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JOURNAL
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STATES OF AMERICA,186 1..1865.
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VOLUME VII.
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JOURNAL
OF T H E
H O U S E OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE S E C O N D C O N G R E S S
O F T H E C C N F E D E R A T E STATES
OF AMERICA.
Eirst sc.iSie7~.
Held at Richmond, Va., May 2, 1864, to Jcne 14, 1W.

.~0condX l o d ( i / i l .
Held at-Richmond,
Xioremher 7, 1%i. tcJ >fan.); IS, 1865.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF
T H E CONFEDERATE STATES.
PEGOSD COSGRRSR. F I R S T RESSIOS, MBP 2. 186j. TO J7-3-E: 14, 186).
FIRST DAT--JOSD,AT, MAY 2, 1864.

O P E S SESSIOS.
Journal of the Ilouse of Representatives. Congress of the Confederate States, begun and held at the Capitol, in the city of Xiclimond, on Monday. the 2d day of May. lSG4, being the fird s e & w of
the Second Coiigre5s held under the Conhtution of the (;owrimtiit
of the Confederate States.
On which day, being the day fixed LJ- law for tlic nieeting of
Congress, at 12 o'clock m., the nieniberq-elect of the I-Ioupe of R e p
resentatives were called to order by A. R. Laniiil-. the Clerk, a r i d tlir
roll of members being called. it appearc-'d tha t R quoruin. consistiiig
of a majority of the whole numbcr of the n1ember.i of the ISoti>e.
xere present, as follows :
From the S f a t e ofALABAXA
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Marcui H. Cruikshank.
William I?. Chilton.
David Clopt on.
J a m s L. Pngh.
J. S. Diekinson.
ARK-\SSAS
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Aiigmtii> 12. Garland.

Thorns+ 13. Hanly.
FLORIDA
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Robert B. TIilton.
~ ~ ~Hartridge.
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.Tirlian
William E. Smith.
Marl< 11. T3lnnclford.
Clifford ~ h d e r m i .
J . T. %rwniakc.
.J. 1. Echols.
James JI. Smith.
George S. h s t e r .
3. P. Bell.
Warren Akin.
GEORGIA
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LOUISIANA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Charles J. VillerC.
Charles M. Conrad.
Lucius J. Dupri..
Jolin Perkins, jr.
MISSISSIPPI
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - Jehu A. Orr.
Israel Welsh.
Henry C. Chambers.
Fthelbert I3a rlcsdale.
J. T. Lkmkin.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sfilliam X. H. Smith.
James T. Leach.
Josiah Turner, jr.
John A. Gihner.
James Jf. Leach.
B. is. Gaithrr.
George W.Logan.
J. (3. Ranisay.
Thoinas C. Fuller.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TTilliam Porclier Niles.
Willinni D. Simpson.
James Farrow.
TIXliani IT. Bogce.
TEXXESSEE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ doseph B. Iei~kell.

William G. Swan.
Arthur S.Colyar.
John P. Murray.
Henry S. Foote.
E. A. Kwble.
Thomas Menees.
J. D. C. Atlrins.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Anthony 31. Branch.
Fraiikliii R. Sexton.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Robert L. Nontague.
R. H. Whitfield.
T.S.Gholson.
Thomas S. r2octx-k.
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ITOCSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
VIRGISIA(continued) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ William C. Rives.

D. C. De Jarnette.
John B. Baldwin.
Waller R. Staples.
Fayette XfcilIullin.
Robert Johnston.
Charles W. Russell.
The first.business in order being the election of a Speaker,
Mr. Conrad nominated Hon. Thomas S. Bocock, of Virginin : a n d
on motion of Xfr. Welsh. Mr. Bocock was iulaniniously e1ectc~l
Speaker of the H o u s e of Representatives for the Second Congrcsq.
JLr. Bocock was then conducted to the chair by Messrs. Conrad, of
Louisiana, and Farrow, of South Carolina, and the oath to support tht.
Constitution of the Confederate States was administered to thc
Speaker by Mr. William S. H. Smith, one of the Representatives
from the State of Sorth Carolina.
The usual oath was then administered by the Speaker to all the
other Members and Delegates froin the Territories who had answered
to their names.
Mr. Garland offered the following resolution : which was adopted :
Resolced, T h a t the rules for the IIouse of Reitresentatires of t h e last Congress be, and the same a r e hereby, adopted. and they shall govern this House
in the conducting of business until other rules be adopted.
The House then proceeded to the election of Clerk.
Mr. Chambers nominated A. R. Lamar, of Georgia; and on

motion of Mr. Sexton, Mr. Lamar vas unanimously elected Clerk of
the House of Representatires.
Mr. Lamar appeared, and the oath of office was administered to him
bj- the Speaker.
The election of Doorkeeper being next in order,
Mr. Russell nominated R. H. Wynne; and on motion of Mr. Garland, Mr..T y n n e n-as unaninioiisly elected Doorkeeper.
Mr. Wynne appeared and took the oath of office; which was administered by the Speaker.
Mr. Sexton sublnitted the following resolution :
Resolced, That the Clerk of this House inform the Senate t h a t a cluoriini of
the House of Representatires has assembled and organized by the election of
T h o n i ~ sS. Bococl;. of Yirginia, Speaker, and A. R. Laniar, esquire, of Georgia,
Clerk. and t h a t t h e House is ready t o proceed to business ;
which was adopted.

d message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as folloiys, riz :
V r . SpeaLer: I am directed to inform t h e Home of Repreesentatires t h a t n
cluorum of t h e Senate has assemble&; t h a t they hare elected Hon. R. 31. T.
Hunter, a Senator froiu t h e State of Virginia, President pro tempore, arid
.James H. Sash, Secretary : and t h a t t h e Senate is ready to proceed to business.
Snother message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their
Secretary ; which is as follows. riz :
$61. Speaker: I am directed to inform the House of Representatives t h a t t h e
Senate have appointed a committee, to join such committee as may he appointed
by the House of Representatires, to wait on t h e President of the Confederate
States and inform him that a quorum of each House has assembled, and t h a t
Congress is ready t o receire any communication he may be pleased to make;
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JOURNSL OF THE
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:,nd t h n t ~ 1 Johnson
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of -krl<nnsas, ~ r Seninics.
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an4 Mr. I ~ I v1 K1 ~
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appointecl the said committee on the Dart of ttw S ~ l a t e .
UPmotion of jjfr. SexkoIi, it \Tas ordered that 1 comniittw
on
poiri~edon the part of the House, to join a siniilar COlllnlitt(~>thiCh

had been appointed by the Senate, to 1V:ijt Up011 the ItCSJdellt of
Confederate States and inform him that a quonun of the two ~ ~ O ~ I s
is assembled, and that Congress is ready to receire ally conl1n11llications he may be pleaFed to make.
The SpealCgr appolntecl Mr. Sexton, Ah*. Rives, and Jh. r*ihiel. the
committee on the part of tlre House.
The Spealrer laid before tho House a communication from the clrrk
of the Virginia house of delegates, inclosing a copy of R resolution
adopted by the house of delegates, tendering the use of their hall to
the House of Representqt.ives.
3fr. BaldTTin moved that when the House meet on Thursday morning next, it meet in the hall of the house of delegate>; which was
agreed to.
&fr.Foote offered the following resolntion; which mas adopted. riz :
Resolued, That t h e Speaker be requested to proceed to the appointment of
the standing committees of the House.
On motion of Jlr. Smith of North Carolina, leave of absence was

granted his colleague, Mr. Bridgers (detained from his seat by the
indisposition of a member of his family).
On motion of Mr. htliins, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. TYriglit (detained from his seat by indisposition i n his
Pamily) .
Mr. Sexton, from the committee appointed to wait upon the Iresident, reported that the committee had performed their cluty. and that
the President had requested the committee t o inform the House that
he mould send a communication to the two Houses immediately.
A message was received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary, and read as follows, r i z :
70 the Xeiinte a n d House of Representntizes of the Gonfedcrrrte ,States of
Anzcrica:
You are assembled under circumstances of deep interest ts your country. and
i t is fortunate that coming, as you do. newly elected by the people and familiar
with the condition of the various localities. you xi11 be the better able to devise
measures adapted to meet the wants of the public service nTithout imposing
unnecessary burtbens on the citizen. The brief period n-hich has elap-sedl
since the last adjournment of Congress has not afforded sufficient opportunity
to test the efficacy of the most important lam then enacted, nor hare t h e
wents occurring in the interval heen such as materially to change the state of
the country.
The unjust war commenced against us in violation of the rights o f tllc States,
and in usurpation of power not delegated to the Government o f tile United
Stntes, is still characterized by the barbarism with .ivhich it has heretofore
heen conducted by the enemy. Aged men. helpless women and chi;(1rpn. ;>i>I>eal
in w i n to the 11umanity which should be inspired b y their condition for imnmnitY from alrest. inCRrteratiOn, or banishment from their homes. plunder and
dev2Mation of the DroDerty of noncombatants. destruction of private dmellinp
~ n even
d
of edifices devoted to the worship of God, espeditioils ()rganiz;e<1for
the sole PurIsosP of saclring cities, consigning them to the flames, killing tile unarmed inhabitants, and inflicting horrible outrages on women and chililren. are
Sonle of the collstantly recurring atrocities of the invaifpr. I t pfin not re:lsonably be pretended that such acts conduce to any end 1l-hic.h their. ~ 1 , t l l o ~
CIXT RVOK before the civilized world,
r Christendom must
iiieie out to them the condemnation +ndeserves. The suf-
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fering thus ruthlessly inflicted upon the people of the invaded districts has
serred but to illustrate their patriotisui. Eutire unanimity :iid zeal for
their country's cause hare been preeminently consgicuous iinioiig those whose
sacrifices have been greatest. So the Arniy. which has borne t h e trials and
dangers of the war, which has been subjected to privations and disappointments
(tests of nianly fortitude far more severe than the brief fatigues and perils
of actual combat), has been the center of cheerfulness :ihd hope. From the
camp comes the voice of t h e soldier patriots iiiroking each who is at home. in
the sphere he best may fill, to devote his whole energies to the support of a
cause in the success of which their confidence has never faltered. They, t h e
veterans of many a hard-fought field, tender to their country, without limit of
time, a service of priceless value to us, one which posterity will hold in grateful
remembrance.
I n considering the state of the country, the reflection is naturally suggested
that this is the Third Congress of the Confederate States of America. T h e
Provisional Gorerniiient TWS formed, its Congress held four sessions, lived its
appointed term. and passed away. The Pernianent Gorernment was then
organized, its different departments established, a Congress elected, which also
held four sessions, serred its full constitutional term, and expired. You, t h e
Second Congress uiider the Permanent Government, are now assembled at t h e
time and place appointed by Ian- for commencing your session. All these
events h a r e passed into history, notrithstanding the threat of our prompt
subjugation, made three years $go, ')y a people that presume to assert a title to
govern States whose separate and independent sovereignty was recognized by
treae with France and Great Britain in the last century and remained
unquestioned for nearly three generations. Y e t these rery Governments, in
disregard of duty and treaty obligations which bind them to recognize as independent Virginia and other Confederate States, persist in countenancing by
moral influence, if not in aiding by unfair and partial action, the claim set up
by the Executive of a foreign Government to exercise despotic sway over the
States thus recognized and treat t h e invasion of them by their fornier Iiiiiited
and special agent as though it were the attempt of a sorereign to suppress a
rebellion against lawful authority. Ungenerous advantage has been taken of our
present conditioq and our rights hare been violated, our vessels of war detained
in ports to which they- hare been invited by proclamations of neutrality, and in
one instance our flag also insulted where the sacred right of asylum was supposed to be secure; while one of these Gorernments has contented itseli: with
simply deprecating, by deferential representations, the conduct of our enemy in
the constantly recurring illstances of his contemptuous disregard of neutral
rights and flagrant violations of public law. It may be that foreign governments, like our enemies, hare mistaken our desire for peace, unreservedly
expressed, for erideuce of exhaustion, and hake thence inferred the probability
of success in the effort to subjugate or exterminate the millions of human
beings who in these States prefer any fate to submission to their savage
assailants. I see no prospect of an early change in t h e course heretofore
pursued by these Governments; but when this delusion shall have been dispelled,
and when our independence, by the ralor and fortitude of eur people, shall have
been won against all the hostile influences combined against us, and can no
longer be ignored by open foes or professed neutrals, this war will hare left
with its proud memories a record of mapy wrongs which it ruay not misbecome
us to forgive, some for which Tve may not properly forbear from demanding
redress. In the meantime it is enough for us to know that every avenue of
negotiation is closed against us: t h a t our enemy is making renewed and
strenuous efforts for our destruction, and that t h e sole resource for 11s a s a
people secure in the justice of our cause, and holding our liberties to be more
precious than all other earthly possessions, is to combine and apply every
available elemerit of power for their defense and preservation.
On the subject of the exchange of prisoners I greatly regret to b e uiiable to give
you satisfactory information. The Government of the United States, while
persisting in failure to execute the terms of the cartel, make occasional deliveries
of prisoners and then suspend action without apparent cause. I confess my
inability to comprehend their policy or purpose. The prisoners held by us, in
spite of humane care, are perishing from the inevitable effects of imprisonment
and the homesickness produced by t h e hopelessness of release from confinement.
The spectacle of their suffering augmeiits our longing desire to relieve from
similar trials our own brave men .vvho liare spent so many weary months in a
cruel and useless imprisonment, endured with heroic constancy. The delivery,
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after a suspensiori of some \\eelis, has just been resunied 1)s the c ~ c . t r t y: ilut Athey give no assurance of intent to carry out the cartcl, an intcrrnl)ti(~itof Cllc
exchange may recur a t aiiy moment.
The reports of the Departments, herewith submitted, a r e referred t0 for f u l l
information in re1;ition to the matters iippertaining t o encli. There ;11c t n i l of
them on .cvhich I deem i t necessary to make special 1eiilarli. The rtYort nf
the Secretary of the Treasury states facts justifying the coiwlusioll tl
lam, passed a t the last session for t h e purpose of XithdraKillg fr01ll (
tior1 ihe large excess of Treasurj- notes heretofore issued hils bad tlic tie-i t t ~ l
effect, ancl that by the 1st of July tlic amount i n circulation will lr:t\c> 1)cwi
reduced to a sum not exceeding $230,000,000. I t is believed to be of ])riiii:tr,y
importance that no further issue of notes should take place, rind thnt tilt.
of the credit of the Government should be restricted to the two other niotle\
provided by Congress, riz, the sale of bonds and the issue of certificates li(wriiic
interest for the price of supplies purchased within our limits. The law :IS it
now stands authorizes t h e issue by t h e Treasury of i ~ notes
w
t o t h e extent uf
tno-thirds of the amount received under its pro1 isioiis. The estimate of tlicb
amount funded under the law is shown to be $300,000,000, and if two-thirds of
this sum be reissued, we shall have a n addition of $200.o00.000 to our circulfttioii.
believed to be already ample for the business of t h e countrj-. The atldition of
this large sum to the rolume of the currency would be attended by disastrous
c>ffects and would produce the speedy recurrence of the erils from which the
funding law has rescued t h e country. I f our arms a r e crowned with t h e
success which we have so much reason to hope, we limy well expect that this
war can not be prolonged beyond the current Fear, and nothing \x*oulCl so inuch
retard the beneficent influence of peace on all the interests of our country as
tlie existence of a great mass of currency not redeeniable in coin. With our
vast resources the circulation, if restricted to its present volume, \x*onltl he
easily manageable, and by gradual absorption in payment of public dues \~oulcl
give place to the precious metals, the only basis of a currency adapted to coinnierce with foreign countries. I n our present circumstances I know of no mode
of pruiicliiig for the public wants which n-ould entail sacrifices so great as a
fresh issue of Treasury notes, and I trust t h a t gou will concur in the propricat)
of absolutely forbidding any increase of those iiow in circulation.
Officers have been appointed and dispatched to t h e Trans-S~ilississip~i
States
and the necessary measures talien for the execution of the 1iirr.s enactrrl to
obviate delays in administering the Treasury and other Executive Departments
in those States, but sufficient time bas not elapsed to ascertain the rcwil ts.
I n relation to the most important of all subjects a t the present time-the
efficiency of our armies in the field-it is gratifying to assure you t h a t tlir &,cipline and instruction of the troops have kept pace with the iinproieineiit iri
material and equipment. We have reason to congratulate ourselves on the
results of the legislation on this subject, and on the increased adniini-tr2iti.i e
energy in the different bureaus of the War Department, and may not nnre;asol1ably indulge anticipations of commensurate success in the ensuing cnmpnign.
The organization of reserves is in progress, and it is hoped they will be valuaide in affording local protection without requiring details and detachinents
from active force.
Among the recommendations contained i n the report of t h e Secretarg of )Tar,
your attention is specially invited t o .those in which legislation is suggest&
on the folloTTing subjects, viz :
The tenure of office of the general officers in the Provisional .\rmy, and a
proper discrimination in the compensation of the different grades.
The provision required in aid of invalid officers who have resigiied in corisequence of wounds or sickness contracted while in service.
The amendment of the law which deprives officers in t h e field of t h e privilege of purchasing rations, and thus adds to their embarrassrne~it. instend of
conferring the benefit intended.
The organization of the general staff of the Army, in relation t o RFhich a
special message will shortly be addressed to you, containing tlie reasons \\-11ich
compelled me to withhold my approval of a bill passed bj- your predecessors
at too late a period of the session to allow time for returlling it for tlieir
recoiisideratiorr.
The necessity for an increase in the allowance no\\- made for the tr;lIisportation of officers traveling under orders.
The mode of providing officers for the execution of the conscript ia\v.t.
The means of securing greater dispatch and nlore regular administratioll of
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jnstice i n emmining and tiisposing of tlie rccorcls of ?:ISCS reported frou\ tlic
courts-martial and niilitnry courts in the Army.
The recent erents of the war are highlr creditable to our troops, eshibitin,energy and vigilawe cwmhined xrith the liabitwl gallantry svhich they h:irr
taught us to expect on all occasions. TVe have been cheered bj- important and
valuable successes in Florida, northern Uississippi. western Tennessee, and
Kentnclcr. 13-estern Lonisiana and eastern Kosth Carolina, reflecting the highest honor on the skill and conduct of our commanders. aud on the incomparable soldiers n-hom it is their privilege to leail. A uaral attack on Mobile
\\as so successfully repulsed at the outer works that the attempt mas abandoned, and the nine months' siege of Charleston has been practically su+
pended, leaving t h a t noble city and its fortresses imperishable luonuments to
the skill and fortitude of its defenders. The arniies in northern Georgia and
northern Virginia still oppose with unshaken front a formidable barrier to
the progress of the incader, and our generals, armies, and people are animated
by cheerful confidence.
Let us, then. while resolute in devoting all our energies to securing the
realization of the bright auspices which encourage us, uot forget that our
humble and most grateful thanks are due to Him, without whose guidance and
protecting care a l l human efforts are of no avail, and to whose interposition
are due the manifold successes n-ith which ~ v have
e
been cheered.
JEFFERSOS DAVIS.
RICHUOSD,
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O n motion of M r . Atkins, tlie iiiessage of the President was laid

table and, under a suspension of the rules, 2,500 copies ordered
to be printed.
On motion of Xr. Conrad, the report of the Secretary of the S a v y
v a s referred to the Committee on S a v a l Affair?, to inquire into the
Ix-opriety of its piiblication.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, the report of tlie Postmaster-General
was laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
On motion, the report of the Attorney-General m-as laid npon the
table and ordered to be printed.
On motion of A h . Xiles, the report of the Secretary of TT7ar was
h i d upon the table and ordered t o be printed.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury; -n-hich, on motion of Sfr. Swan. was laid npon
t h e table and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. XcMullin, it was ordered that the daily hour of
the meeting of this House be 12 o'dork m. until o t h e r ~ i s eordered.
And the House, on motion of Mr. Hilton, adjourned.
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MAY 3 , 1864.
O P E S SESSION.
The House met pursuant t o adjournment, and was opened with

praj-er by Rev. Dr. Duncan.
Several other members appeared, were svorri to support the Con ytitution of the Confederate States, and took their seats in the House,
riz:
From the State ofTEXXESSEE
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James ;?iicCallum.
FLORIDA
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Siunuel St. George Rogers.
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&tr.Chilton submitted the following resohition :

Whereas reports a r e in circulation and have found their T a g into tllc pul>lic*
prints impuglling the loyalty of the Honorable Williamson R. IT. Cobl). n l c l ~
ber-elect to this House from the Third Congressional district of tllc State of
-&iabama, and tending to shon- that he js in complicity with nnd girillg a111 mi1
caomfort t o the eneu~iesof the Cqrifedernte States. arid is therefore uufit to Itc
the representative of a loyal constituency : Therefore,
Resolzed, That a committee of fire meniberb b e dppoiiltecl by the SPeal;rr t o
inquire into such reports arid to collect and report the testimony 1)enrin:: upou
the loyalty or disloyalty of said member, and to report the smne t o this EIourtx
wit11 suck1 recommendation as to its further a c t h l i n the greIIliSeS LlS to S:lid
colnmittee shall seem proper, and t h a t Nr. Cobb be notified by t h e columittee,
if practicable, of the sitting of the committee, and that said committee hrlrc
power to send for persons and papers.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Mr. Chilton demanded the yeas and naps;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas ........................
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays .........................
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Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank,
De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Echols, Farrow, Foote, Funsten,
Ciaither, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Heisliell. Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin, J. X. Leach, Lester, Logan, Xachen,
DlcCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore,
Murray, Perkins, Pugh, Ranisay, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Shemmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, 111.E. Smith, Smith of Sort11
Carolina, Staples, Swan, Triplett. Turner, VillerG, Telsh, and
Tlhitfield.
Nays: Conrad, Fuller, A. H. Garland, J. T. Leach, XlardiaIl. nncl
Orr.
So the resolution mas adopted.
Mr. Cruikshank introduced
A bill providing for the repeal of the act: suspending the jwix-ilqe
of the writ of habeas corpus ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coninlittee
on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Pugh submitted the following resolution :
Resolve& That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the necessity of so itmending the act to levy additional tares for thc
common defense and support of the Government, passed a t the last session of
Congress, as to provide1. That the tithe produced in eighteen hundred and sixty-four. and not t h r
tithe of eighteen hundred and sixty-three, is to be credited on the fire per cent
t a x levied on property employed in agriculture.
2. That the five per cent tax levied 011 property employed jn agriculture is
not to be collected until the ralue of the tithe to be deducted therefro111 is
assessed.
3. That the t a x upon profits made by selling anything enumerated in the
fourth section of said act, between the seventeenth of February last and the
first day of July next, be increased fifty per cent on the amount of the profits
and collected under said act.
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the resolution by striking out the

words Ways and Means and inserting in lieu thereof the \vords
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a special committee to be called A Special Committee on Currency

and Taxation, to be a pointed by the Chair.
Mr. Foote moved to ay the amendment of Mr. Conrad on the table;
which latter motion was agreed to, and the resolution of Mr. Pugh
was adopted.
Mr. Puigh also submitted the following resolution; which was
adopted, viz :
Resolved, That t h e Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire

into t h e expediency of so amending the existing law a s to allow commissioned
officers of the Army and Nary t o drawone ration and purchase another from
t h e Government.
Mr. Clopton submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

:
Resolzed, That t h e impers relating to t h e claim of Wellington Goddin be withdrawn upon copies being filed and referred t o the Committee on Claims.
VlZ
Mr. Hanly presented the memorial of Maj. IT.H. Govan,.quartermaster, Hindmans division, Army of Tennessee, with Exhibits A, R,
C, setting up a claim for $400; which was referred to the Committee
on Claims.
Mr. A. H. Garland introduced
h bill (to provide for the redemption of the old issue of Tre:tsury
notes held by certain Indian tribes;
-\.ihichwas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill for the relief of A. L. Witherington. of Union County,
in the State of Arkansas; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Claims.
Also, a communication from Maj. Gen. Cadinus N.Wilcox, recommending the amendment of the law allowing rations to officers;
which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
h9r. Hartridge introduced
h bill to amend an act entitled An act to levy additional taxes
for the cvmmon defense and support of the Government ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Hartridge submitted the following resolution ; which mas
adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Meanr be instructed to inquire
whether, under t h e provisions of the act to regulate the exportation of cotton,
tobacco, etc., the Secretary of the Treasury has the right to prevent the sailing
owned or chartered by any of the States
from a Confederate port of any v
of the Confederacy, because said
el has not complied with t h e regulations
established by virtue of t h e pror
s of said act, arid whether said act does
not expressly exempt from the operation of its provisions all vessels owned or
chartercd by t h e Confederate States or any of them.
Mr. Echols introduced

A bill ; to increase the pay of the officers and soldiers of the Army
of the Confederate States;
on Military Affairs.
Also, a bill to increase the salaries and compensation of certain
vil officers of the Confederate States and the members and officers
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t x ! \ .:, t ~ ; ! .
of the Congress of the Confederate States; which 1~:)- IY:I<~ :I l i t - (

alld second time and referred to the Committee 011 Tl':~?s : t ~ l t ll h n s .
Mr. Akin introduced
,\ bill (H. R. 7) to amend an act entitled '-in act to la!. a~1ditioIi:d
taxes for the common defense and support of the Gorernnwnt,' approved February seventeenth, eighteen hunclrecl and sixty-foul.."
The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committefi
on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Anderson introduced
A bill " to authorize the judges of the district court for tlir northern district of Georgia to change the place of holding said court :"
which mas read a first and second time and referred to the Comuiittec
'on the Judiciary.
Mr. Moore submitted the following resolution ; which mas adopted,
viz :
R p s o l v p d , That the claims of William Cardwell and John Randolph Cardwell
be withdran-n and referred to the Committee 011 Claims.
Mr. Perkins submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Resolved, That it be referred t o the Committee on Ways and Means to inquire
and report as to the best means of having audited and paid the clnims of persons
in the Trans-Mississippi Department against the Confederate Goverrimcnt. witliout the delay and expense of having them transmitted to Richmoiicl. Tirglnia.
Mr. VillerB presented a series of joint resolutions of the legislature

of Louisiana in relation to the further prosecution of the war.
The resolutions, upon motion of Mr. McAfullin, were ordered to be
spread upon the Journal, and are as follows, viz :
Jolnt resolutions of the legislature of Louisiana in relation to the further probecution of
t h e war.
Whereas the United States continues to m g e war against the Confederate

States with ruthless barbarity and an utter disregard of the rules of civilized
warfare ; and
Whereas the despot who wields with absolute power the destinies of t h a t
Government has manifested in all his messages and proclamatioiis A m,iligriant
hatred of the people of the South, and R disposition to heap insult upon injury
and outrage; and
T h e r e a s this course of conduct has strengthened us in our determination to
maintain our separation from the Gorernment and people of the S o r t h :
Therefore,
(1) B e it resolbed b y the senate und hou6e o f representatiLes of tlw h'tutc of
Louisiaiiu in gcizcral assonbly coizceticd, That the barbarous manner in which
our enemies hai-e waged war against u s deserves the execration of all nic~i.a r i d
11:isconfirmed and strengthened us in t h e determination to opp
extremity a reunion with them, and t h a t the spirit of our people
the resolution to resist erery attempt a t their subjugation.
( 3 ) Be it further resolved, etc., That, relying upon the ability of onr Chief
Magistrate, the skill of our military leaders, the bravery of our soldiers. the
heroic devotion of our women, the ardent patriotism of our meu, arid. nbote a l l ,
upon the justice of our cause, invoking the blessing of Almighty God upon onr
efforts, we confidently abide the result.
(3) Be it flirther resolved, etc., That in this hour of trial the State of I.ouisiana tenders to her Government and sister States her warmest sympatliy and
cordial cooperation : and she herebv declares her unfaltering determintition to
spare no expense of blood or treasire in defense of the Confederate States of
America as a free and independent republic.
(4) Be it furthev resolued, etc., That his excellency the governor be, a n d he
May 3, 1SG4.1
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is hereby, requested to transmit copies of these resolutions to our Seliators mid

Representatives in Congress, and to the governors of our sister States.
J. 1%. I3LAJ1,
Speakey of the House of ILeyrcsentatives.

A. H. ISAACWS,
Clerk of the House of Representat$ves.
n'U. F.
WAGNER,
Secretary of the Senate.

Approved February 8, 1864.
HENRP IT. ALLEX,

Covermr of tlje State of Lwisiana.
Mr. Perkins introduced

A bill (H. R. 9) " to organize a corps of scouts and signal guards
to facilitate coniiniinication with the Trans-Mississippi Department."
The bill was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed.
Also, a bill " to amend 'An act to allow commissioned officers of the
Army rations and the privilege of purchasing clothing from the
Quartermaster's Department,' approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;',
which mas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Xr. Duprb. introduced
A bill " to provide for the settlement of claims for property ilkgally impressed in the Trans-Mississippi Department ; "
which 11-asread a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Also, a bill '* to provide for the enrollment and conscription of certain noncommissioned officers and privates in the Trans-Nlississippi
Department; " vhich was read a first and second time and referred to
the Committee on Xilitary Affairs.
Also, a bill " for the relief of James TVilson Dennett, assistant
quartermaster of the Confederate States; " 1d~ichwas read a first a d
Lecond time and referred-to the Committee on Claims.
Also, a joint resolution of the legislature of Louisiana relative to
claims against the Confederate Government; m-hich was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jfr. Barksdale introduced
A bill making appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the Department of Justice for the fiscal year ending the
thirtieth June. eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;"
I\-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on K a y s and Means.
Mr. Barksdale also submitted the following resolution ; which mas
adopted, viz :
'&
Resolred, That t h e Committee on Ways and Xeans be instructed to inquire

into t h e expediency of so amending the fifth section of the act entitled "An act
to levy additional taxes for the common defense and support of the Gorernment," appro\ ect February se\ enteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, as to
define more clearly the meaning of the fourth article of said section and to
providc more effectual means for the relief of the owners of such property a s
has been injured or destroyed by the enemy or of the use of which they haye
been temporarily deprired by his presence or proximity.
Mr. Welsh submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

\-iz :
Resolved, That the Committee 011 Ways arid Means be instructed to prepare
B bill, at as early a day as practicable, to prevent frauds on the Treasury now
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about t o be perpetrated b ~ persotis

who itre bugiiig Coiifcder:ltc 'fr(':l-rlr\. uotcs
eastof t h e lfississjppi River with a view of funding the SilUlC J V w t
Mr. Welsh introduced

A bill " to amend the law levying a tax in kind : "
which was read a first and second time and fefcrrccl to the C'olulnittw
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Chambers presented the memorial of Flag Officer Co111nio(lore
Forrest, asserting a claim for coal for office tibe; which \\ refcrrvcl
to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Ramsay introduced
li joint resolution " of thanks to the Thirty-fourth and Thirtgeighth Regiments of Xorth Carolina troops; "
which was read a first and second time.
The rule having been suspended requiring it to be referred t n x
committee, the joint resolution was engrossed, read a third time, xntl
passed unanimously.
BIr. J. 31. Leach submitted the following resolution ; which was
adopted :
ResoZz;ed, That the Committee on Waxs and Jfeaiis he instructed to iuquire
and report, by bill o r otherwise, into the expediency of so amending the currency act a s to put the five-dollar Treasury notes heretofore issued on the same
footing of the new issues.
Mr. Smith of S o r t h Carolina submitted the following pi~~iiiii)lc

and resolution ; which was adopted :
Whereas doubts are entertained as to t h e true iuteiit aud nieaiiiiig o tlic act
elititled "An act to levy aclditioual taxes for the commoii defense iind support
of tlie Go\ erumeiit," approved February sereuteenth, eighteen liuridred and
sixty-four, in its application to the propertj- of corporations, mil n hctlirr xiid
act, besides imposing a tax upon tlir shares of stoeliliolders therein, does not
again impose the tax upon the credits and property of the corimratitm itself.
in which cousists the value of such shares, aud tliercbr levy a doul~let i n :
Resolued, That the Committee 011 Ways and Jleans be Airectetl to iricluire
whether any and what legislation is necessary in the premises, and to report
by bill or otherwise.
Mr. BoyTTce introduced

A bill " t o provide rations for the officers of the ,\rm;v: *'
Mr. Miles presented tho memorial of employees and detailed nien a t
Columbia, S. C., asking increase of compensation ; which was referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, the memorial of Capt. It. Press. Sntith, assistant qimrtermaster, Twenty-seventh Regiment South Carolina Volunteers; praying
relief for money stolen; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Also, a communication from Gen. C. H. Stei-ens, offering wgges.
tions on the siibject of officers' rations; Khich was referred to the
Committee on Military Bffairs.
Also, a communication from Xrs. Sarah Porteous Chisolm, touching the operation of tlie tax law on refugees; which Tws referred to
the Committee on XTays a6d Means.
Mr. Jiurray introduced
A joint resolution " of thanks to Major-General N. B. Forrest :lIld
the officers and men under his command ; "
lf\Iay 3 . 1SGI.J
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which
yead a first and secoiid tiiiie and referred to tlie Committee
Xr. Colyar introduced
h bill (H. R. 18) (to levy additional taxes aiid to aid in carryii:g
into effect the two lai-is passed on the seventeenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, w e entitled An act to levy additioizil
taxes for the common defense and support of the Governincnt, and
the other entitled An act to reduce the currency aiid to anthorize Y
new issue of notes and boiids.
The bill mas read a first and second time, rcfcrred to the Committee
on Ways arid Means, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. htkins introduced
X bill (to amend the act entitled An act to reduce the currelic>
and to authorize R lien- issue of notes and bonds, approi-ed Febriiary
seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
on TVays and Means.
Mr. Heiskell sirhniitted the following resolution ; which was
adopted, viz :
Resolced, That the Committee on Jlilitnry Affairs be instructed to inquire and
report upon the propriety of giving power to brigs\dier-jieiierals to call courtsinartial to try all privates and officers under the grade of field officers.
Xr. Foote submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Resolced, That t h e Committee on Foreign Affairs be instructed to inquire
into the expediewy of bringing in a bill providing >is effectually as practic:ihle
against the future possession a n d enjojrnent of the rights of citizenship b j
persons of foreign birth .;-!lo shall have had no active participancy in our
present struggle for independence a t any time during the progrehs oL the same.
Also, the following resolution ; which lies over two clays under
the rule:
Hesolued, That hereafter all t h e proceedings of this House hliall be ill open
session unless it be otherwise ordered by a t-ote of S C V C I ~eighths of tlie bod>-, or
the subject under consideration be connected in some way with tlw iiwvrments
of our armies in the field or t h e diplomatic concerns of tlic Confederate States.
Also, the folloming resolution ; which was adopted, viz :

R e s o l v e d , That the Committee on Illegal Searches and Seizures, organized at
t h e last session of this body, be brought into renewed existence by the
ment of the Speaker, and be invested with the same powers in ill1 rwpec.
former committee of t h a t character possessed, and all the unfinished
of the late committee aforesaid shall be transferred to that now proposed to bc
organized.
Also, the following resolution : which was adopted, viz :

Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of so amending the existing t a x laxT; 21s to exempt from t a m tion property held exclusirely for religious and benevolent purposes and 11-here
no individual or private gain accrues from t h e proceeds or use thereof.
Mr, Baldmin submitted the following resolution ; which i-ias

adopted, viz :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Ways and Means inquire into the expediencyFirst. Of impressing by law an additional tenth of all products taxed in kind,
to be paid for at assessment prices and to be collected by the agencies provided
t a x in kind.
d. Of prohibiting all impressments except through the officers charged
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JOUKP\AL OF THE
tvith the collectioll of the tax in kitid. i ~ ofd equalizing :I<

the operntioiis of iuipressment~for tlie snpl)ly of I hr .trn~y.
l\ll\
;I\
.: I \ , ; $ ,
I Y I .t~i t ~,111it.
Aklso,thc follo~yingresoliitioii ; which I Y i t G iIdoptctl. vix :

Reso[ce(l, That tlie Comiiiittee 011 Ni1it;lry .lffnirs illilUiLcb I l l t o 1 L 1 t . (\11(d1enc-y of ailowing the ~i~ipointiuent
into the I n v a l i d (or11
1~11
e resigned froiv the Alriiiy in consequence of ~ t e n i ~ ; ~t ~ ~ r ~ i t
in the scrrice; and of allom7ing the cnlistillellt into wit1 ( 0 1
Eioned officers :ind I r i r a t e s who h a r e bcen diacltarged fro111 the ~ c ~ r v ~
tor
c ct1w
same reasons.
Also, the following resolution : which W:I\ adoptel. vix :
Resoloetl, That the Doorkeeper be directed tu IuririAi to tile p r o ] i ( ~ofhc.c,r of
the Senate, tor distribution iri that bod^-. (epic-s rtf d l bill.: ;iiitl otliw ] L I ] I ( ~ I ~
printed for the use of the House, and t h a t tlie Senate be reclueetcd t i ) *Ido!)t :I
Jihe rule as to papers printed for tlie use cf the SenAte.
Also, the following resolution ; which \xis acloptecl, 1-iz:

Re8071 ed, That the Coiiiniittee on T1-nys and Jleanr inquire iiito tlie cxpediency of amending the tax 011 vr-001.
Mr. Baldwin also submitted the following resolution :

ReroZced. That the Doorkeeper be authorized to ap1)oint
assistant.
ail
additional
Mr. McMullin moved that the consideration of the resolution be

postponed until to-morrow.
The motion w a s lost, aiid the resolution of Xr. 13alrl.i\-iii n-as
adopted.
Mr. Staples submitted the following resolutioii : which was
adopted, viz :
Resolved. Thxt the Committee oil Ways and Means inquire into tltc f?siietllellcF
of aillending the tenth section, fourth paragrayh. of An act to :tiiieiicl tlir act
for the collytion of taxes, so as to provide t h a t the i1icre:isetI pennIty rlicwiii
prescribed for R failure to delixer t:is in kind shnll only apply to such t a x iii
kind as iuaj be hereafter assessed and collected.
A h . Staples also presented the memorial of Gen. G. Tochinan. prtiyiiig relief for expenses incurred in raising the Polish Brigade. etc. ;
which was referred to the Committee 011 Claims.
31r. Russell presented the memorial of the governor. treawrer, aiid
auditor of Virginia, relative to Confederate Treasury note5 held by
the State: xhich was referred to the Committee on TVays and Means
and orclered to be printed.
Mr. Goode submitted the follon-ing resolution ; which w a s :Idopted.
riz :
Resolwc;, That the President be requested to inform this House whether any
instructions hare been issued to impressing officers and agents in addition to
or different from those contained in General Orders. iiumbered thirtyv.from the
Adjutant aiid Inspector Generals Office, bearing date JLarch sei-eiitli, eighteen
liundred and sixb-four, and if so, that he be respectfully requested to coitiniuilicate the same to this House.
Mr. Thitfield submitted the following resolution : which was

adopted, viz
Ifesoked, That the Committee on Ways and Means be iiistructed t o inquire
into the expediency of so amending the tax law as to provide for the e x e m p
tion of those sections of the Confederacy ~ h i c hh a r e been. or intis hereafter be,
despoiled by the public enemy.
Mr. Macwillie presented the memorial of Manuel and Rafael

Armijo, praying relief for property taken by the military authorities ;
which was referrcd to the Committee on Claims.
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Mr. Bouclinot introduced

h bill -'for the relief of the C'heroliec Sation: *'
which was read a first and second tiine a n d referred to the Committee
011 Indian Affair>.
On motion of Rlr. Boyce.
The House adjourned until to-inori-ow : k t 1.' o'clock.
THZRD DhY-TTEDKESDAY.
MIAX4, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOS.
The Home met yursuant to acljourimient, and mas opened with

prayer bj7 Rev. L h . Duncan.
Sereral other members appeared. were cn-orn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and took their seats in the House,
viz :
From the State ofALABAJIA
___________
_______________
MIssrssiPrI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
7
Francis
b.
Lyon.
Williani D. Holder.
T ~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~ _ _ __~_ _ _ _~_ _ Fredericli

i
W. 31. Holliday.
Mr. Hanly suhmittecl the following resolution : which \\-as adopted,
viz :
Resolred, That the Couiuittee 011 Militmx Affairs be. and they a r e Iiercby,
instrncted to inquire into the espediencj- of reporting a bill to this House 1)rovidiiig for the consolitlation of reqinients reduced below the legal stanc1:ird of
iiunibers, and itrescribing a rule -)1 which supernuinerary officers occasioned by
such consolidation inay be equitably and fairly retired :tiid disposed of.
Mr. Rogers inti-ocluced

h bill .* supplemental to an act entitled ,A!n a c t to rcilucc the ciirrency anct to authorize R new iqme of notw :31i(l bonds; ' ''
which 11 IS read a first a i d second time and referred to the Coniiiiittee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Hilton submitted the following resolution ; which i n i s adopted,
viz :
Resolred, That thp C'oiiimittw on \Tars and Means he instrncted to inquire
into the expediency of amending t h e tax act of Februarq- seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, so as to harmonize the provisions of the first and
second sectioiiu b) coiiforniing the basis of 1 nluatton of property embraced in
the one to that enibrxed i n the other. or i f they shall deem this un~i-ise.to
report the reiisoiis n 11) ltrv rt) riienlionrtl iii the second srction should be
luatioii iii eighteen hnudred and sixty-four, and
assessed 011 the basis of its
thiit incntioned in the first section, on the b a s i i c;f its raluatioii i n eighteen hundred and sixty.
Xr. Bell submitted the following resoltrtioii : which was adopted :

Whereas by the ninth clausc of t h e ninth section, article first of t h e Constitution of the Confederate States, it is niade the dutx of Congress to establish by
law a tribunal for the investigation ot cl~inisaqainst the Go1 eriiinent ; and
%Thereas applications a r e niade to Congress tor the ectnblishnient and priyment of claims of ~ a r i o u ssorts. coiltrnr> to tl,e true intent and meaning of
said provision of the Constitution : Tlirrefore.
Resolved. T h a t t h e Coiiimittce on the .Tudicinry be, nnd i t is hereby, instructed
to report a bill providing for the e.;tabliuliinrnt of a court t o investigate the
justice of claims against t h e Confederate States.
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Hartridge submitted tlic followiiig resolution :
Resozz;ed, That the p:+pers in reference to t h e claini of George IVliit
gia, referred to tlie Committee on Cliiiiiis itt the lust srssiori of C O W ~ P
acted 011, be Witlidra\\-n and referred to the COmlllittCe 011 CfailllS O f t
Congress ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Blaiidford submitted tlie following resolution :
Reso7,?;e(l,That the Coninlittee 011 POst-OfkeS illid lOst-ROadS b C illht rllc.tc31 to
inquire illto the propriety of estab~is~iiiig
a post route froul - & w I ~ u * , 111
County, Georgia, by way of Ellarille, i n Scliley County. an& Ilnena V
Marion County, to Genera, in Talbot County. and report b3- bill or other\\
which x a s adopted.
Mr. Blaiidford introduced
A bill to authorize persons wlio h are been detailed to ~ o r for
k the
Confederate States t o receive the same rations as are allowcl t o soldiers in tlie Army ;
which was read a first and second tiiiie arid referred to the Coininittee
on Jf ilitary M a i r s .
Mr. Akin submitted the following resolution :
ResoZz;ed, That the Committee on Military Affairs be iiistructed to inquire into
and report to this House as early a s practicable, rvhnt legislation. if ,iny, is
necessary to provide for the payment of officers appointed to the staff duties
required of them without being commissioned; and that they report by bill or
otherwise ;
which ivas adopted.

Mr. Akin also siibmitted the following resolution :
Itesolwtl, That the Committee ou Mlikary Affairs are lierebr directed to
inquire into thc propriety of SO amending the second section of a n net eutitled
* An act to abolish supernumerary offices in the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments. approred t h e first day of May, eighteen hundred and sistythree, as to gire the raiilr and pay of second lieutenant to the noncoiumissioned
otijwr or private n-ho is detailed to perform the office of couiiiiissary-ser~e:eiint,
:ud to nllow hiiu to draw forage for oite horse, and that the>- report. by bill or
otherwise, as early as practicable.
A h . William E. Siiiith introduced

h bill * * to aineiid an act entitled An act to fund. limit, arid tax the
currency ;
which was read a first and second tirile and referred to the Committee
o n Ways and Means.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled An act to provide a n invalid
corps, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hi~iiclredant1 sixtjfour; which was read a first and second time and referred to the
Coniiiiittee on Xilitary Affairs.
Mr. Read submitted the following resolution :
l?esolaed, That the Conmiittee on Military Affairs be iustructecl to inquire into
tlir expediency of so amending the law retiring from service n ouiided mcl elkabled soldiers (with their pay proper) so as to make the prorisioiis of said Imv
apply to persons SO disabled and retired from t h e service before t h e i,ass;age of
said law.

h bill to continue iii force the provisions of an act approved J a n uary thirtieth, eighteen hundrcd and sixty-four, increasing the compensation of certain officers and eniployees in the civil and legislative
departments in Richmond;
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REPRESENTATIVES.
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n-hich was read a first aiid second time aiid refcm-ttl to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill (to amend the law levying additional taxes for the support of the Government, approved February serente(~nt11,eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, so as to protect refugees from the enemy who
have purchased property for their own use and not for speciilatiori ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Conmiittee
on Ways and Means.
&o, a bill to provide a fund to be employed for the relief of disabled soldiers and seanicii after the termination of the existing war :
which mas read a first and second tinie and referred t o the Committee
Also, a bill to amend a n act entitled (An act to provicle for transportation of persons who have been mustered into the service for the
war, approved February seventh, eighteen htindrecl and sixty-three,
so as to allow the coninintation prorided for the soldier ~ v h oreenlisted
after twelve months serrice; vihich m a s read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on the Commissary and Quarterinasters Departments.
Also, a bill (to establish a burean of foreign supplies in the War
Department, with an agency in the Trans-Ifishissippi Department ;
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Coininittee on
Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t the Secretary of the Treasury Ire reque*ted to inform illis

HouseFirst. Whether any demaiids against the Goi-ernment, ascertained or accruing previous to tlie first d q - of April last a n d presented for payiileut sinre.
h a r e been paid in Treasury notes of t h e old issue mted n t the :inionnt specified
on their face, or
Secoud. I n Treasury notes of the new issue on conditioc of the nl?atement of
one-third of t h e claim and the acceptance of two-thirdc; i n satisfaction thereof.
Third. And if so, under whose and what orders, and I)$ mllnt authority of
lam, such payments have been made and such notes of llie old emission been
reissued since said date.
Fourth. And i f any such orders have been given, wliether the saiiie have beeir
iflade applicable to claims made by t h e States as well as to those due individuals ;
which was adopted.

Ur. d. T. Leach submitted the following resolution :
Zesolced, That the President be requested to transinit to this House tlie

number of officers and privates each State of the Confederacy has furnished,
either b y volunteering or nnder the conscript acts, the number t h a t h a \ e been
Billed or have died of i ~ o n r i d srereiled upon tlie bdttlefield, tlie number that
liave died of disease. and tlie nmiiber now in the serrice of the Confederate
Gorernment ; also the number of deserters from each State ;
which was referred to the Committee on Militarp ,iffairs.

Mr. Farrow presented a communication from Capt. Samuel C.
Ileans, of the Commissary Department, npon the present system of
impressments; TThich n-as referred to the Committee on the Jitdiciary.
Mr. Simpsoii snbmitted the following resolution :
R e s o k e d , That i t be referred to the Cornriiittce on J f i l i h r ~Affairs to inquire
and report what relief. if any, should be afforded to those perwns who, by the
payment of fire hundred dollars into the Treasury, obtained eseniption froln
military service for their overseers for twelre niontlis, and whose overseers
have subsequently, and before the expiration pf the twelve months, been called
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[X:iy 4, 1864.
into service by j-irtue of the Act to organize forces to serve during the war,
approved B-ebruary seventeenth. eighteen huBdre(1 and SistX-foW ;
which mas adopted.

Mr. Miles introduced
A bill CL to anlend an act entitled h n act to continue in force an act
entitled :A11 act to provide for the compensation of certain persons
therein named, approved May Erst, eighteen hundred and sixtythree, approved January sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-fonr ;
xvhicli was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
Also, f~ bill t o authorize the appointment of commissaries for
regiments of cavalry; which was read a first and second time and
referred to the Conimittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Miles submitted the following resolution :
Itcsolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire
into the espedicncy of authorizing by l a w t h e appointment of. quartermasters
a n d coininiss:iries for divisions and army corps :
which was adopted.

Mr. Menees presented the memorial of Charles W. IVilkinson, asking coiiipensatiqn for services as drillmaster ; which was referre
the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Swan submitted the following resolution :
Aesolved, That i t \vould h e inexpedient to pass a u k act placiug five-dolhr
iiotes of the old issue om a n equality vitli Treasury notes of the nen- issue.
Xr. J. M. Leach moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Swan deinanded the yeas and nays thercon;
Which werc ordered,
....................
33
Arid are rocorcled as follows,viz: Nays .....................
45
Y e ~:sAnderson, Baldwin, Bell, Branch, Burnett, Conrad, Cruiksliiink, I)ickinsoim, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, A. K. Garland,
Gilnicr, Iiartridge, Hilton, Holder, Jolrnston, Imnkizi, J. 31. Leach,
d. I?. IAYIC~~,
Lester, Logan, ,Ilnrshall, Menees, Jlontague. Ramsay,
Rives, Rogers, Shewmake, Smith of Sort11 Carolina, Triplett, and
r ,
I llrllcr.
S a y s : Alcin, ,itliins, Barlisdale, Bla
11. Ilrucc, IIoratio 1V. Bruce, Chambers,
C:olgitr, I>eJitrnette, Duprk, Echols, Fun
flcisltcll, E-Iollid:ty, Iceeble, Lyon, Mac
Milcs, Miller, Moore, Murray, Orr, Perk
Sexton, Simpson, J. &I.Sniith, W. E. Smit
IVclsh, and WhitfielcI.
SOthe motion to ref(1r was lost.
The question rccrirring on the adoption of the resolLltion,
Nr. S F V i ~demanded
~ ~
the yeas ancl nays thereon ;
Vliich mere ordered,
And m e recorded as follows, viz: j Yeas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Na
I7ms: A1<in, Anderson, htliins, Bald
Iso~yc(~,
Bradley. Eli M. Bruce, EIoratio
, Cliiltoii, Chrisrnan, clo ton,

tl;irnette, nickinson, nnprc, j&hols, liarrow,
c ~ I J T ~ ~ - ,
M a y 1. lQS4.l
I-IOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
23
Gaither, A. H. Garlancl, Gholson, Goode, ITaiily, Hartridge, Heiskeli.

Hilton, Holder, Iiolliday. IZeeble, Lester, Lyon, Machen, McCallum,
&Mullin, Jfenees, Miles, Miller, Montagnc, Moore, Nurray, Ckr,
I'erliins, Pngli. Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Shewmalie,
Simpson, J. 3f. Smith. W. E. Smith, Smith of Sorth Carolina,
Staples. Svian, Turner, Viller6, Welsh, and Vliitfield.
Nays: Bell, Gilmer, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Ramsay, and Triplett.
So the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Sexton introduced
A joint resolution " of thanks to the Texas Brigade in the hriiiy of
Northern Virginia ; "
The rule having been suspended requiring it to be referred to a
committee, the joint resolution was engrossed, read a third time, and
passed unanimously.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Treasurer of the Confederate States relative to the pay of nieinbers;
which 11-as referred to the Committee on P a y arid Mileage.
A bill " to allow commissioned officers of the Xrriiy to purchase
rutioiis ;
which was read a first and seconcl time and referred to the Conmiittee
Mr. Sexton also presented a joint reboltition of the legislature of
Texas in regard to the purchasing of beeres and other Gorernment
.applies in Texas by the Xessrs. Payiie & Co., on Government RCcount, with counterfeit Confederate money ; which was referred t o
the Coininittee on the Judiciary.
Also, a joint resolution of the legislature of Texas in rclation to
the war ; d i i c h as lait1 upon the table and ordered to be printed.
))
e a m for the needful expenditures of the

Governiiient withoiit i x r e a s i n g the amount of Treasury notes ; "
which was read a first ancl second time and referred to the Committee
on TTTays and mean^. aiid ordered to be printed.
Mr. Gholson presented the memorial of H. D. Taliaferro and
others, asking a repeal or modification of the act of 15th Pebrunr?.
1364, entitled "An act to allow commissioned officers rations ; *' n-hich
was referred to the Committee on MilitarJ- Affairs.
JIr. Goode introduced
A bill .' to provide for the payment of horses killed, captured, lost,
or permanently dixtbled in the Confederate States service ; "
which was read a fir>t ancl second tirile and referred to the Committee
G I ~the Cornmissary and Quartermaster's Departmenti;.
M r . Goode submitted the following resolution :
Resolced, That the Committee on Xilitarj- A'df:airs he instructed to inqnire
into the expediency of so amending the act entitled "An act to organize forces
to serve during the n ar.*' approved Februarx seventeenth. eighteen hunclretl
and sixty-four, as to exempt froni military sewice such State officers as nrity
be esempted b . ~ State la\\ ;
which \I-as adopted.

And the Hoitse. on motion of JIr. Read,
Adjourned until 12 o'clock to-morrow.
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FOURTH DhY-THURSDAlf,
ISIas
hfAY
z,
1YO-I.
5. 1864.
O P E S SEssIOh-.
The House met plxrsuant to adjournment, a l l t l \\.$IS O P C I i C d with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Duncan.
All-. Jaines H. Witherspoon. nicinber fro111 Sot1t.h C l i f O l i l l i t , :ti)peared, ~ y a ss\~-oriito support the Constitution of the Coiif(.tIt1r;rt(~
States, and took his seat in the House.
A message n-as received from the Senate, by Mr. Sa51: 1, their Src.rPtary, as follows, viz:
111..,ypeokpr: The Senate hare passed joint resolntions o f tile following titles.
riz :
S. 1. Joint resolution of thanks to Major-Geueral Ilolre nnd C'oniiii;iridrr

Coolce :Ind the officers and men under their command for the brilliant rictorx
over the enemy a t Plymouth, N. C . ; and
S. 2. Joint resolution of thanks to General Fitiegari a r l d the officers a ~ l diiieii
of his co~iimaiid;
I n xv11ic.h I arii directed to nsl; the coiicurreiice of this Rouse.
Mr. Chilton submitted the following resolution :

ReSoll'ed, That this House proceed to &raw for seats, and tlint in dr;~wingthe
Clerk will put in the box t!ie iiuinbers of the Congressional districts, respectively,
in Missouri, and such numbers when drawn shall represent the seats of the
niembers froin such districts, respectively ;
which was adopted.

I n pursuance of said resolution,
seats, with the following result :
27 Akin.
63 Anderson.
53 A4tliins.
31 dyer.
33 Raldwin.
104 Rarksdale.
58 Batson.
18 Raylor.
69 Bell.
88 Blandford.
13 Boudinot.
120 Royce.
65 Bradley.
119 Branch.
99 Bridgers.
113 Briice, Rli JI.
39 Bruce, Horatio W.
73 Burnett.
37 Chambers.
46
Chilton.
*
i2 Chrisman.
74 Clopton.
94 Cobb.
64 Colyar.
71 Conrad.
33 Cruikshank.
116 I k ,Jarnette.
114 Dickinson.
the Houpe proceeded to clraw for

55 Dupr6.
2s Echols.
53 Elliott.
17 Exying.
110 Barroni.
62 Footc.
23 Foqter.
44 Fuller.
49 Funsten.
43 Gaither.
101 Garland, Aii ustn.;: I.
92 Garland, RLI LIS I<.
(if3
(~1101S011.
46 Gilmer.
70 Goode.
54 I1anly.
1-2Hartridge.
30 Heiskell.
77 Herbert.
113 Hilton.
108 Hodge.
86 Holder.
24 Holliday.
103 Jones.
112 'Johnston.
S5 Keeble.
16 Kenner.
78 Lamkin.
Y a y 6, 1864.1
S4 Leach, James 11.

79 Leach, James T.
67 Lester.
93 Logan.
89 Lyon.
48 Machen.
38 Marshall.
102 McCallum.
34 &fcMullin.
121 Macwillie.
118 -Menees.
87 Miles.
88 Miller.
111 Montague.
40 Moore.
29 Morgan.
107 Murray.
68 Orr.
97 Yerkins.
S1 Pugh.
100 RStmsay.
36 Read.
25
20 Rives.
41 Rogers.
50 lhssell.
98 Sexton.
95 Shewmalie.
26 Simpson.
19 Singleton.
90 Smith, James M.
91 Smith, Williain E.
61 Smith, William N. H.
'75 Smith, William R.
56 Staples.
32 Swan.
80 Triplett.
42 Turner.
47 VillerB.
57 Welsl1.
96 V7hitfield.
117 Wi clrham.
GO Wi therspoon.
22 llTright.
Missouri : First district. 81 ; Second district, S9 ; Third district, 82 ;

Fourth district, 122 ; Fifth district, 26 ; Sixth district, 52 ; Seventh
district, 106.
Jf r. Chilton i ntrodu cecl
A bill '' to continue in force an act to increase the compensation of
certain civil officers and employees in the President's office and i n the
execative and legislative departments at Richmond for a limited
period, approred January fifth, eighteen hiindred and sixty-foiir."
Mr. Chilton moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
referred to a Committee ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Hilton submitted the follon6ng amendment :
Add the following as a n independent section :
'' SEC.2. That the p r o v i s i o ~ ~ofs the act hereby continued in force shall be
extended t o the derli of the board of commissioners under the sequestration
act ; "
which was agreed to.

Mr. Chilton moved to amend the bill by inserting after the word
" Richmond '' the words
and Columbia, South Carolina ; " which
was agreed to.
Mr. Read moved to amend the bill by striking out the -n;ords'' Richmond and Columbia, South Carolina ; '' which was not agreed to.
Mr. Chilton mored to reconsider the vote by JI hich his amendnient
\\-as agreed to.
The motion prevailed, and Xr. Chilton withdrew his amendment
by unanimous consent.
On motion of Jfr. Marshall. the bill and amendment mere referred
to the Committee on MTaysand Means.
Mr. Clopton submitted the follon~ingrei.olntion :
"
Eesolced, T h a t the Committee 011 llir Quartermaster's and Commissary Departnients be instructed to inquire whether any legislation is iiecessmy1. To secure x correct return of a11 tlir property iuipressrd and to 1)rerelit a
fraudulent me thereof by the inipvessing officer.
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2. TO charge impressing officers with the full clu:intitr ant1 .1.:1lnc%ot'

ticulnr property inlpressed, 80 as to hold theil1 tO
beell delivered to the proper Officers and for the I)Ur
3. T~ coInpel quarternlasters and commiss:wies
property from jnIpressi11g oacers to render a correct &CCOttilt O f t h ' '.lIIl
-+,
t l r c b
1\r;4
lb,\1.-
which mas adopted.

Mr. DiclCinson presented the petition of sutldrp citizcnh of 1Eol)iI<>,
praying certain modifications and amendinenrs of the tax l a u ..:
Jyhich ~ v a referred
s
to the Committee on TTraps and Ncarl*.
Mr. Cruikshank presented the memorial of John Jlc(+iiire,
ing a. claim for horses impressed; which was referred to t h
mittet? on Claims.
Mr. A. H. Garland introduced
A bill " to provide for the investigation and settlement of the transactions and accounts of quartermasters, commissar it^.;. contravtor-,
and other financial and disbursing officers, agents, and employe- of
the Confederate States; "
vhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Coiiiniittcr
on the Judiciary.
Also, a bill " to organize the Supreme Court of the C'onfetlcrate
States; " which was read a first and second tinie and referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
BIr. EIilton noved that the papers of WalBer -1nderioii I)c \f ithdranm from the files and referred to the Coinmittec on Claiin~.
The motion prevailed.
Mr. Moore submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That i t be referred to the Coniinittee on Ways and Jleuns to inquire
into the necessity and proprietr of increasing the conipensation of t h e tlistrict
collectors of the Confederate tuxes ;
rrhich was adopted.

Mr. Dupr6 introduced
h bill " to amend an act entitled 'An act for the relief of taxpayers
in certain cases,' approved thirteenth February, eighteen 1i1111drd
arid sixty-four ; "
which was read a first and second time and referred to the C'oniinittee
on Ways and Means.
A bill " to proride for placing in the military service of the Confederate States citizens of the United States residing or \ojoiii*iiing
within the limits of the Confederate States; '*
On motion of Mr. Perkins, the bill " to provide a fund to be employed for the relief of disabled soldiers and seamen after the
termination of the existing war," introduced by him yesterclaJ-, as
ordered to be printed.
Mr. Orr presented the claim of Samuel Miller, of Talobu&t
CoL1W, Miss., for property destroyed by General Rust's coiiiiriand,
General Waul's (Texas) Legion. and General Jackson's c:~v:~lry
:
which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Also, the claim of Weldon E. Persons. of Yalobuslla County. JIiss.,
for Property destroyed by soldiers of the Confederate States A r 1 1 l ~;which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
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HOCSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
27
Jfr. Orr also introdiiced

A bill to strengthen the Ariiiy, discoiirage speculation, and pro-
tect the currency ;

which was read a. first aiicl second time and referred to the Coniniittee
Ah-. Fuller subniitted the following resolution :
ResoEved, T h a t t h e Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire and

report whether by requiring the opinion of the Attorney-General to be giren,
by the establishnient of a board of construction, o r by ally ot1rt.r rrieans, greater
accuracy and uniformity may not be obtained in the coilstruetion and administration of the titlic and t a x laws of Congress;
which n7as adopted.

Also, the follom-iiig resolution :
Resolccd, Tlint the Committee on Ways and lieans be instructed t o inquire
and report by bill or o t h e r w i s e
1. Whether the act of serenteenth February, eighteen hundred and sixtjfour, exacting the firefold penalty, applies t o the crop of eighteen hundred and
sixty-three.
2. If so. whether the benefits secured to planters by the said a c t of eighteen
huntired and six13 -<our lihev ise applj- to the crop of eighteen hundred and sixtythree, and if not. why not?
3. Whether the tithe lair- should not be so amended as to provide t h a t when
R person ran not pay t h e tithe wit1iont a1,solute want in his family produced
thereby, he may pay the neighborhood price instead of the tithe;
which was adopted.

Also, the following resolution :
Resoked, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire
and report by bill or otherwise n-hether other :ind further legislation is not
required to secure the more speedy payment of the amounts clue deceased
soldiers to their representatives ;
which was adopted.

Jfr. J. T. Leach subniitted the following resolution :
Resolzed, That the tithing law be so amended as to exempt soldiers families
from the payment of the tithes when there is not more than is iicccssary for
the comfortable support of the faniilg ;
which, on motion of Mr. Conrad, was referred to the Committee on

Ways and Means.
Also, the following resolution:
Resolzed, That the Committee on Military Affairs he instructed t o inquire
into the expediency of permitting persons belonging to tlic cavalry arm of the
service of the Confederate Government the right of purchasing rations for
their servants from the Oorerniiiciit a t such prices as may be fixed by the
proper authoritim ;
vhich iras adopted.

Nr. Logan introduced
h bill * to protect citizens of the Confederate States from unjust
and illegal inipressments:
XI hich was read a first and second time and referred t o the Committee
Mr. Farrow presented the memorial of the officers and men of
Company K, Twenty-seventh Regiment South Carolina Volunteers,
praying relief from certain orders froni the War Department dishinding their company; which was referred to the Committee on
Xilitary Affairs.
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[ J I : I ~3, lb(i I.
Mr. Farrow introduced

A bill " to legalize the organizing of Colui>a1ly K, of the Tw-cntyseventh Regiment South Carolina Volunteers J "
which was read a first and second time and referred to the CoInniittce
Mr. Farrow submitted the following resolution :
IZesolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, requested, if not inconi1):ltible with the public interest, to conimnuicate to this House bF what nntllority and under whose orders Company K of the T\~-enty-severitliIZeginithiit Sol1tll
~ d
wliic 11
Carolina Volunteers was organized; also copies of all orders i ~ p:~pt'r*
may be 011 file in the Adjutant-General's Office relating t o the orgaxiiziiig or
disbanding of said company :
which was adopted.

A bill " to legalize certain companies of the Palmetto Battalion of
Light Artillery, of the Department of South Carolina. Georgia, ant1
Florida ; ')
\\,hich mas read a first and second time and referred to the Coininittec
011 Military Affairs.
MI-. Farrow submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, respectfully requested to
communicate to this House, if not incompatible with the publica interest. i i
statement of the date of organization of the Palmetto Battalion of Light Artillery
in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia. and Florida, with the date of the
organization of each company composing said battalion ; also by what authority
and under whose orders said companies were organized; also copies of all
orders commanding the disbanding of said companies or any of them;
which was adopted.

Mr. Farrow presented the memorial of officers of the infantry portion of the Holcombe Legion, South Carolina Volunteers, praying a
severance from the cavalry portion of said command ; which was
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
A bill ('to authorize the Secretary of War to separate the infantry
from the cavalry portion of the Holcombe Legion, South Carolina
Volunteers ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Conunittee
))
Eesolued. That the President be, and he is hereby, requested to communicate

to this House, if not incompatible with the public interest, whether t h e caralry
and artillery portions of the Nolcombe Legion of South Carolina 1-olunteers
are now serving together or separate; if separate, how long have they been so
separated, and for what reason they were separated; and whether there exist
arig commands in the Confederate Army now doing duty under legionary
organization :
which w a s adopted.
Mr. Sexton submitted the following resolution :
I
Resolved, That the papers in the case of the claim of C. J. Field be lvitlidmwn from the files, upon leaving copies thereof, and referred to the Coxnmittee
on Claims ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Rives presented the memorial of a convention of banks of
Virginia and North Carolina, a t Richmond, May 2 , 1864; which was
referred to the Committee on Ways axid Means.
Mr. Molltague prese
memorial of F. W. Bass, asking f o r
May 3, 1864.1
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REPRESENTATIVES.
the reissue of certain coupon bonds clestroged by fire; which was

referred to the Committee on Claims.
A h . Montagne submitted the following resolution :
Whereas i t is represented t h a t the soldiers of the Confederate States recently
received as paroled prisoners from the enemy h a r e in their possession coiisiderable amounts of Confederate States Treasury notes, which they, in consequence
of their imprisonment, could not fund on or before the first of April l a s t :
Therefore,
B e it resolved, T h a t t h e Committee on Ways and Means inquire what legislation. if any, is necessary to secure these soldiers against the loss of one-third of
t h e ralue of t h e said notes, and report by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.

Resolced, That t h e Coiumittee on the Judiciary inquire what further legislation is necessary to secure payment to t h e owners of slaves impressed by t h e
Confederate authorities. or under State laws for tlie w e of the Confederate
Government. and who, while in t h e employ of t h e Go.r-ernnient, have eloped to
the enemy, or died. or contracted diseases which have, a f t e r their discharge,
resulted fatally :
which Tcas adopted.

Mr. Russell submitted the following resolution :
ResoZved, T h a t t h e Committee on t h e Judiciary inquire into the expediency of
increasing the compensation of marshals and of jurors and witnesses in the
Confederate courts ;
I
which was adopted.

Mr. Miller submitted the following resolution :
Resolaed, That t h e Committee 011 t h e Judiciary be instructed t o inquire into

the expediency of repealing a n act passed by tlie Provisional Congress of the
Confederate States, approved February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and
sistT-one, entitled An act to declare and establish the free navigation of the
Mississippi River,. or so much thereof as declares t h e navigation of the Xississippi Rirer free to the citizens of any of t h e States upon its borders, or upon
the borders of any of its tributaries, and report to this House its action ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Funsten presented the petition of Charles E. Stuart and other
patentees for compensation for an invention now in use in the Ordnance Department of the Confederate States; n-hich, on motion, was
referred to a special committee of three, to be appointed by the Chair.
Mr. Boudinot submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That one hundred a n d five copies of the acts and resolutions of the
Provisional Congress, and treaties, with tlie table of contents, be bound by t h e
Public Printer in pamphlet form, a n d furnished to the House of Representatives
for the use of its ,Ifembers and Delegates, out of the three thousand copies
required to be printed tmd published by t h e act of August fifth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-one ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Foote called up the resolution submitted by him on Tuesday
last to change a rule of the House; which, by unanimous consent, he
modified so as to make it read as follows, viz :
ResoZveC, That hereafter all t h e proceedings of this House shall be in open
session unless i t be otherwise ordered by a vote of two-thirds of t h e body, or the
subject under consideration be connected in some way with the movements of
our armies in the field or t h e di[)lomatic concerns of the Confederate States.
Mr. Perkins moved that it be referred to the Committee on Rules

and Officersof the House.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Garland, adjourned.
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OPEN SESSIOW.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and wac; opcnccl with

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Duncan.
On riiotion of Mr. Colyar, leave of absence T V : I ~ p 1 1 1 t t l t l Ili. colleague, Mr. Atkins (detained from his seat by indisposition).
The Ilon. Thos. J. Foster, member from Alabama, appcarecl. was
sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate State>, and
took his seat in the House.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the lychident ; which was read as follows, viz :
RIcHIvfOXD, -Val/ 5, 1SGi.
To the Benate and H o m e of Representatices:
I herewith transmit for your consideration two colnlnunicntions from thc Secre
t a g of the Treasury, submitting estimates of additional approprintions rrcluired
for the support of the Government.
JEFFERSOS DAYIS.
which mas referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and orclered
to be printed.
Also, the following communication from the President :
RICHMOSD,
.Uag 4. l S S $ .
To the Xelzate and House of Representatices:
I herewith transmit a cornmunicatioii from the Secretary of the S a r y , and
invite your attention to his request for a n early consideration of it.
JEFFEBSOS DAVIS.
which was referred to the Committee on T a y s and Means.

Also, a Senate joint resolution of thanks (S. 1) to Jlajor-General
Hoke and Commander Coolie and the officers and nien under their
command for the brilliant victory over the enemy a t P l ~ m o u t h ,
Xorth Carolina; which was read a first nncl second time a n d
Also, a Senate joint resolutiori (S. 2) of thanks to General Finegan and the officers and men of his command; wliicli was read it
first and second time and referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
The Chair announced the appointment of the Standing Committee
on P a y and Mileage as follows, viz :
Mr. Burnett of Kentucky, Mr. Hanly of Arkansas, and Mr. Echols
of Georgia.
Mr. Gilnier submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That i t be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means to inqnire
into the propriety of so amending the law as t o confine the penalty of fire h u m
dred per cent for the nondelivery of tithes to such articles as by 1:iv were
required to be delivered after the passage of the law creating such pentilt? ; and
that they report by bill or otherwise;
which was adopted.

Mr. Hartridge presented the memoriai of the banking institutions
of the city of Savannah, Ga., on the subject of the tax act of Febraary 17, 1864; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
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h inessage was received from the Senate, by Jlr. Sash. their Secrctary ; which is as follows, viz :
U r . flpenket: The Senate h a r e passed a bill of the following title, r i e :
S. 8. An act to appropriate money for the payment of certain printing cloiic
by the authority of Congress ;
In which I am directed to asli t h e concurrence of this House.
Mr. Russell presented the petition of William S. Thaw, clerk of

the military court of the Department of Virginia aiid North Carolina,
asking for increase of compensation; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. H. W. Bruce submitted the following resolution :
Rcso7ccd. Thnt whcn the rules for the House shall be printed, tliere shall
:lIso be priuted in the same pamphlet the Coristitution of the Confederate States ;
which was referred to the Committee on Rules arid Officers of the

House.
Xr. Conrad presented the memorial of the Virginia Volunteer S a v y
Company, praying for exemption from taxation ; which was referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, the memorial of the Virginia Volunteer Savy Company,
praying for officers and men; which TTS referred to the Committee
on Saval Affairs.
The House then resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday; which was the resolution of Mr. Foote to change
tlie rule of the House relating to secret sessions.
The question being on the motion of Mr. Perkiris to reer the resolution to the Committee on Rules and Officers of the House,
Jfr. Heiikell called the question ; which n.as ordered, and the
motion to refer prevailed.
JIr. I-Ianly introdneed
A bill * * providing for the consolidation of regiments reduced below
the legal standard of numbers. and prescribing the manner in which
supernumerary officers may be retired ;
m-l-hichwas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
A h . A. H. Garland introduced
A bill to establish the court for tlie investigatio1-hof claims against
the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed.
hlr. Hiltoii introduced
A bill to increase the rank and pay of acljutallts of regiments and
indepeiiclent battalion;:
~hich
was read a first and second time and referred t n the Coininittee
Mr. Lester introduced
A bill t o amend the law of the Confederate States regulating
impressments ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Bell introduced
A bill to compensate the owners of slaves in certain cases therein
mentioned ;
n-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
011 Claims.
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AIlderson submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee 011 \\a~-s 311d AIenns to inquire
thwt whell O t t i V W S :Uld SOldiCrS ill the
illto the eipediellcy of providing by
military service of the Confederate States have been pakl off betv\-tlcn the SCT enteenth &y of F e b r u a r ~alld the first day of April. ciglitctw ltullclrcd it~itlsixtgfour, in Treasury notes of a higher denomination th:w five doll:lrs, or sinc.c the
said first day of April in Treasury notes of the old issue of the denominiition of
five dollars, such officer and soldier sliall be entitled to receive in tllc ne\v currency an amount equal to one-third of the same so paid them, and t h a t said
committee report by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Perkins submitted the folloming resolution :
Whereas an impartial publication of the debates in Congress, stating iiccurately their legislative measures and the reasolIs Urged for tlild :lg:liUbt tlleni, is
a desirable object, inasmuch as it may aid the Executive in adininistering the
Government, the judiciary in expounding the laws. tlie poverliors :lnS ctitizeus
in the several States in forming i i judgment of the conduct of their ICeprrsrntatives, and Congress theniselves in reversing and iimending their legislative proceedings ; and
Whereas from the want of proper arrangeiiients such publication has not
been accomplished :
Resolred, That a corninittee of live members be nppointed 1)y the Speaher to
inquire and report if suitable persons, skilled in stenographg, van be secured to
make accurate and impartial reports of the subjects submitted to tlie eonsideration of this House, and the debates thereon ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Chambers introduced
A bill (to amend an act entitled An act to regulate impressment.;.
approved March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and
an act amendatory thereof, approved February sixteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four ; ?
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Cominittee on
Military Affairs, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Orr introduced
A bill to amend an act entitled (An act to increase the efficiency
of the Army by the employment of free negroes and slams in certain
capacities, approved February seventeenth. eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, and to repeal an act for the enlistment of cooks in the
Army, approved April twenty-first, 6ghteen hundred and xistytwo ;
which ~ 7 a read
s
a first and second time, referred to the Coininittee on
Mr. Rarksdale introduced
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency and
to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February
seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;?
which was read a first arid second time and referred to the Coininittee
on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
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Resolved, That the papers relating to the tlairn of 3 % ~Tf.

. A. Rice be allowed
to be withdrawn from the files of this House and referred to t h e Committee
on Claims;
which was adopted.

Mr. Witherspoon
Resolved, That it be referr
into and report upoil the pr
on Ways and Means to inquire

ng the sale of so inuch of t h e
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t a x in kind as may be necessary for the support of the families of soldiers and
the necessitous nonproducer; the same to be sold a t the prices fixed by the
commissioners under the impressment :
which was adopted.

hlr. Foote presented the memorial of N. Carroll, military and civiI
cngineer, touching the defenses of Richmond ; which was referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a communication from Beverly Kennon relative to prize
iiioney; which mas referred to the Committee on Saval Affairs.
Mr. Heislrell introduced
A bill '' to provide for holding elections in case of vacancy in the
representation of any State in the Congress of the Confederate
States; ''
on the Judiciary.
Also, '(a bill to aniend an act to provide for holding elections of
Iieprewntatives in the Congress of the Confederate States from the
State of Tennessee; " which =as read first and second times and referred to the Coinmittee on Elections.
Jfr. Smith of Sorth Carolina mored to reconsider the vote by which
the bill introduced by Xr. Heiskell: " to provide for holding elections
in case of vacancy in the representation of any State in the Congress
of the Confederate States," was referred to the Coinniittee on the
Judiciary.
-The question being on the motion to refer the bill to the Committee
on the Judiciary,
It was decided in the negative, and, on motion of Mr. Smith of
Sorth Carolina, it m-as referred to the Committee on Elections.
ah. Foote mored that a special committee of three be appointed
to confer with the exemtire of the State of Virginia, for the purpose
of securing exemptions from service in the State militia [for] a sufficient nwnber of printers to do the necessary printing of Congress.
The motion prevailed, and
The Chair appointed Messrs. Foote of Tennessee, Baldwin of Virginia, and Chambers of Mississippi.
hfr. Baldwin introduced
A bill '(to establish a department of inspection ; "
v-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Jfilitary hffairs.
31r. Montague introduced the follon-ing resolution :
Reso7md, That the Committee on Vays and Means be instructed to inquire
into and report upon the expediency of exempting arid releasing from import
duties machinery and materia1 for repairing the same imported during the
existing mar by railroad companies ;
which was adopted.

Resolved, That the Committee on WAFS and Means be instructed to inquire
and report what auiend~iielits,if any, should be made to the act to levy additional taxes for the C O I ~ I I I I O I I defense and siipport of the Government, passed
February seventcentli. eighteen Iimidred and sixty-four, in relation to the
taxes imposed upon the property and stock of railroad couipanies ;
which
n7as
adopted.
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Mr. Staples submitted the follo~vi~ig

rcdutioll:
Resolved, That t h e ~oniinitteeon Military Affairs inquire into the es1,cdiencg
of reporting a bill so amending the act entitled An act to proride a n illvalid
corps, SO as to elllbrace within the provisions of said :Kt officers and prirates
who have heretofore resigned or been discharged from the service in conqpquence of wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Conrederate States ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Gholson presented the memorial of Thos. S o r t h Middleton,
praying relief for moneys charged against him as acting cluartermaster, but not actually drawn from the Treasury ;
which was referred to the Committee on Claims, without beiug read.
Mr. Funsten introduced
A bill t o amend an act entitled ,4n act to organize military
courts to attend the a r m y of the Confederate States in the field, and
to define the powers of said courts;
Also, a bill to amend an act to allow commissioned officers of the
a r m y rations and the privilege of purchasing clothing from the
Quartermasters Department, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which was read a first and second time.
Mr. Funsten moved that the rules be suspended requiring the bill
to be referred to a committee; which motion was lost, and the bill
was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The Chair laid before the House a communication of Geo. 1.
Evans, asserting a claim for printing for a committee; which was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 8 ) * to appropriate moiiey for the pagnient
of certain printing done by the authority of Congress; ? which, 011
motion of Mr. Heiskell, was laid upon the table.
hlr. Foote, from the committee to wait upon the governor of Yirginia, reported that the committee had performed their cluty, and
that the governor had informed them that he had alreRdy inadc
arrangements to exempt the printers for the purpose indicated.
And the House, on motion of Mr. Russell, adjourned.
SIXTH DAY-SBTURDAY,
31.11-7. 186-1.
OPEN SESSIOS.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened wit11

The Chair announced the appointment of the standing committees
of the House as follows :
1. Elections.
1. Mr. Gilmer of North Carolina,
9. Mr. Heiskell of Tennessee.
X Mr. Miller of Virginia.
1. Mr. Chrisman of Kentucky.

5. Mr. Hilton of Florida.
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(5. Mr. Sinipson of South CaFolina.
7. Xr. Holder of Mississippi.

8. Mr. Branch of Texas.
9. Mr. Bell of Georgia.
2. Tlccys and itleans.

1. Mr. Lyon of Alabama.
2. Mr. Baldwin of Virginia.
3. Mr. Conrad of Louisiana.
4. Mr. Gilmer of North Carolina.

5. hlr. Barksdale of Mississippi.
6. Mr. E. M. Bruce of Kentucky.
7. Mr. Sexton of Texas.
8. Mr. Colyar of Tennessec.
9. Mr. Anderson of Georgia.
3. U iZita7.y ,I fairs.
1. Mr. Miles of South Carolina.

2. Mr. Pugh of Slabama.
3. Mr. Marshall of Kentucky.
4. Mr. Chambers of Mississippi.
5. MI-. Nilton of Florida.
6. Mr. Swan of Tennessee.
7. Mr. Staples of Virginia.
8. Mr. Bridgers of Sorth Carolina.
9. Mr. VillerB of Louisiana.
10. Mr. Wanly of Arkansas.
11. Mr. J. M. Smith of Georgia.
12. Mr. Branch of Texas.
8. Foreign Afiuirs.
1. Mr. Rives of Virginia.
2. Mr. Perkins of Louisiana.
3. Mr. Foote of Tennessee.
4. hfr. W.R. Smith of Alabama.
5. Mr. De Jarnette of Virginia.
6. Mr. H. W.Bruce of Kentucky.
7 . Mr. Orr of Mississippi.
8. Mr. Turner of Sorth Carolina.
9. Nr. Witherspoon of South Carolina
5. Naval Affairs.
1. Mr. Boyce of South Carolina.
2. A h . Clopton of Alabama.
3. Mr. Funsten of Pirginia.
4. Blr. Shewmake of Georgia.

5. h h . Wright of Tennessee.
G . Mr. Ramsay of Sorth Carolina.
7. Rfr. Rogers of Florida.
8. Mr. Holder of Mississippi.
9. Mr. Whitfield of Virginla.
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6. JV dichy.
1. Mr. Russell of Virginia.

2. Mr. Chilton of Alabama.
3. Mr. A. H. Garland of Arkansas.
4. Mr. Moore of Kentucky.
5. Mr. Gaither of Korth Carolina.
6. Mr. Keeble of Tennessee.
7, Mr. Blandford of Georgia.
8, Mr. Gholson of Virginia.
9. Mr. Dupr6 of Louisiana.
7 . Accounts.
1. Mr. Welsh of Mississippi.
2. Mr. Johnston of Virginia.
3. Mr. Farrow of South Carolina.
4. Mr. Shewmalie of Georgia.
5. Mr. McCallum of Tennessee.
8. Rules and Oficers of the Irioue.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mr. Perkins of Louisiana.

Mr. Montague of Virginia.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina.
Mr. Chilton of Slabama.
Mr. Lester of Georgia.
9. Pay and Nileuge.
1. Mr. Burriett of Kentucky.

2. Mr. Hanly of Arkansas.
3. Mr. Echols of Georgia.
10. Zrintiny.
1. Mr. Dupr6 of Louisiana.

2. Mr. Goode of Virginia.
3. Mr. Cruikshank of Alabama.
4. Mr. Logan of North Carolina.
5. Mr. Swan of Tennessee.
11. Public Buildinys.

1. Mr. McMullin of Virginia.
2. Mr. Pugh of Alabama.
2%.Flag and X e d
1. Mr. Chilton of Alnbnmil.
3. Mr. Chambers of Mississippi.
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13. Ueclical Deportment.

1. Mr. Clopton of Alabama.
2. Mr. Farrow of South Carolina.
3. Mr. Read of Kentucky.
4. Mr. Menees of Tennessee.
5. Mr. De Jarnette of Virginia.
6. Mr. Ramsay of North Carolina.

8. Mr. Holder of Mississippi.
14. Quarte~master'smzcl Commissary Departments.
1. Mr. Machen of Kentucky.
2. Mr. Johnston of Virginia.
4. Mr. Lester of Georgia.
5. Mr. J. M. Leach of North Carolina.
6. Mr. Orr of Mississippi.
7. Mr. Simpson of South Carolina.
9. Mr. Holliday of Virginia.
16. Orclnmce ci.r?rl Orclnaizce Stores.

1. Mr. Atkins of Tennessee.
2. Mr. Montague of Virginia.
3. Mr. W. E. Smith of Georgia.
4. Mr. Barksdale of Mississippi.
5. Mr. Cruikshank of alabama.
6. Mr. Witherspoon of South Carolina.
7. Mr. Logan of North Carolina.
8. Mr. Bradley of Kentucky.
9. Mr. Murray of Tennessee.
16. Enrolled Ril7s.

1. Mr. Cruikshank of Alabama.
2. Mr. Rogers of Florida.
3. Mr. Fuller of Sort11 Carolina.
27. Commerce.
1. Mr. Hartridge of Georgia.
2. Mr. Goode of Virginia.
3. A h . Burnett of Kentucky.
4. Mr.Farrow of South Carolinst.
5. Mr. Tlamkin of Mississippi.
6. Mr. Dickinson of Alabama.
7. Mr. Fuller of Sorth Carolina.
8. Mr. Atkins of Tennessee.
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18. Post-Offices and Post-Roncls.

1. Mr. Sexton of Texas.
2. Mr. McMullin of Virginia.
3. Mr. Withers oon of South Carolina.
4. Mr. Foster o Alabama.
5. Mr. Lamkin of Mississippi.
6. Mr. Bradley of Kentucky.
7. Mr. J. T. h a c h of North Carolina.
9. Mr. Bell of Georgia.
19. Territories and Public La7zd~.
H. Garland of Arkansas.
Mr. McMullin of Virginia.
Nr. Menees of Tennessee.
Mr. Foster of Alabama.
Mr. Branch of Texas.
Mr. Chrisman of Kentucky.
Mr. Hilton of Florida.
Mr. J. T. Leach of S o r t h Carolina.
Mr. W. E. Smith of Georgia.
1. Mr. A.
2.
3.
4.
5.
G.
7.
8.
9.
30. Indian Affairs.
1. Mr. Singleton of Mississippi.

2. Mr. Hanly of Arkansas.
3. Mr. Miller of Virginia.
4. Mr. Foster of Alabama.
.iMr.
. Murray of Tennessee.
6. Mr. Chrisman of Kentucky.
7. Mr. Turner of North Carolina.
Mr. Boudinot, corresponding member.
21. Patents.
1. Mr.
2. Mr.
3. Mr.
4. Mr.
5. Mr.
G . Mr.
Heiskell of Tennessee.
Fuller of Korth Carolina.
Whitfield of Virginia.
Lamkin of Mississippi.
Bell of Georgia.
H. W. Bruce of Kentucky.
2%. Claims.
1. Mr. Smith of North Carolina.

3. Mr. Akin of Georgia.
4. Mr. Holliday of Virginia.
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5. Mr. Dickinson of Alabama.

6. Mr. Heislrell of Tennessee.
7. hlr. Tripletk of Kentucky.
8. Mr. Farrom of South Carolina.
fipecial Committee o n Illegal Seizures.

2. Mr. Clopton of Alabama.
3. Mr. Hartridge of Georgia.
4. Mr. Funsten of Virginia.
5. Mr. J. M. Leach of North Carolina.
Special Committee t o Inquire into the Charges Against Nr.

R. w.Cobb.
w.

2. Mr. A. H. Garland of Arkansas.
3. Mr. Montague of Virginia.
4. Mr. J . T. Leach of North Carolina.

5. Mr. Murray of Tennessee.
Special Committee Under Xr. Funstens Resolution Relative to
Compensation for Patent.
1. Mr. Funsten of Virginia.
2. Mr. Fuller of North Carolina.
3. Mr. Heiskell of Tennessee.
Xpecial Committee Under Mr. Perkins Resolution in Relation to

Reporting Proceedings of Congress.
2. Mr. Barksdale of Mississippi.
3. Mr. Gholson of Virginia.
4. Mr. Akin of Georgia.
5. Mr. Gaither of Korth Carolina.
IZesolced, That t h e President be requested to furnish for the information of
this House an alphabetical list of all the disbursing officers of the Government
who are in default or hare failed to render their accounts within the time
prescribed by law or the regulations of the Departments respectively to which
they belong, showing1. The rank and Department to which such persons respectively belong.
2. The amount of public moneys in the hands of each unaccounted for.
3. The $ate of the last accounting of each of such persons.
4. What steps, if any, have been taken to compel such persons to furnish
their accounts, with
5. Such explanatory remarks as may tend to s h o ~a reasonable excuse (if
any exists) for the failure to account.

( 2 ) Resolved, That this information be caused to be furnished a t the next
session of this Congress, and that the President select any period between this
and the Erst Monday in December next as the period from which the information shall date;
which was adopted.
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t m y 7, 1864.
M. Clopton presented the memorial of no. H. Wynne. asserting a

claim for assessing the tax in kind; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
MY. Pug11 presented the memorial of sundry citizens of the Eighth
Co11gressional district of Alabama, praying relief for Lietit. Col. I. B.
Feagin; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Blandford presented the petition of sundry citizens of Chattahoochee County, Ga., praying relief from the 500 per cent forfeit
for failure to deliver the tax in kind; which was referred to the Cornmittee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Orr presented the memorial of the field officers in Featherstons brigade, Lorings division, asking a modification of the law
allowing officers to dram rations; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Farrow presented the memorial of Captain Hewetson: asking
relief in relation to certain money captured by the enemy ; which was
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means bc instructed to inquire
and report upon the expediency of so amending the sixth section of an a c t entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and
bonds: approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, as
that the duties laid upon imposts, and thereby pledged, may hereafter be payable in foreign instead of in sterling exchange as now required by law ;
which was adopted.

A bill t o secure a more extended publication and circulation of
the general orders issued from the Adjutant-Generals Office ;
on Printing.
Mr. J. T. Leach introduced
A bill to increase the pay of officers and soldiers of the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Comniitteo
on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Heiskell submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Comniittee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire and
report what legislation is necessary to prwent and correct the inequalities in
the prices paid to citizens of different States under the impressnlent la~x-s,and
the abuses of those laws by officers of the Army ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Heiskell presented a communication from General Buckner,
lnaking suggestions as to courts-martial; which was referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Poote introduced
A bill to facilitate the detection and punishment of frauds in
the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments among the disbursing officers of the Government generally ; >
on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Simpson submi
following resolution :
Resolved, That the
the files of the House
e of Robert Y. Jones be rnithd1,an.n froni
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I&.
Chambers introduced
A bill (to amend an act to provide a staff and clerical force for
any general who may be assigned by the President>to duty a t the seat
of government, approved March t-rventy-fifth, eighteen h n d r e d and
sixty-two.
Mr. Chambers moved that the rule be suspended requiring the bill
to be referred to a committee.
The motion was lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
And the House, on motion of Mr. Chilton, adjourned.
SEVEKTH DAY-MONDAY,
MAY 9, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

On motion of Mr. Whitfield, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Goode.
On motion of Mr. Funsten, leave of absence was granted Mr.
Welsh (detained from his seat by indisposition).
Mr. 0.R. Singleton, member from Mississippi, appeared, was
sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and took
his seat i n the House.
Mr. Echols, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A joint resolution of thanks $0 General Lee and the officers and
soldiers engaged in the defense of Richmond ;
Mr. Hanly introduced
A bill providing for the payment of the expenses incident to the
transmission of election returns from the Army to the governor of the
State for which such election may be held;
on Elections.
Mr. Hanly submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t t h e papers i n the case of A. H. Dobbin be withdrawn from the
files and referred t o the Committee on Claims ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Hilton introduced
A bill to increase the pay of the noncommissioned officers and
privates of the Army of the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee on
Mr. Rogers submitted the following resolution :
Resolved by the House of Representatives o f the Confederate Congress, T h a t
the members of this body organize themselves into a company by the election of
officers, etc., a n d tender their services to t h e commanding officer of this depnrtment, for the defense of the city of Richmond.
Mr. Orr submitted the following amendment to the resolution :

Strike out the whole and insert in lieu thereof t h e following, viz :
Resolved, That while the enemy threatens this city the members of Congress
wiIl attach themselves to the military engaged in t h e defense of this city.
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Mr. Barltsclale snl>mitted the followiiig ainridnient t o tlie amendment :

Strike out the .ivhole thereof and insert the f o l l o ~ ~ - i:%
Resolved, T h a t leave of absence be granted to each iiieutber who desires to

attach himself to military organizations for the defense Of the city of Richmon d.
Mr. Blandford moved to lity the resolution and arrieridrrieiits on the

table.
Nr. Rogers demanded the yeas and nays tliereoii ; n-hich were not
ordered, and the motion to lay on the table prevailed.
The Chair laid before the House the following comiiiunication ;
which was read and laid upon the table :
Hon. THOMAS
S. BOCOCK,
Speaker of the House of Representatiaes.
SIR: The members of the House of Representatires a r e rCSpeCtfully invited
to attend the funeral obsequies of the late Brigadier-General .Jenkins, from
Relrins, east end of Bank street, to the Capitol, this eTening a t G oclock.
Very respectfully, etc.,
1 n i . IV. BOYCE.
Mi,. Lester submitted the folloving resolution :

Thereas many of the religious denominations of the South have sent forth
missionaries from their churches to labor for the religious instruction and
spiritual good of the Ariiiy and inmates of hospitals of the Confederate States;
and
Whereas the labors of these missionaries have resulted in much good t o t h e
officers and soldiers of the Army and deserve encouragement and support from
a Government t h a t acknowledges the providence of God in its struggle for
freedom and independence : Be i t therefme
Resolved, That the Committee on Nilitary Affairs be, and i t i s hereby,
instructed to consider the propriety of allowing said missionaries, whilst
engaged in discharging their duties as such, either t o draw free of charge or to
purchase from the Commissary Department the same rations drawn by soldiers
in the Army:
which was adopted.

Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be, and i t i s hereby,
instructed to consider the propriety of allowing all substitutes in t h e Army o!
the Confederate States above t h e age of Efts years t o be discharged from
service, and that said committee report thereon by bill or otherwise;
which was adopted.

Mr. Marshall submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the members of the House of Representatives n-ill, as a body,
atteiid the funeral obsequies of Brigadier-General Jenkins at six postmeridian,
in compliance with the invitation of the Honorable hIr. Boyce ;
which was adopted.

Mr. E. M. Bruce introduced
to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Perkins submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t i t be referred to the Committee on Rules to report what additional rules or amendments to the existing rules should be added to the present
rules of the House;
which was adopted.
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Mi.. Chambers submitted the following resolutioii :

Resolaed, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to furnish this
House with a copy o f t h e report of J. D. n. De Row, general agent of t h e
produce loail, on the condition of Goreriiiiient cottons contiguous to the Mississippi and its tributaries, dated Columbus, April ninth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four ;
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which was adopted.

A joint resolution in relation to copies of the acts of Congress oil
deposit in the Department of Justice.
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill to be referred
to a committee,
Mr. Miles moved to amend the bill by striking out the word one
and inserting in lieu thereof the word five.
Mr. Garland moved to refer the bill and amendment to the Committee on Printing ; which latter motion prevailed.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina introduced
A bill more clearly to define the duties of persons between the
ages of seventeen and eighteen years and between forty-five and
fifty years, enrolled under the act entitled An act to organize forces
to serve during the war, approved Eebruary seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four ;
on Military hff airs.
Mr. Withcrspoon presented the memorial of Arthur Morgan, of
Georgetown, S. C., asking payment for losses sustained under the
authority of officers of the Confederate Government; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Murray introduced
A bill to prevent the malicious arrest of officers of the Army;
on the Judiciary.
Also, a bill to increase the rations of noncommissioned officers
and privates; which was read a first and second time and referred
Mr. Foote submitted the following resolution :
Eesolved, T h a t t h e Committee on Foreign Affairs be instructed t o inquirc
into the expediency of withdrawing all diplomatic agents or commissioners
heretofore sent abroad for the purpose of obtaining the recognition of our
national independence, unless there shall he good a u l special reason to believr
t h a t such recognition will be made within the next ninety days ;
which was adopted.

Also, the folloving resolution :
Besolced, T h a t the President be requested, if, in his judgment, compatible
with t h e public interest, such information as he may possess touching the disposition of foreign powers t o recognize t h e iudependence of the Confederate
States of America, and also such special information as he shall possess in
regard to any negotiation mhifh may be now pending with the newly organized
Imperial Government of Nexico, and t h a t all such information shall be communicated to this House, either i n confidential session or otherwise, as the
President shall deem most practicable.
Mr. Hilton moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee

on Foreign Affairs ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Foote also submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t the Coniiiiittee on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments h a r e t h e siiine Imwrs of inrestigntioii and scrutiny as mere gireii
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it at the last session, including the appointment of a clerk

send for persons and papers ;
311d
$1, 1864.
uuthority to
which was adopted.

Mr. Sextoll suhmittcd thc follO\viIlg Yt.SOhti011:
Resolved, That i t be referred to the Committee on JIilitRrS .lA)RiIS to inquire
into the expediellcg of so amending the la\y creating : ~ I I inwlitl cwrlrs
to
provide that &jeers or soldiers in hospitals and separated from their winman& may be exalnined \yithout being required to formard their :lpplicutions
through their comniandiug officers ;
which was adopted.

A bill to extend the franking privilege;
on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the subject of impressment of supplies for the use of t h e
Army and for other public purposes be referred to a select committee. to \ ~ l i m i
all resolutions and niernorials on that subject a t the present session heretofore
or hereafter presented be referred ;
which was adopted.

Mr. De Jarnette submitted the folloving resolution :
Resolved, That the papers of Captain William H. Brown. askina coini,ensation
for a slave impressed and lost in Confederate service, be withdrawn, and
referred to the Committee on Claims;
which was adopted.

Resolved, That the papers of Nrs. Eliza Jlaurg, asking a restoration of her
pension, be withdrawn, and referred to the Committee on Claims :
which was adopted.

Mr. Baldwin, from the Committee on Wags and Means, to vhom
had been referred
A bill t o continue in force the provisions of an act approved
January thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, increasing the
compensation of certain o6cers and employees in the civil and legislative departments in Richmond,
reported back the same with the recommendation that the committee
be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon
the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the following resolution:
reported back the

ion that the committee
be discharged from its further consideration, and that it be referred
to the Committee on Co
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A bill to establish a bureau of foreign affairs in the M7ar Department, with an agency in the Trans-Mississippi Department,
to the Conunittee on Commerce; which was agreed to.
Mr. Baldwin, from the same committee, reported
A bill to continue in force and amend the provisions of an act
approved January thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, increasing the compensation of certain officers and employees in the
civil and legislative departments in Richmond ;
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative.
Mr. H. W. Brnce sitbmitted the following amendment:
))
Add a t the end of the bill the words and such other clerks as may be there
employed ;

The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
The title mas read and agreed to.
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote just taken, by which the
bill was passed.
The motion was lost.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to whom had
been referred
A resolution of inquiry relative to the best means of auditing claims
in the Trans-Mississippi Department,
reported back the same v i t h the recommendation that the committee
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Perkins Submitted the following resolution :
Resoleed, T h a t so much of the Presidents message and accompanying documents as relates t o matters properly within t h e inquiry of t h e different committees of this Rouse be referred t o the respective committees under the direction
of the Speaker ;
which was adopted.

Resoleed, T h a t the Committee on Rules report by rule t o t h e House what
standing committees shall be entitled to employ clerks ;
which was referred to the Committcc on Rules and Officers of the

House.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, it was ordered that the Committee on
Ways and Means be allowed to employ a clerk under such regulations
as the House may hereafter adopt in regard to the appointment and
pay of clerks.
On motion of hlr. Miles, it was ordered that the Committee on Military Affairs hc allowed to employ a clerk under such regulations as
the House may hereafter adopt in regard to the appointment and Day
of clerks.
Mr. Swan moved that the Rouse take a recess until 8 oclock.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Machen,
Adjourned until 12 oclock tomorrow.
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[Afar 10, 18G4.
EIGHTH DAY-TUESDAY, b f s Y 10,1864.

OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournnient, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore.
Mr. Lyon, from the Gomiittee on Ways a i d Means, reportccl
A bill to release certain duties to railroad COlrIpanieS ; "
\iTliich was read 2% first and second time.
'rhe question being on postponing the bill and placing i t on the
Calendar,
I t was decided in the negative.
'The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Conrad moved to amelid the title by striking out the same and
inserling. 111 lieu thereof the following, viz :
((
biil to exempt railroad companies from the l)ayuleir: of C C * ~ T : I I Iduties.

I
The amendment T a s agreed to, and the title as amended was read
and agreed to.
9 message mas received from the Senate, by Xr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as f o l l o ~ sviz
, :
M)-. speaker: The Senate have passed fl bill alld joint resohtioiis of tlie following titles, riz :
8. 5. An act to provide passports for Senators and Representati,es iri Congress
when traveling in the Confederate States :
S. 3. Joint resolution of thanks to Missouri officers and soldiers iii the Confederate service east of the Xississippi River : and
S. 4. Joint resolution for the relief of John D. Southerland;
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this Ilonse.
The Chair announced the appointment of the Special Conimittee

on Impressments as follows, viz :
Mr. Baldwin of Virginia, Mr. Conrad of Louisiana, RIr. Chilton
of Alabama, Mr. Hartridgc of Georgia, Mr. Mnrray of Tennesee,
Mr. Sinipson of South Carolina, and Mr. Gaither of S o r t h Carolina.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs. to whom had
been referred a joint resolution of the Senate " of thanks to General
Finegari and the officers and men of his comniand," reported back the
same with the recommendation that it clo pass.
The question being on postponing the joint resolution and placing
it on the Calendar,
The joint resolution was then read a third time and passed unanimously.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, to whom had been referred a
Senate joint resolution (S. 1) " of tl1anks to Major-General Hoke and
Commander Cooke and the officers and men under their con~nlandfor
the brilliant victory over the enemy a t Plymouth, Sorth Carolina."
reported back the same with the recommendation that i t (30 pass.
it on the Calendar,
It
decided in the negative, and the joint resolution was read w
third time and passed unanimously.
Mr. Russell, from the Committee on the .Judiciary, to whom had
been referred sundry resolutions on the subject of impressments,
reportecl back the same with the recommendation that the committee
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be discharged from their further consideration, and that t h y be

referred to the Special Committee on Imprcssnients.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to authorize the judge of the district court for the northern
district of Georgia to change the place of holding said court,
rcported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
It was decidcd in tho negative.
The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the
title was read and agreed to.
the following resolution :
Resolred, That the Committee on the Judiciary he instructed to inquire and
report n-Iiether by requiriiig the opinion of the Attorney-General to be given, by
the establishment of a board of construction, or by any other means, greater
accuracy and uniformity may not be obtained in the construction and administration of the tithe and tax law of Congress,
reported back the same with the reconimendation that the committee
ths table; which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Machen. leave mas granted hiin to withdraw
from the files of the Clerks office the papers referred to the Committee on the Commissary and Quartcrniasters Departments a t the last
Congress.
Mr. Clopton introduced
A bill to authorize the revision of the criniiiial statutes ; )
m-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
h bill to regulate filling vacancies which may occur among officers
of the ,4rniy ;
which was read a first and second time aiicl referred to the Committee
Mr. William E. Smith introduced
h bill to protect private property against illegal impressments,
and to prevent coiiflicts between the civil and military authorities; )
which was read a first and second time, and, together with a copy of
orders from the military authorities on that subject, referred to the
Special Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Moore submitted the follon-ing resolution :
ResoZced, That the Conmiittee on Ways and Jlcaiis inquire into the liecessity
and propriety of so amending an act entitled An act $ leyy additional taxes
for the common defense and support of the Gorernnient, as to eseinpt from taxa tion the produce and prorisions of eighteen huiidrecl and sixty-three, which
hare been subject to a tithe of one-tenth in kind;
which was adopted.

Mr. Burnett submitted the follom-in8 resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on Xi1it:tr~ Affairs inquire into t h e expediency of amending the law imposing punishnierit upon soldiers for absence
without leave froin their companies and regiments, and for exceeding the leave
giren, and that the committee report by bill or otlirrvise;
which was adoptcd.
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t m y 10, 1x64.
DuprB, it \ V ~ S ordered t h t the c'l~rlitlrlivcr to

0 x 1 motion of
t]ie chairman of the Committee on Printing all papers referred to
that committee at the last Congress.
Mr. Lamkin introduced
A bill '' to provide for the payment of claims for certain property
informally impressed for the use of the Confederate States Government ; "
\\T.;hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Special
Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Chambers moved that the resolution bc rescinded, which Tvas
adopted yesterday, appointing a special committee on impressments.
A joint resolution "providing for the a pointinelit of a special
committee of the Senate.,and the House o!i Representativcs on the
subject of impressments;
vhich was read a first and second time.
Mr. Chambers moved that the rule be suspended requiring the
joint resolution to be referred to a committee.
Mr. Heiskell moved that the joint resolution be referred to the
Committee on Rules.
Mr. Foote called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
to refer was lost.
The joint resolution was then engrossed, read a third time, and
passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows :
V r . Bpeaker: The Senate h a r e passed bills of the following titles, t-iz :
S. 11. An act to extend the franking privilege; and
S. 12. An act to authorize the withdrawal from the Treasury of 1uoney coutributed to build an ironclad gunboat by ladies of the State of South Carolina,
m d deposited therein ;
I n which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

A bill " to repeal an act regulating the granting of furloughs and
discharges in hospitals, approved May first, eighteen hundred and
sixty-three, and for other purposes ; "
xhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Medical Department.
A bill " to provide for the speedy adjustment of the accounts of
disbursing officers and agents who are charged n-ith checks alleged
to be forged or erroneously paid ; "
on the Judiciary, accompanied by sundry papers relating to that
subject.
Mr. Miles presented the memorial of the officers of the First Army
Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, asking that the laxi- allowing
officersto draw rations be amended; which ah referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
A bill " to provide uniform rates of compensatioli f o r mechanics
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and laborers employed by the various Executive Departments of the

Government ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coinniittcc
Mi-. Foote presented the memorial of R. S. Parham and W. S.
TWkinson, of Tennessee, asking increase of compensation for detailed soldiers performing clerical duty in the Departments a t Richmond; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Heiskell introduced
A joint resolution directory to the Postmaster-General of the
Confederate States;
Mr. Heislcell moved that the rule be suspended requiring it to be
referred to a committee.
The motion was lost, and the joint resolution was referred to the
Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Resolved, T h a t a select committee be appointed, to consist of three members
of this House, t o inquire into a n d report upon the iiianner in which the laws
authorizing impressments h a r e been executed in the Department of East Tennessee a n d Southwestern Virginia, and whether any, and what, abuses have
been committed under color of such laws ;
which mas adopted.

hfr. Sexton introduced
A bill to extend the time for funding Treasury notes west of the
Mississippi River ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coniniittee
T4
. eans.
on K a y s and ,
Resolzed, T h a t the President be respectfully requested to take such steps as
niay be necessary to insure the regular transmission and delivery of the correspondence of this city and of Congress, now represented to be delayed in the
Richmond post-offiee..
Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina moved to lay the resolution on the

table.
Mr. Sexton moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee
on Post-Officcs and Post-Roads.
The motion mas lost, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. McMullin submitted the following resolution :
Ziesolced, T h a t the Committee on the Commissar)- a n d Quartermasters
De1)artments be instructed to inquire into the espeAiency of providing effectually by law that persoiis in the eruploymeiit of the two departments aforesaid
shall not be allou ed hereafter to receive any pecuniary recompense for official
services until they ahnll huve satisfactorily shown t h a t they a r e not within t h e
conscript ages or h a r e been disabled in war for the active performance of
military duties in the field, and report by bill o r otherwise ;
d i i c h was acloptecl.
Mr. McMullin also presented several coiiiniuiiications on the same
subject; which were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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/>fay 11, 1861.
A bill '' to facilitate the settlement of claims of deceased officers

and soldiers ;"
which was read a first and second time and referred to a special committee on deceased soldicrs' claims.
Mr. Foster introduced
A bill " for the relief of the taxpayers of the First Congressional
district of Alabama ; "
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Swan moved that the House take a recess until 8 o'clock p. m.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Boyce,
Adjourned until 12 o'clock to-morrow.
NINTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
MAY 11, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and w a s opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in response to a resolution of the House relative
to the payment of demands against the Government, ascertained or
accruing previous to the first day of April last, in Treasury notes of
the old issue, etc.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the communication be referred to a select committee, with
instructions to inquire into the facts sought to be elicited by the resolution submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Swan moved to lay the resolution on the table; which motion
was lost, and the resolution was adopted.
The Chair laid before the House a resolution of the Senate; which
was read as follows, viz :
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit to the Clerk of the House
of Representatives, for distribution in the House, one hundred and twenty
copies of every bill, resolution, and report printed for the use of the Senate,
except resolutions adopted or reports made in executive session,
and laid upon the table.

Also, a Senate bill (S. 12) " to authorize the withdrawal fro
of money contributed to buil
ladies o the State of South Carolina, and
was read a first and second time and re
Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 5) " to provide passpor
Representatives in Congress when tra
States; " which mas read a first and secon
Also, a Senate bill (S. 11) '' to extend
which was read a first and second time an
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 4) " for
Southerland ;" which was read a first and secon
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 3) " of
TreasurJ
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wrs :uid soldiers in the Confederate sclrvice east of the Mississippi

River; which ~vasread a first arid second time and referred to the
Mr. Chilton submitted the folloving resolution :
Resolved, That the Coniinittee on Ways and Neans inquire into the expedieucy
of adopting some amendmeut of the law confiscating the effects of alieu eneinies
\\-liich \\ill enable the Confederate States t o confiscate the debts due from the
banks, respectirely, in the Confederacy to alien enemies by reason of the holding
of the notes of such banks by such alien enemies: also to inquire whether any
and \\-hat legislation on the part of the Stiites in which such banks may be
located i s necessary as auxiliary to such confiscation, and that said committee
report by bill or otherwise;
which was adopted.

Also. the following resolution :
Kesolced, T h a t the papers in the claim of the Central Warehouse Company
of Selma, Alabama, for damages sustained by the launching of the gunboat
Tennessee, which were presented to the last Csngress, be withdrawn from the
files of the House and referred t o the Committee on Claims;
xhich was adopted.

Mr. Foster submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the papers in the claim of J. E. Johnson for the loss of the
steamboat W. B. Terry, which were presented to the House at the last session
of Congress, be withdrawn from the files and referred to the Committee OLI
Claims :
which was adopted.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secret ary ; which is as follows, viz :
U r . Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 4) to provide means of
transit across the Mississippi Rirer for members of Congress residing west of
w i d river in going to and returning from t h e Confederate States Congress; in
which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

h bill t o amend an act entitled An act to allow conimissionecl
officers of the Army rations and the privilege of purchasing clothing
from the Quartermasters Department.
The bill having been read a first and second time,
Mr. Hilton moved to suspend the rule requiring it to be referred
to a committee; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Atkins submitted the following amendment :
Add a t the end the following proviso : Provided, That each commissioned
officer be allo\ved to draw one ration for his servant.
Mr. Miller moved to refer the bill and amendment to the Coniiriittee on Military Affairs; which motion was lost.
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following amendment :
Strike out after the enacting clause the words
T h a t the third and last proviso to t h e second section of a n act entitled
An act to allow commissioned officers of the Army rations and the privilege of
purchasing clothing from the Quartermasters Department, approved Februs r y seventeenth, eighteen Lundred and sixty-four, be, and the same is hereby,
repealed,
and insert in lieu thereof the folloffing, viz :
That the third and last proviso to the second section of an act entitled An
act to alIow commissioned officers of the Army rations and the privilege of
purchasing clothing from the Quartermasters Department, be amended and
reenacted so as to read as follows: Provided, T h a t no law or &my regulation
shall hereafter be construed to allow an officer to purchase from subsistence
RNAL O F THE
re than two &ions
[&fay 11, 1864.
a day or for less price than the cost thereof,
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Heiskell? resolved itself into secret
session ; and having spent some time therem, resolved Itself into open
session, and
On motion of Mr. Chilton,
Adjourned until 12 oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session,

Mr. Heiskell introduced
A bill to declare the Department of Richmond in a state of siege,
and to provide for a levy en masse of all persons found within said
department ;
Mr. Heiskell moved that the rule be suspended requiring the bill
to be referred to a committee; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Conrad submitted tlie following amendment :
Strike out the whole of the bill, which reads as follows, viz:
tlke Confederate States of America do enact, That t h e city
aud Department of Richmond are declared to be in a state of siege; t h a t all
eseniptions from military service are hereby suspended during tlie continuance
of such siege, and every male person capable of bearing arms, ~ l i onow is, or
sliall come within said department, excepting the members of the Government,
Is placed under the control of the military authorities for t h e defense of the
city until the present dangers are removed,
and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
Whereas the safety of this city is seriously threatened:
T h e Coiigress of the Corbfedcrute States of America do e m c t . T h a t the
President is authorized to suspend, for such length of time as t h e safety may
require, all laws or parts of laws creating exemptions from military service,
except such persons as may be connected with the Government of the Conftderate States and of the State of Virginia.
The Congress of
Mr. Barlrsdale submitted the following amendment to the amendinent of MI-.

Conrad:
Strike out the whole of said amendment and insert in lieu thereof the
following :
The Cotcgrcas o f t
(10 eiiact. That, with a
:iem to tlie protection
States from threatened
invasion, pillage, and
President be authorized to declare martial
ltiw in the city arid
of Richmond, i t being hereby declared that
such declaration shall not apply to the members of the legislative department
oflithe Government and to the officers of the government of Virginia.
SEC.2. That this act shall continue in force for ten days after the passage
thereof
bill and amendm the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre-
e appointed, whose
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or other, touchiiig any iiiovemeiit of the enemy threateiiiiig a forcible iuterriq)tion of the cleliberittioiis of Congress, ;iiicl to coiicert and report seasonable
nicnsures for ;iroidhig a surprise t h a t odd i i i w l w an iiitcrrc.guuui i n that
delmrtnient of the Government. a cwiitiiigency grciltly to bc deprecated for
musiderations intimately couuectecl with t h e public safety and iuterest ;
hich was adopted.

Mr. Perkins moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
was adopted.
The motion to reconsider was lost.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 16) to fix the
time for the assenibling of the Congress at its next regular session,
and to authorize the President to convene the Congress a t any place
other than the seat of governmcnt; which was read a first and second time.
Mi.. Foote moved that the ride be suspended requiring the bill to
be referred to a committee.
Mr. Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Chilton,
Resolved itself into open session.
I\
T E N T H DAY-THURSDAY,
MAY 12, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOS.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and mas opened with

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Moore.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 4) to provide
means of transit across the Mississippi River for members of Congress residing west of said river in going to and returning from the
Confederate States Congress; which was read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr, Heiskell moved that the House resolve itself into secret session.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Xcans, reported
A bill t o make an appropriation for a return of certain money
paid into the Treasury by the Navy Department ;
which was read a first and second time arid laid upon the table.
Mr, a y e r , member from the State of South Carolina, appeared,
-7as sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and
Rfr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had
been referred the petition of sundry citizens of Alabama, asking relief
for Lieut. Col. Isaac B. Feagin, reported back the same with the
recommendation that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, also re orted back
A bill to prevent the malicious arrest of o cers of the Army,?
with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its
further considrration, and that it be referred to the Committee on
Hilitary Affairs; which was agreed to.
Also, a bill to provide for the settlement of claims for property
illegally impressed in the Trans-Mississippi Department, with the
recommendation that it do pass with sundry amendments.
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F THE
IMinY 12, 1864.
the Calendar. ant1 ordered to he

ussell, froin the same coiiimittee, d s o YepOteCl back
(6 providing for the repeal of the act suspending the plivilege
of the writ of habeas corpus,
further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table.
The question being on laying the bill on the table,
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
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And are recorded as follows, viz : Yeas--------------------Nays______--__----___-___
20
Yeas : &in, Anderson, Atlcins, Barksdale, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Duprb, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble,
Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Pngi, Rives, Ilogers, Russdl, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Swan, Triplett, Turner,
VillerB, Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Crnikshank, Echols, Farrow, Boote,
Fuller, Gilmer, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, and Smith of North Carolina.
So the bill was laid upon the table.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, also reported back
A bill to authorize the revision of the criminal statutes,
further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
Also, a bill to provide for the speedy adjustment of the accounts
of disbursing officersand agents who are charged with checks alleged
to be forged or erroneously paid, with the recommendation that it
do pass.
The bill W i i S postponed and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Perkins, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom h a d been
referred
A bill t o establish a bureau of foreign supplies in the War Department, with an agency in the Trans-Mississippi Department,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass wit11
sundry amendments.
The bill was postponed, placed upon the Calendar, and ordered to be
printed.
ttee on Ways and Means, to whoni had
12) (to authorize the mithclrawnl
(s.
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55
The House then resumed the consideration of uiifinishecl brisiiirss

of yesterday; which was the bill to amend an act entitled An act
to allow commissioned officers of the hriiiy rations and the privilege
of purchasing clothing from the Qnartermasters Department.
Nr. Mchlullin moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on
XIilitary Affairs; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Rogers introduced a bill with the same title; which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on ;Military
Affairs.
Mr. Akin introduced
A bill t o provide or the appointment of commissioners in the
seaeral States of the Confederacy to inquire into and report upon
the claims of citizens against the Government of the confederate
States for property talien, used, injured, o r destroyed by the Army,
or any part of it, of the Confederate States, and to provide for the
punishment of perjury and for presenting fraudulent claims ;
Claims, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. E. M. Bruce introduced
on Ways and Means.
A bill to transfer the feeding of prisoners froin the Quartermasters to the Commissary Department ;
on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments and Military
Transport a tion.
Mr. Orr submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Jfeans be instructed to inquire
into the expedieiicx of requiring the officers and agents of the Treasury Department to issue four per cent bonds in sums corresponding with the amount of tax
due from the depositor, on his request, and making affidavit as to the amount of
his tax ;
which was adopted.

Eesolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the expedienc1 of reporting a bill providing that the four per cent bonds
shall never be transferable or assignable ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Orr also presented joint resolutions of the legislature of Mississippi in relation to the recent act of Congress suspending the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus; which were laid upon the table and
Mr. Orr also submitted the following resolution :
Resolued, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report a bill
repealing the act of the last Congress suspending the writ of habeas corpus.
Mr. Russell moved that the rcsolution bc referred to the Committee

on the Judiciary.
Mr. Hartridge mwed to lay the resolution on the table; mhich
latter motion prevailed.

A bill (6 to amend an act of the Provisional Congress entitled l&!
act relating to the prepayment of postage in Certihl cases, approved
July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixtg-olie ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Colnmittee
on Post-Officesand Post-Roads.
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Logan introduced
A bill to repeal the tenth and eleventh sections of chapter sixtysix of the acts passed at the fourth session of the First Congress of the
Confederate States of America, known as the tithing lam ;
Mr. Logan moved that the bill be referred to the Joint Committee
on Impressments, when appointed.
Mr. Akin moved to amend the motion of Mr. Logan by striking out
Joint Committee on Impressments, when appointed, and inserting
in lieu thereof Committee on Ways and Means.
The amendment was agreed to, and the motion a s amended pre-9
vailed.
Mr. Witherspoon submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads
to inquire and report upon the expediency of establishing a daily mail route
from Camden to Lancaster Court-House, South Carolina ;
which mas adopted.

Mr. Miles introduced the f o l l o 6 i g bills :
A bill to regulate the pay of men detailed from the Army, or after
enrollment, on special or extra duty;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Cominittee
A bill for the appointment af quartermasters and commissaries
for armies in the field and for corps and divisions, and as purchasing
and transportation agents, and to increase the number of chaplains
for the Army;
President to confer temporary rank and
ho may be assigned
to the Committee
instructed to inquire
the impressxnent
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law so as to require the iuil)ressiueut coiiiniissiourrs to meet in convention

quarterly. and thiit said cornmissioners shall fis the priiiie cost of all articles
included iii tlie schedule. m d t h a t in 110 case shall a greater per centuni t h a n
d f t r per centuiu be allovc.ed upon t h e prime cost thus fixed ;
which was adopted.

Resolred. T h a t in accordance with the preamble and resolutions recently
adopted by the legislature of the State of Xississippi, and just presented in
this House, i t be declared a s the sense of this body t h a t the act of t h e Congress
of the Confederate States providing for t h e suspension of t h e privilege of the
w r i t of habeas corpus in certain cases is, for the retisons stated in said preainble
and resolutions, dangerous to t h e liberty of the citizens, unconstitutional in
some of its features, tcnds to make the civil power subordinate to t h e military,
establishes a precedent of n doubtful and dangerous character. and should be
repealed.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the consideration of the resolution was

postponed until Thnrsday morning next, and made the order of the
d a y f o r the morning hour.
The Speaker announced the Special Committee on Deceased Soldiers Claims as follows, 1-iz:
Mr. Perliins of Louisiana. Mr. Clopton of Alabama, Mr. Farrow of
South Carolina, Mr. O r r of Mississippi, and Mr. Foster of Alabama.
On motion of Mr. Goode,
The House adjourned until 12 oclock to-morrow.
E L E V E K T H DAY-FRIDAY,
Mar 13, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOS.

prayer by Re17. Dr. Moore.
The Speaker announced that the funeral of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart
would take lace this afternoon from St. James Church, and that
the House o Representatives was invited to attend.
Mr. Goode submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t in response to the invitation just given the members of the

House of Representatives will attend the funeral of t h e late General Stuart in n
body ;
which. was adopted.

The Chair announced the special committee on the communication
of the Secretary of the Treasury, under the resolution of Mr. Smith
of Sorth Carolina, as follows, viz:
Mr. Smith of Sorth Carolina, Rfr. Johnston of Virginia, and Mr.
Singleton of Xssissippi.
X message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their
Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: T h e Senate have passed, without amendment, joint resolutiolls
of this House of t h e follon-ing titles, viz:
H. It. 1. Joint resolution of thanks to the Thirty-fourth and Thirty-eighth
regiments of S o r t h Carolina troops ; and
H. B. 2. Joint resolution of thanks to the Texas Brigade in t h e Army Of
Northern Virginia.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported

as correctly enrolled
H. R. 67. An act to continue i n force nnd amend the provisions of

an act approved Janiiary 30. 1864, illcreasing the compensation of
[bfny 1.3, 1864.
civil a i d legislative departinents

n of Bennett G. Burley and John
States Navy, asking compensa.
tion for the capture of vessels of the enemy; which was referred to
the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. Goode presented the memorial of certain employees of the
Government in the Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments at
Danville, praying an increase of compensation ; which was referred
to the Committee on Military Afl'airs.
The Chair laid before the House the petition 018. Bassett French,
treasurer of the Jaclrson Statue Association, praying that the cotton
and 8 per cent stock of the Confederate States purchased by him be
relieved from taxation and export duty; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Chilton introduced
A bill " l o require payment for horses impressed for the command
of General Wheeler under orders from the general commanding the
Army of Tennessee ; ?)
which was read n first, and second time and referred t o the Committee
on Claims.
Mr. Shewmake submitted thc following resolution :
Resolved, That the President be requested to inforin the House, if not incompatible with the public interest, whether the reasoils given in his special message for suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus still exist, and
~vhetherany, and what, ndditional reasons now exist to such extent t b s t the
public safety requires lhe continuance of the suspension thereof ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Chrisman submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Comiiiittee on Military Affairs inquire what further
legislation inay bc ricccssary to protect Confederate prisoners a t Point Lookollt
and other Federal prisoiis from the inhuman and brutal t r e a t m e ~ ~tot which
they are exposed ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Chrisman also presented a cominunicatioll touclling the treat lnent of prisoners by the enemy; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Singleton presented joint redtitions of the legislature of Misqisc;ippi, relating to the tax on property, etc.; tvhicll 7.vere referred
to thc Conmiittee on M7a.\isan(1 Means.
Mi?. Holder introduced
A bill " for the relief of T. Ll. &Iitchell; )'
- \ v h i C h ~ 2 1 srC%tl first alld second time ancl referred to the Committee
Congress to repea]
iyilege of the writ
red to the Cornn of the resolution be
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Pen ding which,

The House, on motion of 3Ir. Singleton, resolved itself into secret
session ; and haring spent some time therein, resunid business in
open session.
Mr. SKan moved that the House take a recess until 8 oclock.
Mr. Hartridge moved that the Home adjourn.
Upon which latter motion Mr. Swan demandccl the peas and nays;
Which were ordered,
reas--------------------39
And are recorded as follows, viz : Savs_-------------------31
Yeas : anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Rarlisdale, Blaiidford, Iloratio
TV. Bruce, Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, nickinson,
Dupr6, Echols, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, A. H. Garland. Gilmer,
Hanly, Hartridge. Holliday, Lamkin, J . M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Marshall, Xiles, 51iller, Murray, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay,
Rives, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Viller6, and Witherspoon.
Kays: Akin, Atkins, Bell, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce. Cliil,
Heiskell, Hilton, Holder,
ton, Chrisman, Coljar. F a r r o ~ Gholson,
Keeble, Lester, Machen, JlcCallum, McMullin, Menees, Moore, Orr,
Rogers, Sexton, Sliewnake, Singleton, TIT. E. Smith, Swan, Triplett,
Turner, and Whitfield.
So the motion prevailed, and
The Chair announcecl that the House stood adjourned until tomorrow, 12 oclock.
iT
SECRET SESSIOW.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Kasli-, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
Jfr. Speu7w: The Senate hare agreed t o n resolution of this House providing
for the api)ointnient of a joint committee of the two Houses to collect iiitelligence touching the morements of the enenig, etc., with amendnients ; in which
1 am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the House the amendments of the Senate;
which are as follows, r i z :
1. After t h e word Resolced insert the Renate eonciirri?~~~.
2. Ada the following:
Resolved. T h a t the committee consist of,,three members on the part of the
Senate and
on the part of the House.
The first amendment of the Senate was concurred in.

Xr. Chilton movccl to amend the second amendment by filling up
the blank v i t h the word three.
The arnentliiierit \\a\ agreed to, and the amendment of the Senate,
ns amended. was concurred in.
The Chair announced the committee on the part of the House as
follows :
Mr. Chambers of Nississippi, Mr. Lyon of Lilnban~x,and Mr. Montague of Virginia.
The House then resnmed the consideration of unfinished business ;
which was the bill of the Senate ( S . 16) to fix the time for the
Rssembling of the Congress a t its next regular session, and to authorI
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to convcnc the Congress at
R ~ I Yplace
other than the
&lr.11. $v. Bruce moved that the rule be susyeiideil requiring the
bill to be referred to a committee.
Mr. Miles nioved to amend the bill by striking out the words
* Monday, the seventh of November, and inserting in lieu thereof
the words bb first Monday in October.
Mr. McMullin moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Miles by
strilring out the word (October and inserting in lieu thereof the
word December.
Mr. Garland moved to amend the bill by striking
- out the whole of
the first section.
Mr. Chilton delnanded the previous question ; which mas ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. McMnllin to the
amendment of Mr. Miles,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Miles,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Garland,
The question recurring on ordering the bill to a third reading,
It was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Baldwin moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill wa;
ordered to a third reading.
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following amendment to the bill (in
the nature of a substitute) :
((
SECTION
1. Ilhe Congress of the Confederate States of Amsriccc do s m c t ,
That if at any time the Congress shall be compelled by the casualties of the war
to abnndon its present place of meeting, without fixing a time and place of
rc~:issembling, it shall meet a t such time arid place as the President shall by
proclamation appoint.
SEC.2. If a t the time appointed by the Constitution or by law for a regular
meeting of the Congress, or by the President for an extra session, it shall, in
the judgment of the President, be unsafe or improper for it to meet at its
present place of session, it shall be lawful for the President 1)s proclaination
to irppoint a time and place for such meeting.
SEC.3. The President is liereby authorized, in case circumstances should, in
his j~icllrlgnient,render such measure necessary or advisable, to cause to he
rmoveil to sac11 place the puhlic archires and Treasury and other public
Droperty so far XS Such removal may be practicable.
SEC.4. If tlieCongress shall adjourn a t its present session ~ ~ i t h o apgointut
illg a day for the commencement of its next session, sucb nest scssion shall
Iic%in on the first hfonday of November, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Perkins moved to refer the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary ; which motion mas lost.
Mr. Marshall movecl to amend the bill by adding the following as
an independent section :
SEC. 3. That if a t any time the Congress shall be compelled by the casualties
of the war to abandon its present place of meeting, without fixing a time and
Place of reassembling, it shall meet a t such time and place as the Presiclent
shall by proclgmation appoint.
Hilton moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being
dment of Mr. Marshall,
It was decided in t
e.
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The question recurring on the anieiidmerit of Mr. Riiltlwin,

Mr. Sexton called the question; which was ordered.
The question being put,
Shall the bill pass?
It mas decided in the affirmative, and the title was read and agseed
to.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the 17ote by which the bill mas
passed ; which motion was lost.
And the House, on motion of Mr. Rarnsa-y,
TWELFTH DAY-SATURDAY,
MAY 14, 1864.
OPES SESSIOK.
The House met pussuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by Bev. Ur. Moore.
Afr. Sexton, from the Comiiiittee on Ways and Means, to whom had
been referred
A bill to provide for the redemption of the old issue of Treasury
notes held by certain Indian tribes,
reported back the same with the reconiineiiclation that it do pass with
an amendment.
The question being on postponing the bill ancl placing it on t E
Calendar,
The amendment of the committee was read as follows, viz :
In line 3. after thc n-ord treasurers, insert the words o r other dull
authorized agents,
and agreed to.

The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, ancl passed, and the
Mr. Sexton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs. to whom had
been referred
A joint resolution * * of thanks to Major-General S. B. Forrest and
the officers and men under his command.
reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass with
an amendment.
it on the Calendar,
It was decided in the negatiye.
The amendment of the committee having been read as follows:
Strike out the whole of the joint resolution and insert in lieu thereof the
following :
Resolved bu the Congress of t h e Confederate Stutes of America, That the
thanks of Congress are eminently due, and are hereby cordially tendered, to
Major-General N. B. Forrest and the officers and men of his command for
their late brilliant and successful campaign in Mississippi, west Tennessee, and
Kentucky.
JOURNAL O F THE
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~~ h
~ the~ presidelit
~ t ~
be
~ requested
~
~ to COLUmUnicate
d
,
this resolutioil to
General Forrest and his command.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment of the committee was agreed to.
The joint resolutioll was then engrossed and Fead a third time.
Mr. Orr nloved to reconsider the vote by wl?lch the joint resolution
\ v a ~ordered to be engrossed and rend a third t m e .
&lr.&&sda]e called the question ; which mas ordered.
&Ir. Foote demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which mere not
ordered, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Orr submitted .the following amendment to the amendment of
the committee :
Add a t the end of the first resolution the words a camliaign which has conferred upon its authors fanie as enduring as the records of t h e struggle which
they have so brilliantly illustrated.
Mr. Hilton called the question.

Mr. A. H. Garland moved the previous question; which was
ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Orr,
It nas decided in the affirmative.
The question recurring on ordcring the joint resolution to be
engrossed and rend a third time,
And the question being put,
Shall the joint resolution pass?
The committee submitted the following amendment to the title :
Add a t the end the words for their campaign i n Mississippi, west Tennessee,
:ml Kentucky.
The amendment was agreed to, and the title a s amended vas read
and agreed to.
h message was received from the Senate, by Mr. ?\ash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
N r . Bpeuker: The Senate liave passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 22. An act to secure the prompt printing of the laws of the Confederate
Sta tes ; and
S. 25. An act: for tile relief of the widow and heirs of the late Brig. Gen.
TAeroyA. Stafford, of tlic Confederate States Arlny ;
In which I mn directed to ask the concurrence of this I-Iouse.
Mr. Lyon, under a suspension of the rules, introduced

A joint resolution authorizing the auditing of accounts of members for pay and mileage;
which was read a first and second time and, the rule havillg beell
snspeuded requiring it to be referred to a committee, was enpossed,
read a third time, and passed.
The title was read and agreed to.
The morning hour having expired,
Mr. Sexton moved that the consideration of the Calendar be postponed ; which motion prevailed.
Mr- .Marshall, from the Committee on Military Affair-, reportecl
A bdl t o amend an act passed February seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty- four, entitled An act to allo\v cojnmissioned
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officers rations arid the privilege of purchasing clothing from the

Quartermasters Department ;
which n-as read a first and second time.
The question being on postponing tlie bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It mas decided in the negative.
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following amendment (in the nature of
a substitute) :
That t h e second section of chapter fortyfive, approved February sereiiteeiith,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, be, aud the same is hereby, amended and reeuacted, so as t o read as folloivs :
SEC.
2. T h a t all commissioned officers of the armies of tlie Confederate
States shall be allowed to purchase clothing aiid cloth for clothing from any
quarteriuaster a t the price which it cost the Government, all expenses included :
Procidcd, T h a t no quartermaster shall be allowed to sell to any officer a n y
clotliiiig or cloth for clothing which it mould be proper to issue to Drivates, until
all privates entitled to receive tlie same shall haire been first supplied :Provided,
T h a t the officer offering to purchase shall give his certificate, on honor, t h a t
t h e articles are necessary for his own persoiial comfort and use, and in no case
shall more than oue suit per aniium be allowed to be so purchased by any
officer : Procided, T h a t no law or army regulation shall hereafter be construed
to allow a n officer to purchase from subsistence stores more than two rations
a day or for less price than the cost thereof, including transportation.
ilk. Baldwin rose to a point of order:

That it does not require the consent of the House to permit o m
member to interrupt another while speaking.
The Chair overruled the point of order.
Mr. Baldwin appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the
IIouse !
It \\-a5 decided in the affirmative.
The House then. on motion of M r . Chambers, resolved itself into
secret session; and having spent some time therein, resumed business
in open session.
Nr. Orr moved that the House do now adjourn.
The niotion was lost.
Mr. Hilton moved the previous question.
Pending which,
Mr. Orr moved that the House adjourn; which motion nTas lost,
and the demand for the previous question wa5 sustained.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Baldwin,
A h . McMullin demanded the yeas and nays; which mere not
ordered.
Bfr. Montame inoT-ed that the House adjourn.
The rnotiocwas lost.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reoorted
. as correctly enrolled
H. R. 1. Joint resolution of thanks to the Thirty-fourth and
Thirty-eighth regiments of Sorth Carolina troops ;
H. R. 2. Joint resolution of thanks to the Texas Brigade in the
Army of Sorthern rirginia ;
S. 1. Joint resolution of thanks to General Hoke and Commander
Cooke and the ofTicers and men under their command for the brilliant
victory over the enemy a t Plymouth, N. C. ; and
I
NAL O F THE
LJIW 14,
1861.
thanks to General Finegan and the officers

And the Speaker signed the same.
The amendment of Mr. Baldwin was lost.
The question recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed and read
a thirdtime,
Mr. A. H. Garland called the question; which was ordered,
And being put,
It was decided in the affirmative, and the title was read and
agrecd to.
passed, and called the question; which was ordered, and the motion
to reconsider was lost.
On motion of Mr. Sexton,
The House adjourned until 12 oclock Monday.
SECRET SESSION.
The House being i n secret session,

A rnessage was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
m. 8peaX;w: The Senate hare concurred in the amendwelit of this House to

the bill (S. 16) to fix the time for the assenlblillg of the Congress at its nest
regular session, and to authorize the President to convene the Congress at any
i)I&ceother than the seat of government.
They have passed a joint resolution (S. 6 ) to authorize the reiuoval of the
public archives and of the Executive Departments of the Govermnent ; in which
I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate joint resolution (S. 6)
to authorize the removal of the public archives and of the Executive
Departments of the Government; which was read a first and second
time and, the rule having been suspended requiring it to be referred
to a committee, was read a third time and passed, and the title was
read and agreed to..
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed.
Mr. Swan submitted the following resolution :
Itcsolucd, That until the pending dangers are passed, the House will not
ttdjourn, but relieve its session by recesses as it may order,
and demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not ordered,
arid the resolution was not adopted.
MI-.
Poote moved that when the House adjourn it adjourn to meet
on Monday, 12 oclock, unless sooner convened by the Speaker.
And the House, 011 motion of Mr. J. M. Leach,
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,
T H I R T E E K T H DAY-MONDAY,
65
MAY 16, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Miniiigerode.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting certain tables of commerce and
navigation ; which, together with the accompanying documents, was
laid upon the table.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 25) for the
relief of the widow and heirs of the late Brigadier-General Leroy A.
Stafford, of the Confederate States Army; which was read a first
and second time.
Mr. Dupr6 moved that the rule be suspended requiring the bill to
The motion prevailed, and the bill was read a third time and
passed.
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 22) to
secure the prompt printing of the laws of the Confederate States; *
on Printing.
The House then resimnied the consideration of unfinished business ;
vhich was the resolution of M r . Chambers, that it i.; inexpedient a t
the present to repeal the act suspending the privilege of the writ of
linbeas corpus.
Mi.Baldwin moved to lay the resolution and pending motions on
the table.
Mr. Chambers demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Atkins, Bell, Boy&, B;anch, Colyar, Cruikshank, Farrow,
Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, HeisIrell, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, T,wter, Logan, McCalluni,
McMullin, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Shewmake,
Simpson, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Triplett, Turner, Whitfield, and
Witherspoon.
Says : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Blandford,
Bradley, Horatio TIT. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, De Jarnette,
nickinson, Dupr6, Echols, Funstten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge,
Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Miles,
Miller, Jlontague, illoore, Pugh, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Singleton,
J. M. Smith, ItT.
E. Smith, and Welsh.
So the motion to lay on the table was lost.
Mr. Hartridge called the question; which was ordered.
The question being on the motion of Mi,.Garland to postpone the
consideration of the resolution until Thursday morning next,
Mi-. Singleton submitted the following resolution :
Whereas by t h e first clause of t h e third section of an act entitled An act to
levy additional taxes for the common defense and support of the Government,
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passed by the CoIlfederate States Congress, and approved Fel)runr3- sereilteeuth,

eighteen hundred and sixty-four, a tax of five per cent n:w ~ r d c ~to~ be
i l assessea
snd collected upon the amounts of all gold and silrer coin. roltl dust. gold and
silver hnllion, whether held by banks or other COrgol*iltiolW (I iut~ivitl1i:iIs; 2nd
whereas the Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States has so

construed said act of Congess as to require the said tax O f fire Pel* cent to be
pnid in gold and silver : Therefore,
Be it +esol?jed, That the Committee on wars and 1\3eans be iilstructed to
prepare and report a bill to this IIouSe providing for the assessn~entand collection of said five per cent taxes in the same kind of funds and subject to the
Same terms and conditions as tnses are assessed and collected upon thc property mentioned in said act.
Mr. Lvon moved to amend the resolution by striking out the words
to prepare and report a bill to this House and inserting in lieu
tllereof the words to inquire into the expediency of.
Mr. Rogers moved that the resolution and s)mendment be referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means; whlch latter motlon prcvailed.
Mr. Gilmer presented the petition of the Society of Friends i n
North Carolina for the right of conscience and to be exempted from
military service; which was referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. J. M. Leach presented a conmunication on the same subject;
which was also referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Ayer introduced
A bill (to indemnify persons who, in accordance n-ith the provisions of the act of Congress approved May first. eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, have paid five hundred dollars for the exemption of
overseers that have since been conscripted or placed in the military
service ;
which was read a first, and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Also, a bill t o exempt from taxation the s l a w property of
patriotic refugees which they are unable to employ in any profitable
business; which mas read a first and second time and referred to the
Mr. Kitherspoon submitted the follon-ing resolution :
6
Resolved, That from the tax on the value of property employed in agriculture under the first section of the act to levy additional taxes for the common
defense and support of the Government, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, shall be deducted the value of the tax in kind for
the year eighteen hundred and sixty-three delivered t o the Gorernment ;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

A bill for the organization of the bureau of conscription and the
appointment of officers in said bureall;
f3exton moved to postpone the consideration of the Calendar;
which motion prevailed.
Mr. Rives presented the petition of R. TV. N. Koland, of Albemarle
COU1ltY, Va.9 praying relief from the unequal operation of the tax
law ; which was referred to the Committee on Jvays and Means.
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Mr. Baldwin subniitted the following resolution :

Resolced, That the President be respectfully requested, in addition to the
correspondence heretofore communicated to Congress between tlie President
and Secretary of War and General Joseph E. Johiiston in relation to the conduct of t h e war in the ralleg of the Uississippi, to coiiiinunicate to Congress
so much of said correspondence as has not as yet been called for by this
House, commencing with a letter of Korember twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-two, addressed by General Johnston to Honorable George W. Randolph, Secretary of War, and including General $ohmtons reply to tlie letter
of the President of
July last, which closes the published correspondence ;
which n-as adopted.
Mr. Gholson submitted the following resolution :
Rcsolzred, That the Special Coinmittee on Iiiil~ressnientsconsider and report
the true principle upon which just compensation shall be made for private
property tnlipn or impressed for public use ; and what legislation is necessary
to make all comniissioners and impressing officers conform to that principle,
so that sucli compensation niay be made in all the States of the Confederacy
accoivling to the same rule ;
I
which was adopted.

A h . Cliilton presented a coinmunication on the subject of the tax
law ; \-\-hichwas referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
A bill to amend so much of the tax law as requires one-tenth of
the cotton, sweet potatoes, and ground pease to be paid to the Government, and to authorize commutation i n certain cases;
on Ways and Means.
X joint resoliltion . requiring the Department of Jiistke to fnrnish the standing committees o f the two Houses with printed copies
o f the acts o f Congress;
which was read a first and second time nncl, the rulc having been
suspended requiring it to be referred to a committee, was engrossed,
T h e title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Hilton submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That, until otherwise ordered, the daily nieetings of this House
shall be at eleven oclock antemeridian.
Mr. Miles moved to lay the resolution on the table; which motion
prevailed.
A bill to amend and extend an act i n relation to the receipt of
counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers, approved May first,
eighteen hundred and sixty-three;
which ma. read a first and second time and referred to tlie Committee
Mr. Miles. from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S.5) to proride passport5 for Senators
and Representatives in Congress when traveling in the Confederate
States, reported back the samc with the rccoiniiicndation that i t do
pass.
The c p s t i o n being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
NAL OF THE
[May 16, 1864.
e following amendment :
sentative, insert the
WO
and in line G, after the word

and officers of ench FIouse ;
Repre-
which mas agreed to.

Mr. Heiskell submitted the following amendment (in the nature of
a substitute) :
That the certificate of the clerks of the respective Houses of Congress, countersigned by the presiding officer, of the membership Of each nieinber of Congress,
shall entitle such member to all the privileges of membership and shall 1)rotect
him froln all stoppage or molestation in passing through Or remaining a t any
point i11 tile Confederate States, except within the lines of the Army or on board
a Government vessel.
Mr. Sexton moved the previous question; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Heislcell,
The bill having been read a third time, and the question being put,
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to reconsider the vote by
which the bill mas passed.
Mr. Foster called the question; which was ordered, and the motion
Mr. Garland moved to aniend the title by inserting after the word
Representatives the words Delegates and officers of each House.
The ainendment was agreed to, and the title as amended was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a Senate joint resolution (S. 3 ) of thanks to Missouri officers and
soldiers in the Confederate service east of the Mississippi River,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
it on the Calendar,
The joint resolution was then read a third time and passed, and the
Mr. Miles, froin the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill (1.R. 39) to protect citizens of the Confederate States
from unjust and illegal impressments,
be discharged from its further consideration, a d that it be referred
May 17, 1864.1
69

Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the hill was engrossed, read a
third time, and passed.
Mr. Miles. from the same committee, to whom had also been referred
A bill more clearly to define the duties of persons between the ages
of seventeen and eighteen years and between forty-five and fifty years,
enrolled under the act entitled An act to organize forces to serve during the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it (lo not pass.
The bill mas postponed and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Sexton, from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, to
whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 11) to extend the franking
privilege, reported back the same with the recommendation that it
do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill and placing i t on the

Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was read a third time
and passed.
Mr. Smith of North Caro1in:i. from the Committee on Clitims, to
whom had been referred a Senate joint resolution (S.4) * for the
relief of John D. Southerland. reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
it on the Calendar,
It n-as decided in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Hanly.
The House adjourned until to-morrow, 12 o clock.
F O U R T E E S T H DAY-TUESDAY,
MaY
17. 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Minnigerode.
Mr. Duprk moved to reconsider the vote by which the Senate bill
(S. 25) . for the relief of the widow and heirs of the late BrigadierGeneral Leroy A. Stafford, of the Confederate States Army, was
passed.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Trea5ur:- in response to a resolution of the House, transmitting a copy of the report of J. D. B. De Bon-, general a.gent of
the produce loan for the State of Mississippi, on the condition of
Government cotton contiguous to the Missii;sippi and its tributaries.
On motion of Mr. Chambers, the communication and accompanying
document were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
The House then resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday: n-hich wa5 the joint resolution for the relief of
John D. Southerland.
he pending question being on ordering the joint resolution to a
third reading,
OURNAL OF THE
[May 17, 1864.
SOthe joint resolution was lost.

HeiskeI], from the Committee on Claims, to mhorii had been
referred the memorial of Capt. R. Press. Smith, reported back the
Same mith the recolnmendation that the cpriimittee be d i s c 2 ~ ~ g efrom
d
the table ; which was
its further consideration, and that it do lie ~p011
agreed to.
Also, the memorial of Arthur Morgan, with the same recommendation; which was also agreed to.
Mr. Perkins, from the Comniittee on Rules and Officers of the
House, to whom had been referred the resolution of Mr. Foote to
change the rule relating to secret srssionr. reported back the same
with the reconimendation that it do not pass.
Mr. Perkins also submitted a written report from the committee on
that subject; .\.irhich,on motion of Mr. Heiskell, was laid 011 the table
and ordered t o be printed.
T h e question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays; which were ordered.
.
Mr. Hilton moved the previous question ;
Which was ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25
And the yeas and nays were recorded as follows: ~ays------- 51
Yeas : Ayer, Bell, Boyce, Horatio W.Bruce, Cruikshanlr, DuprC,
Echols, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Lamkin. J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Smith of
North Carolina, Turner, Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atlrins, Baldmin, Barksdale, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton,
Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Foster, Funsten, A. H. Garland, Gholson,
Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, EIeiskell, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, JoEmston, Keeblc, Lyon, Machen, Rlarshall, McCallum. NcJlullin, BIenees,
Miles, Montague, Moore, Perltins, Pugh. Rives, Russell, Sexton,
Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Swan,
Triplett, and Welsh.
So the resolution was not adopted.
Mr. Chambers moved that the consideration of the Calendar be
postponed ; which motion revailed.
A message was received roni the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as foll,ows, viz :
Illr. Spcakev: The Senate have passed, with amendments, a joint resolution
(II.R. 3) providing for the nppointment of a special committee of the Senate

and IIouse of Representatives on the subject of impressnients.
They have passed n bill (S. 28) to amend an act entitled Sn act creating the
office of eusign in tile Ariiiy of the Confederate States; in \ ~ h i c hbill and
:uueuclments I a n directed to ask the concurrence of this Isouse.
I am also directed to coniinunicate to this Ifouse a resolntion of the Seuate
i n resPect to the adjournment of the present session of Congress.
Mr. Holliday, from the Committee on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments, to whom had been referred n series of resolutions on the subject of impressments, reported back the salne with
the recommendation that the committee be discharged from their further consideration, and that they be referred to the Special Committee on Tmpressinents; which xas agreed to.
Mr. Heisltell, from
whom had been
ref erred
Mny 17, 1864.1
71
A bill to amend an act of this Congress entitled An act to provide

for holding elections of Representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States in the State of Tennessee; *
the following amendment :
Strike out tlie second section ; which reads as follows, viz .
That in all elections held f o r the State of Tennessee, while any two of the
districts thereof, or in case of vacancy. while the district in which the vacancy
occurs, are held by tlie public enemy. or a majority of the counties of such districts a r e so held by the public enemy, elections shall be held as well out of a s
in the State, according to the serenth section of said act,
arid insert in lieu thereof the following, \ iz :
That in all elections held under said act, polls shall be opened in the ramps
of the army as well out of :is in the State, and the elections shall be conducted
otherwise as prorided in said act, as amended by this act.
I

Calendar,
It n ~ a sdecided in the negative.
The amenclment of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was
engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
The title was read aiid agreed to.
hlr. Barksdale, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the ciirrency and
to authorize a new issue of Treasury notes, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
Mr. Moore moved to postpone the bill, print it, and make it the
Fpecial order for Friday nest, 107clock.
The motion n-as lost.
The question recurring on postponing the bill and placing it on
the Calendar,
It, mas decided in the negative.
Mr. Swan moved that the bill be postponed until Friday next and
printed.
hgr. Atkins moved to amend the bill by striking out the words
first day of July, eighteen hundred aiid sixty-four, east of the
Mississippi River, and until the first day ef August, eighteen hundrcd
and sixty-four, west of said river, and inserting in lieu thereof the
words first day of January, eighteen hundred ,tiid sixty-five.
Pending which,
Mr. DuprB, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution :
Rcsolvad, That the Superintendent of Public Printing, until otherwise groTided for. be authorized to enter into privilte contracts f o r the printing ordered
by this House, for which such allowance shall be made as the Committee on
Printing mag deterniine to be equitable, to be paid out of the contingent expenses

of the House ;
which was adopted.

A message was received from the President, by g r . Harrison, his
Private Secretary, notifying the House that on the 13th instant the
President approved and signed the following act entitled
H. R. 67. An act to continue in orce and amend the provisions of
an act approved January 30, 1864, increasing the compensation of
tMn.7 18, 18G4.
the civil and legislative departlllents

and signed the following
nks to the Thirty-fourth and
Thirty-eighth regiments of North Carolina troops ; and
H.R.2. Joint resolution of thanks to the Texas Brigade i n t,he
Army of Northern Virginia.
On motion of Mr. Machen,
The House adjourned until to-morrow, 12 oclock.
F I F T E E N T H DAY-WEDNESDAY,
MAY 18, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 28) to amend
an act entitled An act creating the office of ensign in the Army of
the Confederate States;
and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a joint resolution (H. R. 3) providing for the appointment of a special committee of the Senate and House of Represcntntives on the subject of impressments; )which had been returned from
the Senate with the following amendments :
) ))
1. Strike out the title.

2. Fill the blank in line 3 with the word
three.
The amendments of the Senate were concurred in.

The Chair also laid before the House the following resolution of
the Senate:
Resolved ( t h e House of Representatives concurring), That the President of
the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn their
respective IIouses, sine die, on Tuesday, the thirty-first day of May instant, at
twelve oclodr meridiuii.
Mr. Garland moved to refer the resolution to the Committee on

the ,Judiciary.
Mr. htkins called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
to refer was lost.
Mr. Atitins called the question; which was ordered.
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
May 18, 1864.1
HOUSE O F REPRESENTATTVES.
73
Johnston, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McJlnllin, X iles,

Miller, Montague, Milrray, Perkins, Xead, Rives, Rogers, Russell,
Shewmake, and 1%therspoon.
So the resolution m-as passed.
Mr. Hartridge m%ved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
the question; which was ordered, and the motion to reconsider v a s
lost.

A bill " amending an act regulating the granting of furloughs and
discharges in the Army and Navy ; "
Mr. Smith of Sortli Carolina entered a motion to reconsider the
vote by which the joint resolution " for the relief of John D. Southerland " was lost.
Mr. Ayer presented the memorial of S. E. Canaday, asking relief
for tax improperly paid; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Also, the memorial of Mrs. Elizabeth E. Fuller, executrix of Dr.
Thonias Fuller, deceased, asking relief for property destroyed by
the military authorities of the Confedernte States ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. W5therspoon submitted the following resolution :
Resolced, That the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads inquire and
report upon the expediency of establishins a daily iiiail route from Black
3Iingo to Cantley's, i n Williamsburg district, South Carolina ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Atkins submitted the folloving resolution :
Resolved, That no member of this House shall speak longer than thirty ruinUtes or more than once on the same question without unanimous consent.
Mr. Atkins moved that the rule be suspended requiring the resolution to lie over two days.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. Atkins called the question ; which w a s ordered.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Y e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _44
____
T
And are recorded as folloms, viz : hays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, ,Qtkins, Ayer, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Burnett, Chilton, Chrisnian, Clopton, Criiikshank, Dickinson, Dup+,
Echols, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Holder, Keeble, Lester, Logan. Lyon, Machen, RiIcCallum, Menees, Montague, Orr, Pugh, Rogers, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Svan, Triplett, VillerB,
Welsh, and 'r17hitfield.
Kays : Baldwin, Barksdale, Bradley, Branch, Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio
Bruce, Chambers, Colyar, Conrad, Fuller. A. H. Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, J. &I. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Marshall, McJSullin, Miles, Miller, Murray, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, Turner, and
Witherspoon.
Two-thirds not voting in the affirmative, the resolution was lost.
't
Jv.
[May 18, 1864.
~,esolz;ed,That hereafter the regular hour for the daily lneeting of this House
shall be eleven oclock antemeridian ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Colvar submitted the following resolution :
~
ncsolved, That the Committee on MIitary Affairs be instructed to inquire

into the expediency of creating a new staff officer for each colnnlanding genunder the first section of the act approved February seventeenth,
era],
fighteen humdred and sixty-four, entitled An act to amend a n act entitied
to orgrtnize military courts to attend the Army of the Confederate
States in the field, and to define the powers of said courts, al3l)roYed October
ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, is required to review the proceedings
of said lnilitary courts in certain cases ; said staff office to be filled by an officer
wit11 the ranlr of colonel, who shall be the legal adviser of such Colnmanding
gellerrtl, and specially charged with the duties of reviewing said proceedings.
Or, if tlle committee should think this inexpedient, t h a t i t inquire into the
exljediency of repealing so much of the first section as requires the corninanding
general to review said proceedings, .leaving the duty aforesaid to the corps
commander, as it mas prior to the passage of said law; and if either he expeclient, that a bill be reported for that purpose or report to the House what
legislation on this subject may be necessary ;
which was adopted.

Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into
the expediency of providiiig u Inw to more effectually prevent gaming by bonded
oficrrs and their agents who have the Iiandling of public money, and if in their
opinion such law is eslleclierit, to report a bill for that purpose ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Colyar also introduced
A bill to provide against gaming by bonded officers and their
agenls in the Army;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
S. 12. An actj to authorize the withdrawal from the Treasury of
inonoy contributed to build an ironclad gunboat by ladies of the State
of South Carolina, and deposited therein ; and
S. 25. An act for the relief of the widow and heirs of the late
Brig. Gen. Leroy A. Stafford, of the Confederate States Army.
Aiid the Speaker signed the same.
hfr. Rrislrell introduced
A bill to provide for losses by accident resulting from the destruction of property to prevent its falling into the hands of the enemy;
on the tJudiciary.
Bfr. Heislie11 submitted the following resolution :
Eesolned, That t
wli:1t progress lias
merit, and whether
Resolved (the 8mat

for the adjournnient o
h h ~ ciglrteeii
,
hundred
011
motion of Mr.
ee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire

n providing medals for soldiers of distinguished
legislation is necessary on the subject ;
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTBTlVES.
75
Mr. Rliller submitted the following resolution :

Resoked, T h a t it be referred to the Coininittee on JIilitary Affairs to inquire
into the expediency of authorizing by law rhe aDl)oiiitiiieiit of one assistant
quartermaster, with the rank of captain, to each battalion of infantry in the Provisional Army of t h e Confederate States of Anierica ;
which was adopted.

A joint resolution . relating to the construction of the act entitled
An act to organize forces to serve during the w.ar, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-fonr ;
A h . Chilton moved that the rule be suspended requiring the joint
resolution to be referred to a committee.
The motion was lost. and the joint resolution, on motion of Mr.
Miles, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Resolced, That i t be referred t o the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
whether anj- and what legislation may constitutionally be adopted for the confiscation of the property of those persons who, being liable to render military
service to the Confederate States, hare gone to a foreign country to avoid such
serriee, and t h a t said coniiuittee report by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.

Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Ways and Jlenne inquire into the expediency of so amending the existing t a x law as to exempt froin taxation property
which has been assessed, but which before the payment of the tax thereon has
been destroyed without NLISfault of the uwner, aiid t h a t sxid committee report
by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Foster presented the claim of Geo. K. Foster for compensation
for property destroyed by the enemy: n-hich nTas referred to the
Committee on Claims.
Mr. E. $1. Bruce presented certain communications touching restrictions on foreign commerce; which were referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. J. T. Leach submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report to this
House, by bill or othem-ise, the necessity m d iinportrtnee of passing a law
establishing a cc;urt of claims to adjudicate such cluiuis a s rnay be brought
against t h e Confederate Gorernment ;
v-hich was referred to the Comniittee on the Jndiciary.

A bill to provide for the safe custody. printing, publication, and
distribution of the laws, and to provide for the appointment of an
additional clerk in the Department of Justice ; *
which was read a firat and second time, referred t o the Comiiiittee on
Printing, and ordered to be printed.
31r. Miles introduced
A bill to authorize the appointment of chief clerks in the bureaus
of several Executive Departments ;
011 the Judiciary.
Mr. Chambers moved that the consideration of the Calendar be
postponed ; which motion prevailed.
[May 18, 1884.
om the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secreur. ,ypeak;er: The Senate have passed, without amendment, a bill (H. R. 2 )
to provide for the redemption of the old issue of Treasury notes held by certain Indian tribes.
They have passed, with an amendment, a bill (15. R. 68) t o exempt railroad
colnpanies from the payment of certain duties.
They have passed bills of the following titles, YiZ :
S. 21. An act to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency and to
authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 1864 ; and
s. 31. AII act to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional
Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of any portions thereof ;
111 ivhich amendment and bills I am directed to ask the concurrence of this
IIouse.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate t h a t he did,
on the 17th instant, approve and sign joint ~c?SOlutiGnsof the following titles,
viz :
s. 1. Joibt resolution of thanks to Major-General Hoke and Commander

Cooke a11d the oficers and men under their command for the brilliant victory
over the emmy a t Plymouth, N. C. ; and
s. 2. JoiIlt resolution of thanks to General Iiiuegan and the offiicers and men
of his command.
The House then resumed the consideration of the unfinished busiriess of yesterday; which ilras the bill to amend an act entitled An
act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of Treasury
notes, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour,
Mr. Nachen submitted the following amendment (in the nature of
a substitute) :
That all loyal persons of the Confederate States, within t h e Wedera1 lines,
who hold Confederate notes of the old issue, and which were owned and
possessed by them previous to the first day of April, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, and who from their position within the lines of t h e enemy mere
uiiabIe to fund the same within the time prescribed in the act entitled An
act to reduce the currency and to authorize R new issue of notes and bonds,
approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, shall be
entitled to fund the s:me in accordance with the prorisions of said act, at any
time from the passage of this act until the expiration of thirty days after a
treaty of peace between the United States and the Confederate States : Provided,
That the party holding said notes shall make oath in proper form of la^ that
they were hi their possession previous to the first day of April, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four, and have been held by them since, and hare not heen used and
cdrculnted an currwwy, or, if held by them by inherilance or a s a legacy, that the
same were held by their ancestor or devisor previous to the said first of April,
(Aighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Foster called the question; which was ordered, and the amendment of Mr. Machen was agreed to.
Mr. Atkins moved to amend the bill by striking out the words
above the denomination of five dollars.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. H. W. Bruce
the foIIoming amendment ;
The provisions of this act shall apply to permay be able to get their
tes the words o r
May 18, 1864.1
77
persons belonging to the Confederate States Army within t h e enemys lines a s

prisoners of war, or other loyal persons held as prisoncrs.
Mr. Hanly nioved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Menees,
Mr. Akin moved that the House adjourn.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mi. Machen,
The question recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed and
read a third time,
Xr. Smith of Sorth Carolina moved to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was ordered to its engrossment; which motion prerailed.
Mr. R L I S Ssubmitted
~~
Insert after the word fuiid . the words at par in four per cent bonds ;

Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina submitted the following amendment:
After word oath, line 2. page 2, insert the vords and in case of his or her
absence and inability to be present, shall show by other satisfactory proof, etc. ;

Xr. Akin submitted the following amendment :
Add at thc end of the bill the following : B n d provided further, T h a t any citizen of the Confederate States n o r held by t h e United States as a prisoner shall
have three months after he is released or exchanged in which to fund the Treasury notes of the Confederate States he may haye held at the time of his wipture,
1)rorided he held said notes on the first day of April. eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, and was captured before t h a t time, or was otherwise prevented from
funding said notes as provided in this act.
Mr. Barksdale called the question; which was ordered, and the
amendment of Mr. Akin was agreed to.
Mr. Swan moved to recommit the bill and amendments to the Cornniittee 0x1 Ways and Means.
Mr. Eoote moved to lay the motion to recommit on the table;
which latter motion did not prevail, and the motion to recommit was
lost.
Mr. Atkins called the question; which was ordered, and the bill
was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
The title was read ant1 agwcd to.
The Chair announced the appointment of the Special Committee on
the Subject of Impressments :
Mr. Baldmin of Virginia, Mr. Chambers of Mississippi, Mr. Chilton of Alabama, RIr. IIartridge of Georgia, and Mr. Hanly of Arkansas.
On motion of Mr. Ahore,
The House adjourned.
L OPrTHE
S I X T E E N T H DAY-THURSDAY,
MAY 19, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House the following CommLlnications

from the President; which were referred to the Commlttee on Ways
and Means and ordered to be printed:
RICHMOND,
YA., X a y 18, 1864.
T O the senate and House of Representatives:
I lprewith traiisniit for your consideratio11 a Communication from the Secretary
addilional ni)woprintion required
of tile rrreasury, su1)initting an estimate of
JEFFERSOX DAVIS.
RICHMOND,
V A . , 3Iafj 18, 1,364.
TO
the genate and IIousc of Eepreseiztatives:
I lierewith triunsmit for your coiisideratioii a coinniuiiicatioii from the Attor~ley-Genernl,submitting estimates of additional alq)ropriatioils required for the
support of tlie Governnieut.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
aaiend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize
a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which was read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 31) to promote the efficiency of th r cavalry
of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities
of any portions thereof; which r a s read a first and second time and
Also, a bill to exempt railroad companies from the payment of
certain duties; which had been returned from the Senate n7ith the
following amendment :
111 liiie 4, ;iWr tlie word
cwrnpmiy for its own use.
roads, insert the words
imported by any railroad
Mr. Maclien moved to suspend the rule requiring the amendment

to be referred to a committee; which motion prevailed, and the
amendiriciit o f the Senate was concurred in.
Tlic IIoiise then proceeded to thc consideration of th e order of the
t h y for the iiiorninu hour, viz :
~ 1 1rcsolntion
e
ofR/rr. lioote to repeal the act suspciidiiig tlie privileg: [of the writ] of habeas corpus.
1cmling yhich,
Mr. Iiartridgc moved that the consideration of the Calendar be
postponed ; which motion prevailed.
as received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their SecreJf
I-.f l p f a k f v : Ihc Seliate have passed, without amendment, joint resolutions
. Forrest arid the officers

ppi, west Tnniessee, and
accounts of iiieiiibers for

S.
ey hare passed bills of th

7. An act to amend
act to provide for the lmynient of
May 19, 1864.1
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tlie interest on the removal and subsistence fund due the Cherokee Indians in
Sorth Carolina, so as to authorize the Secretary of Wi7r to pay the interest i n
wsh or provisions; and
S. 33. An act to regulate the compensation and ~uileageof members of Congress for the present session :
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this Mouse.
M i . Foote moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolution until to-morrow.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 7) to amend an
act entitled An act to provide for the payment of the interest on the
removal and subsistence fund due the Cherokee Indians in North
Carolina, so as to authorize the Secretary of War to pay the interest
in cash or prorisions; which was read a first and second tlme and
referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 33) to regulate the compensation and mileage of members of Congress for the present session; which was
read a first and second time.
Mr. Moore moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be referred to a committee.
The motion was lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee on
Pay and Mileage.
The Chair laid before the House the memorial of the president and
trustees of Hanipden-Sidney College, asking a modification of the tax
law ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a communication from the governor of TTirginia,transmitting
preamble and resolutions of the legislature of Virginia, asserting t h e
jurisdiction and sovereignty of the State over her ancient bounclaries ;
n-hich was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered
to be printed.
Mr. Farrow, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A joint resolution to prevent restrictions upon the right of members of Congress to visit sick and wounded officers and soldiers in
hospitals ;
which was read a first and second time and the joint resolution mas
ordered to be engrossed arid read a third time.
Mr. Marshall moved to refer the joint resolution to the Committee
Mr. Welsh called the question; which was ordered, and the motion
to refer was lost.
The question recurring,
And being put,
It was decided in the affirmative, and the title mas read and
agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Garland,
A L O F THE
Y-FRIDAY,
[sfas 20,
1864.
MAY 20, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Hoiise met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Presjdent; which mas read as follows, v1z :
RICHMOND, VA., Mag 19, 1864.
To the Senate and Rouse of Represelztat+ves:
1 herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary
of War, covering a copy of the reports of General Rregg and his subordinate
commanders of the battle of Chickaniauga.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The comniunication and accompanying documents were laid upon

the table and ordered to be printed.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the order of the
day, viz:
The resolution of Mr. Foote to repeal the act suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.
Pending which,
Mr. Pugh moved that the consideration of the Calendar be postponed ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Pugh moved to lay the resolution on t,he table.
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
56
Yeas----__-___________-_And are recorded as follows, viz : Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, htlrins, Barksdale, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Dupri, Echols, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland, Hanly,
Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston. Iieeble, Lyon, Macheii, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore, Perkins,
Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, J . M. Smith,
IT. E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield,
Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Cruilrshank, Farrow, Foote, Fuller.
Crholson, Gilmer, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Marshall, McMullin, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Rives, Rogers,
Simpson, Smith of North Carolina, and Turner.
resolution of this House

11. It. (i.*Joint resoluti
ciltiug with and
passed, without amendment, a bill aud joint

llowing titles, viz :
illg the ne1)artment of .Justice to furnish the
f the following titles, viz:

to aid any State in communiroops, approved February 16,
>fay 20. 1864.7
81
S. 13. An act to eLtend to the S n v y and Marine Corps the prorisions of the
third section of a n a c t to organize forces t o serve during the war. ap-prored
February 15, 1864;
S. 34. An act to provide for the compensation of noncommissioned officers,
soldiers, sailors, and marines on detailed service ; and
S. 7. Joint resolution in regard t o the exemption of editors and employees of
uewspapers ;
I n which I am directed t o ask t h e concurrence of this IIouse.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 13) to extend
to the Savy and Marine Corps the provisions of the third section
of an act to organize forces to serve during the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 7) in regard to the exemption of editors and einplovees of newspapers ; which was read a first
and second time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 34) to provide for the compensation of
noncommissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, and inarines on detailed
service; which n-as read a first and second time and referred to
the Committee on Xilitary Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 10) to amend an act entitled An act to aid
any State in communicating with and perfecting records concerniiig
its troops, approved sixteenth February, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour; which mas read a first and second time and referred to the
Also, a coininunication from the President ; which was read as follows. viz:
T o t71e House of Represe?ituiiaes of the Confederate States of Anierica:
The following resolution, passed by the House on the 14th instant, has been
recei! ed :
IZesoZced, That t h e President be requested t o inform the House, if not incom
patible with the public interest. whether t h e reasons given in his special message
for suspending the writ of habeas corpus still exist, and \\-hat additional reasons now exist to such extent t h a t t h e public safety requires the continuaucc
of the suspension thereof.
I n my opinion, t h e reasons given in the special message transmitted t o Congress at its last session, recommending t h e suspension of the writ of habeas
corpus, still exist i n undiminished force, a n d the present juncture especially
requires t h e continuance of the suspension. The effects of the law for t h a t p u r
pose have been most salutary, and to t h a t law. in no inconsiderable degree,
a r e we indebted for t h e increased efficiency of the military preparations which
hare enabled our gallant armies. under the providence of God, to beat back tlie
r a s t inrading forces. which still threaten us.
I n my judgment, i t would be perilous, if not calamitous, to discontinue t h e
suspension while the armies of the enemy are pressiug 011 our brave defenders
with persistent effort for their destruction and for the subjugation of our
country.
It is a source of gratification to be able to inforrn yon tliilt the mere passage
of tlie law suspending the writ n-as so effectual in restraining those who were
engaged in treasonable practices, and in dangerous complicity with our enemies,
t h a t the instances a r e very fen i n which arrests were found necessary.
The effect of t h e law, in preventing the abuse of the writ, for the purpose
of avoiding military serrice, by men whose plain duty i t is to defend their country. can hardly be overestimated.
The sensitiveness exhibited in different p a r t s of the country to the legislation
on this subject is indimtire of the lore of freedom which is innate among t h f A
people, and which should ever be cherished as the sole guarantee for the preserC J-VOL
7-08
51-6
L OF THE
[Mas 21, 1864.
tics. I t is not doubted, however, that if those

ion with the Iaw, had been in possession of tile
~ 3 ~ my
a s duty to communicate to you, and n-hich may not
yet be revealed without injury to the public. interest, they would fully have
approved the exercise of the power of susi)ending the llTrlt,which was intrusted
to Congress b p t h e Constitution. All trusts impose duties. The power wR8
intrusted expressly with t h e intent that i t should be used when necessary to
tile public safety in case of invasion. Congress, concurri1:g with me that the
,
,
exigency had arisen which required the exercise of the power, performed but
a plain duty in passing the law, and such will, I doubt not, be the judgment of
the people when the facts can be made known without detriment to their
i nteiestJEFFERSON DAVIS.
RICHMOND,
VA., M a g 20, IS64
Mr. Russell moved that the communication be printed and referred

Mr. Conrad moved to postpone the motion of Mr. Russell until tomorrow, arid make it the special order for the morning hour ; which
latter motion prevailed.
Under a general suspension of the rules, Mr. Barlrsdale presented
the petition of Joshua and Thomas Green, asltirig coinpensation for
property seized by the military authorities; which was referred to
the Coininittee on Claims.
Mr. Conrad introduced
A bill (for the establishment and equalization of the grades of
officersof the Kavy, and for other purposes; *
on Naval Affairs.
Mr. Conrad presented the memorial of C. Williams, asking for a
special appropriation for constructing a submarine vessel for attacking thtl enemys vessels with torpedoes and for fixing and removing
subniarine defenses; which was referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Atkins,
EIGHTEENTH DAY-SATURDAY,
MAY 21, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

S t ~ e r amenibers
l
appeared, were sworn to support the constitution
of tlic Confederate States, and took their seats in the House, viz :
MY. Rufus I<. Garland, of Arkansas.
Mr. Simpson 1-1.Morgan, of Texas.
William R. Smith, of Alabama.
House proceeded to the consideration of the special order, viz :
0 print the communication from the
nmittee on the Judiciary.
nsideration of the Calendar be
Nay 23, 1864.1
83
A message was received from the Senate, by JLr. Sasli. the Secretar? of that body: which is as follows, viz:
,
Air. Speaker: The Senate have concurred i n the amendments of this House to
the bill (S. 5) to provide passports for Senators and Representatives in Congress when traveling in t h e Confederate States.
They have passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 9. An act for t h e relief of Green T. Hill : and
S. 32. An act to authorize the appointment of general officers with temporary
rank and command, and to define and limit the power of assigning officers to
command ;
In which I am directed to ask the eoncurrence of this House.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate that he did,
on t h e 19th instant, approve and sign the following acts :
S. 12. An act to authorize the withdrawal from the Treasury of money contributed to build a n ironclad gunboat by ladies of the State of South Carolina,
and deposited therein : and
S . 26. An act for the relief of the widow and heirs of the late Brig. Gen. Leroy
A. Stafford, of the Confederate States Army.
Jfr. Welsh called the qnestion ; which ~ v a sordered, and the motion
of bIr. Russell prevailed.
Nr. Hartridge moved to reconsicler the rote by rrhich the motion
prevailed, and called the question ; 11-hich was ordered, and the
motion to reconsider --as lost. .
Mr. Atkins submitted the following resolutions :
Resolzed, That the members of this House h a r e heard of the death of t h e
Honorable David M. Currin, the Representative-elect for the Elerenth Congressional district from the State of Tennessee. with most painful regret.
Resolved, That we deep& sympathize with the bereaved faniilr in this tlieir
irreparable affliction, and request the Speaker to forward to them a copy of
these resolutions a s a slight testinionial of our appreciation of the virtues and
moral Ivorth of our departed comrade.
RPsoEced, That a copy of these resoliltions be sent to the Senate.
Reuolzed, As a mark of further respect for the memory of the deceased, t h a t
this House do now adjourn :
which were unanimously adopted.

I n pursuance of the last resolution:
The Chair announced that the House stood adjourned until 11
oclock Monday.
NIXETEEKTH DAY-MOKDAY,
MAY23, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the 8ecretary of the Treasurv in relation to appropriations to meet the
expenditures of the Government ; wliich n-as referred to the Committee on TTa?-s arid Neans and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Jlr. Garland, so much of the communication as
relates to the impressment l a w was referred to the Special Committee
on Impressments.
A message was receired from the Senate, by Mr. Kash, their SPcrctary ; which is as follon-s, r i z :
Speaker: The Senate have passed bills of t h r following titles, viz :
S. 14. A bill to amend a n act entitled A11 act to provide a n invalid corps.
approved February 17. 1864;
S. 39. -4 bill to amend the several acts in regnrd to chaplains;
S.40. h bill to amend the act to allow commissioned officers of the Army
849..
TJRXAL O F THE
rations: and the privilege of purchasing clotllillg from thc &unrternlilstcr$s

Department, approved February 17, 1864 ;
S.41. A bill to provide for the appointment of a disbursing clerk in the \var
Department :
ln ,!.hich I illll directed to ask t h e coiiciirrei~ceof this IIwIs(~.
Thc Chair laid before the House S y a t e bill (8.39) to amend

the several acts in regard to chaplains; which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Military affairs.
Lilso, Senate bill (S. 14) to amend an act entitled An act
provide an irivalid corps, approved February seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-foiir; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S.9) (for the relief of Green T. Hill;
on Claims.
illso, a Senate biIl (S. 3 2 ) t o authorize the appointnieiit of
general officers with temporary rank and command, and to define
and limit the power of assigning officers to commands ; ) winicb wap
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 40) to amend the act to allow commissioned officers of the Army rations and the privilege of purchasing
clothing from the Quartermasters Department, approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; ) which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on
Military hff airs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 41) to provide for the appointment of a
disbursing clerk in the War Department; which was read a first
and second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Barksdale introduced
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to organize forces to serve
dnring the mar, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four ;
on Military hff airs.
Mr. Singleton presented a communication from Wni. 13. Cody relative to telegrnpliic operations throughout the Confederacy ; which
was referred to tlie Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Orr introduced
A bill t o repeal the acts granting exemptions from military
service ;
Mr. d. T. Leach introduced
A joint resolution (in relation to the war and in favor of peace by
iicxrotiation.
Ur. Poote moved to refer the joint resolution to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr. IIcislrcll moved to lay the joint resolution on the table.
Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which werc orderecl,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 62
And recorded a s Po
s- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22 [211
Yeas : Anderson,
in, Barksdale. Blandford,
))
Xfay 23, 1864.1
85
ihyce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Brnce. Chambers, Chilion. Chrisnian, Clopton, Colyar, Conrscl. I)r Jariietb, Diclcinson,
)ripr&, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither. Gholson. Goode, I h n l y ,
ITartridge, Heiskell, Hiltnn, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, I<eeblc,
Lyon, Machen, &lcCalhim, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Nontagie. Morgan, Murray. Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Rogers,
Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
Staples, Swan, VillerQ, Welsh, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Kays: Akin, Bell, Cruikshank, Echols, Foote, Fuller, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Lester, Logan, 31arshal1, Earnsay, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Smith of Alabama, Triplett, and Turner.
So the motion to lap on the table prevailed.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from Hon.
Charles 3'. Collier, announcing his purpose to withdraw from the
contest for the representation of the Fourth Congressional district of
Virginia in the present Congress ; which was laid upon the table.
Mr. J. M,Leach submitted the following resolution :
Resohed, T h a t t h e Conmittee on Ways and Slewns be instructed to inquire
into the justice and espediencg of exempting froin t h e tithe tax all persons
who cultivate rented lands. nnd also all persons who do iiot cniplog slave
labor: Provided, T h a t such persons produce no surplus, but only a support;
and report by bill or otherwise:
which was adopted.

Mr. Gilrrier presented the petition of S.E. Scales, major and quartermaster, Wilcos's diTision, asking relief from liabilities incurred
by loss of papers: which n'as referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Ramsay submitted the folloving resolution :
Resohed, That t h e Committee on Ways and ;\leans be instructed to inquire
iuto the propriety of increasing t h e pay of marshals, and report by bill or
otherwise ;
which was adopted.

A bill " to provide for State defense during the war; "
Mr. Logan presented the memorial of sundry citizens, asking the
establishment of a mail route from Rutherford, S. C., to Spartanburg, S. C. ; TThich was referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and
Post-Roads.
A bill ** to amend the forty-eighth chapter of an act passed at the
fourth session of the First Congress, regulating the granting of f u r loughs ; "
Mr. Logan moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be referred to a committee; which motion was lost, and. on motion of Mr.
Miles, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Medical Department.
Mr. Logan introduced.
A bill '' to increase the pay of the private soldiers in the service
of the Confederate States of America; "
NAL OF THE
v a read
~ 8 first and second t h i e and referred to the Comlllittee
Mr. \Titherspoon introduced
A joint resol,ition of thanks to the officers and men of the Twentyfirst, Twenty-fifh, and Twenty-seventh regiments of South Carolina
Volunteers ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Colnrnitlee
on Military sffairs.
. Mr. &knees introduced
A bill (to amend an act entitled An act to organize forces to
Serve anring the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen bundred and Gxty-four ;
which Was read a first and second time and referred to the Colilmittee
Mr. Atkins submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee O L ~Military Affairs be instructed to report a
bill ~~rnendingthe
act approved seventeenth of Fcbruury, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, t o organize forces to serve during the war, S o a s to repeal that
feature exempting the owners of farms having thereon fifteen nt)lr-bodied
working hands.
&fr.Pugh moved to refer the bill to the Committee on Military

Affairs.
Upon which motion Mr. htkiiis demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
And recorded as follows, viz
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Bnldwin, Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprk,
Echols, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode,
Hartridge, Rolliday, Johnston, Lanikin, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan,
Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Montague, Morgan, Perkins, Pugh,
Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Sexton, Shemmake, Simpson, W. E. Smith,
Smith of Alabama, Staples, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atlrins, Barksdale, Bell, Bradley, Horatio T57. Bruce, Chambers, Colyar, Foote, A. H. Garland, It. I<. Garland, Hanly, Heiskell,
Hilton, Holder, Iieeble, J. M. Leach, McCallum, Mc&fu11ih, Menees,
Miller, Murray, Eussell, Singleton, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Turner, Welsh, and Whitfielcl.
So the motion to refer prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, leave of absence T T T ~ Sgranted his colleague, Mr. Branch (detained from his seat by indisposition).
Mr. I-Ieiskell presented the memorial of J. F. McClure, quartermaster, asking relief from liabilities incurred by loss of papers belonging to his ofice; which was referred to the Committee 011 Claims.
Mr. Foote presented a communication from 2. McDaniel, touching
d with torpedoes; which n7as referred
the defenses around Rich
to the Committee on Nav
ation for serv-
May 23, 1864.1
87
Mr. De Jarnette introduced

A bill to suspencl the collection of the tax in kind in certain
cases ;)
m-hich was read a first and second time, referred to the Coniinittee 011
Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. De Jarnette submitted the following resolution :
Resolued, T h a t the Committee on N a y s and Means be instructed t o inquire
into the expediency of so amending, by bill or otherwise. a n act approved t h e
seventeenth day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An a c t
to levy additional taxes for the coinmoil defense and support of t h e Government, as t o reliere from taxation stocks o r bonds held by feme soles, widows,
a n d orphans whose only support is the interest or income on said stocks or
bonds : Provided, That the iiniount so exempted from taxation shall not exceed
ten thousand dollars to each individual ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Baldwin presented the petition of Thos. L. Pleasants, asking
a modification of the mode of assessing lands purchased since 1661;
Resolved, T h a t the Coiniiiit lee on Post-Ofices and Post-Roads inyuire into
t h e expediency of authorizing the settlement on principles of equity of t h e
accounts of mail contractors who have been prevented by t h e public eueniy or
the casualties of war from performing their contracts ;
which was adopted.

Reaolzed, T h a t the Committee on Rules and Officers of t h e House reljort a
rule for adoption by this House providing substantially as follows :
On a motion iiiade and seconded to go into secret session the r o t e shall be
taken without debate, and if a majority be Sound in favor of the secret session,
the House shall be cleared and the doors be closed. The iiiatter for which
a secret sessioii is desired shall then be discussed, axid thereupon t h e question
shall be put, Shall this matter be considered in secret session? If upon the
vote two-thirds be found for a secret session it shall be held. but otherwise t h e
doors shall again be opened.
Mr. Swan moi-ed to refer the resolution to the Committee 011

Rules and Officers of the House ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. McMullin presented the petition of sundry citizens of Scott
County, Va., asking to be relieved from the payment of the tax
in kind and in money ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Mr. Miller presented the memorial of employees of the Government, asking the privilege of purchasing the necessaries of life from
the Government a t Government prices; which was referred to the
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, 162 :
X r . speaker: The Senate has passed a bill (S. 20) to establish a bureau of
foreign supplies ; in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Cornmittbe on Enrolled Bills, reported

H. R. 30. An act to authorize the appointment of commissaries for
regiments of cavalry ;
H. R. 2. An act to provide for the redemption of the old issue of
Treasury notes held by certain Indian tribes ;
JOURNAL O F THE
23, 1864,
H, R. 68. An act to exempt railroad Companies fro111 the paglnent

of certain duties;
H. R. 4. Joint resolution of thanks to 3Ia.i. Gen. N. B. Forrest
and the officers and men of his command for their campaign in Mississippi, .west Tennessee, and Kentucky ;
H. R. 5. Joint resolution authorizing the auditing of accounts of
members for pay and mileage ;
13. R. 6. Joint resolution requiring the Department of Jusiice to
furnisll the standing committees of the two Houses w t h p r i n h t
co ies of the acts of Congress;
5. An act to provide passports for Senators a i d Eepresentatiwe
ill Congress when traveling in the Confederate States;
S. 11. An act to extend the franking privilege; and
S.3. Joint resolution of thanks to Mi.ssq.uri officers and soldiers in
the Confederate service east of the Mississippi River.
Mr. Read moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint rcsohltioii in relation to the war and in favor of peace by negotiation )
was laid upon the table, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
which were not ordered, and the motion was lost.
Mr. Hilton, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom ha(]
been referred a bill to increase the pay of the officers and soldiers of
the Army of the Confederate States, and a bill t o incrcase the
pay of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the Army of the
Confederate States, under a suspension of the rules, reported bacB
the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged
from their further consideration, and that they do lie upon the table;
Mr. Hilton, from the same committee, reported
A bill to increase the compensation of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the Army of the Confederate States ;
Calenclar,
T t was decided in the negative.
Mr. Mnrray moved to amend the bill by striking out after the
words seven dollars per month the following:
in l i c w of the temporary bounty provided by the third section of an act enti-
g.
))
tlc! An :ict to organize forces to serve during the war, approved February
sermitct%th, cigliteen hundred and sixty-four ; and the said third section of
said t i ( t is hereby repealed as to all noilcommissioned officers, privates, and
musici:iiis who are now living, but shall remain in force as to the representatives of such :is have died since the passage of said act.
&fr.M7elsh moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

Tho question being on the amendment of Mr. Murray,
Mr. Mcillullin demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
74
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ - _ _ - - - nllc1recorded as follows,
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i--- 5
Ieas : Akin, Anderson,
,Qyer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell,
130 ce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Clopton,
COyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Echols,
Fi1rrol.0, poote, Fo
uller, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland,
R. K. Garland, Gil
artridge, Heiskell, Hilton,
Yi
May 23, 1864.1
HOUSE OF REPRESENTSTIVES.
89
Holder, Holliclay, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T.

Leach, Lebter, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, i\lcMullin, Menees,
Miller, Montague, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pngh, Ramsay,
Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Singleton, J. If.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Smith of Alabama.
Swan, Triplett, VillerQ, Welsh, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays : Blandford, Chambers, Gholson, Miles, and Shewmakc. ,
So the amendment was agreed to.
The bill was then engrossed and read a third time, and the question
recurring on its passage,
Mr. Chambers clemanded the yeas and nays;
Tlliich vere ordered,
Yeas ........................
78
and recorded as follonTs,viz : Nays
________________________
3
Ireas : a k i n , Anderson, Atkins, dyer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell,
Boyce, Bradley, Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton,
Chrisman, Clopton, Colgar, Conrad. Criiikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, A. H. Garland,
R. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Reiskell,
Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kceble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan. Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallurn, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Jliller, Montague, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay. Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson,
Singleton, J. M. Smith, TTT. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Smith of Alabama, STan, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, Welsh, Whitfield,
lT7itherspoon,and Mr. Speaker.
Kajs : Blandford, Dupr6, and Shewmake.
So the bill was pased.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed .
Mr. Foote moved to lap the motion to reconsider on the table;
which latter motion prevailed.
And the title was read and agreed to.
A message -isas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that, body ; which is as folloms, riz :
31r. Speaker: T h e Senate h a r e passed a bill (S. 30) to amend a n act to

impose regulations upon the foreign conimerce of the Confederate States to
provide for the public defense, approred February 6, 1864; in which I am
directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

Resolzed, That t h e Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to report to
the House a hill which shall provide by taxation R revenue sufficient to pay each
noncommissioned officer. private, and musician in the military serrice the additional compensation of seven dollars per month.

Mr. Hilton deinanded the yeas and n i ~ y;s
Which were ordered,
74
Yeas ........................
And recorded as follo~~7s,
viz: N a y s _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - -6_ _ Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barlrsdale, Boyce,
Bradley, Eli 111. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinqon, Ecliols,
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Farrow, Foote, Foster, Puller, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland,

R. .(I Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Rartridge, Heishell,
Hilton, IIolliday, Kceble, Lamkin, J. M. Ileach, J . T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, McBIullin, Mences,

Niles, Miller, Montague, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Rives, Russell, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Smith of Alabama, Staples, Swan,
Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays : Bell, Blandford, Clopton, DuprB, Johnston, and Shewmake.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, under a suspension of the rides, reported
A bill to amend the tax laws;
which was read a first and second time, postponed, made the special
order for Wednesday next, 12 oclock, and from day to day, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Colyar, from the same committee, submitted a minority report ;
which, on motion of Mr. Atkins, was laid upon the table and ordered
to be printed.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, reported
A bill to amend an act approved seventeenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to amend an act entitled
An act to lay taxes for the common defense and carry on the Government of the Confederate States, approved twenty-fourth of
*
April, eighteen hundred and sixty-three;
order for Wednesday nest immediately after the bill (to amend the
tax laws, and from day to day, and ordered to be printed.
A bill to amend the law levying a tax in kind,
reported back the same with the recomrnenda tion that i t do lie upon
the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the following
resolution :
((
Resolved, Tlint the thanks of the House of Representatives of the Confederate

States :ire 1ierel)y unanimously tendered to the cadets of t h e Virginia Military
h3tittitC itnd the of!iCerS who commanded them for their gallant conduct in the
bxttlc of the fifteenth instant. near New Market, in the Shenandoall Valley of
Virginiik.
Rcsolrwtl [wtiwr, That the Speaker of the House communicate this resolution
to the eadets in sucli form and a t such time as may seem to him proper.
Mr. Swan called the question; which was ordered, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. I-Teiskell moved that the House resolve itself into secret session.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. J. M. Leach,
The House adjourned until 11oclock to-morrow.
TWENTIETH DAY-TUESDAY,
MAY 24, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the

lish a bureau of foreign supp
time.
bill (S. 20) to estabread a first and second
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Mr. Perkins moved to suspend the rule requiring tho bill to I>o
The motion was lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee
on Commerce.
Mr. Ewing and Mr. Elliott, members from Kentucky, appeared,
\\-ere sworn to support the Constitution of the confederate States,
and took their seats in the House.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 30) t o amend
an act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the
Confederate States to provide for the public defense, approved
February sixth, eighteen hunclrcd and sixty-four ; which W&S read
n first and second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Miles, from tlie Coninlittee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 10) to amend an act entitled An
act to aid any State in communicating with and perfecting records
concerning its troops, approved sixteenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
The bill mas read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the bame conimittee, to mhotn had been referred a
Senate joint resolution (S. 7 ) * in regard to the exemption of editors
arid employees of nenyapers, reported back the same with the
recommendation that it do pass.
i t on the Calendar,
It, was decided in the negative.
The joint resolution was read a third time and passed, and the
a Senate bill (S. 28) to amend an act entitled An act creating the
office of ensign in the Army of the Confederate States, reported
back the same v i t h the recornmendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title was read
snri agreed to.
a Senate bill (S. 39) to amend the several acts in regard to chaplains, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do
I
pass.

Calendar,
Mr. Miles moved to amend the bill by striking out, in line 6, the
word allowed and inserting in lieu thereof the word * authorized.
The bill W R S then read a third time and passed, and the title was
read and agreed to.
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[May 21, 1864.
was agreed to.

Mr. &J&s, from the same committee, to mliom had been referred
A bill (1.R. 93) (for the organization of the bureau of conscription and the appointment of officers in said biireau,
reported back tho Stme v i t h the recommend?tion that it do pass.
The question being on postponlng the blll and placing it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Pugh moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was postponed and placed upon the Calendar.
Pending which,
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows :
My. SpealGer: The Senate have passed a bill ( S . 37) to amend a n act entitled
An act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate
States to provide for the public defense. approved February G , 1864, and for
other purposes; in which I am directed to ask the concurreiice of this House.

Mr. Miles moved to postpone the consideration of the Calendar;
Mr. Akin moved to lay the motion of Mr. Pugh, to reconsider the
vote by which the bill for the organization of the bureau of conscription and the appointment of officers in said bureau was postponed and placed on the Calendar, on the table; which motion was
lost.
Mr. Foster called the question; which was ordered, and the motion
to reconsider prevailed.
The question recurring on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It WAS decided in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Garland, the bill was postponed and made the
special order from day to day immediately after the present orders
for to-morrow are disposed of, and was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Miles, from the committee to whom had been referrcd
A resolution asking information from the President as to the number of troops each State has furnished, number of killed, wounded,
deserters, etc.,
be discharged from its further consideration, alld that it do lie upon
Mr. Chambers, from the committee to whom had been referred
Senate bill (S. 4) to provide means of transit across the Mississippi
Rlver for men?bers of Congress residing west of said river in going
to and retllrnlllg from the Confederate States Congress, reported
back the same with the recommendation that it do pass uTith the following amendment (in the natu
((
((
That whenever the usually tr;tve

Congress and the capital are interf
n the homes of members of

or have come under
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the control of the enemy, i t shall be the d u t r of military commanders to facilitate the passage of Members and Delegates, going to or returning from Congress,
br furnishing transportation in kind for any dist:inces over which t h e r may
state in writing they can not otheni-ise provide themselres with transportation,
and such written application indorsed furnished by the party receiving t h e
transportation shall he accepted a s a sufficient voucher for the expenditure of
the officer i n furnishing t h e same.
The question bcing on postponing the bill and placing it on the

Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the amendment of the committee mas agreed to.
Mr. Swan moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
mas agreed to ; which motion was lost.
Mr. Marshall demanded the previous question : which was ordered.
The question being on ordering the bill to a third reading,
Mr. H. IT.Bruce moved that the further consideration of the bill be
postponed until the 1st day of February. 1866; which motion was
lost.
Mr. Read called the question j which was ordered,
And being put,
The committee submitted the following amendment to the title, viz :
Strike out the Thole thereof and insert the following:
A bill to provide transportation in kind in certain cases to Members and
Delegates in Congress.
The amendment was agreed to, and the title as amended mas read
and agreed to.
Mr. Bridgers, member from Sorth Carolina, appeared, was sworn
to support the Constitution of the Confederate States. and took his
seat in the House.
h message was received from the President. by Mr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary ; which is as folloxw, viz :
Xr. Speaker: The President on yesterday approred and signed the following
acts and joint resolutions :
H. R. 30. An a c t to authorize the appointment of commissaries for regiments
of cavalry:
H. R. M. An a c t to exempt railroad companies from the payment of certain
duties ;
H. R. 4. Joint resolution of thanks to Maj. Gen. S. B. Forrest and the officers
and men of his command for their campaign in Mississippi, west Tennessee, and
Kentucky ;
5. R. 3. Joint resolution authorizing the auditing of accounts of members
for pay and mileage: and
11. R. 6. Joint resolution requiring the Department of Justice to furnish
the standing committees of the tn-o Houses tvith printed copies of the acts of
Congress.
Mr. Marshall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom

had been referred
h bill to place in service citizens of the United States residing
cr sojourning n-ithin the limits of the confederate States,
he discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon
the table; which mas agreed to.
[May 24, 1864.
a suspension of the rules, introdncecl

M
act entitled An act to cstnblisli z niter and
A
mining bureau, approved April twenty-third, eighteen hundred and
sixty-three;
Mr. Singleton moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
report from a special committee.
The House then, on motion of Mr.. Conrad, resolved itself into
secret session ; and having spent some time therein, resumed business
i n open session.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
y r . Spea7cer: The Senate have passed bills O f the following titles, T i z :
S.23. An act to provide for the appointment of additional military storekeepers i n the Provisional Army of the Confederate States ; at14
8.24. A bill to authorize the olrpointment of additional officers of artillery
for ordnance duties ;
In which I aiu directed to ask the coneurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Russell,

SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Conrad, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A joint resolution explanatory of the joint resolution on thc
subject of retaliation, approved May first, eighteen hundred a n d
sixty-three;
which mas read a first and second time.
Mr. Conrad moved that the rule be suspended requiring the joint
resolution to be referred to a committee.
The motion was lost, and the joint resolution was referred to the
Mr. Heiskell moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
introduce
A joint resolution to remove the injunction of secrecy from certain proceedings of the late Congress of the Confederate States.
The Inotion was lost.
Mr. I-Ieiskell moved that the injupction of secrecy be removed from
the proceedings connected with his motion to suspend the rules for
the purpose indicated ;which motion prevailed.
Mr. Cruikshanli-, from the Committee on Enrolled Rills, reported
archives and of
authorize the removal of the public

ve Departments ; and
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TFENTY-FIRST DAY-WEDNESDAY,
May 25, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Jeter.
Mr. Baylor, member from Texas, Mr. Kenner and Mr. Hodge.
members from Louisiana, appeared, were sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and took their seats in the House.
The Chair laid before the House a conimunication from the President; which mas read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., H a y 24, 1864.
To the House of Representutices:
In response to your resolution of the 10th instant, I herewith transmit for
your information z communication from t h e Postmaster-General relative t o
the steps taken to secure t h e transmission and delivery of the mails from the
post-office i n this city during t h e past two weeks.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents mere referred

to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 23) " to provide for the appointment of additional military storekeepers in the
Provisional Army of the Confederate States : " x\-hich was read a
first and second time and referred to the Coinniittee on Military
Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 24) " to authorize the appointment of
additional officers of artillery for ordnance duties; " which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Military
A4ffairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 37) " to amend an act entitled 'An act to
impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate
States to provide for the public defense,' approved February sixth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and for other purposes; " which
mas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
Also, a communication from Doctor Thackston and Doctor Tate,
asking the exemption of dental surgeons ; which n-as referred to the
Committee on Military hffairs.
Mr. Ramsay presented a communication from the same parties on
the same iubject; which was referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. Russell moved that the resolution offered by him on the 13th
k t a n t , to rescind the resolution of Congress to adjourn on the 31st
instant, be taken up for consideration ; which motion prevailed.
Mr.Welsh called the question ; which was not ordered.
Mr. Akin moved that the consideration of the resolution be postponed until Saturday morning : which motion prevailed.
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested to inform the House
whether t h e tobacco ration has been furnished to the Army; and, if not, whether
additional legislation on the subject i s ne
which was adopted.

Mr. Staples presented the memorial of Henry Miller, of Greenbrier County, Va., asking compensation for property destroyed by
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JOURNAL O F THE
Confederate forces at the battle of V h i t e Sulphur ; x\T.hich was

Mr. Whitfield submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Quartermasters Department inquire
into the expediency of providing for the speedy payment of all sums due thc
officers and soldiers who may be confimd in hospitals o r on furlough i n consequence of wounds or sickness ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Poster submitted the following resolut,ion :
Resozved, That the Coininittee on Iuava1 Affairs be requested to inquire into
the expediency of amending an act entitled An act to amend a n act approved
&lar& sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, elltitled hn act to provide
for the organization of the Navy, so as t o embrace naval storekeelms within
the provisions of said act :
which was adopted.

