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Confederate States Congress. The Senate on Saturday met at the usual four, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Ryland of the Baptist Church. Mr. Clarke, of Mo., announced the death of his late colleague, the Hon. Robert L. Y. Peyton, and offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: "Resolved, That we have heard with deep regret of the death of the Hon. Ro. L. Y. Peyton, a Senator from the State of Missouri. "Resolved, That the Secretary communicate to the House of Representatives a copy of these resolutions. "Resolved, As a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, that the Senate adjourn." After some eulogistic remarks, delivered of Messrs. Caperton, of Va., Johnson, of and Maxwell, of Fla, the Senate adjourned. The House was opened at 12 o'clock on Saturday with prayer by Rev. Dr. Duncan. The Speaker announced the appointment of Messrs. Perkins, of La., and Hartridge, of Ga., on the