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The Daily Dispatch: March 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
ims. Mr. Pugh from the Military Committee, reported back the bill to encourage the manufacture of saltpetre and small arms, with a recommendation that it pass. Read a third time and passed. Mr. Kennas, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for providing further means for public defence and for the support of the Government. This bill was made the order of the day for Saturday. Mr.Gartrell, of Geo., from the Judiciary Committee, called up the special order of the day, viz: A bill to be entitled an Act to carry into effect the latter clause of the 6th section of the 2d Article of the Constitution, so as to allow the Cabinet ministers seats upon the floor, with the privilege of engaging in the debates pertaining to the business of their several departments. The bill was advocated by Messrs. Garnett, Foote, and Baldwin, and opposed by Messrs. Davis, Kenner, and Chambers. Pending the consideration of the bill, the House went into secret session.
The Daily Dispatch: March 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], Runaway--$25, Reward. (search)
its floor, with the privilege of such measures as related to several departments. Upon this propo an animated and interesting debate , which was participated in by Messrs, Garrett, Foots, and Baldwin; in its favor Messrs. Davis, Henner, and Chambers, supposition. This debate attracted greater , and was listened to with seemingly interest, than any that has taken past since the commencement of the session. The firm effort of Mr. Chambers, the representative of the Vicksburg District, Missd to with seemingly interest, than any that has taken past since the commencement of the session. The firm effort of Mr. Chambers, the representative of the Vicksburg District, Miss., com the respect and attention of the House at a remarkable degree. The same may be the effort of Mr. Baldwin, the representative of the Augusta District, in this State. All the speeches on the subject were able and , and of a character quite different from that which has marked most of the ssional debates.
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
ire arm by all such smithe as will undertake to assist, by their own forges, to make up the deficiency; and if deemed practicable and advisable, that said committee be also requested to report upon the practicability of supplying to all smithe who will undertake the manufacture aforesaid, gun scalps, or iron suited for said manufacture, under such regulations as the Department of War may deem sufficient to secure the object contemplated. The committee to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Chambers, of Miss, introduced the following resolution; which was adopted: Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to inform this House at what dates prior to the 30th of June, 1862, payments of interest will be due on the existing public debt, and also what amount of interest will be due at each period of its maturity. Mr. Barksdale, of Miss, submitted a memorial from citizens of Clarke county, Miss., praying the imposition of a tax of $25 to $50 per bale on all cotton
The Daily Dispatch: March 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Remedy for dyspepsia (search)
rence to the salaries of the Vice-President and Cabinet officers. Upon this substitute Mr. Boyston called the yeas and nays; and the call being sustained, the vote was so taken with the following result — year 60, nays 16. Mr. Perkins, of La., introduced a resolution that the bill, presented to the House several days since, to prohibit the importation of articles of produce or manufacture of the United States, be taken up and placed upon the calendar. Resolution agreed to. Mr. Chambers, of Miss. offered a resolution instructing the special committee appointed to inquire into the destruction of public property, to inquire also whether the law is promptly enforced which requires disbursing officers and agents of the Government to make returns to the offices to which they are responsible, or in default thereof they are reported to the President and dismissed from service, which was adopted. Also, a bill to impose prompt returns from disbursing officers and agents. R
The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
House of Representatives. Saturday, March 29, 1862. The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Petbekis. Journal of yesterday read. The Speaker announced the members of the committee of conference with the Senate on the disagreement between the two Houses on the pay of the mileage of members of the Provisional Congress. The committee on the part of the House--Messrs. Curry of Ala., Chambers of Miss, and Hoit of Geo. The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of War, in response to the resolution requesting reports of the several Colonels engaged in the battle of Leesburg. Read and laid on the table. A message was also received from the Secretary of the Treasury, submitting a report with reference to the payment of the war tax, asking instructions from Congress; which was read at length. Mr. Kerner of La., moved that the communication, with documents accompanying it, be referred to the committee of Ways a