Mr. Dickinson introduced
A bill for the relief of the (Mobile) Pelham Cadets;
which was reat1 a first and second time and referred t o the Committee
on Military hffairs.
Mr. Dickinson presented a memorial on the same subject; which
was also referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Cruikshank introduced
A bill (to authorize volunteer chaplains in the Army to draw
1
rations;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Comniittee
Mr. Pugh introduced
A bill to prevent and punish frauds and larcenies upon the Government of the Confederate States;
lvhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Lyon presented the petition of sundry citizens of Pickens
County, Ala., praying that provision be made for payment for horses
and mules impressed for cavalry under the command of Major-Genera1 Lee; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Chilton presented the memorial of route agents, asking increase
of compensation; which mas referred to the Committee on PostOffices and Post-Roads.
Also, the memorial of Cox, Otis & Co., asking the exemption from
irrilitary service of the crews of steamboats; which was referred to
Xesolocrl, That the Committee on Accounts be, and are hereby, direct
idlow the Doorkeeper of this House, R. 1. Wynne, a credit of eighteen hun
dollars, beiug the amount of the public money abstracted froin him without his
fault ;
which was referred to the Committee on Accounts.

Resoluetl, That the Committee on AIilitary Affairs inquire whether omers
who are required to fill positions superior to their rank for a considerable
tiln+Say, sir months consecutively-should not be entitled by 1aiT- to receive
the compensation due to the positions they respectirely fill for the time they
so filled them, and that said committee report by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.
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HOUSE O F REPRESZNTATIVES.
97
Xr. Clopton submitted the following resolution :

Resolwed, That t h e Committee on Military Affairs be directed to inquire into
the expediency of providing for t h e payment t o our officers and soldiers who
are prisoners of w a r of a p a r t of the pay due them in gold, or other available
currency, for t h e purpose of relieving their necessities whilst in prison;
which was adopted.

Resohed, T h a t t h e Committee on Nilitary Affairs he instructed to inquire
into the expediency of repealing so much of the fourth clause of the ninth
section of An act t o organize forces t o serve during the war, approvefl February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. as requires a s a condition
for t h e exemption of a n overseer, on a farm or plantation, t h a t he shall have
been orerseer on such farm or plantation on the first day of January l a s t ;
nhich was adopt&.

Itesolcctl, T h a t until otherwise ordered. this House will take a daily recess
a t three oclock, postmeridiaii, and meet again at eight oclock, postmeridian.
Mr. Hilton called the question; which was ordered, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Hartridge introduced
A bill to fix the coinpensation of certain officers of the Treasury;
on Ways and Means.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the special order,
viz :
The bill to amend the tax laws,
And resolred itself into Commit
of the M7hole, Mr. Sexton in
the Chair ; and having spent some time therein. the committee rose
and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had had
the subject referred to them under consideration, and had come to
no conclusion thereon.
A message x a s received from the President. by Xr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
M r . Speaker: The President yesterday approred and signed an act entitled
H. R. 2. An act to proride for the redemption of the old issue of Treasury
notes held by certain Indian tribes.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
Vr.Speaker: The Senate h a r e rejected a joint resoIution (H. R. 7 ) of this
House, to prevent restrictions upon t h e right of members of Congress to T - i s i t
sick and mounded officers a n d soldiers in hospitals.
They have passed a hill and joint resolution of the following titles. viz:
S. 15. A bill t o furnish transportation t o officers of the Army a n d S a v y
while traveling under orders ; and
S. 8. Joint resolution directing the settlement of the claim of Zedekiah
JIeDaniel and Francis 31. Ewing for destroying the Federal gunboat Cairo by
means of a torpedo ;
I n which I am directed to ask t h e concurrence of this House.
011 the 23d irlstant, aDprore
and sign acts and a joint resolution of the follow_ing titles, viz :
S. 5. An act to 1)r6ridc pass1)orts for Seiiators and Representatives in Cougress when traveling in the Confederate States ;
BL OF THE
s. 11. An act to extend the franking privilege ; tuld

S. 3. Joint resolution of thanks to ;\lissouri officers aud soldiers in the
federate service east of the Mississippi River.
con-
Mr. Baldwin moved that the HOIIS?do now adjourn.

Mr. IJilton demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_----__--_-______-_-____
29
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ 46
Yeas : Ayer, Baldmin, Boyce, Branch, Horatio TV. Bruce, Conrad,
E. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanly, Heiskell, Hodge, Kenner,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Miller,
&Iontague, Moore, Morgan, Murray, Perkins, Sexton, Simpson, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
ISridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colgar, Cruilishank, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Echols, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller,
Funsten, A. H. Garland, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Menees, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell,
Shewmalie, Singleton, J. &I.Smith, TIT. E. Smith, Smith of Korth
Carolina, Smith of Alabama, Staples, Swan, Turner, VillerB, ant1
Welsh.
So t4hemotion to adjourn was lost.
The hour having arrived,
The House took a recess until 8 oclock;
And havifig reassembled,
Mi.. Moore moved that the House do now adjourn.
Upon which motion Mr. Hilton demanded the yeas and naps;
Which were ordered,
eas--------------------And are recorded as follows, viz :
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Yeas : Hartridge, Johnston, J. T. Leach, Miller, Montague, Moore,
Simpson, and Welsh.
Nays : Atkins, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Chilton. Chrisman,
Clopton, Colyar, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, A. H. Garland, R. K.
Garland, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Heeble, Kenner, Lamkin, Machen,
Morgan, Murray, Perkins. Ramsap, Russell, Singleton, J. 31. Smith,
W. 13. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Smith of Slabama, Triplett,
Tiirner, and Viller6.
KO quoruin being present,
illr. Chiltoii moved a call of the House.
Ihe motion prevailed.
IJpon a call of the roll the f o l l o ~ ~ i nmembers
g
answered to their
names :
i\ilessrs. LS1ldersoll, htkins, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Branch,
13ridgers, Chilton, Chrisman Clopton. Colyar, Diclrinson, Ewing,
E. I<. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer,
lliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner,
Lyon, Machen, Miller, Montague,
ins, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, ShewM. Smith, W.E. Smith. Smith of
tt, Turner, VilIer6, Welsh,
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A quorum having voted,

Mr. Russell moved that all further proceedings under the call be
dispensed with.
The House again resolved itself into Committee of the Whole t o
consider the special order, viz :
The bill to amend the tax laws;
And having s ent some time therein, the committee rose and
reported, througf their Chairman, that they had had the subject
referred to them under consideration, and had come to no conclusion
thereon.
Hon. John V. Wright, member from Tennessee, appeared, was
sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 15) to furnish
transportation to officers of the Army and Navy while traveling
under orders; which was read a first and second time and referred
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 8) directing the settlement of
the claim of Zedekiah McDaniel and Francis M. Ewing for destroying the Federal gunboat Cairo by means of a torpedo; which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
Mr. Hilton moved that the House do now adjourn; which motion
was lost.
Mr. Foote, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A bill to punish frauds by the disbursing officers of the Government ;
vhich T a s read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments.
Mr. E. 31.Bruce niored that the rules be suspended to enable him to
present a memorial.
And the House, on motion of Mr. BlcMullin,
Adjourned until 11 oclock to-morrow.
TWESTY-SECOSD DAY-THURSDAIY,
MAY 26, 1864.
O P E N SESSION.

prayer by Rer. Dr. Jeter.
Mr. Hanly, from the Committee on Military Bffairs, reported
A bill to amend so much of an act entitled An act to organize
forces to serve during the war.7 approved seventeenth February,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, as relates to the exemption of certain religious denominations ;
Calendar,
The bill mas engrossed, read a third time. and passed, and the title
was read and a reed to.
Mr.Hanly, rom the same committee, to whom had been referred
NAL O F THE
A bill (( to provide for the enrollinelit and conscription of certain

nonconimissioned officers and privates,
the following amendment (in the nature of a substitute) :
That all llorlcommissioned officers and privates in t h e Trans-Mississippi D ~ partment who are absent without leave from their respective commands east
of the &fissjssippi River, and shall have remained absent from their commands
for the spare of two weeks after the proniulgation of an order froin the headquarters of the Trans-Mississippi Department anIlouncillg this act, shall be
prolnptly enrolled under the act entitled An act to provide for the publie
defense, approved April sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and the
several acts amendatory thereof, and should not be allowed to volunteer in any
of the existing organizations, but shall he assigned to such arm of the service
as the general commanding the Trans-Mississippi Department may direct.
Mr. DuprB submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of the committee :
Strike out all .aft:: the word thereof, in line 13, and insert in lieu thereof
tile following, vm: they shall be assigned to the arm of t h e service to which
they origiiially belonged, and i n no eyent shall be allowed to rolunteer in any
existinq Organizations ; N I I ~those heretofore belonging to the cavalry service
shall be assigned to infantry regiments.
The amendment of Mr. lhipri. was lost.

Mr. Sexton moved to amend the ainendment of the coiiilnittec bp
striking out the words two weeks and inserting in lieu thereof
the words thirty days.
The amendment of Mr. Sexton was agreed to, and the ameildnient
of the committee, as amended, was also agreed to.
The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, arid passed, and the
Mr. Miles, froin the same committee, to mhoni had been referred
a Senate bill (S. 32) to authorize the appointment of general officers
with temporary rank and command a d to define and limit the power
of assigning officers to commands, reported back the same with the
recommendation that it do lie upon the table; which mas agreed to.
A bill (H. R. 90) to authorize the President to confer temporary
rank and command upon officers of the Provisional Army who may
be assigned for special service,
reported back the same with the reconimendatioii that it do pass.
The question being upon postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
d to amend by striking out the words but hereing to the general staff shall be assigned to command in the line.
Pendiiig which,
IJnder a suspension of the rules. Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on
T4a;ys and Means, reported
ed, made the special

postal service of the
ed and sixty-two and
May 26, 1864.1
101
eighteen hundred and sixty-three ; * which was read a first and second
time, postponed, made the special order immediatelp after the general
appropriation bill, aiid ordered to be printed.
Mr. Baldwin, from the same committee, submitted a minority report, viz :
Joint resolution requiring the settlement of the accounts of the
Post-Office Department prior to thc first day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-three ;
which was laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted a
written report upon the suspension of the habeas corpus; which #!is
laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, reported
A bill to amend the army regulations with respect to gaming by
disbursing officers and others intrusted with public funds ;
which was read a first and second time, postponed, placed upon the
Calendar, and ordered to be printed.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 41) (to provide for the appointment of a
disbursing clerk in the War Department, with the recommendation
that it do pass.
The question being on postpoiling the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
and agreed to.
Jfr. Russell. from the same committee. to whom had been referred
a bill (H. R. 35) to organize the Supreme Court of t;he Confederate
States, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do
not pass.
The bill was postponed and placed on the Calcnclar.
A joint resolution * responsive to the resolutions of the general
assembly of Virginia asserting the jurisdiction and sovereignty of
the State of Virginia over her ancient boundaries;
it on the Calendar,
The joint resolution was engrossed, read a third time, and passed,
and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. A. H. Garland, from the same committee. to whom had been
referred
A joint resolution of the State of Texas in regard to the pnrchasing of beeves and other Government supplies in Texas by the Messrs.
Payne & Co., on Government account, with counterfeit Confederate
money,
the table ; which mas agreed to.
Also, a bill to provide for the settlement of certain matters of
account growing out of purchases of property, as alleged by the purchasers, for the use of the Government, by Payne &, Co., in the State
of Texas; ? which v a s read a first and second time, laid upon the
table, and ordered to be printed.
((
URNAL OF THE
Mr. HalIly, from the Committee on Pay and Mileage, to -whom had
been referred a Senate bill (s.33) to regulate the col?pensation and
mileage of Inembers of Congess for the present sesslo11, reported
back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
Mr. Hanly called the question; which was ordered, and the bill
was read a third time.
The question recurring on its passage,
&. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
33
(Yeas_-_--------------------_
And recorded as f o h v s , viz: 7 Nays__---------------------45
Yeas: &in, Ayer, Baylor, Horatio 137. Bruce, Chambers, Chrisman, Dupr6, Echols, Eaing, Foote, Gaither, A. H. Garland. Hanly,
Hartridge, Heislcell, Hodge, Kceble, Kenner, Lester, Logan, Machen,
McCallum, Miles, Miller, Moore, Morgan, Murray, Read, Simpson,
Smith of Alabama, Triplett, Whitfield, and Wickham.
Nays : Anderson, Raldwin, Bell, Rlandforcl, Bradley, Branch,
Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Funsten, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Marshall,
McMullin, Montague, Perkins, Pugh, Ranisay, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Turner, Villerk, Welsh, Witherspoon, and
Wright.
So the bill was lost.
Mr. Witherspoon, from the Committcc on Post-Offices and PostRoads, reported a bill to establish certain post routcs therein
named; which was read a first and second time, laid upon the table,
and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Sexton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill mas laid
upon the table.
The question recurring on laying the bill on the table,
The question recurring on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided in tho negative.
The bill was then engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the
Mr. Sin leton, from the special committee on the communication
from the kecretary of the Treasury in response to a resolution of
this IIouse, submitted a written report; which was laid upon the table
e same committee, submitted a minority report ;
tho table and ordered to be printed.
the special committee relative t o compensation
nsate Charles E. Stuart, Israel C. Owings,.nnd
ent in instruments for sight-
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103
which was read a first and second time, postponed, placed upon the
Calendar, and ordered to be printed.
Blr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been ref erred
A resolution (touching the exemption of overseers by the payment
of five hundred dollars,
to the Committee on the Judiciary ; which was agreed to.
Also, a memorial of the employees of the Government a t D a n d l e ,
further consideration, and that it be referred to the Committee on the
Commissary and Quartermasters Departments ; which was agreed to.
Also, a bill to provide uniform rates of compensation for niechanics and laborers employed by the various Executive Departments
of the Government, with the recommendation that the committee
to the Committee on TTays and Means; which was agreed to.
A message was received from the Senate, by Rlr. Sash, the Secretary of that body ; which is as follows, viz :
Illr. Speaker: The Senate h a r e passed bills of the following titles, riz :
S.43. An act to regulate t h e pay of a general assigned to duty at the seat

of gorernmelit under the prorisioils of the act approi ed 3larch 25, 1862 ; arid
S.44. An act to authorize certificates of indebtedness to be given for 1)roperty purchased o r impressed and for transportation, and to provide for payment of the interest on said certificates in specie;
In which I am directed to asli the coxicurrence of this FIouse.

viz :
And resolved itself into Committee of the Khole, Mr. Sexton in
the chair; and haring spent some time therein, the committee rwe
and reported, through their Chairman, that during the considera11011
of the subject referred to them the committee h a d foimd itself without a quorum.
Mi.. Miles moved that the House do now acljoiirn.
Mr. Foote moved that the rule be suspcndcd requiring a call GP the
roll ; which motion prevailed, and
The House again resolved itself into Committee of the TVhole,
Mr. Sexton in the chair; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the corninittee had had the subject referred to them under consideration, and
had come to no conclusion thereon. .
The Chair laid hefore the House a Senate bill (S.44) to authorize
certificates of indebtedness to be given for property purchased or
impressed and for transportation, and to provide for payment of
the interest on said certificates in specie : which was read a first am1
second time and referred to the Committee on TT7nys and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 43) to regulate the pay of a general
assigned to dutv a t the seat of government under the provisions of
the act approved March tmenty-fifth. eightern hnndred and sistytwo: which was read a first and second time and referred to the
Committee on Military ,%ffairs.
AL OF THE
[Mas 26, 1864.
nder a suspension of the rules, it

n Ways and &fealls r.rport a bill
assigned to duty at the seat of
ng it referred to the Committee
Mr. Heiskell moved that the House do now adjoL=n.
Upon which motion Mr. Smith of Alabama demanded the yeas and
nays ; which were ordered.
Pending which,
The hour of 3 having arrived,
The House took a recess until 8 o'clock ;
And having reassembled, the call of the roll was continued,
Yeas--_- 19
And the yeas and nays are recorded as follows, viz : Kays---- 45
Yeas : Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Boyce, Branch, Horatio IT.Bruce,
Ewing, Foote, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Heiskell, Icenncr, J. M.
Leach, McMnllin, Miles, Miller, Montague, and Triplett.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Bell, Blandford, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank,
Dickinson, DuprC, Echols, Elliott, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, R. K.
Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston,
Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McCallum,
Menees, Ramsny, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, and Witherspoon.
So the motion to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved that the rules be suspended to
enable him to offer a resolution.
Mr. Blandford moved to suspend the forty-second rule of the
House.
No quorum having voted,
Mr. Hanly moved a call of the House.
Upon a call of the roll the following members answered to their
names :
r, Bell, Blandford,
, Cruikshank, DickOlson. Hanly, Heison, Keeble. Kennel',
Machen, RilcCallum,
organ, Orr, Perkins,
pson, Singleton, J. M.
arolina, Triplett, Villerb,
proceedings under the call

motion of Mr. Blandford t o suspend

Mr. Sexton moved to rccon
establish certain post routes therei
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105
ordered to its engrossment.
Mr. Bell submitted the following amendment :
Add at the end of the bill t h e following :
Also, from the town of Jefferson, Jackson County, to Gainesville, in Hall
County, Georgia.
Also, from Athens, in Clarke County, to Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County,
Georgia.
Also, from Dahlonega, in Lumpkin County, by way of Cleveland, White
County, t o Clarkesville, in Ilabersham County, Georgia, to be carried triweekly.
Mr. Chilton moved to amend the amendment by striking out the

words to be carried triweekly; which was agreed to, and the
amendment as amended \\-as agreed to.
On motion of Xr. Sexton, the further consideration of the bill was
postponed until to-morrow.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved that the rulcs be suspended to
Upon which Mr. Singleton demanded the peas and nays; which
were not ordered, and the niotion was lost.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, for
the purpose of considering the special order, viz :
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that they had
had the subject referred to them under consideration, and had come
to no conclusion thereon.
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T W E S T Y - T H I R D DAY-FRIDAY,
&LAY 27, 1864.
OPE;?; SESSIOS.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. and was opened with

Mr. Farrow moved to hare the Journal of yesterday corrected. He
was recorded as having voted yea on the vote on the passage of the
bill to regulate the pay and mileage of members of Congress during
the present session. He was not present when the vote was taken
and did not vote at all.
Mr. Echols presented the memorial of the Baptist convention of
Georgia, asking a modification of the tax law : which was referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Lester submitted the following resolution :
T h e r e a s in some of t h e States the l a ~ require
~ s
both a receiver of t a x
returns and a collector of taxes in the collection of the taxes for the support
of the State government ; and
Whereas there is no provision made by any lam of Congress for t h e discharge
from ~ n i l i t a r yservice of a n oRcer or soldier of the Army of the Confederate
States who may he elected by the people to the office of receiver of t a x returns :
Therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs consider the p o p r i e t y of
NAL OF THE
t May 27, 1864.
amending the act of April second, eighteel1 hundred and silty-three, as to

reauire the discharge of a soldier or the XCeptnllCe Of the resignation of all
officer who may have been or who may be elected by the PeoPle to such o a c e
of receiver of tax returns ;
SO
which was adopted.

Mr. Lester presented the claim of John Y. Flowers, agent for the
collection of tax in kind, asking re!ief from loss occasloned by the
breaking open of an iron safe in whlch he had the funds of the Gov(1rnment deposited ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Anderson presented the memorial of the Macon and Brunswiclc
Railroad Company, asking to be relieved from all taxes except the 5
Der cent uDon their capital;
which was referred to the Committee on
ways andlMeans.
Also, the memorial of members of the hospital staff a t Macon, Ga.,
relative to officersrations; which was referred to the Committee
Mr. J. M. Smith presented the memorial of citizens of Pike County,
Ga., asking the establishment of a daily mail route from Griffin, Ga.,
to Zebulon, Pike County, Ga. ; which was referred to the Committee
Mr. W. E. Smith presented the memorial of a convention of planters resident in Miller and Early counties, Ga., asking a construction
of the tax act of February 17, 1864; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. TI. E. Smith introduced
A bill t o encourage the production of provisions, and to allow
compensation for tithes in certain cases;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. W. E. Smith submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into
the expediency of effecting a t this or some future time t h e folloivinp. changes in
our military system :
First. As to the expediency of placing every white male citizen over t h e age
of eighteen and under the age of forty-five years in the field for active service ;
and of filling the offices and positions held by such persons by details from those
who are unable to render military field service, and from those over forty-five
gears of age.
Second. AS to the expediency of placing in the military service of the Confederate States all white male citizens over the age of forty-five pears. and such
of all other ages, over eighteen years, who may have been rejected or discharged,
or who may hereafter be discharged, from active military service, by reason of
infirmities, or other disability, possessing, however, sufficient ability to manage
plantations and to discharge other duties of detailed men, so f a r as to compel
all Sucli persons to accept details upon such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed by lam.
Third. AS to the expediency of repealing the fifteen-negro exemption clause
in the niilitary bill and of allowing a liberal system of details upon such terms
and conditions as may be prescribed by law; of allowing exemptions in such
cases only where the law or absolute necessity renders them indispensable, and
authorizing details in the cases of persons without property having large and
llelpless families dependent on their labor for a support and maintenance.
Fourth. As to the expediency of making a refusal to comply with the terms
of detail, either hy refusing to deliver provisions, o r by refusing to render duty
incident to and required by the detail, if in the case of an able-bodied conscript,
a good and sufficiellt reason for placing him or them in t h e field ; and in the case
of one w-ho is umtble to render military field service, good c:uise for an immediate forfeiture of five times the a m o ~ n tof p~-ovisionsrequired by the Governmellt, ixiy.able in kind, or other penalt
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107
And if, in t h e opinion of said committee, such or any one or more of the foregoing propositions be required now by the public service, the chairinan thereof
is requested to report a bill t o t a r r y the same into eEect ;
which mas adopted.

Mr. Moore submitted the following resolution :
Whereas information comes to us through our public journals, and from private sources, which leaves but little doubt our enemies are sending organized
bands of raiders through t h e country, whose mission it is to murder in cold
blood noncombatant citizens, unoffending women and children, to violate t h e
persons of our females, and perpetrate other crimes and outrages disgraceful to
humanity and practiced only by barbarians : Therefpre,
Resolced, That i t be referred t o the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
into the t r u t h of these reports, a n d if true, to report a bill authorizing the infliction of such measures of retaliation as will effectually protect our people
from these outrages ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Perkins submitted the follon-ing resolution :
Resolved, That it be referred t o t h e Cominittee on the Medical Department to
inquire and report if i t be possible to effect a n arrangement by which prisoners
of war on each side shall be attended during c;tptirity by surgeons of their own
army, under such restrictions a s will guard against abuse and sequre proper
medical attention ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Conrad presented a communication from the Second Auditor
relative to t h t records of deceased officers and soldiers; which was
Mr. DuprB introduced
A joint resolution " of thanks to Major-General Richard Taylor
and the officers and men of his command ; ''
which was read a first and second time ancl referred to the Committee
Mr. Holder presented the memorial of citizens of n portion of Pontotoc County, Miss., praying relief from taxes in crrtnin cases; which
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Jfeans.
A joint resolution " for the relief of Sathaniel Moore; "
which was read a first and second time and referred t o the Committee
on Post-Ofices and Post-Roads.
Mr. Barksdale submitted the following resolution :
Rexolzed, T h a t t h e Committee on Post-Offices and Post:Ronds bf? instructed to
inquire into the expediency of passing R law for the relief of postmasters whose
bnsiness l i ~ been
s
increased temporarily by t h e presence of large inilitai'y forces ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Barksdale presented the petition of Mrs. Ann E. Grymes,
:isking a pension; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Fuller presented the memorial of Government employees a t
the Fayetteville (K.C.) Arsenal, asking increase of compensation ;
n hich was referred to the Committee on Militarv Affairs.
Mr. Fuller introduced
A bill '' to provide for transfers from local and special service to
the army in the field; "
Tvhich was read a first ancl second time and referred to the Committee,
NAL OF THE
the organization of a company of siege

bill " to
xth Regiment North Carolina Troops; '7
from the
on Bfilitary Affairs.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on bfilitary Affairs be instructed to report
of North Carolina troops known as

&lallett'r; Battalion, writh authority to enlarge the same to a regiment ;
[IiII legalixiiig the organization of a bods
which was referred to the Committee on hfilitary Aff'airs.

Mr. Gilmer presented. a memorial in behalf of Commander John
Manning and others, of the Navy; which was referred to the Cornnlittee on Naval Affairs.
Also, the memorial of C. H. Wilcy, superintendent of common
s&ools in North Carolina, praying the passage of a n act authorizing
the disbursing officers of common schools to exchange bonds for the
new currency; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Gilmer introduced
A bill '' in relation to the four per cent Confederate bonds held by
the disbursing officers of the common schools of North Carolina; 7:
on Ways and Means.
A joint resolution " declaring the supremacy of theacivil over the
militby law ;"
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Witherspoon submitted the following resolution :
Resolced, That it be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means to
inquire into the propriety of permitting persons who have failed to make a
support of provisions during the past year to retain their tax in Bind upon
the proper showing being made that the same is required and essential for
that purpose, and upon the payment of the prices fixed by the commissioners
under the impressment act ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Simpson presented the memorial of the Columbia (S. C.) railroad convention, asking a modification of the t a x law; which was
reforred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Ayer submitted the following resolution :
Eosolwed, That the Committee on Ways and Xeans be instructed to inquire
and report by bill or otherwise to this House on the propriety and expediency
of forthwith levying nn export duty on cotton, tobacco, and nxval stores, the
proceeds of which shall be pledged to the payment of the interest and principa1 of t h e six per cent bonds that are authorized to be issued by the act of Con-
gress entitled "An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of
notes and bonds,'' amrov
ebruary seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Miles submitted the following resolntion :
Resolved, That
the expediency of
privileges now en5
n-hich was adopted.
Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire into

and marines some increase of the
ase 6f clothing and small stores;
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109

Resolwd, T h a t the Committee on Xilitary Affairs be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of amending the exemption law so as t o allow increased
fwilities t o railroad rompanies in the transportation of Government freight ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Atkins introduced
A bill to authorize Confederate district judges to hold their
courts out of their districts in certain cases ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Atkins submitted the following resoliltion :
Resolced, That the funeral expenses of IIonorable John A. Wilcox, a memberelect of this Congress, be paid out of the contingent fund of this EIouse, t h e
same not having been paid out of the contingent fund of the House of Representatives of the last Congress, in accordauce with a resolution adopted by
the last House of Representatives :
which was adopted.

Mr. Atkiiis moved that he have leave to withdraw from the Committee on Claims the papers in the case of Harvey M. Watterson,
subject to the rule of the House.
Mr. McCallum introduced
A bill (to amend an act approved February sixteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four. amending an act to regulate impressments,
approked March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and
to repeal an act amendatory thereof , approved April twenty-seventh,
cightccn hundred and sixty-four ;
vhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on I~iipressments.
Also, a bill to increase the pay of commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates in the Xrmp of the Confederate
States; which was read a first and second time and referred to the
A bill (to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency
and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds:
which was read a fir& and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Resolced, T h a t t h e Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of adopting some such preanible and resolution as the following, viz:
Whereas the Constitution of t h e Confederate States has intrusted Congress
in a very special manner n-it8 t h e control and regulation of the currency; a n d
Whereas i t will be impossible t h a t Congress can perform this duty effectively
unless t h e ofice of Secretary of the Treasury be occupied by some individual
of unquestioned high ability as a financier, whose riel\-s i n regard t o important
matters of Enance, and especially in regard to the currency, a r e i n harmony
with those of Congress, and r h o shall be willing at all times t o carry into
prompt and efficient operation t h e deliberate enactments of Congress upon this
important subject ; and
Whereas the Secretary of the Treasury, for t h e reasons above suggested, has
been made by the Constitution directly responsible to Congress ; now, without
claiming in t h e least degree a right to trench upon the undoubted prerogative
of the Executive Department in matters of official appointment and removal
URXAL OF THE
LMay 27, 1864.
from office, but with a sincere desire to harmonize with the Iresident in a l l
things appertaining to the public weal,
& it resolved, That, without iritel~dirlgto call in question the honesty or
patriotisni of the present iricunibent Of the Treasury Department, it is the
deliberate judgment of this House that the public welfare does demand that
he should no longer be retained in said Department, but t h a t some other in&vidual of proper ability as a financier more likely to be successful in administering the affairs of said Department, and more likely t0 command the public.
confidence, should be appointed in his place.
Mr. Barksdale moved to lay the resolution on the table.

Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
87
Yeas-----------------------And recorded as follows, viz: Nays_-_--------------------45
Yeas : Akin, Ayer, Barlrsdale, Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Eli 11. Bruce,
Horatio W. BrLice, Chilton, Chrisman, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickillso11, Elliott, Farrow, Gholson, Johnston, Kenner. Lyon, Marshall,
McCallum, Miles, Montague, Morgan, Perkins, Pugh, Rives, Russell,
Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, Staples, Swan,
Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,
Chambers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Duprh, Echols, Ewing,
Foote, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, 9.13. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge,
Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Lamkin, J . M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Machen, McMullin, Menees, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, TV. E. Smith,
Triplett, Turner, VillerC, and Wright.
So the motion to lay the resolution on the table was lost.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the resolution was ordered to be printed.
Pending the question on the adoption of the resolution,
Mr. Rives, under a suspension of the rules, presented the petition
of the Savings Bank of Lynchburg, asking the privilege of investing
five-dollar notes of the old issue in 6 per cent bonds; which was
Mr. Sexton moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
introduce a joint resolution.
Mr. Akin moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to present a memorial.
The House the11 proceeded to the consideration of the special order,
viz :
And resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Nr. Sexton in the
chair; and having spent some time therein, the committee rose and
reported, through their Chairman, that they had had the subject
~eferredto them under consideration, and had come to 110 conclusion
thereon.
Mr. k h x h a l l rimed to reconsider the vote by which the Senate bill
present
to regulate the Pay and mileage of members of Congress during the
session was lost
Mr. Miles moved that
ouse do now adjourn.
Mr. Chrisman demand
nd nays thereon.
May 26, 1664.1
111
HOUSE OF EEPRESENTATIVES.
Pending which,
The hour of 3 having arrived.
And having reassembled,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20
The yeas and nays were recorded as follows, viz: Peas
Nays------54
Peas : Baldwin, Bridgers, IIoratio W. Bruce, De Jarnette, Ewing,
A\. 11. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hodge, Keeble,
McCallum, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Simpson, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
Xays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Branch,
Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruilrshank,
Dickinson, Echols. Elliott, Farrow, Foster. Faller, Funsten, Gilmer,
Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Benner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Tleach, Lester. Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McMullin,
Morgan, Mnrray. Ow, Pngh, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake,
Singleton, J. 31. Smith, W. E. Smith. Smith of Worth Carolina,
Smith of Alabama, Staples, Swan, VillerB, Whitfield, and Wright.
So the House refused to adjourn.
The House then resolved itself into Coiiimittee of the Whole to
consider the special order, Mr. Sexton in the Chair ; and having spent
some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their
Chairman, that they had had the bill to amend the tax law under
consideration, and had cqme to no conclusion thereon.
TWESTY-FOURTI1DAY-SLATURDAY, MAY28, 1864.

O P E S SESSIOS.
The House met pursuant to adjouimnent, and nas opened with

prayer by Rer. Dr. Jeter.
Mr. Garland, from the Coniniittee on the Judiciary, submitted a
minority report on the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus;
\\*hich was laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
011motion of M r . Singleton, leave of absence was granted his coIleagne, Mr. Rarksclale (detained from his seat by indisposition).
The House then. on motion of Mr. Rives. resolved itself into secret
session; and having spent some time therein, resumed business in
open session.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body ; t\ hich is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 48. A bill to amend the act to provide an invalid corps, approved February
li, 1S64; and
S. 50. 9 bill to regulate the selection of juries in t h e district courts of the
Confederate States in certain cases ;
They h a r e concurred in the amendments of this House to bills of the following
titles, vie:
S. 4. An act to proride means of transit across t h e Mississippi River for
members of Congress residing west of said river in going to and returning
from the Confeclerate States Congress ; and
S. 39. A bill to amend the several acts in regard to chaplains.
They have passed, with amendments, a bill of this House (H. R. 5 2 ) to ilruend
AL OF THE
C b l w 28, 1864.
act to provide for holding elections of

Confederate States in the State of elldirected to ask the eoncurrenee of this
House.
Mr. Chambers moved to reconsider the vote by which the Senate

bill 6 to regulate the compensation and mileage of members of Congress for the present session was ordered to Its third reading.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President ; which was read as follows, V1z :
RIGHMORD,
VA., May 28, 1864.
po the House of Representatives:
In response to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th

January last, I herewith transmit for your information a communication from
the Secretary of War, covering a list of those who hare been retired from the
military service i n accordance with the provisions of the Act for ridding
the Army of ignorant, disabled, and incompetent officers.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents were laid upon

Mr. Atkins moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Swan demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _- - - - - - - - 42
Yays ---__-________--_________
37
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli 11.Bruce,
Horatio W.Bruce, Clopton, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dicliiiison, Dupr4,
Elliott, Ewing, Foote, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland, Goode,
Hanly, Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Kenner, LamIdn, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, RiIcCallum, Menees, Miles,
Miller, Montague, Pugh, Rives, Russell, Yimpson, Staples, Welsh,
and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akln, Bell, Blandford, Chilton, Chrisman, Colyar, Cruikshank, Echols, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, R. K. Garland, Gilmer,
Heislrell, Lester, Logan, Machen, McMullin, Morgan, Murray, Orr,
Perlrins, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
W.E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Smith of Alabama, Swan,
Triplett, Turner, Viller6, Whitfield, and Wright.
So the motion ppevailed, and
The S eaker announced that the House stood adjourned until 11
o~Cloc1~
&onday.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Rives submitted the following resolution :
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to bless the arms of the Confederate
States with a series of signal successes since the opening of thepreseiit calnptlig11, demonstrating their unquestionable ability to maintain the integrity of
their political organization, and enabling them, therefore, to express the desire
they have ever felt for peace without danger of their sentiments h e h g ascribed
to weakness or apprehension
R e s o l y d (the Senate conc ring), That a joint coninlittee of the two rlOUses
he alwlnted to prepare a manife
iefly hut clistinctlg the true
fllurticter of the war on the
Stiltes. the principles, disposition, and purposes by wh
actuated \Vith regard to it,
and .their sincere wish, on
honor and the prlllanent
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security of their rights, t o put a n end to a sanguinary strife so nffiictire to

humanity, so contrary to t h e spirit of tbe age, and so injurious to the interests
and repose of the civilized world.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the rule be suspended restricting debate

upon the resolution ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Foote moved to amend the resolution by adding the following,
viz :
Resolved, T h a t whenever t h e President shall have reasoil to believe that by
t h e repeated victories achiei-ed by our armies such a change of public seiitimeut
in the North in regard to t h e expediency of continuing t h e prosecution of the
present w a r has been e4ected as to evilice clearly t h a t our said enemy has been
beaten out of his vain confidence iu our subjugation, and he shall, in order to
encourage t h e friends of peace in the S o r t h and distract and divide those who
are now making n-ar upou us, decide to send commissioners to R.ashinkgton City,
for the purpose of proposing the opening of negotiations with a view to the
effectuation of peace, upon the basis of Confederate independence, the two
Houses of Congress n-ill cordially support him in t h a t movement.
Pending which,
The Chair laid before the House a. communication from the President; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOXD,
YA.,Jlllny LS, 1864.
To the Senate and House o f Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your information a comiiiunicatioii froin the Secretary
of 1T7ar, coveririg copies of several reports of military operations, together ~vitli
a copy of a letter from Gen. R. E. Lee, in which he expresses his disapproval
of the publication of such reports, and to which I invite your special attention.
JEFFERSOS DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents were referred to

The Chair also laid before the House a communication frorn the
Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing an estimate of appropriation
required for the redelliption of the public debt clue on the Erlanger
loan ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. htkins,
The House resolved itself into open session.
O P E S SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and w a s opened ivith

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Doggett.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President; which is as follows? viz :
To the Senate mzcl Ho:ise of Representatives of the .Confederate States of
Azer-ica:
d bill t o proride and crganize a general staff for nrinies in tlic field. to
serve during the ivar, was passed by your predecessors aiid submitted for my
:t!)proval : I t the close of t h e last session. 1 as unable to approve it2. and now
clesire t:, stiite niy abjections to it, as ~ v c l ltis 1211 views on this ~mportnnt
subject, iu the hope that, by a comparison of opinion, some measure may be
franied equally acceptable to the legislative nnrl exerntire departments of t h e
Gorernuieiit.
I believe it t;, be established 1,s t h e experience of Enrope. as well as our own,
t h a t it is iuipmctic:tbic to ory;inize and administer armies with efficiency without the aid of a general staE. permalielit in its character, tFnined in its duties,
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own coi.ps, aud responsible to the head of the

uld be composed of a small body of o f k e r s whose
ience, activity, and special adaptation to their duties render
competent to perform functions 011 which an army depends for
its capacity to act with vigor. In Europe years of varied education in the
SC~OO]S,
the cantonment, and the field fit the Staff Officer for his position, and a
lollg experience in the lower grades is required before he is deemed competent
to duty in a 113ore important sphere. We are forced to lllalX! experimental
appojntlncnts of officers unprepared by any previous training. and who can only
acquire in actllal service that experience which 111ust serve in place of wellgrounded instruction. I t is scarcely possible to make this experience supply
the defect of previous military education otherwise than by the organization of
the officers into one corps, responsible to one head, who can assign them t o positions indemiident of the movements of general officers, and who, by judiciously
varyilig the field or character of their duties, can give them larger opportunities for instruction and prevent their views being narrowed to t h e routine and
usages of a single commander, himself, perhaps, without military education.
lope of promotion, founded on their own merit and length of good service, is
as necessary to the officers of the general staff as to those of t h e line, furnishing the best stimulus Bnown to hoiiorable exertion and zealous discharge of
duty. This stimulus can not exist unless the staff be organized into one corps,
responsible to one chief, who, t h u s becoming intimately acquainted with the
capacity and merits of each, is able properly to distribute t h e duties so as to
secure the services of the riglit inan in the right place, and afford to each an
opportunity for distinction. I f otherwise, each staff officer becomes dependent
upon the particular commander with whom he is serving. No means of comparison exist between the relative merits of the officers. Each loolrs for promotion to the favor of his general, and rises in grade not by his own relative merit,
but by the patronage of his commander. A gallant and able commander, whose
own promotion is exceptionally rapid by reason of his special merits, is thus
enabled to lift to higher grades the officers of his staff t o wbom he has become
attached by companionship in the field, although these officers may be far
inferior i n merit and length of service to others whose duties have connected
them with generals less distinguished. Promotioil thus becomes Ti-ith the staff
a matter of hazard, dependent not on the merit of the officer himself, but of the
general with whom he serves, and heartburnings, jealousy, and discontent a i ~
the natural results of so false a system.
Again, if the general staff is not formed into corps there will not be the
esprit necessary in all military organizations, and there can not be the cointelligence among the officers thereof which secures t h e certain and rapid
communication of all information through the different parts of a n army.
Therc will also be enibarrassnient in their tenure of office and assignment to
duty. A s when a general officer dies, or is relieved from his command, there
remain no duties to be performed by the staff w h k h bad hern authorized for
him especially. However valuable or meritorious the officers may be, they are
displaced by tlle staff chosen by the successor of their commander. Nothing
remains but to deprive them of their commissions without fault of their own, or
to Beep them in service as supernumeraries, and thus to add t o the number of
oflicers already in excess of the wants of the Army.
Again, tin organization of a general staff should possess flcxibility, so t h a t the
proper rinniber and class of staff officers can be sent where needed. I f a n inflexible rule of assignment be fixed by legislation, some commands will be cumbered with uiinecessary officers, while others will be deficient in the number
iiiclispensable to perform the necessary duties. Legislation ~ o u l dsurely be
coilsidered unwise if i t allotted by inflexible rule the number of troops to be
used in each iniHtary department, yet i t would be scarcely niore objectionable
than the nasignlitent of the same specified number of staff officers to each commander according to his
applying a general rule to a series of
cases each requiring
The inspecting dut
ght not. in my judgment, to be sepnrated
fro111 those of tlir a
roneous impression prevails that an inle general staff, is established in most of
specting departinent,
The reverse is the fact, and the duties of inspection are
staff that they can
paratioil a r e mauifold 111 the first i ~ l a
than inspecting duties must
frequently be uuempl
duties will OCCUPY
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but very little time. S e s t , it is to be observed that where the adjutants and
inspectors form one corps the duties of the adjutant make him familiar with the
details of the service where reform and discipline a r e most needed, and thus
render him more conipetent to effective inspection when assigned to that duty
than he could be if exclusively employed as inspector. Lastly, the duties of a n
inspector are such a s not to render the officer who performs them acceptable to
his brother officers, if his duty be properly performed. It is not to be wondered
at that a n officer, whose duties may not be inappropriately described as those of
a detective, should, if his duty be rigidly performed, incur somewhat of the
odium of an informer, and when these duties constitute the sole service of a n
officer permanently attached to a n aimy he must become either so lax in their
performance as to render him useless, or his professional pride and self-respect
a r e wounded and his relations with his brother officers unfavorably affected by
t h e distrust and dislike resulting from his official reports. When, however,
an assistant adjutant and inspector general is from time to time assigned to the
making of necessary inspections a t various points, this temporary discharge of
a n unpleasant duty becomes but a n incident in his professional career, and does
not affect his relations with his brother officers.
Having stated these as the general principles which, in my judgment, should
govern legislation on the subject, the objections to the bill passed at the last
Pession can be more easily understood, and I proceed to state them briefly :
I. The first section of the bill authorizes a general commanding armies or a
separate army to assign to duty one of the general officers under his command
as chief of staff, one of the brigadier-generals under his command as inspectorgeneral, and one other brigadier as chief quartermaster; one officer below the
rank of brigadier as chief commissary, and one a s chief of ordnance.
This power of assignment is given without reference to, or consultation
with, tlle War Department 01' the Executive, and might be exercised in contravention of the views and judgment of both. Leaving out of view the question whether it is in accordance with the Constitution to make the commander
of an army independent of the Commander in Chief in the discharge of any of
t h e duties of his ofice, and looking only to the effect of such a system, it
plainly creates in this branch of the service as many independent executives
a s there a r e generals commanding armies in the field, and thus destroys thiit
wiitj- of design and concert of action which a r e indispensable elements of
success in war. The generals commanding armies would be by this section
vested with the right to derange thc organization of their commands as
settled hy t h e Commander in Chief by removing from their appropriate functions the connuanders of corps, divisions, and hrigades whom the Executive
had selected and the Senate had approved as specially fitted to lead the troops iii
battle.
That the general conimantling t h e army has, under the terms of this section,
the right of assigning general officers under his command to the duties of the
general staff, without reference to the authority of the Executive, is plain from
the other sections, which declare that the President is to appoint, with the advice
o t h e Senate, the staffs of all general officers other than those who command
armies.
Xor does this section restrict the commanding general in relation to the
branch of service or the grade of the officers whom he is permitted to
assign to commissary and ordnance duties of the general staff. It is only
necessary that they be below the rank of brigadier-general. The commanding
general would have the power, therefore, to assign a captain commissary to
be chief of ordnance, or a lieutenant of infantry to be chief commissary,
uithout check o r control from the President or Senate, while the President
would be without power to appoint subordinates to the officers thus selected
by the general of an army without submitting their nominations for the
approval of the Senate. Xot only, therefore, i s all order of authority interwrted by these provisions. but the officers assigned to duty by the commanding
generals, not being permanent members of the general staff, would be independent of its chief, and inextricable confusion would necessarily result.
This section, so f a r from responding to the title of t h e bill by providing a
general staff, in reality breaks up that which now exists, subdivides it into a
number of small bodies irresponsible to the head of the department, and
- destroys t h e possibility of any regukxr. consistent. :tnd intelligent cooperation
in the action of our forces, so essential to success. Its effect is to create a
staff for generals, not a general staff.
RNAL O F THE
If a contest should
tween the quartcriiiaster-~eiierals,the coninlis.
ordnance of Generals A nnd B, in any district
saries-general, or the c
of couutr,v, for sl1pplics or nieaiis of transportation, who is to determine be.tv\.een tliese rivals, each equal in authority and each dependent on :t separate
~ the cliiefs cf t h x e bureaus in Iiicliniond to t~l~portinn
tile
cllief? 1 1 0 ~are
supplies in store according to the wants of the different armies, without
authority to exact froin thein reports and returns? If i t bc saicl tlmt these
officers would becouie temporarily responsible to the heads of departments,
~o\.v is this responsibility to be enforced if thc orders of the general and those
of the cliief of the departincnt should conflict? If ordnance depots :Ire protided a t different points for different coniniands, how is the olficer in charge
of these depots to act if ordered by the chief of ordnance of a general in the
field to inalce a different disposal of the stores from t h a t ordered by t h e heat1
of the department in Riclimond?
If such a bill should become a law, in vain would t h e War Departnieiit
to extlct rigid obeclience to law or orders from the irresiionsible staff created
ultder its provisions. I n vain would it seek for the inforination necessary
for its guidance, or attcmpt to change the relative stl.etigth of armies to meet
the varying nlovements of the enemy. The staff officers could be made the
lscaady and safe means of thwarting the Government in its orders for the
rclnoval of troops from one comniand to reenforce threatened positions in
another, and could be easily rendered subservient to t h e natural but dangerous
propensity of most coniinanders to retain all the troops under their oivn control
for the safety of their own commands, without reference to more urgent needs
tit other points.
It is scarcely necessary to add to these considerations more than a bare
allusion to the tendency of such bodies of officers, when dependent for their
ow11 promotion on the favor of their special chiefs, t o resort to agendes less
coinmendable than the zealous discharge of their legitimate duties for the
attainment of their desires.
11. Another very objectionable feature of the bill proposed is its effect on
the officers of the general staff other than those who may be selepted as the
favorites of conimanding generals.
Numbers of zealous, meritorious, and valuable officers have made the duties
of the general staff objects of special study; have embraced the staff as a
branch of the professiou in which, under existing laws, they are entitled to
proniotion for merit and long service, just as the line officers h a r e a right to
promotion in their branch.
This bill deprives the staff olIicers of this the great incentive to the zealous
discharge of duty. I t debars thein from promotion to the higher grades of
their own branch of service, and bestows these prizes of hanorable ambition
on officers of the line, who will thus monopolize the proniotioiis to t h e higher
grades, both in the line and staff, to the entire exclusion of t h e oficers of the
latter. Few will be willing to remain in the staff under such circumstances.
Those who consent to continue will be those least ambitious of promotion,
and the whole staff service will be impaired i n tone and efficiency.
111. The assignment of general officers to staff duties, as provided in the
bill, would leave many brigades, some divisions, and, perhaps, some corps,
without their appropriate commanders, and no provision is made to supply
the vacancies thus created. Bre their cominands to be considered vacant and
successors appointed? If so, what is to become of those assigned to staff
. duty should the coinnianding general rerolie the assignnient? If the contrary.
maiiy brigades ]Till be coniniancled by the officer next in rank to t h e assigned
bi*igadier. however incwmpetent such officer may be to command a brigade,
and the like would occur as to divisions and corps, in contravention of the
Policy well considered and established that general officers are appointed by
selection for merit, and not promoted by seniority. If the conilllanding general
is ordered to another command, is he to take his staff with him, or is he to
leave i t for service with
sor? I n either case i s the whole general
staff of each army to be
the caprice of the new commander? This
must bc the effect of th
e power to assign necessarily implies the
power to revoke, as i t 11
se be equivalent to a permanent appointe President, with the advice and consent
t i t appties one rigid rule for the

the rank of the commander, and
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having no reference to t h e necessities of n command. The staff allowed is

excessive in number and rank in inany instances and entirely inadequate in
others. A law providing H general staff 011 such a basis as is assumed in this
bill can not, frolii its very nature, be executed according t o its terms. The
labor required of the staff coiinerted with a brigade, division, or corps depends
on the fact of its being p a r t of a n arniy or a separate comiuand, as well as on
t h e number of men, the extent of the couiitry over wliich operations a r e to be
conducted, t h e abundance or scarcity of supplies in t h e district, t h e existence
or absence of railroad, river, or other transportation, t h e concentration or
dispersion of t h e troops, and t h e many other circuiustances which control
military movements in time of war. I t is impossible to apply a rigid, unbending rule to such direrse ctises.
An organization into corps meets all these dilIiculties by providing for assignment of the proper number of officers to different coinmands according to the
needs of each.
V. The number and rank of the aid+de-cnnip allowed by the bill is believed to
be greatly in excess of those allowed by other governments, and quite unsuited
to the nature of ours. They would rather impede than improve t h e service.
They would encourage a lore of ostentation and feed a fondness for vain display,
which should rather be discouraged than fostered. The experience of this war
has demonstrated t h a t the most efficient commanders, those who have most
attracted the respect, gratitude, and admiration of thcir country, have avoided
the large retinuc of personal staff which this bill would seem to sanction a s
proper or desirable.
VI. The objection t o t h e enormous increase in t h e nuniber of officers and
expenditure t h a t mould result from the passage of such a bill becomes a matter of serious concern when no corresponding increase of efficiency is secured;
of still graver importance, when the opposite result i s to be feared.
According to t h e bill as passed, the staff would embrace a n addition of about
four hundred officers, involving an increased annnnl expenditure for pay, rations,
forage, and allowance, amounting to $1,138,728 above the present staff as organized by general order4 under existing legislatiou.
If generals are t o be alloxx-ed to change the staff of each army t o mliich they
inay be assigned at their pleasure, it is difficult to calculate the extent to which
this abuse would grow, the number of men t h a t would be withdrawn from useful service to cumber the staff, o r t h e increase of expenditure involved.
Congress will perceiie t h a t n i t h objections so radical i t was impossible fbr
me to approve the bill passed a t thc last session, and t h a t the subject was too
important to be treated in a liurried message mithin the last few hours of the
close of a Congress. Conrurring i n t h e exllediency of legislation for the organization of a general staff, I have thought a full exposition of my views on the
subject would, perhaps, conduce t o the framing of i i nieasure which would carry
into effect the views of t h e legislative departinent while excluding the prorisions which have compelled ine t o decline approving that devised by your
predecessors.
JEFFEKSOS DAVIS.
RICHMORD,
X a g 25, 1564.
On motion of Mr. Garland, the commiinication was referred to the

Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House the memorial of the James River
Canal Packet Company, asking increased Compensation for carrying
the mail; which was referred to thc Committee on PostOfficeq arid
Post-Roa ds.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 50) '-to regulate the selection of juries in
the district courts of the Confederate States in certain cases; " which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 48) " t o arnend the act to provide an invalid
corps, approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred arid sixty- four; " mhich was read a first and second time and referred to the
Committre on Military Affairs.
Also, a bill (H. R. 52) " t o amend an act of this Congress entitled
NAL OF THE
LA^ act to provide for holdin elections of Representatives in the
Confederate ,hates in the State of Tennessee;

which had been returned from the Senate with the following amendments :
congress
of the
1. Strike out, in section 1, line 2. the words Of this Congress and insert in
line 4, after the word Tennessee, the words approved &Iag first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three.
2. Amend the title by :triliing out the words of this Congress and adding
a t end of title the words approved May first, eighteen hundred and sixty-three.?
Mr. Heiskell moved to suspend the rules requiring the amendments

to h referred to a committee.
The motion prevailed, and the amendments of the Senate were
concurred in.
Mr. Dupr6, under a suspension of the rules? presented a communication from the Superintendent of Public Printing; which mas laid
upon the table.
Mr. DuprB, from the Committee on Printing, to whom had been
referred a Senate bill ( S . 22) to secure the prompt printing of the
laws of the Confederate States, tinder a suspension of the rules,
the following amendments:
Add the following as independent sections :
SEC.3. That all the printing required by the heads of the sereral Executive
Departments (the Post-Office Department excepted) shall be executed under the
direction of the Superintendent of Public Printing, and such compcnsation shall
be paid as may be agreed upon between the heads of the Departments, respectively, and the contractor or contractors doing the work. The Superintendent
of Public Printing shall have authority to apportion t h e work of said Departments among any number of contractors and printing establishments t h a t may
be necessary to secure the prompt execution thereof; and he may have the
s s F e done by job or otherwise.
SEC. 4. I n addition to the copy of the laws which t h e members of Congress
are now entitled to receive by lam, there shall be delivered to then] by the
Attorney-General one copy of the acts of each session of Congress and one copy
of the laws of the Provisional Congress now in course of publication ; and hereafter every new member of Congress shall be entitled to two copies of the said
laws.
Insert after the word i?rinting, in the second line of tlie bill, tlie words
publishing, and binding.

Calendar,
It was decided in the-negative.
The amendments of the Senate were agreed to.
The bill mas read a-third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Chilton, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the following resolution :
Resolved, That tlie Committee on Accounts audit and certify the amount Of
llccessrlry expense incurred by Captain Ben. Lane Posey in attending as a witne9s before the committee charged with the investigation of t h e charges agaillst
11. R. 1V, Cohh end said account, when so audited and certified, shall be paid
Out of the contingent fund of this House ;
which was adopted.

Mr.. Sexton moved to su
the bill t o establish cert
s, to take lip for consideratioil
therein named.
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Mr. Sexton submitted the following amendments ; which were

agreed to :
Also. from Warwick Post-Offire. i n Worth County. Georgia,
- to Vienna. Doolr
County, Georgia.
Also, from Big Lick, Roarioke County, Virginia, to Rocky Mount, Franklin
County, Virginia, via BonbroOli.
Also, from Independence. Grayson County, Virginia, via Soah Longs, John C.
Harringtons, and Samuel Perkins, to Big Meadows, in the said county of
Grayson.
Also, from Rye Valley, in Smyth County, Virginia, r i a Esquire Ross, in
Grayson County, and Bridle Creek to Independence. in said county of Grayson.
Mr. Fuller submitted the following amendnient :

Amend route No. 21i3 so a s to read :
Froin Fayetteville, by Lumber Bridge, Dundarrach, Mealton [ Maxton?],
Gilopolis, Laurinburg, Springfield, and Gibsons Store, [Sorth Carolina,] and
Brightsrille, South Carolina, to Cheraw, South Carolina.

The bill was engrossed. read a third time, and passed, and the title
mas read and agreed to.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of unfinished business, viz:
The resolution of Mr. Foote in regard t o a change in the head of the
Treasury Department.
Mr. Foote, by unanimous consent, having modified his resolution
by striking out the preamble,
JIr. Lyon moved to refer the resolution to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Which were ordered,
43
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
recorded as follo,3,s, viz: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Barksdale, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TIT. Bruce, Chrisman,
Clopton, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott, Farrow, Funsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Hodge, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lester,
Lyon, McCallum, ;3lcNullin, Montague, Morgan, Pugh, Rives, Russell, Shewmalie, Singleton, J. M. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Swan,
Whitfield, M7itherspoon.and Wright.
Kays : htkins, Baldwin, Bell, Chambers, Chilton, Conrad, Cruikshank, Dupr6, Foote, Foster, Fuller, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland,
Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Lamltin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Miller, Murray, Orr,
Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, W. E. Smith, Staples, Triplett,
Turner, and VillerC.
So the motion to refer prevailed.
M i . Sexton introduced
joint resolution o f thanks to the Kinth Regiment of Texas
Infantry;
which Bras read a first and second time, engrossed, read a third time,
and passed.
Resolved, T h a t the joint resolution fising the time for the adjournment of t h e
Senate and House of Representatires on the thirty-first day of May, eighteerl
hundred and sixty-four. be. and is hereby, rescinded.
JOURNAL OF THE
t M a y 30, 1861.
Mr. A. H. Garland submitted the following amendmellt :

Add a t tire elld of the resoliitiou the following : and the Sellate concurring,
tile Presidellt of the Senate and the SDeaker Or the House of Representatives
:tdjourn their respectire bodies. sine die, a t ttwlw2 OClOCli meridian on Saturday,
tile fourth day of June, eighteen hundred and SixtY-four.
Mr. Hartridge submitted the following ameiidment to the amendment :

Strihe out the whole thcreof and insert the following, riz : and t h a t the
presidciit of the Senate arid the Speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn
tlpir respectise IIouses at twelre meridian on Tuesday. June seventh.
Mr. Marshall moved to postpone the considcration of the resolution and amendments for the present, to enable him to call u p his
motion to reconsider the vote by which the Senate bill to regulate
the compensation of members of Congress for the present session
was lost.
The motion to postpone prevailed.
The motion to reconsider also prevailed.
Mr. Chambers moved that>his motion to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was ordered to a third reading be taken lip for consideration.
Mr. Qoode called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
Mr. 13. M. Bruce moved that the bill be referred to a special committee of one from each State.
Mr. Dupr6 called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
was lost.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the bill by striking out the words
LL for the present session; which amendment was agreed to.
Mr. R~issellmoved to amend the bill by adding a t the end thereof
the words for twelve months after the passage of this act.
Mr. Marshall moved the previous question; which -was ordered.
The amendment of Mr. Russell was lost.
The bill was read a third time, and the question recurring and
being put,
Mr. Foster demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
37
And recorded as follovr7s,
viz: Lleas------------------y , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45 r471
Yeas: Baylor, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. B r ~ c e ,Chrisman, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Foote, Funsten, Gaither, -4.H. Garland,
Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Keeblc. I<wn v ,
Lamkin, Lester, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Miller, Morgan, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Smith of Alabama, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Whitfield.
Nays : Akin, Anderson,
dwin, Barlisdale, Bell,
Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers,
on, Colyar, ConPad, Cruilrshank, De Jarnette
Farrow, Foster,
Fuller, R. I<. Garland, Ghols
Holliday, Johnston, J . M. Leach, J. T. Leach
enees, Montaguet
Murray, Perlrins, P
ewmake, Simpson,
May 30, 1564.1
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W. E. Smith, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Staples, JVitherspoon, and

Wright.
Mr. Read moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
introduce a bill.
Mr. Foster moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill t o
regulate the compensation and mileage of members of Congress for
the present session was lost.
Mr. Marshall moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
Mr. Hanly demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered.
The motion to lay on the table was lost, and the motion to reconsider prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the bill was referred to a select committee
of one from each State, to be appointed by the Chair.
Mr. S. B. Callahan, Delegate from the Creek Xation, appeared,
was sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States,
and took his seat in the House.
The House then returned to the consideration of the resolution of
Mr. Russell to rescind the resolution of adjournment.
Mr. Heiskell called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Hartridge to the
amendment of Mr. [A. H.] Garland,
Mr. Hodge demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
L4I
And recorded as follolTs, viz : S a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - 45
39 [381
Teas : Anderson, Aver, Baldwin, Bradley, Eli M.Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow, Foote,
Funsten, Gholson, Gilmer. Goode, Hanly, Hartridge. Heisliell, Hilton, Hodge, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, J . M. Leach,
Machen, Marshall, JlcCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Montague,
Murray. Perkins, Rires, Rogers, Russell. Shewmalie, Simpson, Staples, Villerk, Whitfield. Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Says : Akin, Xtkins, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Bridgers,
Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Cruikshanli, Dickinson, Duprk, Echols,
Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland, R. I<, Garland, Keeble, Lamkin, J. T. Leach. Lester, Logan, Lyon, Morgan, Pugh, Ramsap, Sexton, Singleton, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Swan. Triplett, Turner, and Wright.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Garland, as
amended,
Mr. Heiskell called the question ; which was ordered.
Upon which Mr. H. TI. Bruce demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas____-------------------52
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Colyar,
Conrad, De Jarnette, Duprk, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten,
Gaither, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Heiskell,
iyeas-------------------
NAL OF THE
Hedge, Holder, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, ban, Machen, McCallun1, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Murray, p L & ,
12ives, Sexton,
Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Turner,
VillerQ,Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Ayer, Baldwin, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio 11. I3ruce, Clopton,
Cruikshank, Dickinson, Elliott, Foote, Foster, Fuller, (:holson, Goode,
Hanly, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Renner, Lamkin, J . T.
Leach, Marshall, Montague, Morgan, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rogers,
Russell, Smith of Korth Carolina, Staples, Swan, Triplett, and
Wright.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
qest,ion; which was ordered, and the motion was lost.
The question recurring on the resolution of Mr. Russell, as
amended,
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ---- -------- ----------__5s
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays
29
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Bradley,
Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrad,
De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foote,
Funsten, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode. Hartridge, Heislrell, Hilton,
Hodge, Holder, Johnston, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Shewmalie. Simpson,
Singleton, Staples, VillerQ, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Bell, Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Cruikshank, Elliott, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A4.H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Hanly, Holliday, Keeble, Lamkin, Marshall, Miles, Montague,
Morgan, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, J. I\I. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Swan, Triplett, Turner, and Wright.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Kash, the Secretary of that body; which is a s follows, viz:
_ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
X r . Speaker: The Senate hare passed a bill (S. 53) to amend the several acts
in relation to a volunteer navy, and a bill (8. 38) for the paynient of coniniissioners appointed under the act entitled An act to suspend the privilege of the
writ of habeas corpus in certain cases, and to confer certain powers upoii said
coulmissioners; in which I am directed to ask the concurrelice of this House.

S. 7. Joint resolution in regard to the exemption of editors and
employees of newspapers ;
S. 10. An act to amend an act entitled An act to aid any State in
communicating with and perfecting records concerning its troops,
ap roved February 16,1864;
28. An act to amend an act entitled An act creating the oficeof
ensign in the Army of the Confederate States;
S. 39. An act to amend the several acts in regard to chaplains; and
S.41. An act to provide
pointment of a disbursing clerk
in the War Department.
And the Speaker signed
g.
x n y 50, 1se4.1
123
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (8. 53) to amend
the several acts i n relation to R volunteer navy; which was read a
first and second time and referred to the Committee on Kaval Affairs.
Also, a bill of the Senate (S. 38) for the payment of commissioners appointed under the act entitled An act to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases, and to confer
certain powers upon said commissioners; which was read a first
and second time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Lyon moved that the House resolve itself into secret session.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to
Mr. Sexton in the chair.
Pending which,
The Speaker took the chair and announced that the House would
take a recess until 8 oclock.
Having reassembled a t that hour,
The House again resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Sexton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee
had had the subject referred to them under consideration, and had
come to no conclusion thereon.
The Speaker announced the appointment of the special committee
on the Senate bill t o regulate the compensation and mileage of
members of Congress for the present session as follows :
1. Mr. Foote of Tennessee ;
2. Mr. Marshall of Kentucky;
3. Mr.Chambers of Mississippi ;
4. Mr. Kenner of Louisiana ;
5. Mr. Gilmer of S o r t h Carolina ;
6. Mr. Pugh of Alabama ;
7 . Mr. A. H. Garland of Arkansas;
8. Mr.Russel1 of Virginia;
9. Mr. Simpson of South Carolina;
10. Mr. J. M. Smith of Georgia ;
11. Mr. Morgan of Texas; and
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
Xr. Speaker: T h e Senate concur in the resolution of the House of Representatives rescinding the resolution passed by the two Houses fixing a day
for the adjournment of the present session of Congress, and fixing Tuesday,
the 7th day of June next, therefor.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Miles, resolved itself into secret
session; arid having spent some time therein, resumed business in
open session.
RNAL OF THE
SECBET SESSION.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Seeretary; which is as follows, viz:
MT. &eaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, r i z :
s. 57. An act to provide for the appointment of oficers with tempoiwy ralllr
and command;
In which I aln directed to ask the concurrelice of this House.
- The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S.57)
to provide
for the appointment of officers with temporary rank and command;
Mr. Miles moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
Mr. Foote submitted the following amendment :
In the second section, strike out the word:,

require and insert in lieu thereof the words
snch time a s t h e exigency inax
thirty days.
Mr. Hartridge demanded the previous question.

Mr. Hodge demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which mere not
ordered, and the demand for the previous question mas snstained.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Foote,
Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment was lost.
The question recurring on ordering the bill to a third rending,
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill ~ v a s
Mr. Hilton called the question; which was ordered.
Which were ordered,
Yeas __--___--_-__--------__
n
And recorded as follows,viz: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Peas : Baldwin, Baylor, Branch, Chilton, Cruikshank, Foote,
Puller, A. H. Garland, Gilmer, Holliday, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Logan, McCallum, Orr, Ramsay, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Triplett, and VillerC.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Echols,
Ewing, Foster, Gaither, R. I(.Garlancl, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge,
Hilton, Hodge, Johnston, Heeble, Lester, Lyon, Machen, McRlullin,
Miles, Montague, Morgan, Perkins, Pugh, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson,, Singleton, J. M. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Whitfield, and
Wright.
So the motion to reconsider was lost.
Mr. Goode called the question ; which was ordered.
It was decided in the affirmative, and the title was read and agreed
to.
On motion of Mr. A. 13. Garland,

The House resolved itself into
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125
MAY 31, 1864.
TWENTY-SIXTH DAY-TUESDAY,
OPEN SESSION.

Rev. Dr. Doggett.
air announced, the appointment of the special committee
resolution of Mr. Heislcell to investigate the violations of
ment law in East Tennessee and southwestern Virginia,
viz :
Mr. Reiskell of Tennessee. Mr. Miller of Virginia. and Mr. Elliott
of Kentucky.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President; which was read as follows, viz:
"
RICHMOND,
BA., Mag 30, 1864.
T o the Senate arid Housc of ICepreseritatives:
I herewith traiisniit for your consideration communications from the proper
officers, suhruitting estmwtes of the anlonuts required to carry out t h e provisions of t h e act approved Xay 13, 1864, authorizing additional compensation
to certain officers and employees in the civil and legislative departments of
the Government.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
'

the Committee on Ways and Xeans and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the House another communication from
the President; which was read as follows, viz :
R I C H M O N D , VA., Mav 3'0, 1864.
T o thc Senate and House of Representnticee:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasurj-, submitting an estimate of a n ndditionat sum rpquired
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to bc printed.
3fr. Singleton. under a suspension of the rules, presented the memorial of Capt. E. R. Morerod, asking relief from loss incurred by
money stolen; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Also, the claim of Thomas Metzler, of Yazoo County, Miss., for
remuneration for loss of steam mill burned by the enemy; which mas
Also, the claim of John Cooper, of Madison County, Miss., for
taxes overpaid; which v-as referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Chilton, from the special committee to investigate the charges
against Hon. W. R. ItT.Cobb, submitted a TT-ritten report, accompanied by the following resolution :
Resolred, T h a t t h e seat of Williamson It. W. Cobb as a member-elect to the
House of Representatives of the Second Congress of the Confederate States
of America from t h e Third Congressional district of the State of Alabama be,
arid the same is hereby. declared racant. aud the name of said Cobb is hereby
ordered to he strir!ien from the roll of iiieinbers of this House, and t h a t the
writ of election to fill such vacancy may be issued by the proper authority.
Mr. 1. TV. Bruce moved to recommit the report and resolution to

the committee, with instructions to take further testimony during
the vacation.
[MRY 31, 1864.
s be suspended to enable him to
and Viller6.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the rules were sus-
(twenty.
with the word ten.
lank with the word five.
uestion ; which was ordered.
n t of Mr. Conrad,
k with the word
rnent of Mr. H. W. Bruce,

ment of Mr. Hilton,
Mr. Hilton called the question; which mas ordered, and the reso-
. Smith of North Carolina moved that the rules be suspended t o

e him to introduce a bill and several resolutions.
ules be suspended to enable him to
he rules be suspended to enable him to
ittee on P a y and Mileage.
ittee, to whom had been referred a
mpensation and mileage of members
sion, reported back the same with
ss with the following amendments:
words the first year of the Secon
and illsert i n lieu thereof the
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127
Add the following a s a n independent section :

2 . That the coingensation of the officers of Congress for one year from the
passage of this act shall be double t h e amount allowed in the act entitled An
act to regulate t h e compensation of the officers of the Senate and of the House
of Representatives, approved March twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two ; and officers whose appointment has been authorized since the passage of Paid act shall be elltitled to the same compensation as officers of like
grade named therein; but the provisions of this act shall not operate to reduce
t h e compensation now allowed by law to any officer of the Senate or of the
House of Representatives.
The question beirzg on postponing the bill and placing it on the

Calendar,
Mr. Foote moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendments of the committee,
It m-as decided in the affirmative.
The question recurring on the passage of the bill,
Mr. Barksdale demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ------_ _ _ _ _ - _ - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
h n d recorded as f o ~ ~ o w viz:
s,
*
Nays - - - _ - - - - - - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3(
___
Yeas: Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Baylor, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Chambers, Chrisman, Dupr6, Elliott, Foote, Funsten,
Ctaither, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge,
Heislrell, Hilton, Hodge, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, Lester, Logan,
;\facBen, hIcCallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, Morgan, Murray, Pugh,
Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
Swan, Triplett, Villcri., and Whitfield. .
Says : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Boyce, Bradley, Chilton,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Echols. Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gholson, Gilrner, Holder, Holliday,
*Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Marshall, McMullin, Montague, Perkins, Ramsay, Rires, Shewmake, IV. E. Smith, Smith of
Korth Carolina, Staples, Turner, Witherspoon, and Wright.
So the bill was passed.
Mr. Foote moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
question ; which mas ordered.
The committee moved to amend the title by striking out the words
for the present session and adding the words and increase the
conipensation of officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The amendment was agreed to, and the title as amended was read
and agreed to.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of unfinished business, viz :
The bill to authorize the President to confer temporary rank and
command upon officers of the Provisional Army who may be assigned
for special service.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Baldwin,
Mr. Miles demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered.
keas----_------------------44
And recorded as follows, viz: i?cays_---__-___---_-_-_------ 24
RNAL OF THE
31, 1864.
Barlrsdale, Raylor, Bell,

risnian, Clopton, Colyar, nulson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge,
Kenncr, Lamkin, J. &I.Leach,
iller, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Rives,
iplett, Turner, VillerC, Withericlrinson, Farrow, Foster,
y, Hodge, Holder, Holliday,
n, Murray, Perkins, SimpThe bill was then engrossed, read a third time and passed, and the
Mr. Baylor moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to record his
vote on the passage of the bill (to regulate the compensation and
mileage of members of Congress for the present session.
Mr. Miles moved that the special order be postponed t o enable him
n Military [Affairs], to whom had
to amend the act to allow comns and the privilege of purchasing
%,Department, approved seventeenth
sixty-four, reported back the same
committee be discharged from its
do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 23) (to provide for the appointment of
additional military storekeepers in the Provisional Army of the
Confederate States, with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
Mr. Conrad submitted the following amendment:
Add at the end of the bill the words o r those who had held the same office
under the Governntent of the United States and resigned i n con$equerice of the
secession of thcir States.
Mr. Fuller submitted the following amendment to the amendment

Mr. Conrad:
Strilte out the whole thereof and insert the folloiving: o r those who are
iincler the age of fifty years.
Mr. Miles called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendcnt of Mr. Fuller was lost.
The amendment of Mr. Conrad was lost.
The bill was read third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the Sam
( S . 24) (to authorize the
lery for ordnance duties,
The question being on
Calendar,
It was decided in the nega
May 31, 1864.1
129
and agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, reported back a Senate bill
(S. 34) to provide for the compensation of noncommissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines on detailed service, with the recommendation that it do pass with the follon71ng amendment (in the
nature of a substitute) :
T h a t all persons detailed from t h e Army, or after enrollment for military
service, for special duty or extra duty shall be alloved to receive their regular
pay, rations, and allowances as if they mere perforniing service in the field.
SEC.2. T h a t it shall be competent to t h e Secretary of War to allom as extra
pny to the persons thus detailed a sum not to exceed two dollars per day, under
such general regulations as he may prescribe.
SEC.3. T h a t i t shall be competent to the3ecretary of War t o allow payment
for extra work performed in the manufacturing establishments, workshops, and
agencies of the Government, under such regulations as he may prescribe.
S ~ c . 4 .T h a t it shall be competent for t h e Secretary of T a r , when a detail is
sought for by any person belonging to the military service, if be deems it j u s t
a n d proper, to inipose a s a condition t h a t t h e said person shall not receive any
yay, rations, or allomnnccs during the continuance of the same, and if the detail
is accepted with t h e said condition, t h a t it shaIl he ahligatory upon the person
receiving t h e same.
S E C . ~T.h a t all l a x s hereafter [heretofore] passed for t h e regulation of the
pay of detailed men be. and the same a r e hereby, repealed.

Calendar,
The amendment of the committee 11-as agreed to.
The bill --as read a third time and passed.
Mr. Miles moved to aniencl the title b27 striking out the same and
inserting in lieu thereof the following :
A bill to regulate the IMF of iiwn detailed from the Army, or after enrollment, on special or extra duty.
The amendment ~ a agreed

5
to.
The title as amended was read and agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, reported back a Senate bill
(S. 15) to furnish transportation to officers of the Army and Navv
while traveling under orders, with the recoinmendation that it do
pass with the following amendnient :
Insert at the end of the fifth line the words * a n d ten dollars per day for
expenses while necessarily traveling i n t h e execution of their orders.

Calendar,
It mas decided in the nega tive.
The amendment of the committee was agreed to.
and agreed to.
Mr. Marshall, from the same committee, reported back a Senate
bill (8. 31) (to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of any
portions thereof, with the recommendation that it do pass with the
following amendment (in the nature of a substitute) :
That the commanding general of any army in t h e field shall have the power
to direct the dismounting of any noncommissioned officer or soldier in thg

C J-VOL
Jf-9
L OF THE
[Mas 31, 1864.
, and to place him in the infantry, who shall

shall be guilty of i1leg:ally nmtitig. slmlintiiig,
o\Vn use any prirate property, OP of doiiig :iny x-iolciiw
'horses belollging to persons
SO disoiounted, alld which they 1 n q 7

he serrice, may be taken for tile llSe of the ,hllS. : I l l d the :[p
thereof shall be paid to the Owner.
estio11 being
011
postponing the bill and placing it on ths
'decided in the negative.

Pending the question on the amendment of the committee,
The House took a recess until 8 o'clock ;
&fr. Funsten moved that leave of absence be granted SIr. Welsl1
(detained from his seat by indisposition).
Mr.Sexton demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
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And recorded as follows, viz :
0
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Eojce, Bradley. I3rmch. I-Ioratio W,
Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, CO~JW,Crnilishanli. TXckinson, Dupr6.
Eming, Farrow, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson,
skell Hilton, Holliday , Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. T.
r, Logan, Lyon, McCallum, Miles, Montagiie, Moor<,
, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Singleton,
Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Triplett, Villerk, and
o quorum being present,

Mr. Hilton moved a call of the House; which motion prevailed.
Upon the call of the roll the following gentlemen answered to their
natnes :
Messrs. Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, I-Ioratio W.
Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruilsshank, Dickinson, Duprk,
Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson,
Heisliell. Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. T.
Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, McCallum, &Ic&fullin, Menees, Miles,
lfontague, hfoore, Morgan, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton Shelvmalre, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
olina, Stvan, Triplett, Turner, Villerk, Whitfield, Witherspoon,
Mr. Speaker.
quorum havin voted,
11 motion of I&
Sexton,
.
all further proceedings under the call
were dispensed with.
The question being 011 the motion to grant leave of absence to Jfr.
Welsh,
On motion of M
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Mr. Hilton demanded the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of the committee to the Scnate bill to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional
Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of any portions
thereof ,
It was decided in the aErniative.
The question recnrring on the passage of the bill,
Mr. Murray demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
recordecl as follo,ys, riz: 1 Peas ........................
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1 Says _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, htkins. Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley. Branch, Horatio TV. Bruce, Chambers, C o l p r , Conrad, Cruik:hank, De Jarnette. Dickinson, Dupi.6, Echols, Farrow, Foster, R. I<.
Garland, Gholson, Goocle, Hartridge, Hciskell, Hodge, Johnston. Keeble, Kenner. Lamkin, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, RiIcMullin,
Menees? Xilcs. Morgan. Orr. Pugli, Read. Simpson, Singleton, J. M.
Smith, Staples, Triplett . Tillerd, and Wright.
Says : Ayer. Baldwin. Bell. Chilton, Clopton, Elliott, Eming,
Foote, Fuller, Funsten, A. H. Garland, Gilmer. Hilton, Holder, Holliday, J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, McCalluni, lliller, Xoiitague, Moore,
Murray, Perkins, Ranisay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Smith
of Sorth Carolina. Turner, Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
&fr. Foster moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
qnestion ; which was ordered.
Mr. Tiillerd, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
back a Senate bill (S. 43) * to regulate the pay of a general assigned
to duty at the seat of go\-eriiiiient under the provisions of the act
approrecl March tiventy-fifth. eighteen hundred and sixty-t-n-0,with
the recommendation that it do pass with the following amendment
(in the nature of a substitute) :
T h a t the pay of a geiiernl shall be six hundred dollars per month; t h a t of a
lieutenant-general fire hundred dollars per nionth. and that of a inajor-gener~l
fire hundred dollars per month, whether assigned to posts or in the field: and
these officers shall not receire the additional compensation heretofore allowed
for commanding a separate army in the field.

Calendar,
The bill n-as read a third time and passed.
Mr. Tiller6 moved to amend the title by striking out the same and
inserticg in lieu thereof the following, viz :
A bill to graduate the pay of general officers.
and agreed to.
Mr. Vijler6, from the same committee, reported back
A joint resolution of thanks to Major-General Richard Taylor
and the officers and men of his command,
with the recommendation that it do pass.
URNAL O F THE
[May 31, 1864.
eing on postponing the bill [joint resolution] and

ided in the negative.
The joint resolution was engrossed, read a third time, arid passed
unanimously.
Mr. Chambers, from the same committee, reported back
A bill to amend an act entitled Anact to establish a niter and
mining bureau, approved April twenty-second, eighteen hundred
and sixty-three,
further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which mas
agreed to.
Mr. Chambers, from the same committee, reported a bill with the
same title, with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
The bill was engrossed, rcad a third time, and passed, and the title
was read and agreed to.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, according to
order, reported back
A bill (to provide a staff and clerical force for any general who
may be assigned by the President to duty at the seat of government,
approved March twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
And the bill wi\s referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Lyon, resolved itself into secret
session; and having spent some time therein, resumed business in
open session.
On motion of Mr. A. H. Garland,
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SECRET SESSIOS.

Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported
A bill (making appropriations for the redemption of the seven
per cent foreign loan authorized by act of Congress approved twentyninth January, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
Calendar,
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, for
the purpose of considering the bill, Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina in
the chair.
Having spent some time therein, thc committee rose and reported,
through their Chairman, that the committee had had the bill under
consideration, and recommended that it do pass without any amendment.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time. and passed, and the title
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133
Mr. Rogers, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the folloming resolution :
Resolved, as the sense of this Eouse, That the injunction of secrecy upon the
proceedings of the Provisional and the First Permanent Congress of the Coiifedcrate States ought not to be so construed as to preclude the members of this
Congress from a knowledge of all the proceedings of those bodies had in secret
session.
Resolved further, That the injunction of secrecy upon the proceedings aforesaid shall be binding upon the members of this Congress until the same shall be
removed ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
S. 57. An act to provide for the appointment of officers with temporary rank and command.
On motion of Mr. A. H, Garland,
TWENTY-SEVER'TH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
JUNE
1, 1564.
O P E S SESSIO&-.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett.
Mr. Holliday presented the petition of the county court of Shenandoah County, Va., asking to be relieved froin the tax on the currency;
which was referred to the Conimittee on T a j s and Means.
Mr. Russell presented the memorial of clerks in the medical purveyor's depot, for the benefit of the act incrcasing the pay of clerks
in Richmond; which was referred to the Committee on TtJays and
Means.
Mr. Russell introduced
A bill " to enable the citizens of Virginia and others to supply the
city of Richmond with food ; "
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Coinmittee on the Commissary and Qnartermaster's Departments and
Military Transportation.
Mr. Montague presented the nieniorial of Dr. Bowen and others,
acting assistant surgeons, asking an increase of pap ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Funsten presented the memorial of TT7illiam H. Amiss, asking
payment for fuel and forage used by the Confederate Stales Army;
which was referred to the Committee on Clniini.
Xr. McMullin presented the petition of Thomas Shannon, asking
to be relieved from the payment of money stolen by the enemy; which
was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Miller introduced
A bill " to increase the compensation of the assistant clerks in the
Senate and House of Representatives; "
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill t o be referred to
a committee,
Mr. Garland called the q u e d o n ; 11 liich was ordered, and the bill
was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
NAL OF THE
I June 1, 1864.
. Foster introduced
bill t o repeal an act to regulate the destruction of property

military necessity, and to proride for the indemnity thereof;
Iyhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Colzlmittee
Mr. Foster presented the memorial of TIT. Diclrson, asking indemnity for losses incurred while acting as quartermaster : \i-liich Was
referred to tlie Committee on Claims.
Mr. Lyon introduced
A bill 6 to provide for the settlement of claims against the Confederate States for property lost, captured, or destroyed while in the
military service of the Confederate States, or which has been taken
or inipiessed for their use ; )
.vohich mias read a first and second time and referred to the Joint
Mr. Cruilrshanli presented the memorial of the officers of Gracies
brigade, asking the privilege of resigning and enlisting i n any other
command ; n-hich was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. A. 1. Garland introduced
A bill (to authorize the Attorney-General to purchme books for
the Department of Justice;
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill to increase the compensation of the heads of the several Executive Departments; )which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Bell presented the memorial of Nessrs. Weatherford & Thomas,
asking compensation for tobacco lost in the custom-house a t Nashville, Tenn. ; which i~as
referred t o the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Hartridge submitted the folloir-ing resolution :
]r
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Resolzjed, That the Conimittee on tlie Judiciary inquire into the expediency
of increasing the salaries of the judges of the district courts of the Confederate
States, and report by bill or otherrise;
which was adopted.

Mr.Akin presented the memorial of the governors of Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia, and Korth Carolina, asking the privilege of exporting cotton, tobacco, etc., for the purpose of importing articles
for the use of their States; which was referred to the Committee on
Commerce and ordered to be printed.
Mr. W.E . Smith presented the memorial of Mrs. Amanda E. Parramore, asking that the property of her husband (who has deserted
to the Yankees) be made over to her ; which was referred to the Conimittee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. E. M. Bruce, leave was granted him to withdraw from the files of the last Congress all papers referring to the
T. Estep for money alleged to hare been stolen
claim of Capt.
from him as quartermaster, and to refer them to the Committee on
Claims of this Congress, together with the record of a court-martial
convicting the thief of stealing the money.
Mr. H. W. Bruce submitted the following resolution :
ResoEved, That so inuch of the joint resolution ;idopted on the thirtieth daS
of .\fay as requirrs the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
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135
Represeiitatives to adjourn their respective Houses at twelve ineridiaii, on Tuesday, June seventh, be, and t h e same is hereby, rescinded ;
which, on motion of Mr. Sexton, was laid upon the table.

Mr. Villeri! introduced
h bill to amend an act entitled An act to prohibit the importation
of luxuries or of articles not necessaries or of common use, approved
February sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;)
on Commerce.
A bill to render compensation to the city of Jackson, Mississippi,
for public school buildings belonging thereto destroyed while in the
use of the military authorities;
on Claims.
Rfr. Bridgers presented the memorial of Thomas N. Hill, asking
that new bonds be issued to him in place of bonds lost; which was
Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina presented joint resolution of the
legislature of Sorth Carolina in reference to the military organization
known as Malletts Battalion, and a coniniunication from Governor
Vance on the sanie subject; vhich were referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina introduced
h bill providing for the admission of Malletts Battalion into the
military service of the Confederate States ;
which T Y ~ Sread a first and second time and referred t o the Committee
Mr. Fuller introduced
A bill t o aid in the building of a railroad from Fayetteville,
Sorth Carolina, to Florencc. South Carolina ;
which was read a firbt and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments.
Mr. Cmikshanlr, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
H. K. 82. An act to amend an act entitled An act to provide for
holding elections of Representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States in the State of Tennessee, approved May 1, 1863;
S. 4. h bill to proride nieanc; of transit across the i\lississippi River
for members of Congress residin r e s t of said river in going to and
returhing from the Confederate gtates Congress : and
S. 22. h bill to secure the prompt printing of the laws of the Confederate States.
, h d the Speaker signed the same.
Mi. J. 31. Leach presented the memorial of ITT. S. Bennett, asking
conipensatiort for slaves lost on fortifications ; which was referred to
Mr. J. 3f. Leach submitted the following resolution :
Resolzed, That t h e Committee on the Afedical Department be instructed to
inq11ire into the condition of patients at military hospitiils in this city, with a
viejl- to :~scertilining\Tlierher proper attention is being exercised toward supplying tliem nTith all things necessary to their comfort and early restoration to
health, and report their proceedings therein to this House as early as practicable ;
which mas adopted.
[June 1, 1864.
so, t
Resolved, That the Committee on Quartermasters a n d Colnmissary Depart.
merits be instructed to inquire whether proper arrangements h a r e been made
for supplying patients a t military hospitals with all necessary clothing. including
shoes and hats or caps, and whether, in their judgment, any further legislation
on this subject is necessary a t this time, and t h a t said committee report their
proceedings herein as soon as possible ;
which was adopted.

A bill to amend an act to regulate the destruction of property
under military necessity, and to provide for the mdemnity thereof;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Cormnittee
on the Judiciary.
Also, a bill to authorize the Auditor of the Treasury or a cornmissioner to be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury to take proof
and determine the amount expended by the State of Tennessee in the
support of her army, etc., previous to its transfer to the Government
of the Confederate States; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Mr. Colyar presented the petition of R. P. Hunter, assistant quartermaster, asking to be relieved from liability for an amount of money
stolen from him belonging to the Government; which was referred
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Resolved, That so much of the joint resolution adopted on t h e thirtieth May

as requires the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives t c adjourn their respectire Houses a t twelve ocloclr on Tuesday, June seventh, be, and the same is hereby, rescinded; a n d the sairl tnio
Houses shall take a recess on Tuesday next at twelre oclock meridian for
ninety days.
Mr. Swan moved to amend the resolution by striking out ninety

days and inserting in lieu thereof fifteen days.
Mr. Echols moved to lay the resolution on the table.
Upon which Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays; which were
ordered.
Pending which,
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, the Secrch r y of that body j which is as follows, viz :
Vr.SpcaLe~:The Senate hare concurred in the amendments of this House
to the bill ( S . 2 2 ) to secure the prompt printing of the laws o f t h e Confederate
Slates.
They have passed, without amendment, a joint resolution (11. It. 9) responsive to the resolutions of the general assembly of Virginia asserting the
jurisdiction and sovereignty of the State of Virginia over her ancient houndaries.
They have passed, with amendments. a bill (H. R. 8) to authorize the judge
of the district court for the northern district of Georgia to change the place
of holding said court; in which amendments I a m directed t o ask t h e concurrence of this House.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the T7Vhole to consider the special order, viz :
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had had the bill under consideration, and recommended its
passage with sundry amendments.
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Mr. Colyar submitted the following amendment (in the nature of a

substitute) :
T h a t the a c t entitled An act to levy additional taxes for t h e common defense
and support of the Government, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, be so amended that no tax shall be levied on the shares
or interests of any bank, banking company or association, canal, navigation,
importing and exporting, insurance, manufacturing, telegraph, express, railroad,
or dry dock companies, or of any other joint stock company of any kind, whether
incorporated or not, except when it is found impracticable to ascertain the assets
of such corporation or joint stock company, in which case a tax of five per cent
i s hereby levied upon the value of t h e shares or interests to be assessed against
and paid by the corporation or joint stock company.
T h a t paragraph ?ur, section five, of the same act be amended by adding
thereto as follon-s : I n case of disagreement between the om-ner and officer as t o
the reduction of taxes under this section, t h e question shall be settled by referees a s is proTided in other cases of disagreement under the eighth section of
t h e act to amend a n act entitled An act to levy taxes for the common defense
and carry on the Government of t h e Confederate Stales, approved February
seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
T h a t paragraph six, section four, of the act to amend an act entitled An
a c t to levy taxes for the comn~ondefense a n d carry on the Government of t h e
Confederate States, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred a n d
sixty-four, be, and t h e same is hereby, amended so as to include as wholesale
dealers manufacturers and coal a n d other miners, and manufacturers of salt,
who make i t a business to sell their own products to other dealers t o sell again.
And that section sixteen of the same act be, and is hereby, amended so a s to
read a s follows :
I. The income, property, and money (other than taxed Treasury notes) of
hospitals, asylums, churches, schools, and colleges, and other charitable institutions, and all moneys, funds. and stocks held or subscribed for charitable or
benevolent purposes only shall be exempt from taxation under the provisions
of this or any other l a v . The property of companies formed under the act
entitled An act to establish a rolunteer navy shall be exempt from taxation
escept on the income.
11. T h a t paragraph six of scction scrcn of the same act be, and the same is
hereby, amended by adding thereto as follows: I f any person shall fail to
make due return as required by said section of the income or profits taxed
under any law of Congress. or i n case of disagreement with the assessor, to
submit the sa?ne to referees as provided by law, or shall fail or refuse to pay
the t a x thereon within such time as shall be prescribed by public notice by the
district collector under the direction of the commissioner of taxes, such person
shall be deemed and held to be in default.
T h a t from thc t a x on the value of property employed in, agriculture under
the act approved February serenteenth, eighteen hundred a n d sixty-four, for
the common defense and support of the Government, shall be deducted the
value of t h e t a x in kind, to be deri-red therefrom during t h e same year as
assessed under the law imposing it, and delivered t o the Government ; and t h e
collection of the tax on such property shall be suspended, after assessment,
under the orders of t h e Secretary of the TreasurF, until the value of the tithes
to be deducted can be ascertained; and when so ascerttiined it shall be t h e
duty of t h e post quartermaster to certify, a n d of the district collector to deduct,
the amount of such tithes; and any balance found due may be paid in bonds
and certificates anthorized by the a c t to reduce the currency and to authorize
a new issue of notes and bonds, in t h e manner as taxes payable during the year.
,4nd be it further enacted, T h a t t h e taxes of eighteen hundred and sixty-three
and eighteen hundred and sixty-four t h a t h a r e not and can not be collected
because of the occupation of any State or any p a r t of a State shall, new.theless,
be hereafter assessed and collected a s soon as the enemy shall leave the State
or any part of t h e State in the same may and manner and to the same extent
they would have been collected had not the presence of the enemy prevented it.
Mr. Anderson submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Colyar (in the nature of a substitute) :
SECTION1. The Congress of the Confederate States of B n i ~ r i c odo f f i a r t ,T h a t
the first. second, a n d third sections of the act to levy additional taxes far the
com1non defense t:nd support of t h e Government, approved Februarg seren-
138
JOURNAL OF T H E
[.Tune 1, 1864.
to carry on the Governnient of the Confederate States. approyed

y-fourth, eighteen hundrecl and sistJr-three, there slxill be le\rird,
the seventeenth day of February, eighteen hundred :tnd sixty-four, on the
ereinafter mentioned and collected from ~ e r person,
f
cohip, association, or corporation liable for taxes a s follows, to wit :
1. Upon the value of all property, real, personel. and IIliSPd, of every 1;illd
and description, not hereinafter exempted or taxed at a different rate, fire per
cent: Provided, That from the tax on the value Of property employed in agriculture shall be deducted the value of the t a x in kind derived therefrom during
the Same year as assessed under the lam imposing it. a n d delirered to the Government, bvhether delivered during the year or afterwards. including the bacon
deliverable after and not prior to the assessment of the tax on property employed in agriculture, a s aforesaid, and the collection of the t:n on such property
shall be suspended, after assessment, under the order of t h e Secretary of the
rrpasury, until the value of the tithes to be deducted can be ascertained; $ill&
JvheIi so ascertained i t shall he the d u t r o f the post quartermaster to certify,
and of the district collector to deduct, the amount of such tithes; and any
halance found due may be paid in bonds and certificates authorized by the act
to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes a n d bonds, in lilre
manner as taxes payable during the year.
11. On the value of gold and silx-er ware and plate, jewels, jewelry, and
watches, ten per cent. On the value of all shares or interests held in any bani<,
banking company or association, canal. navigation, importing a n d exporting,
insnrance, manufacturing, telegraph, express, railroad. dry-dock companies, and
all other joint stock companies of eJ-ery kind, whether incorporated or not, fire
per cent; which t a x shall be assessed against and paid by the company in each
case. And when the shares or interests in any such company a r e taxed, no
shall be imposed under this act upon any property of snch company,
d by the valuation of such shares or interests a s directed in the second
of this act, except the tax imposed by the first par>Igrilph of the third
section of this act.
SEC.2. The ralue of property, shares, and interests taxed under the preceding
section shall be assessed on the basis of the market value of tlie same or similar
property in tile neighborhood when assessed in the year eightccn hundred and
sixty, except that where lands, slares, shares, or interests h a r e been purchased
since the first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. other than land
purchased by refugees and held and occupied by tlieni for their own use and
residence, they shall be assessed a t the price actually paid for them by the
owner, or if for any cause that can not be ascertained. then a t t h e inarket value
at the tirue of such purchase. Shares or interests created siiice the year
eighteen hundred and sixty shall be assessed a t their actual cost to the present
holder : Provided, T h a t no shares or interests which a r e now worth par or over
par shall be assessed at less than par.
SEC.3. Upon the amount of all gold and silver coin, gold dust, gold and silver
bullion, unless purchased since the first day of January, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two, and then upon the actual cost to the present holder, ten per cent, except where the same is already included in the tau on shares or interests imposed
by the first section of this act, and in such case ten per ceiit less the amount of
tax so imposed. And upon the ralue of all moneys held abroad. or bills of exchange drawn therefor, and promissory notes, rights, and credits payable in foreign countries, fire per cent, according to the value thereof a t t h e place where the
t a x thereon is payable a t the time of assessment, except where the same is included in the tax on shares or interests imposed by t h e first section of this act,
and then five per cent less the amount of tax so imposed, payable in Confederate
Treasury notes or four per cent bonds or certificates authorized by t h e act of
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to reduce t h e currency
and authorize a new issue of notes and bonds. Upon the amount of all solvent
credits and of all bank bills and other paper issued as currency, exclusive of noninterest-bearing Confederate Treasury notes and bonds exempt by law from
taxation, and not employed in a registered business the income derived from
which is taxed five per cent, except interest-bearing Confederate Treasury notes
as aforesaid, -#hi& a r e taxed three Per
and bonds other than those exclu
cent on the amount thereof.
SEC. 4. That paragraph four of section five of the snrne act be amended by adding thereto as follows: I n case of disagreement between t h e owner and the
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139
officer as to the reduction of taxes under this section, the question shall be set
tled by referees a s is provided in other cases of disagreement under the eighth
section of t h e act t o amend a n act entitled An act to levy taxes for the coniinon defense a n d carry on t h e Government of the Confederate States, approved
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
SEC.5. T h a t paragraph six, section four, of the act t o amend a n a c t entitled
An act to levy taxes for t h e common defense and carry on t h e Government of
the Confederate States, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred a n d
sixty-four, be, a n d t h e same is hereby, amended so a s to include as wholesale
dealers manufacturers and coal and other miners, and salt manufacturers, who
make i t a business t o sell their own products t o other dealers to sell again.
And t h a t section sixteen of the same act he, and is hereby, amended so as t o
read as follows:
I. The income, property, and money (other than Confederate Treasury notes)
of hospitals, asylums, churches, schools, colleges, and other charitable institutions shall be exempt from taxation under the prorisions of this or any other
law. The property of companies formed under the act entitled An act t o
establish a volunteer navy sliall be cxempt from taxation except on t h e income.
11. T h a t paragraph six, section seven, of t h e same act he, and t h e same i s
hereby, aniended bv adding thereto as follows : If any person shall fail to make
due return as required by said section of the income or profits taxed under a n y
law of Congress, or in case of disagreement with t h e assessor, to submit t h e
same to referees a s provided b~ lam. or shall fail or refuse t o pay the t a x
thereon within such time as sliall be prescribed by public notice by the district
collector under the direction of t h e coinmissioner of taxes, such persons shall
be deemed a n d held t o be in default.
.A message was received from the Senate, by Mu. Sash, their Secretary J which is as follows, viz :
34.r.Speaker: The Senate h a r e passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 55. A bill t o authorize the formation of new conimands, t o be composed of
supernumerary officers n h o may resign to join such commands, and to limit
and restrict the appoiiitment of officers in certain cases ; and
S. 63. A bill for t h e relief of Xrs. Margaret A. Rice.
They have passed. d t h a n amendment, a bill of this House (1. R. 125) t o
establish certain post routes therein named.
In which bills a n d amendment I a m directed to ask the concurrence of this
House.
The question being on the first amendment of the committee, which

is as folloxs, viz:
After the word * year, in line 16, insert the words
the year or afterwards,
whether delivered during
It n-as decided in the affirmative.

The second arneridnient of the committee as read as follows, viz :
Add to tn-enty-third line the words and any balance found due may be paid
in bonds and certificates authorized by the a c t to reduce the currency and to
authorize a nen- issue of notes and bonds, in like manner a s taxes payable
during the year,
and agreed to.

The hour of 3 having arrired,
Tlie Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S.5 5 ) to authorize
the formation of new commands, to be composed of supernumerary
officers ITTho may resign to join such conimands, and to limit and
restrict the appointment of officers in certain cases; ? which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on lllilitarp
Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 63) for the relief of Mrs. Margaret -4.
.
Rice; which was read a first. and second time.
AL OF THE
[June 1, 1864.
the rule be suspended requiring the bill

bill was referred to the Committee
stion being on the third anienclrnent of the C o r l h t t e e of
to the bill to amend the tax lams, which is as follows,
v1z :
Strike out the second paragraph in section 1, which reads as follows. viz :
On the value of gold and silver ware and plate, jewels, jelvelry, and watches,
ten per cent. On the value of all shares or interests held in any bank, banking
company 01 association, canal, navigation, importing and exporting. insurance,
manufactnring,telegraph, express, railroad, arid dry-docli companies, and all other
joint stock companies of every kind, whether incorporated or not, five per cent ;
\T.r-hichtax shall be assessed against and paid by the company in each case. And
where the shares in any such company are taxed, no other tax sllali be imposed
under this act upon any property of such company, represented by such shares,
and insert in lieu thereof the following:
LOn the value of gold and silver ware and plate, jewels, jewelry, and watches,
ten per cent. On the value of all property, real, personal, or mixed. except gold
and silver bullion, gold or silver coin, and goId dust, owned or held by any bank,
banking company or association, canal, navigation, importing and exporting,
insurance, manufacturing, telegraph, express, railroad, and dry-dock companies,
and all other joint stock companies of every kind, whether incorporated or not,
five per cent; which tax shall be assessed against and be paid by the company
the yeas and nays;
Yeas-------------------33
are recorded as follows,viz: Nays___-__________-_____
34
Yeas : Atkins, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton,
Colyar, Cruikshank, Echols, Foster, Gholson, Neiskell, Holder, Keeble, Lamlcin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McCallum,
McMullin, Orr, Perkins, Pngh, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, Singleton,
Triplett, Turner, VillerQ, Witherspoon, Wright, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barlrsdale, Bsylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Branch, Conrad, Dickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Funstcn, A. H.
Garland, R. I<. Garland, Goode, Hartridge, IIilton, Hodge, Holliday,
Johnston, Iienner, Lyon, Miles, Montague, Morgan, Russell, Sexton,
Shemmake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, and
Whitfield.
So the amendment was lost.
The fourth amendment of the committee was read and agreed to,
and is as follows, viz :
Insert after the word purchase, in line 9, section 2, t h e following. but
land purchased since the first day of January, in the year eighteen hundred and
sixty-two, by refugees, and held aiid occupied by them for their own use and
residence, shall be valued for taxation in like manner as if the same had been
owned by such refugees before that date.
Mr. Akin submitted th
ment, and that he is re

he has said slave or sl
a1 estate arid slav
ing amendment to the bill :
en, and in that case, said land

basis of the market value of
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141
the same or similar property in the neighborhood where assessed in the year
eighteen hundred and sixty.
Mr. Akin demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - _ _ _ _ - _47_ _ Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Barksdale, Bell, Bradley, Bridgers, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Clopton, Colyar, DuprB, Hilton,
Holder, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, McCallum,
Miles, Montague, Moore, Shewmake, Simpson, TI7. E. Smith, Whitfield, and Wright.
Kays : ,4nderson. Ihirlwin. Baylor, Rlandford. Boyce, Branch,
Chilton, Conrad, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode. Hartridge, Hciskcll, Hodge, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Logan, Lson, JfcMullin, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers. Itussell, Sexton, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
Smith of Xorth Carolina, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment Tlxs lost.
3fr. Colyar submitted the follom-ing amendment :
-I
Insert after the anieiidnieiit of the committee just adopted the following :
That paragraph eleven. section three, of the act entitled An act to levr additional taxes for t h e coiuniou defense and support of the Government, br so
amended as to apply the priiiciple hereiu applied to corporations t o all solveot
credits, including Confederate bonds, n hich a r e now by law taxable, bills of exchange, promissory notes, and ,111 other el idenceb of debt, and of all bank bills
and other paper issued a s currency, including interest-bearing Treasury notes
and excluding noiiiiiterest-bearing Treasnrr notes. And they shall be assessed
by deducting from their actual value iu Confederate Treasury notes in t h e
neighborhood where assessed the difference between the average value of shares
in corporations in t h e same neighborhood on the sereiiteenth February, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, and of the same shares in eighteen hundred and sixty.
The amendment x-as loqt.
A message was receired from the Senate, by Jlr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is a5 follon-s. r i z :
31r. Speaker: I am directed to iuform this House t h a t the Seuate have concurred in amendments of this IIonse Lo a bill (S. 3 3 ) to regulate the cornpensation and mileage of members of Congress for tlie present session.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider tlie vote by which the amendment

of Mr. Colyar mas lost, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
And recorcled as
viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
S a v s _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _51_ _ _
Yeas : Atkins, Baylor, Bradley, i;folyar, DuprB, Ewing, Fuller,
Funsten, Hilton, Iieeble, Lamkin, Lester, McCallum, McMullin,
Menees, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Rogers, 7T. E. Smith, Triplett, Turner, and TYhitfield.
Sass : Akin. Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell, Rlandford, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio JT. Bruce, Chambers,
Chilton, Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott,
Farrow, Foster, Gaither. R. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goodo,
Hartridge, Heiskell. Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Logan. Lpon, Miles, Montague, Moore. Morgan, Pugh. Ramsay, Russell, Sexton. Shell-make, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
Smith of Xorth Carolina, Swan, Viller6, and Witherspoon.
RNAL O F THE
[June 1, 186.1.
he committee was agreed to, and is as

e word countries, i n line 7, section 3, the words
s of value payable abroad.
and othw
The sixth arllerldment was agreed to, and is as follo~vs,viz :

I n section 3, line 7, after the words money and bills;
6 and other rights and credits of vaIue payable abroad.
insert the words
The seventh ameiidment of the committee w a s read N S follolys, viz :

Strike out paragraph 2, section 3 ; nrhich reads BS fOllOn%:
Upon the amount of all solvent credits and of all bank hills and all other
paper issued as currency, exclusive of noninterest-bearing Preesury notes, and
not employed in a registered business the income derived from which is tmed
five per cent,
and insert in lieu thereof the fOllo\Ving, 1 iZ :
I 11. upon the aniount of all solvent credits and of a l l b;mk bills iknd it11
other paper issued 21s currency, exclusive of noiiinterest-beariii~ConfeAerate
notes and Confederate bonds, and not eniployed in a registered business the
income derived froin w h i d i i$ taxed fire per cent up011 the par ~ a l n etlwreof:
provided, That the income derived from Confederate bonds shall be taxed as
other incomes.
Mr. Logan submitted the following amendment to the aqeiidment

t after the word * currency
the words
after deducting the actual
e amendment to the amendment,

d the yens and nays;
hnc1 recorded as folloTvs,

viz:
Yeas : AtkiIIs, IZell, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TT. Bruce. Colyar, Cruikshank, Elliott, Foster, Gaither, Wilton, Holliday, J . M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lo,rraii, hfcCallum, McXullin, Blenees, Montague,
Moore, Miirr:iy, Perkins. Rainsay, Rogers, Sexton, W. E. Smith,
Smith of Sorth Carolina, Swan, Turner, and Tlliitfielcl.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, hytr, Baldvin, Barksclale, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton, Ckrisman, Clopton. Conritd, Dickinson, DuprB, Echok, Ewing, Farrow, Bunsten, A. H. Garland, It. H.Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, IIeiskell,
older, Johnston, Iienner, Lamlriii, Lester. Lyoii, Miles,
rgan, Om, Pugl1, Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton,
h, Triplett, Viller6, Witherspoon, and TTTright.
aniendment to the amendment was lost.
e aniendment of the committee was agreed to.
The eighth amendment of the committee was agreed to, and is as
the words and manu-
section 5, insert the words uther than
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143
The tenth amendment was read as follows, viz :

Insert after the word
charitable institutions.
colleges, in line 10, section 5, the words
and other
Mr. Swan moved to amend the amendment by striking out the word
which was agreed to, and the aniendnient a5 amended was
agreed to.
T h e eleventh amendment was agreed to, and is as follows:
. other ;
Add to the aniendnieiit Inst agreed to t h e words a l l moneys, funds, and

stocks held or subscribed for charitable o r benevolent purposes only.
T h e twelfth aiiieiiclriient w a b agreed to, and is as follows. viz :

I n section 5 , paragraph 3 , line 11, add the words the property of conipanies
formed under the act ent~tled-hi act to establish a volunteer navy shall be
eaemlpt froui tumtioii except ou tlie incouie.
The thirteenth aiiiriiclnieiit was read a:, follow-s, 1-iz:

I n line 11. sectioii 6. after the word law, insert the following: And 110
tar shall he assessed or collected ou the value or income of the butter, eggs,
poultry, dried fruit, or no01 of any soldier actually engaged in t h e military
or naval service of tlie Coilfederate States. or of ally soldier mho m a y h a r e
died, been killed, or disabled in such service, or the widow of such soldier.
Mr. Swan moved to amend the amendment by inserting after the
words dried fruit the word feathers.
The amendment vas agreed to.
Mr. J. T. Leach moved to amend the amendment by striking out the
ord * \I-001; * \T liicli \\-ah agreed to.
Rfr. Sn-an moved to amend the ainendineiit by inserting after the
\vord feathers the n-ord beeswax ; which was agreed to.
The amendment of the committee, as ameiiclecl, was lost.
Mr.Thitfield submitted the following amendment to the bill :
Add the follo\~i-ing

as
a11
illdependent section.
Be it further e,iactcd, T h a t this act shall not be so construed a s to subject to

taxation corn, bacon, or other agricultural products which were produced in the
year eighteen hundred aiid sisty-three and in the possession of the prodiicer on
the seventeenth Februarr, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. and necessary for
their support, and from or on 1.i-hich taxes in kind 01 othernise had been iahen,
delirered, o r paid. the intent of this act being not to make liable to taxation
under any of its provisions t h e remaining portions of the said crops or agricultural productions left after the t a x in kind or otherwise had been taken
therefrom o r paid thereon, and necessary for their support.
JIr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported

S. 33. A n act to regulate the compensation and mileage of members
of Congress and increase the compensation of the officers of the Sellate
and House of Representatives.
A h . Garland demanded the prex-ious question.
Pending which.
The House, on motion of A h . Echols,
Adjourned until to-morrow. 11 oclock.
NAL OF THE
-EIGHTH DAY-THURSDAY,
[June 2, 1854.
JUKE
2, 1864.
OPEW SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a bill (H. R. 125) to establish
certain post routes therein named ; ) which had been returned from
the Senate with the following amendment :
After the word Georgia, line 31, insert 8 l S 0 , froln Reidsville, in Roc&ingham County, North Carolina, via Ventworth and Lealisrille. iu said county,
to Ridgeway, in 13enry county, Virginia.
Mr. Sexton irloved that the rule requiring amendments of the

Yenate to be referred to a committee be suspended for the remainder
of the session.
The motion prevailed, and the ainendnierit of the Senate mas concurred in.
The Chair also laid before the House
A hill (H. R. 8) to authorize the judge of the district court for
the northern district of Georgia to change the place of holding said
court ;)
which had been returned from the Senate with the following arnendments :
((
. Strike out the preamble ; which reads as follows, viz :
Whereas the cwurt-house and other public buildings in the town of Marietta,
e place now fixed by law for holding the district court of the Confederate
Slates for the northern district of Georgia, are now used as hospitals and for
other military piirposes.
2. Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads as follows, riz :
T h a t the judge of the said district court for the northern district of
Georgia be, and he is hereby, authorized to hold said court a t such other place
in the district as near a s practicable to the said town of Marietta as he shall
deem desirable and proper.
SEO.2. This act shall coiitinue in force only during the existence of the
present war,
and insert in lieu thereof the foliowing, riz :
T h a t the judges of the district courts of the Confederate States have power
and authority to appoint and change the times and places of holding the courts
in their respective districts whenever, in their judgmeut, the public exigencies
may require, and they shall hare power, in term time or chambers. to pass all
necessary orders to effect such appointment or change of time or place, and
to provide for the removal of the records and files of the court.
Amend the title by striking out all after the word authorize and insertiug
the words t h e judges of the district courts of the Confederate States In
WPOint and change the times and places of holding the courts in their respectire districts.
The amendments of the Senate mere concurred in.

Mr. Montague, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the
following resolution :
i
Resolved, That the Committee on the Medical Department inquire into the
espediency of increasing the allowance now allowed to the patients in hospitals,
and report at once by bill or otherwise ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Garland, uncle
lowing resolution :
ion of the rules, submitted the fol-
June 2, 1864.1
EIOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
145
ResoZLed, That t h e Clerk of this House be authorized to employ such assistants as may be necessary f o r t h e balaiice of the session, whose compensation
shall be fixed by t h e Committee on Accounts ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Clopton, from the Committee on the Medical Department, to
whom had been referred
A bill to repeal an act entitled An act regulating the granting of
furloughs and discharges i n hospitals, approved May first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three, and for other purposes,
Mr. Clopton, from the same committee, reported
h bill to amend an act entitled An act regulating the granting of
furloughs and discharges in hospitals, approved May first, eighteen.
hundred and sixty-three ;
vhich was read a first and second time.
Calendar,
It was decided i n the negative.
Mr. Ramsay moved t o amend the bill by inserting kefore the word
wounded the words sick and.
Pending which,
Mr. Ramsay moved that the consideration of the special order be
postponed.
Mr. J. T . Leach demanded the yeas and nays; which were not
c)rdered, and the motion iTas lost.
The Rouse then proceeded to the consideration of the special order,
ViZ
The bill to amend the t a x l a m .

The question being on ordering the main question,
&fr.McMullin demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered.
The main question was ordered.
The following amendment of the Committee of the Wholc, left out
through mistake yesterday, was agreed to :
-$mend paragraph 2, section 1, by adding after the word shares, in line 33,
the yards except the t a x imposed by the third section of this act.
The question being on the amendment of Nr. Whitfield,

Mr.Whitfield demanded the yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas -----------------_---_--65
And recorded as follon-s, riz: N
a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - 15
--Yeas : Akin, Atkins, h r e r , Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,
Branch, Bridgers, Horatio ITT. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton,
Colpar. Conrad, Cruilcshanli. De Jarnette, Diclcinson, Dupr6, Echols,
Elliott. Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, A. I. Garland, R. I<. Garland. Gilmer, Goode. Hanly, Hartridge, Heidcell, Hilton, Holliday,
Jienner. Lamliin. J. 3%.Leach, J. T. Leach. Lester. Logan, McMullin,
Miles. Montague, Xoore, Morgan, Murray, Orr. Perliins, Pnph, Ranisay, Rives. Russell. Sexton, Simpson. Singleton. .J. Rf. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina. Staples, Triplett, Turner, Villerb,
Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Wright.
C J-VOL
7 - 4 5 >I-10
REAL OF THE
[June 2, 1864.
oyce, Eli M. Bruce, Chrisman, Ewing,

le, Lyon, Marshall, McCallum, Me-

Mr. Conrad moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
motion was lost.
question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Anderson to the
ment of Mr. Colyar,
Mr. Perking demanded the yeas and nays.
Mr. McMullin moved that he be excused from voting.
The yeas and nays were ordered,
50
Yeas_----_---_------------_And recorded as
viz
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Yeas : iikin, Anderson, Baldmin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton, Conrad, Cruikshank, De
Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland,
Gilmer, Goode, Hardy, Hartridge, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Miles, Miller,
Montague, Moore, l'ugh, Ramsay, Read, Rives, Sexton, Shevmake,
, J. M. Smith, TIT.E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staiplett, and Whitfield.
Atkins, Ayer, Boyce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce. Clopton, Colpr6, EwincQFootc, Foster, Funsten, R. K. Garland, Gholson,
Marshall, I tCallum, Mmees, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins,
ogers, Singleton, Swan, VillerB, Witherspoon, and V7right.
So the amendment was agreed to; which, by unanimous consent,
had been modified as follows, by striking out the following words :
'
Upon the amouut of a l l solrent credits and of all bank bills and other paper
issued a s currency, exclusive of noninterest-bearing Confederate Treasury notes
and bonds exempt by law from tasatiou, ;ind not employed in a registered husiness the income from which is taxed five per cent, except interest-bearing
Treasury notes and bonds other than those e ~ c ~ l u d eads aforesaid, which are
taxed three per cent upon the amount thereof,
and inserting in lieu thereof the following, to wit :

Upon the nniouiit of all solvent credits and bank bills and all other paper
issued a s currency, exclusive of Iioninterest-bearing [ s i c ] , and not employed in a
registered business the income derived from which is taxed five per cent upon
the pnr value thereof : Provided, That the income derived from Confederate
bonds and interest-bearing Confederate Treasury notes shall be taxed as other
and by adding as an additional section the folloving, to wit :

That this act shall not be so construed as to subject to taxation corn, bacon,
:ind other agricultural products which were produced in the year eighteen
unclred and sixty-three and i n the possession of the producer on t h e sevenFebruary, cighteeii hundred and sixty-four, a ~ i dnecessary for the suphimself and family during the present year, and from and on which
1 kind had been deducted and delivered or paid ;
aS to levy an additional tax of fjf

made by sPllinp the articles ment
paragraphs betweell the

sixty-four, and the first
June 2, 1864.1
147
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Colyar, as

amended,
Mr. Atkins demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment as amended was agreed to.
The bill was then engrossed and read a third time, and the question
recurring on its passage,
Mr. Montague demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ........................
47
And recorded as follows, viz: ;\ays_----------------------39
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin. Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Branch. Rridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton,
Chrisman, Clopton, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gilnier, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton,
Johnston, Kenner, J . JI. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Miles, Pugh,
Read, Rires, Sexton, Shemmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith,
Smith of Sorth Carolina, Staples, Triplett. Turner, and Whitfield.
Says : htkins, Ayer. Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Colyar, Cruikshank, DuprB, Ewing, Foote, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gliolson, Hanly, Heiskell, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Lamkin,
Lester, Logan, Marshall, i\llcCalluni, i\fcMdlin, Menees, Miller. Montague. Norgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Singleton, Swan, VillerB, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Mr. Hartridge moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
the question ; which r a s ordered, and the motion was lost.
d message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Xash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate h a r e concurred i n the amendments of this House
to the bill ( S . 15) to furnish transportation to oficers of the Arniy and Navy
while traveling under orders.
They h a r e passed bills of t h e following titles, riz :
S. 51. An act to proride supplies for the Army and to prescribe t h e mode of
making impressments ; and
S.58. An a c t to authorize the appointment of quartermasters and assistant
quartermasters a n d commissaries a n d assistant commissaries i n the Provisional
Army in certain cases ;
I n which I a m directed to ask t h e concurrence of this House.
On motion of JIr. Rives, the House resolved itself into secret scssion; and having spent some time therein, resumed business in open
session.
A message was receii-ed from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
U r . 8peaker: The Senate ha\-e passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S.59. An act to authorize the owners of t h e registered eight per cent tenr e a r conrertible bonds issued under t h e provisions of the act approved May 16,
1861, to exchange t h e same for coupon bonds; and
S.61. An a c t to amend a n act entitled An act to organize military courts
to attend t h e Army of the Confederate States in the field, and to define the
pov-ers of said courts.
They have passed a resolution appointing a joint conimittee to collect authentic information concerning tbe trentment by tlie Federal authorities of such
slaoes a s h a r e fallen into the hands of the enemy during the present war.
In which bills a n d resolutions I am directed to ask the concurrence of this
House,
AL O F THE
[June 2, 1864.
do now adjourn.
yeas and nays; which were

Yeas------ 24
The yeas and nays were recorded as follows, viz : K ~ ~ ~ - - - -44
-Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Baldwin, Bell, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, De
Jarnette, Echols, Punsten, Gholson, Goode, Hilton, Hodge, Lamkin,
Lester, Miles, Miller, Montague, Orr, Perkins, Simpson, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, and Triplett.
Nays : Ayer, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Eli M.
Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank,
Dickinson, Duprk, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. (garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Heiskell, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Lyon, Marshall, McMullin, Menees, Morgan, Murray,
Ramsay, Rives, Shewmake, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith,
Swan, VillerB, and Wright.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Presi; which was read as follows, viz:
-I
e House of Representatives:
RICHMOND,
VA., June 1, 1864,
In response to your resolution of the 6th ultimo, T herewith transmit for

your information a communication from the Secretary of W a r relative to the
organization and disbanding of the Palmetto Battalion of Light Artillery.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The Chair laid before. the House another communication from the
President j which was read as follows :
T o tlic House of
Eepresentatives:
RICHMOND,
VA., June 1 , 1864.
In response to your resolutioii of the 25th ultimo, I hereIvith transmit for

your information a communication from the Secretary of War relatire to the
tobwco ration authorized to be furnished to the Army.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents vere referred t o

The Chair laid before the House another communication from the
President ; which was read as follows. viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., June 1, 1864.
tke House of Eepresentaiiues:
11 res~ollseto your resolution of the 3d ultimo, I herewith transmit for
your information a communication from the Secretary of War, stating t h a t
" no instructions have been issued to impressing officers and agents in addition
to or different from those contained in General Orders, So. 30, bearing date
JEFFERSON ~ ~ 1 7 1 s .
Tile communication a
the Joint Committee on
ing document were referred to
.rune 7, 1864.1
149
The Chair laid before the House anotner communication from the
President ; which was read as follows, viz :
RICEMOND,
VA., June 1, 1864.
T o the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, .covering copies of additional reports of military operations in t h e
year 1862.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 59) " to authorize
the owners of the registered eight per cent ten-year convertible bonds
issued under the prodsions of the act approved May sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, to exchange the same for coupon bonds; "
on TTTaysand Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 58) " t o authorize the appointment of quartermasters and assistant quartermasters and commissaries and assistant commissaries in the Provisional Army in certain cases; " which
Military i i f f airs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 61) " to amend an act entitled 'An act to
organize military courts to attend the Army of the Confederate States
in the field, and to defiiie the powers of said courts; ' " which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Also, a Senate bill (Y. 51) " to provide supplies for the Army and
to prescribe the mode of making impressments."
Mr. Chambers moT-ecl to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nags thereon; which were
not ordered, and the motion was lost.
The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Impressments.
A h . Chambers moved to reconsider the rote bv which the bill was
referred to a Committee.
Jlr. Chilton moved to suspend the rule requiring the bili to be
On motion of Mr. Lester, the bill was made the special order after
the pending special orders, and ordered to be printed.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to
The bill to amend an act approved 17th February, 1864, entitled
"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to lax taxes f o r the common
defense and carry on the Government of the Confederate States,'
approved twenty-fourth April, eighteen hundred and sixty-three,"
Mr. Smith of Sorth Carolina in the chair ; and having spent some
time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that they had had the subject referred to thein m d e r consideration and recommended the passage of the bill with the following
amendment :
Add the follon-ing as an independent section :
" SEC.4
. The law- imposing a t a x upon the assessed ralue of property shall
not be so construed as t o impose a tax upon t h e products of gardens intended
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for the us@ of the family of the owner, nor upon fruit raised for domestic
d not for sale.
Mr. Sexton demanded the previous question ; which was ordered.

The amendment of the committee mas agreed to.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Baldwin moved to amend the title by striking out the whole
thereof and inserting the following, viz :
A bill to amend the laws relating to the t a x in Bind.
The amendment was agreed to, and the title as amended was
agreed to.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body; which is as follows, viz:
MY.f l p e a k e ~ :The Senate disagree to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the bill (S. 31) to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the
Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of any portions
thereof, ask a conference on the disagreeing votes of t h e two Houses thereon,
ancl hare appointed Mr. Sparrow, Mr. Haynes, and Afr. Johnson of Missouri
managers a t said conference on their part.
On motion of Mr. Rridgers,

SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Foote, by unanimous consent, modified his amendment to the
resolution of Mr. Rives, proposing a joint committee to prepare a
manifesto, so as to read as follows, viz:
Joint resolntions on the subject of peace.
Whereas a t various times and in various forms i t has heretofore been made
linown to those now administering the Government of the United States that
whilst prepared for war and all its vicissitudes, and inflexibly resolred never
to discontinue our struggle for separate independence until this great and
sacred object shall have been fiilly achieved, yet that we prefer, and have ever
preferred, peace to w a r ; and
Whereas the most dishonest and unmanly efforts hare been constantly made
by the unprincililed usurpers now wielding power in Washington City to impress
the popular mind of the North, and that of the civilized world i n general, with
the opinion that the people and Goiemnient of the Confederate States are
alone responsible both for the origin and continued prosecution of the present
unchristian, nnnatural, and sanguinary contest ; and
Whereas the Government of the Confederate States could not heretofore
a t :my time within the last two years have attempted to initiate negotiations
for peace without its action in this respect being subject to serious misconstruction; and
Whereas i t has pleased Divine Providence since the beginning of the present
year to vouchsafe to our noble armies such a succession of victories as have
never lieretofore marked the history of any struggle of RIIIIS similar to that
mllich is now in progress, demonstrating in the most ullmistalrable manner the
ter impossibility of our ultiniate subjugation ; and
Whereas i t is now becoming manifest that large numbers of the people of
e North a r e beginning to understand and to feel the gross injustice and
impolicy of further prosecuting hostilities against us, and the danger which so
evidently threatens themselres of becoming the subjects of a heartless military
despotism, should the n-ar on their part be much longer contirlued : Therefore,
ResoZ?ied, That i t is now the deliberate judgment of the Congress of the Confederate States that whenever the two armies of the enemy at this monlent
confronting the Confederate ?rmies under the comni~ndof Generals Lee and
Johnston shall have been subjected to signal defeat, i t will be eminently wise
and expedient on the part of our G
ent to dispatch commissioners to
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Washington City for the purpose of opening negotiations for peace upon the
basis of Southern independence, the reception of whom by the Government of
the United States and the setting on foot of a temporary armistice it is confidently believed would eventuate in the restoration of peaceful and amicable
relations between those now waging mar upon each other, whilst the refusal
on the part of the Gorernment at Washington City to entertain the proposition
thus made for the opening of negotiations for peace would infallibly have the
effect of still more clearly putting our adversaries in the wrong, secure to us
our objects and motives, the universal respect and sympathy of t h e civilized
world, and inspire our own people everywhere with renewed and greatly
intensified energy and determination.
Mr. Barksdale rose to a point of order, viz:

That the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Perkins, having yielded
the floor to the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Rives, for the purpose
of enabling that gentleman to read a manifesto and address the
House, did not deprive the gentleman from Louisiana of the floor
upon the conclusion of the remarks of the gentleman from Virginia.
Nr. Chilton (in the chair) overruled the point of order.
Mr. Rarksclale appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary; which is a s follows, viz :
Mr. Speaker: The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate
that he did, on t h e 31st ultimo, approre and sign an act (S. 57) to proride for
the appointment of officers with temporary rank and command.
Mr. Raldwin mored the indefinite postponement of the resolution

and amendment.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Lester,
T W E S T Y - S I X T H DAY-FRIDAY,
JUNE
3, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOS.

Mr. Miles moved that the House insist on its amendment to the
Senatc bill (S. 31) to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the
Prorisional Army. and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of
any portions thereof, and grant the conference tendered by the
Senate.
The Chair a )pointed Messrs. Marshall of Kentucky, Staples of
Virginia, and dingleton of Mississippi managers on the part of the
House.
hfr. Cmikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
S.24. An act to authorize the appointment of adclitional officers
of artillery for ordnance duties ;
S. 15. An act to furnish transportation to officers of the Army
and Ravy while traveling under orders ;
S. 23. An act to provide for the appointment of additional mili-
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pers in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States;
. R. 9. Joint resolution responsive to. the resolutions of the general assembly of Virginia asserting the jurisdiction and sovereignty
of the State of TTirginia over her ancient bonndaries.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the unfinished
bnsiness of yesterday, viz :
The bill to amend an act entitled An act regulating the granting
of furloughs and discharges in hospitals, approved May 1, 1863.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Ramsay,
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the
title mas read and agreed to.
Mr. Hartridge, from the Committee on Commerce, iinder a suspension of the rules, reported a bill to aniend an act entitled An
act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate States to provide for the public defense, approved February
sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, with the recommendation
that it do pass.
Calendar,
It v a s decided in the negative.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following amendment:
((
Insert after the word chartered the words

the control of. Strike out the vord by.
in whole or in part and under
Mr. Moore demanded the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Smith,
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 19
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 61
Yeas : Baldwin, Baylor, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Colyar, Poote, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland, Gilmer, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Orr, Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, and Whitfield.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Barlisdale, Bell, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch,Horatio 71;.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton,
Conrad, Cruilishank, Dickinson, DuprQ, Echols, Elliott, Eming, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, R. I<. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Had?, Hartridge,. Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Holder, Johnston, Heeble, Iienner,
Lamkln, Lester, Lyon, Machen, McCalluni, McMullin, Miles, .Miller,
Montague, Moore, Murray, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton,
Shewmalre, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, TV, E. Smith, Staples,
VillerQ,Witherspoon, and Wright.
a third time, and passed, and the title
hich the bill was

e, reported back a Senate
act to impose regulations
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upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate States to provide for

the public defense, approved February sixth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, and for other purposes, with the recommendation that
the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that
it do lie upon the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Baldwin, from the Committee on Ways and Means, undcr a
suspension of the rules, reported
h bill to raise money to increase the pay of soldiers ;
Calendar,
Mr. G~rlanclniored to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
The motion preniled.
The bill was engrossed and read a third timc, and the question
recurring on its passage.
Mr. Colyar derrianded the peas and nays;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as folloTs,viz: Yeas_ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 79
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Yeas : Anderson. Atkins, Aver, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell,
Bopce, Bradley, Branch, Briclgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio 11. Bruce,
Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman. Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank,
De Jarnette, Diclrinson. Duprh, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foster,
Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, AL H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson,
Gilmer, Goodc. Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Holder, Holliday,
Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. 34. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Lyon, McCallum, McJfullin. Menees, Miles, Miller, Montaguc, Moore,
Murray, Orr, Pugli. Ramsap, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson, Singleton, J. 35. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Svan. Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Nays : Akin, Blandford, Echols, and Shewmake.
e
A h . Sexton moved to reconsider the vote just talien.
The motion was lost. and the title was read and agreed to.
The morning hour haring expired,
Mr. Foote moved t o postpone the special order.
3fr. Blandford mored to postpone the pencling special order, to take
up for consideration the next special order, viz :
The bill making appropriations for the support of the Government
of the Confederate States of America from July 1 to December 31,
1864, and to supply .a aeficiency.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; mhich is as follori-s, viz :
Y r . Speaker: The Senate haTe disagreed to the amendments of this House
to the bill ( S . 34) to proTide for the Compensation of noncommissioned officers,
soldiers. s;iilors, and Inarines on detailed Service.
They have
mithout amendment, x joint resolution of this m u s e (N. R10) of thanks to the S i n t h Regiment of Texas InfilI1tW.
,
L OF THE
[June 3, 1864.
amend an act entitled An act to create

States, appro17ed &lay 1, 1863.
oncurrence of this House.
he House then resolved itself into Committee of the l\%ole to

The bill making appropriations for the support of the CroTrernment
of the Confederate States of America from J u l y 1 t o Decenlber 81,
1864, and to supply L deficiencjr,
Mr. Russell in the chair ; and having spent sqme time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that thcy had
had the subject referred to them under consideration. and recommended the passage of the bill with the following anlendrnents :
Insert after the word dollars, in line 3, tinder the head of Comnnissary
Department, the following : so much of the appropriation for the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments as may be necessary n1:i~ be transferred from one to the other, by order of the Secretary of S7:ir, Tor the purpose
of paying for supplies impressed or purchased, according to the exigencies of the
serviw.
Add the following a t the end of the bill as an independent section :

SEC.2. That no appropriation made under this act shall be drawn from the
Treasury until :ill unexpendcd balances standing to the credit of the Department for which the appropriation herein made shall have been exhausted.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the previous question ; n-hiell was ordered.

The amendments of the committee were agreed to.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
read and agreed to.
m e s a e w a s received from the Senate, by Mr. Nnsh, their Secrcry; whic is as follows, viz:
Mr. Bpeaker: The Senate h a w passed a bill (S. BG) to amend the act entitled
*An act to provide for the public defense, approved Narc11 G , 1861 ; in wli!ch
Mr. Sextop moved to postpone the pending special order, for the
purpose of taking up for consideration the next special order, viz :
The bill making appropriations for the postal service of the Confederate States for the ear 1862 and 1863.
The motion prevailez
Mr. Chilton moved to suspe the rule requiring the bill to be considered in Committee of the 1 hole ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Baldwin subn?it,tedthe following amendment to the bill (in the
It appearing from the report of the Postmaster-General, dated &lay second,

eighteen hundred and sixty four, that two hundred and seyenty-six thousand
three hundred and fifty-five dollars and twenty-three cents of the revenues of the
Post-Office Department, derived from postages for the year ending J u n e thirtieth,
cigliteen hundrrd and sixty-two, have been received and paid out by the Department without any appropriation thereof made by law, and that two million
seven hundred and thirty-seven thousand three hundred and two dollars and
thirty cents of the revenues of said Department, derived from gostages for the
year eighteen hundred and sixty three, have also been receired and paid Out
by the said Departnient without any aDpropriation thereof made by law, and
that for the want of such appropriations the accounts of the Department can not
be closed, and the Congress being of opinion that the said expenditures were in
Violation of Article I, section nilne, parag??Fph eight, of the Constitution of the
Confederate States, which provides that no money shall be drawn from the
Treasury, but in consequence
made by law : but having reason to believe that the mone
een fairly applied to the public
service, and that the violation
committed without any improper
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purpose on the part of the officers of the Post-Officc and Treasury Departments :
Therefore,
1. The Congress of the Confederate lrtates of America do enact, That the President cause the accounts of the Post-Office Department, prior to the first day of
July, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to be audited and settled, so as to ascertain whether, in fact, there has been any misapplicatioii of the funds of the
Department, and if he shall ascertain that the transactious of the Department
have been re-vlar and correct, except in having proceeded without an appropriation preriously made, that he shall cause the accounts to be settled and closed
to all intents and purposes as if the appropriations had been regularly made in
advance of the expenditures.
2. That the President report to Congress, a t its next session, the results of
the investigation hereinbefore directed.
A message mas rcceived from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, 1-iz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate haye passed, with an amendment, a bill of this
IIouse (H. K. 92) to amend the act approred February 17, 1864, entitled An
act to allow corrimissioned officers of the Army rations and the privilege of
purchasing clothing from the Quartermasters Departmcnt ; in T%hich amendment I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
Mr. Barksdale called the question.

Mr. Chilton denlanded the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Balclmin,
Mr. Heiskell demanded the yeas and naps:
Which were ordered,
And recorded as
viz: Leas - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2G
Says_--------__-_-___------ 49
Yeas: Ayer, Baldwin, Boyce, Chambers, Colyar, Foote, A. H.
Garland, R. I<. Garland, Heiskell, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, J. T.
L e d , Logan, Miles, M ontague, Ramsay, Russell, Shewmake, Simp son, J. M. Smith, TTT. E. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Turner,
Whitfield, and Mr. Speaker.
Kays: Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,
Eranch, Eridgers, Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio ITT. Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Echols,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Hodge,
Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. $4. Leach, Lester, Lyon, McCalluin,
AfcMullin, Menees, Moore, Morgan, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pngh,
Read, Sexton, Singleton, Staples, Triplett; VillerB, Witherspoon,
and Wright.
The bill was engrossed arid read a third time.
Mr. Heiskell niovecl to reconsider the \rote just taken.
Pending which,
Mr. Akin called the question ; which was ordered. and the motion to
reconsider mas lost.
The bill was passcd, a d the preamble and title were read and
agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the special orders were postponed, and the
bill to amend the act ap roved February 17, 1864, entitled An act
to allow commissioned o cers of the Army rations and the privilege
of purchasing clothing from the Quartermasters Department, was
taken up for consideration.
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JOURKAL OF THE
I.Tone 3,
1864,
11 had been returned from the Senate with the following

amendment (in the nature of a substitute) :
That all commissioned officers in the Arniy and Navy shall be entitled to
one ration, and all commissioned officers in the field and afloat, in addition
thereto, shall be allowed to purchase from any commissary or other officer
required to issue subsistence to soldiers, marines, or SeRnlm, a t the prime cost
tllereof, including transportation, as follows : One ration each f o r officers of
and below the rank of colonel; two rations each for officers of the rank of
brigadier-general, major-general, and lieutenant-general, and three rations
each for a general; one ration each for commissioned officers of the Navy of
and below the rank of commander, and two rations each for officers above that
rank.
SEC.2. That an officer shall not draw or purchase a t any time more of the
component part of a ration than is issued to the private soldier a t the same
time.
SEC. 3. That nothing contained in this act or the act to which this is an
amendment shall be construed as allon-ing commutation for rations or xs
authorizing an officer to receive or purchase rations except when he requires
them for his own use.
SEC.4. That this act shall continue in force only during the war.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, thc Secretary of that body ; which is as follows, viz :
Mr. !Speaker: The Senate hltve passed a bill (S. 5 2 ) providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certaiii description of property taken
or informally impressed for the use of the Army: in which I am directed to
ask the concurrence of this House.
Mr. Perkins cillled the question ; which was ordered.

Upon which Mr. Atkins demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
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37
And
as fo~loxT,s,
viz: Yeas
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Akin, Baldkin, Blandford, Royce, Bridgers, Horatio 147.
Bruce, Chambers, Chrisman, Clopton, Cruikshanlr, Echols, Farrow,
ster, Gaither, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Heiskell,
lton, Holder, Johnston, Kenner, Lamkin, Lester, Logan, McMul, Miles, Morgan, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Shewmake,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Bradley, Chilton, Colyar, Conrad, De
Jarnette, Dickinson, Fuller, Funsten, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Holliday, IZeeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McCallum, Montagiie,
Mllrray, Pugh, Read, Singleton, W. E. Smith, Triplett, VillerB, Whitfield, and Wright.
Mr. Echols moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendments
the Senate were concurred in.
~
e House a Senate bill " to amend ail act

a provisional navy of the Confederate
eighteen hundred and sixty-three ;)'which

and referred to the Committee on
mend the act entitled 'An act to
oved sixth March, eighteen hunfirst and second time and
airs.
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Also, a Senate bill (S. 52) (providing for the establishment and
pa nient of claims for a certain description of property taken or
in iJ
ormally impressed for the use of the Army.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the rule was suspended requiring the
bill to be referred to a comniittcc, and the bill w a s made the special
order vext after the pending special orders are disposed of.
On motion of Mr. Chambers,
(.
T H I R T I E T H DAY-SATURDAY,
JUNE
4, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Doggett.
Mi.. Miles moved that the House insist on its amendments to the
Senate lnill (S. 31) to provide for the compensation of noncommissioned oEcers, soldiers, sailors, and marines on detailed service, and
tender to the Senate a committee of conference.
Mr. Farrow, from the Committee on Accounts, to whom had been
referred
h resolution that the Committee on Accounts, in settling the
accounts of R. H. Wynne (the Doorkeeper) , be authorized to credit
him with the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, being the amount of
the public money abstracted from him ivithont his fault,
reported back the same Kith the recommendation that it be adopted.
Mr. Swan, under a suspension of the rules, submitted the following
resolution :
Resobed, T h a t a committee of three be appointed to confer with t h e proper
authorities a n d take such other steps as may seem right to secure a distribution of
the accumulated inails in the post-office in the city of Richmond. and also the forwarding from this office of the mail matter of several days past not get forwarded, and t h a t they report their action to this House;
which was adopted.

The Chair appointed as said committee Messrs. Swan of Tennessee,
Holder of Mississippi, and Blandford of Georgia.
Mr. Boyce, from the Committee on S a d Affairs. under a suspension of the rules, reported back a Senate bill (S. 1-4) to amend an
act entitled An act to provide an invalid corps,) approved seventeenth
February. eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported back the same
Calendar,
It was docided in the negative.
The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title was
agreed to.
Mr. Boyce, from the same committee, also reported back a Senate
joint resolution (S. 8) -directing lhe settlement of the claim of
Zedckiah McDaniel and Francis M. Ewing for destroying the Feelera1 gunboat Cairo b s means of a torpedo, with the recommendation
that yt do pass with an amendment.
it on the Calendar,
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The amendment was read and agreed to, as follows, viz :

Strike out " seventy-nine thousand three ffundred and eighty-eight dollars
and eighty cents '' and insert in lieu thereof seventy-six thousand seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and thirty cents."
The <ioint
resolution was read a third time, and the question recur.
ring on its passage,
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution were recorded as
follows, viz :
Yeas--------------------68
It was decided in the affirmative,
8
Yeas : Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio Jt7.
man, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshanlr, Dickinson, DuprB,
Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
A. 3. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly,
Hartridge, Heislrell, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Laniliin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, &CcMidlin, Menees,
Montague, Moore, Murray, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Sinipson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Staples,
Swan, Triplett, Turner, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Nays : Ayer, Bridgers, Hilton, Hodge, Kenner, Morgan, Shewake, and Viller6.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the joint resolution was
Mr. Boyce, from the same committee, reported
A bill " to amend an act entitled 'An act to regulate the supplies
of clothing to enlisted men of the Navy during the war,' approved
April thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three,"
The bill was read a first and second time.
And the question recurring on postponing the bill and placing it
TI the Calendar,
It was decided in the negat'ive.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time and passed, and the title
Mr. Boyce, from the same committee, reported back a Senate bill
(S. 13) " to extend to the Navy and Marine Corps the provisions of
the third section of an act to organize forces to serve durins the
war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtywith the recommendation that it, do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill and placing i t on thc
Calendar,
o enable him to
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On motion of Mr. Lyon, the rules mere suspended to enable him to

report from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported back
A bill to increase the compensation of the heads of the several
Executive Departments,
with the recommendation that it do pass with the following amendment :
Add after the word Government the words and of the Assistant Secret a y of W a r and of t h e Treasury.

Calendar,
Mr. Lyon moved to amend the title by adding the words and of
the Assistant Secretary of T a r and of the Treasury.
The aniendment was agreed to, and the title as amended was read
and agreed to.
A joint resolution to provide for the President during the war,
fuel, lights, and forage,
The joint resolution was read a first and second time.
The qnestion being on postponing the same arid placing it on the
Calendar,
The joint resolution was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the title by striking out the same
and inserting in lieu thereof the following :
Joint resolution to impose certain additional duties on the QuarteruiasterGeneral.
The amendment n-as agreed to, and the title as amended mas read
and agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Lyon. the special orders were postponed.
N r . Singleton, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
votes of the two Houses on the bill to promote the efficiencp of the
cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness and
irregularities of any portions thereof, submitted the following report ; vhich mas agreed t o :
The managers on the part of the House have met the managers on t h e part of
the Senate upon the disagreeing votes of the two IIouses on a bill to promote
the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness
and irregularities of any portions thereof, and after due conference recommend that tbe aniendnient of the House to the bill of the Senate be concurred in,
\yith the following amendments :
d f t e r the myor& officer or, in t h e third line, insert the word officers, and
after the n~ord soldier, in the fourth line, insert the m y d s or fpldiers, and
after the word him. in the fifth line, insert t h e words or them.
EDWD. SPARROW,
LASDON C. HAYSES,
WALDO P. JOHSSOS,
Xanagers 012 the pnrt o f the Xcnntt.
0.R. SISGLETOK.
IVVALLER R. STAPI,I<P.
Ma?iagers on the part of t h e Wottse.
JOURNAL O F THE
[June 4, 1864.
Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported

lowing bills as correctly enrolled :
H. R. 125. An act to establish certain post routes therein named;
H. R. 8. An act to authorize the judges of the distrlct courts of the
Confederate States to appoint and change the times and places of
holding the courts in their respective districts ; and
H. R. 10. Joint resolution of thanks to the Ninth Regiment of
Texas Infantry.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported back
a Senate bill (S.21) to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the
currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved
seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, with the
recommendation that it do pass with the following amendment :
Strike out the flftli section ; which reads as follows, viz :
SEC.6. The bonds and certificates mentioned i n the second section of the act
to which this is an amendnlent shall be receivable in payment of all Government
dues which shall have accrued prior to the first day of January, eighteen hundrect and sixty-five, except export and import duties ; and for purposes of payment herein authorized shall be transferable by delivery.

Calendar,
was decided in the negative.
Baldwin moved to amend the bill by striking out the first sechich reads as follows, viz :
the amount of Treasury notes which shall be issued under t h e prorisions of the act of which this is an amendment shall not exceed one dollar of
new. issue for three dollars of the old, which niay have been paid into the
Treasury under the provisions of the said act : Provided, That this limitation
shall not be construed to restrict the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury
to issue new notes in exchange for old notes held by individuals, at t h e rate of
two dollars of the new issue for three dollars of the old issue, as provided in the
said act: Provided farther, That the Secretary of the Treasury i s hereby
directed, on the first day of January, eighteen hundred xnd sixty-five, or as
soon thereafter a s practicable, to reduce the amount of Treasury notes in
circulation to two hundrecl niillion dollars ; and when the Circulation of said
notes shall be thus reduced the faith of the Government is hereby pledged that
the same shall not be increased.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the rule limiting debate was suspended to

enable Mr. Lyon, the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means,
to proceed with an argument he was addressing to the House.
Mr. Gilmer submitted the following amendment :
I n section 1, strike out all after the word exceed, i n line 3, and insert in
lieu thereof the following, viz : two dollars of new issue for three clol1;xrs of
the old, which inay have beeii paid into the Treasury urider the prorisions of
the said act: Procidcd, That this limitation shall not be coiistrued to restrict
the :luthoritY of the Secretary to issue new notes in exchange for old notes held
by individuals, a t the rate of two dollars of the new issue for three dollars of
the old issue, a s provided in said act: Provided further. That the Secretary of
the Treasury is hereby directed, on the first day of January, eighteen hundred
tund sixty-five, or a s
er a s practicable, to reduce the amount of
Treasury notes in circ
on ; which was ordered.

nerit of Mr. Gilmer,
as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - ---_- 37
-c_-_--_--.- --- 38
June 4, 1864.1
161
Yeas : Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Blandford, Bridgers, Chambers, Colyar, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Heiskell,
Holder, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan,
McCallum, Menees, Montague, Moore, Murray, Pugh. Ramsay, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, MT. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett,
Whitfield, Wither;ipoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Says : Akin, Barksdale, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrad, Cruilishank, De
rJarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Echols, Foster, Funsten, A. H. Garland,
R. K. Garland, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton, Holliday, Kenner, Lyon,
McMullin, Miles, Morgan, Orr. Perkins, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Singleton, Staples, Viller6, and Wright.
So the ameiidment i ~ a lost.
s
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the first section by striking out all
after the word act, in line 10.
A message i ~ a rcccircd
s
from the [President, by Mr. Harrison, hish
Private Secretary] : which is as follo-cvs,viz :
Z r . Speaker: The President 3-esterday approved and signed an act entitled
An act (1. R. 5 2 ) to amend an act entitled An act to provide for holding elections of Reyresentatives in the Congress of t h e confederate States in the State
of Tennessee, approved May first, eighteen hundred 21nd sixty-three.
The President has to-dal- approred and signed :I joint resolution entitled
Joint resolution (H. R. 9 ) respansire to the resolutions of t h e general nssernhlx of Yirginia asserting the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the State of Virginia over her ancient boundaries.
Tery respectfulls, xopr obedient servant,
BURTOX S. HARRISON,
RICIi.\roXD, TA., , ~ t l l l C i .
Private Becrctary.
lb6f.
Xr. Miles mo.;ecl that the House do non- adjourn.

JIr. Sexton demanded the yeas and nays thereon j
T h i c h were ordered,
hncl
as folloTx-s,viz : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ 44
30 [45]
Yeas : Anderson. Barksdale. Baylor, Bell, Uoyce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers. Conrad, De Jarnette, DuprB, Fuller, Gholson. Goode,
Hanly, Hartridge, Holliclay, Kenner, J. 31. Leach, Marshall, Miles,
Monrague, Xoore, Orr, Perkins, Pngh, Rives, Russell, Staples,
Wright, and Mr. Speaker.
Says : Akin, Ayer, Baldwin, Blandford, Bradler, Branch, Bridgcrs. Eli X. Bruce, Clopton, Colyar. Cruikshanli, Dickinson, Echols,
Farron-, Foote. Foster. Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilma-. Heiskell, ailton, Holder, Keeble, Lamkin. J . T. Leach, Lester,
Logan. Lyon, ?cfcCallnm. McJIullin, &knees. Morgan. Murray, Ram>ay, Sexton. Shewmake. Singleton, J . 34. Smith, TI7. E. Smith: Smith
of Sort11 Carolina, Swan. Triplett, Villerd, and Whitfield.
011motion of Mr. Orr,
The House took a recess until 8 oclock.
Having reassemblecl,
,Z n-pssage T Y ~ Sreceived from the Senate, by Jfr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
Jlr. Bpeoker: The Iresident of t h e Confederate States hils notified the Senate
that he did, on t h e 2d instant, approve and sign an act (S.33) to regulate the
c 8-YOL 7-05 &f-11
NAL O F THE
[June 4, 1804.
members of Congress and increase t h e compensa-
ate and House of Representatises.
instant, approved and signed a n a c t (S. 22) to

States.
The President this day approved and signed a n act (s. 15) to furnish transportation to officers of the Army and Navy while traveling under orders ; and
~n act (s. 2 3 ) to provide for the appointment of additional military storelreepers in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States.
The Senate have passed, with an amendment, a bill oC this House (11. R.
134) to amend an act entitled An act to establish a niter and mining bureau,
approved April 22, 1863; in which amendment I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
f the laws of the Confederate
Mr. Orr moved that the rules be suspended limiting debate.

Mr. Atlrins demanded the yeas and nays thereon; xhich mere not
ordered, and the motion was lost.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
N+. speaker: The Senate have passed a resolution extending the time for
the adjournment of the present session of Congress; in which they request the
concurrencc of this House.
Mr. A. H. Garland called the question; which was ordered, and

the amendment of Mr. Conrad to strike out all after the word act,
in line 10, was agreed to.
Mr. Orr submitted the following amendment :
Insert in line 6, after the word act, the words a n d snid notes sllall be a
legal tender in payment of debts, private and public, except export dues.
r. Orr demanded the yeas and nays thereon; n-hich mere not
ed, and the amendment mas lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Baldwin,
Mr. Swan demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
.......................
36
~~d recorded as folloIT,s, viz: Yeas
Nays________-_-__-_________
34
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Bay lor. Bell, Blandford, Bridgers,
Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Heiskell, Holder, Ileeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan,.Mc(;allurn, McMullin, Menees, Montague, Moore, Murray, Orr, Ramsay,
Shewmalie, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, htlrins, hyer, Barksdale, Bradley, Branch, Horatio
TiT. Bruce, Chrisman Cruilrshank, Dickinson, Duprd, Foote, Fnnsten, Gaither, A. H. darland, R. Ii. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hart, Lgon, Miles, Morgan, Perlrins, Eogers, Itus, Singleton, Smith of North Carolina, Staples,
itted the following amendment:

In section 5, line 3, after
pajment, insert the words
rtificates of tlepo
57 Department or
receivable and before t h e words in

or more persons.
rt the words
and a l l
issued to individuals from the Treas-
ril, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
June 6, 1804.1
163
THIBTY-FIRST DAY-MOWI).L~Y,JUNE 6, 1864.

OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to Rdjoarnment, and was opened n-itli

pmyer by Rev. Dr. Read.
The Chair laid before the House a comiimnicatioii from the President; which was read as follows, viz:
R I C H X O H D , VA., JWZG 4 , 1864.
To the Senate and House of l?,epresentati?jes:
I herewith transmit for 3 our consideration conimunications from the proper
officers, submitting estimntcs of tlie amount required to be appropriated for
the period ending December 31, 1 S U . under t h e act approred June 2, 1804.
JEFFERSON ~ ~ 1 7 1 s .
. The commuiiication and accompanying documelits were referred to

the Committee on 77aj-s and Xeans and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the House another communication froin
the President ; which m s read as follows. viz :
RIcrruosu, Ta., Jzine 1, 18fi4.
To the Garrate a& House of Zepresentaticcs:
I heren-ith transmit for your information a comiuunication froni the Secretary of War. covering copies of sereral additional reports of military operations
I t is suggested t h ~ tlieqe
t
reports shonld not he 1~ublisliedor used otherwise
than for t h e information of Members and Senators of the Confederate States
Congress.
JEFFERSOS UAPIS.
The communication and accompanying documents \\-ere referrccl to

the Comiiiittec on Military Affairs.
the PresideIit ; which waS read a s follows, viz :
RIcwMosD. Ya.,June 4, 1864.
To the H o m e of Represeiztatices:
In response to Four resolution of t h e 5th ultimo, I herenith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, conregnig the information asked for
relative to the organization and disbanding of Coru~iany I\: of t h e Twentyse! euth Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The Chair also laid before the Honse another communication from
the President; m-hich was read a s follows, riz :
RICHXOSD,
VA., Juiae %, 1864.
T o t7ie Senate atid House of Representatives:

I heren-ith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of additional reports of military operations during
the year 1863.
J E F F E R S O S DAVIS.

the Committee on Nilitary AfTairs.
The Chair laid before the House the follon-ing resolution of the
Senate :
Resolved (the House of Representatives concurring), That the time fixed for
the adjournment of the present sessim of Congress be extended t o Saturday,
the eleventh day of June, eighteen hunclred and sixty-four, and t h a t the Presi-
JOURNAL OF THE
[June 6, 1864.
dent of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Regresentatires adjourn
their respective Houses, sine die, a t twelve oclock meridian on t h a t daY.
Mr.
submitted the following amendment :
Strike out a11 of the r:solution after the word That, in t h e second line, and
insert in lieu thereof the two Houses of Congress will on Satarday next
a t twelve oclock meridian take a recess of sixty-one days, so as to retain 1)oIver
to provide for all exigencies which shall i n the meantime arise.
Mr. A. H. Garland moved to amend the resolution by strikirig out

the words Saturday, the eleventh, and insert in lieu thereof tlie
words Thursday, the ninth.
Mr. Miles moved to amend the amendment by strilring out the
words Thursday, the ninth, and inserting Tuesday, the fourteenth.
The amendment of Mr. Miles was lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. A. H. Garland,
Mr. Staples demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
And
as follows, viz : Yeas ------------ ------_--_-_
26
1 Says_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 59
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Bell, Blandford, Bridgers, Clirisinan, Colyar,
Dickinson, I h p r 6 , Zchols, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Heisliell,
Keeble, J. M. Leach, Logan, Morgan? Ramsay, Sexton, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Turner, Whitfield, and
Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barlisdale, Baylor, Boyce, Bradley,
Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Clop on,
Conrad, Cruikshank, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Poote, Foster, Fuller,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goocle, Hanly, Hartridge, Hilton,
Hodge, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lamkin, J. T. Leach,
Laster, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Mcnees, Miles, Miller,
Montague, Moore, Murray, Orr, Pcrkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell,
Shewmalre, Simpson, Singleton, Staples, Triplett, Villerb, arid Witherspoon.
Mr. Swan inoved to lay the resolution and amendment of Mr. Foote
on the table.
Mu. Atkins moved to amend the resolution by striking out the
words (Saturday, the eleventh, and inserting in lieu thereof the
words the fourth day of July.
The amendment was lost.
Mr. Hilton moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Foote :
Strike out the words sixty-one days and insert in lieu thereof the words
until tlie first Monday in September.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Foote and the
amendment of Mr. Hilton on the table.
Mr. Foote demand
Which mere order
Yeas
40
And recorded as follo
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 44 [4?51
Yeas: Akin, B y
Branch, Rurnett.
Chamhers, Chi1ton,
hank, Dickinson,
Dupr6, Echols, Ewi
R. K, Garland, Gilmer,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c _ _ _
June 6, 1864.1
165
Holder, IZeeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Machen,

McCallum, McMullin, Morgan, Murray, Orr, liainsap, Rives, Sexton,
Shewmake, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Viller6, Whitfield, and
Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Bradley, Bridgers, Horatio W.
Bruce, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Foster,
Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Hcislrell, Hilton, Hodge, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lamkin, Lester,
Marshall, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Piigh,
Russell, Simpson, Singleton, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Swan, Triplett, Turner, and Witherspoon.
So the motion was lost.
Mr. Swan moved to enleiid the resolution of the Senate by striking
out all after the n-ord (extended, and demanded the yeas and nays
thereon; which n-ere not ordered, and the amendment was lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Hilton,
Mr. Foster submitted the following amendment to the amendment
of 3Ir. Foote:
Strike out the words take a recess of sixty-one days and insert adjourn
until the Erst Monday in October.
Mr. Atkins moved to lay the amendments of Mr. Foote and Mr.
Foster on thc table.
Nr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _4 _1 - _ And recorded a s follows, viz: Y
N a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _43_ - - _
Peas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Barksdale, Bayior, Bell, Hlandford,
Branch, Bridgers. Burnett. Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Dupr6, Echols, En-ing, A. 1. Garland, R. 71. Garland, Gilmer, Holder, Iieeble, J. 31.Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon,
McCallum, McMullin. Xloore. Morgan, Orr, Ramsay, Read, Rives,
Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton. W.3. Smith. Smith of Xorth Carolina, Staples, Turner, TThitfield, and Wright.
Kays : A4nderson. Baldn-in, Bradley, Horatio TIr. Bruce, Clopton,
Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, IIartridge, IIeiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lirnkin, Lester, Machen,
?ifarshall, Menees, Miles, Miller. Montague, Murray, Perliins, Pugli,
Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
So the motion to lay on the table prevailed.
Mr. Foster moved to amend the resolution by striking out the Ivords
Saturday, the eleventh day of June, and inserting in lieu thereof
the words (the first Xonday in J~ily.
Mr. Foote demanded the previous question ; n-hich was ordered.
The amendment of Xr. Foster was lost, and the resolution of the
Senate mas agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Rgrtriclge. leave of absence was granted his collea ue, Mr. Lester, for the remainder of the session.
8 n motion of
Fuller, leave of absence was granted his colleame, sir. Ranisay, Troiii to-morrow for the remainder of the session.
cb
1
.
RNSL OF THE
[June 6, 1864.

business, viz :
The bill to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency
and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved 117th February, 1864.
Mr. Sexton moved that the consideration of the pending business
be postponed.
A message was received from the Senate, by Nr. Kash, their Sccre.
tary ; which is as follows, viz :
3 1 ~ .Spealcer: The Senate have passed a hill and joint resolution of the
following titles, viz :
S . 69. A bill to retire or drop field and company off%Cersfronl the h i n y i n
certain cases; and
S. 11. Joint resolution relating to the exchange of the daily newspapers of
the Confederate States with those of England and Friunce ;
111 which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this IIouse.
The Senate have agreed to the report of the coiiiinittee of confereiice oii
the disagreeing votes of the two Hoiises 011 the bill ( S . 31) t o promote tlie
efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish larrlessness
and irregularities of any portions thereof.
The Senate have passed a bill of this House (H. 1%. 98) to amend a n act
entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a ilew issue of notes
and bonds, approved February 17, 1864.
they have concurred in the amendment proposed by the IIouse of l3c.r)atives to the joint resolution (S. 8) directing the qettlement of tlie
of Zedekiah McDaniel anrl Francis 31. Ewing for destroying the Federal
a t Cairo by means of a torpedo.
Mr. Moore moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment

of Mr. Baldwin was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Machen, the consideration of the bill n a s postponed.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on TT7ays and Means, reported back
a Senate bill (S. 44) to authorize certificates of indebtedness to be
given for property purchased or impressed and for transportation,
and to provide for payment of the interest on said certificates in
sspecie, with the recommendation that, i t do pass with the following
;unendments :
1. 111 the first section, fourth line, strike out the nwrds seized or.
2. In the first section, fifth line, strike out the word s h n l l aiid insert the
word may.
3. Add to tlie eiid of the first section the following: An adtlitional twentyfive per cent shall be made to any appraisement made under the authority of
tliis section.
4. In the third section, second line, strike out tlie word shall and insert
the word mag.
the third section, eleventh line, strike out tlie word. discretion and
e words t o parties who are willing to receive the same.
Id a t the end of the bill the folloiving additional section :
SICC.-.
Be it fiirther mmcted. That a11 certificates of indebtedn~wgiren as
rized by this act
rded as eridence of indebtedness
e Coverniiwnt of
s to the holders tliereof t i l l tlie
are paid and disc
The question bei

Calendar,
It was dccidccl in t
The first amcndine
11 and placing it on the
June 6, 1864.1
Mr. McMullin moved t o lag the bill and aniendnients on the table.
Mr. Blandford denianded the yeas and nays thereon;
Tf7hich xere ordered,
_________--__-_--___--47
,lnd recorded as follows,viz: Yeas
N a V s _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _36- _ _ - Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, B l a n d f o h , Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.
Eruce, Chambers, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland,
Gliolson, Goode, Hanly. Heislsell, Hilton, Hodge, Holder, Holliday,
Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Machen,
McMullin, Miller, Montague, Murray, Perkins, 12anisay, Russell,
Shewmake, J. M. Smith. TI-. E. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina,
Staples, Swan, Triplett, Whitfield, and Wright.
S a y s : Barksdale. Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Burnett,
Chilton. Chrisman, C o l y u , Conrad, DuprB, Elliott, Farrow, Foote,
(hither, Gilmer. Hartridge, Keehle, Kenner, Lyon, Marshall, McChllurn, Menees, Miles, Moore, Morgan, Orr, Pugh, Rives, Sexton,
Simpson, Singleton, Turner, Villerd, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
So the motion to la? on the table prevailed.
Mr. Swan moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
question: XThicli n-as ordered. and the motion was lost.
The Chair appointed as managers on the part 01the House at the
conference tendered to the Senate on the disapreeing votes of the
two Houses on the hill (S. 34) * to prox-icle for the compensation of
noncommissioned officers. soldiers, sailors, and marines on detailed
service. Ur. Bridgers of S o r t h Carolina, Jfr. Perkins of, IJouisiana,
and Mr. Hollidap of Tirginia.
The House resumed consideration of the bill t o amend an act
entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue
of notes and bonds : . approwxl seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
The question being on the motion of M r . Jfoore to reconsider the
vote by which the amendment of Mr. Baldwin was agreed to,
Mr. Conrad demanded the yeas and nays;
Rliich were ordered:
P e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38 [391
And recorded as follows, to Tit : i\ays---__--___-----_
44
Yeas : Akin, Atkins. Barksdale. Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli 35.
Bruce, Horatio IT. Bruce. Burnett, Chilton. Chrisman, Conrad, De
Jnmette. Elliott. Ewing. Foote. Funsten. Gaither, A. H. Garland,
Goode, Hartridge. Kilton. Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, &fcCalluin, Moore. Jlorgan, Perkins, Rires, Russell, Sexton, Simpson,
Singleton, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Smith of Alabama, Villerd, and
Witherspoon.
Xays : Anderson. Baldwin, Baylor, Blandford, Bridgers, Chambew, Cloptoii, Col-ar. Cruikshanlr, Duprk, Farrow, Foster, Fuller,
R. I<. Garland, GhoIyon, Gilmer. Hanly. I-Ieiskell, Hodge, Holder,
Holliday, Iieeble, Lamkin, J . M.Leach. J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan,
JlcMullin, Menws, JLiles, Montague, Murray, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay,
Shevmalre, J . 39. Smith, W. E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Iriplett,
Turner, Whitfield. and Wright.
$0 the motion to reconsider T.Ta9 b ; t .
Mr. Lyon moved to lay thc bill and alnenclments on the table.
167
.1 -
AL O F THE
IJune G , 1SGZ.
ller demanded the yeas and nays thereon; .ic.hicli were not
or
called
ambers moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and
t
the question; which was ordered.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ____---------------_____
40
And recorded as folloms, viz: ~ays---__--__---____________
39
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce,
Bridgers, Clopton, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Holder, Lamkin, J . M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Lester, Logan, McCallum, McMullin, Montagiie, Orr, Rarnsap, Rives,
Russell, Shewmake, Singleton, J. M. Smith, 77. E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Turner, Whitfield. and Wright.
Nays : Atlrins, Barksdale, Bell, Bradley, Branch. Eli 31. Bruce,
Horatio IV. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Colyar, Conrad,
Cruilrshank, De Jarnette, Dupr6, Ewing, Foster, A. H. Garland,
R. I<. Garland, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Holliday, Renner, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Miller, Moore, Norgan,
Murray, Perlrins, Pugh, Sexton, Swan, and Triplett.
So the motion to reconsider prevailed.
The question recurring on the motion to lay the bill on the table,
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas and nays ;.
Which were ordered,
Yeas-------------------36 1341
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays
_ _ - _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 40 [42]
Yeas : Atkins, Barlcsdale, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Horatio
W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, Dupr6,
Ewing, A. H, Garland, R. K. Garland, Hanly, Rartridge, Heisitell,
I-Iilton, Hodge, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Miles,
Moore, Morgan, Orr, Perlrins, Fugh, Sexton, Swan, and VillerQ.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Bridgers, Clopton,
De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Holder, Holliday, Lamkin. J. M. Leach, J . T.
Leach, Lester, Logan, MeMullin, Menees, Montague, Murray, Ramsay, Rives, Russell, Shen-malie, Singleton, J. M. Smitli, W. E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Wright.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; whicli is as follon~s,viz :
illr. Xpeaker: The Senate hare passed a joint resolution (S. 9 ) of thank- to
G m . E. Kirby Smith and the officers and soldiers of his coinmaiicl; in which
They have passed, without amendment, bills of this House of the followine
titles, viz :
If. R. 119. An act to anleiid so much of an act entitled An act to organize
bruarg 17, 1864, as relates to the
forces to serve during the war,
exemption of certain reliTious de
IT. R. 147. An act to nniend an act entitled izln act to impose regulations
Up011 the foPeign cominerce of the Coiifedernte States to proride for the public
defense, approved February 6.
I-I. R. 149. An act to ainend
itled An act to regulate the supplies
of clothing to enlisted men of
during the mar, approved April 30,
1863.
They insist on their
amendments of this E-Ious~to the
11 ( S . 34) to Drovide
of noncommissioiied officers, sol-
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169
diers, sailors, and marines on detailed service, agree to the conference asked
for bx the House on the c1isagreeing.votes of the two Houses thereon, and Mr.
Sparrow, Jlr. Brown, and Jlr. Mitchel have been appointed managers at said
Conference on the part of the Senate.
Mr. Xyer moved to recommit the bill and amendments to the Committee on Ways and Means, and called the question ; which was not
ordered.
Mr. Foote called the question ; which was ordered.
T h e House took a recess until 8 oclock;
Mr. Sexton moved a call of the g o w e .
Upon the call o l the roll the following members answered to their
nanies :
3Iessrs. Anderson, Atliins, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Branch, Bridgws, Burnett, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank,
Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow. Funsten, A. K. Garland, R. Xi. Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Ileiskell. Hilton, Holder, Holliday, .Johnston,
Reeble. Kenner. Lamkin. J . T. L c ~ c l i ,Tmter, Logan, Lyon, Machen,
Marshall, JIcCallum, JfcJfullin, Menees, Nontague. Moore, Morgan,
Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Russell, Scxton, Shewmake, Simpson,
J . 31. Smith, Smith OF Sorth Carolina, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner, VillerC, TThitfield, Witherspoon, and Triglit.
A. quorum being present.
On motion of Xr. JIacheii, all f w t h e r proceedings under the call
Tvere dispenced IT-ith.
The question being on the niotion to recommit the bill and amendments,
JIr. Moore demanded the yens and nays ;
Which rrere orilerecl.
Y e a s _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - - _28
_--,Ind recorcled as fol~o\i-s,viz: s,u
01s_ _ _ _
_ __
_ _ __
_ __
__.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio TY. Brvce, Btirnett, Chilton, Clopton. Conrad, Dickinson, EiTing, A. II. Garland,
R. I<. Gurland, IIartridge, Hilton, IZenncr, J1:ichen, 3Iarshal1, 31cCallum, JIeneei. Miles. Xorgan, Perlcinr, Pugh, iieud, Sisan, Witherspoon. and Wright.
Says : Anclerson. Baicln-in, Baylor, Beli, Uoyce, Branch, Bridgers,
Eli 31. Bruce, Ihprk, Farrow, Foote, Fiiller. Ftinsteii, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode. HeisBell. Holder, IIolliday, Johnston. Lamliin, J. T.
Leach. Lester, Logan. LJ-on, Mc3hIlin, ;\fontague, Moore, Orr, Ramsay, Iiuisell, Sexton. Shev-make. Simpson, J. 11. Smith, Smith of
S o r t h Carolina, Staplei, Triplett, Tnrner, Villeri-, and TThitfield.
S o the motion to rccoiisider v a s lost.
X r . O r r moved the indefinite postponement of the bill.
Xr. Fuller clemeiic!etl the ~ e a sa i d naj-s tliereon :
Which xere ordered.
-and rccorc;ccl ~s f o l ~ o ~ T ~ :s , Yeas-----------------------36
( S a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _35
-_-__
Teas : Ncin, l t k i n s , Barksdale, Baylor. Blandford, Branch, Eli
31.Bruce, Iioratio W.Bruce. Chambers, Chilton. Colyar, Dickinson,
DuprB, En-ing. Farrori-, Foster, A. 1.Garland, R. K. Garland, Ffartridge, Heiskell, IIilton, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,
L OF THE
[June 6. 1864.
&files, Morgan, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Sexton, Swan, Villerd. :llid
Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Bell, Bridgers, Clopto11, Coiiracl, Foote,
Holder,
,
FIollida!., J o h m
Fuller, $TilnsteIl, Gholson, Gilmer, G O O ~ C
ston, Lan&in, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, hkCallum, r\rlcJfulliu,
Menees, Montague, Moore, Ranisay, Russell, Shewmalie, Sim1xoii,
J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples. Triplett, Ttirller,
Whitfield, and Witherspoon.
SOthe motion to postpone prevailed.
Mr. Garland moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called tlw
question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Gilmer demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 39
And recorded as follows,viy, : ?\Tays__-_-_-_-___------------ 39
Yeas : Anderson, Aycr, Baldwin, Baylor, Bell, Bridgers, Clopton,
Conrad, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode,
Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Zeac.11, Lester, Logan, McBilullin, Menees, Miller, Montague, Moore, Ramsay,
Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of Korth Cnroliiia,
Sta les, Triplett, Turner, Whitfield. and Witherspoon.
&gs : Akin, Atkins, Barksdale, Blandford, Branch, Eli 31. Bruce,
Horatio TV. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Colyar, Cruikshanli, Dickiiison, Duprk, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, 9.13. Garland, R. K. Garland,
Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machcn,
Marshall, McCalluni, Miles, Morgan, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Sexton, Swan, Viller6, and Wright.
heeii referred a Senate bill (S. 38) for the payment of commissioners
itppointed under the act entitled An act to suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases, and to confer certain powers npon said commissioners, reported back the same with the reconimendatioii that it do pass.
The question bciiig on postponing the bill and placing it 011 the
Calendar,
Mr. ,J. T. Leach deiiiancled the yeas and nays;
Which wcre ordered,
26
Rllclrccorcled as follolys, viz: Yeas ........................
Nays-__--__-___-_-_--------- 53
Yeas : Ryer, Baldwin, Bell, Cruilishank, Farrow, Foote. Fuller,
Guither, A. XI. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gilmer, Holder, Lamkin,
,J. 31. Leach, J. T. Lea.ch, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Murray, Orr,
Itainsay, Shenmalie, Sniilh of North Carolina, Triplett, Tnrner, and
U7rig1k
Blandford, Bradley,
, Chrisman, Clo ton,
En-ing, Foster, $unilton. I-Iodge. fIolliclay,
McCa I luni , McMn llin,
e, Morgan, Perkins, Pug+,
Smith, Staples, Swan, Vil-
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Mr. A. H. Garland submitted the following aiiiendment :

I n section 1, strike out after t h e word comy~ei~satioii.
in line 3, the vvorclx
. of two hundred a n d fifty dollars each per month from the date of their respect i r e appointnients until t h e expiration of their service. and insert in lieu
thereof t h e words t w e n t y dollars per day for each day they shall be respectirely engaged in investigating cases under said act.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body; which is as follows, viz:
Ur.S ~ c a k e r :T h e Senate ha.ve passed a joint resolution (S. 12) for the relief
of Wellington Goddin ; in which they request the concurrence of this Ilouse.
Mr. Barlisdale rose to a point of order, viz:

That the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Foote) was out of order
in criticising the commissioners appointed under the act suspencling
the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases whilst
cliscnssing the question of their compensation.
Jlr. Chilton (in the chair) overruled the point of order.
Mr. Barksdale appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Xncl the question being put,
I t was decided in the affirmative.
51r. Swan demanded the previous question.
The demand was not sustained.
A message was received from the Senate. by Mr. Kash, the Secretary of that body; whichis as follows, T-iz:
Xr. Bpealzel-: T h e Senate h a r e passed, T% it11 amendments. bill (11. It. 106)
to increase t h e compensation of the noncomruissionecl officers and priratcs of
the Army of t h e Confederate States.
They hare concurred in the xmendments of the House of Representatives to
the bill ( S . 43) to regulate the pay of :t general assigned t o duty a t the sent of
government under the prorisions of the act approved JIarch 25, lS62, with
xmendnients.
I n xi-hich amendments I am directed to ask the concurrence of this Ilouse.
Mr. Hilton demanded the previous question : which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Garland,
Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered.
eas ........................
14
zLs folloKs,viz: Nays-_-_-------------------61
slid
Yeas: Bell, F:irrow. Foote, Fuller, A. N. Garland, K. Xi. Garland,
Gilmer, Lamliin. J. T. Leach, Logan, Murray, Smith of Sortli Carolina, Turner, and ?Titherspoon.
Nays : Anrlcrson. ,lj-er, Barlcsclale, Blandford, Bradley. Bralich,
Bridgers, Eli 31. Bruce, Horutio TV. Bruce, Bnrnett, Chambers, Chilton. Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, C r i i i l ~ ~ h a nDe
l ~ , Jarnette,
Dicliinson, Dupri., Ev-iiig, FunstQn, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge. Heiskell, I-Xilton, Hodgc, Holder, Hollidap, Johnston, Iceeble,
l{e1;Iler, J . 31. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCalluin,
Mc?rlullin, 3Iiles. Jf iller, Montague, Moore, Morgan, Perlrins, Pngh,
Ramsay, Read, Itussell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Staples, S.\vun. Triplett, Viller6, TThitfield, and Wright.
The bill mas read a third time, and the question recurring 011 its
passage,
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-__-_____-_------------ 52
~ n recorded
d
as follows, viz: Nays
21
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksaale, Blandford, Bradley, 13ranch.
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TAT. Bruce, Rurnett, Chambers,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Uiclrinson, lluprk,
Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, I-Ieiskell,
Hilton, Molliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,
McCallum, McMullin, Miles, Montague, Moore, Morgan, Perlrins,
Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Swan, Triplett,
T'illerB, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Nays : Ayer, Cruikshank, Farrow, Boote, Fuller, A. H. Garland,
R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Hodge, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Lester, Logan, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Shen-make, Smith of
North Carolina, and Turner.
So the bill was passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Gaither, leave of absence was granted to his
colleague, Mr. Logan (called honie by indisposition i n his family).
On motion of Mr. Kenner,
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THIRTY-SECOND DAY-TUESDAY,
JUNE
7, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Read.
Mr. McAIullin moved that when the Rouse adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Hilton moved to lay the mction on the table; which latter
niotion was lost, and the motion of Mr. McMullin prevailed.
The Chair laid before the EIouse a Senate joint resolution (S. 12)
" for the relief of Wellington Goddin;" which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Claims.
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 9) '(of thanks to General E.
Kirby Smith and the officers and solcliers of his commaiid: " which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Com&ttee 011
Militarv hff airs.
Also," a Senate joint resolution (S. 11) " relating to the exchange
of the daily newspapers of the Confederate States with those of
England and France; " which was read a first and second time and
referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-&toads.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 69) " to retire or drop field and company officers from the 11rnip in
cases; i' which was read a first and
$ccond lime and referr
Also, a Senate bill
to regulate the pay of a general
nssigiicd to duty a t the
overnment under the provisions of
the act approved March t
ndred and sixtytwo ; " which had been
ith the following
mieiillments to the ame
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1. Strike out, i n line 1, the word
six and insert fire.

five hundred
2. Strike out, i n lines 2 and 3, t h e words
and insert
four
hundred and fifty.
3. Strike out, in line 4, the words four hundred and insert three hundred
and fifty.
4. Strike Out all after the word month, in line 4, and insert the words
T h a t a general coinniaiiding a n army in t h e field shall receive, in addition to
the said sum of fire hundred dollars per month, one hundred dollars, and a
lieutenant-general, a major-general, and a brigadier-general shall, whilst serving in t h e field, each receive fifty dollars per month in addition to the sum
herein allowed, whilst so serving, and all laws allowing additional compensation
for commanding a separate army in the field be, and they a r e hereby, repealed
except as herein provided, and t h a t this act shall be in force for one year, and
no longer.
I

The Chair a130 laid before the House a bill (H. R. 106) to increase
the compensation of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the
Army of the Confederate States; which had been returned from
the Senate with the follon-ing amendments :
1. Strilx out, in !ine 1,the word permanently.
2. Add a t the end of bill the words for the period of one year from the pas-
sage of this act.

The Chair also laic1 before the House
A bill (H. R. 13-1) + to amend an act entitled An act to establish a
niter and mining bureau, approved April twenty-second, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three ;
which had been returned from the Senate with the following amendment :
Add the following sectioii :
SEC.3. T h a t this act shall continue in force only during the present war.
The amendment of the Senate was concurred in.

h e . CruiBshanB, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
H. B. 98. An act to amend an act entitled 4 b h nact to reduce the
currency and to authorizp, a new issue of notes and bonds, approved
February 17,1864;
S. 13. An act to extend to the Savy and BIarine Corps the provisions of the third section of an act to organize forces to serve during
the wx,approved February 17, 1864 ;
S. 14. An act to amend an act entitled An act to provide an
invalid corps, approved February 17, 1864;
S. 8. Joint resolution directing the settlement of the claim of
Zedekiah McDaniel and Francis M. Ewing for destroying the Federal gunboat Cairo by means of a torpedo ;
S. 31. An act to promote the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness and irregularities of any portions thereof ;
H. R. 147. Aii act to amend an act entitled An act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate States to provide for the public defense, approved February 6, 1864;
H. R. 119. ,In act to amend so much of an act entitled An act t o
organize forces to serve during the war, approved February 17, 1864,
as relates to the exemption of certain religious deriorriinations;
[June 7, 18G4.
-4L OF THE
H. R. 149. An act to amend an act entitled An act t o regulate the

supplies of clothing to enlisted men of the Navy during the war,
approved April 30,1863 ; and
H. R. 92. An act to amend the act approved February 17, 1864.
entitled An act to allow commissioned officers of the Army rations
and the privilege of purchasing clothing from the Quartermasters
Department.)?
been referred a Senate bill (S. 50) to authorize the onTners of the
registered eight per cent ten-year convertible bonds issued under the
provisions of the act approved May sixteenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-one, to exchange the same for coupon bonds, reported back the
~aineTyith the recommendation that it do pass with the following
amendment :
After the ~r-ord bonds, in the twelfth line, insert the words
which bonds.

Calendar,
The bill was read the third time and passed, and the title mas read
a to.
on, from the same committee, reported a bill concerning

of the Treasurer ; ) which was read a first and second time.
Calendar,
MI-. Lyon, from the same committee, reported the following resolution :
Ro.soZz;ed,That the coiiit>ensation of the pages of this House and of the clerks
of tllc committees authorized br the IIouse be fixed for the present session and
for the next session a t double the rates which were paid to the same officers of
the last Congress ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Sexton, from the same committee, reported
A bill to be entitled An act to amend an act entitled An act to
reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of bonds and Treasury notes, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four ;
Calendar,
third time, and passed, and the title
relief of taxpayers,
nd sixty-four ;
the bill and placing it on the
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The bill mas engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
Tvas read and agreed to.
Mr. Conrad, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to amend the first section of an act entitled An act to
organize the clerical force of the Treasury Department, approved
February thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two,
Mr. Conrad, from the same committee, reported a bill with the same
title with the recommendation that it do pass.
The hill was read a first and second time.
And the question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It m i 5 decided in the negative.
The hill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, arid the title
was read and agrecd to.
3fr. Hanly, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred
ctaring the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four,
the following amendment (in the nature of a substitute) :
That the Act to organize forces to serve during the V-U. approrecl Fehruary seventeenth. eighteen hundred and sixty-four. be. :und t h e same is hereby,
so amended as to allow all white residents between the ages of seventeen and
eighteen and forty-five and fiitx years who are prevented from enrolling themselves within the time prescribed by t h e said a c t by the occupation of the localities or country bj- tlie public enemy, and whose lioiiies are arid have been since
the passage of said act beyond the lincs of the Confcdcrntc armies, t o organize
themselves in pursumce of the sixth section of said act after their homes or
localities are brought within t h e lines of t h e Confederate armies ; and this
pririlege shall continue for the space of thirty days after the reoccupation is
announced by a n order issued by the Secretary of lfar.and published in t h e
militarr department in which said reoccupation may occur.
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it, on the
Calendar,
Air. Staples, from the same committee. reported
h bill * to amend an act entitled An act to organize forces to serve
during the war. approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred
aiid sixty-four. so as to exempt from military serrice such State officers as may be exempted by State lam,
with the recommendation that it do pass
Alndthe question being on postponing the bill@ placing it on the
Calcndar,
It iTas decided in the negative.
On nlotion of air. Chambers, the first special order was postponed.
Rlr. Miles moved to postpone the second special order.
JOURNAL O F THE
LJune 7, 18Gi.
The motion was lost, and special order, viz :

The bill to provide supplies for the Army alld to prescribe the
mode of making impressments,
was taken up for consideration.
Mr. McMullin moved to postpone the corisideration of the bill until
tomorrow.
Mr, Simpson submitted the following amendment to thc bill (in the
nature of a substitute) ; which was ordered to be printed :
SECTIOR
1. Tlbe Congvess of the Confederate States of .Imericn do crlact. That
private property shall not be impressed for the public use, esceijt a b hereinafter
prorided, and in all other cases the Government shall be furnishcd with all necessary supplies by purchase; and for this purpose there shall be establislied in
each State a delyartment known as the purchasing department. This departlnent in each State shall consist of one chief officer. with the pW Ltlld allo\l-:lnces
of a major of infantry, with as iiiiuiy subordinate officers 11s 1nn.5 be rlec*esc;ary,
not, hoxx-ever, exceeding one for each county 01%district, with the Day and allowances of a captain of infantry, and as many clerks and G e n t s as t h r necebsities of the department may require, with the pay and allowances of Drirates of
infantry, with commutation of quarters.
S E C . ~The
.
officers in this department shall be over the age of forty-fire
years; shall be resident freeholders of the district 01county for n-llicll they
may be appointed, with the exception of the chief officer. who shall be a resident freeholder of the State, and they slifill be appointed 11.5 the Secret:lry of
War. The clerks and agents shall be algointed by the subordinate oificcrs.
with the concurrence of the chief officer in each State, and shall be appointeil
from those who are either o\-ei*conscript age or have been declared b r a rueclical
board as unfit for field service.
SEC. 3. These departnients shall be authorized and charged with tlic tlllty of
purchasing a t the gold value thereof, from producers, the entire sur])lus in
each State of all such articles a s may be needed by the Government, under instructions from the Quartermaster and Commissary Generals, to be i n i d for in
certificates which, upon their face, the Governiiient shall promise to redeeiii
in gold, six months after the ratification of peace; and which certificalrb shall
be receivable in payment of all public dues, at a goli! standard, compared with
Treasury riotes ; and these departments shall be authorized, under rules to be
prescribed by the Secretary of War, to resell to the families of soldiers, aud to
all other persons desiring to purchase for their own consumption, bo much of
the produce purchased hy them a s the Government may not need for its om1 use,
at original cost, n-ith a sufficient per cent added to cover waste, t o be paid for
in the certificates aforesaid, or in Treasury notes, at the market value of the
property therein.
SEC. 4. That each officer appointed under this act shall, before entering upon
his duties, give bond v i t h good and suficieiit security, conditioned for t h e faitliful perforruance of his duty, and that he will not, directly or indirectly, he engaged in the purchase or sale, on private srcoiint, either for himself or a n y other
person, of any articles of the character to he purchased by him on Gorernment
account.
SEc. 5. That any officer or agent connected with said department ryho shall
be guilty of violating the requirements set forth in t h e previous sectioli, except
such as may be authorized to purchase for their own consumption. 21s other citizens, in addition to being liable on their bond shall, upon convictio1l before any
court of the Confederate States having conipetent jurisdiction, he fin& ?>J- said
court in a sum not excee
dollars, and be imprisoned for a term of
years not less than
ore than
years.
SEC.6. These de
authorized to impress all supplies of food
or forage, or other
Government may require, in the following
cases. riz :
First. In all
resale and not
of producers TV
agree as to the
to sell to the G
which shall be estimate
nterested free
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one by the officer, and the third by these two, ~ h shall

o
act under oath to d o
justice both t o the Qorernment and to the producer. And, thirdly. I n all cases
where the necessities of the Army, or any portion of it, niay require a niore
prompt and speed)- supply than can be furnished by purchase-which
necessity
shall be determined by the general commanding the department-and when so
required under special orders from tlie general commanding the department,
imticularly describing what articles are urgently needed. The chief officer
in each State, either through himself or by his county and district officers, may
inipress such articles as may thus be required, but i n every such case a sufficient supply for the support of the holder and his family and to carry on liis
ordinary avocation shall be left, and the gold value shall be paid i n the certificates aforesaid; said price, and what is sufficient for family support, to be
determined by the appraiscrs aforesaid, as in section above.
SEC.7. The Secretary of the Treasury shall be authorized t o issue certificates
herein required to be used in the purchase of property to the amount of
millions, of such denoniinations an8 n-ith such authentications as may be necessary. and he shall not be authorized to issue Treasury notes except to t h e
amount of one hundred millions until the meeting of the next Congress.
Xr. 6. T. Leach niorrd to amend the bill by striking out the word
assessed, in line 14, section 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the word
market.?
The arneiidmcnt v a s not ngrccd to.
Mr. XcCalIuni submitted the following amendment :
After the Ti-ord kind, in line 12, section 1, strike out the ll-ords I shall be
paid for on delirerg by the Dost quartermasters In the sereral districts a t t h e
assessed r a l u e thereof and insert in lieu thereof the \T ords and one-half t h e
value thereof shall be paid for a t the time of dclivery by the post quartermasters in t h e several districts a t the a s e s s e s value thereof. and for the other
half certificates of indebtednec? sh:i!! be delirered to the party entitled to t h e
same in such form and under such instructions as the Secretary of the Treasury
niay prescribe, pal-able a t t h e end of the mar and bearing six per cent interest.
Jlr. Conrad subinittcd the following aineiidiiient to the amendment :

Strike out all after the n-orcls t h e other half and insert the following:
he shall be entitled to receil e certificates of debt NS authorized by section fourteen of the a c t entitiel An act to reduce t h e currcncy and to authorize a new
issue of notes a n d bonds. approved serenteentli of February, eighteen hundred
2nd sist)--four, or if the owuer of t h e property 1)rcfcr it, said iroperty shall be
valued a t t h e a ~ e r a g cprices of ilnilar property i n the sainc neighborhood in
the Sear eighteen hundred and s t y , with tweiitg-five per cent added thereto,
and in case the latter 1 aluation be adopted t h e interest ou the certificate shall
be paid i u specie o r its equivalent i n Treasury notes.
-1niessage w a s rrcrirecl from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his

Prirate Secretary, as follo-trs, viz :
31,. SpeciF;;er: On t h e 4th iiistaiit t h e President al~yrovccland signed the fol
loniiig acts and joint resolution :
H. R. 8. ,In act to authorize tlie judges of the cliqtrict courts of the Confederate States to appoint and change the tiines and places of holding the courts
in their respectire districts;
13. R. 125. An act to establish certain post routes therein nanied ; and
H. It. 10. A joint resolution of thanks to the Sintli Regiment of T e x a s Infintrj-.
BURTOS N. HARRISOS.
Private 8ecwtarg.
R ? C H \ f O X D , YAY.,, I : l l ? C 7 . rs6i.
Mr. E. If. Bruce mo-i-ed to recommit the bill and amendments to a

special committee, with instructions to bring in a bill repealing that
part of the exicting tax l a w which credits the value of the tax in kind
on the tax levied a i d levy additional money taxes on all other business
property and intere-ts to equalize all taxes with that of the agricultural interests; further, that said conunittee be, and is hereby, inC J-VOL
7 4 5 Jl-12
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strutted to levy an export dutyeon all articles of export to meet the

interest on the five hundred millions of bonds as npw provided by
law; and, further, consider the propriety of changmg the basis of
valuation from that of 1860 to that of 1864.
Mr. Monkague moved to amend the instructions by striking out
{he whole thereof and inserting the following:
with instructions to inquire into the expediency of regulating iml)ressiucnts
according to the valuation of eighteen hundred and SlxtY.

The House took a recess until 8 o'clock.
Having reassembled,
Mr. McMullin moved a call of the House.
Upon the call of the roll the following gentleirlen answered to
their names:
Messrs. Atlrins, Baylor, Boyce, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers,
Colyar, Conrad, Duprk, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Heisliell, IIolliday,
Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lainkin, J . T. Leach, Logan, Machen,
McCallum, McMullin, Montague, Morgan, Perlrins, Pugh, Ranisax,
Russell, Simpson, Singleton, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Swan, Triplett, Witherspoon, Wright, and &fr. Spcakcr.
Upon a call of the absentees the following gentlemen v e r e excused :
r. Barltsdale, Mr. Rives, MI-.
Orr, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Welsh. Xi-.
tfield, Mr. Sexton, Mr. J. M. Smith, Mr. Viller6. Mi". Holder,
. Read, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Akin, Mr. Menees, Mr. MurraT, and Bfr.
Lester.
On motion of Mi. McMullin, all further proceedings under the
call were dispensed with.
On motion of Mr. Garland, the House resolved itself into secret
session ; and having spent some time therein,. resumed lmsiiieki, in
open session.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Sccrettiry ;.which is as follows, viz :
M Y . SgCa7dW: The Senate have passed, without amendnlellt. $1 I.il1 of filis
House (11. R. 1%) inaliing appropriations for the postal service c;f tile confederate States for the year 18G2 and 1863.
They lmvc ptsscd, with amendments, a bill of this House (11. I<. 10s) to
nniend the lit\\'S relating to the tax in kind; in which amendments I :IUI
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on TQays and Means, under a siihpension of the rules, reported a bill " making additiollal appropriations for the support of the Government; " which ~ ~ 7 aread
s
a first
and second time.
The House then r

consider the bill just
June 8, 1S64.1
179
SECRET SESSION

Tlie followiiig messages were received from the Senate, by Rfr.
Sash, their Secretary :
PT: Tlie Senate have passed, without amendment, a bill of this
House (1.R. 133) making appropriations f o r the rederiiptioii of the s e ~ e i iper
cent foreign loan authorized b~ act of Congress approred January 29, 1863.
Spealier: The Senate ha\-e passed a bill (S. 6'7) to organize it corps of
scouts and guards t o facilitate coinninnication with the Trans-Mississippi Department : in mhich they reqneqt the concurrence of this House.
X r . S p x k e r : The Senate have passed a bill (S. 65) to aid in the construclion tif ironclacl gunboats for the defense of western and southern rivers ; in
\i-hicli I a n directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the I~OLISC

a bill of the Senate (S. 67) " to
organizt. R carp of scouts aiicl guards to facilitate communication
with the Trans-Jlississippi Department ;" which was read a first and
second time.
The rulc having been suspended requiring it to be referred to a
committee, the bill was read a third time an d passed, and tlie title
nas read and agreed to,
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 65) " to aid
in the construction of ironclad gunboats for the defense of western
and southern rivers ; '' which was react a first rtncl second time.
The rule having- been suspended requiring it to be referred to a
committee,
Jlr. JlcMnllin nioved that the bill be referred to the Conimittee on
S a d ,Iff airs.
Pending n-hicli.
The House, 011 motion of Jlr. Lyon,
Resolved itself into open seqion.
T H I R T Y - T I I I R I ) DLIP-WEDXESDAP,
JUNE
8, 1864.
OPEK SESSION.
On motion of M r . Hartridge, leave of absence was granted his

colleagues, 3Iessrs. - h l e r s o n and Echols.
On motion of Jfr. Goode, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Rlr. Whitfield.
Mr. A. H. Garland mored to postpone the consideration of thc bill
" maliing additional appropriations for the support of the Governinen t .*'
Mr. -1.11. Garland presented a Correspondence between the Secretary of W a r and the Secretary of the Treasury; which was referred
t o the Committee on T1-ay.s and Means, with instructions to report a t
a n early day .;rich a inemire or measnres as, in tlie judgment of siicli
committee, will remedy the evils named in s a i d correspondence.
M r . Funsten submitted the folloming resolution :
v
I?e.soTt-cd, That Archd. S. Douglas have leare to withdraw the papers ~ 0 1 1 nected with his claim against the Confederate States for the loss of n negro
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with the Clerk ;
[June 8, 1 8 W
of the Government, he leaving a certifiett COPY of said 1ilIers
which was adopted.

Mr. &fontague submitted the following resolution :
~ ~ ~ o ~That
? p the
d , Committee on %rays and Neiins inquire into tile P s ~ 1 i ency of increasing the compensation of the CkrkS ill the Cixi1 and llilit:ir)
departments, and report by bill or OtherWise ;
which was adopted.

Mr. McMullin submitted the following resohition :
Resolved, That the comniittee appointed to confer wit11 t h e Po$tmast@rGeneral on the subject of the distribution of the mail be requfstfil to 11ilke
an arrangement with the Post-Office Deimrtment to hnre the niail fl.0111 this
House received on the train from tbe DoorlieelJer and c2istriiiLlte[1 mff forwarded promptly, and that the Doorkeeper be instructed to deliver the Same
to the mail agent on the train ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Gholsoii presented the memorial of Frederick 71. Hob1)s. 2 ~ 1 ~ . ing indemnity for coupon bonds stolen by Yankee raiders : d i i c h m-as
Mr. McMullin moved to rescind the resolution providing for a
recess a t 3 oclock.
Mr. Read moved to lay the motion on the table ; which latter motion
Russell siibniitted the following resolution :
That the Committee on Ways and AIeans inquire into the cWruthorizing the States to exchange their Confederate TreaSUiY note.;
of the old issue for Treasury notes of the nem issue in whole or in Dart at Par :
which was adopted.

A bill to facilitate the settlement of the claims of deceased oficecs
and soldiers ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Spc.i:J
Committee on Deceased Soldiers Claims.
A joint resolution to allow sick and wounded officers of the h l i
transportation to their homes ;
The rule having been suspended reyuiriiig tile joint resoliltion to
be referred to a committee,
Mr. Miles moved to amend the same by filling up the blank with
the words ninety days.
Mr. Holder moved to amend the joint resolution by irlserting after
the word home the words and back to their commands.
Strike out the JTords
lieu thcrcof the words
Ah-. Foster demand

And recorded as
of this resolution arid insert in

ng of Congress.
June 8, 1864.7
181
shank, Diekinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton,

Holder, Holliday, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Miles. Miller, Bfontague, Moore, Morgan, Murray,
Pugh, Read, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Staples,
Swan, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Rays : Conrad, Gholson, Heislcell, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin,
Machen, McMullin, and Shewniake.
Mr. E. M. Bruce submitted the following amendment :
Add the following : That all officers in t h e naval aiirl military service shall
be entitled to enter any hospital and receive such treatment and rations as now
prorided by law free of charge.
The aineiidinent as agreed to.

M r . Lamkin submitted thc following amendment :
That the provisiorls of the foregoing shall apply to all sick and wounded officers \T 110 hm e heretofore rrcei) ed leaves of :il)senct. smce the first day of May
last, and t h a t where they h a r e furnished their ov ii traiisl~ortationthe same
shall be refunded to them by the Governnient.
The amendment v a s lost.

The joint resolution a s amended ~ m engrossed,
s
read a third time,
and passed.
Mr. E. M. Bruce moved to amend the title by adding thereto the
folloving, to wit : and hospital accommodations.
The amendment W R S ngreecl to, and the title as amended was read
and agreed to.
Xr. Poster introduced
h bill to amend an act entitled An act to reduce the currency and
to authorize a new i x x e of notes and bonds;
which %-asread a first a n d second time a i d wferrecl t o the Committee
on TITaysand Jleans.
3fr. Clopton m ow d that the rules be suspended to enable him to
report from the Committee on the Medical Department.
The motion Tras lost.
Mr. Pug h submitted the following resolution :
Resolced, That t o the conipensation now allowed by law to the assistant
clerks of the Rouse of Representatives there shall be ndded fifty per cent for
one year from the adoption of this resolution, to be paid out of the contingent
fund of the House;
which =as adopted.

Mi. Bridgers, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
votes of the in-0 Houses on the bill (S. 31) to provide for the conipensation of noncommissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines
on detailed service. submitted the following report :
The committee of confereiice on t h e part of the IIouse of Representatires on
the disagreeing rotes of the txvo Houses on the bill (S. 34) to provide for t h e
compensation of lioncommissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines on
detalled service, have met the managers on the part of the Senate. and after full
and free conference h a r e agreed to recoilmiend to their respective Houses as
folloms :
That the Senate recede from its disagveeineiit to the amendment of the I-IOuSe
of Representatires and agree to the said aiiieiidment with t h e following amendments, r i z :
After service. section 1, line 2, insert the words o r from t h e Kavy or
Marine Corps.
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[Jiine 8, 1964.
outsections 2, 3, 4,and 5, and insert in lieu thereof the follon-ing :

such detached or detailed iiIen shall he aflo5r-ctl ill acltlition
2. That
not exceeding two dollars per day, and conipeus;rtiolf for :dl estr:i work or for
any uncommon skill or industry displayed in the lrerforinwnce of duties t o \vhich
they may be assig,l&, in proportion to the value of such es
skill or industry, whether it be in performing an unus
the usual hours of labor, or work performed beyond
extraordinary slrill and superior \vOrkmanship displnj-ed
such duties, the value of said extra labor, or UnCOllllllOIl Ski
determined by the officer or superintcndent under whose
said detach& or detailed service may be performrd. subject to t h e il1)[WOv:ll of
the Secretary of TI1nr or Kavy. The additional ~olil~~ellS~~tiOIl
[WOTidcd in this
section shall be the same for both the War and Sa1-y Depirtinents under ccrt:iin
rilles to be prescribed by the President.
( 4 SEC.
3, That all noncommissioned officers, musicians, pri\ ntes. s:iilurs. or
marines detailed to Government Contractors shall be SO dettiiied \vithout p l y
and allowances, but shall be compensated for their services hg \v:lges reccived
from said contractors under rules to be prescribed by the Secretary of \ V : I ~or
the Navy.
And that the House of Representatives recede from their Rlnendment to the
title of the bill.
Respectfully submitted.
R. R. BRIDGERS,
JOIIS PERKISS.
FRED. W. 11. I-IOLLIDAY,
Managers on the part of tlie ~ ~ O l t SofQ r~cyicsortc(tices.
CHAS. B. UITCIIEI,,
,Uanngc.r on t h e p a r t of fhc A e ) r a f t .
Mr. Lyon introduced

A bill i n relation to the pay of clerks in the office of the depositary ;
Mr. Lyon moved to suspend the rule requiring the hill to bc referred to a committee.
The motion mas lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
,
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by n-rhicli the bill was reerred to a committee.
Resolved, That it be referred to the Coinniittee on Ways and Means to inciuire
and report whether the salary of the Assistant Attorney General should not
be increased ;
which was adopted.

