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The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
Confederate Congress.First session. Senate. Thursday, Feb. 20th, 1862. The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock M. by the President Prayer by Bishop Early, of the Methodist Church. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. The President and Vice President. Mr. Barnwell, of S. C., from the joint committee to which upon the President and Vice President of the Confederate States and inform them of their election, reported that this duty had been discharged, and that the President had accepted the office and signified his purpose to unite with Congress in all measures that would promote the welfare of the country. The Vice President had also accepted his office with his grateful acknowledgments for the honor done him rather than from any desire on his part to occupy the position. The Provisional Congress. On motion of Mr. Johnson, of Arkansas, it was Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, etc. That the attorney-General be requeste
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], The destruction of C to prevent their occupation by the enemy. (search)
House of Representatives. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1862. House met at 12 o'clock--prayer by Rev. Jas. Duncan. After the reading of the Journal of yesterday, Messrs. Arrington, of North Carolina, and Holdimer of Virginia, appeared and took the cash. Mr. Boyce, of S. C., presented the annexed resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Rules: Resolved, That in addition to the usual standing committees, a committee be appointed to be entitled a Committee on Public Defence to whom shall be referred the following subjects: The procuring of arms, ammunition, and munitions of war, the increase of the army, and the conduct of the war. Mr. Curris of Tenn., presented a memorial of citizens of Tipton county, Tenn., with reference to the suspension of the Sunday mail. Laid upon the table without reading. Mr. Foote, of Tenn., submitted the following resolution, and moved its adoption: Resolved, That whatever propriety there may have been in the original ado
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
General Assembly of Virginia. Senate. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1862. The Senate was called to order at 12 o'clk by the President, and opened with prayer by Bishop Early. A message from the House announced the passage of a number of Senate bills; also, House bill refunding to the securities of Thos. R. Davis, late Sheriff of Prince William county, damages paid by them as such, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and Claims. Mr. Carson, from the Committee on Military Affairs, made an adverse report in regard to the resolution inquiring into the expediency of erecting hospitals, &c; and also made a report declaring it inexpedient to legislate on the subject of a resolution inquiring into the expediency of reporting a bill for the purchase of horses for such militiamen as may volunteer or be drafted for cavalry service, &c. Mr. Isrell presented a petition of citizens of Berkeley county, praying for the incorporation of Marengo Lodge, No. 109, I. O. C. F., and
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
House of Delegates. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1862. The House met at 10 o'clock. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. A. Duncan, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Passed by the Senate. A communication was received from the Senate announcing the passage of House bill releasing the sureties of Thos. H. Davis, late sheriff of Prince William county; and also an act amendatory of the act incorporating the American Agency, in the passage of which the concurrence of the House of Delegates was asked. Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Mr. Custis offered a resolution, which was agreed to, that the Committee on Lunatic Asylums inquire into the expediency of appropriating $30,00 for the support of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Mr. Hunter offered a resolution, that the existing order requiring the Speaker to vacate the chair at half past 2 P. M., each day, and resume it again at half- past 4, be repealed, and that from and after this day the Chair be vacated at 9 o'clock, and resumed at half
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Dear Sir: Concurring fully with Major Archer, that the city is in danger of an early attack from our enemies, I earnestly commend to the early consideration of the Council the enclosed proposition from him, and which he sent to me this morning. It is, in my opinion, no longer a matter of doubt that Lincoln's forces contemplate an attack upon this city at no distant day, and that every means should be at once taken to meet it. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, Joseph Mayo. February 20, 1862. Richmond, Feb. 19, 1862. To the President of the Council of the City of Richmond Sir: --The Tredegar Battalion was organized some 10 months since, and is composed of four infantry companies, the strength of which is at present, rank and file, about 300 men. These companies are partly uniformed, and armed with good percussion muskets, and have been drilled once a week. I propose to add to my battalion a company of heavy siege artillery, 100 men strong, armed with a batter