The Daily Dispatch: May 9, 1864., [Electronic resource]

Confederate States Congress.

House of Representatives.--The House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Duncan.

The Standing Committees, appointed by the Speaker, were announced.

A special committee was appointed to investigate the charges against the Hon. Williamson R. W. Cobb. Several other special committees of minor importance were also appointed.

Mr. Clopton, of Ala, presented a memorial from Mr. J. H. Winn, which was referred to the Committee on Claims.

Mr. Blanford, of Ga., presented a memorial from the citizens of Georgia, asking relief from taxation. Referred.

Mr. Farrow, of S. C., introduced a bill to secure a more extended circulation of the General Orders, issued from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. Referred.

Mr. Haskell, of Tenn., submitted a resolution of inquiry, t ascertain what legislation was necessary to equalize the prices of impressments in the different States. Referred.

Mr. Foote, of Tenn., introduced a bill to facilitate the detection of fraud in the Quartermaster's Department, and disbursing offices generally. Referred.

Mr. Chambers, of Miss., introduced a bill, to increase the pay of the clerk in the employment of the General in Command at the seat of Government, from $1,200 per annum to $3,000, and to provide that such clerk, when employed, shall not be liable to any duty in the field. Referred.

On motion the House adjourned.