Mr. Clopton submitted the following resolution :
Eesolued, That the Committee on Ways and Means be imtructeil to inquire
illto the progriety of increasing the salaries of the chiefs of bureiius, a11d th;lt
they report by bill or otherwise ;
0
tlie special orclrr, viz :

for the Army and to prescribe the mode
h c i recorded. as fo
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4s
June 8, 18GS.l
183
Yeas : Ager, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Cruilcslianli, Dupr6,

Foster, Fuller, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Hartridge, I<enner,
J. M. Leach, Lyon, Morgan, Pugh, Shewinalce, Swan, and Turner.
S a y s : Akin, Baylor, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli 31.
Bruce, Horatio TF7. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad; De Jarnette, Ilickinson, Ewing, Foote, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Heiskell, Hilton, Holder, Holliday,
Jolinston, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Marshall, McCallum, BfcMiiIlin,
Miles, Montague, Moore, Murray, Orr, Perliins, Rogers, Simpson,
Singleton, J. 3.1.Smith, TTr. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Triplett, Villerb, arid TTitherspoon.
X message was received from the Senate, by Nr.Sash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
Ilr. BpnX-er: The Senate have rejected a bill of this House (H. R. 135) to
increase the compensation of the assistant clerks i n the Senate and House of
Irepresentatires.
TlieF have concurred in t h e aineiidinents of this House to the bill (8. 39) t o
amend the sereral acts in regard to chaplains.
They h a l e passed, with amendments. a bill of this House (11. R. 138) to
irlcrease the compensxtion of the heads of the w r e r a l Esecutire Departments
nnd the Assistant Secretary of War and the Treasury : i n ~ ~ I i i :tniendnients
di
I
am directed to ask the coucurreuce of this IIouae.
Mr. Blandford called the question ; which IT-as ordered.

The question being on the aiiieiiclnieiit of Mr. JSonLag ue to the
rnotion of U r . E. 31. Brnce to recommit the bill with instructions,
The question recurring on tlie motion to recommit,
Jlr. Conrad, by unaniinoixs consent, withdrew his amendment to
the aineiiclment of Jlr. JIcCallum.
The question recurring on the anieiidment of Mr. ;\lcCallurn,
X message mas receii-ed from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; M hich is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate hare agreed to the report of the committee of coilference 011 the bill (S. S4) to proride for tlie conipensation of iioncomniissloned
officers. soldiers, sailors. w~iclmariiies on detailed s e n ice.
They h a l e passed, vithout aniendment, a bill of this House (11. R. 123)
mdcing appropriations f o r the support of the Government of the Coufetler:ite
States of America from July 1 to Decwiihrr 31. 1804. and to supply a deficiency.
Jfr. E. 31. Bruce moved to recommit the bill to ii special committee,

to be composed of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means
and the Joint Committee on Impressments, without instructions, and
demaiicled the yeas and nays thereon; which were not ordered.
The motion to recommit n-as lost.
Mr. Rogers submitted the folloving amendment to the first section :
In line 14, after the ~i-orcl thereof, insert the f0110~~.ing
: said value to be
ascertnined b r local appraisers in accorBance with the prorisioiis of the impressment act, from whose nppraisement there shall be no aggeal.

&fr.Barlisdale moved to amend the bill by striking out the first
Fection ; which reads a s follows, viz :
Every person required to pay L: tax in kind under the grovisions of tlie Act
to lag taxes for t h e common defense and carry on the Government of the Con-
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O F THE
[June 8, iSGi
federate states, approved April twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred aud sixty

three, and the act amendatory thereof, approved February seretlteelltlr, eighteen
llundred and sjxty-four, shall, in addition to the Olle-tellth retluired by said
acts to be paid as a tax in kind, deliver t o the Confederate Gorerinmit. of the
of the prpseilt year and of the year eighteen hu1~1redand sixty-fiw,
one other tenth of the several products taxed in kind by the acts aforesaid,
which additional oi1e-tenth shall be ascertained, assessed. :md ~ o l l e ~ l ei dn
as is provided by lam for the said tax in kind, and shall be paid for on
delivery by the post quartermasters in the Sel-er:ll districts :It the :ISSeSSed
value thereof; except the payment for cottoll and tobacco Sh;l:l be luacle by t h e
agents of the Treasury Department appointed to receire the same.
Mr. Bell called the question; which v a s ordered.

Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
And recorded as follows, vix: Nags _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Yeas : Atkins, dyer, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Uritlger>,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Cruikshank, Dupr4,
Eming, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Chrland. ITartridge, Hilton, Kenner, Lamliin, J. 31. Leach, Lyon, Marshall, Jliles,
Moore, Morgan, Pugli, Rives, Rogers, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton,
J. M. Smith, 147. E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Turner, Witherspoon, and
Wright.
Nays : Akin, Baylor, Bradley, Cliambers, Chilton. Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Foote, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson. Gilnier,
Hanly, Heiskell, Hodge, Holder, I-Iolliday, J. T. Leach,
n, McMnllin, Menees, Montagne, Murray. Perkins. Simpson,
of North Carolina, Triplett, Villerh, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Hartridge moved to recoiisirlcr the rote just taken, and cdlerl
the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. E. M. Bruce denianded the yeas ancl nays; which were not
ordered, and the motion to reconsider was lost.
Mr. IIeislrell submitted the following amendment :
Insert in lieu of the first section the same sectioii with the words after the
cnacting clause claw to the word shall, in line 6, striclien out.
Mr. Sexton (in the chair pro tempore) entertained the arncnclnient,
which though substantially was not literally the same.
Mr. Marshall appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Shall the decision of the Chair stand a s the judgment of the House Z
Mr. Heiskell submitted the following amendment :
In lieu of first section insert same section with all after the enactillg clnuse
down to
shall, in line 6, and all after word thereof,
line 14,
stricken out.

The House took a recess until 8 oclock ;
And having reasse
The Chair laid befo
se a communication from the President ; which was read
To l7ie Hozrsc of Rep
In respxise to your res
your information a couimU
RICHMOND,
VA., J u n e
4. iS6g.
itinlo, I herewith trnneniit for

e Secretary of j\ar relative to the
June 8. 1864.1
185
Elolconlhe Legion
of South Carolina Volunteers and to other legiouary
organizatious in t h e Provisional Arllly of the Confederate States.
JEFFERSOS DAYIS.
The communication a n d accompanying dociuments were ref erred to

h message was received from the Senate, by Rfr. ;\ash, their Srcretary ; which is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 70) to amend a n a c t entitled
An act t o amend a n act entitled An act to organize military courts to attend
t h e Army of the Confederate States i n the field, and to define the powers of said
courts, approred February 13, 18G4; in whicli I am directed to ask the
Concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 70) to amend an
act entitled An act to aiiiend an act entitled An act to organize
military courts to attend the Army of the Confederate States in the
field, and to define the powers of said courts, approved February
thirteenth, eighteen hundred an d sixty-four ;
on the Judiciary.
The Chair laid before the House
A bill (1. R. 135) to increase the compensation of the heads of
the peveral Executive Tkpartnients a n d tlw .lsiist:int Secretary of
W a r and the Treasury ;
m-hich had been returned from the Senate with the following amendments. viz:
1. Insert in line 3. after tile worcl gorernment, the words s h a l l for oue
gear from the passage of this net be increased to nine thousand clollars.
2. Strike oilt. i n line 5, tlie ~rorcls b e increased one hundred per cent and
insert the words to six thousand dollars.
3. Insert after Treasn
i n line 4, thc worils of tlic Assistant AttorneyGeiierul.
4. Insert after ,\ttoriieS-Geiiera1, i l i line 4, the words and tltr Coinptroll~r
. Ainencl the titlc by adding thereto t h e words and o P tlic Akssistaiithttorhe Coniptroller of the Trcasur) .
The question being on the first amendiiient of the Senate,

Mr. 3Iachen clenianclecl tlie yeas and nay5 ;
TThich were ordered,
3 eas-----------------------4-8
,And recordecl as folloTT--s,
viz: S a r s _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - _ _ - - -12
Teas : Akin, Atliins. Barlisdale, Eaylor. Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
Branch, Horatio IT. Briice, Cltilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruilcshanli,
Dickiiison, Elliott, Exing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, R. I<.
Garlancl, Gholion. Hartridge, Heisliell, lodge, Holder, Johnrton,
.J. X. Leach, J. T. Lea
Machen, RfcJlullin, Jloiitague, RIorgan,
Perltins, Pngh. Read, R cll, Sexton, Shewmalte, Simpson, Singlcton, J. JI. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Triplett, Villeri., Welsh,
Witlierspooii, and Tlriglit.
Says: Boyce. E l i 31. Bruce, Chambers, Conrad, Foote, A. H. Gitrland, Goode, Holliclay, Kenner, Lyon, Murray, a i d W.E. Pmitli.
T h e second amrndnient of the Senate TTRS concurrecl in.
The question being on the third amendment,
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JOURNdL OF THE
LJuno 8, 18G-i.
M ~ Lyon
.
moved to amend by inserting the words and the c o 1 ~ missioner of Patents.
The amendment of &h.Lyon was lost.
&fr. L~~~ moved to reconsider the vote by which his amenrlnlent
was lost.
The motion to reconsider was lostMr. Hartridge subniitted the following amendment :
After the words Comptroller-General, in line 4,insert the followin? : Th:lt
of t h e clliefs of bureaus i n the Executire Drpnrtiii~irts l I ~ ( 1 ? a w d
the
fiftyper centfor the period of one year froin the iiassage of this act. lo iuclude
tho First, Second, and Third ,4uditors of the Treasury.
Mr. Pugh demanded the previous question ; irhich was ordc

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Hartridge.
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment of Mr. Hartridge was agreed to.
The qtlestion being on the fourth amendment of the Senate,
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which
ordcrcd,
Yeas__________--------- 35
And recorded as follows, viz : Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29 1301
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Barksdale, Baslor, Blandforcl, I3oFce, Briclgers, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, COIJW, Conrad, Diclrinson,
Foote, Funsten, 9.H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson, Goocle,
dg-e, Holder, Iqon, Machen, McCallum, Miles, JIontngne, Jlurugh, Read, Russell, Simpson, Singleton, J. 31. Smith. TT. E.
Smith, and Welsh.
Ways : Ayer, Bell, Clopton, Cruilishank, Dupr6, Elliott. Ev-ing,
Foster, Fuller, Gilmer, Heisliell, Hilton, Hollirlx~-,Johnston, Iic~oltl,~,
Kenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, JlcJZullin, Mr~ncei,
Moore, Prrkins, Shewmalie, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, STY-^^. Triplett, Turner, Viller6, and Wright.
So the amendment of the Senate was concurred in.
The question being on the arriendrrierit of tlie Senate to the title,
Mr. Hartridge moved to amend the amendment by adding thereto
the words and the Auditors of the Treasury.
The amendment of Xr. Hartridge KIS agreed to, and the anicntlrnent of thc Senate to the title as anieiidecl was agreed to.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the fourth amendment of the Senate was agreed to.
Mr. Lyon moved to amend the fourth amendment of the Senate
by adding the following, rix: and the Commissioner of Pstte~lt-.
Mr. Fdler rhoved to amend the amendment of Mr. Lyon
adding the following, to wit:
Add also, 011 colnmissioned oficers of the Army below the rank of brigadiergenerill, and :I11 officers Of the Navy below the rank of post captain.
in order in so nirrch
compensation of cere officers of the Army
June 8, 1864.1
187
The Chair sustained the point of order, from which decision Mr.
Fuller appealed.
The question being piit,
House ?
It was decided i n the affirmative.
Mr. Swan submitted the following amendment :
Add the folloiTing proviso : "Pl'ocided, T h a t this increased compensation shall
Iiot be given t o chiefs of bureaus who hare military or naval piiy and r;inlr."
Mr. Read moved to recommit the bill and ameiidnients to the Committee on Ways and 3feans.
T h e motion prevailed.
A bill (H. K. 10s) " to amend the laws relating to the tax in kind ; "
which had been returned from the Senate with sundry amendments.
The bill and aiiiendnients 11-ere referred to the Comniittee on Ways
and 3feans.
On motion of Mr.Lyon, the first and second special orders were
postponed.
Mr. Lyon, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
h bill " relating to the issuing of certificate5 of indebtedness by the
Government of the Confederate States : ''
-xhieh was read a first aiicl second time.
The question being xhether the bill be postponed and put upon
the Calendar,
Mr. Smith of S o r t h Carolina submitted the following amendment :
After t h e word " indebtedness .' insert " receivable in pnynieiit of public
tnses and other 6ucs escept iinlmrt and export duties."
Pending which,
M r . Hilton moved that the House do now
acljoiirn.
Mr. Wright demanded the peas and nays ;

Which were ordered,
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
,incl recorded as folloTVs,
jl\'ays__-_--__-__--__________
30
Yeas : Akin, h y e r , Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Bopce, Bradley,
Branch, Clopton, Dickinson, Ewing, Gholson, Goocle, TIartriclgr,
Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Holliday, Johnston, IZenner, J. 31. Leach,
Lyon, Marshall, McMulliii, Menees, Montague, Murray, Itussell,
J. JI. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Swan,
Triplett, Turner. Tiller6, Witherspoon, and Jlr. Speaker.
S a y s : Blandford, Bridgers, E l i 1%.
Bruce, Chilton, Colyar, Corlrad, Cruikshanlr, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Fiinsten, A. H.
land, K. I<. Garland, Gilmer.,Holder, Kccblc, J. T. Leach, Mac1
McCallum, Miles, Xoore, Jforgan, Perlrins, Pugh, Sexton, Shc .I
make, Singleton, TT-elsh. arid Wright.
So the motion prerailed, and
The Spealcer announced that the House i t o o d atljoiirncci until 11
o'clock to-morrow.
JOURNAL O F THE
THIRTY-FOURTH DAY-THURSDAY,
[June 9, 1864.
JCNE
9, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournnlent, a i d K R S opened with

On motion of Mr. Blandford, leave of absence was granted liis coltheir Secretary :
j,,r. ,ypea/cer: The President of t h e Confederate States haring returned to
the Sellate the bill (S. 24) entitled An act to authorize the appointnient o f
additional officers of artillery for ordnance duties, with his objections to the
same, the Senate proceeded to reconsider the hill : and
RcsoEzed, That the hill do not pass, two-thirds of the Senate not agreein<
thereto.
The President of the Confederate States having returned to tlie Senate the
joint resolution (S. 7 ) in regard to the eyemption of editors and employees
of newspapers, with liis objections to the saiiie, the Senate proceeded to
reconsider the joint resolution ; and
Resolved, That the joint resolution do not pass, two-thirds of the Sennte not
agreeing thereto ;
I a m directed by the Senate to communicate the said bill a n 4 joint resolution, the message of the President retnrning the same to the Senate rritli his
objections, and the proceedings of the Senate thereon, t o tlie IIouse of Representatives.
Mr. Foote moved to postpone the pending matter before the 1 0 1 ~

under a suspension of the rules.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill relating to the
issuing of certificates of indebtedness by the Government of the Confederate States.
The following message was received from the Senate, by JIr. Sa-h,
their Secretary :
M r . BpeaTcer: The Senate have passed, without amendment, a joint rrsolution
(1-1. R. 11) of thanks to Jlaj. Gen. Richard Taylor and the officers and men
of his command.
They have concurred in the amendment of this House to the bill (S. 59) to
authorize the owners of the registered eight per criit ten-year convertible bo~lds
issued under the provisions of the act approrecl Allay 16, 1861, to excllarge the
same for coupon bonds.
Mr. Foster submitted the following amendment to the amendnlellt

of Mr. Smith of North Carolina :
Strike out the same and insert in lieu thereof the follo\ring: Such certifi
cates lnay, a t the pleasure of the holder, be converted a t 1wr into six per ce11t
bonds, Provided for in the sixth section of a n act entitled .in act t o rec1uc.e tile
currency and to autliorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approred seretlteenth
February, eighteen liundred and sixty-four.
The following mes

Burton N. Harrison,
m.S p e a 7 ~ :On the

lowing acts :
11. R. 92. An act to a n
:let to allow cominission
i~nrcliasingclothing f r
received from the President, by 34r.

approred and signed the fol-
June 9, 1864.1
189
H. R. 119. An act t o amend so much of a n act entitled An act to organize

forces to serve during t h e war, approved February 17, 1SG4, as relates to the
exemption of certain religious denominations ; and
H. R. 149. An a c t to amend an act entitled An act to,fegulate the supplies
of clothing to enlisted men of the Navy during the war, approved April 30,
1863.
Very respectfully,
BURTON N. HARRISON,
Private Xecretarv.
RICHXOND,Vs.,June 0, 1864.
Mr. Swan, from a special committee, submitted a verbal report.

Mr. Singleton called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Foster to the amendment of Mr. Smith of Sorth Carolina,
Mr. Marshall called for the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
23 [24i
,ind recorded as follonrs, lriz : Yeas------------r-----Nays_-_______-_________
44
Yeas : Anderson, Chambers, Dupr&,Elliott, Foote, Foster, Gaither,
A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Hilton, Marshall. McCalluni. McMullin, Menees, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IT.E. Smith,
Swan, Triplett, Welsh, and Witlierspoon.
Kays : Atli-ins, Ayer, Barksdale, Blandford, Braclley, Rridgers,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TY. Bruce, Cliiltoii, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad,
Cruikshank, Diekinson, Eming, Barrowv,Fuller, Punsten, Gholson,
Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Heisliell, Holder, Holliday, Johnston,
Renner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Xachen. Miles, Montague,
>furray, Perkins, Rires, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton,
Smith of Rorth Carolina, Staples, Villerk, and Wright.
S o the amendment to the amendment was lost.
Mr. Foote submitted the following amendment to the amendment
of Bir. Smith of Sorth Carolina:
Provided, T h a t the creditor of the Gorerniiiwt sliall Itc :illowed to receiro

Treasury uotes, sit his option. in lieu of t h e certificatcs of indebtedness lierein
prorided for.
The amendment wzs lost.

Mr. S ~ a moved
n
to la; the bill and amendments on the table.
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Ayer, Blandford, Bridgers, Chambers, Clopton, Criiikshank,
DuprB. Elliott. Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A . N. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Goode, Hartridge. Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall,
McJfullin, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Shewmake, J. X. Smith, Swan, and
Wright.
Kays : a k i n , Anderson, Atkins, Barlisclale, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce,
.
Chilton, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Ewing, FarHoratio 1%Bruce,
rom-, Foote, Funsten, Gholson, Gilrner, Heiskell, Hilton, Molliday,
Benner, Lyon, Alachen, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Nontague, Murrajr,
Perkins, Rives, Russell. Sexton, Simpson, Singleton, W. E. Smith,
Smith of Sorth Carolina. Staples, Iriplett, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
[June 9,
1864.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Smith of North

Carolina,
Mr. Lyon demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded &sfollows, viz: j Yeas .................... ---- 86
1 Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ - _ - - - - Peas : Anderson, Ayer, Blandford, Bridgers, Chambers, Clopton,
Cruikshank, DuprB, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, A. 13. Garland,
R. K. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Lamlrin, J. At. Leacli,
6. T. Leach, Marshall, McMullin, Murray, Perliins, Pugh, Read,
Rogers, Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Swan, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Barksdale, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Hora tio IT.
Bruce, Chilton, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow,
Funsten, Gilmer, Heiskell, Hilton, Holliday, Kenner, Lyoii, Jfachcn,
McCallum, Menees, Miles, Montague, Rives, Sexton, Sinipson, Singleton, Triplett, and Villcrh.
Mr. Conrad moved to lay the bill and amendments on the table.
Which were ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 44
recorded as follom,s, viz: Kays_____-__________________
2-1. Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Blandford, Bradley, Eli 31. Brnee,
W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colpar, Coiimd,
ank, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, EiTring, Foster, Fullcr. Fiin
sten, Gaither, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Goode, Hartridgc, Holliday, Keeble, J. M. Leach, J. T . Leach, Machen, Marshall, 3fcJInllin.
Miles, Morgan, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Russell, Shewmake. Simpsoii.
J. M. Smith, Sman, Triplett, and Wright.
Nays : Atkins, Barksdale, Bridgers, Farrow, Foote, Gholson. Gilmer, Heisliell, Hilton, Holder, Kenner, Lyon, McCallunl. Z\Icnc~
-Montague, Perliins, Rives, Sexton, Singleton, M7. E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Viller4, and Witherspoon.
SOthe bill was laid upon the table.
Mr. Foster moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. McMullin moved that when the House adjourns to-day it
n to meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
motion prevailed.
Miles nioved that the EIonse do now adjour11.
. Hilton demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz : Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
- - _ - _ _ _ _ _47
_ _[48]
_
e, Hartridge, Kenner,
and Witherspoon.
Blandford, Bradley,
on, Colyar, Conrad,
nsten, Gaither, A. N.
n, Holder, Holliday,
allum, Menees, Morssell, Sexton, Shewmake, Sin-
June 9, 1864.1
191
gleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan,

Triplett, VillerB, and Wright.
Xi.. Smith of North Carolina moved to postpone the next special
order.
Mr. .Foote demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
T h i c h mere ordered,
Yeas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
And recorded tls follows,
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Yeas : htkiiis, Barksdale, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Chilton,
Clopton, Cruikshanlr, Diekinson, Dupr6, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Heiskell, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Miles, Morgan, Pug& Rives, Sexton, Shen-make, Singleton, W. E. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Swan, VillerB, Witherspooii, arid T r i g h t .
S a y s : Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett. Chambers, Colyar,
Conrad, A. 13. Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hilton, Holliday, l<eel.de,
Renner, Marshall, XcCalhuni, Menees, Montagne, Murray, Yerkins,
Rogers, Russell, Smipson, J. M. Smith, Staples, and Triplett.
So the motion to postpone the special order prevailed.
A h . Smith of S o r t h Carolina nioved to suspend the rules.
The motion mas lost.
Mr. Conrad niowcl to suspend the rules, to enable him to offer a
resolution, and demanded the yeas a n d nnps thereon ; which V ~ I T
not ordered, and the motion to suspend the rules was lost.
The hour of 3 oclock haring arrived,
The I-Touse took a reces? till S oclock ;
And haring reassembled,
The Chair laic1 before tlie House a cominunicatioii from tlw Tresident ; vliich was rend as follows. viz :
ETPHXIOXL), YA., J U l Z C
8, 186/I.
Yo the House of Repr-eseirtntiies:

In response to a resolution of Clie IIolise of Ikyrweiitatims of .Talni;ir~ 13,
1864, I herewith transmit for xour iiifo~matioiiii ~oiiiniuiiic.atio1ifroiii the Secretary of Tvar covering a copy of the proceedings of the court of inquirg relative
to the captnre of Yew Orleans.
JEFFERSON DATXS.
The coiniiiunication and accompanying clociiiiienti were referred to

The Chair a150 laid before the House another communication from
the President ; which n-as read as follows, riz :
R I L ~ I M O X D , YA.,
J W L C 6 , ISO/I.
T o the Sencite uiid I7orche of Rcpreseittutivcs:
I Iiere~yithtransmit :t commuiiicatioii from tlie SecretarJ- of TTnr, co\ eriiig
(opieq of additional reports of militmy operations during the ~ e r r r1863.
It is suggested t h a t these papers a r e intended to be used f o r the illforination
cf the memhers of Congress, arid that their publication :it this time is considered unadrisable.
JEFFERPOS I?hVIS.
The colnmunicatioii and accompanying documents were referred to

On liiotion of &fr. Lpon. the first special order w i l s postponed.
Mr. Lyoll moved to postpone the second special order.
JOURNAL O F THE
[June 9, 1864.
Mr. A. H. Garland moved the indefinite postponement of the second

ecial order, viz :
A bill for the organization of the bureau of conscription and the
appointment of officers in said bureau.
A bill to amend the tax hms;
which had been returned from the Senate with sundry amendments.
The biil and amendments were referred to Clie Conlnzittee on Trays
and Means.
The following message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
their Secretary :
M y . Speaker.: The Senate have passed, witli :,mendments, a bill of this IIouse
(H. R. 107) to amend the tax laws: in which :Imendineilts I am directed to
ask the concurrence of this Ihuse.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the special order,
viz :
A bill for the organization of the bureau of conscription arid the
appointment of officers in said bureau,
was indefinitely postponed.
Bfr. Barksdale moved to postpone the consideration of the bill nritil
S
of.
the bill (toamend the laws relating to the tax in kk-~dT ~ disposed
Mr. Boote moved to lay 01- the table the motion of Mr. Miles to
reconsider the vote by which the second special order was indefinitely
postponed.
&lr.Miles deminded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ _ _ _41
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays_____________-_____-_----_
30
Yeas : htlrins, Baylor, Blandford, Bridgers, Chiltoi;, Clopton,
lywr, Conrad, Cruilcshanlr, Dicliinson, DiiprB, Elliott, Foote, Fos, FnIlcr, Gaither, A. 1-1.Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilmcr. Goode,
Hartritlge, &hll, -lodge, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach, Lyon,
Jl:ichcn, McMullin, Mcnees, Morgan, Mnrray, Orr, Sexton, Shewinalce, W. R. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner,
T;CTithi?rspoon,ant1 Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Barksclale, I3o7ce, 13radley, Branch, Eli M.
13riice, Barnott, Chambers, De Jariiette, Ewing, Farrow, Fnnsten,
Olson, Iliiltoii, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, JfcCalhm, Mile-,
iI&ue, Moore, Perkins, Iilgh, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, Singlctoll. J. &I. Smith. Stades. and VillerB.
, with
the reconimenda tiori

ment, to the amendments of
June 9, 1864.1
193
irtcluding t h e Cornmissioner of Patents, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and

First, Second, and Third Auditors, to five thousand dollars per annum, payxble
as now provided by law: Provided, howeuer, That no oacer holding a commission in the military or naval service shall be entitled to the benefits of this act.
And that the salary of all clerks and employees in the various departments
located in the city of Itichmond be increased fifty per rent, and at all other
points throughout the Confederate States twenty-five per cent : Provided, That
clerks detailed from the Army or Navy shall not be entitled to the benefits of
this act.
The following message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
their Secretary :
Xr. Speaker: The Senate have passed, without amendment, bill and a joint
resolution of this IIouse of the following titles, viz :
H. R. 150. An act concerning the salary of the Treasurer; and
H. R. 13. Joint resolution to allow sick and wounded officers of the Army
trnnsportation to their homes, and hospital accommodations.
They hare passed, with amendments, bills of this House of the following
titles, riz :
3. R. 112. An act to amend an act to organize forces to serve during the
mar, approved February 17, 1864 ; and
H. R. 163. An act to amend an act entitled An act for the relief of taxpayers
in certain cases, approved February 13, 1864.
They have passed bills of the follo-wing titles, viz :
S. 75. An act to increase the salary of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs;
and
S. 76. An act to authorize the appointhent of additional officers of artillery

for ordnance duties.
I n which bills and amendments I am directed to ask the concurrence of this
House.
Mr. McMiillin moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Lyon by

striking out the words * fifty per cent and inserting in lieu thereof
*twenty-five per cent, and by striking out the words, in the latter
part of the section, tventy-five per cent and inserting in lieu
thereof twelve and a half per cent.
Mr. Barksdale called the question; which was ordered, and the
amendment of Mr. JlcMullin was lost.
Nr. Holliday submitted the following as a substitute for the
amendment of the Committee on Ways and Means, viz:
That the eniployees in the several Departments of the Gorernment be allowed
tVe same ration, pay, allorrances, and conipensation as the detailed men in the
same.

Mr. Lyon moved to amend the title by adding thereto the words
(and of the officers therein named.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, to ahom had been referred
A bill to amend the laws relating to the tax in kind ;
which had been returned from the Senate with the following amendments, 1% :
1. Strike out, in section 1, lines 1 and 2, t h e words That the above recited
act bc, and the same is hereby, amended as follows : and insert in lieu thereof
the words That the art approred seventeenth Februal;y. eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, entitled An act to amend a n act entitled An act to lay taxes for
the common defense and carry on the Gowrnnient of the Confederate States,
approved April tTl-enty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, be, and the
same is hereby, amended as follows :
2. Add the following independent section :
That the account of slaughtered hogs required by the first section of said
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Or
and eighteen hu
[June 9, 1864.
first day of March, eighteen hundred and

sixty-six. for each year preceding said
merits of the Senate were concurred in.

from the same committee, reported
relation to the pay of clerks in the office of the deposi-
t,ary,
with the recommendation that it do pass with the following aniendment, viz:
~ ~ c . Where
2 .
the assistant treasurer or depositary is also the collector of
port, the officers of the customs employed by him as clerks in the offire of the
depositary or assistant treasurer shall receive the compensation specified in
the above section instead of the pay now giren them by law as officers of the
customs: Provided, That the deputy collector, when exnployed as a clerk in
the office of the depositary or assistant treasurer, shall receive not less than
twenty-five hundred dollars per annum.
The question being upon agreeing to the amendment of the committee,

It was decided in the affirmative, and the bill as amended was
engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title was read and
same committee, reported and recommended
tion explanatory of the act to increase the compensacivil officers and employees in the Presidents office
utive and legislative departments a t Richmond for R
ed and placed on the Calendar 3

o amend the joint, resolution by adding a t the
of the court of commissioners
the joint resolution as amended
was engrossed and read a third time.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the vote of the House ordering the joint
resolution to be engrossed for a third reading was reconsidered.
Mr. Lyon moved further to amend the same by adding thereto the
following words, to wit :
Irovided, The amount to be paid to any such clerk shall not exceed three
thousand dollars per annum.
The amendment was agreed to, and the joint resolution as amended
was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Perkins mo
Peas: Atlrins, Bit

Chilton, Conrad, D
Ways_ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
dley, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
ote, Funsten, A. H. Garland,
June 9, 1864.1
195
R. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton,

Kenner, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McCallum, Miles, Montague, Moore,
Morgan, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, W. E. Smith, Staples, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Blandford, Burnett, Chambers, Clopton, Cruikthank, Elliott, Farrow, Fuller, Holder, Marshall, McMullin, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Triplett, Turner, VillerQ, Witherspoon, and Wright.
So the joint resolution was passed, and the title was read and
agreed to.
h message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body; Tvhich is as follows, to wit:
X r . Speaker: The Senate have passed, without amendment, it bill of this
IIouse of the following title, riz :
fI R. 148. A bill to raise money to increase the pay of soldiers.
They hare passed a bill of the following title, riz :
S. 77. An act to amend a n act entitled An act to reduce the currency and
to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 1864.
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
MY.Criiikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as

correctly enrolled
S. 34. An act to provide for the compensation of noncoinmissioned
officers, soldiers, sailors, and marines on detailed service ;
S. 38. An act for the payment of cominissioners appointed under
the act elititled An act to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas
corpus in certain cases, and to confer certain powers upon said cominjssioners ;
H. R. 124. An act making appropriations for the postal service of
the Confederate States for the year 1862 and 1863;
H. R. 106. An act to increase the compensation of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the Army of the Confederate States;
and
H. R. 134. An act to amend an act entitled bhn act to establish a
niter and mining bureau, approved April 22, 18G3.
Mr. Conrad, from the Committee on V a y s a i d Meails, reported and
recomniended the passage of
A bill . to amend an act entitled An act t o reduce the currency and
to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-f o w ;
which as read firat and second times.
Mr. Rogers moved that the House do nov idjourn.
The Chair laid before the House an act (S. 7 7 ) t o ainend an act
entitled Alnact to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of
notes and bonds, approved February scvcnteenth, eighteen himdred
and sixty-four ; v-hich was read first and second times and referred
On motion of Mr. J . T. Leach,
The House adjourned until 10 oclock a. 111. to-morrow.
[June 10, 1864.
THIRTY-FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY,
JUNE10, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

a bill (H. R. 153) to amend an act entitled An act for the relief
of taxpayers in certain cases, approved February thirteenth, eighteeii
hundred and sixty-four;
which had been returned from the Senate with the following amendment :
After the word
and, in line 3, insert the time fixed by law for.
The amendment of the Senate was concurred in.

The Chair also laid be-fore the House
A bill (H. R. 112) t o amend an act to organizc forces to serve
during the war:, approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four;
which had been returned from the Senate mitli the following amcndment :
Strike out, iii,,line 17, Secretary of War and iiisert
the department.
general comrnandiug
The amendment was concurred in.

The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 7 5 ) Lto increase
lary of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; which was read
st and second time.
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill t o be referred to
a committee,
On motion of Mr. McMullin? its consideration was postponed
for
the present.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 76) to authorize
- . appointment
__
of additional officers of artillery for ordnance
the
duties;
The rule havin been suspended requiring it t o be referred to a
cotnmittee, the bil was read a third time and passed, and the title
On motion of Mr. Perkins, the pending matter before the House,
viz :
to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved 17th Febni-
ff
t o establish a
aid bureau shall consist of one

and allowances of officers of
ieu thereof the following, viz :
June 10, 1864.1
197
That the said bureau shall consist of two persons with thc pay : ~ n dallomances, but not rank, of colonel a* lieutenant-colonel of artillery.
The anieiidmeiit was agreed to.

The following message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
their Secretary :
MY.Bzieaker: The Senate linve pnssed a hill ( S . 78) relating to the issuing of
wrtifit:ites of indebtedness hy t h e Government of the Confederate States ; in
wliicli I am directed to ask the concurrence of this Home.
SEr. Duprk moved to reconsider the 17ote by which the amendment

of Mr. Marshall wab agreed to.
The motion to reconsider prevailed, and the amendment of Mr.

Marshall was lost.
Mr. Kenner submitted the following amendment ; which was
agreed to:
Add a t end of section 10 the following: P~o?iided,That in all foreign coun11liere Confederate ilgelits for purchasing or shipping niunitions of war or
supplie4 a r e estLiblished,said agents shall be employed by said agency to purchase and ship miinitions or supplies.
tries
Mr. Renner submitted the following amendments ; which were

iigrecd to :
Section 13, line 4, after t h e word prescribe, insprt the word uniform.
Add to sec.tioii 13 which said rules and regulatious stiall he made public in
one or iiiore ne\\-spnpers in the serertil States n c s t of thc Mississippi River,
specif) ing the terms and conditions upon n-liicli cottau and other produce may be
tranqwrted to said depots nnd seaports, and any person complying with the
sanir sltall be entitled to transport his cotton and other produce to said depots
a n d other seaports.
Mr. DuprB submitted the following amendment :

Strike out a11 in section 14 after the word river, which reads as follows,
viz : And t h e operations ;uid trmsactions of said bureau. established as afore
haid. not iuconsisteut with the provisions of this act, are hereby ratified and
confiriiied. aiid iiisert in lieu tliereof the following, viz : And said Cotton
Burenu aiid all other ngpnts authorized to purchase or collect cotton for the
Qorernnient in the Trans-JIississippi Department shnll deliver to said agency
nil cotton and other property under their control belonging t o the Government.
n n t l shall account to and malie complete settlements with said agency, without
delay.
The amendment --as agreed to.
The bill was read the third time, and the question recurring on its
passage,
T h i e h were ordered,
recorded as follolTs,\-iz:
Yeas : Anderson, htkins. Ayer, Barksclale, Baylor, Blandford.
Eoyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Clopton,
Colgar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprk, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson,
Goode. Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Hodge, Johnston, Krnner.
Lamkin, J. T. Leach. Lyon, Machen, McCalIum, McMullin, Menees,
&files, Moore, Morgan. Perlrins, Pngh, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell,
Sexton, Simpson, Singleton. Smith of Xorth Carolina, Triplett, VilIerB, Witherspoon, and T17rig11t.
Nays : Chilton. Cruilrslmnli, Foster, Gilmer, J. M. Leach, Marshall,
Shewmake. and J . 31. Smith.
So the bill mas passed.
A L O F THE
[Jnne 10, 1864.
. Sexton moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
011 ; which was ordered, and the motioii to reconsider was lost.
The title of the bill was read and agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina presented joint resolutions of the
legislature of North Carolina relating to the importation of articles
from abroad by the State; which were laid upon the table and
Mr. Fuller and Mr. Gilmer presented similar joint resolutions ;
which were laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the bill " to amend an act entitled 'An act
to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and
bonds,' approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour," was laid upon the table.
Mr. Conrad, from the Committee on Ways and Means [sic].
The question being on postponing the bill and putting it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Colyar demanded the previous question ; which was ordered.
The bill was read a third time, and the question recurring on its
the yeas and nays ;

Yeas ____________-___________ 41
recorded as follows, viz: Ways_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ 31
: Anderson, Ayer, Barlrsdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,
, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad,
De Jarnette, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, A. H. Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Holliday, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. 'I?.
Leach, McMullin, Miles, Montague, Moore, Rives, Russell, Shewmalie.
Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
aples, Triplett, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Atkins, Boyce, Chambers, Chilton, Cruikshank, Diekinson,
r6, Ewing, Foster, R. I<. Garland, Hanly, Hartridge, Heiskell.
ge, IZeeble, IEenner, Larnliin, Lyon. Machen, Marshall, McCal, Menees, Morgan, Perkins, Pugh, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, Viller6, Witherspoon, and Wright.
to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
ordered, and the motion to reconsider was lost.
rk, member from Missouri, appeared, was sworn
itution of the Confederate States, and took his
ttee on Ways and Means, reported the
resentatives, That the salary of the Doorenty-five per cent, and t h a t of his :mistP passage of this resolutio~i,and t h a t the
Penses of the House of Representatives.
and nays thereon ;
June 10,1864.1
ROUSE QF REPRESENTATIVES.
199
dumk, De Janiette, Diekinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, A. N. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer, Goode,
Hanly, Hartridge, Johnston, Iceeble, Iienner, Lamlrin, Lyon, Machen,
McCallum, Miles, Montague, Moore, Morgan, Pugh, Rives, Rogers,
Sexton, S h p s o n , Singleton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Triplett,
Witherspoon, and Triglit.
Nays : Anderson, Dapr6, Gholson, I-Ieiskell, Hilton, J. T. Leach,
McMullin, Shewmake, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, and VillerB.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, reported the following resolution :
Resolred, That the pay of the Speakers page of this House be increased for
one year from the Commencement of the present Congress fifty per cent to the
amount now allowed by law.
The resolution was adopted.

A bill (H. R. 107) to amend the tax laws,
I. Section 1, I h e 19, strike out after and insert of.
11. Section 1, line 26, strike out amount and insert value.
111. Section 1, line 28, after certificates, insert therefor.
IV. Section 1, line 30, after as, insert other.
V. Seetion 1, line 31, a t end of paragraph 1, add P r o m d e d , That no credit
shall be allowed beyond five per cent.
11. Section 1, line 3-1, after any, strike out all down to and including
. not, in line 38, and insert railroad or canal company, or in any incorpomted
hank, banking company, or association.
VII. Section I, line 45. strike out after and insert of the.
VIII. Section 2, line 5, after * slaves, insert cotton, tobacco.
IX. Section 2, line 14, strike out actual cost to the present holder and
insert market value on the seventeenth day of February, in the year eighteen
hundred and sixty-four.
X. Insert a t end of section 2 Provided further, That all property within the
euemys lines be, and the same is hereby, exempted from all taxation so long as
it remains in the enemfs lines.
XI. Strike out all of paragraph 1, section 3, and insert in lieu thereof Upon
all gold and silver coin, estimated a t par, and upon all gold dust and gold and
silver bullion, estimated a t its ralue in specie, unless purchased since the
first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and then estimated
a t the actual cost in Confederate Treasury notes, ten per ceut, except where
the same has already been included in the tax on shares or other interests,
under the provisio~isof the first section of this act, and in that case, on the
amount thus included, estimated at its specie value, there shall be levied a t a x
of fire per cent : Procided, That nothing herein contained shall be SO coz~strued
as to tax specie required hr the provisions of its charter to be held and kept
- o n band by any bank; and upon all moneys held abroad, or bills of escliange
drawn therefor, and all proniissory notes, rights, credits, and securities, plyable in foreign countries, fire per cent upon the value thereof in Confederate
Treasury notes on the seventeenth day of Februarr, in the year eighteen hund r d and sixty-four, a t the place where the tax thereon is payable, except that
where the same is included in the t a x on shares or other interests, imposed by
tlie first section of this act, then and-in t h a t case there shall be deducted from
the tax assessed thereon, according to the value of eighteen hundred and sixty-
four, as aforesaid, a sum equivalent to five per cent on the specie value of said
moneys held abroad, or bills of exchange drawn therefor, and prolllissory notes,
rights, credits, and securities payable in foreign countries : Provided, That 811
the taxes imposed under the provisions of this act shall be payable in Confederate TrGasury notes, a s prescribed by law, or four per cent bonds or certi&a&s therefor, authorized by the act of February seventeenth, eighteen bun-
.4L O F THE
[June SO, 1864.
-four, to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of

S.
paragraph of this section.

XV. Section 5, line 1, strike out paragraph sixth, section four, and insert
*section sixteen.
XVI. Section 5 , strike out nfter the word so, in line 5, all down to the
word as, in line 9.
XVII. Section 5, linc 14, insert after law the words bonds issued by any
Plate and.
XIX. Section 5 , line 28, after default, add the folloiring proviso : Pro&fed, That such person shall not be deeiiied and held t o be in default who limy
fail, or has failed, to niake payment or due returns in conseqnence of the
presence or interference of tlie enrniy, or the xhsence or neglect of the officers
charged with the assessment and collection of tiiues.
X. Section 6, line 5. after f:nnilp, insert x11d to carry on his ordinary
XI. Section 7, line 5, stri!e
out fifty and insert twenty.
XII. Add as section 8: That on all Treasury notes of the old issue, oP
nomination of five dollars, not exchanged for ncw issue prior to first day
y, eighteen hundred and sixty-fire, and which may remain outstandlie hundred pcr cent ir herrhy imposed.
9: That section seven of an act entitled An act t;
the common defense and support of the Governnient,
bruary, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, be, and the
and the following inserted i n lieu thereof:
n of tlie act to lay taxes for the coininon defenie and
nt of the Confederate States, approved April twentyand sixty-three, is suspended for the gear eighteeii
I. I n all cmes where a tax is levied on income derived from property, reat,
nal, and mixed, of every description, 011 the aiiiount or value of which an
valorem tax is hid, the ad valorem tax shall be deducted from the incoine
: Piovidecl,That in no case shall less be paid thaii the ad valorem tax.
111. In the assessment of income derived from nianufacturing or mining
shall be deducted from the gross income or profits tlie neceswiry annual
s, not exceeding ten per cent on the anionnt of the income derived thereand in addition to the deductions now allowed by law in the assessment
ome derived from any source, the following shall be made, namely : The
Confederate States in such case.
fth amendments of the Sena
.lime 10, 1864.1
NOVSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
201
The yitestioii recurriiig on the sixth ;1nlend1llent of tlie Senate,

Xr. C o l y r subniittd tlie following aiiieiidnient to the amendment
of the Senate:
Add thereto the words: "That the amendnient of tlie Senate be so amended
that banks. railroads, canals, and all other corporations be taxed alike, t o
wit, fire per rent 011 the ralue of their property or assets on the seventeenth
day of February. eighteen hundred and sixty-four."
Xi-. Foster cleinanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered.

43
,hd recorded as follon.s. viz: Yeas _________-_________
S a y s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Yeas : .itkins. -lyer, Baylor. Blandford, Bradley, Horatio W.
Bruce. Burnett, Clopton, Colyar, De Jarnette, DuprC, Elliott, Ewing,
Farrow, Foote. Foster, A. H. Garland, Hanly, Heiskell, Hilton,
Holder. Keeble. Iienner, Lamkin. J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall,
3lcCalluni. McMullin. Menees. Miller, Moore, Morgan, Orr, Perkins,
Pugh, Bead, Singleton. J. 11. Smith, Staples, Turner, Witherspoon,
and Wright.
Says : ,'lnderson, Barksdale. Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
Chambers, Chilton. Conrad. Crnikshanlr, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
(;holeon, Gilmer, Goode. Hartridge, John.ston, Lpon, Miles, Montague. Rives, Russell. Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, \IT. E. Smith,
Smith of Sorth Carolina. and Triplett.
So the aniendment of Mr. Colpar was agreed to.
Mr. Atkins n1o.i-ed to reconsider the vote just taken.
The amendment of the Senate. as amended, was concurred in.
The question recurring on the eighth amendment of the Senate,
Mr. Montague submitted the following amendment to the amendment of the Senate :
Add the following proTi-0 : " P ~ o c i d e dThat
.
There slares hare been purchased
since the fir5t of January. eighteen hundred and sixty-two. to supply the places
of tho<e who hare esc;qwd to the enemy, and for the own we of the purchaser,
then such slares shall be assessed and taxed according to their value in
eighteen hundred and sixQ."

The eighth amendment of the Senate was concurred in.
The question recurring on the ninth amendment of the Senate,
Mr. Elliott demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment was concurred in.
The tenth amendment of the Senate mas concurred in.
The elerenth amendment of the Senate was disagreed to.
The question recurring on the twelfth amendment,
Jfr. Conrad demanded the yeas and nays;
TThich rrere ordered.
Yeas .......................
33
And recorded as followfs. riz : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Yeas : Blandford, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce. Chilton, Conrad,
Uickinson, DuprB, Ewing. Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, Hanlp, Hodge, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin,
Lyon, McCallum. XcVullin. Miller, Morgan, Orr. Pugh, Shewmake,
Singleton, J. M. Smith, Staples, and Villerk.
Says : Atkins. Aper, Barksdale, Raylor, Branch, Horatio
Bruce, Chambers, Clopton. Colpar, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Gilmer,
w.
NAL OF THE
[June 10, 1864.
Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Kenner, J . M. Leach. J. T. Leach,

&$amhall, Miles, Montague, Moore, Perkins. Read, 110ge:ch. Rrrssell,
Sexton, Simpson, W, E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Triplett,
and Witherspoon.
So the amendment was concurred in.
On motion of Mr. Blandford, the vote j-ust taken was reconsidered.
And the question recurring on agreeing to the amendment of the
Senate,
Mr. Foster demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _ _34
_____
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays---------------------__
38
Yeas: Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Colyar, Conrad, Diekinson, DuprB,
Eming, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, A. 1% Garland,
Gholson, Goode, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Lanlkin, Lyon, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Morgan, Orr, Pugh, She-vc.malse,
Singleton, J. $1. Smith, Staples, Turner, VillerB, and Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Stkins, Xyer, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers,
Chilton, Clopton, Crnikshank, De Jarnette, Fuller, Gilmer, Ilart, Heiskell, Hilton, JCenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall,
s, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson, IQ. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, and
Witherspoon.
So the amendment was disagreed to.
The thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth amendments
were disagreed to.
Resolved, That when this House adjourns to-day i t will adjourn to meet at
eight ocloclr and thirty minutes to-morrow morning ;
which was adopted.

The question being on the seventeenth amendment,
Mr. Hilton submitted the following amendment to the amendment :
After the word State add the following proviso : Provided, That the
income derived from such bonds shall be taxed B S other income.
Mr. Marshall moved that the House do now adjourn.

The motion to adjournwas lost.
On motion of Mr. Pugh,
The House took a recess until 6 oclock.
Having reassembled, and the question being on the amendment of
Mr. Hilton to the seventeenth amenclment of the Senate,
Mr. Ilartridge demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered.
June 10,1861.1
203
Nays : Dupr6, Funsten, A. H. Garland, Hartridge, Xorgan, Pugh,

ICussell, and Shewmake.
So the amendment to the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the Tote just taken.
Mr. Lyon demanded the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question recurring on the amendment of the Senate, as
amended, .A h . Foster demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
__________________ 36
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas
Nays __________________ 25 [26]
Teas : htkins, Baglor, Bland ford, Branch, Chambers, Chilton,
Clopton, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither,
Gilmer, Heisliell, Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
L ~ o n Jfachen,
,
JfcCallum, NcNullin, Miles, Perkins, Read, Russell,
Simpson, Singleton, J. 31. Smith, ITT. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Triplett. Turner. and Witherspoon.
Says :Anderson. Boyce, Bridgers, Eli Af, Bruce, Horatio TI7.Bruce,
Colyar, Dupfb, Elliott, Foster. Funsten, A. FT. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Hartridge, Holliday, Johnston, Renner, Miller, Mont a p e , Moore, Orr, Pugh, Rogers, Shewmake, rillerk, and Wright.
So the amendment n-as agreed to.
The nineteenth and twentieth amendments Ivere disagreetl to.
The question recurring on the twenty-first amendment,
31r. Hartridge demanded the yeas and nays :
T h i c h were ordered.
inson, Foster. Fuller. Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Lamkin,

J. Jf. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Orr. Perkins,
Rogers. Shewmake, Simpson, J. 31. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of
Sorth Carolina, Staples, and Triplett.
S a p : Barksdale, Horatio TIT. Bruce, Clopton, Coljar, Conrad,
DuprC. Elliott, En-ing. Farrow, Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. I<. Garland, Gholson. Heiskell, Hilton, Holder. Holliday, Johnston, Keeble,
Kenner. Lyon, Jfachen, JfcCalluni, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Xont a p e . Xoore, Morgan. Pngh. Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Singleton. T-illerB, and TTitherspoon.
So the amendment was disagreed to.
The twenty-second. twenty-third, and twenty-fourth amendments
n ere &agreed to.
The House then resunid the consideration of the special order, viz :
h bill (S. 51) t o provide supplies for the Army and to prescribe
the mode of making impressments.
JIr. Chambers moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Heisliell on the
table.
Xr. Foster moved to lay the bill and aniendments on the table.
31r. E. 31. Bruce moved that the House do now adjourn.
The motion to adjourn was lost.
The motion of Mr. Foster n-as lost.
The motion of Jlr. Chambers prevailed.
RNAL O F THE
[.Tune 10, 1864.
ired-to amend the bill by striking oiit all thereof
cads as follows, viz:

at every person required to pay a tax in Bind under the provisions of the
Act to lay taxes for the common defense and carry On the Goveriiment of the
Confederate States, approved April twenty-fourth, eighteen liuiidred and sixtyt h e act amendatory thereof, approved February seventeenth, eighteen
nd sixty-four, shall, in addition to the one-tenth required by said
paid a s a tax in Bind, deliver to the Confederate Government of the
f the present year and of the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five
tenth of the several products taxed in kind by the acts aforesaid,
itional one-tenth shall be ascertained, assessed, and collected in all
respects as is provided by law for the said t a x i n kind, a n d shall he paid for,
on delivery, by the post quartermasters in t h e several districts a t the assessed
value thereof, except that payment for cotton and tobacco shall be made by
the agents of the Treasury Department appointed to receive t h e same.
SEC.2. The supplies necessary for the support of the producer a n d his family,
and to carry on his ordinary business, shall be exempted from the contribution
required by the preceding section and from thc additional impressrncnts nuthorized by the fifth section of this act: Provided, however, That nothing herein
coiitained shall be construed to repeal or affect t h e provisions of a n act entitled
An act to authorize the impressment of meat for the use of the Army under
certaiii circumstances, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four; and if the amount of any article or product so necessary cnn not be
agreed upon between the assessor and producer, i t shill1 be ascertained and
determined by disinterested freeholders of the vicinage, as is provided in the
cases of disagreement as to the estimates and assessments of the tax in Bind.
If required by the assessor, such freeholders shall ascertain whether :L producer
who is found unable to furnish the additional one-tenth of any one product
call not supply the deficiency by the delivery of an equivalent in other products,
and upon what terms such cominutatioii shall be made. Any commutation thus
awarded shall be enforced and collected in all respects as is provided for any
other contribution required by this act.
SEC.3. The Secretary of War may, a t his discretion, decline to assess, or
after assessment niiiy decline to collect the whole or any p a r t of tlic additional
one-tenth herein provided for in any district 01% locality, and i t s t i ~ l lbe his
duty promptly to give notice of any such determination, specifying with reasonable certainty the district or locality and the product, or the proportion thereof,
as to which he so declines.
SEC.4. The products received for the contribution herein required shall be
disposed of and accounted for in the same manner a s those received for the
tax iii kind; and the Secretary of War may, whenever the exigencies of the
public service will allom, authorize the sale of products received from either
source to public officers or agents charged in any State with the diity of providing for the families of soldiers. Such sales shall be at the prices paid or
assessed for the products sold, including the actual cost of collections.
SEC. 5. If,
in addition to the tax in kind and the contribution lierein required,
the necessities of the Army or the good of the service shall require other supplies of food or forage, or any other private property, a n d the saiiie can not be
procured by contract, thcn impressments may be made of such supplies or
other property, either for absolute ownership or for temporary use, as the public necessities may require. Such impressnients shall. be made in accordance
with the provisions and subject to the restrictions of the existing impressment
laws, except so far as is herein otherwise provided,
And called the question j which was ordered.

Mr. Barksdale moved to recommit the bill and amendments to a
special committee, with instrnctions.
Mr. Rridgers called the question ; which was ordered.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
illy. Speakw: The Senate have passed
of James Lyons.
Juuo 10, lSti4.1
205
They h i ~ wIittssed. with ainendnients, a bill of this House (1. It. 12) to proidc for the enrollment a n d coiiscriptioii of certiiiil iioiicoumissioned otficers
and 1)riv:ttes in the Trttns-Mississippi Department.

In which X am directed to ask t h e concurrence of this House.
The question being on the motion to reconunit,
Mr. Chilton denlanded the yeas and nays;

Which were ordered,
* h d recorded as folloms. viz: i Yeas----------------_---____
22
7 Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
Yeas : Barksdale. Bridgers. Eli M. Bruce, Conrad, Ewing, Farrow,
Foster. Heiskell, Holliday, Johnston, Hceble, IZcnner, Lyon. McCallum, Miles, Pugh, Rives. Russell, Shewmake, Singleton, Turner, and
Witherspoon.
Says : -hclerson.
er. Baylor, Blandford, Boyce. Bradley, Horatio ITT. Bruce. Chambers. Chilton, Clopton, Cruilrshanlr, Dickinson,
Dupi-6. Elliott, Fnller. Funsten, Gaither, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton,
Holder. Lamkin. J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, Rfachen, Marshall, McMullin. Miller. Jlontague. Moore. Orr, Read, Rogers, J. 31. Smith, 717.E.
Smith. Smith of Sorth Carolina, Staples, Triplett, and VillerB.
So the iiiotion was lost.
M r . Chambers subniitted the following ainenclment :
Strihe out the words. in section i, lines 8 and 9, t h e contribution or t h e
irnpressments herein provided for and insert or the impressment of private
iiroperty ;
which n-as agreed to.

JIr. Conrad moved to aniend the bill by striking out the seventh
section: which reads as follon-s, viz :
SLC. 5. The right a n d the duty of making impressments is hereby confided exclucivelr to t h e officers and agents charged in the several districts with the assessment and collection of the tiis in kind arid of t h e coiitribution herein required:
and all officers and soldiers in a n y depurtmeiit of the Aruir a r e hereby expressly
iirohihited from undertaking in any nianiier t o interfere with these officers and
:gents in an;- p a r t of their duties in respect to the t a x in kind. the contribution,
the iutpressments herein prorided for : Provided, That this prohibition shall
not 1.e applitable to any district. count;., or parish in which there shall be no
officer cir agent charged with t h e assessment and collection of the tax in kind.
{lr
Mr. A. I. Garland moved to lay the bill and amendments on the

table.
Jlr. Chilton denlanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
TThich were ordered.
,Ind recorded
follows. %.iZ: Teas-----------------------34
1 S a f s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Teas : -Inderson. Barkdale, Baplor, Boyce. Bradley, Bridgers,
Conrad. Ewing. Farrow. Funsten, A. H. Garland, R. 19. Garland,
(;hol\on. Hartridge, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston. Iieeble, Icenner,
L y n . Jfachen. JIcCallum. Miles, Miller. Montague, Perkins, Pugh,
Rires. Russell, Sexton. Shewmake, Singleton. Staples, and Villere.
S a y s : -1tkins. Branch. Horatio IT. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers,
Chilton, Clopton. Colpr. Cruikshanli, Dickinson, Dupr6, Foster, Fuller. (;iliiier. Goode, Heiakell. Holder. Lamkin. J. T. Leach, Marshall,
McJf dlin. Meneei, Moore. Morgan. Miirray. Orr, Read. Simpson,
J. 31. S.;lnith,T, E. Smith. Smith of Sort11 C:trolina, Triplett, and
Titherspoon.
So the Iiiotioii to lay on the table prevailed.
AL O F THE
[Jtlne 10, 1864.
the following communication froill

e the consideration of the bill rejected
objections of the President to the

the Constitution were recorded as
Yeas-----------------------26
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M.
Bruce, Chilton, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Foster, Fuller, Gilmer,
Goode, Lamlrin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Miles, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
and Staples.
Nays : Barlrsdale, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten,
A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton,
hnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, McCalccs, Miller, Montague, Moore, Morgan, Pugh,
Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, Triplett, VillerF,
er the voLe just taken, and deYeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
,Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
ickinson, Fuller, Gaither, A. H.
olliday, Johnston, Renner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Montague,
Moore, Morgan, Orr, Rives, Russell, Shewmake, Smith of North
their Private S
Mr. Speaker: Th
the aniendnients of
tlon of the heads
Sec~rettrryof \V:w f
ments of this House to

increase the compensxnts and the Assistant
ed the following nets
June 10, 1864.1
HOUSE O F REPRESENTBTIVES.
207
H. R. 108. .in act to amend the laws relatiiig to the his i n lciud;
H. R. 112. An act to amend a11 nct to organize forces to serve during the
wxr, approved February 17, isc?;
H. R. 14s. An nct to raise money to increase the pup of soldiers ;
H. R. 1 X . An act coriceriiiiig the salary of t h e Trtlasnrer ;
H. R. 153. An act to amend nn act entitled An act for the reIief of taxpayers
in certain cases. approved February 13,
:
11. R. 11. Joint resolution of thanks to Jlaj. Gen. Richard Taylor and the
OfticerS and men of his command; and
I$. R.13. Joint resolution to allow sick and wounded officers of the Army
transportation to their homes, and hospital uccomniodwtions.
BURTOS N. HARRISOX,
RICHMOHD,
VA., June 10, IS&$.
Private Becl-etary.
h message was received from the President, by A h . Harrison, his

Private Secretary : which ib as follon-s, viz :
Ur. Spcakcr: The President yesterdaF approred and signed the following
acts :
H. It. 10fL An net to increase the cwnrpens:ition of the noncon~rnissioned officers and privates of the -1rniy of the Confederntc Rtntes ; :lnd
FI. R. 1%. An act to :iiuend i i n act entitled S I act
~ to establish a lliter and
mining hureau. approred April ?2. 1Sti3.
The Presiclerit tins to-thy a p ~ i r o ~ eand
d sigiiecl the follon iiig act entitled
11. It. 124. An act maliing aypropriatioiis for the postal serrice of the Confederate States for the year 1Yti2 :mit 1SG3.
Very respectfully,
BURTO?; X. IIARRISOS,
Iricate Secretary.
RICHMOSD.Va..Jfriw 10. ld6$.
Jlr. Cruikshank. from the Committee on Enrollecl Rills. reported

a> correct157 enrolled
S. 59. An act to aiitliorize the owners of the registwed eight per

cent ten-year corirertible bonds issued under the provisions of the
act approred May 16. 1861. to excliange the sanie for coupon bonds;
H. 12. 11. Joint resolution of thanlis to Maj. Gen. Xichard Taylor
and the officers and nien of hi. commancl :
S. 43. An act to graduate the pay of general officers;
H. R. 123. An act making appropriations for the support of the
Gorerntnent of the Confederate States of America from J u l y 1 to
December 31. 1864. and to supp1)- a deficiency:
H. R. 108. An act t o aniend the l a m relating to the tax in kind;
H. R. 148. An act t o raise money to illcrease the pay of soldiers;
H. R. 13. Joint resolution to allolv sick and wounded officers of the
,ly transportation to their homes, and hospital accoinmodations ;
H. R. 130. -in act concerning the salary of the Treasurer;
H. R. 1.53. -in act to amend an act entitled *Anact for the relief of
taxpayers in certain cases. approved February 13, 1864;
S. 76. ,in act t o authorize the appointment of additional officers
of artilleq for ordnance dnties; and
H. R. 112. An act to amend an act to organize forces to serve during the Tar, approved February 11,1864.
And the Speaker Ggnecl the s t m e .
The Hou*. on rllotiori of Jfr. Rives. resolved itself into secret session : a ~ l dhavil1g spexlt some time therein, resumed business i n open
se~sion.
Tile Chair 1:xitl ] ) p f O l y the &nse the fo~~OWillp
I.eS01Utioli fYOlk1 the
Senate :
Rpx,Jlcpd ( t h p f ~ ( ~ , ~,f
i ~ 1p{ v p i c v i r f n t i c t i cottrio
cy). Tlmt the titlie fixed for
the ai~jourrllilerlt
of the Irc.iptlt +<i;ion of Congreys be extended to Tuesdily, the
RNAL O F THE
I June 10, 1864.
nth day of June, instant, and that the President of the Senate and the
speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn their respective IIouses. sine
die, at twelve o'clock meridian.
The question being 6n the adoption of the resolution,
Mr. Atkins called the question, and demanded the yeas and rlays
.)
thereon ; which were not ordered.

The question was ordered.
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
*
Yeas _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4, [48]
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays___--___---______18
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton,
Conrad, Cruikshank, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Perkins, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, Singleton, W. E. Smith, Staples, Triplett, Villerk, Welsh, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Blandford, Bradley, Colyar, Dickinson, A. H. Garland,
R. K. Garland, Keeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, McCallum, McMullin, Morgan, Orr, Pugh, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, and Wright.
So the resolution was concurred in.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. Blandford moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. J. T. &each demanded the ycas and nays on the motion to
reconsider j which were not ordered.
The motion'to adjourn ,was lost.
Mr. Conrad moved a call of the House.
Upon a call of the roll the following gentlem'en answered to their
names :
Messrs. Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Blandford, Bradley, Bridgers,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton,
Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow,
Ihller, A. H. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge,
Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Kenner, J. T. Leach, Lyon,
Mtxchen, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Orr, Pugh,
Ilives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Singleton, J. M. Smith,
W.E. Smlth, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Villerk,
A quorum being present.,
On motion of Mr. Kenner, all further proceedings under the call
the House were dispensed with.
On motion of Mr. A. H. Garland, the vote by which the resolution
And on motion of M
3 \ 1 w 10, 1Scj4.1
HOUSE OF REPKESEKTATIVES.
BU9
Tlw 1Toii.c~ lwing in -ecrct schsioii,

Tlie Clinir liiicl beforr the House a coiiiiiiuiiicatioil from the lresicleiit : irliich wa5 read a5 follows. viz :
111.Spc*cfktr:The Irc4deiit hi14 to-day ayproved tliid signed an act. passed in
hiwet session. eiititlccl
11. I:. 133. -111act makin? appropriations for the redeiiiptioii of the seven per
cent foreign 1o:iii authorized by aet of Coiigress i1pIjrOVed J m u a r y 29. 1863.
BURlOS S. IIARRISON.
Iricntc Stcrctat.~.ctc.
I~XCIIXOXD.
VA.. J / t / / c 10. 186j.
The House resuiiied the consideration of the tinfinished business ;

which w : i ~the bill (>. (5)* * to aid in the construction of ironclad
gunboats for the c1efeii.e of western and southern rivers.
JIr. Conrad IO+ to il point of order:
That it i y tlir province of the House to determine what shall he
takeii np for con~it1er:itioii.
Mr. Coiiracl appcalccl from tlie clecisioii of the Chair.
The qoestion bring put.
Shall the clecisioii of the Chair stand a s the judgment of the House?
It \\-a> decided in the afiriiiative.
Sfr. Rives moved that the coiizideratioii of the pebding business be
*. Chanibrr5 cleniw~idetlthe yea3 and nay:, thereon :

Khich were ordered.
\ l-eas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
<52
-4nd recorded a. follow-. viz : . S a ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ 15
__--Teas: Anc1er:oii: Atkin-. IZarli~clale. Baylor. Boycc, Bradley,
I ~ i - i d g e iEli
~ . 31. Briice. IIoratio IV. Bruce. Chilton. Clopton, Colyar,
Conrad, Criiik4iaiik. I>ickin.oii. Ewiiig, Farron, Fiiller. I?uii~teii,
(hither. K. I<. Garlaiicl. Gliol-on. Giliiier. (;ooclc~. Hilton, Holder.
Holliclay. John-ton. KeelAc. Kenner, Lanikiii. 6. 31. Leach. Lyon.
Zrlachen. 3fcCalluni. JlcSfullin. 3Ieiieec., Mile,. SIoiitagne. Jforgan.
Murray. E r e - . R i i t - d . Sheu-niake, Sirnpaoii. Sing-&on, IT. E. Smith,
Siiiith of Xorth Carolina. Staples, Triplett. Villere, and T17itlierspoon.
S a ~ :sBlandford. Biimett. Chambers. Dupr4, Elliott, Foster. A. H.
Garlaiid. Hartridge. Hei+ell, J. T. Leach. Xarshall. Pugh, J. M.
Siiiit h. ITelsh , and TI-riglit .
So the niotioii p r e ailed.
~
Mr. Rireq. GJ- uiiaiiimoii- consent. modified hi5 resolution so as to
read :is follows:
Wliereiis i t 1x1s ~rl~.;i-ecl

Alwigl
d to bless the :rim of the Confederate
with i i srrieb of signal cii
since the olietiiiig of the prescwt canibie abilitj to iiiwintitin the integrity o f
deiiioristratiiip tliri r unclu
their political or;aiirz:ttion. .itid eiiabliiig them tlierefore to esltres
the) h;tve e r e r felt f6JT liejce \\ ithoiit danger o f their seiitiiiieiit:, be
to \\ eilklfe\S 01 ~ ~ ~ J ~ J 1 ~ .~ l ~ l ~ ~ ~ l ~ l l
Rewlc ed (fTic hctttrte cottcrrrririg), T h a t :I joint conunittee of the t n o IIouses
Le ilppointrd to 1,reynre ii Inauifesto setting forth brieRx hut distinct15 t h e
true character of the \\-a- on the part of the Confederate States. tlie princij)les.
\rhirh t l i q hitye eyer heen actunted with regilrd
disposition, and piir-lo
on tcriiis consistent with honor and the periuilnent
to it, and their < i l l c p y t i
States
ltaigii.
C J--VOL
Tab.; M-14
RNAL OF THE
[June 10, 1864.
rights, to put an end to a sanguiiiary strife so afflictire to

rary to the spirit of the age, and So illjurious t o the interests
civilized world.
e moved the previous question; which was seconded.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Footc,
The question recurring on the resolution of Mr. Rives,
Mr. Heiskell demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ____________________________ 53
alld recorded as follows: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers, Eli
M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad,
Crnikshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Oaither,
A. 1. Garland, R. K. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hilton,
Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. 35. Leach, Lyon,
Machen, McCalluin, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Montague, Morgan,
Orr, Rives? Sexton, Singleton, J. M. Smith, nT.E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, Welsh, T4Titherspoon,
Nays : Bradley, Burnett, Chambers, Dupr&, Funsten, Hartridge,
Heislrell, Holliday, J. T. Leach, Miles, Perkins, Rogers, Shewmalre,
Simpson.
o the resolution was adopted.
The Chair ruled the resolution of Mr. Rives. as niodifird, out of
order, because it was a joint resolution.
Mr. Hilton appealed from the decision of the Chair.
The question being pnt,
Shall the decision of the Chair stand as thc judgment of the House?
It was clecided in the affirmative.
Mr. Rives meved to lay the resolution on the table.
Mr. Rives introduced
A joint rsolution L declaring the dispositions, principles, and purposes of the Confederate States in relation to the existing war with
tho United States;
whicli was read a first and second time.
The rule having been suspended requiring it to be referred to a
cominit tee,
Mr. l b > ~subniitted
e
the following amendment:
M r . I-Zolliday moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Chtiniber? deinanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered.
And recosded *
Yeas : Blandfo
NAL O F THE
[June 10, 1864.
House a joint resolution of the Senate

sitions, principles, and purposes of the
to the existing war with the United
and second time.
ed requiring the joint resolution to be
Mr. Singleton moved the previous question ; which wits seconded.

Mr. Blandford moved that the House resolve itself into open sehsion, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered.
The motion was Ipst.
The joint resolution was read a third time, and the question recurring on its passage,
Mr. Perkins demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas __-________-__--_____
48
lrt
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays____-___-_____----______
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barlrsdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad,
Cruikshanlr, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, A. H. Garland R. I<. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hilton, Holder, Johnr, J. M. Leach, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menees,
, Orr, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Singleton, J. M.
th, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett,
Mr. Speaker.
, Bradley, Chambers, Clark, Funsten, Hartridge,
each, McCallnin, Miles, Miller, Perliins, Pugli,
ogers, Shewmake, Simpson, and Wright.
So the joint resolution was passed.
H. W. Bruce moved to reconsider the votc just taken and to
e motion on the table ; which latter motion prevailed.
Chambers
to amend the title by striking out all after the
Joint re5
and inserting in lieu thereof the words
:!sserting the independence of the Confeclentte States of America and their fixed
resolve to pernimently maintain their political organization.
Mr. Chambers demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered,
>
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
fnne 11, 1861.1
IIOys%: OF REPRESENTATIVES.
213
' l ' I ~ I I < ' ~ ~ . - S I ~ ' T)-$~--S*~rl'~~T~I~~~~-.

l'II
J1.s~
11, 1864.
O P E S SESSIOX.
The Iioiise met piirsiiant to ~idjournnieiit, and n-as opened with

p r a p r by the Rev. Mr. Read.
311.. Lyoli moved that tlie ffotise in& on its tlisagreement to the
: i i i i e i d i i i e n t ~of tlie Senntr to the bill *' to amend the tax ~ R W S , "and
grant the conference tenderctl 1 ) the
~ Senate.
The inorion prevailed.
Jfr. flyon moved that the House insist on its amendnients to the
arnenclnienta of the Senate to the bill * * to increase the compensation
of the heads of the scwm1 Exectitire Departments and tlie Assistant
Secrete? of \T:w :ind the Treastiry," and tender a coininittee of conferenw to the Senate.
The motion prem iled.
-1bill t TI. R. 12) '* to proride for the enrollment and conscription
of certain iioncoiiimis.ione~1 oficers and privates in. the Trans-Mississippi Department :
Tvhich h a d !wen retnrned frotn the Senate with the follo\ying amendnients :
..
1. In line 12. a f t e r '' serrice." insert '' in t h e Trans-Mississippi Department."

2. Add t h e followitiq i)roViSo to the bill : "f'rorrded. Th:it nothing in this a c t
contained ~hn11apply t o l i o ~ l ~ ~ l i i l l l i ~ s i oOfficeiT
lled
and privates no\v in service
in any rc~11:irC'o11fP(leriIte iiiilitnry urgmizntions in the Tr~itis-Jlisslssii)l)iDcpartnient who t x i y Itave belonged t o coniniands captured west of tlie 1Iississil)pi
Rirer i i i i d retainer1 Rfter esctiwnge e;ist of t h a t river.'.
The aiiiendnients of the Senate were concurred in.

A message wa> received from the Senate. bg Jfr. Sash, their Secrci :I-. follon-s. T iz :
tar.: ~ v - l i i d iz
Jfr. Speaker: The I'resident of the ('onfederate States has notified the Senate
g entitled
that he did. on t h e 9th instiint. approre and sign the f o l l o ~ ~ i nacts,
S. 34. An act to ~irovidefor t h e conipensatiou of noncommissioned ofticei-s,
soldier.;. sailors, a d marines 011 detailed sen ice ;
S. 3ri. .%ti act for the payment of commissioncrs appointed under the a c t
entitled "An nct t o susiwnd t h e privilege of the writ of habeas corpus i n certain ease-." and t o confer certain powers upon said coiiimissioiiers.
The Seriate hnre p c i - ~ l . \vitliout amendnient. n bill of this IIouse (IT. R. 155)
in re1:ttion to the 1x1:- of clerks in t h e office of the depositary.
The Senate h a r e rejwted on its third reading a joint resolutioii of this House
( H . R. 11) esplanatorr o t h e act t o increase t h e conipensation of certain ciril
officers and e m p l o y e s in t h e President's office and in the executive and legisLitive t1ei);irtnieiits ;it Richmond for a limited period, approved January :30, 1864.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 78) " relating to
the iqsuing of wrtificates of indebtediless by the Government of the
Confederate Stater;: '. xhich w a s read a first and second time.
M r . Lyon niorecl to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be referred
to a committee.
Tlie motion was lost.
Jfr. Foote moved to lay the bill and amendments on the tnble, and
demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
\\'hich were ordered,
,$ll,J recordecl a.i, follows. ~ i : z Yeas-----------------------22
Kays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ --------_-_-48
Teas : Ayer, Rlandford. Chambers, Clopton, Foote, Foster, R. I<.
(hrland, Ranfy. Hartr'tlpe. TToltler, Johnston, Mnrsllall, Miller,
URNAL OF THE
[June 11, 1864.
Morgan, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Shemmalie, J. M. Siiiith, Villerg,

Welsh, and Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Baylor, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Briclgers, E l i &I.
Bruce, Horatio IT.Bruce, Burnett, Chilton, Colyar, Conrad. Criiilc
shank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Fulle1-,
Gaither, A. I. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Heislikll. Hilton,
IIolliday, IZeeble, Kenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Machen,
Mccallum, McMiillin, Miles, Montague, Orr, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Singleton, ly. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner, and Witherspoon.
So the motion was lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
The Chair laid before the House Senate joint resolution (S.14)
for the relief of James Lyons; which was read a first and second
time.
The rule having been suspended requiring it to be referred t o a
committee, the joint resolution W R S read a third time arid passcd, and
the title was read and agreed to.
The Chair laid before tlie House a Senate bill ( S . 49) to authorize
the manufacture of spirituous liquors for the use of the iiriny and
hospitals.
Mr. Miles moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
cd to a committee, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
ich were ordered,
viz: Yeas-----------------------43
d recordecl :Is folloMrs,
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 19
as : Anderson, Ayer, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bogce.
Bradley, Branch, Eli M.Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chanibers, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DnprB, Ewing, Farrow,
Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Heisliell, Hilton, Holliday, rJohtiston,
Callum, Miles, Montague, Morgan, Orr, Per, gimpson, Singleton, Welsh, Witherspoon,
Nays : Chilton, Cruilcshank, Foster, Fnller, R. I<. Garland, Gilmer,

Wanly, IZenner, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McMnllin. 91iewmake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett,
Turner, and Villerd.
So the rille was suspended.
Jfr. Miles m o w d t o po+tlmw the c'oiihi(1w:ttion of t t i i a bill,

The iiiotioii wah loht.
Mr. Jfontagur mltinitted the following arllendnient :
In section 1. Strilw out
other property."
"
The folloxing niessagt'

their Secretary :
niid
*'
W:I\
nnd iiiwrt :iftci* '' \\-i1Solr
ill(>
\vords
"
arid
received from tlie Senate. by JIr. Saqh,
XI-.
S p e a h w : The Senilte hilye pnsseil bills of tlie following titles, viz :
8. 38. At1 act to pro\ ide for the iriipressiiieiit of t h e railroad iron, equipnieuts.
and rolliiig stock of riiilroads lien tlre siiiiie shall becoine necessary for the pub
lie defense. and to i m k e furtlier provisions for the efficient tr;insport:itio11 of
troop.. and niilit:irF supplies : :ind
S . M . An act t o orxanize t h e light :irtillery of the Confederate StAtes of
Ameriw :
I n which I am d i r w t t 4 to ~ * l the
< coneurreiice of thiq Ifouse.
Jfr. A. H. Garlaiid dem:intlecl the previous question ; which was

ordered.
Xr. Foote niorecl t o recoiizider the vote by which the main qnestion
vias ordered.
The motion to recon4der \\-as lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Xontagne,
It WRS decided in the negative.
Tile bill -\.;as read a third time. and the question reciirring on its
passage.
Mr. Conrad clemanclecl the reas ancl nays : which were ordered.
OPES SESSIOS.
The Home met pursnant to adjournment. and was opened xitli

prayer hy the Rev. Dr. Bnrrows.
The Chair laic1 before the House a comninnication from the Secretary of the Treasuq-. indosing a list of certificate< filed with the
Secretarj of the Treazury for increased compenLatioir of officers a n d
emploFees in the Execnt ire Departments.
The conimunicatioli ancl accompanying clociinirnti \-:ere laid npon
the table.
On motion of JIr. Foster. i t was
Ordered. That the ,$ttorney-General be authorized and required to
furnish each member of the militar? court-: of the .\-rnip with a copy
of the acts of Conge-.
On motion of 111..Branch. leave of absence v a s granted to his
colleague. M r . Sexton.
The IOU=rewrned the consideratio11 of the unfinished bnsinesb of
Saturdap. \ iz :
A bill providing for thv eitahli4illlent and p a p i c l i t of claim> or a
certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the
use of the Army.
[June 13, 1864.
ecl on tlic
p:iw1p
of the
---- ----------- 35
32 [36]
Yeas : Barksdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton,
Clarlc, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Elliott,
EaTing, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Heislrell, Hodge, Kenner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T, Leach, Menees,
Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, and Welsh.
Nays : Anderson, Bland ford, Boyce, Bradley, Horatio IT?. Bruce,
Burnett, Colyar, Conrad, Farrow, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum,
Miles, Miller, Montague, Murray, Orr, Pugh, Russell, Shewmake,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, IT. E. Smith. Triplett, Villerk, Witherspoon,
Mr. Lyon, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
votes of the two Houses on the bill to amend. the tax lams, snbiiiitted the following report :
__-___-___----_
That they hare met the managers oil the ynrt of the Seixite, a ~ t after
,
full
und free conferellce, have agreed to recommend, and do recouimmd, t o their
follows :
Representatives do recede from their amendment t o the
the Senate; t h a t the Senate recede from their said sixth
t the bill be amended by striking out the second paragraph
nd inserting i n lieu thereof the follo\ving :
lue of gold and silver wares and plate, jewels, jewelry, and
ten per cent.
111. Tlie value of property ttrsed undcr this section shall be assessed on the
basis of the market value of the saiue ox* similar property in the neighborhood
where assessed in the yefir eighteen hundred and sixty, except in c:isps where
Innd, slaves, cotton, and tobiwco have beeii 1m-clitised since the first day oT
January, eighteen hundred :tiid sixty-two, in which case the said I;riitl, slaves,
cotton, i I 1 I d tobacco SO purchased sliall be assessed a t the price ;ictually paid for
the Saiiie by the owner : Provided, T h a t land purcliasecl by refugees and held and
occupied by tliciu for their own use and residence shall b e assessed according
to its market value in the year eighteen hundred and sixty.
That the bill be m e n d e d by striking out all of the second section and
ing iii lieu thereof the following :
hat sectioli two of ill1 act entitled An act t! levy additional taxes for the
common defense and support of the Governnient, approved seventeenth February, eighteell hundred and sixty-[our, be, and the same is hereby, repealed.
And i t is hereby declared t h a t all the property alld assets of corporations,
aSsOciatiOUS, Rlld joillt stock companies of eveFy dcscriptioll, whether incorIKXWt!d O r not, shall be Rssessed and taxed in the saiiie nianner and to t h e same
extent as the property and assets of individuals ; the t a s 011 such property and
tmets to be assessecl against and paid by such corporntioiis, associations, and
joint stock conipcinies : Prozided, That 110 bank or banking company shall bc
liable to pkly a tax upon deposits of money to the credit of and subject to the
e stock, shares, or interests repreor joint stock companies or associavided further, T h a t all property
hereby, exempted from all taxa-
so
:IS to
react as follows
That primgraph one
tioiial taxes for the wm

Iebruwy seventemth,
fiereby, m e n d e d nud P
all gold :mil silver coin,
froiii their disagreement to the

to the said amendment ainendecl
entitled An act to levy addiGovernment, approved
, and the same is
pon t h e amount of
held abroad or
June 13, 18G4.1
217
bills o f csclinnge dfit\vii tlterrfor. 1woiiii*sory notcs. rights. (.redits, i i ~ i t lsecnrit1t.s

i1:ty;ible in f o w i m wtintriru. ti\ per c w t , to i~p:ti<l in specie or ill ('ollfederatc
'I'reasury iiote.; :It tlwir v : i l u ~ coinpiired with s1)ecie :it tlip tinip tiip t a x i s
i)iiyz1ble. tlir reliltire v i i h e of
wie and C'oiifetleriite Treastlry notes., for the
purpose of 1WWeUt nncl~rtliis iict. to be fised by regulations to he prescribed
1))- the coiiiniis.;ioner of tries under the direction of t h e Secretary of t h e
T r e a s u r ~ .'*'
That the SeIiilte recede froni their .tt\relftli iind thirteeiitli :iniendnients, mid
tliat the bill I W iilil~ntlc.tlhy striking out the setwnd piiragriiph of section 3.
Tliat. t h e Senate rcw>tle fmiii its fourteenth ilinendinent.
That tile I I o t i ~o f l(el,rr~seiit;itirpsrecede from i t s disagreement to 8he fifteenth and sixteenth niiieniiiiients of the Senate.
That the House of Itepreseiitiitives recede from its ainendnient to t h e seventeenth aniendrnent of t h e Senate. nxid t h a t tlie Senate recede fronl its said
aniendnient.
That the House of He~ri-ereiitati\es rewdr froin its disiigreenient t o the nineteenth itniendnient of the Senate.
That the Senate recede froiii i t s twentieth nniendnient.
That the IIouse of Keprrsentntiws agree to the t\yen&-first amendment of
the Senate with t h e following nniendnient : Strike out the word " twenty " a n d
insert the word '' tliirtj .*'
That the IIonse of liepreseiitiitives agree to tlie tn-enty-third Senate amendment with t h e following iiiiientlinent. to \rit : Strike out after the \wrd " production." in 1Yd~tl~IX~)li
3. the words '' of pig iiietsl or pig iron the cost of fuel,"
and insert t h e following word- in lieu thereof : " or manufacture of pig metal
or other iron the cost of fuel."
That t h e House of Reprewritatires recede from its disagreement to the
twenty-fuurth Senate aniendment.
The follomkg nie->ape --a> receired from the Senate. by Mr. Sash,
their Secretary :
Xr. Speaker: The Senate Iiare rejected n bill (1. R. 146) to aniend a n act
<%:ititled'*An act regulating the granting of fnrloughs and discharges in hospix&." approved May 1. lL%3.
The President of t h e C'onfederfite Stzites hiis notified the Seniite t h a t lie did.
on the 10th inStant. :11q)ro\e ;mcl sign bill> of t h e following titles, T iz .
S.-H. -in a c t to g r a d i ~te
i the 1 ~ 3of
- generiil officew: ant1
S. 76. An 3c.t to a u t l i o r i 7 ~the appointnient of additional oEcerr of artillery
for ordnance duties.
The Senate 1i:ive 1)assecl ;I bill ( 8. 1) to provide ancl organize a general st&
for armies in tlie field. t o serre during tlie war : in wliidi I iiiii directed to nsli
the concurrence of this Ilonse.
The7 insist ul)111 tlieir disagreement to t h e amendments of this House to the
amendments of tbe Sen:ite TO tlie bill (11. It. 138) to increase the compensation
of the heads o f t h e Xeret'nl Executive Depiirtiiients :ind t h e Assistant SecretarF
of War zind the Trei-ut'y. agree to t h e cunference asked upon t h e disagreeing
r o t e of the ttro Iiouqw thereon. and 317. Grnhitm, JIr. Johnson of Georgia. and
Bnrnett have been appointed managers at said conference on their part.
They h a r e p:isse'd a joint resolution (S. 15) in reliition t o tlie President's
snl:~ry. ill \~liic.IiI n11l clirected to ad; the concurrence of this House.
Tile cpesticin lwing on agreeing t o thr report of the committee of

conference.
1\11,.1\fcJfulli1i cleiiiandecl the yeas and nays ;

ft'hich were ordered,
47
Yeas _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _a----_-_--_-----1nd recorded as follows. r i z : 1avs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25
Teas : AFer, Barksdale, Baglor, 13landford, Boyce, Horatio TV.
Bruce, Chambers. Clark, Clopton, Colyir, Conrad, De Jarnette,
Diekinson. Elliott, Farrow. Foster, Funsten. Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge. Heiskell, Hilton, Holliclag. Johnston, Keeble.
Kenner, Lpon, Uachen, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, Perkins,
P;ugh, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
W,E. Smith, Staples, VillerG, Welsh, and Wright.
JOURNAL
OF THE
[June 13, 1864.
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli 31. Bruce, Burnett, Chilton,

ank, I>iip&, Ewing, Foote, Fuller, Holder, Lamkin, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall. RilcMullin, Montague, Murray, Orr,
Read, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, and Witherspoon.
SO the report was agreed to.
Mr. Hartridge moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays ; which
were not ordered.
On motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, the unfinished business
was for the present postponed.
Mr. Smitii of North Carolina, from the Committee on Claims, to
whom had been referred a Senate joint resolution for the relief of
Wellington Goddjp, iinder a suspension of the rules, reported back
the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
The question being on postlnoning the joint resohition and placing
it on the Calendar,
It .was decided in the negative.
The joint resolution was read a third time and passed, and the
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, to whom
ad been referred the claim of Wyatt H. Cardwell, reported back the
me with the recommendation that the committee be discharged
om its further consideration, and that it be referred to the Committee on Accounts; which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the unfinished business was postponed.
been referred the bill niaking additional appropriations for the
support of the Government, iinder a suspension of the rules, reported
back the same with the recoinmendation that it do pass.
The IIouse resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of considering the bill, Rlr. CEiiltori in the chair; and having
spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through
their Chairman, that the committee had had the subject referred to
them under consideration, and recommended that the bill do pass.
was agreed to.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, to whom had been referred a
Senate bill ( S. 78) re1 t to the issuing of certificates of indebtcclness by thP Government
a In$
o the Confederate States, reported back
The yestion being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
*
ilte out the word o n e and insert
reads as follows, viz:

fifty per cent thereof
ed by n cerlificate of
llars and is less than
A L OF THE
[June 13, 1864.
estion recurring on orderin the bill to a third read i 11g,

lton demanded the yeas an nays thereon 7
If
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
35
And recorded as follows, viz: Mavs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
29
Yeas : Baylor, Boyce, Bridgeri, HGratio W. Bruce, Colyar, Coylrad, Craikshank, Dc Jarnette, Ewing, Farrow, Footc, Foster, Ihller,
Funsten, Goode, Heiskell, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, Kenller, J. T.
IAeach, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles,
Montague, Rives, Rogers, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Tunler,
MTithers~on,and Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Ayer, Barksdale, Blandford, Branch, Eli M.
Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Dickinson, Duprt5,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanly. Hartridge, Holder, Holliday,
J. M. Leach, Miller, Orr, Russell, Shewmake, J . M. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Staples, Triplett, and Welsh.
So the bill was read a third time.
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
d recorded as follows,vlz: Nays _ _ _ _ - - - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
$6
: Barksdale, Baylor, Boyce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett,
, Conrad, Cruikshank, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Poster, Funeten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Heiskell, Hilton, Kenner, Blachen,
McCallium, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Montague, Perliins, Rives,
Rogers, Smith of North Carolina, VillerC, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Ayer, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M.
f h c e , Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Dupr6, Elliott, Fuller, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Holder, Ilolliday,
Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, Miller, Pugli,
Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, IT. E. Smith, Staples, Triplett,
Tiirner, Welsh, and Wright.
On motion of Mr. Barksdale, the unfinished business was again
postponed.
Mr. Barladale, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A bill " further to amend an act to reduce the ciirrency and to
authorize a ncw issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; "
which rv'ils read a first and second time.
it to be referred to a
time, and passed, and
ge, the unfinished business was again

ension of the rules, introduced
xportation of cotton, toes, and rice, exported
vessels in which such
June 13, 1864.1
221
IIOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
The rule having been suspended requirin it to be referred to a

committee. the joint resolution was engrossecf read a third time, and
011motion of Mr. Miles. the unfinished business was again suspended.
Sfr.Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to which was
referred Senate bill (S. 3 3 ) '$ to authorize the appointment of quarteymasters and assisttint quartermasters and commissaries and assistant
commissaries in the Provisional Army in certain cases," reported back
the smie with the reconmendation that it do pass with the following
aniendments :
In t h e sisteeuth line, after the words " t h e appointment," strike out all down
to "Proridrd." in the t\x-eutietli line, and iiisert as follows : "And for the collection. cautrol, and distribution of railroad and field transportation and army
sulqtlies. the President ma)- appoint such additioual quartermasters and commissaries and assistant quartermasters and coiui~~issaries
as m a be
~ Ilecessarg
for the efficient esecutiou of t h e duties of the Quartermaster's arid Commissary
Departtiieiitu, :ind such purchasing agents or transportation iigents 111ay be employed as the service may require who shall not hare luilitary rank and n~hosc?
compensatiori sliall not exceed t h e pay of $1 caljtain of inf:rntry. and x ~ h omay
be required to give bond for t h e faithful perforni:ince of their duties : but nothing
liereiu eont:uuetl shall be construed to prohibit the assigiiiiient of qn;irteriniisters
sud cwmriissaries or assistant quarteriuwsters or [assistant commissaries
iilrearl) in c~oiiililihsionto an> of the foregoing cluties or to the duty of paying
troops."
I n line 3.
after t h e \vorde '* over twelve nionths." add the following : or h a r e
heen 1iewtofc:re disc.tlilrging an>-of the aforesaid duties."
111 tlie fourth liue of the third section. strike out the n ords *' Quiirteriii;ister or
Coinn1issitr~-(~e11era1.
hu1)jec.t t o t h e discretion of the Secretary of wnr." and
iusert iit lieu thereof t h e word " President."
In section 3. liue 3, after the word " commissary." insert the words " appointed
under t h i s act.''
Add a5 a n additional section the following :
" That tlie President be. :ind lie is hereby, authorized to appoint one quartermaster. witti the rank of uiajor. for each State, a n d oue :i.;sist:tnt yuarteruiaster,
with the r;tritr of captain. for each Congressional district in the several States,
to execute the duties of t h e a c t in reference to the t n s in Iiind: Provided, T h a t
the appointments to be in;ide i n pursuauce of this section sball be made with t h e
same restrictious and limitations as a r e set forth in t h e first proviso to the first
hection of this act."
'I
The cluebtion being on postponing the bill and placing it on the

Calendar.
It x a s decided in the negative. *
The .following message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash,
their Secretarv :
J1r. Speaker: T h e Senate hare cQncurred in the report of the committec of
conference on t h e disagreeing \-otes of t h e two Houses on the bill (11. It. 1 O i ) t o
amend the t a x lam.
The Seriate hare passed a bill of this House (11. R. 138) makiug additionzll
appropriations for t h e support of the Government.
3Ir. Foote moretl to lay the bill and amendments on the table.
On motioll of Sfr. Chilton, it was ordered that when the House take
a recess to-&. it take a recess to 6 o'clock.
On motion of Jfr. Chilton, it was ordered that when the House
adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet to-morrow a t 9 o'clock.
The motion of Sfr. Foote T a s lost.
3Ir. Barksclale demanded the previous question ; which Was
ordered.
The amendments of the committee were concurred in.
0
JOURNAL O F THE
[June 13, 1804.
e bill xvas read a third time, and the question recurring on its
. Boote demanded the yeas and naps ;

Which were ordered,
Yeas-____-_----_--_------_-_
38
Yeas : Ayer, Barksdale, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M.

Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton. Clark, Colyar,
Conrad, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Gaither, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode.
Hanly, Hilton, Holliday, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Miles,
Miller, Montague, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Russell, J. M. Smith, Triplett, Tiller&,and Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Blandford; Clopton, Cruikshank, DuprB, Eming,
Farrow, Boote, Foster, Fuller, Hartridge, Heiskell, Holder, Renner,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach. McMidlin, Orr, Rives, Shewmake,
W. E. Smith. Staples, Turner, Welsh, and Witherspoon.
A message was received from the Prcsident, by Mr. Harrison. his
Mr. Speukev: The President has to-day approved and signed the following
act, entitled
1-1. R. 123. An act iiialiiIig appropriations for the support or t h e Go\ eriiiiiemt
of tlie Confederate States of America from July 1 to Deceiiiher :ti, 1Sti4, and to
ply a deficieiwy.
Very respectfully.
RUItTON N. IIdTZItIROY,
Private Secretccrrj.
RICHblOND. VA., JU'IZC 18. 1864.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from Jnmes D.

Browne, touching. increase of compensation for properti rented to the
(3overnnient; which was referred to the Committee on Clainis.
Mr. Clopton, from tlie Coiririiittee on Naval Affairs, t o nlioiii had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 5 3 ) " to amend the several acts in
relation to a volnnteer nary." [ s i c ] .
The qncstion being upon postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
The hill v a s read a third time and passed.
The title w:is read and agreed to.
Mr. Clopton, from the same committee, to \Thorn had been
referred :L Senate bill (S.G2) " to amend an act entitled ',An act, to
ere:) tct :I provihional navy of the Confederate States,' approved May
first, eiglitccw hunclred ant1 sixty-three," [ s i c ] .
11 being upon postponing the bill arid placing it on tlie
cal Department, to
lating to the commutation value of
iiiliiendation that it do pass.
the bill and placing it on the
@
HOUSE OF ILlrXltESENTATIVES.
June 13. 1YG4.1
223
Sfr.I k r o w submitted the following aiiieiidiiient :

-\ftcr the n ord
soldier
iiisert the words
arid IiosItitiil :itteiidaiits.
The anieiidnicnt \\-as not agreed to.

The bill w:is engrossed. r e d a third time, and passed.
T h e following message was received froin the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
ilieir Secretary :
If,.. Spccifcer: The Senate have passed bills of the follo\.i-ingtitles, riz:
.\II :>ctto a~lierldan :ict entitled hn act to prohibit the iniportation of
luxuries. or of articles not necessaries or of c~mnioiiuse, approved February 6,
S. (33.
18M :
S. i 2 . ;in act to aiiiend :in act entitled .kn act to organize niilitarg courts to
attend the .\ritiy of the Confederate States i n the field, and to define the powers
Of Wid (OllftS. :Il)iJrO\t?d Octob?r 9, 1862 ; :llld
S. 83. .hi a( t relatire to the snlfiries of the judges of the district courts of the
CoIifet1er;ite States :
I n xliicli I niii directed to ask the w)ricurreiice of this Housr
Sfr. Heiskell. from the Coilinlittee on Claims, to whom had been

referreel
A bill *. to authorize the -1uclitor of the Trcasurj- or a coniiiiissioii to
be appointccl hy the Secretary of tlic Trwsurp to take proof and
determine the aiiiount espencled by the State of Tennessee in the support of lier arniy, etc.. prerious to it- transfer to the Government of
the Confederate States,
reported back the same with the reconiiiieiiclation that it be laic1 upon
the table : n-hich I\ as agreed to.
Mr. Heiskell, from the same coiniiiittec. reported
-1bill . to aiiclit the accounts of t h y i*c+pective State5 against the
.*
approved August thirtieth. eighteen hundred ancl sixtyConfederacy.
one :
which --a> read a fir-t and -econcl time.
The qucbtion being on po~tponiiigthe bill aiid placing it on the
Calendar.
It as decided in the negative.
The bill --as then engrosed. read a third tiiiie. ancl passed.
The title was read arid agreed to.
The Honse res;uniect the consicleratioii of the iinfini4ied bu>iiiesb,
I!:
The tjill to authorize the nianufacture of \I)iritiious liquors for the

t!-e of the Arnip and ho-pitals.
Jfr. Hilton demander1 the previous question : which wits ortlrrecl.

The bill w-a. read a third time. and the cjiiestion recurring on its
passage.
Mr. Foote demaiiclecl the yeas and nays;
llThidt were ordered.
\ Yeas___-____-____---------_- 35
And recorded i. follon-. viz: .:I Nays-____----__-_-_--------- 28
I-ea.; : Barksclale. Baylor. Boyce, Bradley. Briclgerb. Burnett,
Chamber-, Chilton. Clopton, Colyar, Conrarl, De Jarnette, Diekin-on. Dupr4. Ewing. Farrow. Funsten, Gholson, Goocle, Heisliell,
Hilton. Johnhton. Beeble. Lamkin, Machen, JIenees, Miles, Xiller,
Jlontapue. Piigh. Read. Rris.-ell. Simpson, Staple<:,ancl Witherspooll.
X : i ~ a: -h(lerqm. r(hndforc1, Branch, ITorntio IT. Bruce, Clark,
Cruikshank. Foote. Fohter, Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Hartridge, Holder,
RNAL OF THE
, J. T. Leach,
[June 13, 1864.
Lyoii, McCallum, Mc-
M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of

Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. Hilton moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table;
which lattcr motion prevailed.
Mr. Barksdale movcd to take up the motion to reconsider the vote
by which the bill providing for the establlshment and payment of
claims for a certain description of property taken or infortidly
impressed for the use of the Army was lost.
Mr. Pugh moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
Mr. Chilton demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------------------27
And recorded sLsfollows,viz : Nays-----------_-----------32
Yeas : Anderson, Blandford, Bo ce, Bradley, Horatio 147. Bruce,
Bnrnett, Colyar, Ewing, Farrow, holson, Hartridge, Hilton. Johnston, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Montaguc, Pugh,
Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, Triplett, VillerQ, Witherspoon, and
Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Barksdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, ChilLon,
Clark, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Foote,
er, Funsted, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Heiskell, Holder, Keeble,
ner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Machen, McCallum, Menees, Simpson,
TY. E. Smith. Smith of North Carolina. Stades. and Welsh.
So the mo&on to lay on the table was lo&
The question being on the motion to reconsider the vote by which
tlie bill mas lost,
Mr. liigh demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered.
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Nays ________________________ 26
Ycas : Barlrsdale, Baylor, Branch, Bridgers, Chambers, Chilton,
Clopton, Clark, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr4,
Footc, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Heiskell,
Holder, Reeble, Renner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Machen. McCallnm,
&~cMullin,Menees, Murray, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Staples, and Welsh.
Nays : Anderson, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce,
urnett, Colyar, Farrow, Gholson, Hartridge, Hilton, Holliday,
hnston, J . T. Leach, Lyon, Miles, Miller, Montague, Pugh, Rogers,
Russell, Shewmalie, J. M. Smith, Triplett, VillerQ,and Witherspoon.
Mr. Foster demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered.
And recorded
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
k7eas: Barksdal
Chambers, Chilton,
Clopton, Clark,
inson, DuprQ, Foote,
Foster, Fuller,
y, Heiskell, Holder,
Kenner, Lamki
Machen, McMullin,
Jnne 13, 1SG4.1
225
Xenees. Mnrray, I'erlcins, Smith of Sortli Carolina, Staples, ancl

Kelsh.
S a g s : Anderson. Blandford, Boyce. 13radle~-,Horatio W.Bruce,
Burnett. Colyar, Conrad. Ewiiip, Farrow, Gholsoi~Hartridge, Hilton. Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Miles, Miller. Jiontagne,
Pugh, Rogers, Russell, Shewnake, Sinipson, J. >I. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Triplett, Villere, Witherspoon, Wright, and Rfr. Speaker.
So the bill was passed. and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Russell, from the Judiciary Committee. to whom had been
referred a Senate bill (S. 61) to amend an act entitled 'An act to
organize military courts to attend the Army of the Confederate States
in the field, ancl to define the pon-ers of said courts,' " [sic].
The qtiestion being on po~tponingthe bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
I t I n s clecided in the negative.
MI-.
Rogers sitbiiiitted the follo\i-ing amendment : a
Mr. Foote denianded the previous question : which was ordered.
The amendment of Jlr. Kogers was agreed to, and the bill mas
Mr. Marshall nioi-ed to reconsider the rote by which the bill was
ordered to a third reading : which motion p r e r d e d .
Xr. Holliclay mored to reconsider the vote bj- which the ainendment of M r . Rogers was agreed to.
Jfr. Hollidav submitted the following aiiiendmeiit to the amendment of SIr. R o g e r s : ~
The question recurring on the first section of the amendment of
Mr. Rogers,
The qiiestion reciirring on the s.ccond section of the amendment,
3Ir. Foote demanded the yeas a n d nay? :
T h i c h were orderec?.
,Ind are recorclecl folloxl-\-s.viz: Teas---------------------
'.
Savs ----- --- ------- -----
l e a s : Anderson. Barkdale? Baylor, Blandford. Boyce, Bradley,

Rranch. Rridgers:, Eli 31. Bruce. Horatio TTT. Bruce. Burnett, Cham.
bers. Clark, Clopton. Colyar, Cruikshank, Dicliinson, Eving, Foote,
Fuller. Funsten, Gaither. C;holson, Goode, Hanlr, Hartridge, Holder,
Hollidaj-, Keeble. Kenner. Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Jiachen, Xarshall. McCalhim. JIcJfnllin. Xenees. Miles, Jlontagne, Perkins,
Itogers, Rusell. Snipson. J. 11.Smith. W.E. Smith, Smith of Sort:?
Carolina. Triplett, Tnrner. TTelsh. and TT'right.
S a y s : eJohnston, Pugh. and Shewmalie.
So the second section of the amendment was agreed to.
The ]>ill n-as read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
JIr. Russell. from the same committee, to n-hoin had been referred
a Senate bill ( S . 70) '. to amend a n act entitled *An act to amend an
act entitled "An act to organize military courts to attend the Army
of the Confederate States in the field, ancl to define the powers of said
The amendment is not recorded iii t h e Journal.
7 4 5 U-15
C J-VOL
[J une 13, 1864.
courts ;7 ) , reported back the same mith the recommendation that

it do pass.
The question being on postponing th6 bill and illacing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided In the negative.
&fr.Russell moved the previous question ; Tdiich was ordered.
read
The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title WT'~LS
and agreed to.
Mr. Rnssell, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a Senate bill (S. 50) " to regulate the selection of juries in the district colxrts of the Confederate States in certain cases," reported back
tlie same with the recommendation that it do not pass.
(Xendar,
Mr. Chambers, under a suspension of tlie rnlcs, introduced
A bill '(to amend an act elititled 'An act to levy additional taxes
for the commoii defense a n d support of the Government,' approved
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
which mas read n first and second time.
. The question being on postponing the bill slid placiiig it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Chambers moved to amend the bill by adding at the end the
following proviso, viz :
))
)'
Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed to apply to property not
bought and sold.
The amendment w-as agreed to.

Mr. Hilton called the question ; which mas ordered.
Tlm bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
The following inessagc was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash,
their"Secretary :
AUK.Speaker: The Seiiate h a w passed, without ;inieiidiueiit, a bill :tiid joint
resolution of this IIouse of the following titles, viz :
11. It. 159. il bill further to anierid an act to reduce the Currency and to nuthoriae ti new issue of notes :tnd bonds, approved February 17, 1864 ; and
IT. R. 15. Joint resolution i n reference to the exportation of cotton, tobacco,
1iiilit:iry mid naval stores, sugnr, niolasses, and rice, exported by any of the
Coilfederate States, and to the ressels in which said articles are shipped.
Mr. Pugh, under a suspension of tlie rules, ofTered the following

resolution :
That a Committee of three be appointed to enter into contracts
hose authorized by the Semte for reporting the debates of this Hoiise
s t its nest session.
hjr. h g h rose to :t point of order :

That llaving Fielded the floor to Mr. Conrad of Louisiana, to subn d ill1 amendment
is resolution, he did riot lose his right to the
floor.
Mr. Chilton (in the c

Mr. Fugh appealed f
The question being p
Slid1 the decision of
the point of order.

e judgment of the House?
It wis tlwidetl in the affirmative.

Ah,. Conrad moved to amend the resolution of Mi. Pugh IIJ; striliiiig out the words *' enter into contracts similar to those authorized by
the Senate " and inserting in lien thereof the following, viz :
to esaiuiiie a n d report to the Ilouse at the coninieiiceiiieiit of the iiest session
on w h a t ternis a contract could be made.
h message was r
tary: which is as f
ved froiii tlie Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secre-
: Tlie Seiiate 1i;ire agreecl to the reliorl of the coiiiuiittee o E coii~ It. 138) to increme the compcnsiitioii of
ference on the bill of this 1 1 u u ~(11.
the hen& of the serernl Esccutire Departnieiits aiid the .i
Wiir and t h e Tre;isuny.
The Seriate h a r e I)iisst\cl ttw bill ( I T . R. 160) to anieiicl the I;ina rc.l;\tiiig t o
the coIiiinntation value of Iiospital rations, with i t i i miendnierit : in which they
request tlie vxmirreiice of tkis IIouse.
. h i d they 1i;ire agreed to the ;ii?iendiiients of the House of Itepresentatires t o
the bill ( P. 35) to iiiithorize the appointinent of quiirteriiinsters and assistant
aiid c.nniinissariea and iissistiint coiumissiiries in the Provisional
qn.irteri~~isters
.Iriii:- in ccxrtaiii c:tses.
Jlr. Cruikshank, froni the Committee on Eiirollrd Hills, reported

as correct1:- enrolled
S. 13. Joint resolution declaring the disposition>, principles, and
p i q m e b of tlic Confederate States in relation to the existing war
\Tit11 the t-nitecl States:
S.77. An act to anieiid.an act entitlccl ";\n itct to reduce the ciirrencp and to anthorize a new issue of notes 2nd bonds." approvecl February 17. 1861:
S.20. Xn act to estal>licAa lmrcan of foreign supplies; and
H. R. 1-3. An act to pro\-ide for the enrollment ancl conscription of
certain Iioiicoiiiiiii~-,ioiiedofficers nnd privates ill the Trans-Mississippi
Department.
And the Speaker Figned the same.
Mr. E. 31. Bruce. from the committee of conference on the dihagreeing vote.: of the two Honses on the bill *. to increase the conipensation of the liead.; of the several Executive Departments and the
-Issistant Secretary of K a r and the Treasury." submittecl the following report :
T h e conmiittee having niet ;inif considered the se\ era1 subjects of difference,
do agree tu recommend for adoption t h e following. riz :
T h a t a11 tlie anienclnients of the Senate to said bill be cu,icurred in. That
the amendments of the House propo-ecl n-ith their c.oiicurrence in t h e amendment of the Senate be adopted with this amendment, to Trit: Strike out all of
the said amendiitent of tlie H o u ~ efrom its commencement to t h e word " That."
iilso <trike out the word
fifty," iti tlie t x e l f t h line. aiid
p : I E ~ one-third :
SO t h a t said ;iniendn!eiit \rill retit1 as follo\\-s, r i z : " T h a t t i i r \i:l:iriw of aP1 the clerks i i r l t l eiiiI,lo>ve, i i i t h e r,irious
Departments locuted ill ilie c i t r of Richmond be increased t h i r t y t h r e e and onethird per cent and at all other points throughout the Confederate States t\rentrfire per cent for O n e :-ear froiii and :rfter tlie 1iiiss:igrl of rliis act: Prucided.
T h a t clerks detailed from t h e Army or Sary shall not be entitled to t h e bellefits of this act."
'ro nriiend t h e title bx adding the words " a n d other officers therein iianied."
'I
The report was concnrrecl in.

Tlie question recnrring on the aineiidment of JIr. Conracl to the resolution of Mr. Pngli.
fiIr. Foote llloved the previous question ; n-hicli \\-as ordered.
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[Julie 13, 1864.

The question recurring on the resolution of Mr. Pugh,
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------------------_
36
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays----------------------_26
Yeas : Anderson, Ayer, Barksdale, Blandford, Bradley, Branch,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chanibers, Colyar, DuprB, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Gholson, Gilmer, (;oo&,
Hartridge, Lamkin, 6.M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, Miles, Montague, &furray, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Simpson, Welsh, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Ways : Baylor, Chilton, Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshank, Eming, F~iller, Hanly, Heiskell, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon,
Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Russell, Shevmalie, J. M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, and
VillerB.
Mr. Marshall, under a suspension of the rules, from the Comniittee on Military Affairs, to whom had been referred n Senate bill (S.
5 5 ) ('to authorize the forination of new commands, to be composed of
supernumerary officers who may resign to join such commands, and
t o limit and restrict the appointment of officers i n certain cases,"
Calendar,
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the bill by inserting in section 3,
after the word " officers," the words '' and privates."
The amendment ~ v a sagreed to, and the bill was read a third time.
Mr. Holliday moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
The bill was passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. VillerB, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a q p a t e joint resolution (S. 9 ) "of thanks to General E. Kirby
Snirth and the officers and soldiers of his command," reported back
recommendation that it do pass with the following
e nature of a substitute) :
Resolved, That General E. Kirby Smith has distinguished liis administration

of tho Trans-Mississippi Department by his justice, his firnlness atld moderation, his il1tegrit.y alld POllSCientiOuS regard for Ia~x-,his unaffected kindness to
the people. the protectioll of their rights and the redress of their xT-l*ongs, and
thus has won the confidence of Congress.
Thilt tlie thanks of Congress are due, and are extended, to Ge~~eral
E. IZirbg
Smith nnd to the cornmando.rs of the armies, General Sterling Price, in Arkansas, imd General Richard Taylor. in Louisiana, gnd to all the officers and sol
or the brilliant campaigns in .$rkansas a n d Louisiana
diers of their
in the months
d &y, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
requested to communicate these resolutions to the
officers named and
the joint resolution and placing

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229
IIOUSE 0%REPRESENTATIVES.

On motion of Mr. McMullin,
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session.
Mr. Heiskell, from the Committee on Claims, reported

A joint resolution i n relation to the services of Manuel and
Rafael Armijo and Julian Tesorio,
.
c
it on the Calendar,
It T a s decided in the afbmative.
On motion of Mr. Heiskell,
THIRTY-EIGHTH DAY-TUESDSY,
JUNE14, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

X bill (H. R. 1 G O ) -to amend the laws relating to the cornmiitation
value of hospital rations; *
which had been returned from the Senate with the following aniendment :
After the word *Army,in line 12, insert t h e words
i n hospitals.
The question being on concurring in the amendment,

On motion of Mr. Hilton. the unfinished business of yesterday,
which x a s the joint resolution of thanks t o General E. Kirby Smith
and the officersand soldiers of his command, was postponed.
Mi.Farrow, from the committee on Claims, reported
h joint resolution of thanks to and for the relief of Major Gaspar
Tochman, formerly of the Polish Army;
\\hich -xas postponed. placed on the Calendar, and ordered to be
printed.
Jlr. Farrow, from the same committee, t o whom had been referred
the memorial of Gen. G. Tochman, asking relief from expenses
incurred in raising the Polish Brigade. reported back the same with
the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it be laid upon the table and printed;
Mr. Heiskell. from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the claim of Flag Officer F. Forrest for eight tons coal purchased for
office use, reported back the same Fith the recommendation that the
committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do
lie upon the table: x-hich \\as agreed to.
Irfr. Heiskell, from the same committee, also submitted a written
report upon the same subject ; which was laid upon the table.
Mi-. Heiskell, from the same committee, reported
A bill to provide for the renewal of papers which have been
destroyed ;
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[June 14, 1864.
which was read a first and second time, postponed, a i d placed upon
the Calendar.
Mr. HeislTelI, from the same committee, GO whom had been referred the claims of John Y. Flowers, R. Y. Jones, and 6. T. G. White,
reported back the same with the recommendation that thc committee
be discharged from their further consideration, and that they do lie
upon the table; which v a s agreed to.
Mr. Heiskell, from the Committee on Elections, to whom had been
referred
A bill " to provide for holding elections i n case of vacancy in the
representation of any State in the Congress of the Confederate
States,"
Mr. Heislrell, from the Committee on Claims, reportcd
A bill ('to suspend certain laws therein mentioned and to provide
for compensating the services of officers;)'
which was read a first and second time, postponed, and placed on the
Calendar.
Mr. Heiskell, from the same committee, to mhoni had been referred
the memorial of J. F. McClixre, qnartermaster, Confederate States
Army, asking relief from loss incurred by losing chest containing
his papers, etc., reported hack the same with the recommendation that,
it do lie u on the table ; which ' W R R agreed to.
Mr. Ho liday, from the same committee, reported
A bill " to provide compensation for officers and privates who may
have heretoiore performed thc duties of drillmasters imder the orders
of their superior officers ;"
which was read a first and second time, postponed, and placed npon
the Calendar.
Mr. I-Iolliclay, from the same committee, to whom had been referred the memorial of Henry Miller, asking compensation for property
destroyed by Confederate forces at the battle of White Sulphur, mzcl
the memorial of F. TV. Bass, asking for the reissue of certain coupon
bonds destroyed by fire, reported back the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged frorn their fmrtlier consideration and that they do lie upon the table; which was agreea to.
&&. Smitlz of Worth Carolina, from the same committee, t o whom
had lieen referred a joint resolution of the Senate (S. 19) " for the
relief of Captain Walker Anderson," reported back the same w ith
the rwonimcndation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agrljed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, to whoin
had been referred a Senate bill (S. 9 ) " for the relief of Green T.
Hill," reported back the same with the recommendation that it be
postponed :md laced upon the Calendar; which ~ v a sagreed to.
~ r Smith
.
oPNorth Carol
om the same committee, to whom
had been referred the cl
y Esall for making sundry plans
and (lralvings for flags
eported ha& thc Same with the
recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further
Suue 14. 1864.1
HOUSE OF REPItESEN'fATIVES.
231
consideration, and that it be referred to the Conmiittee on Accounts;

x-hich was agreed to.
M r . Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, to whom
had been referred a Senate bill (S. 08) " for the relief of Mrs. Margaret A. liice," reported back the same with the recommcndation that
it be postponed and placed upon the Calendar ; which was agreed to.
T h e Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 1) " to provide
and organize a general staff for armies in the field, to serve during
the n-ar;" which was read a first and second time.
Mr. Chambers moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
referred t o n committee.
T h e motion prevailed.
Mr. Chanibers mored the prex-ious question ; which mas ordered.
The queition being on orcleriiig the bill to a third reading,
It TI a< dccidcd in the a%rmative.
The bill haxiiig been read a third time, and the question recurring
on it- p a w ~ g e .
Jfr. Foster deiriaiidcd the yeas and nays;
n'liiclr -\\-ereordered.
recorclecl
as fo1loJTs,riz :
Yeas : Anclerson, Barksdale, Bofce, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W.Rriice. Bwnett, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, ColFar, Dupri., Elliott. Fuller. Frmzten, Gholson. Goode, Hanlp, Hartridge. Heislreli. Hilton. Holliday, Kenner. Lamkin, J. T. Leach,
Jlacheii, Jlenees, Mile>. Montague, Perkins, Pngh, Read, Russell,
Shewniake, Simpson. TT'. E. Smith. and TTilleri..
Says : Haylor. Bltnclforil. Chilton. Cruikshank, nickinson, Ewing,
E'arron-, Foote. Fo<ter. (hither. Holder, Johnston. Jfcl\ilullin. J. M.
Smith. Smith of Sort!? Carolina. Triplett, TT'elsh. TT'itherbpooii, and
Nr. Spealier.
So tlic bill as passed. and the title was read and agreed to.
The follo.\\-inpinc-age m i %received from the Senate. by J4r. Rash,
their Swwtary :
j j r . A ' ~ P Q ?<or; Tlie Senarc here concurred in the amendment of the IIoufe of
~eprewxit~itii-e<
to the hi11 of the Senate ( 8 . 5.5) to authorize the formation
of I I ~ - T ~ ~ 1 ! 1 ; m n d +to
. be c o n q ~ ~ ~of
e twpel'niiiiierary
l
officers ~ h inay
o resign t o
ioin ~ I I C ~ c! o i i i i i ! < i i d q . :ind to I i t n i t m r l restrict the appointment of officers i u
The Chair laid before the House a Senate biIl (S.36) " to provide
for the impres-ment of the railroad iron, equipments. and rolling
stocB of railroad5 wlien the *:me sliall become necessary for the public
defense. arid to niake fnrther provisions for the efficient transportation of troop:, and military supplies; " which was read a first and
second ti me.
JIr. Lgon moved a mywnsioi1 o f the rules.
M r . Fuller demanded the Fez? and nays ;
TThich v e r e ordered.
c
'k eaq-----------------------3(
ah f0llOKS,viz: iay.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
23
Teas : Barkcdale. Ra-lor. Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli

31. Bruce. Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Clark, Colyar,
Crutkshank, Dupr6? Elliott, Ewing, Foster. Fuiisteii, Gholson, Goode,
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I June 14, 1864,
Heiskell, Johnston, Kenner, Lyon, Marshall, McCallum, Nenees,

Miles, Montague, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, VillerB, TTelsh,
Nays : Anderson, Blandford, Chilton, Clopton, Dickinson, Farrow,
Foot@,Fuller, Gaither, Hanly, Hilton, Holder, La11nkin. J. T. Leach,
Machen, McMullin, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IT. E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
SO klie motion was lost, and the bill
referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was referred to the committee.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill mas referred to a committee.
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Y~as----------------- - _ _ _ _ _ 37
And recorded as follows,
Ways _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
Yeas : Barlcsdale, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, Elliott, Eming, Foster, Gholson, Goode, Hilton, Hollidag,
Johnston, Keeble, ICenner, Lyon, Machen, McCallum. Menees, Miles,
Montague, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Simpson, VillerB,
and Wright.
Nays : Anderson, Blandford, Burnett, Chilton, Dickinson, Dupre,
Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Ifanly, Hartridge, Holder, Larnkin,
J. T. Leach, McMullin, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith
of North Carolina, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
The Chair laid before the House ,z Senate bill (S. 6 0 ) (to amend
a n act entitled An act to prohibit the importation of luxuries, or of
articles not necessaries or of common use, approved February sixth,
time.
Mr. Hartridge moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
Upon which Mr. Hilton demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered.
Peas ________________________ 47
And recorcled as fol~oms,
Says_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - 8
Yeas : Anderson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Conrad, De Jarnette,
Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson,
Goode, Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Johnston, Kceble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles,
Montagiie, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Shewmake, Triplett, Turner,
VillerB, Welsh, Witherspoon, Wright, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Barksdale, Blandford, Clark, Cruikshank, Hanly, Lyon,
J. M. Smith, and IV. E. Smith.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the rule was suspended,
and the bill was read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to,
))
June 14, 1864.1
233
IXOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Chair iaid before the House a Senate bill (S. 72) " t; amend
an act entitled 'An act to organize military courts to attend the ,irmy
of the Confederate States in the field, and to define the powers of said
courts,' approved October ninth. eighteen hundred and sixty-two ; "
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill to be referred to
:x committee,
Mr. Hanly submitted the following amendment :
In line 7, after the word
officers and privates."
"
officers," insert the words
"
and noncommissioned
Which m-ere ordered,

And recorded as follows. viz: j Yeas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
1 S a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
Teas : Anderson, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Branch,
Eli Jf. Rrucc. Horatio W.Bruce, Chilton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette,
Dupr4, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Goode,
Hanly. Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Heeble. Iienner. Lyon, Marshall,
3IcCallmn. 3IcNullin. Menees, Miller, Nontagne, Perkins, Rend,
Rires, Rogers, Russell, Shewmake, J. X. Smith, TI7. E. Smith, Triplett. VillerP, Telsh, Witherspoon, Wright. and JIr. Speaker.
SaTs : Burnett, Chambers. Clark, Clopton, Dickinson, Fiinsten,
Gholson. Heiskell, Johnston. Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Jfachen, and Miles.
Jfr. Hanly moved further to amend the bill by adding at the eiid
the follov-ing proviso :
Procided, That in case nonconmissioned officers and prirates are detailed 21s
:ih>-e the1 shall be paid the same compensation as in other cases of detail
under existing hn-r ;
Which amendment was lost.

The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title n-as read
and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 31) '' to organize
the light artillery of the Confederate States of America ; " which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Coinmittee on Military Affairs.
,ilso, a Senate bill (S. 83) '* relative to the salaries of the judges of
the district courts of the Confederate States; *' -n-hichwas read a first
and second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Xlso, a Senate joint resolution (S. 13) '. in relation to the Presi(lent's salary; " which was read a first and second time.
3fr. Foote moved to iay the joint resolntion on the table, and
clemanded the yeas and n a p thereon ;
TT'hich were ordered,
as follo,rs,
: Yeas-----------------------47
S a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
Pea:, : Barksdale, Baflor, Branch, kli iL1. Bruce, Burnett, Chilton,
Clark. Clopton. Colpar. Conrad. Dickinson. Dlipr6, Elliott, Ewing,
Farroll., Foote, Fuller. Funsten, Gaither. Goode, Hanly, Heiskell,
Holder. Hollitlay, Johnston. Kenner, Lainkin. J . 7'. Leach, Lyon,
Jlarshall, JlcMullin, Xenees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Perlrins, Pugli,
IJune 14, 1864.
Rives, Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, .W. E. Smith, Turner,

Villerk, Welsh, Wright, and Mr. Speaker.
Na s: Anderson, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers, %e Jarnette, Gholson, Hilton, Read, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Lyon moved that the rules be suspended to ciiable the, Conimittee on Ways and Means to report.
Which were ordered,
Yeas_--__-_------------_____ 42
And recorded as fololvs, viz: Eays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Yeas : Barksdale, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
IIora tio W. Bruce, Buriiett, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Conrad,
Cruiltshanlr, Elliott, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, IIeiskell, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Ibenner, I~yoi?,Maellen,
Marshall, McCallum, !Iiles, Montague, Perkins, Read, Rives, Russell,
Simpson, Triplett, Villerk, Welsh, Witherspoon, Tlright, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Blandford, Chilton, Eving, Farrow, Foote,
Fuller, Hanly, Hartridge, Lamkin, J . T. Leach, McMullin, Miller,
Rogers, Sliewmnke, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, and Turner.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, tlie rules were suspended.
The following message w a s received froin the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
their Secretary :
dIr. Rpeaker: The Senate hare agreed to the amendment of the House of Rt.1)resentatires to tlie bill (S. 55) to authorize the formation of new commands,
to be composed of suliernumerary officers mho may resign to join such coninmids, and to limit ,tnd restrict the appointment of officers in certain cases.
And they have rejected the bill of this Ilouse (13.R. 132) to amend the first
scctiorl of :in act entitled .\n act to organize the clcrieal force of tile Trensury
Department, approved F e l m a r y 13, 1862.
Fhe Iresiilent of the Confederate States has notified the Senate that on the
13th instmt he approwd and signed an act (S.59) to authorize thr O\TIIPTS of
the registered eight per cent ten-year convertible boiids issued under the prorisions of tlw net approved May 16, 1861, to exchange the same for coupon bonils.
Mr. Lyon, froin the Committee on Ways and Means, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 36) to provide for the irnpressmeiit
of the railroad iron, eqiiipments, and rolling stock of railroads when
the same shall become necessary for thc public defense, a i d to make
further provisions for the efficient transportation of troops ancl military supplies, reported back the same with the recolnmenclation that
it do pass.
The question being 011 postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted tlie following amendment :
I n section 1, line 4, after the word railroad, insert t h e mords not o\TTned in
whole or i n Part by a State, and in such case only .rcrith the consent of the
authorities of such State.
Mr. Miles moved that

3 07C10cic.
Mr. Foote moved
latter motion prevai
of adjournment be postponed until

tporied until half past 2 ; which
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-i liiessage was receiwd froin the Senate, lip Mi.. Sash, their Secretary: m-hich is as follows. riz:
Jfr. SPt.ak?r: Tlle Senate bare tigreed to the nmeiidmeiits of the IIouse of Represmltnthes to the bi11 (S. 7 2 ) to miend a n act entitled .\n act to org;inixc
iiii 1i t w - coiir ts to :it
d the -%rmyof the Confedertitc Stntes in the field, nn,l to
tlefine the l)on-crs of
cl conrts. :tpprored October I). 1562.
Mr. Criiilc~hank,from the Coniiiiittec on Enrolled Bills, reported as

correctly enrolled
H. R. 107. An act, to aniencl the tax laws;
H. R. 133. -In act in relation to the pay of clerks in the office of
the deposita r y ;
S. 14. Joiiit resolution for the relief of James Lyons; and
S. 1%.Joint rewlntioii for the relief of Wellington Goddin.
And rlie Sp(&er 4giicd tlie same.
JIr. C r t d ~ - I : ~ ~ fn ki .~ m
the Conmiittee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correct1> c-11r.ollcd
13. R. Is. Joiiit re-oliition in reference to tlie exportation of cotton,

tobacco. niilittiry :mcl nar-a1 stores, sugar, molasses, and rice, exported
by an?- of tlie Confetleratc States. and to the vessels in which said
nrticle, are i h i p p e l :
F. TO. -hi act to snieiicl an act entitled bL\n act to amencl an act
entitled ..In act to organize inilitarj- co~irtsto attiwd the Arniy of
the Confederate
State5 in tlw field, and to clefiiie the powers of said
. ..
coirrts. approwcl Febrnary 13. 186-1;
H. R. 138. An act to increase the coinpelisation of the heads of the
several Executive I?epartments arid thc Assistant Secretary of War
and the Treasitr.7 nntl of the As&tant Attorney-General and the
Comptroller of tlie Ireayiiry and otlirr officers therein naiiiecl :
S. 52. Ah
act ;irovidii:g for the establishment and payment of
claims for a certain description of property taken or infornially
impreiseerl for the iiw of the Army ;
S. 5.3.
act to amend the revera1 act.; in relation to a volunteer
11av-y :
H. R. 139. -111 act further to amend an act, to reduce the currency

and to authorize n new iisue of notes and bonds. a p p r o v ~ r lFebruary
I T . 1864;
H. R. 138. An a r t making adclitioiial ap1iropri:ition\ for the support of the Governnient :
s. 49. -\n act to authorize the manufacturr ( J f spiritnous liqiiors
for the use of the ,irniy a n d hospitals: and
S. G.2. -hi act to amend an act entitled An act to create a proI isional nnl-1 (Jf the Coilfederate States, appromd May 1, 1SG3.
,knd tlie S:peaker -igned the same.
T h e qnestion rcciirring on the aiiiencliiient of SIr. Smith of Korth
Carolina.
3fr. Foote clemanclecl the peas and nays thereon ;
TThicli vere ordered,
j as___________-__----------- 36
,\nd recorded :ii follow,, r i z : ( havs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Yeas : Anderson. Blandford, R r d l e p , Bridgers, Horatio W.
Bruce: Chambers. Clopton. l)e Jarnette, Dickinson. Elliott, Farrow,
Foote. Fnller. Ciaither. Hanly. Hartridge, Heiskell, Hilton, Holder,
Tlolliday. Larnkin. J. T. Leach, Machen, Marshall, MeCallum, MC-
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[June 14, 1861.
Mullin, Rogers, Shewmake, Simpson> J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith,

s m i t h of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, and Welsh.
Nays : Barksdalr, Raylor, Boyce, Branch, Rli M. Bruce, Clark,
Colyar, Conrad, Duprk, Funsten, Gholson, Johnston, Keeble, Kcnner,
Lyon, Menees, Miles, Montague, Pugh, Read, Rives, Rtlssell, and
Wright .
SOthe amen8ment was agreed to.
Mr. IIanly moved to reconsider the vote by whicll the amendment
of Mr. Srrlitli of North Carolina was agreed to.
The nzotion to reconsider prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash,
their Secretary :
lVr. SpeaLer: The Senate have agreed to the resolution of the House of
Representatives cxtenaing the hour for the adjournment of the two Houses to
two and :i half ocloclt to-day.
Mr. Conrad submittcd the following amendment to the amendment

of Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina (in the nature of a substitute) :
Provzd(~Z,That the interest held by any State in a railro2d shall not be expropriated under or affected by this act.
Mr. Read moved the previous question; which was ordered.

The qiiestion being on the amendment of Mr. Conrad to the amendment of Mr. Smith,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Smith of North
Carolina,
Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays;
Which werc ordercd,
A\nclrecorded :IS follows, viz : Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Bradley, Bridgrrs, Clopton, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Elliott,
IGmow, Foote, Fuller, Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Machen,
i\llcCallum, Perkins, Rogers, Shewmake, J. X. Smith, W.E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, Withcrspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays: Ayer, Barksdale, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce,
I-hrnctt, Chambers, Clark, Conrad, Dupr@,Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, (hodc, IIcislicll, Johnston, IZenner, Lyon, Marshall, Menees,
Miles, Miller, Montagne, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Viller6, and
Kright .
So t lie arneiiclnient cvas lost.
estion rcwrring on ordering the bill to a third reading,
clecicled in the affirmative.
Mr. Foote moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
ordrrccl to a third reading.
Mr. Fuller dcmanded the yeas and nays thereon;
F h i c h were ordered.
eas-----------------------30
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
, Bradley, Bridgers, Clopton, Colyar,
ow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither,
amkin J . T. IAeach, McCallum, McSimpson, J. 34. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith of North Ca
plett, Turner, and Witherspoon.
JLlrlc
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237
Says : A ~ w ,Barlrstlale, Brmdi, E l i 31. ISriicc, Burnett, C h l i ,

Conrad, Duprh. Elliott, Ewing, Funsten. Gholson, Gooclc, ,Johnston,
Iieeblc. IZenner, Lyon. Marshall, Xlilcs, JIillcr. Jlontaguc., ugh,
Rives, Ktissell: Staples, TTillw6, Wc.lsh, aiid Wright.
So the motion t o reconsider prewilecl.
Jlr. Footc submitted the following amentlirieiit :
-1tld the following proviso iIt the end of tlic fifth section: Prouidtd, T h a t
IiotIiing in this section of this act siiall be h o constrrird is to operate iii tiny way
nl)on the interest 01- property of m y one of the Confcdcrtite Stntes, or as coinpelling said States or :iny of theni to altpear as I):tr.tic\s i n any caw before t h e
judicial tribunals of t h e Confederate States for tlir defense of said interests or
property.
-Ii ~ i e s a g twas rcwii ctl iro~iitlie Senate, by Jlr. Sash, their Sec~ - c t i ~which
r ~ : is as follo\\-s. x*iz:
I I r . S/)ctrXc/: Thc Senate have passed n rcsoliitioii for the appointment of a
euruniitter. to join such coilinlittee a s niuy be agpointed by the House of Representnti\ es. to n :lit npon the President of the Coiifederatc States and inform
hini that. uiilebs lie iiray liave soiiie further coiiiiuunicatioii to iiiahe. the two
I i O i i ~ sare i i o w read) to ndjourii. ;ind 1i:ire appointed JJr. Henry, Xr. Barnwell. and Jlr. ( ~ r a b ~a-l ~the
l (.ominittee on t h e i r part.
Jlr. JIar,hall iiio\-ed to aiaeiid tile aiiiendnieiit of Mr. Foote by

striking out the or& * upon the intercyt or property of any one of
the C o n f c d ~ ~ aState..
te
.
IIr. SlcSInllin iim-ed to I n y the I d 1 and aiiientliiieirts oii the table ;
\vli i ch 1a tt e 1 111ot i oii pre\-ai led.
Ur. Conrad, by unanimous consent. offerccl the follon-ing resolution :
Kc.~olz-cd.Fltat the President be requested to transmit to this House at t h e
CQuiinrIlc~ulentof t h e nest session a tabular statemeut showing t h e product
in each S k ? e of the t n s in kind for t h e year eiqhieen hnndred and si.rt~-three,
said >tdtenie~itto esliiltit thc clnantity of encll article paid by the sererai States,
tlie aggregate quaiitit) cmtrilnited b y all the St;ites, and the ralne tliereof estimated :is in (~iisec:
of iinpres~ment.
311.. Smitli of Sorth Carolintt moi-ed to amend the resolntion by

adding thereto the following, r i z :
and :iho H statement of the ether taxes collected from the States. respectirely,
and of t h e seyerai sources frvui n-hich they \\-ere derired.
The aiiieiidiiieiit u-a- agreed to: and tlie re-olrrtion a s amended

1vas adoltecl.
JIr. Milei. from tlie Conilllittee on J l i I i t a r - ,Iffairs. to whoin had
beeii referred stindry report-: of battle\, reported h c k the same with
the reconiiiieiidatioii that they d o lie npon tlie table ; n liich 17-as
agreed to.
AUq~.
h coiiiiiiunicatioii froin the cornmanding genernl relative to
the tobacco ration. with the r~comtiieiiclationthat 1t be laid upon the
table and printed : \vliicli I\ a+ agreed to.
hlso, n report of the surrender of Xen- Orleans. n-ith the recornmendation that it be laid upon the table a n d that the u w a l niiiiiber of
copies (1.000) be printed: which TCRS agreed to.
h mescage n-as rpceired froin thc President, by Jlr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary. as follon-s, viz :
lfr. Speulicr: T h e President has to-day approred and signed the following
acts, entitled
13. R. 107. An act to amend t h e t a x 1;iws;
11. R. 138. -%n a c t to increase t h e cornperisatioii of t h e heads of t h e sereral
Executive Departments and t h e Assistant Secretnry of War and t h e Treasury
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[ J u n e 14, 1864.
. and of the Assistant Attorney-General iIUd the Conlptroller of the TrcWsury and
other officers therein named ;

11. R. 155. An act in relation to the pay of clerks in the olhce of the depositary ;
H. R. 158. An act making additional nppropriiltioIls for the Supl)ort of the
Government ; and
11. R. 169.
act further to amend an act to reduce the currency and to
authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 1S84.
Very respectfully,
B U a T O S K. IIARItISOS,
Pricntc Sccretcir!i.
RIcrI&iOND, IA.,
June 14, 186%
Mr. Chambers moved to reconsider the \Tote bp which the Seliak

bill (S.36) t o proide for the inipressmen~of the railr0:ld iron,
equipments, alld rolling stock of railroads when the ballle ~ 1 ~ beconio
11
IlecesPary for the public defense, and to make further provisions for
the efficielit tralisportation of troops and military supplies, was laid
upon the table.
KO quorum voting,
Mr. Chambers moved a call of the House, and dcinarided the yeas
and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-__-___---_-__-----_----_ 22
And recorded as follows, viz : Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
Yeas : ,4yer, Branch, Eli M. Rr;ce, Burnett, Chambers, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Elliott, Eming, Farrow, Gholson, Goode, Holder,
Machen, RiIarshall, McCallum, Montague, Perkins, Triplett, VillerB,
Welsh, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Barksdale, Bradley, Eridgers, Horatio TIr. Bruce,
Clark, Clopton, Conrad, De .Jarnette, Dupr6, Foote, Foster, Fuller,
Funsten, Gaither, FIartridge, Heisliell, Elilton, I-Iolliclap. Johaston,
Keeblc, lienner, Lamliin, J. T. Leach, Lyon, McM~illin,Menees,
Miles, Read, Eives, Rogers, Russell, Shewmal~e,J. 31. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith o f North Carolina, and Staples.
So the niotion mas lost.
Mr. McMullin moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table;
The Chair announced the appointment of the special committee
uiider Mr. Pughs resolution touching the printing of the debates in
the IIouse ns follows, viz:
Messrs. Pug11 of Alabama, Perkins of Louisiana, and Gholson of
Virginia.
Mr. Welsh, from the Committee on Accounts, submitted n report;
.which was laid upon the table and ordered t o be printed.
Mr. Welsh, from the same committee, under a suspension of the
rules, offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
IZesolvcd. b y t h e House of ICepresentatices, That the Doorkeeper of this
House be directed to pay out of the contingent fund the postage 011 unpaid letters addressed to the members thereof, and that he prepay the postage 011 letters
and other documents sent from the city of Richlnond to members a t other
places.
The Chair a pointed Messrs. Russell of Virginia, Uarksdale of

Mississippi, a n i Foster of Alabama a committee on the part of the
ion with a similar COYIIonse to wait upon
Senate, and ascertain
make.
Juue 11, 1864.1
H O U S E O F REPRESEWTATIVES.
239
The Chair laid before the House a communiattion from the lresident; which was read a s follovys, viz:
To the Bonw of Rrprese~rtatiiPH of the C~ongrcssof fire Cor!fcilwnteStates:
I herewith rctnrn to you i i n act to aniend :in act entitled *-inact to rednee
tlie currency :imI to authorize a new issne of notes and hondh, approved Fehru;iry 17. 1864. n-ith t h e objections which induce me t o withhold my approval
thereof.
rnder the pro! isions of the act of February 17, 1864, all Treusllry notes above
the deuoniiniition ot $3. not betiring iuterest, which shsill not h a r e beeii funded
ppi on April I, lS(i4. and on the l e t of July viest of
nade subject to a t a x of 33& cents on the dollar. Xotes of
the drnciiiiii:itioii of $100 :ire niade subject to :I further tax of 10 per cent Der
nionth until fi1iiclcd : ancl all these notes oiitstaiidiiig on January 1, 1965, a r e
then t:isetl 100 per cent.
The effert of thc.e pro^ isions east of the 31 issippi is to reduce the uoniiiial
rate of n l l notes one-third after the 1st o &\\pril; to increase this reduction
10 1 ) cent
~ per nioiith on the $100 notes uutil Sovernber 1, lY(i4, at n-iich date
they :ire estinguislied. and on January 1, 1863, to extiuguihli the other notes.
The auieiidator> act hich i t is now proposed to paw rrnnts to certain persons
the prii-ikge of funding at par ail these notes until 1st of January, 1863, and
t h w in effect gives to then1 precisely t h e rights n-hich :we taken a\vwy from
all other citizens hy the original act.
The extent of this privilege m a r be measured by the fact t1i;it the $100 iiotcs
outstanding on the 1st of April were estimated by the Secretary of the lreiisury
t o amount to 128,000,ucK). In t h e hands of persons not eiulxaced by the ::iueudator>- act. they h a r e already lost oue-third of tLeir noniinal value. They continue to lose 1 0 per cent i)er iuonth. and fini~llyon So~-eniher1 such ns remain
outstanding n-ill cease to Iiave any value. R u t in tlic 11:inds of the persons
described in tlie auienilatory act they all stand good izairist the Go\-ernmeiit
for their entire original \slue.
to n ham this pri\ ileee i h granted are, by the terms of the amendThe 1)er~oiis
atory act. disposed into t n o classeq1. Lo? n l titizcns or 1;erwns belonging t o the Confederate States Arm5 within
the eneni:. \ lriips as priwners of war.
jercOllh lield Iiriboner<, i ~ h o by
, reason of the occupation of the
t i o r i o f the (ountr) in ~ I i i c hthey residetl. and the interruption
tclcrrr;\1>ltit (.oiiiiiiUiiic.Rtion or other iina\-oid,ihle c:inse, were
prerented froin obt;iiniiie tinieJy information of the requir
or n-hc. \\ere so .itu,itctl. in coiiwo,uence of the iso\ enit~nt
casaaltie.: of T: :ir, as t o be unable to comply with tlie pro
The eri(1erit.e n-hich the act requires to establish tlic facts upon which t h e
claini re\ts is t h e iiutple alh(la\it of t h e clnimant. anfl it is oriIyln ca\e of his
inabilitr to niake affidar.i t t h a t suiipletor~proof is required.
The perhonr described in tlii4 Ian colilprehend the populntion remaining i n
aereral States of t h e Confcderac~-nlid 1i:rge portions of other Stateq T h e only
exception ic of such as may be unwiI!ing to nial~eoat!] of loyaltj-. The lam does
not even restrict its benefits to 1 0 ~ x 1citizens. hut e ~ ~ p r e s +iwliides other persons, and contains no indication of t h e nieaninq to be attached to t h e word
Ioyal n-hen applipd to persons not citizen.: of tlic onfedcrate
Stateu.
It is known t h a t very large amounts of Treasury notes have fallen into the
hands of the enemy by the fortunes of w i r , anrl one of tlie results acconiplished
by j-o~irpredecessor:, in affixiiir s1:ort tlelil) s for funding n :is to 1)rerent these
notes from beconiing arailable to t h e plunderers n 110 hacl robbed our citizens
I t i s too plain for doubt th:it our enemies, who Ii<iie riot liesitiited in the
attempt to defraud the Troasiiry and the 1)eople by ineans of counterfeited
iiottq, \ronld Eiare little vriiple or difficulty i n rlw i\iiiq nic:ins to bring themselves \\ itl!in ttie ternis ot the bil! under con.;ider:ttioil I t is but a moderate
calcu1:ition t o say that ;It the present nionient t cs \vhicli ha1 e :icrrued to tlie
Tre;is1lry. :in11 011 Tliich the bill n-oilld take efl 1, anionnt to $50.000,000, and
this sum lvould probably be doubled a t the end of lie period fixed for clai~ning
the benefit o itq pro\-icion%
T h e hill contains no adequate wfeeu:ird for the I)rotection of the Tv3ISUrY.
S o nleans xre prorided for testing the truth o f the xffid:ir its on which millions
of ciotlars :ire t o l>epaid out of t h e public p n r ~ So roniiiiiwiorirr, uo court, no
officer is directed or eve0 authorized to investigate a claim. T h e oath of any
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[June 14, 1864.
Inan %\rhois willing to swear to the requirements of the law is t o be conclusive.

The outstanding bills for $100 on the east Of t h e BIisSissippi must amount
to many millions of dollars and can not now be funded for more than 47 per
cent of t l ~ e i rnominal value, and such as a r e not funded by the 1st of November next will be extinct. The bill leaves the Treasury at the mercy of dishonest mel] for this qrhole amount with less protection than experience has
shown to be necessary to guard i t against an overcharge in the purchase
of ordillary supplies. I t is not doubted that there are many exceptional
cases in \vhicli the law of February last will operate harshly and even unjustly.
The desire to relieve 1)risoners of war, as evinced by the passage of this bill, is
not only natural but coniniendable, and I would cheerfully rooperate with Congress iri any measure necessary to attain that object, if so guarded as to protect
the Treasury from fraudulent clainis. In this bill there is a n absence of necessary safeguard, and I am therefore unable to give i t my approval.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
RICHMOND,
\A., , / U l l C 14,1864
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the further consideration of the bill

was postponed until the 3d day of the next session.
message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nasli, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
Ur. S p e a k o : The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate
that he did, on this day, approve and sign acts and joint resolutions of the following titles, viz :
S . 49. An ::ct to authorize the manufacture of spirituous liquors for the use
of the Army and hospitals :
S. 52. An nct providing for the establishment and payment of clainis for a
certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the use of the
Army :
S. 77. An act to amend a n act entitled An act to reduce t h e currency and to
authorize ti ncw issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 186-1;
S. 1%..Joint rrsolntioii or the relief of Wellington Goddin ;
I
S. 14. Joint resolution for the relief of James Lyons;
8.13. Joint resolution declaring the dispositions, principles, and purposes of
t h e Confcderxte States i n relation to the existing war with the TJnited States:
8. 53. A n act to aniend tile severd acts in relation to a volunteer navy ; and
S. 62. An act to nniend an act entitled An act to create a provisional navy
of the Confrderate States. approved May 1, 1363.
Mr. Rarksdale, imcler a suspension of the rules, offered the following resolution; which w a s adopted:
Rcnolvcd, I;hat the privilege be granted to Mr. Barlisdale of withdrawing froni
the files of the IIouse a bill and accompanying papers for the relief of Nathaniel
Moorc., arid x petition nnd accompanying papers relative to the claim of J. and T.
Green.
Mi-. McCnllani, under R suspension of the rules, introduced

A joint resolution of thanks to Major-General Forrest and the
officers and inen of his comniand ;
which was read a first and second time, engrossed, read a third time,
and passed.
Mr. Maclien, from the Committee on the Commissary and Qnartermasters Departments, reported back
A bill t o aid in the building OP a railroad from Fayetteville,
bill and placing it. on the
June 1-1, 1864.1
241
Mr. AIaclien, from the saim committee, to .\\-hoiiihad been referred

A bill (H. R. 140) '' to enable the citizrns of Virginia iind others to
supply the city of Richmond with food,"
reported back the same with the reconiniendatioii that it be postponed
and placed upon the Calendar ; \i-l-hich was agreed to.
hfr. Lainkin, from the Coniniittee on Post-Ofiicca and Post-Roads,
to idiom had been referred
A bill (H. R. 85) " to amend an act of the Yrovisioilal Congress
entitled 'An act relating to the prepayment of postage in certain
cases,' approved July t\\-eiity-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one,"
reported back the same with tlie reconirneiidation that it be postponed
and placed opoii the Calendar : \vliich was agreed to.
Mr. Lamkin, froni the same committee. to idiom had been referred
a Senate joint resolution (S. 11) " relating to the exchange of the
daily nen spaperb of the Confederate States TT-ith those of England
and France," reported hack the same vith the recommendation that
it be postponed and placecl upon the Calendar; which was agreed to.
Mr. Heiskell, under a suspension of the rules, offered tlie following
resolution : which --as adopted :
.ResoEt e d . T h a t the Select C'ommittee t o Inquire into the Abuses and Grievances iu East Tennessee a n d Southwestern T'irginia h a r e lealre to sit during
t h e recess. a n d t h a t they have power t o send for persons and papers.
Jfr. Chambers, from the Committee on Military Affairs. to whom

had heen referred
h bill (H. R. 112) *' to airiend an act entitled 'An act to organize
forces to ierx-e during thP n u.*approved February seventeenth,
eighteen hundred and iistv-four."
reported the Same back n itli the recomn~c~iiclatioii
that the committee
be discharged from iti further consideration, and that it do lie upon
the table : ~ l i i c hn as agreed to.
JIr. Chambers. from the saiiie committee, reported
-1 bill ' * t o amend the act entitled ',1n act to organize forces to
serre durin the war.. approred Februar>- seventeenth, eighteen
hundred a i i f sixty-fonr ; 7'
which x-as read a firat and second t h e .
JfI=. Rarksdale niorerl t h a t the rule> be iiispended, and demanded
the yeas and nays thereon : which were not orclerrd.
The liiotioii was lost: and thc bill w a s po'tponed and placed on the
Calendar.
JIr. Clsaiiiberb. from the ~ a i i i econimittee, to ivlioiii hail been referred
act to increase the
X bill (H. R. 49) .* to aiiiericl a:i act entitled
efficiencJ-Qf the Arniy by the employment of free ncgroes and slaves
in certain capacities,' approred February ~ei~(~:iteeiith,
eighteen hundred aiid sixty-four, and to repeal an act for the enlistment of cooks
in the Army. approved April t w e n t ~ - f i r ~eighteen
t.
hundred and
sixty - t 117o, ''
reported back the same with the recoiiiniendatioii that it do not pass.
The bill was postponed and placed upon the Calendar.
Mr. Chanil~ers,from the same committee, to whom had been referred
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A bill (H. R. 9) to organize a corps of Scouts and sigllal gimrds,

reported back the same with the recommendation that i t do not pass.
The bill was postponed and placed on the Calendar.
Mr. Triplett, from the Cornniittec on Claims, to whom had been
referred the claims of W. E. Persons, S.B. Canaday, and the memorials of Charles W. Wilkinson and sundry others, reported the same
back with the recommendation that they do lie upon the table ; xdiich
was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military itffairs, to mhoni had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 48) to amend the act to provide an
invalid corps, approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, reported back the same with the recommendation that it
be postponed and placed upon the Calendar; which xns agreed to.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 66) to amend the act entitled Lh
act to
provide for the public defense, approved sixth March, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, with the same recoininendation ; which was
agreed to.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 69) to retire or drop field and cornpaiiy
officers from the Army in certain cases, with the same reconimendation ; which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Turner, leave was granted him to record his
vote on the bill to authorize the manufacture of spirituous liqnors
for the use of the Army and hospitals in the negative.
Mr. Boote offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the chairman of the Comniittee 011 the Commissar) ;tnd Quartermasters Departments, with two other members of the coininittee to be
selected by him, be empowered to scrutinize the frauds alleged to exist in said
departments in Richmond and elsewhere after the present session of Congress
shall have come to a close and during the period which will elapse between the
close of said present session and the beginiiing of tlie nest one; that said subcommittee have power to visit any part of the Confederacy which they maj
judge inost convenient in their iiivestigiitioris on this subject ; t h a t they have
full power to send for persons and papers a n d to keep in their employment a
competent secretary, and that the information which may be thus obtained by
them shall be reported to the whole of said coininittee zit the next session of
Congress, to be afterwards laid before the House in sucli manner a s they shall
deem most discreet. The ineiiibers of said subcomniittee and secretary shall
be tillo\w(l transportation and the actunl expenses iiicurrcd by tliein in trareling from place to place.
Mr. Keeble moved to amend tlie resolution by striking out all after
the word discreet.
The amendment was lost, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Clopton, from the Medical Committee, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of prisoners of mar ;
which was read a first and second time, postponed, and placed upon
the Calendar.
Mi. Funsten, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whoin had
been referred the memorial in behalf of Commander Maury and
e recommendation
consideration, and
to whom had been referred
avy Company, praying for
with the recommendation
consideration, and
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M r . IIthislit.ll, from the Coiniiiittre on Cli1ims, to whoni h i ~ dbeen

referred
A bill fH. 13. 13>*. for thc relief of ,J:iiiwh IYilson lleniiett, assistmt quartermaster of tlie confederate States,
reported back the .s:tnie Kith the recoinniendatioii t l ~ it,
t do lie iipon
the table : which T ~ agreed
S
to.
Mi=.Dnpri.. from the Joint Committee on Printing, submitted a
written report : which was laid upon the table.
Mr. Russell, from the joint committee to wait upon the President,
reported that tlic committee h a d performed that duty, and that>the
Pre-iicleiit h a d informed them that he had no further communication
to make. except to notify the IIouse that he had affixed his signature
to certain bills.
A niessage wa:, received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary, ah follows, r i z :
E s e c u ~ n eOFFICE. Richt)ioliil. T-n.. Jtoic 1 4 . 18ti/t.
TO t h e honorat~leSPEAKER OF T H E ISOasE OF REPRESESTATI\ES.
JIr. Spcriffcr: Tlic President has to-clax approred aiid signal the following
act :
H. R. NO . An act t o miend t h e laws relating to the coiiimutatiori value of
hospital rations.
Tery resgectfully, your obedient seri aiit.
KIIITOS s.IAIlCIPOS.
1) i c o t c .S:crrtttri~.t/.
A meshage was receirecl from the Senate. by 3Ir. Sash, the Swretar? of that body; 11-hicli i\ as follov 5 , r i z :
Vr.,\pwxo . The Iresicleiit o f the (onfederate States hns notified the Seilate
thit he h,is thi.: day :i~)proreda i i d signed acts of the following titles. viz :
8. 1. -111act to proride and o i p t i i z e a general staff for ilrniies in the field, to
s e n e during tlir v t i r ;
S. .>.j.S n act to iiutliorize the formation of lien- conimnnd~.to be coniposed
of superuuuickrarj- ofhcers TI ho t i i q - resign to join sucli cominands, i i i i d to limit

and rectrict tlie nl~liotntninitof oihcers iii certaiii cases ,
the appointment of qutlrtc
aries and assistant colnm
iiii act entitled An act to proliibit tlir. iiupxtatioii
or of itrticleq not necessaries or o f coiiiiuoti use.. ;ipprored February
8. CJI..\XI act to ainericl

of
lu\ul.itl-.
ti. 1SlX :
;ic.i to ;ritieiiil ii:i iict mtitled .hact to orgi~iiizeiiiilitaq courts to

S. {jl.
attend tlie hrniy of the Confederate States in the field. anil to clefme t h e powers
of said courts :
S. 70. &\LI act to a~iieiiditn act entitled An act to iiiiirlitl ~ I I I :ict entitled -111
::ct t o organize military courts t o atterirt tlir ,Iring of tile Confederate States ill
t h e field. and to define the powers of said courts, approred February 13. lSG4 :
and
s. 72, ;let to ameilc1 an a c t entitled An act to orgaliize iiiilitary courts to
atterrd tlie ,lrmy of t h e Confederate States i n the field, alld to define t h e poTers
of said courts, approred October 9, 1863.
The hour 11 aving a rr i x-ed,

Tile Speaker allnounced that, the House stood adjourned sine die.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF
THE CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
O P E S SESSIOS.
The House met at 12 oclock, and \\-as opened with prayer by Rcv.
Dr. Duncan.
Upon the call of the roll the following members answered t o their
F m m the State of-
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ William P. Chilton.
,~ABAJIA_
David Clopton.
James S. Dickinson.
William E. Smith.
Mark H. Blandford.
Clifford Anderson.
John T. Shemnalie.
Joseph H. Echols.
James M. Smith.
George N. Lester.
Hiram P. Bell.
(:mncr.A
I<F,STT-CKY_
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ --
. .
W&s B. Machen.
George W.Triplett.
Henry E. Read.
Jam& S. Chrisman.
Theodore L. Bnrnett.
Roratio W. Bruce.
Humphrey Marshall.
Eli M. Bruce.
James W. Moore.
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Charles J. T7iller6.
Lucius J. Duyrk.
John Perkins, jr.
Jehu A. Orr.
Israel Welsh.
Henry C. Chambers.
Ethelbert Barksclaie.
Thomas 1,. Sneatl.
John B. Clark.
Aaron H. Conrow.
George G. Vest.
Robert A. Hatcher.
James T. Leach.
Thomas C. Fuller.
Josiah Turner, ji-.
John A. Gilmer.
James G. Ramsay.
Burgess S. Gaither.
William G. Swan.
John P. Murray.
Edmin A. Keeble.
Thomas Menees.
Michael W. Cluskey.
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VIRGINIA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Williams C. Wickham.
Thomas S. Gholson.
Thomas S. Bocock.
John Goode, jr.
William C. Rives.
Daniel C. De Jarnette.
John B. Baldwin.
Waller R. Staples.
. Samuel A. Miller.
Robert Johnston.
Charles W. Russell.
The oath to support the Constitution was administered by the
Speaker to Messrs. Wickham, Cluskey, Snead, Conrow, Vest, and
Hatcher .
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Xash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, 17iz ;
V r . Bpcaker: I am directed by the Senate to inform t h e House of Representatives that a quoruin of the Senate has assembled, an& that the Senate is
ready to proceed to business.
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247
a n d inform him t h a t A quornni of both Houses have assemble61 and are ready to
reeeiw any conmiunication he niay think proper to malie.
The Chair appointed Xessrs. Chilton of Alabama, Clark of Missouri. and De Jarnette of Virginia the committee on the part of the
House.
On motion of Jfr. Rarksdale, leave of absence was granted his
colleague, Mr. Singleton. i ~ h o--as detained from his seat by injuries
which he received by falling from his carriage.
On motion of 531.. Swan. leave of absence was granted his colIeagne, MI-.
IIeiskell (now a prisoner i n the hands of the enemy).
0
1
1 motion of MI-. Lester, lean? of absence was granted his colAkin (clctajriecl froin his seat by indisposition in his
league, XI-.
family).
Mr. Blandford introduced
* A bill * to levy acltlitional forces for the armies of the Confederate
States:
which n-as read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Jfilitary AEairs.
Mr. Chambers offered the following resohition :
Resolzed, T h a t the valor, constancy, and endurance of our citizen soldiers,
assisted by the steady cooperation of all classes of population not in the field,
\\ill continue a sufficient guaranty of the rights of tlie States and the indeIbendence of t h e Confederate States.
On motion OP Xr. Chambers, the consideration of the resolution

was postponed until T h u r d a y morning, and niade the special order
after the morning hour.
Jlr. Jfiles ii;troducecl
A bill . to abolish promotion by seniority in the Army arid substitute instead promotion from and to all ranks from merit and
capacitj- alone J
nhich was read a firht and second time and referred, with accompan+ng papcrs. to the Committee on Military AEairs.
A h . 3Gles oEered tlie folloving resolution : which was adopted :
Resolcoil, That the Committee on 31ilitnry Affairs be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of reorganizing the ctrvnlry serrice upon the basis of the
C;overnmerit and not the privates owning t h e horses used by the latter ; also
of affording just compensation to ofEcers for their horses killed, lost. or disabled in t h e seryice.
Jlr. Murra? introduced

Ak joint resolution * in relation to the Government of Mexico;
&ich --as read a fir4 and iecond time a i d referred to the Committee
on Foreign AEair-.
Alr. Swan ofFered the following resolution :
Re.solcfd, T h a t in the judgment of this House no exigencg now exists or is
11;,ely to occur in the military zdY2ir.s of the Confederate States which demands
illat negroes sh:ill Iw iiln(.ctl in s e r r i w :IS soldiers in the field.
Bfr. Sn-an moved tltal the consideratjon of the resolution be postponed iintil Tliardnj. and deniarided the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
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hn(1 recorded a s foilct\ys> V .~ :Z / Yeas
Kays______________________-_
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Teas : Anderson, Bell, Blandford, Horatio IY. Bruce, Burnett,
Chambers. Chilton. Chrisman, Clark, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dupr6,
Echols, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hatcher, ikon,
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Lester, Miller, Orr, Ramsay, Rives, Russell, J. 31. Smith, W. E.

Smith, Snead, Staples, Swan, Welsh, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Baldtvin, Barksdale, Eli M. Bruce, Clopton, Cluskep. Dickinson, Farrow,, Hanly, Johnston, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Rfachen, &farshall, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Read, Shewinake, Simpson,
Triplett, Turner, Vest, VillerQ, Wickham, and N7itherspoon.
SOthe motion prevailed.
A message lvas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as f o h v J s , viz :
Speaker: 1 am directed by the Seiiate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate have appointed a committee, jointly with the conmiittee
appointed 011 the part of the IoUSe of Representatives, to wait on the President
of the CoIlfederate States and inform him that a quorum of each House has
assembled, and that Congress is ready to rcceirc any colnnlunication lie tnay bt:
pleased to make; and the Senate have appointed as snch coiiiinittee on tEeir
part Mr. 1-1111, JIr, Bxrnmell, and Mr. Graham.
Mr. Chilton, froin the committee to wait upon the President, reported that the committee had performed their duty, and that the
President had informed them that he would immediately send to the
House a message in writing.
Mr. Russell offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the President be requested to communicate to this House 81
copy of Captain Farinbolts report of the engageiiient a t the Staunton River
Bridge on the twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Staples offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Xeaiis inquire into the expediency
of reporting a hill so inodifgiiig the act of the seveiiteeiith February, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, iniposing taxes, a s to authorize the holders of four per
cent certificates or bonds to use the sanie in the payment of a l l taxes assessed
in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Wickham offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee 011 Foreign Affairs inquire as to whether any
further legislation is necessary to facilitate the exchange of prisoners.

A bill grantino seats on the floor of the HOLEC
of Eepresentatives
to the principal o&cers in the Executive Departments ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Moore offered the following resolution ; which v a s adopted :
Re.rol?:ed,That the Coininittee on Ways and Means be instructed to bring in n
bill appropriating
dollars for the purchase of comfortable clothing for
our soldiers who a r e prisoners of war in the hands of the enemy.
Mr. Clark introduced

construe and declare more explicitly the meaning of an
e the compensation of the heads of the several Executive
and the hssistmt Secretary of W a r and the Treasury
and of the Assistant Attorney-General and the Comptroller of the
Treasury and other
therein named, approved June fourteenth,
ferred to the Committee
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The Chair laid before the House a niessage froin the President;
ivhich was read as follows, i-iz :
To the Ycnate mi d Hotcsc o f Rcpre.soitutiz;es of the Cotzfederate States of
America :
It is with satisfaction t h a t I welcome your presence at an earlier day than
t h a t usual f o r your session, and with confidence t h a t I invoke the :lid of your
courisels :it ii tirile of such public exigency. The canigaign which was coniriienced aliitost siinultn~ieouslywith your session early in May last, a n d which
was still in r)rogress at your tu3journment i n the niiddle of June, h a s not yet
reached its close. It h:is been irosecuted on a scale and with a n energy heretofore uneqqualed. When we revert to t h e condition of our country a t the inception
of t h e operations of the present Fear, to the magnitude of the preparations made
by the enemy, the iiuniber of his forces, the accuinulation of his warlike supplies, a n d t h e prodigality with \vhich his vast resources h a r e been lavished i n
the attempt to render success assured ; wrlien we contrast t h e numbers and
means at o u r disposal for resistance, a n d when we contemplate the results of a
struggle apparently so unequal, n-e can not fail, while rendering the full meed
of deserred praise to our generals a n d soldiers, to perceive t h a t a power higher
than man has willed our delirerance, and gratefully to recognize the protection
of a kind Pror idence i n enabli~igu s successfully to n-itlistand the utniost efforts
of the eneniy for our subjugation.
At the beginning of the year t h e State of Texas was partially in possession of the enemy, a n d large 1,ortions of Louisiaiia a n d Arliansas lay apparently
defenseless. Of t h e Federal soldiers who inracled Texas none are lrnomn t o
remain except a s prisoners of war. I n northwestern Louisiana :I large a n d
well appointed army. aided by a Don-erful fleet, w a s r e p e a t e d l ~defented, a n d
deemed itself fortunate in finally esca1)ing Ivith a loss of one-third of i l s n u n bers. a large p a r t of its military train, and liiari>- transports and gunboats.
T h e enemy's occul~ationof t h a t State is reducccl to the narrow district commanded by t h e guns of his fleet. Arkansas lias been recorered with the exception of a few fortified posts, while our forces have penetrated into central Xishouri. affording to our oppressed brethren in t h a t State an opportunity. of which
man>- h a r e avai led themselves. of striking for liberation from the tyranny t o
which they have been subjected.
On the e a s t of t h e Jlississiijpt. i:i spite cf some rererses, n-e l i a \ e much cause
for gratulatioii. The e m m y Iioped to effect during the present year, by conccn
tr,ttioii of forces, the conquest ~ ~ h i clieh had previously failed t o accomplish by
more extended operations. Com1:elled, therefore, to witlidra\x- or seriously to
n-eaken the strength c:f the armies of occupation at different points, he h a s
afforded u s the op:)ortunity of recorering possession o f extensive districts of
our territory. Seiirly the whole of northern a n 4 \vestern Mississippi, of northern Alabama. and of western Tennessee are again in our possession; and all
attempts to peuetrltte from the 'coast line into the interior of the Atlantic aiid
Gulf States have bee11 baaed. On t h e entire ocean and Gulf coast of the Confederaq- t h e whole success of the eneniy, with the enormous n a r a l resources at
his coinniand. has been limited to t h e capture of the outer defenses of Mobile
Ray.
If x-e no^ turn t o the results accoinplished by the two great armies so confidently relied on by the invaders as sufficient to secure the subversion of our
(;overlimelit ant1 t h e subjection of our people to foreign domination. we have
still greater cause for derout gratitude to Divine Pon-er. I n southwestern
1-irginin successive armies n hich threatened the cnpture cf Lynchburg a n d
Salt\ ille have been routed a n d driven out of the country, aud rl portion of eastern Tennessee rcconquered bj- our troops. I n northcru Tirginix extensire
districts formerly owupied by the enemy a r e now free from their yresence. I n
the lo~vervalley their general, rendered desperate by his inability t o maintain
a Ilostile occupation, has resorted to the infamous expedient of converting a
fruitful land iuto a desert by burning its niills, grlinwries, a n d homesteads, a n d
destroring t h e fcoil. stiindiiig crops, l i r e stock, and agricultural implemeIits of
peaceful noncombatants. The niiiin army, after a series o f defeats in which its
losseq h a r e been enormous ; after attempts by raiding parties to break up
our railroad communications, which h a r e resulted in the destruction of a large
pnrt of the cavalry engaged in the work ; after constant repulse of oft-repeated
assaults on our defensive lines, is, with the aid of heavy reenforcements, but
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with, i t is hoped, ITTaning prospect of further progress in the design, still engage4
in an effort, comlnenced more than four nior~tlrsago, to c:lpttirr the town of
Petersburg.
~ i i carmy of General Sherman, although succeeding, at the end of tlie sumiiier, in obtaining possessioii of Atlanta, has been unable to secure ally ultiIllate advantage froni this success. The same general, who in February last
-marched a large arnly from Viclrsburg to Meridian with 110 other result than
being forced to mardl back agiin. was able, by tlte aid of grently increased
numbers, alid after utucdlidelaj-, to force a pmsage from Chattanooga to Atlanta,
only to be for the second t h e compelled to withdraw on tlie line of his advance
without obtaining control of ii single niilr of territory beyond tlie iii,trro\v track
of his march, and without gaining aught beyond the precnrious possession of a
few fortified points in which he is compelled .to maintain heary garrisons a n d
which a r e menaced with recapture.
The lessons afforded by the history of this war a r e fraught with instruction
and encouragement. Repeatedly during the war have formidable expeditions
been directed by the enemy agninst points ignorantly SuppoSed to be of vital
importance t o t h e confederacy. Sowe of these expeditions hare, at iininense
cost, been successful, but in no instance have the promised fruits been reaped.
Again, i n the present campaign, was the delusion fondly cherislied t h a t the
capture of Atlanta and Richmond n-ould, if effected; end the war by tlie orerthrow of our Government and the subniission of our people. We can now judge
by experience how unimportant is the influerice or tlie former event upon our
capacity for defense, upon t h e courage and spirit of the people, arid the stability of the Government. Wc may in like inmner judge t h a t if tlie canrpnign
against Richmond had resulted in success instead of failure ; if t h e valor of the
army, under the leadcrsliip of its accom1)lished ccniniancler, had resisted in
rain the overwhelmirig masses mhich were, on the contrary, decisively repulsed ;
we had been compelled to evacuate Richmond as well a s Atlanta, t h e Confedacy would have remained as erect and defiant a s ever. Sothing could have
en changed i n the purpose of i t s Gorernnient, in the indoinitable r a l o r of its
troops, or in the unquenchable spirit of its people. The baffled and disappointed foe n~ouldin rain have scanned the reports of your p?oceedinq, a t some
new legislative sent, for any indication t h a t progress liad been made in his
gigantic task of conquering a free people. The truth, so patent to us, must
ere long be forced upon the reluctant Nortlierii mind. There :ire no vital points
on the greservation of which the continued existence of the Confederacy
depends. There is no military success of the enemy which can :accomplish its
destruction. Not the fall of Richmond, nor Wilniington, nor Charleston, nor
Savannah, nor Mobile, nor of all combined, can save the eneiiiy froiii the constant nnd exhaustive drain of blood anc? treasure which must continue until
he shall discover that no peace is attainable unless based on the recognition of
onr indefeasible rights.
Before leaving this subject it is gratifying .to assure you t h a t the military
supplies essentially requisite for public defense will be found, as heretofore,
adequate to our needs, and that :~bnridarit crops b a r e rewarded the labor of
the fiariuer tiid rendered abortive the inhuman attempt of the enemy t o produce,
by devastation, famine among the people.
I t is not in 1ny power to announce any change in the conduct of foreign
1)owers. No such action has been taken by tlie Christian nations of Europe :is
niiglit justly hare been expected from their history. froni tlie duties imposed by
jntern:itional law, and from the claims of humanity. It is chmitable to attribute their collduct to 110 worse inotivc thiln indifference to the consequrllces of
reniembered by ine in which a nation pretending to

other asserting its independence has been the first
such independence. No case can be recalled to my
failed to set tlie example of recognizing
satisfied of the inability of its enemy to
neutral powers to pel

uation asserting dom
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a r n ~ s .a n d if not. 11srecognition of t h e resisting party. to cli

further continuance of the contest. And the reiisou w h y tlii
bent 011 Iirutml ITIS
is pl:iinly zipparent when \r-e reflect ti
passion which blintl the judgment of the piirties to the conflict cause the
eontinuance of active uxrfaiv. and consequent useless slaughter, long after t h e
ineritabie result h m liecoine apparerit to :ill not engaged in t h e struggle. So
1oug. therefore. :is neutral natious fail. by rcwgnitiou of our iridegendetice, to
:innounce tlult in tlieir judgment t h e Uuited States a r e unable to reduce the
Coiifetleracy t o xnbniission, their conduct will be accepted by our eueiuies as a
titci t encourz\gcurcnt to continuc their efforts. nnil as nu i~nplied tissurance
that belief i?; entertained 1)s neutral nations iu the success of their desigus.
A clirrct stininlus, \\-lietlier intentional or not, is tlins applied t o securing a continuanc*e of tlie c:lrn;ige ;iud c1er:istatiou which desolate this continent and
which the5 profess dee1)ly to deplore.
The disregard of this just, huuiaiie. and Christian public duty hy the uations
of ]Europe iij the uiore re1llarli:lhle from t h e fact t h a t authentic expression has
long siiice bren yilen b) the Go\ernirietits of both France and England to t h e
conviction t h a t the United States are unable to conquer tlie Confederacy. It
is now more than t\v-o years since t h e Governnieiit of France announced offici;tllr to tlie ciibinrts of rmidoii nnd St. Petcrshiirg its owii coiiclusion t h a t t h e
Uilited Stzites were unablc to achieve any decisive military success. In t h e
a n s ~ r w ssent by those 11on.er.sno intinitition of :icontriiry opinioti wis conveyed ;
aiid i t is notorious t h a t in s1)eeclies. lmtli in and out of luliiuiieut, t h e members
of Her Britannic Majestys Government h a r e not hesitated t o express this
conviction in unqualified terms. The deuial of our right under these circumstances is so obviously unjust and discriminates so unfairly i n favor of t h e
United States t h a t neutrals h a r e sought to palliate the ~ r o n g of
, which they
are conscious, by professing t o consider, in opposition to notorious truth a n d
to t h e lino\y1i belief of both belligerents. t h a t tlie recogiiition of our independence
n-ould be ralueless without their further intervention iii the struggle, a n
discliiim t h e desire and mistrust t h e advantage. We
interrention of m-liich ix?
seek uo favor, I\ e wish 110 intervention. we know ourselves fully competent to
miiutaiii our own rights anc! ii!de;reiicleiice agirinst the inraders oP our conuti-F ;
and IT e feel justified in asserting t h a t without the aid derived froin rccruiting
their ariniw from foreign countries the invaders n-ould ere this have been
6ri.i e n from our soil. K h e n the recognition of the Confederacy \vas refused
by Great Britain in the fall of lS(i7. t h e refusal was excused on the ground t h a t
any action by Her 3lnjedj-s Gorernment n-ould har-e the effect of iuflaming
t h e passions of t h e belligerents and of preventing tlie return of peace. It is
assumed t h a t this opinion n a s sincerely entertained, but the experience of two
years of unequal cnruage sho\vs t h a t i t \ \ a s erroneous, and t h a t the result mas
the rererse of what t h e British ministry humanely desired. A contrary policy,
a policr j u i t to us, a po1icj7 diverging froin an unvarying course of concession
to all the demands of our enemies, is still n i t h i u t h e power of Her Jlajestys
t o presume. be productive of consequences
Government, and n-ould, i t i s
the opposite of those which h
unfortunately follovc-ed its whole course of
conduct from t h e commencement of t h e mar to t h e present tiine. 111 a word,
mice is ii:iyossible m-ithout independence, a n d i t is not to be espected t h a t
the enemy will anticipate neutraIs in the recognition of tliiit independence.
&-he11 the history of this 1 7 - a shall be fully disclosed, the calm judgment of
t h e iiiipiirtiiil publicist will, for tliese reason?;, be unable to absolve the neutral
nations of Europe frdni a share in t h e moral rcsponsihilitj- for the myriads of
hunian lires t h a t hnve been unnecessarily sacrificed during its progress.
The rerien-ed iustanc??s in n.hic11 foreign powers have given u s j u s t Cause of
couiplaint need not here be detailed. The extracts from the correspondeuce of
the State Degartiiient which accompany this niessxge x i 1 1 afford sucli further
pren witliout detrinient to the public interest; and we
infor1nation as c:tu
nlust reserve for t h e iutnre such action as may then be deemed advisable t o
secure redress.
your s1)ecial attention is earnestly invited to t h e report of the Secretary of
t h e Treasury. subniitted in conforinity with I%\\-. The facts therein disclosed
:ire f a r from discc~iirapiiig.:ind clemonstrate tliirt, with judicious legislation, we
shall Ire enabled to inect all t h e exigencies of the war from our abundant resources, and avoid, at the saiire tiine, such a n accumulation of debt as mould
render at all doubtful our capacity to redeem it.
The total receipts iuto the Treasury for t h e tn-o quarters ending oil t h e 30th
September, 180.4,\yere $418,101,580,which sum, added to t h e balance of $308,-
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582.722 that relnnined i n tlie Treiisury oil the 1st April last. forills :I ~ o t i i lof
$723,474,272. Of this total not f a r from half-that
is to say, $W2,5(;0.327have bee11 applied to the estiriclion of the public debt. while t h e tot;il ~ x p e u d i t u p s have bee]] 9;272,378,505, leriving a balance in the Trc,isnry oii the 1st
October, 1864, of $108,435,440.
The tottil nniount of the public debt, as exhibited on t l ~ ebooliS of the Register of the Tre:lsurr on the 1st October, 1864, \%IS $1,147,970,208. of whic.I1
$r,s9,34O,O90 \vere funded debt bearing interest, ~283,880,160wer? Treasnry
notes of the new issue, nnd the reinainder consisted of tiie foriiier i<sup of
Treasury notes which will be converted into other forms of debt and w i l l cease
to esiSt-:us cnrrency 011 the 31st nest 111011th.
~1le
reIjort, hornever, explains that in cousequence of tlie nbsenc.e of certnin
returns fro111 distant officers the true amount of the debt is k S S by about
haif iiiillions of dollars th;ul appears on tlie boolrs of the
twenty-oiic n n d
Register, and that the total public debt 011 the 1st Of last 1uo11tlim:ly he f:iirly
considered to hare been $1,1?6,381,095.
The ilicreilse of the public debt ciaring the six months from the Is1 April t o
the 1st October was $97,05O,SSO, being rather more than $16,000,000 per month,
and i t \rill be apparent on i i perusal of the report that this ;iugrueuti~tionwould
have beer1 avoided nnil a positive rednction of the nlnount n-o~~ltl
IIXW beeit
effected but for certain defects i n the legislation on the subject of t h e finances,
which are pointed out in the report and which seem t o iidniit of eilsy reniedy.
In the stateinents just made tlie foreigu debt is omitted. I t consists only of
the unpaid balance of the l o m Bno~vnas the cottou loan. Tliis bal::ncc. is but
E2,300,000, and is adequately prorided for by about %0,0OO bales of cotton
owiied by the Gorernnieiit, even if the cotton be rated as irorth but (t pence per
pound.
re is one i t p i of the public debt not included in the tiiljlw prescnted, to
your nttention is required. The bounty bonds proniised to oar soldiers
the third section of the act of 17th February, 1864, were deliverable on the
October. The Secretary has been unable to issue thein by reason of a n
omissioii i n the law, no time lteing therein Exed for the payment of the bonds.
The aggregate apgro1xi:itious called for by the diEerent departiueuts of the
Government, accordiiig to t!ie estimates suhinittcd with the report, for t h e six
13-hile the Secremonths ending on the 3Uth Jmic~,3505, amount to $438,102.(370,
targ estiinates that there will rrmaiii unexpended out of fornier approiiriations
011 the 1st January, lSGT,, :I balmce of $467,416,504. It would therefore seein
that fornier estiniates llilre been lnrgelg in excess of actual expenditures, and
that 110 additional iippropriations are required for meeting the needs of the
public service up to the 1st July of next year. Indeed, if the estimites IIOW
11resentctl sliouId 1)roie to be as niuch in excess of actual espeuditures :is ha3
heretofore been the ciisc, i? considerable balance will still reinain iinexpended
:it the dose of the first I i i i l f of the ensuing year.
The chief difficulty to be al)l)rehended in nnection with olir finanres results
from the depreciation of 7'
ich seems justly to be attributed
by the Sccrc.t;iry to two ciit
n auiount niid \y;int of confideiice
i n iiltinliitc redeinption ; for
renredies are suqgested tliiit ~ y i l lcolii~llcutltlitwisel\ cs to your considerntioii as k i n g practicable as 11ell a s efficient.
The niaiii fcaturcs of tlie plan presented are substnntially these : I.'irst, that
the fxitlt of the Goveri:iiient l:e pledged t h t the notes sh;ull e r e r remain exempt
froin t:is:i~ion; Second, that no issue shall be made beyond t h a t which is
alyeatly nntliorized by law : third, thiit a certain fixed portion of t h e annual
receipts froin tax:ition iluring the war shall be set apart specially fcr the
grildtlill cxtinction of the outsttincling amount until i t shall hare been reclucerl
to $150,000,000; and fourth, the pledge and appropriation of such proportion of
the tiis i n kind, and for such iiuniber of yeiirs after the return of I)eace, as shall
be finfficicnt for the final redeinptiou of the entire circulation. The details of
'
ortance of the subject.

t a x laws which
all Governmeiit
cri min:i ti on i II ta
on banks 011 the
and from any adverse disem ; for placing the taxatloll

other corporate bodies ; for
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securing the p a g m e ~ ~
into
t the Treasury of t h a t portioii of tlie brink circulation
which is liable to confiscation because held by alieii enemies : for tlie conversioli
of the interest-beariiig Treasury uotes iiow outst:riicliug into coul)on bonds, and
for the quarterly collection of taxation ; a l l present 1)riicticiiI questions for
legisliltion. which. if wisely devised. will greatly iiiiprore the puhlic credit ilnd
alleviate t h e burthens iiow imposed by the extrenie and unnecess:iry depreciation iu the w l u e of t h e currency.
The rettirns of t h e Produce Lottii Bureau are subiiiittccl witli tlic report. and
tlie inforination is conveged t h a t t h e Treasury agencj- in the Tr;iiis-lIississippi
Dei)artmerit hils been fully org:uiized a n d is i ~ o wiri operntion wit11 proiiiise of
efficiency and success.
The provision heretofore made to some extent for illcreasing the compensation of public officers. civil a n d inilitarg, is found to be in soiiie places inadequate to tllcir snl~l)ort--perha~)s iiot more so aiiywllere than in Richniondand iriquirj- with i t riew t o appropriate remedy is suggested to your considerittiorr. Tour notice is also called t o the condition of certniii officers of the
?'reasiir~.who n-ere o ~ u i t t e din the Inws heretofore p:tssed for t h e relief of other
public officers, a s Iiieiitioiied i n tlie report of t h e Secretary of the Treasury.
The condition of t h e various branches of t h e military service is stated in the
accoinpanying report of the Secretary of War. ll~iiongthe suggestions made for
legislative action with a view to a d d to the iiunibers and eKiciency of the
Army. a l l of which will receive your consideratioil, there are soiiie proininelit
topics which iiieri t special notice.
T h e exeiiiptioii frolit iiiilitw.~ c2uty ilon- trccordccl by law to a11 persoils
cxiigaged in certain specified pursuits or 1)rofessions is shown by experience to
be unwise, nor is i t heliered t o be clefensible in theory. The defense of home,
family. and country is universally recognized a s t h e par:iiiiourit political duty of
every inember of societx, m d in a forni of gowriiiiiexit like o~irs,where each
citizen enjoys an equality of rights aiid privileges. nothing can be more
invidious than a n uuequ;il distribution of duties aiid obligations. S o pursuit
iior position slioulcl relieve auj-o~ien-110 is able to do active duty from enrollment
i n tlre Army, milcss liis frinctions or services are inore useful to the defeiise
cif liis country in another sphere. But i t is iuanifest tliat this can not he the
c';ise with entire tl;isses. All telegraph operators, \vorl;nreii in iilines. professors,
te;icliers. eiigiiiecrs, editors ant1 enil)loyces of ne\vs1)nl)ers, journeynien printers,
a1roeiii;iliers. tiiniicrs, hl;ic!snritlis. niillers. 1)Iiysicims. ant1 the numerous other
iiientioned i n the laivs. cfii iiot. in tire nature of things. be either equally
ry j i i their several 1)ro
s, iior ilistribulctl l l i r ~ ~ ~ ~ g l tlic
i o i rconiitrg
t
in
nmnbers required a r e foiind i n eiich locality ;
;imrtions that oii1.y the
r!or can i t be every\\-liere iiii
e t o replace those within the coiiscript age
1)y iiien older a n d less capable o f active field services. d discretion should be
vested iii the military authorities. so tliat a sufficient nuiri1)er of tliose csseiitinl
to the public: serrice might be detailed to continue the exercise of their
pursuits or ~jrofessions.but tlie exemption from service of the entire classes
aliould be \~-11011~- abandoned. It affords great facility for ::buses, offers t h e
well ~s the read)- iiieaiis of c:icapillg s e n i c e by frauclulent
oiie of the priiiciptil obstructiozis to the cffieicnt operation o f the
%
. genertil uiilitia l a ~ vis :ieeclfiil in the iiiterest of the public defense. The
('mistittition. by vestiug the power in Coiigress. iiiiiwt:s on i t the d u t ~ -of
Ijrovicling .. for orgiiiiiziiig. irriiiing. and disciplining tlie militia, ai:d for governir!; s1ic:h pnrt of tliein as niny be employeti in the service of the Confederate
States." 'rhe great diversity i n the legislntion of the severtil Stiites on this
subject tiiid t h e iibseiice of ail>- provision establishing tin exact method for
c;:!Iiiig the inilitin iritn Confederate service a r e sources of einbnrrnssnient
suffered t o iiiipede defensive measures.
7-hit.h ought 110 longer to
The :pyisIation in r ~ l a 11 to the cwralry deni:iiids clixiige. Tlie policy 41f
rcy1uiriig the inen to f u r h their own horses has proren pernicious in niariy
resylects. I t interferes \.;it2 discipline, impairs efficiency, and is the c:iuse of
freqvreiit :xiid prolonged absence from appropriate duty. The subject is fully
tre;ited i!i the Secretary's report. 113th suggestions 2s: to the pro1)er measures for
reforming t h a t branch of the service.
The recolnmen(1ation hitherto often maclc is agiiiii renewed, t h a t some mensure
be ::dopted f o r t h t recrgaiiixatian and consolidation of conipnnies and regiments
r h e ~so~ f a r reduced in nuiiihers as seriously to impair their efficiency. It is
tlte !iiore necessary t h a t this should be done. as the absence of legiskition on the
subject has forced generals in the field to resort to various espedieiits for
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It is surely a n evil t h a t a coinmanding officer

which forces upon him the choice of allowing
d to be seriously inipaired or of irttriuj)ting to
he exercise of doubtful authority t h e walit of proper legal provisiori.
The regard for the sensibility of officers who have lieretofore served with credit,
and which is believed to be the controlling motive t h a t has hitherto obstructed
legislation on this subject, however honorable and proper, mag be carried to a
point \\,hi& seriously injures the public good; arld if this be the case, i t can
scarcely be questioned which of the tire coilsiderations should be cleemed
paramount.
The Secretarys recommendations on the subject of facilitating the acquisition
of the iron reqiiired for maintaining the eficiency of rnilroad cornniunication on
the importaiit niilitarg lines are commended to your favor. The necessity for
the operation i n full vigor of such lines is too apparent to need coiiinient.
The question in dispute between the tlvo Governments relative t o tlie ew1i;ingc
of prisoners of war has been frequently presented in fornier messages and
reports, and is fully treated by the Secretary. The solicitude of t h e Government
for the rclief of our captive fellowcitizens has linoir-ii no abatenient, but has, on
the contrnry, been still more deeply evoked by the additional sufferings to which
they have been wantonly subjected, by deprivation of adequate food. clothing,
and fuel, which they were not even 11erniitted to purchase froin tlie prison sutlers. Finding that tlie enemy attempted to excuse their barbarous treatment
by the unfounded allegation t h a t it \ras retaliatory for like conduct on our part.
an oirer was made by us mith a view of ending all pretest for such recriminations or pretended retaliation.
The offer has been accepted, and each Government is hereafter t o be allowed
to provide necessary comforts to its own citizens held calkive by the other.
ts are in progress for the immediate executioii of this agreement, and
that but few days will elapse before we shall be relieved from the
thought that painful physical suffering is endured by so many o f our
fellow-citizens, whose fortitude in captivity illustrates the national character
as fully as did their valor in actual conflict.
J
The employment of slaves for service with the Arm57 as teamsters or coolis, or
in the way of work upon fortifications, or in the Governinerit workshops, or i n
hospitals, and other similar duties, was authorized by t h e act of 17th February
Isst, and provision \vas made for their impressment to a number not exceeding
20,000, if it should be found impracticable to obtain then1 Iry contract with the
owners. The law contemplated the hiring only of the labor of these slaves ant1
imposed on the Gorernuient the liability to pay for the value of such as might be
lost to the owners from casualties resulting from their euiployment in the
service.
This act has produce
I t than was anticipated, and further provision
is required to render it
But my present purpose is to invite your coilclical modifieation in the theory of the law.
sideration to the propri
Viewed iiierely :Is property, aiid tilerefore a s the subject of impressment, the
serrice or labor of the slave has been frequently claiined for short periods in
the construction ol defeiisive \TOrIis. The slave, however, bears allother relation
dds greatly to the value of tlie negros labor.

e positions to which neyroes cat1 be assignwl
person predominates so f a r a s to render it
was drlivvn to reside within its liniits after the close of his public. s r w i c e ? The
permission ~ v o u l d doubtless be inore rendily accorded as i i re\r,ird for past
faithful service, and :I rloulrle uioti\ e for eenlous discharge of duty \vould thus
be o f f e r ~ lto thohe enrl)lt)jc ~ 1))l tlie Goveriiiiient-tlieir
f
ficiitioii of tlir local :ittac4inicut \vhicli is so marked a char
mid fornis so lmonerfnl iiii incentire to his :ictiou. Tlie
liberate the negro (XI liis discliarge uftclr service fliitlifully
preferable to t h a t of griirrt g iiiiniec1i~iteiu:?iiumissioii or
i n servitnde. If this polic sliould recouuuend itself to the jnclgment of Congress, it is suggested that.
iidditioii to tlie duties heretofore performecl by the
slave. hc might be aclv:iutageoudy eiitployrd as pioneer and engineer laborer ;
and i n th:it event t h a t tlir II iber rhould ltr ;iugniented to 40,000.
Be>-ond this liinit :iud tl e P I I I ~ I O J iiients it does not seem to me desirnhle,
under existing circniiistaiic
to go. A broad morwl distinction exists between
the use of slar es iis soldier.: iii the defense of tlieir homes and tlie incitenieut of
the sniiie persons to insurrcction :igaiii.;t their misters. Tlie one is justifiable,
if uwestary. t h e otlier is iniquitous and unwortliy of a cirilized people; and
such is tlie juclgment of a11 IT riters on public Ian. ns \\ell as tliat elpressed mid
insisted on by o u r eiiciiiies i n all wtirs prior to t h a t now waged against us. Py
noite h a \ e the I)r;ictices of \vhich they :ire iio\v guilty hem denounced with
greater severity than by tlirmselves i u t h e two \vnrs with G r w t Rritain i n the
last and iu the present century ; and in t h e Declaration of Indepemdence of 1776,
when enuiueratioii was made of the \woiigs whicli justified the revolt from
Great Britain, tlie climax of atrocity TI as cleeme(1 to be reached only when the
English iiioriarch was denounced as havine: exci tcd domestic insurrections
nlilollgst 11s.
The subject is to be viewed by us. tilerefore, solcly in the light of policy and
our social economy. When so regarded, I must dissent from those wlio ndrise
a general lery aiid ariiiing of t h e slaves for t h e duty of soldiers. 17ntil our
white popuhtiou shall pro\ e insufiicient for the armies we require and can
afford to keel> ill the field, to employ a s a soldier the ucgro, \\ Iio litis merely been
a h ii Iabcrer the white i i i m :iccnstonied from his j-outh to
traiiie(1 to labor.
the> IIW of fireatxi\ \I oiild ~c;ircel? Ite deemed wise or aclrnntageous by any,
and this IS, the question 11ow befoie us. But should the alternative r r e r be preseiirecl 6 1 f subjuwtiori or of tlir, (niploj nient of the slit\ c LIT a soldicr, there seems
no rea\.uii to doubt wh.it slioulcl then be our decision TTliether our xiew embrncc. \rti,tt nonld. i n >o cxtrciiile i i crise. be the suiii o t 1uiscr.v rntiiilect by the
dominion of the eiiemy. or he rehtricted solely to tlie effcvt ul)oii the \velfare
and happiiiess of the iiegro polmlation themselres, the rezult 11 ould be the same.
The al)Iballing clenioralizntion. suEeriiig. @seas?, and dciitli \\-liicli have been
cui of po1ic.c for t h e kind
causeil by partially substituting :he invaders
lid slave hn\e lbeen a suiirelation prex iousl) subsisting between tlie mast
cient demonstration tliat external iuterfereuce with our in-,titution of domestic
SI:~\pry is 1,roductive of eril only If t h e wbject involrecl 110 other consitleration
than the 111ere right of property. the sacrifices lieretofore niade by our people
ell such as to permit 110 doubt cf their readiIip\s to surrender every posii1 order to secure their independence. But t h e social and 1)olitical questioI1. Lvhich is e ~ c l n s i ~ e lunder
y
the control ot the s ~ r e i a lStales, has a f a r
\rider and more enduring iiii~wrtancetl1ii11 t h a t of iJet.uniarj interest. In its
Iiianifold pllases i t einbraces t h e &ihility of our republicm institutions, resting
on t h e actual political equality of a11 its citizen-. and includes the fulfillment of
the tasl; \v,-hich has bee2 .:o Iiappily ht~gun-tl~at of iinproring the condition
and Christiiiriizing the Africans who have, by t h e \Till of Prol-idenCe, been placed
in our charge. Coinparing t h e r e w l t s of our o n n experience with those of the
experinpiits of others who ha\ e borne similar relations t o the African race, the
jEople of the several States of tlie Confederacy liare abundant reason to be
s a t i s f i d t\-ith t h e past and t o use the greatest circuiuspectioii in deteriiiining
rllrir course. These considernti6ns. however, a r e rdtlier applicable to tlie improbal)le contingency of o u r need of resorting to this eteiiierit of resistance than
to o11r IJresellt condition. If the recomiiieiidatioii ub:)re iiiade for tile triiiiiing
of 4o.r)w iirmoe.; for thrl service iiidicated ~houlclmect your approvnl, i t is certail1 tililt even this limited number. by tlieir prepiiriitory traiuinq in interrnecliate duties, vc.ould foriii a niore rtilual)le reserve force. i i i caw of urgency, than
threefbld their nun~her suddenly cillecl from fiic!(l I 111or.\\.1111e :I fresli levy
could, to rl certain extent, supply their places i n the special service for which
they are uow t ~ 1 ~ l o ) r n l .
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The regular annual reports of the Attorney-General, the Secretary of the

xavy, all& the Postmaster-General are appended, a n d give au\ple infornvation
relwtire to the conditioll of the respective Degartinents ' r l ~ c y coiitziiii suggestiolls for legislative provisions required to remedy such defects in the existing laws :is ]1a\,e been disclosed by experience, but 11o11e of SO general or imIlortalit character as to require that I should do more than reconmend them
to your favorable consideration.
The dispositioii of this Goreriment for a peaceful solution of tlie issues which
the enellty has referred to the arbitrament of arms has been too often manifested aild is too well known to need new assurances. But \rliile i t is true that
I~ldiriduals:ujd 1);trties i n the United States have indicated ii desire to snbstitute reasoil for force, and by liegotiation to stop t h e further sacrifice of hul ~ a nlife, and to arrest the calamities Ti-hich now afflict both countries, the
authorities \yho control the Gorerninent of our enemies Iiare too often and too
clearly expressed their resolution to mrke no peace ex(.ek)t on ternis of our
nlicoriditioiial submission and degradation, to leave us ally hope of the cessatioii
of llostilities until tlie delusioii of their ability to conquer us is dispelled.
Among those \rho :we already disposed for peace, ni:iiiy iire actuated by principle and by disaplroval and abhorrence of tlie iniauitous warfare t h a t their
Governuient is nuging, wliile others are niored by tlie conrictioii tlint it is no
longer to the interest of tlie United States to continue a struggle in which success is unattainable. Whenever this fast-growwig ,conviction shall h a r e taken
tiriii root in the niiuds of a iirajority of the Northern people. there Trill be IKOduced that willingness to negotiate for peace which is now confined to our side.
Pence is rnanifestly iinpossible unless desired by both parties to this war, and
the disposition for i t among our enemies will be best and most certainly
erolied by the deinonstrwtioii 011 our part of ability and unshaken deterniin;i tion
to defend our rights and to hold 110 earthly price too dear for their purchase.
Whenever there shall be on the part of our enemies a desire for peace, there
will be no difficulty in finding means by mliicli negotiation (':in be opened ;
but i t is obvious that no agency can be called into action until tliis desire shall
be inutual. When that contingency shall happen, the gorernmeiit to \\ liicli
is confided the treaty-innking power ciiii be a t no loss for niciins iiclai)trd to
accoinplish so desirable an end.
I n the hope that the day will soon be reached when, under Diyine favor, these
Stfites may be allowed to enter on their former peaceful pursuits :tiid to develol)
the itbnndnnt natural resources with which they are blessed, let us, then, resolutely continue to devote cur united and unimpaired energies t o the defense of
our homes, our lives, and our liberties. This is the true path to peace. Let us
tread it with confidence in the a s s u r e result.
JEFFEltSOS DAVIS.
l%ICHbIOND, V A . , >'OVC??lbCr 7 , 1864.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the reading of the cominunication of
the Secretary of the Treasury and the documents accompanying the
message of the President was dispensed with.
Mr. Marshall moved that 2,000 copies of the message of the President, of the reports of the Secretaries of the Treasury arid of War,
of the Postmaster-General, and the Attorney-General be printed.
The rule having been suspended requiring the motion to be referred
to the Cominittee on Printing, the motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Chambers, the report of the Secretary of the
Xavy was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, with instructions to report whether it shall be printed.
On motion of Mr. Miles, so much of the President's message as
relates to finance, to
report of the Secretary of the
Treasury, was referre
ee on Ways and Means ; so much
a s relates to military
with the report of the Secretary
of War and the accom
cuments, to the Conimittee on Mili-
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tar:\- Affairs: so muc11 a s relates to naval affairs, together with the

report of the Secretary of the Savy, to the Committee on Kaval Affair.;: so milch as relates to postal affairs, with the report of the Postinilster-General. to the Coininittee on Post-Offices arid Post-Roads ;
so niuch as relates to the judiciary, Kith the report of the AttorneyGeneral, to the Committee on the Judiciary; so niuch as relates to
foreigii affairs, with report of Secretary of State, to Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and so ninch as refers Lo the acquisition of iron for
railroads. to the Coinmittee on the Quartermasters and Commissary
Departments, with instructions to inquire into the general subject of
increasing the supply of iron and manufactures of iron during the
war.
On niotion of Mr. Jlarshall,
The House adjom*neduntil 12 oclock to-morrow.
SECOSD I>AS--TUESDBY,
XOVEXBER
8, 1864.
U P E S SESSION.

