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The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], The tariff not yet adopted. (search)
The tariff not yet adopted.
--A dispatch from Mr. Memminger, Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States, published in the Charleston papers, officially confirms the fact that the new tariff was not passed by the Montgomery Congress before adjournment.--The tariff at present in force in the Confederacy, therefore, is the United States tariff of 1857, with a somewhat enlarged free list.
Mr. Memminger states that a bill will pass making a few reductions upon his tariff.
The tariff not yet adopted.
--A dispatch from Mr. Memminger, Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States, published in the Charleston papers, officially confirms the fact that the new tariff was not passed by the Montgomery Congress before adjournment.--The tariff at present in force in the Confederacy, therefore, is the United States tariff of 1857, with a somewhat enlarged free list.
Mr. Memminger states that a bill will pass making a few reductions upon his tariff.
The Daily Dispatch: March 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Enforcement of the Southern Tariff laws. (search)
Enforcement of the Southern Tariff laws.
Measures have been taken by the Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States. Mr. Memminger, to prevent the introduction of goods by the inland routes.
At all railway connections between the Confederate and Border States officers have been stationed to enforce the decrees and tariff regulations of the Confederate States.
The same precautions have been taken to prevent smuggling on the coast line.
The Confederate States' loan.
--The Atlanta Confederacy learns that a distinguished politician of the North went on to Montgomery last week with offers for the whole of the fifteen million loan at par, the bid being made by English capitalists.
Mr. Memminger declined the negotiation, preferring to give domestic capitalists the refusal of the bids.
The Confederacy says that a Georgia house has offered to take five millions of the loan.
The Confederate States' loan.
--The Atlanta Confederacy learns that a distinguished politician of the North went on to Montgomery last week with offers for the whole of the fifteen million loan at par, the bid being made by English capitalists.
Mr. Memminger declined the negotiation, preferring to give domestic capitalists the refusal of the bids.
The Confederacy says that a Georgia house has offered to take five millions of the loan.
The Daily Dispatch: April 8, 1861., [Electronic resource],
A small-pox Panic in a Horse car.(search)
Resumption of specie payment in the Confederate States.
--Mr. Memminger, Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States, has addressed a circular to each of the banks of the Confederacy, recommending the adoption of a resolution to redeem in specie such of their respective notes as may be paid in upon the authorized loan of the Confederacy.
This measure, Mr. Memminger states, is necessary to prevent the inequalities and confusion which must else arise from the paying of subscriptionas addressed a circular to each of the banks of the Confederacy, recommending the adoption of a resolution to redeem in specie such of their respective notes as may be paid in upon the authorized loan of the Confederacy.
This measure, Mr. Memminger states, is necessary to prevent the inequalities and confusion which must else arise from the paying of subscription in currencies of varying values.--He also urges the present as the most desirable time for a general resumption of specie payment.
The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Shipments of provisions. (search)
Shipments of provisions.
--The following note was written by Secretary Memminger to the Collector at Savannah, in consequence of a vessel loaded with rice, for Boston, having been compelled to stop and discharge cargo.
The Government here entirely disapproves of any interference with private property before war is declared.
Let us abide by the Law of Nations, and protect peaceful commerce which has trusted to our hospitality.--Tell your people to have patience; we gain more by respect for law than from the seizure of a few vessels.
Northern vessels Detained.
--Gov. Pickens received a dispatch, from Secretary Memminger, yesterday, authorizing the detention of all Northern vessels in the port of Charleston, with instructions to the Collector of the port not to grant any more clearances to Northern vessels, and to prohibit the exportation of rice to Northern ports.
The Governor promptly issued his orders accordingly.-- Charleston Mercury, 2d.
The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], English Opinions on the Fort Sumter affair. (search)
From Montgomery.
Montgomery, May 11.--The question of the removal of the Provisional seat of Government from this city to Richmond will be decided to-day.
It will probably be defeated.
It is expected, however, that President Davis will go to Virginia, and head the Army on the border.
Secretary Memminger, of the Treasury, has sent in a report of a scheme for raising the funds necessary for the prosecution of the war. This and the tariff are the only questions now remaining for consideration of Congress, which will probably adjourn about the 23d inst., to meet again in the middle of July, unless sooner called together by the President.
In regard to funds for carrying on the war, fifty millions will be raised, probably one-half by Treasury notes, one-fourth by customs, and one-fourth by direct taxation.
Volunteers will not be received for a less term than three years, or during the war. Field and staff officers will be appointed by the President.
In local emergenc
From Montgomery. Montgomery, May 22.
--Congress adjourned late last night, to meet in Richmond on the 20th of July.
The Tariff bill passed, with unimportant amendments.
Also, an act allowing District Attorneys, in the field, to appoint substitutes during absence from their circuits.
The Patent Office bill was signed, and Rhodes appointed Commissioner.
No new military appointments have been made.
Messrs. Rives, Hunter and Memminger were appointed a committee to make arrangements to transfer the Departments to Richmond.