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The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], A row in Connecticut. (search)
A row in Connecticut. --A peace meeting was held at Saybrook, Conn., on the 16th inst., which ended in a serious row, during which Judge Colyer, of Hartford, was badly cut on the cheek, and other parties injured. After the row was over, Captain Hawley made a Union speech. The disturbance originated between Union men and Secessionists, about the raising of the American flag.
The Daily Dispatch: May 19, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
tion, which was not adopted — ayes 44, noes 33, less than two thirds voting in the affirmative. Mr. Atkins also offered a resolution that hereafter the daily hour of meeting of the House shall be 11 o'clock A. M., which was agreed to. Mr. Colyer, of Tenn., offered a resolution to relieve the commanding General from the duty of examining the records of court-martial in the field, which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Colyer also offered a resolution inquiringMr. Colyer also offered a resolution inquiring into the expediency of framing a law more effectually to prevent gaming by bonded officers and other public agents, accompanied by a bill on the subject. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Heiskell, of Tenn., introduced a bill to provide for payment for losses by accident resulting from the destruction of property to prevent it falling into the hands of the enemy. Referred. Also, a resolution inquiring what progress has been made in providing medals for soldiers for disti
The Daily Dispatch: May 24, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
s 5. The bill passed — ayes 78, noes 3. Mr. Marshall, of Kentucky, moved a reconsideration, with a view to amending the bill, so as to provide for the payment of the bounty to soldiers in Treasury notes instead of hundred dollar bonds. The motion was laid upon the table. Mr. Hilton offered a resolution instructing the Committee on Ways and Means to report a bill to provide by taxation for the increased pay of soldiers. Agreed to. Mr. Lyon, of Alabama, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported bills to amend the tax laws. Ordered to be printed, and made the special order for Wednesday. Mr. Colyer, of Tenn., submitted a minority report, which was also ordered to be printed. Mr. Miles, of S. C., introduced a resolution of thanks to the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute, and their officers, for gallant conduct in the battle of the 15th inst., near New market, in the Valley of the Shenandoah. Passed unanimously. The House then adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: June 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
ses at 12 o'clock M. on Tuesday, June 7th, be, and the same is hereby, rescinded; and the said two Houses shall take a recess on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock M., for ninety days. Mr. Swan, of Tenn., moved to amend by substituting fifteen days. Mr. Echels, of Ga., moved to lay the resolution and amendment on the table. On this question Mr. Foote demanded the ayes and noes, which were ordered; pending which the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, (Mr. Sexton in the chair,) and resumed the consideration of the bill to amend the tax laws. The bill having been perfected, the committee rose and reported the bill and amendments to the House. Substitutes were offered by Messrs. Colyer, of Tenn., and Anderson, of Ga. Pending the consideration of the subject the House took a recess until 8, o'clk P. M. [The House on Tuesday night passed the bill to promote the efficiency of the cavalry service, and to punish lawlessness in any portion thereof.]
The Daily Dispatch: June 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
places of holding said Courts, was taken up, and the Senate amendments were concurred in. Mr. Montague, of Va., offered a resolution instructing the Committee on the Medical Department to inquire into the expediency of increasing the allowances to patients in hospitals, which was agreed to. Mr. Clopton, of Ala, from the Committee on the Medical Department, reported a bill to amend an act regulating the granting of furloughs and discharges in hospital, pending the consideration of which, the morning hour having expired. The House resumed the consideration of the bill to amend the tax laws. Mr. Anderson's substitute was adopted in lieu of that proposed by Mr. Colyer. The question recurring on the adoption of Mr. Anderson's substitute in lieu of the bill reported from the committee, was decided in the affirmative. The bill, as amended, was then read a third time and passed. On motion of Mr. Rives, of Va., the House resolved itself into secret session.