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Confederate Congress. Senate. Friday, March 17, 1865. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Jeter, of the Baptist Church. House bill to increase the pay and mileage of officers traveling under orders was considered and passed. House bill to increase the commutation value of hospital rations was considered and rejected. Mr. Brown, of Mississippi, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported back, with the recommendation that it pass, Senate bill to regulate the assimilated rank betw by way of amendment, entitled "an act to increase the army and limit exemptions." On motion of Mr. Chrisman, of Kentucky, the amendment was ordered to be printed. On motion of Mr. Lyon, of Alabama, the House adjourned. Friday,March 17, 1865. The House met at 11 o'clock and was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jeter, of the Baptist Church. The Speaker presented a series of patriotic resolutions adopted by a meeting of the people of Prince Edward county, Virginia.
Virginia Legislature. [Extra Session.] Senate. Friday, March 17, 1865. At 12 o'clock the Senate was called to order by Mr. Johnson, of Bedford. Mr. Armstrong offered the following resolution, which, for want of a quorum, could not be acted upon: "Resolved, That the banks of this Commonwealth are hereby prohibited from diminishing the specie in their possession, except by loan to the State or Confederate Governments, until otherwise ordered; and the Governor is required to render to said banks all the aid he can to secure the safety of their funds." In conformity with a resolution, previously adopted, providing for a recess till the 29th instant, Mr. Tayloe, of King George, moved that the Senate inform the House of Delegates of its readiness to adjourn. The motion was agreed to, and Mr. Tayloe was authorized by the President pro tem. to communicate the information to the House. Upon the return of Mr. Tayloe, On motion of Mr. Dulany, the Se