Messrs. Batson of Arkansas and TTilkes of Jlissouri appeared, were
sworn to support the Constitution, and took their seats.
On motion of Mr. Menees. leare of absence was granted his colIwgue. Ah. Atkins, who was detained from his seat by sickness in his
family, and his colleague: JIr. Cluskey, who was detained by rea3on of
hi- wound.
The Chair laid before the IIouse a cornmimication from the goveriior of Virginia, transniittiiig the proceedings of the governors of
-ereral of the States of the Confederacy: IT-hicli, oil motion of Mr.
Perkin>. were ordered to he printed and spread upon the Journal.
The proceedings are as folloxrs, viz :
Lrfter f i w n the gocernor of T ~ r g m u ,coauriuizicating a .series of resollhtions
pnssed ( i t (I meeting of the !joceriioi.s of the States of Virginia. Xorth Carolina. South Curolitia. Georgia. Slahaiiiu. mid Miwissippi. held in Augusta, CTa.,
oil Motidag. the 17th d a y o f October, 1 S 6 j .
STATEOF VIRGINIA,
EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT,
Richinoiid, Socember 7 . 1864.
t l i t Hou.se of Repvesentatices of the Confederate Slates.
20 ilre S D P i i L e r (,f
S I R :I lierenith inclose the proceedings of the governors of several of the
States of the (onfederac) . which sou will please present to your body.
I aiu. sir, yours. most respectfully,
X U . SMITH.
dt a meeting of t h e governors of the States of Virgini;i, Sort11 Carolina, South

(*arolin:i. Georgia. Alabama. and Jlississippi, held iii Augusta, Ga., on Monday,
tlie 17th d:iy of October. 1864, Governor William Smith presiding, after a full,
free. and hariiionious consultation and interchange of roririsel, the following,
n i i ~ o n gtrtlrcr 7-iem. were expressed :
Ziewl7~rd.?h;it tliere is notliing in the present aspect of public affairs to cause
an^ nbnte~l~eiit
of our zeal in the prosecution of the war to the accomplishnient
of i i 1)eace bnLcti o n the independence of the Confederate States. And to give
encourageinen: to oiir 1)r:a~esoldiers in the field, a n d to strengthen the Confwtfeixte nuthorities in the pursuit of this desirable end, we will use our best
pxertioiis to increase t h e effective force of our armies.
C J-VQL
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Resolved, That the interests of each of our States are identical in t h e present
struggle for self-government, and wisdom and true patriotism dictate that the
military forces of each should aid the others against invasion and subjugation,
and for this purpose we mill recommend to our several legislatures to repeal all
such laws as prohibit the executives from sending their forces beyond their
respective limits, in order that they may render temporary service wherever
most urgently required.
Resolved, That whilst i t is our purpose to use every exertion to increase the
strength and efficiency of our State and Confederate forces, we respectfully and
earnestly request that the Confederate authorities will send to the field every
able-bodied man, without exception. in any of its various departments, whose
Dlace can be filled by either disabled officers a n d soldiers, senior reserves, or
&roes, and dispense with the use of aH provost and post guard, except in important cities or localities mhere the presence of large bodies of troops make
then1 necessary, and with all passport agents upon railroads not in t h e immediate vicinity of the armies, a s we consider these agents an unnecessary annoyance to good citizens and of no possible beneht to the country.
RPsoZved, That we recommend our respective legislatures to pass stringent laws
for the arrest and retur1i to their commands of all deserters i ~ stragglers
d
from
the Confederate armies or State troops, and that i t be riiade the special duty,
under appropriate penalties, of all civil and military oficers to arrest and
deliver to the proper authorities all such delinquents.
And whereas the public enemy, having proclaimed t h e freedom of o u r slaves,
a r e forcing into their armies the able-bodied portion thereof, the more effectually
to wage their cruel and bloody war against us : Therefore be it
Resolved, That i t is the true policy and obvious duty of all slave owners
timely to remove their slaves from the line of the enemys approach, and especially those able to bear arms; and when they shall fail to do so, t h a t i t should
be made the duty of the proper autboritics to enforce the performance of this
duty, and t o give to such owners a11 necessary assistance as f a r as practicable.
Iicsolced, That the course of the enemy in appropriatiug our slares who happen to fall into their hands to purposes of war seems t o justify a change of
policy on oiir part ; and whilst o\sners of slaves, under the circumstances, should
freely yield them to their country, we recommend t o our authorities, under
proper regulations, to appropriate such part of them to the public service a s
may be required.
Resobed, That the States have the right to export such productions and to
import such supplies as may be necessary for State use or for the comfort or
support of their troops in service, upon any vessel or vessels owned or chartered by them, and that we request Congress, a t its nest session, to pass laws
remoriiig all restrictions which have been imposed by C o n f d e r a t e authority
upon such exports or imports by the States.
And, lastly, we deem i t not inappropriate t o declare our fir111 and unalterable
Purposc, as we believe it to be that of our fellow-citizens, to maintain o u r right
of Self-government, to establish our independence, and to uphold the rights and
sovereignty of the States, or to perish in the attempt.
IZesoEved, That the chairman be requested to send a copy of these resolutioiis
to His Excellency President Davis, one each to the President of the Senate and
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to be laid before the respective
bodies, and one to the governor of each State in the Confederacy.
The Chair also laid before the House a communication from Captain Lee, in charge of the office of orders and detail, Confederate
States Navy Department, transmitting for distribution 100 copies of
the Navy Register for 1864; which mas laid upon the table.
Mr. Hanly offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That t h e President be respectfully requested to communicate to this
House whcther any appointments have been made under the act entitled A11
act to provide and organize a general staff for armies in the field, to serve
during the war, approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
and if not, why have
beeu made in pursuance of said act.
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Also. the following resolution; which as adopted, viz :

Rcsolrwl, T h a t t h e Coininittee on Jlilitnry Affairs be. iiml they a r e hereby,
instructed to inquire whether the officers and privates of our armies have or
have not been paid for the past several months ; and if not, why.

A bill '. to repeal an act entitled 'An act to impose regulations upon
the foreign commerce of the Confederate States to provide for the
public defense,' approved February sixth. eighteen hundred and
sixty-four :
\T-hich n-as read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Conimerce.
Xr. Bell oflrrecl the follon-ing resolution ; which was adopted, riz :
Resolctd, T h a t t h e Committee on Jlilitary Affairs be instructed t o inquire
into t h e cause of t h e absence of so ittaiiy officers ;ind holdiers from the Army,
and ascertain whether the failure t o keep them with their proper commands
results from defective legislation or inefficient enforceirtent of the lam, and
report by bill or other<%-ise
such iiieasure as in their judgment will most speedily
and effectually return them t o their respective commands, and prevent in the
future t h e recurrence of such uuauthorized absence.
Jfr. Burnett introduced

A joint resolution " of thanks to Brigadier-General John S. Williams and the officers and men under his conimaiicl for their victory
owr the enemy a t Salt\-ille. T'irginia, on the second clay of October,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; ?'
n-hich Tl-as read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
M r . Chrisman offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
riz :
Resolred. T h a t t h e President be respectfully requested. if not incom~)atible
Kith the public interest, to cause to be furnished to this House the names of all
persons specially exchanged by the commissioiiers of t.srli;iiire sinte the establishment of the bureau for t h e exchange of prisoners ; also the time of the capture and the date of exchange.
Also, the following resolntion :

Eesolced. That this Hoube d o no\+ proceed t o dritir for seats.
Mr. Foote called the question ; mhich wai ordered. and the resolution was adopted.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Treasurer relati\ e to the pay of members during the vacation ; which was
Mr. Barksclale introduced
-1bill 'r to provide for the more effectual punishment of crimes and
misdemeanors against the Confederate States : '.
which as read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
,1lso. a bill .'to define the crimes of larceny and embezzlement
again5t the Confedcrate States: " which was read a first and second
tirrie arid referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
.&o, a bill '. to regulate the compensation of certain officers; "
7;rhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Vest introduced

A bill for the relief of Major John Reid, of Missouri : *'
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on Claims.
A bill ('for the suppression of intemperance and it:, cullcoinitant
evils in the civil and military departments of the Confederate (h-ernment ; "
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Conlmittee
A joillt resolution " authorizing the raising and organizing of a
Polish legion;
which as read a first and second time and referred to the C'oniinittee
on Military A4ffairs.
Also, a bill '. to authorize the consolidation of companies. battalions, and regiments ; which was read a first and second time and
referred to the Committee oil Military affairs.
Also, ti bill " to construe and declare more explicitly the meaiiiiig
of an act entitled 'An act to increase the compensation of the heads
of the several Executive Departments and the Assistant Secretary
of War and the Treasury and of the Assistant Attorney-General and
the Comptroller of the Treasury and other officers therein named,'
approved June foarteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;" which
\\'as I W ~a first and second time and referred to the Coiimittee on
Ways and Means.
Mr. Miles offered the following resolution ; which TI as adoptetl :
))
))
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed t o inquire into

the expediency of adopting some legislation by which citizens of the Confederate
States liable to niilitary duty now absent abroad (unless in Government service)
and not resident abroad at the commencement of the present \\ 11' 111ay be
compelled to return and perform such niilitary duty, upoil piiin of coiifisciition
of their property and effects, or deprivation hereafter of the electire fmntliise,
or such other penalty as may be deemed most effectual for indl
sentces to return to and assist in defending the soil of their countr
Mr. Foote offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the Doorkeeper of the House be, and he is hereby. instructed
to procure and place upon the desks of the several members of this body three
of the morniug papers printed in this city during each day of the present session, a t some early hour thereof, each memher being allowed to designate the
papers which he prefers.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which merc ordered,
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Bfr. Foote offered tlie following resolution :

ResolLrd, That it be the duty of the Uoorheeper to suppls each one of the
coiiiluittce room* of tlie Rouse regularly with the various morniiig papers
printed in this city.
T h e resolution was not adopted.

3fr. Foote offered the following resolution; which vas adopted :
Hcwl vccl. Ihxt the Committee 011 the Quartermasters and Commissary Departnients I>@ instruc.teri to inquire specially whether i t be true, a s rumored, t h a t unsoii~?dand \rorthlcxs tohacco has been heretofore supplied to our soldiers, instead of the sound tobacco directed by la\\=to be supplied to them, and report
their action herein t o this House a s early as practicable.
3Lr. Foote offered the following resolution :

Resoh?d. T h a t i n -i-ie\r of t h e statement iiiade in t h e Presidents message of
the conduct of foreign poners toward us. i t is alike expedient and necessary t o
our ow11 lionor as nu independent people t h a t all attempts to obtain recognition
at their hands by direct efforts of any kind on our p a r t should be desisted from,
and t h a t a l l diplomatic agents heretofore accredited t o any of them should be
a t ouce withdrawn.
On motion of M r . Foote, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Foreign d f f airs.
JIr. Foote offered the following resolution; which mas adopted,
riz :
Resolced, T h a t t h e Committee on Quartermasters and Coinmissary Departments be instructed to inquire thoroughly into the present condition of said
de~)wrti~ients,
with if view to ascertaining whether any additional legislation i s
necessary to increase their efficiency; and also with a view to ascertairiiiig
vhether w n j pecuninrj- frauds hare been coniriiilted by persons in the employ;!lent of said cltJ1iartinents. and iilso T h a t additional legislation may be needed
for the punishnieiit of fraudulent conduct on the p a r t of the employees thereof,
and for the prerentiou. so f a r as practicable, of such fraudulent practices in
future.
Mr. Foote also oflered the following resolution ; which was

adopted :
Rcsolceil. T h a t the Committee on Quartermasters and Conimissary Departments be instructed to inquire whether i t be t r u e that the Coimiiissary Uepartnient of the Confederate Gorernment paid. or agreed to pay. to any persons
n-haterer. during t h e nionthc: of July and August last, the sum of t1iirt)- doll.irs
or fort7 dollars per lmshel f o r wheat. aiid who, i f any, were the indivic?ii:ils with
M hom such extraordinary contracts were made, together IT-ith all tlie inateri:il
ci rcuuirtanccs conr~ectedtheren-ith.
Jfr. Foote oflerecl the following resolution, to wit :

Resolved, T h a t thic: House
cordially concur in t h a t portion of the r i e m
oxpressed by the Prrrident in
late aiinual message touching the eniployment
of &res by the Confederate Government in connection with the present n-ar,
11 hich is ein1,rncetl in the follmring In-opositions :
First. The general levy a n d ariiiirig of t h e slares for the duty of soldiers
would he inexpedient.
Seconcl. 1-ntil our white population shall prove insufficient for the armies we
require kind ~ x n
afford to keep in t h e field, to employ :is a soIdier t h e negro.
\~-vhohi15 nlerely I,ePii trained to labor, and a s a laborer the white man RCCIISto~nedfrom his youth to firearms mould neither be \T-ise nor tidrantageous.
Third. Slioiiltl the iilternntire ever be preseiitecl of suhinission [ r n h j u ~ a t i o n ]
or of the e m ~ ~ l o y m eof
n t tlie s l a w a s a soldier, then such employmeiit \vould be
right and proper.
Fonrth. The act of tht. st.1 euteeiith of Pebru:iry last haring provided for t h e
inipressrilent of slares to i i nuniber not exceeding twenty thousand, if it should
lie found impriicticahle to olttain them by contract v i t h the owners, and said
1:rn. contemplating t h e hiring of the labor only of these slaves slid irnposing on tllr
Government the liability to pay for the value of such as might be lost to t h e
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owner from casualties resulting from employmen! in t h e service, now, for the
purposes enumerated in said act of IiebruarF last. instrnctioii i u the manner of
encamping, marching, and parking trains is needful. SO t h a t eWll in this limited employment length of service adds greatly to tile \:llue of the negros
labor; for these and for other reasons it is cspcdient that the Government
should acquire for the public service the entire 1)royerty ii! the labor of the
slave and to pay therefor due compensation, rather th:1n to iniprrw his labor for
short terms ; and when said przperty is thus acquired it would be eminently
politic that emancipation should be held out to him as x rewv;wd for faithful
service, and all proper egorts should be made to obtain t h e perniission of the
State from wrhich he iviis drawn to reside within its limits after the close of his
public service.
Fifth. Should this policy be adopted, i t is cvideiit t h a t i n addition to the
duties heretofore performed by the slave, he might be advnntngeously employed
as pioneer and engineer laborer; and in t h a t event t h a t t h e nuniber should be
augmented to forty thousand.
Sixth. Beyond this limit aud these employments i t does not seem desirable.
under existing circunist:inces. to go.
Seventh. A broad moral distinction exists between the use of slaves 21s soldiers in the defense of their homes and the incitement of the s:iiiie persons
[to insurrectio~i]against their masters. The one is justifinble, if necessary, and
the other is iniquitous and unworthy of a civilized people.
R e s o l w d , That in the whole action of the Confederate Government on this
important subject it is desirable :tiid necessary to have tlie sanction and agyroval
of the sovereign States who constitute this Confederacy, and that no importilnt
movement looking to the emancipation of the slaves of the South, or of any portion thereof, should be taken bS this Gorermnent without the unirnimous consent
of the people of said States in convcrition assembled.
Eesolced, That Congress have no authority to interfere with the emancipation
of slaves or the treatment of them, in any of thp States, without the consent of
said States, and that nothing could be niore unfortunate a t this time than the
assertion of a power on the part of the Confederate Government to emancip;ite
iiny portion of the slares of the South, either as a war or pence iiieasurc, or
under any possible circumstances, without the consent thereto being first had and
obtained of the State or States wherein such slaves shall be resident.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the consideration of the resolution was

postponed until Thursclsy.
Mr. Colynr offered the following resolution ; which r a s adopted :
Resolved, That the prompt payment of our troops, according to lam, i s a matter of the first importance; and whereas a t the last session of Congress it T T ~ S
supposed ample provision had been made for the payment thereof, not\\-ithstanding, from some cause, thc Army of Tennessee and perhaps other armies have been
greatly neglec>ted aild not paid off for many months while other armies hnre
been promptly paid,
Therefore the Committee on Ways and Neans should a t once ascertain the
eiiuse of this delay and neglect and report the same, with the remedy, by bill or
otherwise.
Also, the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resol tml, lliat the Committee on the Judiciary inquire into t h e expediency of
confcrnng upon the district courts of the Confederate States of Bmericti the
p o \ ~ c rto gritlit the writ of mandamus in msed \rhereiii the siinie power w n s
vestcd heretofore by law in tlie Supreme Court of the linited States, and that
the coiimittee report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Chambers,

The House adjourned until 12 oclock to-inorrov.
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OPEA- SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Hon.
A. H. Garland, of Arkansas, late a member of the House, relative to
his election to the Senate; d i i c h was read and laid upon the table.
Xr. Russell, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following
resolution :
ResoIned, T h a t t h e Spealier he authorized to assign t o the committees of this
House t h e nietlibers \\ho h a l e taken their seats since the organization of said
committees.

Xr. Russell submitieti the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on the Judiciary inquire into the expediency of
increasing t h e tonipensation of wamhuls, jurors, and witnesses in the courts of
the C o n f d e r a t e States.

A bill to provide means to carry on the war ;
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill (to lay an export duty on cotton, tobacco, a n d naval
stores; which was read a first and second time and referred to the
Committee on TTays and Means.
Also, a bill * to consolidate the public debt : which was read a first
Air. Goode presented the memorial of Caswell Turpin, praying compensation for the loss of a storehouse in the tovn of Liberty, Va.,
illegally impressed by the Confederate authorities and de4royecl by
the public enemy : -&ich was referred to the Committee on Claims.
JIr. Goode offered the following resolution : n-hich was adopted,
viz :
R r w l r e d . T h a t the Comnlittee on Military L4ffairs he instructed to inquire
into the espedieiicj- of repe:tliiig so much of t h e act approved seventeenth of
Fehriiary, entitled dn act t o organize forces to serve during the war, as
exempts one perwn a s oretseer or agriculturist ou t w + i fitrm or plantation
upon n-hich there were upou the first day of .Jxnn,iry 11-t fifteen able-bodied
field hands between sixteen and fifty.
Air. Gholson precentecl the memorial of Edviin Tlilliams, praying

compensation for crops destroyed by the troops of General Reauregard; which was refcrrccl to the Conmiittee on Claims.
Air. Gholson offered the following resolution : which \\-as adopted,
viz :
Resolved, T h a t t h e Committee on Ways and Means, when they come to report
a bill imwsing taxes for the support of Government, etc., sliall, if practicable,
embrace the whole subject in a single act.
Mr. \Tickham introduced

-1bill to amend an act to increase the efficiency of the.hrmy bv
the employment of frec negroes and slaves in certain capacltics,
approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
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which was read a first and second time and rcferrcd to the Committee
Mr. Baldwin offered the following resolution : which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary inquire and report r h e t h e r
it is competent for this House, by simple resolution, to establish a t t h d public
expense a newspaper for the publication of the proceedings 6f the House.

Resolved, That the select conlmittee appointed
:it t h e Inst session to make

arrangements for reporting and publishing t h e debates and proceedings of this
IIouse be directed to report without delay all that has been done upon that
subject.
Mr. Clopton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the President be requested to cause to be communicated to the
House copies of all instructions now in force which h a r e been issued to the
assessors and collectors of taxes, both of the money tax and tax in kind.
Mr. Dickinsoii moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to

offer the following resolution :
Resolvecl, That the memorials and papers in support of the various claims
preseiited to the House at the last session, and which were not acted upon at
that session, be withdrawn from the files and referred to the Committee on
Claims.

Mr. Shewmake presented the petition of certain route agents of the
Post-Office Department, asking an increase of pay; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Echols introduced
A bill to explain the word family as used in the fifth sestion of
an act to amend the tax laws passed June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. H. W. Bruce offered the following resolution; which was
Rdopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of introducing a bill to make a necessary appropriation to
1)iIY for the horses of soldiers killed in battle.
Mr. Read offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

~esolvecl,That the Coiiirnittee on Mediciil Affairs be instructed to inquire into
the propriety of increasing the compensation now allowed to matrons of hospi tals.
MY.Moore offered the following resolution; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire wliether any f i i i s ther legislation be necessary to expedite the process of sending conscripts to the
L\r111y where they are found capable of duty in the field, and of sending them
home where they are found unfit for duty, and that they report by bill such
modification of existing laws as may be required to render more efficient the
present system of putting troops into the Army.
M i . Read offered the following resolution ; which was adopted, viz :

Resolved: That the Co
the propriety of establis
styled the Bureau of
Mr. Viller6 introduce
tary Affairs be instructed to inquire into

bureau from the Department of War, to
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h bill to amend an act entitled An act to increase the efficiency

of the Arniy by the eniploynent of free negroes and slaves in certain
capacities:
d i i c h was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Military ,iffairs.
Nr. Perliiiis introduced
A bill t o establish two judicial districts in the State of Louisiana ;
n-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
011 the diidiciary.
Jfr. Perkins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
riz :
Resoked, That the President of the Confederate States be requested to inform
Coiigress hether the Ilouorable Howell Cobb, President of the late Provisional
Congress, has complied with t h e a c t of seventeenth February, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four, by which he was instructed to h a r e prepared two copies of the
Journal of the Prorisional Congress and the proceedings of the conrcution which
framed t h e Provisional and Permanent Constitutions of the Confederate States
one cepy of which was to be deposited in the office of t h e Department of Justice ;
and if iiot, to communicate to Congress any information he may have as to the
present state of the work ; also n-hether the originals of the Journals and proceeiiiugs aforesaiii have been sealed a n d deposited for preservation with the
Secretary of State, in accordance with law.
Mr. Chambers offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
RewEced, T h a t the Secretarr of tlie Trensurj he requested to inform this
IIouse what amount of claims from each State has been paid or nllowxl uuder
the act of .Julie fourteeiith. eighteen huiidred nud sixty-four, to provide for the
wt2iblinhnimt and paynient of rlniins for a certain description of property takeu
or inforn~allyiuiiiresqed for t h e use of the Army.
M r . Barksdale introduced
A bill * * t o amend the sequestration laws of the Confederate
States; *
on the Judiciary.
JIr. Miles presented a communication froin the Comptroller of the
Treasury relative to compensation for horses ; which was referred to
tlie Committee on Jlilitarp Affairs.
3fr. Miles introduced
-1 bill .-to establiJi a general intelligei~eoffice;
wliich was read a first and second time arid refrrred to the Cornniittee
Jlr. Swan offered the following resolution :
Re.stil~ed,T h a t t h e chairman of the Comuiittee on Pay and Jlileage be, aud
lie is hereby. authorized a u d directed to pay Jlrs. Sarah -1. Eleiskell the pay and
:liilenge already due or liereaftrr to accrue to J. R. Ileiskell, while he mag be
held as a prisoner by the public enenix.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Pay and Mileage.

Jfr. Swan offered the following resolution : which was adopted, v1z :
Resoz?;ed, T h a t t h e Committee on Jf ilitary Affairs be instructed t o inquire
into the expcdieiicy of proriding by lam for the certain remoral, to points within
our military lines. of all able-bodied adult male negroes, as the necessities of the
-Tar may constrail1 t h e abandonment of territory to t h e enemy; and t h a t the
mmmittee report by bill or otherwise.
JOURNAL O F THE
Mr. Foote offered the following rcL-ol:!tioii:

Resolge& That the recommeildation Collt~llli~d
i l l the l'resi(ktit's message, that
Congress should vest in the military authorities J W n er to detail sI1L.h editors and
needful employees of newspapprb as they may consider proper for the conducting of said papers, and to put all others in the military serric>e,iS one nhich
this House can by no means approve.
Mr. Barksdale moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Which were ordered,
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Yeas-----------------------53
And recorded as f o l l o ~ ~viz
~ s: , Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
Yeas : Anderson, Baldain, Barlrsdale, Batson, Blandford, Bradley,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio IV. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrom, Dickinson, Dupr6, Echols,
Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Hilton,
Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lester, Bfachen, Menees, Mile?, Miller,
Montague, Moore, Perkins, Read, Rives, Russell, Shewmake, Sinipson,
J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Viller8, Welsh, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Ways: Bell, Foote, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, J. &f. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Marshall, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, and Turner.
So the motion prevailed.
Mr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to wlioni h a d
been referred
A bill " grantin seats on the floor of the House of Representatives
to the principal oi%
cers in the Executive Departments."
On motion of Mr. Russell, the consideratioii of the bill was postponed until Tuesday next, and made the special order after the morning hour.
On motion of Mr. Welsh, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On inotion of Mr. Gaither,
The House adjourned until 12 o'clock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President ; wliicli was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,YA., N o v e n i b e ~9, 1864.
T o tlae Senute und House of Representutiues:
I hererith tmisniit for your consideration a coniniunicatioii from the Secretary of War, showing that a dangerous conspiracy exists i n some of the
counties of southwestern Virginia, and in the neighboring portions of North
Carolina and Tennessee, which i t is found impracticable t o suppress by the ordinary course of law. The facts are so fully exhibited by the repo1-l and accompiuiying papers, hereby su
der it unnecessary to repeat them
or to do more than invite
to disclosures upon which I deem
i t my duty to wcoinmend
e writ of habeas corpus, in order
that full efficiency may
tarp power for $he repression of
the eTil.
It lnay be proper here
f the term for whicll
the writ was suspended,
as encountered, particularly
Nov. 10, 1864.1
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and Rjghniond, on account of the inability of the ulfitziry

and hold suspected persous against whom the testimonj
fill1 :~ssiirancet h a t they Ivere spies or holding treasonablp
c~oniniuni~:itionwith t h e enemy. though legal proof could not be adduced to
secure their commitment and coiiriction 1 ~ t1h e conrts, either because of the
character of t h e evidence or of t h e necessity for concealing the sources of inforlustion, which were not unfrequeritly within t h e enemy's lines
JEFFERSOX DAVIS.
11,
On motion of Xr. Russell,

The message and accompaiiying documents were referred to the
Conmiittee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Swan.
FOUIITH DAY-THT'RSDhY,
OPE>
XOVEXBER
10, 1864.
SE;SSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and TvaS opened with

JIr. Staples offered the following reFolution : vhich was adopted,
riz :
Resobed, T h a t a special cominittee of three 1
expediency of nil :ippeal on the p,irt of ('ongre
Confederacy f o r a modififiitioii of tlwir I:I\V%
employees froni military service.
ointed to inquire into the

the s e ~ e r n lStates of the
ipting Rt;ite oflivers and
JIr. Anclersori introduced

A\bill '. to amend the lan s in relation to the receipt of coniiterfeit
Trea>ury notes by public officer- :"
which \-asread a fir4 :iiicl -eroncl time and referred to the Committee
on 1Yaj-s and Jlean..
Jfr. Lester offered the follon-ing resolution : which was adopted,
siz :
Resolced, T h a t the President be. and he is hereby. respectfully requested

if not incompatible w i t h the public interest, to caiise ttw 1)i~);)erofficer or
officers to lap before this House a detailed statement of the tax in Bind assessed
tetl east of the Mississippi River during the year eighteen hundred
three. and ah0 of the present year as far as returns have been inadsay. the nuillher of bushe15 of wheat, corn. oats. rye. and buclin-heat,
ity of rice. Irish I)otutoes, sweet potatoes. cured liiiy, and fodder ;
also. the number of ponilds of bac40ri and sagar, also. the qmintity of wool. cot
ton, and tobacco ; also. the iiuniber of gallons of sirnl, :and iiio1assc.s. qiving in
the statement t h e qu;intily dcriT-etl froni each State
d l w , t h a t he cause titi.: IIonze to he informed of Iiow much of each of tlir
:trticles Lefore eniiiiier<itcd !I
1)urchased by :inti for the me of the (;orc.rnmeiit cluring t h e time :ifol
iiiforniea of liov iriiic.li of .;.lid ~ ~ ~ i i i i i ! ~ i x t ~
, t1i;it he c a ~ i s ethe IIrn
s has been impressed during t h e time afores:tid.
;\nd t h a t this detiniled inforination be given to the IIousr at the ciirliest
~iracticaibleday.
AIw, the following resolution: which was adopted. r i z :

Resol~ed,T h a t t h e President be requested to c a w e the Secretary of War to
furnish to this House t h e items or particulars which lii~i!<eup his eStilIlate O f
four hundred a n d two inillion nine hundred and twelve thousand two hundred
and six dollars and thirty-three cents necessary for his Department for the,
six months fro111 first January to first .July, eighteen Iiunctred and sixtg-fi7 et h a t is to say, what sum is necewwg to 1)ay off the oflirers and soldiers of the
js necessary to suli\i\t the Army arid forage its animals? What
Army?
~ l l mis Iipcessary to clotlie the .\ring? What sum i n iiecessary to transport the
10, 1804.
ov.
Army? And SO on, giving every item in detaiL; and t h a t the President bc
requested to cause the Secretary to comply with this resolution as soon as
practicable.
Mr. Marshall introduced

A bill concerning the emoluments and pay of the clerk of the
district court of the Confederate States of America for the eastern
district of Virginia ; )
wliich was read a first a i d second time and referred to the Coinmittee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire
whether any and what legislation may be proper to remedy the abuse of the practice of granting furloughs by generals in the field for recruits, so as to prevent
said furloughs from being monopolized by purchase by a few individuals.
Also, the following resolution ; which mas adopted :

Resoloed, That Senate bill numbered sixty-three, being a bill i f o r the relief
of Mrs. Margaret A. Rice, be taken from the Calendar of the last session and
placed upon the Calendar of the present session.

A bill to prevent malicious arrest of officers of the Army;
))
Resolved, That whilst prosecuting the pending war with a11 energy and earnestness, reasons of policy, justice, and humanity alike require that the President
should be armed with adequate power to offer complete anloesty t o a l l such of
the citizens and residents of the Confederate States a s heretofore, under delusion, or otherwise, have been hostile to our cause, but who a r e no\\ willing to
Come forward and take upon themselves the obligation to support our Government as good and true citizens.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the consideration of the resolution mas

postponed until Wednesday next, and made the special order.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President ; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., Yozjembcr 9 , 186/t.
Yo the Senate and House o f Representatives:

I herewith transmit n coriiniunic~tionfrom the SecretirJ of ~ y i ~ corering
r,
copies of several reports of military operations during the present year, and
renew my Suggestion that all such papers are suhniitted f & the inforniation of
C W m Y S , unc2 that it is not considered advisable to publish them at this time.
JEFFERSOS DAVIS.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the message and accompanying documents

w r e referred to the Coinniittee on Military Affairs.

viz :
The resolution of Mr. Chambers that the valor, constancy, and
e steady cooperatioil
1 continue a sufficient
e independence of the
1, resolved itself into secret
solved itself into open
Nov. 11, 1564.3
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Xr. S ~ a nmoved t h a t the House take a recess iintil half past 7

oclocli.
Blr. Orr moved that the House adjourn; which latter motion
prevailed, and
The Speaker announced that the House stood adjourned until
12 oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

BIr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported
A bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
certain cases for a limited period,
11-ith the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
It was decided in the negatiye.
5Ir. Marshall submitted the following aniendnient :
4
Add as a n independent section at t h e end of t h e bill the following, vie:

This act shall not be construed t o extend beyond Sen River eastward in
the State of Virginia, nor south beyond Murphx, in Cherokee County, or east
of t h e Blue Ridge, in t h e State of S o r t h Carolinn, nor west beyond Chattanooga.
uor north heFond the Kentucky line.
M r. Baldwin submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Marshall:

.Mcl at t h e end t h e follon-ing: nor to any p a r t of the Eleventh Congressioiial district of Tirgiuia.
Pending which.
On motion of Mr. Staples,
FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY,
Kov~~rslsrr
11, 1864.
O P E S SESSIOS.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and n-as opened with

p a v e r by Rev. Dr. Duncan.
The Chair announced the appointment of the special committee
under the resolution of JIr. Staples to inquire into the propriety of
addressing the different States upon the subject of lessening the
nunher of exempts. as follows, viz:
Xessrs. Staples of Virginia, Lyon of Alabama, and J. 1s.I. Smith of
Georgia.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Russell, resolved itself into
secret session ; and haring spent some time therein, resolved itself
into open session.
Air. Miles moved that when the House adjourn it adjourn to meet
at 12 oclock Monday.
On motion of M r . Gilmer,
The IIouse adjourned.
[Xov. 14. lS(;.k.

SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session, proceeded to the consideration

of the bill '' to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
certain cases for a limited period."
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Gilmer,
9
SIXTH DAY-MONDAY,
R'ovEarum
1.1>1864.
OPEN SESSION.
'fhc Chair laid before the House a conimunicatioii f roiii the President; which was read as follows, viz:
RICHMOND,
V A . , 3 OCc'tILbCr 11, 1864.
Tu the House of Representatives:
In response to your resolution of the 14th June last, I herewith transmit coinnluriications from the Secretaries of the Treasury and of War. collreying the
information desired relative to the tax in kind and other taxes collected from
the several States for the year 1863.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
. The communication and accompanying documents were referred to

the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the House another conmimication from
the President ; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND.
VA., Soce?nnber 11, fS64.
T o the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your information a cornmunic;~tic;nfrom the Secretary
of War, covering copies of the reports of Maj. Geri. S. R. Forrest, relative to the
battle of Tisbomingo Creek, and of Capt. B. L. Farinholt, relatile to the 'engagement of the enemy with the reserve forces a t Staunton Rirer Bridge.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the communication and accompanying

documents were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The Chair announced the appointment of Mr. Kenner of Louisiana
to the Committee on Ways and Means, Mr. Clark of Missouri t o the
Committee on Military Affairs and Elections, 3fr. Vest of Missouri
to the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Snead of Missouri to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Conrow of Missouri to the Committee on the Commissary and Quartermaster's Departments, Mr.
Cluskey of Tennessee to the Committee on Xaval Affairs, Mr. Garland of Arkansas to the Committee on Ways and Means, Mr. Hatcher
of lS'Iissouri to the Committee on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, Mr.
Wilkes of Missouri to the Committee on Indian Affairs and to the
Committee on PostZOffices and Post-Roads.
others for renewal of Cons referrcd to the Committee
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271
died from renioral and exposure whilst siiflering from disease contracted in the service : mliich was referretl to the Committee on
c 1aims.
'
Jlr. Staples presented the niemorial of Williain C. Hagaii, captain
and a&tant commissary of subsistence, asking relief from liability
for funds captured by the enemy; which was referred to the Cornmittee on Claims.
Mr. Dickiiison introdnced
A bill *- to amend an act entitled 'An act providing for the establishn~cntand payment of claims for a certain description of property
takeii or infornially iinprcwecl for the use of the Army; ' ')
which w a s read a first a i d second time and referred to the Committee
on 1YaJ-s and Jfeans.
Jfr. Clopton introduced
h bill for the relief of Robert H. Wynne ; "
which 3%as read a first and second time and referred to the Cornmittee
on Claims.
Mr. Chiltoii presented the niemorial of officer:, of the Forty-third
Keginlent of Alabama Volunteers, asking relief from a n order of the
T a r Department, conscribing officers who resign their commissions ;
Sh. Chilton introduced
A bill '' to abolish distributing iiost-offces. and t o require iiiail matter t o be sent direct to it5 ctedination : '*
TI hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
011 Poc-t-Officesand Pod-Roads.
Alko. a bill "to increase the pay of route agents engaged in the
postal service : .. which n-ai read a first and second time and referred
to the Coniiiiittee oil Po.t-Ofice> arid Post-Roads.
,\l~o, a bill to admit the importation of hand cards for carding
cotton or wool, dirty free: n-hich was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jfr. Garland introduced
h bill (* to proride for the payment of claims against the Government for property illegally impressed and irregularly taken for its use
in the Trans-Xississippi Department ; "
which n-as read a firct and second time and referred to the Committee
on K a j - s and Jfeaw.
Jlr. IT. E. Smith presented the niemorial of sundry citizens of
I\iitchel! County, Ga.. asking a change of mail route 1649; which
n-a.: referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. IT. E. Smith also introduced
-1bill to cllnilge aiid establish mail route one thonsanrl six hundred aiid forty-nine in the State of Georgia: *'
\ ~ h i c l was
i
read a first and second time and referred t o the Committee
011 Post-Offices and Post-Xoacls.
Mr. Shewmake offered the follon-ing resolution : ivhich was adoptecl,
viz :
"
(*
Resoli ed, T h a t the Military Corninittee inquire into t h e propriety and justice
of incre;isiiig the l i a y of commissioned officers of the Army below the grade of
brigadier-general, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Bell introduced

,
i
bill *' to continue in force a n act entitled 'An act roviding for
the establishment and payment of claims for a certain f;escription of
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JOURNAL OF THE
[Nov. 14. 1S64.
property taken or informally impressed for the use of the Army,

approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
which was read a first and second time and rcfcrred t o the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill providing for the discharge of soldiers in certain
cases and their future exemption from military service; which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Conmiittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Bell also offered the following resolution; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolfled, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed t o inquire
into the expediency of adopting or enacting a tax bill, based upon t h e ad valorem
principle, and one that will avoid the inequalities and complexity o f the present
legislation upon that subject, and by its simplicity, equality. and fairness, commend itself to the approval of the enlightened popular judgment of the country ;
and that said committee report to this House by bill or otherwise as early as
practicable the result of such inquiry.
Mr. Anderson offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Resolvsd, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire and
report what relief ought to be granted bonded agriculturists who have been
placed by Confederate or State authority in the military service.
T h a t said committee also inquire into the propriety of allowing transportation
to officers of the Army when traveling on furlough.
Mr. Echols offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Whereas i t is the highest duty of all Christian nations to recognize the authority of God and acknowledge their obligations to His Divine Providence ; and
Whereas i t is peculiarly appropriate t h a t the people of this Confederacy, who
have had during this unequal contest such signal manifestations of His beneticent approval, should confess the same ; and
Whereas we have seen with pleasure the efforts of some of our wise and distinguished military leaders to keep sacred the Sabbath day, and desiring that
its observance should be universal among both the Army and S a v y : Therefore,
we, the Representatives of the people, do resolve,
First. That we heartily approve the course of some of our commanding geuerals, who have thus f a r during the war endearored to keep a n d observe the
Sabbath day.
Second. That we recommend to all the officers in command in t h e Army and
Navy t h e propriety of obedience to the Supreme Governor of t h e Universe in
this particular, and that they dispense with all military reviews, parades, etc.,
and t h a t the chaplains and missionaries under their authority he granted the
privilege to hold religious services as f a r as practicable on this holy day.
Mr. Read offered the following resolution; which was adopted, viz:
Resolved, That the Committee on Medical Affairs be instructed to inquire into
the nianageinent and condition of the military prisoners of this Government, :ind
that they report w h a t additional legislation is necessary for the better regulation of the same, and that they be empowered to send for persons and papers.

A bill to facilitate the settlement of claims of deceased officers and
soldiers ;
which was read a first
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill to be referred to
Nov. 14, 1664.1
273
On motion of 3fr. Simpson, the bill was ordered to be printed.

Mr. Welsh offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
T-iz :
Resolred, T h a t the Committee on Ways nnd Neans be instructed to inquire
into the propriety of making the certificates given by purchasing officers of t h e
Government a n d the ascertained indebtedness of other public agents to citizens
of the Confederacy receivable in payment of taxes, and t h a t they report by bill
or otherwise.
X r . Conrow offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

riz :
ResolTed. T h a t the papers appertaining to the claini of Albert Daiiner be
talien from the files of the last session of the F i r s t Congress a n d be referred to
the Committee on Claims fqr the present Congress.
3fr. Fnrron- offered the follom-ing resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Resolved, That the joint resolution of thanks to and for the relief of APajor
Gaspar Tochman, formerly of the Polish army, which was reported from the
Committee on Claims at t h e k a s t session of Congress and ordered to be placed
on t h e Calendar. be made the special order for Thursday next after t h e expiration of t h e morning hour, and t h a t i t be continued as the special order from day
to day until disposed of.
M r . Simpson offered the following resolution ; which 71-as adopted,

3-iz :
Resolred, That i t be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means t o inquire
nix1 report whether or not the construction which has been given by t h e Treasiirj- Department to the first paragraph of the first section of a n a c t to amend the
t n s lav,-s, approred fourteenth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. by which
t3e credit of the t a x in kind has been restricted to the ad raloreni tax derived
f r o m certain property actunlI3- einp1oFed in agriculture, is in accordance with
the t r u e intent and meaning of said act: and if not, m-hether any additional
legislation is necessary for a proper construction thereof; and t h a t they report
Mr. Miles offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted,

viz :
Resol?;ed, That in riew of the effect upon discipline produced by officers being
properly uniformed, decently clad, and readily distingnished by the insignia of
their rank, the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to innuire into the
Pspedency of supplying all commissioned officers of the Army, at the expense of
the Government, with uniforms, arms, and accouterment? appropriate to their
rank.
Xr. Xiles introduced

bill to provide for the appraisement of and compensation for
horses lost in the Army by the casualties of war :
mhich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Xilitary Affairs.
IIr. Jfiles offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted :
Resolued, T h n t the Committee on Printing be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of allon-ing bx law one hundred a n d fifty copies of t h e acts of each
session of Congresq for the use of t h e War Department.
Mr.Foote introduced
joint resolution of thanks to General W. 3. Forrest and the

oficers and men of his command ;
TThich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
0 J-VOL
7 4 % M-18
JOURNAL OF THE
[Nov. 14, 1864.

~ ~ s o l ~That
e d , it is by no means expedient t h a t a general niasimum of prices
should be laid on agricultural products, but that I t 1s desirable t h a t the families
of soldiers now in the niilitary service of the Confederate States nnd the surTiring families of all n ~ h ohave died or may hereafter die in said service should
be supplied by the Government with a reasowable amoLlnt of t h e neCeSS:iries of
life at the prices whieh said Government may have paid for the same.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the resolution v a s referred to the Committee on Military affairs.
Resolved, That i t is cmincntly desirable that at as early a period i i s practicable the Committee on Ways and Means in this House should agree upon and
report for consideration a financial bill, and that in consideration of thc
adniirably digested financial views embodied in the report of t h e Secretary of
the Treasury just laid before this House, the importance of harmony of action
between the said Secretary and Congress in regard to the fiscal conwrns of the
Government arid the desirableuess of Exing the responsibility a s to the successful
management of the affairs of the Treasury upon the incumbent of t h a t Depnrtment, any financial Bill reported to the House should be so drawn as iu a11
its essential features to correspolld with the recdmmendatiou of said Sceretnry
of the Treasury.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Cluskey introduced
A bill " to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide tobacco for the
y,' approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtywhich mas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on the Commissary and Quartermaster's Departnients.
Mr. Cluskey offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resohed, That the Committee on the Medical Department be instructed to
report as early as practicable n bill for the better organimtion of hospitals, so
as to secure a proper preparation of the food for the patients therein.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the House resolved itself into secret

session ; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Wanly,
SECRET SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, touching the Produce Loan Bureau and the
Treasury Note Bureau.
On motion of iMr. Lyon, the reading of the report \Tab suspended,
and the report and the accompanying documents were referred to the
The House resumed the consideration of the bill * * to suspend the
priyile$e of the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited
period.
Pending which,
The House, on mo
Resolved itself int
Nov. 15, lXS4.3
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275
JSOVEIYIBER
15, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Housc met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Peterkin.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Second
Auditor of the Treasury, submitting a report upon the claim of the
State of Xorth Carolina under the act of the Provisional Congress
approved August 30,1861.
On motion of Mr. Smith of Sorth Carolina, the coniinunication
and accompanying documents were referred to a select committee of
one from each State, to be appointed by thechair.
The Chair also laid before the T-lonse another coniinunication from
the Second Auditor, submitting a report upon the claim of the State
of Louisiana under the act of the Provisional Congress approved
August 30, 1861.
On motion of Mr. Perkins, the communication and accompanying
documents were referred to the same committee to n-liicli the report
on the claim of Korth Carolina was referred.
The Chair announced the appointment of Mr. Batson of Arkansas
Mr. Orr, from the Committee on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments, reported
A bill to protect the Confederate States against frauds, and to
proride remedies against officers and employees of the Government
coinmitting them ;
IT-hich RIB read a first and second time.
On motion of Xr. Orr, the bill mas postponed until Thursday veek,
made the special order for that day after the morning hour, and from
day to day until disposed of, and ordered to be printed.
3fr. Chilton, from the select committee t o investigate the charge of
disloyalty preferred against W.R. 177. Cobb, member-elect of this
House from the State of Alabama, submitted a report and the following resolution :
ResoZ?;cd. That Williamson R. FC. Cobb, a mcmher-elect t o this House from
t h e State of Alabama. having failed t o appear and claim his seat, but remains
within the enemys lines on terms of friendly intercourse with them. thas manifestinq his disloyalty to the Confederate States, be, and he is hereby, expellcd
fi-om membership in this House as such Representative.
Kcsolcerl. That a cogs of the foregoing resolution be form-arded t o tlir governor of t h e State of *-Iiabama, t h a t the proper steps may be taken to fill the
racanci occasioned by the expulsion of said W.R. TI. Cobb.
The question being on postponing the resolution and placiiig it on

the Calendar.
Ifr. Chilton drnianded the yeas and nays :
Which were ordered.
Yeas: Sonc.
Says : Anderson, Baldwin, Barlisdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio TIT. Brucc, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conron-,
Cruikshank, Dickinson, DuprQ, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge,
276
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[ S o \ . 17, 1864.
Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Icenner, LamIrin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McMnllin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague, Jf urray, Orr, Perkins, Itamsav.
Read, Rives, Russell, Shewmalie, Simpson, J. &
Smith,
!I. W.E. Smith.
Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan. Triplett, Turner,
Vest, VillerQ, Welsh, Wickham, Wilkes, Vitherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
So it was decided in the negative.
Mr. Chilton submitted the folloving aniendnient to tllc fir3-t resoIntion (in the nature of a substitute) :
Resolced, That the seat of Williamson R. W. Cobb as R meiikher-elect to the
House of Representatives of the Second Congress of the Confederate Statw
from t h e Third Congressional district of the State of Alabama be. iiud tlie s:mc~
is hereby, declared vacant, he refusing to appear and claim the snnre, but
remaining with the enemy, and the name of said Cobb is hereby ordered to be
stricken from the roll of members of this House ;

On motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, leave of absence was
granted his colleague, Mr. Bridgers (detained from his seat by the
severe illness of a member of his family).
Mr. Chilton submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That with gratitude to the all-wise Disposer of Events for His a i d
and protection to us in the past, and with humble trust in His providential
guidance in the future, this House does heartily unite with the President in
the recommendation that Wednesday, the sixteenth instant. be observed as i i
day of public worship, and to this end when this House adjourns to-day i t will
adjourn to meet on Thursday next.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the House resolved itself into secret session ; and having spent some time therein, resol~editself into open
session.
SECRET SESSIUIU.

Resumed the consideration of the bill '. to suspend tlie privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited period."
Pending mhich,
The House, on motion of Mr. Machen,
E I G H T H DAY-TfIUBSDhY,
KOVEMRER
17, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOK.

On motion of Mr. Kenner, leare of absence mas granted his colleague, Mr. Conrad (detained from his seat b~7the severe illness of B
member of his family).
On motion of Mr. Kee
eague, Mr. McCallum.
Nov. 17, 1864.7
277
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of

Tuesday; which was the resolution introduced by Mr. Chilton declaring \ w a n t the seat of Williamson R. JV. Cobb.
Mr. Chilton nioved a call of the House ; which was ordered.
Upon a call of the roll the following members answered to their
names :
Mcssrs. Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton,
Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrom, Cruikshank,
Dickinson, DuprB, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
Garland, Gholson, Goode, I-Ianly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Lyon, Jfachen, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore,
Murray, Qrr, Ranisay, Rogers, Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan,
Triplett, Vest, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
A quorum being present,
On motion of Mr. Chilton, all fiirther proceedings under the call
Mr. Chilton, by consent, modified his amendment to the first resolution by substituting the word fililiilg for the word (refusing.
Mr. Clark moved to amend the resolution bj? striking out the first
resolution as amended and inserting in lieu thereof the first rrsolution as reported from the committee.
Mr. Swan moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Clark by striking
out the \Thole and inserting in lieu thereof the follo-ising, viz :
ResoEved, That TTilliamson R. W. Cobl), having been elected a member of this
House. and it appearing t h a t the said Cobb since his election has chosen t o
adhere to the public enemy and is therefore unworthy of a place in this House,
t h e representation of the Third district of Alabama is declared to be TTacant.
Mr. Blandford called the question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Swan to the amendment of Mr. Clark,
The question recurring on the amendment of Xr. Clark,
It Tas decided in the affirmative.
X message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as follovs, viz :
X r . &pealei:The Senate h a r e passed bills of the following titles, vie :
R. 90. An act to anlend t h e third section of an act entitled An act to organize forces to serve during the war. approved February 17, 1864 ;
S. 91. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to exchange coupon
bonds for 7.30 Treasurr notes; and
S. 93. An act to amend an act entitled.An act to provide for the safe custo provide for the
tody, Ixintiiig. publication. and distribution of t h r l a ~ s and
,
appointinwit of an additional clerk in the Department of Justice, approred
August 5, 1861;
I n vhich I am directed to ask t h e concurrence o f this House.
The question recurring on the resolution a s amended,

Mr. Chilton demancled the yeas and nays;
Which Tvere ordered,
And recorded as follo.cvs, viz: l e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7.5
r\ays_____-_______-------_-_- 0
Peas : h d e r s o n , dyer, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Eli M. Bruce. Horatio 11. r3rwe. Bnmett, Chiimber~,Chil-
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JOURNAL O F THE
ov.
17, 1864.
t011, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, CO~I~O\T.,

Cnril;shank,
De Jarnette, Ilickiiisou, Duprb, Echols, K ~ l n g Farrow.
,
I~7idler,Fun:,ten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, I-Eanly, Hart ridge, I-latvher,
Nilton, Holliday, lieeble, Kenner, Lmiliin, J. M. Leach, ,J. T. Leach,
Lester, L o p n , Lyon, Machen, &fcNullin. Afiles, Nilleu, Montague,
&ore, Murray, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith. Smith of Soulli Carolina,
Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Vest, VillerQ, Welsh, T i c k ham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: None.
Two-thirds of all the members having voted in the affirniative, the
resolution was adopted.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President; which was read as follows, viz:
RICEIMOAI),
Ta., .\rouc~~zbr)
15, 1864.
To the Senate and House of Representatiim:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a couimunication from the Secretary of War, submitting a n estimate for an additional appropriation to he
employed or the purpose which he indicates.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House another coiiirnunicatioii froin the
President; which was read as follows, viz :
,
R I C H M O XVA.,
~ , Xo?;embw 13, ISGi.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit or your information a communication from the Secaretary of War, co~eringa copy of the report by Gen. G . 1. Beaureg:irti of f,!eriitious on Morris Island during the months of July, August, and September.. 1SC;R.
JEFFERSOS D.IVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents were refcrred to

an act entitled An act to provide for the safe custody, printing, publication, arid distribution of the laws, and to provide for the appomtineiit of an additional clerk in the Department of Justkc, apl>rovecl
Ahngust fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one; which m s rwd a
first ancl second time and referred to the Committee on Printing.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 90) to amencl the third section of t i n act
entitled An act to organize forces to serve during the war, appro17ed
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; ) which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Jiilitary hff airs.
Also, a bill of the Senate (S. 91) to authorize the Secretary of the
Treasury to exchange coupon bonds for seven-thirty Treasury notes :
on Ways and Means.
Mr. J . M. Leach, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
ResoZved, That the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary
Departznents be instructed to inquire and ascertain why t h e hospitals for the
sick and wounded soldiers in and neRr the city of Richmond a r e not hettfv supplied.with wood and coal, an
tion, if any, is necessxry, and report
s TIonse I)y bill or 0th
XOV.
IS, 1864 1
ECOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
2 19
Mr. Lgon nioved to reconsider the vote by which Stwate bill (s.90)
amend the third section of an act entitled An act to organize
forces to serre during the war, approved February seventeenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, was referred to the Committee 011
Military Affairs; mhich motion prevailed.
On motion of M r . Lj7011,the bill was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Murray,
. to
SECRET SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President : which was read as follows. viz :
RICIXMOXD,
VA., Focencber 15, 1864.
I herewith transmit for your information. in secret session, a cominunlcation
from the Secretary of State, submitting copies of the correspondence with our
commissioners abroad referred to in my message of the 7th instant.
JEFFERSOS
~~171s.
The communication and accompanying documents n-ere referred to

the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to suspend the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited
period.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Blandford,
NINTH DAY-FRIDAY,
SOYEMBER
18, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. JYfinnigerode.
Mr. Holliday offered the following resolution ; vhich was adopted,
riz :
Resolced, T h a t t h e Committee on Military AEairs be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of extending the term within which i t is now provided t h a t
the act entitled An a c t for t h e e s t i b l i s h m e ~ ~
and
t payment of claims for a certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the use of t h e
Army shall cease o r cletcrmiiie, and also t h e propriety of increasing the ~ a y
of the commissioners undpr t h e same.

A bill * to define and punish conspiracy against the Confederate
States; ) n-hich xras read a first and second time and referred to the
Mr. Staples offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the expediency
of so amending t h e act approved bebruary eleventh, eighteen hundred a n d
"3V.
18, 1864.
sixty-four, providing Conlpensatioii for officers or iirivates ~ l l ol ~ haa r e~performed staffduty,'* as to malre said act prospective in its operatioil.
iL
Mr. Staples introduced

A bill ('to rovide for the payment of horses killed, captured, lost,
permanent y disabled in the Confederate States service; "
which was read a first and secona time and referred to the Committee
Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of E. S.&Elrog and others,
civil employees in Confederate States Clothing Bureau, Qwdrtermaster's Department, Richmond, Va., asking relief tinder the act of Congress passed June 14,1864, increasing the pay of clerks and employees
in the various Departments in Richmond; which mas referred to the
Mr. Wickham ofTered the following resolution; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into

the espedieiicy of increasing the salary of tlw judge of the Confederate States
court for the eastern district of Virginia.
On motion of Mr. Wickham, leave was granted him to vithdram
from the files of the House, on the usual terms, the memorial of
Charles Y. Morris for increase of compensation for transporting the

mail from Richmond to Lexington, presented a t the last se.;sion.
Mr. Funsten presented the memorial of civil employees in the quartermaster's office in Richmond to amend the law of June 14, 1864,
increasing the pay of certain officers; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
A h . Baldwin offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested to inforin this House
by authority of what law the War Departnient is now conducting an impressment of slaves in Virginia, without regard to the State law upon that subject.
Mr. Gholson introduced

A bill " to regulate the compensation of the marshal of the Confetlerate States of America for the eastern district of Virginia ; ,?
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coininittee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Gholson presented the memorial of Robert Harrison and others,
praying that the Government mill allow them to purchase certain
necessaries a t Government prices ; which vv"s referred to the Committeo on W:tys and Means.
Mr. De ,Jarnette presented the memorial of the citizens of Culpeper
County, Va., praying that the collection of the taxes due in 1863
may be suspended in that county; which was referred to the Committee on M'ays and Means, accompanied by a letter from the
Treasury Department on that subject.
The Chair presented the proceedings of the county courts of .\ppoiriattox and Bucliingham relative to the ways and means of providing
a n adequate support for the families of soldiers; which was referred
Mr. Baldwin offered the following resolution j which was adopted,
vix :
ResoZved, That the President be respectfully requested to communicate to this
Hoi?se the rWort of Geuernl J. E. Johnston of military operations in Georgia
during the last spring and summer.
Nov. 18, 1864.1
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Mr. McMullin offered the following resolution ; whict was adopted,

viz :
Resoleed, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
i n t o t h e expediency of providing by law for equalizing the tax i u kind upon
cotton and wool, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Goode offered the following resolution; which was adopted,

viz :
Itesotued, That tlie President be res1)ectfully requested to cause the proper
officer t o cominuilicate to this House copies of all orders which have been issued
to impressing officers direetiug the impressnleut of brandy, arid also to inform
t h e House what quantity of brandy has been impressed, for what purpose, and
w h a t disposition has been made of it.

A bill to establish the Supreme Court of the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second tililt: and referred to tlie Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Cliilton offered the following resolutioii ; which was adopted,
viz :
))
IZesoZzjetl, That the Coininittee on Military .iffairs do inquire whether aiiy

mid w h i t legisli\tion is necessary to expedite the revision of tbe decisioiis of
milittiry courts, courts-nwtial, and cxnmiriing bo:irds, and that said committee
report by bill or otherwise.
Mi.. Lyon introduced

A bill t o provide for the impressnient of tlie railroad iron, eqiiipnieiits, and rolling stocli of railroads, etc. ;
which was read a first and second t h e and referred to tlie Coninlittee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Clopton offered tlie following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Conimittee on Ways and Xlenns be instructed to inquire
into tlie expediency of anthorizing the reception of four per cent certificates or
bouds iu p:xynirut of taxes 1xiyahle in the yexr c>ightren liuridred and sixty-four,
although the taxes may not be paid before tlie expiration of the year.

Resolvetl, That tlic Coninlittee on W n y s nnd XIeniis be instrncted to inquire
into the expediency of imvidiiig by legislatioil for tlie relief of the taxpayer
whcu tlie ainount of tlie four per cent certificiltcs or boiids tendered i n payment
of his taxes is in excess of the amount of his taxes.
Mr. Cruilc.;hanlc pre.;ented the llIe1T1orii11 of citizens of Shelby

County, Ala., requesting the detail of millers, shoemakers, and tanners
for that county; which ~7asreferred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. Hanly offered the following resoliitioii ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Coininittee 011 Wags and Means be instructed to inquire
iuto the expediency of providing by h w for securiug to our prisoners of war
the norninal villue in the iiew issue of all Treasury notes o f the old issue which
\>ere in their liarids when captured and by tLen1 wtaiiied during their imprisonment.
Mr. Garland offered the following resolution ; which n7as adopted,

vjz :
RrsoltwZ, That the suggestions of the Secretary of War in regard t o maintaining the number and efficiency of our army organizations by reducing and ton-
28 2
JOURNAL O F TEE
[Nov. lS, 1864.
solidating them be referred to the Committee On Military Sffairs with instructions to report upon them, by bill or otherwise, a t their earliest conreiiience,
Mr. Rogers offered the folloving resolution ; which n-as adoptecl,

viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructetl to inquire into
the expediency of increasing the salary of the judge of the Confederate States
court for the northern district of Florida.

d bill to increase the salaries and coinpsnsatioii of certain officers
of the Treasury therein named ;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Hartridge presented the meniorial of the banks of Savannah,
asking relief from the operation of the currency a i d tax act\; which
was referred t o the Committee on Trays and Xeans.
Mr. Blandford presented the memorial of the marshal of the Confederate States district of Georgia, asking increase of coinpensa tioii ;
which mas referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. J. M. Smith introduced
A bill (to amend an act entitled (An act to provide for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain clcscriptioii of property
taken or informally impressed for the use of the Army, approved
June second, eighteen hundred ancl sixty-four ;
on Claims.
Mr. Bell introduced
A bill to establish a certain post route;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coniniittee
On motion of Mr. Shewmake, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Anderson, whose home is endangered by the proximity of
the public enemy.
Mr. TV. E. Smith introduced
A bill to provide for the public defense;
Mr. Dupr6 offered the following resolution ; which w a s adopted,
viz :
((
R~.~oZaed,
That the Committee on m7a5-s and Means be directed to iiiguire
into the expediency of so altering the present tag law as t o place upon the saiiie
footing with solvent credits here all moneys abroad held there before the ~ a r
or being the produce of property shipped abroad before the w m in the course of
trade.
Also, the following 2esolution ; which mas adopted :

Rcsolved, That the President be requested to inform this House mhat aniount
of money has been expended in the payment of the Army in the Trans-Mississippi Department since the appointment of General E. K. Smith to the command
thereof.
Mr. Welsh presented the memorial of James Sykes, asking that

irioncp be refunded which was expended in raising and equipping a
cavalry coinpany ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Nov. 18, 1864.1
HOUSE O F EEPRESENTATIVES.
288
Mr. Welsh introduced

h bill ( t o furnish the judges of the State courts with paniplilet
copies of the acts of Congress;
which mas read a first and second time and referred to the Cominittee
on the Judiciary.
Nr. Conrom presented the memorial of Capt. J. Chaytor, asking
relief from loss sustained by robbery of Government funds; which
was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Vest offered the following resolution ; which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, T h a t the President be respectfully requested to cause the Secretary
of W a r to inform this House what contracts have been made by the War
Department, with individuals or companies, in tlie Trans-Mississippi Department, for the furnishing supplies o f any sort to the Gorernment. to be paid for
in cotton, and if any such contracts have been made, what amount of supplies
and of what description has been receired by the Gorernment, aiirl vcthat amount
of cotton delivered under said contracts.
Mr. Clark introduced

bill for the relief of Confederate prisoners held i n custody by
the authorities of the United States;
Mr. Ramsay offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Eesolvecl, T h a t the Committee on W~3ysand Jleans be iiistructed to inquire
into the expediency of increasing the compensation now allowed by law to
district collectors of the Confederate tax, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Ramsay also presented a letter on the subject; which was

referred to the Committee on Wags and Means.
Mi-. Ramsay offered the following resolutioii :
Resolwd, That from and after Saturday next the House shall meet at eleven
antemeridirin ;:nd adjourn at three oclocli postmeridian until otherwise
oixlered :
which was not adopted.

*
Mr. J. M. Leach offered the following resolution; whick was
adopted :
Resolued, T h a t the Committee on Military Affairs be inslructed to inquire
into the expediency of repealing so much of the act, passed t h e seventcenth
Eebruary last, as exempts from conscription persons owning and ~vorking
fifteen httrids or more b e k e e n the ages of sixteen and fifty years, and report
to this IIouse by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Logan presented the petition of sundry citizens of Polk

County, X. C.. praying the establishment of a mail route; which was
wferred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. J. 7.Leach introduced
A joint resolution (condemning secret sessions ;
hich was read a fird and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
MI-. Miles offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Corninittee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire into
the expediency of putting the officers and enlisted men of the Marine Corps
upon the same footing with reference to pay and allowan\ces as those of the
same grade in the irrfiiiitry of the Provisional Army.
Mr. Miles presented a letter from Col. Lloyd J. Beall on that subject; which was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
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JOURNAL OF THE
[NOT.18, 1864.

during the war ;

Mr. Miles offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads be instructed

to inquire into the propriety of increasing the coinpensation of the clerks ant1
employees of the post-office at Charleston, South Carolin:r, and report by bill op
otherwise.
Mr. Miles presented a letter on the same subject; which was referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. Farrow, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following
resolutiong:
,~
Resolved, That Senate bill (S. 63) for the relief of Mrs. Xargaret A. Rice,
now on the Calendar, be taken up for consideration.
The resolution .was adopted.

and agreed to.
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on the ;Medical Department be instructed to
inquire and report if any and what legislation is necessary to secure to patients
the better distribution of hospital supplies.
Mr. Cluskey presented the memorial of clerks arid employees in

Richmond Arsenal, asking increase of compensation ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
A message \Vas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, vie:
S. 86. An act fixing the salaries of certain civil officers in the Trans-Mississippi Department;
I n which I am directed to asBBthe concurrence of this House.

session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. SO) fixing the
salaries of certain civil officers in the Trans-Mississippi Department; which was read a first and second time and referred to the
SECRET SESSION.
The I!Ious< being in secret session,

Resumed the consideration of the bill to suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited period.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. McMullin,
Resolved itself into open session,
Nov. IS, 1864.1
T E N T H DSY-SATURDAY,
285
NOVEMBER
19, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Baker.
On motion of Mr. Clopton, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. P u g h (detained from his seat by indisposition).
Mr. Blandford moved that the rule be suspended limiting the
Committcc on Military Affairs to one member from each State, to
enable the Chair to appoint another member to that committcc.
The motion prevailed, and the Chair appointed Mr. Wickham of
Tirginia a member of the Committee on Military Agairs.
3lr. Perkins, from the Select Committee on Reporting the Debates
of the IIouse, submitted a report; which was read and, on motion,
Mr. Staples, from the Select Committee on the Subject of Exemption of State Officers, submitted ii report and the following resolution :
ZesoZvecl, That a joint committee be appointed, to consist of one member
from each State on the part of the House xnd such number a s rnay be appointed
by the Senate, whose duty i t shall be to ascertain the number of officers i n
each one of the several States eaenipted by existing lams from military service
in the armies of the Confederate States, for the purpose of carrying on the
governnient of such States, and if the Iiumber so exempted be larger than the
public necessity shall seem to require, t h a t the committee prepare and report
to the House a n address appealiiie to each one of said States $0 to modify
their respectiire exemption laws :is to render liable to military service all ablebodied men between eighteen and forty-five years of age whose service in
their serer:il offices may he temporarily dispensed with mitliout detriment to
the government of such State.
The question being on postponing the resolution and placing it on

.the Calendar,
The following messages were received from the Senate, by Mr.
Nash, their Secretary :
MY. Speaker: The Senate 1i:i.ie passed a bill ( R . 103) to nineud a n act
entitled An act to organize forces to serve dcring t lie IVIIP. approred February 17, 1864; in mhich I am directed to xslr the concurrence of this House.
J[,-. Spc&y:
The Senate have passed bills of the following titles; in which
i xm directpd to nsli tlie concurrence of this House, .iiz :
S. ~ ( iAn
. act to extend tlip time within which holders oC Treasury notes of
the old issue may exchange tlie same for notes of the new issue; aiid
S. 100. l ~ act
i
to aiiiend the act to provide an invalid corps, approved Fetiruary 17, 1864.

311%
H.
. W. Bruce moved that the Calendar be postponed; which
motion prevailed.
Mr. Blandford called the question ; which was ordered, niid tlic
rcsolntion was adopted.
Mr. Staples llloved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
T T ~ Sadopted.
The mption to reconsider was lost.
an act entitled An act to organiie forces to serve during the war,
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approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty - f oilr ; 7 7

On motion of Mr. Clark, the rule having been suspended requiring
the bill to be referred to a committee, the blll was read a third time
and passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 96) to extend
the time within which holders of Treasury notes of the old issue niay
exchange the same for notes of the new issue; which was read a
first and second time and referred to the Cormlittee on Ways and
Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 100) to amend the act to provide an invalid corps, approved February seventeenth. eighteen hundred and
sixty-four; which was read a first and second time and referred to
On motion of Mr. Blandford,
E L E V E N T H DAY-MONDAY,
21, 1864.
KOVEMBER
0PEhT SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Hoge.
On motion of Mr. Hartridge, leave of absence was granted his colleague. Mr. Shewmake, whose home is endangered by the approach
of the public enemy.
Messrs. Herbert and Darden, of Texas, and Ah. Sorton, of Missouri, appeared, were sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and took their seats.
On motion of Mr. Smith of Alabama, his absence until the present
time was excused, he having been detained from his seat by sickness
in his family.
Mr. Russell offered the following resolution :
Ecsolvcd, That this House deems i t proper, in view of recent events, to repeat
the declaration ninde by Congress in a joint resolution approred March eleventh,
righteen hundred and sixty-two, declaring the sense of Congress in regard to
reuniting \\-it11the United States, t h a t i t is the unalterable determination of
the people of the Confederate States, in humble reliance on Almighty God, to
suffer a l l the calamities of the most protracted war, but t h a t they will never,
on any terms, politically affiliate with a people who a r e guilty of a n invasion
of their soil find the butchery of their citizens.
311,.Rimell called the question ; which was ordered.

Mr. Russell demanded the yeas ancl nays on the adoption of the
resolution ;
Which were ordered,
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, Bell, Blandford, Royce,

, Horatio W. Bruce, Bur-
Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar,

ette, Dickinson, Dupr6,
arland, Gholson, Goode,
Nov. 21. 1864.1
HOUSE OF REPRESENLATIVES.
287
Hanly, I-Iartridgc, Hatchcr, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Jo1i11ston, Keeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montague,
Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rives, Rogers,
Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Kays: None.
So the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Russell inoved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
was adopted, and called the question ; which was ordered.
The motion to reconsider mas lost.
Mr. Moore moved that the rule be suspended t o allow inembei-s who
were not present when the vote on the adoption of the resolution was
talien to record their votes at any time during the day.
A message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follo-r\~s,
viz :
Mi..
Speaker: The Senate h a r e passed bills of the following titles, vie:
S. 89. An a c t to repeal a p a r t of the twenty-sixth section of a n act approved

February 15, 1862, entitled An act to alter and an1~11dan act entitled An apt
for the sequestration of the estates, property, and effects of alien enemies, and
for indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States and personq aiding the sanic
in the existing war with the United States, approved August thirtieth. eiqhteen
bundred and sixty-one ; and
S. 101. An a c t to authorize t h e exchange of registered bonds issued tinder the
act of February 25, 1861, for coupon bonds of likc amounts and times for
payn,ent ;
In nhich I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

Rcsolred, T h a t the Committee on Claims be instructed to inquire into the
espediency of authorizing the Secretary of the Treasurr to i s w e to John F.
Whitfield duplicate bonds of the fifteen million loan in lien of certain bonds
of t h a t description, the property of said Whitfield, which n-ere destroyed on
board the steamship Beauregard on the twenty-sixth of .Tune, eighteen huutlred and sixty-three, to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy.
BIr. McMullin presented a communication from Williani Y. C.

franimond, touching certain recommendations of the Secretary of
War : x-hich was referred to the Conmiittee on Military Affairs.
Xr. Cruikshank oBered the follo117ing resolution ; which was
adopted, viz :
12esoli;ed. T h a t the Committee on Military Bffairs be inrtructed to ascertain
what legislwtion, if any, is necessary to carry into immediate effect the agreement recently inade with the Federal authorities by which the Government
of the Confederate States is authorized to send contributions of food arid
clothing to prisoners in the hands of tne enemy in order that such supplies as
are necessary to the health and comfort of our prisoners ruay be promptly
furnished.
Jlr. Hilton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

\\ll:it legislation, if any, is necessarj- to secure the reqimental and company
oliicws, whose superiors in rank are held in captivity by the enemy, the proniotion to which they are justly entitled.
288
JOURNAL OF THE
OV.
21, 1864.

A bill (to fix the salary of the judge of thedistrict courl of the
Confederate States for the district of Georgla;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Collllnittee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Bell introduced
A bill to continue in force an act entitled An. act to increase the
compensation of noncommissioned officers and privates in the Army
of the Confederate States, approved
June ninth, eighteen hundred
__
and sixty-four ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Viller6 offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolged, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to_ inquire
into the expediency of organizing a corps, to be styled the Corps dElite, to
which shall be assigned officers without commands, or whose commauds, by the
chances of war, have been reduced below the minimum number of effective men.
Mr. Lamkin offered the following resolution; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee on Xilitary Affairs he instructed to inquire into
the expediency of repealing so much of the act entitled An act to regulate the
destruction of property under military necessity, and to provide for the indeninity thereof, approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, as
authorizes the burning of cotton belonging to parties other than the Confederate
States Government, and that they report to this House by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Orr introduced

A bill to amend an act entitled An act to amend the tax laws,
approved fourteenth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-four :
on Ways and Means.
A bill to prohibit trading with the enemy;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. J. T., Leach introduced
A joint resolution in favor of female clerks in the Departments of
the Confedarate Government ;
Mr. J. T. Leach moved that the rule be siispencled requiring the
joint resolution to be referred to a committee, and demanded the yeas
and nays thereon; which mere not ordered.
The motion to suspend the rule mas lost, and the joint resolutioii
was referred to the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
A joint resolution defining the rights of the States in fllrnishiiig
soldiers for the Confederate service ;
which was read a Erst and second time and referred to the Committee
A bill declaring four per cent bonds and certificatw therefor
receivable in payment of public taxes, and regulating the transfer
thereof ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Comrnittce
on Ways and Means.
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H O U S E 011 BEPRESE;NTATIVES.
289
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina offered the following resolution ;

which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, T h a t the Secrctary of the Treasury bc requested to co~ninunicate
to the House whether Treasury notes of the new issue are exchaiiged for those
of the old according to the requirements of the currency act of tlie seventeenth
February last: and if not, tlie reasons therefor, and the arrangements made
for such exchange.
Also, the iollowing resolution ; which v a s adopted :

Re.soZ?;ed, That the Coinniittee on Ways and Xeans be directed to ascertain
aiid report whether in the execution of the t a x laws instructions have been
issued from the Treasury or War Ikpartiiiciits to the following effect :
1. Declaring plantation slaves too young to labor and plantation stock not
directly or indirectly used in tilling the soil not agricultural property, and
denying their owiier the benefit of the credit arising from the tithes yielded
from such plantation.
2. Separating and diridirig farms and excluding trom the benefit of the same
01unculli\ ated i)ilrtS thereof beyond a limited aniount,
credit, all the ~\~oodlsuId
bearing soiiie definite ratio to the whole or the cultivated portions of the same.
3. Divesting assessors of their functions a s appraisers and prescribing values
to he piit on protluce and other property in certain caws.
4. Deteriiiining the amount of grain received in raising and fattening hogs
:rnd to be exrinpt from tithes, without regard to the judgment of the assessors
or the circumstances of each case.
And th& they report whether these instructions. i f issued, are warranted bx
Iiiw, and what remedy, if any, is required to iiisuir the execution of the la\\
as enacted by Congrcsa.

Resolved, T h a t the Committee
011 Military Affairs be iiistructed to inquirr

and report to the IIouse whether any ancl what legislation is required to prerent tlie prostration of the industrial interests of the country to ensue from
, of the Adjutant and Inspector Genthe executioii of Geiier:il Orders, So.
erals Office. rerokiiig all details of persons between the ages of eighteen and
forty-five years riot in the employ of the Government; and to secure to the
country a sufficient supply of the iiiwhanical skill and labor upon which the
successful yrosecution of its agricultural and other operntions depend.
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina presented a coininunication from the

adjutants of the S o r t h Carolina regjments, touching their position in
the service; which was referred to the Committee 011 Military
Affairs.
Mr. Fuller presented a coininunication from John W. Hinsdale,
captain and assistant adjutant-general, relative to the funding of
certain inoriey; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Fuller introclneed
h bill t o amend an act entitled An act to organize forces t o serve
cluring tho war, approved February seventeenth. eighteen hundred
aiid sixty-f our ;
which was read a first and second time ancl referred to the Committee
Mr. Miles presented the niemorial of Mrs. Af. A. Snowden and
others, of South Carolina, in relation to a bazaar sale in aid of
soldiers homes and hospitals and clothing for the Xavy ; which was
referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Simpson introdnced
A bill (to provide for filling vacancies in company, battalion, and
regiinental officers;
which was read a first and second tinie and referred t o the Committee
))
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JOURNAL O F THE
mar. 21, 1864.

A bill (to prohibit the improper purchase of furloughs granted for
recruits and the arrest of deserters ;
which -.as read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
A bill for the relief of Captain 0. P. Schoolfield and others;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Gominittee
on Claims.
Mr. Swan offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be respectfU11y requested to cornmunicate to this House what requisitions. if m y , hare been inade sinre April first,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, u11on the Treasury for funds \vherewith to l n y
the officers n ~ i dsoldiers of the Army and for the purchase of subsistence; and
also, that he furthermore he requested to inforni the IIouse whether such requisitioiis have been met in whole or in part ; and if not, why not.
On motion of Mr. Holliday, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Funsten (called home by sickness in his family).
Mr. Rolliday, by leave, offered the following resolution ; vhich was
adopted :
Resolced, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the espcdiency
of so amending the act providing for an invalid cor1)s as to extend the benrfit of the same to those officers and privates n-ho had resigned or been discharged
prior to the passage of the act.
On motion of Mr. Lester, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Echols, whose home is endangered by the approach of the
public enemy.
The Chair laid before the I-Iousc a Senate bill (S. 101) to authorize the exchange of registered bonds issued under the act of February
twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, for coupon bonds of
like amounts and times for payment; which n-as read a first and
second time and referred to the Conimittee on lTTays and Mea+
Also, a Senate bill (S. 89) to Tepeal a part o f the tweiity-sixth section of an act approved February fifteenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two, entitled An act to alter and amend an act entitled An
act for the sequestration of the estates, property, and effects of
alien enemies, and for indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States
and persons aiding the same in the existing war with the United
States approved August thirtieth, eighteen hundred arltl sixtyone; . .which was read a first and second time and referred to the
On motion of Mr. Russell, the House resolved itself into secret session; and havmg spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
The Chair laid before the House a message from the President;
which was read as follows, viz:
RICHMOXD,
VA., Aovemhw 2 t , 1864.
To the Bouse of Representatices:
In reslloiise lo your resolntioii of the 8th instant, I heremith transmit a c o w
municntion from the Secretary of War, which conveys the information requested
relatlve to tho act of June 14,1864, to provide and organize a general staff.
TIE serentli swtiou of the act invests the Executive with the discretion which
has heen exercised.
stricting :ipl)ointments, indicates
thr. course which has
t to ascertain with accuracy
the iiiiluber of oace
so as td distribute them in
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291
accordaiice with the order from the Adjutant-General's Office, a copy of which is
annexed, as well ils to ascertain whether there are not supernumerary staff
officers now in commission who should be discharged.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the message and accompanying documents

were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the House another message from the
President; which was read as follows, viz:
hIcIIxom, VA., Nocenzber $1, 1864.
Yo the liouse of Represeittaticcs:
In response to your resolution o f the 9th instant, I herewith transmit cominunications from the Secretaries of the Treasury and of War, covering copies
of all instructions now in force \Yhicli hare been issued to the assessors and
collectors of taxes.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
O n motion of Mr. Clopton, the message and accompanying docnmerits were referred to thc Commi
on Ways ancl Means.
Mr. Crriikshank, froin thc Committee on Eiirolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
S . 63. Llbill for the relief of Mrs. M:Lreirct A. Rice; and
S. 103. ,11 bill to ainciid an act entit1ed"An act to organize forces
to serve cliiriiig the war," approT-ecl February 17, 18G4.
ilnd the Speaker higned the saint'.
On motion of Mr. Bell,
The House adjouriiecl until 12 o'clock 111. to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed the consideration of the hill " to suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain C ~ S C Sfor a limited period."
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. McMnllin,
TIITELFTH DAY-TUESDAY, SOVEMBEIC

22, 1864.
OI'EN
SESSION.
The IIoiisc met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened -\Tit11

prayer by Rev. I h . Hop.
On motion of Mr. En 1119,
Orderrcl, That it 1x1 certificcl upon the Journal that had he been
present yesterday he would have voted in the affirmative on the resolution offered by Mr. Russell declaring the determination of the
people of the Confcderatc State5 iiever to reunite with the peoplc of
the United State\.
On motion of Mi.. htkins,
Ordered. That a similar record be made in his case.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Wag> and Means, to whom had
been referred
resolution " rela tiw to silpphe5 for our prisoners,"
reported back tlx aine v-ith the recoiiiniendation that the committee
be discharged froin its further consideration ; which .was agreed to.
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OV.
22, 1864.
Mr. Lyon, from the sanie committee, to whom had been referred
a Senate bill (S.91) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
exchange conpon bonds for seven-thirty Treasury notes, reported
The question being on postponing the bill aiid placing it on the
Calendar,
The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title TWS read
and agreed to.
a Senate bill (S.90) u to amend the third section of a n act ciititled
An act to organize forces to serve during the \~ar,approved February sei-enteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported back
Calendar,
The bill was read a third time and passed, and tli3 title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, to whom had beeii refcwed
A bill (to amend the laws in relation to the receipt of counterfeit
Treasury notes by public officers,
reported back &lieSame with the recommendation that it do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill,
The bill wab engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whoiii had
been referred
A joint resolution of thanks to Brigadier-General John S. Williams and the officers and men uiider his command for their victory
over the enemy at Saltville, Virginia, on the second day of October,
eighteen hundred and sixty-foiir,
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution of thanks to Brigadier-General John S. TVilIiams and the ofIicers and men uiider his comniaiicl for their victory
over the enemy at Saltville, Virginia, on the second day of October,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four,
i t oil the Calendar,
and the title mas read and agreed to.
A joint resolution of thanks to General N. R. Forrest and the
officers and men of his coininiind,
reporled I,acB ChP
dation that it do pass.
The question b
It was decided
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Mr. Marshall nloved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution of thanlis to Brigadier-General John S. Williams and the
officers and nien under his command for their victory over the enemy
a l Saltville, Virginia, 011 the second day of October, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, TTW passed.
O n motion of Mr. Miles, the joint resolution was recommitted to
A bill for the suppression of intemperance and its concomitant
evils in the civil and military departments of the Confederate Government ,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it do not pass.
The question being on postpaning the bill and placing it on thc
Calendar,
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary : vhich is as follows, viz :
Id).. S p e a k e ~ :The Senate have pxssed a bill (S. 94) to amend t h e law in
rrlntion to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers; in
which I am directed to ask the coiicurreiice of this IIouse.
Xr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had

been referred
A bill (H. R. 214) to define and punish conspiracy against the
Confederate States;
rcported back the same with the recommendztion that it do pass.
The question being on postponing,
Mr. Marshall moved t o amend the bill by striking out the word
disobedience.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the bill be printed; d G c h motion prewiled.
The Chair laid before the IIouse a Senate bill (S. 94) to amend
the lam i n relation to the receipt of courikrfeil Treasury notes by
public officers; which n-as read a first and second time and referred
to thc Committee on Ways and Means.
O n motion of Mr. I-lussell, the House resolved itself into secret
session.
On motion o f Mr. Reehlc?,
The House adjowiied until 12 oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed the consideration of the bill to suspend the privilege of
thc writ of habeas corpus in certain caqes for a limited period.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Beeble,
Resolvcd itself into open vssion.
JOURNAL O F THE
[Nov. 23, 1864.
THIRTEENTH DAY--WEDKESDLkY, ~\TO~-EJIBER 23, 1864.

OPEN SESSIOS.
The House niet pursuant to adjournment, and 1%-asopened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Brown.
On motion of Mr. Branch, the absence of his colleague, Mr. Herbert, at the last session of Congress, mas excused, he having beell
detained from his seat by injuries received whilst in the military
service.
On motion of Mr. Branch, the absence of his colleague, Jlr. narden,
a t the last session was excused, he not having receivecl the certificate
of his election in time to attend.
On motion of Mr. Menees, the absence of his colleague. Mr. Wright,
was excused until he might hr able to reach the capital.
On motion of Mr. Vest, the absence of the JIissouri delegation at
the last session mas excused.
Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of A. 34. Bailey, president
of the Virginia Mechanics Institute, for increase of rent of the building now occupied by the T a r Department; mThich \>-as referred to
Mr. Miller presented R communication from William H. Cushnian

relative to the appointment of dentists in the Army; which was referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
A hill to punish certain frands on the Confederate Government,
including larceny and embezzlement of proprrtg of thr Government ;
which was read a first and second time, referred to tlie Committee on
the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Clopton offered the following resolution ; n-liich as adopted :
Resolved, That the Corninittee on (Tap and Means be instructed to inquire
whether the instrwtions issued to the assessors aucl collectors of taxes, and
which were coiniiiuiiicated to the House by the President :mi referred to the
committee, are in accordance with tlie tax laws, and if not, what legislation is
necessary to make them coiiforiu thereto.
Mr. Dickinson presented the memorial of R. 1). PoSt, for claim

against steamer Arrow, and papers in support of said claim; which
were referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Garland offered the following resolution : which was adopted :
Resolved, That so much of the message of the Secretary of War as suggests
plans for increasing the efficiency of the cavalry service be referred to the
Committee on Military AKiairs, and the committee be hereby instructed to report
to the IIouse as early as practicable by bill or otherwise.

Resolved, That the President be requested to inform this House how many
persons hare Rcceptecl appointments uilrler the act approved June fourteenth,
eighteen huiidred and sixty-four, providing for the establishment and ptlYmeIlt
of claims for n wrtaiti dcscription o f property tiii;cn or iuformalIy impressed
for the IISP of the Army, the iiames of such persons, and for what districts of
country they were appointed.
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A bill to suppress improper and injurious combinations, associations, and conspiracies against t,he Confederate States ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. W.E. Smith presented the memorial of Joseph M. Cooper, of
Georgia, asking relief against certain taxation ; which was referred
Mr. W.E. Smith introduced
A bill to abolish the passport system ;
Mr. W. E. Smith offered the followine
._resolution; which was
adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the President be requested to inforin this House whether the
officers of our arniies in the field have heen lrerniitted to purchase cloth and
clothing under the act of February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, and to what extent: and if such officers have not been supplied as permitted by said act the cause thereof. and what legislation, if any, is necessary
l o supply their necessities.

Resolved, T h a t the President of the Confederate States be requested t o inform
this House under and by what authority the Secretary of the Navy has contracted with Nelson T i f t and others for the erection of a flouring mill in the
city of Albany, Georgia; the terms of the contract under which said mill Iius
been erected and put in operation ; also what estate, if any, the Government has
acquired in the land on which said mill has been locwted, the extent of t h e same,
and the aniount contracted to be paid therefor.
Mr. Moore offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, T h a t the President of the Confederate States, if not incompatible
with the public interest, cause to be corumunicated to this House the nature
and extent of any nrrangement which may have been made by the Quartermaster-General, or any other agent or officer of the Governnient, for t h e relief
of our soldiers wlio a r e prisoners of war in the hands of the enemy.
Also, the following resolution; which mas adopted :

Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Ways and BIeans inquire into the expediency and propriety of extending by law to persons who have been prisoners of
war in the hands of the enemy the privilege of funding or exchanging for the
new issue such Tpeasury notes of the old issue as t h e F m a y have had and could
not fund or exthange by reason of such iinprisonment.
Mr. Perlrins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted:

Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to report as
soon as they conveniently can on the suggestions of the Secretary of t h e Treasury as to the propriety of the Governments buying all the cotton now i n the
Confederacy.
Mr. Holder presented the memorial of sundry citizens *of Tishomingo County, Miss., asking relief from the collection of taxes ; which
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Clark offered the folloming resolution; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the President be requested to cause t o be conimunicated to
this House as soou as practicable the number of employees in the Treasury
Department on duty in the city of Richmond, in what offices employed, and t h e
States from whence appointed. Also the number of civil and military officers
011 duty in the War Department i n the city of Richmond and at the hospitals
and camps in its inmediate vicinity, their rank, ages, and from what State
they entered the service or were appointed; the number of bureaus there uow
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23, 1SB4.
are in tile \Var Department in Richmond. the 1~1rticul;ir

R C t s O f Congress under
\\,hi& they \yere created. tilid tile ralllr :Illd 11111lIl)el Of Officers co~iiposiiigtheill,
tIleir gellerii] l)o\yers slid duties as authorized by h \ V , distillgLlishilig disabled
and detailed officers ;uid privates frolll CitiZells, alld the lllllllbers employed in
each bureau ; also the number of em:lloyePs ill the EOst-Offite Department, fro111
what State zippointed or employed, their ages and \vhen assigned to d u t y ; also
the nul1ll,er of ei~lployeesengaged iii the Del)art~iientof Justice. their ages ail(1
fmll whnt State talien.
Mr. JVitherspoon offered the follon ing resolntion : n-hich was

adopted :
R c q o l / . ~ dTliat
,
i t be referred to tlie Conlniittee 011 PoSt-O[IiCW ;ind Post-Roads
to inqiiire into the propriety of establishing iI semiweekly iniiil route froin
pleasant IIil! to Ihdley iuud Butler post-offices in Li11icaster district, South
Carolina.
Mr. Simpson introduced

A bill to provide for the transfer of disniounted cavalrymen to
otlier branches of the service, and to supply the places of those thus
trailsferred ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Comniittce
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolutioii ; w.hich was adopted :
L
Resolved, That the Coninlittee on \Tays aud Aleails be instructed t o inquire

into the esDediency of requiring the tax on manufactureq to he itaid in kind.

A bill to organize the field artillery of the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second time and referred to tlie Committee
Mr. htkins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
ResolLed, That the President he respectfully requested to inforin this House
whether the cottoii belonging t o the Coilfederate States is securely protected
from the weather, and if i t is not, then further to inform this ITouse who the
officers or agents are to whose care the cottoil hiis been conficled.
On motion of Mr. H. W. Bruce, the Ilonse resolved itself into

secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself
into open session.
Mr. Smith of Worth Carolina. under a suspeniiori of the rules,
oflered the followingCesolution ; which was adopted. viz :
Resolcetl. That the Speaker be empowered to appoint an additional ruernbcr
to the Committee 011 Claims.
On niotion of Mr. Moore,

The House adjourned until 1.2 OCIOCII:m. to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed the consideration of the bill (to suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited period.
Mr. Foote submitted the following amendment :
Strike out all after the word suspended, in the third line of the first Seetion ; which reads as follows, viz: but such suspension shall apply only to the
Cases of persO1ls arrested or detained by order of the President, Secretary
of War, or the general offlce

partnient, by the authority
declared that the purpose
e Traus-hfississipi)i hlilitary Derol of the President. It is hereby

passage of this act is to provide
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niore effectually for the public safety by suspeniling the writ of habeas corpus
i n the following ciises, aud no others:
" First. Of treason or treasonable efforts or combiuations to subvert the
Gorernment of the Confederate States.
" Second. Of
conspiracies to overthrow the Govcmment, or conspiracies to
resist the lawful authorities of the Confederate States.
" Third. Of conibining to assist the eneiny, or of con~muiiicatingintelligence
to the enemy, or giving him aid and comfort.
" Fourth. Of conspiracies, preparations, and attempts to incite servile insurrection.
" Fifth. Of desertions or encouraging desertions, of harboring deserters, and
of attempts to avoid military service: Provided, That in cases of palpable
wrong and oppression, by ally subordinate officer, upon any party who does not
legally owe inilitary serrice. his superior officer shall grant pronipt relief to the
oppressed party, and the subor(1in;ite shall be dismissed from office.
Sixth. Of sljies and other eniisseries of the enemy.
'' Serenth. Of holding correspondence or intercourse with the enemy without
necessity and witliout periiiissioii of the Confederate States.
" Eighth. Of t i i i l ~ i n
f u l tr,iding n i t h the enemy, and other offenses against the
l a m of tlie Confederate States enacted to promote their success in the war.
'' Sinth. Of cons~)irnciesor nttrnipts to jiberate prisoners of war held by the
Confederate States.
" Tenth. Of cons[)iracies, or :ittenq)ts, or preparations to aid the enemy.
" Eleventh. Of persons advising or inciting others t o abandon the Coufederate ciiuse, or to resist the Confederate States, or to adhere to the enemy.
'' Twelfth. Of unlanfully burning, destroying, or injuring, or attempting to
burn, destroy, or injure, any bridge or railrozid or telegraphic line of communication or other property, with the intent of aiding the enemy.
" Thirteenth. Of treasonable designs to impair the military power of the
Goyernmeut by destroying, or attempting to destroy, the yessels, or iiruis, or
munitions of war, or :irsenwls. foundries, cvorkslio[x, or other property of the
Confederate States.
" SEC.2. The President shall cause proper officers to investigate the cases of
a l l persons so arrcsted o r detained, in order t h a t they nxiy lw discharged if
improperly detained, unless they can be speedily tried in the due course of law.
'' Ssc. 3. T h a t during tlie suspension aforesaid no military O r other officer
shall be compelled, in ansner to any writ of habeas corpus, to appear in person
or to return the body of any person or persons detained by him by authority of
the I'resident, Secret:iry of War, or the geuernl ofic.er coinmanding the Trans
Mississippi Departrimit ; but upon t h e certificate, under oath, of t h e officer
having charge of anyone so detained t h a t such person is detained by him as a
prisoner for any of the canses hereinhefore sliecified. under the authority aforesaid, further proceedings under the writ of habeas corpus shall immediately
cease and remain suspended so long as this act shall continue in force.
" SEC.4. This act shall contiuue in force for ninety days after the next meeting of Congress, and no longer."
' I
On motion of Mr. Blandford,

F O U R T E E N T H DAY-THURSDAY,
KOVEMBER
24, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursiiant to adjonrnment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Pickett.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business
of Tuesday last ; which x7as the bill '' to define and pnnish conspiracy
against the Confederate States."
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Marshall,
Mr. Russell submitted the following amendment :
In iiue 3, after the word
Confederate States ; "
"
shall," insert the words
"
with i!ltent to injure the
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Mr. Bradley submitted the follo\ving amendment :

In line 10, after the word
to, iiisert the words or belonging to ;

Mr. Lester submitted the following amendment :
1n line 15, after the word disobedience, insert t h e words of lawful military orders ;

Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
of Mr. Lester was agreed to.
Pending which,
Mr. H. TV. Bruce moved that the House resolve itself into secret
session; which motion was lost.
Mr. Atkins called the question ; which mas ordered, and the motion
Mr. Miles submitted the following amendment :
In line 16, after the word desertion, insert the words * or uriauthorized
absence.
Mr. Orr called the question; which was ordered, and the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Holliday submitted the following amendment :
Strike out all after the word shall, in line 19, whir;h rends as follows, viz :
shall be punished by fine not esceediiig fire tlious;iid cloll:iri. and xh;ill be
iniprisoiied, with 0; without labor, not esceediiig fire years, arid iiisert ill lieu
thereof the words shall be punished, a t the discretioii of the jury, by death, or
by fine not exceeding five thousarid dollars, aiid imprisoned, -,yitIi o r without
labor, not exceeding five years.
Mr. Rogers moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Holliday by

striking out the whole thereof and inserting in its stead the words
sh;ill be 1)nnisbed by death, or by fine
:1nd
imprisoument, a t the discretion of
the court.
Mr. Ayer called the question; which was ordered.

The amendment of Mr. Rogers to the amendment of Mr. Holliday
\\-as lost.
Mr. Turner moved to recommit the bill and amendments to the
Mr. Machen called the question ; which Wac; orcllered.
The amendment of Mr. Holliday was lost.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
X r . Speaker: The Senate hare passed a bill ( 8 . 111) to authorize the President to appoint commissioners for the exchange of prisoners; in whicli I a m
directed to :isk the concurrence of this House.
Mr. Clark submitted the folloTYing amendment :

Prouided. Thnt for offeuses under this la^, persons mho belong to t h e Arnly
or Navy, or persons coiiuectecl with the iuilitary serricae. shall be tried by a
military court or Court-martial, and citizens shall be tried by indictment or
yresentineiit, giving t h m the right of
:I
jury trial.
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299
KOVEJZBER
25, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursnant to adjournment, and mas opened with

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the President ; which was read as follows, viz :
IZIcHaromn, VA., Youeinber 24, IR F /t.
T o the House of Represcntativos:
I n respoiise to your resolution of the 8th instant, I herewith trausiuit a coiu
niunicatioii from the Secretary of War relatire to the special exchange of prisoners of mar by tlie corninissionrr of rschaiige.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
O n motion of Mr. Hanly, the coiniiiunication and accompanying

documents were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in responie to a resolution on the subject of the
exchange of tlie old issue o f Treasury notes for the riem; which, on
motion of Mr. Kenner, was laid upon the table and ordered to be
printed.
The Chair presented the petition of certain r e m w troops of tlie
State of Virginia, praying to be discharged from military service on
grounds of public and private ne
ity ; which v as wferrecl to the
Mr. Blontague presented several coiii?iiuiiicwtioiis from the adjutants of certain Virginia and S o r t h Carolilia rcgimcnts, touching
their position in the service and praying relief, etc.; which were rcferred to the Corrirriiltee on Military hffaRs.
Also, a communication relative to the pay oP ward matrons; which
v a s referred to the Committee on tlie Medical Department.
Mr. De Jarnette presented the memorial of certain pilots in the
James River Squadron, asking increase of pay ; which w 1 5 referred
to the Committee on S a r a 1 hffairs.
Also, the meniorial of tlie county court of Culpeper, asking to loe
relieved froin the payment of taxes for the years 3863 and 1864;
which was referred to the Committee on TT'ays and Jlcans.
Mr. Goode presented a communication from Capt. William At.
Tredway, Company I, Fifty-third Regiment Virginia Infantry, rcl
ative to increase of pay of officers of the line; which was referred to
the Coriiiniltee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Goode offered the following recolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That a special coiiiiiiittee of fite be appoiilted by tlie Chair, \\-lion?
duty i t sliall be to inquire :tiit1 report mliat legislntioii is iiecessary to remedy
existing evils' and defects 111 tlie p
coilscription, and t l i d said
committee hare power to report by
Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of certain ladies, employees

in the Post-Office Department, asking increase of compensation ;
which was referred to the Coiiiniittee on Way\ a n d Means.
Also, meinorial of the Society of Vricndi, for tlir owniption of certain of its nicmbers ~17h0are held to military service; w h k h was rcferred to the Committee on Military hff airs.
Mi.. Chiltoii offered the following resolntion : which was adopted :
Resolred, That the Committee oii Quartermaster's and Conmiissary Departments inquire iiito t h e expediency of so niiieiidiiig the csisting statutes provid-
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25, 1864.
ing for the establishment and payment Of Claims for PIOpertJT tnliell or informally jIupressed for the use of the Government~ zI1)prored June fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, as to require such claims as a r e ascertained
to be just to be paid, and extending the time for the espiration of the said
statute so as to afford to claimants a reasonable opportullity of establishing
their claims.
,Ilso, the following resolution ; whicll was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs do inquire into t h e espcdielicy and propriety of procuring for the use of t h e Governrnent a n adequate
nulllber of Carkeers lamellar iron-wrought guns, arid t h a t snit1 colnlnittee report
Mr. Cruikshank presented the memorial of citizens of Shelby

County, Ala., relative to details of blacksmiths, millers, shoemakers,
and tanners for that county; which was referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr. Hanly movcd that the mcssagc of the President, in response
to a resolution of the House of the 8th instant. relative to the act to
provide a;id organize a general staff, be taken u p for consideration.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the message and accompanying documents
were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, under a suspension of the rules, reported
X bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency ;
which was read a first and second time, postponed until Tuesday nest,
made the special order for that day, and from day to day imtil disposed of, and ordcrcd to bc printed.
Mr. Hanly offered thc ffjllorning resolution ; which n-as adopted :
Rcsolved. Tllilt the Connnittee on Ways and Means be, and they a r e hereby,
instructed to iiiquire into the expediency of providing by law for the payment
for a11 produce destroyed by the officers of the Goreriimerit or b~ its owiiers i n
pursuance of the act in such case made and provided, and t h a t theS report by
bill or otherwise.
Mr. McMullin, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following rcsolution ; which was adopted :
Rcsolrctl, That the Speaker be empowered to enlarge the Comniittw on Public
Ruildings
the appointment of two additional members.
Mr. Hilton presented the memorial of matrons of Chirnborazo

Hospital, on the subject of hospital organization ; which \\as referred
to the Committee on Medical Department.
Also, the rnerriorial of the judge of probate and president of the
board of coinmissioners of Leon County, Fla., asking such legislation
as may be necessary to secure to nonproducers the right o f purchasing
from bonded agriculturists ; which m s referred to the Committee on
Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Hartridgc presented the memorial of certain adjutants in the
Army relative to their positions in the service ; which was referrecl to
Mr. Blandford offered the following resolution ; which was
adopted, 175z :
l2esolccd. That the President be requested to furnish this I-Iouse with a list Of
all comlnissiolied Officers attached to and employed in the clifferent De[)nrtnients
;;nd Imwius o f the Gorertimei
Richmond, showing their ages and
how niariy arc fit for field serv
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Mr. Lester presented the memorial of the field and line officers of
General Andersons brigade, setting forth the great need of clothing
that exists amongst the oficers of that command, together with the
difficulties in the way of obtaining an adequate supply, and appealing
to Congress to aEord them relief by appropriate legislation ; which
Mr. Marshall presented the petition of Flavel Belcher, of Louisiana, asserting a claim for property destroyed by the military authority ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Dupri5 offered the following resolution ; which was adopted:
Resolvad, That the Coilinlittee on Military Affairs iuquire what legislation,
if any, is necessary for assigumcnt to duty of those officers who, having
heen retired under the late act providing for an invalid corps, are relieved
from disability, as Ilrovided for by that act.
I
Mr. Welsh offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That a coininittee of five nieinbers be appointed to investigate the
of Stewart Hospital, iiear tliis city, particularly directing their
n~ariage~nerit
ntterition to the ralions ilnd cliet supplied to the sicB and couva~esceiitpatients of
that hospital, and tlint they report the rcsult of thcir invcstigution to this
House.
On motion of Mr. Barksdale, leave was granted him to withdraw

from the files of the House, on the usual terms, the papers in support
of the claim of Xathaniel Moore and the city of Jackson, and to have
them referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Holder offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Conmiittee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire into
the expediency of so amending the act of Congress ayproved June fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, providiiig for the establishment and payment
of clainis for a descriptiou of property taken or informally impressed for the use
of the Briny, or to autliorize the coniniissioner :ippointed under said act to
compel the attendance of witnesses and to continue investigations from day to
diiy a t his discretion.
Mr. Holder presented a letter from Charles T. Trntame on the same

subject; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Conrow, leave of absence was granted his collea ue, Mr. Norton (detained from his seat by indisposition).
8 n motion of Mr. Herbert, leave of absence mas granted his colleagne, Mr. Sexton (detained from his seat by indisposition).
Mr. Bridgers presentcd the memorial of citizens of Beaufort
County, N. C., asking to be relieved from the payment of taxes for the
year 1864 ; which a5 referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Rridgers, leave was given him to withdraw from
the files of the House the papers in support of the claim of Thomas
A. Hill, for the purpose of having them referred to the Committee
on Claims.
On motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, leave n7as granted him
to withdraw from the files the papers in the case of John D. Southerland, commissary agent, and have them referred to the Committee
on Claims.
A joint rcsolution in favor of liberty;
which was read a first time.
Mr. Moiltagtie moved that the joint resoliition bc rejected.
Mr. Kenner called the question ;which was ordered.
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&fr.J . T. Leach demanded the )Teas and nays thereon ;

Which were ordered,
79
And are recorded as follows, viz : x a y s -....................
- - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ - _ _ _3Yeas : Atkins, Ayer, Baldmin, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Roratio W. Bruce,
Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Diekinson, DuprB, Ewing,
Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goocle, Hanly,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliclttp, Johnston,
Keeble, Kenner, J. M. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Machen, hfarshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montagw, Moore, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
TV. E. Srriith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead,
Staples, Swan, Triplett, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Wickhain, Wilkes,
Nays: J. T. Leach, Logan, and Turner.
So the joint resolution was rejected.
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and to lay the
motion to reconsider on the table; which latter iiiotioii prevailed.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
X v . Speulxv: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles, viz:
S.99. A bill to continue in force an act entitled An act providing for the
establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property taken
or informally impressed for the use of the Army, approved June 14, 1564 ;
S. 104. A bill to extend the provisions of an act entitled An act in relation to
the rcceipt of counterfeit TreasurF notes by public officers. approved May 1,
1SG3, and the provisions of the fifth section of the act approveti February 17,
1864, entitled An act to amend the act for the assessment and coliectioii of
taxes, approved May first. eighteen hiinclred and sixty-three : and

S. 110. A bill to amend the twelfth section of the act entitled An act to reduce
the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 1864;
I n which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this IIonse.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in response to a resolution of this House of the
2lst instant relative to requisitions for pay of the Army, etc. ; which
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 111) to authorize the President to appoint
commissioners for the exchange of prisoners; vhicb was read a first
and second time and referred to the Coinniittee on Military Affairs.
Also, n Senate bill (S. 110) to amend the twelfth section of the
act entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new
issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Waj7s and Means.
Ailso, a Senate bill (S. 104) to extend the provisions of ar act
cntitled An act in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes
by pitblic officers, approved May first, eighteen hundred and sixtythree, and the provisions of the fifth section of the act approved
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-f our, entitled An
act to :imcnd the act
and collection of taxes,
approved May first, eig
sixty-three ; which was
react a first and second tin1
the Committee on Ways
and Means.
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Also, a Senate bill (S. 99) (to continue in forcc an act entitled An
act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the
use of the Army, approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four ; which was read a first and second time and referrccl to
Mr. Fuller moved that the rules be suspended to enable hiin to
change his vote on the motion to reject the joint resolution (in favor
of liberty, introduced this morning by his colleague, Mr. J. T. Leach.
The motion prevailed, and Mr. Fuller voted in the affirmative.
On motion of Mr. J. M. Tleach and Mr. Ramsay, the rules were siispeiided to enable them to change their votes on thc same proposition.
They voted in the affirmativc.
O n motion of Mr. Russell, tlie House resolved itself into secret
session ; and having spcnt some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. IIolliday,
The House ad iourned until 12 oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Xash, their Pecretary ; which is as follows, viz :
M r . Speaker: The Senate linre passed a bill (S. 102) to authorize the esportation of produce and niercliaridise bought from the Government ; in whicli I am
The Chair laid before the House Senatc bill (S.102) to authorize the exportation of produce and merchandiie bought from the
Governnicnt ; \yhich was read a first and second time and referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
The House resnmed the consideration of the bill (to suspend the
period.
Mr. McMiillin called the question ; which was not ordered.
A message mas receired from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
Jfr. Speaker: The Senilte liare passeil a bill (S. 105) to authorize the exportation of cotton by the several States i n paj-ment for Army and other supplies
ond cotton and wool c a r d s : in which I a m directed to ask the concurrence of
this House.
The Chair laid before the Honsc a Senate bill (S. 105) (to authorize the exportation of cotton by the several States in payment for
Army and other supplies and cotton and wool cards; which was
mad a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Comnierce.
Mr. Kennei- moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill (S. 102)
to authorize the exportation o f prodlice and merchmdise boiight
from the Government was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
The motion prevailed, and the bill was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. H o l l i ( l t ~ ~ ,
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SIXTEENTH DAY-SATURDhY, Novm~mit26, 1564.

OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opciicd with

On motiori of Mr. De Jarnette, .leave of absence was granted his
colleague, Mr. Goode (called home by sickness in his family).
On motion of Mr. Orr, leave of absence v a s granted for to-day to
the Committee on Naval Affairs (absent on business connected with
the duties of said committee).
h bill t o amend an act to provide revenue from conimodities
imported from foreign countries, approved May twenty-first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-one ;
order for Tuesday next, immediately after the special order previously made for that day is disposed of, arid ordered to be printed.
bill to exempt from taxation the capital of bonds and ccrtificates issued by the Confederate States;
which was read a first and second time,.postponed, made the special
order immediately after the second special order is disposed of, and
Also, a bill to exempt from taxation loans made on hypothecation of nontaxable bonds; n-hich was read a first and second time,
postponed, made the special order immediately after the preceding
special order is disposed of, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, under a suspension of the rules,
offered the following resolution; which was adopted :
((
Resolved, That the Committee on Claims be authorized to eiiiploy a clerk.
h message was received from the Senate, by Blr. S a s h , their Secretary ; which is as. follows, viz :
1121.. fJpepea7cczr: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 117) to :Inthorize the coiiiinanders of the reserves in each State to order gelipral conrtwiartial aiid to
revise the proceedings of courts-martial and niilitary courts ; in which they
rcqnest the cmcnrrence of this House.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrollccl Hills, reported

as corrcctly enrolled
S.90. A bill to amend the third section of an act entitled An act
to organize forces to serve during the war, approved February 17,
1864; and
S.91. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury t o exchange
coupon bonds for 7.30 Treasury notes.
Thursday; which 1~7asthe bill to define and punish conspiracy
aaaiiist the Confederate States.
bThe qnestion being on ordering the main question,
T t was decided in the affirmative.
The amendment of Mr. Clarl; was agreed to.
rhe bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, aiid the title
as read was agreed to.
Mr. Russell, from t
the Judiciary, to whom had
been referred
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X bill concerning the eiiioluiilents and pay of the clerk of the

district court of the Confederate States of Anicxic.:L for the eastern
district of Virginia,
reported back the same with the recommendation that i t do pass with
certain amendments.
Calendar,
It was decided i n the nega tive.
Mr. Russell riioved to amend the bill by filling up the first blank
with the words fifteen hundred.
Mr. McMullin moved to recommit the bill to the committee, with
instructions to report a general bill increasing the compensation of
the various officers of the district courts of the Confederate States.
Mr. Foote moved the previous question ; which was not ordered.
Mr. Hilton called the qixestion ; which was ordered.
The motion to recommit was lost.
Mr. Blandford called the question ; which nTas ordered.
The amendment of Mr. Russell was agreed to.
Mr. Kenner submitted the following amendinent :
I n the first section, strike out the words otherwise ordered by law atid
insert in lieu thereof t h e words t h e ratificatioii of R treaty of peace between
the United States aud the Confederate States of America ;
which mias not agreed to.

Mr. McMullin submitted the following amendment :
Add at the elid of the second sectiou the followiiig, viz: Provided, That the
compeusntion of said assistant or deputy clerk shall not exceed the suiii of three
tliousand doll:~rs per aniiuu~.
Mr. Dfachen submitted the following aiiiendrrient to the

nient of MI-. McMullii: :
it IileIld-
Strike out the whole of the same and inst-t in lieu thereof the follom~ing,viz:
Pmridecl, T h a t in no event shall t h e coinperisi~tion to the clerk be over six
thousand dollars, nor shall the deputy receive over three thousarid dollars.
Pending which,
session.
The Chair laid before the Ilouse a Senate bill (S. 117) to authorize the commanders of the reserves in each State to order general
courts-martial Qnd to revise the proceedings of courts-martial ant1
military courts; which was read a first and second time and referred
to the Coinmittee on Military Affairs.
On motion of MI.. Montague,
The House adjourned until 12 ocloclr Monday.
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed the consideration of thc bill t o suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus i n certain cases for a limited period.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Monta ue,
The Rouse resolved itsel into open session.
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JOURNAL OF THE
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournrnent, and IW:, u p i i d with

prayer by Rev. Dr. Burrows.
A bill to facilitate the collection of claims due deceased officers
and soldiers ;
which was read a first and second time and laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Xamsay, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. J. T. Leach (called home by sickness i n his family).
Mr. Tlitherspoon offered the following resohition : which was
adopted :
Rasolz;ed, That it be referred to the Committee oil Jlilitarg -ifi\irsto iiquire
illto tile propriety of permitting soldiers in active service wlio 1i;ive attained
the age of forty-fire years to be transferred to the reserve forces of their
respective States ; that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Miles offered the follon-ing resolution ; which was adopted,

uiz :
Resolued, That the Committee oil Nilitary Affairs be instructed to inquire

into the expediency of granting by law free transportation home m d back to all
officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates of the Army when traveling ou
furloughs of indulgence.

h bill for the appointment of a judge-advocate-general for the
armies of the Confederate States, and for the more speedy clisposition
of causes arising before military courts and courts-martial ; *
which was rcad a first and second time and referred t o the Coniniittee
Resolced, That the Conimittee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
into the expediency of so framing a tax law as to exenipt from taxsttioil all
~lersons whose property does not exceed one thousand dollars ; of exempting
froni taxation all persons in the military and naval service whose property
does not exceed t v o thousand dollars, and of imposing upon the property of all
I)crsoiis in the military and naval service, when such property does not exceed
four thousand dollars, a rate of taxation fifty per cent less than t h a t imposed
Ul)on similar property of the same amount ou;ned by persons not in said service.

A bill to amend ail act entitled An act to provide @r local defense
and special service, approved August twenty-first, eighteen hundred
and sixty-one, and an act entitled An act to authorize the formation
of volunteer companies for local defense, approved October thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two ; )
which mas read a first and second time and referred to the Collmittee
Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire iuto
the expediency of giving by law rations to naval storekeepers.

A bill t o consolidat
ments;
which was read a first an
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Mr. ivIiiles moved that the bill be referred to a select committee of

one from each State and printed.
Mr. E. M. Bruce moved to amend the motion of Mr. Miles by striliiiig oul ( a select committee of one from each State ) and inserting in
lieu thereof the words (the Committee on Ways and Means.
The amendment was lost, and the motion of Mr. Miles prevailed.
A bill more effectually to prevent and punish absenteeism and
desertion i n the Army ; )
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Conimittee
cn Milit?ry Affairs.
A bill to increase the number of ordnance sergeants in the Provisional Army ;
which was read a first and second time a n c l referred to the Committee
Mr. Ayer offered the following resolution ; which was adopted, viz :
))
Resolved, T h a t it be referred to the Coniiiiittee on Clainis to inquire and

report by bill or otherwise on the espedierwy ancl necessity of renmdeling,
reorganizing, and establishing by law the Ariny Intelligence Office, with a view
to prouote and enlarge its efficiency and usefulness.
Mr. Ayer introduced
A joint resolution (to cancel and return the meat bonds given fcr
exemption of overseers for whose exemption five hundred dollars
had previously been paid to the Government ;
on Claims.
Mr. Boyce offered the following resolution ; which lies over two
days under the rule:
)
Resolved, T h a t during the reniainder of the present session no member shall

speak more th;m once nor longer than twenty minutes on any question that
may arise in the progress of the proceedings of this House.
Mr. Simpson presented the memorial of sundry citizens of Abbeville district, S. C., asking relief from the system of impressments;
which was referred to the Select Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Farrow presented a communication from Dr. John H. Davis,
on the subject of . exemptions from military service; which was
Mr. Colyar offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolccd, T h a t the Coiuniittee on Quarteri1i;lsters and [Commissary Departnieiits and Jfiliturgj Tr;ins~)ortittion inquire into and report all the facts in
toiiliection with thdt portion of the late message of the governor of Georgia
which says :
< The Confederxte Government owes the road (Western and Atlantic Railro;td), as will be seen by the sulierintenclents reimrt, the sum of $975,774.0.
1 have inncle every effort in my power t o collect this, but have not been successful. I trust the Government will not much longer delay payment, which has
I)ren witheld froni tinie to time under various pretexts,
And that t h e coinniittee specially report the pretexts and the remedy, if the
Government is in default.
A message was received from the Seliate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
Vr. Spealcer: The Rennte have passed a bill (S. 98) to amend a n act to
c\t;iblisli the judicial courts of the Confederate States of America, approved
Jlarch 16, 1861 ; in which I am directed t o ask the concurrence of this House.
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29, 1864.
air. Footc offered the following resolution :

ltesolved, That the Government and people of the Confedcriltc States h a \ e ;is
cleel, an interest in the firm and inflexible maintenance of \\-hat is Iinown as the
&@~llroe
doctrine as the Governnient and people of the T7nited St:ltes can possibly have ; that their right to assert and maintain thRt ctoctrine if they choose to
do SO is unquestionable; but that whilst in consideration of the early recogniti011 of their independence 011 the part of the Government of the United States
and ample justice being done thein in other respects they would doubtless
recognize it as their true policy to unite in support of silid doctrine, yet it is
equally true that if recognition by the United States -hall be much longer
delayed i t might become the true policy of said Gorernnient and people of the
Confederate States to consent to the yielding up of the great priiiciple embodied
in the Monroe doctrine in consideration of other essential adr:intages connected
tTith their ow11 welfare and safety being effectnally guaranteed to them.
Pending which,
The morning hour expired.
The Chair laid before tlie House a bill of thc Senate (S. 98) '' to
amend a n act to establish the judicial courts of the Confetlwate
States of America, approved March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and
eixty-one; " which was read a first and second time and refwred to
session.
On motion o f Mr. Holliday,
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed consideration of the unfinished bnsiness ; which ~ v a sthe
bill " to suspend the privilege of the w i t of habeas corpus in certain
cases for a limited period.'?
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Holliday,
E I G H T E E N T H DAY-TUESDAY,
XOVEJIBER
29, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Rouse met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished bnsiness of
Saturday; which was the bill '' concerning the emoluments and pay
of the clerk of the district court of the Confederate States of America
for the eastern district of Virginia."
Mr. Foote demanded the previous qiicstion ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment o f Mr. Machen, which by
consent was accepted by Mr. McMullin,
It \\'as decided in the negative.
The amendment of the committee, which was read as follows, viz:
Strike out the words in fPe second sectiorl '' relates to or affects the clerk of
the district court aforesaid and insert there the words " is in conflict with this
act,"
was agreed to.

The bill mas engross
ird time.
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Mr. McMullin moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill mas
ordered to its engrossment.
Mr. Poote moved to lay the motion to reconiider on the table;
which latter motion prevailed.
Mr. Russell callcd the question ; which w a s ordered.
Mr. Menees denlanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
eas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - _
37
And recoraed as folloms,viz : Nays
IT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
Yeas : Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Blandford, Horutio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Chrisman, Clarli, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, DuprE,
Elliott, Foote, Gaither. Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hilton, ZIolliday, Beeblc, Lyon, Marshall, Miles, Montague, Norton,
Perliins, Rcad, Russell, Sneacl, Staples, Swan, Vest, Viller6, Wickham, arid Willres.
Kays : Aktliins, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers,
Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Crnikshank, Dardeii, Dicliinson, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Hanly, Hatcher, Holder, Lamkin, d. 11.
Leach, Logan, n/lcMnllin. Menees, Murray, Orr, J. M. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Smith of Alabaina, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Triplett, Welsh,
and Witherspoon.
So the bill .was passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Blandford inorecl to reconsider the votc by which the bill was
pasyed, mil lo lay tlic motion to reconsider on the table; which latter
motion prevailed.
Mr. Ilussell, from thc Committee on the Judiciary, reported
d bill to increase the salary of the judge of the district court for
the eastern district of Pirginia fo r a limited time;
which as read a first and second time.
Mr. &fc&hiIlin moved to recommit the bill with instructions to
report a genernl bill increasing the compensation of :tll the jiiclges of
the district conrts of thc Confederate States.
Mr. Bridgers called the question ; which was ordrred.
The motion to reconiinit mas lost.
The question recurring on postponing the bill,
It mas deciclctl in tlie negative.
Mr. Russell called the question ; which was ordered.
The bill TWS engrosscd and reiid a third time.
Mr. Blandford callcd the question ; which was ordered.
The bill was passed, nnd the title w.ai read slid agreed to.
Mr. Riisscll, from the Cominittcc on the Judiciary, to whoin had
becn rcferred
I A bill t o punish certain frauds on the Confederate Government,
including larceny and embezzlement of property of the Government,
reported back the same with the rccoinlncndation that i t do pass.
The question being on postponing the hill arid placing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided in the negntive.
Mr. Atliins, under a suspension of the rules>offered the following
resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Spealier be requcstetl to invite General Josepll E. Johnston
to a ltrivilegecl seat upoii the fioor of tliw IIousc during his stay in the city.
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r s o v . 29, 1864.
Tile Chair laid before the House a coniiiiuilica tion fro111 the President; which was read as follo~W,1% :
~ ~ I C I I h l O N DVA.,
,
~ O L ' C ) l / h I ? l ' ?<8,1864.
T O the ~ o u s e
of Representatives:
ID response to your resolution of
the 19th instant. I herewith trrulsmit a

communication froin the Secretary of Ivar re1ntiX-e to the I'WPIlt inlpressment
of slaires by his order in the State of \'irgiIli,?.
JEFFEItBOS DAVIS.
On rnotion of Mr. Baldwin, the communication and accolnpanying

documents were. referred to the Select Committee on Jrnpressments
The Chair laid before the House another conininnication from the
RICHMOXD.
VA.. Socember 29. 1864.
To the Senate and House of Repi'esentufives:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a conimunication fronr the Secretary of the Treasurg, covering estimates for additionnl ayl)roprintioris requtred
by the Navy Department.
JEFFEHSOS IIAT'IS.

the Committee on Ways and illeaiis and ordered to be printed.
Under a suspension of the rules,
Mr. Chiltoii, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to wlioni had
been referred
A bill " to establish the Supreme Court of the Confederate States,"
reported back the same with the recommendation that i t do lie upon
Mr. Chilton, from the same committee, reported
A bill " to organize the Supreme Court; ')
On motion of Mr. Chilton, the bill mas made the special order
immediately after the preceding special orders are disposed of, and
from day to day, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Russell moved that the House resolve itself into secret session.
Mr. Orr demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Bnd recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _ _~ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ - 34
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Branch,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers. Clzilton,
Clarlr, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
DuprQ,Ewing, Foote, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Iieeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, McCaHum, McXuIlin.
Montague, Norton, Perkins, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Triplett,
Vest, Welsh, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nags : Akin, hyer, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Clopton, Cruiksliank.
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Hilton.
Holder, Lamkin, I,ester, Logan, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith
of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, VillerB, Fvickham, and Witherspoon.
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So the House resolved itself into secret session ; and having spent
some time therein, resolved itself into open session.
O n motion of Mr. Colyar,
SECRET SESSION.
T h e House being in secret session,

Resumed the consideration of the unfinished business, viz :
The bill " to suspend the privile e of the writ of habeas corpus in
certain cases for a limited period. 8
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Colyar,
T h e House resolved itself into open session.
.NINETEENTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER
30, 1864.
OPEN SESSTOS.
The House met pursuant to adjoiirrinieiit, arid mas opened with

On niotion of Mr. Montague, the absence of his colleague, Mr.
Whitfield, until the present time, was excused, his colleague having
been detained from his seat by sickness in his family and the difhculty of reaching the capital, his home being within the lines of the
enemy.
The Chair announced the appointment of the select committee to
niemorialize the legislatures and governors of the several States on
the subject of lessenlng the nuinber of exempts as follows, viz:
2. Mr. Lyon of Alabama.
3. Mr. J. M. Smith of Georgia.
4. Mr. Marshall of Kentucky.
ti. Mr. Boyce of South Carolina.
6. Mr. Kenner of Louisiana.
7. Mr. Gilmer of Xorth Carolina.
8. Mr. Clark of Missouri.
9. Mr. Batson of ,\rkansas.
10. Mr. Heeble of Tennessee.
11. Mr. Sexton o f Texas.
12. Mr. Hilton of Florida.
13. Mr. O r r of Mississippi.
Also, the select coninlittee to take into consideration the claims of
the several States agtiinst the Confcdcratc Government as follows,
viz :
Mr. Smith of Nortli Carolina, Mr. Perlrins of Louisiana, Mr. Clopton of Alabama, Mr. Johnston of Virginia, Mr. Barksdale of Mississippi, Mr. Vest of Missouri, Mr. Farrow of South Carolina, Mr.
Akin of Georgia, Mr. Hanly of Arkansas, Mr. Darden of Texas,
Mr. Burnett of Kentucky, Mr. Xogers of Florida, and Mr. McCallnm of Tennessee.
A41so, the select committee to investigate the condition of the
Stewart Hospital :
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[ Nov. 30,
1804.
Mr. Welsh of Mississippi, Mr. FaIrOW Of South CtWoli1121, &fr

Blandford of Georgia, Mr. Turner of Worth Carolina. ancl Mr. Herbert of Texas.
The Chair also appointed Mr. Jforgan of Tesas a member of the
(:ommitt@ on the Judiciary; Mr. Bayior of Texas, mcnlbcr of the
Conlmittee on Indian Affairs, and Mr. Norton of Jfissouri, nicd3er
of the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Farrom, under a suspension of the rides. offered the follo\ving
resolution ; which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the resolution of this House asking for the ages of the clerks
employed in the various Government offices mas not iiiteiided to nliply to the
lady clerks.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinkhecl business ;

whicli \vas the resolution on the subject of the * Monroe cloctrine.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the resohition x a s referred to the Cornmittee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Foote offered the following resoltition :
Resolved, That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emnncipatioii of
slaves or in the treatment of thein in a n y of the States, i t remdining n ith the
scveral States alone to provide rules and regulations tlicrcin. which Iiunianity
xiid true policy m:iy require. -
On motion of Mr. Foote, the resolution was referred to the Coininittee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Foote offered the folio\\-ing resolution :
Resolved, That the provost and passport system as now eyisting in the Confederate States is a great and growing evil : that it is a source of alniost boundless oppression and annoyance to our citizens ; t h a t as admiiiistered for some
months past i t is wholly incompatible with public liberty, and t h a t no time
slioulcl be lost in reiiioving this nuisance froin among us : Wherefore, the Coniinittee 011 Military Affairs is iiistructed to inquire diligentlr inlo the operation
of this systeni, and to report to this House a s early a s practicable what legislation is necessary for the correction of a grieraiice so overgrown aiid intolerable.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on BIiiitary Affairs.

Mr. Foote offered the following resolutions :
Eesolved, That however justifiable i t might be in a case of i n t o l ~ r a h l e
0l)pression for any one or niore of these States t o !yithdraw from the existing
(onfederative Union, yet there is nothing in t h e present condition Bf public
:iifnirs to justify Such extrenie action, and t h a t i t ~youldbe alike unwise :ind
niii).itriotic for any one of said Stales, or any number of them less than the
whole, to 11i:llie R separntc peace with t h e common enemy, or to engage in inoveinents loolciiig to such a result ; but that i t is unquestionably allowable for said
States, in their highest sovereign capacity, to confer together, in genernl conI ention or otherwise, in a iiianiier not repugiiant to the organic compact, for the
I)nri?ose of iuiparting to their comnioii agent, the Confederate Government, such
:idditioiiul powers 8s may be needed for the efficient prosecution of the pending
v ~ i a r for independence, or with a view to amplifying, so f a r as inny be judged
~icctlful, the existing treaty-making powers of said Government in order to
secure as early a cessation of hostilities and restoration of peace as would be
compatible with the honor, the safety, and t h e permanent happiness of the
people of said Confederate States.
Resolved, That the present condition of the country is such as to render it
clnilieiitly desirablc that, for the purposes specified, a convention of these States,
in their highest sovereign capacity, should be convoked without delay, and that
if such convocation should be judged for the present impracticable, it would be
desirable that each of said States should, w i t h its little delay as possible,
appoint a limited number of commissioners with power to confer freely and
fraternally with
other touching the present condition of the country, and
of offering Such advisory suggestioiis to said Confederate Goveriiment as might
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be calculated to prove advantageous in the further prosecution of the existing

l
peace.
war. or conducive to the eststblishiiient of an early ~ n t lioiioritble
Eesolved. That the resolutions be referred to a coniiuittee of the Nousc, to
he composed of-one ineinber from each State, and t h a t said committee be
instructed to report thereupon at their earliest convenience.
Mr. Clark moved to amend the resolutions by instructing the committee to report resolutions stating that the idea of separate State
action is mischievous and worse than useless, and declaringJhat we
can make no proposition for peace while the enemy continues to
jnvade our soil.
Mr. Foote rose t o a point of order, viz:
That the amendnieiit was not germane to the resolution.
Pending which,
session.
SECRET SESSION.

M r . Clark, by iiimiimous consent, introduced
A bill to provide for the establishment of x bureau of special and
secret service ;
which was read a first and second time, referred to the Conimittee on
Military Affairs, and ortlered to be printed.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to suspend the
period.
Mr. Machen, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following
resolution :
Resoleetl, That discussion of the subject of tlic susl)erision of the writ of
habeas corpus shall close 011 Siitur(1;iy nest a t two ocloclr, iind the IIouse will
tlicn proceed to rote ii[)oii the bill and :iinenilnientq.
Mr. Road niovetl to amend the resolution by adding the following,

viz :
Rut tliat this resolution slinll not preclude the riglit of any iiieniber to offer :in
;inieiidnwiit iintl (3AI)l;iiii 111e h i i n w i n :I speerli of not inore than five minutes.
Mr. Renner called the question ; which n7as ordered.

The :men dm ~ it imts agrcwl to.
Mr. Keniier called the qiwstion ; which was ordered, and the resolution as amendecl I W :~doptecl.
~
On motion of Mr. Clark,
The IIouse resolved itself into open session.
TWENTIETII Dr~17-TIIUXSIIL~Y,DECX:MBER
1, 1864.
O P E S SESSION.
The Hou.;c met pi m u an t to adjournment, an d n.as opened with

The Chnir announced the appointinent ofhfr. Ewing of Kentuclry to the Committees on Claims and Territories and Public Lands.
[Dec. 1, 1864.
Mr. Elliott of Kentucky to the Coiiiinittecs on Indian ,iffairs and

Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. Ayer of South Carolina to the Committees on Coiuinerce and
Ordnance and Ordnance Stores.
Mr. Herbert of Texas to the Committee 011 Commerce.
Jfr. Darden of Texas to the Committee 011 x\aY:ll,Iffairs.
Mr. Norton of Missouri to the Committee on Territories and Piiblic
Lands.
Mr. Conrow and Mr. Holder as the two additional members of the
c!oiiimittee on Public Buildings.
The Chair also announced the appointment of the Select Conmiittee
on Impressnients as follonys, viz :
Mr. Baldwin of Virginia, A h . Chambers of Mississippi, bfr. Chilton of Alabama, Mr. Hartridge of Georgia, Afr. Hallly of hlransas,
Mr. Gaitlier of Worth Carolina. JLr. Simpson of South Carolina, Mr.
TTillerB of Louisiana, Mr. Morgan of Texas, Xr. Colyar of Tennessee,
Mr. Read of Kentucky, Mr. Rogers of Florida, and A h . Snead of
Missouri.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business ;
which mas the bill t o punish certain frauds on the Confederate
States, including larceny and embezzlement of the property of the
Government.
Mr. Russell submitted the following amzndment :
I n section 1, line 9, after the word deposition, iiisert t h e words
token ;
mark,

hlr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported
A bill (to fix the salaries of district judges for a limited time;
The question being on postponing thc bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Rnssell, from the same committee, reported
A bill to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable
to military service who have departed or shall depart from the Confederate States without permission ;
which was read a first and second tiale.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the bill was postponed until Saturday
nest, made the special order for the morning hour, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Perkins, froin the Committee on Rules, submitted the following
nmendinents t o the rules of the Rouse :
1. Add to the end of Rule 9 the words ascertained by actual division.
2. Amend Rule 11 by adding the word person before the word character.
3. Amend Rule 12 by making it read a s follows, viz :
All members not addressing the Chair shall be seated and uncovered during
the sessions of the House, and shall be silent and refrain from all interruptioll
of the business of the Ho
e call of the roll or while the Journal Or
public papers are being re
er is speaking in debate.
4. Sinelid Rule 13: Add afte
ord House, in the eleventh line, the
ote of two-thirds of those present.
words which shall only be gra
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6. ilnlelid Rule 19 1)s adding at thc c w l tliereof the words no member in

T-elldering an excuse or i n debating the question of esciisiiig another member
shall be allo\~edto speak more than once nor longer than five minutes.
ti. Anleud Kule 20 by adding at the end thereof the following words, viz : The
House lnag also iniposc upon such delinquent iiieniber i i fine, not exceeding in
any case the sum of fifty dollars, which can not be remitted except hy a two
thirds vote.
7. Amend Rule 23 by aciding after the word except, in second line, the
words by a suspension of tlie rules or.
5. Insert as Rule 2G tlie following :
N O bill or joint resolution requiring three readings shall receive its third
reading on tlie smie day on wliicdlii t is read a second time, nor until i t shall
ltave been placed on tlie Calendar and ordered to be printed.
9. Add after flulc 30 tlic \Tori
except th;it two speeches of not more than
five minutes in length ni:is be iiincle for and two against its adoption. But 110
member shall call the queqtioii or move the previous question a t the conclusion
of his remarks.
10. Add after Rule 31 : But the previous question shall not be called on any
hill until i t slinll have been voted on section by section.
11. Amend Rule 36 by iiiserting after the n o r d Claims, in the list of committees, the following :
&u:irterninsters and Comiiiissnry Departnientr arid Mili t a r y Transportation.
Medical Department.
Executive Departments.
Ordnance and Ordiinnce Stores.
Prisons, Prisoners, ;tnd the Exchange of Prisoners.
12. Amend Rule 37 by strikiiig out tlic nor(ls ncir cinploy a clerk a t the
public expense.
13. Add as a n independent rule the following:
No coniiiiittee sliall lie allo~red:t clerk ;it tlie Iiublic expense escelit by leave
of the House first obtiained, after one days notice, aiid after the c1i:iiriiixn of
such committee shall h a r e filed with the (lerlr of tlir House his certificate that
the services of sucli clerk are required mid Iittr-e been called for by the conniittee, and the length of time for which sucli s e n ire,, will prohably be required.
The clerl\s so allowed to toniiiiittees shall be appoiiilecl by thc Speaker on the
recomn~endation of tlie c.1iairiiiaii. aiid be subjeet to reiiioral either hy the
Speaker or by the committee to \vliich lie is assigned. W i e u not employed by
the committees such clerks shall be subject to the orders of the Clerk of the
House for duty in his ofice.
14. Amend Rule 39 as folloms:
Iiisert after the word which, a t the end of the second line, pnragraph 1, the
words the Spealrer or. Insert after the words joint resolutions, in fourth
line, paragraph 1, the words or Ilouse resolution calling for iiiforiiintioii from
the President or m y of the Executive Departments.
In paragrnph 2, strike out all after the word rules, in third line, and &ert
011 each Nonday, Wednesday, and Friday after the first six clays of the session,
the call of coniniittees for reports shall precede tlie call of the States.
111 1i;tragr;ipli 3, strike out the n-hole thereof and insert :
,\t leitst oiie liour ewli (la) s1i;ill be set al)art for the call of States aiid committees. at tlie espiration of ti-liicli the calendar or general orders of the day
sliitll be taken up, ; u i t l evcry bill, resolution, or metisure sh n l l h e disposed of
in the order in which i t tliw stands. Rut this rule slixll not be construed to
deprive cinestions of 1)rililczc, nor privileged questions, nor sprrial orders inade
under a suspension of tlir rule, of the precedence to w1iic.h they are entitled,
cscept that 110 special order shall be cousidcretl in the niornin? hour unless by
the express order of the House. I n calling tlie States aud committees, and in
consideriiig the regcilar ortlcr of business eiicli (lay, tlie unfinished business i n
each class shall first hc.cniisidered in t h a t particular class.
15. Strike out Iiule 40 Acid as a n indelreiideiit rule the following:
Upon the introduction of any niemorial, resolution, or bill, and before the
same shall have been referred to a committee, 110 debate, except by unanimous
consent, shall be allowed on a n y question arising thereon : ProviUet7, That the
inember introducing said niemorial. resolution, or bill shall be allowed fire
iiiiriutes to explain t h e saiiie. and aiiy other member \rho shall first obtain the
floor for the purpose shall be allowed five minutes in reply: And proq1idt.d
fwtht?-, That if the House shall refuse to r e f w or shall suspend the rule
d%
requiring a reference general debate may be allowed.
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16. Amend Rule 41 : Strike out the woi*ds some other nleamire, a t tttc cild
tilereof, alld insert the \ ~ ~ o r d sthe 1:leasureS nest iii orcttxp. LI~Pwstulll bc iiii
actual (liyisioll of the IIouse upon 2111 nlotioils t0 SU~lNild tll( rU1W.
17. Anprld Rule 43 by adding after the word oiice, in the lnst liiie, the
words 110 longer than ten minutes.
18. Amelid Rule 44 by adding a t the end thereof On the motion to print no
cpbate slinll be allomed, except that the person maliiilg said motion sliall be
allowed five minutes to explain it, and any other member who shall Erst obtain
t h e floor for that purpose shall be allowed fire iiiinutes in rePly.*
19. Strike out Itule 46 and insert rule as subsequently adopted. Correct the
numbering of the rules.
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The rule having been suspended requiring the amendments to lie

over for two days,
The first, second, and third amendments were agreed to.
The fourth amendment was lost.
The fifth amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Akin moved to amend the sixth amendment by striking out
the words (which can not be remitted except bp a two-thirds vote.
The motion was agreed to, and
The sixth amendment as amended was agreed to.
The seventh, eighth, and ninth amendments were agreed to.
Mr. Akin moved that the Calendar be postponed.
The motion revailed.
Mr. McMufin moved that the House resolve itself into secret
session.
The motion wzs lost.
Mr. Chambers moved to amend the tenth amendment by striking
out the words have been voted and inserting in lien thereof the
words have been read for amendments.
Mr. Foote called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment of Mr. Chambers w a s agreed to.
The tenth ameridrnent as amended mas agreed to.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the eleventh amendment of the
committee by striking out the words Prisons, Prisoners, and the
Exchange of Prisoners.
The amendment to the amendment mas lost.
The eleventh amendment was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Riissell, the House resolved itself into secret session ; arid having spent sonic time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Kcnner,
SECRET SESSION.

MI-. Lyon, from the Conriiiittee on Ways and Means, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 102) to authorize the exportation of
produce and merchandise bought from the Goi~eriiriieiit, reported
bidC the same with the recomnieridation that it do pass.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the bill was postponed and made the
special order after the pending business is concluded.
lil: Bpeaker: The Senate hare passed a hill (8.95) t o amend the act
orgnni% forces to serve duri
hich I am directedl to ask the
conciirreiice of this House.
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317
The Chair laid before the House Senate bill (S. 95) (to amend the
which was rcad a
Affairs.
which was the bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas
corpus in certain cases for a limited period.
Pending which,
rict to organize forces to serve during the war;
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TWENTY-FIRST DAY-FRIDAY,
DECEMBER
2, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Rouse met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

The House resumed the consideration of the mifinislied business;
which was the resolution of Mr. Foote on the subject of a convention
of the States.
The Chair decided that the point of order raised by Mr. Foote, viz,
that the amendment of Mr. Clark was not germane to the resolution, was well taken.
Mr. Blandford moved to lay the resolution on the table.
Which were ordered.
r
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atlcinsl Aier, Baldwin, Barlisdale, Batson,

Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
IV. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey,
Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow,
Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lyon, Machen,
McCallum, Menees, Miller, Montague, Moore, Orr, Perkins, Read,
Rogers, Russell, Sexton,.W. E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Vest,
VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Bell, Boyce, Colyar, Cruikshank, Foote, Fuller, Gilmer,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Ramsay, and Smith of
North Carolina.
Mr. Foote introduced
A bill to re ulatc the pay and mileage of members and the conipensatioii of 0ff? cers of the Senate and House of Representatives;
on Pay and Mileage.
Mr. Colyar introduced
A bill to more effectually protect the Confederate States in the
payment of claims ;
on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments
and Military
Transport>ation.
Mr. Colyar presented the memorial of E. A. Freeman relative t o
the pay of clerks; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
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Mr. Atkins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolaed, That it be r e f e r r d to t h e Special Conmiittee on ('onscription to
iaq1lire into the expediency of restricting the krill of SfrViW of ill1 enrollinq
oficer in any county, parish, or district to not 1011ger tli:itl hix irio~iths.:iiid
that they report by bill or otherwise ; and tllxt the conin1ittt.e further institnte
such investigations respecting the manner i n which those otficers llare discharged their duties, and that to this end tbe committee a r e autllorized to sexid
for persons and papers.

A bill ('regulating the compensation of postmasters, special agents,
and route agents ; "
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coinniittee
Mr. Herbert offered the following resolution ; n-liicli w a s adopted :
\Thereas a quantity of cotton has been purchased in tlie Trans-Mi
Department by the authority of General E. Kirby Sinith froin the citizens of
Texas and other States, under the direction and snperi-ision of an iiistitntion
known as the "Cotton Bureau " or "Office," for which the said citizens have
never received any remuneration : Therefore.
Be it resolved, That the Committee on Claims be instructed to inquire into
the transactions of said '' bureau or office " and report by bill or otherwise for
the relief of the said citizens.
Mr. Herbert introduced

A bill " to authorize the agent of the Treasury in the Trans-Mississippi Department to receive money on deposit, and to draft upon
the Treasurer in Richmond for the same; "
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Cominitteo
on Ways and Means.
Also, a bill " to regulate prizes in the case of captures of vessels ; ''
which was read a first and second time a-nd referred to the Coininitter,
on Naval Affairs.
Mr. Branch introduced
A bill " to provide for the settlement of certain matters of account
growing out of purchases of property, as alleged by the purchasers,
for the use of the Government, by Payne and Company, in the State
of Texas; "
xhich was read a first and secoiicl time and referred to the Committee
. on the Judiciary.
Mr. .Staples offered the following resolution ; n-hich was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs he instructed t o inquire
into the expediency of reporting a bill so amending the act '' providing for the
establishmelit and pagnient of clniins for property taken or informally impressed," approved June fourteenth. eighteen hundred and sixty-four, as l o
extend the provisions of said act to claims for property talien or impressed subhequcnt to the passage of said act, arid prior to tbe first of January, eighteen
liunilrecl and sixty-five.
Also, the following resolution ; which mas adopted :

Resolveil, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into tlie expediency
of reporting R bill allowing transportation t o all officers and soldiers t o whom
fnrloughs shall be granted from the Army.
,41so, the following resolution ; which was adopted :

IZesolbrd, That the Conimittee on Military Affiirs be instructed t o inquire
and report whether any and what
nal legislation is necessary t o protect
from arrest and conscriptioli pers
have been discharged from t h e miliy service by medical ex
rds in consequence of perriiaiient dislity.
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The Chair appointed Mr. Herbert of Texas a member of the Committee on Claims and Mr. Baylor of Texas a member of the Committee on Patents.
Mr. De Jarnette presented the memorial of the mayor and common
council of the town of Fredericksburg, asking that the town be
relieved from taxation; which was referred to the Committee on
Wa s and Means.
De Jarnette introduced
A joint resolution to relieve the town of Fredericksburg, Virgiiiia, from taxation ;
011 Ways and Means.
Mr. Johnston offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted :
dr.
Eesolaed, That the Coininittee 011 Ways and Means inquire into the expediency
of extending t h e period within which holders of the old issue of Treasury
~
of Treasury notes,
notes are allowed to exchange the same for the n e issue
and consequently the propriety of postponing the incidence of or of repealing
the tax proposed by existing laws to he iinposed u1)on tlie said old issue on the
first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.

Resolved, That the Conmiittee on Comnierce inquire into the espediency of
providing by law that all mechanics and other skilled laborers who shall come
into this Confederacy during the present war shall be eseinpt, during its continuancc, or for a limited tinie, from all military service.
Mr. VVickhamoffered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolvpd, That the Committee on Clainis inquire into the expediency of
authorizing the payment of he claim of Mary Weaver for damages sustained
by her by reason of the burning of herhouse and property by order of the military authorities of the Confederate States.
.
Resolved, That the Conunittee on Claims inquire into the expediency of

authorizing the payment of the claim of John Hughes for damage sustained by
him by reason of the burning of his house and other property by order of the
military authorities of the Confederate States.
Mr. Wickham presented certain papers in support of the claims of

Mary Weaver and John Hughes; which were referred to the Cornmittee on Claims.
Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of the James River Canal
Packet Company, asking increased compensation for transporting the
mail ; which was referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and PostRoads.
Resol7;ed, That the Iresident he requested to inforni this House whether at
this time there a r e iii the eni1)loyiiic~itof the Confederate States slaves impressed exceeding one i n fire of tlie male slaves between the ages of eighteen and
forty-five of one owner, :mcl whether any slihes h a w been impressed and a r e
now in service. on a basis of calculation including female slaves, between the
ages of eighteen and forty-five, and if such impressments have been made by
what authority it has been done, arid whelher the credit directed to be
:illowed in the impressment of slaves by the provisions of tlie act of February
seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, has been allowed.
Mr. Gholson introduced

A bill to regulate the business of conscription ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Special
Committee on Conscription.
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&. Gholso11 presented the nie:uorial of J a ~ n c s11. COXant1 Alngnstus H. Drewry, praying increase of the rent of certain property;
Ivhicji was referred to the Committee 011 Cktilm.
Also, the memorial of John T. Robertson, praying relief froin tasation on certain property; which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
Mr. Gholson offered the following resolution : which was adopted :
.Resolued, That the Committee on t h e Judiciary malie the folloWing inquiries
and report :
First. Inquire into the expediency of repealing the proviso t o the fourteenth
y
section of the amended act of sequestrations, approved F ~ ? b r ~ a rfifteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and so much of the sixth sevtioii of the original
act. approved August thirtieth. eighteen hundred and sixty-one, as provides for
suspending the collection of debts due to alien enemies.
Second. Inquire into the expediency of repealing so nlueh of t h e eleventh section of said ameiided act and the fifteenth section of the said original act as
limit the compensation of receivers to fire thousand dollnrs pcr finnu111.
Third. Inquire into the expediency of amending the
1 section of the same
to be alien enemies
:iniended act defining the persons who shall not be t
under the sequestration acts.
Mr. Holliday presented the petition of professors in the S a w 1

School, asking increase of compensation; which was referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Also, the petition of Lieut. Col. IT7.Allan, chief ordnance, Virginia,
asking to be relieved from responsibility for money stolen from him
under certain conditions; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Mr. Holliday offered the following resolution ; n-hich x a s adopted:
Resohed, That the Committee on T a p and Jleans inquire into the expediency
of amending the act " to provide for the compensation of noncornniissioned
officers, soldiers. sailors. and ruariries or1 detailed serrice." so as to embrace
employees in the sereral Departments of the Government.
Mr. Baldwin presented the memorial of Joseph ALITadd~ll,asking

renewal of bonds destroyed by the enemy ; which was referred to the
Mr. McMullin offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That a joint committee of the two Houses be appointed to inquire
into the expediency of memorializing the goreriiors and legislatures of the dif[ e m i t States to fix a maximum upon a11 agricultural. manufacturing, and mechanical articles, and report the result of their action to this House.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered.
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*ind recorded as follows, viz:
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 68
Yeas : Atkins, Batson, De Jarnette, Ewing. Kceble, Lester, Machen,
McCallum, McMullin, Montagne, Staples, Vest, Welsh, and Wilkes.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Raylor, Bell,
Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Chamhers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrom, Cruikshank,
Darden, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Gaither,
Garland, Gholson, Gil
triage, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliday
nner, Lamkin, J . M. Leach,
Logan, I g o n , Marshall
Moore, Orr, Perkins. Ramsay,
Bead, Russell, Sexton,
. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith
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of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Whilfield, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Montague presented a communication from Maj. J. B. Cary
relative to the pay of officers on duty in Richmond; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Nr. Miller offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Whereas i t is known t o many members of this House t h a t just and wellfounded complaints exist i n our Army among both the officers and soldiers in the
field and i n hospitals t h a t paynient for their services is long delayed, irregular,
and uncertain, and t h a t the supply of clothing, especially of blankets, is inadequate for their wants : Therefore,
Be it Yesolued, That i t is the imperative duty of this House to inquire into
the cause of these evils and remedy the same by further legislation, if necessary, or by such other action as may be efIicient.
That this subject-matter be referred to a special committee of five members
to malie thorough examination thereof and to promptly report what action
ought to be taken therein.
ii. message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
V r . Bpeakc?:The Senate have passed, without amendment, a joint resolution

of this IIouse (1.R. 19) of thanks to Gen. I\. B. Forrest and the officers and
men of his command.
e passed bills of the following titles, viz :
They l i a ~
S. 81. A hill to re-gulate, for a limited period, the compensation of the officers,
clerks, and employees of the civil departments of the Government in. the city
of Richmond: and
S. 85. d bill declaring four per cent bonds and certificates therefor receivable in payment of taxes on incomes and profits and salaries for the year
lS61 :
The Iresidvnt of the Confederate States has notified the Senate t h a t he did,
on the SSth ultimo, al~provcand sign acts of the following titles, viz :
S 90. An act to amend t h e third section of an act entitled An act to organize forces to serve during the war, approved February 17, 18C4; and
S. 91. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to exchange coupon
bonds for 7.30 Treasury notes.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 85) declaring
four pcr cent bonds and certificates therefor receivable in payment of
taxes on incomes and profits and salaries for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four; which was read a first and second time and
Also, a Senate bill (S. 84) to regulate, for a limited period, the
compensation of the officers, clerks, and employees of the civil departments of the Government in the city of Richmond ; which WRS read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
session.
Mr. Foote moved that when the House adjourn it adjourn to meet
again a t 7.30 oclock to-night.
Mr. Keriner moved that the IIouse do now adjourn; which latter
motion prevailed, and
The Chair announced that the House stood adjourned until 12
oclock to-morrow.
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[Dec. 3, 1864.
SECRET SESSION.

The bill ('to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
Pending which,
TWENTY-SECOND DAY--SATUBDL4T, DECEXBER
3, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and liras opened with

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in relation to the loss of certain vouchers by the
mail of April 5, 1868, from Kern Orleans; d i i c h was read and
Mr. Atkins entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the
amendment to Rule 30, relating to the call of the question, was
adopted.
The Hqusc took up for consideration the special order of the day,
viz :
The bill (H. R. 242) " to provide for sequestrating the property of
persons liable to military service x h o hare departed, or shall depart,
from the Confederate States without permission."
On motion of Mr. Russell, the consideration of the bill was postponed until Monday next, and made the special order f o r tlic morning
hour, and from day to day nntil disposed of.
H. R. 19. A joint resolution of thanks to Gen. S. B. Forrest and
the officers and men of his command.
On motion of Mr. Foote, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Stran,
SECRET SESSION.

The bill " to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
Mr. H.
Bruce moved to suspend the rule closing debate at 2
o'clock to-dsy, in order to enable him to offer a resolution rescinding
or postponing the said rule.
The motiGn was lost.
Mr. Foote.moved to
mendments in open sess
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Mr. Ramsny demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which wcre ordered,
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ilnd recorded as follows,viz: Yeas
Nays
50
Yeas : Atlrins, hyer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Boyce,
Branch, Horatio W.Bruce, Clopton, Colyar, Cruilishanli, Darden,
Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly,
Herbert, Holder, Lamlrin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall,
McMullin, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsny, Simpson, Smith of Alabama,
Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Hatson, Blandford, Bradley, Bridgers,
Eli N. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow,
De Jarnette, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, IIartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, IIolliday, Johnston, Iieeble, Kerrner, Lyon,
Machen, RfcCallum, Menees, Miller, hiont ague, Moore, Norton, Perkin:, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, J . M. Smith, m-. E.
Smith, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villerb, Welsh, Whitfield, Wilkes, and
Mr. Speaker.
The amendment of Mr. Baldwin was lost.
Mr. Orr moved to amend the bill by adding thereto t h e following:
(nor to the first district of Mississippi.
The amendment of Mr. Orr v7as lost.
The question recurring on the anicntlment of Mr. hfarsliall,
Mr. IP4arzhall deinanded the yeas and nays ;
Tlhicli were ordered,
illlc]
recorL1edas follows,viz : j Yeas---------.---------------30
( Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 60
Teas : Atlrins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Clopton, Cruikshank,
Farrow, Foote, Foster, Garland, Gilmer, Iianly, Holder, Lamkin,
J. i1I. Leach, Lester, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of
North Carolina, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Says : Akin, Anderson, B a r k d a l e , Ratson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli &I. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden,
De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge. Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, I-Iolliday, Johnston, Reeble,
Kenner, Logan, Lyon, .&kchen, RfcCallum, McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perliins, Read, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton,
Snead, Swaii, Triplett, Turner, Vest, Viller6, Welsh, Whitfield,
Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the aniendment of Mr. Marshall was lost.
_ _ _ c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Insert as an independent section the following :

SEC.4
. Every order of arrest or detention mentioned in this act shall be in
writing, describing the person to be arrested or detained, and stating t h e cause
of arrest or detention, and shall be supported by affidavit, showing, from the
knowledge or from the information and belief of the affiant, that the caSe is oiie
of those iii which (as hereinbefore declared) i t is the purpose of Congress t h a t
the writ of habeas corpus shall be suspeiided, with such particulars of time,
place, and circumstances as, froni the nature of the case, may be necessary t o
fairly exhibit the cause of arrest or detention The party arrested or detained
sliall be furnished, on his request. with copies of the order and affidavit, and
like copies shall acconipany thr. return made by t h e otficer having charge of the
party to the writ of habeas corpus.
[Dee. 5, 1864.
Upon the question of agreeing to this aniendment,

Mr. Chilton demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas__------------------,,-,
89
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays-----------------------0
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayes, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson,
Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli 31.
Bruce, Horatio IV. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman. Clark.
Clopton, Claskey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette,
nickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Foster. Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, lieeble, Kenner. Lamlrin,
J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Machen, Xarshall, ;SIcCallum,
McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Montagie, Moore, Jfurray, Sorton,
Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rives, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Sort11 Carolina,
Snead, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Vest, Villerk, Tlelsh, Whitfield, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : None.
, Mr. Russell submitted the following amendment :
Insert as a n independent section the following :
SEC.
5. If any person shall be arrested or detained under n like written order
of any general otlicer of the Army cmnmanding a department or district (other
than the general officer commanding the Trans-Mississippi Department), supported by like affidavit, in such case, upon a rehirn shon-ing those facts, under
oath or affirmation and accompanied with copies of the order and affidaflt, proceedings under the writ of habeas corpus shall be suspended nntil there shall be
time for the officer making the order or the officer having charge of the partF to
communicate with the President.
The aniendnient was agreed to.

Mr. J. M. Leach submitted the folloring amendment :
Add to the end of the fifth clause the following: Prwided, That so much of
the fifth clause in this act as relates to attenipts to aroid military service
shall not be construed into a right to arrest and detain as conscripts persons
exempt by law from conscription.
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays.

Mr. Cluskey moved that the House adjourn.
TWENTY-THIRD DAY-MONDAY,
DECEMBER
5, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House took up for consideration the special order ; which was
(H. R: 242) a bill to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable to milita
from the Confederate
Mr. Machen offered
Resolved, That when
at eleven oclock an
The resolution
have departed, or shall depart,

thout permission.
iiig resolution, viz :
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Mr. Russell moved to postpone the special order until Wednesday

morning for the morning hour.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. Boyce, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, under a suspension of the rules, reported back the report of the Secretary of the
Navy, with a recommendation that it be printed ; which was agreed to.
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the military courts of the Confederate States ;
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Foster also introduced
A bill for the relief of the citizens of north Alabama ;
on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Garland introduced
A bill for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Garland offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
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Resolved, That the Committee 011 Military Affairs be hereby instructed to take
under their consideration the subject of ~xeniption,:is regulated by the
present acts of Congress, with a view to ascertaining how far the present
exemption laws may be repealed and the iiuinber of exemptions curtailed without detriment to the public good, and the comiriittee be instructed to report by
bill or otherwise as early as practicable.

A bill for the issue of duplicate bonds and certificates of stock in
certain cases ;
which was read a first and second time and referred t o tihe Committee
on Claims.
Mr. Hartridge also introduced
A bill to alter and amend the several acts heretofore passed for
the sequestration of the estates, property, and effects of alien enemios:
and for the indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States and persons aiding the same in the existing..\.\rarwith the United States;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the, Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Hartridge prwlnted a memorial of officers of Andersons brigade, in reference to clothiiig and rations for troops; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Bell presented a meiiiorial of officer5 of General Woffords
Georgia brigRde, asking that they be supplied by the Government
with clothing; which was referred to the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Bell offered the following resolution; which was adopted, r i z :
Resolved, That the Committee 011 Quartermasters and Commissary Departments be instructed to inquire whether quiwtermasters coritrolling the sale and
distribution of Government clothing and cloth have supplied officers and clerks
in the departments a t the capital, and those on post duty elsewhere, with clothing in preference to, and exclusive of, field and line officerson active duty in the
field, and if so, by virtue of what laws i t has been done, and report by bill or
otherwise such measures as will secure clothing to the men and ofliicers on duty
in the field in preference to any others.
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&in offered the followbg resolution. riz :

Resolz;e&,That i t is expedient to repeal the thirtWIlth Section of a n act entitlccl
An act to reduce the currency and to authorim? a new issue of notes and bontls,
approved January seventeenth, eighteen hUndl*edand SiXtF-fOUr.
On motion of Mr. Moore, the resolution was referred to the Conlmittee on Ways and Means.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary; which is as folloms, viz:
41~.,Ypealcei: The Senate h m e rejected a bill of this IIouse (IT. It. 189) to
a ~ n e i ~the
d laws in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Trrnsury notes by
pnblic officers.
They hare passed bills of the following titles. viz :
s. 121. An act declaring the mode of ascertaining the ralue of the tithe delirerable to the Government under the true constructio~iof existing laws ; alla
S.128. An act to amend an act entitled An act for t h e est~lblishmentand
organizatiou of the Army of the Confederate States of drtierica, approved
March 6, 1861;
In rihich I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
Mr. Anderson presented a memorial from ladies of Pittsylvania

County, Va., in favor of the exemption of millwrights, etc., from
military service.
The memorial was referred to the Cormlittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Anderson offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Aays and Means I)@ iri~tructedto inquire
into the expediency of increasiug the compensation of collectors of taxes.
Mr. W. E. Smith introduced

A bill to amend an act entitled An act to regulate impressnients,
approved March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three ; I
which mas read first and second times and referred to the Special
Committee qn Impressments.
Mr. Lester offered the following resolution ; m-hichwas adopted,viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be, and they are herebF,
instructed to consider what amendments can be made to the act entitled An act
to punish drunkenness in the Army, approved August t\T-enty-first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-two, so as to secure a prompt report of all violations of said
act and a certain punishrneut of the offenders, and that t h e committee report
on the subject by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Moore presented a memorial from the officers and employees of

the medical purveyors office in the city of Richmond, praying that
they be allowed the benefit of the law increasing the conlpensation of
clerks in the Executive Departments.
The menlorial was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Moore introduced
A joint resolution explanatory of the act approved January thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, increasing the compensation
of certain civil officers in the legislative and executive departments
at Richmond.
The joint resolution mas read a first and second time and referred
Mr. H. W. Bruce introduced the following resolution; which was
adopted, viz :
ReSoZz;e$, That the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departrnents be instructed to
ill or otherwise whether any additional legislation is ne
ntly and properly fed the negroes
as teamsters and otherwise.
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Mr. Machen offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,

viz :
Whereas it is reported that in some sections of the country quartermasters
and commissaries are in the habit of allowing citizens to draw and consume
Gorernmcnt supplies from producers a t Government prices, in manifest violation of the purposes for which the law of impressment was passed : Therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments inquire into said complaints, aiid if found to be true, that they report a
bill which will more effectually protect the Government against such use of
supplies and to punish parties guilty of such conduct.

A bill (to suspend the collection of taxes in certain cases;
which w7as read a first and second time and referred tothe Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Duprb. also introduccd
A bill t o amend an act to levy additional taxes for the common
defense and support of the Government, approved February seven;
teenth, eighteen hundred a i d sisly-four, and to construe and declare
more explicitly the meaning thereof;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Dupr@also introduced
A bill t o amend an act entitled An act to impose regulations upon
common defense, approved February sixth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four ;
which mas read a. first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Commerce.
Mr. Perliins introduced
A bill t o amend the act of February seventh, eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, so as to allow commutation to soldiers for the war
who have received no furlough;
A bill to provide for taking testimony on claims for the value or
for the use and services of slaves in certain cases;
Mr. Chambers also introduced
A bill to allow clerks and employees in the Executive Departments a t Richmond to purchase rations ;
.which was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Chambers presented a memorial from clerks and employees in
the Executive Departments a t Richmond, praying the passage of a
law allowing them the privilege of purchasing supplies from Government stores at Government prices.
The memorial was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
A bill to amend an act of the Provisional Congress entitled An
act relating t o the prepayment of postage in certain cases, approved
July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one ;
referred to a commitbe.
The motion prevailed, and the bill was taken 1x1) for consideration.
The Chair announced that the morning hour had cspired.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, the Calendar \vats postponed for half
an hour.
Mr. Foote called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third
reading,
Mr. Hilton demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
eas ________----_----------46
Ways___--_-_-__-_----_-_-__- 34
Yeas : Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Eli 31. Bruce,
&
Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Dicldason, D U ~ Ewing,
Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Hanly, IIatcher, Holder,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Mc&~ullin,Montague, Ifoore,
Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Rives, Russell, J. M. Smith, 77. .E. Smith,
Smith of Alabama, Smith of Korth Carolina, Snead, Swan, Turner,
Vest, Welsh, Whitfield, Wickham, Wilkes, and TTitlierspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Batson, Branch, Rriclgers, Horatio IV.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clirslre.c-, Conrow,
De Jarnette, Foster, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Hartridge, Hilton,
Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, Mlurshall, Xenees,
Miles, Miller, Perkins, Read, Sexton, and Triplett.
So the question was decided in the affirmatiT-e.
Mr. Lamkin presented a memorial of J. Toomer and A. J. Ward,
asserting a claim.
The memorial was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Holder offered the following resolution; Thich was adopted,
viz :
~
Whereas complaints, apparently well founded, are made by army officers in

the field that unjust discriminations are made against them and in favor of
officers on post duty in the sale of cloth, etc., for officers uniforms, by assistant
quartermasters having charge of the same : Therefore.
Resolued, That the Special Committee on Army Pay and Clothing be instructed
to investigate diligently the facts, and if such evil exist report what legislation
is necessary or its correction.
The Chair announced the Special Committee on Army P a y and

Clothing as f olloms : Messrs. Miller, Holder, Witherspoon, Menees,
and Baylor.
A bill for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases ;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Barksdale also introduced
A joint resolution for the relief of Nathaniel Moore, late postmaster a t Enterprise, Mississippi ; ),
which was read a first
on Claims.
Mr. Barksdale also i
. A bill to fix the
judges of the Confederate
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which was read a first and second time and referred to the Corririiittee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Barhsdale also introduced
A bill to indemnify the city of Jackson for public school buildings destroyed while in the use of the military authorities of the Confederate States ;
on Claims.
Mr. Orr offered the follo~7ingresolution ; which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, T h a t t h e Committee on Wajs a ~ i dXeans be instructed to have
printed, f o r the use of the House, the report of the Assistant QuartermasterGeneral, a nd accompanying papers.
Mr. Snead introduced

A bill to provide for the trial of officers and men of the militia
m d reserves by military courts and penal courts-martial ;
Mr. Giliner introduced the following resolution ; which was
adopted, viz :
Resolzed, T h a t the Committee on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores be instructed
to inquire into the necessity of establishing Government \\-Orlis on Deep Itiver,
in Xorth Carolina, to secure inore effectually the benefits of cord and iron, so
important to our defense, and t h a t they report by hill or otherwise
The Chair laid before the House Senate bill (NO. 121) declaring
the mode of ascertaining the value of the tithe deliverable to the
Government under the true construction of existing laws ;
on Ways and Means.
The Chair also laid before the House Senate bill (No. 128) to
amend an act entitled An act for the establishment and organization of the Army of the Confederate States of America, approved
March sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one; which was read a
first and second tinlo and referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. J. M. Leach offered the following resolution, viz:
ResoTued, That the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is one of the great
bul-warlis of freedom, and t h a t it ought not to be suspended except in extreme
cases where the public safety imperatively demands i t ; t h a t the people of thls
Confederacy ard united in a great struggle for liberty, aiid t h a t no exigency
exists justifying its suspension.
Upon the adoption of the resolution Mr. J. M. Leach called the

question.
Mr. Russell moved that the House go into secret session.
Tdr. J . M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 56
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays--____-------__----_---- 34
Yeas : Akin, Anderson. Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, IIoratio TIT, Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Clusliey, Colyar, Corirow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner,
Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullln, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, W. E. Smith,
330
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rnPc J, I S G ~
Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, l\7els11, JThitficld, JTTillrrq, and Jh.

Speaker.
Nays : Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce. Briclgery, Cruiksli:unk,
Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither. Garland, Glliner.
Hanly, Holder, Lamkin, J. Bf. Leach, Lester, Logan, >hrshdl, Jlilpi.
Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J. JI. Smith, Sinith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, a n d Witherspoon.
So the House resolved itself into secret session: and after spending some time therein. resolved itself into open session.
On motion of Xi-. Murray,
The HOLISC
adjourned until 12 oclock in. tomorrow.
SECRET SESSIOS.
The House bring in secret session,

Resumed the consideration of the unfinished busiiirsS, viz :
The bill to suspend the privilege of the n-rit of habeax corpus in
certain cases for a limited period.
Rlr. J. &I. Leach moved to amend the bill by adding to the end of
the fifth clmse the iollowing proviso :
Provided, That so niuch of the fifth clause in this act as relates to attemiits to
avoid military service shall not be construed into a right to arrest and detain
as conscripts persons exempt by law from conscription.
h h . Russell moved to lay the amendment of Mr. J. 31. Leach on

the table.
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays on the motion of
Mi.. Russell ;
Which vere ordered,
And recorded as
uiz:
Yeas : Batson, Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey,
Conrow, De Janette, Duprk, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Herbert,Holliday, Iieeble, Kenner, Lvon, JIcMullin, Xiller, JIontague, Moore, Korton. Perkins, Pugh, Read, Riws, Russell, Sexton,
Snead, Swan, Vest, Whitfield, and Wilkes.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer. Baldwin. Barksdale, Bell,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers. Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden. Dickinson, En-ing, Farrow,
Foote, Foster, IWler, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly. I-Iolcler,
Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Jiachen, M ar4ial1,
McCallum, Menees, Miles, Murray. Orr, Ranxay. Simpson, J. M.
Smith, TV. E. Smith: Smith of Alabama, Smith of S o r t h Carolina,
Triplett, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Russell submitted the following amendment to the amendment
of Mr. J. M. Leach:
Add to the end of the amendment of Mr. J. &I. Leach the following, 1 iz . and
held to be so exempted by a judgment or judicial order of a court or judge of
the Confederate States of America.
Mr. J. M.Leach moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Russell on

the table.
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Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays on his motion;

Which were ordered,
l e a s ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _43
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Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell,
Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Clopton, Colxar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Garland. Gilmer, Hanly,
Herbert, Holder, Lainkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall,
McCallum, Menees, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina,
Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Xays : Batson, Baylor, Ulandforcl, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Chanibers, Chilton. Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen,
McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read,
Rives, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villerd, Whitfield, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
S o the motion to lay on the table was lost.
Mr. Russell, by consent, modified his resolution so as t o make it
read as follows, viz:
jr
if such persons, upoii writs of habeas corpus issued by a court o r judge of the
Confederate States of America, shall by the judgment or judicial order of such
court or judge be held to be so exempt.
On inotion of Mr. Logan,

The House resolved itself into open yession.
TWENTY-FOURTH DAY-TUESDAY,
DECENRER
6, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met ursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by the Rev. r. Moore.
which was the report from the Committee on Rules and Officers of
the House.
Mr. Holliday moved to suspend the rules, in order that he might
introduce a resolution.
The motion prcvailed.
Mr. IIolliday offered the following resoliition ; which was adopted,
riz :
Resolved, T h a t the President be respectfully requested to inform the House of

Representatives wliether any and what restrictions have been imposed upon the
exercise of the riglit of the Comfederate States, or imy of tlieni, to export, on
their own account, any of the articles enumerated in the act entitled An act to
impose regulationr upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate States to proride for the public- defense, approved February sixth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four.
Also, whether-the -regulations made under t h e first section of said act have
caused any diminution in the number of vessels engaged in foreign commerce.
Also, whether the said act of Congress aiid the regulations.made under its
authority have been beneficial or otherwise in their effects on the success of our
arms aiid t h e supply of means necessary for t h e public defense.
Also, whether experience has suggested the necessity of the repeal of the said
act of February sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, or any modification or
amendment of its provisions.
JOURNAL OF THE
IllPC.
6, lY(i4.
Mr. Perl&s called up the motion of 11r. Atkinr to reconsiclcr t h e

vote by which the House adopted the amendment to Rule 30 of the
House.
Mr. Russell moved to go into secret session, a n d the motion prevailed.
The Heuse then went into secret session ; and ha\-inp spent sonic
time therein, resolved itself into open session.
A message mas received from the President. by JIr. Harrixon. his
Private Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
To the honorable SPEAKER OF THE f l o U S E OF I I EPRESt STATI VLS.
&fr.&wake?-: The President has to-day approred and signed a joint resolution (H. R. 19) of thanks to Gen. N. B. Forrest and the officers and men of
his command.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
Rvrwox s IIARRISOS.
Priuate Secrcfnru.
RICHMOND,
VA., December 6, 1864.
Mr. Chambers offered the following preamble and resolutions;

which were unanimously adopted, viz :
Whereas the Honorable G . G. Vest, of Missouri. has called the attention of
this House to the fact that, upon yesterday, when the House \\-as in the act of
assembling, a n attack was made upon hini in the presence of a large number of
members and spectators by a woman who had intruded her preseuce into the
Hall; and
Whereas this House is of opinion, from the conduct of the Vioinan at t h e time.
from declarations denunciatory and threatening toward other members, and
from other facts communicated to t h e House, that the said n-oman is. as she is
reported to be, of unsound mind : Therefore,
Resolved, That the niembers of this TIoose hereby declare their fullest con
fidence in the Honorable G. G . Yest, a s a gentleman of honor. incapable of giring cause for the perpetration of any such outrage, and we recognize the fact
t h a t an incident of a nature so disagreeable, but inrolring no disgrace, might
have befallen any one of the many persons present at t h e time of t h e occurrence.
Resolved, That the conduct of the Honorable G. G . Test, a t the time of the
attack, was eminently manly and proper under the circum6tances.
Resolved further, That we deem the passage of/these resolutions a n act of
simple justice to the Honorable G . G. Yest and the other members threatened
in order to protect him and them against the unexplained version which may go
to the public of this disagreeable affair.
On motion of Mi-. Holliday,

The House adjourned until to-morrow at 12 oclock m.
SECRET SESSION.

Resumed consideration of the unfinished business, viz :
The bill to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
certain cases for a limited period,
And the question being on the amendment
of Mr. Russell to the
.
Leach,
I.
amendment of Mr. J. &
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered.
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race, Horatio W. Bruce,
ey, De Jarnette, Dickinartridge, Hatcher, Hilton,
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Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, ICenner, Lyon, Machen, McMullin,

Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers.
Russell, Snead, Sxvan, Triplett, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield,
Nays : ,41cin, Anderson, htkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor,
Bell, Boyee, Branch, Bridgers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Dardon,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert,
Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum,
Miles, Orr, Ramsay. Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
A1abama;Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment to the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. J. M. Leach:
Strike out t h e whole thereof and insert t h e following : "Provided, Nothing
herein shall be construed to authorize t h e suspension of the privilege where a
party arrested for a n xttenipt to evade military service JllRy apply for t h e writ
to a court or judge of general jurisdiction to test judicially his legal liability to
render such service."
Mr. Russell moved to lay thc amendment of Mr. Marshall on the

table.
Which were ordered,
40
And recorcied as follo,vs, viz: Yeas------------------------x a y s - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - -47
--Yeas : Ratson, ISlaiiclford. Eli 111. Brace, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark,
C'luskey, Conrow, I)e ,Jarnette, Dicliiiisoii, Diipr6, Ewing, Funsten,
Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliclay, Johnston, Keeble,
Iienner, Lyon, PIlaclicn, McXullin, Mjller, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, R e d , Xogers, Russell, Sexton, Swan, Triplett, Vest,
Tiller&,Whitfield, Willtes, and Mr. Speaker.
Kays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barltsdale, Baylor,
Hell, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster,
Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilrrier, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin,
J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Murray,
Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. 3. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Worth Carolina, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and
Witherspoon.
Mr. Akin submitted the following amendment to the bill (in the
I. Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:

" That during the present invasion t h e privilcge of the writ of habeas corpus
be, and the same is hereby, suspended throughout the Confederate States in all
cases where the person nrreqted may be charged, under oath'( I. With treason or treasonable efforts or combinations to subvert t h e Government of t h e Confederate States.
" 11. With combining t b assist t h e enemy, or with communicating intelligence to the enemy, or g ~ r i n ghim aid and comfort.
" 111. With treasonable designs to impair t h e military power of t h e Government by destroying. or attempting to destroy, thc vessels, or arms, or munitions
of x t r , or arsenals, foundries, workshops, 01%other property of t h e Confederate
States.
'' IV. With being R spy or other emissary of the enemy.
" V. With exciting, or
attempting t4 excite, insurrection among slaves, or
promoting conspiracy among them, or enticing them t o join t h e enemy.
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6, vx. With burning, destroying, or injuring, or attempting to ~Rlrll,dcstroy,

or injure, any bridge or railroad or telegraphic line of couluillnicntioll, with t h
xiew of aiding the enemy.
VII. v i t h exciting, or attempting to escite, uiutirly aulollg t h e troops of
the Confederate States.
1111. T-Fith harboring deserters or encouraging desertion.
SEC.2. That in all such cases of arrest i t shall be the duty of the omrer
issuing the jvarrant or order to set forth in writing, o r e r his official signature,
the cause of such arrest and imprisonment, and shall cause a copy thereof to
be forthwith forwarded to the Secretary Of mar.
S E C . 3. The oath required by this act shall be sufficient, when founded on
cither the knomledge, information, or belief of the affiant, t h z t t h e person
clinrged is guilty of the act or offeuse stated, and said oath mag be administer&, and the imrrant or order of arrest issued. by a n r judge or justice or
con~missio~ler
of the Confederate States, or by any judge. justice of t h e peace,
judge of probate, or other judicial officer of any State of t h e Confederate
States; or by any judge of a military court, or by any commissioued officer
iii the military service of the Confederate States of or above t h e rallk of major.
SEC. 4. That in all cases, when i t is practicable, the oath shall be taken,
and the warrant or order fouudetl thereon shall be issued before t h e arrest
shall be made; and v h e n it is not practicable, or the delay may increase t h e
~ ~ o b a b i l i t i eofs escape, the arrest may be first made; but in all sucli cmes t h e
octh shall be taken, and the v a r r a n t or order, plainly settiug forth t h e cause
of arrest and detention, shall be issued within twenty-four hours after t h e arrest
shtill have been made, and a copy of the affidavit and of the order or n-arraut,
within forty-eight hours after such arrest, shall be furnished to the person
arrested; and in case said oath is not taken, nor said warrant or order issued
a n d furnished, as hereiu required, the party arrested shall not be deiiied t h e
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus by reason of the passage of this act.
SEC.5. It shall be the duty of the President to appoint proper officers a s
commissioners to investigate the cases of all persons so arrested or detain&.
ill order that they may be discharged if improperlx detained, unless they CRII
be speedily tried in the due course of law. Said commissioners shull receive
each a corupeusation of two hundred and fifty dollars per month: and each
coinmissioiier may appoint one clerk or assistant, who shall receiye x r i m pensation of one hundred and fifty dollars per month ; and each coniniissioiier
and assistant shail receive twenty-fi\ e cents for every mile actually and nect?ssarily travp!ed in the clischargc of the duties required by this act.
SEC. 6. During the suspension aforesaid no militar3- or other officer shall be
compelled, in answer to an>- writ of habeas corpus, to appear in person. or to
return the body of any person or persons detained by him, according t o the pro\ isions of this act ; but upon the certificate, under oath, of t h e officer having
charge of allyone so detained that such person is detained by him as a prisnner
for any of t h e causes hereinbefore specified, under the authority herein specified.
accompanied by a copy of the affidavit and of t h e warrant or order of arrest,
further proceedings under the writ of habeas corpus shall immediately cease and
remain suspended so long as this act shall continue in force.
SE. 7 . This act shall continue in force for ninety days after the next nleeting of Congress, and no longer.
11. Amend the preamble by striking out all after Whereas, in line 8, and
illserting t h e President has informed the Congress of conditions of public
danger which, in the opiuiou of Congress, render the suspension of the privilege
of said writ a measure proper for the public defense and necessary to t h e public
safety : Now, therefore.
111. Amend the title so that it will read: A bill to suspend the privilege of
the writ of habeas corpus in certain cases and for a limited period.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Marshall to the

amendment of Mr. J. M. Leitch,
Mr. Kenner demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
--------- --------- 54
Yeas : Akin, Anders
Bell, Blandford, Bogce,
, Chambers, Chilto
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
win, Barksdale, Baylor,

Bridgers, Horatio 11.
Cruikshank, Darden,
Dec. 6, 1864.1
335
Dupr6, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer,

Hanly, Hcrbcrt, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCalluni, Menees, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith
of North Carolina, Swan, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
hays : Batson, .Eli M. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow,
De J arnette, Dickinson, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, hlachen,
McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell,
Triplett, Vest, Villerh, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Rlr. Marshall was agreed to.
Mr. Read submitted the following amendment t o the amendment
of Mr. J. &I. Leach:
B u t nothing herein shall be construed to allow the courts
ce ur cuunlg courts tu issue the writ, or the applicanLs to
be heard therein ;

The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. J. M. Leach, as
amended,
M r . Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
llncl recordecl as follolvs, \,iZ:
Yeas-----------------------47
P4iays___-___________--------41
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atliins, Ayer, Baldwin, Earksdale, Baylor,
Bell, Boyce, Bradley, Eranch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Cloptori, Colynr, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster,
Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Heibert, Holder, Lamkin,
J. 11.Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Orr,
Ranisay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama,
Smith of Korth Carolina, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Xays : Batson, Blandford, Eli M.Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark,
Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Diiprh, Ewing, Funsten,
Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble,
Kenner, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Rogers, RLESC~~,
Sexton, Swan,
Triplett, Vest, Villeri., Tlrilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. Marshall to the amendment of Mr. Leach
n-as adopted.
Mr. Blontague submitted the following amendment :
~
Add to the end of the fifth clause the following: And procided, That any
person clniming exemption from military service on the ground t h a t he is a n
officer of a State shall have the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus ;
* which was agreed to.
Mr. McCallum moved to amend the bill
bj7
striking out the whole
of the fifth clause, and demanded thc yeas.and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,

And recorded as follo-ws, viz: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GI
Yeas : Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell, Boyce, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Gholson, Hanly,
Keeblc, Lamkin, J . M. Leach, Lester, Marshall, McCallum, Menees,
Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, and Wickham.
JOURNAL O F THE
[Dee. 6 , 1864,
Nays : Akin, Anderson,. Atkins, Ayer, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,

Bradley, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Cliilton, Chrisiiim, Clark, Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Collrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, E\ving,
Foster, Funsten, Gaither; Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, latclier, Gerbert, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Logan, Lyon,
Machen, McMullin, Niles, Miller, Montague, Moore, SLurray, Sorton,
Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Triplett, VillerB, Welsh, %% tfleld,
Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
SOthe amendment mas not agreed to.
MI-.
Russell submitted the following amendment :
After clause I0 insert the xo;ds
injure the Confederate States ;
of any unlawful conspiracF with intent to

Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following amendment :
Add at the end of first section the following proviso: Provided, That the
order or arrest or detention shall be in \I-riting and signed by the President,
Secretary of War, or the general officer comiiianding the Trans-Mississippi Jlilitary Department issuing the same, nor shall the authority to issue such order
be geelegated under general orders or otherwise to anF other person.

Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38
And recorded as follows, via: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 49
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Boj-ce, Branch, Bridgers, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, J. 31. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Marshall, hlenees, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. ZCI. Smith, Smith
of Alabama, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Snead, Turner, and Wickham.
Nays : Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, BaSlor, Bradley, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrov, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprk, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher. Kilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, MeMullin, Miller, Montague,
Moore, Norton, Perkins. Read, Rives, Rns.;ell, Sexton: 111. E. Smith,
Swan, Triplett, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
SOthe amendment of Mi.Smith mas lost.
Mr. Fuller submitted the following amendment:
Strike out the second section of the bill and insert in lieu thereof t h e following :
SEC.2. The judges of the courts of general jurisdiction of the Confederate
States shall have authority to investigate the cases of all persons so arrested or
detained, in orde: that they may be discharged if improperly detained, unless
they can be speedily kried in due course of i~w.5
Mr. Orr submitted the following amendment to the second section :

Add the fo!lowing proviso : Provided, That no person liable to conscription
shall be appointed under this section.
Mr. Read demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which were ordered,
--- ----____-__-_--_--_-53
And recorded as follows, .
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _20
____
ldwin, Batson, Bell, Boyce,
Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar,
HOUSE O F REPHESENTATIVES.
Dec. 6, 1864.1
337
Cruiksliank, Darden, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither,

Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Holder, Keeble, Lamliin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Murray, Orr, Perkins,
Pugh, Itamsay, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith
of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Turner,
TTillerB, Welsh, TViclihani, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Kays : Barlisdalc, Baylor, Bridgers, Eli 1%.Bruce, Chilton, Clark,
Clopton, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert. Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lyon,
Macheri, Miller, Montague, Moore, Read, Rives, Vest, and Whitfield.
So the amendment of Mr. O r r was agreed to.
Mr. Logan moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Fuller by adding
at the end thereof the following, viz :
Provided, T h a t jnrlges of superior jurisdiction shall have the power to inrestigate the causes of detention, n-itli the officers appointed by the President.
Mr. Russell moved to lay the amendment to the amendment on the

table.
Mr. Logan demanded tlie yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
........................
54
And recorded as follows,viz: Yeas
Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - 30
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, BGrksdale, Batson, Baylor, Rridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette. Dickinson,
DuprC, Em-ing. Foster, Funsten, I-Ianly, Hartridge. Hatcher, Hilton,
Holliday, Johnston, Nechle, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, McCalluni, McMullin, Mcnees, Miller. Montague,, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh,
Rives. R~issell,Scston, Simpson, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Villere,
lT7elsh, Whitfield, Willies, and Mr. Speaker.
Xays : Ajer. Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Branch, Cruilcshank, Darden,
Farrow, Foote', F~illcr,Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Herbert, Holder,
Laniliin, J. >I.Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Mnrray, Orr, Ramsap,
J. $1. Smith, 11.' E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wicliham, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment to tlie amendment was laid upon the table.
Air. Wicliliani offered the following amendment, to come in a t the
end of h1r. Orr's amendment :
Rut 110 such officer shall be appointed who is not a citizen of the State in which
his duties are to be performed.
Mr. htliins mored to lay the amendment on the table.

The amendment of 3Ir. Wickham was agreed to.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Fuller to the
xcond section,
hfr. Turner demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
recorded as follows,
nays_--________________-__--^^-^ 54
Yeas : Atkins, h y e r , Baldmin, Bell, Branch, Colyar, Cruikshank,
Darden, Farrow, Footc, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert,
Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Orr, Ramsay,
J-VOL
7-0.5
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JOURNAL O F THE
[Der. 8. 1w.3.
simpson, J. M. Smith, IT.E. Smith, Smith of A \ h b a n ~ : Smith

~,
of
s o r t h Carolina, Turner, and cVitherspooI1.
Nays : &in, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Rridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio cv. Bruce, Cldton, Chrisman, &rk.
Clopton, Cluskcy, Conrow, Do Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprb, Ewing,
Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge. Hatcher, Hilton, ZIolIiday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, & C a h n l , McJhillin,
Menees, Moxltague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, h@,Read. Rives, h s sell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villere, Welslz, Whitfield,
Wickham, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment to the second
section :
Strike out the word: in order that they mag be discharged arid insert i n
lieu thereof t h e words and to discharge them.
Mr. Russell moved to lay the amendment on the table.

The motion was lost, and the amendment T w s agreed to.
Mr. Hilton moved to amend the bill by striking out the second
section.
The amendment was not agreed to.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment to the third
section :
, After the words t h e authority aforesaid insert the XT-ordsexcept for
ry service as specified in the fifth section of this art;
Mr. Baldwin moved to amend the third section bx inserting after

the word detained the word showing.
The amendment of Mr. Baldwin mas agreed to.
Mr. Wickham submitted the following amendment :
Add to the end of section 3 the following proviso : P?o.2-ideci, Itozcecer, That
where a writ has beeu sued out in any court i n any of the Confedcrate States
before the passage of this act the proceedings under such writ shall not be suspended by t h e passage of this act;

Mr. Fuller submitted the following amendment :
Add the following at the end of the third section as amended: T h a t any
person \Tho, in ordering or making any arrest, or i n detaining any person tliider
this act, shall violate any of the provisions thereof shall be guilty of a xnisdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined
dollars and imprisoned
years ;
which was not a reed to.

Mr. Turner offqred the following amendment :
Add the following as an independent section a t the end of the bill :
B e it further enacted, That nothing contained in this act shall be so construed as to alter the law pf arrest and commitment ; and t h a t no person shall
be arrested and detained by virtue of this act unless charged on oath or affirmn
tion with some one of the offenses mentioned in said act ;
))
which was not agreed to.

&-Orr moved to amend the bill by striking Out, in the fourth
section, the words for nin
ays and inserting in lieu thereof the
word until.
Dee. 7, 1864.1
339
Mr. Akin moved to amend the amendment of Mr. O r r by striking

out the same and inserting in lieu thereof " until the end."
TIThichwere ordered,
_ _ _ _ _.-_
- _ __
_ _ __
_ __
_ 47
--And recorded as follows, viz: ( Yeas
Navs_-______________________
35
Yeas : Akin, Barksdale, Batson, B;adley, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio lJT.Bruce, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluslrey, Conrow, D e J a r nette, Diclrinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Hillon, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner,
Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Swan, Vest, VillerB,
Whitfield, Wilke?, and TTritlierspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Haylor, Bell, Boyce,
Branch, Colyar, Cruikshanli, Darden, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Garland,
Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Lamkin, J. 31. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J . Rl. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, Welsh,
and Wickham.
S o the amendment to the amendment was agreed to.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Orr, as amended,
It w a s decided in the negative.
Mr. Anderson moved to suspend tlie rule, to enable Mr. McMullin
to present certain testiniony ; which motion was lost.
On motion of Mr. Read,
T J Y E S T Y - F I F T H DA.Y--TTTEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER
7, 1864.

The Chair laid before the House a message from tlie President;
which is as follows, viz:
RICHMOND,
To the Sozcftr aiid Hozise of Representatives:
I licren it11 trnnsinit for your information a coniiiiunication froin the Secretary of War, co\ ering copies of sex era1 additional reports of military operations.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
age and acconipanging documents were referred to the

Commit tec on Mil it n ry ;iffairs.
The Clinir laid hefore the House another. niessagc from the President; vIiicli is ni fol!ows, v i x :
RICHAIONI),
YA., Ilecember 6 , iS64.
To thc H o m e of ZZei)rescfitatizes:
In reqpons~tn J O I I ~resolution of the 23d ultimo, I herewith transniit communications froin tlic Secretaries of the Treasury and of War relatire to the
protection secured for the cottoii under their control, belonging to the Confed-
erate States, against exposure t o the weather.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
T h e message and accompanying documents were referred to the

Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
SOURNAL OF TEE
FDec. 7, 1864.
The Chair laid before the House another message from the President; which is BS follotrrs, viz :
R I C H ~ L O KTa..
D , Deceiiibtr 6, 1864.
T n the House of,

ID response to
Revresentatives:
.
your resolution of the 23cl ultimo, I herewith t r m s n i i t atid

invite your attellti011 to a co~ninuiiicationfroin the Secret:irg of ]Tar relntire
to <the appointnlcnts under an act approved J~uie14. 1864, proriding for the
establishnient and payment of cla ims for CeLtahi desfrijttion of 1)rol)erty taken
o p informally impressed for the use of the Arl~ly.
The message and acconipangirig clociinient vere laid on the table

The Chair also laid before the House a communication from the
President ; which is as follovs, viz :
R r c a u o m , TA., December 6, 1864.
To the House of Representatizes:
In response to your resolution of the 23d ultimo, I heren-ith transmit a cornmun@ation from the Secretary of War, which conveys t h e iuformation requested
relative to the arrangements which h a r e been made for t h e reiief of our soldiers who are prisoners of war in the hands of the enemy.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message and accompanying document were laid on the table

Mr. Moore offered the following resolution ; which was unanimously adopted, riz :
Resohed, That Major-General Cadmus 31. Wileox he invited to t h e pririlege
of a seat on this floor during his temporary sojourn in the city of Richmond.
On motion of Mr. Keeble, leave of absence was granted Mr. Murray, who was called from the city for a few days on important
business.
Mr. Sexton moved to postpone the special order; which motion
was agreed to.
Mr. Sexton moved to suspend the rules, for the purpose of making
a report from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Eoads.
Mr. Sexton, from the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads,
to whom had been referred
,4 bill t o change and establish mail route sixteen hundred and
forty-nine, in the State of Georgia,
reported back the same with the recomniendation that the committee
Mr. Sexton, from the same committee, reported
A bill t o amend post route numbered sixteen hundred and fortynine, in the State of Georgia.
The question being on postponing the bill arid placing it on the
Calendar,
The title was read a
Mr. Blandford move
one the special order; which motion
was agreed to.
Dee. 7, 1SG4.1
341
Mr. Blandford moved that the rules be suspended to enable him

to present a memorial.
Mr. Blandford presented the memorial of Alexander C. Morton,
praying relief froin liability for money stolen from him ; which was
rcfcrred t o the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Funsten moved t o postpone the special order.
rhe motion prevailed.
Mr. Funsten moved to siispend the r d ~ to
, enable llim to offer
several resolutions.
Mr. Funsten offerccl the following wsolntion ; .rvkicll ~ v a sadopted,
viz :
(1, That the Coiimiltce on Wnys and Means be requested to c o ~ ~ s i d e r
rs
been or 11121~7 be
d e sonie adeaunte relief ill c:iscs wlicw f a r ~ l ~ e 1i:ive
so intrrrnpted by t h e enelny as to bc 1)rcvrnted frolu raising crops, and thus
securing a credit on their taxes for the ~ a l i i eof :I t:iy in kind.
Mr. Funstrri off wed the following rcsolution ; which Tvas adopted :
That tlip Coinmittce o n W n y s :ind J1e;uis inquire into the c s p c d i e ~ ~ c y
of providing adequate relief for c.itimiic: living 011 either side of the Xlississippi
River and owning real estate oii the oilier side, c4tlim by authorizing them t o
pay their tases to 11rol)er ofiicw~of t!ic (oiifcder:rtc St:iIes Gnrcrninent c q g ~ g e d
in collecting trrxrs on the side on ~ I i i c hsncli (4lizciici reqitlc, or otlicrn-ice, ns to
said coiiiniittee iung seeiii just ancl ])ro1)~1.,with a view of prc~cntingsales of
real estate for the no1111uynient of t:ixrs therein c:iiistd by tlie intcrrnption of
communication.
hp.WZ?jp(l,
Mr. Funsten offcred the following rcsolution ; wliich w:m adopted,

viz :
Resolced, T h a t the Committee on hlilitnry Affairs inquire into tlic expcdicncy
of incorporating in any iiwisiirc they iiiiiy r~~co~nii~ciiii
for the cmsolidntion of
rcgiments and coinpanies a 1)roririon for tlic formiition of :I ciir7:iIry brigade or
reginleiit from such officer.: :is 11~13be dropped by such consolidation as shall
elect to join such brigade or regiment.
Mr. Foster moved to postpone the special order for fifteen niinutes.
The motion .r\-as lost.
Thc 130~1s~
took up f o r consideration thc spcci:il order of thc day,
viz :
The bill t o provide for seqnestrating the property of persons
liable to military service .itiho have departed, or shall depart, from the
Confederate States without pernii4011.
Mr. ZIei-bert niovec1 to aineiitl the bill by striking out the words
<<
and sale wherever they occiir in the first section.
Mr. Bald\yili moved to postpone indrfiiiitcly the bill and amendiiirnts.
Pending which,
O n motion of A h . Eussell, the IIouse resolred itself into secret
session ; and having spent soiiie time therein, resolved itself into oyeii
session.
A message was received +om thc Senate by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, vlz:
MY. Spenker: The Senate hase passed, without :mcndment, bills of this
House of the following titles, viz :
H. R. 235. ,211 act to increase the salary of tlie judgc of the district court for
the eastern district of Virginia for tl liinitrd time ; ;ind
H. R. 241. An act to fix the salaries of district judges for a limited time.
342
JOURNAL O F THE
LDec. 7 , 186.1.
They have passed, mith an amendment, :I hill of this EIonse (IT. 11. 190)
concerning the emoluments and pay of the clerk of the district court of tlip
Confederate States of America for the eastern diStt-itt Of TirgiI1i:l.
They have passed bills of the fo1:owiXlg titles. T iZ .
S. 123. An nct to regulate the compensntioii and nlileilgt? of iiierubers of Coilgress during the semnd year of the Second Congress ; niid
8. 131. An act to regulate the pay O f lieiiten3ntS in t h e S n r y ~oi~uii:tiidiilg
batteries oii shore.
I n which amendment and bills 1 am directed t o ask the cOlIclIrreI1ce of thi,
Nouse.

SECRET SESSION.

Resumed the consideration of the unfinished business. viz :
The bill to suspend the privilege of the I n i t of habeas corpus in
certain cases for a limited period.
Mr. H. TV. Bruce moved to reconsider the rote by which the amendment of Mr. J. M. Leach was agreed to.
Mr. Ramsay moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table.
On the motion to lay on the table, Mr. J. A. Leach demanded the
yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: j Peas_ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
1 Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Stkins, Xyer, Baldmin, Uarlxlale, Baylor.
Bell, Branch, Clopton, Colyar, Cruilishank. Darden, Farrow, Foote.
Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanlp. Herbert, Holder, Lamkin,
J. M. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McCallim, Miles, Jiurrap, Orr: Rainsay, Simpson, J . &!. Smith, Smith of Ailabania,Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Turner, Welsh, T17ickham. and Witherspoon.
Nays : Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Bridgers. Eli &I. Bruce. Horatio W. Bruce, Burnctt, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman. Clark, Cluskey,
Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprir. En-ing, Foster, Funsten.
Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliclay, Johnston, Iieehlc,
Iienner, Lyori, Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Montagne, Moore.
Norton, Perkins, Pugh. Read, Rives, Ropers. Russell, Sexton, Sneacl,
Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villerk, Whitfield, l17ilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So tlie motion to lay on the table was lost.
The question recurring on tlie motion to reconsider,
Mr. Marshall clemancled the yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
And recorded is
follows, viz: Yeas_---------_---_ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _47
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clnskey,
Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton Hollidav Johnston, Keeble, Iienner,
Moore, Norton, Perkins,
n, Swan, Triplett, Vest,
Dee. 7 , 1864.1
HOUSE OP REPRRSENTATTVES.
343
Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert,

I-Iolder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallnm,
Miles, Orr, Rainsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and
Witherspoon.
Mr. H. TIT. Bruce moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendnient of Mr. Marshall to the amendment o? Mr. J. M. Leach was
agreed to.
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
a n d recorded as f o ~ ~ o wviz:
s,
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
Yeas: Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon,
Machen, &IcMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villeri5,
Whitfield, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor,
Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, J. hl. Leach, T>ester,Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Xiles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, 1%'.E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Welsh,
Wickhani, and Witherspoon.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Marshall to the
amendment of Mr. J. M. Leach,
Mr. Orr demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And
as follows, viz: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
P e a s : Akin, Anderson, Atlrins, Ayer, Baldmin, Barksdale, Baylor,
Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruilishank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamlrin, J. &I.Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCalliiin, Menees, Miles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
117. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Turner,
Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Kays: Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Lyon,
Machen, hkMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Viller6,
Whitfield. Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. Marshall to the amendment of Mr. J. M.
Leach was lost.
The question recurring on the amendment, of Mr. J. M. Leach,
344
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[Dee. 7 , 1XGf.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays on the amendment ;

Which were ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 62
Bnd recorded as follows, viz: N a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - - - - - _ _ _ - _ _ _ 27
__Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Eli
hf. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman. Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar Cruijcshank, Darden, De Jarnettc, Dickinson,
DuprB, Eming, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fnller, Gaither. Garland,
Gholson, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Ifollida>-, IZeeble, Kenner, J. M. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Marshall, 3fcCxllum, XcMullin,
Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Sorton, Orr, Perkins, RixTes,
Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. 31. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, Turner, Villerk, Whitfield, and l ~ i c k h a m .
Nays : Anderson, Barksdale, Bell, Blandforcl, Branch, Rurnett,
Clark, Conrow, Funsten, Gilmer, Hartridge, Holder, John.;ton,
Lamkin, Logan, Machen, Montague, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, If. E.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Vest, T;STelsh, Willrcs, Witherspoon,
and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. J. M. Leach was agreed to.
Mr. Kenner moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
Mr. Baldwin moved to amend the bill by adding the following
proviso to the end thereof:
But nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize the detention i n the
military service of niiyone not liable to such serrice according to the Constitution and laws of the Confederate States, or to deprire any person of t h e . right
to test his constitutional or legal liability to such serrice in anx court of general
jurisdiction.
hlr. Montague rose t o a point of order, r i z :

That the amendment of Mr. Baldwin was in conflict with the clause
in the body of the bill just voted on, and therefore in conflict with
the judgment of the House.
The Chair sustained the point of order.
Mr. Baldwin appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Mr. Baldwin moved to amend the hill by adding as proviso to the
end of the bill the first half of the amendment submitted by hini
and just ruled out of order.
Mr. Bussell made a point of order similar to that made by Mi-.
Montague.
Mr. Swan moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Baldwin on the
table.
Which were ordered,
_ - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
And recorded as follo
--_----_________________
508
Dec. 8, 1864.1
345
tague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton,

Swan, Triplett, Vest, Viller6, Whitfield, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Aper, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote,
Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Holder,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Menees,
Illiles, Murray, Orr, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, 147. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Sncad, Turner,
Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
S o the motion to lay on the table was lost.
TWENTY-SIXTH DAY-THURSDAY,
DECEMBER
8, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

RICHMOND,
Va., December '7, 1864.
T o the Senate and House o f Representatives:
I herewith transmit for Four consideration x cwniiiiunicntion from the Secretary of War, covering an estimate of funds required to meet our treaty ohligations to the Indian nations for the period ending June 30, 1865.
JEFFERSON DBVIS.
The message and accompanying documents were referred to the

The Chair also laid before the House a message froin the President ;
which is as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
Va., December 8, 1864.
To the Senate and H o m e of Representatives:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secret a r y of War, covering an estimate of funds needed to meet a deficiency in the
appropriation to pay the officers and employees of the War Department.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Conmiittee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the Housc a communication from the
Secretary of the Treasury relative to the claims of States against the
Confederate Goverrinient.
The communication was referred to the Special Committee on
State Claims and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 123) " to regulate the compensation and mileage of members of Congress during
the second year. of the Second Congress ; ') which was read a first and
second time and referred t o the Committee on Pay and Mileage.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 131) " to reguiate the pay of lieutenants in the Navy commanding batteries on
shore; which was r e d first and second times and referred to the
The Chair also laid before the House a House bill (H. I&. 190)
"concerning the emoluments and pay of the clerk of the district
')
JOURNAL OF TTIE
court of the Confederate s

of virginia;
amendme11t.
79
which had
returned fro~itthe
S;ctl:>t(l ~ ~ - i ta lnl
on motion of Afr. Russell, the rule requiring the aniendnient to be

referred to a conunittee was suspended.
The question being on agreeing to the tlmelldlllent Of the Sell2ltcl.
1" sectian 2, line 8, after the word " aforesaid," insert the follw~iw!~rro\-iso
:
'(pro&&, That the annual cornpenstition allo\.ied out of the sec1uestr;ttioti

fund for fees and serrices shall not exceed, for the Clerk O f the Ptjtlrt. fiftcen
hundred dollars, and for the aSiSt%Ut 01' d~p71trC'lerk, fOUr t h O 7 l s i i t l d dUll:\rx :
and this compensation shall be in lieu of the fees now t~lIo\~ffl
undcr csisting
l a r s for services in sequestriltion CL~S~S."
&fr. Russell called the question; -xhich was ordered, and the
amendment was concurred in.
Mr. Burnett moved to suspend the rules, to enable hiin to make a
report from the Committee on Pay and >fileage: \vhith iliotioii
prevailed.
Mr. Burnett, from the same Conunittee. reported
A bill " for the relief of Mrs. Sarah A. Hriskell, n-ife o the
Honorable Joseph B. Heiskell, a Representatire from the State of
Tennessee ; "
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it upon the
Calendar,
s
and agreed to.
The title ~ r a read
The House then resumed the consideration of the special order;
which was the bill (H. R. 24'2) " to provide for sequestrating the
property of persons liable to military serrice n-ho have departed, or
shall depart, from the Confederate States TTithout permission."
The question was upon the motion of Mr. Baldwin to poqtpone the
consideration of the bill indefinitely, pending the consideration of
which the House, on motion of Mr. Russell, re.jo1i-d itself into secret
session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into
open session.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bill.;, reported
13. R. 238. An act to increase the salary of the judge of the district
court for the eastern district of Virginia for a limited time: and
H. R. 241. An act to fix the salaries of district judges for H liinited
time.
And tlie Speaker signed the same.
On motion of Mr. IZenner,
The House adjourned till to-morrow a t 12 o'clock m.
SECmT SESSION.
Dec. 8, 1864.1
347
It is the intention of this a c t t h a t writs of habeas corpus may be issued by

Confederate courts a n d judges to try and determine whether persons a r e liable
to military service or exempt therefrom, as if this act had not been passed.

