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The Daily Dispatch: August 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 7 (search)
the enemy seems ruthlessly to force upon this Government of protecting its citizens by the bloody law of retaliation, it will give to the President its unfaltering support in the prompt execution of measures devised for the complete protection of our citizens in the exercise of the inalienable rights of self-defence. 5. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs are instructed to inquire and report what further legislation, if any, may be necessary to clothe the Executive with the amplest authority to act upon and carry out the intent and principles enunciated in these resolutions. The resolutions were debated by Messrs. Yancey, Wigfall, Semmes, and Sparrow, and the further consideration postponed till Monday. Mr. Clay, of Ala., introduced a bill for increasing the staff of Brigadier-Generals of the C. S. army, which was placed on the calendar. Mr. Clark, of Mo., moved that the Senate go into secret session for the transaction of Executive business. Carried.