The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
nt of the following gentlemen on the Military Committee, under the resolution passed on Saturday to increase that committee from "nine" to "thirteen," viz: Kentucky, Eli M. Bruce; Louisiana, Mr. Villers; Texas, Mr. Wilcox; Florida, Mr. Hilton; Mr. Chambers, of Miss, in place of Mr. Davis, of Miss, from further service on the committee. Mr. Dargan presented a memorial from citizens of Mobile, which he asked to have referred to the committee on Military Affairs. It was so referred. Mr.cted to inquire into the expediency of prohibiting by law the importation of slaves, for merchandize or other wise, into any of the other States of this Confederacy from any State or States that may adopt a system of gradual emancipation. Mr. Chambers, of Miss., presented a letter and an account, which, without reading, he asked to be referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Clapp, of Miss., offered a series of joint resolutions with reference to the prosecution of the war and other ma
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. Tuesday, April 8, 1862. (search)
bill to authorize volunteers now in service to extend their term of service. Placed on the calendar. Also, a bill with reference to the payment of officers of Virginia militia, for service rendered. After some discussion, the bill passed. Also, reported back a memorial on the subject of impressment of stock. Report that no legislation is necessary. Also, a bill to be entitled an act to pay musicians in the army, not regularly enlisted. Read a third time and passed. Mr. Chambers, of Miss., from the same committee, reported a bill to amend an act for the establishment and organization of a general staff for the Confederate States Army.--Agreed to. Also, a bill to enforce prompt returns from tax collectors and disbursing agents. passed. Mr. Wilcox, of Texas, from the same committee, reported back a memorial for the increase of the pay of chaplains. Committee report that no legislation is necessary, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration
The Daily Dispatch: April 15, 1862., [Electronic resource], Singular and fatal accident. (search)
Singular and fatal accident. --The Knoxville Register, of the 9th, records a lamentable accident which occurred at Athens, Tenn, a few days ago, as follows: Lieut. J. T. Havis, of Captain Chambers's company, Bradford's regiment, stepped into the express car at Athens on his way to join his regiment at London. Upon the arrival of the up train the news of our victory near Corinth reached Athens, when a simultaneous fleering and shouting commenced. He having a double-barrel shot gun in his hand, put it through the window to fire. He being left-handed, held the gun some little distance from his face and pulled the trigger. The first barrel missed fire, when, trying the other, both barrels went off simultaneously, causing such a heavy rebound that the butt of the gun striking him in the face, literally fore his hand to pieces, killing him instantly.
The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], $50 reward. (search)
to that point, distant 150 miles, and rescue their friends. We hope to hear that they have all been captured. Where's Morgan and his intrepid associates? Partial list of killed and wounded at Shiloh. The Memphis Avalanche of the 8th, publishes a partial list of our killed and wounded in the battle of Shiloh. We copy it for the information of a large number of our readers who had friends in the fight: J. W. Thompson, 13th Tenn, wounded; J. B. Eclin, do; Sam Cole, killed; E O Chambers, co; Capt W D Bethel, 22d Tenn, wounded; Lt J T Hines, 5th Tenn, wounded; Gen Clark, do; K Maddin, 13th Tenn, do; Jno Gibson, 5th Tenn, do; W R. Matthews, Clark's Battalion, do; M Pointer, Holly Springs, do; Lt Abbott, 22d Tenn, killed; J M Jones, do; John wells. 3d Miss bat, do; Lt E C Holmes, 4th La, do; Sam M Miles, do, arm off; Patrick Lacy, 3d Louisiana, wounded; Timothy Boothe, 5th La, do; J W Yates, do; Lieut Cooper, do; Sgt Maj Brown, 11th La, do; Thos Waeller, 154 Tenn, do; W A Ki
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
or other craft, however small, which attempts to pass between Beaufort and Moorhead City, both of which places are occupied by Union troops. The reduction of the fort is but a question of time and labor, but Col. White is evidently disposed to put our forces to all the trouble possible, there seeming to be no other reason for his refusal to surrender at discretion what he must soon be forced to give up. Your correspondent left Newbern Thursday, P. M., in the steam transport Union, Capt. Chambers, who took a cargo of ordnance stores and army wagons and horses, under charge of Lieut. Flagler, of General Burnside's staff, to Havelock Station, near the head of Slocum's creek, from whence they are to be sent to the scene of operations. Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. After the rout of the rebels at Newbern, they took away with them all the locomotives and cars of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad (except a few platform and hand-cars) to Kinston and Goldsborough,
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