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The Daily Dispatch: September 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], Confederate Congress. (search)
er as a substitute. The resolutions were then agreed to. Mr. Chambers, from the Military Committee, reported a bill to authorize the establishment of places of rendezvous for examination of persons enrolled for military duty. The bill, after numerous amendments, was agreed to. Mr. Miles, of S. C., from the Committee of Conference on the disagreeing vote of the two Houses of Congress, on the bill known as the Conscript Act, submitted a report. [See Senate proceedings] Mr. Boteler, of Va., called the question upon the report, and the question being ordered, the vote was taken and the report agreed to by ayes, 34; noes, 29. Mr. Foote, of Tenn, moved to reconsider the vote adopting the report, but the motion did not prevail. Mr. Wright, of Ga., from the Committee on Hospitals, reported a bill to better provide for the sick and wounded of the army in hospitals. This bill passed the Senate yesterday. It was taken up in the House and agreed to. Mr. Wrig
The Daily Dispatch: October 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], The embalming business in the U. S. Army. (search)
dent of these Confederate States shall make a proclamation that he will cause these resolutions to be strictly enforced. Mr. Russell, of Va., moved to instruct the Committee of Foreign Affairs, to whom was referred the foregoing resolutions, to report in their stead a bill which he submitted, entitled an act to repress atrocities of the enemy. He addressed the House eloquently and at length in support of the bill, but in concluding withdrew his motion to instruct the committee. Mr. Boteler, of Va., offered a memorial on the subject of Treasury notes, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Mr. Perkins of La., Introduced a bill to regulate the pay of officers on furlough. Referred to Committee in Military Affairs. Mr. Miles, of S. C., introduced a bill to authorize the establishment of camps of instructions, and the appointment of commandants of the same-- his bill was taken up and passed. The House then renewed the consideration of the special
The Daily Dispatch: October 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], Lessons from history. (search)
the examination of persons subject to military duty, and recommended that the House concur in the amendment. The recommendation was agreed to. Also, reported the following bill from the same committee: The Congress of the Confederate States do enact, That hereafter the Quartermaster-General and the Chief of Ordnance shall be Brigadier-Generals in the Provisional Army. Some discussion ensued upon the bill, but before final action upon it, the special order was called. Messrs Boteler and Holcombe, by permission, presented memorials, which were appropriately referred. Mr. Dejarnette, of Va., from the Committee of Foreign Affairs, reported a bill to provide for retaliation in certain cases. The bill was discussed by Messrs. Dejarnette, McQueen and Barksdale. The bill was finally recommitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The rules were suspended to allow the Military Committee to complete their reports. Mr. Harria, of Mo., from the Military C
The Daily Dispatch: October 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
these Brigadier-Generals may be assigned to duty in the Departments of the Adjutant and Inspector-General, and one Brigadier-General may be assigned to duty in each of the Departments of the Quartermaster-General. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga, from the Judiciary Committee reported and recommended its passage, a bill authorizing the Vice-President of the Confederate States to employ a Secretary. The House refused to permit the bill to be read a third time by a vote of — ayes 27, noes 27. Mr. Boteler, of Va, from the Committee on Flag and Seal, reported back the bill of the Senate fixing a seal of the Confederate States, and reported the following as a substitute: An armed youth in classic costume, standing beneath a meridian sun, beside an altar to which a woman is clinging, the whole surrounded by a wreath of rice, cotton, tobacco, and sugar cane; above, "seal of the Confederate States of America," and beneath, the motto "Pro aris et focis." This substitute was agreed to.
