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The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1864., [Electronic resource]

Confederate States Congress. The Senate on Saturday was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Langhorne, of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jemison, of Ala., introduced a bill for the relief of Green T. Hill, which was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Jemison also introduced the following resolution, which was consideit appears somewhat likely that the Federal Congress may possibly call for one million or more of men to attempt to release all the Federal prisoners in the Confederate States, and to plant the Federal flag upon every prison in the Confederate States, and to do divers other things within the next ninety days too numerous to mentioConfederate States, and to do divers other things within the next ninety days too numerous to mention, and to leader the accomplishment of these things Certain there is a remote possibility that the members of the Federal Congress under 50 years of age may "take the field" Therefore. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs he instructed to inquire into the expediency and propriety of at once conscribing 400,000 me

ses as he shall consider there has been no fault or neglect on the part of the collector. Mr. Brown, of Miss., introduced a bill for the establishment and of the grades of officers of the navy, and for other purposes. Referred to the Naval Committee. Mr. Brown introduced the following, which was agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquirehaplains in the army in certain cases to draw forage for one horse. The bill was passed. Mr. Brown, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a bill to amend the act to establish a volunteer navy approved April 18, 1863. The bill was passed. Mr. Brown also reported a bill to regulate the allowance of travelling expenses of officers of the navy, and others travelling under orders. Ordered to be printed. Mr. Brown, from the same Committee, made an adverse report on the memorial of the Virginia Volunteer Navy Company, in so far as it asks pecuniary aid from the Government.

ial committee appointed to prepare an address to the country, reported back with the recommendation that it be concurred in, the House resolution on the war. The resolution was concurred in. On motion of Mr. Semmes, the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The doors being opened, on motion of Mr. Semmes, it was resolved that when the Senate adjourn, it be to meet on Monday, at 11 o'clock A. M. On motion of Mr. Burnett, of Ky., the Senate adjourned. In the House, Mr. Garland, of Ark., introduced the following bill: Whereas, it appears somewhat likely that the Federal Congress may possibly call for one million or more of men to attempt to release all the Federal prisoners in the Confederate States, and to plant the Federal flag upon every prison in the Confederate States, and to do divers other things within the next ninety days too numerous to mention, and to leader the accomplishment of these things Certain there is a remote possibility that the member

m the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a bill to amend the act to establish a volunteer navy approved April 18, 1863. The bill was passed. Mr. Brown also reported a bill to regulate the allowance of travelling expenses of officers of the navy, and others travelling under orders. Ordered to be printed. Mr. Brown, from the same Committee, made an adverse report on the memorial of the Virginia Volunteer Navy Company, in so far as it asks pecuniary aid from the Government. Mr. Maxwell, from the Committee on Patents, reported in favor of printing the report of the Commissioner of Patents. Mr. Semmes, from the special committee appointed to prepare an address to the country, reported back with the recommendation that it be concurred in, the House resolution on the war. The resolution was concurred in. On motion of Mr. Semmes, the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The doors being opened, on motion of Mr. Semmes, it was resolved that when the Senat

Confederate States Congress. The Senate on Saturday was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Langhorne, of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jemison, of Ala., introduced a bill for the relief of Green T. Hill, which was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Jemison also introduced the following resolution, which was considered and agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency of giving to the Secretary of the Treasury authority to allow or refund to tax collectors for counterfeited notes received by them, in such cases as he shall consider there has been no fault or neglect on the part of the collector. Mr. Brown, of Miss., introduced a bill for the establishment and of the grades of officers of the navy, and for other purposes. Referred to the Naval Committee. Mr. Brown introduced the following, which was agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire and report what fu

of the Commissioner of Patents. Mr. Semmes, from the special committee appointed to prepare an address to the country, reported back with the recommendation that it be concurred in, the House resolution on the war. The resolution was concurred in. On motion of Mr. Semmes, the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The doors being opened, on motion of Mr. Semmes, it was resolved that when the Senate adjourn, it be to meet on Monday, at 11 o'clock A. M. On motion of Mr. Burnett, of Ky., the Senate adjourned. In the House, Mr. Garland, of Ark., introduced the following bill: Whereas, it appears somewhat likely that the Federal Congress may possibly call for one million or more of men to attempt to release all the Federal prisoners in the Confederate States, and to plant the Federal flag upon every prison in the Confederate States, and to do divers other things within the next ninety days too numerous to mention, and to leader the accomplishment of thes

aged citizens and disabled soldiers as soldiers capable of bearing arms. Mr. Semmes, from the Finance Committee, made an adverse report upon the House bill to amelation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers. Mr. Semmes, from the same committee, reported a bill to regulate the collection of the t and those whose commissions have been vacated, as provided by said act. Mr. Semmes, from the Military Committee, reported back the bill authorizing chaplains inreported in favor of printing the report of the Commissioner of Patents. Mr. Semmes, from the special committee appointed to prepare an address to the country, ruse resolution on the war. The resolution was concurred in. On motion of Mr. Semmes, the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The doors being opened, on motion of Mr. Semmes, it was resolved that when the Senate adjourn, it be to meet on Monday, at 11 o'clock A. M. On motion of Mr. Burnett, of Ky., the Senate

Confederate States Congress. The Senate on Saturday was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Langhorne, of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jemison, of Ala., introduced a bill for the relief of Green T. Hill, which was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Jemison also introduced the following resolution, which was considered and agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency of giving to the Secretary of the Treasury authority to alMr. Jemison also introduced the following resolution, which was considered and agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency of giving to the Secretary of the Treasury authority to allow or refund to tax collectors for counterfeited notes received by them, in such cases as he shall consider there has been no fault or neglect on the part of the collector. Mr. Brown, of Miss., introduced a bill for the establishment and of the grades of officers of the navy, and for other purposes. Referred to the Naval Committee. Mr. Brown introduced the following, which was agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire and report what

Semmes, from the Finance Committee, made an adverse report upon the House bill to amend the act in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers. Mr. Semmes, from the same committee, reported a bill to regulate the collection of the tax in kind on tobacco, which was considered and passed. The bill provides for the appointment of receivers, who shall be experts, capable of judging of the quantity of tobacco and arranging and putting it up in hogsheads. Mr. Sparrow, from the Military Committee, offered the following resolution; which was read and agreed to. Resolved, That the President be requested to communicate to the Senate the names and rank of the officers appointed under the act to raise troops approved 11th of October, 1862, and the dates of their appointment; also, the names of those who have raised troops under such appointments, and those who have failed to make report of what they have done, and those whose commissions have been vaca

Confederate States Congress. The Senate on Saturday was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Langhorne, of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jemison, of Ala., introduced a bill for the relief of Green T. Hill, which was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Jemison also introduced the following resolution, which was considered and agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instructed to inquire into the expediency of giving to the Secretary of the Treasury authority to allow or refund to tax collectors for counterfeited notes received by them, in such cases as he shall consider there has been no fault or neglect on the part of the collector. Mr. Brown, of Miss., introduced a bill for the establishment and of the grades of officers of the navy, and for other purposes. Referred to the Naval Committee. Mr. Brown introduced the following, which was agreed to. Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire and report what f