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Confederate Congress.

Senate.

Friday, January 6, 1865.

The Senate met at 12 o'clock M.--Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Leyburn, of the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Hill presented the petition of certain bonded farmers of Georgia, asking to be relieved of the penalty for failure to fulfill their contracts with the Government, they being prevented from keeping said contracts by Sherman's invasion.

Mr. Caperton offered a joint resolution of thanks to Brigadier-General Stand Watie and Colonel Gano, and the officers and men under their command, for the daring and skill exhibited in the capture of two hundred and fifty loaded wagons from the enemy on the 19th of September last, and for other brilliant services, in the Indian Territory. Referred to the Military Committee.

On motion, by Mr. Semmes, it was ordered that when the Senate adjourn, it be to Monday next.

On motion, by Mr. Sparrow, the Senate resolved into secret session.

House of Representatives.

The House met at 11 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Read, of the Presbyterian Church.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President, transmitting a copy of the report of the operations of General Joseph E. Johnston during the last spring and summer. Referred to the Military Committee.

The House resumed the consideration of the Consolidation bill. Pending the consideration of which, the House adjourned.

The Daily Dispatch: January 7, 1865. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. January 7, 1865. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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