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March 19th (search for this): article 16
House of Representatives. Wednesday, March 19. House met at 18 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Hon. John V. Wright appeared and took the oath of office. A message was received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate had disagreed to the 1st, 2d, and 3d amendments of the House to the Senate bill regulating the pay of members of Congress, and that the Senate concurred in the 4th and 5th amendments of the House. Mr. Bonham moved for a suspension of the rule for the call of the States, with a view to take up the bill as it came from the Senate; and also moved that the House recede from its amendment, striking out $3,000 in the Senate bill, and inserting $2,500 in lieu thereof. He thought it would be graceful in the House at once to concur with the Senate. He was sure if this Congress adopted vigorous measures for the prosecution of the war, the people would not complain that the
Baldwin (search for this): article 16
t of their in debtedness as principal debtors upon similar notes or evidences of debt, so that they shall be required to pay taxes only upon the excess of their assets above their liabilities. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Mr. Baldwin, of Virginia, submitted a resolution that the Committee on Claims he instructed to inquire into the propriety of authorizing the War Department to pay for losses incurred by the destruction of property by military occupation. Referred to the ay, viz: A bill to be entitled an Act to carry into effect the latter clause of the 6th section of the 2d Article of the Constitution, so as to allow the Cabinet ministers seats upon the floor, with the privilege of engaging in the debates pertaining to the business of their several departments. The bill was advocated by Messrs. Garnett, Foote, and Baldwin, and opposed by Messrs. Davis, Kenner, and Chambers. Pending the consideration of the bill, the House went into secret session.
Barksdale (search for this): article 16
s therein named. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Also, a resolution fixing the hours of meeting of the House at nine o'clock instead of twelve, as at pre sent, and the hour of adjournment at four o'clock. Motion not agreed to. Mr. Holt, of Geo., submitted a design of Flag and Seal, which was referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal. Mr. Clapp presented a memorial on the subject of a Sunday mail. Referred to the Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads. Mr. Barksdale submitted a memorial in reference to a mail route, which was referred to the same committee. Mr. Harris, of Mo., introduced the following resolution, which was a greed to: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by pension of other wise for the relief of discharged sick and disabled soldiers, and for the relief of the families of soldiers and officers who may be killed in battle, or die of wounds received, or di
Bonham (search for this): article 16
Wednesday, March 19. House met at 18 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett. The Journal of yesterday was read and approved. Hon. John V. Wright appeared and took the oath of office. A message was received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate had disagreed to the 1st, 2d, and 3d amendments of the House to the Senate bill regulating the pay of members of Congress, and that the Senate concurred in the 4th and 5th amendments of the House. Mr. Bonham moved for a suspension of the rule for the call of the States, with a view to take up the bill as it came from the Senate; and also moved that the House recede from its amendment, striking out $3,000 in the Senate bill, and inserting $2,500 in lieu thereof. He thought it would be graceful in the House at once to concur with the Senate. He was sure if this Congress adopted vigorous measures for the prosecution of the war, the people would not complain that the Senate bill allowed too much
Bragg (search for this): article 16
led the question. Motion not agreed to. Mr. Davis, of Miss., moved that the bill and its amendments be laid upon the table. Motion lost. Mr. Chilton, of Ala., moved that the House insist upon its amendments. Agreed to, and the House insists upon its amendments to the Senate bill. A communication was received from the President communicating the report of Major General George B. Crittenden of the battle of Fishing Creek. Also, communication submitting the report of Maj. Gen. Bragg, of the bombardment of Pensacola. Mr. Pugh, of Ala., moved that the latter report be printed, but before the vote was taken on the motion it was withdrawn. The States were then called alphabetically for memorials, resolutions, &c. Mr. Royston, of Arkansas, introduced a bill entitled an act fixing the salaries of certain officers therein named. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Also, a resolution fixing the hours of meeting of the House at nine o'clock ins
Simon Buckner (search for this): article 16
