered aud passed.
Mr.. CAPERTON presented resolutions passed by
the 26th regiment Virginia cavalry which were
ordered 10 be printed.
On motion of Mr. WALKER, of Ala, the Sen
ate resolved into secret Legislative session.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at the usual hour, the SPEAKER
in the Chair.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Peterkin.
CONCENTRATIONS IRON THE SECRETARIES.
The SPEAKER laid before the House colnmunica-
ton IrOlu the Secretary of the Treasury transmit
ting report from the agent OF the Treasury DE
partment Of the operations OF the Treasury in the
Trans Mississippi. Referred to the Committee on
WAYS and Means and ordered to be printed.
Also, an estimate from the Secretary OF War,
asking additional appropriations. Referred to the
Committee of Ways and Means and ordered to be
printed.
Also, another communication from the Secretary
of the Treasury hsking for authority appoint as
,istdnts to the Register in signing bonds and GER
tiic ates in order to promote the prompt prepara-
ton and issue of soldiers bounty bonds. Referred
to the Committee OF Ways and Means. H
Also a communication from the Secretary Of the
Treasury transmitting copies OF the Instructions
ssued to promote the executon-of the tax laws
Laid on the table. f
SENATE MATTERS.
The Senate Bill to abolish the Office of all officers
enga red in discharging the duties OF Provost Mar
shas except within the lines of army in the field,
was rsferred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Senate Bill declaring all white male residents be-
tween II and Is and As and So whe her refugees OF
not liable 10 duty in the reserve 6.ees of the States
where they are residing, was referred tothe Conn.,
mittee ON Military Affairs.
MESSAGE FRAN THE PRESIDESr.
The SPEAKER also laid before the !soIse mes
sage from the President in response tvs resolution
Of enquiry enclosing from Gen.
Hardee concerning the failure to destroy the cotton