Which were ordered,
_ __- ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 48
And recorded as follows,viz: Yeas - - - _ _ _ _ _-_
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
Yeas : Akin, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
TV. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey,
Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Emring, Funsten,
Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Keeble, Kenner, T470n, Maellen, McMullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton,
Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett,
Vest, VillerB, Whitfield, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Atliins, Baldwin, Barlisdale, Baylor, Bell, Royce,
Branch, Bridgers, Burnett, Cruikshank, Dardcn, Farrow, Footc,
Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilrner, IIanly, Herbert, Holder,
Johnston, Larnkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall,
McCallum, Rlenees, Miles, Orr, Ramsay, Sinipson, J. M. Sniilh, TIT. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Kortli Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment of Mr. Russell to the amendment of 5x1..Baldwin
mas agreed to.
Mr. Hilton called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amandnzelit of Mr. Baldwin, as aineucled,
Mr. I-Iilton clemancled the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays___________-_-_-_-_----8
Peas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Bnrksdalc, Batson, Baylor, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli &I. Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Clusliey, Cclyar,
Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprg, Elliott, Ewing,
Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gliolson,
Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Holli(lay, Reeble, Kenner, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Lyon,
Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Mci\/lullin, Menees, AIiller, Montague,
Jfoore, Norton, Orr, Perliins, Pugli, Ramsay, Rives, Sexton, Simpson,
J. 31. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead, Swan, Triplett,
Turner, Villerg, Welsh, TYhitfield, Wickham, TVitherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nags : Blandford, Conrow, Herbert, Johnston, Logan, Miles, Vest,
and Willies.
So the amendment of Mr. Baldwin, as amcnclcd, mas agreed to.
The question now recurring on the amendinent of Mr. Aliin, as a
substitute for tlie entire bill,
Mr. Russell submitted the following airieridrrient to the amendment
of Mr. Akin, as a substitute therefor : a
Mr. Poote moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Russell on the table,
and demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as folloms, viz: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Nays
51
a The
amendment is not recorded in the Journal.
348
JOURNAL OF THE
[nee. 8, 1884.
yeas: Akin, hderson, A Ter Baldwin, Bell, Boyce. Bridgers,

Clopton, Cblyar, Cruilrshank, &den, Farron-. Footr. Fobtcr, Fuller,
Gaither, GarlaI1d, Gilmer, IIanly, &fbert. %lOldtxr,h i % l k i i i ,J. 31.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, ?&rshall, Jft'C'i1Ih1111.Irenew,
Miles, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. 31. Smith. TI7. E. Slllith. :'nrith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, TTelsh, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Barlcsdale, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Rranch, Eli
M. Bruce, Noratio TIT. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Ciiilton, C'hrisnian,
Clark, Clilskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, I)icliinson. IhiprG, Elliott,
Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, f h t c h r r , IIilton, IIolliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner,. Lyon, Xschen, JfcJfiillin, Miller,
Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rircs, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, Villerit. Whitfield, Killces, and Mr.
Speaker.
Mr. Baldwin moved to recommit the bill to thc Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr. Atkins moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill
and amendments indefinitely, and demancled the yeas and nays
thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Y e a s _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _I-_ _ _
And recorded as follows, viz : S a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - -3r
55
---_
Yeas : Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Baflor, Bell. I-Zoyce, Branch, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikslrank, Dsrden, Farron-, Foote, Foster, Fuller,
Gaither, Garland, Gilnier, Ranly, Herbert, Holder, Landiin, J. i\l.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Orr,
Ramsay, Simpson, J. M.Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Sorth
Carolina, Turner, and R'ickham.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barlcsdale, Batson, Blandford, Bradley,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Beeble, Kenner, Lron, Xachen, Mc3fullin, Miller, Montague, Afoore, Ilr'orton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives,
Russell, Sexton, W. E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Vest, Viller6, Welsh, Whitfield, Wilkes, Titherspoon, and Xr. Speaker.
So the motion to postpone %-aslost.
Mr. Hanly moved to amend the motion of Jlr. Baldwin to recommit
the bill by adding thereto the words " and to order it to be printed."
Mr. Anderson moved to amend tire amendment of Mr. I-Ianly by
adding the following instructions :
and t h t the said committee be instructed t o report a bill embracing all the
localities where treasonable organizations or omb bin at ions a r e shon-n by the
evidence before the House to exist, and excluding all others.
Mr. Anderson demanded the yeas and nays on his amendment ;

Which were ordered
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349
son, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of PITorth

Carolina, M7ickhani, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horntio W. Bruce, Burnctt, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnctte, Dickinson, DuprQ, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Elton, Holliday,
Johnston, IGxJ.de, Renner, Lyon, Machen, RfcRiIullin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perliins, Pugli, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton,
Snead, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield,
Willres, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. Anderson to the amendment of Mr.
Wanly was lost.
The question recurring on the motion of Mr. Baldwin to recommit
the bill and amendments,
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Russell to the amendment of Mr. Akin (which latter amendment was offercd as a substitute for the entire bill),
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Akin, as amended
by Mr. Russell, 0
Mr. Russell called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment of Mr. Akin, as amended, was adopted.
The bill as ainendecl was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Russell moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was read
R third time.
Mr. Russell called the question ; which xvaq ordered, and the inotion
Mr. Foote movcd that the vote bc taken in open scssion, and dcinanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
recorded
fo;lows, viz: Yeas
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 52
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldmin, Baylor, Bell, Boyce,
Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W.Bruce, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank,
Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaithcr. Qarland. Gilmer.
Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester:
Logan, i\larshall, Miles. Orr, Ramsay, Sinipson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama. Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner,
l;l?ickham2and Wit herspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Barlisdale. Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Eli M.
Bruce, Burnctt, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DnprB, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, IIartriclge, Hatcher, IIilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble,
Iienner, LYOII,
Machen, McCalluni, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rives, Russell, Sexton,
Snead, Swan, Triplett, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield, Wilkes, and
Mr. Speaker.
So the motion of Mr. Foote was lost.
Mr. Marshall moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
The motion of Mr. Marshall was lost.
JOURNAL OF THE
[Dee. 9, 1864.

Mr. Ayer demanded the yeas and llaJ7s;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz:
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Bell,

Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foote, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilnier, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J . M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of Korth Carolina, Staples,
Turner, Wicliham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Keeble moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed, and called the question ; which was ordared.
The motion to reconsider mas lost, and the title was read and
agreed to.
TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY-FRIDAY,
DECEMBER
9, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
Thc HOUSC
rcsumcd thc considcratioii of the special order, viz :
9 bill to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable
to military service who have departed,-or shall depart, from the Confederate Slates without permission.
Mr. Baldwin, by consent, withdrew his motion to postpone indeficitely.
Mr. Simpson submitted the following amendment :
emte States and shall be paid into the Treasury thereof.
Mr. Simpson moved to recommit the bill and amend

coniniittee.
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351
Pending which,
Mr. Foote moved t o postpone the consideration of the first continuing special order.
Mr. Hilton demanded the question ; which was ordered, and the
motion was agreed to.
Mr. Hilton moved thal the consideration of the second special order
be postponed.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nasli, the Secretary of that body; which is as follows, to wit:
M r . Speaker: The Senate haTe passed a joint resolution (S. 18) authorizing
the appointment of a comniissioner to Brazil ; in which 1 am directed to ask the
concurrence of this House.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the third special

order.
And on motioii, the House resolved itself into Coniinittee of the
Whole, on a bill " to- provide more effectually for the reduction and
redemption of the currency," Mr. Clopton in the chair ; and having
spent some time therein, the committee rose and, through their Chairwan, reported that they had had under consideration the matter
referred to them, and had come to no conclusion thereon.
And on motion of Mr. McMullin,
The House adjourned until 12 o'clo~kin. to-morrow.
T W E S T Y - E I G H T H DAP-SATURDAY,
DECEJIBER
10, 1864.
OPEN SESSION

Mr. Uupr@moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to introduce
a bill.
Upon a division of the House it was found that there was no
quorum present.
Mr. McMullin moved that there be a call of thc House, and the
motion v a s agreed to.
Upon a call of the roll the following gentleineii answered to their
Iiiiiiies, viz :
Messrs. Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Boyce, Bradley, Branch,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce. Burnett, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Cluslrey, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darclen, Diciiinson, DuprB,
Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
Gilmer, I-Ierbert, Holliday, Iieelsle, Iieiiner, Lamkiii, J. M. Leach.
J. T. Leach. Logan, Ilachen, McCallum, McMnllin, Miller, Montague, Moore, Xorton, Orr, Perlrins, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Roger$,
Sexton, Shewnake, Siinpson, J. 11. Smith, 711;. E. Smith, Smith of
Lllabainn, Staples, Triplett, Villerd, ll7clsl1, Whitfield, Wickham,
Willres, TVitherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
A quorum having answered to their names,
O n motion of Mr. McMullin, all Further proceedings under the
call were dispensed with.
JOURNAL O F THE
[DCC.
12, 18F4.
Mr. DuprA, under a suspension of the rules, introduced

A bill ( 6 to provide for the printing ordered by either House of
Congress ; "
On motion of &Ir.Dupr6, the rule requiring the bill to be referred
to a committee was suspended, and the bill was engrossed, read a
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the special order :
was a bill (H. R. 242) " to provide for sequestrati~~g
the property of persons liable to military service who have departed, or shall
depart, from the Confederate States without permission."
Pending the consideration of which the morning hour expired.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate joint resolution (S.18)
'(authorizing the appointment of a commissioner t o Brazil ;') which
Foreign Affairs.
The Chair announced the folloving gentlemen as the Special Committee on Conscription, viz :
Messrs. Goode of Virginia, Clopton of Alabama, h y e r of South
Carolina, Rogers of Florida, and Dupr6 of Louisiana.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Clopton in the chair, on a bill " to provide more effectuallr for the
reduction and redemption of the cnrrenty; " and having spent some
time therein, the committee rose and, through their Chairman, reported that they had had under consideration. according to order,
the business referred to tliem, and had come t o no conclusion thereon.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (under a suspension of the rules) " to amend an act entitled
'An act to organize forces to serve during the n ar,' approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; "
On motion of Mr. Miles, the bill was ordered to be printed and
made the special order, from day to day, after the last special order.
The House again resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Clopton in the chair, on the bill '(to provide more effectually for the
reduction and redemption of the currency ;" and having spent some
time therein, the coriiinittee rose and, through their Chairman, reported to the House that they had had under consideration the bill
referred to them, and had come to no conclusion thereon.
On motion of Mr. Foote,
The House adjourned until Monday a t 12 o'clock m.
TWENTY-NINTH DSY-MONDAY,
DECENBER
12, 1864.
OPEN SESSIOX.

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jeter.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, 'reported
H. R. 190. An act GO
moluments and pay of the clerk
of the district court o
erate States of America for the
astern district of Vir
And the Speaker si
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353
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the special order ;

which was a bill (H. R. 2-12) to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable to military service who have departed, or shall
depart, from the Confederate States without permission.
The question being the motion of Mr. Sinipsoii to recommit the
bill to the Comn4ttee on the Judiciary,
Mr. Foote called the question.
Pending which the morning hour expired.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, iheheir Secretary; which is a s follows, viz :
N r . Xpeakei: The Senate h a r e passed, without amendment, a bill of this
House (1% R. 270) to proride for the printing ordered by either House of
Congress.
They have passed bills of t h e following titles, vie :
S. 127. An act to authorize the issue of duplicates of Treasurers drafts lost
or destroyed after payment : and
S. 131;. A n act to provide funds to meet a deficiency in the appropriation to
pay t h e officers and einployees of the War Departnient.
I n mhiCli I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of tlie Whole, Mr.
Clopton in the chair, on the bill to provide more effectually for the
reduction and redemption of the currency : and having spcnt some
time therein, the committee rose and, through their Chairman, reported to the House that they had had under consideration the bill
referred to them, and had come to no coiiclusion thereon.
Message was received from the President, by Jar. Harrison, his
the honorable SPEAKER O F THE EIOCSE OF REPRESEXTATIVES.
X r . Speaker: On the 9th instant tlie President approved and signed a n aet
(H. R. 23s) entitled An act to increase the salary of the judge of the district
court for the eastern district of Virginia for :I limited time.
On the 10th instant the President approved and signed :in wt (11. It. 241)
entitled An act to fix the salaries of district judges for a limited time.
Very respectfully,
BURTON N. HARRISON,
Private Becretary.
RICHMOND,
TA., December 12, 1864.
TO
O n motion of Mr. Iienner,

T h e I-Iouse adjourned until to-morrow a t 12 oclocli m.
THIETIETH DAY-TUESDAY,
DECEXBER
13, 1864.
OPEN SESSION

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jetcr.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 127) t o authorize the issue of duplicates of Treasurers drafts lost or destroyed after
payment; which was read first and second times and referred to
the Committee on Wags and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 136) to provide funds to meet a deficiency
in the appropriation to pay the officer3 and employees of the Wa r
Department ; which was read a first and second time and referred
and Means.
to the Committee on
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The House then proceeded to the consideratio11 of the special order ;

\5711ich was the bill .(H. R. 24F)- to provide for sequestrating the
property of persons liable to military service ~ 1 1 0have departed, or
Shall depart, from the Confederate States without permission.
&Ir.Chambers, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A bill t o amend an act entitled An act t o amend the t a x lams,
approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
xvhich was read first and second times and referred to the Coininittee
cn Ways and Means.
Mr. Chambers also introduced
11 bill
to legalize the receipts given in certain cases for tax i n
kind collected in districts declared impracticable :
which ~ 7 a read
s
first and second times and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Afr. Miles, under a suspension of the rules, reported, from the Military Committee,
A bill to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions, and
regjments ;
which mas read first and second times, and upon his motion oriered
to be printed and made tlie special order, from day to day, after the
last special order.
Mr. Boyce, under a suspension of the rules, reported, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, bills of the following titles; which were read
first and second times, respectively, ordered to be printed, and placed
on the Calendar, viz :
A bill to provide for the transfer of certain nieclianics, artisans,
and ot-her persons from the Army to the Xavy ;
A bill to increase the number of acting midshipmen in the Xavy,
:md to prescribe the manner of appointment :
A bill making an appropriation for the removal of the naval
rope walk and erection of the same;
h bill making an appropriation to erect additional quarters for
acting midshipmen at Drewrys Bluff;
A bill to authorize the employment of instructors for the acting.
midshipmen of the Savy, and to regulate their rank and pay ; and
A bill t o increase the pay of marines to that received by the
infantry of the Army.
H. R. 270. An act to provide for the printing ordered by either
House of Congress.
Mr. Darden, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following
resolution; which was adopted, viz :
((
Resolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, requested to furnish the
House of Representatives with such official information relative to the transactions of the office, or Cotton Bureau, established in Texas by the comniander
of the Trans-Lfississippi Department for the purpose of purchasing and esporting cotton.
Mr. Burnett, under a suspension of the rules, from the Committee

on Pay arid Mileage, to
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A bill (H. R. 243) to regulate the pay and mileage of members

and thc compensation of officers of the Senate and House of Representatives,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it pass with
SEC.2. That during the i*ecess or vacation of Congress the different Treasury
agents and public depositaries throughout the Confederate States be, and they
nre hereby, required to honor and pay all drafts t h a t may be drawn by the members of either House of Congress upon the Treasurer, for the portions of their
salaries which may accrue and become due during such vacation or recess : Provided, That not less than one months pa3 shall be drawn for on any one draft.

Calendar,
Mr. Swan moved the prcvious question, and the main question was
ordered.
The bill was then engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Swan moved lo reconsider tlie vote by which the bill was
engrossed for a thircl reading, and called the question; which was
ordered.
Mr. Perlrins demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
And recorded as follows, viz: N
a y s _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Baylor, Blandford, Braclley, Branch,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Chrisnian, Clark, Cluskev,
Conrow, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Foote, Gaithcr, Garland, Hanl;,
Hartridge, IIatcher, IIerbert, Keeble, Kenner, Machen, Menees, Miles,
Miller, Moore, Norton, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Simpson, W. E. Smith,
Smith of Alabama, Snead, Swan, Vest, VillerB, Welsh, Whitfield,
and Wilkes.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdalc, Batson, Boyce, Bridgers,
Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette,
Dickinson, Echols, Farrow, Foster, Gholson, Gilmer, Holder, Holliday,
Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Montaglie, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Rives, Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith,
Smith of Worth Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Wickham, and
Witherspoon.
T h e title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Foote moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill mas
passed, and the motion was lost.
A message Tvas received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
M v . Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill (8.135) to provide for the remis\ion of the penalty for nondelivery of tithes of bacon due in the year 1864; in
I am directed to asli the concurrence Of this House.
T,
Mr. Boyce moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to introduce a

resolution relative to an increase of the salary of the President.
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[Dec. 14, 1864.
Mr. Sexton, under a suspension of the rules, introduced bills of the

following titles ; which were respectlvelgi read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads,
viz :
A bill for the prevention of fraud on the revenues of the PostOffice Department, and prohibiting the transportation of mailable
inatter 017er the post routes of the Confederate States by unauthorized
associations of persons ; and
A bill to increase the maximuni rates of cornpensation allowed to
>ailroad companies for the transportation of the mails of the Confederate States.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on \lrays and Means, reported
A bill (under a suspension of the rules) to impose a duty on
tobacco, and a n additional duty on cotton, exported from the Confederate States;
which v a s read a first and second time, ordered to be printed, and
made the special order, from day to day, after the last special order.
Mr.Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, under a suspension of the rules, reported the following resolution :
Resolved, ThHt the Committee on Ways and Xeans be authorized to appoint a
clerk, to hold his ofice a t the pleasure of the committee. a t an anuual salary
equal to that paid to the assistant clerks of this House. T h e duties of this clerk
shall be such as that committee shall prescribe, and shall be performed under
the direction of the chairman of the committee.
Mr. Miles moved to amend the resolution so as to authorize a clerk

on the same terms to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Foote moved to amend the amendment so as to authorize a
clerk on like terms to the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Hilton moved to postpone the resolution and amendments until
the first day of February next ; vhich motion %as agreed to.
Mr. Simpson, under a suspension of the rules, submitted an amendment to the bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and
redemption of the currency ; which n7as ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Rogers,
The House adjourned until to-morrow a t 12 oclock m.
T H I R T Y - F I R S T DAY-WEDNESDAY,
DECEXBER
14, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournmcnt, and was opened with

To the House of Representatives:
RICHXOND,
I n response to our resolution of the 18th ultimo, I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, which conveys the information requested
so f a r as the records of his Department enable him to furnish it, and states the
reasons which lnalre i t iiiipracticable for him to reply more definitely as to the
amount of money expende
ment of the army of t h e Trans-AIississip1)I
Department siwc the assign
E Gen. E. Kirby Smith to t h e rominand of the
department.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Dec. 14, 1864.3
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The message and accompanyin documents were referred to the

Committee on Military Affairs an$ ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House another message from the President ; which is as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., December 1.2, 1864.
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, showing the additional amouiit necessary to be appropriated to meet the estimated expenses of the Department of Justice for the half
year ending June 30, 1865.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Committee on Ways a d Means and ordered to be printed.
Mr. McCallum and Mr. Vest asked and obtained leave to have it
recorded on the Journal that if they had been present on yesterday
when the vote was taken on the bill to regulate the pay and mileage
of members and the compensation of officers of the Senate and House
of Representatives they would have voted in the affirmative.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the special order;
which was the bill (H. R. 242) t o provide for sequestrating the
property of persons liable to military service who have departed, or
shall depart, from the Confederate States without permission.
Pending the consideration of which the morning hour expired.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 135) .to provide
for the remission of the penalty for nondelivery of tithes of bacon
due in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee 011 Ways and
Means.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
M y . Speaker: The Senate hare adopted r? resolution in regard to the adjournment af the two Houses of Congress.
The Senate have passed a bill and joint resolutions of the following titles, viz :
S. 129. An act to provide for the employnient of free negroes nnd slaves t o
work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected n-ith the defenses of
t h e country ;
S. 16. Joint resolution defining the position of the Confederate States, and
declaring the determination of the Cougress ;ind the people thereof t o prosecute
the war till their independence is ackno\rledged : ;ind
S. 19. Joint resolution respecting the esemption of State officers ;
The House then resolved itself into*Comniittee of the Whole, Mr.

redemption and reduction of the currency ; and having spent some
1 irrie therein, reported to the House, throngh their Chairman: that
they had had under consideration the bill referred to them, and had
come to no conclusion thereon.
Mr. Perkins, under a suspension of the rules, asked and obtained
leave to h a r e printed sundry ameiidrnents to the pending bill.
The House adjourned until to-morrow a t 12 oclock m.
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ImC. 15, 1864.
DAY-THUKYDBP, DECEMBER
15, 1864.
.OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and vas opened with

defining the position of the Confederate States, and declaring the
determination of the Congress and the people thereof to prosecute the
war till their indeDendence is acknowledged ; x-hich was read a first
and second time, ieferrcd to the Commlttee on Foreign Affairs, and
Also, a Senate joint resolution ( S . 19) respecting the exemption
of State officers; which was read a first and second time and
Also, a Senate bill (S. 129) to provide for the employment of free
negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other
labor connected with the defenses of the country; which was read
a first and second time.
Mr. Mont,ague moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be
Two-thirds not voting in favor of the suspension, the motion was
lost.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the bill be referred to the Special Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Wickhain moved to amend the motion of Mr. Baldwin by
referring the bill to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The amendment was concurred in, and the motion as amended was
agreed to.
So the bill was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and
The Chair laid before the House a resolution of the Senate, proposing that when the two Houses adjourn on Saturday, the 24th
instant, they adjourn to meet on Monday, the second day of January.
The resolution was taken up for consideration, and
Mr. Lyon moved that i t be postponed indefinitely.
Mr. Foote demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recordecl as follows, viz: ( Yeas-----------------------46
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Yeas : Akin, htkins, Balawin, Uarksdale, Batson, Bell, E l i M.
Rruce, Burnett, Chilton, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow,
Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Duprk, Echols, Ewing, Foote,
Foster, Funsten, Garland. Gholson, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Kenner, J . T. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Orr,
Yerkins, Pugh, Rives, Sexton, 137. E. Smith, Swan, Vest, Welsh,
TVickham, and Willres.
Nays : Anderson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Bridger
Bruce, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Darden, Fuller, G
Goode, Hanly, Herbert, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Loga
shall, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Montague, Ramsay, Read,
Shewnake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of Alab
Xort 11 Carolina, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Witherspoo
Speaker.
So the resolution was inde
postponed.
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A message was received from the Senate, by A h . Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
MY. Speaker: The Senate have passed, without amendment, a hill of this
House (H. R. 224) to punish certain frauds on the Confederate Government,
iiicluding larceny and embezzlement of property of the Government.
They have passed a bill and joint resolution of the followirig. titles, viz:
S. 130. An act to authorize newspapers to be mailed to soldiers free of
postage; and
S. 20. Joint resolution relating to the manufacture of railroad iron and to new
lines of railroad;
The Chair announced the special order; which was the bill (H. R.
242) t o provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable to
military service who have departed, or shall depart, from the Con-
federate States without permission.

Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to postpone the special order
iiiitil to-morrow morning ; which motion was agreed to.
Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina, under a suspension of the rules,
reported back, from the Committee on Claims,
A bill (1. R. 204) t o amend an act entitled An act providing
for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain descriptioii
of property taken or informally impressed for the use of the Army,
:,pproved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four,
asked that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Smith, from the same committee, under a suspension of the
rules, reported
A bill t o amend an act entitled An act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property
J ~ i i i efourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
The question being on post,poning the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Foote called the previous question.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr.
reduction and redemption of the currency ; and having spent some
time therein, the committee rose and, through their Chairman, reported
that they had had m d e r consideration the bill referred to thein, and
had come to no conclusion thereon.
On motion o i RIIr. Rainsay,
m.
The House adjourned until to-morrow at 12 O~CIOCIC
T H I R T Y - T H I R D DAY-FRIDAY,
DECEMBER
16, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

On motion of Mr. Kenner, leave of absence was granted Mr. Viller6,
who was detained from the House by indisposition.
The Chair laid hefqre the House a Senate joint resolution (S. 20)
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relating to the manufacture of railroad iron and to new lines of

railroad; which was read a first and second time and referred t o
the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments.
Also, a Senate bill (S.130) to authorize newspapers to be mailed
to soldiers free of postage; which was read a first and second time
nnd referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Ronds.
On motion of Mr. Foster, the consideration of the unfinished bnsiliess, which was the bill t o amend an act entitled An act providing
for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description
of property taken or informally impressed for the use of the LSrmy,)
n as postponed until to-morrow morning.
Mr. Turner, under a suspension of the rules, presented a memorial
of Cyrus Laws, asking to be retired from the Army; which was
Mr. Turner also, under a suspension of the rules, introduced the
following resolution, viz :
ResoEved, That the President of the Confederate States, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, be, and he is hereby, requested to appoint
thirteen commissioners, one from each of the Confederate States, to tender to
the Government of the United States a conference for negotiating an honorable
peace; and failing i n this, the comniissioners be instructed to use all proper
efforts to obtain an iniiiiediate exchange of prisoners; and if possible, to come
to such understanding with the enemy regarding the future conduct of the war
as may tend, in some degree, to iiiitiqate its horrors and atrocities.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secrctary; which is as follows, viz:
A4r. Speaker: The Senate hare passed, trithout amendment, a bill of this
Nouse (1. R. 268) for the relief of Sarah A. Heiskell, wife of the I-Ion. Joseph
B. IIeisltell, a Representative froin the State o f Tennessee; i n w l ~ i ~ lIi am
Mr. Barlisdale offered the following amendment (in the nature of

n substitute) to the resolution of Mr. Turner :
Whereas the people of the Confederate States, haring been compelled by the
people of the nouslaveholding States to dissolve their connection with those
States and to form a new coinpact i n order to preserve their liberties ; and
Whereas the efforts made by the Government of the Confederate States innnediately on its organization to establish friendly relations between i t and the
Governnient of the IJnited States having proied unavailing by reason of the
refusal of the Government of the United States to hold intercourse with the
coniuiissioners appointed by this Government for that purpose ; and
Wbereas the Government of the United States ha\ iug since repeatedly refused
to listen to propositions for an honorable peace, and haring declared to foreign
nations in advance that it would reject any offer of mediation which they
might be prompted to make in the interests of humanity for terminating the
war, and thus haring inanifested their determination t o continue i t with a rieir
to the reduction cf the people of these States t o degrading bondage or to their
extermination : Therefore. be i t
IZesol.ced, That i1-111lewe reiterate our readiness to enter upon negotiations for
peace wheriever the liearts of onr enemies are so inclined, we will pursue \T itliout faltering the course we have deliberlitely chosen, and for the preservation
of our liberties we will etnploy whatever means Providence has pl:iced a t our
disposa 1.
ResoZeed, That the mode prescribed in the Constitution of the Confedertitc
States for mabii~gtreaties of peace affords ample means for the attainment of
that end whenever the Government of the United States abandon their wiclted
purpose to subjugate them and evince a willingness to enter upon negotiations
for the terniination of the war.
-1message was received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his

Private Secretary, informing the House that on the 13th instant he
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approved and signed an act (H. R. 190) concerning the emoluments

and pay of the clerk of the district court. of the Confederate States
of America for the eastern district of Virginia, and that on the
35th instant he approved and signed an act (H. R. 270) t o provide
for the printing ordered by either House of Congress.
A message mas received from the Senate, by A h . Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
Jlr. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 132) to regulate the supplies
of clothing to midshipmen of the Kxvy ; in which I am directed to ask the Concurrence of this House.
The morning hour havina expired,

The House resolved itsel? into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Clopton in the chair, on the bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency ; and after spending some
time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that they had had under consideration the bill referred to them
and had come to no conclusion thereon.
T H I R T Y - F O U X T H DAY-SATURDAY,
DZGEMBER
17, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

RICHMOND,
VA.. Deceinber 13, 1864.
,
I herewith transmit for your consideration x communication from the Secretary of the Treasury relative to certain transfers of appropriatioiis required in
connection with the service of his Department.
JEFFERSOX DAVIS.
T h e message and accompanying documents were referred t o the

The Chair laid before the House another message from the President ; which is as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., DecemBer 15, 1864.
T o tllc SenatP a w l IIouse of Representntiljes:
I herc\yitli transmit for rotir consideration a coinniunicatioii froin the Secretary of War relatire to the increase of the amount to be alpropriated for the
purpose for mh@h he has alre;idy submitted an estininte.
JEFFEItSOS DAVIS.

Conirriittee on 117aps and Means and ordered to be printed.
RICHMOND,
VA., December 15, 186/,.
To the Rmate aizd House of Representati?jes:
I hereIvitli trnnsmit for your informntio~ia communication from the Secretary of State, covering further copies of his correspondence with our coniniissioliers abroad, referred to in my message of the 7th instant.
JEFFERSON D A Y I S .
NAL O F THE
[Dee. 17, 1864.
The message and accompanying documents were referred t o the

mmittee on Foreign Affairs.
RICHMOND,
VA., Decenzlwr 15, 1864.
T o the House of: Representatives:
I n response to your resolution of the 23d ultimo, I herewith transmit n corninunication from the Secretary of War, which conveys the information requested
in relation to the sale of cloth and clothing to officers of the armies in the fieM
under the act of Fehrunry 17, 1864.
JWFFERSOX DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying documents were referred

to the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Depart-
ments and Military Transportation.

regulate the supplies of clothing to midshi men of the Yavy ; ? it-hirh
~ 7 a sread a first and second time and r e erred t o the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
The House resumed the consideration of unfinished business, viz :
The bill t o amend an act entitled An act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain dcscription of psoperty
June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Dupr6 submitted the following amendment (in the nature of
a substitute) :
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:

That t h e act entitled An act providing for the establishment and payment of
claims for H certain description of property taken or informally impressed for
the use of the Army, approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, shall be continued in force until the first day of January, eighteen hundred
and sixty-six, east of the Mississippi Rlver, and until the first day of ;\lay,
eighteen hundred and sixty-six, west o f tbe Mississippi River ; and all claims of
the description mentioned in said act not presented to the agent therein provided
prior to the dates nbore specified, a t the respective places mentioned, shall not
be entitled to the benefits of said act.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordcred, and the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Foster moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business,
viz :
The resolution of Mr. Turner, tendering negotiations for peace
and a mitigation of the horrors of the war.
Pending which,
Mr. Cluskey moved to reconsider the resolution of the Senate i n
relation to a recess.
The morning hour havin expired,
The House resolved itsel into Committee of the Whole $0 consider
ffectually for the reduction and recommittee rose an
some time therein, the

airman, that they had
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had the matter under consideration and had come to no conclusion

thereon.
H. R.224. An act to punish certain frauds on the Confederate
Government, including larceny and embezzlement of property of the
Government ; and
H. R. 268. A n act for the relief of Sarah A. Heiskell, wife of the
Ron. Joseph B. Heiskell, a Representative from the State of Tennessee.
O n motion of Mr. Seston,
T h e House adjourned.
T H I R T Y - F I F T H DAY-MONDAY,
DECEXBER
19, 1864.
OPEN SESSION

The Speaker signed, as correctly enrolled,
H.R.224. An act to punish certain frauds on the Confederate
Government, including larceny and embezzlement of property of the
Government ; and
H. R. 268. An act for the relief of Sarah A. Heiskell, wife of the
Hon. Joseph B. Heiskell, a Representative from the State of Tennessee.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury relative to funds paid in under the sequestration laws; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
viz :
The resolution of Mr. Turner, " tendering negotiations for peace
and the mitigation of the horrors of the war."
Mr. McMullin submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Barksdale (in the nature of a substitute) :
:trike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
Whereas according to the Declaration of Independence of the TJnited States
and the Constitution of the Confederate States, tlie people of each of said States,
in their highest sovereign capacity, have a right to alter, amend, o r abolish the
governinent under which they live, and establish such other as they may deem
most expedient ; and
" Whereas tlie people of the several Confederate States have thought proper to
sever their political connection with the people and Government of the United
States, for rensoiis which i t is not needful here to state; and
" Whereas t h e people of the Confederate States hare organized and established a distinct government for tlte~uselves; and
" Whereas because the people of the Confederate States have thus exercised
their undoubted right in t h i s respect, the people and Government of t h e United
States have thought proper to lnalie war upon them ; and
" Whereas there seems to be a difference cf opinion on the part of the respective Governments and people as to which of tlie contending parties is responsible
fof: the commencement of the present war : Therefore,
Resolved, That whilst i t is not expedient. and would be incompatible with
the dignity of the Confederate States, to send coniniissioners t o Washington
City, for the purpose of securing a cessation of hostilities, yet it would be, in
the judgment of this body, eminently proper that tlie House of Representatives
of the Confederate States should dispatch, without delay, to some convenient
point, a body of commissioners, thirteen in number, composed of one repre-
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sentative from each of said States, to meet and Confer with such individuals
may be appointed by the Government of the United States, in regard to all
the outstandil~gquestions of difference between the two Governments, and to
agree, if possible, upon the terms of a lasting and honorable peace, subject to
the ratification of the respective Governments and Of the sovereign States
respectively represented therein.
Mr. McMiillin moved to refer the whole subject to the Committee

on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. H. W. Bruce called the question ; which mas ordered, and the
motion to refer prevailcd.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin,
The House resumed consideration of the special order for the morning hour, viz:
The bill to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liahle to military service who have departed, or shall depart, from the
Confederate States without permission.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Atkins, the consideration of the Calendar was
postponed.
A message y a s received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
M r . Spealcer: The Senate have passed, without amendment. bills of this House
of the following titles, via:
H. R. 243. An act to regulate the pay and mileage of members, ancl the cornpensation of officers of the Senate and House of Representatives ; and
1. R. 283. Au act to amend an act entitled Bn act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property talten or
informally impressed for the use of the Army, approved June 14, 1864.
They have passed, with an amendment. n bill of this House (H. R. 214) to
define and punish conspiracy against the Confederate States.

They have passed a bill (S. 146) making an appropriation for the removal
and erection of thc naval ropemtlli.
In which bills and amendment I am directed to ask the concurrence of this
House.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the T h o l e to consider the special order, riz :
The bill t o provide more effectually for the reduction ancl redemption of the currency,
Mr. Clopton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and
Mr. Criiilr5hank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
H. R. 243. An act to regulate the pay and mileage of members and
the compensation of officers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Strike out all after the enacting clause aud insert in lieu thereof the following, viz:
T h a t the several States shall be allowed until the first day of July, eighteen
hundred and sixty-five, to coinply with and receive the benefits of the twelfth
section of the act entitled An act to reduce the c u r r e n c ~and to authorize
a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four : and also t h a t the several States shall hare until the sanie
time to comply with and receive tbe benelits of the avt approved fourteenth
June, eighteen hundred and sixty four, entitled An act to aniencl the act
entitled An a c t to reduce tlie currency and to nuthorize :I new issue of notes
and bonds, approved February seveiiteenth, eighteen bundrecl and sixty-four.
T h e question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the

Calendar,
The question recurring on the amendment of the committee.
It was decided in the affirmative,and the bill as amended was read
a third time and passed.
Mr. Swan nioved to reconsider the vote b)7 which the hill was
passed, and called the question ; which n7xs ordered.
Mr. Colyar submitted the following amendnient t o the title :
Strike out the whole of the title arid insert in lieu tliereof the following, viz:
A bill to amend t h e lnws allowing States to f u n d the old issue in sia per cent
bonds, and to exchange one-half t h e old notes for new issue.
and agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Elliott,
The House adjourned until 12 oclock m. to-morrow.
T H I R T Y -SIXTH DAY-TUESDAY,
DECEMBER
20, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

On motion of Mr. Simpson, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Witherspoon.
The House resumed the consideration of the special order for the
morning hour, viz :
The bill t o provide for sequestrating ilie property of persons
liable to military service v h o have departed. or shall depart, from the
Confederate States withont perniission.
Mr. Atliins moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the motion to recommit the bill and amendments,
The question recurring on the amendment o f Mr. Herbert,
Mr. Dardeii demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Baylor, Bogce, Branch, Horatio Mi.
Bruce, Burnett, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow. Cruikshank,
Darden, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Holder,
JOUENAL O F THE
IDec. 20, 1864.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall,

n, Orr, Ramsay, Read, Sexton,
Snead, Triplett, Viller6, Wickrksdale, Batson, Bell, Rlandford, Bradskey, Dickinson, DuprB, Echols, Elliott,
thcr, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Harteble, Lester, Lyon, McMullin, Miles,
ake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Swan,

The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Simpson,
The bill was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Orr moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was ordered
to its engrossment.
Mr. Baldwin moved to postpone the bill and place it on the regular
Cjalendar after the morning hour ; which latter motion was lost.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Sccre; which is as follows, viz :
aker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 122) regulating the compensnstmasters, special agents, and route agents; in which I am directed to
oncurrence of this House.
orning hour having expired,

rr moved that the Calendar be postponed.
the bill was ordered to its engrossment,
Mr. Orr called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays,
Which were ordered,
recorded iLsfollows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Kays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
Yeas : Akin, Baldwin, Boyce, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshanl;, Darden, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge,
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Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Bridgers, *

Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow,
IXckinson, Dupr6, Echols, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Garland,
Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton, Holder, Johnston, Lester, Lyon,
Machen, Menees, Miles, Montague, Perkins, Pugh, Rives, Rogers,
Enssell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Swan, Triplett, Welsh, Wilkes, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chrisman, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow,
Foote, Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Ilenner, Lamkin,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, Orr, Ramsay, Read, Shewmake,
Simpson, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina,
Snead, Villeri., and Whitfield.
So the bill mias passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Russell moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed, and called the question ; which was ordered.
On motion, Mr. Foote was excused from further service on the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Chair appointed Mr. Atkins
of Tennessee in his place.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved that the special order be postponed to enable him to offer a resolution.
Mr. Lj70n moved that the special order be postponed to enable the
Committee on Ways and Means to report back several bills.
The IIorise resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Clopton in the chair, to consider the special order, viz :
The bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency ;
And having spent some time therein, the coinniittce rose arid reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had had the
subject referred to them under consideration and had come to no
conclusion thereon.
T-I. R. 2%. An act to amend an act entitled An act providing for
the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of
approved J u n e 11, 1SG1.
Ondriotiori of M r . Holliday, it was ordered to be recorded upon the
Journal that had be been present to-day when the vote was taken upon
the passage of the bill to provide for sequestratina the property of
persons liable to military service who have departez, or shall depart.
frorii the Confederate States without permission, he wonld have
voted in the negative.
It was also ordered t o be recorded that Mr. McMullin, had he been
present, would have voted in the affirmative; Mr. De Jarnette, in the
nffiriiiativc; Mr. Wiclrham, in the negative, and Mr. McCallum, in
the affirmative.
On motion of Nr. Holliday,
The &use adjourned until to-morrow at 12 oclock m.
RN.L OX THE
AP-WEDNESDAY,
[Dee. 21, 1864.
DECEJIBER
21, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met Dursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr.&Doggett.
I herewith transmit the reports made by the heads of the Treasury and War
Departments in response to your resoiution of the Gth instant inairing various
. * . s relative to the subjects embraced in the act of 6th February, 1861,
A bill to impose regulations upon the ::reign
collllllerce of the ConStates to provide for the public defense.
mportance of this subject induces me to present a t some length my
yiews upon the policy of the law. and upon its effects as developed by rsperienre.
The first section of the law (which was pnssed a t the fourth sessicn of the
First Congress. aud was the expression of its matured judgment) prohibits
the exportation of the principal products of the Confederate States except nuder
uld call into requisition whaterer resources of n!en and money
irits, jewelvg. cigars, and all the finer fabrics of cotton,

well as all other merchandise serving only for the indul-
of these acts I considered thein as measures

as Tell adapted to remedy existing evils. Corncountry that its foreign commerce was almost
n then devised, as developed by
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ment t h a t has been intrusted with the execution of these laws and regulations,
and thus enabled to form a judgment based on observation and experience.
The propriety and justice of a claim on the part of the Government that a
share of all vessels engaged in the blockade trade should be held subject to its
use for the benefit of the whole people was so obvious that even before t h e legislation of Congress few owners of vessels refused t o place a t its disposal one-third
of the tonnage, both outward a%d inward, for the importation of supplies and
the exportation of the produce necessary to pay for them. On the passage of
these laws it was deemed proper to increase the demand of t h e Government to
one-half. This decision was based not only on the consideration t h a t the Gov.
ernment was burthened with t h e entire expense of defending t h e ports of entry,
but on the further reason t h a t the enormous gains of the commerce were
monopolized by foreigners free to engage in coninierce at their pleasure, while
our citizens were engrossed in the sacred duty of defending their homes and
liberties, and, therefore, unable to compete for the trade. It was foreseen t h a t
this increase mould be resisted, and in x message on t h i s subject, addressed by
me to the House of Representatives on the 10th June last, it is stated t h a t for
soiiie weeks after the adoption of these regulations strenuous efforts were
made by parties interested in the business to induce a relaxation of the regulations. Many of the vessels remained unemployed on the allegation of t h e owners t h a t the t e r m iniposed by the regulations mere so onerous as to render
iiupossible t h e continuance of the business. The regulations remained unchanged, for I was satisfied from a n examination of the subject t h a t this comlilaint was unfounded and that the withdrawal of the vessels was a n experiment,
by a combination among their o~vners,on the firmness of the Government.
The result proved the correctness of this view; for, after various attempts to
obtain increased advantages, t h e vessels resumed their voyages, their number
has been largely increased, the ability to export produce aiid import supplies
on Government account has been developed to a greater extent than had been
anticipated, and the credit of the Government has been so improved in foreign
iiiarlrets that the quotations for its loan hare rapidly advanced.
I n the same message it was also stated t h a t among the efforts made to
induce a change of the regulations was a warning given t o officers of the Goveriiment t h a t the owners of vessels could make better bargains with the governors of
States than with the Confederate Government, aiid that, if the regulations mere
not relaxed i n their favor, they would transfer their vessels t o t h e executives of
the several States, and thus withdraw them from the operation of t h e regulations.
Reverting now to the precise inquiries contained in your resolution, I answer :
First. That no restriction whatever has been placed on the exercise of the
right of any ConfederateState to export on its own account any of the articles
enumerated in the act entitled An act to impose regulations, etc., approved
Gth February, 1864.
Each State not only exports whatever i t pleases, but the obligation iinposed
on private individuals to bring back into the country necessary supplies, equal
in value to half of the produce exported, is not estended to the States. They
are, in these respects, on a footing of absolute equality with t h e Confederate
Government.
I am aware that complaints have been made of the effect of these regulations
lty the go:orcrnors of some of tbe States ; but their objertions are, in my judgment.
without just foundation.
It is not ttenicd by any of them that when a State purchases a vessel it is left
ullder the esclusive control of the State authorities, and that the Confederate
Goverllmeiit claiiiis no share of the outward or inward tonnage. It is also
:tdmitted thn when the States purchase or charter any part of a vessel not
cxceec1in.g onj-half, t h e Confederate Government does not interfere with their
c~ijoyinentof the portion so purchased or chartered, and confines itself to exacting from the private owner the use of t h a t half not conPeyec1 to the State; but
the complaint is t h a t the Confedcrate Govcrnnieiit will not further consent to
yield, for the benefit of a single State, any part of thfit moiety of the tonnage of
r:lch vessel which it h;is secured under the regulations for the common use and
benefit of all t h e States of which i t is the agent.
By the regulations, a s now existing, half the tonnage of all vessels in t h e trade
11;~s
bee11 conveyed t o the use of the Confederacy. W h y should a single State be
allowed to take for its separate use. from the Confederacy, any p a r t of this half?
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ining half is left open for purchase or charter by

nd the owner of a vessel can have no motive for coil.
to diminish the tonnage claimed by the Confederacy,
be s h a r d by both. Any concession, therefore, IN&
t, the loss of an interest which is the common propert;- of
s for the joint gain of a single StatOand Of a Drivate capitalist.
e army in the field i s the Army of the Confederacy, which is charged
Q of supplying i t with clothing, subsistence, and munitions of war.
lmance of this duty demands the most strenuous exertions and the
of all the resources that can be reached. Any diminution of our commodification of the existing legislation might
lead to disastrous consequences. Under our present arrangements we are barely
our brave defenders a moderate share of those coinforts which
e to their efficiency. As long as privations are endured by
is a noble and patriotic emulation in the displaF of cheerful
iring them. But if the common supply now distributed among
minished for the purpose of enabling any one State to add to the supfurnished her own troops, the effect will be pernicicrus to a n extent that
scarcely be appreciated in advance. I leave it to others to imagine the
tate of feeling which would ensue if the soldiers of the seaboard States were
be found amply supplied with all necessaries and comforts, standing side
by side with the troops of interior States, who wonld be deprived of a part
of Fvhat they now receive, in consequence of a diminution of our present nieans
of providingfor all alike. If to this i t should be answered that the interior
advantages as the seaboard States by sending
n t them, thus placing all on an equal footing, the
m-opld.then be to bring all t h e States back t o the
which they now a r e ; that is to say, each possessing its fair
ntages derived from the tonnage used by the Confederate
ny change in the present regulations so as to affect
te Government must necessarily be either useless
o advantage is to be gained by any one State o w r
e extreme, if such an advantage is to be the effevt
of the change.
It has been suggested that there are many articles required by the people of
the different Statcs which can only be obtained through the aid of their governments, and that the efforts of the Confederate Government a r e confined
exclusively to the supply of the needs of the Army. This i s true. But onehalf of all the tonnage of private owners remains open to employment by
the States for the purpose suggested, though, perhaps, at somewhat greater cost
than would be charged if tbey were permitted to use the portion reserved for
the Confederacy. But I repeat t h a t there is no justice apparent in the demand
that all the States should sacrifice a common right for the profit of a single
State, nor in diminishing the necessary comforts of the soldier for the benefit
e. It is also competent for each State to purchase
to purchase shares in common n-ith one or more
ction of supplies necessary for the people, without
ed by the Confederacy for supplying t h e Army.
ond question, whether the regulations have caused ang
Confederacy beaveraging more

ther and conchilations are SUEthat the shares
in July last. for $20,000
pany have increased
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Third. Your third inquiry seeks information whether the legislation and regulations have been beneficial or otherwise in their effect on the success of our
arms and the supply of means necessary to the public defense.
Afy opinion has illready beeii indicated on this point, and the reports of the
Secretaries are decided in tlie expression of their own convictions of t h e wisdom of the laws and the beneficial effects produced by them, in connection with
the regulations established for giving them effect.
These laws and regulations have enabled the Government not only to provide
supplies to a much greater extent than formerly arid to furnish the means for
meeting t h e installments on its foreign loan, but to put an end to a wasteful
aiid ruinous contract system by which supplies were obtained before Congress
determined to exercise control over the imports aiid exports.
Instead of being corupcllcd to give contractors a large profit on t h e cost of
their supplies, and to make payment i n cotton in our ports at 6 pence per
pound, we now purchase supplies abroad by our agents a t cost in t h e foreign
market, and pay there in cotton, which sells at a net price of 24 pence per
pound. When all. the elements of t h e calculation a r e talien into consideration,
it is by no means a n exaggeration to say that 100 bales of cotton exported by the
Government will purchase abroad tlie same amount and value of supplies t h a t
600 bales would purchase delivered to contractors i n the Confederacy. A reference to the report of the Secretary of the Treasury shews that of 11,796 bales of
cotton shipped since 1st July last, but 1,272 were lost-not quite 11 per cent.
If this be taken a s it fair average, and it is believed to be so, out of 600 bales
of cotton exported 534 would arrive abroad and yield, at f40 per bale, 221,860,
while the sanie GOO bales delivered on payment at a home port, at 6 pence per
pound, would yield less than fG,000.
There are other advantages derived from buying abroad rather than contracting with blockade runners, of no small magnitude : but the foregoing state
rnent will shew the enonnous profits t h a t were made by them when the Goverximent was forced to contract instead of purchasing for itself, and will suggest a
motive for the strenuous efforts they have not ceased to make to get rid of the
regulations and procure a change in t h e policy of the Government. It is to the
lnm and regulations that the Government owes its ability to eoniinand freight
room, and then buy and sell for itself, instead of being forced t o make contracts
so extravagant a s those above described. It requires little sagacity to perceive
that, with temptation so great, the owners of vessels would spare no pains to
obtain contracts from t h e several States, if allowed t o do so by law, with t h e
view of again withdrawing from our use, as f a r as possible, the tonnage of their
vessels, and thus compelling a return to the ruinous contract system.
The reports of the Secretaries will fully inforni you of the quantity and nature
of the supplies obtained by the Go\ ernrneiit under tlie present system, and their
importance to the national defense will be perceived a t a glance.
Fourth. To the fourth inquiry, wliether experience has suggested the necessity of the repeal of said act, or any modification or amendment of its provisions, the foregoing remarks ~ o u l dseem to furnish a suficient answer. But I
conclude by renewing the expression of my conviction that the result of any
legislation checlring or diniiiiishing tlie control now exercised by the Government
over our foreign coniinerce nould be injurious to tlie public interest. and would
insure the rencwal, in aggravated form, of tlie evils which it was the purpose of
your predecessors to remedy by the laws now in force.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
KICHXOND,TA..Dccef,ibci. 20, I S S j .
The conmiunication and accompanying dociiinents were referred to

the Committee on Commerce and ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the Housc a coininunication from the
Secretary of the Treasury relative to public money captured by the
enemy from the depositary at Tampa, Fla. ; which was referred to the
Committee on lJ7ays and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 122) regulating the compensation
mastcrs,.specjal agents, and route agents; which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and PostRoads.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 146) making an appropriation for the
removal and erection of the naval ropewalk;? which was read a
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[Dec. 21, 1864.
d second time and referred to the Committee on IVays and

a bill of the House (H. R. 214) to define and punish conagainst the Confederate States ; which had been returned
from the Senate with the following amendment :
Strike out the proviso in the bill, which reads as folIows, viz: Provided,
That for offenses under this law persons who belong to the Army or Navy, or
persons connected with the military service, shall be tried by a military court
01 court-martial, and citizens shall be tried by indttment or presentment, giving
them the right of a jury trial, and insert in lieu thereof the following, r i z :
p r o ~ i d e dThat
,
any person charged with any offense mentioned in this act, if
ch person be in the military or naval service of the Confederate States, may be
ed by a military court or court-martial, and if found guilty shall be punished
fine and imprisonment as hereinbefore provided, o r such other punishment,
not capital, as the court shall adjudge; and if the person charged be not in the
Inilitary or naval service as aforesaid, such person sh$ be tried in t h e district
court of the Confederate States for the proper district.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
and amendment to be referred to a committee.
Mr. Russell moved that the House concur in the amendment of the
Senate, and called the question ; which was not ordered.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the amendment of the Scnatc by
striking out all after the word act, in line 4, down to word shall,
in line 7.
amendment of Mr. Marshall was lost.
Chilton submitted the following amendment to the amendment
Senate :
trike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof tlie following, riz :
Provided, That cases arising under this act in the land or naval forces. or in
the militia when in actual service in t h e of WRP,shall be tried by a military
court or court-martial, and all others by the district court of the Confederate
States.
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Chilton:
Strike out the words
under this act.
Pending which,
The morning hour havin,g expired,
M i . Cluskey moved that the special order for Committee of the
tion ;which was ordered.

Mr. Bell demanded the yeas and nays thereon:
Which were ordered,
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Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Colyar.

Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, DuprC, Echols, EIving,
Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Hatcher, TIilton, Holder,
Holliday, Kenner, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Miles, Orr, Perlcins, Pugh,
Read, Sexton, Shewmake, W. E. Smith, Snead, Viller6, Welsh, Wickham, and Wilkes.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the special order was again postponed
to enable the Committee on Ways and Means to report back a bill.
Under a suspension of the rides, Mr. Lyon, from the Committee 011
Ways and Means, to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 1RK)
(to provide funds to meet a deficiency in the appropriation to pay
the officers and employees of the War Department, reported back
Calendar,
and agreed to.
Mr. Foster moved to reconsider the vote by Khich the bill was
passed.
On motion of Mr. Lyon. the special order was again postponed to
enable the Committee on Ways and Means to report back a bill.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Lyon, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 96)
to extend the time within which holdcrs of Treasury notes of the
old issue may exchange the same for notes of the new issue, reported
The question being on postponing the bill ant1 placing it on the
Calendar,
.
and agreed to.
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
A message was received from the Senate. by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
Jfr. Spealier: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 147. An act to provide for the transfer of certain :~ppropriations: and
S. 148. An act in relation to the accounts to be kept a t the lreasury of
sequestrated estates ;
On motion of Mr. Machen, the spscial order was again postponed to

Mr. Machen, under a suspension of the rules, oflered the following
resolution :
Resolved, T h a t the discussion of the bill before the Conimittee of t h e Wholr.

entitled An act to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of
the currency, shall close to-morrow a t fifteen n i i n u t e ~after one oclock postmeridian, and the vote shall then be talren upon the r;trions :~niendmentshefore
the committee or which may be offered, alloninq five tiiinutes for explanation
to the movcr, when he has not already been heard thereon, and five minutes to
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[Dec. 22, 1864.
may obtain the floor first in opposition,

ported to t h e House for its action without
he resolution by striking out the words

to-morrow at fifteen minutes after one oclock postmeridian and
insert in lieu thereof the words two oclock on Friday.
The amendment was agreed to, and the resolution as amended was
adopted.
On motion of Mr. Holliday, leave of absence mas granted Mr. J. T.
1,each (called home by sickness in his family).
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, M r . Clopton in the chair, to consider the special order, viz:
The bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemp-
tion of the currency ;
And having spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had, according
to order, had the subject referred to them under consideration and
A message mas received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary, informin the House that the President had on
the 19th instant approved an$ signed the following acts, entitled
224. An act to punish certain frauds on the Confederate Govincluding larceny and embezzlement of property of the Gov((
68. An act for the relief of Sarah A. IIeiskell, wife of the

Joseph B. Heiskell, a Representative from the State of Ten-
motion of Mr. McMullin,

THIRTY -EIGHTH DAY-THURSDAY
, DEC~MBER
22,
1864.
OPEN SESSION.

Mr. Cruilishanlr, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
deficiency in the
f the War Departe consideration of the unfinished business of
spiracy against the
stion ; which was seconded.
t of Mr. Baldwin,
ent of Mr. Chilton,
agree to the amendment
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375

Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, vix: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Nays- *__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ 27 [I281
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton,
Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Fnnsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner,
Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Norton,
Perkins, Read, Rixssell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Swan, Triplett, Villert?, Welsh, Whitfield, Wickham, TVillres, and Witherspoon.
Nays : AtBins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Branch, Burnett, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Echols, Farrow, Foster, Fuller,
Gilmer, Hanly, Holliday, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Marshall,
McCallum, Montague, Orr, Shewmake, W. E. Smith, and Snead.
So the amendment of the Senate mas concurred in.
Mr. Moore moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
was concurred in and to lay the motion on the table; which latter
motion prevailed.
*
.i4message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
-I
__
Xr. Speaker: The Senate have passed bills of the followiiig titles, viz :
S. 112. An act to prescribe the pay and allowaiices of provost-marshals and
clerks of military courts:
S. 141. An act to increase the pay of no~~commissioned
officers, privates, and
ninsicians of the Marine ~ o r p ;s and
S. 149. An act to ainenrl :iii act entitled An act to provide for the payment of
the interest on the remoral and subsistence fund due the Cherokee Indians in
North Carolina, aplroved Mag 1, 1863 ;
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 112) ; which
Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 147) ; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill ($3. 141) ; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 148) in relation to the accounts to be kept
a t the Treasury of sequestrated estates; ) which CTSLSread a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 149) ; which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Goode, the special order for the morning hour,
viz, J o i n t resolution of thanlrs to, and for the relief of, Major
Gaspar Tochnian, formerly of the Polish army, was postponed until
the 5th January ncst.
On motion of Mr. Montague, leave of absence was granted his
colleague, Mr. Miller, until the 2d January next.
On motion of Mr. Gholson, have of absence was granted his c01leagues, Messrs. Montague and McMullin.
(>n motion of Mr. Cluskey, leave of absence was granted his ~ 0 1 league, Mr. Swan.
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[Dec. 23, i86-t.
On motion of Mr. H
, leave of absence was granted to MI-.
Gilmer.
On motion of Mr.Fuller, leave of absence was granted his colleague,
Mr. Ramsay.
On motion of Mr. AtkiGs, leave of absence was granted to Mr.
Moore.
On motion of Mr. Hanly, leave of absence was granted to Mr.
Lamkin.
Mr. Ayer moved to reconsider the vote by whicheleave of absence
was granted to Mr. Miller.
Mr. Bell demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not seconded.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, leave of absence was granted his collea ues, Messrs. Fuller and J. M. Leach.
8 n motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, leave of absence was
granted his colleague, Mr. Bridgers.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, leave of absence was granted to Mr.
Whitfield.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Clopton in the chair, to consider the special order, viz :
The bill " to provide more effectually for the reduction and redempof the currency ; )'
nd having spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had, according
to order, had the subject referred to them under consideration and.
On motion of Mr. Perkins,
The House adjourned until 12 o'clock m. to-morrow.
T H I R T P - N I N T H DAY-FRIDAY,
DECEMBER
23, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.

House of Representatives:
RICHMOND,
VA., December 19, l S G / I .
JEFFERSON DSVIS.
ing documents were laid upon
t:,(~
House resolved itself into secret :A'therein, resolved itself into ope::
as granted his colWhole, Mr. Clop-
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371
The bill t o provide more effectually for the reduction and

redemption of the currency ;
And having spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had, according
to order, had the subject referred to them under consideration, and
recommend that the bill do pass with the following amendments :
1. I n the third section, eighth line, strike out fifty and insert twenty-five.
2. In the same section and line strike out two and insert one.
3. I n the third section, ninth line, strike out four and insert two.
4. In the fourth section, ninth line, before the word credit, insert the
words compensation by, and after the same word ( credit ) insert o r
otherwise.
5. I n the fourth section, twelfth line, before the word value, insert the word
market.
6. Add a t the end of section 5 the following: Provided, That Treasury notes
redeemed in lieu of the certificates authorized by this act shall not be reissued.
7. Add the following to t h e proviso just added t o t h e end of section 5 : Proaided further, That said certificates shall be divided into two classes, to be
designated, respectively, as numbers one and two. Certificates issued during thc
first six nionths of t h e year eighteen hundred and sixty-five shall be of the first
class, and shall be redeemable in cotton a t forty cents a pound, corn a t one
dollar and fifty cents per bushel, and wheat at three dollars per bushel: Prov i d e d , however, That holders of Treasury notes living i n the Trans Mississippi
Department shall be allowed two nionths additional to convert their Treasury
notes into certificates of the first class. Certificates issued subsequently to the
six and eight months of said year shall be of the second class, and shall be
redeemable in cotton a t fifty cents.per pound, corn at two dollars per bushel, and
wheat a t four dollars per bushel.
8. In the fourth line, seventh section, after the word wheat, insert but
no sum less than eighty-one dollars or its multiple shall be converted into
Treasury certificates when the snni is under nine hundred dollars.
9. I n the fifth line, seventh section, :Ifter the word certificate. insert when
the sum converted into Treasury certificates is more than nine hundred dollars.
10. In section 8, line 2, strike out the word and and insert the word as.
Mr. Renner moved the previous question.

Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Marshall,
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in sccrct session,
A mcssage was received frorh the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre-
tary ; which is as follows, viz :
&Iv. Xpeaker: The Senate have passed, with amendments, a bill of this House
( H . R. 2G7) to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in certain
cases for a liiiiited t i m e ; in which amendments I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
To the Senate awl House of Repreaentathm:
I herewith transinit a coniniunication from the Secretary of the Treasury
relative to :L further foreign loan, and recommend his proposition t o your
favorable consideration in secret session.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

the Conimittec on Ways and Mcans.
The Chair laid before the House a bill of the House (1.R. 267)
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[Dee. 24, 1804.
writ of habeas corpus in certain cases

from the Senate with sundry amendments.
ents were referred to the Committee on the
the Committee on Ways and Means,
reported
A bill " to issue a further foreign loan; "
Calendar,
as decided in the negative.
e bill was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to reconsider the vote by which
the bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Colyar moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
to recommit was lost.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the House resolve itself into open session;
question ; which was ordered, and the motion
g on the passage of the bill,

the yeas and nays; which mere not ordered,
t o reconsider the vote by which the bill was

The motion to reconsider was lost, and the title was read and
agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin,
FORTIETH DAY-SATURDAY,
DECEMBER
24, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjouinment, and was opened with
s one of the great

except in extreme
the people of this
that no exigency
Dec. 24, 1884.1
379
The question recurring on the adoption of the resolution,
Mr. Lester demanded the yeas and nays; which were ordered.
Mr. Swan moved to reconsider the vote by which the yeas and nays
were ordered.
Mr. Ayer demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Gholson,
Hatcher3 Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Kenner, Sexton, Shewmake,
Swan, Vest, and Wilkes.
Nays : Akin, Atlcins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Branch, Horatio W.Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruilishank, Darden, Dicliinson, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither,
Garland, Goode, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Tlamkin, Lester, Lyon,
Marshall, Menees, Miles, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Simpson,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, VillerB, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Barksdale moved that the resolution be divided.
The Chair decided that the resolution was not divisible.
Mr. Barksdale appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to lay the appeal on the table;
which motion was lost.
Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the jixdgment of the House 3
Which were ordered,
k em - _ _ _ - ---- _ - - _ - - _ - _ _ _ _34_ _
And recorded as follows,viz: h'
ays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Yeas : Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Horatio
W. Bruce, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, DuprB, Echols,
Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, Garland, Hanly, Herbert, Holder,
Lamkin, Lester, Marshall, Menees, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett,
VillerB, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Barlcsdale, Batson, Burnett, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark,
Cluskey, Conrow, Dicliinson, Foster, Funsten, Goode, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, IZenner, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Miles, Norton, Perkins, Eead, Sexton, Shewmake, Snead,
Swan, Vest, Welsh, and Wilkes.
So it was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Dickinson moved that the House resolve itself into secret
session.
The yeas and nays, ordered on motion of Mr. Lester,
Were recorded as follows, viz: Yens
31
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Branch,
C'lopton, Colyar, Cruilishank, Darden, Echols, Farrow, Foster,
Gaither, Garland, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, Lester, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina,Wickham, and Witherspoon.
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[Dee. 24, 1864.
Nays : Akin, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio

IV. Bruce, Chilton,Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, Dickin-
son, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Bunsten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge,

Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Icenner, Lyon, Machen, Norton,
Perkins, Pugh, Read, Sexton, Shewmake, Snead, Swan, Triplett,
Vest, Viller6, Welsh, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Gaither offered the following resolution ; mhicli was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Nilitary AiTairs inquire into the expediency
of so amending the act entitled An act to organize military courts to attend the
Arniy of the Confederate States in the field, and to define thc powers of said
courts, as to authorize the President to establish one in western North Carolina, and that they report by bill or othemise.
Mr, Gaither presented a communication on the same subject ; which

Mr. Smith of North Carolina offered the following resolution ;
which was adopted :
ResoEtwZ, That the President be respectfully requested. if not incompatible
with the public interests, to inform the House1. What instructions and authority have been given by t h e Commissary-General, or others under his direction, to the officers and agents of t h a t department
engaged in procuring supplies of subsistence from the counties in North Carolina
lying east of Chowan River, for the exchange of cotton, cotton yarns, iind
tobacco, or either of them therefor, and for the transportation of such goods
across said river.
2. And what military orders or permits have been given to carry into effect
and protect such trafic.
3. And the quantities of such cotton. cotton yarns, and tobacco thus exported
beyond said lines, and the quantity and Bind of meat received in esckinge therefor, distinguishing betn-een that coming from the United States and t h a t coming
from places within the Confederate States.

Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs bc instructed to inquire
whether payments are made to the Army bimonthly, as required by existlng
regulations, and, if not, the reasons for the delay or neglect, and nr1iether any
and what further legislation is necessary in the premises.

Resolved, That the Committee on the Commissary and Quartermasters Departments be directed to inquire and ascertain what quantity of flour and meal is
distributed in the daily ration to the soldiers of the Army. and wliether any
and what quantity of sorghum or molasses is thus distributed, and if a n iusuffid e n t supply is thus distributed, the reasons therefor, and whether any and
what legislation is uecessary in the premises, and t h a t they report by bill or
otherwise.

Whereas an act of Congress was passed at its last session increiising seTen
commissioned officers, privates, and musicians
States for the period of one gear fr;jm June
-four, the date of its passage : niid
a tax was leriecl eqnnl to one-fifth of the
vied on the same subjects for the present year,
tax to make adequate provisioii for

usively applied
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381
Mr. Smith of North Carolina also presented a memorial from the

adjutants of the Seventeenth and Sixty-sixth North Carolina regiments, relative to their positions in the Army; which was referred to
Mr. Ayer offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested, if not incompatible
with the public interests, to inform this House whether or not the Secretary of
War, or any other officer of the executive Government, has ever granted permits, passports, or safe conducts t o one or more youths of this city or elsewhere
who were about to attain the age that would render them liable to conscription*
or military service, to go beyond the limits of this Confederacy, for the purpose
and with the view of avoiding such service; and if any youth o r youths of the
age designated have been, or a r e about to be, suffered to depart the Confederacy, to inforin this House of the reasons for their being permitted to go
abroad.
Mr. Hanly moved to amend the resolution by adding a t the end

thereof the following, viz :
ReBoZved, That the President be, and he is hereby, requested, if consistent
with the public interest, t o inform this J3ouse if passports have or have not been
given to male citizens o f the Confederate States within the conscript age, to go
beyond the limit of these States within the last two years, and, if so, t h a t he
inform this House to whom such passports have been given, when given, and for
what purpose, if not for secret service.
Mr. Read moved to lay the resolution and amendment on the table.
T h e amendment of Mr. Hanly was lost.
Mr. Read moved to refer the resolution to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Wickham moved to amend the resolution by striking out the
words this city or elsewhere ) and inserting i n lieu thereof the
words the Confederate States.
P
The amendment mns agreed to.
Mr. Atkins moved that the Calendar be postponed until the call of
the States was completed ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote just taken, by which the
Calendar was postponed.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Jlr. htlrins movecl that the Calendar he postponed until the pending matter be diqmsccl of ; which motion prevailed.
A h . Pugh moved to aniend the resolution by striking out the words
for the purpohe aiicl v i t h the view of avoiding such service.
The ainendnient was agreed to, and the resolution as amended was
adopted.
Mr. Cruilrshank, from the Corninittee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
I. It.214. An act to define and punish coiispiracy akainst the Confederate States; and
S. 96. An act to extend the time within which holders of Treasury
notes of the old issue may eschange the same for notes of the new
issne.
The House resumed the consideration of the special order, viz :
The bill t o provide more effectually for the rcduction and redemption of the currency.
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D e e . 24, 1864.
e main question,
second, and third amendments of the Committee of the
Whole were lost.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments of the committcc were
agreed to.
The question recurring on the seventh amendment of the committee,
Mr. E. M. Bruce demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ________________________ 34
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays-------___--_--__-_-____
31
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Baldwin, Darksdale, Batson, Clark,
Colyar, Conrow, Elliott, Farrow, Funsten, Hatcher, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lamkin, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Menees,
Miles, Norton, Rives, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Smith of Alabama, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
Nays: Bell, Blandford, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chilton, Clopton, Cluskey, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, DuprB,
Echols, Ewing, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Hanly, Lester,
Marshall, Murray, Perkins, Pugh, Read, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Carolina, Vest, Welsh, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
he amendment was agreed to.
eighth amendment was modified, by unanimorrs consent, by
rd " eighty-one " and inserting in lieu thereof the
dment as modified was agreed to.
The ninth and tenth amendments were agreed to.
The preamble was engrossed.
Jfr. Speaker: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles; in which
they request the concurrence of this House :
S. 142. An act to increase the number of acting midshipmen in t h e Nary, and
to prescribe the mode of appointment ; and
S. 150. An act to provide for the lighting and warming of the Esecutire Mansion, :ind for the supply of forage and commissary stores for the use of the
Commander in thief of the Army and Kavy of the Confederate States.
Dec. 24, 1864.1
383
Lamkin, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Norton, Read,

Rives, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Swan, Triplett,
Vest, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Batson, Bell, Boyce, Cruikshank, Dupr6, Echols, Herbert,
Lester, McCallum, Perlrins, Pugh, Shewmake, Smith of Alabama,
Smith of North Carolina, and Welsh.
Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
imssed.
T h e Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, recommending the passage of an act providing
that the 4 per cent bonds and certificates received in payment of taxes
shall be considered as redeemed and be canceled; which was referred
l o the Committee on Ways and Mcans.
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 142) " to
increase the number of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of appointment ; " which was read a first and second
time arid referred to the Committee on Xaval -4ffairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 150) " to provide for the lighting and warming of the Executive Mansion, and for the supply of foracre and commissary stores for the use of the Commander in Chief o? the Army
and havy of the Confederate States; " which \\-as read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Darden, under a suspension of the rules, presented the memorial of the president and superintendent of the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad, asserting a claim for damages for the destruction
of said railroad; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Goode, under a suspcnsion of the rules, presented the memorial
of John T. Averett, captain and assistant quartermaster, Stewart's
brigade, praying that he may be released from accountability for an
amount of public funds stolen from his possession ; which was
Also, memorial of Virginia Reserves, praying the adoption of some
measure by which they map be relieved from the regular service and
organized for local defense; which was referred to the Committee
Blso, the memorial of the adjutants of regiments of Pickett's division,
asking a n increaic of rank and pay and that they niay be placed in
the line of promotion; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a communication from Lieixt. Arthur Segar, Thirty-eight11
Virginia Regiment, coniplaining that thc men of his company have
not been paid since the 30th of June, 1864, and asking that some steps
may be taken to secure speedy payment; which was referred to the
Mr. Miles, uiidcr a suspension of the rules, presented the petition of
Ann H. Rous and Helena If. ROUX,asking for duplicates of 8 per
cent bonds destroyed by fire; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Anderson, under a suspension of the rules, presented the memorial of adjutants of Georgia regiments, asking to be placed in the line
of promotion; which was referred to the Committee on blilitary
Affairs.
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[Dee. 24, 1864.
Also, a communication from many officers from Georgia relative

to the delay in paying the soldiers; which mas referred to the Select
Committee on the Pay of Soldiers.
Also, the memorial of Stephen B. ;?/larshall, tax collector in the
State of Georgia, asking to be relieved from accountability for a certa>inamount of taxes collected by him and captured by the enemy;
Mr. Cluskey moved that when the House adjourn to-day it adjourn
to meet on Wednesday next, a t 12 oclock.
Mr. Akin demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered.
Mr. Goode called the question; which was ordered, and the motion
to adjourn over prevailed.
Mr. Marshall, under a suspension of the rules, offered thc following
resolution ; which mas adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the Speaker be, aud he is hereby, authorized to name a member
to discharge temporarily the duties of the Chair, but such substitution shall
not extend longer than five legislative days.
Mr. Chilton, u&er a suspension of the rules, presented joint resolutions of the legislature of Alabama in relation to impressments and
the schedule of prices fixed by Confederate commissioners ; which
were referred to the Select Committee on Impressments and ordered
to be printed.
Also, joint resolutions of the legislature of Alabama urging the
payment of officers and privates by Confederate authorities ; which
were referred to the Select Committee on the Pay of Soldiers and
On motion of Mr. Gaither, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Smith of North Carolina.
Mr. Barksdale moved that the rules be suspended to enable members who have not voted on the passage of the bill to provide more
effectually for the reduction and redemption of the ciirrency to
record their votes.
Mr. Sexton, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A bill to lay a tax for revenue to provide for the common defense
and carry on the Government of the Confederate States :
sighting cannon, be taken from the

on the Calendar of this sesion.
the Confederate
Dec. 24, 1864.1
385
Mr. Barksdale presented the petition of J. B. Greaves, of Hinds

County, Miss., asliing to be relieved from the payment of tax on
cotton burned by the enemy; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Also, the memorial of I,. R. Moody and other citizens of Enterprise, Miss., in reference to the currency; which was referred to the
Mr. Clopton presented the memorial of J. TVhyte Fowler, usscrting a claim for the capture of the Federal transport Orr and cargo;
Mr. Baldwin offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the President be respectfully requested to inform this House1. As to the iiumber of iron furnaces and forges worked in the year eighteen
hundred and sixty-four by officers and agents of the Gorernnient and on Gorerniiient account.
2. As to the cost per ton of pig, bloom, and bar iron, respectively, a t such furnaces and forges.
3. A s to the number of iron furnaces a n d forges worked iu the same time by
the proprietors uiider contract with the Gorcrnnient, and the different Binds of
coutracts so made.
4. As to the cost per ton of pig, bloom, and bar iron delivered to the Government under such contracts.

Resolccd, That tlie President be respectfully requested to inform this IIouse3 . As to t h e amount of money for which requisitions froin the QuartermasterGeneral and the Comniissnry-General drawn upon the Treasury remain unpaid.
2. As to the reasons for the noulmyment of such requisitions.
Mr. BaldiTin also prwxitcd the petition of Hanger & Bro., asliing
that manufactnrers of artificial limbs be cxcnipted from taxation j
which was rcfcrred to the Committee on TVay5 and Items.
Mr. Farrow presented the nieniorial of Captain Hewetson, asliing
relief in relation to certain nioiiep captured by the enemy; which was
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Eesolved, That the President be requested, if not incompatible with the pnhlic 1_?interest, to communicate to this House a copy of the report of the SurgeonGeneral on the sickness and mortality of the Coiifedcri~teStates armies for the
year eighteen liundretl mid sixty-three ; also a copy ot the report of the financial
tr,iiis;ictious o f the Medical Departnient of the Coiifrdrr;ite States for the years
ixty oiic, cightecn hundred and sixty-two, and eighteen
Rtr. Farrow also iiitrodnced

A bill . to secure to sick arid wounded oficers the same rights and
privileges in obtaining leaves of absence as are now provided by law

for soldiers obtaining furloughs;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Comniittee on the Medical 1)epartment.
Mr. Simpsoii presented the memorial of Mrs. Mary E. Tillman, of
South Carolina, praying to be relieved from the pa:yment of the taxes
of 1864 ; which was referred to the Comniittec on IVays and Means.
Also, the memorial of J. W. Robinson, of South Carolina, pSaying
to be allowed to fund certain Confederatc Trcasury notes, which he
was prevented from funding at the proper time, because he was a
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[Dec. 2-1, 1864.
nemy; which mias referred to the Cornr Thurmond, of South Carolina, asking
that a bond givcn by her for the exemption of her overseer may be
vacated ; -which was referred to the Commlttee on Clalms.
Also, the petition of Henrietta Jennings, of South Carolina, asking
to be relieved from the payment of a bond given by her for the exemption of her overseer ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
bill . to levy and collect taxes for the common defense and for
the support of the Government for the year eighteen hundred aiid
sixty-five, and to repeal certain tax laws;
which was read a first and second time,.referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed.
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to organize military courts
to attend the army of the Confederate States in the field, and to define
. the powers of said courts, approved October ninth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-two ; )
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled An act providing for the
establfshment and payment of claims for a certain description of
property taken or informally impressed for the use of the &my,
approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Special Committee on Impressments.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled An act t o amend an act
entitlcd An act to organize military courts to attend the Army of
the Confederate States in thc field, and to define the powers of said
courts, approved February thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour; which was read a first and second time aiid referred to the
Also, a joint resolution in relation to impressments; which mas
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr. Foster offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resoleed, That the Committee on kfilitary Affairs be requested to inquire into
the expedieriry of affording relief to officers who h a r e resigned and privates
who have been discharged from t h e service previous to the passage of the act
ing the Invalid Corps, and report by bill or otherwise.
lso, the following resolution ; which was adopted :

esolved, That the papers in the claim of J. E. Johnson, for t h e law of the
steamboat TV. B. Terry, which mere presented to the House at the last Congress,
be withdrawn from the files and referred t o the Committee on Claims.

h d , That the Committee on Naval Affairs be requested to inquire into
s, and report by bill or
S. Brock, asserting a claim

a horse whilst cmployed as
was referred to the Committee
Dec. 24, 1804.1
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387
Also, the inemorial of Veal, West & Moore, assertin@a claim for
property taken for hospital purposes; which was re?erred to the
Also, the memorial of Lieut. Col. William A. Johnson, asserting a
claim for the value of a horse killed in battle; whicli was referred to
A bill to authorize the Second Auditor of the Treasury, or a
committee t o be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, with
-f the consent of the President, to take proof as to the expenditures of
the State of Tennessee i n constructing military defenses and the
support of her army previous to its transfer to the Confederate
Government ;
mhich was read a first and second time, referred to the Special Committee on the Claims of the States, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lamliin presented the memorial of William R. Gatlin, tax
collector of Pike County, Miss., asking to be relieved from liability
for a certain amount of counterfeit Treasury notes received in payment of taxes; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Bell offered the following resolution ; which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, That leare be granted to withdraw from the files of this House the
iiiemorial of Weatherord and Thomas, presented a t the last session of Congress
and referred to the Coininittee on Claims, with the view to have said memorial
referred to the Committee on Claims a t the present session.
Mr. Dicliinson offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Eesolved, That the papers in the case of George W. Foster, which mere
referred to the Committee 011 Claims at the last session, and not acted on. be
withdrawn from the files and referred again t o said coininittee.
Resolved, That the Committee on Claims inquire into the justice of the claim
of Henry Esall for compensation for certain designs and drawings furnished
the Coinmittee 011 Flag and Seal during the First Congress, and report by resolution or otherwise.
Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of C. & J. Talbott, asking

increased compensation for the use of their foundry by the Navy
Department ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Slso, the memorial of Mrs. Hagner and Mrs. Gordon, owners and
proprietors of Shockoe warehouse, asking to be relieved from taxation ; ~ ~ h i was
c h referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Wickhain also introduced
A bill authorizing the promotion of officers, noncomnzissioned
officers, and privates for clistinguished valor and skill, o r for peailiar
c.ompetency and general merit; ?
whiclz was read a first and qecond time and referred to the Committee
Also, a bill (for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases; which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Coinmittee on
Ways and Means.
Mr. \Vickham, from the Coniiriittee 011 Military Affairs, to mhom
had been referred the reports of the engagement of the reserve forces
with the enemy at Staunton River, June 25, 1864, reported back the
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Sallle \vith the recomniendatioll that the reports be printed ; \Thick

was agreed to.
Mr. Cruikshank presented the iimiiorial of (icorgc .:C Pattison,
asbing the passage of an act providing for the construction of one
or more of a certain class of fire ships; which \\-as referred to the
Comiiiittee on Naval Affairs.
Also, the petition of Isaac D. Upshaw, postmaster a t lVedow.ee,
Randolph County, Ah., praying to be relievcd from liability for certain amount of public money captured by the enemy: which was
referred to the Conimittee on Claims.
Air. Cruikshank offered the following resolution ; which WIS
adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be required to ascertain
and report what legislation, if any, is necessary for the protection of bonded
agriculturists whose slaves have been impressed for the use of the Government
since the execution of their bonds.
3fr. Conrad
offered the following resolution ; vhich v a s adopted :
Resolved, That the President be requested lo iiiform this IIouse what disposition has been made of a suiii of money in specie belonging to certain banks
of New Orleans, which shortly after the capture of t h s t city was taken possession of by the Government of the Confederate States; what amouiit of specie
was so taken by the Gorernment; what amount is still retained by it and for
what objects and purposes it is so retained, aiid to what bank or banks it
belongs; and whether any and what arrangement has been made with any
and what banks relative t o the specie belonging to it or to them.
Mr. Witherspoon offered the following resolution ; n-hich

adopted :
TVNS
Resolued, That the Committee on Ways and Means inquire into the espediency of restricting the eqwrtation of gold and silver coin from t h e Confederate
States, or o f prohibiting the same; that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Norton offered the following resolution ; n-hich was adopted,

viz :
Resolved, That the Coinmittee 011 Claims be instriicted to inauire a s to the
necessity of further :ippropriation to meet properly authenticated claims agninst
the Goveriinient for the recruiting seryice, and t h a t it report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Echols,

The Honse adjouriied until 12 ocloclr m. Wednesday.
FORTY-FIRST D,2Y-1VEDNESDAY7
OPEK SESSION.
pra9er by tlic Rev. Dr. Miiinigerode.
Mr. Chiltoii (in the chair) laid before the House a communication
rom the Won. Thomas S. Bocock, Speaker of the House of Repreentalives; which was rcad as follon-s, viz :
RICHMOND,
\la.,December
-,
lS64.
federate States has kindly

porarily t h e duties of the
legislative days.
next I hereby authorize and
over its deliberations during
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my absence, provided it does not extend beyond the period fixed by the Rouse
for such substitution.
I beg through sou to assure the 13ouse of Representatives that however
urgent my private affairs nothing could have induced ine to be absent a t the
present time if I had not been convinced t h a t no important business could be
transacted for some days to come.
I shall certainly return to my post at the earliest prac*ticable moment.
With the highest respect, I am, w r y truly, yours,
TH. S . BOCOCK,
Speaker House of Representatives.
Mr. Gray, member from Louisiana (elected to fill the vacancy

occasioned by the death of Mr. Hodge), appeared, was sworn to support the Constitution, and took his seat.
Mr. Machen moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
offcr a resolution, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
AIIJ
as fo&)ms, viz: 'Sleas-----------------------40
SayL
- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Yeas : Akin, llncIcrson, iitkins, Batsoii, Ihll, Tbyc'e. Chilton,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cluslrey, Colyar, Cruilrshanlr, Diclcinson, Echols,

Ewing, Foster, Garland, Gray, Hatchcr, Herbert, Hilton, Holder,
Keeble, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCalhim, Menees, Ori-,
Yugh, Siinpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Siriitli of Blabaiiia,
h e a d , Triplett, VillerC, Willies, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Ayer, Baldmin, Barksdale, Eli M. Bruce, Clark, Conrad,
Conrow, DuprB, Farrow, Gholson, Wanly, Holliday, Johnston,
Kenner, Miles, Murray, Xorton, Perkins, liead, Rives, Seston, Shew make, Vest, and lViclrham.
Two-thirds iiot voting in the affirmative, the motion to suspend the
rules was lost.
On motion of Mr. Chiskey, leave of absence ~ v a sgranted to. Mr.
De Jarnette.
On motion of Mr. E l t o n , leave of absence mas grnntccl his colleague, Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Lyon moved that the rules be suspended to enablc the Committee on Ways and Means to report.
Mr. Ayer submitted the following resolutions :
(1) Rcsolvcd. That tlic President be, and he is hereby, respectfully requested,
if not incompatible w i t h the public interests, to iiiforni this IIouse how i t so
happens that our ga1l:uit soldiers were suffered to go for so inany inontlis this
year IF ithout beiiig pait1 Llicir nioiitlily dues, and whether or not thc Arniy has
5 et been paicl up their w;iges in full.
( 2 ) ZZesolvctl, T h t it is the seuse of this House t h a t tlic soldiers in the field
slioulrl nlwiiys he puicl first xiid in preference to nll other Government ofEciais
and employees where there happens not to be sufficient funds in hand to pay all
promptly.
Mr. Machen moved that the second resolution be referred to the

Cornmittcc on Ways and Means.
Mr. IIiltoii inoved to refer both resolutions to the Special Committee on the Pay of Soldiers; which latter motion prcvailccl.
Mr. Ayer introduced joint resolutions on the subject of adjouriiment, as follows, viz:
(1) Eesolved I)?/ the Conyiess o f the Confederate Stntps of Amwica, T h a t the
Speaker of t h e House and President of the Senate shall adjourn their respec-
[Dee. 28, 1864.
tive Houses at two oclock postmeridian, on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth day of

January, proximo.
(2) Resolved, T h a t when this Congress adjourns on the day above designated
in the foregoing resolution it shall stand adjourned to meet again a t twelve
oclock meridian on Monday, the fifth day of JUne, next.
(3) Resolved, That no speech on any subject shall exceed twenty minutes
(luring the remainder of this session.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the resolutions were laid upon the

table.
Mr. VTitherspoon offered the following resolution ; which was
adopted :
Resolved, That in order to facilitate the correspondence and communication
between the citizens of the Confederate States and our prisoners in the hands
of the enemy, it be referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads
to inquire into the propriety of authorizing the Postmaster-General to purchase
sufficient supply of United States postage stamps, and distribute the same to
the different postmasters ; also, that said committee inquire into the propriety
of extending the franking privilege to our prisoners during their captivity ;
that said committee report by bill or otherwise.
PMr. Miles introduced

A bill authorizing hospital accommodation for treatment, inclrxding subsistence, to certain o&cers and soldiers resigned, retired, cir
discharged ;
Also, a bill to allow army missionaries to purchase rations and
forage; which was read a first and second time and referred t o the
Mr. Miles presented the petition of adjutants in Kershaws division,
asking increase of rank and pay; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Miles offered the following resolution ; which -was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments be instructed to inquire into the expediency o f allowing assessors
under the tax law the privilege of purchasing from the quartermasters charged
with the collection of the tax in kind Corn and forage for the support of one
horse.
Mr. Boyce called up the reso1ut;on offered by him some days ago;
Resolved, That during the remainder of the present session no member shall
speak more than oilce nor longer than twenty minutes on any question that may
arise in the progress of the proceedings of this House.
Mr. Boyce moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word
twenty and inserting in lieu thereof the word thirty.
Mr. Hilton called the question; which was ordered.
Which were ordered,
A1,d recorded as follows,viz : Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
iNays
________________________
26
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Batson, Bell, Boyce, Clopton, Clixskey,

Conrow, C.rulkshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Garland,
er, Herbert, Hilton, H
ester, Lyon, Machen, McCallum,
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391
Menees, Norton, Orr, Pugh, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead,

Tri2lett, Vest, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, DuprB, Gholson, Gray, Hanly,
Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Perkins, Read,
Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Villerb, and Wickham.
Two-thirds not voting in the affirmative, the resolution was lost.
Mr. Clark moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was
lost.
H r . Speaker: The Senate have passed. witho5t amendainent, a bill of this
House (H. re. 261) to amend an act of the Provisional Congress entitled An
act relating- to the prepayment of postage in certain cases, approved July 29,
1861.
They hare passed bills of the following titles, yiz :
S. 143. An act to authorize the employment of instructors for the acting midshipmen of t h e Kavy, and to regulate their pa9 ;
S. 144. An act making an appropriation for the erection of additional buildings a t Drewrys Blud for tbe accommodation of acting niidshipnien ; and
S. 145. An act to authorize the appointment of iiaral coiistructors in the Provisional N a r y , arid to fix their pay ;
I n whicli I am directed to .ask the concurrence of this IIouse.
Mr. ilfcCallum introduced

A bill to amend an act to reduce the currency and to authorize a
new issue of Treasury notes, approved Pebrirary seventeenth, eightccn
huiidrccl and sixty-four ;
which was read R first and second time and referred to the Corninittee
on Ways and Means.
A bill to increase the pay of officers, noncommissioned officers, and
privates of the Army of the Confederate States ;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Cluskey presented a communication from Lieut. S. A. Taylor
relative to the consolidation of regiments; which was referred to the
Also, n conmimication from J. S. TVheless, suggesting that the
tant paymaster in the Confederate Stat>es Navy he
abolished ; mhich was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. Menecs offered the following resolution :
ICesoZiwZ, That on and after Monday next the hour for the meeting of the
House of 12epresent.itires ~ 1 1 , 1 1 1be eleren oclocli anteiiieridian daily during the
contiuuancc of the Imscnt session of Congress.
Mr. Colyar submitted the following amendment to the resolution :

Strike out the wholr of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, riz :
Resolmi, That after to-day the hour of nieeting for this House shall be
eleven oclock aiitemeridian, and the time of xdjourrinient shall be teii OClOCli
postiiieridian, the House tuliing a recess from three ocloclr postmeridian to
eight oclock postmeridian.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Gholson, the consideration of the Calendar w a s
postponed until the call of the States was completed.
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The question recurring on the amendment of A h . Colyar to the

resolution offered by Mr. Menees,
Mr. Colyar demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
37
Yeas---_--___________________
. : Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Bell, Uoyce, Horatio W. I<rnce,
ChiIton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Cruilrshank, Iliclrinson, Ewing, Foster, Garland, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Keeble, Lester, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Norton, Om, Pugh, Slieminake, Simpson, J. $1. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Scead, Vest,
VillerB, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Eli M. Bruce, Clark,
Conrad, Conrow, DuprQ, Farrow, Gholson, Gray, Hanly, Herbert,
IIolliday, Johnston, Kenner, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Perkins, Read, Sexton, Triplett, and Wickham.
The question recurring on the adoption of tlie resolution as
amended,
Mr. Anderson called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Lester demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Yeas: Akin, Anderson, Batson, Bell, Boyce, foratlo TV. Bruce,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Cruikshank, Diekinson, Ewing, Foster, Garland, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Lester, Lyou,
Machen, McCallum, Menees, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Simpson, J. 31.
Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead, Triplett, VillerQ,
Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Ayer, Baldwin, Eli M. Bruce, Clark, Conrad, Conrow,
DuprB, Farrow, Gholson, Gray, Hanly, Herbert, IIolliday, Johnston,
Kenner, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Perkins, Bead, Sexton, Shewmake,
Vest, and n'ickham.
So the resolution as amended was adopted.
Mr. Colyar presented the petition of the adjutants of Maj. Gen.
B. R. Johnson's division, asking to be placed in the line of promotion
and for increased rank; which was referred to tlie Committee on
Military Affairs.
A bill " for the relief of SeAor Afarcos Radisch ; "
on Claims.
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
,offered by Mr. Menees relative to the hour of meeting of the House
was adopted.
Mr. Baldwin offered the following resolution :
ll
ResoEvctZ, That the attention of the President be respectfully called to the

following resolutions heretofore adopted by this IIouse and to which no response
has yet beeii mncle:
1. A resolution Of h'fay sixteenth, eighteen hundred and 'sixty-four, calling
for certain corresDondence with General Joseph E. Johnston therein described.
ghteen hundred and sixty-four, calling for an official
Joseph E. Johnston of his late cam-
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Mr. Barksdale moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The motion mas lost, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Gholson offered the following resolution :
Resohed, T h a t there is no purpose on the part of this House to introduce
negro troops into our Army.
Resolved, That while this House has unshaken confidence in the integrity.
patriotism, and capacity of our Chief Wtgistrate, yet i t can not approve the
recommendation contained in his last message to Congress, that the Governmeut
purchase such slaves as may be needed or teamsters, cooks, to work upon
fortifications, or in t h e Governnient w o r l d ~ o p s ,o r i n hospitals, and &her similar duties, and engage to liberate them on their discharge after service faithfully rendered.
On motion of Mr. Clark, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Resolved, T h a t t h e Committee 011 Claiiiis inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the payment of damages infikted on citizens of the Confederate States by reason of the destruction of their property, by fire or otherwise,
growing out of the occupancy of such propcrty by the troops of the Confederate
States.
Mr. Wickham also offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to cause the Journal of this House, commencing with t h e first day of this session, to be printed from time to time for
the use of the members ;
which, on motion of Mr. Hilton, was referred to the Committee on

Printing.
Mr. Gholsoii offered the lollowing rcsolutioii ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Coininittee on Naval ATtairs inquire into the justice and
expediency of giving to officers of the Navy of the United States who resigned
and were received into the service of the Confederate States, whether they were
received into tlie Army or iYavy, the benefit of the nineteenth section of a n act
for the establishment arid organization of the Army of the Confedcrate States
of Ainerica, passed March sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, and report
Mr. Gholson presented the petition of midshipmen of the Confederate States Navy, asking permission to purchase supplies, clothing,
etc., from the Government; which was referred to the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the House resolved itself into secret
session ; itnd having spent sane time therein, resolved itself into open
bessioii.
On motion of Mr. Xyer,
The House adjourned until 11 oclock a. m. to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the consideration of the Calendar was
postponed.
Joint resohition f o r a committee t o inquire into our present and future means of public
defense.
There being reason to apprehend that a crisis in our public affairs is imperid
ing, for which no adequate provisioii inny have been made : Therefore,
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d bu the Qolzgress of the ConfedeTate States, That it corn:uittee be

to consist of three Senators and Eve Represeiitatiyes, whose duty it
9 conference with the President and by such other ine:ms
they
shall deem proper, to ascertain what are our reliable nlems

presentand prospective ; and to report thereon .ivithotIt d e k
gestioIls as they may deem to be required by the public interea
Mr. Conrad submitted the following amendment to the resolution:

Strike out6Fll after the word ascertain and insert in lieu thereof the fo].
lowing, vis: whether there be any deficiency or any danger of it deficiency of
suppIies for the Army of Virginia, and if yea, to report the cause of snch deficiency, and Xhether any and what action can be taken by Congress to assist
the Government in proenring said supplies.
Mr. Machen submitted the following amendment to the resolution

of Mr. Baldwin (in the nature of a substitute) :
strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following :
Resolved by the Congress o f the Confpderafe States, That n coininittee of
a r e e from the Senate and five from the House of Representatives be appointed
to confer with the President and the heads of the proper Delmtmeiits in relation to the supplies of provisions for the Army of Virgiiiia under General Lee,
and if there is a deficiency, to ascertain what means, if any, c i t n be :idopted to
remedy the evil; and that the committee report to the Congress as early as
practicable the result of their conferences and such measures as ther may deem
proper in the premises.
Mr. Atkins moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of hfr. Conrad,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Machen,
The Chair appointed as the committee on the part of the House :
1. Mr. Baldwin of Virginia.
2. Mr. Machen of Kentucky.
3. Mr. Pugh of Alabama.
5. Mr. Colyar of Tennessee.
On motion of Mr. Sexton.
FORTY-SECOND DAY-THURSDSY,
DECEXBER
29, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 143) to anthorize the empIoyment of instructors for the acting rnidshipnien of
the Navy, and to regulate their pay; which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 144) making an appropriation for the
erection of additional buildings a t Dremrys Bluff for the accommodation of acting midshipmen; which was read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Also, a Senate
thorize the appoihtnient 0;
naval constructor
Navy, and to fix their pay;
which was read a
and referred to the Committee
on Naval Affairs.
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Also, a communication from the President; which is as follows,

viz :
10 the House of Representcitives of the Confederate Ntates of Anaerica:
When the act to regulate the pay and mileage of members and the compensation of officers of tlie Senate and House of Representatives was transmitted to
me 1 found, upon examination of its provisions, some features inconsistent wit4
the law for the organization of the Treasury Department and the general
policy of protectiiig the Treasury by checlts and balances, so as to restrain
officials by the records of thc Department itself.
I did not, however, feel constrained to return the bill with objections, believing t h a t every desirable end could be obtained by bringing the matter to your
attention and recommending amendatory legislation. It was therefore signed
on t h e 24th instant.
I invite yon to a sl)ecial examination of the clause by which t h e depositaries
of the Treasury are dirtlcted to honor and pay drafts on tlie Treasury made by
inembers of Congress.
For a fuller exposition of the departure which t h a t provision makes from t h e
wise rules arid regulations estnhlishecl by law for the protection of the Treasury,
J refer you to the annexed letter of the Secretary of the Treasury.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
RICHXOND,
VA., December 28, 186i.
The communication and accompanying letter were referred t o the

The House resumed the consideration of tlie unfinished business,
i7iz :
The report from the Committee on Rules.
On niotion of Mr. Icenner, the report m-as postponed, i n order to
proceed with the call of other committees.
On motion of Mr. b. M. Smith, leave of absence was granted his
colleague, Mr. Blandford (detained from his seat by indisposition).
O n motion of Rfr. J. M. Smith, h i v e of absence waq granted his
colleague, Mr. Hartridge (called from his seat to look after his
family, now in the city of Savannah, which is occupied by the public
enemy).
MI-. DuprB, from the Committee on Printing, t o whom had been
referred a Senate bill (S. 93) to amend an act entitled An act to
provide for the safc custody, rinting, publication, and distribution
of the laws, and to provide for the appointment of an additional
clerk i n the Department of Justice, approved August fifth, eighteen
liiinclred ancl sixty-oiic, reported back the same with the recommeiidatioii that it clo p
with the following amendment:
Strike out :ill after tlic enacting clause, which reads a s follows, viz :
Tliat tlicx sixth section of the above-recited act he so amended :is to increase
the nuiiiber of: copies of tlie laws allowed to the War Department, aud t h a t one
hundred :itiilitioiial copies of all the laws heretofore publ&hed, or which may
11ere:ifter be ~)riblishecl,sllnll he furnished to the officer charged with the distribution of tlie laws in tlir War Department, to be by him distributed, under the
direetioii of the Secretary of War,
and inselst in lieu thereof t l i ~followiug, viz :
That in iiddition to the acts of Congress directed to he distributed by the act
of the fifth of August, eigliteen hundred and sixty-one, above recited, one hundred copies of all the Rcts heretofore published and hereafter to be publislied
sh~illbe clclirercd to the War Department ; and also one copy of said acts shall
he furiiislieil by the Department oC Justice to each of the following officers:
The judges :rnd judge advocates of the military courts of t h e Confederate States,
the coinmissioners of the district courts of the Coiifcdcrate States, and the
judges of the supreme and inferior or circuit (or district) courts of the several
States.
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isG.4.

Calendar,
The bill as amended was read a third time and passed, and the title
Mr. Read, from the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, reported
A bill to increase the pay of matrons of hospitals;
which mas read a first and secolld time.
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it bii the
Calendar,
Mr. Read, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of L. H. Prosser, assistant surgeon, Provisional Army
Confederate States of America, relative to the supply of clothing and
provisions for officers of the Army, reported back the same v i t h the
consideration, and that it be referred to the Special Committee on
Soldiers Pay ; which mas agreed to.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means? to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 147) to provide for the transfer of
certain appropriations, reported back the same with the reconimendation that>it do pass.
Calendar,
The bill was read a third time.
The question recurring and being put,
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
~~d recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 58
Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Uatson, Baylor, Bell,
Boyce, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Cluslrey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Dupr6,
Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Garland, Gholson, Hanly, Hatcher,
Herbert, Hllton, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, ICenner, Lester, Lyon,
Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Murray, Norton, Orr,
Perkins, Pugh, Read, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, \IE.
T
Smith,
.
Smith of Alabama, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and
.I
ead and agreed to.

hom had been referred a
to the accounts to be kept at the
back the same with the
assed, and the title was read
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A bill to provide for the canceling of four per cent bonds and
certificates received in payment of taxes and other public dues;
Calendar,
Mr. Lgon, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of John Darling;
The question on postponing was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was postponed.
The motion to rcconsider was lost.
A bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie,
to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency ; )
Calendar,
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the bill was postponed until the 5th
January, made the special order of the day, and orderecl t o be
printed.
Mr. Colyar, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a Senate bill (S. 121) declaring the mode of ascertaining the value
of the tithe deliverable to the Government under the true construction of esisting laws, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass with the following amendment :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads as follows, viz :
T h a t according to the true constructioii of existing laws, in case of disagreenient between t h e assessor and taxpayer as to the value of the tithe
deliverable to the Government under existing laws, said ralue is to be assessed
aiid ascertained by disinterested freeholders of the vicinage in the same manner
a s is estininted tlie amount of the crops or articles subject to the tax in kind,
and said estimate of value thus :lscertained is colicalusive and final,
ert in lien thereof the following, viz :
it in order t o ascertain in a n eauitable ni:iniier the value of the onetenth or tithe of tlic agricultural products levied by the act t o lay taxes fo;
the coiiiiiion defeiisc mitl to carry 011 the Gosernnient of the Confederate States,
approved April twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred aiid sixty-three, there shall be
appoiiited by the Secretary of the Treasury three coinmissioncrs for each Congressional district in t h e several States, of persoiis not liable t o military duty
and at least forty years of age, who shall constitute a board to ascertain and
as other taxes a r c paid in, of the various
deterniinc the ralue in s ~ i ( ~currency
li
products for which credits on tax accounts a r e claimed; and the decision of
said board shall be final and binding upon the t a x collectors of t h e Confederate
States as the amounts for which silid credits shall be allowed on the tax a C counts of the producers of the tithe.

Calendar,
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
postponed and placed on the Calendar.
URNAL OF THE
TDec. 29, 1 ~ 6 4 .
On motioll of Mr. Lester, the bill and amendment$were orclercd i o

be printed.
A bill (to grant free transportatioll to officers, noncoiniiiissionec11
officers,and privates of the Army ti-aveling on leave of indulgence;
mhi& was read a first and second time.
TIie question 011 postponing was decided in the negative.
Mr. Clark submitted the following amendment :
a
g d d a t Ihe end of the bill the following: unless t h e officer or soldier live4
beyond the terniintltioii of the lines of public travel orer which the Government
can furnish transportation in kind, in which case he shall be entitled to conimiitatiou for tlie rest of the distance to be traveled.

On motion of &fr. Miles, the Calendar v a s postponed to enable
the Committee on Military Affairs to proceed with reports.
The amendnient of Mr. Clark was agreed to.
The bill as amended mas read a third time and passed, and the title
A bill (to provide commissioned officers of the Army and Savg aiid
orps mith clothing and equipments ;
s read a first and second time.
question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
decided in the negative.
arshall moved t o amend the bill by striking out, in sxtion 1,
e words (in the field.
Mr. Anderson called the question; which vas ordered, niicl the
amendment of Mr. Marshall mas lost.
Private Secretarp, informing the House that the President, on the Z d
instant, approved and signed
H. R. 283. An act to amend an act entitled An act providing for
the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of
approved June 14,1864.
Mr. Bolliday submitted the following amendment to the first sec-
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Add the following proviso t o t h e end of the first section: Provided, That
after the oificers abore nanied a r e furnished, the provisions of this act shall be
extended to officers, other than those named, on post duty.
Mr. McCallum demanded the yeas and nays thereon j

Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - - 31
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
Yeas: htkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Boyce, Eli M. Bruce,
Iloratio W.Bruce, Chilton, Cluskey, Conrad, DuprB, Gray, Hanly,
Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Keeble, Marshall, McCalluni, Menees,
Miles, Read, Itives, Simpson, W.E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead,
Triplett, Vest, Tiller&,and Wickham.
Nays : Aliin, Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Echols, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Garland, Gholson, Hatcher, Holder, Renner, Lester,
Lyon, Machen, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Sexton, Shewmake, J. M.
Siiiitli, Welsh, Willies, and Witherspoon.
S o the amendment was lost.
Mr. Miles moved to amend the first section by inserting after the
word ranks, in line 13, the words and when neccssary and proper.
The anienclrneiit was agreed to.
Mr. Wickham sukmitted the following amendment to the first section :
After tlic word arms insert the words whiclr arms and equipmeiits shull
bc accounted for iii like inanner with other public arms and equipments :
which was agrced to.

Mr. Holder submitted the following amendment :
Strilic out a11 iii section 1 after v;ord clothing, in line 11 ; which rcacli :is
Iollo\vs, viz : mitli the badges and insignia appropriate to their resyectivc.
ranks, nnd wheii necessary and proper, with such arms, equipments, and accou
terinents as inay be necessary for the proper discharge of their duties ;

Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment :
Add :it tlie eiiil of the first section the following proviso : ProvztTctl, Sothiiiq
i n this a($ shall bc cwistriird t o extend t o quartermasters :iud cviiliuiiszries 01
t l ~ ori assist :wts eiigaged ouly i n the eollectioii and traiispor+ution of the tnx i n
Iiiiid, uiileas they hiive been previously disabled by service ia the field ;
whic*hw a 5 agiwd to.

Mr. 11:. 31. I h t c e submitted the following ainendrrieiit :
M d :it tlie riid of tlir hill tlic following proviso : Provided, Said officers elect
to receite wiiiiiititiitioii i n 111onc.y i n lieu of clothing, as 1ierei:i ~novicled;
\vliich w:is not agreed to.

Mr. Clark callcd tlic question; which a;\s ordered, and the bill was
engrossed, read a third tiiiie, and passed.
Mr. Miles moved to amend the title by striliing out the words (and
equipments.
read and agreed to.
passed.
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[Dec. 29, 1864.
&Ir.Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill to grant

free trallsportation to officers, noncoinmissioned officers, and priva tes
of the Army traveling on leave of indulgence mas passed.
Mr. Gholson offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That after to-day the hour of meeting of this House shall be eleven
oclock antemeridian and the hour of adjournment shall be four oclock postmeridian.
Mr. CTiickham, frofn the Committee on Military Bffairs, reported

A bill to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Confederate
States;
which was rcad a first and second time.
Calendar,
Mr. Snead moved that the bill be postponed until to-morrov and
made the special order.
Mr. Holliday moved that the bill be postponed until Monday nest
and made the special order for the morning hour; which latter
motion prevailed.
A bill for the further organization of the field artillery of the
federate States;
h was read a first and second time.
question being m postponiiig the bill and placing it on the
ar,
On motion of Mr. Miles, the bill was postponed until Monday, made .
the continuing special order after the pending special orders are disposed of, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Miles from the same committee, reported
A bill (to amend an act approved August twenty-first, eighteen *
hundred and sixty-one, entitled An act to provide for local defense
and special service, and an act approved October thirteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-two, entitled An act t o authorizc the formation of
volunteer companies for local defense ;
((
((
House resolved itself into secret

therein, resolved itself into open
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401
Mr. Hilton moved to amend the bill by striking out the proviso;
which rcads as follows, viz :
Provided, The number in the company which he wishes to join has not reached
its maximum number.
No quorum having voted,

Mr. Akin moved a callof the House.
Mr. Machen demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: l e a s
23
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
Yeas : Akin, Batson, Bell, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Dickinson,
Dupr6, Echols, Farrow, Garland, Hanly, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder,
Machen, Menees, Rives, J. M. Sniilh, W. E. Smith, Snead, Welsh, and
SVickham.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Boyce, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio ITr.Bruce, Chilton, Clark, Conrad, Cruikshank, Riving, Foster, Gholson, Kcrbert, Johnston, Keeble, lienner, Marshall, McCalIum, Miles, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Sexton, Shewmake,
Simpson, Triplett, Vest, Villerd, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
So the call of the House was refused.
On motion of Mr. Johnston,
i7
SECRET SESSION.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretarj7; which is as follows, viz :
X r . Speakcr: The Senate have concurred in the resolution of the House of
Representatives providing for the appointnient of a joint committee of the two
Houses of Congress to illquire into our present iincl future me:rns of public
defense, with aniendments, in which they request the coiicurrence of this House.
The amendments having been read as follows, viz :

1. Strike out, lines 1 and 2, the words b ~
the Congress of Ike Confederate
States.
2. Strike out the preamble of the resolution ; which reads as follows, riz :
T h e r e being reason to apprehend t h a t a crisis in our public. affairs is impending, for which no adequate provision may have been made : Therefore.
On motion of M r . Baldwin, they were concurred in.

On motion of JIr. Baldwin,
T h e House resolved itself into open session.
F O R T Y - T H I R D DAY-FRIDAY,
DECEJIBER
30, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
T h e House met pursuant to adjournment, and mas opened with

On motion of Mr. DuprB, the special orders for the morning hour
were postponed to enable the House to proceed with the call of the
States.
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&solv&,
That the Comlnittee on the Quartermaster's arid CollllllisRnry Departruentsbe instrtlcted to inquire into t h e espediencg of il~bwiingbolriletl Rgricuitnr-
ists to exchange a portion of their surplus productious for a r t i d r s necessirry to

the support of their families or to carry on their agricu1tur:al pursuits.
&lr. LJTOI~
presented a communication from certain adjutants of
regiments, asli.ing certain changes in the military la^^ ; which w a s
referred to the Committee on &lililitary Affairs.
llr. Shewmake offered the following resolution ; vhich was
adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments inquire into the expediency of relieving, in whole or in part, those agriculturists exempted and detailed under the act of seventeenth February,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, from their obligations to furnish trrtain meat
to the Government, in cases where the enemy hare taken or destroyed the
animals out of TThiCh such meat was to be furnished by the owners thereof;
arid report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. W.E. Smith introduced

A bill " t o establish a post route in the State of Georgia j "
BIr. JTT. E. Smith offered the following resolution; \Thich was
adopted :
Resoked, That the Committee on Military Affairs be requested to inquire
into the expediency of prohibiting by law the appointment of post commanders
and provost guards in towns, villages, cities, and districts distant from the line
and field of military operations.
Mr. W.E. Smith presented a communication from Duncan Jordan,

of Georgia, offering suggestions relative to the condition of the Army j
Mr.E. M. Bruce moved that the papers in the case of Capt. William
T . Estep be withdrawn from the files and referred to the Coininittee
on Claims; which motion prevailed.
O n motion of Mr. Machen, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr.Triplett (detained from his seat by indisposition).
A bill " to admit free of duty articles donated for the use of our
soldiers ; "
on Commerce.
L 4 1 ~a~bill
, " to amend the act of February seventeenth, cightccn
hundred and sixty-four, creating the office of ensign in the Army of
the Confederate States, so as to extend it to the cavalry as well as the
infantry ;
which was read a first and second time arid referred to the Committee
Mr. Perkins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
))
Secretary of the Treasury be requested to inform Congress

s been remitted by the
the dates a t which the
retary be requested to
the Trans-&Iississipln
if any legislation is
future with sufficient
Dec. 30, 18F4.i
HOUSE O F REPRESENTBTIVES.
403

A bill to amend an act entitled An act providing for the establishment of claims for a certain description of property taken or
informally impressed for the use of the Army, approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
Coininittee on.Impressments.
Also, a bill to appoint an additional clerk in the Bureau of Public
Printing; which ..was read a first and second time and referred to
the Committee on Printing.
Mr. DuprE offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That t h e Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments be directed to ascertain whether rations have been and are 1 1 0 1 ~being
issued to any of t h e female clerks in any of t h e Departments in which they a r e
employed, and if so, by whose authority and under what law this has been done.

Resolved, T h a t if not incompatible with the public interest, the President be
requested to inform thin House what measures h a m been adoptcd to secure
communication between t h e military authorities a t Richmond and the TransMississippi Department other than t h e ordinary mails; and what number of
messengers, if any, a r e now employed in coinmunicating with the commanding
general in t h a t department and the agencies of the War, the Treasury, and the
Post-Office Departments.
Also, the following resolution ; vhich was adopted :

Whereas i n the trial of Andrew W. McKee by a court-martial held in Alexandria, in tlie State of Louisiana, in July last, General E. Kirby Smith, cominanding tlie Trans-Mississippi Department, being a witness in the case, was
nsltecl the question, Were you authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury to
, :issuiiie coiitrol over the agents of the Treasury Departinent previous to the
issue of General Orders KO. 35, establishing t h e Cotton Bureau? answered a s
follows: I received no authority from the Secretary of the Treasury. I felt
authorized undcr t h e instructions t h a t I had received from tlie Secretary u i
W a r ; and even had I no authority I felt authorized t o assume the control of
such agents. IJnder the instructions T felt authorized to organize bureaus and
take a i authority t h a t was necessary for maintaining t h e department and supporting t h e armies in the field.
Be i t resolved, T h a t t h e President be requested t o furnish to this House the
iustructions given bs the Secretary of War to General Smith, under which he
claims to hale been -authorized, as-early a s August, eiglitren hundred and sixtythree, to take all .authority that was nccessary for inaintiiining t h e departnient and slipporting the nrniies in t h e field, and to assuine control of the
agents of the Treasury Delmtment so f a r as to inalre them his agents, and ali
other orders or instructions from the Secretary of War to General E. Kirby
Sniith coiicernirig the civil and military adininistrntion of the Trans-Mississippi
Department, sliowing the extent of the powers vested in the commanding general
by t h e authorities at Richmond.
. Resolved, That t h e Committee on t h e Judiciary inquire and report, by bill or
othrrwisr, what fnrther legislation, if any, is necessary to provide for the payment of property belonging to citizens which has been taken and used in coilstructiiig defeiisive military works.
Mr. Orr offered the following resolution :

EesoiverE, T h a t t h e Committee on M7ays and ;Means be requested to report t o
this House the bill to ameild the tax laws, approved June fourteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, referred to said committee on the - day of November
last.
Mr. Conrow called the question ; which was ordered.
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;?ireOrr demanded the yeas and 1lags thereon ; *

IThich were ordered,
Y e a s _ _ _ - - - - _ - - - - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _2.9
__
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays________________-----_-31
Peas : Anderson, Ayer, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Royce, Clopton,
Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Garland, Gholson,
&11ly, Herbert, Holder, Keeble, Lyon, &fcCallum, orr, Perkins,
Pugh, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Welsh, and Wickham.
Says: Akin, Atlrins, Baldwin, Batson, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TV.
Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow,
Ewing, Farrow, Hatcher, Hilton, Johnston, Kenner, Lester, itlachen.
Menees, Miles, Moore, Norton, Read, Rives, Shewmalce. Snead, VillerB,
~ n Wilkes.
d
So the resolution mas not adopted.
Nr. Moore moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
report back a joint resolution from the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Barlrsdale presented a irieniorial from FV. ,4.Chapman in relation to an act providing compensation for officers and privates cngaged in the performance o staff duty; which was referred to the
h bill to authorize marshals and their deputies to take bail in
certain cases ;
which was read a first, and second t h e and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Barlcsdale offered the following resolution ; which was
adopted :
I&soZced, That the President be requestecl to inform this House n-hether coiils
were taken from the steamer Advance. for the iiaral service, in October last,
alld if so, what quantity n-as thus taken aud t h e circumstances under which
the same was taken.
Mr. Orr offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted :

EesoZved, That the Committee on the Quartermasters and Con~iiissaryDepartnieuts be iiistructed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the law
for losses of slaves employed a t work on fortifications as to include slaves
employed in any other Government service.
lder offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

That the iiieiiiorial of T. A. Mitchell, referred to the Conimittee 011
Claims at t h e last session of Congress with the testimony aiid proof ~ C C O L U panyiag the same, be referred to the same committee at the present session for
consideration and report.
Mr. Holder introduced

&4bill for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases;
on Ways and Means.
which was adopted :
ested to cause to be laid
e n-ith the public service,
nerals Taglor, Price, and
1. of their military operalast eighteen months.
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405

Resolved, T h a t t h e Committee on the Medical Department be instructed to
inquire into the expediency of appointing a general military supervisor of hospitals, and report by bill or otherwise as early as practicable.
Mr. Norton introduced

A bill to provide additional clothing and privileges to troops i n
the field: )
Military Affairs, and ordered t o be printed.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Moore, from the Committee
011 the tJudiciary, to whom had been referred
A joint resolution explanatory of the mt approved January tliirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, increasing the compensation of certain officers and employees of the Government,
reported back the same with a recommendation that it do pass.
it on the Calendar,
Mr. Kolliday submitted the following amendment :
Add at t h e end of the joint resolution the following: a n d all the civil einployees of any of t h e Departments and bureaus or offices i n thc city of Itichmond who have not already received the benefits of such act
Mr. Ayer moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Holliday by

inserting after the word Richmond the words and the city of
Columbia ; which was agreed to, and the amendment of Mr. Holli(lay, as amended, ~ v a salso-agreed to.
Mr. Hanly submitted the following amendment to the joint resolution :
))
Arld to t h e end the following proviso : Protjided, That the effect of this resolution shall not be t o givc compensation for past service.
Mr. Hanly demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered, and the amendment was lost.
Mr. Rontlinot, by unanimoos consent, introduced
A bill amending the act to regulate trade and intercourse v i t h
the Indians ;
which was read a first and second tiine and referred to the Coininittce
on Indian Affairs.
Also, a bill t o provide inore effectually for carrying into effect
the treaty with the Clierolee Nation; ) which -was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Also, a bill for the relief of the Indian nations with which treaties
have been made by the Confederate States; which was read a first
and second time and referred to the Coinmittee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House proceeded to the consideratlon
of the special order of the day, r i z :
Thc bill to facilitate the settlement of claims of deceased officers
and soldiers.
Mr. Perkins, from the cornmittcc, submitted the following amendment :
I n section 1, line 5, after the word
of certificates of payment.
auditing, insert the words
and issuillg
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the word the, in the same line, and insert in lieu thereof tho

Also, the following amendment :
I n section 1, strike out allpfter word conscription, in lines 23 and 24,
which reads as follows, viz: and that said Auditor and his clerks shall be
hereafter entirely esempt from military duty, except such as may be required
in the preservation and defense 0; the public property in their charge, and
insert in lieu thereof the words or have been retired or disabled for field
service ;

Fill the blank in line 7 with five thousand five hundred, in line 9 with
five thousand, in line 10 with five thousand, and in line 12 with four
thousand ;

Also, the following amendment
In section 3, line 10, after the word required, insert the words he may
receive copies of final statements duly authenticated by accredited State
agents, and ;

In section 3, line 13, after the word authorized, insert the words u n d e r
Strike out the proviso in section 3 : which reads as follows, viz : Provided
further, That the claims, when settled, shall not be subjected to reference or
the revision of any other officer of the Government whatsoever.
Mr. Machen demanded the yeas and nays thereon ; which were not
ordered.
On agreeing to the amendment, no quorum having voted,
Mr. Machen again demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ 16
Boyce, Horatio W.
olyar, Conrad, Cruiker, Gholson, Hanly,
on, Machen, Menees,
Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W. E.
uce, Cluskey, Conrow,
Simpson, Smith of
Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre11 (S. 151) to provjde for the can-
ved in payment of taxes nncl

t h e concurrence of this IIouse.
otified the Senate t h a t he did.
407
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on the 22d instant, approve and sign a n act entitled (S. 13G) ,4n act to proride
funds to meet a deficiency in the appropriation to pa37 t h e officers aiid employees
of the War Department.
A message was received from the Prcsident, by Mr. Harrison, his

Private Secretary, announcing that on the 29th instant he approved
and signed a bill (H.R. 214) to define and punish eoiispiracy against
Add a t the end of the third section the following: Provided, T h a t if the
Secretary of the Treasury, or any person interested in any claim passed upon
by t h e said Auditor, shall be dissatisfied with hi5 (Ie ion, he in:iy, within
twelvc months, appeal to the Coniptroller of the Tre i w i nlio5e tlccision shall
be final nnd coi~clusivc.
Mr. Conrow demanded the peas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered,
1-
as follo\ys, Tiz:
ihd
2o
S a y s -___-__---_------__----25
Yeas : Stkins, Baldwin, Ratson, Boyce, E l i 31. I3ruce, Chilton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Hanly, Holdcr, Holliday,
Lester, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Read, Simpson,
J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Snead, Vest, Welsh, Willces, and Witlierspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Horatio IV.Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Conrad, Cruilishank, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Gnrland, Gholson, Hilton, Kenner, Machen, Miles, Moorc, Murray,
Perkins, Rives, Sliewniake, Villerb, and Wickham.
S o the amendment m s agreed to.
Mr. Perkins, from the committee, submitted the following anicndment :
I n section 4, line 3, strike out the words etc., shall, and insert in lieu
thereof the ~vord may ;
I

Also, the following amendment:
I n same section, sanre line, after the word egually, insert the words i f
there be no administrator ;

I n same section, lines 6 and 7, strike out the words
ad~~iinistratiori
must be had ;
which
TTW
i n which case letters of
agreed to.
Mr. Conrow submitted the following amendment:
Strike out t h e pro\ iso in section 3 ; which reads as follows, viz : Prowidcd.
The sum does not exceed one hundred dollars ;

Mr. Perkins, from tlic committee, submitted the following amendment :
I n section 5, line 7 , after the word issued, insert the words b y the
Auditor :

In same section, line 6, after word
and, insert the v o r d s
shall not;
408
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IDec. 30, 1SG1.

In same section, strike out all after the word assignable. in line G ; Which
reads as follolys, viz : by the clainiant in writing thereoil, to :my other indiyicrual except to one mho is or has been i n the employment of a Depnrtlncnt of
the Government ;
.&j
Hanly submitted the following amendment :
Add the follonring a s an independent section, to conw in after the sixth
section :
SEC.7. That all claims founded on dues to deceaced oficer.; and soldiers now
pending in the office of the Second Auditor under csisting lans be. nnd they are
hereby, transferred to the office of the Fourth Auditor, created by this act, to be
by him auclited and adjudicated as hereinbefore l)rovicled ;

Mr. Pcrlrins moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The motion to reconsider %-aslost.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the next special order,
viz :
The bill to protect the Confederate States against frauds. and to
provide remedies against officers and employees of the Government
committing them.
Mr. Murray moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Gholson moved to aniencl the bill by striking out, in lines 20
and 21, section 5, the words a legal presumption of fraud shall
arise., mid.
Yencling which,
Mr. Duprb. moved that the IIouse adjourn.
The rriotioii to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Welsh called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment of Mr. Gholson was adopted.
Mr. W.E. Smith submitted the following amendment :
I n section i, strike out all after the word ccinmission : which reads an
follows, viz: and he shall be conscribed and held to military service during
the existing war ;

Mr. Herbert, by consent, submitted the following amendment to the
first section :
In line 3, after the word Department, insert the words o r in the Cotton
Izurenu and Office of the Trans-Mississippi Department.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Hilton,
SECRET SESSION.
te, by Mr. Nash, their Secreaperton, Mr. Oldham, and Mr.
Dec. 31, 1864.1
EOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
409
appointment of a joint committee of the two Houses of Congress to inquire into

our present and future means of public defense.
On motion,
0F O R T Y - F O U R T H DAY-SATURDAY,
DECEMBER
31, 1864.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 151) to proTide for the canceling of four per cent bonds and certificates received
in payment of taxes and other public dues; which was read a first
Mr. Johnston iiiovecl to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution explanatory of the act approved January thirteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, increasing the compensation of certain oficers and employees of the Government, was passed.
Mr. Read called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
Mr. Johnston moved to reconsider thc votc by which the joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Johnston submitted the following amendment to the joint resolution :
Strike out the word and, b e f y e the word bureaus, and or, before
offices, and insert after the word offices the words and posts and dependencies of these Departinexits ;

After the word
civil insert the words officers arid ;
which was agreed to. .

T h e question recurring on ordering the joint resolution to its
engrossment,
Mr. Moore demanded the yeas and nays;
Which -ivcrc ordered,
And recorclecl as f o ~ ~ o wvsi ,a : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
13
kYeas : Akin, Anderson, Atliins, Baldwiii, Bulcsdale, Batson, Baylor, Boyce, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Clark, Clopton,
Clusliey, Colyar, Conrad, Cruilcshank, De Jarnctte, Dickinson, Duprh,
Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Gholson, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder,
Holliday, Johnston, ISTeeble, Kenner, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Miles,
Moore, Orr, Perkins, Read, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Viller6, and
Wickham.
Nays : Bell, Chilton, Conrow, Garland, Hanly, Norton, Pugh,
Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Vest, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
S o the joint rcsolntion was ordered to be engrossed.
The joint resolution having been rend a third time,
And the question recurring and being put,
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[Dec. 31, 1SF.l.
Mr. J. M. Smith denianaed the yeas and nays ;

Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------_-__-_______-- 27
And recorded as follows, viz : { Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
in, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Boyce, Branch,
ruce, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Crulkshank, De Jarnette,
son, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon, Miles,
Moore, Perkins, Read, Simpson, Snead, and Wickham.
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Bell, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrow, Dickinson, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Garland, Gray,
Hanly, Hilton, Holder, Lester, Machen, Miirray, Norton, Pugh,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Vest, VillerC, Welsh, Wilkes,
So the joint resolution was lost.

Echols
moved to reconsider the vote just taken; which motion
Mr.._
prevai!ed, and
On motion of Mr. Anderson. the ioint resolution was recommitted
to the Committee on the Judiciary. "
The House resunied the consideration of the unfinished business,
viz :
The bill " supplementary to an act to authorize the formation of
commands to be composed of supernumerary officers who may
commands, and to limit and restrict the appointcertain cases, approved June fourteenth, eighteen
-four."
of Mr. Hilton mas agreed to.
ay submitted the following amendnierit :
Ailcl a t the end of the bill the following, viz : " or that said officers may form
tlirmselves into new conmands, under the provisions of law now in force relatd
ing to the organization of companies, battalions, an d regiments."
Pending which,
Mr. Miles moved that the Calendar be postponed to enable tlic
House to proceed with the pending business; which motion did not
prevail.
ords
"
as in cases of attachment ; "
Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre-
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411
Mr. McCalluni submitted the following amendment to the bill :

Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads as follows, viz :
" T h a t in all cases where officers or employees i n the Quartermaster's or
Commissary Departments shall have received public money for disbursement
or shall h a r e been coiicerned i n making contracts for the Government or contracts for any ~)roiiertythereafter to be used for Government purposes, it shall
be the duty of each person so eiuployed or concerned, within three inoiiths after
the passage of this a c t and every six months thereafter, east of the Jlississiplii
River, and within five months west of the Mississippi River and every six
months thereafter, t o file a n inventory or schedule in writing, on oath, to be
administered by' any officer authorized by t h e laws of the State where the
schedule is prepared t o administer oaths, of all the property, real, personal, and
mixed, which h e possessed in his own right at the tirue of his entry into t h e
public service, and t h e value thereof. This inventory or schedule shall further
contain a statement" I. Of all property of every description which he may possess in liis own
right at the time of his maliillg and verifying t h e same.
11. Of all property of every description purchased or possessed since his
entry into t h e public seri7iceand sold or transferred by him.
" 111. Of all property of every description, including bills of exchange, promissory notes, stock, shares, mortgages, certificates of deposit, rights, and credits.
t h e ownership of which has been changed and i n which hc has or may h a r e had
a n interest since his entry into the public service.
" TV. Of all property of every description and pecuniary interest acquired
since his entry into t h e public service, and held in the name of his wife or any
member of his family o r held in the name of m o t h e r for the use or benefit or in
trust for himself, his i\ife, or any inember of his family.
'' V. A dcrcription of all moneys, valuables, bills of exchange, proniissory
notes, certificates of dcposit, shares in any company or bank, whether corporate
o r incorporate, acquired in whole or in part since his entry into tlie public
service by himself or liis wife, or any member of his fumily.
" 1'1. A stnteuicnt of the indebtedness of said officer or employee which has
been paid or o t h e r ~ i s edischarged since his entry into tlie public service, giving
the iiaines and resideiicc of the creditors.
SEC.2. The person making t h i s schedule sliall triplicate it-one to be filed
with t h e Adjutant a n d Inspector General, one with thc clerk of the district
court of the Confederate States within the jurisdiction of which said officer or
employee sli:nll be located when this schedule is prepared, and one in th@ofice
of t h e clerk of t h e circuit court of t h e State where the officer or employee
resided a t the time of his entry into the.public service. And if not filed with
the Adjutant and Inspector General within five months after the passage of this
act a n d regularly thereafter evcry six months, i t shall be his duty l o report the
name of cacli deliuquent to t h e Confederate Statcs attorricy for the district
\There thc oficw 01% riiiploFee may be or may last h a r e been on duty ; and tlie
said attorney slinli iiumediately cause t h e clerk of said court to issue a siiiiiiiions
for sniil delinquent. returnable to the iiext term of said court, to compel the
filing of said scliedule, or in case of refusal or failure he shall be deemed guilty
of c.ontcnipt of court and fined and iniprisoned at tlie discretion of tlie court;
;1nd in addition thcreto he sliall be liable to the action hereinafter provided for :
I'vozjidcd. Tlint officers and tlieir employees \rho, since their eiitrr into the
public servim, 1i:ive continuously served with troops in the field shall not be
required to triplicate said scheclule, but file one copy thereof at the time stated
\Tit11 the AdJutant a n d Inspector General, transmitting the same through the
regular channel of communication.
'' SEC. 3. Should the schedule disclose a n accumulation of property, real, personal, or mixed, beyond the natural increase thereof, the Adjut:rnt and Inspector
General and tlie clerk of tlie district court shall notify the Confederate States
sttorney for the district where the officer or employee making the schedule may
be, and the clistrict attorney shall cause a summons to be issned by the tlerli
of said district, returnable a t t h e next term, to said oificer or eiuployee a n d his
securities 011 his official bond, to show cause why further proceedings should
not be ordered. And should said accumulation be not satisfactorily accounted
for to ttle conrt, the court shall direct an issue to be niacle u ~ ) ,and t h e rules
regulating the trial of the right of property under the local laws of the Rtnte
where the proceeilings may be had, or in detinue sliall prcvail, except that the
1)urden of proof shall be on the officer or employee to show t h a t t h e acquisition
'I
I'
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legitimately obt5ined. The issue shall be made on the petition of the dis-7
attorney, setting forth the bond, or a copy thereof. Of the officer or
l o p e and his securities. if judgment is desired agaiilst tlie securities, :tnd
tile facts on which t h e attorney relies for a recovery, a n d i f t h e verdict is for
the Confederate States, judgment shall be entered accordingly against the
ndants to tlie amount of the bond (if SO much should be awarded by the
Jury), a ~ i dshould the bond not cover t h e nmoullt of the verdict. judgtnent for the
residue shall be entered against the officer or employee: a n d t h e court
direct a money judgment to be entered or a judgment for the specific property,
or both, and t h e cost, on Kliich esecution shall issue, and t h e officer or
employee may be, by order of the court. imprisoned until the judgnient is finally
discharged, or the court may render such special judgment a s will protect the
Gorernment froin all loss in the premises, the money n-hen collected to be paid
to the Secretary of t h e Treasury or other officer authorized by him t o receive
the same. The district attorney shall be entitled to receive fiftccn pcr cent of
the amount of collections, and the nmrshal ten per cent.
S ~ c . 4 . It shall be the duty of the Confederate States attorneys of the
respective districts to inspect the schedules filed, and he may traverse the same
if 110 accumulations are disclosed, and like proceedings shall be had thereon
a s is hereinbefore directed.
SEC.5, AUJ-person believing frauds to h a r e been conimitted by any of said
officers or employees niay institute a n action, qui tam, in any of t h e district
courts of the Confederate Slates, whether a citizen of tlie State where instituted, or not, against such officer or employee. and their securities on their
bond; and to facilitate n full and searching eramiuation into t h e alleged fraudulent transactions, the party instituting the suit, under a n order of the court, shall
have the right. previous to the trial, t o fully examine and inspect all t h e reports,
abstracts, and vouchers which, under t h e existing lams a n d army regulations, are
required to be made to the War Department, and on a bill of discovery for that
purpose filed (the answer t o which may be overcome by satisfactory evidence),
t h e defendant shall disclose t h e name or names and residence of any person
from whom any property has, a t any time, been purchased or received and t h e
prices and dates a t which i t was so purchased or receil-ed and the date of the
order directing such purchase or contract, and should i t appear t h a t such purchases mere made from the relatives of said officer or employee, or from any
person employed a s clerk, agent, partner, or otherwise of said officer, and t h e
burden of proof shall be upon the defendant t o show that the purchases were
made at the regular and current rates of tlie country; and on the trial of the
issue the like rules and proceedings shall be had a s is hereinbefore (provided)
for. except that one-half of the judgment shall be in favor of t h e party prosccuting the suit, slid t h e other hR1f in favor of the Confederate States; a n d in t h e
trial of such issues, if the schedule of the officer discloses a n aecumulation, or
whenever the plaintiff, by testimony, shows a n accumulation of property, real,
personal, or nlised, the burden of proof shall be upon t h e defendant to account
satisfactorily for the same: ProoidecZ, That t h e plaintiff in such qui t a m action
shall be compelled, if. required. to deposit the costs of t h e case, or give security
therefor, and such plaintiff shall also be liable to a n action in favor of t h e
defendant for damages in case i t shall appear t h a t tlie action m a s instituted
agniiist such officers or employees maliciously and without reasonable or probably cause.
SEC.6. A similar schedule or inventory shall be made and filed in the same
manner by every official employee belonging to the class of persons described in
the first section of this act whose term of official employment shall commence
snbsequent to the passage of this act, and t h e provisions of this a c t shall, in
all respects, fully apply to them and to all other disbursing officers of t h e Gov-
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413
SEC.9. The inventories shall, at all timcs during business hours, b% open
to the inspection of all persons desiring to examine them, and i t shall be the
duty of the officer in charge of them to furnish certified copies thereof, for
which service the officer making the transcript shall have the right t o charge
twenty cents per hundred words, and said copies shall be received a s evidence,
or suits may be instituted thereon as hereinbefore provided in any of t h e courts
of the Confederate States, when authenticated, as is iiow provided for authenticating judicial records : Provided, T h a t nothing in this act shall be so construed
a s to compel the clerks of t h e State courts t o receive and file t h e schedule of
any officer or employee, but filing the same, t h e clerk may demand the fees
f c r furnishing the transcript.
SEC. 10. Whenever the interest of the Confederate States demands it, or
on t h e motion of the party prosecuting the suit, t h e court may transfer the
case to the district court having jurisdiction where the defendant resides,
there t o be concluded,
and insert i n lieu thereof the following, viz :
T h a t the President, hy a n d with the advice a n d consent of the Senate,
shall appoint for each military department one competent person, to be styled
inspector of such department, who shall be commissioned and have the rank,
pay, and allowances of colonel of cavalry; a n d two assistants, who shall also
be commissioned and h a r e t h e rank, pay, and allowances of captains of cavalry
and be styled assistant inspectors of such department. Such inspectors of
department shall be allowed t w o clerlrs, and such assistant inspectors shall be
allowed one clerlr each, which clerks for their services shall be allowed the
sum of
dollars per month a n d rations, each.
SEC.2. Each of said inspectors a n d assistant inspectors shall, before entering upon t!x discharge of their duties, talie and subscribe the following oath
, having been duly appointed inspector (or assistant
of office: I,
inspector, a s the case may be) of (such) department of the Army of the Confedcratc Statcs of dnicrica, do solemnly swcar t h a t I will in all things, according to my best ability and understanding, faithfully and inipartially discharge
the dutics of my said office as required by law, without fear, favor, affection,
or ill will, so help rue God, which oath may be taken before any judicial officer
IiaTiiig authority to administer oaths, and shall be indorsed upon his commission, and a duylicate thereof filed i n t h e office of the Secretary of IVar.
SEC.3. It shall be the duty of each inspector of department, with the aid
and assistaiicc of their assistants, from time to time, and at least as often a s
( w e in every fiscal quarter, carefully and thoroughly to examine and inspect
ihe official affairs of every quartermaster and commissary within his departnient, a s well those serving at posts and depots a s those serving with any
m n y , army corps, division, brigade, regiment, battalion, or detachment of
troops in the field. I n such inspections said inspectors and their assistants
shall ascertain the amount of money a n d property received by eacli such quartermaster and commissary for o r on t h e account of the Government; when,
where, and from whom received; if money, t h e Bind of funds received; if
property fonnrl, not in the possession of anyone, when, where, a n d under what
circumstances found, and when entered upon their rolls ; amount of money
expended, for what expended, when expended, t o whom paid, and the amount
remaining on hand, carefully examining every voucher, and where any doubt
arises requiring additional proof in relation thereto, noting all defects and
deficiencies. They shall in person carefully examine and inspect the property
xiid all accounts of every such quarterninster and commissary, noting the
number, Bind, and character of property and the condition thereof, a n d also
examine every invoice, receipt, roll, bill, or other voucher in relation to such
property, and if alleged by a n y such quartermaster or commissary to have
been by him purchased, noting t h e price of each article, when, where, and of
whoni purchased; and as to property turned over by other officers, when, where,
xnd by whom turned over, comparing t h e articles with the invoices; and as to
property found and talccn up upon roll, comparing such property with such
roll; i n every such case noting any deficit or discrepancy; and in case of
any deficiency inquire into t h e nianner in which such deficiency occurred,
examining the vouchers therefor. And where i t shall be alleged t h a t such
deficit has occurred by death, by being worn out, captured by the enemy,
abandoned, or expended, such inspectors and their assistants shall have the
right to demand, and i n case of doubt shall demand, evidence other than the
statement or certificate of a n y such quartermaster or commissary. Such inspectors and their assistants shall also carefully examine into the accounts
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ers of all such quartermasters and commissaries. and into their

transacting business and keeping accounts thereof, and if they in
conform to the requirements of t h e army regulations and orders
as to their scveral dcpartmcnts, noting all variations from a n d violations of
t h e same. They shall also inquire whether any such quartermaster or cornmissary has himself, or by or through any clerlr, sergeant, agent, p a r h e r ,
attach6, employee, or any other person, been engaged, either directly or indirectly,. in any speculation in any commodity or article of property whatever ;
and whether any such quartermaster or COmmiSSarJ- has bet any money or
property upon any game whatsoever. They shall also ascertain t h e names
of all persons in service with every such quartermaster and commissary, the
nature of the service performed by each, whether a s clerk, sergeant, agent,
messenger, courier, wagon master, forage master, teamster, butcher, laborer,
o r servant, and the conipany and regiment t o which each belongs, o r if still
a citizen within the ages of conscription, and whether such persons a r e or arc
not apparently able-bodied men fit for service in the ranks. Such inspectors
and their assistants shall also ascertain within their respectire departments
the names and locality of all men unfit from any cause for service i n the ranks,
and who are fit and willing to take service in either of the departmciits of
quartermaster or commissary, and their qualifications for such service. They
shall also inquire into the manner i n which t h e supplies and issues are obtained
and made by such quartermasters a n d commissaries : whether issues a r e made
regularly, in sufficient quantities and of proper quality, and if not, t h e cause
or causes therefor.
" SEC.4. Every quartermaster and commissary shall, upon t h e demand of t h e
inspector or either of the assistant inspectors of the department within which
he is serving, afford to such inspector or assistant inspector every necessary
and information to enable them to makc the inspections by this
and shall exhibit to such inspector or assistant inspector all their
s, official books, and papers of every 1 ind whatsoever; and upon
so shall be immediately reported to his commanding officer, who
ithout delay place him i n arrest and cause him to be tried by courtupon charge for disobedience of orders, and the inspeetor shall proceed
s inspection, as f a r as he can, without the assistance of such quartermaster or commissary.
" SEC.5. The assistant inspectors shall be subject t o t h e orders and directions
of the inspector of the department in which they serve, and the Secretary of
War may, at such times as he may deem advisable, cause such inspectors and
assistant inspectors to alternate from one department to another in performing
the duties required of them in this act. Each inspector and assistant inspector,
in casc of such alternation, shall have the same powers and rights, a n d shall
11 t h e department t o which he shall be thus sent as in
h e may have been appointed.
of department shall make full and particular detailed
made by himself a n d his assistants to t h e Secretary
of War, which reports shall be in duplicate, one to be forwarded to the Recretary of War and the other to be deli\?ered to t h e commandant of t h e departrncnt within which such inspection shall have been made.
" Szc. 7. I f i t shall appear by any such report of any inspector of department
t h a t any quarterniimter or commissary in such department has been guilty of
any malfeasance in office, or shall have been in any way, directly or indirectly,
engaged i n any speculation in any commodity or property whatsoever, or shall
l)e guilty of eiiibezzliiig any property or money of t h e Government, or sliall be a
clelaulter to the Government for any amount, or shall have bet any money or
been interested in any such bet, or shall
discharge of his official duties, or shall
be the duty of the commander of such
rmaster or comniissary to be immediately
the duties of his office, placed in arrest,
rges to be preferred by any such inspector
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fications, or intemperate habits, he shall be dismissed from his office, and in

all such cases of conviction they shall be immediately conscribed and placed in
the rarilis of the infantry, if within t h e age of conscription a n d physically able
to do duty in t h a t a r m of t h e service; if not so able, they shall be put to such

service as a private as they may be physically able to perform, and suit shall
be instituted against their securities upon their official bonds for any default
whatsoever which may be within the condition of such bond.
" SEC. 8. If i t shall appear by any such report o f inspection t h a t there are
able-bodied men in t h e employ of any such quartermaster or commissary, and
that there is in such department disabled men who are qualified and willing t o
perform the duties in said quartermaster's and commissary departments, the department commander shall cause such able-bodied men, if belonging t o companies, to be at once returned to their respective commands, when practicable ;
if not practicable by reason of the absence of such conimand from such department, or if such able-bodied men do not belong to any command, and a r e within
the ages of conscription, such department commander sliall cause them to be
placed in service with some company within his departnleiit, and the places of
a11 such able-bodied men shall be supplied by such tlisabled inen, or men not fit
for service in the ranks, as may be able and qualified for such service.
" SEC.9. The tcrnis quartermaster and commissarr, as used in this act, shall
be held to include ofiicers of eyery rank, in these several depiirtments, who are
exercising the functions of such office.
" SEC. 10. It shntl not be necessary for any of s a i d inspectors or their assist
ants to give to any quartermaster or commissary any notice of any such inspection, but such inspections may be made at such times as may be most convenient
in the performance of inspection duties, avoiding unnecessary inconvenience t o
any such quartermaster or commissary.
" SEC. It. If any such inspector or assistant insjxctor, after having entered
upon the discharge of his duties as such, shall willfully fail, neglect, or refus? to
iiialte tlie inspection and reports thereof, or any one of either, as requircd by
this w t , or shall, t h o u g h any fear, favor, or affection, or for any r e w r d . or for
the proiinse or hope thereof, fail, neglect, or refuse to malie true and faithful
rel~ortsof acts of nialfensaiice, defaults, embezzlements. or other improper acts
in office by any such quartermaster or commissary whose affairs i t shall become
liis duty to inspect :IS prorided by this act ; or if any such inspector or assistant
inspector s1i;ill. tlirongh any ill will, prejudice, or for any other cause, willfully
make xily false report as to any such matters, h e shall, upon conviction thcreof
by a court-martial, be cashiered, or sufer such other punishment a s inay be
adjudged by the court trying the case.
" SEC.12. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to cause the inspections
iiiicl the reports thereof reyuired by this act to be proniptly made, according to
such form as he may prescribe."
Mr. Clusltey inovecl that the bill and amendment be recommitted

to the Comrnit,tee on the Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments, and that the amendment be printed.
Pending which,
MP. Clark nioved that, when the House adjourn to-day it adjourn
to mcct at 11 o'clock on Tuesday.
Mr. EIilton inovecl that the House adjoitrn j which latter motion
was lost.
The question recurring on the motion to adjourn until Tuesday,
The question recurring on the motioq of Mr. Cluskey to recommit
the bill and anieiidmeiit, and to print the amendment.
Mr. Atkins demanded a division of tlie question.
The motion to print was agreed to, and the motion to recommit was
lost.
Mr. Wickham offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, T h a t Lieutenant-General Early be invited to occupy a seat on the
floor of this House during his visit to this City.
I Jan. 2, 1865,
(s.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill

153) appropriating, for the use of the Post-Office Department, certain moneys
deposited by postmasters with the depositaries of the Government
created under the act approved February seventeenth, eighteen bundred and sixty-four ; which was read first and second time and
referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
The House adjourned until Monday, 11ocloclr.
FORTY-FIFTH DBY-MONDAY,
JANZARY
3, 1SG.
OPEX SESSION.

. prayer b Rev. Dr. Read.
The douse proceeded to the consideration of the special order

for the morning hour, viz:
The bill to increase the efficiency of the cavalrv of the Confederate
States.
Mr. J. M. Smith submitted the following amendment :
Strike out, in section 1, line 9, the words at once a n d insert in lieu thereof
the following : when the provisions of the second section of this act have been
complied with :

Mr. J. M. Smith also submitted the follo~l7ingamendment :
Add to the first section the words or such men may, by order of the general
comm<anding the army to which they belong, be assigned to companies from
their respective States in some other branch of the service ;
I

Mr. Conrow submitted the following amendment :
Strike out :t11 of the first section down to and including the word recruited,
i n line 4, which reads as follows, viz : T h a t whenever any regiment, battalion,
or conipany of cavalry is serving in any State other than that in which i t was
originally recruitcd, and insert after word which, in line 6, the words any
company, battalion, or regiryent.
Pending which,
Mr. Miles moved that the Calendar be postponed to enable the
House to proceed with the pending business ; which motion prevailed,
mendment of Mr. Conrow was lost.
clrham submitted the following amendment :
fit for service, and in
endment to the second

to, and, in line 7, the
the following amendment to the third

discretion of the general corn-
ed to some company from his
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Mr. Holliday submitted the following amendment to the amendMr. J. &f. Smith:
. ment of
Strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof t h e following, viz:
o r , if the Government should not be able to furnish said horse, t h e general
cornnilanding the army to which he belongs may temporarily assign him to some
company from his own State in another branch of the service, allowing said
soldier the right of selection.
The amendment to the amendment was lost, and the amendment of

Mr. J. M. Smith was lost.
Mr. Conrow submitted the following amendment to the third
section :
Strike out, in line 1, the word cavalry and insert in lieu thereof the words
any company the horses of which shall have been taken by the Government :
and, in line 2. strike out the words and is unable to remount himself;

M r , J. 31. Smith submitted the following amendment to the fifth
section :
After the word horse, in line 2, insert the following: straggle or absents
himself from his command without leave, or cqinmits any wanton insult or
injury to the person or property of any loyal citizen of the Confederate States,
or otherwise shows himself unEt for the cavalry service ;

Mr. Snead submitted the followiiig anit~titbnentt o section 5 :
Strike out, i n line 2, the words his brigade or other commander shall report
the fact to, :md, in line 3, the word who.
I
MY.Bell demanded tlie yeas and nays thereon ;

Which were ordered,
Yeas------------------------ 24
And recorded as fo~loms,viz: Says _________-______________ 43
Yeas : Bell, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Dickinson, Echols, Farrow,
Garland, Gray, Hatcher, Holder, Lester, Machen, Marshall, Norton,
Perkins, Pngh, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead, Vest, and Willres.
Na s : Akin, Anderson, A4tlrins,ayer, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor,
Blan ford, Doyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluslsey, Crnikshank, Darden, De Jnrnette,
Dnpr6, Ewing, Foster, Gholson, Hanly, Herbert, Hilton, Holliday,
Keehle, Kenner, T ~ ~ m l r i nLyon,
,
McCallum, Miles, Miller, Orr, Rives,
Shewmake, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment was not agreed to.
Mr. Clopton submitted the following amendment to section 5 :
ay
Add at the end thereof tlie following, viz: a n d any brigadier or other corninander having knowledge of such fact and shall fail t o report the same to the
general commanding the army shall, upon trial and conviction by a court-martial
or military court, be cashiered.
Mr. Akin submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of Mr. Clopton:
Add the words and put in the infantry ranks ;
which mas agreed to, and the amendment of Mr. Clopton, as amended,
was agreed to.

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Mr. Miles submitted the following amendment to the sixth section :

After word horses, in line 3, insert tlie words Or shall permit pillaging,
marauding, or forcible exchange of horses under his command, or shall fail in
any other respect to preserve proper discipline and eficiency i n his command.
&Ir. Akin submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of Mr. Miles :
Add the words shall, upon trial and conviction by a court-martial, be ;
The amendment of Mr. Miles was agreed to.
Mr. Miles submitted the following amendment to section 6 :
Strike out the words may, upon certifirate of t h e facts by the brigade inspector, and insert t h e words shall, upon proof of the facts certified t o by the
brigade and division commanders.
Pending which,
Mr. Baldwin, by unanimous consent, oBered tlie following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That as a mark of respect and good will the members a n 4 officers
of this House will call upon the President at his residence, at such hour of the
day or evening as may be agreeable to him.
Mr. Read moved that the House adjourn.

The question recurring on the amendment of A h . Miles,
Mr. Conrow demanded the yeas and nays thereon:
Which were ordered,
, b d recorded as follows,viz: Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - _ 40
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Ayer? Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell,
Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Foster,
Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Holder, Kecble, Lamkin, Lester, Lyon,
Machen, McCallum, Miles, Norton, Perkins? Pugh, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IV. E. Smith, Triplett, Vllle~-6,and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Branch, Conrow, Farrow, Garland, Hanly, Herbert,
Menees, Miller, Read, Russell, Staples, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Mr. Read moved that the House do now adjourn, and demanded the
yeas and nays; which were not ordered, and the niotion was lost.
Mr. McCallum submitted the following amendment to section G :
After the words commanding gencral insert the words

command, and upon conviction before a court-martial, be.
suspended from
Pending which,
Mr. Menees moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. McCallum demanded the yeas and nays on his amendment ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 i
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Orr, Perkins, Russell, Simpson, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, Welsh,

Wickhain, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkms, Baylor, Bell, Branch, Chilton,
Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dupr6, Echols, Foster, Gholson,
Goode, Hatcher, Holliday, Lester, Machen, Miles, Pugh, Read, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, and W. E. Smith.
So the, amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Goode submitted thc following anieiidmeiit :
Strike out the ninth section ; which reads as follows, viz :
SEC.9. The President sliall cause to be established, in coilnection with the
War Department, n bureau of ctvalry, which sball, under direction of the
Secretary of War, be cliarged with all matters pertaining to the cavalry service
A h . Menees called tlie question ; which was ordered, and the amendment of Mr. (ioode was agreed to.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
was agreed to; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to amend the ninth section by adding the following proviso :
Provided, T h a t none but retired ineii and s u ~ ~ e r i i u ~ i i c ofticers
r a r ~ shall be ein-
ployed in said bureau.
Mr. H. W.Bruce niovecl to amend the ainendment of Mr. DuprB

by inserting after the word officers the words or females; which
amendment was lost.
Mr. I-Iolcler moved to amend the aiiieiidineiit of Mr. Dupr6 hy
striking out the word supernumerary ; ) which mas agreed to.
Mr. I-Ianly submitted the following ainendment to the amendment
of Mr. Dupre:
Strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof t h e following, viz:
ProritEed, Tliat no officer ox* private shall be ;ipl)oiiited for or assigned to the
bnreau created by this section who is c a l ~ ~ ~of
b l performiug
e
military service or
duties in the field :

The amendment of Mr. DuprB, a s aiiiendd, was tigreed to.
The question recurring on the amendment of MY.Goode,
Mr. Conrad moved to reconsider the vote by which the ariiendinent
of Mr. Snead to the second section was disagreed to.
Pending m hich ,
Mr. AIachen moved that the House adjourn; which motion did not
prevail.
Mr. Bell called the question; which was ordcred, aiid tlie niotioii
Mr. Miles moved the previous question ; mhich was ordered.
Mr. Miles called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Snead demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the bill was passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by whlch the bill was
On motion of Mr. Holliday,
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[Jan. 3, 1865.
FORTY-SIXTH
DAY-TUESDAY, JANUARY
3. 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Hduse met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

The Clerli called the House to order and announced that the term
for Jvhich a Speaker pro tempore had been appointed having expired, in the absence of the Speaker the first business in order was
the election of a Speaker pro tempore.
On motion of Mr. Akin, Hon. Williani Y. Chilton was unanimously elected Speaker pro tempore by acclamation.
viz :
The bill supplementary to an act entitled .An act to authorize
the formation of new commands, to be composed of supernumerary
officers who may resign to join such coniinands, and to limit and
restrict the appointment of officers in certain cases, approved June
fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Mr. Holliday moved that the bill be postponed until the call of
committees be completed.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Bell moved a call of the House; which was ordered.
Pending the call of the roll,
n of Mr. Blandford, further proceedings under the call
W
day, by consent, withdrew his motion to postpone the

consideration of the bill.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Holliday,
In line 1, after the word the, strike out the words
lar and insert in lieu thereof the word Prmisional ;
Confederate or regu-

Mr. W. E. Smith submitted the following aniendinent :
Bfter the word
battalion iusert the words
and cornpanips ;

Mr. Johiistori submitted the following amendment :
Add the following as an independent section :
I SEC.2. Arly officers of the Provisional Army of the Confederate States, who
have resiglled prior to the passage of this act and whose resignation has been
accepted, shall be entitled to all the privileges of this act ;
, read a third time, and passed, and the title
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The question being on postlpoiiinw the bill aiid placing it on tlie

Calendar,
It was decided in tlie riega.tive.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the bill was postponed, made the continuing special order after the pending special orders are disposed of,
A bill more effectually to prevent and punish absenteeism and
desertion in the ,4rmy ;
Calendar,
On motion of Mr. Miles, the bill was postponed, made the continuing special order after the preceding special orders are disposed of.
Mr. Atkins moved that the rules be siispenclecl; that all special
orders and all business of every description be siispendecl, both in the
morning hour and afterwards, nntil the Honse take up, consider, and
dispose of the bill to nnthorize thc consolidation of companies,
battalions, and regiments ; which motion 1rovailec1, and the House
took up and proceeded to the consideration of the bill.
Mr. Snead submitted the following aaiendment :
Strike out the first section, which rends a s follows, riz :
T h a t whenever m y companies, battalions, or rrgii~iriitsin service shall have
been so f a r reduced in iiuiiibers as to mttlie it necessary, i n the opinion of the
general commanding tlie department or the sq)t\r:\te :\ring in t h e field in which
such companies, batt:tlions, or regiments ;ire scrring, to consoliclate them, the
said general, with the approval of tlie Secretary of 1J7:1r, is hereby authorized t o
consolidate and designate them, unrler such rules :mtl regulations as t h e Sewctary of War may prescribe : Proricttrl, T h a t only troops from tlie same State
shall be consolidatecl,
SECTION
1. Whenever the average strength of the several companies forming
a battalion or regiment shall be ICSS tlian forty men, excluding prisoners of war,
men permanently detached from tlicir commaiicls by clisability. detail, or otherwise, men absent without leave, :ind deserters, tlie general officer commanding
t h e department in which such battalion or regiment may be serving shall forthwith so consolidate such conipanies t h a t each new compaiiy shall hare present
for duty a t least t h e inininluin number of iiieii required by law ; and he shall
immediately thereafter organize such iie\v coiiipanies into battalions and regiments ; and lie inny i n likes nmiiner consolidate independent or unattachcd corn
panies. Rut troops from different States shall not, without their consent. he
consolidated into the sanie company, battalion, or regiment.
Pending which,
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Kash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
MY. Speaker: The Senate have passed, witliout amendment. R bill of this
House (11. 1%.300) t o provide for the canceling of 4 per ceut bonds and certificates received in payment of taxes Zind Other public dues.
They have passed a bill (S. 154) to authorize the appointment of certain tax
officcrs for the Trans-Mississippi Department; in which I i l n i directed to ask the.
Mr. Akin snbmitted the following amendment to the amendment of

Mr. Snead :
Strike oxit the word
arerage, i n the first line:
which was not agreed to ;
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Insert, in line 5, after the word leare, the words
twenty days ;
for
longer time than

Mr. Clark moved to amend the amendment by striking out
6 twenty and inserting (thirty.
Mr. Machen demanded the yeas and nays thereon :
Which were ordered,
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40
And recordecl as follows,
NaYs__-__------___--_----_--- 25
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor,Bell, Horatio W.Bruce, Clark,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Farrow, Funsten, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton,
Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Kenner, Lamkin, Machen, McCallum,
Menees, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Read, Sexton, Shewmake, 13. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabama, Staples, Villerh, Wickham, and Willies.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Ayer, Blandford, Royce, Branch, Eli M.
Bruce, Chilton, Chrisman, Conrow, Ewing, Foster, Garland, Gholson,
Lester, Lyon, Marshall, Miles, Miller, Orr, Pugli, Russell, J . AZ.
Smith, Snead, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment mas agreed to.
Mr. Snead moved to amend the amendment by striking out, in line
8, the words present for duty ;77 which was agreed to.
Mr. Menees submitted the following amendment to the amendment :
((
In line 3,strike out the words
prisoners of war.

Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 27
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38
Yeas : Atkins, Batson, Blandford, Branch. Chambers, Chrisiiian,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Criiikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Farrow, Foster, Hanly, I-Ierbert, ITolder, McCallum, Menees,
Murray, Perkins, Smith of Alabaniti , Viller6, JVicltham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Ayer, Baldwin, Barlisclale, Baylor, Bell, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chilton, Conrow, De Jarnette, Echols, Eving, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Gray, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, Lester,
Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Miller, Moore, Norton, Orr, Pugli,
Read, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. 8. Smith, Snead, Vest,
t i nd Wilkes.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Sccretary; which is as follows, viz:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 139) to provide for the compensation Of persons whose slaves have been lost while in the service of the
Confederate States; in which they request the concurrenc6 of this House.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Snead :
The lninimum num
11 be four hundred,
lieu thereof the following, viz :

hundred.
When-
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e r e r the number present shall, for thirty days, fall below these numbers, the
general of the army to which such organization is attached shall consolidate the
regiment into a battalion, and may combine such battalion with another, so as t o
form a new regiment; and if a battalion, shall combine the companies with
other conipanies of his command, so a s to form a new battalion having a number
equal to t h e legal minimum for such organization. Rut the troops of one State
shall not be combined with those of another State.
Mr. Snead submitted the following amendment to the amendment :

Add the following proviso : Provided, T h a t this act shall not be so construed
a s to authorize consolidation of any company, battalion, or regiment reorganized
under i t ;

Mi. Xliea7rer: The President o the Confederate States has notified the Senate
that on the 29th ultimo he approred and signed a n act (S. 96) to extend the
time within which holders of Treasury notes of the old issue may exchange t h e
same for notes of the new issue.
The amendment of Mr. Marshall to the amendment of Mr. Snead

v a s lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Snead,

Mr. Snead demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
ti
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Dc Jarnctte, Ewing, Foster, Garland, Goode, Gray,
Hatcher, Holder, Johnston, Lamkin, Lester, Marshall, Menees, Norton, Orr, Perliins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Shewmake, W. E. Smith,
Snead, Vest, and M7illres.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Blandford, Branch, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Cruikshank, Darden, Uickinson, Echols, Farrow, Funsten, Gholson, Hanly,
Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Miles, Miller,
Moore, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Viller6,
Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Garland submitted the following amendment :
In line 8, xfter the word war, strike out the words
shall.
is hereby authorized
to and insert the word
Mr. Akin submitted the following amendment t o the amendment of

Mr. Garland :
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following :
I n lines 7 and 8,strike out the words with the approval of the Secretary of
War, is hereby authorized t o and insert the word shall.
Pending which,
Mr. Snead nioved that the House adjourn.
The amendment of Mr. Akin to the amendment of Mr. Garland was
agreed to.
The amendment as amended was agreed to.
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[Jan. 1, 186.;
Mr. Akin submitted the following amendment to section 1:

I n line 9, strike out the words Secretary of War
t h e word President ;
and insert in lieu tbcrcof

Mr. McCallum submitted the following amendment to section 1:
Add the following proviso : Provided, T h a t regiments which shall have at
the time of consolidation three hundred men may retain their present organization ;

Mr. Moore submitted the following amendment to section 1:
Add the following proviso : Provided, T h a t in making the consolidation provided for in this act, each private soldier shall have first estended to hini the
privilege of selecting the company to which he will belong, until such company
shall be filled to its maximum number, but not to exchange the arm of t h e service to which he belonged before such consolidation, nor to select a company exeept in a regiment to be consolidated, and with which he belongs.
Pending which,
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill to provide for the
compensation of ersons whose slaves have been lost while in the
service of the Con ederate States; which was read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on the Quartermasters and Com* missary Departments.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 154) to authorize the appointment, of certain tax officers for the Trans-Mississippi Department ; which was
read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
And on motion of Mr. Clark,
FORTY-SEVENTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY
4, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in response to a resolution relative to the
amount of Treasury notes transmitted to the Trans-Mississippi
Department.
On motion of Mr. DuprB, the communication was laid upon the
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business
of yesterday, viz :
The bill to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions,
and regiments.
Mr. Moore, by consent, modified his amendment so as to make it
read as follows, viz :
hat in making the consolidation provided for by this act, each private
1 have the privilege of joining any company he may choose, until the
be filled to its maximum number, but h e shall not be permitted t o
mpany except one in the same regiment in the brigade t o which he
which is to be
same, nor to change the arm of
to which he b
ng to the rules and regulations
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Mr. Hanly submitted the following ainendnient to the arnendment of Mr. Moore:
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following, viz: Provided, That
in consolidating two or more regiments the consolidation shall first be made of
companies, so that t h e men of each regiment shall be placed in the same companies when t h e same shall be founcl practicable ;

The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Moore,
Mr. Moore demanded the yeas and nays; which wcre not ordered,
and the amendment was not agreed to.
Mr. Akin submitted the following amendment t o the first section
of the bill:
Strike out the proviso arid insert in lieu thereof the following : But troops
from different States shall not, without their consent, be consolidated into the
Same company, battalion, or reqinient.
Mr. Conrad siibmitted the following. aniendment to the amendment

of Mr. Akin:
nor shall troops be transferred to a different nrin of the service from t h a t to
which they originally belonged ;
which was agreed to, and the amendment as amended was agreed to.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following aiiiendnient to the first section of the bill:
Add after the amendment just agreed to the following : And any noncornmissioned officer or soldier belonging to another St:ite than that from which the
troops to be consolidated come may, at the time of such c.onsolidntion, a t his own
option, be transferred to such couipany from his own State as he may indicate ;
and i t shall be the duty of the general consolidating the troops to make the
transfer immediately ;

Mr. Cruikshank, from the Conimi ttee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
S. 147. An act to provide for the transfer of certain appropriations;
S. 148. An act, in relation to the accounts to be kept a t the Treasury
of sequestrated estates;
H. R. 261. An act to amend an act of the Provisioiial Congress
entitled An act relating to the prepayment
of postage in certain
a
cases, approved July 29, 1831 ; and
IT. R. 300. An act to provide for tlie canceling of 4 per cent bonds
and certificates received in payment of t a m s and other public dues.
Mr. Holliday submitted the following am(mdment to the first section of the bill as amended:
Strilce out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
T h a t all companies, battalions, and regiments now in service, that shall hare
I)een reduced below t h e ininimuin ndw provided by law, shall be consolidated
a n 8 designated by order of the general commanding the department, under such
rules and regulations as the President may prescribe : Procided, T h a t only
troops fronl the same State shall be consolidated: Provitlcd further, T h a t all
noncommissioned officers and privates, whether on duty o r absent with leave, or
prisoners in the hands of the enemy, shall be allomed to select their command in
the arm of service and army t o which they may have hitherto belonged, provided
t h a t no company shall exceed t h e number of one hundred and twenty-five rank
and file.
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Mr. TTiller6 submitted the following aiiicndnient to the anlendment

of Mr. Holliday:
Add a t the end thereof the follOwiUg: P~ofiitlCd,That no X U C h ciousolidatioll
shall be made until it shall clearly appear to the satisfaction of the President
that such companies, battalions. and regiments can not be sufficiently recruited
within a reasonable time by the assignment Of conscripts, or otherwise.
Mr. Blandford called the question; which was ordered, and the
amendment of Mr. Villerk was lost.
Mr. Dupr6 submitted the following aniendment t o the amendment
of Mr. Holliday:
Strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
(That whenever a company shall be composed of less than thirty-five men, a
battalion of less than one hundred and seventy-fioe men, and a regiment of less
than three hundred and fifty men, exclusive of commissioned officers, they shall
be consolidated with other companies, battalions, and regiments in the same
brigade until the maximum number of such company shall be attained; unless
the whole number of men in the brigade be less than one full regiment ; in which
case it shall suffice to form a battalion or regiment out of t h e whole brigade:
Proflided, The number of men therein exceeds the maximum herein established
for a battalion or regiment.
SEC.
2. Be it further enacted, That should the whole number 0; men in the
brigade be less than a battalion or regiment, as determined by the foregoing
section, they shall be placed in other companies, battalions, and regiments,
and these, as well as all other battalions and regiments thus consolidated,
shall be assigned to other brigades from the same State, if there be any,
otherwise in any brigade or brigades in the same corps darmee: Provided,
That no brigade shall be consolidated which shall contain, at the time of consolidation, two regiments of more than five hundred men, exclusive of commissioned officers, or whose battalions or regiments may be so consolidated as to
form two such regiments ;
which mas not agreed to.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Holliday,

Mr. TV. E. Smith submitted the following amendment to the first
section of the bill :
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the follon ing :
That whenever any company i n the infantry, cavalry, o r artillery service shall
be reduced to less than the minimum number required by law, and shall remain
so reduced for the space of thirty days, such company shall be dissolved, and the
men distributed equally between the other companies of the regiment, battalion,
or squadron. And if a11 the companies of a regiment, battalion, or squadron are
reduced below the minimum number now required by law, then the company
having the smallest number of men shall be dissolved and the men added to the
company having the largest number of men, if the addition thus made to the
company having the largest number of men shall not increase the number above
or equal to t h e minimum required; thcn the next weakest company shall be
dissolved and the men added to the company in process of completion, and so On
until Said company receires a number sufficient to raise i t to the minilnulll and
not above the maximum number of men. And when this result is secured, then
owing amendment to the second sec-
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serving shall appoint boards of examinatioa, to be composcd of three general

officers, which boards shall proceed to inquire into the relative qualifications,
claims, a n d fitness of all officers of the several organizations which i t is proposed to consolidate (excluding prisoners of war), and shall select such officers
for the command of the new organizations resulting from the consolidation of t h e
old as may seem to them best qualified for such commands ; which officers shall
forthwith assume t h e respective commands to which they may be assigned by
the general commanding the department or separate a r k s to which they belong,
subject to the subsequent appointment of the President, by and with t h e advice
and consent of the Senate,
a n d insert in lieu thereof the following, viz:
SEC.2. The officers of each new company shall be elected by the men
thereof, and t h e field officers of each new regiment or battalion by t h e newly
elected officers of t h e companies composing i t ; but no one shall be eligible t o
the captaincy or lieutenancy of a company who was not a n officer in one of
the companies consolidated into i t or a field officer or adjutant of one of t h e
battalions or regiments to which said companies belonged, nor shall anyone be
eligible t o the colonelcy, lieuteaant-coloiielc~~.o r majority of a regiment or
battalion except field officers of the commands consolidated into it. The officers thus elected shall forthwith assuine their respective commands, subject,
howel-er. to the approval of the Iresicleut, ~ 1 1 0 ,if he clisapprove the election
of any officer, may, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint to t k
vacancy thus created anyone who was originally eligible thercto.
Mr. Bell submitted the following amenclincnt, to the amendment

of Mr. Snead:
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following,
1%
T h a t the officers to command the reginients, battalions, and coinpanies so

consolidated shall be elected from among the supernuinerary officers of the old
conimands so consolidated, mid in case there shonld he :I deficiency of officerq,
then from rionconiiiiissioned oficers arid privates ; said officers after such election shall be exainincd by a board of examination, and upon being found qualified by said board shall be commissioned by the President.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following amendment to the second

section of the bill :
After the word and, in line 10. insert the words from the officers certified to be qualified the nien of the now company organization shall elect the
new officers of the company.
Mr. DuprB submitted the follo\ving amendment t o the amendment

of Mr. Marshall:
Strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
a n d from the officers certified hy the said board to be competent the cominanding general of tlic dcpartrricnt or of the separate army in the field.
Mr. Atltins called the question ; ~ h i c hwas ordered.

Mr. Clark tlenianded the yeas and n a y s thereon ;
TVhich mere ordered,
And
as folloms, viz: Yeas-----------------------l4
Nays--_- _ _ - - - - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
56
Yeas : Anderson, Chambers, Conrad, Coilrow, Dixpri., Gholson,
Gray, Johnston, Miles, Pugh, Shemmake, W. E. Smith, VillerB, and
Wickham.
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor,
Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio MT. Bruce,
Burnett, .CIiilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colpar, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, -Funsten, Garland, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, IIilton, Holder, Holliday,
ITIeeble, Lamkin, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees,
Montague, Moore, Orr, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Snead, Turner, Vest, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
amendment to the amendment wa:, not agreccl to.

estien recurring on the amendmellt of Mr. JIarshall,
M. Bar1<sdale called the question ; which W:~S ordered.
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas__-_--------------------48
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Barksdale, Eatsoll, Baylor, 13el1, Uoyce,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Clark, Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, nickinson, Echols, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Garland, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Keeblc,
Lamkin, Lester, Machen, Marshall. JlcCallnm, &Ienees, Montaguc,.
Moore, Orr, Read, Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, 11. E. Smith, Snead,
Turner, Vest, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Chambers, Chilton, Conrad, Carom, DcJarnette, Dupr6, Funsten, Gholson. Gray, Holder.
I-Iolliday, Johnston, Lyon, Miles, Pugh, Shemmalie, Simpson, Viller6, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. bfarshilll was agreed to.
Mr. Rarksdale submitted the following amendment to the second
section :
Strike out all after the word section, in line 4, and insert in lieu thereof
the following, viz : All such companies, squadrons, battalions, and regiments
which i t is proposed t o consolidate shall have the right. on n clay t o be fixed by
the geueral commanding the department, to elect all their officers, who shall be
commissioned by, the President, by aud with the advice and cvnsent of t h e Senate : Provided, T h a t the general commanding the department shall appoint
boards of examination composed of three geueral officers. which boards shall
proceed to inquire into the fitness of all persons so elected and t h a t no one shall
be commissioned who is not decided t o have t h e qnnlifimtions iiecessary to the
performance of the duties of the office t o which he may have I)eeii elected.
Pending which,
Mr. Vest moved to reconsider the vote by whicli the aniendinent of
Mr. Marshall was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Menees,
adjourned until 11 oclock to-morrow.
The HOLM
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session.

A message v a s received from the Senate. hy Mr. Sash. their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
MY. Speaker: The Senate hare passed, without amendment. x bill of this
IIouse (11. R. 254) to issue a further foreign loan.
Mr. Csuikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Rills, reported
the President, by Mr. Ihrrison, his

that the President had to-day ap-
Jan. 5 , 1865.3
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FORTY-EIGHTH DAY-THURSDAY,
o13m
JANUARY
5, 1865.
0
SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment,, and was opened with

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Read.
The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the
Secretary of the Treasury, asking that certain funds arising out of
the revenues of the Post-Ofice Department, and which have gone
into the miscellaneons fmids of the Treasury, be placed to the credit
of the Post-Office Departineiit ; also, a communication recommending the appointment of a coininissioiier of taxes for the Trans-Mississippi Department ; which were referred to tlie Committee 011 Ways
and Means.
Mr. Lyon, uiider a suspension of the rules, from the Committee
on Ways and Moans, reported back favorably the following Senate
bills, viz :
A bill to provide for lighting and mTarniingthe lillxecutive Mansion, and to supply forage and commissary stores to the Commander
in Chief of the Army and Navy of the Coiifccleratc States.
The bill was postponed and madc tlie special order for Wednesday
next.
A bill (to authorize the appoiiitnieiit of certain tax officers for the
Trans-Mississippi Dep:jrtincnt ; which \\-as made the special order,
after
. the
- existing special orders werc disposed of, arid ordered to be
printed.
The coininittce also reported back iuifavorably Senate bill (declaring four per ceiit b o ~ d sreceivable i n paymeht of ttlses for the
year eighteen hmiclred and sixty-f our.
The bill was laid oil tlie table.
Mr. Wicliham movccl a suspension of the rules, in order to allow
him to introduce two bills from the Conimittee on Military Affairs,
in order to have them printed.
Mr. Wickham reported a bill * to provide payment for horses lost
in service, and a bill to authorize the promotion of officers, noncommissioned officers, nnd privates for distinguished valor and skill,
or peculiar competency or merit.
The bills were ordered printed and were iiiade special orders after
those existing arc disposed of.
Mi-. Goocle iiioved R snspcwsioii of tliv r111~s.
in order to allow hini to
make a report froni the Special Coininittee 011 Iinpressinents ; which
motion was lost.
The House then proceeded to tlie consideration of the unfinished
business; which was the bill to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments.
The question being on the motion of Mr. \Tes o reconsider the
vote by which the ainendlnellt of Mr. Marshall w
Mr. Chambers called the question ; which w a s ordered.
Mr. Vest demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
((
[Jan. 6 , 1863.
The question recurring on the adoption of the alllelld~tlellt,

&. Marshdl demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
eas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
-And resulted as follows : Nays___------------------------34
s o the amendment was lost.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Brirksclale, which
authorizes the election of the officers for the iiem organizations, subject to the esainination and approval of a n army board,
Mr. Chambers mored to strike out the provisions in the amendment
tvhich provides for the examination of the officers by a board.
Mr. Chrism:in called the question ; which was ordered, a i d the
motion of Mr. Chambers was lost.
Mr. Akin offered an amendment providing that in case thc officers elected are reported incompetent by the board of examination,
a reelection shall take place, and if the officer elected then be also
declared incompetent, the position shall be filled by appointment.
Blr. Marshali mored to amend the amendment of Mr. hliin by a
provision limiting the selection of officers for the consolidated commands to those holding the same grade i n the former organizations.
The question being on Xr. Marshall's amendment,
The question was ordered, and the amendment was rejected.
The question recurring on the substitute of Mr. Akin,
The Same was lost.
The question now being on the amendment of Xr, Barksdale,
T;vith the follol\,ing resnlt: Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
29
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
45
So the amendment did not prevail.
A motion was made to reconsider the vote rejecting the amendment
of Mr. Barksdale; which motion was lost.
Mr. Bell, by consent, withdrew the amendment ofTered by him on
yesterday to the proposition of Mr. Snead in relation to the elective
system.
On motion,
The House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock.
F O R T Y - S I X T H I>hl~--FIZII>hY, J A X ~ M < Y6, 1863.

OPEN SESSION.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the Pyesident i n
anying documents
the consolidation of c o ~ based on the elective systein,
Jan. 6, 1865.1
431
Mr. Holliday offered an anieiidnient, allowing the board to select

officers from noncommissioned officers and privates, instead of confining their choice to those already in commission.
The amendment was adopted.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Welsh of Mississippi and
Atkins of Tennessee (detained from their seats by sickness).
Mr. Alrin moved to amend the substitute of Mr. Snead so as to
allow the men to have an equal voicc with the officers in the election
of the field officers, instead of allowing the line officers alone to elect
them; which was not agreed to.
Mr. Machen niovecl to strike out the claiise in Mr. Sneads substitute which limits the choice of the officers to those now i n commission
in the same grade; which was agreed to.
Mr. Siiead moved to insert in place of the clairw stricken out an
amendment declaring * that no person shall be eligible to command
in the consolidated commands.)
Mr. Clark movccl to strike out the provision requiring the result of
the election to he subniittecl to the Iresidcmt before going into effect.
Mr. Marshall niovecl to aniend the provision proposed t o be stricken
out so as to require the approval of the President of the elections only
in cases where the officers are not already in cominission in the same
grade j which was adopted.
The question was then takcn on the inotion of Mr. Clark t o strike
out,
Yeas .........................
25
Lin(l t,Jle Sal,,e
Nays___-___--___--_-_________
35
The uuestion then recurring on the substitute offered bv Mr. Snead,
The jeas aiid naj7s were orvdered ;
And the saine were recorded as follo~vs)viz : Yeas----------Nays - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 40
So the substitnte was yejected.
Mr. Clopton offcrcd it sithstitute for thc second section of the bill,
vesting the power to select the officers for the consolidated commands
in the general commanding tho army, aiid authorizing him, should
he deem proper, to appoint boards of examination to examine into
the qnalifications of those mhoni he shall recommcncl.
The yeas aiicl nays being denlanded on the adoption of the substitute,
The same were orclered,
hlld recor(jeclas follows, ,,iz:
So the substitute of Mr. Clopton was adopted.
h motion was niade to reconsider the vote just taken; which

niotioii was lost.
The third sec*tionof tho hill was then t:tken 111) for consideration ;
lvliell)
Mr. Villerh offered the following as a substitute for the section:
That the officers of t h e old organizntioiis over and above the number requisite
ior the new shall b e entitled to retain lheir rarlli arid commissions if pronounced worthy and competent by the exanlining boards thus provided, said
judgments to be approved by t h e general and Secretary of War, and may, if
organize theniselres
they elect, they and all other officers without comm:~r~ds,
into a corps of cavalry, to be commanded by the senior officers joining the
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[Jan. 7, 1865.
subject to the approval of the President. Said corps shall Derform

ial duty as the Secretary of War or general commanding t h e departrnent or separate army may order. A11 officers not joining t h e above corps
may be assigned to such appropriate duties as t h e Secretary of War may
prescribe; or may enlist in any regular organization of the Army upon tender
to the proper authorities of their resignation for t h a t Purpose.
Mr. &ad offered the following its an amendment to the third

section :
Officerswho shall lose their rank, and all other company, battalion, regiElental, post, or department officers (except such as are prisoners of war), not
assigned to duty, who do not elect to serve i n some company thus collsolidated
or previously established, shall have the privilege, within sixty days, of forming themselves into companies, battalions, or regiments, a t such time and place
the commander of their respective departments shall direct. The organization thus composed shall be kuown a s t h e Confederate States Legion of
Honor; said legion of honor shall be officered by election from its own members, with the approval of the President, by and with t h e advice and consent
of t h e s e n a t e ; each member thereof being entitled t o wear such decoration
a s shall be prescribed for the corps. Such organixatioii to be equipped in the
most approved style, and so armed and iustructed as to insure i t t h e greatest
military efficiency, and shall serve in separate detachments or collectively, or
in conjunction with other commands, subject to the regulations for the government of troops of a like arm, and in such distrivt or departnient under such
orders and commander as the Commander in Chief of the Confederate States
armies may direct: Procjided, That officers who may select and serve in other
commands, and officers, noncommissioned officers, and soldiers in any part of
the Army who have or may hereafter specially distinguish themselres in action,
shall be considered members of the legion of honor and be entitled to its
decorations in their several commands : Procjided f tcrther, T h a t able-bodied
officers on post, staff, or department duty who may resign their positions in
favor of disabled officers shall be entitled to all the privileges of this section,
and any member of the legion of honor who may become permanently disabled
may, at the discretion of the department commander and t h e consent of t b
President, be restored to his original rank and be assigned to any vacancy
sost, staff, or department service for which he may be found qualified.
The question beiiig taken on the adoption of the aniendment,

It was agreed to.
Mr. Montaguc movccl a rcconsiclcration of thc ~7otejust taken.
Pending which,
On motion,
The House adjourned till to-morrow at 11 oclock a. in.
FIFTIETH DAY-SATURDAY,
JANUARY
7, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

The Speaker laid before the House a coinmunication from the clerk,
transmitting an estimate of the fnnds necessary to be appropriated
for the pay and mileage of members ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. De Jarnette, under a suspension of thc rules, offered the following resolution ; which
Resolved, That a specia
duty it shall be to i
proper to relieve from
towns, or counties as
and are unable t o pa
ittee of five be appointed by the Chair, whose

hat legislation, if any, is necessary and
es the people residing in such districts,
t o depredations by t h e public enemy
d against them without unreasonable
433
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viz :
The bill to authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions,
and regiments.
the substitute of Mr. Norton for the third-section of the bill was
adopted,
44
And were recorded as follows: Yeas----------------------Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
S o the motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Bell moved that the bill and amendments be indefinitely postponed ; which motion was lost.
Mr. Read moved to so amend the amendment that the organization
of officers proposed shall be called the Confederate States Legion,
and not the Confederate States Legion of Honor, as is provided by
said amendment ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Garland moved to strike out the clause which allows the legion
to serve independently and in separate detachments; which was
agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the whole clause relative to the manner
in which the legion is to serve was stricken out, so as to place it under
the control of the Secretary of War and the commanding general in
the same manner as any other body of troops.
Mr. Hilton offered the following proviso, viz :
These officers shall have the privilege of selecting the company and arm of the
service in which they may desire to serve, whether i n the army with which they
are now connected or any other army of the Confederate States, and shall be
entitled to transportation necessary to carry them to such company.
The yeas and nays being demanded,

Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 64
The proviso was adopted by the following vote: Nays_-__--Mr. Miles moved that the proposition and proposed amendment be
Upon which motion the yeas and nays were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ - - _ _ - _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - - _ _ _ - _ _ 27
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the third section
of the bill as reported by the committee.
Mr. Garland offered an amendment t o tho section, differing from the
proposition of tho committee, in that it allows the officers dropped to
select the company and the arm of the service in which they desire to
serve, and allows them to elect their own officers, instead of having
them appoirlled as the bill provides; which amendment was rejected.
Mr. Hilton offered an amendment to declare definitely the privilege
of joining any command, whether in the army to which they are
attached or in any other army of the Confederate States, and allowing them transportation to such commands.
Mr. Miles moved to strike out that part of the amendment relating
to transportation.
The motion to strike o u t was lost, and the amendment of Mr. Hilton was agreed to.
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[Jan. 7, 1869.
Mr. Keeble offered an amendment giving such officers as join the

Army as privates the same pay as the received before being dropped.
Mr. Gray offered a substitute for t e amendment, continuing their
pay as officersfor one year only; which mas adopted.
The question was then taken on the proviso as amended, and the
same was rejected.
The question recurring on the substitute offered by Mr. Villerh for
the third section,
. Mr. Miles called the question; which was ordered, and the substitute was rejected.
Mr. Perkins offered a substitute for the third section, proposing to
continue rank and pay to such officersas may be thrown out.
Mr. Anderson called the question; which was ordered, and the substitute of Mr. Perkins mas lost.
Mr. Anderson offered a proviso to the section, prohibiting officers
thus thrown out from joining any command on the opposite side of
the Mississippi River from that where they are serving, unless the
command to which they are attached is on the opposite side of the
Mississippi from their homes.
The question being on the adoption of the proviso,
And recorded as follows: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
36
So the proviso was rejected.
The fourth section of the bill mas then taken up, which provides
that officers who may be in the hands of the enemy a t the time their
commands were consolidated shall, within sixty days after their
exchange, upon the order of the Secretary of War, appear before an
examining board, and if adjudged by said board to he qualified for
command in their grades may be assigned by the President to any
vacancy in the consolidated organizations of which their old commands form a part, or to any duties appropriate to their grades, and
granting those not so recommended the same privilege as other officers dropped in the consolidation.
Mr. Clopton offered a substitute for the section, providing that the
commanding general of the army to which an officer now iii the hands
of the enemy may belong may, within sixty days, assign such officer
to any vacancy which may exist in the consolidated command of
f any officer be not
t assigned to other
dropped from the
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
_ _ _ _ _ _ _--- - - -40
on, which declares that all

ands, including coniniisInvalid Corps, shall
e provisions of the third
Jan.9, 1865.1
435
Mr. Menees moved that the House adjourn.

The mqtion prevailed, and
The House adjourned until Monday morning at 11oclock.
FIFTY-FIRST DAhY-MONDXY,
JANUARY
9, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House niet purswpt to adjotininlent, and was opened with

The Speaker announced the following as the special committee of
five to inquire into the subject of relieving froin taxation, for the
year 1864, districts, towns, and counties exposed to the depredations
of the enemy, under the resolution of Mr. De Jarnrtte, adopted on
Saturday, riz :
Mr. I k Jarnclttc of Virginia, Mr. hclersoii of Georgia, MY. Conrow of Missouri, 311.. Foster of hlabania, and Mr. Orr of Mississippi.
The House theii took up the bill to authorize the consolidation of
battalions, conipanies, and regiments.
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the fifth section so its to authorize
the President to drop from the rolls all officers without commands
and all superiiumerary staff officers, instead of declaring that all
such officers, if not assigned to duty within sixty days, shall ips0
facto, and without the direct action of the President, be dropped
from the rolls.
Mr. Hilton called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment was lost.
Mr. Coiiracl moved to strike out the fifth section, which provides
t h a t all officers not assigned to duty within sixty days after the
passage of this act, except prisoners of war, shall be dropped from
the rolls; which was not agreed to.
Mr. Hanly offered an additional section, providing that when the
whole number of troops in an army from any one State was not
large enough to form a battalion, they shall, with their consent, be
transferred to some other army where there are other troops from
the saiiie State.
Mr. Cluskey offered a n additional section, providing that in the
concjolidation companies from one battalion shall not be consolicltited with companies from another battalion ; that parts of companies shall not be consolidated with parts of other companies, and
that parts of the Same regiment or battalion shall not be consolidated
into different brigades. Each regiment shall retain its name and
colors.
The question TVBS ordered on the adoption of the amendment,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - _27- - - - And lost by th followiIlg vote: Xays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
Mr. Snead offered an additional section, providing that officers of
the present organization who may be retained in the same grade in
the consolidated commands shall hold their rank from the date of
their old commissions, but if assigned to duty in any other grade,
they shall rank from the date of their new commissions.
Mr. McCallum offered an amendment providing that if, a t the
L Jan. 9, 1865.
time of the consolidation, any company, battalion, or regiment shall

have 30, 150, or 300 men, ?espectively, present for duty, it shall not
be consolidated.
The amendment did not prevail.
Mr. Foster moved that the bill be recommitted.
Mr. Miles moved to lay the motion to recommit on the table; which
motion to lay qn the table prevailed.
Mr. Moore moved to reconsider the vote by which the additional
section offered by Mr. Hanly in relation to the transfer of troops
from one army to another, when there are not a sufficient number in
the first to form a consolidated battalion, was incorporated in the bill.
Mr. J. M. Smith offered an amendment providing that there shall
be no further consolidation after that provided for by this act shall
have been consummated, except by further legislation ; which was
adopted.
Mr. Harily moved to reconsider the vote by which the House, on
Saturday, rejected the amendment of Mr. Anderson, prohibiting the
officers thrown out from joining an army on the opposite side of the
Mississippi River from the army in which they are serving, unless
they reside on theTide to which they propose to go.
The question recurring on agreeing to the amendment of Mr.
Anderson,
The yeas and nays were ordered, and the amendment of Mr. Anderson was agreed to by the following vote, viz :
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
It was decided in the affirmative, Yeas
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The bill was then engrossed and read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
38
And they are recorded as follows, viz: i ays_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Eli
M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar,
Conrad, Conrow, Dickinson, Ewing, Foster, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, Lyon,
McMullin, Miles, Montague, Moore, Pugh, Rives, Russell, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, and Wickham.
: Atkins, Baldwin, Bell, Bradley. Branch, Rurnett. Chrisluskey, Clark, Criiikshank, Darden, Dupr6, Echols, Elliott,
Fuller, Gilmer, Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Holder, Keeble, J. M. 1,each.
Lester, Logan, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Sex,Snead, Triplett, Turner, Vest, Viller6, and Wilkes.
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill %-ah
passed, and called the question.
Mr. Snead demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered
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- ---_- - 39
---And resulted as fol
_ _ _ - . _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
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e bill to the Military Com-
Jan. 10, 1865.1 '
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Mr. McMullin moved that the House adjourn.

Mr. Miles demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were ordered, and the motion was lost.
Mr. Miles moved a call of the House, with a view to have a full
vote on the motion to recommit the bill.
The yeas and nays were ordered, and the call of the House refused
by the following vote :
It was decided in the negative, Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mr. McMullin moved that when the House adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
Mr. Akin moved to lay the motion to adjourn on the table, and
called the question.
Pending which,
The House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock.
FIFTY-SECORD DAY-TTJESDAP,
JANUARY
10, 1865.
OPEN SESSIOS
The House met pursuant to adjournment. and was opened with

The Speaker laic1 before the House a message of the President,
inclosing a communication in response to a resolution of the House,
containing information relative to the commissioned officers attached
to and employed in the different Departments and bureaus in Richmond; which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Also, a message from the President, covering an estimate for additional appropriations for the Engineer Bureau ; which was referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Goode, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Montague (detained from his seat by indisposition).
A bill " to make appropriations or the support of the Government
for the half year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hiindred and sixtyfive ;
which 'was postponed and made the special order after existing spccinl
orders are disposed of.
Mr. Goode, from the Committee on Conscription, iinder :i suspcnsion of the rules, reported
A bill " to regulate conscription ;"
which was made the special order after the pending special orders
are disposed of, and ordered to he printed.
Mr. Cruikshank moved to suspend the rules, to allow the Committec
on Printing to make a report.
The motion did not prevail.
business; which was the bill " authorizing the consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments."
Mr. Foster moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The yeas and nays mere ordered,
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And the motion rejected by the following rote:
[Jan. 10, lsfi~j.
iNays
Peas-------32
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Mr. Orr called the question ; which was ordered.

Mr. Miles demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
____________________-_-iNays_----_-_---_____----____
Yeas
43
35
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Barlrsdale, Batson, Baylor, 13landford, Boyce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar,
Conrad, Conrow, De Janette, Diekinson, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday,
Johnston, Lamkin, L on, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Miles, Moore,
Pugh, Rives, Russell, ghewmake, Simpson, W. E. Smith, J. M. Smith,
and Wickham.
Nays : Ayer, Baldwin, Bell, Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Cruiksliank,
Chrisman, Clark, Darden, Echols, Fuller, Gilnier, Herbert, Hnnly,
Keeble, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Machen, McCallum, Eorton, Orr,
Perkins, Read, Sexton, Smith of Alabama, Snead, Staples, Triplett,
TGrner, Vest, VillerQ,Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
The bill finally agreed upon is as follows:
SECTION
1. The Congress o f the Confederate States of America do enact, That
whenever any compmies, battalions, or regiments in service shall have been so
f a r reduced in nnnibers as to make it necessary, in t h e opinion of the general
commanding the department or the separate army in the field in which such
companies, battalions, or regiments are serving, to consolidate them, under such
rules and regulations as the President may prescribe. But troops from different
Slates shall not, without their consent, be consolidated in the same company,
battalion, or regiment; nor shall troops be transferred to a different arm of the
service from which they originally belonged. And any noncommissioned officer
or soldier belonging to another State than that from which the troops to be
consolidated come may, a t the time of such consolidation, at his own option. be
transferred to such company from his own State as he may indicate; and it
shall be the duty of the general consolidating the troops to make the traiisfer
immediately.
SEC.2. That whenever the ronsoliilation of companies, battalions, and regiments shall have been determined upon in accordance with the provisions of
the first section of the act, the general commanding the department or separate
army i n which such reduced organizations are sen-ing shall recommend from
the officers and Inen of the several organizations which i t is proposed to consolidate (excluding prisoners of mar) the officers for the c~ommandof the new
organizations from the consolidation of the old ; which officers shall forthwith
assume the respective conimands to which they may be assigned by the general
commnllding the department or separate army in the field, subject t o the silh
sequent aepointment of the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate. The general commanding is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to
board composed of three general officers, and to require from said
report upon the qualifications and fitness of the officers whom he Proposes to recommend.
SEC. 3. The officers of the organizations consolidated not selected as officers of
the new organizations shall forthwith he notified of the fact, and from that time
shall be dropped from the rolls. Such officers may, within sixty days after the
consolidation of their commands, organize themselves in numbers sufficient to
form companies, ba
cered from among
themselves, by appoi
advice and coiisent
which the consoliof the Senate; and
dated organizations
for forming such
rganizations. The
ge of selecting the
esire to serve, whether
re now connected or Some
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other army of t h e Confederate States, and shall be entitled to transportation t o

such company; and failing to make such selection, such officers. if within the
conscript ages, shall be conscribed and placed in the service where they may be
found; but no offlcer in the hands of the enemy shall be dropped from t h e rolls
by reason of anything contained in this section: Proaided, That no officer shall
be permitted to select a company on the opposite side of the Mississippi River
from where he is now on duty, unless he resides beyond said river.
SEC.4. T h a t any officer who was a prisoner of war a t the time of t h e consolidation of his company, battalion, or regiment may, after his exchange, be
assigned by t h e general commanding the department or separate army iQ which
t h e new organization is serving to any vacancy t h a t may exist or occur in the
new organization of which his company, battalion, or regiment forms a p a r t ;
and all oficers who are not so assigned within sixty days after being exchanged
shall be dropped from the rolls, but shall be entitled to the privileges conferred
by and subject to t h e provisions of the third section of this act, in relation to
officers not selected for command i n t h e new organizations : Provided, T h a t t h e
President or general commanding is hereby authorized to assign any officer t o
any duties appropriate to his grade after the expiratioii of the sixty days herein
prescribed : And procided f urther, That the general commanding is authorized,
in his discretion, to appoint a boarcl, to be composed of three general officers, and
require from said board a report upon the qualifications and fitness of any
officer after his exchange.
SEC.5. T h a t all company, battalion, and regimental officers now without commands, and all staff officers not assigned to duty within sixty days after the
passage of this act, including all quartermasters and commissaries and excluding all officers who a r e prisoners of war, shall be dropped from the rolls, and
shall be entitled to t h e privileges conferred by and subject to the provisions of
t h e third section of this act. But nothing in this act shall be construed to apply
to officers of the Irivalid Corps, except where they shall be pronounced by the
proper medical Board fit for field service, in which case they shall be entitled to
the privileges conferred by and subject to the provisions of t h e third section of
this act.
SEC.6. That where the whole number of the officers, noiicomrnissioned officers,
and privates in any army from any one State shall not be sufficient in numbers
a t least to form a battalion of the minimum strength under existing laws, it
shall be the duty of the Secretary of W a r forthwith to order t h e transfer of such
officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates to some other army iri which there
a r e other troops in t h c service from t h e same State, where they may be consolidiited under the provisions of this act : Provided, The transfer required by this
section shall not be made against t h e wish of t h e troops to he transferred.
S ~ c . 7 .Those officers who shall be assigned to t h e same grade in the new
organization which they were holding in a n old shall take rank from the day of
their original appointment to t h a t grade ; t h e commissions of all others shall
date from the day of their appointment to their new grade.
SEC.8. T h a t when regiments, battalions, or companies shall have been consolidated under the provisions of this art, no subsequent consolidation of the snme
shall be made, unless hy rirtne of laws hereafter t o be passed.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into secret session ; and having spent some time therein, resumed business in open
session.
Mr. Baldwin offered
A resolution instructin the Committee on Public Buildings to
inquire whether the Hall o the House of Representatives can not be
better ventilated, so that the health of the members shall not be
endangered, and also whether more suitable accommodations can not
be obtained for the me of the House ;
which resolution was adopted.
The House then took up for consideration the bill t o protect
the Confederate States against frauds, and to provide remedies
against officers and employees of the Government committing them.
The pending question being upon the bill offered by Mr. Garland
at the last session, and now offered by Mr. McCallum as a substitute
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to the present bill of the Committee on Quartermasters and Commissary Departments,

Mr. Sexton moved to lay the bill and substitute 011 the table, in
order to take up the exemption bill.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Conrow demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
41
Yeas_------__-.-_------------_--And recorded as follows: Nays____--___--_---__-----______
20
Mr. Lester moved that the House consider no other measure until
the exemption bill shall have been disposed of.
Mr. Sexton moved to amend the motion so as to allow other business to be considered in the morning hour.
Mr. Conrow called for the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
31
With the following
Nays--------_-----___----------18
So the motion to amend was agreed to.
The motion as amended was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Marshall,
The House adjourned until to-morrow at 11 oclock a. m.
SECRET SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing a report on the state of the finances ;
which was read and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Marshall offered the following resolution :
Whereas i t having been communicated to t h e House t h a t t h e general assembly of Virginia has, in secret session. raised x committee by whom a desire has
been manifested to confer with the committee of the two Houses of Congress as
to the means of serving the interests of the Confederacy which may be in t h e
power of Virginia,
Resolved (the Senate concurring), That the Joint Committee of the two
Houses on the Public Defense be authorized t o confer with ally committee raised
in secret session by the Virginia legislature, on t h e subject 01 subsistence, and t h e
extent to which Virginia can aid therein, and any other air1 t h e State can render
i n the defense of the country.
Mr. Hilton moved to amend the resolution of Mr. Marshall by

striking out all after the word therein.
Pending which,
Mr. Bell moved that the consideration of the resolution and amendment he postponed until the joint committee shall have made a
report, and called the question ; which was ordered.
The motion to postpone was lost.
Mr. Burnett moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Hilton,
n of Mr. Marshall,
ction of secrecy was removed
the impressment of railroads
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Mr. Gilmer, by consent, introduced

A joint resolution in favor of independence and peace ;
on Foreign Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Baylor, the joint resolution for the relief of
Manuel and Rafael Armijo and Julian Tesorio was taken from the
Calendar of the last session and placed upon the Calendar of the
present session.
On motion,
F I F T Y - T H I R D DAY-WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY
11, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

Mr. David W. Carroll, member from Arkansas, appeared, was
sworn to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and took
his seat.
Mr. J. M. Leach submitted the following resolution; which was
adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary
Departments be instructed to inquire what legislation, if any, should be adopted
in regard to exemption by law of such number of mechanics and artisans as
shall be indispensably necessary to carry on the mechanical and industrial
pursuits of the country, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Fuller moved that the bill to aid in the construction of the
Fayetteville and Florence Railroad be taken from the Calendar of
the last session and placed upon the Calendar of this session; which
motion prevailed.
Mr. Logan offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be requested to examine
into the expediency of increasing the pay of junior officers in the military
service while they are in command in consequence o f the .unavoidable absence
of their senior officers.

