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sury Department west of the Mississippi river was passed. The Senate took up and considered the House bill to amend an act entitled "An act to regulate impressments," approved March 26, 1863, and to repeal an act amendatory thereof. After the adoption of several amendments the further consideration of the bill was postponed till the following day. The Senate then took up and considered the House bill to prohibit dealing in the paper currency of the enemy, which, on motion of Mr. Semmes, was postponed till Wednesday. The bill to provide for the auditing and settlement of claims in Mississippi was taken up, and pending its consideration the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The House met at 11 o'clock, A. M. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Marshal. The following are the most important resolutions introduced. Mr. Barksdale, of Miss., submitted a resolution instructing the Committee on Military Affairs to report a bill for the speedy and effectual punishment