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General Assembly of Virginia. Saturday, March 14, 1863.
Senate.--The Senate convened at 10 o'clock, Lieut Governor Montague in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. Dr. Spring.
The Senate being ready to proceed in business, and no quorum being found present, on motion of Mr. Brannon, a call of the house was ordered.
The roll being called once, and the absentees twice, the President directed the Doorkeeper to close and secure the axis-chamber doors, and to allow no Senator to enter who was absent at the call of the Senate.
On motion of Mr. Carson, George A. Blencoe was appointed temporary Sergeant-at-Arms, with instructions to take into custody any members found outside of the Hall and bring them before the bar of the Senate to answer for contempt of the body by their absence.
A number of Senators were brought in, and their various excuses were received.
On motion, all further proceedings the call of the house had given rise to were dispensed with, and the Senate pro
Confederate States Congress. Saturday, March 14, 1863.
Senate--Not in session.
House of Representatives.--The House met at 11 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Bishop Earley.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President, transmitting a communication from the Secretary of War in further response to House resolution to reference to claims for vessels seized for public use. Referred to Committee on Naval Affairs.
The Chair laid before the House Senate bill entitled an act to authorize the discharge of certain civil officers from the military service of the Confederate States.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
The Chair also submitted Senate bill entitled an act to provide for the payment of certain North Carolina troops from the time of their enlistment.--Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Foster of Ala, moved that when the House adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet at 11 o'clock on Monday.
Agrees to.