Resolved, That the Judiciary Committee be instructed to prepare and report
n bill t o take the census of the Confederate States of America, according to the
requirements of the Constitution.
Mr. Russell moved to amend the resolution by striking out the
words to prepare and report and insert in lieu thereof the words
; to inquire into the expediency of preparing and reporting.
The amendment of Mr. Russell was agreed to, and the resolution as
amended was adopted.
Mr. Farrow submitted the following resolution ; which was
adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary
Departments be instructed to consider and report upon the practicability and
desirableness of amending the existing law so as to permit producers to sell portions of the surplus of their crops t o nonproducers for consumption, and upon
the propriety of further amending the law so as to enable producers to exchange
a portion of the surplus of their crops for articles necessary to keeping up the
productive capacity of their planting resources, and that said committee report
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ATSO, the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire
and report whether any and what action is proper to be taken by Congress 011
the subject of enlistment by the Government of the United States of troops in
foreign countries.
Mr. Boyce offered the following resolution :

ResoZved, That the Clerk of this House be, and he is hereby, authorized to
employ >In additional assistant clerk, who^ compensation shall be the same as
that now received by the assistant clerks of this House.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the resolution by adding the following proviso :
provided, That no person subject to military service shall be employed.
On motion of Mr. Gholson, the resolution and amendment were

referred to the Committee on Rules and Officers of the House.
Mr. Miles submitted the following series of resolutions; which -ere
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered t o be
printed :
Resolved, That under the Constitution Congress alone has the power to
declare war, and the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
the power to make a. treaty of peace.
Resolved, That all attempts to make peace with the United Stdtes by the
action or intervention of the separate States composing this Confederacy arc
unauthorized by the Constitution, in contravention of the supreme law of the
e revolutionary.
the Confederate States are prosecuting the war i n which they
the purpose of establishing their indepeNence a s a sei);tri\te
power, and that in so doing they are exercising the natural and inalienable
right claimed by them in the Revolution of 1776, which established their independence of the British Crown.
Resolved, That we, the Representatives of the people of the Confederate
States, are firmly determined to continue the struggle in which we arc involved
until the United States shall acknowledge our independence ; and to this determination, with a firm conviction of the justice of our cause and an hninhle
reliance upon the Supreme Ruler of Nations, we do solemnly and faitltfully
pledge ourselves.
Mr.McCallum offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

ResoZved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire
into the expediency and practicability of adopting measures to facilitate Gorernment transportation and insure lines of communications, to wit :
1. O f taking possession of such railroads as are indispensable for Governmerit transportation and making the necessary repairs thereon.
2. Of taking possession of the iron, rolling stock, and material of such roads
,as have become useless by the occupation or proximity of t h e enemy to repair
other roads used by the Government or to construct new ones.
3. Of constructing new roads between important points, or between points
on existing roads, with the view of making the lines of communication more
direct or less liable to be broken or interrupted by the enemy; and report by
bill or otberwise.
entitled An act to amend the tax lams ;
second time and referred to the Committee
morial of C. G. Forshey, asking to be
oss of certain bonds of the Governtee on Claims.
from the W a r Department,
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Also, a communication from the War Department, respectmg the

practice in cases of habeas corpus.
Also, a communication from the War Departnlent, respecting the
sale of clothing issued to soldiers; which were referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Russell submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T b a t the Committee on the Judiciary inquire into the expediency
of enacting a law t o regulate the subject of property captured on land from t h e
enemy.
Mr. Funsten offered the following resolution :

ResoZued, That all bills, resolutions, and motions touching negotiations for
peace t h a t may .hereafter be submitted to this House shall be referred to t h e
Committee on Foreign Affairs without debate.
Mr. Funsten moved that the rules be suspended to enable the House
to consider the resolution at this time.
The motion was lost, and the rcsolution lies over two days under
the rule.
Mr. Johnston presented a letter from Washington B. McNemar, of
the Thirty-first Virginia Regiment, on the subject of clothing for
o5cers ; which was referred to the Committee on the Quartermasters
and Commissary Departments.
Mr. Staples offered the following resolution : which was adopted :
Resolved, That t h e Committee 011 Ways and Means be instructed to report to
this House a bill making such appropriations as may be necessary to meet the
claims growing out of the loss of horses There payment is provided for under
existing laws.

Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the expediency
of reporting a bill authorizing the yay due to Confederate prisoners to be

drawn by some member of the family of such soldiers.
Mr. Staples presented a design for a Confederate flag; which was

referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal.
Mr. Staples presented the memorial of J. Gardner, postmaster a t
Christiansburg, Va., asking to be relieved from the loss of postage
stamps captured by the enemy; which JTRS referred to the Committee
on Claims.
Also, the memorial of Mrs. E. 0. Johnston, of Botetoiirt County,
Va., asking relief from loss incurred in the destruction of her property
by Confederate forces in burning a bridge at Biichanan, in said
county.
Mr. Wiclcham presented the memorial of James I>.Browne, aslcing
increase of rent for property occupied by medical dircctor, coinmissioner of exchange, etc.; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Mr. McMullin offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t a member be added to the committee appointed at the last session of Coiigress to investigate the outrages practiced upon the people of East
Tennessee and southwestern Virginia by our own soldiers in t h e place of Honorable Joseph B. Heiskell, and t h a t said committee have leave to sit during the
recess of Congress.

Resolvecl, That the Committee on Ways and ;Means be instructed to inquire
into t h e expediency of fixing a maximum of prices upon all agricultural, mechanical, and manufactured articles, and report by bill or otherwise.
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Mr. Gholson offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

ResoZved, That the Committee On ways alld & ~ t i l U S ill(1UirP illto the justice and
propriety of relie\+ng the Exchange Bank of Virginia, :It Sorfolk, from the operation of the act which required [that?] the PaYment Of ill1 loans should be
demanded before July first, eighteen hundred and sixtr-three, and report by
hill or otherwise.
Mr. Holliday presented the memorial of D. E. Henderson, asking to

be relieved from responsibility for certain money stolen from him;
Mr. Clopton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Committee on mays and Means he instructed to inquire
cted during the year
has been received by
disposition has been
what further legislasted or misapplied.

A bill to amend an act entitled An act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property
taken or informally impressed for the use of the Army;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the SpeciaI
Mr. Chilton presented a design for a Confederate flag; which mas
Mr. Chilton presented the memorial of Maj. D. W. Hinkle, asking
to be relieved from liability incurred by loss of certain money stolen
from him ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Chilton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
yiz :
Resolved, That the Committee on Rules and Officers of the House inquire into
the expediency of appointing a committee consisting of one from each State, to
be styled a committee on the conduct of the war, to continue its sessions a t the
Capitol during the recess of Congress, charged with such duties touching the
conduct of the war and the means necessary to its successful termination as
may be devolved upon it.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Hanly, from the Committee on

Indian Affairs, to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 149) to
amend an act entitled An act to provide for the payment of the interest on the removal and subsistence fund due the Cherokee Indians in
North Carolina, approved May first, eighteen hundred and sixtythree, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do
pass.
Calendar?
The bill was read a third time and passed, and the title mas read
and agreed to.
Mr..Hanly, fmm the same committee, to whom had been referred
A blll (H. R.310) amendatory of the act entitled An act to p ~ o vide for the organization of the Arkansas and Red River Superintendency of Indian Affairs, to regulate trade and intercourse mith the
n the frontiers,
commendation that it do pass with
on 1, the words any place which
place within said superintendency
Jan. 11, 1865.1
as : and at t h e end of t h e first section add the words

otherwise order.
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unless t h c Prcsideiit shall

Calendar.
It was decided in the negative. *
The amendments were agreed to, and the bill was engrossed, read a
Mr. Hanly, from the same committee, submitted the following
amendment to the title of the bill :
Add the words
approved eighth April, eighteen hundred and sixty-two ;
which was agreed to, and the title as amended was read and agreed to.
Mr. Foster moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
report a bill from the Committee on Indian Affairs; which motion
did not prevail.
Mr. Hilton presented the nieniorial of M7illiam Nickels, of Marianna, Ela., asking that bonded agriculturists captured at that place
and held by the enemy be relieved from their bonds; which was
referred to tho Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Bell offered the following resolution; which was laid upon the
table :
Resolved, T h a t the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the IIouse of
Itepresentatives (the Senate concurring) will on Saturday, the twenty-eighth
of the present month, at the hour of two postmeridian, adjourn their respective
Houses.

A bill for the relief of bonded agriculturists in certain cases;
whichzwas read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
Also, a bill to amend an act approved June fourteenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to amend the laws relating
to the tax in kind ;
on Ways and Means.
Mr. J. M-. Smith offered the following resolution; which was
. adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs he instructed to inquire
what legislation is required on the p a r t of Congress to secure to nonco~iimissioned officers and privates in companies from other States of the Confederacy
than their own the right of transfer to such companies in the same branch of
the service from their own States as they may select, and t h a t the committee
Mr. W. E. Smith introduced

A bill to amend an act entitled An act to provide for the public
defense, approved March sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one :
which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
~~~.
Also, a bill for the relief of indigent soldiers families; which
Ways and Means.
Mr. Akin introduced
A bill to repeal the thirteenth section of an act entitled An act to
reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds,
approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four j
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d a first and second tirue and referred to the Cornnithe

ved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
offer a resolution for consideration, limiting debate.
Sexton presented the memorial of clerks in the T r e a s q
agency in the Trans-Mississi pi Department, asking an increase of
compensation; which mas re erred to the Committee on TJTays and
Meins.
On motion of Mr. Moore, the memorial of John R. Cardwell and
William Cardwell was withdrawn from the files and referred to the
Mr. Dupr6 offered the following resolution; which was adopted :
a.
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested to furnisli to this

House all the reports made by General E. Kirby Smith concerning the administration of the Trans-MisSissippi Delmrtment since his apyointmeiit its commanding general thereof.
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested to iuforiii this House
what steps have been taken to organize the corps of ScoutS authorized to be
created by act of the last Congress to facilitate communication with the TransMississippi Department.

Resolved, That the President be requested to furnish to this House the num-
ber of persons who have been exempted as mail contractors for carrying the
mails either on horseback, or otherwise, on routes under fifty miles in length.
Mr. Barksdale offered the following resolution ; which was

adopted :
Resolved, That the special committee to whom was referred the subject of
legislation for the relief of taxpayers residing in localities that have beeu occu
pied and overrun by the enemy, be instructed to inquire into the expediency of
rqorting a bill for the relief of agriculturists detailed uiider the provisions of
the law approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, who
hive been unable to furnish the supplies required by their bonds by reason of
the depredations of the enemy.
Mr. Clark offered the following resolution; which %as adopted,

viz :
Resolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, respectfully requested to
communicate to this House if there are now in o a c e any wnimissioners of the
Confederate States under the sequestration act, and if there are any such offcers, their names and when appointed.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Moore, from the Committee

on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred
A joint resolution explanatory of the act> approved January
thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, increasing the compensation of ccrtsin officersand employees of the Government,
reported back the same with the recommendation that it do lie upon
orted
thirtieth January, eightcompensation of certain
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The question being on postponing it and placing it on the Calendar,
The joint resolution was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. DuprB called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Blandf ord demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8 191
Yeas : 4ki11, Anderson, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Bradley,
J h n c h , Horatio 71:. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton,
Clark, Clopton, Crr~iltshtlnk,Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB,
Echols, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Fostcr, Fuller, Funsten, Gholson,
Goode, Gray, Hatcher, IIerbmt, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. L e a c h , Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Mc;
Oallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Norton, Ow, Perkins, Sexton,
Simpson, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Snead, Triplctt, Turner,
Vest, VillerB, Wiclzham, and IVillzeu.
Nays : Batson, Blandford, Colyar, Conrow, Hanly, Lester, McMullin, Shewmake, and J. M. Smith.
agreed to.
Mr. Moore moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed, and called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. BpeaLer: The Senate have passed a resolution providing for the appointnient of a joint committee to investigate tlie condition and treatment of prisoners of war held by the Confederate aiid United States Governments ; in which
I am difected to ask the concurrence of this House.
The President of the Confederate States has notified t h e Senate that he did,
on the 5th instant, approve and sign acts of the following titles, vie :
S. 147. An act to provide for the transfer of certain appropriations; and
S . 148. An act in relation to the accounts to be kept at t h e Treasury of
sequestrated estates.
The morning hour h:kviiig expired,

The House proceeded t o the considcration of the special order, viz :
The bill to amciid the act to organize forces to serve during the
war.
Mr. Blandford snbmitted the following amendment :
Strike out the second Imagraph, which reads as follows, viz :
The V-ice-President of the Confederate States, the members iind officers of
Congress and of the severti1 State legislatures, and such other Confederate and
State officers as the President or the laws of the respective States may declare
to be necessary or the proper administration of the Confederate or State governments, as the case may be,
Such Confederate and State officers as the President or the laws of the Confederate States may declare to be necessary for the proper administration of the
Confederate or State governments, as the case may be; and it is hereby declared
that the Congress of the Confederate States has 110 power to place in t h e mili
tary service of the Confederate States ally 1)elSoIl holding a n ofice in the
executive, judicial, or legislative delxwtments Of the SeJeral States or of the Confederate States llT1lose omces are created by the constitution of said States or
Mr. Chilton submitted the following amendment [to the amendment] of Mr. Blandford:
Strike out tile whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof the following, vie :
The Vice-president of the Confederate States, the members and officers of
Congress, the judgcs of the judicial courts of t h e Confederate States, and such
other Confederate officers as the President may declare to be necessary for the
proper administration of the Confederate Government ; also all ofticers of the
respective States except such as may be declared by the law of the State to
which such officer may belong subject to Confederate militai7 service.
6
&. Clark submitted the following amendment to the second paragraph :

Insert, in line 7, after the word Cor~gress,thr w\-ords \\ hile in the active
yerformauce of their duties as such.
Mr. Clark called the question; which IWS ordered.

Mr. Orr demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------_-----_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
And recorded as f o ~ ~ o wviz
s , : Nays _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
Yeas : Ayer, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Chilton,
Chrisman, Clark, Cruikshank, Elliott, Foster, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly,
Hatcher, Holder, Larnkin, Lester, Lyon, McMullin, Miller, Norton,
Orr, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Vest, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Bntson, Bradley, Branch, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow,
Fuller, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Gray, Holliday, Keeble, J. M.
Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Moore, Perkins,
Pugh, Rives, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Smith of Alabama, Snead, VillerB, and Wickham.
So the amendment of Mr. Clark was lost.
Nr. Speaker: The Senate having passed a joint resolution (S. 2 3 ) requesting
the President to appoint a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer, with thanksgiving; in which I am directed to ask the conciirrmw of this Home.
Mr. Garland called the question; which \\-as ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Chilton to the amendment of Mr. Blandford,
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays ;
Wbich were ordered,
Yeas-------------------48
Arid recorded as follows,,,iZ: Nays
29 [30]
Yeas: Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Bradley, Eli M.
Bruce, Haratio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chilton, Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrov, De J
son, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Fuller,
Funsten, Garland,
r, Goode, Hatcher, Holder, Holliday, Keeble, Lam
on, Machen, Marshall, McCallum,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _
449
Jan. 11, 1865.1
McMullin, Menees, Moore, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Read, Russell, Sexton, S$hewinake, Smith of Alabama, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Nays : Akin, hyer, Baldwin, Blandford, Branch, Chambers, Clark,
Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, Yarrow, Foster, Gray, Hanly, Herbert, J. M. Leach, Lester, Miles, Miller, Pugh, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
11. E. Smith, Snetld, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Vest, VillerB, and
Witherspoon.
S o the amendment to the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. lZussell submitted the following amendment t o the second
paragraph :
Vice-President the words
and judges ;

Mr. Shewm ake submitted the folloving amendment to the amendment of Mr. Blandford, a s amended:
Strike out TI ord President
and insert in lieu thereof the words
laws of
The Chair ruled the amendment of Mr. Shemmake out of order.

Mr. Marshall appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Mr. Hilt03 called the question ; which was ordered.
House ?
It .vvas decided in the affirmative.
Mi-. illcMullin inorcd that the House resolve itself into Committee
of the Whole to consider the pending business.
The inolion was lost.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Blandford, as
amended,
Mr. Chilton deinandecl the yeas ancl nays;
Which were ordered,
And
as -fo~lo\,,s,
\,iz:
YclRC:- - - - _ _ - _ - - - ----- ----- ---- 32
Naps _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Yeas : Baldwin, Boyce, Horatio W. Bruce, Cbilton, Clopton, Cluskey, Cruilrshank, Dickinson, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Garland, Gholson, Gilmcr, Goode, Ilatcbcr, TCcebIe, Lanilrin, J. M. Leach, Logan,
Lyon, ialachen, McCalluni, JlcR/Iullin, Menees, Moore, Norton, Read,
Pimpson, Siieacl, Staples, ancl Turner.
Kays : Ad<in,Anderson, hyer, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
Branch, Clark, C o l ~ a r ,Conrow, Darden, Dupr4, Eming. Foster,
(iraq. Illniily, Herbert, ITilton, Holder, Lester, Marshall, Miles. Miller, Russell, Scston, Slie~x~i~iake,
J. 31. Smith, W. E. Smith, Triplett,
Villcrk, IYiclihani, and 1T:ilBes.
S o the amendment was rejected.
Mr. Shen-ni$1 1w siibmitted the following amendment to the second
paragraph :
I n linc 0, stril\e out the worcl
President
la\Ts of thc (onfederate S1atc.s.
and iiisert in lieu thereof t h e words
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Cluskey,
The I-Iousc adjourned until 11 ocIoc11 to-morrov.
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RNAL O F THE
IJau. 12, 1563.
SECRET SESSION.
being in secret session,

was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secreis as follows, viz :
J&. Speaker: The Senate hare concurred in the resoiutiori of tlw IIoiisc of
Representatives authorizing the joint committee appointed to inquire into our
present and future means of public defense to CoIlffY with :UlS colilnlittee
raised in secret session by the legislature Of Virginia.
On motion,
FIFTY-FOURTH DAY-THURSDAY,
JAXUARY
12, 18G5.
OPEN SESSION.
The Hoke met pursuant to adjournment, and mas opened with

The Speaker laid before the House a Senate joint resolution *in
relation to the appointment of a joint committee on tlw subject of
exchanges.
The joint resolution was taken up for consideration and passed.
Also, joint resolution .requesting the President to appoint a day of
f
iation, and thanksgiving.
oved to refer the resolution to a coniruittee.
to refer mas lost, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Chrisman, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A resolution instructing the Committee on K a y and Means to
report a bill to prevent trading in specie;
which was adopted.
Mr. Sexton, under a further suspension of the rules, from the
Committee on Post-Officesand Post-Roads, reported
A bill to regulate the pay of postmasters ; *
which having been read the first and second tinies, the question wab
taken on postponing the bill and placing it on the Calendar, and
decided in the negative.
The bill mas then engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Marshall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
mendments, Senate bill to authorize the commanders of
to order and assemble courts-martial and to revise the
thereof; which was read a first and second time.
ion being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
and agreed to.
Committee on Military Affairs, reported
to appoint conimissioners
d the bill was read a third
rules, from the Committee

orted back the resolution
the House to employ an
Jan. 12, 1565.1
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additional assistaiil clerk, provided such clerk shall not be liable to

military duty, reported and recommended that the resolution do
nass.
I
The question being on the adoption of the same, the report of the
committee was agreed to.
Rilr. Rives, under a suspension of the rules, from the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, to whom was referred sundry resolutions on the
subject of peace, reported back the same with the recommendation
that they lie on the table; which was agreed to, and the resolutions
were laid on the tablc.
On motion of Mr. Orr, the House resolved itself into secret session;
rind having spent some time therein, resumed business in open session.
Mr. Ayer riioved thcLt the House adjourn ; which motion prevailed,
and
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until to-morrow
morning at 11oclock.
SECRET SESSION.
The Honsc heing in secret session,

Mr. Foster moved that the House resolve itself into open session ;
which motion did not prevail.
Mr. Orr, by consent, from tlie Coriiiiiittcc on Forcign Affairs,
reported the following resolutions :
, Lhnt the inite1wndenre of tlie Coiifedcrittc~ States of Anierica,
constitutioiiitl conipiict between the sorereigli States coniposing
the Conieiieracy :tiid niiiiiitained through nearly f o u r 1 rills of gigaritic. war,
justly clainis froiii thcir fornier tissoctiates and from the \\orld its recognition its
:I rightful fact.
( 2 ) Itmolved, T h a t we Iiail mitli gratification the just and sound srntiinent
n!anifesteci by t~ large portion of tbe peoyle of the ViiXed States since t h e last
session of our Congress, that all associations of these Aniericaii States ought to
I)e ~ o l u n t a r yand not forcible, nncl me qive ii liearty response to their views and
nishes or n suspension of the present conflict of arms, and a n appeal t o the
foruiii of reason, to sce if thc nxitters in controversy can not be Ixopcrly and
justly adjusted by negotiation without the further effusion of blood.
( 3 ) Rfsolwed, That being weddecl to no pilrticular or exclusive niorlr of initiatiiig or inauguratiiig negotiations looking to a 1)eac.eful settlmerit and adjustinent of tlie questions now in issue betweell the United States and the Confederate states, i t is the judgment of this IIouse that if i t should be more agreeable to
the Go\ eriimeiit nn(l p?Ople of the United States, or even a large and respectable
portion of thcni, t h a t the question should be subniitted to the consideration of
coniniissioners from e:icli St:tte, one or more, in the character of a conrcntion of
all the States, thiin to l)leiiipoteiitinrirs apIioiiite(1 in the u w a l wag, then such R
plan of initiating negotintions should be acceded to, or proposed on our side,
~ u c hconvention being ilccecled to or proposed as 811 ad\ isory body only, the
coniniissiouers or delegates to it, being authorized by the trenty-malting power
of each Governnient, rcsl)ectircly, not to fornl any agreenient or coinpact between
States, b u t siinply to confer, consult, aiid after freely ciitertaiihg and hearing
:ill propositions and suggestions, to agree, if possible, upon sonic plan of I)eaee,
to be pi-oI)oserlby thein to their respective Governnirnts. The iiiode of inaugurntiiig uegotiations, in the ol)iiiion of this Ilonse, would be relieled of all possible constitutional objections by the consent of the proper coiistitutiomal authorities of the two Governruents. With such consciit the proposed delegates would
but act, in any view of the subject, as comniissioiiers appointed in any other
way, to negotiate or peace, and whatever they might agree upon or propose
n ould bc subject to t h e approoral or disapproval of the two Governments,
respectively.
( 4 ) Resolved, Inasmuch a s t i e authorities at Washington have heretoforerejected a11 formal offers for a free interchange of views lookiilg to negotiations
JOURNAL OF THE
[Jan. 12, 1563.
made by our authorities, and as we cleeiii i t i i Iiifli tluty %lot011lgto 011r gallirnt
citizen soldiers
the field, but to the nh0lC' IlOtl,l Vf Ollr 1WOl)lC. il'i \VC'll as ollr
duty to the cause of humanity, civilieixtion. 21nd f'liri-t innitg. tllat tlle clioscll
represeiltatiI es of the people of tllc sc\-cr:~lSt;ittls of t i l e f ' o ~ i f ~ ~ l t ~Itl\ori
r : \ < this
*~
floor should onlit or neglect no effort ill our 1rolYer to bring :Ihout Itc?zoti:itions,
if possible : Therefore,
(5) R~ it f u y t k e r yesolzied, That the l'resitlcnt of t l C'ol1fcclcr:ite
~
States
i u f o r m d of these resolves, and t h t he I)e requested to gritnt perniissioii to
three persotis to be selected by this Ilousc (tile nicwlhrs f r o n ~t ~ c hState votiiig
such selectioll by States, aucl a iiiajoritg of all tllc votrs lieiiig ~lrces'iilryto
elloice in euch case) to cross our lines. \I 110 sliall iInlilct~iiltelyprocW~tl to ;isk
alld obtain, if possible, m i iiifornial interriew or conference K i t h the ;luthoritics
WasIiingtoIi, or any person or persons who may be :ippointed by tliein to
raeet the persons so sent on our side, to see if arty such pli111 of in:tnqurating
gotiations for peace, upon the basis above set forth. C i i l i bc agreed n11on ; and
not, to ascertain any other or Fvhat ternis, if :trig. of :L penceful settlement
nlay be proposed by the authorities a t Washingtou ; and tlie said collunissioners
sllall be authorized to bring into view the possibilitj- of cool)tWtioii between
the Confederate and United States in iliaintailling tlic priI1cipIes iind po1ic.j o
the Monroe doctrine in the event of a prompt recognition of t h e independence
of the former by thc Gorerninent of t!ie latter, and to report the r e s a t of their
efforts and action to the President and to this IIousP: and should this effort
fail, we shall have the consolation of laowing t h a t we, ill our high and responsible trust, have clone our duty. We shall hare given assurance to our people
that we hare done all that we, in our position and cal>i1citj-. citn do to eiid the
strife upon just and honorable principles, niid the rejection of tlie o r r r t u r e by
the Presigent of the r u i t e d States will irfforil additional ericlence to the people of
these States t h a t he is waging this unnatural ~ a not
r for yeace or tlie good of
his country, but for the purposes of the most unholy ambition, while it will
demonstrate to our people t h a t his object as to theni is nothing short of an
unconditional subjugation or extinction.
Mr. Perkins, froin the same coininittee, in behalf of h i i n d f and

his colleague, Mr. Snead, submitted a niiiiority report : n-hich was
811..Orr riiovecl that tile resolutions he postpoiled until Saturday
next, made the special order for that daj- a t 12 o'clock, and printecl.
Mr. Staples mored to aiiieiid the motion of Jfr. Orr by striking oiix
the same and inserting in lieu thereof the follou-iiig. viz :
That the resolution< be postponed until the bill
forces to serve during the war" be disposed of.
Mr. Dupr6 called the question ; vhich

Mr. Orr demanded the yeas and nay?:
Which vere ordered,
And recorded as follo\\,s,viz:
"
to ainend t h e act to organize
11
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Branch, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Coni-ow, Darden, Diclrinson,
ford, Boyce, Bradley, Eli

Clopton, Polgar: Cruikshank, De Jar, Garland, Giliner, Holder, T,ainkin,
lien, Xarshall, 3IcCallum, McRiIulliu,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Jan. 13, 1865.1
453
Mr. Lyon submit,ted tjhe following amendment to the motion of

Mr. Orr, as amended :
Add a t the end thereof the following : and until the tax and other bills for
the relief of the Treasury shall be disposed of.
Pending which,
Mr. Read moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
cf Mr. Staples was agreed to.
Pending which,
O n motion of Mr. McMullin,
FIFTY-FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY,
JANUABY
13, 1865.
O P E N SESSION.
The House met pursiiantJ to atljonrnment, and mas opened with

The Speaker laid before the IToim Senate bill relative to niodifying and amending the laws regulating the destrnctioa of property
uncler military necessity, and to provido puynicnt therefor ; ) which
was referred to the Comniittec on Milittiry ktfairs.
Also, Senate bill to allow missionaries in the ilrniy rations, and,
in certain cases, forage for one horse to po5t chaplains; ) which was
also referretl to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, Senate joint resolution e x m p t i n g maple sugar from the tax
in kind ; 117hicll was referred to the Comniittee 011 TT-ays and Means.
The amendments of the Senate to the House bill to provide commissioiied officers of the , h i y and Navy arid Marine Corps with
clothing )were taken up and concurred in.
Mr. Boyce, under a. suspension of the rules, from thc Commit
on Naval Affairs, reported back a Senate bill to increase the number
of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of
appointment, with the reconimendation that the bill do pass.
T h e bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
Also, Senate bill + to regnlate the siipplics of clothing to mi&hipmen in tlie Navy, ant1 recomniencling tlie passage of the same.
The bill w ~ srwcl a third time a n d passed, and the title was
agreed to.
Also, the following bills ; which werc severally read a third time
and passed, viz :
A bill to :uithorize the employment, of six additional instructors
for the acting inidshilmien of tlie Navy, a.nd t o rcgulate their pa~7;)
A bill to iiicrea.;e the p:~y o f noncommissionecl officers, privates,
and musicims of the Marine Corps ; and
A bill (to authorize the employment of naval constructors in the
Provisional S a vy, and to fix their pay.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Hon. George
G. Vest, resigning his seat as a ~nemberof the House, he having been
appointed Senator in place of the Ion. Mr. Peytoii, deceased.
Under a further suspension of the rules, the following bill was
introduced :
Bell introduced
ill ii to authorize tlie transmission of
of postage ;
h having been read a first and second tinlr, was r n g r o s d . re;id
a third time, and passed.
Russell,. from the Committee on the Jndicisry, to whoin T J X ~
d Senate bill to amend the seqnestrntion laws, i-rpoi-tt~l
e same with the reconiniendatiou that it do ~ R W .
The bill TTas read a third time and passd.
Mr. Mile?, from the Committee on Milittiry ,\tfair.<. reported back,
with amendments, a Senate bill in relation to tlic einployiiieut of
slaves to work on fortifications; which n - a h orclc>re(lto be printed,
and made the special order after existing special orcltw are clisposed of.
A bill t o provide more effectually for carrying into effect the
treaties with the Cherokee Kation ;
which having been read a first and second time, WIS mgrowetl, read
a third tini?, and passed.
The House proceeded to the consideration o f the exemption bill.
The amendment of Mr. Lester and the substitute for the hame,
offered by Mr. Chilton, mere both laid 011 tlie table.
Mr. Lamkin offered an amendment, as an adclitional p a r a g ~ a p h ,
as a class all agriculturists over 45 under the conditions
ed by law on bonded agriculturists.
Pending the consideration of vhich,
The following message was received from the President, aniioiiiicing the arrest of Hon. Henry S. Foote:
EXECUTIVE
DEPUTJIEST,
J u n u u r y 13, IS(G.
To the House of Representatioes of the Confederate States of Aniericu:
I have just rewired from the Secretary of War the accoiiq)anying rcqmrt,
stating that Henry R. Foote, a member of the House from t h e State of leiinessee, has been arrested by a military officer in northern Tirginia, while endearoring to pass our lines on his way to the enemxs country.
AS this arrest rnag iiivolre a question of privilege, I suhmit the matter t o yon,
in order that such disposal of the case may be made a s to you sliall seem proper.
.TEFFERSON DAYIS.
FREDERICKSRURG,
dun i i u i y 12, 1865.
ruble Becrctary of War:
ave arrested Hon. Henry S. Fnote, at Occoqunn, on his may to TTushington
for the purpose of negotiating peace, a s he ~vom-s Full particulars, through
hfajor Carrington, by mail. IIave paroled hiiii to await instructions.
Please instruct me what disposition to make of h i m
I. S. DOGGETT,
Co?nwianding Post.
The message and accompanying documents mere

Irpecial committee of five.
The House rmumed the consid
Mr. Marshall
kin, increasing
Government by
pounds of beef
Mr. Echols move
ment so as
referred to
rl
on bill.
n of Mr. Lamfurnished the
bacon and 400
only to oblige
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bonded agriciilturists to sell their supplies to the Government and to

soldiers families a t commissioners prices, and not compel them to
sell to all consumers at those rates.
Mr. Miles moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Lamkin, together
with the amendment of Mr. Echols thereto, on the table; which
motion prevailed.
Mr. Clopton moved to amend so as to exempt all ministers in the
regular discharge of their ministerial duties who were, on the 17th
of February, 1864, authorized to preach according to the rules of
their respective denominations.
Mr. Lamkin moved to amend so as to refuse exemption only to
ministers now engaged in speculating, and not to any who may heretofore [have] been so engaged, as the bill provides.
Mr. Goode moved to strike out the whole clause refu&g exemption t o all ministers who h a w been engaged in buying and selling for
profit during the war.
Pending the consideration of which,
The House adjourned until to-morrow at 11oclock a. m.
F I F T Y - S I X T H DAY--SATURDAY,
JANUARY
14, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met at the usual hour, and was opened with prayer by
the Kev. Dr. Duncan.
The Speaker announced the following gentlemen as the special
committee to whom was referred the Presidents message and accompanying rlocuinents in relation to the arrest of the Hon. Henry S.
Foote :
Messrs. Clark of Missouri, Gilmer of North Carolina, Chilton of
Alabama, Gholson of Virginia, and McCallum of Tennessee.
The Speaker laid before the House a Senate bill to amend an act
approved August twenty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, entitled An act to provide for local defense and special service;
which mas read a first and second time, engrossed, read a third time,
and passed.
illso, Senate joint resolution of thanks to General Stand Watie,
Colonel &no, and the officers and men under their command.
A bill to establish a depository in connection with the Treasury
Depart meiit.
Mr. Hanly moved to amend the bill by adding as follows:
%
Provided, T h a t no one shall be employed who is subject to military duty.
The amendment prevailed.

Mr. Wickham moved to strike out the proviso exempting the deposits from taxation, on the ground that inducement was already offered
by the guaranty of the Government for safe-keeping of the deposits,
and that additional inducement w o u ~ dhave the effect of u-ithclrawing from the banks of the States all deposits.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill WEIS re2id the third tiille
and passed.
Mr. Barksdale, from the Committee on Finance, reporte.d
A bill explanatory of the word family in the fifth section of
the act to amend the tax law, approved Jime foui~teenth.eighteen
hnndred and sixty-four, so as to make it iiicliidc a11 the ~ h i t eand
colored members of any household of a plantation.
Mr. WicBham inovcd that on the next payment of taxes, taxpayers
shall be credited with the excess they paid during the presetit year;
The bill v a s then read a third time and passed.
The House then proceeded with the consideration of the ostmption
bill.
The clause relating to exemption of minister5 of the po\pel n-us
amended as follows, viz :
Every member of religion in discharge of regular ministerial duties nho, on
the seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, was authorized to
preach according to the rules of t h e denomination to which he belong?.
Pending which,
Mr. J. M. Smith moved to lay the bill and amendment- on t h e table.
The motion of 1Slr. J. M. Smith mas lost, and the amenclnient was
agreed to.
Mr. Logan offered an amendment to exempt all mechaiiics a i d
agriculturists over 45 years of age, habitually engaged in thci prosecution of their callings, who have eight white persons in their families
dependent upon them ; which was agreed to.
Mr. J. M. Smith moved further to amend the bill by extending the
provision to all persons who would be exempted under this head h a d
they not been in the Army.
The amendment preJ-ailed.
Mr. Blandford moved to reconsider the rote by n-hich the House
agreed to the amendment of Mr. Logan.
Mr. Gholson moved to recommit the bill. with the amendments, to
the Committee on Military Affairs, with instructions that they report
the present exemption bill without the fifteen-negro clause.
Mr. Lester moved, in addition, that in lieu of the fiftee:i-negro
clause there should be inserted a clause exempting all agriculturists
actively engaged in producing supplies on the 17th February, 1864.
Mr. Goode offered a substitute for both propositions, that thr bill
be recommitted to the committee, with iiistructions that it modif~7the
prescnt exemptions, take from the President all power over details,
and place in the military service all persons between the ages of 17
and 45.
Mr. Logan moved to lay the amendments and substitute on the
table ; which motion prevailed.
Leach,
And the House, on
Adjourned until M
g a t 11 oclock.
Jan. 16, 1865.1
F I F T Y - S E V E N T H DAY-MONDAY,
451
JANUARY
16. 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met according to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by the Rev. Mr. Patterson.
Mr. Orr, by leave of the House, rose to a personal explanation. and
caused to be read a n article from the Sentinel of the 14th instant,
headed Treason.?
Upon the conclusion of which,
Mr. Lester moved to suspend the rules, in orcler to enable him to
introduce the following resolution :
Whereas on the fourteenth of this month there appeared in the columns of
the Richmond Sentinel x mrreslmidence over tlie signaturc o f Q and hendetl
with tlie words Treason ! Treason ! Treason ! printed in conspicuous
capitals and marked with points of exclaiii;~tion,in which the writer announced
that i t q s ruiiiored on the street t h a t there was a resolution before Congress,
in secret session, to olseii irregular negotiations, tlirougli coiiiniissioners, with
Lincoln for peace, and asserting that sucli i i procwding W H S not only treason,
but, under the circumstancw, treachery of the ilia-t infamous ch:iracter, and
xron~ingthat the people o f Virginin, cwat:iiilly, mtl, in the opinion of the
writer, the people of the Confederacy gener
:illow theiiiselves to
be sold by traitorous Congressmen after this
Whereas the said correspondence was ncconilxinied 1,s :in ii1)proving cditorinl,
itself ; iuid
characterized by the same toile autl spirit :is tlic coi-res]~ontlrut~e
JThereas the said corres1)ondenrc~ir11d etlitorinl l r r ~ l c d;nit1 pariidcil 13 :iforesaid are calculated to mislead the public jndginrnt, nntl i n
illlpute to Congress folly, disloyalty, trexsou, m t l tre:icliei
Re.sol?jed, That so firr :IS the stntemPnts :nid iiii]Nit;itioiis contained in the said
cywrespondence and editorial were intended to ap1)ly to this branch of Congress
they are false in fact aiid inference, arc an infringement of t h e pririleges of
its members, and merit the einphatic rebuke and unqnxlified denuuciations of
tlie House.
The yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to suspend the rnley,
t o allow the introduction of the resolution,
So the House refused to ailow4theresolution to bc iiitroduccd.

Mr. Barksdale moved to suspend thc rulcs, so as to allow hiiii to
niake a statement of fact; which \vas agreed to, ancl
Mr. Barlcsdale niatle it sttiteiiiriit in relation to the connection of the
Irtsident with tlie article alliicled to, arid npoii the higliest aiitliorily
lxonouncetl the stateiiitint t h i t hc is reipoiisi1)lr for newspaper articles,
or that the Sentinel is his organ, false.
Mr. Garlxnd ( w i t h :t view t o change the subject, and to introduce
(we in his jnclgmcnt more iiiiportant) moved to take u p the bill to
increase the esport d u t ~
011~cotton and tobacco.
Mr. McMulliii deqired to i i i ~ ~ law fern remarks.
Objection being made,
T he question was taltaii on the motion of Mr. Garland,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 51
with the follolving result: Nays _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16
So the rules \>ere snspendecl, and the bill wils taken u p for consideration.
T he morning hour having expired,
T he House took up the exemption bill.
JOURNAL O F THE
[Jan. 17, 1s~;.
Pendillg the consideration of which,

On lnotion of Mr. Clark, the rules were suymilril to allon7 the
special coinmittee on the arrest of the IIon. Henry S.Footc to itlake
the following report :
The comnlittee to whom wv8s referred the ~ ~ l ~ l l l ~ l l l iof~ ~the
l t iIrexiderit
~ll
ill
relatioll to the nrrest of the Hon. Henry S. Foote. :I rneiiiber of this IIouse, by
tile milikry authorities, have had the same under consideration and submit the
following report :
That the stlid Henry 8. Foote I i m brer~:Ibsc.nt Tot X O I I I ~time \~itlioiitIc,i\ p.
nllcl his alleqetl attempt to ~ I S S
our lines w i ~ switlioiit the lrnon-leiier or :1])1ny)1)tition of this IIouse, and before absenting liiiuself he int1ic:ited Iris purpose to
~
tllt~l~f.fort~.
of the opinion t h a t
\vithdrav froin Conqress. Your c o l l i l n i t t t ~ c;II@.,
the good of the country ~ o u l driot be sub~ervedby tile forcml z~tttwd~~iicc
of the
said nieiiiber iipoii the sessions Of this IIOuSe. but that uiider :111 the circilmstances of the case it is expedient that the military :iutliorilies tliwlmrge hiui
from custody.
b Resolutions requesting the President to release M i - . Foot(. from

arrest and allon-ing him to go Sorth, and that Congress haclsnothing
to do with the matter, were offered and severally rejected.
Mr. Akin offered a resolution setting forth that 110 pririlegs of the
inember from Tennessee had been violated in his arrest. mid learing
hiin in the hands of the n d i t a r y as a private citizen.
And the resolution rejected by the following rote: 1 Teas-----3.5
says------ 36
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barlisdale, Batson, Baylor, Hlandford,

Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chainbers, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Darden, Duprh, Echols, Elliott,
Ewing, Gaither, Garland, Hanly, Hatcher. Herbert. Hilton, Jiachen,
Miles, Miller, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, TI. E. Smith, Triplett, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Atlrins, Bell, Chilton, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Orr, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Foster, Fuller, Gray, Gilnier, Goode, Holder,
Holliday, Lamkin. J. 31. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, AtcMullin,
Menees, Norton, Perliins, Pugh, Ramsay, Kead, Russell, Siinpson,
Enead, Staples, Turner, Villerb, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Mr. Foster offered the following resolution ;
R e s o l i ~ ~Tliat
l,
the report of the special committee is the jucigmeiit of the
House.
On motion of Mr. Branch,

The House adjourned until to-morrow inorning at 11 0~~10ck.
F I F T Y - E I G H T H DAY-TUESDAP,
JANUARY
17. 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met

prayer by the Rev.
The Chair laid b
response to a resoh
n t to adjournmcnt, and was opened Kith

essage from the President, iri
relative to passports issued to
tes; which was referred to a
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I
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The Chair also laid before the House a message in response to a

resolution, inclosing a communication from the Hon. Howell Cobb,
relative to the publication of the Journals of the Provisional Congress and of the convention which framed the Provisional and Permanent Constitutions of the Confederate States; which was laid on
the table and ordered ptinted.
Also, a message inclosing a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury relative to specie belonging. to certain banks, but seized by the
C+overnment for the public service; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and orderecl to be printed.
T h e Senate bill increasiqg the salary of the Vice-President for a
limited period was taken up, read a third time, and passed.
Mr. McMullin, by consent of the House, rose to a personal explanation in relation t o the discussion i n the House yesterday on the article
pnblished in the Richmond Sentinel.
Upon the conclasion of wliich,
The House resumed the consider:ttion of the bill to impose a duty
011 tobacco and an additional duty on cotton exported from the Confederate States.
Mr. tickha ha in moved to amend the bill so as to exempt tobacco
sent l o prisoners of mar from the duty proposed in tlie bill; which
anieiiclriient was agreecl to.
Mi*.Echols movecl to amend so as to provide that, the provisions of
the bill shall only operate during the war.
Mr. Herbert moved the further consideration of the bill ancl
ainentlni~ntsbe postponed iiiitil Tuc~sdnynext.
The motion was l o 4
Mr. Marshall moved to recommit the bill and ameiidrnents to the
Committco on Ways a n d Means, with instructions to report a bill to
take all cotton and tobacco in the Confederacy on account of the
Government, and to provide for the futurth payment therefor to
owners a t the present rnarkel value.
Pending the further consideration of the bill,
O n motion of Mr. htlrins, the privilege of the floor was extended
to Maj. Gen. Bushrod Johnson during his stay in the city.
T h e Spealrer laid before the House a coinniiinicatioii from the
Secretary of the Treasury, recommeiiding that the portion of Loni&ma rast of the. Mississippi be placed, for p ~ i r p o ~ eofs Confedcritto
taxation, wider the jurisclichtion of the State colled or of Mississippi.
The communication was referred to the Committee 011 Ways ancl
Means.
Mr. Miles offered the following resolution j which mas adopted,
viz :
Reso2l;eiZ ( t h e senate concurring), That n joint committee to consist of five
members of the Senatc be appointed to preinembers of the House and
1);lr.ea n addrpss to the people of tlie Confederate States, assuring them of the
unlnlterable determination of Congress to continnc with a11 its ellergg the
struggle for independence in which we are engaged, and assuring them of the
fi11al triumph, whicli, in our solemn judgment, must crown our efforts if we
stand firm and united together, and wield our resources with strength and
wisdom.
The IIouse then proceeded to the consideration of the exemption

bill.
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[Jan. 18, 1~65.
&Ir.Rnssell called up the motion made by him to postpone the I)ill

in order to adopt the following in lien thereof:
SECTION
1. T h e CotLgress of the Confederate Sl(1te.s of d ) J l o ~ i cdo
a tttcict, Th.\t
so much of the act t o organize forces to serve (Inring tlie war, :11)1>roycd
February serlenteenth, eighteen hundred xnd siXtJ--foUr. :IS eXelii[)ts OIIC person
as overseer ox* agriculturist on such farm or p1:lntntion u p o ~ iwliicti thcrc \rpre,
at specified times, fifteen able-bodied field hands bctlveen the ages of hixtecw
and fifty, upon certain conditions, is IlPreblsq. rQPPtlfN1.

SEC.2. No exemption or detail shall be grarited Itg t h e Prcqideiit or l)y the
Secretary of War, by virtue of said act, rsctlpt to p?rsolls over the
of forty
years, and of artisans, mechanics. and persons of scientific skill. eni1)loyecl by 01
working for the Government, and showing by proper testinion?. to be zrrtisrms,
mechanics, or persons of scientific: skill, and, *with t h e sitnie ercq)tions, all
exemptions and details heretofore granted by the Presidenl 01 Swretary of IVar
by virtue of said act a r e hereby revolied.
SEC.3. No person shall hr exempt by virtue of the act to esenipt contractors
for carrying the mails of the Confederate States and tlir drirers: of post coaches
and lfacks from military service, approved April foiirteenth, eiglitren hnndred
and sixty-three, unless such person be over forty-fin= years of :ige. except contractors personally engaged in the execution of contracts iion- csisting.
; ~ g c b
Pending further consideration of the subject,

Mr. Branch rose t o announce the death of the Won. Xr. Morgan,
member from the Sixth Congressional district of Texas, and offered
the following resolutions :
Resolved, T h a t this House has heard with deep sorrow of the death, while on
his way to attend the present session of this Congress. of the Honorable Simpson H. Morgan, one of its present members of the State of Texas.
ResoZved, In testimony of respect for his meinorj-, tlint the members of this
House will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty dnys.
Resolved, That the Speaker furnish the family of the deceased with n copy
of these resolutions.
Resolved, T h a t the Clerk of tlie House inform the Senate of the ailoption of
these resolutions.
Resolved, T h a t as :I further iiiarlr of respect for tlie memory of t h e deceased
that the House do now adjourn.
The resolutions were adopted.

And the Speaker cleclard that the House stood adjourned nntil
to-morrow morning a t 11 oclock.
FIFTY-NINTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY
18, 1865.
OPEN SESSIUN
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opeiiecl with

prayer by the Rev. Mr. Patterson.
Mr. Cluskey offered
A resolution instructing the Committee on Elections to inquire
into the expediency of declaring vacant the seats of such nienibers as
have absented themselves with the declared intention not t o return or
to participate in the deliberations of the House;
which mas adopted.
The House then proceeded to the consideration of unfinished business; which was the bill to le7iy an additional export duty of fire
cents per pound on cotton, and an export duty of five cents per pound
on tobacco.
tion of Mr. Marshall to recorninit
mittee to report a bill for the
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impressment of all the cotton and tobacco in the country a t a just

compensation.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into secret session ; and having spent some tiine therein, resumed business in open
session.
.4nd 011 motion of Mr. -,
The House adjourned until to-morrow morning a t 11 o'clock.
SECKET SESSION.
T h e House being in secret session,

On motion of Mr. Boyce, the unfinished business was postponed.
Jlr. Lgon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported
.I bill " to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and
sisty-five for the siipp0r.l o f the Gouernment ;
which w s read a first and second time, postponed, made the special
order for Friday, 20tb, and ordered to be printed.
A l r . Anderson, by consent, submitted a minority report; which W R S
laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Anderson moved that the bill reported by Mr. Lyon be discnsscd in open session and made the special order of the day for
Friday next.
Mr. McRifrillin demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were orclcretl,
follorrh, viz: I Yeas-----------------------30
;Ind recordeci
(Nays--____-___-_-___--_____49
Yeas: ilntlerson, Balclwin, Bell, Chambers, Clopton, Cruikshank,
Ilarden, IhiprC, .I.:clioIs, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, IIolder,
Lanilrin, J. M. Leach. Lester, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Orr, Ramsay,
Rives, Shcwnialrc, ,J. M.Smith, W. E. Smith, Staples, Turner, WickIiaiii, and Mr. Speaker.
Naj7s : AtBins, Aycr, I3arlrsdale, Batson, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, IIoratio W.Bruce, Bixrnett, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisnian. Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Ewing,
I h n sten, G ai ther . Crh 01 $01 I , Good C, Gray , Hanly , Hatcher, Herbert,
Hilton, loll itlay. Jolinston, Keeblc. I,yon, Machen, Marshall, Mences,
Miller. Moore. ,\lrirr:ij7, Korton, Perlrins, Kuswll, Sexton, Simpson,
Sneiltl, Tri l)lct t, Villcrh, Willies, and Witherspoon.
S o I h c motion was lost.
Mr. I'erlrins iriovcd to rcconsider the vote just talien, and called the
question ; which T Y R ~ordt:red.
Mr. Lester deniancled the yeas and nags;
Which wer[' ordered,
'Ireas-------- ---------------- 31
Bl1d rcc()rclcc~
:,s fo]lo,Ts, via:
Nays - - - - _ - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _43
____
Tens : Akin. ,Inclcrson, Ralclwin, 1R:irkscl:dc. 13~11,Chambers, Clopton, Criiilrshnnlr, I)artlen, Ilupri., Echols, Fullcr, Garl:ind, Gilmer,
TIolcler, Larnliin, J . M.Leach, Lester, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Orr,
!%rliins, Ranisay, Rives, Shewmake, J. 31. Smith, Snead, Staples,
'1 urner, and Wicliham.
Nays : Atkins, h y e r , Batson, Baylor, Royce, Bradley, Branch, Eli
M. Bruce, &ratio TV. Bruce, Biirnett, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman,
Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Ewing, Gaither, Gholson,
))
y, Hatcher, Hilton, Iiollidar, ~Joltnston.Iitv+lc,

rshall, Menew Jf illw. A h w . Jf iimiy. Sorton,
pson, Triplett, Villcri.. W l l w . and Witlier.,iloon.
SO the motion to reconsider was lost.
~ t bt
I printed.
On motion of &. Russell, the bill W R S ~ ~ t k t . to
A message was received from the Seniste. by Jfr. Sa>lt.their Sccretary ; which is as follo\lTs,viz :
Hr. Speaker: The Senate ha\(? paSScd it bill (R. I.?? I to )KO\ itit. for tllr apgeneral in chief of the ariiiies of tht. (onfculer,tte S t a t r s ; in
IJoiatment of
which I am directed t o izsk the coucurrenw of this II<bust.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 157) . to provide
for the appointment of a general in chief of the armies of tlie Confederate States; which was read a first and second time.
Mr. &ore moved that the ride be suspended rcqiiiring tlic bill to
be referred to a committee; which motion prevailed.
Xr. Clark submitted the following ainenclment :
Strike out the first section ; which reads as follows. riz :
Thttt there shall be appointed by the President, by and xvith tlie advice and
consent of the Senate, an officer who shall b e known and designated its ceilrral
in chief. who shall be the ranking officer of the Arzny. and iis such shall have
command of the military forces of the Confederate States.
E. Smith called the question ; which was ordered.

ilton demanded the yeas and naFs thereon ;
isinan, Clark, Hanlj. Hatcher. I k r l m t . ZfarNays : Akin, Anderson, htkins, Ayer, Baldwin: I3nt~on.I%aylor,
Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. IZrnct.. IZiirnett,
Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton. Colyar. Conrow, Cruikshank,
Darden, De Janette. Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing. Farrow. Foster. Fnller,
Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode. Gray, Hilton,
Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble. Lamkin, J. Jf. Leach. Logan,
Lyon, Machen, &lcMullin, Miles, Miller, Noore, Orr, perk in^. Rain-
: Prorided. That t h e rights and duties of tlie
Chief of thP Army and Savy of the Confedewte

interfered with by t h e appointment herein pro-
he yeas and nays thereon ;
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Hradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chilton,

Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshanli, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hiltoii,
Ilolder, Holliday, Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Logan, McMullin,
Meiiees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Russell, Shewtilake, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Welsh, and
Wickhani.
So the main question was not ordered.
T h e bill was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
and recorded .as folloTvs, viz: lSeaayss-_-_- __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____________________ _ bd
14
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atliins, Balclmin, Baylor, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Horatio IV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Coiirow, Cruilishanlr, Darden, De
Jarnette, Duprk, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Poster, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gholsoii, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hilton, Holder,
Rolliclay, Johnston, IZecble, LRmkin, J. M. Leach, Logan, L ~ O IMcI,
Mullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Orr, Porkins, Ramsay, Russell,
Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, W. $2. Smith, Sncad, Staples, Triplett, Welsh, T/Tiiclihain,IVilkes, Witherhpooii, and 3lr. Speaker.
Xays : Barksdale, Batsoii, Chrisman, Clark, I-Tanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Lester, illaclieri, Marshall, Norton, Shewmalie, Turiicr, aiicl
ijllcr4.
So tlie hill was passed.
A message was received from the Senate, by MY.Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
j r
1.
111.. Bpealccr: The Senate hare passed a resolution in regiircl to the assigiimeut of Gen. Joseph E. Jolinsto11 to tlic commimd of tlie Army of Teririesree ;
iii which I am directed to auk the concurrence of this House.
The Chair litid before the House a Senate resolution in regard to

tlie assignment of General Joseph E. Johnston to the coiiiinand of the
Army of Tennessee.
Mr. Clark deinaiided the yeas and nays thereon ;
TVhicli were ordered,
( Teas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
h i d recorded as follows, Tiz : Xays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Yens : dtkins, Baldwin. Baylor, Boyce, B ~ R I I CBnrnett,
~,
Carroll,
Chxmbers, Chiltoii, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Elliott, Ewing, barroxv, Foster, Fuller. Funsten, Gaither, Gar1:ilid. Gholson, Gilincr, Goode, Herbert, Holder, I-Iolliday, Lamkin,
J . 31. Leach, Logan, Lyoii, AfcMullin, &!knees, Miles, Miller, Moore,
ilIiirr:iy, Norton, Orr, Pcrliins, Xamsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E.
Sniitli, Snead, Staples, Triplctt, Turner, arid IVickham.
Nays : Akin, Andersoii, Barksdale, 13atson, 13laiidford, l3radley,
Horatio TV. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Conrow, DuprB, Hanly, Hatcher,
Hilton, Johnston, Lester, RIaclien, Marshall, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, VillerB, Welsh, Willies, and Witherspoon.
So the resoliition was zdopted.
Mr. Chambers moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was adopted.
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Blandford demanded the y(%s :ind nays ; which w e i ~not

ordered, and the lnotion to reconsider 1)revded.
Mr. Chambers submitted the following nmendiiicnt :
StrilCp out the y r d s restore coufidence to the eo1llltry
t]lereof the \vords receive the npproral Of tllr uOUIltry.
: U I I C ~illscrt
i n lieti
Mr. Orr inoved the previous question : w l k l i W R S ortlct*cvl.

Tlje nniendment of Mr. Chambers W ~ I S:lgrced to, a11d the resoltition a h aiiierided was passed.
On motion of Mr. Baylor, the joint resolution in favor of Alanuel
a ~ l dIiafael hrmijo and Juliaii Tesorio was taken from the Calendar and made the special order for Saturday.
Mr. Snead moved that the injtinction of secrecy be removed froin
the bill to provide for the appointnient of a general in chief of the
armies of the Confederate States.
Pending which,
SIXTIETH DAY-THURSDAY, JAXCARY

19, 1865.
OPES SESSIOS.
The House met at the usual hour, and was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Patterson.
The Speaker laid before the House a Senate bill to 5ectire more
effectually the preservation and distribution of the effects of deceased
&xrs and soldiers; which was referred to the Committee on &Mitary Affairs.
Also, a bill of the Senate authorizing the President to appoinl
commissioners for the exchange of prisoners ; * wiiich was referred to
Also, a Senat? bill t o regulate the pay and allowances of certain
frinale employees of the Gorernment : which was referred to the
Also, Senate bill (to increase the maximuin rates of compensation
allowed to railroad companies for the transportation of the iiiails of
the Confederate States; ) which was referred to the Conmiittee on
-Offices and Post-Roads.
so, Senate bill to authorize the commanders of the reserves in
each State to order general Courts-martial and to revise the proceedings of courts-martial and military courts; , mhich was referred to
he House then proceeded to consider the bill to lay an additional
of five cents per pound on cotton, and a duty of fire cents per
d on tobacco.
HUUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Jan. 19, 1865.1
465
Yeas: htkins, Baldwin, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce,

Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Cluskey, Conrow, DuprB, Ewing,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Holder,
Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin, Machen, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson,
Snead, TIr. E. Smith, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
Kays : Akin, Anderson, Uatson, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Farrow, Foster,
Fuller, Garland, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Lester, Logan, Lyon, Moore, Ramsay, J . M. Smith, Shewmake, Turner, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
So tlie motion of Mr. Marshall to recommit the bill with instructions was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the Comniittce on Military Affairs, submitted the
following joint resolution j which was adopted :
Joint resolrition of tlinnks to Brigad!er-General John S. Williams and the officers and
men uiidci his command for their victory over the enemy at Snltville, Virginia, on the
second diy of October, eighteen hnndred and sixty-four.
Resolc ctl b y the Conrltess of the Confederale States of Anaerica, That the
thanks of Congress a r e eniineutly due, and a r e hereby cordially tendered, to
Brigiidier-General John S. Williams and the officers and ineii uiider his conimaiid, composed of his own troops, Giliners brigade, and the Virginia Reserves,
or their ~ i c t o r yo ~ e rthe ciiemy a t Saltville, Virginia, on the secoiid day of
October, eighteen huiidred and sisty-four.
Mr. Barksdale, rising to a question of privilege, offered the followi q resolution :

\\liercas IIenry S. Foote, :L iiiember of the House of Representativer from the
State of Tennessee, after ;I fornial declaration of his yurpose to abandon his
seat, did without leave, and iii coiltempt of the rules of the House, so absent
is
by tlie military authorities while attempting to pass
LiiinselL, aiitl ~ v ~arrested
into tlie lilies of the public enemy, i n defiance of the laws of the Confederate
Stales : Therefore, be i t
Rcsolcctl, T h a t IIenry S. Foote, i n riew of his conduct aforesaid, deserves thc
ceiisure of the House, and i t is the seiise of this body tliat he should no longer
continue a iiiember of it.
The resolution w a s referred to the Coininittee on Elections.

Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported back
the following joint reholutioii of thanks to 13rig. Qen. Stand Watie,
Colonel Gano, and the officers and rneii under their command, with
the rcconimendatiori that it pass :
lZcsolccd 0j.t t h e C o n g ~ c s sof the Coizfctlerate Rtates of A?nerica, That the
th:inlis of Congress nre clue, aiid a r e hereby tendered, to General Stand Watie,
Coloiicl Gmo, aiid tlie ollicers and iiieii under their coinuiand for the dariiig arid
shill ezliibited iii tlie capture of over two hundred and fifty loaded wagons from
the cnciny, in the Cheroliee Katiou, on the nineteenth day of September, eighteeii
huiidred iiiid sixty-four, and for other brilliant aiid successful services in the
Iiidim Territory.
The joint resolution mas engrossed, read a third time, and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, also reported back the following bills :
Senate bill t o amend the act, to provide an invalid corps, with
:in amendment providing for placing in the Invalid Corps all soldiers
who have been discharged in ignorance of the law establishing
an invalid corps, or have resigned, or may hereafter resign, or be
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said law, and authorizes the President to

rank all meritorious oficws who have
ignorance of the provisions of that act
continued disability ; said oRic.crs and all
to be on half pay from the passage of this
act, except when assigned to duty..
The amendment was concurred in, and the bill as anlencled was read
the third time and passed.
Also, a bill of the Senate allowing lieutenants in the Navy commanding battalions on shore the same pay as that received by lieutenants a t sea ; which was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Miles, from the same committee, to whom was referred a Senate
bill requesting the governors of States to examine into lists of
exempts by State authorities, with a view to timi over as many such
able-bodied men between eighteen and forty-five Tears of age as can
consistently be spared from the State service, reported back the same,
with the recommendation that it do not pass.
The bill mas laid on the table.
The Speaker announced as the special committee on the part8of the
House on the exchange of prisoners the .following :
Messrs. Marshall of Kentucky, Perkins of Louisiana,. Gi1mt.r of
North Carolina, Clark of Missouri, and Fuiisten of Virginia.
Branch, under a suspension of the rides, iiitroducecl certain
esolutions adopted by the legislature of Texas, strongly conn all separate State negotiatioiis for peace ; n-hich, on motion
Branch, were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Boyce, Capt. Raphael Semmes. Confederate
States Navy, was invited to a privileged seat on the floor of the House
during his stay i n the city.
Mr. Foote rose to a question of privilege, stating that he had been
prevented from attending the sessions of the House by the interfrrence of other persons, that his rights had been invaded, his reputation
assailed, and he wished to be heard in their vindication.
The House decided to hear Mr. Foote at large by yeas and iiays,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 48
As follows: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18
____
Mr. Foote then proceeded with his explanation a t great length,
the Speaker declared Mr. Foote out of order and
offered the following resolution, upon rising t o a quesS. Foote, a membcr of this House from the State of Tcnnested himself from it without leave arid having, by his own
letter tendering his resigattempting to pass to the
id Henry S . Foote is unworthy to occupy a seat upon
d Is hereby expelled.
absence. the question was 011

after discussion, aTas withonsider the case of Mr. Foote
. resolution; which was not
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And the same mas lost by the followilig vote: Yeas----------32

Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
The resolution was then referred to the Coinmittee on Elections.
The Speaker aniiouiiced the following as the special committee under
the resolution offered by Mr. Ayer of South Carolina, viz:
Messrs. Ayer of South Carolina, Baylor of Texas, and Holliday of
Jirginia.
The iinfinished business, being the exemption bill, was talien u p for
consideration.
Mr. Blandford moved to postpone tlie consideration of the same
until to-morrow a t 12 oclock iii., in ordcr th at thc substitutcs and
amendments may be printed.
The motion to postpone uiitil to-morrow (lid not prevail.
Mr. Tiller6 moved that the Honsc t a l a a recess ulitil 8 p. 111.
A h . Baldwin moved th at the Honse adjourn; which motion prevailed, and
The Itloiihc iicljouriiecl until 11 ocIoc11 a. 111. to-inorro\\r.
S I X F Y - F I R S T DAY-FRIDAY,
JANUARY
20, 1865.
OPEN SESSION
The House met ptirsuaiit to adjouninient, and mas opened with

prayer by Rev. Dr. P a t term i.
Mr. Baldwin moved that tlie rules be snspcnded to enable the Deleeatc from the Crwlis and Seminoles to introducc wvcral bills ; which
;Iioiion prerailec1.
Mi*. Callaliaii introdtreed
A bill to proviclc for paxiiig, in cotton, tlir aiinuities cliie the CreeB
Satioii of Indians ;
11 liicli was read a first aiicl second time and referred to tlie Coinmittee,
cri Iiidiaii Affairs.
Also, a bill to provicle for paying, in cottoii, lhe aniinities of tlw
Seminole Nation of Indians ; ) which was read a first and second time
and referred to the Comiiiittce on Indian Affairs.
Mr. Cruilishanli, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
S. 1.28. An act t o amend an act entitled An act for the establishment and organization of the Army of the Confederate States of
America, approred March 6, 1861.
And the Spealier signed the same.
Mr. Gaither preientcd the memorial of A. B. Cox and other citizens
of ,ishe County, S. C.. asking better mail facilities; wliich was
referred to the Committee oii Post-Offices aiicl Post-Roads.
Mr. Logan submitted the following resolution ; which mas adopted :
Resolcell, T h a t tile Committee 011 Ways and Means he requested to inquire
into the propriety of allowing the ngents of tax 111 liltld rations in addition to
their pay now allowed by law.
Mr. Logall preseiitecl the memorial of E. B. Jennings, agent of the

tax i n kind, asking to be allowed rations; 11-hich was referred to the
Conimittee on Ways and Means.
Axre Logall offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the rules of this Ixouse be printed a11d il
put U ~ O I I the table of each member.
CO~JY
of the same be
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Mr. Logan demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which mere not
ordered, and the resolution was rejected.
Mr. J. M. Leach offered the following resolution :
~ g s o z v e d ,That tlie privilege of the writ of habeas Corpus is one of the great
bu]war1<sof freectom, and that i t ought not to be SUS11ended escept in extreme
cases where the public safety imperatively demands i t ; t h a t t h e people of the
Confederacy are united in a great struggle for liberty, and t h a t 110 exigency
exists justifying its suspension.
Mr. J. $1. Leach called the question, and denianded the yeas and
nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as folloJl.s, viz: Yeas--------------- - - _ - - _ _26
_
Nays-_____--___--___________
43
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Branch, Clopton, Colgar,
Cruikshank, Darden, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Lamkin, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, Miles, Murray, Ramsay, J. &I. Smith, W. E. Smith, Turner, and Tyickhani.
Nays : Akin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clusliey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dupr&,Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, GI-iulson, Goode,
Gray, Kanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston, Neeble, Lyon,
Machen, Moore, Korton, Perkins, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shenmake,
Simpson, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Villerb, TT7ilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the demand for the question was not sustained.
Mr. Russell moved that the resolution be referred to the Coniinittee
on the Judiciary, and called the question; which was ordered, and
the inotion prevailed.
MY.Boyce offered the fallowing resolution ; \vhiclz was acloptecl :
Resolued, That i t be referred to the Committee 011 S a m 1 Affairs to inquire
:is to the expediency of tiuthorizing the N a r y to receive Dart of the t a x in kind.
Also, the following resolution ; which W N S adopted :

Essolved, That i t be referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs t o inyu!re
into the expeclieucy of giving a n increased bouuty to disabled men of the Marine
Corps.
Also, the follo-wing resolution :

Iteso7ved, That during the remainder of the present session
speak upon any question longer than thirty minutes.
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member shall
Mr. Boyce move< that the rules be suspended to allow the resolution to be now considered ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Poster moved to amend the resolution by striking out the word
thirty and inserting in lieu thereof the word t-mnty.
Mr. Russell moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Foster by
of Mr. Foster by
the word forty-
ment of Mr. Foster,
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Mr. Garland caIled the question ; which was ordered.

The question recurring on the resolution of Mr. Boyce,
Mr. H. W. Bruce denianded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ 43
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Blandford, Boyce, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Cruilishank, Eiving, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Herbert,
Hilton, Keeble, Lamliin, J. T. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Miles,
Miller, Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Rives, Shewmake, W. E.
Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Villerk, and Willces.
Nays : Baldwin, Baylor, Bell, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Clark, Colyar, Ilarden, Ile Jarnette, DuprP, Gilmer, Gray,
Ranly, Johnston, J . M. Leach, L o g m , Marshall, McMnllin, Perlcins,
Read, Russell, Sexton, Sinipson, J. &I. Smith, Tiirner, and Wicliham.
So the resolution was rejected.
Mr. Herbert iritroduced
A bill requiring suit to be brought :tgainst persons connected with
the Cotton Bureau arid Cotton Oficc in Texas;
which was read a first and second time aiid referred to the committee
on the Judiciary.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Herbert, from the Committee
on Claims, reported
A bill providing for the auditing and payment of properly
authenticated claims ;
which was read a first and second time and, on his motion, was laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mi.. Herbert, from the same committee) also-reported
authenticated clainis against the Cotton Bureau in the Trans-Mississippi Department ; )
which was read a first and second time and, on his motion, was laid
upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Akin, from the same committee) reported
A bill to provide for auditing and paying for horses and equipments taken from tlismo~inteclcavalrymen for the use of the Government ; )
which ims read a first a i d swontl time.
Mr. Murray moved tliat the rules be siispenclecl to allow the bill to
be now considered ; xhich motion did not prevail.
On motion of Mr. Akin, the bill was postponed and placed upon the
Calendar.
Mr. Staples presented a design for a Confederate flag; which was
&fr. Staples offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the Coinmittee on Ways and Xeans be instructed to report a
bill requiring the Secretary of t h e Treasury to receive the four per cent certifi-
cates or bonds in payment of all taxes due and payable in the year eighteel1
hundred and sixty-four, although the said CertifiCateS or bonds may not haw
been tendered in discharge of said taxers prior to the first January, eighteen
hundred and sixty-five.
Miles presented two communications, inclosing designs for

&rate flag; vhich mere referred to the Committee on Flag
Seal.
Mr. Gholsoli offered the following resohtion ; which as adopted,
viz :
Resolved, That the papers in the Claim Of \\'illiaUi 11. Bowles and Hiellard
Rowles, which were presented to the Congress at the last session, be witlldrnwn
from the files of the House and referred to the Conintittee on t h e Jnrliciary.
Mr. Gholson presented the petition of F. C. Challrley, aslrinp p . v ment for property destroyed by Coiifederrtte forces at Dremfs BIllff ;
whi& was referred to the Committee 011 CklinlS.
Mr. Wicltliam presented the petition of fyillinm Ritter, aslring
increased rent of building used as naval hospital ; which was rrferrecl
Mr. Wicliham offered the following resolution ; w-hich wis adopted :
Resolved, That the Comniittee on C l a i m i n q u i l ~into
~
t h e expediency of
increasing the rent of certain jiroperty of Charles E. ~ ~ l l i t l ~ Cand
! l i othcrs in the
city of Richmond, IIOW i n the occupancy of the Xarnl L)rl,;irtiuent.
Mr. Cruikshank offered the following resolntion ; which was

adopted :
Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to cause the Journal of this House, c o n mencing with the first day of this session, to be printed from time to time for the
use of the members.
Mr. Funsten presented a design for a Confederate flag; which mas

Mr. Funsten offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted :
Resolve&, That the Committee on Ways and 11eans inquire into the expediency
of reporting a bill to increase the rank and pay of judge-advocates i n the military courts of the Confederate States Army.
Also, the following resolution; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means inquire into t h e expediency
of providing by law that registered bonds of the Confederate States Gorernmcnt
may be converted into coupons a t the will of the holder.
Mr. Goode presented the memorial of TV. L. Bell, praying compeiisation for a milling establishment destroyed by Corifeclrrrite forces ;
rem J. Pitts, aslriiig

of his being a n overscer ;
clerks in the Executive
ion; vhich was referred
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Also, the petition of certain commissioned officers, Confederate

States Army, contractors, etc., praying that Congress will pass an
act to exempt permanently all skilled artisans, mechanics, and machinists whilst engagea on Government work; which was referred to the
Mr. Orr presented the petition of certain citizens of Lafayette
County, Miss., to exempt from taxation certain districts which have
been devastated by the public enemy; which was referred to the
Special Committee for the Relief of Taxpayers.
Mr. Baldwin presented the petition of John F. Greenlee, asking the
return of money paid f o r exemption of his manager; which was
I , lliat tlic Cormnittee 011 llilitary Affairs be instructed to inquire
into thc cspcdiericy of iiroviding by law for tlie payment to the wives of officers
mitl s o l d i p l ~ir-lro
~
me priqoiieru of nvir of the amount 11om due and may here-
:rfter. becoiiie due to such officers and soldiers iThilst in captivity.
Mr. Cliilton offered the folloiring resolution ; nThich was adopted :

R e s o l r d . T h a t tlie Committee on Wags and Means inquire into the expediency
of so aineii(1ing the 1ilW as to 1IreVent loss to our prisoners of war held by the
enemy, by reason of Llieir liaving Confederate Treasury notes, which they had no
opportunity 01 power of funding, and tlmt they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. (hrlancl introduced

h bill to provide for the discharge from the armies of the Confederate States soldiers of certain ages; which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Hilton presented a cominunication from E. M. LEugh in reference to certain snits he has brought for his relief against the Confederatc States Treasurer, who, he alleges, has charged his account with
forged checks ; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Hilton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resolced. T h a t the Coininittee on t h e Judiciary be instructed to inquire into
the propriety of authorizing the district courts of t h e Confederate States to issue
writs of iaZndamus, ,and rel)ort bg bill or otherwise.
Mr. Hilton offered the following; which lies over two days under
the rule :
Resolbed, T h a t until otherwise ordered, no member shall speak more than
olice nor more than forty iiiinutes on any question, unless by the consent of tmothirds of the menibers piwent, to be shown by n division of the House.
Mr. Bell introduced

A bill to suspend the collection of taxes for the year eighteen
hundred and sixty-five in certain counties in Georgia ;
Tvhich as read a first and second time and referred to the Special
Committee for the Relief of Taxpayers.
Also, a bill to repeal the impressment laws of the Confederate
States; 7 7 which nras read a first and second time and referred to the
Special Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Bell presented an anonymous letter purporting to be from a
soldier in the army of General Lee ; which was referred to the COmmittee on Military Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Boyce, leave of absence was granted his colleague,
Mr. Ayer.
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a message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is 8s follows, V1Z :
l ~ p .flp,e&e,: The Senate have passed, without amendment. a hill of this
House (11. R. 308) to provide more effectually for carrying out certain stipulations in the treaty made with the Cherokee Watioii of Indians.
They have passed a resolution of this House providing for the ap1)ointment
of a joiiit committee of the two Houses to prepare a n address to t h e people of
the Confederate States, with a n amendment; in which I am directed to ask the
Mr. Shewmake presented the petition of certain mechanics, artisans, and machinists of Augusta, Ga., for exeniption from military
service; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
&. Echols offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Zved, That i t be referred to the Judiciary Committee t o inquire a n d report
r any duty is now, b r existing law, properly collectible on cotton and
wool hand caids, and that they report their opinion to this House.
Mr. W. E. Smith presented the memorial of the inferior court of

Miller County, Ga., asking that the tithes of that county in certain
cases be commuted by payment in money ; which was referred to the
Mr. Burnett offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolwed, T h a t the Committee on Xilitary Affairs be instructed to report
what additional legislation is necessary t o prerent arbitrary a n d malicious
arrests by generals in the Army.
Second. To report a bill fixing a n adequate punishment for failing to prefer
charges within a reasonable time after arrest.
Mr. Perkins presented a comniunication from the QuartermasterGeneral, inclosing a letter calling attention to defects in present law
for examination of informal claims; which mas referred to the Special Committee on Impressments.
Mr. Perkins offered the following resolntion ; which was adopted,
viz :
ResoZved, That the President be requested to communicate to this House, if
not incompatible with the public interest, all the correspondence between himself and General Joseph E. Johnston touching the command and niorwients of
the Army of Tennessee, and all the correspondence between himself and Generals Benuregard and Hood touching the command and morenients of the same
army since the removal of General Johnston from the comniand of it a n d up to
reat of it to the south side of the Tennessee River.
o, the following resolution ; which was adopted, viz :

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to inform this
inuch coin of the Wew Orleans banks came into the possession of
rate authorities after the fall of that city, and is now held by theni,
he amounts belonging to the different banks, a n d whether said coin
ny agreement between the Government and the agents of said banks,
, by what authority. That the Secretary be further requested to
ificates of stock and coupon bonds

and referred to the Special
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By consent, Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to

whom had been referred a bill t o suspend the collection of taxes in
certain cases, and a bill t o construe the foiirth paragraph of section fifth of the act to levy additional taxes for the common defense
and support of the Government, approved seventeenth February,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported them back with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from their further
consideration, and that $hey be referred to the Special Committee
for the Relief of Taxpayers ; which mas agreed to.
The House resumed the consideration of the special oriier, viz :
The bill to diminish the number of exemptions and details.
Ah. Simpson, by consent, withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Russell rose to a point of order, viz :
That the amentlinent of Mr. J . M. Smith was not germane to the
hill and not, therefore, in order.
The Chair sustained the point of order.
Mr. J . M. Smith niovecl to refer the bill an? amendments to the
Special Committee on Conscription ; which motion did not prevail.
Mr. Goode submitted the following amcndiiierit :
Insert after word except, in second section, the words persons lawfully
reported by a boarcl of surgeons as unable to perform actire service in the
Eeld ;

Mr. TITickhanisubmitted the following amendment :
Insert at end of section 2 the following : R u t s lot hi rig herein contained shall
be construed t o prohibit the Secwtary of War, under direction of the President,
from granting exemptions or details on account of justice, equity, and private
necessity, nor shall siicli exemptions or details heretofore granted be revoked
by reason of anything hrreiri contained.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordered.

Mr. Wickham demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And
as follo\vs, viz: Nays
Yeas-----------------------. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
51
Peas : Boyce, De Jarnette, Fuller, Gilmer, Hatcher, IIilton, Holder, Lamkin, J. ill. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Ramsay,
Read, J. &I.Smith, Snead, Wickhain, and Witherspooii.
Ways : hliin, ,hclerson, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Criiikshsnk, Darclen, Elliott,
Eming, Farrow, Foster, Qaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Hanly, Herbert, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Rlachen, Marshall, Menees,
aIiles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Russell, Sexton,
She%-make, Simpson, TV. E. Smith, Staples, Triplett, Turner, and
Wilkes.
So the amendment was rejected.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. Snead called the question ; which was ordered, and thc motion
Mr. J. M. Leach submitted the following amendment :
Add a t the end of section 2 the following, .i.iz : There shall also be exempted
in each county, or district answering to a county, according t o the census of
eighteen hundred and sixty, the following artisans, Who shall be persons of skill
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ings, whether such persons be in the L i r l ~or

l~~
ery two thousand iiiliabitants ; one miller for
one tanner for eyery four thousnntl inhabour thousaiid iiihabitmts : the said artisalls
of the sererai states. respectiwly, upon t h e
court of ordinary or probate court, who mag hear
and proper distribution of such artisans,
y, and such artisans, if in t h e seryice,
&. Cluskey called the question ; which wag ordered.

Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
TWch were ordered,
25
Yeas ___--___----____________
And recorded as folloms, viz: Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Yeas : Barksdalc, Bell, Clopton, Cluskey, Cruilislialk, Ecliols, Parrow, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hatcher, Herbert, Holder,
J. 51. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McJfnllin, Ranisay, J. M.
Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, and IViclrhani.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Elandford, Boyce, Bradley, Braiich,
Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisnian,
Clark, Conrow, De Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Foster, Funsten,
Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hilton, Holliday. Johnston, Lamkin.
Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Miller, Eortoii, Orr, Pugh, Read,
Russell, Shewmake, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Villerd, and 7tilBes.
So the amendment mas rejected.
Mr. Ramsay submitted the following amendment, to come in at the
-I
all blacksmiths, tanners, millwrights, public millers, hatters, mid shoetheir several avocations, who can liroduce satisfiictory eritary of War that they were regularly engaged in t h e performance of their duties of the same on the eeyenteenth day of February,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, shall forthwith be discharged from military
duty: Provided, T h a t no more than one blacksmith, tanner, hatter, or shoemaker shall be so discharged for every eight miles of territory, except in large
towns and cities.
Mi-. Russell called the question ; which was ordered.

Mr. Ramsay demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
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extent bearing the same proportion to t h e whole amount which would be due
thereon in one Year if this act had not passed as the time they shall have been
exempted or detailed bears to a y e a r ;

Mr. Logan submitted the following amendment :
Add to the second section, at the end of the preceding amendment, the following, ria : I n each and every territory of eight miles squtire, in which there are
now a regular tanner, blacksmith, shoemaker, or miller, regularly employed, they
sliall he exempt from military duty ;

Mr. Anderson submitted the following amendment, to come in as t i
separate section after section 2 :
Persons over t h i r t y f i r e years of age who are exempted or detailed by virtue
of the said act. a1)proved Bebruary seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour. a s agriculturists or owriers of y1;iiitations or fnruis, nnd nrho a r e I I O I ~
engaged in the busiiiess for n-llkh they were exempted or detailed, sball be
exenipt froin conscription so long a s they slinll devote tlieiiiselres to tlie production of nrticles of subsistence, unless hereafter othenrise directed by Congress :
P m v i d e d , T h a t in each case of eseiuptioii so granted the person so exempted,
or liis eniploger. sllall give bond iii such form :uid with sucli security and in
such gellalty :is the Secretary of War ioay prescrilw, mntliiioiird that he n4ll
deliver to the Gorernnieiit at sucli p l x e :is the said Secretary may clesigriate,
annually, duriiig tlie continuance of said eseini)tiou, one hundred pounds of
bacon, or at the elec-tion of tlie Government, its equivnlent i n pork, and one hnriclred youiids iiet beef (said beef to be delivered on foot) for each able-bodied
slare on the fnrui or plantation. bctmcen the ages of sixteen and fifty years,
n hether said slave he worked in tlie field or not, which said bacon or pork, and
beef, shall be paid for by the Gorerunlent at prices to be fixed by the State commissioners appointed under the iiiipressiiient act, or coininissioners appointecl in
the manner specified by t h a t act.
Pending which,
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as folloms, viz:
X r . Speuker: The Senate have passed bills of tlie following titles, viz:
S. 164. An act to extend tlie jurisdiction of the State tax collector of Mississippi over easteru Louisiana ; and
S. 165. a n avt to amend the avt eutitled An act to orqaniae forces t o serve
during the war, approved February 17, 1864 ;
In n-hich I am directed to : M i the coiicnrrence of this Iloust.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the pending business was postponed. and

the bill (S. 165) to amend the act erititled An act to organize forces
to serve during the war, approved February seveiiteeiilh, eigliteeii
hundred and bixty-four, was taken up for consideration.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
The bill was read a third time, and the question recurring and
being put,
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nags;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 63
And recorded as follows, viz : Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkinsl Baid\vin, Barlrsdale, Baylor, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Rurnett, Carroll,
Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, Darden, De
Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Garland,
JOURNAL O F TIIZ
[.Tan. 21,18G5.
Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Z-IoIliday,

Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, XIcXullin,
Menees, Miles, Murray, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Kead, Rives, liussell,
Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J . &I.Smith, W.E. Smith, Siiead, Staples, Triplett, VilIer6, IVilkes, and Vitherspoon.
Nays : Bell, Blandford, Clopton, Cruikshank, Echols, Foqter, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Ramsay, Turner, and Wickham.
So the bill was passed, and the title was read a i d agreed to.
Mr. J. M. Smith moved to reconsider the vote bp n ~ h i t hthe bill was
passed.
Mr. Lyon called the question ; which \TRS orclered, and the motion
On motion of Mr. Elliott,
The Home adjourned until 11 oclock to-niorrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bilk, reported
S. 157. An act to provide for the appointment of a gemral in chief
of the armies of the Confederate States.
Bnd the Speaker signed the same.
On motion,
.)
SIXTY-SECOND DAY-SATURDAY,
JANUARY
21, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursnant to acljonrnment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Mr. Patterson.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 164) 6 . to extend
the jurisdiction of the Statc tax collector of Mississippi over eastern
Louisiana.
DuprB, the rule requiring the bill to be referred
to
uspended.
a third time and passed, and the title \\-as read
and agreed to.
e Chair laid before the House a House resolution providing for
ppointment of a joint committee of the two Houses to prepare
address to the people of the Confederate States ; which had been
from the Senate with the following amendment :
(
, insert the word fi17e after the word and.
of absence m a s granted his col-
Jan. 21, 1865.1
HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIPES.
477
wppoi11t commissioners for the exchange of prisoners, which had

been amended by the House and returned from the Senate with an
amendment to the amendment, reported back the same with the recommendation that the amendment of the Senate be concurred in.
The amendment was read as follows, viz :
Sfter the word lines, line 7, insert the words under regulations to be
issued by the War Department,
and concurred in.

Mr. J. M. Smith, from the same committee, reported
A bill providing for the discharge of soldiers in certain cases, and
their future exeinption from military service ;
Calrndar.
I t w a s decided in the negative.
The bill m:is eiigrossxl, rcacl a third time, and passed, and the title
Mr. Miles, froin the same comiiiittee, to whom had been referred a
Senate bill (S. 159) to secure more cffectually the preservation and
distribution of the effects of deceased officers and soldiers, reported
back the S ~ I I with
I ~
the recoiiiiiiencZation that it do pass.
Calendar,
The bill was read a third time arid passed, arid the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Gholson, from the Coniiiiittee on the Judiciary, t o whom had
been referred
A bill to regulate the coinpensation of the inarshal of the Confederate States of America for the eastern district, of Virginia,
reported back the sanie with the reconinlendation that the committee
be discharged from its*furtlier consideration, and that it do lie upon
the table ; n-hich was agreed to.
Mr. Gholson, from the saiii&committee, reported
bill . to increase the compensation of marshals, criers, jurors, and
witnesses ;
Calendar,
It TTas decided in the negative.
Under a suspension of the rules: Mr. Boyce, from the Committee on
Xaval Affairs, reported
A bill to authorize and regulate the allowances of naval storekeepers ;
On motion, the bill n-as laid upon the table.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Rarksdale, from the Committee on Ways a i d Means, reported
joint resolution for the relief of Kathaniel Moore;
~
JOURNAL OF THE
[Jan. 21,1865.
e question being on postponing the joint resolution,

as decided in the negative.
The joint resolution was engossed arid read a third time.
Pending the question on its passage,
A message was received from the Senate, by M r . Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz :
illr. Xpeaker: The Senate have passed, with amendments, a bill of this House
of the following title:
H. R. 336. A bill to authorize t h e establishment of a n office of deposit in connection with the Treasury ;
I n which amendments I a m directed to ask the concurrence of tliis IIouse.
Mr. Machen submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Anderson :
Strike out the word
thirty-five and insert in lieu thereof the word forty.
Mr. Shewiiiakc cslled the question ; which was ordered.

Which were ordered,
__________-___----_
51 [50]
Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21 r221
Yeas : Atkins, Batson, Baylor: Be%, Blandfurcl, Royce, Bra&;,
Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, De J a n e t t e , Dnprh,
Echols Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, Marshall, McBlulhn,
oore, Murray, R,orton, Orr, Perlrins, Pugh, Read, Russell,
Sexton, Simpson, Triplett, Villerh, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baldmin, Chilton, Cruikshanlr, Fuller. Gai thcr,
Cilmer, Hanly, Nilton, Lamkin, J. 151. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester,
Logan, Lyon, Itamsay, Shemnake, J. il.4. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith
of North Carol ilia, Turner, and TIriclrham.
So the amendment of Mr. Machen was agreed to.
Mr. Garland moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Anderson, as
amended, on the table.
Jan. 21, 1565.1
479
Mi. Wickham submitted the following amendment :

Insert the following as a n independent section between the second and third :
B u t nothing herein contained shall be construed t o prohibit the President
froiii grautiiig exemptiom or details on account of private necessity, aiid no
such exemption or detail licretoforc granted, if application is made for its
renewal, shall be revoked by reason of the provisions of this act, unless the
President shall have t h e opportunity t o act upon such application.
Mr. Sexton offered the following amendment :

Strike out section 3 a n d insert in lieu thereof the following, vie :
Xothing herein contained shall be construed as repealing t h e act approved
April fourteenth, eighteen huiidred aiid sixty-three, entitled An act to exempt
contractors f o r carryiug the mails of the Confederate States and the drivers of
post coaches from military service : Provided, That the exemptions granted
under this nct shnll only continue whilst the persons exempted are actually
cugnged iii their r e s i m t i r e pnrsuits or occupations. It is the intent of Congress t h a t the eseuiption hereby declared applies to any person who is accepted
by t h e Iost!!~:~rter-Gener~l
a s a Inail contractor, according to the law, whether
such contrnctor be a t t h e tinie in the Ariiiy or n o t ; but hereafter, if t h e Postr
the age of forty-five
ter-Gwerxl bliiill avcept a n y m i i l r o ~ i t r ~ t ounder
s. such corltractor Shall not be exempt from militury service by reason of
such contract.
I
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, r i z :
r: The Senatc h a w conciirred in t h e amendment of the House of
es to tliv rwolutiori in rdalioii t o tlw asxigniuent of Gen. J. 15.
Johnston to the coruruaird of the Army of Tounessee.
M r . Clopton submitted the folloi~ingamendmrrit :

Add at the end of sectiou 2 the following proviso : 17 o~itZer7, T h a t nothirig
i n this
sliall he coiistruecl as rcyolriiig or annulliug :my eseml)tiou which has
beeii lierctofore granted to ;iny person as overseer or :rgricwlturist under the
tenth section of the ;ic.t entitled An a c t to organizr forces to serve during the
war, ap1)roved Febrnary seventeenth, eighteen liunclrecl R I I ~sixty-four, until
wfter the espirwtioii of O J I C year froni the time such exemption was granted.
Nr. Garland niovecl the previous question.
Mi-. Chilton denianded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Whioli were ordered,
Peas : Akin, Atliiiis, Thtson, Rlandford,. Boyce, Bradley, Eli M.
Bruce, Chambers, Clusliej-, Colyar, Conrow, Ewing, Foster, Gaither,
Garland, Gholson, Goocle, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Hilton, Johnston,
Lyon, Machen, Marshall: Moore, Murray, Sorton, Orr, Pugh, Read,
Russell, Simpson, Sneacl, Triplett, and TVillies.
Ways : Anderson, Bell, Branch, IIoratio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chilion, Clark, Clopton, Cruilishank, Darclen, Dupr6, Echols, Farrow,
Fuller, Gilmer, Lamlrin, J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan,
McXdliii, Miles, Perkins, Ramsay, Sexton, Shen-make, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Viller6, Wickham, and
117ithers;poon.
So the main question T T ~ not
S
ordered.
Mr. Atkins calied the question ; which ~ v a sordered, and the
ainendmeiit of Mr. Clopton was lost.
Mr. Russell called the question ; which was ordered, and the
amendnient of Mr. Wickham ~ v a slost.
480
JOURNAL OF TEIB
[Jan. 21, 1865.
Mr. McMullin snbmitted the following amendment :

I
Illsert the follo.rving as an independent section between sectious 2 and 3 :

T h e r e shall also be exempted in each county, or district answering to a
county, according to the census of eighteen hundred. and sixty. the following
artisans, who shnll be persoiis of skill and experience in their sei-era1 callings,
whether such persolis be in the Army or uot, to wit: One blaclisrnith for every
two thousalld inhnbitauts ; oue miller for every two thousand iiihabitiints ; onc
tanner for every four thousand inhabitants ; one millwright for ererr ten
thousand inhabitants; the said artisans to be designated by the governors of
the several States, respectively, upon the recommendation of tlre county court
of ordinary or probate court, who may hear testimony i n regard t o the qualifications and proper distribution of such artisans, and rnalie recommendations
accordingly, and such artisans, if in the service, shall be discharged therefrom :
Provided, There is within the limits of such community no sliilletl white
mechanic not liable to military duty, o r negro mechanic n orlriug for the public,
of the classes herein enumerated : Aiid provided further, T h a t said artisans
shall forfeit such exeinptioiis on failure diligently to labor for t h e public, in
the eniploymeiit for mbich they are exempted.
Mr. McMulliii demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

IUiich were ordered,
~eas------------------33
And recorded as folloms, viz : hays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29 [30]
Yeas : Baldwin, Baylor, Bell, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Chilton,
Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, DuprB, Echols, Farrow, Fuller,
Gaither, Garlancl, Gilmer, Hatcher, Hilton, Lamkin, J. 31. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Machen, McMullin, Sorton, Ranisay,
J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Wickhain,
and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Blandford, Branch, Carroll,
Clark, Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette, Eming, Foster, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Johnston, Lyon, Marshall, Miles, Moore, Xurray,
Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Shemniake, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Viller6,
and Wilkes.
Mr. DuprB submitted the following aiiieiidmeiit :
iT
21sert the follorriug 51s a n independent section after the second section :
But nothing herein contained shall he construed to prohibit the Iresident
from granting exemptions on accouiit of private necessity, provided the :ipplication for such exemption shall have been first passed upon and approred hy the
governor of the State in which the applicant resides; and no such exemption
Jan. 23, 1865.1
481
H. R. 306. An act to provide commissioned officers of the Army

and Navy and Marine Corps with clothing.
That on the 19th instant he had approved and signed
H. It. 302. An act to amend an act approved August 21, 1861,
entitled An act to provide for local defense and special service, and
an act approved October 13, 1862, entitled An act to authorize the
formation of volunteer companies for local defense.?
That on the 20th he approved and signed
H. R. 310. An act amendatory of an act entitled An act to provide for t8heorganization of the Arkansas and Red River Superintendency of Indian Affairs, to regulate trade and intercourse with
the Indians therein, and to preserve peace on the frontiers, approved
April 8, 1862.
Mr. Hanly offered the following resolution; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Doorkeeper be, and he is hereby, authorized to hire wagons
to haul coal from the coal fields in the viciuity of this city for t h e use o f this
House, aiicl pay the cost thereof out of the coiltingent fund of the House of
Bepresentatires.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Dupr6,

Mr. Bradley moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment of Mr. McMullin was agreed to.
Mr. Marshall moved that the House adjourn.
Vhich were ordered,
Yeas - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _34
And recorded as follo,Ts,
Nays - _ - _ - _ - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _34
___
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Carroll, Clark,
Conrow, De Jarnette, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Goode, Gray:
Hanly, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, McMullin,
Menees, Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Boyce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank,
Darden, Fuller, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hatcher, Holder, Lamkin, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Machen, Miles, Perkins, Ramsay, Shewmake, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples,
Triplett, and VillerB.
&hi..
Johnston called the question.
Peiiding which,
On motion of Mr. Foster,
SIXTY-THIRD DAY-MONDAY,
JANUARY
23, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

The Chair laid before t b House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, a s k h g an appropriation to defray the expense
of transmitting the election returns of the hriny of Tennessee to the
C J-VOL
7 4 5 >1--31
JOURNAL O F THE
[Jan. 23,1S6,;.
and Means.
The C11air also laid before the House a message from the Yresi; qrhich was read as follows, ViZ :
RICHMOND, T A . , J a w a r y 20, 186.;.
e House of Representatives:
esponse to your resolution of the 30th ultimo, I herewith transmit coniniuns from the Secretaries of the Treasury and of War and from the
postmaster-General, which convey the information called for relative to the
means employed to communicate with the Trans-Nississippi Department.
JEFFERSOS DAVIS.
The message and accompanying documents were laid upon the

The Chair also laid before the House a bill ( H . R. 336) to authorize the establishment of an office of deposit i n connection m-ith
the Treasury, which had been returned from the Senate with the
following amendments :
1. At end of section 1, line 11, after the word dutr, insert a s an additional
proviso the following, riz: Provitled further, ThrIt not more than one pay
depository in each State shall be employed as a n office of deposit under this act.
2. Strike out the fourth section ; n-hich reads a s foflon-s, riz :
SEC.4
. The deposits made under the provisious of this act shall be free
from taxation.
Mr. Gray moved that the rules be suspended requiring the amendments t o be referred to a committee; xhich motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the first amendment of the Senate was
concurred in.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the second amendment of the Senate \%-as
disagreed to.
Saturday, viz :
The joint resolution for the relief of Nathaniel B/100re.
Mr. McMullin moved that the joint resolution be referred to the
Mr. Bell called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
to refer prevailed.
Mr. Fuller presented joint resolution of the legislature of S o r t h
Carolina relative to brigading certain North Carolina regiments ;
ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
resolution of the legislature of North Carolina of inour Senators and Representatives i n Congress in regard
soldiers; which was referred to the Committee on Mili-
Jan. 23, 1865.1
483
to provide t h a t i t shall not apply to purchases made and sent to our prisoners
in the enemy's lines.
Mr. J. T. Leach submitted the following series of resolutions:

Whereas the protracted struggle on t h e part of the Confederate States for
their constitutional rights against the Federal Government, who claims the
exercise Of rights over the States and the property of the citizens not guaranteed
by the Constitution of t h e United States nor the laws of Congress, is just cause
of alarm to the friends of civil liberty ; and
Whereas the cruel manner in which the war has been conducted on the p a r t
of the Federal authorities in the destruction of the private property of noncombatants and other acts of wantonness not tolerated by the usages of civilized
nations justifies the painful apprehension that the Federal authorities a r e blind
to their constitutional obligations, deaf to the demands of justice, the appeals of
suffering humanity, the groans of the dying, t h e cries a n d tears of hapless
mothers mid weeping orphans :
Resolved, Therefore, for the purpose of averting, if possible, t h e further horrors of this bloody fratricidal strife, revolting alike to the feelings of statesmen,
patriots, and Christians, and to add moral to our physical strength, t h a t we, the
members of the House of Repdsentatives of the Confederate Congress, in behalf
of justice and suffering humanity, appeal most earnestly to the President and
Senators of the Confederate Congress to appoint such number of commissioners
as in their judgment the importance of t h e occasion dernanits to offer a n armistice to the Federal authorities preparatory to negotiations for peace.
Resolved, That should the Federal authorities agree to a11 armistice and consent t o negotiate for peace, t h a t the President, by and with t h e advice and
consent of the Senate, be requested to appoint cominissioners for the purpose of
conferring with t h e Federal authorities, and t h a t such terms of peace as may be
agreed to by them and ratified by the President and Senate, two-thirds of the
Senators concurring, shall constitute the bond of peace between the belligerents.
Resolved. T h a t should the Federal authorities refuse to entertain terins of
peace by negotiation, and thereby deny us o w constitutional rights, that for the
purpose of more effectually maintaining those rights, a t the same time to avert,
if possible, the fearful and humiliating f a t e of subjugation, alike revolting to
the feelings of freemen and repugnant to the demands of justice, that we, the
Representatives of this fIouse, do unanimously pledge t h e undivided resources
of the Confederate States in the defense of our inalienable rights as freemen.
On motion of Mr. htkins, the resolutions were referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Atkins introduced
A bill " to prohibit speculation in gold and silver, and to protect
the currency j "
on Commerce.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved that the rules be suspended to
enable him to report from the Special Committee on the Claims of
the States ; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the Special Committee on
the Claims of the States, reported
h bill " to provide for certain claims due the State of Louisiana; "
Calendar,
On motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolina, the rule mas suspended
requiring the bill to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
The bill was engrossed arid read a third time.
[Jan. 2 3 , 1863.
eas and nays required by the Constitution ere 1 ~ ~ 0 ~ d ~ d ,

Yeas___---_--------------_---_--__ 65
And are as follovvs, viz : Nays _____________________________
0
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chi]ton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrom, Darden, De Jare, Du rB, Ewing, Farrow, Foote, Fuller, Gaither, Garland,
lson, &lmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Johnston,
Iceeble, Lamkin, J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Rlaclien,
Marshall, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Moore, Korton, Perkins, Pugh,
Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, J. 11. Smith, T17. E.
, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB,
Wickham, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: None.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed,
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina, from the same committee. reported
.A bill to provide for certain claims due the State of Xorth Carolina;
((
f Mr-. Smith of North Carolina, the rule was suspended

bill to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
s engrossed and read a third time.
n recurring and being put,
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution were recorded,
______________________________ 64
And are as follows, viz: Yeas
Nays _____________________________
0
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette,
Dupr6, Eaing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
n, Keeble, Lamkin,
Marshall, McMullin,
ad, Russell, Sexton,
orth Carolina, Snead,
, Witherspoon, and Mr.
e affirmative, the bill was passed, and

the special joint comn address to the people
Jan. 23, 1SSrt.l
485
Mr. Farrow presented a communication from TV. S. Dogan, on

compensation of couriers of the Medical Department ; which was
Mr. Miles presented a communication from J. J. Browning, assessor
of taxes in South Carolina, on the subject of forage for assessors;
Mr. Miles presented the petition of Ann H. and Helena M. ROUX,
praying duplicates for bonds destroyed by fire; which was referred t o
Mr. Branch introduced
A joint resolution in regard to the Cotton Bureau in the TransMississippi Department ;
On motbon of Mr. Branch, the rule was suspended requiring the
Pending the further consideration of the joint resolution,
The morning hour havin
, order was postponed.
On motion of Mr. Bland fgord, the special
Mr. Blandford moved that the joint resolution in regard to the
Cotton Bureau in the Trans-Mississippi Departinelit be postponed
to enable him to introduce a bill; which motion prevailed.
A bill t o amend an act to organize forces to serve .bring the
war ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to the Coiniiiittee
The question was ordered, arid the amendment of Mr. McMullin
was reconsidered.
The question recurring on the adoption of the amendment,
Mr. DiIcMullin demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 48
Yeas : Baldmin, Bell, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hatcher, Herbert,
Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McMnllin,
Miller, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, Triplett, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Darden,
De Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Moore,
Norton, Orr, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Villerb, and Wilkes.
Mr. Ewing demanded the previous question; which was not
ordered.
Mr. Chambers inoved to refer the bill and amendments to a special
committee of five members.
Pending which,
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486
JOURNAL OF THE
[Jan. 2 3 . 1 ~ 6 3 .
igr. Speaker: The Senate hare appointed Mr. R-atson, Mr. Simms, and M y .
Caperton as the committee on their part under the resolution provicling for the
appointment of a joint committee to investigate the condition and trentment of
prisoners of war held by the Confederate and United States Governments.
3il.r. Machen called the question; which was ordered, tlnd the
motion to refer mas lost.
Mr. Chambers, by consent, submitted the following amendment :
In section 2, strike out the word

forty-five.
forty and insert in lieti thereof the word
Mr. Miller called the question.

Mr. Snead moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Chambers,
Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Yeas: Akin, Bell, Boyce, Eli M. Bruce, Chanibers, Clark, Clopton,
Colyar, Darden, Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, Hatcher, Johnston, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr,
Read, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Triplett, VillerQ,and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Branch, Horstio JQ.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman, Conrow, Cruikshank,
De Jarnette, DuprQ,Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode,
Hanly, Holder, Keeble, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Machen, Blnrshall, McMullin, Menees, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolind, Snead, Staples, Turner,
Wickham, and Wilkes.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Sexton,
Mr. Sexton demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
_______________ 31
And recorded as follows, viz : Yeas---------_
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Bell, Boyce, Chilton, Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, De
Jarnette, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Moore, Perkins,
say, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, Smith of North Carolina,
Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, and TVickham.
Nays: Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Bradley, Branch, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman,
Clarlr, Colyar, Conrom, DuprQ, Elliott, Eming, Farrow, Foster, Garland, G-holson, Goode, anly, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin,
IJYon, Machen, Marsha Menees, Miller, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Read,
nd Witherspoon.
the bill to be engrossed and read
Jan.tZ9,15631
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481
Mr. Chilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
ordered t o its engrossment.
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 52
Yeas : Baylor, Chilton, Darden, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, Hilton,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McMullin, Perkins,
Ramsay, Sexton, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Snead, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Boyce, Bradley,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio FV. Bruce, Rurnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, De Jarnette,
DnprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen,
Marshall, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, 31urray. Sort on, Orr, Pugli,
Read, Russell, Simpson, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, Willres, and Mr.
Speaker.
The bill having been engrossed and read a third time,
Mr. Russell called the question ; which mas ordered.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 47
Yeas : Atkins, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott,
Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Hatcher, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Miller,
Moore, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Read, Russell, Simpson, W. E. Smith,
Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Boyce, Chilton, Clopton, Cruilrshank, Fuller, Gilmer, Hilton, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Lester, L o p ,
McMullin, Miles, Perlrins, Ramsay, Sexton, Shewmalie, J. M. Smith.
Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Turner, Wicliham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Russell moved to' reconsider the vote by which the bill was
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent-some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
The House adjourned until 11o'clock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Rrcusroxn, VA.. Jair t((tq{ 2 0 , JNi3.

the #mate and House of Reprpsentntacps:
1 herewith transmit for your Consideration n c~om~un~lic:ltion
froul the Fecrcof the Treasury, coorering an estimate for a n adclitio1i:II ;i])propri:ition
required for the public serrice.
JEFFEILBOS DATTS.
270
The communication and accompangi1.g documents mere referred

motion of Mr. Russell, the injunction of secrecy was removed
from the act supplemental to an act to organize forces to servv
during the war.
A message mas received from the Senate. by Mr. Sash, their Secretary; which is as follows, viz:
H r . Speaker: The Senate have passed a joint resolution of tlie folloning

title, 1%:
S. 24. Joint resolution directing the transfer of certain funds from the S a r y
Department to the Treasury :
In which 1 am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the House a Scnate joint resolution * directing the transfer of certain funds from the Y a w Department to the

on of Mr. Lyon, the rule was suspended requiring the joint
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the unfinished business was postponed,
and the joint resolution mas read a third time and passed, and tlie
title mas read and agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, all preceding special orders were postponed, and the special order, viz:
The bill t o levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-five for the support of the Government.
all further consideration of the bill
House resolved itself into open session.

SIXTY-FOURTH DAY-TUESDAY,
JANUARY
24, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
to adjournment, and mas opened with

consideration of the unfinished busiCotton Bureau in the Trans-
Jan. 24, 18G5.1
489
Mr. Branch submitted the following amendment :

After the word authorized
consent of the Senate ;
insert t h e words
by and with the advice and

After the word
duty ;
commissioners insert the words * not liable to military

Mr. Gray submitted the following amcndmcnt :
After the word officers insert the words
connection with t h a t subjevt ;
and the military authorities in

Mr. O r r called the question; which was ordered.
Strike out the word
forty and iiisert the word
twenty-five.
Mr. Orr called the question; which was ordered, and the smendment of Mr. McMullin was rejected.
The joint resolution was engro d, read a third time, aiicl passed,
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Darden introduced
bill (providing for the discharge and transfer of persons of certain ages who belong to the Army ;
JIr. Speaker: The Senate have passed, with a n amendment, a bill of this
Ilouse of the following title, viz :
H. R. 273. A bill to authorize the consolidation of conipanies, battalions, and
regiments ;
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of tliis House.
The Senate h a r e concurred in the aiuendinents of this House to the bill of the
Senate (S. 100) to amend the act to provide a n invalid corps, approved February 17, 1864.
The Senate h a r e appointed Mr. Graham, Mr. Walker, &d Mr. Semmes as the
committee on their p a r t under t h e resolution providing for the appointment of a
joint committee of the two Houses to prepare an ntltlress to the people of the
Confederate States.
The President of the Confederate States lias iiotified the Senate that he did,
on the 16th instant, approve and sign the following bill, viz :
S. 93. An act to amend an act entitled An act to provide for the safe CUBtody, printing, publication, and distribution of t h e laws, and to provide for the
appointment of a n additional clerk in the Department of Justice, approved
August 5 , 18G1.
On the 19th instant t h e following bills, viz :
S. 122. h i 1 act regulaling the compensation of postmasters, special agents, and
route agents ;
S. 132. An act to regulate the supplies of clothing to midshipmen of the Nary ;
8. 141. An act to increase the pay of noncommissioned officers, privates, and
musicians of t h e Marine Corps ;
S. 143. An a c t t o authorize the employment of instructors for the acting midshipmen of the Kavg, and to regnlate their ]my; and
S. 146. An a c t to authorize the appointment o f naval constructors in the Pro~isionaS
l a ~ y and
,
to fix their pay.
And on the 20th instant bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 89. An act to repeal n part of the twenty-sixth section of a n act approved
Febrnary 15, 1862, entitled An act to alter and amend a n act entitled An act
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r.T:lll
24, Ifi(i,-j,
for the sequestration of the estates, proI>erty. and effects of :tlicw c~ticiitit~q.
anc~
for indenlnity of citizens of the Confederate Stat& and persolis :ii(liiig tht. s;11ne
in the existing wrap with the United St:lteS, ilIWrOTed :ilIgtlS& tliirtic*th. ciiglltceI1
hundred and sixty-one :
s. 149. An act to amend an act entitled An act to provide for the p:\ynwnt of
the interest on the removal and SubSiStenW fund due the CherOkfX Iiidians in
North Carolina, approved Xay 1, 1863 ; a11d
s. 161. An act to increase, for a limited period. the salary of the Vice-President.
Mr. Clark, from the Committee on Elections, submitted the following report :
The committee to whom mas referred the resolution in reference to the conduct of the Hon. Henry s. Foote, a meniber of this House from the State of
Tennessee, hare had the Same under consideration, and beg leave to report
and recommend the adoption of the following preamble and resolution :
That some w.eelis since the said Henry S. Foote absented biinsrlf from this
House without leave ; that shortly thereafter he attenilKec1 to pass into the
eilemys lines and to the capital of the Cnited States. without per~nission,
which was in violation of law and in disregard of his duty :is n member of
this body; that when in the act of learing our lines to enter those of the
enemy, he resigned his seat upon this floor, so far as he then could, by writing
his resignation and depositing i t for transniission to the Si~eakerof this House,
but which he, being afterwards arrested, and his purpose defeated, intercepted
and m-ithdrev.
Resolved, That Henry S. Foote, in thus attempting to leare the Confrcieracg
under the circumstances and in the manner above stated, whatever iniiy hare
been his motives, has been guilty of conduct incompatible with his dutj- and
station as a member of the Congress of the Confederate States. and that he be,
therefore, and is hereby, expelled from this Ilouse as a member thereof.
J O H S B. CLARK.
JAJIES S. CHRIS1\IAS.
S. A. MILLER.
W. D. SIMPSOS.
W. D. HOLDER.
A. hf. BRASCH.
Mr. H. W. Bruce submitted the following a m e n b e n t to the resolntion :

Strike out all after the word and, in the last line but tire, and insert the
mords having declared his intention not again to occupy his seat as i i mcruber
of this House, his skid seat as such is therefore hereby declared vacant.
Mr. Barksdale called the question: which was ordered: and the
.
Jan. 24,1868.1
491
On motion of Mr. Perkins, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Conrad (detained from his seat by indisposition).
On nlotion of Mr. Gholson, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Montague (detained from his seat by indisposition).
On motion of A h . Bell, further proceedings under the call were dispensed with.
The question recurring on the adoption of the report of the committee,
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
51
And recorded as follows, viz: Ieas---_-___________,__
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 [25]
Yeas : Alrin, LYnderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chiltori, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, DuprB, Echols,
Klliott, ElTing, Farroxv, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Herbert, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Miles, Miller,
Xorton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson,
J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Viller6, and
Wilkes.
Xays: Stkins, Baldwin, Bell, Boyce, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TIT.
Eruce, Colyar, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Lamkin, J . M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Marshall, McMnllin, Menees, Murray,
Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Two-thirds of all the members not voting in the affirrnativc, the
1-eportof the committee mas rejected.
Mr. Gilmer, from the Committee on Elections, submitted the following minority report :
The undersigned, being a minority of the Committee on Elections, a.dmit
that the conduct of Hon. Henry S. Foote in abandoning his seat in this House
nithout leave and attempting to pass to t h e enemy on any business involving
t h e interest of the Confederacy, without instructions, is highly reprehensible,
and, hon-erer honest his motives mere, deserves t h e ccnsurc of this IIouse, and
they report the following resolutions and recommend their passage :
Resoltied, T h a t the said Henry S. Foote was properly arrested by the militnrS authorities.
ResoZtied, That the said Henry S. Foote for his conduct aforesaid deserves
the censure of this House.
.JOHN A. GILMER.
1. P. BELL.
Mr. Akin called for R division of the question.

Mr. Gilmer called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the adoption of the first resolution,
Mr. Akin demanded the yeas and nays;
hld recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - 74
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0
Baldwin, Rarksdale, Batson, BayPeas : Akin, Anderson,,
!or, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
JV. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, DuprB, Echols, Elliott, Ewing,
Farro-w, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmcr, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin,
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[Jan. 2 4 , l S F ~ .
Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,

er, Murray, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell,
Sim son, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
ead, itaples, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, Wickham,
spoon.
tion was adopted.
The question recurring on the adoption of the second resolution,
Mr. Akin demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
. And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 64
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
s : Akin, Anderson, Atlrins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bay11, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Horatio IT. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Darden, De Jarfiette, Echols, Elliott, Ewmg, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, John ston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, Lester, Logan, Lyon, Blachen, Marshall,
McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Blandford, Chrisnian, DuprB, Gray, Keeble, and J. T. Leach.
So the second resolution was adopted.
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and moved to
lay that motion on the table; which latter motion prevailed.
Mr. H. W. Bruce moved to reconsider the vote by which the majority report was rejected.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, requesting the appropriation of a million of
dollars for the exchange or redemption of mutilated Treasury notes
of the new issue ; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. J. T. Leach,
use adjourned until 11 O ~ C ~ Oto-morrow.
C ~
SECRET SESSION.
in secret session, resumed the consideration of

eighteen hundred
f PC/Ir. J. M. Leach t o consider
.....................
30
"
Jan. 25, 1865.1
493
Yeas : Anderson, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Boyce, Chambers, Clopton, Darden, Dupr6, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hilton, Lamkin, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Miles, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay, Sexton,
Shewmake, J. M. Smith, 147. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Turner, Wickham, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Eli
M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnetto, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Gholson,
Goode: Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Marshall,
Menees, Norton, Russell, Simpson, Snead, Triylett, VillerB, and
Wilkes.
So the motion mas lost.
The Honse then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to
consider the bill, M r . Sexton in the chair; and having spent some
time therein, the committee rose and reported. through their Chairman, that the committee had had the subject referred to them under
consideration and had come to no conclusion thereon.
On motion of Mr. J. T. Leach,
S I X T Y - F I F T H DAY-WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY
25, 1865.
OPEN SESSION

prayer by Rev. Mr. Broaddus.
The Chair laid before the House a bill of the House " to authorize
the consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments," which
had been returned from the Senate with sundry amendments.
The bill and amendments were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Bfr. Garland introduced
h bill " to repeal the fourth paragraph in section ten of an act to
organize forces to serve during the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; "
Mr. Shewmake offered the following resolution ; which was
adopted :
Resolved, That the Special Committee on Impressments inquire into the
expediency of so altering the impressment aqts a s to allow a fair market price
for all articles taken for public use; and of abolishing the right of commissioners to fix the prices thereof as heretofore practiced.
Mr. W.E. Smith offered the following resolution; which was

adopted :
Resolved, That the President be requested to furnish this House with the
i i ~ t ~ m eori ah!e-bodird males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five- years
claimed to be exempt from the conscription by the governor, laws, and resolutions of the State of Georgia.
JOURXAL O F THE
[Jan. 25,1Sd3.
r offerect tile following resolution ; which 11-as adoptecl :

That the Committee on Xilitary Affairs inquire into the espediing conscripts to be assigned to all companies now in servicc withthe date of their formation.
Mr. Moore offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary inquire into the necessity of
authorizing the Second Auditor to audit the claims of persons for horses liilled
in battle, and that they rep@ by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Perkins offered the following resolution ; vhich was adopted :

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to inform Congress what amount of five hundred million nontaxable bonds lime been disposed
of by the Government, stating the amounts disposed of in different months and
distingqishing between the amount sold and the amount given in discharge of
the public indebtedness ; also, that he state the price at which these bonds were
sold, together with the Treasury orders regarding their sale.
Mr. Holder introduced

A bill for the relief of William H. Bibb ;
on Claims.
Mr. Holder offered the following resolution ; &whichwas adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to iiiquire
what legislation, if any, is necessary more clearly to define the true intent aiid
meaning of the term supernumerary in the act approved June fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and six&-four, entitled An act to authorize the foriniitioii of
new commands, to be composed of supernumerary officers who may resign to
join such commands, and to limit and restrict the appointment of officers in
certain cases, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Fuller offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Resolved, That the President be requested to transmit to this EIouse copies
of the correspondence bctxeen the Secretary of the Savg and the governor of
Xorth Carolina touching the seizure of the coals o f the steamer Advance by
officers of the Navy or by agents of the Navy Department.
Mr. Turner introduced

A joint resolution concerning the tax of two and one-half per
cent upon wholesale and retail dealers, imposed by the tax bill of
eighteen hundred and sixty-two ;
on Ways and Means.
A joint resolution condemning the use of negroes as soldiers in
the Confederate Army;
st and second time and referred to the Committee
offered the following resolution ; which was
uested, if not incompatible
use the number of quarterdesignating the number iil
ber engaged in post and other duties,
d that the Committee 011

red a bill for the relief
the same for the purpose
Jan. 25, 1865.1
495
of having it referred to Special Committee for the Relief of Taxpayers.

Mr. Speaker: The President of t h e Confederate States has notified thk Senate
that on t h e 28d instant he approved and signed a n act (S. 157) to provide for.
the appointment of a general in chief of t h e armies of the Confederate States.
Mr. Anderson presented a memorial from citizens of Jones County,

Ga., asking to be relieved from taxation; which was referred to the
A bill to restrain and equalize impressments;
which v a s read a first and second time and referred to the Special
Mr. Sexton, froin the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, to
whom had been referred
A bill for the prevention of frauds on the revenue of the PostOffice Department, and prohibiting the transportation of mailable
matter over the post routes of the Confederate States by unauthorized associations of persons,
reported back the same with the recommendation that, it do pass with
an amendment.
Calendar,
It was dccidcd in the negative.
On motion of Mr. Orr, the bill was postponed until Saturday next,
inade the special order for that day, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed, with amendments, a bill of this House
of the following title, viz :
H. R. 229. A bill to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption
of the currency ;
on the 23d instant, approve and sign the following bills and joint resolution, viz :
S.112. An act to prescribe the pay and allowances of In-ovost-marshals and
clerks of military courts ;
S.125. An act to amend an act entitled An a c t for the establishment and
organization of the Army of the Confederate States of America, approved
March 6, 1861 ;
S.131. An act to regulate the pay of lieutenants in the Navy commanding
batteries on shore ;
S.165. An act t o amend the act entitled An act to organize forces to serve
during the mar, approved February 17, 1864 ; and
S. 21. Joint resolution of thanks to Brig. Gen. Stand TVatie, Colonel Gano, and
the officers and men under their command.

to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 134) (to increase the
maximunl rates of compensation allowed to railroad companies for
the transportation of the mails of the Confederate States,! reported
Tlle bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
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xton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill mas

called the question; which was ordered, and the motiorl
n, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to abolish distributing post-offices,and to require mail matter to be sent direct to its destination,
Calendar,
Mr. Akin moved to amend the bill by striking out the word
ary and inserting in lieu thereof the word April.
e amendment was agreed to.
he bill was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Sexton demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which mere ordered,
Janu-
Yeas : Akin, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Burnett, Chilton,

Clopton, Colyar, Conrom, Cruikshank, Dickinson, DuprB, Fuller,
Garland, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Hilton, Logan, Lyon,
Borton, Pugh, Simpson, J. Bl. Smith, Triplett, Tiirner, Wickham,
and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Bell, Branch, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Dardcn, De Jarnette, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Gholson, Hatcher, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
McMullin, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, VillerB,
The Chair announced the appointment of Mr. Gray of Lonisiana as
a member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and Mr. Carroll of
Arkansas a member of the Committee on Commerce.
session.
Mr. Sexton moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Akin demanded the yeas and nays ; which were ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
, Blandford, Branch,
, DuprB, Farrow, FosJ. T. Leach, Logan,
oore, Murray, Pugh,
Smith, W. E. Smith,
Bradley, Burnett, Chilton,
Dickinson, Echols, Elliott,
Jan. 25, 1865.1
HOUSE O F REPHESENTATIVES.
497
Ewing, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, Lester, Lyon, Orr, Perkins,

Shewmake, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, VillerB, and Wickham.
So the House adjourned until 11oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Herbert moved that the special order be postponed to allow
him to introduce a bill.
Mr. Herbert, by leave, introduced
A bill to encourage the production of cotton in the Trans-Mississippi Department ;
on JJ7sys and Means.
Rlr. Lpon moved that the special order be further postponed to
alIow the Conmiittee on Ways and Means to report a bill; which
motion prevailed.
,4bill making. an appropriation for the redernptioii of one-fortieth
of the three million pounds foreign loan, due March first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four j
which m-as read a first and second time.
Calendar,
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Mhole to consider
the bill, Mr. Anderson in the chair; and having spent some time
therein, the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman,
that the committee had had the matter referred to them under consideration, and recommend that the hill do paqs.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the special order bc further postponed to
allow the introduction of a resolution and the reception of a report
from the Special Joint Committee on the Means of Public Defense.
Mr. Ierkins offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolred, T h a t t h e Secretary of the Treasury be requested to inform Congress of t h e condition of the foreign debt of the Government, stating particularly what amount of the ICrlanger loan is yet held by the Government, and
how much has been realized by the Government froin it.
Mr. Baldwin, from the Special Joint Committee on the Means of

Public Defense, present and prospective, submitted a written report ;
which mas laid upon the table.
Mr. Sexton moved that the report be printed.
*
&Ir. Johnston called the question; which was ordered, and the
motion to print was lost.
Mr. E. M. Bruce moved to reconsider the vote by which the report
was laid upon the table.
c
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498
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[Jan. 26, 1613:.
ouse resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to consider

dditional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-five for the support of the Government,
Mr. Sexton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and
had come to no resolution thereon.
Mr. Cruikshanli, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
S. 24. Joint resolution directing the transfer of certain funds
from the Navy Department to the Treasury.
Mr. Echols moved that the House resolve itself into Committee of
the Wholc.
Mr. Clark moved a call of thc House.
Mr. Echols demanded the yeas and nays on the motion of Mr. Clark.
Pcncling which,
Mr. Noore moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Echols demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
TTThichwere ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35 1361
Navs_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Anderson, Baldmin, Batso;, Blandford, Boyce, Branch,
Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank,
Darden, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hilton, Johnston: Iieeble, J. T. Leach, Logan, Menees, Miles, Moore, Ramsay,
Eead, Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Turner, and Wickham.
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Bell, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Chilton, Clark,
Clopton, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Elliott, Ewing, Foster,
Hatcher, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Miller,
Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Shewmalie, Snead, Triplett, and VillerB.
So the House resolved itself into open session.
SIXTY-SIXTH DAY-THURSDAY,
JANUARY
26, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House the report of the Commissioner of
Jan. 26, 1863.1
499
sixty-four, reported back the same with the recomineiidatioii that it

do pass.
Calendar,
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to consider
the bill, Mr. Clopton in the chair; and having spent some time
that the committee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and had instructed him to report the bill back with the recomiiiendation that it do pass.
and agreed to.
&fr. Herbert, from the Committee on Claims, t o whom had been
ref erred
A bill for the relief of Marcos Radisch,
Mr. Smilh of North Carolina, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of John D. Southerland ;
which m s read a first and second time, postponed, and placed upon
the Calendar.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, submitted
a report adverse to the memorial of the proprietors of the Richmond
House ; which was laid upon the table.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of the Virginia Mechanics Institute;
The question being on postponing the joint resolution,
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, submitted
an adverse report in the case .of Capt. J. W. Hinsdale ; which was
A bill to provide for the reissue of bonds and certificates of
indehtedness of the Confederate States in certain cases ;
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it 011 tlie
Calenclar,
Pendiiig the question on the engrossment and third reading of tlie
bill,
h lnessage was received from the- Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
If?-. Bfleuker: The President of the Confederate States having returned to the
Senate the bill (S. 142) entitled An act to increase the nuniber of acting midshipillen in t h e Xary, and to prescribe t h e inode of appoiiitlllent, with his
objections to tlie same, the Senate proceeded to reconsider the bill ; and
Eesoloed, That the bill do pass, two-thirds of the Senate agreeing thereto.
I am directed by the Senate to communicate the said bill, the iiiessnge of the
P~*csidcntreturning the same to the Senate with his objections, and the proceedings of the Senate thereon, to the House of Representatives.
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[Jan. 26, 1865.
their amendment, disagreed to by the House of RepreH. R. 336) to authorize the establishment of an offjce
with the Treasury, ask a conference on the disagreeirlg
thereon, and have appointed Mr. Semmes, Mr. Graham,
rs at the said conference on their part.
Proceedings of the Senate on the bill (S. 142) returned by the

President with his objections :
I N SENATE,January 26,1865.
The Senate proceeded to reconsider the bill (S. 142) to increase the number
of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of appointment,
returned by the President with his objections ; and
On the question,
Shall this bill pass, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding?
It was determined in the aErmative, j Yeas -------- - -------__-__----___
15
1 Nays___--_----__----__--________
3
The vote having been taken by yeas and nays, as required by the Constitution,
Those who voted in the affirmative are,
Messrs. Baker, Brown, Burnett, Garland, Graham, Haynes, Henry, Johnson
of Missouri, Maxwell, Oldham, Semmes, Sparrow, Walker, Watson, and Wigfall.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Jiessrs. Hill, Hunter, and Vest.
So it was
Resolved, That this bill pass, two-tdirds of the Senators present voting in
favor thereof.
On motion by Mr. Brown,
Ordered, That the Secretary communicate the said bill, the message of the
President returning the same to the Senate with his objections, and the proceedings of the Senate thereon, to the House of Representatives.
Attest :
JAMES H. NASH, Secretary.
The Chair laid before the House the message of the President;
T o tke Senate o f the Confederate States of America:
I feel constrained to return to the Senate, without my approval, an act which
originated iii your honorable body, entitled An act to increase the number of
acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prescribe the mode of appointment.
The act prorides that the additional acting midshipmen shall be appointed
under the rcgulatioiis prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, as follows: One
froin each Congressional district, upon the redommendation of the Representative
in Congress; two at large froin each State, upon the recommendation of the
Senators thereof, respectirely, and ten a t large by the President.
The Constitution, in the second article. second section, second clause, after
giriiig to the President power to nominate and, by and with the advice and conSetit of the Senate, to appoint all officers of the Confederate States mlioae appointiuents are not otherwise provided for, adds, but the Congress may, by law, vest
the appointinent of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President
alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
The framers of the Constitution, in defining the powers of t h e several deimrtments of the Government, took care to designate the particular class of offices
which the two I-louses of Congress may fill, and thus excluded the idea of power
section 2, the special power is given to the
their other officers.

I-Iouses empower their respectheir officers, but officers of
Tan. 2G,18G5.1
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mi
But the Constitution, by granting to Congress no other power ol7er officers

created by law than that of vesting t h e appointment in the President alone,
in the courts of law, or in t h e heads of departments, thus withholds from that
branch of the Government any participation in such appointments.
B u t i t may be remarked t h a t this act gives t h e power of making the proposed
appointments not to Congress as a body, but to the individual members of the
two Houses, and t h a t it i s thus in conflict with the spirit and intent of the first
clause of t h e sixth section of the first article of the Constitution, which enumerates the privileges accorded to Representatives and Senators individually.
These privileges are carefully restricted to such as are necessary to enable them
to discharge their duties as legislators.
All other rights, powers, and privileges granted to Congress by the Constitntion are conferred on the body collectively, or on one of the two Houses.
The power to make selections for appointment to office is nowhere accorded in
t h a t instrument to t h e Senators and Itepresentatives individually ; and it is
believed t o be a n unquestioned principle of constitutional lam that no legislation can add to the power vested by the Constitution in any member of any one
of t h e three departnients of Government.
The power of Congress to vest by lam the appointment of inferior officers in
the President alone, or in the heads of deiiartments, would seem to include a
power t o restrict, limit, or partially confer the authority, or to divide i t between
several departments, provided they be those which niay constitutionally exercise
the function. B u t if the view of t h e Constitution which has been presented be
correct, i t is clear t h a t the Congress can not vest in itself any right to a participation in t h e selection of officers of any class, save those of the two Houses.
The language of t h e act organizing t h e Navy i s sonietinies cited to support the
opinion t h a t acting midshipmen are not oficers, but employees.
I n the first section of t h a t act the President is authorized to appoint certain
commissioned officers, and t o employ as many masters, midshipmen, engineers,
naval constructors, boatswains, gunners, carpenters, sailm:rlrem, arid other
warrant and petty of-ticers aiid seamen as he may deem necessary, etc.
If i t mere conceded that acting midshipmen a r e not officers, the bill would not
on that account be t h e less liable, in my judgment, to the objections above set
forth; for i t is as little in accordance with t h e letter and the spirit of the Constitution for the members of Congress to participate in choosing enhployees as in
choosing oficers for the executive o r judicial departments.
It is repugnant t o the whole theory of our republican institutions, which a r e
based on the fundamental idea of independent and distinct functions in each
of the departments of Government-the
legislative, executive, aiid judicial ;
and evil consequences must result from any departure from this principle.
B u t in no j u s t sense can i t be maintained t h a t a n acting iniclshipman is not
a n officer of :he Navy. The very clause in the law just referred to implies
th& he is a warrant officer; but if there be doubt a s to this, the question
is settled by the third section of the a c t of April 21, 1862, which declares that
The warrant officers shall be as follows : Tvc-enty passed midshipmell, one
hundred and six acting midshipmen, etc.
The commissioned officer i s appointed by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate; the n e s t grade, the warrant officer, belongs to t h a t class of inferior officers which, according t o t h e Constitution, ruay be established by law
and appointed by t h e President alone, or the head of :idepartment.
The midshipman is of this class. His appointment is authorized by law and
his promotion provided for by regulations. He can not be discharged or dismissed from service at t h e pleasure of his commander, nor without delinquency
on his part, as a mere employee for temporary service. His name is placed in
the Waxy Register, a n d the proper record kept of his entry into service, t o
determine his rank, and in all relations to officers and seamen he i s entitled
to be, and is actually, treated as an officer of t h e Navy.
The bill is returned in no spirit of unwillingness to receive the advice and
recommendations of members of Congress, which a r e recognized to be entitled
to special consideration, but from a sense of duty t o constitutional obligations.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
JANUARY
23, 1865.
The House then proceeded to reconsider the bill (S. 142) to increase the number of acting midshipmen in_the Navy, and to prescribe
the mode of appointment, returned by the President with hls
objections.
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Mr. &in lnoved to refer the bill to the Coininittee o1i the Judiciary, and that the message be printed.
Mr. McMullin moved that the bill be postponed until Mollday
next.
The motion to postpone was lost.
The question recurring on the motion to refer and print,
Mr. Menees called the question ; which was ordered.
Shall the bill become a lam, the objections of the Iresident to the
contrary notwithstandiag ?
Yeas_______-____ - _ - _ - - - - - - 40
------viz : Nays
And are as
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Yeas : Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Bopce, Burnett, Clark, Clopton, Cruikshank, Echols, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer,
Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Moore, Orr,
Perkins, Ramsay, Read, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Barlcsdale, Bradley, Branch,
Xli M. Bruce, Horatio T7T. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB,
Ewing, Garland, Gray, Hatcher, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Rfenees,
Montague, Norton, Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake, Simyson,
W. E. Smith, Villerh, and Wilkes.
Two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, the bill was lost.
A bill (IX. R. 336) to authorize the establishment of a n office of
deposit in connection with the Treasury,
which had been returned from the Senate with the message that the
Senate adhered to its amendment and asked a committee of conference.
B4r. Perkins moved that the House insist on its disagreement to
the amendment and grant the conference requested by the Senate;
session.
An act to provide more effectually for carryin out certions in the treaty made with the Cherokee ation of
Indians ;
3.100. An act to amend the act to provide an invalid corps, approved February 17, 1864;
oirit commissioners
for the exchange o
of the State tax collector
the preservation and dis-
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SECRET SESSION.

The Speaker signed as correctly enrolled
S. 24. Joint resolution directing the transfer of certain fnnds from
the Navy Department to the Treasury.
the special order, viz:
The bill to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
Mr. Sexton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the conimittee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and
On motion of Mr. Chrisman,
,
.JANUARY27, 1SF5.
SIXTY-SEVENTH DAY-FRIDAY,
OPEN SESSION.

On motion of Mr. Hartridge, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Echols, after the 8th February.
The Chair laid before the House M message fi-om the Trt4tlrnt;
RICHMONI),
VA., ,Jamcary 24. 186.7.
To the House of Reprcsentatiuex:
I n response to a resolution adopted b~ you on the 3lst ultimo, I lieremitli
transmit a coniniuiiicatioii from the Secretary of War, covering copies of his
letters to Gen. E. Kirbv Smith relative t o t h e eener;tl Rtlniinistrntioii of the
Trans-Mississippi DepaFtment.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Y
The message and accompanying documents were laid upon the

Mr. Montague offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Post-Officesand Post-Ron& inquire into tltc
expediency of indemnifying John TV. Daniel, the postiuaster a t Locust Afill, j n
t h e county of Middlesex, Tirginia. against t h e loss of one hundred and eight)
dollars in postage stamps and money helonging t o the office forcibly taken from
him on t h e tenth November, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, by the public.
enemy, and report by bill or otherwise.

Resohed, T h a t the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads inquire into
t h e expediency of indemnifying Thomas Txlinferro, the postmaster at Gloucester Court-House, for the loss of one hundred and forty-four dollars worth o f
Confederate postage stamps, forcibly taken from him by t h e public eiieiny in
February last, and report by bill or otherwise.

Resolved, T h a t t h e Committee on Claims inquire into the expediency of allowing to Lieutenant Granville Harvey and t h e men who acted under him the sum
of nine thousand dollars, t h e same being the proceeds of the sale of the effects
saved by them from United States steamer Icingston, which Steamer was Caplured and burned by them on the Chesapeake Bay i n July last, and report b y
bill or otherwise.
Mr. Montague presented a letter from Colonel Robins, aslcing pay
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for a horse killed in battle; which was referred to the Committee 011
Military Affairs.
Also,. a letter from E. T. Montague, collector of taxes, asking
increased compensation ; which mas referred to the Committee 011
Ways and Means.
Also, joint resolution of the general assembly of Virginia, as to
the exemption from taxation of certain property by the Confederate
Government; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Russell presented a communication from the War Department,
respecting the appropriation to pay for slaves impressed ; which was
referred to the Special Committee on Impressments.
A bill " to require noncommissioned officers and privates held as
prisoners of war to be paid upon their individual certificates, supported by oath ; "*
Mr. Carroll introduced
A bill " for the relief of Edmund Burgevin, of Arkansas ; "
on Claims.
Mr. Dickinson presented a design for a Confederate flag; which
was referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal.
Mr. Garland moved that the rules be suspended, and that the Senate
bill (S. 129) " to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves
to work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected with
the defenses of the country " be taken from the Calendar and made
the special order for the morning hour.
Mr. Moore demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
as follows, viz: (Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 56
And
1Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ 5
yce, Herbert, Johnston, Perkins, and Smith of North
nt of the committee, which
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HOUSE OF fiEPRESENTATTVES.
Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nays ;

Which were ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________ 46
And recorded as follo\.ys: Yeas
Nays- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28 [27]
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baylor, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Diclrinson,
Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon,
Marshall, Miles, Montague, Moore, Norton, Perkins, Pugh, Read,
Russell, Shewmake, Sirripson, Snead, Staples, Triplett, VillerB,
Nays : Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Chilton, Chrisman, Colyar, Cruikshanli, Darden, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, Lamkin,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Login, McMullin, Orr, Ranisay,
J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendinent was agreed to.
Mr. Foster submitted the following amendment :
Strike out the word forty-five, in tlie secaond section,

thereof the word forty.
:111d
insert iu lieu
Mr. ktliins demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which mere ordered,
And recorded
folloJ~~s,
viz: Yeas-----------------------37
1 Nays - - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Yeas : Akin, Bell, Cluskey, Colyar,. Conrow, Darclen, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilnier, Gray, Herbert, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Lester, T I O g a l ~ , Marhen, Marshall, Montague, Norton,
Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Snead, Turner, Villerk, TVicliham,
Willres, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Boyce,
I3ranch, Roratio TY. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cruikshank, Diclrinson, Elliott, Farrow, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, I-Ianly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holder, Johnston,
Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Moore, Read, Shewmalie, Staples,
Iriplett, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
the question; which was ordered.
Tlie motion was lost.
The question recurring on the second amendment of the committee,
which is as follors, viz :
Insert, in tenth line, second section. after the word upon, the words n o t
to exceed eighteen dollars per month,

Mr. Lester submitted the follo\xTing amendment :
Add a t end of section 2 the yorcls and if :my of said slaves shall be physically injured whilst so employed, from any of the causes afoTesaid, the owner
shall receive full compensation for such injury ;

Mr. Burnett moved t o reconsider the vote by which the second
amendment of the committee was agreed to.
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On rnotion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was postponed, and the
IIouse proceeded with the consideration of the bill.
Mr. De Jarnette moved that the special order be postponed to
enable him to present a memorial.
Mr. Conrow called the question; which was ordered.
The question being on the third amendment of the committee,
Strike out, in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth [lines], section 3, the words
not a t any time to exceed thirty thousand in the States east of the Mississippi
River and ten thousand in the States west of the Mississippi River,

Strike out, in section 3, the words a s may be necessary and insert in lieu
thereof the words a s the wants of the service uiny require ;
whicli was agreed to.

U r . Xpeakev: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles, viz :
S. 120. A bill to increase the compensation of naval storekeepers for R limited

pcriod ;
8. 163. A bill to authorize the appointment of additional officers i n the
Engineer Corps :
S. 1%. A bill to amend an act entitled An act to proride and organize :I
general staff for armies in the field, to serve during the mar, approved June
14, 1864; and
S. 168. A bill to authorize the appointment of a commissary-gencral, with the
rniili of n brigadier-general ;
I n which I am directed to RSIC
the concurrence of this I-Iousr.
Mr. Goode submitted the following amendment :

Insert after the amendment just adopted the following, riz : Provided, That
said inipressment shall be made according t o the rules and regulations provided
i n the Iaws OP the State wherein they are iinpressed ; and in the absence of such
l:lw, i n accordance with which [such] rules and regulations not inconsistent
with the provisions of this act a s t h e Secretary of War shall from time to time
prescribe.

Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
ich were ordered,
And recorded as follows,viz:
f a n . 27, 1885.1
507
HOUSE 0%' REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote just talien, and called the
Mr. Ramsay submitted the following amendment :
Insert nfter the amendment j u s t adopted the following :
slaves shall not be armed or used a s soldiers."
"
Provided, That said
Pending which,
Mr. Chrisman moved that the House resolve itself into secret
session.
Mr. Marshall moved that the further consideration of the amendment of Mr. Ramsay be had in secret session.
Which were ordered,
Yeas- ------------------------ 35
~~~lrecorded 2xsf o ~ ~ o ~viz
~T
: s,
Nays - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
Yeas : Atkins, Barlrsdale, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Diclrinson,
Drrpr4, Elliott, Ewing, Poster, Gray, I-Ianly , Hartridg-c, Hatcher,
Keeble, Lyon, Marshall, Menees, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Sexton, Shewmake, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, and Willrcs.
Kays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Eli Ji. Bruce,
Horatio 111. I3ruce, Clark, Clopton, Criiiksliank, Uartten, Echols,
Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholsoii, Gilnier, Goode, ITerbert,
Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, i\iluchen,
Miles, hlontagixe, Norton, Ranisay, Russell, Simpson, ,J. M. Smith,
TV. E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Wicltham, Witherspoon, and
Mr. Speaker.
So thc HOLISC
refused to go into secret session.
After some time spent in debate,
Mr. E. M. Bruce moved that the fnrtlier consideration of the
pending amendment be had in secrel session.
Which were ordered,
And recorded as folIolvs, viz: Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Peas : Anderson, Atlrins, Barladale, Batson, Baylor, Blanclford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio T I T . Bruce, Burnett,
Carroll, Chrisman, Colyar, Coilrow, De .Jarnette, I>ickinson, Duprk,
Elliott, Eming, Foster, Garladd, Gray, IIanly, Hartridge, I-Tatclier,
Hilton, lieeble, Lyon, Marshall, Menees, Moore, Norton, Perkins,
Pugh, Read, Sexton, Sliewnialrc, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, and TVilBe.;.
Nays : Baldwin, Bell, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Cruilrshanlr, Darden, Echols, Fuller, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode, Holder, Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, McMullin, Miles,
Rainsay, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Srnilh of
North Carolina, Turner, and Wickham.
So the House resolved itself into secret session; and l ~ a v i l ~spent
g
some time therein, resolved itself [into] open session.
Mr. J . MI.
Leach submitted the following ainendment :
Add the following proviso to the end of t h e third section : " Procidcd f?Lrthel,
Th:kt i n no event shall any portion of said slaves or free ilegroes so impressed
placed in their hands, o r he mustered into the Confederate States

have
rxricc, ol. be used at any time as soldiers in said service.
Mr. J. M. Leach called the question.

Mr. Marsha11 demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
- - - _ _ _ - _2_.1_
Yeas : Atlrins, Chambers, Chrisman, Clopton, Cruikshank, Echols,
Fuller, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Herbert, Latnlcin, .J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, Miles, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, IV. E. Smith,
Turner, and Wickham.
Nays : Akin, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford,
Branch, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton, Clark, Cluskey,
Colyar, Conrow, Darden, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Eming, Farrow,
Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Johnston, Keeble,
Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Moore,
Orr, Perkins, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Triplett, Villerk,
So the question was not ordered.
Mr. Chilton moved to lay the amendment on the table.
Mr. Bell moved that the House do now adjourn.
The question recurring on the motion to lay the amendment on
the table,
Mr. J. M. Leach demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Raylor, Bell,
Blandford, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gray, Hatcher,
Hilton, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, ,
Menees, Miller, Moore, Norton, Read, Russell, Sexton, Shewmake,
Simpson, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Chambers, Cruikshank, Darden, Echols, Fuller,
Goode, Herbert, Lamkin, J. &I. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
n, Miles, Orr, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, IV.E. Smith, Smith of
arolina, Turner, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
e motion prevailed.
Mr. Akin moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
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ndment of Mr. Ramsay

loyment of free negroes
erform other labor con-
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The amendment having been read as follows, viz:

In section 3, after the amendment of Mr. Goode (which had been inserted
after the word necessary, in line lo), insert the following: Provided, That
said slaves shall not be armed or used as soldiers,
Mr. Moore rose to a point, of order, viz:

That the amendment of Mr. Ramsay was not in order because it
was a proposition different from that under consideration.
Mr. Baldwin, in the chair, overruled the point of order.
Mr. Foster appealed from the decision of the Chair.
House ?
Mr. Atkins moved to lay the amendment of Mr. Ramsay on the
table.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Whish were ordered,
45
And recorded as folloms, viz: Yeas - _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 26
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Baldwin, Barlrsdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Horalio W. Bruce, Burnetl, Carroll,
Chambers, Chilton, , Clark, Clopton, Cluskep, Conrow, Dickinson,
DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Gaither, Garland, Gray, Hatcher, HiIton,
Johnston, Keeble, Lester, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Miller,
Moore, Orr, Read, Sexton, Simpson, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Chrisman, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Puller,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Herbert, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Miles, Perkins, Ramsay, Russell,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Staples, Turner, Wickham, and Mr.
Speaker.
Mr. Garland moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called
the question, which was ordered.
SIXTY-EIGHTH DAY-SATURDAY,
JANUARY
28, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. Tichenor.
an act entitled An act to provide and organize a general staff for
armies in the field, to serve during the war, approved June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 120) to increase the compensation of
naval storekeepers for a limited
; which mas read a first and
on Naval Affairs.
second time and referred to the
510
J O U R N b O F TH
&o, a Senate bill (S.163) to authorize the appointment of ad&tional officersin tlie Engineer Corps.; Fchich was read a first and seeend time and referred*tothe Committee on Military hfiairs.
Also, a bill of the Senate (s.168) to authorize the appointnmlt
of a commissary- eneral, Kith the rank of a brigadier-general; )
which was read a rst and second time and referred to the Coinniittee
On motion of Mr. J. M. Smith, leave of absence was granted his
colleague, Mr. Lester, from and after the 5th February.
On motion of Mr. Gholson, leave of absence mas granted his colleague, Mr. Rives (detained from his seat by indisposition).
On motion of Mr. Anderson, leave of absence was granted his cole, Mr. Shewmake, from and after to-day.
niotion of Mr. Hanly, 1eav.e of absence was granted Mr. Lainki~i
and after 15th February.
Mr. Lyon moved that the special order be postponed to enable him
to report from the Committee on M7ays and Means.
The bill (S. 129) to provide for the employment of frce negroes
and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected with the defenses of the country.
Mr. Shewmake submitted the following amendment :
Sfter the word the, in line 15, section 3, strike out the wprds law reguimpressments and insert in lieu thereof the W O ~ ~ SErst section of
an act to regulate impressments, passed on the twenty-sixth March, eightpen
:sting
Mr. Shewmake demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays_-_____-_-_-_-_-_-___--22
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Boycc, Horatio
W. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Cruikshank, Dardcn.
De Jarnette, Dickinson, Echols, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland.
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Heiskell, Herbert, Hilton, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Miles, Montague, Moore,
Ramsay, Shewmake, Simpson, J. RI. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
forty-five and insert forty;
Jan. 28, 1863.3
511

In section 4, line 5, after the word act, insert the words whether owned
by the citizens of such State or not ;
Mr. Colyar submitted the following amendment :
I n section 4, lines 8 and 9, strike out the words if said slaves are employed
by said owner or his lessee uniformly in agriculture o r in mechtinical pursuits.
Mr. Lester called the question ; which was ordered.

Which were ordered,
follows, viz : Yeas-----------------------50
And recorded
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey,
Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, DuprB, Ewing, Fuller, Gilmer, Goode,
Gray. I-Ianly, Hatcher, Herbert, Holder, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lester, Logan, Machen, Meiiees, Montague, Moore,
Murray, Norton, Orr, Bamsay, Sexton, Simpson, Smith of North
Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Nays : Batson, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton,
Clopton, Conrow, nickinson, Echols, Farrow, Foster, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Hartridge, Johnston, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Pugh,
Read, Shewmake, J. &I. Smith, and W. E. Smith.
Mr. Colyar moved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
On motion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was postponed, and the
House proceeded with the consideration of the bill.
In scctioii 4, line 10, strike out the words but one male s1a;;e within said
ages, shall said slave and insert in lieu t!weof
the words less than five
inale slaaes within said ages, shall said slave.
I
Mr. Blandford called the question; which was ordered, and the
amendment was agreed to.
The fourth amendment of the committee was read as follows, viz:
In section 4, lines 13 to 19, strike out the words but when t h e slaves in any
locality or of m y person 01 persons have been or shall be exempted by the laws
or regulations of any Stxte from inipressment to labor 011 the fortifications or
othev public works of t h e Confederate States, then the said slaves shall not be
of the Confederate
i~upressed for any purpose whatever by the :i$orities
States, and insert in lieu thereof the following: but no such slaves shall be
t:t:ien f r o ~ unny owner or estate when one-half of the niale slm-es between the
;\ges of elghteeri and forty-five belonging to such owner or estate shall have
absconded to the enemy or been abducted by them.
Mr. Garland submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of the committee :
Strike out the vl.ord forty five and insert
forty ;

The anestion recurring._on the amendment of the committee, as
amended,
AL OF THE
recorded as follows, viz:
t Jan. 28, lS.68.
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
11, Blandford, Royce, Bradley,

ce, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman,
ilrshank, Darden, Dickinson,
, Gaither, Garland. Gholson,

Strike out the words proposed to be stricken out in the amencfment just
rejected.
Mr. Garland called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Garland demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
recorded Bs follows: Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20
kin, Anderson, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Burnett, ChilClopton, Conrow, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Far, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Johnston, Keeble, Lamkin, Machen, Miles, Moore, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Simpson,
Snead, Triplett, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker. .
Nays : Baldwin, Boyce, Branch, Carroll, Colyar, Cruikshank, Buller, Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Holder,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Menees, Montague, Ramsay, Shewmake, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Staples, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Goode submitted the foIlowing amendment :
Strike out, in section 4, lines 19, 20, 21, and 22, the following proviso : Prov i d e d , howezjer, That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as t o
a bill of the following title, viz :

of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and
tain claims due the State of Xorth Carolaims due the State of Louisiana;
. Williams and the
HOUSE 01 REPRESENTATIVES.
Jan. 28, 1868.1
513
officers and men under his command for their victory over the enemy at Sultville, Va., on the 2d day of October, 1864.
e
1)assed a bill of this Tome (H. R. 304) entitled An act
The Senate h ~ v also
to increase the efiiciency of thc cavalry of the Confederate States, with sundry
amendments ; in which I U M directed to ask t h e coIicurreice of this House.
The Senate have indefinitely postponed bills of this House of the following
titles, viz :
13. It. 305. An act to graut free transportation to officers, noncoinmissioned
officers, and privates of the Army traveling 011 leave of indulgence ; and
1. R. 321. An act sup1)Iementary t o an act entitled A n act to authorize tlie
formation of new cwiiiniancls, to be composed of siipernnmerary officers who
inay resign to join such comiiiaiids, and to linrit ant1 restrict the ngpointnient
of officers in certain cases, approved June 14,1864.
Mr. Cruikshanli, from the Coniniittee on Enrolled Bills, reported

a s correctly enrolled
S. 134. A n act to increase the inaxiniuin rates of compensation

d l o u etl to mi1ro:d coiripiiies l o r the trarisportatioii of the mails of
the Coiifeclerate States.
And the Speaker sigiied tlie s a w .
Mr. Fuller subiiiitted the following ariieiidmeiit :
Insert, in section 4, in lieu of tlie proviso jiist stri&eii out, ;iftt.r 11-ord
P i ovided, That each State s1i:ill rwcive
credit iir tlie quota o f i;l:i~esto be impressed to tlie full nuiiiber of free iicgroe3
placed in the Arm)- by this act.
States, in line 19, tlie followiiig :
Mi.. Moore called the quedion ; whic.li was ordered, and the amcnclineiit of Mr. Fuller was rejected.
The fifth amendment of the comniittec was read as follows, viz :
Strike out the last proviso in section 4, w h ~ c hreads as i o l l o m , viz: ltw
,bided fitrtlier, Tliat if lhe governor of m y State shall certifj to tlie Secretary of W a r or the coiiiiiiaiiding geiieral of the Trans-Jlissisiippi Departinelit
that slaves can not be impressed in :lily locality, county, district, parish, or city
i n such State without great detriment to such locality, county, district, parish,
or city, then the quota of said locality, county, district, parish, or city shull be
impressed lrom other portions of said State, and insert in lieu thereof tlw following, viz : Procided, The Secretary of \Tar shall be authorized to exempt froin
tlie operations of this act any county, parish, 01 district, or parts thereof, in \~41icli
he may be satisfied t h a t the labor of the slaves therein is indispensable to the
production of grain and provisions for the support of soldiers families arid 11011producers in such county, parish, o r district; and the Secretary of Wnr iiiay
exempt from impi~essineiitslaves nt.cessari1y employed on worlrs of interiinl improveinelit of importance to the coiiiiiion defense. Rut nothing conbilled in this
proriso to diminish t h e quota of slaves in any State authorized to bc impressed
under the prorisione of this act.
Mr. Foster called the qnestion ; n7hich WRS ordered.

The anienclmeiit of the coninlittee mas rejected.
Mr. Perlrins submitted the following ainenclment :
I n section 4, line 32. after the word city, insert the v o r d s c a n be impressed III another lmrtiou of the State without detriment ;

Mr. DuprQmoved to reconsider tlic vote by which the fifth amendment of the coriiniittee was rejected, and moved to lay the niotion 011
the table ; which latter motion prevailed.
Mr. Gholson submitted the following amendment :
Strike out the last proviso in section 4 ;

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7-05
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JOURNAL OF T I E
[Jan. 2s, 1865.
itted the following amendment :

section 4 the following proviso : Ptot itlet7 f u r f l t o , That
ly be Inade for one year, and slaves ini1)ressed , 1 1 1 d serl ing
ot be liable to another iinpressnient until a l l other slaves
shall hare been impressed and served for one year:
on; which was ordered.

Mr. Logan demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment was rejected.
Mr. Staples moved to reconsider the vote b~7which the an~cnclnient
of Mr. Goode, striking out the first proviso in section 4, mas agreed to.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Goode,
Mr. Staples submitted the following amendment :
Transfer the first proviso in section 4 to the end of t h e secttoit :
which Kas agreed to.

The sixth amendmciit of the committee was rend as folloTI-s, riz :
Insert after section 4 the following as an independent section :
~ E C 6.
. If any s l a r e is now held for service who is not liable thereto under
the provisions of this act, such slave shall be forth\\-ith returned to the owner on
deniand and proof of the fact.
Mr. Miles called the questcon; which was ordered, and the aniendment was agreed to.
Mr. Blandford submitted the following amendment :
r t after the section just inserted the following as a n independent section :
c. 6. I n those States having no law regulating impressments, all impress-
made under and by virtue of this act or any existing law shall be made
under the direction of some proper and discreet person to be appointed by the
President : and such person so appointed shall be orer the age of forty-five years
and shall reside in the Congressional district where such impressments are to
,
all
he made, aiid shall have the rank and pay of a colonel of c a v a l r ~ to,whoin
orders for impressinents shall be directed and who sha!l conduct t h e saine
according to law under such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the
Secretary of War, or by the general commanding the Trans-JIississipl)i Department, as the case may be.

ndford demanded the yeas and nays; which were not orthe amendment was lost.
Smith of North Carolina moved to reconsider the vote just
taken.
Mr. Hanly moved that the House adjourn.
The question recurring on the motion to reconsider,
Mr. Colyar demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
And recorded as foll.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Jan. 30,1865.1
515
Goode, Gray, Hanly, Lyon, Machen, Miles, Moore, Norton, Perkins,

Pugh, Russell, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wilkes,
Mi.. Garland moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the seventh amendment of the committee,
After tlie last section iiisert the following as an iiidependent section :
" SEC.8. No slares s11:ill be hereafter impressed except in pursuance of tlie
provisioiis of this act, a n d aiiy officer n ho uiag violate the provisions thereof
shall be court-martialed and,
011
coiiriction, cashiered,"
It was dcxcided in tlie affirmative.

The question recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed and read
:L third time,
The bill haring been engrossed and read :I third time,
Mr. I-Ianly called the question ; which w:i\ ordcred.
T h e question being put,
It n7as decided in the affirniative.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which tlic bill was passed,
:ind called the qiiestioii ; which was ordered.
On motion of Mr. Orr,
'L'lie House adjourned until 11 o'clocl< to-inorrow.
SIXTY-SINTI-I DAY-MOSDAY,
JANUARY
30, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Dr. I-Iogc.
The Chair annoiiiicrd the appointment of the managers on the
,art of the House a t the conference tendered by the Senate on the
iisagreeing votes of the t u o EIorises on tlie bill to authorize t1.e
establishment of a11 office of deposit in connection with the Treasury "
as follows, viz :
Mr. Lyon of Alabama, Mr. Wiclihani of Virgini:i, hfr. 13;il"mla lc
of Mississippi.
The Chair laid before the House :I Senate bill (8. 170) '' to increase
the number of acting niidshipmen in the Na179, and to pi-c&he tlic.
mode of appointment;" which was rend :I first and second tiiiia and
referred to the Coniinittee on Naval AfTairs.
Also, a bill of the House (1.R. 304) " to increase the efficiency of
the cavalry of tlie Confederate Statcs," which had been returned from
the Senate v i t h amendments.
On motion, the bill and aniendmeiits were referred to the Cominittee
The Chair laid before the House the proceedings of a meeting of
the Fifty-seventh Virginia Regiment; which were laid upon the
Also, the proceedings of a meeting of the Ninth Virginia Regiment; which mere laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
((
JOURNAL O F THE
andford presented a nieniorid fro111 tllc iiiechaiiics axid

the city of Columbus, Ga., aslciiig to be rclit~-\-eilfrom inilitar service; jvhich. was referred to the Conintittee 011 Military
ALirs.
Mr. Holder moved to suspend the rdes, to enable the Coilimittee
on 117ays and Means to report back a memorial.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina offered the f o l h iiig resolutioii ;
which was adopted :
f
IZcsoZved, That the Presidekit be resliectfully requested t o cbomniuiiicntcto t h i s

Ilouse :
1. The number of soldiers from each State added to the niilitary serxice hy
cnroiln1ent, voluntary or otherwise, since the eriactnient of the act of A1)ril
[sixteenth], eighteen hundred and sixty-two, conmonly linown as tlie conscript
act.
2. The number of those within the conscript age esenil)t or cletailed. discriminating a s t o the classes of each in each State.
3. The nuniber of those within the age of eighteen and fortS-firc, :ind disabled
or uufit for actire service in the field, who are euiplored in the respectire States
in executing the law of conscription, or i n connection with post coniii~issaries
and post qutwterni:isters. or otherwise in derogation of existing la~rs.
Mr. Bridgers presented the memorial of the Roanoke Literary

Society, a t Welcion, S. C., asking compensation for property injured
and destroyed by the military anthorities ; which was referred to the
Committee on Ciainis.
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution ; vliich \\-as adopted
Rmoltied, That it be referred to the Co~nmitteeon Chinis to consider and
report upon the eupediency of establishing a court of claims. as provided for in
the Constitution, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.

A bill for furnishing bagging and rope for the packing of tithe
cotton ;
Nr. Herbert moved that the rule be suspended requiring the bill to
be referred trz a Committee.
The House refused to suspend the rule, and the bill was referred to
the Committee on the Qiiarterinasters and Coinrnissary Departments.
Mr. De .Jarnett@ presented a series of resolutions adopted 2 t a
meeting of the Fourteenth Regiment Virginia Iiif antry ; which
were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
constituting a basis for negotiations for peace :
st and second time and referred to the Committee
essages were received from the Senate, by Mr.
entitled An act t o
64;i n which I am
Jan. 30,1866.1
5 17
IN SENATE,
January 28, 1865.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 130) to authorize newspapers to be mailed to soldiers free of postage, returned by the President with
his objections ; and
, On the question,
Shall this bill pass, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding?
Those who voted in the affirmative are,

Mesars. Baker, Caperton, Garland, Grahain, IIaynes, IIenry, Jlnxwell, Oldham , Semnies, Si min s, Wa 1Ir er, Watson, and T17igf:~
11.
Those who voted in the negative are,
Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Dortch, and Sl);irrom.
So it was
Resolred, That this bill pass, two-thirds of t h e Senators present voting therefor.
On iiiotioii by Mr IL11,er.
O7~7c7cd, That tlic S;ccrct:iry coiunrnnicnte the w i ( l bill, the inessnge of the
Iresitlent returning tlie wnie to tlie Sen:ite witli hi< nl)jwtioits, :tnA the proof the Senate thereon. to the IIouse of Nq)rert~ntativc~s.
Attest :
.JA;\II.:S 11. S.\SII, Bccrctnl-?/.
Jfr. Rwalcer: The Senate hare, in the teniportwy absence of both the President and Iresident pro tenipore of the Seiiate, ;ippointetX the IIon. \ViIIiaiii A.
Brah;un, one of the Srmtors froiii the St:itt of Sortli tiirolina, Iresitleiit 1)ro
teiiipore of the Srniite :id iiiterini.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Erirolled Bills, reported

S. 153. An act appropriating, for the use of the Post-Office Department, certain moneys deposited by postniasters with the depositarirs
of the Government created under the act approved February 17, 1864.
Mr. Motitague presented a memorial from TVilliani M. Sinbler,
asking relief from lobs sustained by the illegal seizure of his property by inilitary authorities; which was referred to the Special Committee on Impressrneiits.
Mr. Machen offered the following resolution ; which was adopled :
Wliereas it is reported, upoil seemingly reliable nutliorit;v, t h a t t h e Federal
:inthorities ;it Sashrille, in the State of Tennessee, as well :is a t other point%
arc practicittg the iiiost b:rrbarous treatment upon our prisoncrs of wir, and
rs1)eci;ilIy ul)on the sick :iiid wounded \vho hare reccntly fnllen into their hrind4.
by curtailing their diet to hard-tacl; and water, which can only be construed
iiito n determination to niurder them by starvation under the pretext of wtali:itioii. and by other :icts of inlmnianity reroltinq to civilization ; Therefore,
12csolrctl. lhat the Special Conimittee on Escliange of Prisoners be instructed
to inquire into s:iicl conii)I:iint andq if wscertiiined to be wcll founded, to r~port,
Iy bill ( I F otherwise, if practictible, some inensures of relief to our suffering
i,)ldiers from tlie inliuinanity priicticed upon them, nncl if this is not prnctic:it)le, such retaliatory inensures as will deter our enemies froiii such barbnrism
ill the future.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Miles, from the Committee on

Military AfTairs, t o whom had been referred a bill of the House
(H. R. 273) t o authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions,
ancd regiments, with a Senate amen(liiieiit, reported back the stme
with the recommendation that the House do not concur in the amendriient of the Senate.
JOURN.4L O F THE
[Jan. So, 18G5.
e amendment is as f o h v s , viz :
ire out all after the enacting clause, which reads as follO\W. riz :
('That whenever any companies, battalions, or regiments in service shall
have been SO far reduced in numbers as to make i t necessary, in tlie opinion of
the general omnianding the department O r the SeIHlrate arllly ill the field in
mhich such companies, battalions, or regiments a r e serving, to coiisolidiite them,
the said general shall consolidate and designate theni, under snch rules and regulations as the President may prescribe. Rut troops from different St:ites shall
lly,
or
not, qrithout their consent, be consolidated into the Siinle C ' O l l l ~ ~ ~ ~ battalion,
regiment ; nor shall troops be transferred to a different arm of the service from
officer or
that to which they originally belonged. And ally nollcoIurnissione(I~~1
soldier belonging to another State than that from which the troogs to be coasolidated came may, at the time of such consolidation, a t his OWII option. be trarirrerred to such company from his own State a s lie 11iay indicntc; ;ind i t slit111 be
the duty of the general consolidating the troops to make the transfer immediately.
SEC.2. Whenever the consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments
shall have been determined upon in accordance with the prorisions of the first
section of this act, the general commanding the department or separate army
in which such reduced organizations are serving shall recoiiimend from the
officers and men of the several organizations which i t is proposed to consolidate
(including prisoners of war) the officers for the comniand of tlie nev- organiz:~
tions resulting from the consolidation of the old ; which officers shall forthwith
assume the respective commands to which they mag be assigned by the generiil
commanding the department or separate army, subject to the snbsequent
appointment of the President, by and wjth tlie advice aiid coiiseiit of the Senate.
The general commanding is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to appoint a
board composed of three general officers, and to require frorii said board :i
report upon the qualifications and fitness of the officers whom he proposes to
recommend.
'< SEC. 3. Officers of the organizations consolidated not selected as officers
of the new organizations shall forthwith be notified of the fact, and from that
time shall be dropped from the rolls. Such officers may, within sixty days
after the consolidation of their commands, organize themselres in numbers
snfficient to form companies, battalions, or regiments, and shall be officered
from aruong themselves, by appointment of the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate; and the gcncrals conmianding the armies
t o which the consolidated organizations belong shall afford reasonable facilities
for forming sncli organizations. The officers so dropped sliiill h a r e the privilege of selectinq the company and arm of the service in which they may desire
to serve, whether such comp:iny belongs to the army with which he is now
connected or soiiie other army of the Confederate States, and shall be entitled
10 transportation to such company : a ~ i dfailing to make such selevtioii. hiicli
officers, if liable to military duty, shall be conscribed and placed in tlie service
I\ here they inay be found; but no officer in the hands of t h e eneniy s1i:ill be
dropped from the rolls hy reason of anything contained in this section: Pro.I;ided, That no officei' shall be permitted to select a conipauy on t h e opposite
side of the Mississippi River from where he is now on duty, unless he resides
beyond said river.
"Sec. 4. That any officer who was a prisoner of war a t the time of t h e coiln of his company, battalion, or regiment may, after his exchange, be
by the general commanding the department or separate army in which
organization is serving to any vacancx that may exist or occur in the
new organization of which his company, battalion, or regiment f o r m R p a r t ;
and all officers who are not so assigned within sixty days after being exchanged shall be dropped from the rolls, but shall be entitled to the privileges
conferred by and subject to the provisions of the third section of this act, ill
relation to officers not selected for command in t h e new organizations: Promanding is hereby authorized to assign
his grade after the expiration of the
vided further, That t h e general comto appoint n board, t o he coniposed of
said board a report upon t h e qualificaental officers now without corners and commissaries
Jan. 30, 1865.1
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ant1 including all officers wlio are prisoners of war, not assigned to duty, within
sixty days after the passage of this act, shall be dropped from the rolls, and
shall be entitled to the grivileges conferred by and subject t o the provisions
of the third section of this act. But nothing in this act shall be construed to
apply to officers of the Invalid Corps, except where they shall be pronouiiced
by the proper medical boiird fit for field service, in which case they shall be
entitled to the privileges conferred by and subject to tlie provisions of t h e third
section of this act.
" Sec. 6. W i e n t h e whole nuinber of officers, noncommissioned officers, and
lrivates in the iirnlg froni any one State shall not be sufficient in nunibers
to forni a t least a battalion of the niinimum strength under existing laws, i t
shall be tlie duty of the Secretarr of Wzr forthwith to order the transfer of
such officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates to some other army in
which tlicrc are otlier troops i n tlie service froin the same State, when they
inay be conso1id:ited nnder tlie 1)i~ovisionsof this a c t . P i o v i d e d , That the transfer required by this section shill1 not be made against the codsent of the troops
so to be transferred.
'' SEC.7 . Those officers who shall be assigned to the same griide in a new
organization which t h e y were holcling in an old shall take rank from their origiilill appointinent to that gr'ide ; the commissions of all others shall date froin
the day of their apl)ointinent to their new grade.
" SEC. S
ITIien reginterits, bntt:iIionn, or conipanies shall h a r e been consolidated under the 1)rovisions of this act, no subsequent consolidation of tlie same
sliall he niade, unless by virtue of I:iws hereafter to he passed,"
:ind insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
" That whenever :ing conip:inies which are now in the service shall be so
reduced as to nuinber less than thirty-two inen, rriii(i and file, present and fit
for duty, and wlicn i t sbnll I w ~)rove(l,to the s:itiSf:irtioii o f the Secrctnry of
War or of the geneixl coiniu:inr1ing the dep:irtnient or the ~ r n i yi n which said
companies niay lie serviiiq, thiit they can not be recruited to that number within
a rcasoiiable time, the generill conini:inding said tlel)artmt.nt or :irmy mag,
under general regulations to be issued by the Secretary of W:ir, consolidate
such conipan i es.
" SEC.2. That nen
conipnnies umj- be organized froin tlie noncommissioned
officer$ :tnd privates of the companies thus consoliililtcd, if they arc from the
State, 1i:iviiig the nnniber, rank and file, IIOW fixed by law : and the coniinissinned offiwrs of said coiiipaiiies thus organized shall he one captain and one
first nnd oue second lieutenant. and the nonconiinissioned officers four sergeants
and four corl'orals.
" SEC.
.3. l'hiit c ~ o i n ~ ~ n iife sthey
,
a r e from tlie saiiie State, may b e organized
iiito Ixittiilions i i i i d re,vinrc~nls; :ind officers for said companies, battalions, and
regiinents sliall 1)e imnieilit~telydesignated nnd placed on duty thcrcin by the
gener:il coininancling the department or the :irniy in which conipanies before
consolitlation niay 1i:ir.e heen serving, and officers tlius desiqriated shall continue to serve until officers shall be appointed by tlie President, by and with
the advice aiitl consent of the Senate : and a l l selections of officers made by the
qener;tl. to coinniaud said new orsanizatioiir, or ~i~)~)ointineiits
by tlie President
therefor as lierein provided, shall be froin tlie conmissionecl officers of the
ronipinies, b:ittalions, or reqirnerits from which the ncw org;inieations were
formed, o r froin such noncoiiii~iissio1iet11
'officers or privates thereof a s niay litire
been distinqiiislied for nic.ritorions and soldierly conduct, or for valor or skill :
and the certificate of the colonel conipi;inding tlie battalion or reginient in which
said uoncoiiiniissionecll officers or rbrivates niay have served, t h a t tliey have I)ePJI
so distinguished, i f approved by tlie brigade i11Icl division commanders, sliull b e
sufficlellt proof tl1ereof.
" SEC.
4. Tllitt tlic officers of companies, battalions, and regiments which iuay
he disbanded as lierein ])rovidccl, and who m:1p not be selected and appointed a4
required by this act, slinll be dropped f i w n tile rolls as supernuiiierary officers :
lnit snc~hofficers nliiy. within a reasoiitible time, to be fixed by general orclers to
be issued by the Secretary of War a s to troops in the States east of the Missiscippi River, nrid by tlie general conimaiiding the departnient west of the Xississippi River as to troops therein, or organize theiuselves into companies, battalions, and reginients, the officers to which shall be appointed by the Presidcnt,
with the advice and consent of the Senate, or said officers mny volunteer into
any company belonging to the department in which they lart served, or to the
State froni \vhicli the coinpany or regiment to which the said officers beloliged
niay have come, of any arm of the service; and all officers who may, within
JOURNAL O F THE
[ J a n 30, 1565.
thirty days after the date of the order consolid:kting the c~lilgany,I):lttnlioli, or
regiment to which he may have belonged, volunteer :Ind enlist in snc.11 new
orgaElizations or in other companies, BS authorized liel'ein. sh:ill receive. from
the time they were dropped as supernumeraries, for tv-elve Iilollths, l);iy ;It the
rate their grade entitles them to at the time they \\-ere SO drol)l)ed.
SEC. 5. That hereafter all vacancies i n the office o f ~ t ' c u t 1 ~lit'utelrallt
1
shnll
be filled by selectioii i n the liiaiiiier pointed out b ~ the
- third seclioii of this act,
;Ind zill officers j\-lio nay hare belonged to t h e dishntiiled org;iiiiz;~titt~is
and who
be appointed to the same grade in the new which they licld i n the old
organizations shall take rill& froni the date of their first conllliissioil or n1)pointlrpilt : and hereafter should tlie new companies orgiinized under t h e j)rovisions
of this act become reduced in nulilber so as to have less than thirtg-two men,
rnnli :lnd file, present and fit for duty, and n vacancy shonld o c p r in tlir office of
secoud lieuten>int,the same shall not be filled ; and should i t be rednceil Irelow
the number of sixteen, then a vacancy i n the office of first lieutenant sliall not
be filled.
'' SEC.6. That the offices of adjutants and ensigns of battalions 2nd regiments
nre hereby abolished, and hereafter the officer coniinaniling :I 1)iiltalion or 1'Pgi111ent may assign any subaltern of the line, belongirig to his coniniand, to
Serve as adjutant, and said subaltern whilst so serving slinll receive. in addition to his pay and allowances, thirty dollars per iuorrtli: and the officer coin1ii:IIiding shall also assign, to act as color beilrer, it iioliconllnissioned officer or
private from his command who m a y be distinguished for meritorious or soldierly conduct, or for valor or skill, and said noncommissioneil officer or private, whilst so acting, shall receive the pay of :I first lieuteiiant
" SEC.7. That the iiilnies of battalions and reginients organized under the provisions of this act shall be the names of the old battalions and regiments from
which the new \\-ere formed, and the colors of the oldest battalion or regiment
forming the new shall be the colors of the new org:inization, atid the colors of
the other battalions and regiments shall be transiuitted bj tlie Secretary of War
to the governors of the respective States, with a stateiuent of the battles in
which the battalion or regiment to which they belong may have borne ii part.
" SEC.
8. That a11 staff, line, and otlier officaers who m:ig not hnre any t o m
mand, or n-lio limy not at iIIiy time be on duty for a period exceeding thirty
days, unless they belong to the Invalid Corps. or a r e prisoners of n-ar. or arc
sick or wounded, or absent by leave of the Secretary of ]Tar or the general coinnianding the clepi\rtnieut or arniy to which they belong. shall he clropl)~dfrom
the rolls uncl held to service a s now provided by lit\\. : P/oritZrtl, That the President be, am1 he is hereby. authorized to assign any officers thrown out of comliiand by the OpPriltioJl of this act to vacancies i n the staff. with the rank held
by them i n the line.
'* SEC. 9. Prisoi1el.S of \var niwy, within sixty days after their exchange, avail
tlieiiiselves of the provisions of the fourth section of this act. and hereafter
JJ lien coinmissioned officers of companies, battalions, and regiuieuts may be cap(6
iiig ih the amendment,

ttee of conference be teiidered to the
Jan. 30, 18F3.1
521
On motion of Mr. Holder, leave of absence was ggnted Mr. S o r ton (detained from his seat by indisposition).
The IIouse adjonrnecl until 11 o'clock to-morrow.
XECHET SEsSIos.

The following messages were received frmi the Senate, by Mr.
Nasli, their Secretary: '
M r . Speaker: The Senate have passed, mitlroiit iiiiieiidiiieiit, n bill of this
House of tlre following title, r i z :
1. It. 357. An iict iliaking i i i i :ippropriation for tlic redeiiiption of one-fortieth
of the three iiiilliori pouiids foreign loaii, cliie 3Inrcli I, 1564.
If1 ~ S z M x t 7 ~ P:r 7'he Scll:ltc 1i:II'C 1)uSsetl :1 joillt rcsolntioil (s. 2 5 ) to amend. a
ioiiit rrsolutioii eiititlctl ".Joint rcwlutioii on the sii1)jcct of retaliation," approved May 1, 18(i;<; iii wliicli I iiin tlirected to asli tlie ~oii~iirreiiee
of tlriq
House.
Mr. Clark moved that tlie specinl o i ~ l t I)(>

r postponetl to enable liiiii
to report a bill froin thc Coniniitttv oil 3Iilit:ir.y ,\fffairs; which
motion prevailed.
Mr. Clnrlc, from the Committecl on Military .\ffairi, rclported
h bill " to proride for the establishineiit of a ioiirciiu f o r spt&l
arid secret service ; "
which was read a firbt aiicl second time, posttponcil, madc thc special
order after existing special o r ~ l ~ ~and
r s , orc1ert.d to be printed.
The Chair laic1 before tlie I-Ionse a Senate joiiit Irsolutiori (S.2;)
" to amend a joint resolution entitled 'Joint rcsolution on the sitbject
of retaliation,' approved May first, eighteen hundrccl 2nd sixtythree ; " which was read a first and second time.
Mr. Perkins niovecl that the rille be suspcntletl rcqiiiriiig the joint
resolution to be referred to a coimiittee.
Mr. Machen called the question ; whic~liwas orclcred, and the joint
resolution was read a third time.
&Ira R L I S S C1iio1-cd
~ ~ to reconsider the vote by which tlie joint resolution TI as ordered to bc read a tliircl timcl : w h ~ c hmotion prevailed.
Mr. Russell sabniitted the following anieiidiiit~iit:
Add a t t h e elid tlie nortls '' niid to insert in lien tlicrcof tlic
pinploy our iiegro slaves iii war ngninst tlie C'orifeclerilte Stntrs.' '*
IT
ortls ' oi* to
Mr. Hilton called tlic question ; which ~ : i O5 I Y ~ C I Y and

~,
the ame11tlinent mas agreed to.
Mr. Wickham siihinittctl the following anic~iiilirient:
Strike out t h e word
"
fifth ; "
wliich was disagreed to.

Mr. Siiead called the question ; mliicli was orclerecl.
The joint resolntion was read a. third time.
Mr. Conrow demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Teas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - - And recorded as folloms, riz: NaSs_---_---------_-_-------
41)
20
Yeas : Alriii, Anderson, Atlrins, UarIrsctale, Batson, Bay lor, I~d1,

Blandforcl, Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll,
Clark, Cruikshank, Darden, 1hpr6, Echols, Elliott. $77arrow, Foster,
Fuller, Gilnier, Goodc, Hanlp, Herbert, Holder, Keeblr, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Machen, McCallum, Menees, Niles, Moor(>, Orr, I(lrkins,
Pugh, Ramsay, J. IM. Smith, W.E. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina,
Snead, Triplett, Thrner, VillerC, TIriclrham, Wilkes, anil T17ith~~rspoon.
Nays : Baldwin, Chambers, Chiltoti, Cloptor], Conro\\-, Diclrinson,
Ewing, Gholson, Gray; Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, L:tml<in, Leqter,
Lyon, Miller, Read, Russe;l, Simpson, and Staples.
agreed to.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsicler the vote by n-hich the joint resolution
was passed.
Mr. Ramsay nioved that the House resolve itself into open session.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Tt7hole to consider
the special order, viz :
The bill to levv additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
ttncl sixty-five for the support of the Government,
Mr. Chilton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman. that the coiniiiittee had had the matter referred to them under consideration and
S E V E N T I E T H DAY-TIIESDAT,
JASI-AHP
31, ISC,(i.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to sdjoiirnment, and was opened mitli

The Chair laic1 before the House a message from the Prrgident,
returning the bill (S. 130) t o authorize newspapers to be mailed to
soldiers free of postage with his objections; which was read as
iollows, viz :
To the Senate of the Confedevate States of Anzevica:
I return to your honorable body, without my approval, a n act which originated
in the Senate, entitled An act to authorize newspapers to be mailed to soldiers
gaged in the actual service of the Confederate States may he trim<rough the mails free of postage.
nstitution, Article I, section 8, clause 7, gives po\ver t o Collgress T o
s ; but the expenses of the Post-Office Depxrtthe year of our Lord eighteen himlred
Jan. 31, 1865.1
EIOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
523
I t was generally understood t h a t the clause under consideration was intended

by its framers to correct what were deemed to be two great vices that had beeii
developed in the pbstal system of the United States. The Iirst was the injustice
of taxing the whole people for the expense of the mail facilities afforded to indi
viduals, and the rcrucdy devised was to limit the Government to the furnishing
of t h e machinery for carrying the mails, and conipelling those who might use
the facilities thus furnished to pay the expense thereof.
The second evil against which this clause was intended a s R safeguard ivns
tlie wasteful extravagance which grew out of the franking privilege, with its
attendant abuses of large contracts for stntionery, printing, binding, etc., and
illCreitSed Governmrnt yntronnge 1%itli its train of corrupting influences.
With this knowledge of tlie purpose of the framers of the Constitiition, and of
the evils against which they intended to provide by tlie dziuse under consideration, I cnn not escape the conclusion tliat to authorize the tr:iiisinission of any
niail riiatter free of postage is to violate the true intent and ineaning of the
Constitution.
I f the act now before i i i e should become n law the Postmaster-General woulJ
and other citrriers for conveying newspapers to the
lie houiitl to pny riiilroa
armies without rciiiiliui iiiciit from any source whatever. He could not be
repaid out of the gciier:il 1rc:isurg witliout :I viol:ition of tlie letter of the Constitution; nor out of the other revenues of his Department without in effect
inlposirig on tliose \rlio pay f o r carrying their own correspoiidcwce an :idditionnl
charge to defray the c m t of conveying newspnl?ers for otliws.
I f i t he competent for Congress under this clnnse to oriler iiemspnpers to
be carried free of post:ige, the power exists t o order free tri~ns~uissioii
of any
other nitiil 1u:itter. But we iiiust ever reiiieiiil)cr th:i
oiiprew caii exercise no
iirto c2flec.t tlir j)oirprs
iiiiplieil powers, certaiiily iioiie lint necwwry to ( ,I
expressly griliited : : ~ n dn . l ~ cshall
~ ~ we find in t l i e
i\titution zing power i n
the Confcder:ite Governiiitwt, expresscxl or iiiiI)lie(l. for dividing either the
people o r tlir public serwints into c.1
6s uilrqll;llly 1)nl~tllcllcYl\\.it11 11ostal
c1r:irges 7
I n t h t t 1 n r t of the Coiistitutioii which slwcially trc.iis o f tlic burthrn of taxntion rrerg l)rc(xution liiis b c w r t;ikeu to stwire iiiiiforiiiity : i f i d to gii:ircI ;iq:iiiirt
houiities or prefereiices of : i i i g k i i i t l , :ind :iltlio
not tlirwtly :a1)plicnble to llie
post:ictl, the slbirit of tlic n~holepro
i i i i is so opposed to ineqiinlity
inn that tlie piiss:ige iniiy n~ell wrvc for illustration. llie first
clause of Articzle I, section 8. gives to Congress tlw l)o\ver To lay and collect
taxes, duties, ~niposts,a r i d csc+ies, for reveiiuc iiccessary to p>ip the clebts, povide for tlie coiiiiuoii tlt,feiisr. n i i t l carry on tlie (:owi*iuneiit of tlie Confederate
States ; but no bouiitics shall be gr:iiited froiir the Ire:isurg : nor shall any
duties or t:txes on iniportxtions fro111 foiuigii nntiour be laid to yiomote or
foster any branch of industry : and all dnties, iiiiposts, :ind excises shall be
nniforin tliroughout the Coilfedcrate St:ltes.
I t is true tliiit tlie I)ayincnt of
1 ) r 0 1 ~ r l:I~ ~tits, but COInpeIiS;b
tion for service renclere(1; get it
be iiigenuous to dciiy tlint so
to regulate the rates of Imstiige
iiii e x ~ e s sof rewi
expenses of carrying iii:iil inatter for OIIP vlilss, : ~ i i dto UW this ex
t o carry free of cost tlic niail matter of :uiotlier d:tss, iroiiltl strongly conflict
with the just equality of privileges and burtllcvis n:liich the :tlwvfI-citeil c,l:tnscs
irere designed to secure.
I re.grt.t to be conl~~elleit
to object to :I 111 snre tlcvisc~lby Congrew for the
1)enetit or relief of tlie A \ r ~; ~but,
~ y with 111y )iivictionh o i l tlir siiiijt.ct. i t i h iiot
possible to appro\ e tlie act now before me.
J~:DFICI~sOYn \vrs.
RICIi?ItONi>, LA., ,Jaii llUi1/ 2.7, 786.7.
The qnestion being piit,

Shall this bill become a ~ I V the
,
obiectioiis of llic Prcsirlent to the
contrary not TT i th st a nd ing ?
The yeas and nays required hy the Constitiition were recorclcd,
. \ y a s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . w
And are as follows, ~ 1 %: ;.( 5 a y s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
13
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, AtBins, Baldwin, Barkstiale, Batson, Haylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers, Clopton, Cluskey,
Cruikshanlr, Darden, De Jariicttc, Echols, Eming, Farrow, Foster,
I - 7
n,
524
JOURNAL O F THE
[Tan. 31, 1865.
Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goocle, IXanlp, I-lartridge, 5Iatcher. Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston: Meeble. I~i111ICin, J. &
Leach,
I. J. T. Leach, Lester, IAogan, &lrsh:tll, h~(Call~1111,
&Mullin, Miles, Miller, Montague, Moore, O n , Pugh, Ltan~sa.~,
nushell, Simpson, J. &f. Sniitli, IV. E. Smith, Smith of A i k t b t ~ ~ Slllith
ni~,
of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Ti1rllel-, Pillerb, lVicl<hiiin,
Jvilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : 13raiicli, Btnrnett, Carroll, Chilton, Clwibiliiil~,Colpar, Conro~v,I)i&inson, Dupr6, Gray: Machen, Sextoll, and P n ~ t l .
So it mas
Resolced, jJiat this bill become a law, two-thirds o f tht. nlt~mloers
present having voted in the affirmative.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Goode introducetl
A4joint resolution of thanks to the officers a n d men of the Sintli,
Fourteenth, and Fifty-seventh Regiments of Virginia Infantry ; )
Mr. Goodc moved to suspend the rule requiring t!ie joint resolution
to be referred to a committee; which motion prevailed.
The joint resolution mas e n g r o s d , read x third time, and passed,
and the title w a s read and agreed to.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Ewing offered tlie following
resolutions :
Whereas a resolution has been introduced in the legislature of t h e State of
Sorth Carolina, bearing date nineteenth January, eighteen bundred and sixtyfive, calling for 8 conrention to aniend the Constitution of the Confederate
States so as to prohibit members froln soiiie of the States which li,ire been
overrun by the enemy from voting or having ti representation i n the Confederate
Congress only in a territorial capacity, for tlie passage of which sit id resolution
there were cast thirty-nine votes out of ninety-seren ; and
Whereas n i l the oilpressire and unconstitutionnl measures n-hich qre charged
to have been passed by said Congress a r e attributed to the States tlius oTerrun and in the possession of the eneniy, and nllo, i t is charged, are exercising
this high privilege without constituents and in riolation of tlie Conhtitntion
and laws of the said Confederate States ; and
Whereas this opinion has often been intiinated in this House, and nlso by
various pwsoiis and newspaper publications from severnl of 1he States, thus
showing th:it the services of those brin-e men who h a r e left their property,
their Ilomes i i n d fnniilies, and all that is dear to then1 on this earth, to defend
that of these neighboring States, are not appreciated and not entitled to that
considerntion mliich is extended to other troops who h a r e not been so nnforto IiiIre their Stntes orerruii aiid their property despoiled : Therefore,
1, Tliilt tlie Coniniittee on the Judiciary be, and is hercliy, instructed
vliether or not any inember or members of the Stiites or parts of
in the liands of the enemy :ire occupying their sents in riolation
:ind Constitution of the said Confederate States, or witlioiit conThat i f a ~ i ysuch State or States, or parts of a State, should be
eseiited, that said committee report tlie siinie to this House, and tliiit
ort a bill repealing. so much of all acts o r lams passed by said
President, and he is hereby

g that any States or parts of
ge all t h e soldiers now in tlie

tates, uiiless they shall rolun-
Jan. 31, 1HG5.7
525
or parts o f States should and will resign their seats,
tiiid will firrllter urqttliLt,

under our O\T'I~ banner and with our brave soldiers march upon the soil of o l ~ r
own States and there live or die freemen.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Qoode, the Calendar W R L Iportponctl iiiitil the
resolutions are disposed of.
Mr. Lyon moved to lay the resolutions on tlie table; whicli rtiotioll
was lost.
A message was received froin tlie Seiiatr, by Mr. Sash, their Secrt,tnry; which is as follow.s, viz:
Jf r. Speaker: The SeIIitte insist on tlieir aiiieiitliiic~it. clis:tgrec,ti to by tile
House o f Representatives, to the bill (11. li. 2$3) to nuthorize tht. consoliclntion of conipanies, battalioris, aiid reginletits, agree to ttlc conference :,<iced 1 ) ~ '
the Home of Reimsentatives on the disagreeing rotcs of tlle tIro IIonse..;
thereon, and hare api-mintcd JIr. Sparrow, JIr. IIenry, and Jlr. r e s t 111:tnagers
a t said conference on their 1)art.
Mr. htlrins moved t o lay the resolutions on the table, :ind deiiianded
the yeas and nays thereon j
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 54 1531
And recorded as follows, viz: ?rTays_______________-_-24
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, 13arlcsdde, h i t wii, h y l o r , Bell,
Blandford, Boyce, Briclgers, Carroll, Chiltoii, Colyar, Colirntl, J h r den, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Echols, Farrow, ITmtw, Fuller,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Giliiier, Goode, GraF, Hartridge, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, IIolliclay, Johrirtoii, Krclole. Lanilrin, Lester,
Lyon, Menem, &I iles, Moiitague, Orr, Perliinr, Pugh, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson, J. $1. Smith, 777. E. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Silei~d,
Villeri., and Wickham.
Nays : Baldwin, Bradley, E l i M. Brnce, IIoratio ITr. Bruce, Chriiiiian, Clark, Clopton: Coiiron-, Elliott, Ewing, Hanlg, Hatcher, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, nilcMullin, Miller,
Ramsay, Sniitli of Alabama, Triplett, Turner, arid Witherspoon.
So the motion to lay on tlie table prevailed.
A message was receivtd from the President, by Mr. IIarrison, his
Private Secretary, notifying the House that on the 37th instant 1i\:
approved and signed
H. R. 308. A n act to provide more effcctiially for carrying out certain stipulations i n the treaty made with the Cherokee Xatioii of
Indians.
On motion of Mt.. Lyori, the House rcsolvecl ikelf into s(lcl"rt S ~ S sioll; and having spent some tiin, therein, rcsolvcd itself into open
session.
Lilllessage was received from the Senate, by hLr. Sash, their. Srcr+
tary ; \\ hich is as follows, viz :
U r . SperkXer: The President of tlie Confederate St:itw hiis nolified thc Rcti.tte
that on the 27th instant he appro\ ed aiirl signed tlie foilon in? acts :
8.190. An a c t to amend the act to proriclr an inrxlicl corps, approved February 17, 1864;
act to xuthorlze the Presitlent to :ippoiiit cmiiiiissioiiers for tlw
s. 111.
exchange of prisoners : and
S.164.
act to eutend tlie jurisdiction of the State t a x collector o f Missibsippi over eastem Louisiana.
[Fcb. 1, IS65
North Carolina ;
H. R. 352. An act to provide for certain claims due the State of
Louisiana ; and
H. R. 21. Joint resolution of thanks to Brig. Gen. eJohn S. TYilliams and the officers and men under his colllma~~cl
for their victory
ovcr the enemy at Saltville, Va., on the 2d day of October, 1 S U .
And the Speaker signed the saine.
On motion of Mr. J . T. Leach,
The House adjourned until 11 oclocli to-lilorrow.
SECRET SESSIOS.
The House being in secret session, resolred itself into Committee

of the Whole to consider the special order, viz :
The bill to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen huiidrcc!
alld sixty-five for the support of the Government; and having
spent some time therein, the committee rose and reported. through
their Chairman, that the committee had had the subject referred to
them under consideration and had come to no resolution thereon.
Mr. Cruilishank, from the Committee 011 Enrolled Bills, reported
H. R. 357. An act maliing an appropi-iation for the redemption of
one-fortieth of the three million pouiids foreign loan, due March 1,
3 864.

On motion of 1\11. J . T. Leach,
The House resolred itself into open session.
SEVENTY-EIKST DAY-WEDNESD-AY,
FEBHUAI~X
1, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The I-Iouse met pursuant to adjournnient, arid was opened with

prayer by Bev. Dr. Hoge.
Mr. Gholson ofTwed the following resolution :
Resolved. That the people of these Confederate States have ever been and are
now veady to niake peilce 011 terms honorwble to ltotli parties : yet it is the jndgwent of this EIouse, that while we should manifest a willingness to treat for
measure which
tc, by Mr. Nash, their Secreolution of the House

f persons liable
Fab. 1, 1S63.1
527
to military service who have departed, or shall depart, from the Confederate
States without permission ; and
H. It. 20. Joint resolution construing the act of Jnnii:iry 30. 18134.increiuing
the coinpensation of certain officers and employees of the Government.
Mr. Viller6 moved that the rules be suspended to allow Mr. Gholson
to proceed with his remarks 011 the resolution after the morning hour ;
which motion prevxilecl.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Lyon, from the Coninlittee on
Ways and Means, to whom had been referred a I-Touse bill (H. R.
229) to providr niow rffcctnally for the rd n ctio n and redemption
of the currency, with Senate amendments, reported buck the sain(1
with tho recctmrnentlation that the House clo not concur in said
amendincnts.
Tlic niiitiidiiients of t h e Senate n m ns follows, viz :
d at the Ptltl of 4(
) t i 1 tlic following : n
ils Lo alfect their (
ulntion iIt p i r or tliiiiin
. f,l(Y\, I ) U t tllc IlOlC of sriiii note: i i i ; ~ y be
tlicreof to tlie s:iiiic evtcnt xntl i n t1ip wnie in
icli iniiy attach to said

11 111th 1)roiiiise contained
iil)jty*tctl to tnxntioii 011

iiicr :is lie i l i a y be taxed
lor or on :tccount of other Inouey.

2. Strike out section 2. which rends :is follov s. is: .
SEC.2. Pending the nwr, one-fifth of tlic ~rc:tsnry tiotc~.; innall ally rr~cr~irccl
into the Trc:isury i n ~)iiyii~ent
of t;ises sli:tll be tllercil1)orl c ~ : i i ~ c . r l c t iutitti tilt.
:iiiiount outstmdiiig sl~illl Iinrc 7)e(m lwluwd to oiie hnntlrctl ;inti fifty Iiiillions
of ilollnrs,
iitirl insert in lien tliewo t l t c following, viz :
S R C . 2. That tllP SPcrc~tilryo f t l l c h Trc;lsurg l,e.
1 lit. is Iiri.cby. t1ircctp.d
arid required, wlienercr i n his judgnicnt tlw esiqcwv
of t l i c (:orernnit~tit will
perinit, to c*aiiccl from t init to ttiiit sucdb:in :iiiiouiit o
rcilsnry iiotcs i1R 1Il:ly he
I eceivetl into tlie Tre:isury urilil lhe i i i n ~ n n ou1hl:iiitliiig
t
xli:iil h i \ c l ~ e r nrcdi~c.cd
to two Iiniidrt~tlniillioiis of dollars.
3. Strike out tlic n-ords Treasury notes ishuecl. or :intliorizeil to be iawed, by
An : > c a t to rcdwe the C ~ I T P I K i~1 I I d to authorize ii IIC\V issue of itotes i i i i d bontls,
:ipl)roved Febru:iry seventeenth, eighteen hundred :ind sixty-four, sectioii 4,
lines 4, 5 , 6, iuid 7 , and insert in lieu thereof the n-ords thc certificates lierein
t:uthot*ized to be issued.
in line 12 : which is
4. Strike ont a l l of section 6 iilter the \ ~ ~ c l
:is follows, vix : Zi~ooirJcd,That Trcasury notes redeern
I l i w of the certifi(Gates iiutliorizcd by this act shall not he reissued. 17-07
fuvtlro, ?hat snid
certificates s h a l l be divided into two classes, to he rlesignntc~7. respectirely, a s
number one iind two. Certificates issued during the first six niontlis of t h e
year eigbteeii liundred m d sixty-five sli:ill be of the first cliiss, :ind shall be
iedeciniible in cotton :it forty cents i i poimil, c
le d0ll:ir :1nd fifty ccnts
per buslicl, :ind n11c:it a t three dollars per 1)
l~(ll~tf
1 I~
O lc~ ~
C 7~
7 r, l , 1ll:it
holders o f T r c ~ i r n r ~notes
living i n tlie Lrans)pi 1kp:irtincnt sli:iIl bc>
i t l i s :i(lditioii:il to c.onvert tlidi
ry notes into wrtificiitths
(eitific:ites issued subsequcnt to tlic six and ciglit niontlis of
said year shrill b c of Ilie second class, i 1 ~ 1SliiIll k,r~decnlilblc i n (*ottotl;It fifty
cents p ~ ~r) O I I I I ~corii
,
:it two dollars per bnshcl, and whc.;it a t four d o l l a i ~ptr
I
busliel.
5. After the \\ord
h l i a i l , section (i, line 2, iiisert the words nftcr I h r war.

