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Confederate states Congress.

The Senate met Saturday at 12 o'clock M. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, of the Methodist Church.

Mr. Mitchell, of Ark, introduced a bill to

authorize the appointment of additional military storekeepers. Referred.

Mr. Graham, of N. C., introduced a bill to provide that the bonds and certificates mentioned in the second section of the "act to reduce the currency, &c," be receivable in payment of all Government dues which shall have occurred prior to the first of January, 1865, except export and import duties. Referred.

Also, a bill to amend the act to levy additional taxes for the common defence and support of the Government. Referred.

Mr. Sparrow, from the Military Committee, reported back the bill to authorize the appointment of an ensign in each battalion of infantry. Passed.

Mr. Semmes, of La, introduced a bill to provide for the immediate payment to the family of Gen. Stafford, of La., deceased, of the amount of pay due him at the time of his death. Passed.

On motion, the Senate resolved into secret session.

In the House there was no business of importance transacted.

The Daily Dispatch: May 16, 1864. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. May 16, 1864. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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