tender a vote of thanks to all the officers and men engaged in the defence of Fort Donelson. He regarded that as one of the most heroic struggles that had or would take place during the continuance of the war. He had the utmost confidence in Gen. Buckner, and if he had not been taken prisoner, he believed he would have been one of the Napoleons of our Sicily in this war. He had the same confidence in Gideon Pillow and John B. Floyd that he had in Simon Buckner. He would vote for the resolutioSimon Buckner. He would vote for the resolution of thanks, and would make it five hundred percent stronger. After considerable discussion, participated in by Messrs. Foots, Wilcox and others. Mr. Pugh of Ala., moved that the resolution be laid upon the table, and the motion was agreed to. Mr. Swann introduced a resolution for the preparation of geographical and topographical maps. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Gray, of Texas, offered a resolution to instruct the Committee on Claims to inquire into the
Chambers (search for this): article 16
ims. Mr. Pugh from the Military Committee, reported back the bill to encourage the manufacture of saltpetre and small arms, with a recommendation that it pass. Read a third time and passed. Mr. Kennas, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for providing further means for public defence and for the support of the Government. This bill was made the order of the day for Saturday. Mr.Gartrell, of Geo., from the Judiciary Committee, called up the special order of the day, viz: A bill to be entitled an Act to carry into effect the latter clause of the 6th section of the 2d Article of the Constitution, so as to allow the Cabinet ministers seats upon the floor, with the privilege of engaging in the debates pertaining to the business of their several departments. The bill was advocated by Messrs. Garnett, Foote, and Baldwin, and opposed by Messrs. Davis, Kenner, and Chambers. Pending the consideration of the bill, the House went into secret session.
Chilton (search for this): article 16
hat the Senate bill allowed too much pay. He hoped the bill would be at once acted upon, and called the question upon his motion. The call being sustained. Mr. Curry, of Ala., demanded a vote by yeas and nays, which resulted — yeas 32, nays 30. Mr. Jones, of Tenn., moved that the House adhere to its amendment, and on that motion called the question. Motion not agreed to. Mr. Davis, of Miss., moved that the bill and its amendments be laid upon the table. Motion lost. Mr. Chilton, of Ala., moved that the House insist upon its amendments. Agreed to, and the House insists upon its amendments to the Senate bill. A communication was received from the President communicating the report of Major General George B. Crittenden of the battle of Fishing Creek. Also, communication submitting the report of Maj. Gen. Bragg, of the bombardment of Pensacola. Mr. Pugh, of Ala., moved that the latter report be printed, but before the vote was taken on the motion it
Clapp (search for this): article 16
morials, resolutions, &c. Mr. Royston, of Arkansas, introduced a bill entitled an act fixing the salaries of certain officers therein named. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Also, a resolution fixing the hours of meeting of the House at nine o'clock instead of twelve, as at pre sent, and the hour of adjournment at four o'clock. Motion not agreed to. Mr. Holt, of Geo., submitted a design of Flag and Seal, which was referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal. Mr. Clapp presented a memorial on the subject of a Sunday mail. Referred to the Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads. Mr. Barksdale submitted a memorial in reference to a mail route, which was referred to the same committee. Mr. Harris, of Mo., introduced the following resolution, which was a greed to: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by pension of other wise for the relief of discharged sick and disabled so
George B. Crittenden (search for this): article 16
32, nays 30. Mr. Jones, of Tenn., moved that the House adhere to its amendment, and on that motion called the question. Motion not agreed to. Mr. Davis, of Miss., moved that the bill and its amendments be laid upon the table. Motion lost. Mr. Chilton, of Ala., moved that the House insist upon its amendments. Agreed to, and the House insists upon its amendments to the Senate bill. A communication was received from the President communicating the report of Major General George B. Crittenden of the battle of Fishing Creek. Also, communication submitting the report of Maj. Gen. Bragg, of the bombardment of Pensacola. Mr. Pugh, of Ala., moved that the latter report be printed, but before the vote was taken on the motion it was withdrawn. The States were then called alphabetically for memorials, resolutions, &c. Mr. Royston, of Arkansas, introduced a bill entitled an act fixing the salaries of certain officers therein named. Referred to the Commit
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