The Daily Dispatch: October 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], Two days later from Europe. (search)
dals and badges of distinction for courage and good conduct in battle, with a substitute, which was agreed to. Mr. Foster, of Ala., submitted a bill to make Confederate Treasury notes a legal tender, and to present and punish extortion. Referred to Judiciary Committee. Mr. Russell, of Va., introduced a bill to "repress atrocities of the enemy." Referred to Judiciary Committee. Also, a bill to prohibit martial law within the Confederate States, which was laid on the table. Mr. Boteler, of Va., offered joint resolutions on the subject of Treasury notes, which make the refusal of these notes an evidence of disloyalty, and providing that military commanders shall arrest persons refusing said notes. Laid on the table. Several memorials, which had been referred to the Committee on Claims, were reported back and laid on the table. Mr. Lyons, of Va., offered a resolution authorizing the publication of five hundred copies of the Journal of the present session. This
The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1863., [Electronic resource], Matters on the Border. (search)
carry down 500 Yankees, to be placed on board the flag of truce boat, 124 of whom are sick and wounded. Among these are three citizens who have been placed on special parole; one of whom, named Bull, is particularly charged with the release of the son of Col. Larkin Smith, Ass't Q. M. General. N. C. Ball, alluded to above, was a sutler in the Abolition army, and was captured by Gen. Stuart in one of his raids. He exchanged himself for Mr. Sowers, of Clarke county, a constituent of Mr. Boteler, who returned yesterday. He carries with him his son, (and clerk,) captured at the same time, who has given his parole to return in thirty days, unless young Smith be released and permitted to return home. All of the Abolitionists who go to-day were captured at Fredericksburg. Sixty of them, on account of the want of room in the accommodation at 7 o'clock, will start in the mail train at 3, and be detained in Petersburg till rejoined by their comrades to morrow morning, and then the lo
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
atives--The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Birrows. The roll was then called by the Clerk, to ascertain whether a quorum was present, when fifty four members answered to their names, constituting a quorum. Mr. of Va, offered a resolution that the Hon, J. L. M. Curry be and he is hereby appointed Speaker. pro tempore of the House during the necessary absence of the regular Speaker. The resolution was unanimously agreed to, and the Clerk appointed Messrs. Boteler, Clarke, and Swann to wait upon Mr. Curry and inform him of his election. On taking the Chair the temporary Speaker returned his thanks for the confidence implied in the action of the House, and invoaed the indulgence of members and their assistance in the discharge of the new duties imposed upon him. Mr. Holt, of Ga., offered a resolution that a committee of three be appointed, to join such committee as may be appointed by the Senate to wait on the President and inform him th
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress, (search)
ning letters of marque prizes, and prize goods. Referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Russell of Va., introduced a bill to repress the attempts of the enemy to incite servile insurrection. Referred to Judiciary Committee. Also, a bill to prevent the employment of negroes in war against the Confederate States of America. Same reference. Also, a resolution that the Committee the Judiciary inquire into the expediency of inserting a bill to regulate impressments. Agreed to Mr. Boteler; of Va., offered a resolution requesting the President to communicate to this House, if not compatible with the public interests, a copy of the official report recently made by Col. Imbodan of the War Department, in reference to the outrages perpetrated by Gen. Milroy upon the patriotic people of the Northwestern and Valley districts of Virginia. Agreed to. Mr. Garnett, of Va., offered a resolution that the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to report to this House, as soon as p
The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], article 13 (search)
name should, not again be brought forward as a candidate, whereupon Mr. Woolfolk withdrew his nomination but expressed his determination to vote for him, and hoped the House would do likewise. The Senate was informed of the nomination of Mr. Boteler, and the roll called upon the eleventh ballot resulted as follows: Caperton 35; Russell, 33 Rives, 2 Floyd, 6; Soldier, 5; Allen, 3, John Letcher . The committee reported to the Senate and the joint vote was : Russell 54; Caperton, 47; Rives, 26; 6; scattering, 13.-- who is number of votes cast, 14 , necessary to a choice, 7, Neither of the having received a sufficient number to elect, the name of Mr. Boteler was dropped and the House proceeded to the ballot, with the result: Russell, 4; Caperton, 49, Rives, 11; scattering, 8. The result was transmitted to the Senate and the joint vote resulted; Russell, ; Caperton 68; Rives 1; scattering, 10--whole vote cast, 151; necessary to a choice, 7. There still being no choice, the name
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
insert-Gard to the report, and Mr. Brown, of Miss., obtaining the floor, called the previous question. The ayes and noes were demanded by Mr. Simms, and resulted: Ayes--Messrs. Baker, Barnwell, Brown, Caper Lon. Davis, Dortch, Hayner Henry, Bill, Hunter, Johnson of Ga., McEwell, Mitchell, Oldham, Orr, Feyton, Paelan--17 Noes.--Messrs Clay, Commes, Sparrow--4. House of Representatives.--House met at 11 o'clock and was opened with prayer by Rev. Henry A. Wise. Mr. Boteler, of Va., moved a suspension of the rules, to allow him to call up the bill reported some time since from the Committee on Ordnance. The motion did not prevail. Mr. Royston, of Ark, moved that the House proceed with the consideration of the bill to provide for the assessment and collection of direct taxes and internal revenue. The House, by vote, decided that this bill was a part of the order that no business should be taken up until the currency and tax bills were disposed of.
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