Strike out t l i c k wortls cwrrency, :IS :ibovc 1)ro.iiileil, s1i:ill have been <wii~)lrtpd,l.section 8, line 5, tind insert i n l i w thereof the n.ou.ds certificates
hereby authorizcil to be issued.
7 . .it tho piid of sectioii 8 ndtl t\s folloms : P t V ~ i d C d ,Tli:\t Congress I I H I ~ ,at
its discrettoll, frolii tiine to time m;iltc sucli n~ocl~fic.ations
as to tho inode of
:rsseqsliletit :1ll(l agency for the collection of mi(l tax as experience may suggest.
8. Strike o u t the preanihle ; which rends as follows. riz :
Whereas the rceovery of tlie currcncy frolll itc: del)rPckitioll :uld the PeaSSUranee of the public of its uItini;1te payment i n fnll w o ~ ~ he
l d :~ninestiinnble benefit
to 110th Governnient and citizeiis : iirid :IS :I ineans for nc~coiiililisliingthis end,
it is expediellt t o exempt tlie same from taxation and to pledqe the public faith
not on137 against any addition to tlie aniount of the currency now authorized by
law, but also to the reduction of it, by cariceliiig annually a material p a r t
(i.
motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself illto >cc.rct SCSsioii ; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Colyar.
The House adjourned until 11 oclock to-nlorro\y.
SECRET SESSION.
The Roiise being in secret session,

A message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Kash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, viz :
Mr. Spealier: The Senate have coiicurred in the arnendiiient of the House of
Representatives to the joint resolution (S. 2 5 ) to amend a joint resolutioii
entitled Joint resolution on the subject of retaliation. approved JIxy 1. lS(i3.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate that on tlic
27th instant he approved and signed a joint resolution (S. 21) directing the
trausfer of certain funds from the Navy Department to t h e Treasury.
The Rouse resolved itself into Coiiiniittee of the Whole to consider

The bill to levy additional-taxes for the year eighteen hundred
aiid sixty-five for the support of the Government.
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had hat1 tlic subject referred to them under consideration and
On niotion of Mr. Colyar,
SEVENTY-SECOKD DAY-THURSDAY,
FEI<KLaKY
2, 1865.
OPEN SESSIOS.
Mr. TYickhani moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to

the H o l m ; which
the call of the roll the following gentlemen answered to their
Blandford, Boyce,
hrisman, Clopton,
rden, De Jarnette,
Garland, Gholson,
, Holliday, Keeble,
Machen, Marshall,
E. Smith, Snead,
ierspoon, and Mr.
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529

On motion of Mr. Atkins, all further proceedings under the call
The rules were snspended, and Mr. Wickham presented the memorial of the patients of Chimborazo Hospital, asking relief from want
of fuel, and offered the following resolution; which was adopted:
Resolfled, T h a t r7 select committee of three be appointed to investigate thp
causes of the scant^- SurW19 of fuel a t t h e Chimborazo Hospital, and t h a t they
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Witherspoon presented a

series of resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Fifth Regiment of
South Carolina I nf a nt ry ; which were referred to the Committee 011
Military Affairs and ordered l o be printed.
Under a suspension of the rules. Mr. Harily presented the proceedings of a meeting of the Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia ;
which were laid upon the table and ord-ered to be printed.
Mr. Hanly introdiicecl
A joint resolution " of thanks to and commendation of the First,
Fourth, and F i f t h Texas and Th ird Arkansas Regiments, in Bield's
division, Longstreet's corps. Army of Northern Virginia ; ')
which was read a first a n d second time.
Mr. Hanly moved that the rule be suspended requiring the joint
resolution to be referred to a committee; which motion prevailed.
The joint resolution mas engrossed, read a third time, and passed,
The House resumed the consideration of the iiiifinishecl business,
viz :
The bill " to provide fo r the reissue of bonds and certificates of
indebtedness of the Confederate States i n certain cases."
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Baldwin, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, to whom had been referred a Senate bill { S. 84)
('to regulate, for a limited period, the compensation of the officers,
clerks, and einployccs of the civil departments of the Government
in the city of Richmond," reported back the same with the recornmendation that it do pass with the following amendment :
Strike out all after t h e enacting clause, which reads as follo\.i-s, viz :
" T h a t for t h e period of twelre months after the passage of this act the
salaries to be paid in lieu of all other coinpensation to the officers, clerlrs, and
employees of the cil il departnients of the Gorernmcnt, liereinafter mentioned,
in the city of Richmond, shall be a s follows, r i z :
*'I. Heads of the several Executive Departments, nine thousand dollars Per
annum.
" 11. Assistant Secretary of War, eight thousand dollars per annum ; Assistailt Secretary of the Tredsury and Assistant Attorney-General, each six thousand dollars per annum.
" 111. Treasurer, Register of the Treasury, Coruptroller and Auditors, the
Commissioner of Taxes, Commissioner of Patents, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, each six thousand dollars per anllU1ZI.
" ITr. The Superintendent of Printing and t h e chief clerk of each of the
Executive Departments, five thousand dollars prr annum ; all other clerks in
said Departments and in the offices of the Commissioner of Taxes, Commissioner of Patents, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs, each four thousand
dollars: Provided, T h a t no clerk whose compensation, according to 1it-m in
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530
force llri,;r to tile Grst clay of .J:inu::ry, eighteen I~unclretl and si\-ty-foirr, is
less tIlall fifteen hniidred dollars 11e1' ilnl111111, sll;\ll be pzlid nlore th:ln f o u r thousand &011:1rs per :1r1j111m. 3Iessengers in the severnl ExecUtivP IkWIrtnients
and in tile Preside11t's office, each fifteen hundred doll;1rs Per :wnuI11.
y. prilrate Secretary of the President, four thousand fire hundred clol1:us
per arlrluln ; private secretary of the ~7ice-President,tnTo thousand tlo1l:Irs per
a iinuin.
" 171.
Secretary 01 the Senate and Clerk of the House of I~el,resc~tt;iti\-es.
each five tliousand dollars per annum ; Assistant Secretary of tlie Senate, Sergeants-at-drms of the Senate and of the IIouse of Representatircs, each four
th0ns;ind fire hundrrd dollars per a111111111 : Doorkeepers of the Sen:itc i\nd (if
the IIouse of Representatives, each four thousand dollars per aniiuni ; Assistant Doorkeepers of the Senate and of the IIonse of Re~)resentati.i.es,e w h three
thousand five hundred dollars per Rl1IIU11?,"
and insert in lieu thereof the followillg, biz.
"That from and after the passage of this aCt. al:d until o t h e r d s e provided
by law, the annual conipcnsation of each of tlic following-named officers and
elnployees shall be as hereinafter designnted. riz :
The Vice-President of the Confederate States. the Secretary of Tvar. the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, the SecretarF of the Navy.
the Postmaster-General, the Attorney-Generiil. each ten thousand dollars.
'' The Assistant Secretary of War, the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,
the Assistant Attorney-General, each eight thous;iiid dollars ; and the Treasurer
of the Confederate States, seven thousand fire linndred dollars.
'' The Register of the Treasury, Comptroller. ,\uditors. Chiefs of t h e Finance.
Appointment, and Contmct Rureaur of the Post-OfEce Department, the Chief of
the Treasury Note Bureau, the Chief of the Bureau of K a r , the Superintendent
of Public Printing, the Commissioner of Taxes, the Commissioner of Patents,
eazh seven thousand dollars.
The Chief of the Procluce Lom, the Commissioner of Indian AEairs, the
chief clerks in the several Executive Departments, and t h e disbursing clerks
of the War and Treasury Depxrtments, each six thousand dollars.
'' The examiner of patents, the corresponding clerk of the War Departincnt.
the Private Secretary of the President, and the chief clerks in the w r e r a l
bureaus, and the principal clerk in the office of the Superintendent of Public
Printing, each fire thousand dollars.
"(All clerks, whether civil, detailed. or retired, in the several Executive
Departments, or i n any of their brauches or oflices of t h e Government, ill the
city of Richmond m d a t Camp Lee, four thousand do1l:irs.)
"All messengers in the seireral Executive Departments, or in any of their
branches and in the President's office, each three thousand dollars.
" The pontiiiaster in the city post-office. s e w D thousand dollars ; the assist;rnt
i,ostniaster, six thousand dollars : a11 other clerks in the city post-office. \lThetller
ci;!l or detailed. four tliousand dollars.
The chief collector of the Confederate tax in Virginia. one-tenth of O n e per
cent on the amount collected in each State : I'rorided, T h a t in 110 ease shall the
salary be less tlian t\\o thousaid nor more thi1lI s e w n thousand dolltirs."
'6
The question being on postponing thc bill and placing it on the

Calendar.
11 the negatiw.
bmitted the following amendment to the nmcnclm
ittee :
Add at the end the following :
usand dollars, and the clerks
the following amendment to the amendter the ninth clause insert the follon-ing,
, whether civil, detailed, or retired,

osts in or about the city of
an increase of fifty per cent
Fcb. 3, 1SC;Ll
531
Mr. Boyce submitted the following amendment to the ainenclnieiit

of the committee :
In the second clause, after t h e word Attorney-General, insert tlie words
and the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Mr. Machen moved the previous question; which was ordered.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment of hlr. Boyce,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Wiclcham,
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Gholson,
The question recurring on the aineiidnient of the committee,
The question recurring on ordering the bill to a third reading:
Mr. Wickham moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
JIr. Herbert called the question ;wliich was ordered, and the motion
Mr.Blandford called the question ; which \ w s ordered.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and neys thereon ; which were
not ordered.
It was decided in the affirmative, and thc title vas read and
agreed to.
Mr. Bald-cvin moved to reconsider thc vote by which the bill mas
Mr. Baldwin moved th at the special order be postponed to eriable
the Committee on Ways and Means to report another hill; which
motion prevailed.
Rfr. Baldmin, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to mhom
had been referred il Senate bill ( 8 . 155) to regulate the psy and
:tllo.vvances of certain female employees of the Government, reported
I,:lck the same with the reconimendation that it do pass with the
follo\ving amendments :
Strike out scction 3, wltich reads as follows, viz :
A l l feiiittles engctgeil or eiuployed in the c.Iot11itig l)raiic.li of the Quztriiig clothing or otliw articles for tlw
I ~ ~ ~ ~ ; l r t l lill
l ( ~cutting
llt
or 1
one hulldrc~clilIl(1 tw
\riny s11;tll be allowed :ind 11
i i i ;itlditioii t o the conil)ciis:ition 1 1 0 ~alloyed for surh h h o r or
m d insert i n licw thcrtwf the folloning, ~ 1 :%
SICC
3. d l 1 ~ ~ r s o ieng;iged
is
or eml)loyed 111 the clothiiig 1)r;iiich of the Quart(by1lIasters uq)artiilelit as cutters sh;ill be ;illowed n11d paid seventy-five ~)(?r
ceilt in ;tdditioii t o the conipensation IIOW allowed for such service : and all
females ellgaged or cinployed in the clothing branch of the Quarterm:isters
Departlnent in iiraking clothing or other articles for the use of the Army shall
be allowed and paid one hundred per cent in addition to tlie compensation now
allowed for such labor.
I n the fourth section, fourth line, strike out seventy-five and insert one
hundrecl.
I
The qnestion being on postponing the bill and placing it on the

Calendar,
JOURNAL OF T E E
r. Blandford moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

e question being on the first amendment of the conimittee,
as decided in the affirmative.
question recurring on the second amendment of the committee,
The question recurring on ordering the bill to ti third reading,
The bill having been read a third time.
Mr. Moore called the question; which wab ordered.
It mas decided in the affirmative, and the title was read ant1
agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the special order was again postponed,
the rules were suspended, and the bill (S. 150) to pro\-icle for the
lighting and warming of the Executive Mansion, and for the supply
of forage and commissary stores for the use of the Comnlander in
Chief of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States, m-as taken
up for consideration.
Mr. Blandford moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The bill having been read a third time,
Mr. Colyar called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nays; which were not
ordered.
It was decided in the affirmative, and the title was read and agreed
to.
Mr. Hiltoii moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed, and called the question ; which was ordered, and the motion
was lost.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the rote by IT-hich the title was
agreed to ; which motion was lost.
Under a snspension of the rules, Mr. Goode offered the following
resolution ; which mas adopted, viz :
ion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into secret seshaving spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
lved itself into secret
again resolved itself
m the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secreent of a solicitor of the War Ds-
Feb. 2, 1SG5.1
533
The Senate h a r e also passed a resolution giving additional powers to the

joint cotlimittee of the ttvo IIonses to nrliom WVRSreferred the investigation of
the conditioll and treatment of prisoiiers of war, and the causes of their detentiob in captivity.

H. R. 242. -in act to provide for sequestrating the property of

persons IiabIe to military service who have departed, or shall depart,
from the Confcdcratc States without permission ; and
H. R. 20. Joint resolution construing the act of January 30, 1864,
increasing the compensation of certain officers and employees of the
Government.
Mr. Duprt! moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;.
Which mere ordered,
Arid recorded as follows, viz: Teas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
S a y s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Yeas : dtkins, Baldmin, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Clark, Conrad. Conrow, Darclen, Ihpr6, Elliott, Iqarrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gilmer, Gray, Hartridge, Holliday, Keeble, J . M. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McMIullin, Menees, Sorton, Perkins, Ranisay, Sexton, Simpson, Turner, Wickhani, and Wilkcs.
S a y s : Akin, Anderson, Barlcsdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers, Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank,
Diclcinson, Hatcher, Hilton, Lamkin, J . T. Leach, Lester, Lyon, Orr,
Pugh, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and
Witherspoon.
So the motion prevailed. and
The Speaker announced that the House stood adjourned until 11
oclock to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Blandford, under a suspension of the rilles, offered the following resolution :
Resolced, T h a t during the ronsideration of t h e t a x bill by the House in Committee of the Whole said conimittee will take a recess a t three oclock Postiiieridiati until half past seven oclock postmeridixri.
Mr. H. IT.Bruce moved to lay the resoliition on the table;. which

motion was lost.
Mr. Sexton demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
ITIiich mere ordered,
And recorded as folloms, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___---_--44
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Eatson, Baylor, Bell, Rlandford, Boyce, Briclgers, Burnett, Carroll, Chanlbers, Chilton, Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster,
Garland, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, J. T. Leach,
Lyon, Sorton, Orr, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Srrlith of Alabama, Sinith of North Carolina, Staples, Swan,
Triplett, Viller6, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
534
JOURNAL O F THE
[f%b.3, 1865.
Nays : Baldwin, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Conrad. Conrow,

Darden, DuprB, Elliott, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer,
Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Reeble? Lainliin, J. M. Leach, I,og.;pn,
Marshall, McCallurn, McMullin, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Ramsay,
Sexton, and Wickham.
Two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, the resolution W:XS
not adopted.
Mr. Akin offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted, viz :
Eesolved, T h a t this House will take a recess to-day from a quarter past three
oclocli until a quarter before eight oclocli.
Mr. Crixikshank, from the Committee 011 Enrolled Bills, reported

S. 25. Joint resolution to amend a joint resolution entitled Joint
resolution on the subject of retaliation, approved &lay 1, 18G3.
Mr. Sexton in the chair; and having spent some time therein. the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the corninittee had had the matter referred to them under consideration anti
had come to no resohit,ion thereon.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House resolved itself into open session.
Being again in secret session,
The House again resolved itsclf into Committee of the TTThole to
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the coininittee had had the subject referred to them tinder consideration and
On motion of Mr. Sexton,
SEVENTY-THIRD DAY-FRIDBY,
FEBRUARY
3, 1S65.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 178) to provide
for the appointment of a solicitor of the War Department; which
was read a first and second time and referred to the Conimittee on
Military Affairs.
Also, the following resolution; which had been adopted by thc
ate :
esolved (the House of Rspresentatiues concurring), T h a t the joint committee to whom
ditioii :md treatment of

ivity, shall, in addition,
y of the rules of civilized
t h e enemy will resume
y report what legislation
dopted.
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535
JIr. St:iyles, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following

resolution, viz :
Rcsoiccd, That no motiou shall be entertained to susliend the rules for the
introductlon of business out of tlie regular order, during the morning hour. upon
those daJs set apart for the cnll of committees.
0
1
1 nlotion of Jfr. Staples, the rule was snspended requiring the
resolution t o lie over two days; and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. StiIpleS pre\entrcl R memorial from H. K. Pitzer & Bro., mail
contractors, asking iiicrcase of coinpensa tioii ; which as referred t o
the Committee 011 Post-Officcs and Post-Roads.
-11~0.a memorial f r o m A. Sidney Johnston, relating to the supply
of clotliirig for officer,; xhicli \\-as referred to the Coinmittee on the
Quariernia+x\ a n d Coiiimi+ary Depirtmenth.
Also, a meniorial from M a j . IT. 777. King, coinmissary of subsistence, asking the return of lest funds; which w a y referred to the Conlmittee on Claims.
Mr. 7;Siclcliani preqented tlw niemorial of W. N. Smith, asking conipensatioii for the invention of a n important machine ; ~ h i c hmas
referred to the Coninlittee on Ordnance and O d n a n c e Stores.
Also, the petition of Olivia Mylore, Hanover County, Ira., asl&g
the reniission in her faror of a claiiii of iequeqtration of certain COIIfederate boiids, the propc3rty of her late hiisband, William Mylore ;
n hich was referred to the Coininitten on tliv Judiciary.
Also, the niemorial of J. 0. Steger; pFstmaster, city of Richmond,
nsking relief fronf the clainis of t!iL Go.. eriinient against him for
certain counterfeit notes received in his office ; which was relerred to
the Conmiittee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
Mr. Atlcins, by leave, submitted the following aiiieiidinent to the
resolution of Mr. Gholson. offered on Wednesday last, touching
peace and the emplogment of negro soldiers :
Strike out the v-hole of the same aiid insert in lieu thereof the following, viz :
ResoZtxxZ, T h a t ariiiiiig slaves in our cxuse upon a i,roinise of emancipatiou
is in conflict with 11ell-c\tnhlished principles, and therefore should not be done.
Resolced, That tlie character of t h e I\ 1- which the enemy is waging against
us and the immense resources Tiiich he bringing t o hear for our subjugation
justifies and requires that \ve sbould exhaust all the resources mithin our
reach rather than submit t o so terrible iI fute.
Resolzed, T h a t bet\\ een subjugation and using our slaves in our defense
e\ e r j Drinciple of justice and self-prescrvntion requires the latter, and therefore we should a t once put one hunclrd thousand slaves between the ages of
seventeen a n d forty-five in the field, nnd in order to Illillre them effective and to
inlmediRtely interest all of our soldiers in the institution, it is expedient t h a t the
Go\ erllnlellt should purchase a11 the slaves thus put in tlie Army, and gire to each
white soldier 1101~in the Army, or who will join the Army within three niontlis
:ifter the enactiiieiit of a la177 in accordance with these resolves, a slave to be hi.:
absolute right and property. to be forever frcc froiii the clainis of ilny and all
IJersons, and the title only to bc divested by such soldier abandoning his post
\vithout leave, in Iyhich case t h e title shall revert to the Government.
Mr. Boyce moved that the House resolve itself into secret s e)..s 1011
tc, coiisicler the resolution and anienclnxnt.

31r. Ramiay deiiinrided the yeas and liays thereon ;
TVhich were ordered,
\gas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
19
Bnd recorded as follows, viz : Nags _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - 50
~~
Peas : Batson, Boyce, Branch, Chambers, Chrisman, ClusIcey,
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[Feb. 3 , 1SO3.
Conrow, Foster, Funsten, Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Iceeble, 3Ioorc,

Korton, Rogers, Swan, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : a k i n , Anderson, Atkins, Barlisdale, Bradley, I3ridgers,
Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, c;onrad,
Cru&han]q I>arden, De Jarnette, Dickinson. DnprC, Echols, Ewiiig,
Puller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Logan, &lachen, 3farshal1, 3kJfullin,
Menees, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Sneacl, Staples, Triplett, Villeri.,
Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
SOthe House refused to go into secret session.
On motion of Mr. J. T. Leach, leave of absence was granted to Bfr.
Miller of Virginia (detained from his scat by indisposition).
On rnotion of Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina, leave of absence was
granted to Mr. Akin of Georgia, from the eleventh of this month.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Xash, their 3h' ecrctary; vhich is as follows, viz:
,111'. Speakcr: The Senate have passed, without amendment, a joint resolution of this House of the following title, viz :
1. R. 24. Joint resolution of thanks t o the officers and men of t h r Sintli,
Fourteenth, and Fiftg-seventh Regiments of Virginia Infantry.
The Senate have also passed bills of t h e foilov ing titles, T-iz :
S. 1G9. An act to abolish the office of certain quartermnstcrs and assistant
quartermasters, commissaries and assistant commissaries, and to provide. for the
appointment of bonded agents in said departments : and
S. 177. An act to amend an act to establish the judicial courts of tlie Confed0
erate States of America, approved March 16, 1861;
In which I am directed to ask the concurreiice of this House.

On motion of Mr. Gholson, the Calendar was postponed to enable
Mr. Conrad to conclude his remarks on the subject under consideration.
Mr. Hiltoil moved to refer the resolution and amendment to the
Committee on Military Affairs, and called the question ; which was
ordered.
The motion to refer prevailed.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 177) '' to amend
an act to establish tlie judicial courts of the Confederate States of
America, approved March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyone;" which was read a first and second time and referred to tlic
Coinnii ttee on the Jurliciny.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 169) to abolish the office of certain quartermasters and assistant quartermasters, commissaries and Rssistant
nt of boncled agents
t and second time ant1
of the Treasury and

tion required by the
what amount of fire
had been disposed of by tho Govpon the table and ordered to be
se resolved itself into secret
olved itself into open
Beb. 1, 1865.1
537
The Chair announced the appointment of the special committee to

investigate the cause of the scarcity of fuel in Chimborazo Hospital,
under the resolution of Mr. Wickham, as follows, viz :
1. Mr. Wickham of Virginia,
2. Mr. Clopton of AIabPnia, and
3. Mr. H. W.Bruce of Kentucky.
Uiider a suspension of the rules, Mr. Marshall, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 11i)
L<
to authorize the coiiiiiianders of the re3erves in each State to order
general courts-martial and to revise the proceedings of courts-martial
and military courts,n i t h an amendment of the Senate to the amendments of the Roirse, reported hack the same with the recommendation
that the Hoiise do not, coiicur in tho amendment of the Senate.
The amenclmmt of the Senate xms read as follows, viz :
Strike out tlic second ainendnlent and insert in lieu thereof the following. viz :
SEL. 2. When reqerrcs arc oil duty with a n nriny or force i n the field, the
military ( ~ ~ nI)elnrrging
rt
to such army or force, or a court-martial to be called
by the general couiiuaiiding such ariny or force. shall Iiaw jurisdiction for t h e
trial of all military offenses which mny he coiiiniitted by any officer, noncomniissioned oficer, or prirzite belonging to said reserves, and the proceediiigs
before such rnilitarx courts or courts-martial in such trials shall be the same a s
IKoTided by la^ in other cases; but 1 1 0 neiiteiice of death slinll be executed
until the proceedings in the cme have heen submitted t o and approved by tlie
President, or by t h e general coilinlanding the Trans-Mississippi Departiiie~iti n
trials of offenses n-ithin his delmrtment.
The question being on concurriiig in the aimridmerit of the Senate,

M r . Marshall moved that a committee of conference be tendered to
the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill and
amendments : which motion prevailed.
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session, resolved itself into Committee of

the Whole to consider the bill to levy additional taxes for the year
eiglitcen hnnclred and sixty-five for the support of the Governi~ient~,
Mr. Sextori in tlie chair; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the coniniittee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and
had come to no conclnsion thereon.
On motion of Mr. H. TT. Brnce,
The Honse resolved itself into open session.
SEVEXTP-FOURTH DAY-SATURDBY,
FEBRUARY
4, 1865.
OPEAT SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, arid was opened with

The Chair laid before the House a communication froin Brig. Gen.
Henry A. Wise, inclosiiig the proceedings of a meetin of tlie Thirtyfourth, Fortv-sixth, Twenty-sixth, and Fifty-nmth Segirnents Virginia Infantry (Wises brigade), on the 21st January, 1865.
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[I~'eb.4, 18ii3.
538
&Ir. Atl\-iils filovecl that thc coinniunication and 21ccornpang7ing
papers be referred to the Coininittee on lfilitarp - i f h r %

Mr. J. T. Leach moved that they be printed.
&fr.Swan denlanded the yeas arid nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
Peas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - 22
-38- - - - as followTs, viz: Nays_______---_-----_------_
And
Yeas : Anderson, L4tlcins, Barlisclale, Baylor, Ixoratio TT. B ~ U C B ,

Blwnett, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Darden,
Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanly,
Hartridge, Hilton, Johnston, J. T. I,esicli, TAogm,McMdlin, Meiiees,
Moore, Perliins, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, Snead, Smm, Triplett,
Wickham, Willres, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boycc, Bradley, Carroll, Clark,
Colyar, Crnilrshank, Dupri., Fiiller, Gray, Hatcher, Holliday, Lamlcin, Maellen, Miirray, Korloii, Orr, Ramsap, J . M. Smith, and W. E.
Smith.
So the niotion to print prevailed.
Mr. htlciiis moved to reconsider tlie vote just taken.
The iiiotion to reconsider prerailed.
The question recurring on agreeing to the imtion to print,
Mr. Atlciiis demanded the yeas and nays;
'(Trhich mere ordered,
k e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _40
_____
-l
' S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _26
__
Yeas : Anderson, Barksdale, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll,
Cliilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluslrey, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dicliinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gholson, IIanly, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Hilton, Reeble, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McCalli~m,McniZnllin, Mcnees, Moore, Perliins, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, IVicli-ham, Willces, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Atkiiis, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Clark, Colyar, Conrad, I k d e n , IhprE, Fiiller, Gilnier, Gray, 13olli(lay, Imiliin, Machen, Murray, Norton, Orr, Rainsay, J . M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, and Viller4.
So the motion prevailed.
Mr. Atlrins, by leave, withdrew his motion t o refer the communication and accompanying papers to the Coinmittee on Military Aft'airs,
and on motion they mere laid upon the tablc.
Mr. Akin, froin the Committee on Claims, to whom had been referred the meriiorials of J. Toomer and A. J. Ward, asserting a claim,
reported back the sanie with tlie recommendation that the corriiriitlee
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Feb. 4, 1863.1
539
tion that the committee be discharged from its further consideration,

nnd that it do lie upon the table ; which mas agreed to.
A joint resolution for the relief of Nathaniel Moore ;
Pending the further consideration,
session.
A message WRS received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, a s follows, viz:
Mv. Spea7cer: The
Senate h a w passed a joint resolution and a bill of the fol-
lair-ing titles, viz :
5. 26. Joint resolution of tliaiilrs to Ur. John Lanc:ister, of Eiigland, for his
frieiicllj conduct toward the conimander, officers, and crew of tlic ,Il:tha~i~a
; and
R. 153. An act for the relief of 1,ewis Porter,
I n nrhich I ani directed to ask the coiicurrence of this TIouse.
Mr. Cruikshanli, from the Committee on lhrolled Bills, reported

S. 150. An act to p r o d e for the lighting and warming of the Executive Mansion, and for the supply of forage and commissary stores
for the use of the Commander in Chicf of the Army and Navy of
the Confederate Stater.
On motion of Mr. Gholson, leave of abscncc was grantcd his colleague, Mr. Staples.
Tlie House adjourned until 11 oclock Monday.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr.Akin offered the following resolntion :
Resolced, That t h e discussion oii the tax bill and pending amendments shall
close at one oclock on \Vednesday. the eightli iiistant, :uid that discussion on
amendments thereafter offered shall be cwnfinecl to a s ~ t . f ~of
4 iten niiiiutes ill
faror of and ten minutes against said amendments.
Mr. Akin called the question ; which was ordered.

Mr. McMullin deiiiaridecl the yeas and nays thereon j
Which mere ordered,
----- 41
h n d recorded as follox\,s,
Nays _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Yeas : Akin, Ratson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Urddley, Carroll,
Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrad, CruiBshank, Dickinson, DuprE,
Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gholson, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert,
Holder, Lamkin, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Marshall, &furray, Norton, Orr,
Pugli, Simpson, J. M.Smith, TV. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith
of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, Willzes, and Witherspoon.
Xays : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Earksdale, Baylor, Horatio W.
Bruce, Burnett, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Farrow, Gilmer, Johnston,
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JOURNAL O F THIC
[Feb. 6,1S65.
*
Keeble, J. M. Leach, Logan, Machen, McCa111111~Ilfc2jlullin. Moore,
Perlrins, Russell, Sexton, and Wickham.
Two-thirds not voting in the affirmutive,
The resolution v7as not adopted.
The IIouse resolved itself into Committee of the T17hole t o consider
the special order, vix :
The bill " to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-five for the support of the Government,"
Mr. Sexton in the chair ; ancl having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, through their Cliairnian, that the coinmittee had had the subject referred to tlzcm under consideration and
On motion of Mr.Colyar,
SEVENTY-FIFTH DAY-MONDAY,
FEBRUARY
6, 1865,
O P E N SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S.183) '' for the
relief of Lewis Porter ; d i i c h was read a first and second time and
Also, a Senate joint resolution (8. 26) " of thanks to Mr. John
Lancaster, of England, for his friendly conduct toward the commander, officers, and crew of the Alabama ; " which mas read a first
and second time.
Mr. Blandford moved to suspend the rule requiring the joint resolution to be referred to a committee.
The motion was lost, and the joint resolution mas referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
A bill " discharging persons over fifty years of age froin military
service ;
which was read a first and second time ancl referred to the Conmiittee
on Military Aflairs.
Mr. Holliclay oflcreil the folloming resolution ; which ivas adopted :
))
))
iat Colonel ,\loshy be invited to a seat on this floor during his
of resolutions adopted a t a meetrteenth Regiment Virginia Infanand ordered to be printed.

from Rev. Mr. Langhorne, asking
ams; which was referred to the Com-
vocate military court, Third Corps,

rank and pay; which
; which mas adopted,
life in Petersburg.
hen that they
Feb. 6, 1865.1
541
residing in t h a t city the same compensation as is given to similar officers a n d

clerks residing in Richmond by the bill passed by this House on the second
instant.
Mr. Dickinson introduced

A joint resolution of thanks to Captain Raphael Semmes, officers,
and crew of the steamer Alabama ; )
on Naval Affairs.
Mr. Dickinson presented the memorial of R. Tuller, asking for
duplicate bonds, the original bonds having been lost or destroyed;
A bill t o amend an act entitled An act to provide an invalid
corps. approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour ;
which w a s read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
Mr. Chiltori preseiited a series of resolutions adopted at a meeting
of the workmen of the city of Selma, Ah., in reference to exemptions; which were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Hanly offered the following resolution :
Whereas i t is manifest from niimernus letters received fmm various prisoners of w a r held by the enemy t h a t a n impression exists t h a t the Confederate
States have permitted, allowed, and, indeed, encouraged special exchanges ; a n d
nhereas it is known t h a t such impression has produced arid is likely to produce grievous dissatisfaction and discontent among t h a t class of our fellowcitizens ; a n d
Whereas i t i s the duty of the Government to remoTe false impressions calculated to produce inischief: Therefore,
Resolved, T h a t the President be. a n d he is hereby, respectfully requested, if
practicable, to cause our prisoners of war held by the enemy to be offici,z!ly
informed in some suitable and convenient mode as to the past and future policy
of our Government in reference to special exchanges, to the end t h a t their complaints iuay be quieted and the justice of the Government thoroughly and fully
vindicated in the premises.
Blr. Snead called the question ; which was ordered, and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Garland offered the following resolution ; which was laid upon
the table :
Xesol~.ed( t l l c Seilnte co?icu)r i n g ) , T h a t the two Ilouses of Congress tidjourll
sille die 011 Jlonday, the twentieth February, instant, a t twelve oclorlr ineridim.
Mr. Akin presented the petition of the laborers and mechanics of

the Engineer Department, belonging to the First Engineer Be-giment,
on detailed service in this city, asking increase of pay; whwh was
Mr. Akin introduced
,i bill to receive volunteer troops f o r the war; )
\\Tl-hich was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee
Mr. H. W. Bruce offered the following resolution; which was
adopted :
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed to inquire
and report as speedily a s possible, by bill or otherwise, what means a r e necessary to have our soldiers in the field paid at orice the full amounts due them
from the Confederate States.
542
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JOURNAL O F THE
Mr. Foster moved to s u s p e d the rtdcs, to cilable hiill to olfer a

resolution.
My. &loore offered the following resolution :
Resoloed, That the Committee on A1iIitfary Affairs inquire into the exliediency
of iiirestiiig the President with the authority by law to call into the military
service of the Confederate States all the able-bodied negro men within the
liinits of said States, to he used in such uinnner and for such purposes a s the
Conlnitinder in Chief of our armies lu:Iy direct, and on such terms as lie niay
thinlr \vill render them most eficient in aiding in thc niilitnry defenses of oiir
country.
Mr. Hatcher moved to lay the resolution on the table.

Which were ordered,
Yeas : Batson, Boyce, Bridgers, Chanibers, Chrisman, Clopton,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hatcher, Herbert, Lamlrin, J. 141.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Miles, Norton, Ramsa-y, Sexton, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of Worth Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Mr.
Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Chilton, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Duprii, Ewing, F a r row, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon,
Machcn, Marshall, McCnllum, McMullin, Menees, Moore, Orr, Pugh,
Bogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, VillerB,
XTilkes, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Chambers moved to refer the resolution to the Cornniittee on
the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Barksdale, the resolution was referred to the
hriniittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Duprii offered the following resolution ; which was >idopted,
viz :
enjy :it Savannah, in the face of the lam of the Confedearls as the seventeenth AIarch, eighteen hu11d~ed and
e military authorities to destroy cotton or property of
cli may aid the eueniy in the prosecution of the war
ent the same, or any part thereof, from falling into the
iary inquire and report to tliis

ate States has, under thr Constibe used as soldiers, and t o give
FeD. 6, 1S63.1
543
Mr. Clianibers clemancled the yeas :mcl iiays thereon,

7Vhich were orclcred.
35
And recorde, i,s follolTs, viz: Yeas-----------------------Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Peas : htkins, Baldwin,
batson, Bell, Ulsndford, Boyce,
Bradley, Bridgers, Eli 31. Bruce, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Colyar,
Conrad, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Garland, Gray, Hanly, Hilton,
Johnston, Lyon, R.Iachen, Marshall, Menecs, Norton, Orr, Pugh,
Sitnpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina, Triplett, and
Wilkes.
Nays : Horatio TI. j h c e , Chambers, Chrisman, Cluskey, Conroljr,
Darden, Dupr6, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Fiinsten, Gaither, Gilmer,
Goode, Hatcher, Herbert, Holder, Elolliday, Lnmliin, J. M. Leach,
J. T. Leach, Logan, McCallnm, McMuIlin, Ranisay, lttussell, TI. E.
Smith, Smith of Alabania, Turner, Wickham, \/Vitherspoon, and &.
Speaker.
So the motion to lay 011 the table prevailed.
Bfr. Barksclale presented a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting of Hnmphregs (XiIiPsisPippij brigade ; which \v(>re 1:lid nporl
Mr. Siilipsoii presented a series of resohitions a ~ 1 o p t dat $1 inepting of MCGOIIWAS
(South Carolina) brigade; and a series of resolntions adopted a t a meeting of Rrattons (South Carolim) brigade ;
which were laic1 upoil the table and ordered to be printed.
The morniiig hour having expired,
Under a suspension of the ruleq, Mr. TITiclrhain, f imn the Conimittee on hlilitayv Affairs. to whom had been referred House bill (H. R.
304) to increase the efficieiicy of the caralrp of the Confederate
States, which had been returncd from the Senate with amendment+
reported hack the same with the recommeiidation that the House do
not concur in said amenchnents.
The anieiicliiients vere read as follows, viz :
iioiis I and 2, n-hich are :i$ follows, viz :
ver ;rny regiiiicnt, battiilioii, or coiiiliaiiy of cavalry is serving
ier tliaii tlint in which i t was cwiginally recruited, the Secretary
of Wur sliall be :.utl!orizeil, upoil q)plicatiori froiii tlie general c.oiiinianding thc.
,irniy with v;?iich it is serving. to cnnse tile
itister of the immediate
coiiim:?nd t<Jt:ii;e nliori his pro1,ertj- return t h
fit for srrricc ridden by
11s t : i l w i up sh:rll, mlieii
the eulisted iiieii (if \ueii coiiiii:ai~d; and the
the grorisioiis of tlic second section of this act h a r e heeii coniplied with, become
the property of the <orifeder;tte St:ites, :ind sli~tllbe hraiicled with the letter
of the conipany aiid iiniiiber itlid initials of tlie reginlent to \vliicli they hrlo~ig.
Compiiiiy comii!ii~i~tersshall receipt to the quarteriuiistcr ~ ( J Ytlie horscs thus
taken up, and each man stiiill be allowecl to ret;iin for use ill l l ~ chen ire. the
horse thiit was in tiis possession when thus ttlkc.11 ill) ; nlid : k t ally time tliat the
horses of these llleii become unfit for service their places slxlll bc sulJl)lieci by
others to he furiiished by the Gowrniiiertt, or suc.11 men n ~ g by
, order of tile
general conllu::ndinq t h e army to which they belong, be assigned to c.oriip;tliies
fro111 their respectire States in some other brxl?c41of tlic service.
SEC.
2. X board of a1)praisers shall be appointed by t h e commanding general
of the arnly t o xl--hicil such regimer,t, batta!ion. or coiiip;iny is attached. which
i belonging
shall appraise tlie 11c.ruesthus taken, a n d shall also distinguish t h t ~ i as
.
and four, according to quijlitg ; and t h e owner of the
to cldsses one, i ~ o three,
horse shall m;:ke liis electioii to receive a t once from the quartermaster of his
comlnand the :ip1)riiisecl ralue of liis horse. o r a certificate for a horse of the
class to which his I)elongs, to be furnished hiin by tlir. Gorernnierlt of the Confederate States six months after the ratification of a treaty of peace with the
544
JOURNAL O F THE
[Web. 6 , 1865.
United States, qrhicli certificate shall be approved by the colunlaiider of the

brigade to which the inan belongs,
and insert in lieu thereof the fOllOWing, ViZ :
( 6 SEC. 1. That from and after the passage of this act all cava1r.v troops now
in the military service, or that may hereafter be brought into t h e serrice of the
Confederate States, including company officers, shall be mounted and equipped
by the Government, and that horses and equipments now in t h e military service
of the Confederate States that are fit for service and belonging to company officers ant1 the men of their commands shall a t once be impressed by t h e Quartermaster-General for the public use, in the nimner and form prorided by t h e
second section of this act.
SEC.2. A board of appraisers shall be appointed, one to be selected by the
commanding general of the army to which the troops belong. the other by t h e
&u~rtermaster-General;in case of disagreement, the two to select a third, which
shall appraise the horses and equipmerits thus impressed, and shall also distinguish them as belonging to saddle-horse classes one, two, three, and four,
according to quality ; which appraisernent shall be subject t o the approval or
disapproval of the officer nialring the impressment, and should lie disapprove, he
mill immediately forward the case with his objections to t h e Confederate States
coniinissioners for the State in which the troops are a t the time serving, vhose
CJecision shall be final, and the owiier of the horse and equipments shall make his
election to receive a t once from the Government the ralne as fixed by the coinmissioners in money, or a certificate for horse and equiprnents of the same class
to which his belongs, to be furnished hiin or to his nssignee by the Government
of the Confederate States six months after the ratification of n treaty of peace
with the,!Jnited States, which certificate shall be approved by the QuartermasterGeneral.
As section 3, insert the allowing :

SEC.3. Company commanders shall receipt to the quartermaster for all horses
arid equipments turned over for the use 6f their conipnnies [sic1 muster rolls
and property returns as public property, and e:wh officer and man shall be
allowed to retain for use in the service the horse and equipments t h a t were in
his possession a t the passage of this act, and all horses taken u n d ~ rthe provisions o f this act shall be branded with the letter of the company and t h e number
and initials of the regiment to which they belong, and all payments for horses
impressed under the provisions of this act shall he made hy quartermasters
other than those who may have impressed said horses.
The question being on concurring in the amendments of the Senate,

Mr. Wickham moved that a conmiittee of conference be tendered
received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre-
resolutioiis adopted at a meeting

were laid upon the table and
for a Confederate flag; which
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545
n hich mas read as follom, viz :
T o the Senatc and House o f Representatives o f the Confederate States of
America :
Having recently received written notification which satisfled me t h a t t h e
Presidmt of the United States was disposed to confer informally with unofficial agents t h a t might be sent by me with a view to the restoration of peace,
I requested t h e Hon. Alexander 1-1. Stephens, the Hon. R. M. T. I-Iunter, and
t h e Hon. John A. Canipbell to proceed through our lines and t o hold a conference with Mr. Lincoln, or such persons a s he might depute to represent him.
I herewith submit for t h e information of Congress the report of the eminent
citizens above named, showing t h a t the enemy refused to enter into negotiations with t h e Confcdcratc States, or any one of them separately, or to give t o
our people m y other terms or guarantees than those which a conqueror may
grant, or t o permit u s to have peace on any other basis than unconditional submission to their rule, coupled with the acceptance of their recent legislation,
including a n amendment to the Constitution for t h e emancipation of all t h e
negro slaves, and with the right 011 the p a r t of the Federal Congress to legislate on t h e subject of the relations between the white and black population of
each State.
Such is, RS I understand, the effect of t h e amendment to the Constitution
which has been adopted by the Congress of t h e United States.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
FEBRUARY 6, 1865.
On motion of Mr. Perkins, the message and accompanying documents were referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered
to be printed.
On motion of Afr. Perkins, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
SECRET SESSION.
Tho House being in secret session, resolved itself into Committee

of the Whole tQconsider the special order, viz:
Mr. Clopton in the chair; and having spent some time therein, the
had the subject referred to them under consideration and had come t o
no resolution thereon.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Atkins offered the following
resolution : *
Ecsolced, T h a t all debate in Committee of t h e Whole on the bill to levy additional taxes for t h e year eighteen hundred and sixtpfive for t h e support of t h e
Government, and on the pending amendments, be terminated on Thursday
next at three oclock. And on all amendments thereafter offered, ten minutes
be allowed t h e mover t o explain, and ten niinutes to the first member obtaining
the floor for t h a t purpose to oppose said amendments.
Mr. Atkins called the question; which was ordered, and the resolution was adopted.
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tional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five for the support of the Government," Mr. Clopton
in the chair; and having spent some time therein, the committee rose
and reported, through their Chairman, that they had had the subject
referred to them under consideration and had come to no resolution
thereon.
SEVENTY-SIXTH DAY-TUESDAY,
PEHRUARY
7, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 137) " to establish the flag of the Confederate States; )' which was read a first and
second time and referred to the Committee on Flag and Seal.
Saturday last, viz :
Joint reso!ution '' for the relief of Nathaniel Moore."
The question being on ordering the joint resolution to be engrossed
and read a third time,
Mr. Perkins demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
______-_-_-_-___________
30
And recorded as follows,viz: Yeas
Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford,

Boyce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Brucej Darden, ne J a r nette, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Fuller, Garland, Herbert, Laniliin,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, Menees, Norton, Ramsay,
Russell, Simpson, Triplett, and Willzes.
Nays : Akin, Batson, Carroll, Chilton, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar,
Conrow, DuprB, Farrow, Foster, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Hatcher, Hilton, McMullin, Miles, Perkins, Sexton, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, VillerB, and Mr. Speaker.
So the joint resolution was engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Barksdale called the question ; which mas ordered.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays; which mere not ordered, and the joint resolution was lost.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the Coinmittec on Claims,
reported
A joint resolution " for the relief of James D. Browne; "
he joint resolution and placing
joint resolution to be engrossed
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Which TI ere ordered,

41
Alld recorclecl as fo~lo~,.s,
viz:
Navs--____---_______-----_--20
Yeas: Akin, Atkins, Baylor,
Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio 1'. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr.4, Elliott, Farrow, Foster,
Fuller, Gholsoa, Gilmer, Gray, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Miles, Norton, Ramsay,
Russell, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, and
Wickham.
Nays : Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Colyar, Conrow, ET.ving, Garland, Hanly, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Menees,
Pugh, Sexton, J . M. Smith, Triplett, VillerB, and Willres.
So the joint resolution was engrossed and rcad a third time.
It was decided in the affirmative, and the title was read and
agreed to.
Mr. Akin, from the Committee on Claims, to whom had been
referred the memorial of Tlreatherford & Thomas, asking compensation for tobacco lost in the custom-house a t Nashville, Tenn., reported
back the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it, do lie upon the
table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Akin, from the same committee, to whom had been rcfcrrcd
the memorial of J. Gardner, postmaster a t Christiansburg, Va., asking to be relieved from liability for postage stamps eaptured by the
enemy, reported back the same with the recorrimeridation that the
committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it
do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Akin, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of Capt. R. E. B. Hewetson, asking relief in relation to
certain money captured by the enemy, reported back the same with
the recommendation that the committee he, discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
Mr. Akin, from the same committee, reported
A bill " for the relief of Major D. W. Hinkle, quartermaster of
Finegan's and Perry's brigades; "
Mr. Dickinson, from the same committee, to vhom had been
referred the memorial of John Hughes, asking compensation for damages sustained by hini by reason of the burning of his house and
other property by the military authorities, reported back the same
further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
Mr. Diekinson, from the same committee, to whom had beell
referred the memorial of Mary Weaver, asking Compensation for
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the destruction of her house and +her propeaty by the military

authorities, reported back the same wlth the recommendation that the
committee be discharged from Its further consideration, and that it
do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Russell, leave of absence was granted to his colleague, Mr. Montague (detained from hls seat by indisposition).
Mr. Norton, rom the Committee on Claims, to whom had been
referred the petition of Ellenor Thurmond, of South Carolina, asking
that a bond given by her for the exemption of her overseer may be
vacated, reported back the same with the recommendation that the
committee be discharged from its further. consideration, and that it
be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; which was agreed to.
Mr. Norton, from the same committee, reported
A bill (appropriating ten thousand dollars to pay claims in the
recruiting service of the Confederate States ;
Calendar,
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution mere recorded,
And are as follows, viz: Yeas_____________________________ 61
N a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1
____
Peas : Anderson, Atkins,
Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blaiidford, Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Dardcn,
Dickinson, Eding, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gholson, Gilmer,
Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hi1ton, Holliday, Lamkin,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Menees,
Miles, Norton, Orr, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama, Smith of North Carolina,
Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Nays: DuprB.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed, and
Mr. Norton, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of D. E. Henderson, asking to be relieved from responsibility for certain money stolen from him, reported back the same with
the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to,
for the loss of
the vote by which

oore was rejected.
Nash, their Secret resolution of the following
Feb. 7,1865.1
549
erate States war steamer Alabama, and the oficers and crew under his command ;
In which I a m directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

On motion Of
L p 1 , the House resolved itself into secret session; and havlng spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, the reports of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of War, and all papers connected with the bill
LL to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixtyfive for the support of the Government, were ordered to be printed.
The House resolved itself into Committec of the Whole to consider
The bill t o levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-five for the support of the Governrnent,
had the subject referred to them under consideration and had come
to no resolution thereon.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
M r . Speaker: The Senate agree to the first, second, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth,
ninth, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth, and disagree to the third,
tenth, and eleventh amendments of the House of Representatives to t h e bill
(S. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work
upon fortifications and perform other labor connected mith the defenses of t h e
country; and they agree to t h e sixth amendment of the House of Representatives to the said bill, with a n amendment; in which I am directed to ask the

S. 155. An act to regulate the pay and allowances of certain female
employees of the Government ;
H. R. 23. Joint resolution for the relief of the Virginia Mechanics
Institute ; and
H. R. 24. Joint resolution of thanks to the officers and men of
the Ninth, Fourteenth, and Fifty-seventh Regiments of Virginia
Infantry.
Private Secretary, notifying the House that on the 3d instant the
President approved and signed the following acts and joint resolutions, viz:
H. R. 21. Joint resolution of thanks to Brig. Gen. John S. William
and the officers and men under his command for their victory over
the enemy a t Saltville, Va., on the 2d day of October, 1864;
H. R. 352. An act to provide for certain claims due the State of
Louisiana ;
H.R.351. An act to provide for certain claims due the State of
North Carolina ;
H. R. 242. An act to provide for sequestrating the property of persons liable to military service who have departed, or shall depart,
from the Confederate States without permission ; and
H.R.20. Joint resolution construing the act of January 30, 1864,
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sing the conlpensation of certain ofliccrs and employees of the
SECRET SESSION.
The House being in secret session, resolved itself into Committee of

the Whole to consider the special order, viz:
Mr. Clopton in the chair; and having spent some time therein, the
had the subject referred to them under consideration and had come
to no resolution thereon.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the injunction of secrecy was removed
-from all the proceedings on said bill, and on motion of Mr. Lyon, it
was
Resolved, That all further proceedings on said bill be had in open
session.
Mi-.Smith of North Carolina offered the following resolution;
which was adopted, viz :
Resolved ( t h e Senate concurring), That the injunction of secrecy be removed
from the act of Congress retaining in the military service persons over fifty
years of age.
On motion of Mr. Baylor, the joint resolution in favor of Don

Rafael and Manuel Armijo and Julian Tesorio was taken from the
Calendar, postponed until Saturday next, made the continuing
special order for that day and from day to day until disposed of.
Private Secretary, notifying the House that on the 3d instant the
President approved and signed
13. R. 357. An act making an appropriation for the redemption of
one-fortieth of the three million pounds foreign loan, due March 1,
1864.
TY-SEVENTH DAY-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY

8,1865.
OPEN SESSION.
ouse a message from the President;

T o the Bouse of Ec
RICHMOND,
VA., February 4, 1865.
12th ultimo, I herewith transmit a com-
o be created by the act of

e Trans-Mississippi Depart-
Feb. 8,1865 1
551

Committee 011 Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House another message from the President; which was rcad as follows, viz:
RICHMOND,
10 the Senate a ~ House

d
of Representatives:
1 heren-ith transmit for your consideration a communication fronl the Secre-
tary of t h e Treasury, COVeriIlg a n estimate for a n additional appropriatioll

required to llleet t h e esiienses of the Department of Justice during the six
months ending June 30, 1865.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Committee on l%Taysand Means and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House another message from the President; which was read as follows, viz:
RICHMOND, VA., February 3, 186.5.
To the Senate a n d House o f Representatii;es:
T herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, corering an estimate for a11 additional appropriatioil
required by t h e Navy Department.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to bc printed.
The Chair laid before the House another niessage from the President; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
To the House of Eepresentatires:
In response to your resolution of t h e 25th ultimo, I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, covering copies of his correspondence with th e go\ ernor of North Carolina relative to coals of the steamer
Adrance.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Mr. E. M. Bruce moved that the message and accompanying documents be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. McMullin moved to amend the motion of Mr. Bruce by striking
out (Commerce and inserting Naval Affairs.
The amendment was agreed to, and the motion as amended prevailed.
On motion, the message and accompanying documents were ordered
to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House another message from the President ; which was read as follows, vie :
((
RICHMOND,
VA., Febrtcary 6 , 1865.
To the,House of Representatives:
In response to your resolution of December 13 last, I herewith transmit for
your informatio;,a communication from the Secretary of War relative to the
Cotton Bureau
established in the State of Texas, and covering copies of all
documents on the subject on file in his office and of his correspondence with
the general commanding the Trans-Mississippi Department in reference to the
llse of cotton as a means of procuring supplies for the Army.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The Chair laid before the House a Senate joint resolution O f
thanks to Captain Raphael Semmes, of the Confederate States W a r
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a, and the officers and crew under his command;

first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Boyce, the rule was suspended requiring the
joint resolution to be referred to a committee, and the joint resolution
was read a third time and passed, and the title mas read and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 129) * to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to vorli upoil
fortifications and perform other labor connected with the defenses of
the country; which had been returned from the Senate with an
amendment to the amendments of the House.
Mr. Goode moved to suspend the rule requiring the amendments to
Mr. Garland demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ - _ - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
viz: Nays
And recorded as
........................
6
Yeas : Anderson, Batson, Boyce, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers,
Chilton, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6,
Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer,
Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, IIatcher, Holder, Holliday. Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, McMullin, Meneeb,
Miller, Moore, Murray, Norton, Orr, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Snead, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, Wickham, Wilkes! and Withers oon.
Bays : Barksdale, Blandford, Chrisman, Cluskey, Smith of Alabama, and Mr. Speaker.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the rule was suspended.
The amendment of the Senate was read a s follows, viz :
))
Strike out all after the word act, in line 4,sixth amendment of the House,
and insert regulating impressments, approved March twenty-sixth, eighteen
The question being on concurring in said amendment,

The Senate having refused to concur in the tenth amendment of the
House,
Mr. Miles moved that the House recede from its amendment, and
called the question; which was ordered.
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as fol&,s, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
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The Scnatc having refused to concur in the eleventh amendment of

the House,
Mr. Miles moved that the House recede from its amendment, and
called the question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Conrow demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
31
~~d rt.corcled as follo-ws,viz : Yeas ........................
Nays
34
Yeas : Anderson, Rarksdale, Blandford, Royce, Carroll, Chilton,
Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither,
Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Johnston, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
Lyon, Miles, Moore, Xorton, Perkins, Pugh, W.E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, VillerB, and Wickham.
.Baj7s : Akin, Atkins, Batson, Bradley, Horatio TV. Bruce, Chrisinan, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, DuprB, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Garland,
Goode, Gray, Hanly, Holliday, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen,
McMullin, Murray, Ramsay, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead,
Triplett, Turner, TVilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
So the House refused to recede from its amendment.
Mr. Miles moved that a committee of conference be tendered to the
Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the hill and
amendments ; which motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, leave of absence was granted Mr. Chilton of Alabama, from and after Friday next.
Mr. Hatcher moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
terminating debate on the bill " to levy additional taxes f o r the year
eighteen hundred and sixty-five for the support of the Government "
was adopted.
Mr. Garland moved to take up for consideration the resolution
offered by him on Monday last, and laid upon the table, fixing the
time of the adjournment of the two Houses.
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ 42
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Blandford, Boycc, Carroll,
Clirisnian, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson,
DuprB, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gray,
Holder, Lamkin, J. &I. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Norton,
Orr, Pu h, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, JV. E. Smith,
Smith o Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Swan, VillerB,
and Witherspoon. .
Kays : Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Chilton, Clark, Conrad, De Jarnette, Elliott, Farrow,
Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, McMullin, Menees, Mile.;, Moore, Murray, Perkins,
Russell, Sexton, Triplctt, Willas, and Mr. Speaker.
So the motion prevailed, and the resolution was taken up for consideration.
Pending which,
ff
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The bill to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen h u n c l r ~ ]
and sixty-five for the support of the Governn~ent,
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the conimittee had had the subject referred to them under consideration and
The Chair laid before the House a communication from a committee
of the citizens of Richmond, inviting the Speaker and members of the .
House of Representatives to attend the meeting of the citizens to be
held at the African Church in this city to-morrow, 9th instant, at 12
oc1ock m.
Mr. Raldwin offered the following resolution :
Itesolved, That this House appreciates the importance of t h e proposed public
meeting, and that the members will with pleasure attend and participate in its
deliberations.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Akin,
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FEBRUARY
9, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
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On motion of Mr. Orr, lcavc of absence was granted his colleague,
Mr. Holder.
The House resumed the consideration of the resolution offered by
Mr. Baldwin yesterday, in relation to the meeting of the citizens of
Kichmond to be held at 12 oclock m. to-day.
Mr. Garland called the question; which was ordered.
Mr. Menees demanded the yeas and nays.
Pending which,
Mr. Cluskey moved that the House do now adjourn; which motion
was lost.
Mr. Garland moved a call of the House.
The question recurring on the adoption o f the resolution,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
And recorded as follows,viz:
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Bradley, Eli M.
Hruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chrisnian, Clark, Cluskey, Funsten, Gholson, Hanly, Hartrid e, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon,
&lachen, McMullin,, Menees, d l l e r , Moore, Murray, Perkins, Russell,
Swan, Triplett, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Akin, Ba
dford, Boyce, Colyar, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Dickinso
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garhind, Hilton, Lamkin
each, J. T. Leach, Logan, Miles, NorSmith, Turner, VillerB, Wilkes,
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Mr. Foster moved that the House take a recess at 12 oclock to-day
until 8 ocloclr to-night.
Pending which,
Mr. Swan moved that the House adjourn.
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas ________________________ 23
Kays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
Yeas: Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.
Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, DuprB, Gholson, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston, Lyon, Menees, Miller, Moore, Murray,
Yerkins, Swan, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Carroll, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hilton,
Holliday, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, McMullin, Miles, Norton, Orr, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, W.
E. Smith, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
The question recurring on the motion of Mr. Foster for a recess
until 8 oclock p. m.,
Mr. Foster demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the motion was lost.
Mr. Hatcher offered the following resolution; which was adopted :
Resolved, T h a t during his stay in this city General J. 13. Hood be invited to a
privileged seat on t h e floor of this House.
Mr. Farrow, from the Committee on Claims, to whom had been

referred a resolution and other papers relative to the expediency of
enlarging the operations of the. Army Intelligence Office, reported
back the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from their further consideration, and that they do lie upon
Mr. Farrow, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of A. G. Stubbs, praying compensation for use of land
occupied by Battery No. 4, near Richmond, reported back the same
fitrlher consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
the memorial of John R. Cardwell, praying compensation for value
of slave captured by the enemy whilst in the service of the Government under impressment, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of the legal representatives of
John R. Cardwell, deceased ;
it on the Calendar,
On motion of Mr. Farrow, the rule was suspended requiring the
joirlt resolution to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
The joint resolution was engrossed and read a third time.
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The yeas and nays required b)r the Constitution were recorded,
49
Ireas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
And are as follows, viz:
7 [81
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton,
CluslCey, Conrow, Cruikshanl<, Dickinson, D u p r 4 Ewing, Farrow,
Fuller, Fuiisten, Gaither, Garland, Gray, Hartridge, IIatcher, IIilton,
Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan Lyon, Machen, Miles,
Moore, Murray, Ramsay, Russell, Simpson,
E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Turner,
Nays : Atkins, Ratson, Colyar, Hanly, Lamkin, McMullin, Orr,
and VillerB.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the joint resolution was
passed, and the titlc was read and agreed to.
Mr. Farrow, from the same committcc, to whom had been referred
the memorial of William A. Johnson, asserting a claim for a horse
]Tilled in battle, reported back the same with the recommendation
that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and
that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Farrow, froin the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of Thomas N. Hill, praying duplicates of bonds destroyed by fire, reported back the same with the recommendation that
it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
the memorial of Veal, West 6 Moore, praying compensation for loss
incurred by the Government taking possession of thcir premises,
the table; which was agreed.to.
A bill " for the relief of E. Burgevin,"
be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upoii
Mr. Triplett, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
1 of Edwin Williams, praying compensation for crops
troops of General Beauregard, reported back the same
onimendation that the committee bc discharged from its
further consiaeration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
the memorial of Andrew J. Pitts, asking to be refunded the $500
paid for his exemption as overseer, reported back the same with the
consideration, and th
Mr. Triplett, from
, to whom had been referred
the niemorial of F.
compensation for property
destroyed by the mi
ies, reported back the same with
the vmmmendation that the committee be discharged from its further colisideration, and
lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
b7.
Feb. 9, 1865.1
557
Triple% from the same committee, to whom had been referred

the petition asking increase of rent of certain property in Richmond
now in the occupancy of the Wavy Department, reported back the
same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged
from its further Consideration, and that it do lie upon the table;
the memorial of William Ritter, asking increase of rent of building
used as naval hospital, reported back the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration,
and that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Triplett, froin the same committee, to whom had been referred
the petition of John F. Greenlee, asking the return of money paid
for the exemption of his manager, reported back the same with the
recommendation that the committee be ctiqcliarged from its further
consideration, and that i t be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary ; which was agreed to.
the petition of Henrietta Jennings, asking to be relieved from the
payment of a bond given by her for the exemption of her overseer, reported back the same with the reconinteridation tlixt the committee
to the Committee on the Judiciary; which was agreed to.
the memorial of E. 0. Johnston, asking conipensation for property
destroyed by fire communicated from a bridge burnt by the niilitary
authorities, reported back the same with the recommendation that
i t do lie upon the table: which n7as agreed to.
the memorial of W. L. Bcll, praying compensation for a milling
establishment destroyed by Confederate forces, reported bnclr the
same with the recommendation that the conimittee be discharged
from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table;
Mr. Dickinson, from the same committee, to vhom had been referred the memorial of Caswell Turpin, praying compensation for a
storehouse impressed by Confederate authorities and destroyed by
the enemy, reported back the same with the rec?mmendation that the
committee be discharged from its further conslderation, and that it
do lie upon the table; which w a s agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, l o whom
had been referred the memorial of H. TAT. King, asking to be relieved
from liability f o r certain funds of the Government stolen from him,
the memorial of Capt. W. T. Estep, asking to be relieved from liability for certain funds of the Government stolen from him, reported
back the Same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the
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I Feb. 9,1865.
Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, moved to

p for consideration the memorial of the proprietors of the
Richmond House, asking increase of rent, whlch had been laid upon
the
table.
_
.
..
Mr. Chambers called u p his motion to reconsider the vote by which
the ioint resolution for the relief of Nathaniel Moore was rejected.
Pknding which,
The morning hour expired.
Mr. J. T. Leach moved that the Calendar be postponed to enable
him to move a suspension of the rules; which motion prevailed.
Mr. J. T. Leach moved that the rules be suspended to enable him
to introduce a bill and a resolution ; which motion was lost.
Mr. Wickham moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Lyon moved that the House take B recess until 8 oclock tonight.
Mr. Chilton offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
p.
&%solved, That the Speaker do acknowledge, on the part of this House, the
receipt of the polite invitation of the committee to meet the citizens on this
day noon and participate in a mass meeting, and to assure the committee t h a t
this House heartily sympathizes in the object of the meeting, but having pressing public business set for to-day, the House can not, with due regard to the
public interest, adjourn.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was again postponed, and

under a sus ension of the rules, Mr. Miles, from the Committee on
Military *$airs, to whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 168)
to authorize the appointment of a commissary-general, with the
rank of a brigadier-general, reported the same back with the recommendation that i t do pass.
The bill was read a third time, and the question recurring on its
passage,
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays; which were not
ordered.
ion being put,
bill pass?
ad demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered.
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
Mr. Nasli, their SecreMr. Speaker: T
S. 134. An act
railroad coulpani
created under the act
es has notified the Senand signed the following acts :

imuin rates of compensation allowed to
ation of the mails of the Confederate
e Post-Office Department, cerepositaries of the Government
Feb. 9, 1865.1
559
S. 159. -4u act to Secure inore effectually the preservation aud distributioii of
the effects of deceased officers aiid soldiers.
The Seuate have passed a bill of this House (13. R. 361) to provide for the
reissue of bonds and certificates of indebtedness of the Confederate States i n certain cases.
Bnd they have rejected a bill of this House (H. 11. 346) providing for t h e discharge of soldiers in certaiu cases, aud their future exemption from military
service.
The HOLISC
resolvcd itself into Committee of the Whole to consider
committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had, according to order, had the subject referred to them under
consideration and had come to no resolution thereon.
The Speaker announced the appointment of
1. Mr. Lyon of Alabama,
2. Mr. Russell of Virginia,
3. Mr. Perkins of Louisiana,
4. Mr. Colyar of Tenncssce, and
5. Mr. Anderson of Georgia,
as managers on the part of the House a t the confeience tendered to
the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill
to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of
the currency.
Also, the appointment of
Mr. Marshall of Kentucky,
Mr. Hanly of Arkansas, and
Mr. Simpson of South Carolina,
as managers on the part of the House a t the conference tendered to
the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill
(to authorize the comnianders of the reserves in each State to order
general courts-martial and to revise the proceedings of courts-martial
and military courts.
Mr. Wickham of Virginia,
Mr. Clark of Missouri, and
Mr. Turner of North Carolina,
as managers on the part of the House on the disagreein votes of
the two Mouses on the bill to increase the efficiency of t e cavalry
Mr. Chambers of Mississippi,
Mr. Baldwin of Virginia, and
Mr. Sexton of Texas,
as tl1e managers on the p a r t of the House on the disagreeing votes
of the two Houses on the bill to provide for the employment of free
tlegroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other
labor connected with the defenses of the country.
.
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JOURNAL O F THE
SEVENTY-NINTH DAY-FRIDAY,
[Ijeb. 10, 1865.
FEBRUARY
10, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and x-as opened with
. prayer by Rev. Dr. Duncan.
The House resumed the consideration. of the resolution offered by

Mr. Garland, fixing the time for the adjournment of the two Houses
sine die.
Mr. Clopton submitted the following amendment :
Strike out, the words Monday, the twe~ltieth,and insert Saturday, the
twenty-fifth.
Pending which,
Mr. Conrow moved a call of the House : which mas ordered.
Upon the call of the roll the following gentlemen aiisn-ered to thcir
names :
Messrs. Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing,
Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Lyon,
Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Norton, Orr, Perkins, Ramsay,
Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith. Smith of North
Carolina, Snead, Triplett, VillerQ, Wilkes. Witherspoon, and Ah-.
Speaker.
Mr. Conrow moved that all further proceedings under the call be
dispensed with.
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Garland, by consent, accepted the amendment of Mr. Clopton,
and the resolution was modified so 2s to read a s follows, viz :
ResoTved (the Senate C O ~ J C I ~ J T ~ TThat

Z ~ / ) , h e two Mouses of Cuugress ncljourn
sine (lie on Saturday, the twenty-fifth Fehmary instant, at twelve oclodi
meridian.
Mr. H. W. Bruce moved to lay the resolution on the table.

Mr. Conrow demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Strike out the words
enty-fifth, and insert
Tuesday,
the
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Mr. Anderson demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which mere ordered,
And recorded &s follows,viz: Ireas_________________________ 33
Nays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Yeas : Baldwin, Barksdale, Bell, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce,
Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Ewing, Barrow, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, HanJy, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Lyon, Machen,
McMullin, Menees, Miles, Perkins, Russell, W. E. Smith, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Welsh; Willres, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : ilkin, Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Carroll,
Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Dicliinson, DuprB, Foster, Fuller, Gaither,
Garland, Gray, Holder, Johnston, Keeble, J . T. Leach, Norton, Orr,
Pugh. Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J. Ail. Smith, and Smith of North
Carolina.
So the amendment TI-as agreed to.
Xr. Cruilcshank called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution as amended.
Mr. Perkins demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz : Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 43
S ~ ~ y ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _2;)
_ _[ d_o_] _ _ Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Rarltsdalc, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Carroll,
Chambers, Chrisiiii~u,Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Cruiltshank, Ilickinson, Dupr6, E v i n g , Foster, Fuller, Fuii~teii, Gaithcr, Garlaiid,
Gray, Hilton, Holder, Lamliin. J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach, Machen,
RlcMullin, Korton, Orr, Pug%,-Ramsay, Rogers, Simpqon, J . M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Triplett,
Viller6, Wilkes, and Witherspooii.
Nays : Baldwin, Raylor, Bradley, I-Zoratio TV. Bruce, Clark, Conrad, De Jarnette, Farrow, Gholson, Giliner, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Menees, Miles, Perkins,
Read, Russell, Snead, Welsh, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Foster moved to reconsider the rote just talcen, and called the
question; n-hich was ordered, and the motion to reconsider was lost.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Boyce, from the Committee
on Karal Affairs, to whoni had been referrccl a. Senate joint resolnlion of thanks to Mr. John Lancaster, of England, for his friendly
conduct to\vard the coniiiiaiicIer, officers, and crew o P the A\labama,
reported had< the same with the recomnrenrlatioil that it (lo pass.
The question being on postponing the joint resolution and placirlg
it on the Calendar,
The joint resoliition was read a third time and passed, and the title
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Lpoii, froin the Colrlniiltee
on Ways and Means, reported
A joillt resolution authorizing the tranifer of funds in the
auartermaster-Generals Department ;
The qltestion being on postponing the joint resolution and placing
it on the Calendar,
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alld the title was read and agreed to.
Mf. Barlisdale introduced
i\ bill (to increase the military force of the Confederate States ;
IvIiich was read a first time.
Mr, Miles objected to the second reading of the bill.
The question being,
Shall this bill be rejected?
Mr. Hartridge deinanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
And recorded as follo.ws, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 52
Yeas : Baldwin, Rranch, Cruilishanli, Darclen, Ile Jarnette, Fuller,
Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Ramsay, Sexton, Smith of hlabania, Smith of
North Carolina, Wicliham, Witherspoon, and Mr. Spealier.
Kays : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chilton, Clarli, Clopton, Clusliey, Conrad, Coiirow, Diclcinson, DuprC, Ewing, Farrow,
Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton,
Holder, Ilolliday, Johnston, Iieeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, Menees,
Moore, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, 717. E. Smith, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Villerk, and Welsh.
So the House refused to reject the bill.
Che bill was read a second time.
Mr. I3arltsdale moved that the bill be referred to a $elect committee
of one from each State.
Pending which,
Mr. Wiclrliarri movcd that the bill be indcfinitcly postponed.
Mr. Lyon called the question.
Mr. iitkins demanded the yeas and naps thereon ; which were not
oriltwd, ant1 the motion to postpone indefinitely was lost.
hlr. Rogers moved to amencl the motion of Mr. Barksdale to refer
the bill to a select coinniittee of one from each State by striking out
the words a select conimittee of one from each State and inserting
in lieu thereof the words the Committee on Military Affairs.
The aiiiendincnt WRS not agreed to, and the motion of Mr. Barlisdale prevailed.
Mr. Chambers, by unanimous consent, introduced
A bill to provide means to carry on the war;
which T V ~ Sread first and second time, laid upon the table, and
conlnzittee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the committee had, accordi
referred to them under
cwisideration and
Ur. Hilton offer
resolution ; which was adopted :
Besolwrl. That this

gain at eight oclock
8s to-day at three oclocli and meet
Feb. 10,1865.1
563
A message was received from the President by Mr. Harrison, his

and signed
H. R. 24. Joint resolution of thanks to the oEcers and men of the
Ninth, Fonrteenth, and Fifty-seventh Regiments of Virginia Infantry; and
H. R. 23. Joint resolution for the relief of the Virginia Mechanics
Institute.
H. R. 361. An act to provide for the reissue of bonds and certificates of indebtedness of the Confederate States in certain cases.
Mr. J. M. Smith moved that the House adjourn.
Pending which,
The Speaker announced that the House would take a recess until
8 oclock p. m.
The House having reassembled,
Mr. Chambcrs moved that lcavc of abscncc be granted his colleague, Mr. Orr.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Sexton moved a call of the House.
Pending which,
Mr. Read moved that the House adjourn.
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
And recorded as f o ~ ~ o w s ,
Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
Yeas : Barksdale, Bell, Horatio W. Bruce, Chambers, Darden,
Dupr6, Gray, Menees, and Read.
\
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Blandford, Bridgers, Carroll, Chrisman,
Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Dickinson, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Garland, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Lyon,
Orr, Pugh, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Triplett, Turner, Viller6, and Wilkes.
The question recurring on ordering a call of the House,
names ;
Messrs. Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Bridgers,
Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskeg,
Conrow, Darden, Dickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Garland,
Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Lyon,
Menees, Orr, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Sexton, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB,
and Wilkes.
The following gentlemen were absent by leave of the House:
Messrs. Ayer, Chilton, Echols, Heiskell, Lester, Montague, Rives,
Shewmake, Singleton, Staples, Whitfield, and Wright.
The following gentlemen were excused from attendance :
Messrs. Branch, Colyar, Gholson, Gilmer, Herbert, Johnston,
JOURNAL OF THE
[Eeb. 11, 1865.
LogaIi, McCallum, McMullin, Miles, Norton, Russell, W. E. Smith,

and Welsh.
On motion of Mr. Blandford, all further proceedings under the call
Mr. Anderson called the question; which was ordered, and leave of
absence was granted to Mr. Orr.
and sixt -five for the support of the Government,
Mr. C opton in the chair ; and having spent some time therein, the
committee rose and reported, t,hrough their Chairman, that the committee had, according to order, had the subject referred t o then1
under consideration and had come to no resolution thereon.
On motion of Mr. Clopton,
E I G H T I E T H DAY-SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY
11, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

RICHMOND,
[Io the Betaate a d House of Representatives:

I herewith transmit for your consideration a comniunication from the Secretary of the Treasury, covering an estimate for an additioiial approyriatiou
required by the Navy Department.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

the President; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., Februarg 8, 1865.
70 the House of Repwsentatives:
111 response to your resolution of the 25th ultimo, I herewith transmit for
your information a comniunication from the Secretary of War, covering a list

of the querterluasters and assistant quartermasters now in the service, and
indicating the rank of each officer and the duty on which he is employed.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The cominunication and accompanying documenk were laid upon

the table arid ordered to be printed.
The Chair also laid before the House another message from thc
I&sident; which was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., February S, 1865.
T o tibe Hozcse of Eepresentatives:
111 res~)onseto your resolution of the 11th ultimo, I herewith transmit a coininunication from
conveys the informatioll
requested relative
ted as contractors to carry
the mails on route
o f a r as the records of his
ble him to
leb. 11, 1865.1
565

The Chair also laid before the House another message from the
RICHMOND,
In response to your resolution of the 31st December last, I herewith transmit
for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering
copies of the reports of Generals Taylor, Price, and Magruder, with the report
of General Smith appended, of their military operations in the Trans-Mississippi
Department during t h e last eighteen months.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The House resumed the consideration of the motion of Mr. Chambers to reconsider the vote bywhich the joint resolution for the
relief of Nathaniel Moore was rejected.
. Mr.J. M. Smith called the question; which was ordered, and the
motion to reconsider was lost.
Mr. Welsh, from the Committee on Claims, to whom had been
referred the memorial of R. D. Post, asking to be paid for certain
articles furnished the steamer Arrow, reported back the same with
the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which T V ~ S
agreed to.
Mr. ?Velsh, from the same committee, to whom had been referretl
the memorial of Lieut. Col. William Allan, asking to be relicvd froiii
responsibility for certain money stolen from him, reported bsek the
same with the recommendation that the committee be discharp!
from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table;
Mr. Welsh, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
the memorial of James Sykes, asking to be refunded the sum of $500
paid for the exemption of an overseer, reported
A bill (for the relief of James Sykes, agent of James W. Sykes;
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it on t,he
Calendar,
The rule having been suspended requiring the bill to be considered
in Committee of the Whole,
Mr. HiIton moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
((
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Barksdale, Branch, Bridgers, Horalio 147.

Bruce, Clark, Clopton, Cgnrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette,
Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, IIolliday, Lamkin, J . M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Norton, Orr, Pugh, &amsay, Russell,
Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Alabama,
RNAL OF THE
IFeb. 11,18r,s.
of North Cardina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, Wellsh, and

Nays : Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Chrisman,
Dupl-6, Garland, Gholson, Hilton, Keeble, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Miles, Perkins, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Welsh, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill for the relief of Major John Reid, of Missouri,
Calendar,
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were
not ordered, and the bill was placed on the Calendar.
On motion of Mr. Perkins,
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Rules.
On motion of Mr. J. M. Smith, the report was laid upon the table.
Mr. Perkins, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following
resolution :
Resolued, That a standing committee, to be composed of one member from each
State, to be styled a committee on the conduct of the war, be appointed by the
Speaker, who shaI1 continue their session at the Capitol during the recess of
Congress and discharge such duties as may be devolved upon them by the
House.
Mr. Diclrinson called the question; which was ordered, and the
resolution was not adopted.
Mr. McMullin entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the
resolution was not adopted.
Mr. Machen, from the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, to whom was referred a resolution instructing
the committee to inquire whether the commissary paid $30 or $40 a
bushel for wheat in the months of July and August last, etc., submitted a written report thereon.
Pending which,
The morning hour havin
The House resolved itsel into Committee of the Whole to consider
Fexpired,
r eighteen hundred
the Government,
having spent some time therein, the
ough their Chairman, that the comrt back the bill
endation that the
of one from each
n ; which was ordered.
and nays thereon;
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Veb. 11, 1863.1
IIOUSE O F KEPRESENTATIVES.
567
slen, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Holliday, Lamkin, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Moore, Murray, Norton, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Rogers, Bussell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
Alabama, Snead, Triplett, Willi-es, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Barlisdale, Bell, Boyce, Bridges, Eli M. Bruce,
Clarli, Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshanli-, Darden, Farrow, Fuller,
Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Johnston, J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, Machen, Miles, Miller, Orr, Ramsay,
Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Viller6, and Wickham.
SOthe bill and amendments were referred to a select committee
of one from each State.
Mr. Russell iiioved to reconsider the vote just taken, and called the
question ; which wa5 ordered, and the motion was lost.
On motion of Mr. Chanibers, the bill " to provide rrlearis to carry
011 the Government )'was take? u p from the table and referred to the
same committee.
h message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
iUr. &iP'nkP,':
The Senate insist upon their anieudnients, disagreed to by this
House, to the bill (1. It. 229) to provide more eff'ectu:illy for t h e reduction and
redemption of the currency, agree to the conference aslied by this House on the
disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon, a n d have appointed Mr. Seninies,
Mr. Graham, and Jlr. Oldham managers a t the said coiifereiice on the part of
the Senate.
The Senate insist upon their amendnients, disagreed t o by this House, to
t h e bill (13. R. 304) to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Confederate
States, agree t o t h e conference asked by this IIouse on the disagreeing votes of
the two Houses thereon, and hare appointed JPr. Wigf:ill, JIr. .Tofinson of
Missouri, and Mr. IIaynes managers at the said conference on their part.
The Senate insist upon their disagreenient to the amendiiient proposed by
this I-Iouse to the bill (S. 117) to authorize the coniinanders of the reserves in
each State to order general courtsmartial and to revise the proceedings o
courts-martial and military courts, agree to the conference nsked by this rlouse
on the disagreeing votes of the two IIouses thereon, and hxve appointed Mr.
Henry, Blr. Dortch, and Mr, Siniins nianagers a t the said conference on their
pnrt.
The Senate insist upon their disagreement to the ameudment proposed by
this House to the bill (S. 729) to provide for t h e employment of free negrow
and S I R T ~ S to work upon fortifications and perforni othcr labor connected
with the defenses of t h e country. agree t o the conference asked by this House
on the disagreeing votw of the tn.o ITouxes thereon. and hnve appointed Blr.
Eurnett, JIr. Graham, and BIr. Caperton managers at t h e said conference on
the part of the Senate.
Mr. Cruilrshank, from the Committee on Enr.oll(d Bills, reported

S. 168. A n act to authorizc the appointment of a commissnrygeneral, with the raiik of brigadier-gcneral ;
S. 27. Joint resolulion of thanks t o Cnpt. Raphael Seinmes, of
the Confederate States war steamer Alabama, and the officers a l ~ l
crew under his command.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Sexton introduced
A joint resolution '' for the relief of postmasters in certain cases ; "
tuhich Tvas rexcl a first and second time and referred to the Committee
Mr. Raldnrin pyesentecl the proceeding: of a meeting of the Fiftysecond Reginlent Virginia Infantry ; which were laid upon the table
AL O F THE
[Feb. 11, 1865.
to construe an act approved June fourteenth,

sixty-four, increasing the compensation of cer.irhich was road a first and second t h e and referred to the Committee
on thc Judiciary.
Mr. Bell offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Jvhereas many executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, etc., have invested ti!? Inciney of orphans, minors and other cestuis que trust in four per cent
Confederate bonds, which are worth only forty cents in the dollar in currency;
and
TVhereas incalculable iiijury and irreparable loss is likely to ensue to orphans
and minors in consequence thereof : Therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways and Means be instructed t o inquire
illto the propriety of devising some means to secure them against loss, by autliorizing tllelll to exchange said bonds for other securities, or by such other means
as will most likely prevent such loss, and report, by bill or otherwise, at t h e
ewliest practicable moment.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Miller, from the Select Committee on the Pay and Clothing of the Soldiers, submitted a written
report; which was laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Miller, from the same committee, reported the following resolutions ; which were adopted :
Resolved, That so much of this report as refers to thc pay of the officers and
soldiers be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, with earnest instructions that they will immediately take official action and report such legislation
as is necessary to promptly pay all arrearages due the soldiers, and as will
insure their future prompt payment.
Resolved, That so much of this report as refers to the evil of soldiers bartering
and selling their clothing be referred to the Coniniittee on the Judiciary, with
instructioiis to report a bill for the punishment of all not in the military service
for ~)nrch:isingor trading for Government clothing from soldiers and others, and
iiialring the possession of such articles prima facie evidence of such offense.
Resolrwrl, Thilt the committee be discharged froin the further consideration of
this subject.
The Chair announced the appointnient o f the select committee of

to increase the military force of the
Confederate States as follows, viz :
Mr. Barltsclalc of Mississippi, Mr. Marshall of Kentucky, Mr. Gholson o Virginia, Mr. Hartridge of Georgia, Mr. Miles of South Carolina, Mr. Smith of North Carolina, Mr. Rogers of Florida, Mr. Gray
atson of Arkansas, Mr. Snead of Missouri, Mr.
nnessee, Mr. Darden of Texas, and Mr. nickinson of
one from each State on the bill
eived from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secrer e passed bills and n joint resolution of the followact entitled An act to inipose regulations npon
tile foreign commerce of the Confederate States to provide for t h e public defense,
;ilq)rovrct Vebruary 6, 1864 ;
180. An act to
acts for the establishment aiid orqinizalion of :I general st
f the Confederate States ; and
8. 28. Joint resolutio
the officers and soldiers of Gen. Iiushrod
s.
Johnsons old brigade
of this House.
Veb. 13, 1865.1
569
The Senate have passed, withotit amendment, a bill of this House (H. R. 364)
appropriating $10,000 t o pay clwiins in the recruitinp service of t h e Confederate
States.
Under a suspension of the rulcs, Mr. Akin presented a series of

resolutions adopted a t a meeting of Andersons (Georgia) brigade :
which were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Farrow presented a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of Hampton Legion (South Carolina) ; which were laid upon the
Mr. Gilmer moved that the House adjourn; which motion did not
prevail.
Mr. Herbert moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of
taking up and making a special order a bill on the Calendar.
On motion of Mr. Clark,
The House adjourned imtil 11 oclock Monclay.
E I G H T Y - F I R S T DAY-MONDAY,
FEBRUARY
13, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Mr. Shaver.
the several acts for the establishment and organization of a general
staff for the armies of the Confederate States; which was read a
-4ffairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 162) to amend an act entitled An act to
impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate
States to provide for the public?. defense, approved February sixth,
time and referred to the Corrimittee on Commerce.
Also, a Senate joint resolution (S. 28) of thanks to the officers
and soldiers of General Bnshrod Johnsons old brigade of Tennessee
troops and the brigade of the late General Archer, composed of Tennessee and Maryland troops, now in the Army of Northern Virginia; ) which was read a first and second time.
On motion of RLr. Cluslcey, the rule was suspended requiring the
joint resolution t o be referred to a cpmmittee.
The joint resolution was read a third time and passed, and the title
On motion of Mr. Clark, leave of absence was granted his colleague,
Mr. Korton, for the remainder of the session.
On riiotiori of Mr. Orr, the hill t o protect the Confederate States
against frauds, and to provide remedies against officers and employees
of the Government committing them, was taken up from the table
for consideration and postponed until the expiration of the morning
hour.
Mr. Lyon moved to suspend the rules, to take up for consideration
the bill to make appropriations for the support of the Government
of the Confederate States of America from the first day of January
to the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
[Feb. 13,lRfX.
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Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays thereon j
Which were ordered,
47
Yeas-----------------------And recorded as follows, viz: Nays_----------------------13
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson.
Ewing, Fuller, -Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Goode, Hanly, Hartridgr,
Herbert, Hilton, Keeble, J. M. Leach, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,
Menees, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Simpson,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, VillerCI, and Wilkes.
Nays : Batson, Boyce, Darden, Farrow, Foster, Holliday, Tankin,
McMullin, Miles, Miller, Orr, Smith of North Carolina, and Triplett.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the rules were suspended.
said bill, Mr. Akin in the chair ; and having spent some time therein,
the committee rose and reported, through their Chairman, that the
committee had, according to order, had the subject referred to them
under consideration, and had instructed him to report back the bill
with the recommendation that it do pass with several amendments.
Mr. Foster moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The first amendment of the committee was read as follows, viz :
I n line 26, strike out the word
three and insert
five.
The question being on a reeing to the amendment,

It was decided in the a rmative.
The second amendment was read as follows, viz:
ff
In line 126, after the word enemy, strike out the words or d<ed, or contracted diseases, which have after their discharge resulted fatally, and inser~
i n lieu thereof the words whose death shall have been occasioned by the enemy,
or by disease contracted while in the service of the Confederate States.
The question recurring on agreeing to the second amendment,

A?d are as follows,viz : Yeas ----- -----_------_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 63
Nays- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ - - - - - _ 0
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Clark,
Clopton, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Ewing,
Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Ilanly, Ilartridge,
Holliday, Heeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach,
-L
Feh. 1.7, 1865.1
571
Mr. Hanly moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
i
MY.
Speaker: The Senate hare passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 179. An act to amend an act to provide for holding alections for Repre-
sentatives in the Congress of the Confederate States from the State of Missouri,
approved January 19, 1864;
In which I am directed to ask the onc cur re rice of this IIouse.
on the 8th instant, approve and sign a bill of the following title, viz:
S. 155. An act to regulate thc pay and allowances of certain female employees
of the Government.

H. R. 364. An act appropriating $10,000 to pay claims in the
recruiting service of the Confederate States; and
S. 26. Joint resolution of thanks to Mr. John Lancaster, of England, for his friendly conduct toward the commander, officers, and
crew of the Alabama.
The Chair announced the appointment of the select committee on
the bill to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and
sixty-five for the support of the Government as follows:
1. Mr. Russell of Virginia,
2. Mr. Pugh of Alabama,
3. Mr. Chambers of Mississippi,
4. Mr. Perkins of Louisiana;
5. Mr. J. M. Smith of Georgia,
6. Mr. Machen of Kentucky,
7. Mr. Simpson of South Carolina,
8. Mr. J. T. Leach of North Carolina,
9. Mr. Hilton of Florida,
10. Mr. Baylor of Texas,
11. Mr. Keeble of Tennessee,
12. Mr. Conrow of Missouri, and
13. Mr. Carroll of Arkansas.
Mr. Blandford moved that the House resolve itself into secret
session.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the special order, viz:
The bill 6 to protect the Confederate States against frauds, and
to provide remedies against officers and employees of the Government
committing them.
Mr. Moore moved that the bill and amendments be indefinitely
postponed.
Mr. Foster called the question; which was ordered.
Mr. Farrow demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
------ 13
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas__-___-_____----_-Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - 41
Yeas : Baldwin, Batson, Eli M. Bruce, Chambers, Funsten, Gilmer,
Hanly, Holliday, Lyon, Machen, Miles, Moore, and Wickham.
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LFeb. 13,1865.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baylor, Bell, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce,

Carroll, Clopton, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Herbert,
Hilton, Holder, Keeble, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, McCallum,
McMullin, Menees, Orr, Pugli, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith
of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
SOthe motion to postpone indefinitely was lost.
Mr. Orr submitted the following amendment to the amendment of
Nr.McCallum :
~
Strike out the whole of the same and insert in lieu thereof t h e following, viz :
T h a t whenever any person shall file an affidavit in the clerks office of the
district court of the Confederate States for the district wherever any officer or
clnployee of the Quartermasters or Commissary Departments may be located
who shall have received public money for disbursement, or shall have been concerned in making contracts for ariy property thereafter to be used for Governrnent purposes, and shall set forth in each affidavit that he has reason to believe
and does believe that such officer or employee has, since his entry into the public
service as such, accumulated property, real, personal, or mixed, beyond the natural increase of the property held by him a t the time of his entry into the public
service a s aforesaid, or has been expending or paying out money on his private
account in excess of the salary of his office and the income derived from his
estate, i t shall be the duty of the district attorney for said district t o cause t h e
clerk of said court to issue a summons to such officer o r employee, returnable t o
the next term of said court, to compel him to file an inventory or schedule, in
writing, on oath to be administered by any officer authorized by the laws of t h e
State where the schedule is prepared to administer oaths, of all the property,
real, nersonal, and mixed, which he possessed in his own right a t t h e time of
his entry into the public service, and thg value thereof. This inventory or
schedule shall further contain a statement I . Of all property of every description which he may possess in his own
right at the time of his making and verifying the sanic.
11. Of all property of every description purchased or possessed since his
ontry into the public service and sold or transferred by him.
111. Of all property of every description, including bills of exchange, promissory notes, stoclis, shares, mortgages, certificates of deposit, rights, and credits,
tlie ownership of which has been changed, and in which he has or may have had
an iuterest since his entry into the public service.
IT. Of all property of every description
and pecuniary intcrcst acquired
since his entry into the public service and held in the name of his wife o r any
niember of tiis-family, or held in the name o another for the use or benefit, or
iii,lxust for himself, his wife, or any member of his family.
V. A clescription of all moneys, valuables, bills of exchange, proniissory
notes, certificates of deposit, shares in any company or bank, whether corporate
or incorporate, acquired in whole or in part since his entry into the Iiublic service by himself or his wife or any member of his family.
VI. A statement of the indebtedness of said officer or employee which has
been paid or otherwise discharged since his entry into tlie public service, giving
aud residence of the creditors, and also the aggregate aniount
r paid out by him on private account for the same period.
The Person making this schedule shall triplicate it--one to be filed
djutant and Inspector General, one with the clerk of the district
court of the Confederate States within the jurisdiction of which said officer or
employee shall be locate
this schedule is prepared, and one in the ofme
where the officer

raid attorney sh
the filing of said sched
y for the district

on d u t y ; and t h c
rt to issue a sumd court, to cornpel
Feb. 13, 1865.1
573
court, and in addition thereto he shall be liable to t h e action hereinafter provided for : Proz&led, T h a t officers and their employees who since their entry into
the public service have continuously served with troops in the field shall not be
required t o triplicate said schedule, but file one copy thereof a t the time stated
with the Adjutant and Inspector General, transmitting the same through t h e
regular channel of communication.
" SEC.3. Should t h e schedule disclose a n accumulation of property, real, personal, o r mixed, beyond the iiatural increase thereof, the Adjutant and Inspector
General a n d t h e clerk of t h e district court shall notify the Confederate States
attorney for t h e district where the offic'er or employee making t h e schedule may
be, and t h e district attorney shall cause a summons t o be issued by t h e clerk of
said district, returnable a t the next term, t o said officer or employee and their
securities on their official bond, to show cause why further proceedings should
not be ordered. And should said accumulation be not satisfactorily accounted
f o r to t h e court, t h e court shall direct a n issue to be made up, and the rules
regulating t h e trial of the right of property or in detinue shall prevail, except
t h a t the burden of proof shall be on the officer or euiploxee to show that t h e
acquisition was legitimately obtained. The issue shall be made on t h e petition
of the district attorney, setting forth the bond, or a copy thereof, of the officer
or employee and his securities, if judgment is desired against the securities ;
and t h e facts on which t h e attorney relies for a recovery; and if the verdict is
for the Confederate States, judgment shall be entered accordingly against the
defendants t o t h e amount Of the bond (if so much should be awarded by the
j u r y ) , and should t h e bond not cover the amourit of the Yerdict, judgment for
the residue shall be entered against t h e officer or employee; and the court may
direct a money judgment t o be entered or a judgment for the specific property,
or both, a n d t h e cost, on which exwiltion shall issue, and the officer or employee
niay be, by order of the court, iinprisoiied till the judgment is finally discharged
or the court may render such special judgment a s will protect the Gover~imeiit
from all loss in t h e premises, the nioney, when collected, t o be paid to the
Secretary of t h e Treasury o r other officer authorized by hini to receive the same.
The district attorney shall be entitled to receive fifteen per cent of t h e amount
of collections and t h e marshal ten per cent and the persou filing the affidavit
twenty-five per cent.
'' SEC.4. I t shall be t h e duty of t h e Confederate States attorneys of the respective districts to inspect the schedules filed, and he niay traverse the same
if no accumulations are disclosed, and like proceedings shall be had thereon as
is hereinbefore directed.
" SEC.5. Any person believing frauds to have been committed by any of said
officers or employees niay institute a n action, qui tam, in any of t h e district
courts oP the Confederate States, whether a citizen of the State where instituted or not, against such officer or employee and their securities on their bond ;
and to facilitate a full and searching exainiiiation into the alleged fraudulent
transactions, t h e party instituting t h e suit under an order of t h e court shall have
the right, previous to t h e trial, to fully examine and inspect all t h e reports,
abstracts and vouchers which, under the existing laws auil iiriiiy regulations,
are required to be made to the War Department, and 011 a bill of discovery for
that purpose filed (the answer to which may be overcome hy satisfactory eridence) the defendant shall disclose the name or iianies and residence of any
person from whom any property has a t any time been purchased or received,
and the prices and dates at \Thich it was so purchased or receired, and the
date of t h e order directing such purchase or contract, and should it appear t h a t
such purchases were made from t h e relatives of said officer or employee, or
from any person employed as clerk, agent, partner, or otherwise of said officer,
the burden of proof sliall be upon the defendant to show t h a t the purchases were
made at t h e regular and current rates of the couiitry; :md on the trial of t h e
issue the like rules and proceedings sha11 he 1i:id as is hereinbefore [provided]
for, except t h a t one-half o f t h e judgment shall be in favor of the party prosecuting the suit and the other haif in favor of the Confederate States; and in
the trial of such issues, if t h e schedule of t h e officer discloses a n accumulation,
or whenever the plaintiff by testimony shows an accumulation of property, real,
personal, or mixed, the burden of proof shall he upon the defendant t o account
satisfactorily for t h e same: Proricled, T h a t the plaintiff in such qui t a m action
shall be compelled, if required, to deposit t h e costs of the case, or give secnrity
therefor, and such plaintiff shall also be liahle to a n action in favor of the
defendant for damages in case it shall appear t h a t the action was instituted
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against such officers or employees maliciously, and without reasonable or probab!l, cause.
SEC.6. A similar schedule or inventory shall be made and filcd in the same
manner by every official employee belonging to the class of persons described in
the first section of this act whose term of official emPloyment shall commence
subsequent to the passage of this act, on the filing of affidavit and t h e issue of
summons as aforesaid, and the provisions of this act shall, in all respects, fully
apply to them and to all other disbursing officers of the Government with whatevEr branch they may be connected.
SEC.7. No person now in commission or appointment shall be permitted t o
resign until he has fully complied with the provisions of this act, but a verdict
and judgment against such officer shall have the effect of revoking his commission.
'' SEC.8. Nothing herein contained shall be so construed as t o bar t h e Government from any rights now existing between i t and said officers and employees.
And no judgment recovered by one party shall constitute a bar to a s u i t instituted by another party unless the same items a r e controverted, and iiot then if
there is any reasonable ground to apprehend collusion between the former party
and the officer or employee; and on this an issue may, by the court, be given to
the jury as in cases of attachment.
" SEC.9. The inventories shall, at all times during business hours, be open to
the inspection of all persons desiring to examine them, and i t shall be the duty
of the officer in charge of them to furnish certified copies thereof, for which
service the officer making the transcript shall have the right t o charge twenty
cents per hundred words, and said copies shall be received a s evidence, or suits
may be instituted thereon as hereinbefore provided, in any of the courts of t h e
Confederate States, when authenticated, a s is now provided for authenticating
judicial records: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to
compel the clerks of the State courts to receive and file the schedule of any
officer or employee, but Eling the same, the clerk may demand the fees for
furnishing the transcript.
" SEC. 10. Whenever the interest of the Confederate States demands it, or 011
the motion of the party prosecuting the snit, the court may transfer t h e case
to the district court having jurisdiction where the defendant resides, there to be
concluded."
Mr. Machen moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Orr to
the amendment of Mr. McCallum,
Mr. McCallum demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered.
And recorded as foI;ows, viz: Yeas------ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Bell, Bridgers, Carroll,
Clopton, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller,
Gaither, Herbert, Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Machen, McMullin,, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Baldwin, Horatio W. Bruce, Clark, Darden, Dupri?, Funsten, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Holliday, Keeble,
Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Moore, Russell, Sexton, Snead,
Staples, Villeri?, and Wickham.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. McCallum, as
~
11 to be engrossed and
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22
_ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Feb. 14, 1865.1
575
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Bell, Bridgers, Carroll, Clopton,

Conrow, Crulkshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither,
Gholson, Gilmer, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Machen,
McMullin, Orr, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Triplctt, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Clark, Darden, DuprB, Funsten, Goode,
Gray, Hatcher, Holliday, Beeble, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Miles,
Moore, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Staples, VillerB, and Wilkes.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Atkins inoved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
of Mr. Orr to the amendment of Mr. McCallum was agreed to.
And on motion of Mr. Clark,
EIGHTY-SECOND DAY-TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY
14, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Housc niet pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Mr. Shaver.
The House resumed the consideration of the report from the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments in relation to the price paid by the Government for wheat in the months of
July and August last.
On motion of Mr. J. M. Leach, the report was laid upon the table.
Mr. Machen, from the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, to whom had been referred
A bill for the relief of citizens of north Alabama,
It was dccided in the affirmative.
Mr. Machen, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
X resolution in favor of female clerks in the Executive Departments of the Government,
A resolution <relative to the feeding of negroes in the employment
of the Government,
reported back the same with the recoinnlepdation that the committee
be discharged from its further consideratlon, and that it do lie upon
the tablc; which was agreed to.
X bill to amend an act entitled An act to provide tobacco for the
Army, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour,
reported back the same with the recommendation that the bill do pas?.
Calendar,
Mr. Chambers submitted the following amendment ; which was
agreed to:
Add at the end thereof the following, viz : or the value thereof in money.
[Feb. 14,1865.
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bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
ad and agreed to.
Conrow, from the same committee, to yhom had been referred
A resolution 6 of inquiry as to whether ratlons have been issued to
female clerks in the Executive Departments,
reported back the same: with the recomme.ndation that the committee
Mr. Simpson, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a message from the President, transmitting a communication frorn
the Secretary of War relative to the sale of cloth and clothing to officers of the Army, reported back the same with the recommendation
that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
a Senate joint resolution (S. 20) (re1atin;F to the manufactixre of
railroad iron and to new lines of railroad, reported back the same
The question being on postponing the joint resolution arid placing
it on the Calendar,
the memorial of the officers of Woffords (Georgia) brigade, asking
that they be supplied by the Government with clothing, reported
back the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that i t do lie upon the
Mr. Barksdale, from the select Committee to whom had been
referred the bill to increase the military force of the Confederate
States, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do
pass.
On motion of Mr. Barksdale, the bill was postponed until day after
tomorrow and made the continuing special order after the morning
hour.
Mr. Anderson, from the Select Committee on the Relief to Taxpay((
and detailed under the,

red and sixty-four, in
third time, and passed, and the title

nsider the vote by which the bill was
by public officers, re-
on that it do pass with
01" l ~ f ~ L ' H ~ S E N T . ~ r ] ~ ~ S .
577
It =as decided in the negative.

The first amendment of tlic coniiiiittee was read as follows, viz :
After the n-ord " l?oSt111:1ster," i n line 9, insert
words '' alld all counterfeit
or forged Treasury notes recei, ed by any sequestratioil receiver i n the course of
his business :IS such."
The question being on agreeing to the anieiidrrient,

It T T ~ Sdecided in the aflirni' t'ire.
The second amenclnieiit of the committee was read as follows, viz:
A t the end of the bill add the following proviso : " Provided ftcrtlber. T h a t in
ciise of sequestration receivers clainling relief untier this :let tile jcldge of the
district court of the Coilfedcrate States, who has by 1:iw thc snpwrision of nny
sucli receirers' accounts, shall I)iISS upon t h e elficieiity of the proof adduced and
liarc power to relieve such sequestration receivers."
The question being on agreeing to the anieiidiiiont,

I t was clecidcd iii tlic affirinwtive.
The bill as amended was read a tliirtl tiiiic aiitl passed, and the title
I\ as read and agreed to.
Mr. hlldersoli moved to recoiisider tlic rote by which the bill mas
passed.
Mr. Sexton, from the same committee, to whoin had beeii referred
a Senate bill (S. 86) " fixing the salaries of cwtain civil officers in the
Trans-Mississippi Department," reported bacli the same with the
recommendation t ha t it do pass.
It ~ 7 a decided
s
in the negative.
and agreed to.
Mr. Colyar, from t he same committee, to mhom had been referred
h resolution " of iiiyuiry in relation to a n ad valorem tax bill,"
reported back the same with the reconiiiienclatiorl that the cornillittee
he discharged from its further consideration, and th at it do lie upon
the table: which was agreed to.
Mr. FVicliham, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
votes of the two Houses on the bill " to increase the eficiencv of the
cavalry of the Confederate States," submitted the following report :
The committee of conference of the two IIouses of Congress to whom r e r e
referred the matters of disagreement i n regard to the bill " t o increase the eficiency of the caralry," h a r e h i i t t h r saiiie under consideratioli, and reiiort t h a t
they reconllllenrl t h a t the Sen;\te recede from their anlelldments to the ;,ill, an:
that the bill of t h e Ilouse be aiiiended hy striking out all from the word That,
t]le second line, (1own to aiid includitlg the word " serving," i l l the fifth line
of the first section, i1nd iiisertiiig :IS follo\vs, viz : " the Se-cre1ar.v of T'Vilr, up011
applicatioil fro111 the generul coinmanding a n ariliy in the field with which any
regiment. biittalion, or company o cavalry is serving, is hereby authorized."
All of which is respectfully submitted.
WMS. C. WICKHAM,
JOHN B. CLARK,
JOSIAH T U R N E R , JR.,
House Comntittee.
WALDO P. JOHNSON,
LANDON C. HAYNES!
senate Cornmettee.
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being 011 agreeing to the report of the committee,

d in the affirmative.
am moved to reconsider the vote by which the report mas
The motion was lost!.
The bill to protect: the Confederate States against fralids, and to
provide remedies against officers and employees of the Goverllment
committing them.
The question being on ordering the bill to be engrossed and read a
third time,
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
Yeas : Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce,
Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Elliott,
Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
on, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith,
er, a i d Witherspoon.
Bradley, Branch, Chambers, Clark,
Fullex, Funsten, Garland, Gholson,
eeble, Lyon, Marshall, McCallum,
Perkins, Russell, Snead, Viller6,
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So the bill was rejected.

Mr. 8pealcer: The Senate hnve passed bills and a joint resolution of the following titles, viz :
8.180. An act to amend an act entitled An act to prevent tho procuring,
g peis011sto desert from t h e Army of the Confederate States,
oses, it1)proved .January 22, 1864 ;
provide supplies for the Army, and to prescribe the mode of
ved June 10, 1864;

the concurrence of this House.
t amendment, a joint resolution of this House
tion of the field artillery of the
579
nlent of horses; regard b e i w had in such exchanges, a s far as practicable, t o

the preferences of the men for certain comrna~ids;
))

The bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, a n d passed,
passed.
session.
Mr. Wickham, by consent, presented a series of resolutions adopted
at a meeting of Companies B, G, and I, Fifteenth Virginia Infantry;
which were laid upoil the table and ordered to be printed.
A message Itas received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
Private Secretary, notifj-ing the House that on the 10th instant the
H. R. 361. A n act, to provide for tlie reissue of bonds and certificates of indebtedness of the Confederate State5 in certain cases.
Mr. Clark moved t hat the special order be postponed to enable
him to report from the Committee on Military kffairs.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the special order was postponed to enable
him to more a suspension of the rules.
Mr. T,poii moved that the rilles be mspencled.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the special order, viz:
The bill " morc cffectually to prevent and punish absciiteeism and
desertion in the Army."
Mr. Clark submitted the following aniendment :
In section 1, line 5, strike out t h e word " thirty '' and insert '' sixty ; "
Mr. IT. E. Smith submitted the following amendment:
A t the end of section 2 add the following proviso : '' Provided, The offleer so
suspended shall h a \ e the privilege o f demanding an exaruination by courtmartial ; ''

Mr. Gray submitted the following amendment :
Strike out the third section ; which reads as follows. viz :
"SEC.3. Be it further m u c t e d , T h a t any commissioned officer of the Army
\Tho shall knowingly recruit or receive into his conimand any private belonging
to another commimd, or shall, after being informed of the fact, neglect to return
such prirwte to his command or to deliver him ulp to the proper authorities
charged with the arrest of deserters within the State where such officer may
be, shall be dropped from the rolls by t h e Prcsidellt upon satisfactory proof
that the offense specified in this section has been conlmitted by him ; "

In section 3, strike o u t the words
"
or receive into his command."
Pending which,
The Speaker appointed Mr. Wilkes of Missouri member of the
Select Committee on the Claims of States, vice Mr. Vest, resigned.
And on motion of Mr.Sexton,
.
The House adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow.
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[Feb. 11,1S65.
SECKET SESSION.

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as folcows, viz :
Mv. Spealcer: The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate
that he did, on the 8th instant, approve and sign a joint resolution (S. 2 5 ) to
;inlend a joint resolutiol~entitled Joint resolution on the subject of retaliation, approved May 1, 1863.
The Chair laid before the House a coInmunication from the Secretary of the Treasury, in response to a resolution with respect to the
condition of the foreign debt of the Government ; which was referred
to the select committee on the bill to lev additional taxes for the
gear eighteen hundred and sixty-five for t e support of the Government.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House took up for consideration the
Senate bill (S. 102) to authorize the exportation of produce and
~nerchandisebought from the Qovernment.
and agreed to.
Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
On motion of Mr. Baylor, the House proceeded to the consideration
of the special order, viz :
solution in relation to the services of Manuel and Rafael
nd Julian Tesorio.
ster called the question ; which was ordered.
and the title vas read and agreed to.
Mr. Wickham moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint
rosolntion was passed.
Mr. Marshall called the questioii ; which was ordered.
Mr. Wicld~anidemanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered, a i d the motion to reconsider was lost.
amend an act to organize forces to serve during the
Feb. 13, 186.5.1
581
Yeas : Ba tson, Bradley, Bridgers, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey,

Conrad, Conrow, ?e Jarnette, Dickinson, Ewing, Gaither, Gllolron,
Goode, Hatcher, Nilton, Hollidiy, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, McCalIum, McMullin, Perkins, Russell. Sexton, Swan, Tl-iplett, IVilkes,
Witherspoon, and Mr. Spedrer.
Nays : iilrin, iillderso11, Baldwin, Haylor, Bell, Brallch, Horatio
W. Bruce, Colyar, Cridlrshanlr, Dardeii, F a r r o w , Foster, Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Hanly, Holder, Lamkin, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Marshall, Murray, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith
of Korth Carolina, and Wickham.
Yo the House resolved itself into open session.
E I G H T Y - T H I R D DAY-WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY
15, 1565.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant t o adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by Rev. Rlr. Shaver.
extending tlie provisions of the joint resolution to allow siclc alld
wonnded officers of the Army transportation to their homes, and hospital accommodations, approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four.
On motion of Mi-. Miles, the rule was suspended requiring the joint
resolution to be referred to R committee, and tlie joint resolution was
read a third time ancl passed, and the title WBS read and agreed to.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed.
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 179) t o
amend a r ~act to provide for holding elections for Representatives i n
the Coiigress of the Confederate States from the State of Missouri,
icpprored January nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
On motion of Mr. Clark, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
to be referred to a committee, and the bill was read a third time and
Mr. Clark moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
pilssed.
Tlie inotion was lost.
The Chair also Isid before the House a Senate bill (S.180) t o
amend ail act entitled -211 act to prevent the procuring, aiding, and
iissisting persons t o desert from the Army of tlie Confederate States,
;!rid for other piirposes, approved January trxTenty-second, eighteen
1:ulrclrecl it11cI hixty-four ; which was read a first ancl second time and
rrferred to the Coninlittee on Military Affairs.
-\lso, a Senat(. bill (S. 181) t o provide supplies for the Army, and
to prescribe the mode of making impressmellts ; which mias read a
first allcl second time and referred to the Special Committee on
Impressments.
Mr. BarlrsdaIe presented the proceedings of a meeting of Humphrejs (Mishissippi ) brigade ; which mere laid upon the table and
Also, the proceedings of a meeting of Davis (Mississippi) brigade;
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[Feb. 1.5, 1865.
Also, the proceedings of a meeting of the Fifth Regiment Alabama

Infantry; which were laid upon the, table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Chambers moved that temporary appointments be made of
additional members of the Committee on F l a g and Seal; which
motion prevailed, and
The Speaker appointed Mr. Funsten of Virginia.
Mr. Holder offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Corninittee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into
the expediency of so amending the act entitled An act to provide for the appointment of officers with temporary rank and command, approved %lay thirty-first,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, a s to extend its provisions to field and line
officers of the Provisional Army.

A bill to secure the right of transfer in ccrtaiii cases, and to punish those who withhold i t ;
Mr. Smith of North Carolina offered the following resolution ;
which mas adopted, viz:
Resolved, That the President he requested to cominunicate to the House all t h e
facts attending the arrest of Doctor 11. P. Ritter, of Edenton, North Carolina, his
removal and confinement in the military prison of this city, and his final discharge, giving the grounds and evidence n i ~ o nniliich he miis arrested, by whom
and whose authority the same was done, any correspondtke on file in the War
Ikpartment in relation thereto, and whether any and what instructions have
in reference to such arrest.
ase the compensation of soldiers ;

first and second time, referred to the Committee on
h offered the following resolutions :
Ile8oZved, Thnt the views of J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State, a s reported
in R speccli ni:ide by him on the tenth inst:unt in the city of Richmond, is derogatoiy to his position as a high public functionary of the C.onfederate Government,
a redection 011 the motives of Congress 21sii deliberativc body, and :in insult t o
pub1ic opinion.
ICesoZved, Thzit our Arnig is not composed of mob-law materials ; t h a t our soldiers are Iiiw-abiding nien ; that in common with their Representatives and their
each moved that the resolutions be laid upon the table ;
Feb. 15, 1865.I
583
inson7 DuPr47 Elliott, Farrow, Foster, Gholson, Hanly, Hartridge,

Hatcher, Hilto% Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, McX U W Menees! Miles7 Moore, ugh, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Triplett,
Viller6, and Wilkes.
So the motion to print W B S lost.
Mr. J. M. Leach offered the following resolution; which mas
adopted :
into the condition and treatment of the Junior Reserves, and whether they
are provided with clothing and blankets, and if they have received Rny pay
whatever, and r:fort t o this 1 0 ~ ~ at
;
as early a period as practicable what
portion of said Junior Reserves have received neither clothing, blaxlkets,
nor pay.
Mr. Farrow presented sundry gapers relating to the advance of

one million of dollars by the State of South Carolina for the purchase
of horses by General Hamptons cavalry in South Carolina ; which
were referred to khe Special Coininittee on State Claims.
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the report of the Committee ou Claims on the meinorial of
Gaspar Tochman, now a continuing special order after the expiration of the
morning hour, be made a continuing special order for Monday next, during the
morning hour.

It was decided in the negative, and the resolitlion mas rejected.
Mr. Farrow moved to reconsider the vote just taken; which motion
did not prevail.
h message was received from the Senate, by A h . Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
Mr. Spea7cer: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 187) to regulate the business
of conscription; in which I am directed to ask t h e concurrence of this House.
The Senate have agreed to t h e report of the committee of conference on the
disagreeing votes of the two Houses on t h e bill (H . R. 304) to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Confederate States.
The President of t h e Confederate States has notified the Senate that on the
11th instant he approved and signed the following act and joint resolution :
S. 168. An act to authorize the appointment of a commissary-general, with the
rank of a brigadier-general ; and
5.27. Joint resolution of thanks to Capt. Raphael Semmes, of the Confederate States war steamer Alabama, and the officers and crew under his commancl.
Mr. Farrow offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :

Whereas allegations exist of abuses perpetrated in corinection with t h e transportation of supplies held in private account, by speculators, to the great injury
ot the pubIic interest and the adequate support of the Army : Therefore,
Resolved, T h a t the Committee on Quartermasters and Comnlissary Depnrtments be, and a r e hereby, instructed to inquire into the grounds for such allegations, and for this purpose shall have power to send for persons and papers;
and t h a t said committee report the result of their inqniries to this IiTonse.
Resolved furthey, That i n .i.iew of t h e importance of asc*ertainirig the triltli 01
groundlessness of such allegations and the comparatively limited lrlcilns of a
con-,mjttee in making suvll investigations, this House requests all good cziti~rns
happen to know any facts t h a t would be of service in such investigatiorl
to colnmunicate such facts t o the committee by affidavit, accompabied by suitable
certificates as t o character and credibility of affiants to show the probable truth
of their statements.
&so, the following resollition ; which was adopted,
ViZ
entitled An act to organize forces t o serve d u r i w the \17ar,

Whereas by an
approved seventeenth Febrliary, eightem hundred and SiXtY-four, stringent I@.&-
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[Feb. 15,1865.
enacted for the purpose of ridding the Quartermasters aria the Coniepartmcnts, the Ordnance Del)artment, navy agencies, ?onscription
service, provost and hospital guard service, of all ClerlCS, agents, eniplogees, and
laborers who are fit for active service, with the view to having such persons
l,ut irl actire serlTice and their places filled by persons unfit for actiVe Service;
and
Whereas there tire Inany cornylaints from different sectiolls of the Confede r : q of the number of apparently able bodied persons still retained in these
various employments : Therefore,
TCssolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, respectfully requested to
inform t h i s House what measures have been taken for the enforcement of said
law, and what has been the success of such measures; also whether any and
what additional legislation is expedient to insure the proper execution of s a i d
.
IRW.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Marshall, from the Committee

on Military Affairs, reported
A bill (to provide for the more efficient transportation of troops,
supplies, and munitions of war upon the railroads, steamboats, and
canals in the Confederate States;
which was rend a first and second time.
Calendar,
Mr. Marshall submitted the follov7ing amendment :
))
Fill the blank determining the compensation of the commissioners with t h e
Mr. Wicltham, on the part of

ted the following ninciidment :
L:
minority of the committee, suhrnit-
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads a s follows, viz:
That the transportation of troops, army supplies, munitions of war, military
property and stores throughout the Confederate States, shall be under the immediate control of the Secretary of War, and such officers and agents a s lie may
designale, and he shall be authorized to place under the control of such officers
and ageiits a11 the oficers, agents, and employees of such railroads and steamboats, so a s to securc regular, expeditious, safe, aiid orderly transportation of
the men and property aforesaid on the different lines of road and of steamboat
and canal ilavigation. ILe may direct the repair of any railroad and the preparation of any equipments t h t may at any time be required for it, and establish
nuch rules and regulations for the use of the road and for t h e running of t h e
uiay be necemary for the acconiplishinent of the objects proposed in
and all the pei*soiis eugaged upon the roads and boats while under
01 of the Goverrnnent sliall be subject its if serving with armies in the
Feb. 1.5, 1863 1
585
and insert in lieu thereof t h e follo~ri-ing,T iz :

'' That the Secretary of War, when in his opinion tlie exigencies of the servicr
require it, sliall be authoi ized to send triiiiis, or eiigiiies, or cars separately,
oiviicd by : t ~ ' milro:td coiiipaiiy, to or over the road of any other company,
nfter first nlalciiig a request for t h e saiiic of such companies and they or either
of them shall refuse or neglect to coniply therewith ; and the coiq>ensiition for
such service shall be the est:tblislied rate for Governnient traiisportatioli on the
toads npon which the trains pass. to he divided equally between the company
owning the road and the company owning the trains, e:~rs,or engines transferred to it ;$ and the toinpensation so due to each shall be such as may be
agreed upon, or shiill be ascertained in the manner providecl by law for ascertaining the value of the usc or ownership of property impressed.
" SEC. 2. It shall he t h e duty of the Secretary of War to call the attention of
connecting lines t o t h e necessity of making arrangements f o r through trains
when such necessity exists, and if the managers of the lines refuse or neglect to
malie some acceptable armngcineiit between themselves aftcr being invited so
to do, the Secretary of WT'trr Sh:i11 C*iiUSeto be submitted to them it pin11 mhirh
shall be enforced. It sli:ill also be tlie duty of tlie Secretary of w a r to :trranqe
proper schedules f o r t h e rapid transliortation of soldiers and supplies where
such schedules will not b e made by the companies after notification of the inconvenience of existing schedules.
" SEC.3. If at any time i t shall become lrnomii t o tlie Secretary of War that
any railroad employee in any tiipacity has gireu l)referwce to private freights,
to the detention of Gorernment supplies at any point. lie s1i:tll make the fact
known to the president of the company arirl request the disczhnrge of tlie delinquent, and if the president of the cornpan>' shall refuse or fail to comply with
the request, the fact shall be reported to tlie Secretary of War, who shall have
power to revoke t h e exemption of all parties interfering prejurliri~illywith transportation.
'' SEC.4. If i t shall become known to t h e Secretary of War thiit any railroad
company has permitted the passage of trains, owned o r rented by other parties,
over its track, or any portion of its track. while there iire supplies for the Government waiting trlinsportiition at any of its depots, lie shall ininiediately cause
to be impressed t h e trains and the ciiiplogecs :wcoiiip:inying the same, and placed
at work transporting t h e supplies ; and the company permitting such traffic
shall, upon the proper [)roof thereof to the Secretary of T a r , no longer be entitled to the exemption of the party giring the train permission to pass over the
track.
'' SEC. 5. When cars or engines :ire idle hy reason of being out of repair, i t
shall be the duty of tlie Secretary of Wiir t o cause the repair to be made at any
available niachiue shop and the cost of t h e same charged to the owning company; and lie may, after having them repaired, place thein i n service on any
road where they may be needed, and the Governmmt shall pay for the use or
omnership of the same such coinl)ensation :ISsliitll be iigreed upon or ascertained
iii the ~llaiiiierIxorided by law for ascertaining the value of property impressed.
SEC.6. All ciirs or engines withdr:i\ru into 0111' lincs to l w v e n t thein from
f*lliiig into the 1i;uids of tlie eiieniy iind wliicli itre not i n t h e ~mployriientof the
c o m p n y o\riiing thciii m a y be talreii Ijowession of, by or,Ier of tlie Secretary of
War, ;11id be repnirrd : i i i d cinl,loytd for GorcJrilitient tt.:rnsport:ition, :tnd compenstttioll for the use or o\riiership :rf t h e smie be iiiiiilr in tlie inanner provided
in the foivgoing se(4 ion.
" SEC.7. 'r11e :Iuthority gwiitcd in this act l o tlie Secvetiwy of War rn2iy hr
delegatetl I)$
hiin i o tiny offiwr he iniiy designate."
Mr. TTTicl;hani ino\-e.tl that the bill aiid ainendnieirts be postponcail

ilritil Ft*i&!y, 12 o'clock, a 1 ~ printed.
7
Tho motion was lost.
The inorning hour having expired,
On motioii of Jlr. I\iIarshall, the Cttle11dar W H S postpo1ld iintil thtl
bill under consideration be disposed of.
hfr. Clarli moved to r e c o n d e r the vote by which the ainendment
filling the blank with " two hundred and fifty " was agreed to.
[Feb. 16, 186;
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Akin submitted the following amendment :

ction 3, after the words
"
Der month," insert the words
"
with rdtiolls
ed the following amendment :

A t the end of section 3 add the following proviso : " Provided, That no person
subject to military duty shall be appointed x coriiinis~ionerundef this act ;"

Mr. Blandford moved the previous question.
Mr. J. M. Smith demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
e a s _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
And recorded as follows, vix: lT\Tays-________--------------24
i7
Yeas : Akin, Barksdale, Ba tson, Bsylor, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,

Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Dickinson, Ewing, Foster, Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hilton, Holder, Holliday, Lyon, Marshall, Miles,
Moore, Pugh, Read, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead,
Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Branch, Bridgers, Cluskey, Conrad, DuprB, Elliott, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston, J. T. Leach,
Logan, McMnllin, Miller, Murray, Perliins, Ramsay, Smith of North
, Staples, Swan, Turner, and Wickhain.
thirds not voting in the affirmative, the main question was not
M. Smith called the question j which was ordered.
uestion being on agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Wick-
Mr. Wiclrham demanded the yeas and nays ;

Which were ordered,
15
And recorded as follolvs, viz: Yeas-------------------Nays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 [551
Yeas : Akin, Baldwin, Bridgers, Cluskey, Cruilishanli, Puller, Garland, Hatcher, Herbert, J . T. Leach, Logan, Ramsay, Smith of North
-I
he vote just taken.

; which was ordered.
Feb. 15, 18D.5.1
587
Mr. Swan demanded the yeas and nays: ;
Which mere ordered,

~~d recorded as f o ~ ~ o ~viz:
v s , Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 52
7 Nays- - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _18
____
Yeas : AnderSo11, iltltiiis, Barlisdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clark Clopton, Conrad, Conrow, Diekinson, DuprB,
Elliott, Enillg, Farrow, Foster, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holder., Holliday, Johnston, Lyon, & , & e n ,
Marshall, Mc>Iullili, Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Sextqn,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, V11ler6, Wilkes, and TVitherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Baldwin, Ihidgers, Clusliey, Cruikshank, Darden,
Fuller, Garland, Gilmer, Herbert, J. 84. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Ramsay, Smith of North CaroIina, Swan, Turner, and Wickham.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote just ialten.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the title by adding thereto the following, viz :
tin6 to control telegraphic lines employed by Gover~inient,
The aniendment was agreed to, and the title as aniendetl was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote by which the title mas
agreed to.
Mr. Miles, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
votes of the two Homes on the bill t o consolidate companies, battalions, and regiments, submitting the following report :
The committee of conference on the p a r t of ,,the House on the disagreeing
votes of the two Houses on the bill (IS. R. 273) to authorize the consolidation
of companies, battalions, and regiments, beg leave res1)ectfully to report :
That they have met the managers on t h e part of the Senate, and, after full
and free conference, have agreed to recommend, a ~ ~
do drecommend, to their
respective Houses as follows :
That the House of Representatives do recede from tlleir disagreement t o the
amendment of the Senate, and t h a t they do concur in the said ainenc-lment with
zimendnients, a s follows, viz :
Strike out the words having the number, rank aud filo, iiow fixed by law,
r file,
sertion 2, lines 3 and 4, and insert the words having a number, r a ~ ~ land
not less than sixty-four nor more than one hundred and twenty-five.
Insert a s section 3 t h e folloiviiig:
SEC.3. T h a t whenever the consolidation of conlpaiiies, bsttalions, and regiments shall have bee11 determined upon in accordance with the proViSiollS Of
tlre first section of this act, the general coinmandirlg the departriie~rtor separate army in which such reduced organizations are servinq shill1 recommend
from the officers and ~ n m
of the several organizations which i t i s proposed to
pollsolidate the officers for the command of the M?\V organizations, who shall
forthwith assume the respectire commands to which they 11lag be assigned by
tile g e ~ ~ e r commanding
al
t h e department or separate arnW, subject to the subsequent appointment of t h e President, by and with the adrice and consent of
the Senate.
Insert as section 4 the following:
SEC.4. That officers of the organizations consolidated not selected as officers
of the rlew organizations shall forthwith be notified of the fact, and from t h a t
time shall be dropped from the rolls. Such officers I I I ~ Ywithin
,
sixty days after
the consolidation of their commands, organize themselves in numbers Sutficient
to form compaIlies, battalions, or regiments, and shall be officered among them-
brl\-es by apgointnient of the President, by and Tvith the advice and consent (Jf
tile Sellate ; alld the generals coininanding the armies to which the consolidate~l
organizatio1ls belollg shall afford reasonable facilities for forming such organixations. rphe officers so dropped shall have the privilege of selecting the coniI,atly alld apl11 of the service in wliicli t h e y n ~ desire
y
to serve, whether such
to the arniy with whicli they art non coiiiiected or soiiio other
federate States, and sllall be entitled to tl.illlsl)ort;ltioli t o such
conllpally ;
failing to inaiie such selection, such officers, if lixble to military
duty, slinll be consc~ibedand plircetl in the service where they may be found
Rut no ofiicer in the hands of the enemy sh;tll be dropped from the rolls by
reason of aiigthing contained in this section : Provided, Thnt 110 ofieer shall be
permitted to select a coinpiiny on the opposite side of the Mississippi River from
where he is now on duty, unless he resides beyond said river.
Strike out the words offices of adjutants and, section 6, line 1, and insert
the words office of, and strike out lines 4, 5, G, and 7 in the same section,
and the word also, in liue 8.
Strike out, section 7, all precedingand including the word formed, line 4,
and insert in lieu thereof the words The general commanding the department
or army shall designate the names of the battalions or regiments organized
under the provisions of thls act.
Strike, out, section 8, line 11, the words with the rank held by them in the
line and insert in lieu thereof the words with the rank previously licld by
such officers in the service.
Insert after act, section 9, the words or they nirig be assigned or appointed
to vacancies in the new organizations.
And that the Senate agree to the said amendments to their. amendmmts.
EDWARD SPARROW,
G. A. H E N R Y ,
G . G. VEST,
M a n a g e r s on the part of the Senate.
WAI. IWRCHWR imms,
FItIGD. W. &I. HOLLIDAY,
TI. MAESHALL,
M a n a g e r s on the p a r t of the House of Eepresentatives.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the consideration of the report be postponed until to-morrow, and that it be printed.
Mr. htkins moved to lay the motion on the table; which latter
motion prevailed.
Rlr. J . M. Smith called the question j which was ordered.
The question being on agreeing to the report,
Mr. 13landford denlanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Feb 13, 1XG3.1
589
On motion of Mr. Batson, the special order was postponed to enable

hiin to move a suspension of the rules.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Batson, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, to whom had been referred
A bill f o r the relief of the Indian nations with which treaties
have been made by the Confederate States,
be discharged.from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon
Mr. Batson, from the same committee. reported
A bill to provide for the redemption of the old issue of Treasury
notes held by certain Indian nations;
The question being on postponing the bill wncl placing i t on the,
Calendar.
It was decided in the negatiw.
Mr. Briclgers nioved that the bill be referrrtl to the. (onmittetl 011
Ways and Means ; which inotioii v i i s lost.
Mr. Wickham moved that the bill be postponrtl i i i i t i l I+iday nest
aiid made the special order in the morning hour.
Mr. Hanly submitted the following ainendnieiit :
Add the following as a n independent section :
SSC. - That tlie stun of three hnndre.tl thoixind dollilrs be, and the siinic
is hereby, appropriateii. out of a u y money in the Treasurr not otherwise :ippropriated, tolcarry into effect the provisions of this act.
Mr. Akin submitted the following aniendrnent to the amendinelit :

Strike out the whole thereof and insert the folloving. viz : A177dproljided
furthey, That strict proof sliall he required, before the exchange is made,
that the old Treasury notes offered to be exchiingtd mere owned by the citizens
of said Indian tribes on the said first day of July, eighteen hundr*ed ;Ind sixtyfour: And prozided furthrr, That the sum of three hundred thousand dollars,
or so much thereof as 111ag be yxessary, is hereby ap1)ropriated for the purpose
of carrying this act into cffevt.
On motion of Mr. Foster, tho bill and ainendinentr were postpond

until Saturday next, arid made thc special order for the morning hour.
&1r. J. M. Smith moved that the HOUX
resolve itself into secret
session.
KO quorum voting,
Mr. Clark moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Hartridge demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
h l l d rcc()r&tl ;,s f()llo,\.h,iis :
Yeas : Atkins, 1~:11~lwi11,Ihylor, 13ui*nc>tt, Chatllbers, Chiskey,
I)ardeii, L)upr6, Elliott, Haiilg, Keeble, J . M. Leach, Pngh, Turller,
a n d U7ickhani.
Kays : ilkin, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio
W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank,
I)e Jarnette, L)ickiiison, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fnller, Garlancl,
(;holson, (iilnier, Gray, Hart ridge, Hilton, J. T. Leach, Logan,
hlachen, Marshall. McMullin, Menees, Miles, BiIiller, RiIoore, Ramsay,
Kogers, Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Staples, VillerB, and Mr. Speaker.
JOURNAL OF THE
[Feb. 16, 1865
med the consideration of the unfinished business

effectually to prevent and punish absenteeis111 and
desertion in the Army.
Mr. Garland moved the previous question: which was ordered.
The amendment of Mr. Marshall was lost.
Mr. Hanlv called the question; which was ordered.
The quesdon being put;
It mas decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
The motion was lost, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Baldwin presented the memorial of citizens of Rockingham
County, Va., asking release of taxes because of ravages of the enemy;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways arid Means.
Also, the iriemorial of the representatives of Dr. James Saunders,
deceased, of Lynchburg, Va., asking refunding of taxes paid on
funds abroad; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Miller presented tl series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of Witchers Virginia cavalry; which were laid upon the table and
Also, a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting of the Thirtysixth Regiment and the Forty-sixth Battalion Virginia Infantry ;
Goode presented a series of resolutions adopted at a mcctiiig
Second Virginia Cavalry ; which were laic1 upon the table and
ordered to be printed. .
Mr. Clopton presented a series of resolutions adopted at a irieetirig
of Battles (Alabama) brigade; which were laid upon the table and
I
Mr. Colyar presented a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of Johnsons (old Tennessee) brigade ; which were laid upon the
Mr. Clark moved that the special order be postponed to enable him
mittee on Military Affairs.
DAY-THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY
16, 1865.
EN SESSION.
urnment, and was opened with
1866.1
591

Calendar,
and agreed to.
Senate bill (s.101) to authorize the exchange of registered bonds
issued under the act of February twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-one, for coupon bonds of like amounts and times for pa ment, reported back the same with the recommendation that it o
pass.
and agreed to.
Senate bill (S. 135) to provide for the remission of the penalty for
nondelivery of tithes of bacon due in the year eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, reported back the same with the recommendatioll that it
do pass.
The question being on postpoaing the bill,.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, to whoin had been referred a
Senate joint resolution (S. 22) exempting maple sugar from the
tithe imposed by the act entitled An act to amend an act entitled An
act to lay taxes for the common defense and carry on the Government of the Confederate States, approved April twenty-fourth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-three, approved February scvcnteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported back the same with the
rewmmendation that it do pass.
The questioii being on postponing the joint resolution and placing
it on the Calendar,
Senate bill (S. 104) to extend the provisions of an act entitled An
act in relation to the receipt of counterfeit, Treasiiry not,es by public
officers, approved May first, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and
the provisions of the fifth section of the act approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to amend
the act for the assessment and collection of taxes, approved May first,
eighteen hundred and sixty-three, reported back the same with the
The bill 7;vas read a third time and passed, ahd the title was read
and agreed to.
Senate bill ($3. 146) making an appropriation for the remoyal and
erection of the naval ropewalk, reported back the same wlth the
JOURNAL OF THE
[Feb. 16,1865.

On motion of Mr. Lyon, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
to be considered in Committee of the TVhole.
and agreed to.
&lr.Lyon, from the same committee, reported
A bill authorizing proof to be received of the loss or destruction
of vouchers necessary in the settlement of accounts;
The question being on postponing the hill and plating it on the
\
Calendar,
The bill was engrossed, read a third time. and passed, and tlie title
Mr. Lyoii, from the S R I ~committee, reported
A bill iiiaking an appropriation for the exchange or redemption
of iiiiitilated Treasury notes of the new issue ;
which TVBSread a first and second time.
Tho question being on. postponing tlie bill,

On motion of Mr. Anderson, the rule mas suspended requiring the
bill to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
Read offered the following amendment ; which was agreed to :
following : Provided, That when said Inutilated I Ircasurg iiotesl shall
eemed, they shall be canceled, arid shall not be perniitted to again be put
in circulution.

The yeas and nays required by the Constitution were recorded
.
And are
follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 264
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1
Yeiis : Akin, Atlrins, Bxylor, Bell, Blandford, Bradley, Branch,
Eli M. Bruce, Horttio 11. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton,
Cluslrey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikslianlr, Darden, Dickinson, Echols,
pply a deficiency for the Deending December thirty-first,
593
an office of deposit i n connection with the Treasury, submitted the
following report :
The committee Of conference oil the part of the House of Representatives 011
the disagreeing Votes of t h e two Houses on the bill (13. R. 336) to authorize
the establishnlent of a n Office of deposit in connection with the Treasury, beg
leave respectfully to report :
That they have met the managers on the part of the Senate, and, after full
mid free conference, h a w agreed to recommend, and do recommend, to their
respective Ilouses as follows, viz :
That the House of Representatives do recede from their disagreenlent to the
amendments of the Senate nntl agree thereto, and t h a t t h e bill be further
alliended by inserting the following section :
SEC.4. That all Treasnry 1lc.tes deposited under the provisions of this act
and permitted to remain for a period not less than three months shall be exempted from taxation to the extent of one-half the tax t h a t may be imposed on
Treasury notes on hand 01 on deposit elseviliere.
F. S. LPON.
E. BARI~SDALE,
WMS. C. WICIZNAM,
Managers on. the part of the H O ~ Wof Representatives.

THOS. J. SEhZMILES,
W. A. GRAHAM,
W. S. OLDHAM,
Xunagevs on the part of the Senate.
The question being on agreeing to the report of the committee.

It was decided in the affirmatii-e.
Mr. Colyar, from the Coinniittee on Ways and Means, to whom had
been referred
A resolution of inquiry a s to altering the tax laws so a.; to place
upon the same footing with solvent credits here all moneys abroad
held there before the ivar, etc.,
be discharged from the further consideration of the subject; which
was agreed to.
Mr. Colyar, from the sanie committee, to whoin had been referred
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to levy additional taxes for
the conimon defense arid support of the Government, approved seventeenth February. eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and to construe
2nd declare more explicitly the meaning thereof,
Mr. Colyar, from the same committee, to whom had heen referred
sundry resolutions, reported back the same with the recommendation
that the committee be diqcharged from the further. consideration of
the subjects referred to therein, as follows, viz :
Resolution in regard to requiring the tax on manufactures to be
paid in kind ;
liesol1ttioii of inquiry into the expediency of making certificates
given by purchasing officers of the Government receivable in payment
of taxes;
Joint resolutions of the legislature of Virginia as to the esemption
from taxation of certain property by the Confederate Government :
Resolution in regard to the construction of the first paragraph of
first section of an act to amend the tax laws, approved Janilary fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ;
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r Feb. 16,1865.
Resolutiorl of instructions to the committee to report the \Thole

subject of taxation in one act;
ResolutioIl in regard to exempting from taxation persons whose
property does not exceed one thousand dollars, etc. ; and
Resolution as to whether the instructions issued by the Treasury to tax assessors and collectors are in accordance with the tax
laws, etc.
The recominendation was agreed to.
Mr. Colyar, from the same committee, repoSted back
A resolution (directing certain inquiries in regard to the execntion of the tax laws,
with the recommendation that the committee be discharged froin its
further consideration.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to amend the report by adding
that t h e Secretary of the Treasury be requested to furnish tlie.said inforiuation.
a11d
The amendment was agreed to, and the report of the committee,
as amended, was agreed to.
Mr. Colyar, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to amend the tax laws,
approved fourteenth June, eighteen hundrcd and sixty-fonr,
reported back the same, with the recofimendation that i t do lie upon
On motioq of Mr. Atkins, the special order was postponed to eiiablv
ove a suspension of the rules.
les having been suspended, Mr. Atkins, from the Committcr
nee and Ordnance Stores, reported
A bill to establish an arsenal and foundry in the valley of Dccp
River, in the State of North Carolina ;
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it, on tho
Calendar ,
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and tho title
On motion of Mr. E. M. Bruce, the special order was again post-
n d Exchange of Prisoners be, :111if

heads of Departiiients a i d sev
ee to minister proniptlg and

rs, VIZ : Commissary, quarterofficer, transportation agent,
Feb. 16, 1865.1
595
It was ordered t h a t said bill be returned to the Senate.

On motion of Mr.Witherspoon, the special order mas again postponed to enable him to move a suspension of the rules.
The rules havirlg been suspended, the following resolutions adopted
at meetings of soldicrs and citizens were presented, laid npon the
table, and ordered t o be printed :
By Blr. Witherspoon : Preamble and resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Seventeenth Regiment South Carolina Volunteers.
By Mr. Bell : Series of resolutions adopted at a meeting of Captain
Peeples conlpany, Leydens artillery, and resolutions adopted at a
meeting of the Thirteenth Regiment Georgia Cavalry.
By Mr. Gholson : Resolutions adopted at a meeting of the citizens
of Powhatan County, Va.
By Mr. J. M. Smith : Eesolutions and address adopted a t a meeting
of Evans (Georgia) brigade.
By Mr. Blandford : Resolutions adopted a t a meeting of Uennings
(Georgia) brigade.
By Mr. Anderson : Resolutions of a meeting of ~ l i o n i a ~brigade.
By Mr. Dicliinsori : Resolutions of a meeting of Laws brigade.

All previous special orders having been postponed,
The House proceeded to the consideration of the special order, viz :
The bill to increase the military force of the Confederate States.
Mr. Atkins moved that, the Rouse resolve itself into secret session.
Mr. Ramray demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 87
Biid recorded as follows, viz : Nays
_-_-----_--___--_-_----35
Yeas : dtkiiis, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, E l i 34. Bruce,
Carroll, Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Ewing, Foster, Funsten, Goode, Gray, Ranly, Hatcher, Hilton, IIolliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Murray, Perkins, Iugh,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Swan, Villcr6, Wickharri,
and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Haylor, Bell, IJridgers, Horatio
W.Bruce, Burnett, Clark, Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, Diclrinson,
Dupr6, Elliott, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Ghohon, Gilrner,
Hartridge, Holder, Lamlrin, J. &I. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Mardmll, Moore; Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, and Turner.
SO tlle EIonse resolved itseif into secret session ; and having spent
sonie time therein, resolved itself into open session.a
hfr. Gilmer, by consent, presented a petition for a post route from
Halls via Danbury to Toms Creek, in North Carolina; which was
referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post-Roads.
A lnessage wa.; received from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
Privxte Secretary, notifying the House that on the 14th instant the
President, approved and signea
H. R. 361. L i n act appropriating $10,000 to pay claims in the
rccriiiting service of the Confederate States.
__
--a ~ h Journal
e
of this secret session has not been found.
[Feb. 17,1865.
ENAL O F THE
wing messages were received from the Senate, by Mr.

Secretary :
. Speaker: The Senate have agreed to the report of the committee of convotes of the two Houses on the bill of this House
ference on the disagreei~~g
(H. R. 336) to authorize the establishment of an office of deposit in connection
with the Treasury.
And they have also agreed to the report of the coulmittee of conference on the
disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill of this House (H. R. 273) to
authorize the consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments.
The Senate hare passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 193. An act to increase the pay of assistaiit paymasters in the Provisional
Navy ;
Senate have agreed to the report of t h e con~liiitteeof conference on the
ing votes of the two Houses on the bill of the Senate ( S . 129) to prothe employnieiit of free iiegroes and sltives to work upon fortifications
form other labor connected with the defense of the country.
On motion bf Mr. J. M. Smith,
The House adjourned until 11o'clock tomorrow.
E I G H T Y - F I F T H DAY-FRIDAY,
BEBRUA~IY
17, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opeiied with

pra er by Rev. Mr. Shaver.
&e Chair laid before the House a iriessage froin the President;
was read as follows, viz:
RICHhloND, VA.,
the Senaie
c ~ t i dllouse
fi'eb?'flW?J
15, 1865.
of Itepresentatives:
I herewith traiisniit for .vow consideration a communication froin the Secretary of the Treasury. covering an estimate for a11 additional approl)riatioii
required by the De~arttnentof Justice.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message and itccoiiipanying docuiiieiits were referred to the

Corninittee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
Chair laid before the House a message froin the President;
as read as follows, viz:
RICHMOND,
VA., Februaru 15, 1865.
esponse to your resolution of the 25th ultinio, I herewith trans-
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Feh. 17,186.7 1
HOUSE O F REPIIF>SENTATTVES.
597
Tlie coiiuiimiicatiori and accoinpaiiyiiig doc.urllcrlt, \\

hit1 u p o i l
the tabk and orticred to bc printed.
:I Smiate bill (s. 193) 6 to illThe Chair laic1 btbfore the HOUSP
crease the pay of assistant paymasters in the Provisional Navy;
on Naval Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 187) to regulate the business of conscription ; which was read a first and second time.
Mr. Goode inoved that the ride be siiipeiided requiring the bill to
be referred to a committee, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
A~,-J r.ecordecj as folloms, viz: I Yeas-----------------------50
1 Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Yeas : Akin, Atkins, Barlisdale, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Rradley,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Brirrirtt, Carroll, Chris111a11, Clopton, Cluskey. Cruikshank, Dicltinson, DuprB, Elliott,
Eming, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston,
J. T. Leach, Lyon, Nfachen, McCallnm, McMnllin, Moore, Pugh,
Itead, Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett,
Yiller6, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Baldwin, Blandford, Clark, C ~ I J W ,Conrad, Hilt on, Logai1,
Miles, Ramsay, and Rogers.
Two-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the rule was suspended.
Mr. Foster moved the previous question; which was not ordered.
Mr. Rogers subinittecl the following anicndnicnt to the bill :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads $19 follows, viz :
That the general ofticers coninianiling tlie reserves in each State shall lie
charged with the duty of directing and controllinq the enforceiiieiit of the 1;in.r
relating to conscription, exemptions, and details thercin. That the said officers shRll report t o t h e Secretary of m7ar through the Adjutant and Inspector
General, who shall assign a n assistant adjutaiit-generril i n his office to the
special duty of receiving aiid arranging all returns, aiid dischnrging such
other duties as uiay be necessary in t h e euforceiiient of tlie conscription acts.
SEC. 2. All
apiilications for cseni1)tion and detail, except as hereinafter
provided. shall be decided by t h e geiieral officers 1i;iving ch:trgc of the business
of conscription in the several States. Appeals may be taken from their decisions to the Secretary of W n r . hiit during the pei~Ieucgof such appeals the
appellants shall be liable to niilititry service.
SEC.
3. There shall be assigned. froin the h i m l i d Corps or from officers certified liy the proper medical bo:irds to be unfit for active service i n the field,
a siifficicnt number of enrolling officers n ho shiill velwrt to i i i i i l be under the
iiiitiicdiatc direction aiid control of the geiiclitl olficrrs conducting the business
of cvnwriptioii in tlie several Stntcw.
S w 1 A l l wnswipts slitlll lie e~:lininedhy 1 1 1 rneitical
~
hoards of the Briny
after joininq the coiiimands in the tield to whic~h they m n y be respectively
assigiied. ~ i i dercry diwharge granted 1,s : i n army nietlical hoilrtl sliall be final
and slinll relieve lh e party from $111 inilitilry service in the future when the
(1isal)ility IS ~)eriiinnt-iitaiiil the c~anwof it is set forth in the wrtitlcate of
tl i schn rgr.
SBC.5 . If any conscript shall furnish to the enrolling officer of his county
n certificate. uncler oath, from a resprctnble physicinn or from an a r n ~ ysurgeon, t1r:lt he is nnable to travel to the command to which he may be assigned
without serious prejudice to his health, or t h a t he is seriou3ly maimed or nianitestly unfit for field service, or shall present to such enrolling offirer a certifi
cite of c1lscli:irge on account of permanent tlisnhility heretofore granted, :I
fiirloui.11 shall he griiiitpd to him until the next meeting of the medicnl board
liereiiiafter provided for.
SEC.6. Tliere s1i:ill be nsqigiiecl to eiich Congressional district a medical
board, coiisisting of three surgeons, two of whom shall be army surgeons, who,
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[Feb. 17,1865.
after due notice of the tinre and place of their meeting, shall visit each couilty
of the district at least once i n three months, and shiill examine, for discharqe
or recomrnenclatioii for liglit duty, ill1 consc.ripts \vlio 1i:tre been furlouglled
under the provisions of the precedlllg section. Every diScli;irge gr;tiited by the
said medical board shall be fiiiel and shall relieve the pllrty from all military
service ill the future, when the disability is perninnent and the cause of i t is
set forth in the certificate.
SEC.7. It shall be the duty of all officers and others employed in the military
service of the Confederate States and not :ictnally in the field 1101 attached to
army in the field, including qunrterniaste :tiid co!iimissnries, commancierq
of posts, pro\~ost-ni;irshals, offirers of the ordi lice, niter :111(1 iiiining :ind mcdical bureaus, and others, tu I l I i l k C certifietl etnrns, uur1e.r oath, every t\m
J I I O I I to
~ ~the
~ , nearest conscript officer, of the nnnres, :ices, our1 physical condition of all persons employed in their service. which returns slrall he forwarded
to the general officer controlling conscril)tion in the StiItt.
SEC.8. For the enforcernent of the clnties imposed by this net upon the general officers controlling conscription in t l i r sweral States, they mag employ
s u p detachments of the reserve forces R S they inay cleem tiecewary.
SEC.9. The Bureau of Conscription, the canlps of instruction, are hereby
nbolislied, and all rules and reguli1tio:ls of tlie I V n r 1)cpartmcnt inconsistent
with this act are hereby abrogated,
and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz:
T h a t there shall be established a t the pity of Richmond, under the orders
of the President and Secretary of War, a bureau of conscription for the purpose of supervising, controlling, and directing all matters concernine: the aciministration of conscription, and of 1)erforniing such other duties in relation thereto
as, by regulations, the Secretary of War may charge on said bureau: aiid the
President is authorized to assign to the superiritexidence :i?itl Iiinn;tgeiirent of
said bureau such officer as he may select: Irovffkl, Such o%ccr sliiill not be
of rank below that of brigadier-gener:il : AML plocitlcrl, Said officer sh:ill not,
during such time as he is exercising tlie office of siilierinteiident, Iiold or exercise any actual niilitary comriiand in the field nor in the reserve forces, nor in
any other iiiilitary organization. And, with like limitations, the Presidelit
shall assign to duty i l l said bureau one officer with the rank of colonel, oiie
officer with the rank of li
cer with the mnl; of Xll:l~(Jl,
one officer with the rank
with the rank of first lieu: Provided, All sncli officers,
tenant, and such clerks as
except the superinteiident, shall be selected from the classes hereafter indicated
sections of this act.
i n the
SEC.2. There shall be assigned from the gerieral stwff or Invalid corps. or
from officers certified by the proper nredical boiirds to be unfit for servire in the
field, and from drillniasters now eniployed i n the enrolling service, :I wficient
number of officers to pet*form the duties herein prescribed, in the several States,
make monthly retiilm of thf
RIIIIIC
to tlw
Feb. 17, 1865.1
599
aurl for the enforcement of the duties imposed upon him such detachments of
the reserve forces as may be deemed necessary.

SEC.7. For t h e purpose of facilitating the granting of details and exemptions
under the act of the serenteentli day of February. eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, to persolls who may be more useful to the country in agricultural and mecharlical pursuits tlian in the military service, there shall be appointed by the President in each county, district, or parish an agricultural board, consisting of three
farlllers Or planters Over the age of fifty years, to whom shall be referred by
the county, district, or parish enrolling officers every application for a detail
in their respective counties, districts, or parishes, and whose duty it shall be to
Inquire and reiiort upon the merits of such aplilica:itions, which report, with the
application, shall be forwarded to the commalidant of conscripts for the State;
and if he approve such app1ic:itioii tbe detail sbnll be allowed. If the commandant of conscripts disapproves such application, the adjutant shall have
the right of appeal to t h e Superintendent of the Bureau of Conscription, whose
decision shall be final.
SEC. 8. There shall be assigned to each Congressionul
district a medical
board, consisting of three surgeons, a t least one of whom shall be a n army surgeon, who, after due notice of the time and place of their meeting, shall, under
the direction of the coinmand:ilit of conscripts, \ isit e:ith cwiiity of t h e district
at least once iii every two iiiontlis, nix1 slin11 psaniiiie for discliarge 01 reconiinendation for light duty all conscripts wlio nr:ry bc Iwougbt before them.
Every discharqe granted by the said medical bo:ird shall be final and shall
reliere the party so disc1:irrged from a11 inilitary service in the future, when
the disability is perninnent :ind tlie cause of it is set forth in the cwtificate.
SEC.9. The power t o order general courts-martial, assigiird in tlic sixty-fifth
article of war to gener:ll offivers conini:~iidiiig arinics. or cSolonclscoiiimnnding
separate departments, is hereby extended t o tlie general o r field officer acting
as superintendent of conscription, in all cases of persons attached to the conscript service or under his orclers, other than general officers. H e shall also
hare power to order courts of inquiry in like cases, nnder the condition of the
ninety-second article of war. The general court-mnrtial hereby authorized to
be ordered shall not be coniposed of less than three nor more than seven meinberu, wlio shall be selected from anioiig any officers of the Invalid Corps. or drill
masters, or officers of the general staff or line of the Army who may be at the
time attachecl to the conscript service, whether by transfer or temporary assignment, including the detachments of reserve forces hereinbefore provided for in
section sixth of this act.
Pending which,
The morning hour having expircd,
On motion of Mr. Russell, the Caleiidar was postponed to enable
him to iriove a suspension of the rules.
The rules having been suspended,
Mr. Russell, from the select committee on the bill to levy additional taxes for the ye:u eighteen hundred and sixty-five for the slzpport of the Government, reported
A bill to provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to
the Army and Navy :
On rnotion of Mr. Russell, the bill was postponed, made the special
c,rder for Monday next and from day to day after the morning hour,
A bill to provide means to support the Government and carry on
the wnr ;
Tohich \\as read a first and second time, postponed, made the continuing special order immediately after that just assigned for Mollday
next, and ordered to be printed.
&. Hilton, from the same committee, offered the views of a
minority of the committee in the shape of a bill ; which was ordered
to be printed.
RNAL O F THE
[Web 3 7,lSFB.
eived from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secreflpeuker: The Senate have passed. without iimendment, a joint resolution
of this House of the following title, viz :
H. K. 28. Joint resolution authorizing the transfer of funds in the Quartermaster-Generals Department.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate that be did,
on the 14th instant, approve and sign a joint resolution (S. 26) entitled Joint
rpsolution of thanks to Mr. John Lancaster, of England, f;f his friendly condiirt
to.ur-ardthe commander, officers, and crew of the Alabama.
uikshanlr, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
enrolled
resolution of thanks to the officers and soldiers of
ushrod Johnsons old brigade of Tennessee troops and the
of the late General Archer, composed of Tennessee and Maryops, now in the Army of Northern Virginia ;
S. 20. Joint resolution relating to the manufacture of railroad iron
and to new lines of railroad ;
S.29. Joint resolution estending the provisions of the joint resolution to allow sick and wounded officers of the Army transportation
to their homes, and hospital accommodations, approved June 10,
. Joint
ce, the House resolved itself into

having spent some time therein, resolved itself
SECRET SESSION.

oved that, the rules be suspended to enable him to offer
military force of tlie Confederate States.

the House resolve itself into open session.
led Bills, reported as
A01
EIGHTY-SIXTH I)AT-SBTTJRDAY,
FEBRUARY
18, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Eev. Mr. Shaver.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to provide for the
redemption of the old issue of Treasury notes held by certain Indian
tribes.
Mr. Boudinot submitted the following amendment to the amendment of Mr. Hanly:
Strike out the words three liuiidrrtl thousand
hundred thousand ;
and insert the words
six

Mr. Lyon submitted the f o llo i~ in gamendinelit, to the amendment
of Mr. Hanly, as amended:
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following, vie : Provided, The
redemption hereby authorized s h a l l IF iuade under tlie directiou of the Conniissioner of Indian Affairs. who shall, before iiiaking the same, require proof
tliat the actual amount so on hand in Treasury notes or funded into four per
cvnt bonds was actually received from the Goreriiment and held by the
Indians since the receipt thereof, either in the smie Treawry notes or bonds
i n which the same mere funclwl: A n d provided f i o t 7 m , Thc amount to be
exchanged under this act shnll not exceed three hundred thousand dollars.
Mr. Garland moved to lay the amendment to the amendment on the

table; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Callahan submitted the following amendment to the amend\
ment of Mr. Hanly:
Strike out t h e whole thereof and insert the following, riz : Provided, The
redemption liereby anthorizeil shall be made under tlie direction of the Superinttwlent of Indian Affairs, who shall, before making the sanie, require proof that
the actual amount so on h m i l in Treasury notes or fuuded into four 1,er cent
bonds was actually receiyed from the Government and held by the Indians since
the receipt thereof, either in t h e same Treasury Dotes or bonds in which the same
were funded: A n d provicled further, The amount to be exchanged under this
a?t shall not exceed six hundred thousand dollars ;
which was agreed to, and the amendment of Mr. Hanly, as amended,
was agreed to.
Mr. Hanly moved that the rule be suspended recpiring the bill to be
considered in Committee of the Whole ; which rnotlon prevailed.
The bill as uinendrd was engrossed and read :t third tinie.
The question being put.
.yeas aiici nays req11iyecl by the Constitntion w r e recorded,
Yeas_---------------------------58
And are :is follon~s,viz : li\rays__-_------------------------0
Peas : Akin, Batson, Bell, Bialdford, Bradley, Bnrnett, Carroll,
Clark, Clopton, Clnsliey, Colyar, Coilrad, Cruikshank, Darden, De
Jarnette, Dicltiason, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode, Imly, Hatcher, I-Ierbert,
Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon,
McCallum, McMullin, Miles, Moore, Perliins, Itamsay, Read, Rogers,
Russell, Sexton, Sinlpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Snead, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, Wickham, TVilkes, Witllwspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: None.
JOURNAL OF THE
tFeb 1% 1x66
Two-thirds voting in the agrmative, the bill mas passed, xlld the
Mr. Boudinot moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill WRS
passed.
Mr. Sexton, froiii the corninittee of conference on the disagreeing
Totes of the two Houses 011 the bill to provide for the employment of
free llegroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other
labor connected with the defenses of the country, submitted the following report :
The committee of conference on the part of the House of Representatives on
the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill (S. 129) to provide for the
employ~rieutof free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform
other labor connected with the defenses of the country, beg leave respectfully
to report :
That they hare met the managers on the part of the Senate, and, after full
and free conference, have agreed to recommend, and do recommend, to thelr
respective IIouses a s follows, viz :
That the House of Representatives do recede from their third and tenth
amendments.
That the Senate do recede from their disagreement to the eleventh amendment
of the House of Representatives.
H. C. CIIAMBERS,
F. R. SEXTOK,
Managers on the part of the House of Representatives.
13. C. BURNETT,
W. A. GRAHAM,
A. T. CAPERTON,
Managers on the pwrt of the Senate.
The question being on agreeing to the report of the committee,

Mr. Carroll demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the report was agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved t o reconsider the vote by which
the report was agreed to.
Mr. Barlrsdale called the question ; wliich was ordered.
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and naj7s;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38
. ikin, Baldwin, Batson, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio
Rumett, Carroll, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Darden, DuprQ,
603
And they h t i w Imsed a bill of this House (H. R. 303) for ?he further orgilriization of the fWcl artillery of the Confederate States.
The Rellatr haye coriciirred in the amendments of the IIouse of ltepresentatires to the Ilill ( S . 94) to aniend the law in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasurt notes by public officers.

On motion of Mr. Snead, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
A message mas received from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
!Ur. Rpealifr: The Sellate have concurred in the amendments proposed by the
IIouse of Representatives to the bill of the Reiiate ( S . 8-1) to regulate. for a
ljaiited period, the compeiisutioii of I l i r olficcrs, clcrlis, arid employees of the
civil tlepartnientc: of the Government in the city of Itichmond. with nniendmilts : i n v-hicli I aiii directed to ask the concurrence of thiq House.
0 1 1 iiiotioii of Mr. Atkins,
The House adjourried until 11 oc~lo~k
Monday.
SECRET SESSION.
The House beiiig in secret sessioii, resnincd the (.onsideration of the

special order, viz:
The bill to increase the military force of the Confederatt. States.
Mr. Cridishaidi iiiovrtl the. 1)revioiis qnestion.
No quorum voting,
A h . Moore riioved a call of the House.
Mr. S w a n clcmttnded the yeas and nays;
TlFhicli were ordered,
And recorded
follo,Ts, vis!: Yeas-----------------------30
xays -----__-------___------35
Yeas : Ihldwin, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, I-Ioratio W.Bruce,
Burnett, Clark, Clopton, Conrow, Cruilrshnnlr, Diclrinson, Foster,
Fnller, Garland, Gholson, Goode, IIartridge, Hatcher, d. M. Leach,
TJogaii, Lj7011, Maclien, McMullin, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, aiicl nilkes.
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Barlisdale, Bradley, Colyar, Conrad, Do J a r iiette, Elliott, Ewiiig, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, (%liner, Gray, .
Haiily, Herbert, Holder, IIollidag, Johnston, J . T. Tmich, Marshal!,
McCall urn, Menees, Mu rray, Piigh, R anisa y, X iissc I I, Sext 011, Simpcon, J . 34. Smith, Staples, Turner, Vilkr4, Wiclrhain, and Mr.
Speaker.
So tlle House refused a call of the House.
, The qLIestioi1 recurring 011 ordering the main qliest,ion,
Mr. Swan demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------------------25
Lkllclrecorded as follows,viz: Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 42
Yeas : Akin, Barksdde, Blandford, Clopton, Crnikshank, De Jaraette, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Fostw, Garland, Goode, Hartridge,
Hilton, Holder, Machen, Menees, Pugh, Simpson, Snead, Staples,
Swan, VillerB, JVilkes. and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atliins, Baldwin, Bradley, 13ranch, Bridgers, Horatio w.
Bruce, Burnett, Clark, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Elliott, Farrow,
Fnller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher,
-1
JOURNAL O F THZ
[Fell 20, 1865
I-Ierbert, Holliday, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon.

Marshall, McCall1q McMullin, &files, Moore, &fnrraj7,Perlnns, Ram:;ay, Russell, Sexton, ,J. M. Smith, Triplett, Turner, and TTTickham.
s o the maill question was not ordered.
Mr. Marshall submitted the f o l l o v k g aineiidnient to the amendment of Mr. Swan (in the nature of a substitute) :
Strilre out the whole thereof and insert the follovc-ing, vie :
1. The President shall call into the military service of the Confederate
States such number of the inale colored population, whether free or slave, bt.tween the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, a s may be called for
Gelieral in Chief commanding the armies of the Confederate States ancl
President may deeiii it expedient and conducive to the public interest to
defense of the country. IIe is hereby authorized to incorporate the
people, so called, into the military serrice, into the Provisional Army of the
Confederate States, and to organize them into companies, squadrons. battalions,
regiments, brigades, divisions, or otherwise, as to the General in Chief niay seen)
most expedient : Provided, The said organizations shall be commanded only by
white commissioned officers, to be assigned from officers n o v in service or to he
appointed by the President, by and with the adrice and consent of the Senate,
as to the Presiclent may seem best for the gublic service.
2 . When such troops a r e mustered into service they shall receive the same
clothing, pay, rations, and other allowances as are now giver1 by law to white
troops of the Provisional Army. according to the arm of the service to whidi
they may belong, and they shall be subject to such government and discipline
as inay he prescribed by rules and regulations to he issued by the Secretary of
war.
3. Departmental generals and brigadiers
holding sepamte comimnds are
authorized to receive iuto the military service as soldiers all free colored men,
between the ages aforesaid, who may offer i I S volunteers to be iiiustereil into
service for the war, ;ind when such volunteer shall have been mustered into
service as a soldier. he shall receive the allowances, rations, pay, and clothing
given to volunteers wlio are now in service.
Pending which,
EIGHTY-SEVENTH DAY-MONDAY,
FEBRUARY
20, 1865.
OPES SESSIOS.

Rev.
Dr. Peterkin.
laid before the House a Senate bill (8. 195) to authoretary of q7ar to negotiate with the governors of the sevfor slave labor * which was read a first and second time
e on Military Affairs.
(to regulate, for a limited period, t h s
ks, and employees of the civil departe city of Richnioiid, mrhich had been
dments to the amendment of the
rule was suspended requiring the
r the time of twelve
605
4. In line 15, strike out the words Register of the Treasury, the Comptroller,
5. In line 21, after t h e word Patents, insert the words the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs and t h e chief of the produce loan.
6. Strike out all of t h e aniendnient after line 21 and insert a s follows, viz :
T h e chief clerks in thc several Executive Departments, the chief clerk in
the Adjutant and Inspector Generals Office, t h e chief of the Bureau of War,
the disbursing clerks of the War, Navy, and Treasury Departments, the law
clerk in the Departnierit of Justice, the exniuiiier of patents, the principal clwk
in charge of the inspectioil office of the Post-Office Department, the Private Secretary of the President, and tlie Register of the Navy, each six thousand dollars.
All clerks, artisans, and employees, civil, detailed, or retired, in the Presidents office arid in the several Executive Departments, bureaus, offices, worlrshops, posts, nnd Pla(m, and their respective braiiclies in and about the city of
Richmond, fifty Ijer cent in addition t o the arnount now paid them: Provided,
That no clerk shall be paid a11 annual coiiwensation exceeding five thousand five
hundred dollars : And Pro.z;icZed fzcrthe~,T h a t this act shall not be construed to
embrace any of the persons entitled to t h e benefits of au act entitled An act to
r s certain female employees of the Government,
regulate the pay and a l l o \ ~ ~ a u cof
approved eighth day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
The question being on concurring in said amendments of the Senate,

It was decided in the affirmative on each amendment, respectively.
viz :
The bill t o regulate the business of conscription.
Mr. Perkins niovcd that the bill be postponed to allow him to iriove
a suspension of the rules, in order to report froin thc Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Blanclford moved that the bill be puslyoritd to eriable him to
move a suspension of the rules, in order to offer a resolution; which
motion prevailed.
The rules being siispeiided,
Mr. Blandforcl offered the following resolution ; which was adopted :
Resolved, That during the retuainde~ of the session no member shall be
iillowed to speak more than once nor louger than ten minutes on any questioii
without the unanimous consent of the House.
On motion of Mr. Rnclcrson, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Bell.
Mr. Lyon nioved that the bill to regulate tlie bnsineh:, of conscription be again postponed to eiiable him to niow it suspension of the
rules, in order to repoit from the Committ?e on Ways and Meaiih;
which iiiotioii prevailed.
The rules being suspended, Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways
and Means, reported
A bill t o amend the thirteenth section of an act eiititlcd AH act
to reduce the cnrrenc~7:incl to authorize a new issue of notes and
bonds ; )
which WRS read ti first :uid sccoiicl time.
The question lrteiiig 011 postponing the bill ~ n d
placing it on the
Calendar,
The bill wns engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
Mr. 1,yon iiioved to reconsider the vote hp which the bill was
passcd.
JOURNAL O F THE
[Feh 20,1865
The House resumed the consideration of the bill " to regulate the
business of conscription.''
Mr. Cluskey moved to suspend the rule limiting debate, to allow
the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Rogers, to proceed with his remarks.
Mr. Moore moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Rogers,
Mr. Rogers demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
Mr. Blandford called thc question ; which was ordered.
Mr. Miles demanded the yeas and nays ;
'Which were ordered.
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
And recorded as follows, viz: Navs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Bats&, gaylor, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar,
Conrow, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dicliinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow,
Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Johnston, Keeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Lyon, Machen, Menees, Miller, Moore, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell,
J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Triplett, Villeri., Wiclrhani, and TVillres.
Nays : Baldwin, Boyce, Clark, Elliott, Gilmer, Hilton, Holliday,
Marshall, Miles, Perkins, Rogers, Snead, and Staples.
So the bill was passed, and tlie title w a s read arid agreed to.
Mr. Blandford moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
IJnder a suspension of the rules, Mr. Perkins, from the Coninlittee
on Foreign .Iffairs, to whoin had been referred the President's iiiessage and acc~mp:inyiiigclocuiiients on tlie subject of the rweizt peace
commission, reported back the same with the recommendation that
they do lie ii1mn the tnhlr; which w:is :igretd to.
Mr. Perkins, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution " expressing the sense of Coiigress on the subject
of the late peace coniiiiission;
eing on postponing the joint resolution and placing
-/
))
resolution, insert thc words
"
aided
hat the Confed-
Feb. 20, 1865.1
HOUSE OF REPRESE~TATIVES.
607
First. T h a t there be a separation between the United States of America and

the Confederate States of America, each one pcrfectly free and independent of
the other, t h e right of nnvigation, trade, transit, etc., properly and fairly agreed
oqand settled.
Second. T h a t an American diet be created, to which each party shall be a t
liberty to send delegates, each being its own judge as to the number and wanner
of electing them, and each party paying all its own expenses.
Third. The privileges of this diet to be cleirly and definitely defined and
set3ed.
Fourth. I n the diet there shall be but two votes, one by the$elegates of the
United States of America and one by the Confederate States of America, and
the acts of this body to be binding only on the parties when ratified by the
House, Senate, and President of each.
Fifth. I n settling the boundary, let the States of Kentucky and Missouri
determine for themsclves by x free and fair vote of their people, bona Ede resident in their respective States a t the commencement of hostilities.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, the joint resolution and amendment

were ordered to be printed.
O n motion of Mr. IMdtvin, the House resolved itself into secret
session ; and having spent soim time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
Mr. Blandford prcseiited a series of resoliitions acloptcd a t :I meeting
of Cooks (Georgia) brigade; which were laid upon the table and .
The following mesi:iges were received from the Senate, by Mr.
M r . RpcaLev: Tlie Semite liiire 1):tsscd bills of tlie follo\ving titles ; i i i which
I am directed to ;isk the conciirrenw of this Iiouse :
S. 192. An net to tlnieiid t i n act entitled An act lo org;inize forces to serve
during the war, approved Fel)~.u;try17, 1864 ; and
S. 194. An act to groriclc for promotion of officers i i i (%.rt:iin emes.
They hare passed :L bill oT this House (11. It. Xi) to provide for tlie more
efficient transportation of troops, supplies, and uiunitions of wir upon the railroads, steaniboats, iind canals i n the Confederate Ytntes, i i n d to control telegraph lines employed by Goveriiinent.
And they have rejected the bill of this I-Ionsc (11. It. 3 6 ) for the relief of
Maj. n. ITr. Hinkle. quartermaster of Fineguns :ind Ierrgs brigades.
The Senate h a r e passed, with amendments, a hill of this Ilousc of the following title, viz :
H. R. 360. An act t o diininisli the uumber of esein])tioiis and details ;
1x1 which I ani directed t o ask the coiwurrenc(Jof thih IIouse.
hIr. IIilton inovcd that tlie Touse talw :I JWWS until half past 6
oclock.
h1r. Sexton iiiovetl to anleiid the niotion by striking out half past
6 and inserting half past 7.
The arrlelldmerit was agreed to, and the iriotion as amended prevailed.
The Hoirse having reassembled,
On motioli of Mr. Russell, the Calendar was postponed, and the
special order, ~ i :x
Tllc bill to provide for the inimediate paynient of arrears due to
the Army and Navy,
Mr. 1,yol) moved that the bill be postponed and that, the bill to
provicle rneiiiis to support the Government and carry on the war
be taken u p for eoiisiiieration.
Mr. Blandford called the qucAstion ; which wis ordered.
AL O F THE
LFeb. 20,1865.
e bill mas engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title
Mr. Russell moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill waq
passed.
On motion o f Mr. Russell, the Calendar was again postponed, and
The bill to provide means to support the Government and ctrry
on the war,
On motion of Mr..Russell, the rule was suspended requiring the
bill to be considered in Committee o f the Whole.
In line 8, before the word
bonds, iii section 1, insert the word
coupon ;

Mr. Smith o f North Carolina submitted the following amendment:
In section 1, line 7 , strike out the words
in specie.
Mr. Akin called the question; which was ordered, and the anieridnient was rejected..
.It the end of section 1 add the following: And one-half of all the gold and
silver coin in the Confederacy may be taken upon the same terms.
Mr. Akin called the que8tion ; which was ordered.

Mr. Hilton demanded the yeas and nays thercon;
ch were ordered,
leas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
recorded as follows, viz: Nays
________________________ 32
Yeas : Atkins, Balclwin, Bell, Burnett, Cloyton, Colyar, Conrow,
Cruikshank, De Jariiette, Ilickinson, l)npr@, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Garland, Hartridge, Hilton, Iieeble, Lyon, Menees, Miller,
Sexton, and Willies.
Nays : Akin, Barlisdale, Batson, 13landforr1, Bradley, Bridgers,
Carroll, Darclen, Ewing, Fnllrr, Gaithcr. Gholsoii, Goode, Gray,
Hatcher, Herbert, J. M. Leach, Machen, McJlullin, Miles, Moore,
Perkins, Ramsay, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IT. E. Smith, Smith
of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Viller6, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Hilton submitted the following amendinent :
Strike out the first section ; which reads a s follom, viz :
nent being made in bonds of

ued by the Secrettiry of the
the end of the present war.
turn per annuni. payable in
, the cotton or tobacco to be
t the same place, one-third
I t war and one-third in each
o the qnantity a t the rate of six
d with an assignable certificate
Feb. 20, 1865.1
609
manufacturer of cotton and held by him bona fide for his manufacturing operations, not exceeding R proper supply for two years of such operations, shall be
exempt from such impressment.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Dupr6,
SECRET SESSION.
The Home being in secret session, resumed the consideration of the

bill to increase the iiiilitary force of the Confederate States.
Mr. Anderson called the question; which was ordered, and the
amendment of Mr. Moore was lost.
,4t the end of section 1 add the following: But after forty days, if the
President shall be satisfied that the voluiiteer system is not bringing into the
service the number of troops which the exigencies of the service may demand,
then he may order the conscription of as many slaves as can be armed and
equipped, and which shall be done under regulations to be prescribed by the
Secretary of War.
Mr. Akin submitted thc following amendment to the amendment of

Mr. Atkins :
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following, viz : That if, under
the previous sections of this act, the President sltall not be able to raise a
sufficient number of troops to prosecute the wiir successfully and maintain
the sovereignty of t h c Sttitcs aiid t h e indeyendeirce of the Confederate
States, then he is hereby authorized to call 011 rach State, whenever lie thinks
it expedient, for her quota of three hundred thous:ind troops, or so many thereof
as the President iiiay deeiii IINTSSiirJ for tlie Imyoses hcrein mentioned, to h e
trom such classes of population in each State, irrespective of color, as the
proper authorities thereof may determine.
Mr. Garland moved the previous question.

Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which mere ordered,
xilid recorded Bs follows, vix: Yeas
50
Nays _ _ _ _ 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Ycas : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Carroll, Clopton, Coiirow, Cruikshank,
De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, I-I[anly,Hartridge,
Hatcher, Herbert, I-folliday, J. M. Leach, .J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon,
Machen, Marshall, Miles) Moore, Pugh, Ranisay, Read, Simpson,
J. M. Smith, Sncxd, Swan, VillerB, Wilkes, and Wi therspoon.
Nays : Atliins, Boldwin, Baylor, Horatio TV. Bruce, Clark, Colyar,
Conrad, Darden, Farrow, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, McMullin,
Rilenees, Miller, Murray, Rogers, Rnssell, Sexton, W. E. Smith, Smith
of North Carolina, Triplett, and tViclcham.
So the main question was ordered.
Mr. Barksdale moved that all further proceedings on the bill be had
in open session and that the injunction of secrecy be removed from
past proceedings.
Rfr. Smith of North Carolina moved that all further proceedings on
the bill be had in open session.
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Mr. Garland demanded the yeas and nays thereon ; which werc not
The question being on the amendment of MI.. Akin to the amendment of Mr. Atkins,
Mr. Clark demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz; Yeas________________________ 25
PITays___-_-__-__----__------- 48
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Bell, Rlandford, Clopton, Dardcn, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Farrow, Foster,
Hatcher, Hilton, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, and Triplett.
Nays : Atkins, Batson, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce,
Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Clark, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, DuprB, Ewing, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, Menees, Miles,
Miller, Moore, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, Smith of North
Carolina, Snead, Swan, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Atkins,
Mr. Barksdale demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas________________________ 29
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays__----------_---______-43
Yeas: Atkins, Baylor, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Clark, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, DuprB, Ewing, Funsten, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, Marshall, Menees,
Moore, Murray, Read, Simpson, W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, and
Viller6.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Bridgcrs, Carroll, Clopton, Cruilrshank, Darden, De
Jarnette, Dickinson, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Wickham,
s, and Witherspoon.
he amendment of Mr. Atlrins was lost.
e question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Marshall to the
ent of Mr. Swan,
-/
Marshall, Menees, Miller, Moore,
. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Trip-
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Holliday, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Miles,

Perlcins, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Smith of North Carolina,
Staples, Swan, Wickham, Wilkes, aiid Witherspoon.
So the amendment of Mr. Marshall was lost.
The question recurring on the aniendment of Mr. Swan,
Mr. Goode demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows,viz: Yeas--------------__-------- 36
Nays - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : htkins, Baylor, Bradley, Eli &I. I3ruce, Clark, Cluskey, Colynr, Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette, Duprt:, Elliott, Eming, Funsten,
Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Keeble.
Alarshall, Menees, Miller, Moore, Murray, Ingh, Head, Simpson,
TV. E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, and VillerB.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Uarlrsdalr, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W.IJriicc, Cai-idl, Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Farrow, Icostw. Bullcr, Gaither, Garland,
Gilmer, Hartridge, Herbert. Johnston, J . 31. I ~ ~ a c lJ.
i , T. Leach,
Logan, Lyon, IVIachen, McMnllin, Miles, I~rkiiis, Rainsay, Rogers,
Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Wickham,
So the aineidment of Mr. S\\ :in was lost.
The question recurring 011 ordering the bill to be engrossed for a
third reading,
Mr. Blandford cleniantled tho peas aiid nays ;
Which were ordered,
- - - _ _ _ _ - - - - - _ _ _ _ - _ _41
____
And recorded as follon s, vie : Ye;ts
Nays _-_____---------_-_--_-37
Yeas : Akin, Andersoii, Aitltins,R:~rlrsdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Eli 1vI. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, CoIyar, Conrad, De Jariiettc, I>iclrinson, Dupr6, Elliott, F:WYOW,
Foster,
Funsten, Gaithcr, Goode, Gray. EIaiily, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble,
Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Moore, Read, Simpson,
W. E. Smith, Sneacl, Ytaplcs, Tripldt, and Viller.6.
Nays : Baldwin, Bell, I3landford, Branch, I3ridgeers, Chrisman,
Cluskey, Conrow, Cruilishanlr. I h r d e n , Ewing, Fuller, Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, EIart~ridgt~,
ITatchcr, Herbert, Hollidap. ,J. M.
Leach, J . T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McC,alluni, Miles, Ierlcins,
Pngh, Ramsay, Rogers, Riissell, Sextoii, J . M. Smith, Sniith of
Korth Carolina, Swan, Jb7icliham, Willas, and Witherspoon.
So the bill was ortlri*ed to Iw mgrosserl for a third reading.
Mr. Conrad moved to reconsider tlie vote just taken; which motion prevailed.
Mr. Moore entered a motion to rcwmsidcr t h e vote by which his
uinendment was re,jectecl.
Mr. Conrad submitted the following aiiiendiiieiit to the bill :
p e r t the following as an independent scction, to conie in after section 3 :

SEC.4. That if, under the previous sections of this act, the President shall
not be able to raise a suficicnt number of troops to prosecute the war Suecessfullg and maintain the sovereignty of the States a i d the independence of
the Confederate States, then he is hereby authorizd to call on each State,
whenever he thinks i t expedient, for her quota of three hundred thousand
troops, in addition to those subject to military service under existing laws, or
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so
thereof as the President iliay deem necessary for the purposes herein
mentioned, to be raised from such classes of the POpUlatiOn, irrespective of
color, in each State as the proper authorities thereof Inay determine.
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered,
Yeas _____:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
iind recorded as follows, viz : Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor,
Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Darden, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster,
Bunsten, Goode, Gray, IIanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miller,
Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Sinipson, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, and VillerB.
Nays : Batson, Bell, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Cruikshanli, Duprk, Fuller, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
(iilnier, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Ranisay, Rogers, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Wickham, Willies, and Witherspoon.
So the amendment of Mr. Conrad was agreed to.
Mr. Barksdale moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the motion of Mr. Moore to reconsider the
vote by which his amendment was rejected,
Mr. Moore demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered,
and the motion was lost.
The question recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a
third reading,
Mr. narden demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Batson, Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Carroll, Chrislishank, Darden, Fuller, Garland, Gholson, Gil-
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yar, Conrad, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Farrow, Foster, Funsten,

Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hilton, Johnston, Iceeble, Lyon,
Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Moore, Pugh, Read, Russell,
Simpson, W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, arid Viller6.
Nays : Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Eming, Fuller, Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McCallixni, Miles, Perkins,
Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Barksdale moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays.
Pending which,
Mr. Wickham moved a call of the House, and demanded the yeas
and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, via:
Yeas : Baldwin, Bell, Branch,
Gholson, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M. Leach, Logan, Marshall, Perkins,
Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Wickham, and Witherppoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Rlandford, Bradley, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll,
Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Darden, IXclrinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Reeble, J. T. Leach,
Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore,
Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IT7. $2. Smith, Snead,
Triplett, VillerB. and Wilkes.
So the call of the House was refused.
Mr. Gholson moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Wickham demanded the yeas arid nays thereon; which were
not ordered, and the motion m7as lost.
Mr. Fuller moved that the 13onse take a rwess nntil R o7c1ock.
Mr. Atkins moved that the Honse resol\-e itself into open session.
Mr. Fuller demanded the yeas a n d II:I!TR thcrcon ;
Which were ordered,
22
Yeas______--__-___-----_____
And recorded as follon.~,via: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 50
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Bell, Blandford, Carroll, Clark, Fuller,
Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, J. M. Leach. J. T. Leach,
Lopan, Marshall, Miller, Perkins, Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina,
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Barksdale, Ba tson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, I-Ioratio W. Bruce, Clopton, Cluskey, Colp r , Conrad, Conrow, Cruilishank, Darden, Diclrinson, Duprk, EWing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Hilton, IIolliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyo11, Machen, McCallum, McMmllin, Miles, Moore, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson,
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J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, and

Willres.
So thc House refused to resolve itself into open SesSiOn.
The questioll recurring on the motion to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was passed,
as follows, viz : Yeas- - -- - - - -- - - -- ------ -- --- 31
And
hTays___--------------------40
Yeas : Baldwin, Batson, Bell, Branch, Bridgers, Carroll, Clark,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Fuller, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Marshall, Miles, Perkins, Itamsay, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Blandford, Bradley,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Briire, Clopton, Chiskey, Colyar, Conrad,
Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hilton, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miller,
Moore, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, and VillerC.
So the motion to reconsider w a s lost, and the title was read arid
agreed to.
To the House o f Representatives o f the Confederate Rtates o f America:

1 submit herewith to your honorable body n report from the Secretary of War,
dated the 18th instant, exhibiting the condition to which the public service is
now reduced by the mnnt of means in the Treasury to furnish the supplies
needful for the Army and for the public defense.
The urgency for the 1)ilss:lge of some revenue bill has iiom become so pressing
as to threaten the gravest consequences. I am fully aware of t h e embarrassments which have retnrdcd the action of the House in the performance
of its exclusive constitutional function of originating a bill for raising revenue,
and that the great diversity of opiuiou which must exist on so complex and
difficult a subject has prevented the adoption of measures recommended by the
Committee on Ways and Means of the IIouse as well as of those recomnlended by
the Secretary of the Treasury. 1 would, however, respectfully suggest t h a t
our affairs are now i n a position so critical that objections which under other
circumstmices would be regarded as insurmountable may well be waived in
favor of any scheme of finnnce or taxation that mill enable t h e Treasury
promptly l o meet our most pressing wints, and that immediate legislation, even
if Bolneivhat imperfect, is preferable to wiser measures if attended with delay.
tion with this subject I would invite your attention to t h e need of
ou for adding to our strength in the field. Very fern n-eeks non-
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
g document were laid upon
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EIGHTY-EIGHTH DAY-TUESDAY,
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OPEN SESSION.

The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S.194) (to provide
for promotion of officers in certain cases; which was read a first
Also, a Senate bill (S. 192) to amend the act entitled An act to
organize forces to serve during the war, approved February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four; ) which was read a first
Also, House bill (H. R. 350) (to diminish the number of exemptions and details, which had been returned from the Senate with
sundry amendments.
On motion, the bill and amendments were referred to the Committee
Mr. Snderson, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to whom
had been referred the following memorials, praying to be relieved
from taxation, viz:
Memorial of citizens of Tishomingo County, Miss.; of J. T. Robertson, of Petersburg, Va.; of county court of Culpeper County;
of mayor and common council of Predericksburg, and of Joseph M.
Cooper, of Georgia,
reported back the same with the recommendation that the committree
upon the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Anderson, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases, and
A bill to suspend the collection of taxes in ccrtain cases,
reported back the same with the recommendation t,hat the committee
Mr. Hilton, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred
A bill for the relief of bonded agriculturists in certain cases,
Mr. Hiltan, from the same committee, reported
A bill for the relief of bonded agriculturists in certain cases; )
Calendar,
Mr. Blandford submitted the following amendment as an independent section :
SEC.2. Where any such bonded agriculturist has been killed or has died in
the military service of the Confederate States, or in the militia, his estate shall
be released from the payment of the said bonds.

The bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed,
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Mr. Hanly, from the same committee, to whom had.been referred

A bill to require noncommissioned officers and privates held as
prisoners of war to be paid upon their individual certificates, supported by oath,
Mr. Hanly, from the same committee, re orted
A bill to require noncommissioned 0 cers and privates held a s
prisoners of war to be paid upon their individual certificates, supported by oath;
Mr. Clark, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
a Senate bill (S. 16G) to amend an act entitled An act to provide
and organize a general staff for armies in the field, to serve during
the war, approved .June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, reported back the same with the recommendation that it do
pass with the following amendment :
Strike out all after the word repealed, in the third line, which reads as
follows, viz : And hereafter a general commanding a n army in the field shall be
entitled t o two aids-de-camp ; one with thc rank, pay, and allomances of a major
of cavalry, and one with the rank, pay, and allowances of a captain of cavalry. A lieutenant-general commanding a n army corps shall be entitled to
two aids-de-camp; one with the rank, pay, and allowances of a captain of
cavalry, and one with the rank, pay, and allowances of a first lieutenant of
cavalry. A major-general commanding a clivision shall be entitled to two aidsdecamp, each with the rank, pay, and allowances of it first lieutenant of cavalry :
and a brigadier-general commanding a brigade shall be entitled to two aids-decamp, one with the rank, pay, and allowances of :x first liwtenant of cavalry,
and one with the rank, pay, and allowances of a second lieutenant of cavalry;
all of whom shall be a;rpointed by the President, by aiid with the advice and
consent of the Senate, and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz: And
hereafter a general comnianding ill1 army in tlie field shall be entitled to four
aids-de-camp, with the rank, pay, and allowaiices of a major of cavalry. A
lleutenant-general commanding an army corps shall be entitled to two aidsde-camp, with the rank, pay, and allowances of a captain of cavalry. A majorgeneral commanding a division shall be entitled to two aids-de-camp, witli t h e
rank, pay, and allowances of a first lieutenant of cavalry; and a brigadier,
commanding a brigade, shall be entitled to one aid-de-camp, with the rank, pay,
and allowances of a first lieutenant of cavalry; all of whom shall \e appointed
ent, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
tion being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
n t of bonded agents in said

t h the recommendation that
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Mr. Hilton submitted the following amerldnient,:

In section 1, strike out the words
trts iu kind.
and those engaged i n the collection of the
Mr. Foster moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Hilton,
Mr. Blandford demanded the peas and nays;
Which were ordered.
Yeas : Akin, htkins, Baldwin, Bay for, Bridgers, Horatio W.Bruce,
Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, De J a n e t t e , Farrow, Fuller, Gholson, Gilmer, Gray, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday,
Johnston, Keeble, J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McCallum, Perkins,
Read, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes,
and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Barlrsdale, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Bradley,
Branch, Chrisman, Cruikshank, DnprB, E-wing, Foster, Funsten,
Gaither, Goode, Hanly, Herbert, ,J. T. Leach, Machen, McMullin,
Moore, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, 11.E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Triplett,
Turner, and Witherspoon.
Which were ordered,
Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
s,
And recorded as f o ~ ~ o mviz:
Nays---- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Foster,
Fuller, Gaither, Goode, IIanlg, IIerbert, Hilton, J. M. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Logan, Madieri, McMullin, Miller, Perkins, Ramsay, J. M.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : htkins, Baldwin, Carroll, Clark, Colyar, De Janette, Funsten, Gholson, Gilnier, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, Miles, Moore, Read, Russell, Simpson,
W. E. Smith, Sneacl, Triplrtt, Turner, Viller6, TVilkes, and Mr.
Speaker.
Mr. Blandford moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
Mr. Rogers demanded the yeas and nays thereon ; which were not
Mr. J. M. Smith, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom
had been referred the following bills a i d memorials, viz :
A bill providing for the discharge and transfer of persons of
certain ages who belong to the Army ;
A bill discharging persons over fifty years of age from military
service ; )
A bill to provide for the discharge from the armies of the Confederate States soldiers of certain ages ;
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Sundry memorials asking the exemption of skilled artisans and

mechanics from military service ;
Memorial of Virginia Reserves, asking to be relieved from the
regular service and organized for local defense; and
Memorial of certain reserves, asking to be discharged from military
service on grounds of public and private necessity,
npon the table; which was agreed to.
Rfr. Funsten moved that the Calendar be postponed to enable him
to move a suspension of the rules, in order to report from the Committee on Flag and Seal.
Mr. Wickhani moved lliat the Calendar be postponed to enable him
to move a suspension of the rules to report from the Committee on
Military Affairs.
M r . Spenkei: The Senate have passcd bills find a joint resolution of this
House of the following titles.
N.R. 325. An act to inake appropriations for the support of the Government
of the Confederate States of America from the 1st day of January t o the 30th
day of June, 1865 ;
W. R. 368. An act for the relief of James Sylies. agent of James W. Sylies : and
1. R. 27. Joint resolution for the relief of the legiil representatives of John R.
Cardwell,
The bill first mentioned with :iiilendinents ; in which I am directed to ask the
conrurreiice of this House.
The Senate have passed bills of the following titles; in which I am directed
to ask the coiicurreiive of this IIouse :
S.191. An act to abolish the office of all officers engaged in discharging the
duties of provost-mal-shnls, except ~vithinthe lines of an army in the field; and
S. 197. An act dcclnriiig certain persons liable to duty in the reserve forces of
the rwgective States.
k

1. R. 336. An act to authorize the establishment of an office of
deposit in connection with the Treasury ;
H. R. 304. An act to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the
Confederate States;
H. R. 273. An act to authorize tlie consolidation of companies, battalions, and regiments ;
H. R. 26. Joint resolution for the relief of James D. Browne;
Joint resolntion authorizing tlie transfer of f i d s in the
Feb. 21, 1865.1
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S. 104. An act to extend the provisions of an act entitled An act

relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by ublic officcrs, approved May 1, 1863, and the provisions of the fi th sectioii
of the act approved February 17,1864, entitled An act to amend the
act for the assessment and collection of taxes, approved May 1,
1863; and
S.22. Joint resolution exempting iiiaple sugar from the tithe imposed by the act entitled An act to amend a n act entitled An act to
lay taxes for the common defense and carry on the Government of
the Confederate States, approved April twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, approved Febri-qry 17, 1864.
The following papers mere presented, laid upon the table, and
By Mr. Goode: A series of resolutions adopted at a meeting of
Starkes battalion of artillery.
By Mr. Wickhain: A series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting of
the First Regiment Virginia Infantry.
By Mr. Smith of North Carolina : A series of resolutions adopted
at a meeting of Ransoms (North Carolina) brigade.
By Mr. Funsten: A series o resolutions adopted a t a meeting of
the Seventeenth Regiment Virginia.Infantry.
The House resumed the consideration of the special order, viz:
The bill to provide means to support the Government and carry
on the mar.
Mr. Hilton, by consent, w:thdrew his amendment.
Mr. Herbert submitted the following amendment :
iii
In section 1, line 22, after the word act, insert the words excluding the
cotton in the Trans-Mississippi Department ;

Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following amendment:
Strike out the first section nnd insert i n lieu thereof the following, viz :
On the present valnc. of raw cotton and of tobacco, manufactured or unmanufactured, there shall he Iwied a t a x of fifteen per centum: Provided, hozoevel,
That the following shall he exempt :
1. Twenty pounds of cotton to each one of a family.
2. Two years supply of cotton of the stock of any factory now on hand.
3. All such cotton and tohxcco as shnll h a r e been disposed of to the Government before the first day of July Wst ;

Mr. Wickham snbmi ttetl the following amendment :
At end of section 1 :idd the follo\;r.ing: And no impressment shall be made
under the provisions of this act of the bon:i fide stock of any retail dealer in
1ob:icco which is necessary to the carrying on of his b n ~ i n e s ;
s

Mr. Miller submitted the following amendment :
At end of section 1 adcl the following: But any refugee having a wife or
family, alld 11.110 on the first of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, owned
cottoll and tobacco, o r either, and who purchased the same as n means of obtaining necessary supplies for his family, inny continue t o hold not exceeding fifteen
hundred pounds of tobacco and fifteen thousand pounds of cotton, or to sell i t
for such purpose, and t h e same shall be free from impressment in t h e hands of
ti11 persons until consumed ; and i t shall be the duty of the impressing officer and
iigent to administer a n oath to such refugee, and upon being satisfled of his right
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to hold the same under this provision, to mark the hoXCS and bales * free from
impressment, and oBci:tlly sign the sanle ;
which was not aweecl to.

Mr. Farrow sthnitted the following amendment :
~n section 1, line 22, strike out the words two years * and
Mr. Carroll submitted the following amendment :
insert
one year :
prilie out section 0 ; which reads as follows, viz :

SEC.9. The President shall cause to be issued, in such form, of such denoininations, and with such authentication as he sh:i11 prescribe, bills to be called
revenue bills, purl~ortingthat the Confederate States owe to the bearer the
sums of money therein respectively specified ; but the amount thereof outstanding a t any time shall not exceed two hundred nlillions of dollars.

Which were ordered,
Y e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _22_ - - And recorded as follows, viz : Nays______--________-_-----41
Yeas : Akin, Baldwin, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Colyar, Conrow,
Fuller, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, .J. M. LeaCh:
Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Ramsay, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, Willus, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Baylor, Bell, Blandford, Boyce,
Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Cruikshnnk, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Holliday, Johnston,
Iceeble, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Miles,
Miller, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, J. If. Smith, W. E. Smith,
Snead, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, and Wickham.
Mr. Conrad moved to reconsider the vote jnst talien,
Mr. Blandford called the question.
Mr. Johnston demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
ah follows,J&J,: Yeas ........................
37
An,-Nays ------------______-_---26
Peas : Akin, Batson, Bell, Blandford, I<oycr, Britlgers, Chrisman.
Cluskey, Cruilrshank, Ihpri., Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, Miles, Miller,
Moore, Pcrkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpsm, J. M. Smith,
TV. E. Smith, Snentl, Swan, Triplett, VillerC, and Witherspoon.
Nays: BBald.vvin, IZranch, Eli M. Bruce. Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Farrow, Gilmer, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston, Beeble, J. M. Leach, Lyon, McCallum, Ramsay, Rogers, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
tion was ordered.
_________________
_________________
, Horatio
28
38
W. Bruce, Cark, Fuller, Gilmer, Hart-
621
ridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, J. M. Leacli,

J p n , McCallum, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, Turner, Wickharri, arid Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Bell, Blandford, Royce,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Holliday, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Russell. Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett,
and Villerk.
So the motion to recorisicler was lost.
In sectiou 9, line 4, strike out the words the sums of money therein respectiveIy specified und insert iii lieu thereof the words aniount named 011 the
face of the bill, payable i n cotton at fifty cents per pound ;
which -\\-as not agreed to.

In section 10, lilie 6 , strike out the6words month of May, eighteen hundred
and sixty-fire, and insert the irords after the passage of this act ;
which was not agrccd to.

Strike out the tenth section ; which reads as follows, viz :
SEC.10. Such revenue bills may be issued and reissued in payment of appropriations for the following purposes : To compensate persons in t h e militaly,
naval, and civil service, and in the eniploynient of the Government, for services
rendered after the inonth of Nay, i n the yenr eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
and to pay for supplies and other property acquired and other expenses incurred by the Government after the same month, or pursuant t o contracts
wade a t any time hereafter requiring payment in revenue bills ; and every
officer, noucommissioned officer, musician, and private in the Army who shall
not a t any time during the iuonths of April and May, eighteen hundred and
sixty-five, have been illegally absent from duty shall, in xddition to his lawful
pay and xllowitnces, to be paid to liini in Treasury notes for those two months,
be entitled to be paid an equal win in revenue bills.

Which were ordered,
___________________________ 26
Bnd recorded as follows: Yeas
Nays______________-__-_-------35
Yeas : Bnderson, Branch, Uridgers, Horatio IV. Bruce, Carroll,
Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, llarden, Dickinson, Fuller,
Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, J. M,. Leach, Lyon, Marshall,
McCallum, Menees, Ramsay, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, and Turner.
Nays : Akin, Atlrins, Barksdale, Batson, Bland ford, Bradley,
Clopton, Duprk, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, Holliday, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, McMullin,
Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E.
Smith, Snead, Triplett, Villerk, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following amendment :
In section 10, line 5, betnreen the words eighteen hundred and sixty-five
and words and to pay, [insert] the words in payment of claims due deceased soldiers.
JOURNAL OF THE
[Feb. 21,1865.
Mr. Colyar demanded the yeas and nays thereon;

Which were ordered,
j ~-eas-----------------------_
34
And recorded as folhvs, viz: 1 Ir'ays-----------------------21
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Farrow, Fnller,
Bunsten, Gaither, Gilmer, Nartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Keeble, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, -,Lyon, McCallum, McMullin, Menees,
Bamsay, Sexton, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan,
Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Blandford, Branch, Conrad, Darden, DuprB, Elliott,
Ewing, Foster, Gholson, Machen, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh,
Xussell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, Triplett, and Wilkes.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
Pending which,
Mr. McMullin moved that the House adjourn.
On motion of Mr. Cluskey,
The House took a recess until half past 7 o'clock.
Having reassembled,
Mr. Akin called the question; which was ordered.
The question being on the motion of Mr. Atkins to reconsider the
vote by which the amendment of Mr. Smith of North Carolina was
agreed to,
Mr. Pugh demanded the yeas and'nays j
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz : Ye%-----------------------26
Nays_--_--_____-____________
26
Yeas : Atkins, Barksclale, Batson, Blandford, Boyce, Branch,
Chrisman, Ewing, Foster, Funsten, Gholson, Keeble, J. T. Leach,
Machen, Miles, Murray, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead,
Sta les, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
ys : Bridgers, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Cluslrey, Colyar, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Farrow, Gaither, Garland, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Menees, Miller,
Ramsay, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, and Turner.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Atlcins moved that the House adjourn ; which motion was lost.
McMullin moved a call of the House; which was ordered.
n the call of the roll the following gentlemen answered to their
ford, Boyce, Branch,

uskey, Colyar, Conrow, Foster, Fuller,
Hatcher, Herbert,
McMullin, Menees,
on, Simpson, J. M.
s, Swan, Triplett,
, W. E. Smith, and
Feb. 21, 1865.1
623
The following gentlemen were absent by leave of the House :

Messrs. Ayer, Bell, Chilton, Echols, Heiskell, Holder, Kenner,
Lamkin, Lester, Muntague, Norton, Orr, Rives, Shewmake, Welsh,
Whitfield, and Wright.
The following gentlemen mere brought before the House in the custody of the Doorkee er, and, on motion, excused by the House, viz :
Messrs. Bradley, f;nrnett , Goode, Johnston, and Wickham.
On motion of Mr. Atkins, all further proceedings under the call
A quorum being present, the yeas and nays on the motion to reconsider the vote by which the amendment of Mr. Smith of North Carolina was agreed to were again recorded,
Yeas : Atkins, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Branch, Burnett, Chrisman, Cluskey, Ewing. Foster, Funsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Johnston, Iiwhle, J. T. Leech, Machen,
Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead,
Staples, Triplett, VillerQ,Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Akin, Bridgers, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Farron-, Fuller, Garland, Hartridge,
Hatcher, IIerbert, IIilton, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Menees, Miller,
Ramsay, Sexton, Smith of Sortli Carolina, Turner, Wickham, and
Witherspoon.
80the motion to reconsider prevailed.
The question recurring on agreeing to the aiiiendment of Mr. Smith
of North Carolina,
Mr. Colyar demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
33
And recorded as follo,vs,,,iz: Yeas-----------------------N a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ -30
-_-Yeas : Akin, Bridgers, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Diclrinson, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, IIilton,
Keeble, Logan, Lyon, McJiullin, hf enees, Miller, Ramsay, Sexton,
Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickharn, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Boyce,
Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Chrisman, Ewing, Foster, Gholson, Goode,
Johnston, J. T. Leach, Machen, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, 12ussel1,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and
Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Logan moved to reconsider the vote by which the House
refused to strike out the tenth section, and demanded the yeas and
nays; which were not ordered, and the motion to reconsider TV?S lost.
Mr. Atkins moved that the House return to the tenth sectlon, to
enable him to submit a n amendment, and deilzaiided the yeas and nays
thereon; which were not ordered, and the motion was lost.
I n section 13, strike out the word double, in the second line.
JOURNAL OF THE
[Feb. 21,1865.

