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The Daily Dispatch: August 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
early, day ask to bring in a bill to be entitled "An act to punish and repress the importation of counterfeit Confederate Treasury notes by our enemies." On motion of Mr. Hunter, of Va., to much of the President's Message superiors to finances post officer, post roads, and Indian affairs, was referred to the appropriate committees. On motion of Mr. Sparrow, of La., so much of the Message as refers to navel affairs was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs. On motion of Mr. Semmes, of La., so much of the Message as refers to military affairs was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion of Mr. Brown, of Mo., in order to allow the committees time to prepare business, the Senate adjourned to 12 o'clock Wednesday. House of Representatives. Tuesday, August 19, 1862. House met at 12 o'clock, and its session opened with prayer by Bishop Early. Journal of yesterday road. The Speaker announced the business in order the resolution of Mr.