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those who were free when the war commenced and those who are recognized as slaves by the laws of the Confederate States. Agreed to. Mr. Sexton, of Texas, offered a joint resolution of thanks to the officers and men of the Davis Guard, engaged in the successful defence of Saline Pass, on the 8th of September last. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Gray, of Texas, introduced a bill to authorize officers below the grade of Brigadier General to draw rations. Mr. Staples, of Va., offered a resolution that the Judiciary Committee be instructed to inquire what, if any, legislation is necessary to prevent illegal impressments of private property. Mr. Baldwin, of Va., introduced a bill to provide payment for slaves impressed under State laws, and lost in the public service. Mr. Holcombe, of Va., offered a resolution that the special Committee on the Currency consider the expediency of requesting the State Banks of the Confederacy to loan their respe