Which were ordered,
Yeas-----------------------And recorded as fo~lo.lvs,viz : Nays------------------------
l9
44
Yeas : B a r l d a l e , Batson, Bridgers, Carroll, Cruikshank, Parden,
Fuller, Garland, Herbert, J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Ramsay, Srnith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Baldwin, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch,
Burnett, Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Dc Jarnette, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Funstcn, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, IIartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, J. T. Leach,
Machen, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Siinpson, J. M. Smith, W.E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, Viller6, and
Wilkes.
Mr. Hilton moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
In sectiou 13, line 9, after the word derived, insert the words a n d all
stock belongiug to i t :

In section 13, lines 10 and 11, strike out the words except those exclusively
employed in other services than the cultivation of the soil ;

Mr. W. E. Smith submitted the following amendment:
i n section 13, line 10, after the word it, insert the words and including
plantation weavers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, wheelwrights, and mechanics.
Mr. Akin moved to amend the amendment of Mr. W.E. Smith

by adding thereto the words (who do not work for others than their
owners; which was agreed to.
Mr. Herbert moved to amend the amenclmeiil of Mr. W. E. Smith
by inserting the words a n d stocliherders after the word mechanics ; which was agreed to, and the amendment as amended was
agreed to.
In sectiou 13, line 15, after the word assess, insert the words Prooided,
That in citses where lands are rented the tenant shall Irave the credit upon his
other taxes to the extent that he would be entitled if he owned the land.
on submitted the following amendment to the amendment
that he would be entitled if he owned the land
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EIGHTY-NINTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY
22, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The H O U Smet
~ pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with
KICHMOND,
To the Scticlta coed Hotrsc of lZcprt,scrbtwt
I herewith transmit for your consideration i i conimunicatioii from the Secretary of War, covering ail estimate of a n additional apyropriatiori required by
the Department.
JEFDERSON DAVIS.
The message and accoinpaiiying documents were referred to the

Coxmiittee on Wa.ys and Means and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, recommending the passage of an act to repair
defects and complete the organization of the agency of the Treasury
Department west of the Mississippi River ; which, together with the
accompanying document, mas referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means and ordered to be printed.
Also, another commiinication from the Secretary of the Treasury,
recommending the passage of an act to authorize thc appointment of
mistants to the Register in signing bonds and certificates, approved
February 14, 1863, providing for the appointment of two additional
clerks for the purpose stated, in order to promote the prompt preparation and issue of soldiers bounty bonds ; which, together with
accompanying documents, was referred to the Committee on Wags
and Means.
Also, another communication from the Secretary of the Treasury
in response to a resolution calling for the instructions issued from
that Department to carry into execution the tax laws ; which, together
with accompanying documents, was laid iipon the table.
Also, a Senate bill ( S . 191) to abolish the office of all officers enpaged in discharging tlie duties of provost-marshals, except within
the lines of an army in the field; ? which was read a first and second
time and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a Senate bill (S. 197) declaring certain pcrsons liable to
duty in the reserve forces of the respective States; which was read
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary : which is as follows. viz :
U v . Speulzcr: The Senate have passed, without amendment, bills of this House
of the following titles, viz:
H. R. 375. An act authorizing proof to be received of the lo& or destruction
of vouchers necessary i n tlie settlement of accounts ; and
11. It. 382. An net to iiinend the thirteenth section of a n act entitled An act
to reduce the cnrrrnc2y : i d to ;iutliorize a new issue of notes and bonds.
The Senate llnre passed a joint resolution of the following title. viz :
S. 32. Joilrt rrsolntion construing tlie net of JIng 31, 1864, to provide for the
nppointment of a disbiii*siug clerk i u the War Dellartnlent ;
In \.r.bich I am directed to asli t h e concurrence of this House.
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[Feb. 22,1865.
The Chair laid before the House bill (H. R. 325) to make appropriations for the support of the Governriient of the Confederate
States of America from the first day of January to the thirtieth day
of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five ; which had been returned
from the Senate 11 it11 sundry amendments.
Mr. Sexton moved to suspend the rule requiring the amendments to
be referred to a committee; which motion prc\ ailed.
The amendments of the Senate were read as follol-vs, viz :
1. Insert in line 83, after the word impressed, the words or hired.
2. Strike out lines 1.58 and 159 ; which read a s follows, viz :
For compensation of three commissioners appointed under tlie sequestration
act, and for clerk hire and contingent expenses, five thousand dollars.
3. Add the following:
For the exchange and redemption of mutilated Treasury notes, one million
dollars.
4. F n r traveling expenses incurred in carrying election returns of the Army
of Tennessee to Arlransas in pursuance of authority contained in the act approved Februiirg eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to
provide for holding elections for Representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States of Ainerica from the State of Arlcansas.
5. To compensate the owners of the steamer Phoenix, inipressed by the rnilitary authorities and sunk as an obstruction in the harbor of Mobile, August
seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six hundred and forty-four thousand
three hundred and sewn dollars and thirty-four cents.
6. Additional :imount required for salaries of judges, attorneys, and marshals, and incidental and contingent expenses of courts from January first to
June thirtieth, eighteen bundrcd and sixty-five, thirty thousand dollars.
7. T O pay for the btirge Enterprise, seized mid sunk by the Governnient at
Ilyiuouth, North (tirolin:k, to obstruct the river. fifty thousand dollars.
8. For clothing for onicers of the X a r y under iicts of Congress approved, resgectively, sixteeiitli ~ i n dnineteenth January, eighteen liuiidred and sixty-five,
one million eighty-scren tlious:ind Find twenty dol1:irs.
9. In lines 119 iind 120, strilie out four inillion ;ind insert in lieu thereof
one inillion eight I~nndreilthousand clol1:irs.
10. I n lines 17G, 177, 178. strike out the following 1)roriuo : Provided, That
thc above npgropri:itiorl for the. Post-Office Departnient shall be paid out of the
revenue of the Dep:irtnimt.
I
The qued ion bcing on co11cu1~ringin the first amendinelit of the

St~naie,
Mu. Foster demaiidecl the yetis and nays ;
Which wcrc ordered,
And recorded as follows, riz : Yeas_ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46
1 Nays -- - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _17
___
Yeas : Akin, Anderson, Baldwin, Barlcsdale, Batson, Baylor, Boyce,
Branch. Clopton, Conrow, Darclcn, Ilc Jarnettc, Dickinson, DuprB,
Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson,
Qilnier, Goode, IIolliday, Keeblc, J. M. I,cach, J . T. Leach, Logan,
in the other amendments of
Feb. 22, 1865.1
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construing the act of May thirty-first, ei$iteeri hundred and sixtyfour, to provide for the appoiiitirient of a disbursing clerk in the War
Department; which was read a first and second time and referred
to the Committee ~ iMilitary
i
Affairs.
Also, a message froni the President; which was read as follows,
vix :
~ t I C I I M O N D , V A . , February do, 1565.
the House of Reprewntatioes:
In response to your resolution of the 6th instant, I herrwitli transmit a cornminieation from the Secretary of War, which cwiveys :ill the information in my
possession relative to t h e uoiidestruction of the cotton iii the city of Savannah
before its evacuation by our military forces.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
TO
On motion of Mr. Hartridge, the message aiid accoiiipanying docnments were referred to the Committee on Military Aflairs and orclered to be printed.
The Speaker presented a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of the Fifty-sixth Regiment Virginia Infantry aiid it series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting of the Third IZeginient Virginia Cavalry; which were laid upon the table and orderetl to be printed.
viz :
Joiiit rcsolution expressing the sense of Coiigress 011 the subject
nt peace (~oinniissioii.
Mr. Blandford moved the prexrions question.
Pending which,
On niotion, the joint resolution was postponcd until to-morrow.
A h . Boyce moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to report froin
the Coniriiittee on Naval Affairs.
KO quorum voting,
Mr. Keeble moved a call of the House ; which was ordered.
names :
Rilessrs. Akin, Anderson, htlcins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Royce, Bradley, Branch, Eli &I. Bruce, Carroll, Clark,
Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conron-, Cruilcshank, Ilardeii. De Jarnette,
Dickinson, DuprQ, Erring. Farrow, Foster, Fuller? Gaither, Garland,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hnnly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert,
Hilton. Holliday, Keeble, J. M. Leach, Logan, Idyon. Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Rlenees, Milcs, Miller, Pugh, Eamsay, Read,
Rogers, R~issell,Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Triplett, Tiiriier, VillerQ,Wiclihani, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
h quorum baing present,
On motion of Mr. Anderson, all further proceedings under the call
The rules were suspended, and Mr. Eoyce, from the Coniriiittee 011
S a v a l I\ffairs, to vhom had been referred a Seiiate bill (S.170) to
increase the number of acting midshipmen in the Navy, and to prewribe the mode of appointment, reported back the same with the reconimrndation that it do p s ~
The questioii being on postponing the bill and placillg it on the
Calendar,
It was decided in the neprtive.
The bill was read a tliircl time.
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JOURNAL O F THE
[Beb. 22,1865.
The yuestioll recurring on the passage of the bill,

Mr. Atkins demanded the yeas and nays; which were i i d ordered.
Mr. Boyce moved to reconsider tlie vote by which the bill was
passed.
The morning hour having. expired,
Mr. Boyce entered a motion to recoilsider the vote by which the
eighth aiiiendment of the Senate to the appropriation bill w a s colicurred in this morning.
Mr. itfiller iiioved that the special order be postponed to enable h i i i i
to move a suspension of the rules, in order to report from the Committee on Indian Affairs.
The niotioii was losl.
Mr. Ewing iiioved that the special order be postponed to enable
him to move a suspeiision of the rulcs, in order to offer a resolution.
The motioii was lost.
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Coininittee 011 E~irollcdIWls, reported
S. 187. An act to regulate the business of conscription.
The House resuiiied the consideration of the special order, viz :
The bill to provide ineaiis to support the Government and carry
on the war.
Mr. Atkins, by consent, withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Hilton, by consent, withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Colyar snbmitted the following amendment :
In section 13, after the word kind, in line 26, insert the following : And
in case Innd is rented without any agreenient between the Ixndlord and teiiaiit
iiboiit the tax in kind iind tlie credit tliFYefor, then tlir credit sliitll be ;illowed
thein jointly ; the credit given tlie liindlord sli;~llIiave the siiiiiie proportion to
the whole credit that tlie tax oii tlic prolmty ciii1)logeci iii :qyiculture beloiiging
to the said liiiid (low to tlie sun1 of tlie t:is oil the property iind the tax in kind,
:ind the credit gircn the t(iiii1it shall bear the s:iine 1)roportioii to the whole
credit tlitit the tax in kind b e m to tlie siini of the t:ix 011 the property and the
tax in kind.
Mr. (hillier siibmitted the following timeridrrient to the anieiiclinent

of Mr. Colyar:
Strike out tlie whole thereof and insert the following, viz : and iii case of
liindlord and tenant, sliiill be dedwted froin tlieir res1jective tax. in proportioii to
tlieir several interests in the l)roducc 1)aicl iii kind.
Pending which,
by tlie Seiiatc. to request the House of KepreIte the bill (11. It. 382) to amend the thirteenth
c t to reduce the currency and to authorize a nen
hc bill was retu

he ainenciineiit
Feb. 22,1865.1
629
Mr. Garland submitted the following amendment :

Strike out a11 fypnr the beginning of the thirteenth section down to and
including thc word kind, in twenty-sixth line ; which reads as follows, viz :
SEC.13. The taxes in Bind shall, for each of the years eighteen hundred and
sixty-five and eighteen hundrcrt and sixty-six, be :it double the rates now imposed-that is to s t y , one-fifth instead of one-tenth of the respective subjects
thereof is hereby levied for each of those years, but subject to the exemptions
and other provisions of law now in force relating to the levy, assessment, collection, and disposition of taxes in kind so far :is they are consistent with this act.
From the tax on property enildoyed in agriculture (including the entire plantation from which the t a x in Bind is dcrivcd tind rill the slnres kept on it, except
those excklusirely employed in other serrices than tlie vultivntion of the soil)
shall be deducted the value of tlie tnx in kind clerivecl therefrom for the year,
and delivered to the Gorerninent or coiiiinuted during the year or afterwards.
including the bacon which shall be deliverable on or about the first clay of
March next after the year for which i t is assessed: and for the purpose of
adjusting the amount of such credit lhe tiixes i r i lriiid shall be estimated :it the
usual market rates in Treasury notes, and the amounts so estimated shall be
the amount of the credit, but no credit sh:ill be allowed beyond such property
tax ; and the collection of the property t a x on such property shall be suspended
after assessment, under t h e order of the Secretary of the Treasury, until the
value of the tax in kind to be deducted shall he ascertttined. and, when so ascertained, i t shall be the duty of tlie post cjuartermnster to certify and of the district collector to clecluct the vitlue of such t a x in kind.
Mr. McMnllin denmnded the yeas and nags thereon ;

Which were ordered.
....................
18 [lo]
And recorded as follows, viz: lea.;
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - 38
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Bridgers, Carroll, Cruikshank, Darden,
Fuller, Garland, Gilnier, J. &I. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McCallum,
McMullin, Ramsay, Rogers, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Turner, and
Witherspoon .
Nays : Akin, Atkins, Baldwin, Baylor, Eli M. Bruce, Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Dickinson, Ilupre, Eming, Farrow, Foster,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Hilton, Johnston, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Machen, RiEenees, Miles, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, M7. E. Smith, Triplett,
VillerB, and Wickham.
Mr. Russell submitted the following arnendment :
ir
Ln sectioii 14, srconcl line. fill u p blaiilc with
one Iiunilretl.
Mr. Akin moved to amend the amendment of MY.Rnssell by filling

up the blank with two hundred.
The amendment of MI.. ,\kin was lost, and the xinenclment of Mr.
Russell was agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina submitted the following ainendinent :
Section 14, line 2, strike ont lhc ~ o r d
s r e ~ e l l u cbtlls.
Mr. McMnllin demanded the yeas and llays thereon ;

Which were ordered,
eas-----------------------And recorded as folloTTs,viz: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas: Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horutio W. Bruce, Colyar, Cruilr:hank, Darden, Fuller, Garland, Gilnier, Hartridge, IIerbert, Hilton,
J . M. Leach, Logan, McCallum, McMullin, Ranisay, Smith of ,North
Carolina, and Turner.
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[ Feb. 22,1803.
Nays : Bkin, Anclerson, Baldwin, Batson, Blandford, Royce, Branch,

Carroll, Chrisman, Clarlc, Cluskey, Conrad, Dickinson, Duprh, Elliott,
Farrow, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Hatcher, Keeble, J..T. Leach, Machen, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh,
Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith, Swan, Triplett,
Viller6, Wickham, and Wilkes.
I n line 3, sectioll 14, insert nfter the word
whole
t h e words or one-half ;

Mr. Clopton submitted the following amendment :
In section 14,line 6, after the word
bills ;
thereof. insert the words
in revenue

A t the end of section 14 add the following as i i n independent section :
That fifteen pounds of ginned cotton and ten pounds of unwashed wool shall
be reserved to each member of the family ;

Mr. Anderson submitted the following amendment :
At the end of the first ixiragraph, section 15, add the following: which section is hereby repealed, saving any liabilities already incurred under the same ; *

Strike out the third paragraph of section 15, which reads as follows, viz .
111. A11 cotton and tobacco shall be taxed a t the rate of ten per centuin of
the value thereof in Treasiiry notes; but no tax shall be collected on cotton or
tobacco t r m s f m e d to the Governincnt bcfore tlic first day of ,June next east of
tlie Mississippi River, or before tlie first dtiy of Angnst nest west of that river,
:ind the tax on an amount of the saiiie ;irticlc remaining in the hands of the
owner equal to tlie :Iuionirt voluntarily so transferred before those dates, respectively, shall be reduced to fire per centinn on the ralne thereof, or of sinii1:tr
property, at the p1:ic.e of assessnieiit i n the year ciglitcen Iiundred and sixty.
:ind insert in lieu tl~ercwfthe following, r i z :
O~~r-h~
ofl li lfl 1 Wttotl :inrl tobacco sh:lll
taxed :it the rate of five per centui:i
on tlic v:iluc thereof, or of siniilar proper
a t llie pric2e of assessment i n tlrt.
year eigliteen linndrec1 aiid sixty ;

Mr. Darclen submitted the following ainendinent :
In paragraph 3, section 15, line 7, strike out the ~ o r d volnntarily ;

I n paragraph 6, section 15, line 5, after the word
one hundred dollars ;
dollars, insert the words

Mr. Wiclrhani siilomitted the folloming amendment :
A t the end of sect
the following: Any person who by reason of the

the enemy, or by hindrance from the use of such
of the enemy, has been prevented from maknrouei-tr for tile iwrsons and animals livine
exbmpt froii taxation on such property
hindriince nccwred.
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Mr. Foster submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of Mr. Wickham :
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following, viz : That such districts as have been overrun :uid despoiled by the enemy, upon satisfactory evi
dence of this Part nuti ot tlic innhility of such district to pay the taxes a s
provided for in this law heing niade linown to the Secretiiry of the Treasury,
under such rules :lntl regulations :is wid Secretary iii:iy prescribe, he shall be
district, in whole or i n part. as inay seem to him right
authorized to e x e i i l ~ suc.11
t
and proper.
The amendment to the ainenclnient was agreed to.

Pending the question on the amendment a 5 amended,
Mr. Rogers moved that the House adjourn; which motion did not
prevail, and
On motion of Mr. f-Iartridge,
The House took a recess until half past 7 oclocli.
Having reassembled,
Mr. Menees called tlie question ; which was ordered, and tlie amendment as amended was lost.
Mr. Funsten submitted the following ainenthcnt :
A t end of section 15 add the following : lrozjitletl, That where property, real
or personal, has been injured or clwtroged 1)y tlie eneniy, or the owner thereof
has been deprived temporarily of the ithe therrot, or i n the case o real estate, of
the niefins of cultivating tlie hi1111ebj re:iwii of tlie I)resrnce or proximity of the
enemy, tlic aswssment on siicli 1)ropcrty 41.
n proportion to the
damage sust:iined by the o n iier, or the t a x
iiiay be reduced in
the same ratio by the
dence subniittecl to
him by tlie owner or a
on such real estate
employed in the produ
inioinit the value of tlie SUIIplies so produced during the J ear thr whidi such taxes sIi.i11 LIP Icvietl.
Mr. Diiprit moved to amend thtl :~n-reitdmciitby striking out the

last clause, commeiicing with the word * But.
The amendment to the amendment was agrectl to.
The amendment as aiiiended mas ztgrccd to.
Mr. Logan submittetl the following amendincut :
After the amendment just adopted insert tlie following : Provided, That the
families of soldiers in the Ariiiy and those solclicrs rilscli;irgeti or relieved froni
acti\e service in the field on account of physicol dis,ibilitj, and whose families
are composed entirely of white nicmbcrs, whose arms are cultivated exclusivclg
by the members of t h e nniily, shall not be liable to any Ins in kind.
Mr. Snead called the question ; which was ordeyecl.

Mr. Logan demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Ulandford, Branch, Bridgers,
Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Colyar. Conrad, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Darden, Ile Jarnette, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gilmer, Hatcher, IIerbert, IIilton, Holliday, J. M.
Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Pugh,
Ilamsay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, IV. E.
Smith, Smith of North Carolinit, Staples, Iriplctt, Turner, Wickham,
Wilkes, Witherspoon, and A h . Speaker.
Nays : Chrisman, Dickinson, Duprt5, Ewillg, Gray, Hartridge,
Lyon, Perkins, Snead, and Viller6.
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[Feb. 23,186:

A t the end of section 16 add the following : Snch Treasury notes sliall hereafter be receivable in payment of public dues, according to the proIrisions of
existing laws, and the faith of the Governmeiit shall renlain pledged a s a t present for the payment of them.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment was agreed to.
Insert the following as an independent seetion, to come in after t h e sixteenth
section :
provided, That the States and districts not n o n paying taxes ShiIll. upon
the independence of the Confederate States, contribute their proportion of said
taxes, which shall have accrued during the pendency of this war according to
the ad valorem principle.
Mr. Turner demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered,
Insert the following a s an independent section between the sixteenth and
seventeenth sections :
Whenever cotton or tobacco belonging to any citizen of this Confederacy has
been impressed or taken by order of :I general commanding r? military departprevions to the passage of this acl, the
ment for the use of the Gover~i~nent
same shall be placed to his credit on account of nny cotton or tobacco which
may be impressed under the provisions of this act.
Mr. Herbert demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered,
Mr. Herbert moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
was rejected; which motion prevailed, and the amendment was
agreed to.
Mr. Colyar moved to amend the Bill by striking out the seventeenth
section ; which reads as follows, viz :
The President may prescribe all necessnry and proper regulations to carry
this act into effect ;
which amendment was not agreed to.

Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to amend the seventeenth section b striking out the word President and inserting in lieu
thereofthe words Secretary of the Treasury; which amendment
was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Menees,
N I N E T I E T H DAY-THURSDAY,
FBBRUARY
23, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

nsent, withdrew his motion to reconsider the vote
h amendment of the Senate to the appropriation
se a message from the President;
HMOND,
VA., Peliruary 21, 1865.
0, I
herewith transmit for

ar relative to the
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accessions to the -4rmS froin each-State since April 16, 1862, to the number of
persolls liable to coiiscri1)tion wlio hare been exempted or dekiiled, alld to the
number of those between the ages of 1S nnd 46,and riot uufitted for itctive serrIce in the field, who are rmployed i n the several States in the ruanner indicated
in your inquiry.
.JEJWEERSON DAVIS.
The message and accompanying documents were laid upon the table
Mr. Barlisdale pr~S~Iitet1
:I series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting.of Harris (Mississippi) brigade ; which were laid upon the table
Mr. Lyon presented a series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of Sanders (Alabama) brigade; which were laid upon the table and
Mr. Colyar offered tlie following resolntion ; which was adopted,viz :
ReRoZved, That Qorernor Ishiuni G . Harris, now in this city, be irr\rited to
seat on this floor during his stay i n the city.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had

been referred
A bill to increase the number of orclnnncr sergeants in the Provisional Army,
reported back the same with the reconimentlation that it do paw.
The question being on poqtponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
The bill mas engrossed, read R third time, and passed, and the title
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which tlie bill was passed.
The inotioii was lost.
Mr. Miles, from the Same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill (S. 172) (to extend an act entitled An act to graduate the
pay of general officers, approved J u n e tenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four,
reported back the saiiie with the recommendation that it do pass.
The bill m7as read a third tinw and passed. and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Foster moved t o reconsider the rote by which the bill was
passed, and demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered.
The iiiotion was lost.
Mr. Miles, from the same coiiiniittee, to whom had been referred a
Senate bill ( S . 163) (to aiithorize the appointnient of additional
officers in the Engineer Corps, [sic].
Calendar,
The bill mTas read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
&Ir.Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill .was passed.
and demanded the yeas and nays.
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follolvs : j Peas----------------------34 [35l
( Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Bradley, IIoratio W. Bruce, Chrisman,
Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Farrow, Foster,
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JOURNAL O F THE
[Feb. 23, 1865.
Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Holliday, Keeble, J. M. Leach,

J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Miller, Moore,
Murray, Rainsay, W. I?. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples,
Triplett, Wickhain, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Blandford, Boyce, Branch, Conrad, Conrow, DuprQ,Ewing,
Gholson, Gray, Hartridgc, Hatcher, IIerbert, Hilton, Johnston, Lyon,
Miles, Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Siinpson, J . M. Smith, Snead, and Rlr.
Speaker.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to provide means
to support the Government and carry on the war.
Mr. Foster submitted the following amendment :
In section 17, after word
of the President;
Treasury, insert the words
with the approval

Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to reconsider the vote by which
the amendment was agreed to ; which motion prevailed.
The question recurring on the amendinelit of Mr. Foster,
Mr. Hilton submitted the following amendment :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reads a s follows, viz :
That all raw cotton and all tobacco, manufactured o r unmanufactured,
now in the Confederacy may be purchased, borrowed, or impressed for public use
under the direction of the President on the following ternis: Either just conipensation to be paid to the owner for the same, a t a price agreed or appraised
according to the value thereof, in specie, such pi1ynlellt being made in bonds of
the Government :it par, which bonds shall be issued by the Secretary of the
Treasury and shall be redeemable fire years aftm the end of the present war,
and shall bear interest :it the rate of six per centum per annum, payable in
specie seminunually ; or, a t the option of the owner, the cotton or tobacco to be
returned in Bind of equ:il quantity :tiid quality :it tlie same place, one-third
thereof within two years after tlie end of llic prwcnt W R P nnd one-third in eticli
of the two succ(~cdinggears, with a n iidditioli to the quantity at the rate of six
per c~entuiii])cr in nun^, the owner t)eiiig furnished with a n assignable certifimte
to that effcct ; but not lnore than one-li:ilf of tire cotton or tohncco belonging to
said owner shall be inipressed under this act, iind the cotton now owned by any
manufacturer o C cotton and held B y liiin boilii fide for his manufacturing operations, not exceeding il propcr snp~)lyfor two years of such oyerations, shall be
tw?nipt frotin such inipressnient.
SEC.2. If i t shitll becorue uecessary to iniprcss any cotton or tobacco under
this act, the quantity of cotton so inipressect shall, as nearly as the Secretary
of the Treasury shall deem practicable, bear the s t m e proportion to the whole
{mount of cotton in the Confederacy :is the quantity of tobacco so impressed
shall bear to the whole amount of tobacco i n the Confeclerncy.
SEC.
3. In case of any such inipressnient the agent of the Government making the impressment may take possession of the cotton or tobacco a t any time,
without removing it, and hold it until the price shall be agreed or appraised,
as aforesaid, and, upon the price bcing so agrccd or appraiscd and compcnsation being inacle or tendered, according to this act, t h e property shall vest in
Government, notwithstanding any a p l ~ a lfrom the appraisement.
SEC. 4. tinless such price shall be agreed upon between such agent and the
owner, the SilnIe shall be appraised by two disinterested and loyal citizens of
the city, county, dist
or parish in wliich the inipressment shall be made,
one to be selected by
h agent aud the ollier by the owner, or, if the owner
f:;ils to nialic a sclection witliiii two days iiftcf being requested by such agent
in writing to do so,
ch agent, and if the two so
<elected shall disagre
re, of like qualifications, and
IVO of the three con
aisenient. They shall certify
of t h e cotton or tobacco and
same under this act, and
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635
shall deliver one such certificate to the owner and another to such agent. If
the agent appror-es t h e wprnisenlent, he shall make the compensation according
to this a c t Rut either the agent or the owner, before accepting the compensation, may take a n aimeal froin thc :q)praisenient to the board of coiiimissioners
for the State, appoillted under the act to regulate inigressments, approved
March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, who, after hearing tht?
parties and their ei7idence, slid11 decide the matter ill dispute, and their decision
shall be final. They shall certify their decision as the appraisers are required
to certify, and coiwensatioii shall be made wccordingly. i f there shall be a
djspute as to the quantity Of cotton or tobacco liable to impressment, i t shall be
determined in the Same manner. The appraisers, before entering upon their
duties, shall take a n Oath 01 affirmation to perform their duties impartially an&
to the best of their skill ancl judgment.
SEC.6. The President niay cause so much of the cotton and tobacco acquired under this act as he shall thinlr proper t o be used or manufactured for
the use of the Army and Navy, and the residue shall be applied t o such public
uses as Congress shall by law provide herein or hereafter.
Sm. 6. The Secretary of t h e Treasury, under t h e direction of t h e President, may appoint a princip:il agent in each State and such other agents, not
liable to military Service in the field. as he shall cleem necessary to carry this
act into effect under his instructions. They shall give such bonds as he shall
require and sliall he ccml?~lisiltedby such cornmissions or allowances as he
shall prescribe in proportion to the amounts of cotton and tobacco obtained and
reduced into the secure ~ossessionof the Government, or sola through their
agency.
SEC.7. i n addition to tlie aiuount of Treasury notes heretofore authorized
to be issued, the Secretary of the Treasur? is hereby authorized, under t h e
direction of the resitlent. to issue n-haterer amount thereof niay be neccssary
to pay appropriations for a11 the liabilities of the Government now due and
unpaid, which were contrnctcd or incurred t o be I n i d without delay. The
Treasury notes issued under this section shall have like form and effect and
be regarded in all respects as if issued by virtue of the Act to reduce the currenci and to authorize a new issue of notes :rnd bonds, approved February
sweuteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
S E C . ~The
. President mag cause any cotton or tobacco belonging to the
Government to be sold or escliitnged 011 such terms, for such consideration, and
it11 deem propcr, and the proceeds to be employed for
in such inariiier as lie
the payment of approl ntions and such other uses as may be authorized by
1ZlW.
SEC9. The President shall cause to be issued, in such form, of such denomiriations, and with such :iuthenticntion as he shall prescribe, bills to be called
revenue bills, purporting t h a t the Confederate States owe t o the bearer the
siinis of iiioney therein rr.;pecti! ely syecified ; but the amount thereof ontstanfing a t any time sliall not escercl two I~undredmillions of dollars.
SEC.
10. Such rerenue bills inas be issned nnd reissued in paymelit of appropriations for the following pnrlmsc : 10 conipeurnte persons in the military,
naval, and civil service, and i n the employment of tlie Government. for services rendered after t h e month of X n y , in the year eighteen hundred i t 1 i d sixtyfire, and to pay for supplies and other property acquired and other expenses
incurred by the Gorerniiient after tlie milie moutli. or pursuant to contracts
made at any time hereiifler reqniring paynicnt in revenue bills; and every
officer, noiiconimissioned olficer, ninsician. and private in the Army mho shall
not i i t any tiine during tlie inontlis of April and May, eighteen hundred and
sixty-five. have been il1eq:illy absent froill dnty shnll, in iiddition to his InwfUl
pay and allowances, to be paid to him in Treasury notes for those two months,
be entitled to be paid :in equal snm in rereiiue bills.
SEC.
11. IThenever a sufficient amouiit of revenue bills t o pay for one or
nlOi*e bzlles of cottoll slinll be presented for redemption, t h e same shall be
rMeemed in cotton of tlie Government at t h e rate of fifty cents per pound.
The cotton so transferred to the Government in redemption of bills and all
cotton and tobacco hereafter transferred from the Government under this act
shall be after\vards exempt from impressment under the authority of t h e Government, and the same m a g be exported to neutral countries without restriction, except the payment of lawful export duties; but to obtain the benefit of
these privileges the same sh;tll be mnrliecl, designated, or *identified as t h e
Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe.
SEC.
12. Revenue bills to be redeemed as aforesaid shall be deposited in the
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Web. 23, 1965.
or such other depositories as the Secretary of t h e Treasury shall have

d for that purpose, and a certificate s f h be give11 which shall entitle
the depositor, or his assignee, wider surh regulations as the Secretary of the
'rreasury shall prescribe, to an atnoullt of cotton equiralent t o the deposit, upo:i
nrenentine
the certificate to any person haring custody of cotton of the Govern= ----merit for b a t purpose.
S E ~ 13.
.
The taxes in kind shall, for each of the years eighteen hundred and
sixty-five and eighteen hundred and sixty-six. be a t double the rates now
inlposed-that is to say, one-fifth instead of one-tenth of the respective subjects thereof is hereby leried for each of those years. hilt subject t o the exemptions and other provisions of law now in force relating to the lery, assessnient,
collection, and disposition of taxes in kind so f a r as they arc consistent with
this act. From the tax on property employed in a g r i c i l h r e (including the
entire plantation from which the tax in kind is derired and all t h e slaves kept
on it, except those exclusively employed in other services than the cultivation
of the soil) shall be deducted the value of the t a x i n Bind derived therefrom
for the year, and delivered to the Gorernnient or commuted during t h e year
or afterwards, including the bacon which shall be deliverable on or about the
first day of hlarch next after the year for which i t is assessed; a n d for the purpose of adjusting the amount of snch credit the taxes in kind shall be estimated
a t the nsnal market rates in Treasury notes, and the amounts so estimated
shall be the amount of the credit, but no credit shall be allowed beyond such
property t a x ; and the collection of the property t a x on such property shall be
suspended after assessment, under the order of the Secretary of the Treasury,
until the value of the tax in kind to be deducted shall be ascertained, and,
mhen so ascertained, it shall be the duty of the post quartermaster to certify
and of the district collector to deduct the value of such t a x i n ltincl. All
agricultural productions impressed under the authority of this Government
after the month of May, eighteen hundred and sixty-fire, shall b e valued and
paid for in revenue bills a t the usual market prices of such property in revenue
bills at the time and place of impressment, and the boards of comniissioners
in the several States, appointed under the act to regulate impressments, shall
not, after that month, have power to fix upon the prices of agricultural productions in advance or to publish schedules thereof.
I' SEC.14. Whenever the tax in kind of any subject shall not exceed the value
of
dollars in revenue bills, the whole thereof, and in all other cases the
half of the tax in kind of any subject may, a t the option of the taxpayer, be
commuted and discharged by paying, in revenue bills or specie, four-fifths of the
appraised value thereof to the proper tax collector of the district mithin thirty
days after such V~IIUPsliall have been ascertained according to law, and such
value shall for that pnrpose be estimated and ascertained in revenue bills.
" SEC.15. The following taxes shall be levied, assessed, and collected according
to law for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-fire :
" I. The taxes on incomes (not payable in kind) and on business, trades, professions. and employments shall be twice the anionnts and rates of such taxes
iinposed on the same subjects for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four,
according to the laws as they were amended and were last in force for t h a t
year, except the tax of thirty per cent imposed by t h e sixth section of the act
of .June fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled '41 act to nrneiid
the tax Iarvs.'
" 11. The taxes on property shall be on the same classes of subjects, at the
same rates, and on the same bases of assessment, respertirely, as t h e taxes imposed for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-four, according t o the la\vs a s
they were amended and last in force for that year, except the additional tax
ilnposed by the 'Act to raise money to increase the pay of t h e soldiers,' approved
June tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and except as hereinafter otherwise
provided.
" 111. All cotton and tobacco shall be taxed at the rate of ten per centum of
the value thereof in Treasury notes; but no tax shall be collected on cotton or
tobacco transferred to the Government before the first day of .Tune next east
of the Mississippi River, or before the first day of August next \vest of t h a t
river, and the tax 011 an amount of the same article remaining in t h e hands of
the owner equal to the amount voluntarily so transferred before those dates,
respectively, shall be reduced
e per centnm on the value thereof, or of
similar property, a t the place
essment in the year eighteen hundred and
sixty.
" IY. Land and slaves pur
erson since the first day of January,
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Feb. 23, 1865.1
637
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, and held and occupied for his own use and
residence, if land, or held and used for his ouw service, if slaves, and not for
resale, shall be assessed on the basis of the market value of the sanle OP similar
property in the neighborhood where the assessment is made in the year eighteen
hundred and sixty.
.'1 No tax shall be assessed o r collected on the amount or value of any bond
or certificate Of loan or illdebteclness issued or to be issued by the Confederate
States of America, but t h e same amount of tax as upon income derived from
otller sources shall be assessed, Icried, and collected up011 the dividends or interest of all such bonds and certificates, except those of which the dividends or
interest are or may be specially exempted by law from tayation.
'' VI. The taxes iniposed in this section shall be payable in Confederate Treasury notes issued under the said act of February seventeenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four, or any subsequent act, or in certificates of indebtedness authorized to be issued by said act of February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, which shall be received a t the rate of one hundred and five dollars of
the principal thereof, without otllcr allowance for interest, or in certificates of
depositaries for Treasury notes issued before the seventeenth day of February,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and deposited pursuant to law to be exchanged
for Treasury notes issued on or after t h a t date, or in certificates t o be issued a s
follows, viz : All disbursiug otticers a n d agents of the Government, lawfully
authorized to pay any derualid agairist the Government for debts incurred by
themselves or by others (whether now existing or hereafter created), and not
having in hand nioney wherewith to p i y such deniand, shall, if required by the
creditor, give hiin therefor a certificate of indebtedness for the amount due,
describing the demand and stating t h a t i t is receivable in payment of taxes
levied by this act.
" VII. The taxes on property imposed in this section shall be assessed as of
the seventeenth day of February, eighteeii hundred and sixty-five, tirid be due
on the first day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
"VIII. The taxes iniposed in this section shall be subject to all exeniytions
and other provisioiis of lii\V now in force relating to the levy, assessment, and
collection of such taxes as f a r a s they are consistent with this act.
" SEC.16. The Secretary of the Treasury, so fiir :is lie shall deem i t practicable
and judicious, shall nse any tobacco belonging to the Government in withdrawing from circulation, to be canceled. the Treasury notes of the Government, by
sales of tobacco or otherwise.
" SEC.17. The President may prescribe all necessary a i d proper regulations to
carry this act into effect."
" That upon all subjects of taxiition under esisting t x s laws levying taxes for
the present year, except us hereinafter otlierwisc providrd, there shall be
assessed aud levied an additional t a x equal lo
the lireseut tax 011 the sanie
subjects of and for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five, including the specific taxes and all tuxes on sales during the yetir eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
whether made before or sifter the passage of this act. and not expressly excepted
or otherwise provided by this a c t ; which tax shall be l>ityable in Confederate
Treasury notes of the new issue a t par, or in t h e ccrtificates of indebtedness
authorized by 'An act t o reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of
llotes and bonds,' approved Februirry seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, a t the rate of one liundred and five dollars for every one hundred dollars
of stlid certifictitcs, but without any allowance for interest. or in certificates of
tlepositorirs for Treasury notes of the old issue deposited according to law to .be
exchanged for those of the new, or in certificates to be issued as follows, V I E :
hll disbursillg officers and agents of the Governmeiit, Iwwfully authorized to 1W'
: I I I ~ demai~d:gainst the Governinent for debts incurred by themselves or others
flvhether ~io\vexisting or hereafter created), ii~idnot having money i n hand
mherewith to pay such demand, shall, i f required by the creditor, give him
therefor n certificate of indebtedness for the amount due, describing t h e demand,
stating that i t is receivable in pnynlrnt of taxes.
" SEC.2. In the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and in each succeedillg
gear thereafter (luring the continuance of the existing war between the United
States and the Coilfederate States, there shall be levied and collected the t a x
in iiind 011 tile products of property employed i n iigricultyre as now provided
by 1a1\r.
' I SEC. 3. Fro111 the vniuc of
lwoperty employed in agriculture shall be deducted the value of t h e tax in kind derived therefrom during t h e same Year
638
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[Feb. 23,1865.
cd on the basis of the market value thereof, or of siiiiil:rr conmioditics, ill

ghborhood where assessed in the year eighteen huiidred and sixty),
&livered during the year or afterwards, inchding bXoU d e l i r e r a b l ~
after and Ilot prior to the assessment of the tax on property eniplogt~di n agriculture as aforesaid; and the collectioii of one-half the tax on such property
shall be suspended after assessment, uiider the order of the Secretary of the
Treasury, until the value of the tithe to be deducted can be ascertaiued; and
jvhe11 so ascertained, i t shall be the duty of the p m t quarterinaster to csertify
alld of the district collector to deduct the value of such tithe. The trims ' p1-01)erty employed, in agriculture, shall include the entire glantatiori or farrii on
which the tithe is produced, if i t does not comprise niore laud than twice the
quantity actually cultivated during the year, and also all the negroes on the
plalltation or farm except those exclusively eniployed i u other duties than the
cultivation of tlie soil. And in all cases where a tax is leried on inc.oiiie
derived from property, real, pcrsonal, and mixed, of every description, on the
amount or value of which an ad valoreni tax is laid, tlie ad valorem tax
assessed a s aforesaid shall be deducted froru the iucoiiie tax.
" SEC. 4. On the present value of cotton and tobacco aiid spirituous liquors
and wines of foreign production, to be assessed in Confederate currency
(excepting thirty pounds of cotton and tobacco each for every member of the
owner's family), N tax of ten per centuiu, but neither cotton 1101' tobacco shall
be subject to the tax hereby levied if transferred to the Government before the
first day of June next if east, and the first day of September if west, of the
iUississipgi River : ProQided, That cotton suffivient for the consum~)tionof any
factory for two years, in the possession of such factory, shall he exeiiipt froni
this tax.
" SEC.5 . On all bank or other bills in the similitude of bank bills, change bills,
or paper of any kind held or circulated as currency, and issued after the first
day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-fire, arid not purporting to be
redeemable in specie on demand, a tax of twenty per centurn, payable on the first
day of June of each year : to be paid, if issued by a railroad, banking, manufacturing, or other prirate corporation or individual, by the corporatiori or individual issuing the silfile; and if issued by a niunicilml corporation, to be paid
so much as may be owned by him on the first
by the owner of such currency
clay of June of each year: P r
ed, That this tax shall not apply to any currency fssued by the Confederate States.
" SEC.G. The t a s upon gold and silver coin, gold dust, gold or silver bullion,
moneys held abroacl, or bills of exchange drawn therefor, promissory notes.
rights, credits, arid securities payable in foreign countries, shall be the same R S
that upou gold a d silver ware.
" SEC.7. The proviso to paragraph three of section one of the act of Julie
fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, i s so amended as to read as follows :
* That land and slaves purchased by any person since the first day of January,
cightreii hundred and sixty-two, and held and occupied for his on-ii use aiid residence, if land, or held a n d used for his own service, if slarcs, and not for restile,
shall be assessed 011 the basis of the market value of the same 01' siniilur
property i n the neipborhood where the assessment is made in the year eighteen
hundred and sixtv.
"SEC. 8. I n c o n k shall be assessed as now provided by lam, allowing t h e
cleductioiis now authorized. And when thus ascertained, all incomes for the
year eighteen hundred and sixty-five which do not exceed one thousarid dollars
shall be exempt from taxation; on all incomes of over one thousand dollars
and under two thousand dollars, a tax of ten per centum; ou all incomes of
over two thousand dollars and under five thousand dollars, a t a x of ten per
centum on the first two thousand dollars and twenty-fi1.e per centuin on the
excess ; on all incomes of over five thousand dollars and under twenty thousmd
dollars, a tax of twenty-five per centum on the first five thousand dollars and
thirty per centuni on the excess; 011 all incomes of over twenty thousand dollars, a t a x of thirty per rentum on the first twenty thousand dollars and forty
per ceiitum on the ex
ed upon incomes shall be due a n d payable
on the thirty-first d a
" SEC.I). O n the ne
in
:my otherwise than
nt
uf the present wzr t
er
t a s ) the following :
1
t a s of fire per centui
1's
:ind under one hundred t h
st
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639
tnrenty-five thousand dollars :uld ten Der c e n t u on the residue ; oil property of
the value of one hundred thousnnd dollars or over t h a t sum, ten per centurn 0x1
the first one hundred t h u s a n d dollars :tiid twenty five per centuln 011 the
residue.
SEC.
10. Tlie tax 011 State and Coiifederatc stocks
bonds s11all i)e levied 011
the incomes derived therefrom. which shall be taxed a s are other inconies under
the provisions of this act.
SEC.11. The Secretary of the T r c ~ s n r ymay prescribe reguliitlolls to ellable
a11y taxlxtyer to pny into tlic Trcas~iryiii iidv:nicc such bull1 01 s1I11ls ils lie may
choose on account of taxes to nccrue against hiin and to obtain therefor an
u11assigiiable certificate, bearing interest a t tlic rate of eight 1)er ceiitulll year
until his taxes are i)ayahle; and if on the settlenrent of tlie tnxes of such taxpayer he shall he found to I i a w overpiiitl his tiixrs for the current yeiir, he shall
be entitled to a retllrll of t h e :llilolint so overgnid. i n inoiiey or in a lilte certificate to be rewired in the payment of taxes for any futnrc yp;ir.
SEC.12. The taxes levied under tliis act sliall be silb.jt.c.t l o all exeniptioris alld
other provisions of law now in force relating to tlie levy, itssensment, ;ind collcction of such taxes, so far as they are not iiic~oiisistentwith thiq act
Mr. i\ilcCallnm submitted the follon-ing ainendrncnl to the amendrnent of Mr. Hilton :
Strike out thp whole thereof aiid insert the follon-ing, riz :
That upon all subjrcts of tiisatioii 11
t a x laws lerying taxes for
the present year. except as herciniifter o
idetl. tlirre shall be assessed
and Ievied an additioiial tax of oue 1111
on the Sanie subjects of aiid for the p i t r eiqlitccii hui
lug the specific t a s e s iuid a11 t a w s oii salc:: during
and sixtg-five, whether m:iile before or :Lftcv* tlic p:iss;tq c b of this i t c a t . and not
expressly excepted or otherwise proyidecl by this iict ; \ ~ l i i c . l itiis sli:ill be pay:ible in Confederate Treasury notes of tlic new issuc ;it imr, or in the certificates of indebtedness authorized by Ail :[catto redirc~thc curtcwcy inid to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, aplmxwl I{cbruury s~venteentli,eighteen
hiindred aiid sixty-four, at tlie rate of oiic hundred ;tiid five dollars for every
one huiitlred dollars of siiid certificates, but witliout aiiy al1ow:iric.e for interest,
and the siiine shill be coollec+cdat the siii
cq with 1114 otlirr taxes on t h e
subjects under existing h w s . Aiicl I
i n g t a x for eighteen hundred and
of this :wt the one huiidred per
fire his been coflcctet1 1)rior to tlie 11:
111 iidditioiial tax thercsoii sliall be c
tl as soon :is practicable after
its passage : Provided, Tlie tax oii coitoii rind t0b:icc.o : I I I L ~gold aiid silver coiu
shall be payiible in kind tuid be collected in Iriiid or iiii equivalent in Treasury
notes, :it the option of the Secretitry of the Treasury, under regulations to be
prescribed by him.
SEC. 2. I n tile year eighteen hunclred arid sisty-five, arid in eticli succeeding year thereafter during tlic coiitini~aiic~e
of the existing war between the
United States and t h e Confederate States, therc. sliall be levied and collected
the tas in kind on t h e products of property cin1)logeCl i i i i
provided by lam, without clcdiictioii or :ibatcnwnt o f the ii
property so eriiployed : Pro7jLiided, Ih:it iii licu o f i i credit agriculturists shall
be entitlcd to receive ccrtific*ntw o f iiitlebtctliicw for tllc gold W I W of the tax
i n kind, payable in gold three years nfter tlic trrniiii:it ion of the existing will
with the Driitetl States, beiug c.onipiitec1 at the riitc. of six [)(Y wutuni per aiinum,
papiible :rnnnally in gold.
SEC.3. That all the gold :ind silver plate in tlic. Soutlierii Coiifederacy sliall
be impressed and taken for the benefit of tlie Confederate Rtntcs Treasury, a n d
for which certificates of iiidehtediiezis for thc goltl value thereof slinll be given
by the iiiipressing officer, in such forin as niay be I~rescriherlhy the Secretary of
the Treasury, payable in gold two years after tlic terniiiiation of the existing
war with the United States, bearing interest :it the rate of six per centurn per
annum.
SEC. 4. That upoll the fiiilure of :iny person, cop;irtnerslii~),joint stock company, corporation, or any other associiitioir of 1)crsoiis to 1)ity the taxes levied
by this tic-, a t such times mid pl,\cc* 214 tlw cwllcctor 111:iy prescribe by puhlic
notice, such persous, coytirtricrships, joint 4to(k* coiiipiuiies, corporations, 01
associations of persons shall be deeinecl a n d held as defaulters, and shall p:1y :I
penalty of ten per centuni upon the niuount of tax due, inld be subject to n l l
the provisions of existing laws authorizing the seizure and sale of property
for nonpayment of taxes.
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[Feb. 23, 1865.
SEC. 5. If any State shall elect to pay the tuxes iniyoxed by this act upon
its citizens, notice thereof must he giveii to the Secretary of the Treasury 0 1 1 or
before the first of April next, whereupon he shall estimate the prob:ible sum of
the t a x for the State so applying and notify the goverilor thereof, arid upon
the payment of not less than three-fourths of the sum so estimated being made
on or before the first of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, i t shall be the
duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the tax collectors in the State
SO malting payment to suspend the collection of the taxes imIioscd by this act.
And when thc full returns shall have been received and the true sun1 of the
tax ascertained, then the final settlenient with the State sllall be made and the
suln of the remainder be collected, and, when paid, the Secretary of the Treasury shall give notice that the said taxes have been fully paid and discharged to
the tax collector of the said State.
Mr. Sexton, under a suspension of the rules, offered the following

resolution ; which was adopted, viz :
Resolved, That the President be respectfully requested, if iiot incoml~atible
Fyith the public interest, to furnish to this Ilouse a copy of the report of
General Johu B. Hood of his military operations during thc late campaign in
Tennessee.
Mr. Foster called the question ; which was ordered.

Which were ordered,
Yeas ........................
36
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
s: Baldwin, Ratson, Bridgers, Eli 11. Bruce, Horatio W.
Carroll, Clark, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, DickFarrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gilmcr, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Marshall,
McCallurn, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Read, Sexton, Svvan, Wickham, Wilkes, and Mritherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Barlisdale, Baylor, Blandford, Branch,
Chrisman, Clopton, Darden, De Jarnette, DuprB, Ewing, Foster,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Herbert, Iieeble, J. T.
Leach, Machen, Miller, Moore, Perliins, Pugh, Ranisay, Russell,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead.
be collected at the same times with

der existing laws. And where any
8 been collected prior to the passage
additioiinl tax thereon shall be col-
Feb. 23, 1865.1
ECOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
641
year thereafter during the continuance of the existing war between the
United States and the Confederate States, there shall be levied and collected
the t a x in kind on the products of property employed in agriculture as now
provided by law, without deduction or abatement from the assessed tax on the
property so employed.
"SEC. 3. T h a t up011 t h e failure of any person, copartnership, joint stock
company, corporation, or any other association of persons to pay the taxes
levied by this act, id such times and places as t h e collector iiiay prescribe by
public notice, such persons, copartnerships, joint stock companies, corporations,
G r associations of persons shall be deemed and held as defaulters, and shall
pay a penalty of ten per crntum upon t h e amount of t a x due, a n d be subject
to all the pro.i.isions of existing laws authorizing the seizure and sale of
property for nonpayment of taxes.
'' SEC.4. If any State s1i:dl elect to pay the taxes imposed by this act upon
its citizens, ilotice thereof iiiust be giren to the Secretary of the Treasury on
or before t h e first of April next, whereupon he shall estimate the probable
sum of the tax for the State so applying and notify the governor thereof, and
upon the pnynient of riot less than three-fourths of the sum so estimated being
made on or before the first of June, eighteen liuiidrecl mil sixty-five, it shnll
be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the t a x collectors in
the State so making parinent to suspend the collection of the taxes imposed by
this act. And when the full returns shall have been received and the true sum
of the t a x ascertained, then the final wttlenrent Tyith the State shall be mad(%
xiid the sum of the reimindcr be collcctcd, and, whcn paid, the Secretary of
the Treasury shall give notice t h a t the said taxes have been fully paid and
discharged to t h e tax collector of the said Stxte.
" SEC.5. T h a t where property, real or personal, has bee11 injured or destroyed
by the enemy, or tlie ovi-ner thereof has been temporarily deprived of the use
thereof, or in the cnse of real estate, of the iiieaiis of cultivzltinq the sitme by
reasoii of the preseiive or proximily of the enenij, the iissehsitimt o n such
property may he reduced iit proportion to the damage sustained by tlie owncr,
or the tax assessed thereon n i q be reduced in the silinc rtitio by the district
collector on satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the owner or assessor :
Provided, That the families of soldiers in the driiiy xiid those soldiers discharged or relieved from actire service in the field on account of physical dis;ibility, and whose families a r e composed of white nienibers, whose farnis :ire
cultivated by the members of the faniily, shall not be liable to any tax i n liind."
Mr. Gilmer demanded the yeas and nays;

Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
And recorded ;Lb follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~- - - - - . - -35
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Branch, Bridgers, E l i M.
Bruce, Horatio TV. Brixce, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, D a r den, Dickinson, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Garland, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, IIolliday, Johnston, J. M. Leach,
Logan, Lyon, Marshall, AfcCallnm, McMullin, Menees, Miles, R'Lnrrsy,
Ramsay, Read, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Tarrier,
TVilkes, and TVitherspoon.
Kays : htkins, Uarksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Buraett,
Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrad, De Jarnette, Dupri., Elliott,
Ewing, Foster, Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Keeble, J. 1'. Leach,
Machen, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, ITr. E. Smith, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, Wickham, and Mr.
Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. Gilmer was agreed to.
Mr. Bridgers called the question ; which was ordered.
The bill as amended was engrossed and read a third time.
The aiiestion beiiin Ilut,
Shalfthe bill pass?
'
JOURNAL O F THE
[Peb 23, 1865.
r. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays;

Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - _ _ - - _ - - _ - _44
____
Nays____-------------------__
30
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Batson, Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Conrow, Darden, Dickinson, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller> Funsten. Gaither,
Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Keeble,
J. T. Leach, Lyon, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Miller, &loore, Ramsay,
Russell, Sexton, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, VillerB,
Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Buriiett, Carroll,
Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Elliott, Foster, Gootle, Gray,
Hanly, Herbert, Hilton, Johnston, J. M. Leach, Logan, Marshall,
McMullin, Yerkins, Pugh, Read, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith,
Triplett, Turner, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Hartridge moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The motion was lost,.
Mr. Gilmer moved to amend the title by striking out the whole
thereof and inserting the following :
A bill to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred arid sixty-fire
Mr. Foster moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Gilmer by

striking out the whole thereof and inserting:
A bill to bankrupt the Government.
Mr. H. W. Bruce called the question ; which wan ordered.

The amendment of Mr. Foster was lost.
The amendment of Mr. Gilmer was agreed to, and the title as
amended was read and agreed to.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
Mr. Xpeaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 205) for the relief of David
Moore, Daniel Moore, and filrs. Mary R. Alexander; in which they request the
concuirence of this IIouse.
hey have passed bills of this House of the following titles :
319. An act inore effectually to prevent and punish absenteeism and
d
n in the Army ;
H. R. 371. An act to relieve agriculturists exempted a n d detailed under the
nct of February 17. 1864, in certain cases ;
11. R. 381. An act to provide for the redemption of the old issue of Treasury
notes held by certain Indian tribes ;
H. R. 377. An act to establish a n arsenal and foundry in the valley of Deep
River, in the State of North Carolina ; and
13. It. 382. An act to amend the thirteenth section of a n act entitled An act to
reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds.
The two last uamed with amendnients ; in i h i c h they request t h e concurrence
of this House.
The Senate have rejected a bill of this House (H. R. 201) to amend a n act
entitled An act to p
o for the Army, approved February 17, 1864.
The Chair laid

relief of David Moore,
which was read a
(S.205)
for the
y R. Alexander ;
to the Committee
Feb. 24, 1865.1
643
Mr. Johnston moved that the House adjourn.

Mr. Smith demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were not
ordered, and
N I N E T Y - F I R S T DRY---FRIDAY
FEBRUARY
24, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The Rouse met pursuant to adjournmcnt, and was opened with

prayer by the Rev. Ilr. Peterliin.
The Chair, presented
H. E. 377. h bill to establish ail arserial and foundry i n the valley
of Deep River, in the State of Worth Carolina,
which had been returned from the Senate with an amendment.
On motion of Mr. Gilmcr, the rule requiring the bill and amendriient to be referred to a committee was suspended, and the question
being on concurring i n the amendment of the Senate, which is as follows, to wit:
Add a t the elid of section 1 tlie following : I ~ i ~ o ~ i i ~Tli:it
Z c d , tlic consent of tlie
State f o r the establishnient of said :irseiial :iii(X nriiiory sh:ill 1
porided fzwtlzer, Tlint the State shall iiot inipose tuxes upon ,
The same was agrcecl to.

The Chair laid ljehre the House
A bill (H. R. 382) to amend the thirteenth section or :In act entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a iiew issue of
iiotes and bonds,
which had been returiiecl from the Senate with amendments.
On motion, the rule requiring the bill :uid aniendments to be referred to a committee was suspeiidcd, and the amendment of the Sen:ite, which is as follows, to wit, was concurred in :
Insert, iii line 3, after the worils uiiiler the I tlic word
fourteentli.
And the amendment of the Senate to the? title of thc bill, which is
as follows, to wit: Strike out, in line 1 of the title, the word thirteenth and insert i n lieu thereof the word * fourteenth, was concurred in.
On motion of Rifr. Lyon, the rules were siispentlecl to onahle h i i i i to
rrport from the Committee on Ways n i d Rideans; antl Nr. Lyoil
reported
A bill making fnrthcr regulations for the taxation of h n k s antl
ban$ notes, ancl for the confiscation of such notes held by alien cnelilies ;
which was read first and second times, postponed, made the conlinrring special order after the consideration of the present special orders,
ancl ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lyon, from the same committee, reported and recommended the
passage of
A bill t o aiithorize the First Auditor to receive and keep all
accounts of the Navy Department;
which was read first and second times.
Thc question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
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I Feb. 21, 1 s ~ .
It was decided in the negative, and the bill W ~ engrossed,

S
read
third time, and passed, and the title mas read :tnd agreed to.
passage of
A bill '' to amend an act to authorize the appointment of assistants
to the Register in signing bonds and certificates ; "
Mr. Blandford moved to amend the bill by adding at the end thereof .
the following :
TJroc;ided, T h t the appointments under this act shall be of persons not liable
to military service.
The amendment mas agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title was rracl and
;greed to
passage of
A bill " to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a i d organize
two bureaus in connection with the Treasury Department,' approved
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and to provide for the more efficient organization of the agency of thc Treasury
or the Trans-Mississippi Department ;"
Calendar,
The same mas decided in the negatfve.
Mr. Dupr4 moved t o amend the bill by filling the blank therein with
the words " one hundred thousand dollars."
The amendment was agreed to, and the hill as amended was
engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title was read and
agreed to.
A bill " making additional appropriations for the support of the
Governinent of the Confederate States of America from January first
to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five ; "
which was read first and second times, postponed, made the coiitinuicg
special order after the present special orders, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Lyon, froin the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
A bill (' for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases; "
which was read first, and second times.
on being on postponing the bill,
Mr. De Jarnette
amend the bill by adding at the end
thereof the followi
collcctors. is hereby nutho

hei*P.:iftcrto be imposed, i
iiiitted by the enemy in a
respectively, transmitted through said
ere depredations have been coin-
Feb. 24, 1865.1
645
taxpayer have beell so seriously damaged as to render the payment of taxes

impossible or excessively oppressiIe, such suspension to continue so long as the
esigency may exist.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill as amended was
engrossed, read a third time, and passed, atid the title was read and
agreed to.
Mr. Anderson inoved to reconsidcr tlie vote by which the bill was
passed.
The inotion did not prevail.
Mr. hlcMnllin moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to offer a
resolution to i*equest thc Senate to return tlie tax bill passed by the
HOLM.
Upon which motion Mr. Rainsay demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
40
And are recorded as follows, to w i t : Yeas------------------7 Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Anderson, A\tkins, Rarksclale, I<a.ylor,Boyce, Branch, Bridgers, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Ile Jttriiette, Farrow, Foster,
Fuller, Furisteii, Gilrnei., Herbert, .Jolinstoii, J . 31. Leach, J. T. Leach,
Logan, Marshall, McMullin, Menees, Moore, Pcrlrins, Pugh, Ramsuy,
Read, Rogers, I<nssell, Sexton, TI. E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Turner,
Wiclihani, Witherspoon, and Mr. Spealier.
Nays: Baldwin, Batsoil, 13lanclforc1, ISradley, 13nrnett, Carroll,
Chrisman, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, nickinson, I h p r d , h7ing,
Goocle, FTanly, Hartridge, I-Iatcher, Hollidug, Keeblt., Lyon, Muchen,
McCallum, Miles, M i l l c ~ Simpson,
,
J . A!!. Smith, Sneacl, Triplett, and
VillerB.
And the motioii did not prevail.
The House resumed the coilsideration of tlic uiifinishetl bnsiness ;
which was the joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on
the subject of the late peace commission.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the joint resolution was transferred t o
the Secret Calendar.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, the Secretary of that body ; which is as follows, to wit :
,ur. &peaker: The Senate have rlisagreed to the amendment of the I-Iouse of
Representatives to the bill (S. 3UCi) to aniend an act entitled An act to provide
and orgarlize a general staff for ariiiies in the field, to serve during the war,
approved June 14, 18G-1, nsli a coiiference oil the clis>\qreeing votes of the two
TIouses thereon, and have appointed Mr. Wigfall, AIr. Orr, and Mr. Allaxwell
nianagers a t saiil roriference on their part.
The Senate hare passed bills of the follovr.iiig titles, viz :
S. 181. An act to amend t h e law in rclntiou to impressinelits ; and
S. 202. A n nct to authorize the Ordnance Bureau to mauufiicture alcohol ;
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this IIouse.
?hey have also passed bills of this House of the following titles, viz :
11. K.348. An act to increase the compensation of marshals, criers, jurors, and
witnesses ; and
11. R. 383. An act to require noncommissioned officers and privates held as
prisoners of war to be paid upon their individual cwtificntes, supported by oath.
The first named \\,it11 >in amendment; in which I am directed to ask the collcurrence of this Ilouse.
Mr. Cruikshanlr, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
21s correctly ciir.ollecl
H. R. 27. ,Joint resolution for the relief of the legal representatires

of John It, Carclmell ;
646
I Peb. 24, 1 ~ ~ 5 .
JOURNAL O F THE
H. R. 303. An act for the further organization of the field artillery .

of the Confederate States;
H. R. 368. An act for the relief of James Sykes, agent of Jailies
Sykes ;
S.84. An act to regulate, for a limited period, the compensation of
the officers, clerks, and employees of the civil departments of the
Government in the city of Richmond ; and
S. 94. An act to amend the lam i n relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers.
And on motion of Mr. Clark, the House resolved itself into secret
session ; and having spent some time therein, resumed business in
open session.
On motion, the House adjourned to to-nmrrom morning at, the usual
hour.
SECRET SESSION.
The House being i n secret session,

Proceeded to the consideration of the joint resolution expressing
the sense of Congress on the late peace commission.
Mr. Blandford withdrew his demand for the previous question.
Mr. Barlrsdale moved to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of the joint resolution and amendment.
Upon which Mr. Perkins demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Peas__________--_--------24
And are recorded as follows, viz: hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Blandford, Boyce, Bridgers,
Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Diclrinson, Dupr6, Foster, Fuller,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Menees, Ramsay, J. M.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Turner, and Wiclrham.
Nays : Batson, Bradley, Branch, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Conrow, E~ving,Farrow, Funsten,
Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge,
Ratcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marsliall, McCallum, Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers,
Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Triplett, Viller6, Willies, Witherspoon, and
ion to postpone indefinitely \\as not agreed to.

n motion of Mr. Hanly, leave of absence was granted Mr. 147. E.
Smith.
Mr. Snead demanded the previous question.
The main question mas ordered, and the question being upon agreeing to the amendment of Mr. Gilmer to the joint resolution,
Which were ordered,
------------------ l3
_ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ - - 53
ilmer, J. M. Leach,
of North Carolina,
Boyce, Bradley,
, Carroll, Chrisman,
Feb. 24, 1885.1
647
Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,
McCallurri, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Perkins, Read,
Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Staples, Swan, Triplett,
VillerB, Wickham, and Wilkes.
The question recurring on ordering the joint resolution to be engrossed for a third reading,
Mr. Gaither demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
58
And are recorded as follows, to wit : Yeas-_-_--_-----------Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1
Yeas : Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Branch, Bridgers, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing,
Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray,
Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Rolliday, Johnston, Keeble,
IJYon, l\laehen, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, ,J. M. Sinitli,
. h e a d , Staples, S T T - ~Triplett.
~,
VillerC, Wilkes. Witherspoon, and
Mr. Speaker.
Nays: J. T. Leach.
So the joint resolution was engrossed and read R third time.
The question recurring on the passage, and being put,
Shall the bill pass ?
Mr. J. T. Leach dcnianded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas------------------62
And are recorded as follows, to wit : Nays
__________________ 1
Yeas : Anderson. Atliins, Barksdale, Batson, Bavlor, Blandford,
Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, E l i M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Clnslrey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow,
Diclrinson, Duprk, Ewing, Farrom, Gaither, Garland, Gholson, Gil~ n e r ,Goode, Gray, I-Ianly, Hartridge, Hatclier, Herbert, Hilton,
Johnston, Keeble, IJ;yo11, Machen. Marshall, i\/lcCallnm, McNf ullin,
Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Pngh, Rogers, IZussell, Sexton,
Simpson, J. 31. Smith, 177. E. Smith, Snetld, Staples, S W ~'I'riplett,
,
'\Tiller&,Willics, T47itherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : J. T. Leach.
So the joint revolution was passed, and tlic title w a s read and
ilgreed to.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, the injunction o f secrecy was removed
from the joint resolution and the vote by which the same was passed.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to take up his motion to reconsider the vote by which the House refused to remove the injunction of
secrecy from the proceedings ?n a bill " to suspend the privilege of the
writ of habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited period."
Upon which Mr. Rainsay demanded the yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas________-__-__---_
87
,bid are recorded as follolvs, to wit: nays________^---^----- 40
Yeas : Anderson, Atlrins, Baldwin, Branch, Horatio IT. Bruce,
JOURNAL OF THE
t i?eb.24, 1865.
n, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilnier,

J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall. Miles,
W. E. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Caroh,
Ramsay, Simpson,
lina, Turner, Witherspoon, and Mr. Spealier.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Bridgers,
Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Colyxr,
Conrad, Conrotv, Dickinson, DuprQ, Elliott, E v i n g , Funstel>, Gildson, ZIartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen,
McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Moore, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
So the motion of Mr. Smith did not prevail.
Mr. Swan moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
A message was received from the Senate, by Nr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, to wit:
M r . Hpeaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 200. An act to provide transportation for Senators, Iteprcscntatives, and
Delegates in Congress to their respective places of residence, and to increase,
for a limited time, their salaries ;
The Chair prcscnted

A bill (S. 200) to provide transportation for Senators, Reyresentatives, and Delegates in Congress to their respective places of
residence, and to increase, for a limited time, their salaries;
Mr. Clark moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be referred to a committee.
Upon which motion Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays;
which were not ordered, and the motion of Mr. Clark mias agreed to.
Mr. McMiillin moved to postpone indefinitely the further considerRtion of the bill.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to aniend the first section of the bill by insertiiig
after the words Delegate in Congress the words and the officers
of the respective Houses.
Mr. Atkiris called the question ; which was ordered, and the amendment was agreed to.
Colyar moved to amend the bill by striking out the first section ;
is as follows, to wit :
T ke Coiagress of the Confedelate States of Anzcrica d o enact, That upon the
adjournment of the present sessioii of Congress transportation in Bind shall be
suiwlied by the &u*rtermaster-General to Senators and Representatires and
Delegates in Congress from Richmond to their respective places of residence :
which was ordered.

anded the yeas and nays; which
use resolve itself into open ses-
E'eb. 25, 1865.1
6 49
Mr. Cluskey moved to aniend the bill by adding a t the end of section 2 the following words, to wit:
And the percentage of iiicrease in compensation allowed by this section he
extended to the oficers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Mr. Duprb. iiioved to amend by striking oiit section 2 ; which reads

as follows, to wit :
tion of Senators, Reliresenlatires, and Delegates in Conof I"rhrui\ry i i i i d Mtirch, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
shall be incremxl to t\wlw hm~clredclol1:ii.s ]wr nlorith, said increase of coinpensation to he paplble on the adjouriinieiit of the presexlt session of Clongress,
and to insert in lien thereof the following, to wit :

That Senators, Keyresentntires, and Delegates in Congress, :mcl the officers of
the respective IrIouses shall, at the expiration of this sessioii of Congress, be
entitled to receive the itlllouilt of compensation which mould accrue to them
from the adjournnieiit to the n e s t meeting of Congress.
M i . Cloptoii demanded the previous question.

The main question v a s ordered, and the amendment of Mr. DuprE
was lost.
The question recurring upon the amendment o E Mr. Cluskey,
The same was agreed to, and the bill was read a third time.
The hour of 4 O ' C ~ O C ~ Cp. m. having arrived,
The Speaker, in accordance with a resolution of the Rousc,
Announced the Rouse adjourned until to-morrow at 11 o'~10cka. ni.
O P E N SESSION.
The fIouso met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

prayer by the Rev. Dr. Peterkin.
Mr. Herbert moved to postpone thc consideration of the Calendar.
Mi-. Miles moved t h a t the House do now adjourn.
Mr. McMullin moved a call of the I-Ioiisc.
The motion was not agreed to.
The question recurring 011 the niotioii o f Mr. Htrbcrt to post1>0n~
the consideration of the Calendar,
Mr. Herbert clemanded tlie yeas :uid iiayc; tliereori : vhich wcrc
ordered.
Pending which,
Mr. Read moved that the House do now adjourn.
Upon which motion Mr. Rainsay deniaiided the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
------------------- 22
. And are recorcled as follows, to wit : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 37
Pens : B,zldwin, Bradley, Roratio IV. Bruce, Chrisman, Clusbey,
Darden, Dopr6, Foster, Gilmer, Gray, Hatcher, Johnston, Miles,
Moore, Murray, Perkins, Yugh, Read. J . M. Smith, Swan, 'Turner,
and IVitherspooiz.
Nays : Anclersoii, Atkins, Ihtson, Ulandford, Bridgers, Eli M.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Clopton, ColyRr, Conrow, Cruilcsllank.
Dickinson, Ewing, Farroiv, F~iller,Funsten, Gholson, Hanly, Hart-
-/
JOURNAL O F THE
[Feb. 25, 1805.
e, Herbert, Hilton, Holliday, Logan, Nachen, McMullin, Rsnisay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, W.E. Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina,
Snead, Staples, Triplett, \ 7 i k r b , and Wilkes.
On motion of Mr. Hanly, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, ?gain resolved itself into
open session.
Private Secretary, notifying the House that 011 tlic 93cl instant thc
H. R. 273. An act to authorize the consolidation of ~ o ~ n p a n i ehats,
talions, and regiments ;
H. R. 304. An act to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the
Confederate States;
H . R. 336. An act to authorize the establishment of an office of deposit in connection with the Treasury ;
I$. R. 26. Joint resolution for the relief of tJameF D. Browne; and
H. R. 28. Joint resolution authorizing the transfer of fnncls in the
Quartermaster-Generals Ilepartment.
Mu. Cruilishank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
1. R. 319. A n act mora effectually to prevent a i d punish absenteeism and desertion in the A rmy ;
H. R. 325. An act to iiialre appropriations for the support of the
Government of the Confederate States of America from the 1st day
of January to the 30th day of June, 1865;
H. R. 373. An act to provide for the more efficient transportation of
troops, supplies, and munitions of war upon the railroads, steamboats,
and cnnbls in the Confederate States, and to control telegraph lines
employed by Government ;
I. R. 375. An act authorizing proof to be received of the loss or
clrstruction of \yoiichcrs nccessary in the settlement of acconnts ;
8.129. An act to provide for the employment of free negroes and
slaves to v7ork iipon fortifications a n d perform other labor connected
with the defenses of the country;
S. 163. An act to anthorize the appointment of additional officers in
the Engineer Corps ; and
S. 170. An act to increase the number o f acting midshipmen in the
Xavy, md to prescribe the mode of appointment.
And on motion of Mr. Rogers,
The House adjourned until 11 oclock a. m. on Monday.
SECRET SESSION.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the unfinished business j which was the consideration of
n for Senators, Represen-
Feb. 25, 1865 1
651
Mr. McMullin moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
ordered to be read a third time.
Mr. Baldwin moved that the bill be committed to a select committee
to consist of three members to be appointed by the Chair.
Mr. Hilton called the question; which was ordered, and the niotion
of Mr. Baldwin was not agreed to.
Mr. Snead moved to ainencl the bill by inserting after the word
* shall, in section 1, line 12, the following words:
after deducting therefroill the inileage which lie sliall liarc received for that
portion of the route over which lie may ha\--e receiver1 tixiiryortation i n Irind,
or coinmutation thereof. under tlie provisions of this act.
Mr. ALlcins moved that the House resolve itsell into open session
on the bill.
Upon which motion he demanded the yeas and nays; which were
not ordered, and the House refused to go into open session.
Mr. Foster clenianded the previous question.
The main ynestion was ordered, a i d the anier~dnientof Mr. Snead
was agreed to. and the bill was read a third time.
Mr. Atkins moved to reconsider the vote by which the ETonse ordered the bill to be read a third time.
Mr. Marshall called the question ; which was ordcred, t i i d the
motion to reconsider did not prevail.
The question recurring on thc passage of thc l d l ,
MI-. Hartridge called the question ; which was ordcrc~l.
Which were ordered,
l3
And are recorded as follows, to wit: Nays - - _ _ - - - _ _ - _59
__
Yeas : Baylor, Blandford, Royce, Darden, T-lartritlgc, *Johnston,
J . T. Leach, Moore, Pugh, Simpson, and Wilkes.
Ways : Anderson, A4tkins, Baldwin, Barksclale, Batson, Bradley,
Branch, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar,
Co~irow,Crnilrshanir, I)e Jarnette, Diclrinson, Dixprh, Elliott, Ev;ing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, h i t h e r , Garland, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, ITanly, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, ETolliday, J . M. Leach,
Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshnll, McC~lInm, Mchl ullin, Mcnees,
Miles, Ranisay, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, TT. E. Sniith, Siriitli
of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan, Turiier, VillerB, Wicli-ham,
Witherspoon, ancl Mr. Speaker.
And the bill was rejected.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote by mhicli the bill was
rejected.
Thc motion to reconsider prevailed, a n d on motion of Mr. Swan,
the bill was referred t o the Committee 011 P a y and Mileage.
By unaniinous consent, Mr. Wiclrham offered the follo.cYing resolution ; which was adopted, to wit :
Resolved, T h a t the Prrsident of the Confederate States, if compatible with
the public interests, be requested to iiiform this E-Iouse, in secret session, whether
any orders haye beell issued by the military authorities i n regard to the deyortatioil or destruction of tlic cotton or tobacco in the city of Richiiiond; aud if so,
\That those orders are, and the grounds on which such orders have been issued.
JOURNAL O F THE
IlFeb.
1965.
XJnder a suspension of the rules, &!r.Herbert introduced

A bill 6 to encourage the production of cotton J
Mr. Herbert moved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to he
The motion m7as lost, and the bill was referred to the Coinmittw
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Burnett moved that the Chair be elripowered to appoint :I
temporary member upon the Committee on Pay and Mileage. in place
of Mr. Echols.
The motion prevailed, and the Chair appointed Mr. 13landford.
Mr. Machen moved to reconsider the vote on the atloptioil of the
resolution of inquiry offered by Mr. Wickhani.
Mr. Wickham moved to suspend the rules, in order to consider the
rnotion t o reconsider.
The motion was lost, and the House proceeded to the consideration
of the special order; which was a bill to provide for the establishment of a bureau for special and secret service.
Mr. Perkins moved to amend the bill by inserting after the word
shall, line 4, section 9, the words if approved by the President.
The amendment mas agreed to.
Mr. Perkins moved to amend the bill by striking out, in section 9,
line 11, the words are engaged in its duties and inserting in lieu
thereof the words shall be established to the satisfaction of the
ary of War as necessary to the secret service.
he amendment mas agreed to.
J. T. Leach moved to amend by striking out, in section 15. line
))
to what service and busiiiess o f this character shall be placed

rol of the secret service bureau,
and inserting in lieu thereof the following words, to wit :

oinnianding general of the Confederate armies, and approved by the Secretary
oe War.
(
Mi*. Foster demanded the previous question.

The main question was ordered, and the anieiidmeiit of Mr. Leach
653
And the bill was passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
Mr. Clark moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
On motion of Mr. Hatcher, the Honse resolved itself into open
session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into secret
session again.
Mr. Hanly, from the Comniittee on Pay a n d Mileage, to whom had
been referred
A bill (S.200) " to provide transportation for Senators, Representatives, aiid Pelegates in Congress to their respective placcs of
residence, and to increase, for a limited time, their salaries,"
reported back the same with the recommendation that the coriirnittee
be discharged from its further consideration, and that the bill do lie
~rponthe table; which mas agreed to.
Mr. Hanly, from the same conimittee. reported niid recoinmended
the passage of
A bill " to provide transportation for Senators. Representatives,
and Delegates in Congress to their respectire ~lacchof residence, and
to increase, fo-r a limited time, their salaries; r,
v-liich was read first and second times.
The question being upon postponing the bill :ind placing it on the
Calendar.
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was cngroisrtl. read a
third time, aiid passed.
Mr. Swan moved to reconsidcr the rote by which tho hill w a s
passed, and called the question ; which v a s ortlcrtd.
Upon which Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas----------- - - - - - - - 33
And are recorclcil as follows, to wit : ;\rays____-_-___._______
36
Peas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, nridgers, Clopton, Colyar,

Chilishank, Darden, Dickinson, DuprB, Farrow, Foster, Funsten,
(:holson, Gilmer, Goodr, Matcher, Hilton, I-Iollidtiy, Logan, Macheii,
hliles, Perliins, I'ugh, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, TIT. E. Smith, Smith
of Sorth Carolina, Staples, Turner, Witherspoon, and Mr. Spealier.
Nays : htliins, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, E l i M. Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Burnett. Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clnsltey, Conrow,
Elliott, E v i n g , F d l e r , Gaitlier, Gray, Tieanly, TInrtridge, Herbert,
Johnston, Keeble, J . T. Leach, McCallum, AIenees, IliIoore, &furray,
Itamsay, Read, Rogers, J. &I. Smith, Sneatl, Swan, Viller6, and
Wilkes.
The motion to reconsider did not prevail.
And on motion of Mr. Eead,
S I S E T Y - T H I R D DAY-MONDAY,
FEBRGARY
27, 1865.
O P E N Sl5SSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and

prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dicliinson.
I ~ Y
opened with
JOURNAL O F THE
654
[Feb. 37, 1863.
The Chair presented a message from the President; which mas

read as follows, to -wit:
RICHMOND,
VA.. FeDrtLurg %, 1865.
TO the senate
a?id House of
liepresentatirccy:
I herewith transniit for your consideratiair a communication from the Secretary of War, covering an estimate for a n additional appropriation reqllired by
the War Department.
JEEFERSON DAVIS.
The message and accompanying documents were laid upon the table
andprdered to be printed.
The Chair presented a message from the Presiclent; which v.as
read as follows, to wit :
]D,ICHMOND,
VA., February el,, 186,i.
Yo tire Hoiise of Representntives:
In response to your resolution of the 16th of Xay last, I herewith transmit
for your information x copy of my owii correspoudence, as well as of t h a t of the
Secretary of War and of the Adjutant and Inspector General, with Gen. J O S ~ L J ~
E. Johnston during the period indicated.
The resolution is in these words :
RcsoZl;ed, Thfit the President be respectfullx requested, in addition t o tlie
correspondence heretofore communicated to Congress between the President and
Secretary of War aiid (;enera1 Joseph E. Johnston in relation to the conduct of
llle witr in the valley of the Mississippi, to commuiiicate to Congress so much of \
62iiCi correspondence as has not as yet been called for by this House, coniuiericing
with x letter of November twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred a n d sixty-two.
nddressed by General Johnston to I-Ionorable George W.Randolph, Secretary of
War, and including General Johnstons reply to the lettel;, of t h e President of
July Inst, ~ h i c hcloses the published correspondence.
T o the copy of General Johnstons letter of August 8 a n d 20, 1863, which is
rtxjuested iri the Iiltter pxrt of the resolution. has been added a copy of my
reply, bearing date September 7, 1863, and closing the correspondence to which
i t belongs. And \Tit11 a vicw to presentiiig the whole subject a t once I habe
includecl :I cops of the printed ccrrespoiidence heretofore coIiiinunicnted to
(ongress, which ~ r a sIWdislied by order of the House and which has been snbmitted i n response to the resolution of December 11, 1863, as follows :
Rcsolvcd, Tlixt the President be requested to communicate t o this House,
iC not inronip~itiblewith the public interest, the orders giren to and correspondt w c liad with General Joseph E. Johnston during the months of May, June, aiid
Jiily, eigliteen hundred and sixtythree. conccrniug his commarid and the ogeriltioiis i n his drpartiiieiit.
Ihis communication would have been iiiade a t n iiiuch earlier date but f o r tlie
fact that an inlportaiit paper, whicli had been handed to me by G ~ n e r a lJohriSton in person at Chattanooga. and in which he ohjected to sending reenforceillelits froiii the Army of Tennessee to that in 3Iississippi. had been mislaid and
seemed liecessilry to the completeness of the correspondence.
I have not yet been able to recover it, but am unwilling to delay my response
to your rcsolution any longer on that account.
JEFFERSOX DAVIS.
r i
1he message mid accompanying documents were laid upon the table
and orchred to be printed.
The Chair presented a message from the President ; which is as follows, to wit :
RICHMOND,
I hcrewith transmit
Resoliwl. Jhrit t
iiot incoinp:ilible
sclf :tiid Geiieral
our inforiliation copies of the correspondence

20th ultimo, as follows, to wit:
to communicate to this House, if
correspondence between himand and movements of
een himself and Genoveinents of the same
Feb. 27, 1865.1
655
army since the removal of General Johnston from the command of i t and up to
the retrcat of i t to the south side of the Tennessee River.
The correspondence of t h e Secretary of War and of the Adjutant-General will
be found combined according to dates.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The mcssage and accompanying documents were laid upon the table
The Chair presented a message from the President j which is as follows, to wit :
RICHMOND,
Va., February 22, 1865.
70 the House of Eepvesentatiz;es:
111 response to your resolution of the 25th ultiino, I heren-it11 transmit for
your information a conimunicatioii froin the Secretary of War relative to the
iiuriiber of able-bodiecl men betn7een the ages of I 8 and 45 claimed to be exempt
froin conscription by the governor, laws, and resolutions of tlie State of Georgia.
.TEFFERSON DAVIS.
A bill (H. R. 348) t o increase the compensation of marshals,

criers, jiirors, and witnesses,
which had been returned from the Senate with an amcndmcnt.
On motion of Afr. Gholson, the rule requiring the hill and amendment to bc referred to a committee was suspended, and the q ~ ~ e s t i o n
being on agreeing to the amendment of the Senate, which is as follows, to wit :
In line 2, after the word until, strike out the \~-ords otherwise directed by
1 ; i ~ and insert in lieu thereof the words the first day of January, eightcell
bundred and sixty-fire,
was decided in the affirmative.

The Chair presented
h bill (S. 202) (to authorize the 0rtln:ince Biireau to manufacture
alcohol ;
which was read a first and second time and referred to tlie Committee
Also, a bill (S.181) to amend the law in relatioil to impressments; which was read a first and second time and rcfcrred t o the
Special Committee on Triipressments.
Also, a bill (S. 166) to amend a n act entitled L\n act to provide
and organize a general staff for armies in the field, to serve dnring the
war, which had been returned from the Senate with B message disagreeing to the amendment thereto of the House, and asking for a
committee of conference.
On motion of Mr. Clark, the House insisted on its amendment to
the bill and granted committee of conference asked for.
On motion of Mr. Atlrins, the rule was suspended to enable him to
report from the Committee on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, and
Mr. Atkins, from t ha t committee, reported and recommended the
passage of
A bill to authorize the Secretary of War to purchase a percussioncap pressing machine ;
The question being on postponing the bill arid placing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read it
third time, and passed, and the title was read and agreed to.
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Mr. Cluskey moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The niotioii to reconsider Was lost.
Mr. Atkins, from the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
A bill making appropriation for the purchase vf x percussion-cap
pressing machine ;"
Tvhich mas read first and second times.
On motion of Mr. Anderson, the rulc requiring the bili to bc considered in Committee of the Whole was suspended. and the hill n-as
angrossed and read a third time.
The yeas and nays, as required by the Constitution.
Were recorded as folloavs, to wit : Yeas--------------------Nays__-___--__---_--____- 1
Yeas : Anderson, htkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Rurnett,
Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Cluslcey, Colyar, Conrorr, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Elliott, Ewing, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Giliner,
Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton. Holliday, Keeble,
d. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McCalluni, Meneys,
Miles, Miller, Ramsay, Read, Eogers, Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : McMullin.
Mr. Clopton moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to report a
bill from the Committee on Claims of States.
The motion prevailed, and Mr. Clopton, from the Special Committee on Claims of States, reported and recommended the passage of
A. bill " to authorize the President to appoint a commissioner to
/-take proof as to the expenditures made by the State of Tennessee for
1 the benefit of the Confederacy previous to the transfer of her troops
j to the Confederate Government ; "
was rend and agreed to.
Mr. Clopton moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The motion to reconsider did not prevail.
Mr. E. M. Bruce offered the following resolution:
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Resolved, That the Committee on Prisoners and Exchange of Prisoners be

instructed to ascerta'
Quartermaster-General if the
" Winder I-fospital "
home for returned prisoners,
01' that othe1* al'm
ote the comfort of returned
prisoners, and rep0
racticable moment.
brigade j which were
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Mr. Foster presented the memorial of J. W. Garth for compeniation

for damages done him by Confederate soldiers; which was referred to
Mr. Baldwin presented a resolution of the legislature of Virginia
concerning impressments ; which was referred to the Committee on
Impressments.
Also, resolutions of Company H, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry, concerning exemptions ; which were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion of Mr. Hanly, the rule was suspended to enable hini to
report from the Committee on Indian Affairs, and Mr. I-Ianly, from
that committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to provide f or paying, in cotton, the annuities due the Creek
Nation of Indians, and
A bill to provide for paying, in cotton, the annuities due the Seminole Nation of Indians,
reported the same back with thc recommendation that the comniittee
be discharged from their further consideration, and that the bills do
lie on the table; which was agreed to.
Mr. Hanly, from tlie same committee, reported and rccoinrrierided
the passage of
A bill (to provide f or paying, in cotton, the annuities due the C;eminole, Creek, Choctav-, and Chickasaw nations of Indians ;
which was read first arid second times, engrossed, read a third time,
ilnd passed, and the title was read an d agreed to.
Mr. Hanly moved to reconsider the vote by which tlie bill was
passed.
Thc motion to reconsider did not prevail.
On motion of Mr. Funsten, the rule was suspciided to ennblc him to
report from the Committee on F l a g and Seal, and Mr. Funsten, froiii
that committee, to which had been referred a bill (S. 137) to establish the flag of the Confederate States, reported the salne back and.
reconiinencled its passage,
The bill was read a third time and passed, and a motion to reconsider the vote by which i t was passed did not prevail.
Mr. Boyce offered tlie following resolution ; which \vas unaniniously adopted, to wit :
Eesolted, That Adiiiiriil Franklin Buchana~lbc invitcd to a sent
of this IIouse during his stay in the city.
011
the floor
Mr. Marshall, from the corninittee of conference on the disagrceillg

votes of thc two Houscis on a bill (S. 117) (to authorize the comnianders of the reserves in each State to order general courts-martial
and tc: revise the procwdings of courts-martial and pnilitary coi~rts,
made the following report ; which was adopted. to \vlt :
rile undersigned, liiaiiagers on the p a r t of the Senilte and tllc inaliagers 011
the part of the I-Iouse of riepresentntives in tlie conference betmeen t h e two
IIouses on their disagreeing votes on Senate hill 117, having met and collferred,
thereon, which they report and recommend for
hare come to an agreement
adoption.
1. 7;pe Senate agrees to the an~endtilerltof tlie House, inserting, after the
word all, in the fifth line, the word military.
2. The IIouse recedes froiii the second a m e ~ ~ d m e n
adopted
t
by the House, and
xgrees to tlie aniendriient passed by tlle Senate, with the following proviso :
P1.ovided, When reserves arc not on duty in the field, the military court ereC J-VOL
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have no jurisdictioii to try offenses coulwittecl by

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T. B. HAXLY,
Ilo21sc.
Mr. Read presented the memorial of Capt. W.Johnston, p a y i n g
for public property destroyed by public enemy while in 111s posn ; Ivkich was referred to the Committee OKI Claims.
. Staples presented the memorial of Col. Samuel JIcClung, for
tion for damage inflicted upon him by the public enemy;
referred to the Coinmittee 011 Ways and Means.
e petition of R. A. Richardson, praying relief from taxation
for the people of Mercer County, Va.; which was referred to the
On motion of Mr. Wickhain, the Calendar mas postponed, and the
House proceeded to the consideration of a bill to provicie paynlent
or horses killed or lost in the service of the Confederate States.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill did not prevail.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was further postponed, and
the House took up for consideration
A bill to change the mode of filling vacancies ainong the commisofficers of companies, battalions, and regiments.
Marshall moved to strike out the second section of the bill;
which reads as follows, to wit :
That when any vacancy above the lowest grade of coinmissionrd ofticer shall
occur in II coinpimy, the lieutenant-colonel, tolonel, or other cornuiaiiding officer
of the battalion or regimelit shall nominate the person to fill t h e same, who, if
approved by the conuuander of the brigzde to which the battalion or regimrnt
belongs, niicl by the general commanding the separate army or department in
which t11r brigade is serving, shall forthwith be assigned by the general to the
vacant position, subject to the subsequent appointment by the President, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate.
r. Clark demanded the yeas and nays ;
g the bill to be engrossed for a third
And are recorded
eb. 27, 1865.1
HOUSE O F REPRESENTATTVES.
659
@
Yeas : Anderson, htkins, Baldmin, Barksdale, Batson, Briclgers,

Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Dickinson,
Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Gmde, Hartridge,
Herbert, Hilton, Rolliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miles, Pugh, Simpson, VT.E. Smith, Snead, and Villerb.
Nays : Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Chrisman, Clark,
Colyar, Cruiltshank, Darden, Elliott, Funsten, Gray, Hanly, J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McCalluni, Menees, Murray,
Ranisay, Rogers, Russell, J. M.Smith, Triplett, Turner, Willres, and
Witherspoon.
And the bill was cngrossed and read a third time.
The qucstioii recurring on the passage of the bill, aiid being put,
Which were ordered,
eas------------------36
And are recorded as follows, to wit :
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batsoii, Bridgers, E l i M.
Eruce, Horatio TIT. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, De
Jarnette, nickinson, Dupr6, E-wing, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilnier, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Pugh, Simpson, W.E.
Smith, Snead, and VillerB.
Says : Atlrins, Blandford, Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Chrismail,
Clark, Colyar, Crnikshank, Darden, Elliott, Fuller, Gray, TIanly,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, McCallurri, ,Vlences, Miirray, Ranisay, IZogers, Russell, J. M. Smith, Staples, Triplett, Turner,
and Witherspoon.
So the bill b as passed. and the title was read and agreed to.
,4 motion to reconsider the vote b9 which the bill was passed did
iiot prevail.
Mr. Chislrey offered the following resolution :
i-
Wherem IIenry S. Foote, a inember of this House frwm the Fifth Cotigrcrsioiial district of Tennessee, has absented himself froni the Ilouse, a.i.owiiig
his purpose, iii tlie preseiice of the same, not to :ippear in the body ;iguin uiicicr
any circumstances whaterer. aiid passed, without proper :\uthority, into the
country of the enemy, iii conteiiipt of it previous arrest for having ntteiiiptecl the
same offense, eriiiciiig by his coiiquct :t purpose not :ig:iiii to retnrii to the clischarge of his representative duties, and to serer all connection with the Confedrracy : Therefore,
Resolved, That the said I-Ieriry S. Foote, liaviiig forfeited his riglit to sit i l l
this body as a Representative aforesaid, is hereby expellcd tlierefrotii ; t h t the
Speaker notify the governor of Tennessee of tlie itctioii of this TJonsc, tliut a n
electioii ~ i i a yensue to fill the vacancy occusioiied by tlic s ~ i i i e .
Mr. McMullin moved to refer the resolution to tlie Committee 0 1 1

Eltct
1011s.
Mr. Sexton moved that tlierc be a call of the House; wliidi was
agreed to.
Upon a call of the roll the following rrienibcrs answered to their
names, respectively :
a
PRESENT.
Messrs. Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale. Batson, Blandford,

Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, ISoratio MT.Bruce, Burnett,
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11, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Clusliey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruik-'

Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Emiiig. Faroster, l?uller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Giliner, Goode, Gray,
Haiily, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, IGeble,
J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCaIluiii, Jfc&Iullin,
Menees, Miles, Miller, Murray, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Eogers, flussell,
Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TIT. E. Smith, Smith of North ('aroh a , Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Villeri., Wicltliain,
Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
O N LEAVE.
Messrs. Akin, Ayer, Bell, Chiltoii, Echols, Heiskell, Holder, Kenner, Lamkin, Lester, Montague, Norton, Orr, Rives, Shewmake, Sin-
gleton, Welsh, Whitfield , and IVright.
EXCUSED.
Mr. Conrad.
Mr. Snlith of North Carolina inovecl that all further proceedings:
under the call be dispensed with.
The folloving members having been brought to the bar of the
Rouse by the Doorkeeper, were, upon motion, excuscd fof nonattenclance upon the call of the House, and discharged from custody, to wit :
Messrs. J. T. Leach, Boyce, and Moore.
On motion of Mr. Clark, further proceedings under the call were
sixspended, and the question recurring upon the adoption of the resolution of Mr. Cluskey,
Mr. Cluskey demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
And w e recorded as follows, to wit :
h a y s --------_---_~ - _ 0Yeas : Aiiclerson, Atliins, Barlisdale, Batson, Rlandforcl, Bopce,
Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli At. Brnce, Horatio TV. Bruce, Bur-'
nett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow,
Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Dicliinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing,
Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Matcher, I-Iwbert, Hilton, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCalluni,
McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Pugh, Read, Rogsell, Sexton, Simpson, J . M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Wiclihani,
Willies, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: None.
So the resolution was adopted, two-thirds of the House having
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were laid on the
resolutions of Lewis' brigade ; which
to the report of t h e committee of coil-
eb. 27, 1866.J
861
MY. Epeaker: The Senate have concurred in the amendment of the Nouse of
Representatives to the bill ( S . 169) to abolish the office of certain qnartermasters and ascistant qmrtfmnasters, corumissaries and assistant corrlInissaries, and
to provide for the apwintment of bonded agents in said departments.
And they hare rejected the bill of the House of Represeiitatives (13. R. 191)
to facilitate the settlement of claims of deceased officers and soldiers.
The House proceeded to the consideration of

A bill authorizing the promotion of officers, noncommissioned oEcers, and privates for distinguished valor and skill, and for peculiar
competency and general nierit.
mas read aiid agreed to, aiid a motion to reconsider the vote hy which
the bill was passed did not prevail.
The H o m e took 1111 for coiisidcratioii the special order, viz :
A bill (to amend an act to provide revenue from coinmodities iniported from foreign countriei, approved Map twenty-first, rightetqi
hiindred aiid sixty-one.
The bill was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title>
m~asread aiicl agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Hanly, the Nouse rrsolvetl itself into secret
sessjon ; and liaving spent some time therein, resolvet1 itself into open
session.
f
A message mas received from the President, by his Private Secretary, Mr. Harrison, informing the I-Touw that tlic Ircsidciit, on the
2jth instant, had approved and signed.
11. R. 303. An act for the fiirthcr organization of tlic field artillery
of the Confederate States; aiid
1. M. 368. An act for the relief of James Sylies, agent of dames IT.
Sykes.
And on motion of Mr. lugh,
The I-Ionse adjonriietl iiritil 11 oclock a. in. to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.
Tile House being in secret session,
Mi-. McMullin niovecl to reniove the injunction of secrecy from the
proceedings on a bill (t o provide transportation for Senators, Repreheiitatives, aiid Delegatcs in Congress to their respective places of
rehidenee, aiid to iiicrekse, for a liiiiited time, their salaries.
Air. Snead called the question ; which was ordered.
JIr. XcMullin demanded the yeas a i d nays; which were iiot ordered, and the motion was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Atliins, the injunction of secrecy was iwiioved
from the proceedings on a bill (to increase the niilitary force of thc~
ionf ederite States5
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote by which the iiiotion of
llr. ;\Iclcliilliii \vas agreed to.
Mr. Smith of Xorth Carolina moved to take 111) for consideratinrn
hi5 motion to reconsider the vote by mliicli the House r e f u s d to
reconsider the motion removing the injunction of secrecy on the bill
. to suspend the privilege o l the writ of habeas corpus.
The motion was lost, and the House proceeded to the consideration
of the special order ; which was a bill to amend an act to organize
Iorces to serve during the war.
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[Feb. 25, 1865.
moved to postpone indefinitely the fnrther conmessage wasreceived from the Senate, by Mr: Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, to wit :
Y r . Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of this Rouse (H. R. 392) to provide transportation for Senators, Representatives, and Delegates in (ongreqq to
their respective places of residence, and to increase, for n limited time, their
salaries.
d on motion of Mr. Sexton,

House resolved itself into open session.
NINETY-FOURTII DAY-TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY
28, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

Mr. Crnikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
H. R:377. A n act bo establish an arsenal and foundry in the valley of Deep River, in the State of North Carolina; and
H. R. 382. An act to amend the fourteenth section of an act entitled An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a new issue of
notes and bonds.
Speaker signed the same.
re presented resolutions of Dukes cavalry brigade ; which
were laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
The House proceeded t o the consideration of the unfinished business; which was a bill (S. 172) tosxtend an act entitled An act t o
graduate the pay of general officers, approved June tenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four.
On motion of Mr. Foster, the bill was recorninitted to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Miles, froin the Committee 011 Military A4ffairs, to vhich
had been referred a memorial of Capt. John 7. Averett, assistant
ermaster, praying relief on account of public money stolen
him reported the same back with a recommendation that t h e .
be discharged from its further consideration, and the meeferred to the Committee on Claims; which was agreed to.
The Chair presented a message from tlie President; which is as
RICIIMOND,
VA., February 27, 186.:.
tlie Trans-Mississ
fixing the salaries of certain civil officers in

~d invite your attention to his suggestions,
the subject, if you deem i t necessary.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
ents were referred to tlie
Mr. J. M. Smith
referred a bill (S.
rnent slid organiza
to which had been
for the establish-
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1865.1
663
federate States, reported the same back with the recommendation

that the hill do h e on the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Branch, from the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
A bill t o provide for the payment of the amounts due certain
officersand privates who are prisoners of war ; 7,
Pvliich mas read first arid second times, engrossed, read tbird time,
and passed.
Mr. J. M. Smith, from the same committee, to which had been
referred a bill (H. R. 350) to diminish the number of exeiiiptions
and details, returned from the Senate with sundry amendments, reported the same back with the recommendation th at the House do not
concur in the amendments of the Senate.
The question being on agreeing to the first amendment of the Senate, which is as follows :
Insert a t end of first section: and said persons shall be liable t o military
serrice upon the expiration of t h e time for which they secured exemption, by
peasou of having executed hoiids for one year from the date therpof : Provided,
That exemptions of persons orer forty-five years of :tge niag be granted under
the provisions of the act aforesaid,
The same was disagreed to.

The question being on agreeing to the second ainendment of the
Senate, which is as follows, to wit :
Insert after the word of, line 5, section 2, the word
laborers,
Mr. McMulliii moved to amend the same by striking out laborers

and inserting in lieu thereof the word agriculturists.
The amendment was lost, and the amendment of the Senate was
disagreed to.
The remaining amendments of the Senate were disagreed to ;
which are as follom, to wit :
the, in line 6, section 2, the words Confederate or
r t after the word be, in line 7 , section 2, t h e words such laborers.

;P out, 111 line 10, coiiuiieiiciiig with the word * tlie to t h e end of
Strike out third sectioii and iiisert i n lieu thereof as follows, to w i t :
Th:it all skilled artis:rns aiitl mec1i;inic~swho are eiiyitged in tlie employment
of the Gorei~iimeiitof the Uonfederate States are hereby exempt fi*om all military serrice . Prouidptl, T h a t persons wliose services, Inbor, or skill niny be niorc)
usefully emgloyed for the public. good a t home than in the fieltl, to be deteriuiiieil hy the Secretary of TTTttr, on the sworn testimony of disinterested witIlesscs, nitiy be detailed under suvh rules and regulations as he mixy prescribe ;
aiid the niunes of all persons so exempted or detailed shall be submitted to
Collgress a t tire beginning of each session.
On motion of Mr. J . M. Smith, it was ordered that a committee

of conference be asked f or of the Senate on the disagreeing votes of
thc two Homes.
Mr. Swan, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported and
recoinmended the passage of
A bill to organize a military court for western North Carolina;
which was read first aiid second times, engrossed, read a third time,
Mr. Mars-hall, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to which
had beell referred a bill (S. 191) (to abolish the office of all officers
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aged in discharging the duties of provost-mwshals, eSCept -\Tithill

lines of an arn?y in the field, reported the same back with the
recommendation that it do pass with an amendment.
Calendar,
And the question recurring on agreeing to the amendment of the
committee, which was to strike out all of the bill after the enacting
clause, which reads as follows, to wit :
That the office of all officers now engaged i n performing the duties of provortmarshals outside the lines of a n army- i n the field be, and the saiiie is liereby.
abolished : Provided, That all officers who limy have been disabled and assigiircl
10 the discharge of tliese duties shall not lose their commissions, but be
assigned to other duties.
That all officers whose offices a r e abolished by this act shall have the right,
withiti thirty days, to volunteer in [any] arm of t h e serrice from their respective States,
and insert in lieu thereof the following, to mi t :

The general comnianding an army in the field or a mililary department shall
alone have the authority to fill the office of prorost marshal when that onicer
is to be detached from his command. The provost-marshal may be appointed
by tlie general conimaiiding an army or military department to act withiii
the lines of the army or department at such military posts, or with such parts
of the army :is the general commanding may in published orders declare i t to
be essential to the good of the public service t h a t such officer shall be stationer1 :
but no one shall be appointed to perform the duties or to fill the office of prorost-marshal (except at the headquarters of the ai-niy or department) but a
coiuinissioned officer who has been disabled for active duty in tlie field, or a
retired officer, or an officer over forty-five years of age, nor shall a provost
marshal be appointed iu a town iiot at the time occupied as a military post
or by a military force of the ariiiy to which the provost-marshal belongs, nor
to n pI:ice lgiiig outside of the lilies of the ariiiy.
The duty of a provost marshal shall be to take charge of prisoners in cairrp
or a t liosts wlio are couimitted to his custody by regular legal military authority, mid to execute such duties in connection with prisoners and other offenders
against the :lrtkkS of w i r and the rules :rnd r~gulatioiisof the Army, and
huch other duties connected with tlie police aiicl iliscilsliiie of the crimp or post
as may in publislied orilers be given in charge to the In-orost-marshal hy the
general coiuiiiaiidiiig the ariiiy or department.
Officers who linrc not been disabled by service for active duty in the field,
who have heretofore beeii discharging the fiuictioiis of provost-uiimhals, or
cotuinanding or connected with provost guards, shall have the right, mitbiri
thirtydays after the passage of this act, to volunteer in any arin of the service
from their respective States; others who have been disabled by service for
active field duty may be reassigned to provost duty, in conformity with this
act, by the general commanding a n army or department.
All other provost-niarshals throughout the Confederacy than such ai are
indicated by this act are hereby abolished.
froin its further coii-
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Yeas : Atkiiis, Blandford, Branch, Burnetl, Cluskey, Colyar, Hil.ton, Keeble, Machen, Marshall, Menees, Moore, Murray, Russell,
J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Swan, Triplett, and Biller4.
Mays : Batson, Boyce, Bradley, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton,
Conrow, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Punsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Herbert, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Pugh, Ramsay, Sinipson, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, TVickhani, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
And the House refused to lay the bill on the table.
Mr. Marshall moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Military hffairs.
Calendar,
The morning hour haviiig expired,
Mr. Marshall moved that the Calendar be postponed until the bill
under consideration was disposed of.
Mr. Swan moved to amend the bill by atlcliiig thereto tlie following
proviso :
Piovided, No provision has been made for tlie organizwtion of the reserves of the
States from which the persoii is an exile or fugitive.

Mr. ,J. T. Leach moved to amend the bill by inserting after the
words Confederate States the words or froni any of the 7Tnited
States.
The amendment ivas lost.
Mr. Noore moved t o amend by adding at, the end of the bill the
following proviso :
That the President shall hare power to exempt from military service such of
&hepersons ernhmced in the provisioiis of this act ,is .we over forty-five years o f
age, where i t shall zppexr by satisfactory proof t h a t there esiqts such a necessity :IS ouglit to exempt wch 1)ersori
Mr. Conrow deii1andcd tlie previous question.

The main question 1% as ordered, and the amendiiiBiit of Mr. Moore
FVas lost.
The bill was rend a third time.
The question recurring ancl being put,
Mr. Marshall clemnndrd l h e yeas and naj7s thereon ;
Which were ordered.
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Yeas _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _47
And are recorded as follows, to wit : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17
Yeas : Atlrins, Baldwin, Batsoii, Boyce, Bradley, Bridgers, Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton, Conrow, Cruilrshank, Darden, De Jarnette,
Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller. Funsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Hilton, Johnston,
J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Perkiiis,
Yugh, Ramsay, R ~ s s ~ l?impson,
l,
Snead, Staples, Triplett. Viller6,
Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: Barksdale, Blandford, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce,
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Cluskey, Golyar, Hanly, Herbert, Keeble, &hrshall, Mcenees, Moore, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, and L Wall.
the bill passed, and the title was read and agreed to, and a
to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill did not
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the Calendar was postpo1lecl.
Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rule, to enable him t o offer
:I
bill.
The motion was agreed to, and Mr. Marshall introduced
A bill (to prevent improper cornmimication of intelligence to the
enemy j
was read first and second times arid referred to the Committee
On motion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was postponed to enable him
to report from the Committee on Militar Affairs.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Migtary Affairs, to which had
been referred joint resolution (S. 32) construing the act of May
thirty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to provide for the appointment of a disbursing clerk in the War Department, reported
the same back with the, recommendation that it pass.
it on the Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the joint resolutiori was read a
third time and passed.
A motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the same did not
prevail.
Mr. E. M. Bruce presented resolutions of Dukes brigade; which
were laid on the table aiid ordered to be printed.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to which had
been referred a bill (S. 160) to allow missionaries in the Army
rations, and, in certain cases, forage for one horse t o post chaplnins.
reported the sanie back with the recommendation that it pass with
amendments.
*
The question bring on postponing the bill,
The question recurring on agreeing t o the anieiidmelits of the cotn1
which arc RS follows, to wit:
e out, in lilies 4 and 5, the words shall for tlie time of their service he
considered as employees of the Goveriiiiieut aiid.
Strike out, froin seveiia to twelfth liues, the words and chaplains, mhilst
serving at posts, shall be entitled to forage for one horse when the colnmalidnnt
of said post shi\Il certify th:tt it is iiecessary said chaplain should Iceel, a horse,
to enable him to efficiently discharge his duties,
The same were agreed to, and the bill was read a third time and
of War to negotiate with

e labor, reported back the
HOTJSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
667
d to miend the bill by adding a t tlie end thereof

provided, The sum paid to owners f o r said slaves shall iiot exceed the wages per
month allowed to soldiers in the Army.
Upon which Mr. Marshall denianded the yeas and nays;

Which were ordered,
39
,And are recorded as follows, to wit: Yeas-----------------Ways-_--_-_-_______-_-I r
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bradley, Branch,
Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Clark, Cluskey,
Conrow, Cruikshanli. De Jarnette, Dickinson, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Goode, Hanly, Johnston, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall,
McCallum, McMullin, Pugh, Ranisay, Russell, J. M. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, and Willres.
Nays : Blandford, Boyce, Horatio W. Bruce, Clopton, DuprB,
Farrow, Gholson, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Miles, Sexton,
Simpson, TIT. E. Smith, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
The amendment was agreijd to, and the bill as amended was read H
third time.
Mr. Miles clenianded the yeas and nays tliereoii ;
Which mere ordered,
And are recorded as follows, t o wit :
Yeas : Btliins, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Boyce, Bradley, Eli M.
Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Foster, Gaither, Gholson,
Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Hilton, Johnston, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Moore, Murray, Pugh, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, IV. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, \Tiller&, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays: DuprB, Farrow, Fuller, Gray, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T.
Leach, Logan, and Ranisay.
So the bill was passed, and the title was read arid agreed to, and a
motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the same did not,
prevail.
On inotion of Mr. Baldwin, the rides were suspended to enable him
to introdnce a bill, and Mr. Baldwin introduced
A hill to regillate the compensatiori of the State collector of Virginia ;
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the rule was suspended requiring tho
bill to be referred to a committee, arid the bill was engrossed, read ti
The title vas read and agreed to, and a motion to reconsider the
vote on tlie passage of the saiiie did not prevail.
Mr. Mileb, from the same committee, to which had been referred a
bill (S. 106) to modify and aiiiend an act to regulate tlie destrixction
of property. under military necessity, and to provide for the indemnity thereof, approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and
~ixty-two,reported the saim back with the recommendation that it
pass with amendments.
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being on postponing the bill and amendiiient,q and

on the Calendar,
in the negative.
ecurring on agreeing to the amendments of the committee, which are HS falloffs, to wit :
Str.lce out may, after situation, in the ninth line, and msWt i n lieu
thereof the word shall.
Insert after the mord time, in the fifteenth line, the words to he fixed b~
the general command in^,"
same were agreed to, and the bill as amended was read a third
nd passed, and a motion to reconsider the vote on the passage
bill did not prevail.
Miles, from the same committee, to which had been referred a
bill (S. 194) to provide for promotion of officers in certain cases,
reported the same back with the reconmiendation that it do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill alqd placing it on thc
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the+billwas read a third time
and passed.
Mr. Miles, from the same Committee, to which had been referred n
bill (S. 180) to amend an act entitled An act to prevent the procuring, aidin , and assisting persons to desert from the Army of the
Confederate tates, and for other mrposes. reported the same back,
ked to be discharged from its! jurther consideration, and th a t the
11 be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; which was
to.
. Miles, from the same committee, to which had been referred
resolutions of the Fifth Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, reported the same back with the recommendation that they be laid
on the table and printed ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Gholson presented resolutions of a meeting of the citizens of
Caroline Connty, Va. ; which were laid oil the table and ordered to he
printed.
Mr. Miles, from the Military Committee, reported back a inemorial
in relation to Cnrkeets iron wrought cannon, with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration,
that it do lie on the table; n-hich was agreed to.
motion of Mr. Snead, the Calendar was postponed.
. Snead moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to offer a
t,ion did not prevail.

rbert moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to move to
twlre up from the tablo a bill for consideration.
The motion prevailed, and Mr. Herbert, moved to take from the
table for consideration
r the auditing and payment of properly
anthenticatecl cI
Tho motion was a
Ch I am
directe
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Mr. Herbert moved to amend the bill by striking out all of the
same, which is as follows :
Whereas, under authoritx of Lieutenant-General E. Kirby Smith, commanding
the Trans-Mississippi hlilitary Department, large quantities of cotton have
bee11 purchased for the use of the Confederate States by W. J. Hutchins,
appointed for t h a t purposc, for m-hich certificates have been given, providing
that payment shoulcl be made as Congress might thereafter prcscribe; and
Thereas said claims can not be paid without t h e sanction of Congress, according to the ternis of the contract : Therefore,
The Coiagress of the Goihfederate States of A n w i c a do enact, T h a t t h e Secretary of the Treasury do cause all such claims for cotton sold and delivered to
the said TIr. J. Hutchins, for the use of t h e Confederate States, to be examined
and audited by the proper accounting officer of the Trans-Mississippi Department, according to such regulations as he may deem just and proper, and t h a t
there be paid therefor j u s t compensation out of any funds appropriated thcreto,
wnd inserting in lieu thereof the following :

Whereas, under the authority of General E. Kirby Smith, commanding the
Trans-Mississippi Military Department, large quantities of cotton have beell
purchased for t h e use of the Confederate States by W. J. Hutchins and TV. A.
Broadwell, appointed for t h a t purpose, t h a t payment should be made as Congress
might thereafter prescribe ; and
Whereas said claims can not be paid without t h c sanction of Congress, according to the contract : Therefore,
The Congress of the Confederate States of America d o enact, Tlixt the Secretary of the Treasury do cause all such claims for cotton sold and delirered to
the said JT. J. Nutchins and IT. A. Broadmell for the use of the Confedernte
States, to be examined and audited by the proper accounting officer of the Trans~lississippiDepartment, and upon tlie surrender of the certificate?, the agent of
the Trenwry in the Tr:ins JIississippi Department slli~llpay the holders thereof
the amounts due on said certificates, according to the terms and contract, a s
contained in said certificates.
That the sum of f i ~ emillion of dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the Treasury
not othervise appropriated to carry out t h e provisions of this act.
Rfr. Duprb moved t o amend the amendment of Mr. Herbert by

inserting after the word Broadwell, in section 1, the words and
other cotton agents.
Mr. McMulhn moved to refer the bill and amendments to the Committee on ITays and Means.
Pm ding x-hich ,
The Chair [laid before the I-Iouse]
A bill (S. 208) (to provide for returned prisoners of war ;
which was read first arid second times.
On motion of Mr. Clark. the rule was suspended requiring the bill
Nr. Perkins niored to amend the bill by striking out tlie word it,
in the fifth line, and inserting in lieu thereof the word (to.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed.
The Chair announced a s managers on the part of the House on the
disagreeing votes of the two Houses on a bill (S. 166) (to amend an
act entitled a n act to provide and organize a general staff for armies
in the field, to serve during the war, approved June fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four :
Messrs. Clark of Nissouri, Cluskey of Tennessee, and Bridgers of
North Carolina.
And on motion of Mr. Gray,
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OPEN SESSION

prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dickinson.
Mr. Staples presented resolutions of Company A, Twenty-fourth
Virginia Infantry; which were laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Fnller presented joint resolution of thanks to Major-General
Whiting, Colonel William Lamb, and the officers and men under their
commands, for their gallant defense of F o r t Fisher ; which was read
first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
Mr. J. T. Leach introduced joint resolutions expressive of tlie confidence of Congress in General R. E. Lee; which mere read first and
second times and referred to the Committee 011 Military Affairs.
A bill to facilitate the collection of deceased soldiers claims;
which w a s read first and second times.
Mr. Logan moved to suspend the rules requiring the bill to bc
The motion was lost, and the bill was referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
H. R. 371. An act to relieve agriculturists exempted and detailed
under the act of February 17, 1864, in certain cases;
H. B. 383. An act to require noncommissioned officers and privates
held as prisoners of war to be paid upon their individual certificates,
supported by oath ;
H. R. 381. An act to provide for the redemption of the old issiir of
Treasury notes held by certain Indian tribes ;
S. 117. An act to authorize the commanders of the reserves i n each
State to order general courts-martial and to rerise tho proceedings
of courts-martial and military courts ; and
S. 169. An act to abolish the office of certain quartermasters and
assistant quartermasters, commissaries arid assistant commissaries
provide for the appointment of bonded agents in said departthe Speaker signed the same.
dford, thc House resolved itself into secret

some time therein, resolved itself into open
nsideration of the unfinished busipayment of properly
671
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, thcir Secretary; which is as follows, to wit :
J&. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 209. An act to contillue in force and extend a n act entitled An a c t
tci
illcrease the conipensation of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the

>lrmy of the Confederate States, approved June 9, 1864;
In mhich I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Senate have passed bills of this House of t h e following titles, viz :
H. R. 388. An act to authorize the F i r s t Auditor to receive and keep the
accounts of the Navy Department ;
1. R. 384. An act for the relief of bonded agriculturists i n certain cases; and
H. R. 389. An act to amend an act to authorize the appointment of assistants to the Register in signing bonds a n d certificates, approved February 14,
1863.
The first without, and the two last with amendments ; in which I a m directed
to ask the concurrence of this House.
The Chair presented a message froiii the President ; which is as follows, to wit :
RICEIMOXII,
TA., Iiehluary 28, 1865.
y o the Benatc c o r d Boitsc of Rcpmsentntiues:
I herewith transmit for your consideration a coniniuuicatioii from the Secretary of War rclativc to tlic construction and repair of railroads necessary for
military purposes. and submitting an estimate of the amount required to be
appropriated for these objects during t h e year 1865.
I invite your special attention to the subject.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The message and accompanying documents were referrcd to the

The Chair presented a message from the President ; which is as follows, to wit :
To the Senate and llozise of IZepreseiatatives:
I herewith transmit for your information a coniniunication from the Secretary of nar, covering copies of several additional reports of military operations.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Coininittee on Military Affairs.
The Chair aniiouricrct as iiiaiiagers on the part of the House on the
It. 360) to dimindisagreeing votes of the two Houses 011 a bill (a.
ish the number of exemptions and details :
Blessrs. Miles of South Carolina, Pugh of Alabama, and Sexton of
Texas.
The Chair presented a coinmuiiication froin the Secretary of the
Treasury in relation to the redemption of a temporary loan froiii the
banks in 1861; which was referred to the Coninlittee on Ways and
Means.
And the House, on motion of Nr. Miles,
Adjourned until 11 oclock a. ni. to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Crnilishank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
H. R. 392. An act to provide transportation for Senators, Representatires, and Delegates in Congress to their respective places of
residence, and to increase, for a limited time, their salaries.
USNAL OF THE
a suspension of the rules, Mr. Blandford introduced

6 to provide transportation for the officers of either House
of Congress to their respective places of resldence, and to increase,
for a limitcd period, their salaries ;
which was read R first and second time and referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Colyar, from the Commit;tee
on Ways and Means, to which had been referred
A bill to encourage the production of cotton,
reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do
not pass, and be placed on the Calendar.
UDon which Mr. Herbert demanded the yeas and nays ;
*hich were. ordered,
And are recorded as follows, to wit : h a y s _----------------35_ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ - _28
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Yeas : Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Bradley, Bridgers, Eli M.

Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Coilrow, Dicliinson, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gliolson, Goode, Hartridge, Hilton,
Johnston, Logan, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Russdll,
Simpson, W. E, Smith, Staples, Triplett, VillerB, Wickham, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Baylor, Blandford, goyce, Branch, Clark, Cluskey, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Gaither, Gilmer, Gray, Hanly, Herbert,
Holliday, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Marshall, McCallum, Miller,
Moore, Perkins, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of Korth C a r o h a ,
Snead, Swan, and Turner.
And the bill was placed on the Calendar.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Russell, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, to which had been referred amendments of the
Senate to a bill (11. R. 267) to suspend the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus in certain cases for a limited time, reported the same
hack with the recommendation that the House d o not coiiciir in the
amendments of the Senate.
Mr. Blandford moved to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of the amendments.
Upon which motion Plr. Hartridge demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
re recorded as fo]lows, to wit:
, Baldwin,
Baylor, Blandford, Royce. Branch.

Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Farrow, Foster,
lmer, Hanlg, Herbert, J. BI. Leach, J . T. Leach,
m, Blenees, Miles, Ranisay, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, TVickham,
Mar. 1, 1865.1
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Upon which Mr. Hartridge demanded the yeas and nays;

Jmich were ordered,
40
And are recorded as follows, to wit : Yeas-----------------Nays
30
Yeas : Anderson, htkins, Baldwin, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce,
Branch, Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden,
Ewing, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gaither, Gilnier, Hanly, Herbert,
Hilton, J. M. Leach, J. T. Lcach, Logan, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Moore, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Turner, Wickham, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Barksdale, Batsoiz, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clusliey,
Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Funsten, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher. Holliday. Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, McMullin, Miller, Perkins, Read, Russell, Sexton, Triplett,
VillerB, and Mr. Speaker.
The motion to lay on the table prevailed, and a motion to reconsider
the vote by which the bill and amendments were laid on the table did
not prevail.
Mr. Marshall moved that the injunction of secrecy be removed from
the proceedings of this House on the bill " to suspend the writ of
habeas corpus," except the President's message and accompanying
documerits and testimony on that subject.
Mr. Hatcher moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Itussell moved to amend the motion of Mr. Marshall by striking therefrom the last clause.
Mr. Moore moved to lay the motion of Mr. Marshall on the table.
Upon which Blr. Ranisap demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
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L4ndare recorded as follows, to wit : 3ays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L _ _ _ _
iyeas-------------------
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bridgers, Eli M.

Bruce, Carroll, Chrisman. Clark, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
Dupr6, ETTing, Funsten, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Hilton. Holliday. Keeble, Lyon, BIachen, McCallnm, Moore, Perkins,
Read. Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Staples, Villerh, and TVillces.
Kays : Anderson, Baldwin, Boyce, Branch, Burnett, Chambers,
Clopton, Colyar, Cruiksliank. Darden, Farrow, Fostcr, Fuller,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilnier, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Marshall, Miles, Ramsay, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
The motion to lay on the table prevailed.
BIr. Goode moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which i? as follow^, to x4t:
X r . Speaker.: The Senate hale passed n bill of the following title, viz :
8.207. An act to authorize tlic issue of licenses for t l x sale of tobacco, cotton,
and naval stores ;
In which I am directed to ask t h e concurrence of this I-IouSt?.
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The Chair presented a bill (S. 207) t o authorize the issue of

licenses for the sale of tobacco, cotton, and naval stores; which was
read first and second times and referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
And O n motion of Mr. Hilton,
NINETY-SIXTH DAY-TIIURSDBY,
MARCH2, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House niet pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

ppayer by the Rev. Mr. Dickinson.
The Chair presented a letter from Mr. William c. Rives, which, together .with an accompanying card, were, on motion of Mr. Staples,
ordered to be spread on the Journal of the House, and are as follows,
to wit:
EICHXOND,
VA., &larch, 1, 1865.
NY DEARSIR: Under a painful experience of my utter inability, from long-continued ill health and the increasing infirmities of age, to fill the responsible and
important duties of the representative station with which I have been honored,
I have felt constrained, a s you will perceive from the accompanying letter this
dag addressed to my constituents, to resign into their hands t h e trust received
from them. I n making this annunciation to you, allow me, with my ardent
and constant prayers for the success of the great cause i n which we are engaged,
to add the expression of my best wishes for the health and happiness of yourand of the members individually over which you preside.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
W. C. RIVES.
To the l.otcrs of the Sewnth Congressional District of Virginia:
YmLow-Cmmms : The shattered condition of my health, with my a d v a n c ~ d
age, cousicternbly transcending the three score years mid ten allotted to man,
1i;iring disqunlified me for the discharge of the representative duties which
you did me the honor two years ago by an unsolicited choice to confide to me, I
feel constrained b~ a seiise of duty and propriety to resign into your hands the
trust I then received from you, and which I am now physically incapable of executing. I have honestly and faithfully endeavored to serve you according to
the measure of niy ability ; but as I apprehended, mhen you called me from my
retirement, my strength and constitution have utterly sunk under the attempt.
ix weeks I have been confined to my bed by a severe and compliillness, and the consequence has been, much to my chagrin and regret,
ou have been uiirepresented in Congress on some of the most important
which hax7e occupied the attention of that body during its present
of life, and r i t h the shock already received by repeated attacks of
ht 011 in the public service during the last three or four years, I
to expect, whatever may be the result of my present illness, that
in the future I shall be better able to serve you than at present. Your interests
:md the interests of the great cause in which we are engaged are of too important a character to be committed to so precarious and feeble a guardianship.
The labors of the present session of Congress drawing to a close and the period
of the general State eledions being a t hand, when my place can be supplied
without putting you to the trouble o f a special election, I have t h e moment most
suitable for resign
nds, as I do now, the remnant of my representatire term
One v-orcl 111
ful recolleclioi
which you hav
still be bound
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. 1865.1
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pitious and glorious as heart can wish. B u t whatever i t be, I share it with J O U .
Whither thou goest I will go ; where thou lodgest I will lodgc ; thy people shall
be my people, and thy God my God ; and where thou diest I will die ; and there
will I be buried.
Your friend and servant,
W. C. RIVES.
RICHMOND, March 1, 1865.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to which had

been referred
h bill t o amend the act of February seventh, eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, so as to allow cominutation to soldiers for the war
who have received no furlough,
reported the same back with the recornrrieridatiori that it do pass.
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read a
A h . Perkins, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to which had
been referred a resolution in favor of peace, reported the same back
further consideration, and that it do lie on the table; which was
tigrced to.
Mr. Boyce, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to which had
been referred a bill (S. 193) to increase the pay of assistant paymasters in the Provisional Kavy, reported the same back with the recominendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was read a third time
Mr. Boyce, from the same committee, reported back, with the recommendation that the committee be discharged from the further consideration thereof, the followin resollitions and memorials, to wit :
Resolution f o r the relief o officers who have resigned from the
Navy of the United States;
Memorial of the James River pilots, asking an increase of pay;
Memorial of George G. Pattison in relation to a plan for destroying enemys ships ;
Memorial of Captain Hudgins in relation t o longevity pay to officers of the Navy ; and
Meniorial of J. F. Wheless in relation to abolishing the office of
assistant paymaster in the Navy:
Mr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to which had
h e n referred
A bill to provide for the settlement of matters of account growing
otit of the purchase of property, as alleged by the purchasers, for the
ii\e of the Government by Payne & Co., in the State of Texas,
reported the same back with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
Mr. Russell moved to amend the bill by adding at the end thercof
the words:
!?
Biit no judgment shall be rendered in favor of said Payne & Company for aIlY
surplus over the allloUllt necessary to satisfy t h e claims of such other parties, if
it shall be sh0jr.n t h a t they have used counterfeit money as aforesaid.
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niendment was agreed to, and the bill as amended was enread a third time, and passed.
itle was read and agreed to, and a motion to reconsider the
he passage of the bill did not prevail.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, to which had been referred
A bill requiring suit to be brought against persons connected with
the Cotton Bureau and Cotton Office in Texas,
reported the same back wifh the recommendation that it do pass with
an amendment.
The question being on postponing the bill, and the question recurring on agreeing to the amendment of the committee, which is as follows, to W l t :
In section 1, third line, after the word Texas, insert if i t shall apnear
tililt a case has arisen to which the judicial power of the Confederate States
extends,
The same was agreed to.
Mr. Herbert moved to amend by filling the blank in the bill with
the word western.
The amendment was agreed to, and on motion of Mr. Baylor, the
bill mas laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, to wit:
Hr. 8peatcer: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles, viz:
S. 204. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to receive specie

from the several States of the Confederacy and use the same for the beuefit uf
said States; and
S. 214. An act for the relief of Peter James, jr. ;
I n which I an1 directed to ask the concurreiire of this House.
The Srnate have concurred in the aniendments of this House to the folIowing bills, viz :
S. 106. An act to modify and amend a n act to regulate the destructiou of
property under military necessity, and to provide tor the indemnity thereof,
approved illarch 17, 1862 ; and
S. 1GO. An act to iIllOW missionaries in the Army rations, and, in certain
cases, forage for one horse to post chaplains.
And they have rejected the following bills of this IIouse, viz :
1%. R. 234. An act to increase the number of ordnance sergeants in the Provisional Army ; and
I-I. R. 378. An act to provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to the
ve passed, with a n amendment, a bill of this House of the folact to nruend post route No. 1649, in the State of Georgia ;
The Senate have concurred in the amendment of this House to the bill
(S. 1%) to authorize the Secretary of War to negotiate with the governors of
the several States for slave labor.
The Presi
erate States has notified the Senate t h a t on the
18th iiistmt
gned the following acts and joint resolutions :
s. 86. An
ries of certain civil officers in the Trans-hlis
sippi U e l m t m t n t :
S. 102. An act to authorize the exportation of produce and merchandise
bought froin the Government :
ST 179. An act to a
for holding elections for Represeiitatires in the Con
e States from the State of Missouri, approved January
S. 20. Joint resolutio
ufactnre of railroad iron and to
new lines of rsilroad :
Joint resolution
Gen. Bushrod
s old brigade o f
e late General
677
Archer, composed of Tennessee and Maryland troops, now in the Army of Northern Virginia ; and
S. 29. Joint resolution extending t h e provisions of the joint resolution to
allow sick and wounded officers of the Army transportation to their homes, and
hospital accommodations, approved June 10, 1864.
That on the 23d instant he approved and signed the following acts :
S. 101. An act to authorize the exchange of registered bonds issued iincier the
act of February 28, 1861, for coupon bonds of like amounts and times for payment ;
S. 104. An act to extend t h e provisions of a n act entitled an act in relation
to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers, approved May
1, 1863, and the provisions of the fifth section of the act approved February 17,
1864, entitled An a c t to amend the act for the assessnient and collection of
taxes, approved May 1, 1863 ;
S. 135. An act to provide for the remission of the penalty for nondelivery of
tithes of bacon due in the year 1864 ;
S. 146. An act making an appropriation f o r the renloval and erection of the
naval ropewalk ; and
S. 151. An act to provide for the canceling of 4 per cent bonds and certificates received in payment of taxes and other public dues.
That on the 24th instant he approved and signed a joint resolution (S. 22)
exempting maple sugar from the tithe imposed by the act entitled An act to
amend an act entitled An act to lay taxes for t h e common defense and carry on
the Government of t h e Confederate States. approved April twenty-fourth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-three, approved February 17, 1SG.2.
And that on the 25th instnnt he approved and signed the following 2cfs :
S. 84. An act to regulate, for a limited period, the conipensation of t h e officers.
clerks, and em1:loyees of the civil departments of the Governnient in the city of
Riclnnond ; and
S. 94. An act to amend the law in relation to the receipt of counterfeit Treasury notes by public officers.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, reported back, with the
recommendation that the committee be discharged from the further
consideration of the same, sundry bills and rrsolutions; which was
agreed to, and the bills and resolutions are as follows :
An act t o amend the sequestration laws of the Confederate
States ;
Resolution in relation to increasing the salary of the judge of the
Confederate district court for the eastern district of Virginia ;
Similar resolution in relation to the judge of the northern district
of Florida ;
A bill t o increase the salary of the judge of the district court of
the Confederate States for the district of Georgia;
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the military courts of the Confederate States; and
Resolution (in relation to sequestrating property of citizens of the
Confederate States who have gone abroad to avoid military duty.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, t o which had been referred
Joint resolution (in relation to impressments,
reported the same back with the recommendation that the committee
to the Special Conirriittee on Impressments; which was agreed to.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, to which had been referred
A bill t o fix the salary of district attorneys of the Confederate
States,
reported the same back with the reconimendation that it do pass with
an amendment.
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[Har. 2, 1865.
The question recurring on agreeing to the amendment of the committee, which is as follows, to wit:
Strike out all of the original bill, which is a s fOllOWS, to wit :
Tlhe Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That section
thirty-one of
act to establish the judicial courts of the Confederate States of
America, approved March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, he so
amended as to provide that the salaries of the district attorneys of the Confederate States for each district shall be twenty-five hundred dollars in addition
to the fees now allowed by lam: Provided, That their compensatioll shall in
no case exceed five thousand dollars, including fees.
That the district attorney shall receive ten dollars for each days attendance
on an examination before a conpissioner of the district court when the Con
federate States is a party.
This act shall be in force from 2nd after its passage,
and insert in lieu thereof the following:
The Congress o f the Confederate States of Anaerica do enact, That hereafter,
during the present war, each district attorney of the confederate States shall
be allowed and paid a salary of five hundred dollars per annuni, payable
quarterly out of the Treasury, besides the fees allowed by law, and shall be
allowed a fee of ten dollars a day on a reference from the court to a master or
commissioner or for before a commissioner in any case in which the Confederate
States shall be concerned : Provided, That the amount of compensation t o be
received and retained by any such attorney from salary and fees shall not exceed
five thousand dollars,
The same was agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed,
Mr. Russell moved to amend the title by striking out the whole of
the same and inserting in lieu thereof
A bill to increase the compensation of district attorneys.
adopted.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
A bill to make rules concerning captures on land ;
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
int resolution respecting a census ;
W
s read first and second times.
estion being on postponing the joint resolution and placing
it on the Calendar,
he rides, introduced
provide an invalid corps, aphundred and sixty-four ;
the bill to be referred
679
&. Holliday moved to anlend the bill by adding a t the end thereof
the following :
and also to officers m-ho, on the organization of the Army, declined election
account of disability.
011
The amendrrierit was agreed to, and the bill as ainended \+-as
engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title ~ v a sread and
agreed to, and a motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the
bill was lost.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Holliclay offered thc. following
resolution; which was adopted, to wit:
Rcsolced, That the President be respectfully requested to conlntuiiic.:ite to this
House any information he i m g h a r e i n regard to the recent execution of Joliii Y.
Reall, of Jefferson County, Virginia. by the authorities of the Federal Qoreriiment, and whether any and what action has been taken by this Government on
the subject.
The House resumed thc consideration of the unfinished bnsiness of

yesterday ; which was
authenticated claims.
The motion of Mr. McMullin to refer the bill and ainendments to
the Committee on lTTays and Means was lost.
By consent of the House, the amendments of Messrs. Duprt and
Herbert were withdrawn.
Mr. Perkins moved to amend the bill by adcling thereto the following words, to wit :
That the sum of three millioiis of dollars, or so niucli thereof as may be IICCPSsnry, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the Lrensury riot otherrise
nppropriateil to carry out the provisions of this act.
The amendment was agreed to, and on motion of Nr. Herbert, the
rule was suspended requiring the bill to be considered in Committee
of the Whole.
Mr. Dupr6 moved to amend the bill by inserting after the word
Hutchins, section 1, line 3, the words and other cotton agents.
The amendment was agreed to, and tlic bill was ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. DuprB moved to amend the preamble by iriserting after the
word Hutchins the words and other cotton agents.
The preamble u~asengrossed, and the bill as amended was read a
third time.
The yeas and nays, as required by the Constitution, were recorded,
And are as follows, to wit: Yeas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GO
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
Yeas : Atkins, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman,
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De
Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Foster, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither,
Crholson, Gilmer, Goode, Wanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton,
Holliday, Jbhnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Maclien, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Russell, Sexton,
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[Mar. 2, 186;.
son, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Snead,

S, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, and TTick-hani.
s : Farrow, McMullin, and Mr. Speaker.
TTvo-thirds having voted in the affirmative, the bill W P S passed,
and thg title was read and agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of tho bill did not
prevail.
On motion of Dlr. Russell, the forty-sixth rule and the rule requiring Senate amendments to House bills to be referred to committees
were suspended for the remainder of the session.
The Chair presented a bill (H. R. 266) to amend post route nnmber sixteen hundred and forty-nine, in the State of Georgia, which
been returned froin the Senate with an amendment.
he question being on concurring in the amendment of the Senate,
ch is as follows, to wit :
In liiie 5, strilie out the words
and Youiigsville,
The same was concurred in.

The Chair presented a bill (1. R. 354) for the relief of honded
agriculturists in certain cases, which had been returned from the
Senate with sundry amendments.
vhich are as follows, to wit:
Strike out section 1.
Strike out, in sectioii 2, line 1, the word such.
Strike out, in section 2, line 3, the words s a i d bonds and insert in lieu
thereof the words his bond,
The same were not concurred in.

The Chair presented a bill (H. R. 389) to amend an act to authorize the appointment of assistants to the Register in signing bonds
and certificates, approved February fourteenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, which had been returned from the Senate with a n
amendment.
The qiicstion being on agreeing to the amendment of the Senatewhich is as follows, to wit :
Add a t end of tile bill the following proviso ; Provided, That this act shall
expire in thirty days after the nest mceting of Coiigress,
same was concurred in.

tion of the noii-
e rule requiring the bill to be referred
r. 2,1865.1
681
Mr. Clopton, froin the Committee on the Riledical Department,

under a suspension of the rules, reported back and recommended the
passage of
A bill to secure to sick and wounded officers the saine rights and
privileges in obtaining leave of absence as are now provided by law
for soldiers obtaining furloughs.
The question being on postponing llie bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
It was decided i n the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read a
third time, and passed, and the title mias read and agreed to.
H. R. 388. A n act to authorize the First Auditor to receive and keep
the accounts of the Navy Department ;
S. 106. An act to modify and amend an act to regulate the destruction of property, uncler military necessity, and to provide for the
indemnity thereof, approved March 17, 1862 ;
S. 137. An act to establish the flag of the Confederate States;
S. 160. A n act to allow missionaries i n the Army rations, and, in
certain cases, forage for one horse to post chaplains;
S. 194. An act to provide for promotion of officers in certain cases;
S. 197. A n act declaring certain persons liable to duty i n the reserve
forces of the respective States; and
S. 32. Joint resolution construing the act of May 31, 1864, to provide for the appointment of a disbursing clerk in the War Department.
Mr. Clopton, from the Committee on the Medical Department, to
ahich had been referred
A bill aiithorizing hospital accommodations for treatment, including svbsistence, to certain officers and soldiers resigned, retired,
or discharged,
reported the same back with the recommendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read a
third time, and passed, and the title mas read and agreed to.
Mr. Clopton, from the same committee, reported back the report
of the Surgeon-General, with the reoiiiiiieildatioil thilt it he printed,
and on motion of Mr. Clopton, the rnle was siispended, and 500 copies
were ordered to be printed for the use of the Siirgeon-Generals
Office.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Sexton, from the Committee
on Post-Offices and Post-Roads, reported and recommended the pass2ge of
A bill to amend and extend the provisions of an act entitled +4n
act fixing the salaries of certain cib il oflicers in the Trans-Mississippi
I)epartinent, approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-five ;
The question being on postponing the hill.
It mas decided in the negative, and the bill was engrossed, read a
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[Mar. 2 , 1865.
tion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the same did not
On motion of Mr. Boyce, the House took from the table for cow
sideration a bill to authorize and regulate the allowances of naval
storekeepers.
The title was read and agreed to, and a motion to reconsider the
vote on the passage of the same did not prevail.
On motion of Mr. Herbert, the House took from the table for
consideration
authenticated claims against the Cotton Bureau in the TransMississippi Department.
Mr. DuprB moved to amend the bill by inserting, section 1, line 3,
after the word Broadwell, the words and other cotton agents.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend by inserting, in section 1, line 4,
after the words Confederate States, the words for the beliefit
Mr. Herbert moved to amend by adding as an additional section:
That the sum of two millions of dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessnry, is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act.

On motion of Mr. Herbert, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
to be considered in Committee of the Whole, and the bill was ordered
to be engrossed for a third seading.
Mr. DuprB moved to amend the preamble by inserting after the
IlTord (Broadwell the words and other cotton agents.
The amendment mas agreed to, and the preamble as amended was
engrossed, and the bill as amended was read a third time.
Shall the bill pess ?
The yeas and nays, as required by the Constitution, were recorded,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 55
And are as follows,to wit: Yeas
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 [4]
: Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Bradley,
Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrislopton, Colyar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette,
son, DuprB, Ewing, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Garland, Gholmer, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Hilton, Hollidap,
Johnston, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees,
Miles, Moore, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, J. M. Smith, IV. E. Smith,
Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and
MTi therspoon.
Nays: Lyon,
Smith of North Carolina, and Mr.
Speaker.
Two-thirds havin
in the affirmative, the bill was passed.
The title was rea
to and a motion to reconsider the
vote on the passage o
On motion of M
f into secret sesitself into open
683
And on motion of Mr. McCallum,

SECRET SESSION.

Mr. Colyar, from the Committee on Ways and Means, to which had
been referred a bill (8. 207) to authorize the issue of licenses for the
sale of tobacco, cotton, and naval stores, reported the same back with
the recommendation that it do pass.
Mr. Marshall moved to amend the bill by adding at, the eiid of the
first section the following words, to wit :
pwvided furtl~e?.,
T h a t all citizens of the Confederate States paying the specie
price established by the Secretary of the Treasury for license shall be eqmlly
entitlcd thereto, and i t shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to
issue the licenses to them in the order of their applications.
Pending which,
The House, on motion of Mr. Johnston,
NINETY-SEVENTHDAY-FBIDAY, MARCH3, 1865.

OPEN SESSION.

prayer by the Rev. Mr. Tcasdale.
Mr. Lyon, from the committee of conference on tile disagreeing
votes of the two IIouses on a bill (H. R. 229) entitled An act to provide more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency, made the following report ;which was adopted, to wit :
The committee of conference appointed by t h e two Houses to consider and act
upon the disagreeing votes of the two Houses growing out of the amendment
made by the Senate to House bill 220, entitled An act to proridr niore effectually for the reduction and redemption of t h e currency (the I3onsc harinq dihagreed to the sereral aineiidrnenta riade by the Senate to the bill), have had the
subject under consideration, and report t h a t they are unable to agree upon the
subject-ninttrr of disagreement referred to them, and they therefore ask to bt.
discharged from the further consideration of the subject
I?. S . LYON,
Chairman of cotnmittee on pavt of the Hoiisc.
J. PERKINS, JR.
C. ANDERSON.
CHAS. w. iiussmri
TIIOS. J. SEMMES,
Chairman o n tlic purl of the Eenntc.
W. A. GRAHAAI.
W. S. OLDHAM.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina offered thd following resolution :

Resolz;eil (flie X ~ l l a t econellwing), T h a t the President of thc Rrnatr aud
Spealter of the I-Ionse of Representatives adjourn theii. resyrctire I-Iouses 011
Wednesday next, the eighth instant, at twelve oclock meridian.
The question being on the passage of the resolution,

Mr. Goode demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Whicli were ordered,
Bnd are recorded as follows, to wit : 1 Yeas------------------Nays _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ ---- _31
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[Afar. 3, lS(3.5.
Barksdale, Batson, Blandford. Bogce, Carroll, Cliamberh,
an, Clopton Conrow, Duprb,, Ewing karrow, Fuller, Gaither,
mer, Hilton, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Murray, h g h , Rainsay,

ogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of Sortli
Carolina, Turner, VillerB, and Wi tlierspoon.
Nays : Baldmiii, Bradley, Burnett, Clark, Colyar, De Jarnettr,
Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Perkins, Russell,
Staples, Swan, Triplett, Wicliham, arid Mr. Speaker.
A rnessag.3 was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary; which is as follows, to wit :
Mr. Xpealcer: The Senate have passed bills of the following titles; in which
they request the concurrence of this House :
S. 213. An act to provide for the organization of the Bureau of Inspection;
and
S . 215. An act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Joint Select
Conimittee on the Subject of the Treatment and Exchange of Prisoners.
The Senate hare concurred in thc aincndment of the House of Representatives
to the bill (S. 208) to provide for returned prisoners of war.
And they hare concurred in the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 191)
to abolish the office of all officers engaged in discharging the duties of provostmarshals, except within the lines of a n army in the field, with a n amendment ;
in which they request the concurrence of this House.
The Senate insist on their amendments, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, to the bill (1. R. 350) to diniinish thc number of exemptions aiid
details, agree to the conference asked by the House of Representatives on the
disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon, and have appointed Nr. Orr, Mr.
Caperton, and Mi.. Burnett managers at said conference on their part.
The President of the Confederate States has notified the Senate t h a t m the
28th ultimo he approved and signed the following acts :
S. 129. An act to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to
work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected with the defenscs of
the country ; and
S. 170. An act to increase the number of acting midshipmen in the S a v y , aiid
to prescribe the mode of appointment.
Mr. Turner presented the memorial of citizens of the Fifth Congressional district of North Carolina, praying an amendment of the
tax laws; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Turner offered the following resolutions :
Resolved, That the report of General John S. Preston, Superintendent of Conscription, shows laxity and culpable neglect in the execution of the conscript
ed, That neither Congress nor the country looks to General Pillow for
il
xecution of the lams, and any failure, delay, or partiality in their

must rest upon the President and not upon General Pillow.
d, That General Preston is in error a s to the number of conscripts
by the State of North Carolina, as well a s in the number of his socalled quasi volunteers.
On the passage of the same, Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and
nays;
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---------_-__-7
e, Batson, Baplor,
Chrisman, Clark,
on, DuprQ, Elliott,
de, Gray, I-Ianly,
ay, Johnston, Keeble,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV~S.
685 .
Lyon, Machen, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Perkins, Pugh,

Rogers, Russell, Sfxton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead,
Staples, Swan, Triplett, Villerd, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays: Fuller, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Ramsay, Smith of
North Carolina, and Turner.
And the resolutions were adopted.
Mr. Lyon moved to suspend the rules, to enable him to report from
Mr. Turner offered the folloming resolutions :
Resolved, That the treatment of our late returned prisoners of war is a reproach to the Confederate Government ; their rations have been short, their
fuel scarce and indifferent (much of it green pine), their lodgings, iu many
instances, cold, wet, and unconifortable, and their sufferings under such treatment unnecessarily prolonged by unnecessary delay in gr:inting furloughs.
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, requested to see to
it that the prisoners of war yet to come shall not be thus treated and thus
delayed in obtaining furloughs.
Pending which,
Mr. Barksdale, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
A bill for the relief of W. J. Williams;
which was read first and second times and referred to the Comniittee .
on Claims.
Bnd a bill t o amend an act to authorize the appointment of
qnarterinasters and assistant quartermasters in certain cases, ?pproved June fourteenth, eightecn hundred and sixty-four ; ?which
was read first and second times and referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Ilogers, leave of absence was granted his colleague, Mr. Hilton, on account of the continued and dangerous illness
of a member of his family.
Under a suspensiori of the rules, Mr. Perkins, from the Committee
on Prisoners and the Exchange of Prisoners, made a report; which
mas laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means, under a suspension of the rules, reported and recommended the passage of
A bill making an appropriation for the construction and repair of
railroads for military purposes for the year eighteen hundred and
sixty-five;
Tho question being on postponing the bill and placing it on the
Calendar,
The rule requiring the bill to be considered in Committee of the
TVhole was suspended, and the bill was engrossed, read a third time,
Also, a bill making an appropriation for the value of the schooner
Isabel; which was read first and second times.
Calendar,
It was decided in the negative, and on motion of Mr. Smith of
North Carolina, the bill was referred to the Committee on Claims.
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[Mar. 3, 1863.
Mr. Lyon, from the same cornmittee, reported and recolnrnended

the pass:Fe of
A bill regulating the compensation of Government officers, clerks,
and employees in the city of Petersburg;
It was decided in the negative, and the bill mas engrossed, read R
third time, and passed, and the title was read and agreed to, and a
motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the same did not
prevail.
Mr. Lyoii, from the same committee, reported and recommended
the passage of
A bill to construe and declare more explicitly the meaning of an
act to increase the compensation of the heads of the several Executive Departments ;
Calendar,
Mr. Clopton moved to amend the bill by inserting after the word
Bureaus the words and including the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title was read and
Baldwin, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported
and recommended the passage of
A bill to amend the acts to regulate the assessment and collection
of taxes in kind ;
The question being 011 postponing the bill,
Mr. Wiclrhani moved to amend the seventh section by adding
thereto the IlTords :
((
But when the taxlmyer does not produce a sufficiency of food in m y year
for the supply of the persons and animals living and employed on the property
on which the tax in kind is produced, he shall be entitled to commute the same
by the payment of the money value thereof.
er demanded the yeas and nays ;
Yeas-----------------23
And are recorded as follows, to wit : Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
Peas : Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Carroll, Clopton, Cruikshank,
Darden, Farrow, Foster, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, J. T. Leach,
687
Mr. Logan moved to amend the seventh section by adding thereto
the following proviso :
procfded, That the families of soldiers in the Army and those soldiers discharged or retired from active service in the field on account of physical disability, and whose fanlilies a r e composed entirely of white members, whose
farms are cultivated by their families, shall not be liable to any tax in Rind.
Upon which Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nays ;

Which were ordered,
42
And are recorded as follows, t u wit : N aas-----------------y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _16
___Yeas: Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Carroll,
Clopton, Conrad, Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert,
Kolliday, Keeble, J. 31. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, McCallum,
McMullin, Menees, Miles, Murray, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, 'ITT. E. Smith, Smith of Sorth Carolina,
Staples, Turner, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Baldmin, Branch, Horstio TT. Bruce, Chambers, Conrow,
Dupr6, Enring, Funsten, Hatcher, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, Miller,
Snead, Triplett, and VillerP.
Mr.Smith of Sorth Carolina moved to amend by striking out section 7; which is as follows, to wit :
i7
That the words '' two huridred bushels of corn " and the words " and the forage derived from the corn plant shall also be exempt in all cases where the corn
is not taxed i n kind" and the n-ords " a n d t h a t producers shall be paid the
expenses of transportation of their tithes from the place of production to the
place of delivery a t t h e usual rates of campensation paid by the Government in
the State in which the ilelirery is made" be stricken from the fourth article
of the tenth section of the act amending a n act to levy taxes, etc., approved
February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.

Mr. Chambers moved to amend by striking out the last section:
which is as follows, to wit :
I t shall be the duty of the producer, in all cases, to gather and delirer to the
Gorernmenb t h e tithe due from him upon all his crops, whether the residue o f
the crops be gathered by him or not.
Mr. McMullin moved to amend by adding as an additional section

the follolring, to wit :
That fire pounds of wool for each member of t h e family shall be exempt from
the tax in Bind.

JIr. Logan moved to amend by adding as an additional section the
following, to wit:
Families of soldiers in the Army and those soldiers discharged or retired
from active serrice in the field on account of physical disability, and whose
families are composed entirely of white members, n-hose farms a r e cultivated
by their families, shall not be liable to any tax in kind.

Mr. Chambers moved to amend by adding as an additional section
the following, to Kit :
That in districts declared by the Secretary of War impracticable for the
collection of the t a x in kind, where the money value thereof is required, t h e collector of the money t a x shall receive in discharge thereof from any taxpayer
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portion af said tax, the collector of the money t a x shall receive the
such officer or agent in payment of said money tax for t h a t or any
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to amend the second section

bill by striking out the words
subject to a tax in kind shall be valued in Confederate currency
established by the assessor in valuing the tithe of the same in the
ng in lieu thereof the words

the agricultural products of his land grown during the year for which taxes
m e assessed shall not be included in the estimate.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill as amended was engrossed, read a third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider
the vote on the passage of the bill did not prevail.
The Chair presented a bill (S. 213) to provide for the organization of the Bureau of Inspection; which was read first and second
times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a bill (S. 191) to abolish the office of all officers engaged in
. g the d&es of provost-marshals, except within the lines
y i n the field, which had been returned froin the Senate
amendment t o the amendment of the House.
question being on agreeing to the amendinelit of the Senate;
which is as follows, to wit :
Add as additional section the following, to wit :
T h a t all provost gunrds shiill be from the reserve forces or from men who
have been disabled or found fit for light duty,
The same was concnrrd in.

Also, a bill (S. 215) . to appropriate money to pay the expenses of
the Joint Select Committee on the Subject of the Treatment and
Exchange of Prisoners ; which was rcacl first and second times and
referred to the Committee on W a y s and Means.
Mr. Sexton, under a suspension of the rules, reported and recorncertain post routes therein named ;
which was read first and second tinies.
Calendar,
Mr. Smith of North Carolina moved to amend the bill by adding
thereto the following, to wit:
, read a third time, and passed.
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Mi. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as

correctly enrolled
S.193. An act to increase the pay of assistant paymasters in tho
Provisional Navy ;
S. 195. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to negotiate with
the governors of the several States for slave labor ;
S. 208. An act to provide for returned prisoners of war ; and
S. 209. An act to continue in force and extend an act entitled An
act to increase the compensation of the noncommissioned officers and
privates of the Army of the Confederate States, approved June 9,
186-1.

under a suspension of the rules, reported back and recommended the
passage of
A joint resolution for the relief of postmasters in certain cases.
it on the Calendar,
It mas decided i n the negative, and the joint resolution was engrossed, read third time, and passed, and the title was read and
agreed to.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Herbert moved to take up for
consideration from the table
A bill for the relief of Sefior Marco Radisch.
And the House went into Committee of the JT.holo, Mr. Smith of
Korth Carolina in the Chair; and having spent some time therein,
the committee rose and, through their Chairman, reported that they
had, according to order, had the matter referred t o them under consideration and had come to no conclusion thereon.
Mr. Chambers, under a suspension of the rules, introduced
9bill in relation to the impressment of slaves;
which was read first and second times and referred to the Special
Mr. Rainsay moved that the House do now adjourn.
Upon which motion Mr. Foster demanded the yeas and nays ; which
\yere not ordered, and the niotion of Mr. Eamsay prevailed, and
NINETY-EIGHTH DAY-SATURDAY,
MARCH4, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.

prayer by Rev. Mr. Teasdale.
h message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 217. An act in relation to printing and binding, in pamphlet fol*m, the acts,
resolutions, and treaties adopted a t each session of Congress :
The Senate have passed, without amendment, bills of this House of the following titles, viz :
1% R. 288. An act authorizing the promotion of officers, noncommissioned ofiJfy.
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d privates f o r distinguished ralor and skill, or for peculiar conlpetencg

era1 merit;
320. An act to change the mode of filling vacancies among conlmissioned
eps of companies, battalions, and regiments ;
H. R. 393. An act to provide for paying, in cotton, the annuities due the Seminole, Creel<, Choctaw, and Chickasaw nations of Indians ;
H. R. 395. An act to regulate the compensation of the State collector of Tirginia ;
H. R. 397. An act to provide for the payment of the amounts due certain officers and privates who are prisoners of war ;
H. R. 398. An act making an appropriation for the purchase of a percussioncap pressing machine ; and
H. R. 399. An act to authorize the Secretary of T a r to purchase a percussioncap pressing machine.
The Senate insist upon their amendments, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, to thc bill (H. R. 381) f o r the relief of bonded agriculturists in
certain cases, ask a conference on tine disagreeing votes of the two Houses
thereon, and have appointed Mr. Orr, Nr. Watson, and IIr. Johnson of Uissouri
managers a t said conference on their part.
On mdion of Mr. htkins, it was ordered to be spread upon the

Journal that, had he been present yesterday, whcn thc vote was taken
on the resolution of adjournment, he would have voted in the negative.
Mr. Russell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 180) (to amend an act entitled An
act to prevent the procuring, aiding, and assisting persons to desert
from the Army of the Confederate Qtates, and for other purposes,
approved January twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four,
Calendar,
It WVBSdecided in the negativ .
and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House the bill (H. R. 384) (for the relief
of bonded agriculturists in certain cases, which had been returned
from the Senate with the message that the Senate insist upon their
amendments to the bill disagreed to by the House and ask a committee
of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses.
Mr. J. M. Smith moved that the House adhere to its disagreement
and grant the conference asked for by the Senate ; which motion p r e ir appointed Mr. Anderson of Georgia, Mr. Foster of
rid Mr. De Jarnette of Virginia as managers on the part
of the House at said conference.
itizens of the Con-
acing it on the Cal-
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The memorial of Henrietta Jennings, of South Carolina, asking to
be relieved fsorn the payment of a bond given by her for the exemption of her overseer ;
The petition of Ellenor Thurniond, of South Carolina, asking similar relief;
The petition of John F. Greenlee, asking similar relief;
A communication from the War Department, respecting defaulting
officers;
A communication from the MTar Department, respecting the sale of
clothing issued to soldiers ; and
A communication from the W a r Department, respecting the practice in cases of habeas corpus,
reported back the same, respectively, with the recornmendation that
the committee be discharged from their further consideration, and
that they do lie upon the table; which mas agreed to.
Mr. Russell, from the same committee, to whonz had been referred
a Senate bill (S.177) to amend an act to establish tho judicial
courts of the Confederate States of America, approved March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, reported the same back with
the recommendation that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed
to.
Ah. Hartridge, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom had
been referred
A bill t o prohibit speculation in gold and silver, and to protect
the currency,?
reported back the same with the recoinmendation that the committee
to the Committee on the Judiciary ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Hartridge, from the same committee, to ?vhom had been referred
A resolution of inquirr touching thc policy of exempting from
military service all mechanics and skilled laborers who may come
into thc Confederacy during the existing war,
be discharged from its further consideration ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Hartridge, from the same committee, to whom had been referred the memorial of Mrs. M. A. Snomden and others, of South
Carolina, in relation to a bazaar sale in aid of soldiers homes and
hospitals and clothing for the Army, reported back the same with
the recommendation that the committee be discharged from its further consideration, and that it do lie upon the table; which was
agreed to.
Mr. Hartridge, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
A bill to repeal an act entitled An act to impose regulations upon
public defense, approved February sixth, eighteen huidred and
sixty-four,
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artridge, from the same committee, to whom had been rea Senate bill (S. 162) to amend an act entitled An act to
regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate
to provide for the public defense, approved February sixth,
en hundred and sixty-four, reported back the same with the
recommendation that it do pass with the following amendment, viz :
Add at the end of the third section t h e following proviso: Provided, Ihat
nothing herein contained shall be construed to control the pomer of t h e conlInanding general to prevent cotton or any other article enumerated herein being
transported to points where i t would be likely to fall into the hands of the
enemy.
question being on postponing the bill and placlng it on the

ar,
and agreed to.
Mr. De J a n e t t e presented the memorial of Willis Landrum, of
Spotsylvania County, Va., asking compensation for depredations committed by Confederate soldiers ; which was referred to the Committee
on Claims.
On motion of Mr. Hartridge, the House resolved itself into secret
session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into
laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 217) i n
inting and binding, in pamphlet form, the acts, resoluaties adopted at each session of Congress; which m-as
a first and second time and referred to the Committee on
Printing.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the Calendar was postponed to enable
him to move a suspension of the rules, for the purpose of allowing
him to introduce a bill.
The rules having been suspended, Mr. Miles introduced
A bill to authorize the President of the Confederate States to
to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
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Also,. joint resolution of the legislature bf North Carolina against

the policy of arming slaves; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Giliner presented similar resolutions ; which were similarly
ref erred.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the Calendar was again postponed to
enable him to move a suspension of the rules, in order to report from
The rules having been suspended, Mr. Baldwin, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported
A joint resolution " for the relief of Alexander F. Kinney, Confederate States depositary a t Staunton, Virginia ; " which was read a
first and second time.
The question being on postponing the joint resolution ancl placing
it on the Calendar,
The joint resolution was engrosscd, read a third time, and passed,
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the Calendar was again postponed to
enable him to move a suspension of the rules, in order to report from
the Special Committee on Impressments.
The rules having been suspended, Mr. Baldwin, from the Special
Committee on Impressments, to whom had been referred a Senate
bill (S. 181) " to amend the law in relation to impressments," reported back the same with the recommendation that it do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill ancl placing it on the
Calendar,
, No quorum having voted on the question, on ordering the bill to
a third reading,
Mr. Atkins moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Perkiris demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yetis _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
And recorded as follows, viz : Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
Yeas : Atkins, Baylor, Rlandford, Bradley, Branch, Bridgers,
Burnett, Conrow, Elliott, Ewing, Gilmer, Gray, Johnston, J. M.
Leach, McMullin, Miles, Read, Rogers, Russell. J. M. SiriiLh, Turner,
Viller6, and Wickham.
Nays : Baldwin, Barksdale, Hatson, Eli M. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cruikshank, Foster, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartrldge,
Hatcher, Holliday, Logan, Lyon, Perkins, Ramsay, TV. E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Swan, and Triplett.
So the House adjourned until 11o'clock Monday.
SECRET SESSION

Mr. Hartridge, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 105) " to authorize the exportation of
cotton by the several States in payment for army and other supplies
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cotton and wool cards, reported back the same with the recoinndation that it do pass with the following amendments :
1. Insert, in line 6, after the word State, the following words: and ile]irered to the accredited agents Of such State within the Confederate lines.
2. In line 8, after the word asylums, insert the words and delivered to
the accredited agents of such State within the Confederate k e S .

Calendar,
The amendments were agreed to.
and agreed to.
Mr. Blandford, from the Committee on P a y and Mileage, to whom
had been referred
A bill to provide transportation for the officers of either House
of Congress to their respective places of residence, and to increase,
for a limited time, their salaries,
reported back the same with the recommendation that i t do pass.
Calendar,
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays; which were not
ordered, and the bill was passed.
Mr. Blandford moyed to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred a Senate bill (S. 95) to amend the act to organize
forces to serve during the war, reported back the same with the
recommendation that it do lie upon the table; which was agreed to.
.
M r . Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz:
8. 218. An act to authorize the removal of the Naval School ;
which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.
laid the said bill before the IIouse.
, the rule was suspended requiring the bill to be referred
ee.
was read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Boyce moved
reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
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The rule having been suspended requiring the joint resolution to

lie referred to a committee,
It was engrossed and read a third time.
The question r e t n r n n g on the passage of the joint resolution,
Mr. Staples demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered,
rind the joint resolution was passed.
Mr. Sexton moved that the vote just talien be reconsidered.
ViZ :
The bill (S. 207) to authorize the issue of licenses for the sale of
tobacco, cotton, and naval stores.
Mr. Machen called the question; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Marshall,
Mr. Russell demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 48
r\ays-----------------------14
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,
Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clopton,
Conrow, Cruikshank, De Jarnettc, DuprQ, Elliott, Farrow, Foster,
Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Keeble,
J. T. Leach, Logan, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Moore,
Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J . 31. Smith, TV. E.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Swan, Triplett, Turner, Villerb,
Nays : BalT i n , Barksdale, Boyce, Bridgers, Colyar, Conrad,
Ewing, Funs en, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, Miller, Read, and Mr.
Speaker.
So the amendment of Mr. Marshall was agreed to.
Insert the words and the agent of t h e Treasury in the Trans Mississippi
Department after the words Secretary of the Treasury, wherever they occur
in the bill.
Mr. Conrow moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Branch,
The question recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed and
read a third time,
Mr. Carroll demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
And recorded as follows, viz: Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
Yeas : Baldwin, Boyce, Bridgers, Colyar, Conrad, Ewing, Fimsten,
Johnston, Machen, Miller, and Read.
Nays : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Clopton,
Conrow, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott, Farrow, Foster,
Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Keeble,
AfcCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perltins. Ramsay,
Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, M7ickham, and Witherspoon.
So it was decided in the negative, and the bill was lost.
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. Barksdale moved to reconsider the vote just taken.

e motion was lost.
On motion of BIr. Carroll,
NINETY-NINTH DAY-MONDAY,
MARCH6, 1865.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was opeiietl with

A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Yecretary, as follows, viz :
MT. 8geaker: The Senate have passed a bill (S. 220) to increase the salary of
the assistant treasurer a t Charleston, S. C. ; in which they request the oncu currence of this House.
And they have passed bills of this IIouse of the following titlcs, to wit :
H. R. 317. An act to authorize and regulate the allonrances of rinral storekeepers ; and
1. R. 379. An act to levy additional taxes for the year 1865 for the support of
the Government.
The bill last named with an amendment; in which they request the concurrence of this House.
The Chair laid before the House the bill (H. R. 379) to levy xddifor the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five for the supGovernment, which had been returned from the Senate
moved that the bill and amendment be
n Ways and Means.
.
Mr. Moore called the question; which was ordered.
Mr. Keeble demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
rea as----------------- 27
And are recorded as follows, viz : Says
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36 1371
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W.Bruce, Bur-
been read as follows, viz :

oved February seventeenth,
amend an act entitled An
on the Government of the
ighteen hundred and sixty-
description not
t h of one per ce
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shall be tiss@ssed on the basis o f the markct value of the same or similar
property of t h e neighborhood where assessed in the year eighteen hundred and
sixty; and it is hereby declared t h a t all the property and assets: of corporations, associations, or joint stock companies, whether incorporated or not,
shall be assessed and taxed in the Siinie nianiier and to the same extent a s the
property and assets of individnals. The lax on such property and assets to
be assessed against and paid by such corporations, associations, or joint stock
conipanies : Provided, T h a t no bank or banlring company shall be liable to pay
;I tax on dei3osits of moliey to t h e credit of and suhject to the checks of others :
And provided further, T h a t the stock or shares representing property or assets
in corporations, associations, or joint stock conipanies shall not be assessed
or taxed as lxoperty tinder this a c t : but the dividends derived therefrom
shall be subject to be taxed as inconie under existing laws.
11. Upon t h e amount of all gold or silver coin, and upon tlie amount of all
moneys held abroad, or bills of exchange drawn therefor, promissory notes,
rights, credits, and securities, 1x~yal)Iein foreign countries, and upon the value
of all gold dust 01 gold and silver bullion. valued in specie, one per cent; and
upon the value of gold and silver wares, plate, jewels, jewelry, and watches,
valued on the basis of the value of such property in the year eighteen hundred
and sixty, one-half of one per cent.
111. Upon t h e amount of all moneys, except those mentioned in paragraph
two, bank bills, Treasury notes, and other paper issued as currency, on hand
or on deposit on the day of the ~ p p r o v a lof this act, two per cent.
IV. Upon the aiiiount of all solvent credits, except those mentioned in
paragraph t x o , two per cent: Pro?Atled, That all the stocks and bonds issued
by the Confederate States, or by any State, and all loans to the Gov6rnment of
the Confederate Stattes, shall he exempt from txxation, except :is to the interest
p?j-ahle thereon, which shall be taxed as income under existing laws : Prozjzdetl f w t h e r . That the interest on tlic bonds, stocks. or ohliqrtions of the
Confederate States, or of any State, shall not be t:ixed xs income in cases
where the acts under whicli they nerc issued contain a stipulation t h a t t h e
interest thereon shall he exempt fruni taxation.
V. Upon profits made by buying and selling merchandise, effects, or property of any description, or money, gold, silver, stocks, credits, or ohligations
of any kind, at any time between January first, eighteen hunclred and sixtyfive, and January first, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, ten pcr cent in addition
to the tax on such profits as income; said profits to he ascertained hy the difference between the price paid in Confederate Treasury notes, including all
costs and charges, a n d the price realized in tlie saine currency : Provided, That
if the objects of sale were purchased at any time siuce Jiinunry first, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three, this additional t a x shall attach on the profits realized
on the sale thereof during the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
11. Upon the amount of profits exceeding twenty-five per cent made during
the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five by any bank or bnnlcing company,
insurance, canal, navigation, importing or exporting, telegriipli, e~prcss,rnilroad, manufacturing, mining, d r y dock, or other joint stock conipanies. of m y
description, whether incorporated or not, twenty-fire per cent : Provided, That
this tax shall apply t o inctividniils and pnrtncrships engtiqetl i n trade or 111 any
business or einployment elinmerated in this ~~:iragr;rph,
:is I\ ell as to roq~orations or joint stock companies : PiwvidetZ ficrtko, Ilmt intlividunls irnd partner
ships who have not been assessed or have not pxid for the year eiqhteen hundred and sixty-four t h e tax imposed on the excess of profits over twenty-five
per cent for t h a t year shall be assessed and required to pay, dnrinq the year
eighteen hundred and sixty-fire, twenty-five per cent tnx on the excess of profits
over twenty-five per cent realized during the year eighteen hundred and sixtyfour.
SEC.2. That the property, the income, and moneys of hospitals, asylums,
churches, schools, colleges, and charitable institutions shall be exempt from
taxation under the provisions of this act or any other law. All property within
the lines of the enemy shall be exempt froin t a m t i o n so long as i t remains
within such lines, but m y income derived tlierefroiii shall be taxed as income
under existing lams. The exemptions enwnerated in paragraphs one, two, and
three of section five of the act entitled -4n act to levy additional taxes for the
comIno11 defense and support of the Government, iipprored seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty four, a r e hereby reenacted. tIousehold
furniture, where the value does not exceed three hundred dollars on t h e basis
of the value thereof i n the year eighteen hundred and sixty ; wearing appalel;
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by any person for the use and consuiiiption of his fanlil>-.

ultry, fruit, and the products of gnrdens. when said poulruit, alld products are raised for the family of the 1)rOducer, and not for
. corn, bacon, and other agricultural products which were produced i n the
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and necessary for the taxpayers fanlily,
including slaves, during the present year, and in his possession on the day of
the approval of this act, shall be exempt from taxation.
S ~ c . 3 That
.
m7hen property, real or personal, has been injured or destroyed
by the enemy, or the owner thereof has been tein1)orarily deprived of the use
thereof, or, in the case of real estate, of the means of cultirating the same, by
reason of the possession or proximity of the enemy, the assessnient on such
property may be reduced in proportion to the damage sustained by the owner,
or the tax assessed thereon may be reduced in the same ratio by the district
collector, on satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the owner or assessor :
ed, That the families of soldiers in the Army and those soldiers disd or retired from active service in the field on account of physical dis, and whose families are composed entirely of white memhers, whose
farms are cultivated by their families, shall not be liable to any t a x in kind.
S ~ c . 4That
.
the taxes on property for the r e a r eighteen hundred a n d sixtyfive, imposed by this act. shall be assessed as on the day of the apprornl of this
act, and be due and collected on the first day of June Iieit, or as soon thereafter a s practicable. The additional taxes on pi-ofits for the year eiyhteen
hundred and sixty-five shall be assessed and collected according to the provisions of existing laws in regard to the assessineut and collection of tnxes on
income.
SEC.5. T h a t the taxes levied by paragraphs one and two of the first section
of this act shall be paid i n Confederate States Treasury notes of the new issue.
and certificates of indebtednes
rized by the act entitled An act t o reduce
the currency and to authorize
issue of notes and bonds, approved seventeenth February, eighteen hu
and sixty-four ; but said Treasury notes
ates shall be received by the collectors in payment of said tnxes
a t their market value in specie, to be ascertained, assessed, and decl:i?ed
to time as hereinafter mentioned : Provicled, T h a t at least one-half
es shall be paid in Treasury notes. And it i s hereby enacted t h a t the
of indebtedness authorized by the said act of seventeenth behruary, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, may be issued for debts contracted prior
to the passage of said act, and that t h e agent of the Treasury for the TrmsMississippi Department be, and he is hereby, authorized to issue, under regulations to he prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the certifiratrs of
indebtedness provided for in said act of seventeenth February, eighteen liundred and sixty-four, for debts contracted in the Trans-Mississippi Departmelit
prior or subsequent to the passage of said act of serenteenth February, eighteep hundred and sixty-four, and t h a t all the certificates above mentioned
shall be received i n payment of said taxes at their marliet value in specie as
aforesaid, subject, however, to the condition above mentioned, t h a t one half
of said taxes are to be paid in Treasury notes.
That the taxes mentioned in paragraphs three, four, five, and six of
e of this act, and all the money taxes imposed b y the act of seventeenth
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to amend a n act
n act to lay taxes for the common defense and carry on the Governinelit
of the Confederate States, approved April twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-three, shall be paid in Confederate States Treasury notes of the imv
issue, only a t par.
SEC. 7. That the State collector of taxes of each State shall, immediately Rfter
the passage of this act, appoint three discreet persons in each Congressional district in his S b t e , who shall take and subscribe a n oath before some officer
authorized to
true and faithful performance of
their duties u
be deposited with such collector),
and who shall
the first day of J u n e next, at sucli
them may agree upon, a n d shall
ascertain and
ie of confederate Treasury notes
iind certificates
immediacery make out a written
a cony of the sawe to t h e collector of
to the State collect
sons shall, 011 the
ain meet and as
weeding month,
d make out and
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transmit copies of the same as aforesaid; and t h e values so ascertained and

declared shall be the r a t e a t which the said evidences of Government indebtedness and Treasury notes shall be receivable by collectors in payment of taxes
during the month immediately succeeding such declaration : Provided, T h a t the
governor of any State may appoint one of the three persons in each Coiigressional district as above mentioned, in casc he make such appointment 011 or
before the first day of lllay next.
SEC.8. That the act approved seventeenth February, eighteen hundred and
sixty-four, entitled An act to levy additional taxes for the common defense and
support of the Government, in so f a r a s the saine can be construed its imposing
y
than the year
taxes for tlie year eighteen hundred and sixty-five, or ~ i other
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, is hereby repealed,
Mr. Sexton submitted the following amendment :

In third line of first clause of first sectioii strike out
I one-half :
one-fourth and insert

Mr. Barksdale submitted the following amendment :
Strike out tile whole of the Senate amendment : m l insert iii lieu thereof the
following, viz :
SECTION
1. Except as hereinafter exempted, a t:ls of two : ~ n done-half ller
centum shall be levied a n d collected UIJOII the value, estimated i n Confederate
Treasury notes, of all t h e property, real, personal, and mixed ; a11 goods, wares,
and merchandise, all gold and silver ware, plate, jewels, jewelry, :ind matches :
a11 promissory notes. credits, seciirities, open accountq, c.1iow.i: in action, and all
other prolierty of every kind and description wliatsoerer, owned, held, 130ssessed, or claimed by any person, either in his own riglit or in right of another
as parent, guardian, executor, iidniiiiistrator, agent, truetce. o r in any other
character whatever.
SEC.2. A t a x of teii per ceiituiii shall be levied un tlie nmount of all gold and
silver coin. gold dust, gold aiid silver bullion, bank bills, foreign esc:ianqe mid
money held abroad. which tax shall be paid in kind or in the coupons of the six
per centuni nontaxable bonds authorized by the act approved Fchriiary sewnteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled An act to reduce the currency
and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, hereafter to be issued.
SEC.3. In addition to the t a x iiiiposed by the preceding section, a tax of ten
per centum shall be levied on the gross annual income, M.hether in money or
other thing, aiid from whatever source derived, of every person doing or carrying on any liind of business in the Confederate States, or residing therein, which
income shall be valued and collected in Confederate Treasury notes, except
where directed by this act to be collected in kind.
SEC.4. A11 the property, assets, and gross iiiconie of corporations, joint stock
c.ompanies, partnerships, and associations of every description, whetlier incorporated or not, sliall be assessed and taxed i n the same iiianner, zit the same
rate. iuid to the same extent, as the I5opert.y mid inconie of individuals ; the tax
011 such property, assets, and ineonie to be assessed against and paid by the
corporation, joint stock conipany, partnership, or asqocisttion : Provided, T h a t
tlie sto~k,shares, or interest representing property or assets in corporations,
joint stock comlxtnies, partnerships, and associations shall not he taxed except
011 the iuconie derived therefrom : And provided ficrtlrer, T h a t no bank or banliing conipany shall be liable to pay t a x on deposits of money to the credit of anti
subject to the clieclis of others.
SEC. 5. The tax on
that p a r t of the gross inconie of farmers, planters.
gmziers. and others wlio slaughter hogs, consisting of corn, wheat, rye. oats,
Iniclmheat, rice, Irish potatoes, cured hay and fodder, sugar, molasses made of
cane or sorghum, peas, beans, ground peas, cotton. wool. pork, and tobacco, shall
be paid in kind, and shall be estimated, assessed. collected, and disposed of at
the times and in the manner now prescribed by law.
SEC. 6 . The value of all property, other than income, subject to taxation
under the provisions of this act shall be estimated and assessed a s of the seventecnth day o February, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
SEC.7. From the t a x on the value of property employed in agriculture shall
be deducted the value of the t a x in kind derived therefrom during the year
eighteen hundred and sixty-five, as assessed under the law iniposing it, ant1
delivered to t h e Government, whether delivered during the year or afterwards,
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deliverable after and not prior to the assessment of the t a x <

employed; and the collection of the t a x on such property
after assessment, under the order of the Secretary of thth
value of the tithe to be deducted can be ascertained, and
, it shall be the duty of the post quartermaster to certify.
and of the district collector to deduct, the value of such tithe, provided that no
credit shall be allowed beyond three and one-fourth per centum. The terms
property employed in agriculture shall include the entire plantation on which
the tithe is produced, if it does not comprise more land than twice the qualltity
actually cultivated during the year, and also all the negroes on the 1llaiitRtion except those exclusively employed in other duties than the cultivation of
the soil. I n all cases where a tax is levied on income derived from property
not employed in agriculture, on the value of which a n ad valorem t a x is Inid,
ad valorem tax shall be deducted from the income tax, provided t h a t in no
e shall less be paid than the ad valorem tax.
SEC.8. I n addition to the means now provided by lam for securing :I correct
return of taxable property, the tax assessor shall administer to each taxpayer,
at the time of assessing his property, the following oath, to w i t : You do
solemnly swear that the list or return which you now make is a just, true,
full, and complete return or list of all the taxable property which you owned,
held, possessed, or claimed on the seventeenth day of February, eighteen huudred and sixty-five, either in your own right or in right of another, or wliicli
Tvas owned. held, possessed, or claimed by the corporation, partnership, joint
stock company, or association which you represent ; t h a t you hare concealed
nothing, and that you m-ill make true answers to all questions propounded ti)
you concerning the same: So help you God. And at the time of asses~ing
incomes the assessor shall administer to each taxpayer the folloxing oath :
You do solemnly swear that the account which you now render is a just, true.,
full, and complete account of your gross income from all sources. whether in
other thing, realized during the year eighteen hundred and sixtj-Eve ;
have kept nothing back; that you have resorted to no shift, subterdevice to avoid paying the full amount of the tax levied by lam upon
that such income is not worth more in Confederate currency than the
which you now affix thereto, and that you mill answer truly erery
question which may be asked you touching the same: So help you God.
S E C . 9. The tax levied by this act upon incomes shall be due and payable
on the thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-five.
SEC. 10. The following exemptions from taxation shall be allowed, to wit:
I . The amount or value of all bonds and certificates of loans o r indebt
edness issued or to be issued by t h e Confederate States: Provided. T1i;it tlw
dividends or interest on such bonds or certificates shall be taxed like income
derived from other sources, except where tlie dividends or interest are specially exempted by law from taxation.
XI. The principal and interest of all loans made to the Confederate States
ation of the bonds of said Confederate States, whereof tlie
est are exempted from taxation by law.
rty, effects, and income of all schools, colleges, churches,
and other charitable institutions.
f each head of a family to the value of five thousand dolConfederate Treasury notes, if all the property on-ned by
rson, exclusive of household furniture, is not worth more than that
6
mated in Confederate Treasury notes, if such income

of each taxpayer, and his or her family, not
sliall be taxed.
IX. The corn,
cotton, which wereFpro
in the producers posse
and sixty-five, and neces
stock during the year e
the taxes in kind have b
nfederate States.
formed under the act entitled An act to
that the gross income of such companies
d other agricultural products, including
ear eighteen hundred and sixty-four, nud

venteenth of February, eighteen hundred
from or on which
x. All property within the lines of
701
the enemy so long as it remains there.
(XI. The products of gardens intended only for the use of the owners family,
and fruits raised for domestic use and not for sale.
XII. Articles of subsistence, iiicluding fuel, in the possession of the consumer on the seventeenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
illtended and actually necessary for the support of himself and family during
the year eighteen hundred and sixty-fire.
XIII. The salaries and pay receired from t h e Government by persons in the
military and naval service.
SEC.11. The first section of An act for t h e relief of taxpayers in certain
cases, approved February thirteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and the
act amendatory thereof, approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four,
are hereby reenacted.
SEC.12. Where property h a s been injured, taken, or destroyed by the enemy
or by troops of the Confederate States, or the owner has been deprived temporarily of the use or occupancy of the same or of the means of cultivating i t by
reason of the presence or proximity of the enemy, t h e assessment on such
property may be reduced in proportion t o the damage sustained by the owner,
or the tax thereon may be reduced in the same ratio by the district collector on
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the owner or assessor.
SEC.13. Where crops or other proper- subject to a tax in kind may be
destroyed, in whole or in part, hy fire or other acridental cause, or may be taken
or destroyed by the enemy or by troops of the Confederate States, if before
assessment the assessor shall regard the part of the crop or property not talien
or destroyed as all t h a t was produced by the owner ; if after assessment, and the
loss be satisfactorily proven, t h e post quarternlaster shall also regard the portion of the crop or property not talien or destroyed as all that \T-as produced,
and the proof relieving the producer shall entitle the quartermaster to a credit
on his return for the property thus lost.
SEC.14. Where the quantity of corn reserved from the t a x in kind is not
sufficient to supply the actual wants of the producer, without any default on his
part. the Secretary of War may. on satisfactory proof of the fact, allow the
money value to be paid for the tithe to the extent thus required.
SEC.15. All laws lerFiug direct or internal taxes riot continued in force by
this act and all laws conflicting with this act a r e hereby repealed.
I
The amendment of Mr. Barksdale was rejected.

Shall the House concur in the amendment of the Senate?
Mr. Sexton demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
Nays_--___________-__-----_40
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Boyce, Branch, Horatio M7. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, Punsten,
Gray, Menees, Moore, Murray, Sexton, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, and
TVillies.
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Chambers, Clopton,
Cluskey, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dicliinson, Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Hanlg, Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston,
J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, McMullin, Miles, Miller,
Jugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, TV. E. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, TVickham, Witherspoon,
and Mr.Speaker.
So the House refused to concur in the amendment.
Mr. Gilmer moved that the House disagree to the amendment of
the Senate.
Mr. Gilmer moved that a committee of conference be tendered to
the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses.
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The Chair laid before the IIouse a Senate bill (S. 220) to inthe salary of the assistant treasurer a t Charleston, South
na ; which was read a first and secoiid time.
rule having been suspended, on motion of Mr. liarroxy, requiring the bill to be referred to a committee, it was read a third time and
Mr. Lyon moved that the rule be suspended to enable him to report
from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr. Turner offered the following resolutions :
Whereas General John S. Preston, Superintendent of Conscription, reports
ne thousand three hundred and forty-eight conscripts from Sortii Citlalint1 and only eighty-one from Louisiana, three hundred and sixty-two from
Florida, five thousand two hundred from Tennessee, eight tlronsand six himdred and sixty-o1:e from SIississippi, fourteen thousand eight hnndred and
seT-enty-fiw from Alabama, eight thousand nine hundred and ninety-three from
Georgia, nine thousand one hundred and twenty from South Carolina, thirteen
thousand niiie hunclred and thirty-three from Virginia, a n d not one from Texas,
Arkansas, Missouri, or Kentucky : Therefore,
Resolred, That such a weak, partial, and unjust execution of the law was
injurious and hurtful to the cause for which the country bleeds, and w a s especially unjust, cruel, and oppressive toward the citizens of North Carolina.
Resolved, That whilst the citizens of Korth Carolina were grievously wronged
by the iionexecution of the conscript law in other States they a r e now wroiiged
in three particulars in General Prestons reportFirst. The State has more conscripts than he reports ;
Secondly. She has more quasi volunteers (as he caIIs them) than he reports ;
and
Thirdly. She has not resisted the execution of the conscript law or any other
law of the Confederate States.
Mr. McMullin moved to postpone the consideration of the resolutions until 2 oclock to-day.
Mr. Ramsay moved that the Calendar be postponed until the call
of the States be completed.
Mr. Gray moved t o amend the motion of Mr. Ramsay by striking
out the (call of the States and inserting pending matter.
e question recurring on the motion of Mr. Ranisay,
Anderson demanded the yeas and nays ;
ich were ordered.
Nar. 6, 1865.1
HOUSE O F REPIZESENTATIVES.
708
On motion of Xr. Clark.

The Speaker w u s authorized to appoint a manager on the part of
the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two
Houses on the bill " t o amend an act entitled 'Sn act to organize R
general staff,' " in place of a manager now absent from the city.
Mr. Lyon mo17ed that the unfinished business be postponed to
enable him to more to suspend the rules, in order to report from the
Conirnittee on T a y s and Means ; which motion prevailed.
The rules were suspended, and Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on
\\*a'ays and Means. reported
A bill "nialiiiig an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the
\Tar Department during the fiscal period ending December thirtgfirst, eighteen hiiiidred and sixty-four ; "
Tvhich was read 3 first and second time.
Calendar,
It --as decided in the negative.
On motion of A h . Lgon. the rule was suspended requiring the bill
to be considered in Committee of the Whole. and the bill T T ~ Seiigrossed, read a third time, and passed, and the title v7as read and
agreed to.
Mr. Lvon inoved to reconsider the vote bv n-hi& the bill was passed.
The motion n-as lost.
A bill ** making an additional appropriation for the redemption
of a temporary loan. made in the year eighteen hundred and sistyone, of sundry banks in the Confederate States, t o supply funds to
the Treasury : "
Fhich T a s read a first and second time.
Calendar,
On motion. the rule T a s suspended requiring the bill to be considered in Committee of the Thole. and the bill TTas engrossed, read a
&fr.Lyon mored to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
BIr. Lpon: from the same committcc, reported
h bill '' to increase the compensation of two of the tax collectors in
the ciQ- of Richmond ; "
rhich was read a first and second time.
JIr. Gholson submitted the following amendment :
,After the word " Richmond '' insert the words
city of Petersburg ; "
"
and the t a x collector for t h e
hich mas agreed to.

Mr. Funsten submitted the following amendment as an independent
section :
Sw.2. T h a t the comper.sxtion of assessors in t h e city of Richmond and the

City of Petersburg from and after t h e passage of this act shall be increased
fifbper cent on t h e compensation now received by them.

Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: 1 - a s_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _36
-__-_
) hays____--_-__-----__---_---19
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdale, Blandford, Branch, Horatio
W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Colyar, Darden,
De Jarnette, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge,
Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Machen, McMullin, Menees,
Miles, Miller, Moore, Perkins, Ptigh, Rainsay, Russell, W. E. Smith,
Wickham, and JVilkes.
Nays : Baldwin, Batson, Clopton, Conrow, Dickinson, Dupr6, Gray,
Hatcher, J. M. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCallum, Rogers,
J. M. Smith, Sniith of North Carolina, Triplett, VillerQ,and Witherspoon.
The bill was engrossed and read a third time. ;'
Mr. Carroll demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Barksdafe, Raylor, Blandford, Branch,
Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar,
Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Ewing, Farrow, Bunsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, IIolliday, Johnston,
Keeble, J. T. Leach, Eyon, Il'achen, Marshall, Miles, Miller, Moore,
Pugh, Russell, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Nays : Batson, Carroll, Clopton, Conrow, DuprB, Gray, J. iV.
Leach, McCallum, McMullin, Perkins, Ramsay, Rogers, J. M. Smith,
W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Turner, VillerE,
and Witherspoon.
Mr. Gholson moved to amend the title by striking out the whole
A bill to increase the compensation of tax collectors and assessors iii the cities
of Richmond and Petersburg.
ndment was agreed to, and the title as amended was read
to.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the unfinished hiisiness was again postponed, the rules were suspended, and the special order, viz :
The bill '' making additional appropriations for the support of the
Government of the Confederate States of America from January
first to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,''
The rule havin
ended requiring the bill to be considered
a
ttee on Ways and Means, submitted the

were agreed to, viz ;
Add the following
"
For the erection
ewry's Bluff for the accommo-
Mar. 6, 1865.1
705
I For salaries of three connnissioners under t h e sequestration act, for clerk

hire, and for incidental :md caontit1gent expenses of the board, five thous:lnd
dollars.
* For traveliiig expenses incurred in carrying election returns of the Army of
Tennessee to Arkansas in Pursual!ce of tiuthority cont:rined in t h e act approved
February seventeenth, eighteel1 hundred :rnd sixty-four, entitled An a c t t o
provide for holding electiorls for Representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States Of America froin the State of ArBausns, fire thousand dollars.
For compensation of the Secretary of War, Assistant Secretary, chief of
bureau, clerks, and nlessellgers ( t o supply deficiency caused by increase of pay
from February tW?ntS-SecOlld to June thirtieth. eighteen hundred a n d sixtyfive), one hundred and sisty-fire thousand three hundred dollars.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the unfinished business was agaiii postponed, the riilcs r e r e strspendecl, a i d the spcx-ial order, viz :
The bill authoriziiig the Secrctary o f the Treasury to borrow
specie to be applied to the reclnction andl redemption o f thc currency,?
Mr. Ljoii moved to.aniend the bill by striking out all after the
third section; which reads as follows, viz:
SEC.4. The said Secretary shall cause the Treasury notes so purchased to be
canceled, and shall issue. to a n ainount equal to that of the notes canceled. tithe
certificates of the Confederate States, such as a r e authorized to be issued by
day of Deceriiber. eighteen hunthe provisions of t h e act approved the
dred and sisty-four, entitled An a c t t o pro\ ide more effectually for the redtic.tion and redelriptioil of the currency.
SEC.5. The tithe certificates so issued shall lie hy~~othecatecl
by the said Secrctary as security for the redemption of the specie bonds to be issued under the
second section of this act, and a ratable share of such certificates shall be
allotted to each bank or other holder of the specie bonds aforesaid.
SEC.6. The said Secretary shall have the option t o pay the interest upon
such hxpotliecated certificates in lieu of payiiig the interest upon the said specie
bonds. He shall also h a r e t h e option t o pay t h e said bonds a n d redeem the said
certificates any time before the period of p a p l e n t mentioned in the said bonds.
SEC.7. ,4ny State in the Confederacy shall have the right, beore the loans
made by the banks of such State under the provisions of this act shall have
become payable, t o assume the obligation of t h e Confederate States t o niake
such repayment ; a n d in case of such assumption, the specie bonds issued for
sucli loans shall be canceled and returned to the Secretary of the Treasury,
who shall thereupon transfer to such State the certificates hypothecated for
the redemption of the b o d s so canceled and returncd.
SEC.8. That in all cases n-here specie belonging t o any hank of any Confederate State has already been received into the Treasury of the Confederate
States, i t shall be t h e &I+ of the Secretary of the Treasury t o inrest the same,
or so much thereof a s shall be necessary or the purpose, i n the purchase of
Coilfederate Treasnry notes, t o a n amount equal in rtrlue to the estiiiiated proportion of the tithes payable by t h e people of said State, under the provisions
of an act entitled An act t o provide more effectually for the reduction a n d
redemption of the currency; and t h e Treasury notes so purchased shall be
converted into tithe certificates in t h e manner provided in the foregoing sections
t this act, and the State in which said bank is established shall have the same
rights a s are provided in f a r o r of other States under t h e seventh section of t h i s
act. And in case t h e amount unexpended and remaining in t h e Treasury of the
specie already received into t h e T r e a s u q as aforesaid shall not suffice to put.
chase the estimated proportion of tithes of any State 21s aforesaid, then t h e said
purchases shall be continued, and payment for the sPiiie be made out of
any other specie, or by means of any foreign exchange at the disposal of t h e
Becretzry of the Treasury, and not otherwise appropriated : Prouided, That the
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or foreign exchange so applied in behalf of any State shall not

m received from the banks of tllc s:tid St:lt?.
slxreeil
9, This act shall commence and be in force from ~ n d

after t h e passing
amendment was agreed to.

Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays ; which were not ordered.
Mr. Marshall moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
.
The Speaker appointed A h . Holliday of Virginia manager on the
part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the
two Houses on the bill to amend an act entitled An act to organize a
general staff.
He also appointed Mr. Gilmer of North Carolina, Mr. Lyon of Alallama, Mr.Russell of Virginia, Mr. Anderson of Georgia, and Mr.
Hanly of Arkansas managers on the part of tlie House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill to levy
additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five for the
support of the Government.
On motion of Mr. Conrad, the unfinished I business] mas again
postponed, the rules were suspended, and M r . Conrad. from the Coniinittee on Ways and Means, reported
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to regulate the destruction
of property under military necessity, and to provide for the indemnity
thereof, approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtytwo ;
which was read it first and second time.
Calendar,
It was decided iii tlie negative.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following aniendinent :
Strike out the proviso ; which reads a s follows, r i z : Provided, That, in case
the President should find that any property of either of the kinds above enunierated in districts invaded or threatened with immediate invasion may be sold
ilege of exporting the same, he is hereby wthorized in his discre~ ~if the said property
that such sale be made in the same I I ~ A I I I Ias
hased by the Government, t h e proceeds of such sale t o be deposited
conference asked by
the two Houses there
Graham managers at
e for the support of the Government, agree to the

of Representatives on t h e disagreeing votes of
ve appointed SIr. Seinnies, Mr. Oldham, and Xr.
nce on their part.
ittee on Enrolled Bills, reported as
ze the appointment of
certificates, approved
fi,18fi5.1
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HOUSE O F HEPRESENThTlVES.
H. R. 399. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to purchase a.

percussion-cap pressing i!iachine ; and
S.191. An act to abolish the office of all officer5 engaged in discharging the cliities of l?ro'o5tt-iiiarshal. except within the lines of an
;Lrmy in the field.
A message was rcccivccl from the President, by Mr. Harrison! his
Private Secretary. notif:-ing the IIoiise that on the 28111 ultimo [he]
approved and signed tlir folio\\ irig acts and joint resolution :
H. It. 373. A l l l act to provide for the mom eficient transportatlon
of troops, supplies, and miinitions of war upon the railroads, steamboats, and canals in the Confederate States. and to control telegraph
lines eniploSed by Goreriiment :
H. R. 375. An act authorizing proof to be received df the lops or
destruction of vouchers iiece5harF in the s,cttlement of amounts ; and
H. R. 27. Joint resolution for the relief of the legal representatives
of John R. Cardwell.
That on the 1st instant he approved and signed the folloving acts:
H. R. 325. An act to makc appropriations for tlic support qf the
Governinent of the Confederate States of America from the first day
of January to the thirtieth day of Jitne, eighteen hundred and sixtyfive ;
H. It. 377. An act to establish an arsenal and fomdry in the valley
of Deep Itiver. in the State of Sort11 Carolina ; xiid
H. R. 382. An act to amend the fourteenth section of an act entitled
"An act to reduce the currency and to authorize a iiew issue of notes
and bonds."
That on the 2d instant he approved and signed the following acts:
H. R. 348. An act to increase the compensation of imrshals, criers,
jurors, and v-itnesses ;
11. R. 371. An act to relieve agriculturists esempted and detailed
under the act of February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixtyfour, in certain cases ;
H. R. 381. An act to provide for the redeinptioir of the old issiie of
Treasury notes held by certain Incjian tribes: and
H. R. 383. An act to require noncominissioned officers and privates
held as prisoners of v-ar to be paid upon their individual certificates,
supported by oath.
Thc question being on the amendment of Mr. Xarshall,
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays J
Which were ordered,
2o L211
And recorded as fo~lows,viz: ( h a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _33
____
Teas : Atkins, Clark. Colj-ar, Conrow, Cruikshank, Ilarden,
Gaither, J. T. Leach. Logan, Machen, Marshall, JlcCallum, Miller,
Perkins, Read. J. 34. Smith, IT. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Triplett. Villerh, a n d Titherspoon.
Says : Anderson, Baldwin. Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Boyce, Eli M. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers. Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad,
Diclcinson. Dupri.. Farrow, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Hartridge,
Hatcher, Herbert. Hollida y, Johnston, Lyon, JicMullin, Itamsay,
Snead, Swan, Wickham, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Xo quorum voting,
Teas--------------------
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JOURNAI, OF TIIE
LXar. 7, 1XGZi.
Mr. Hatcher moved that the House adjourn.

quorum having been found to be present on the division of the
House on the motion to adjourn,
The yeas and nays are again recorded,
22
eas ____________________And are as follows, viz: Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35 [34]
Yeas : Atkins, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Colyar, Conrow, Cruilrshank, Darden, Gaither, Keeble, J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen, Marshall, Mccallum, Miller, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, vC7. E. Smith, Smith
of North Carolina, Triplett, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baldyin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Boyce, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cluskey,
Conrad, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing, Farrow, Gholson, Gilmer, Gray,
Hartridge: Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon, McMulhn,
Read, Snead, Swan, VillerB, Wickham, Wilkes, and Mr. Spen1;c:.
So the amendment of Mr. Marshall was rejected.
Mr. Blandford moved that the House take a recess until half past 7
o'clock to-night.
Pending which,
On niotion of Mr. J. M. Smith,
The House adjourned until 11o'clock to-morrow.
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ONE HUKDREDTH DAY-TUESDAY,
MARCH7, 1865.
OI'EN SESSION.
The Chair laid before the Tonso a message from the Presiclcnt;
To the House
RICHMOND,
V A . , Uarch 6 , 1865.
of fCel)i'eaciituticc,s:
In response to your resolution of the 231 ultiiiio. I herewith transniit for

your inforni~tioiiil coiiiiiiunicatioii froiii the Secfetary of War, corering a
copy of Gen. tJohn 13. Hood's report of the operations of the A m p of Tennessee
while under his command.
e
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

on moved that the report be printed ; which motion pressage was received from the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary ; which is as follows, vix :
.If,.. BPedier: The Senate have passed a bill and joint resolution of the
following titles, oiz :
S. 35. Joint resolution providing for donations to the Treasury of the Confedemte States ; and
s. 219. An wt to regulate the payment of clerks employed at the post-office
in the city of Richmond;
I n which I am directed to ask the concurreiice of this House.
And they have pa
13. It. 244. An act
certain matters of account
growing out of pure
the purchasers, for the use
of the Government,
Hi.It. 204. An act
officers the same rights and
pririlegw in obtai
now provided by law for
eoldiers obtaining furl
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709
H. R. 295. An act authorizing hospital accommodations for treatment, including subsistence, to certain officers m d soldiers resigned, retired, or discharged ;
1-1. R. 343. An act to be entitled An act providing for the auditing and J J ~ J T merit of properly authenticated clwiins against the Cotton Bureau in the Trans;hIississippi Department ;
1. R. 4M. An act further to 2iirleild t h e act t o provide a n invalid corps,
February 17, 1864 :
H. R. 405. An act to construe and declare more explicitly t h e inearling of an
act to iiicrease the conii)ensation of the heaids of the several Executive Uepartmeilts and the Assistant Secretary of War iiml tlie rLre:isiiry and of the AssistRllt Attorney-General and the Con1i)troller of the Treasury and other officers
therein named, approved J u n e 14, 18CA;
13 R. 408. An act regulating t h e coinpensation of Government officers, clerlcs,
and employees in the city of Petersburg ;
H. K.410. An act malriilg an ailpropriation for the construction and repair
of railroads for military purposes for the year 1865 ;
1. R. 258. An act to amend tlle a c t of February 7, 1563, so as to :t110\~ conimutation to soldiers for the wdr who h a r e received 110 furlougil; ar~d
H. R. 406. An a c t to a1ileIid the acts to regulnte the assessliient iund collection
of taxes in kind.
The two last bills with anlendnlents : in which 1 an1 dirrctrd to a& the concurrence of this House.
.The President of the Confederate States has notifiecl the Srniutr that on the
2d iiistant he approved a n d signed the following act. viz :
S. 163. An act to authorize the appointiiient of :idditional officers in the
Engineer Corps.
Mr. Lyon, manager on tlzepart of the House, from the committee

of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill
(to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixtyfive for the support of the Governriieiit, submitted the following
report :
The committee of coriferemce on the p a r t of the House of Representatives on
the disqreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill (1%.R. 379) to levy additioiinl taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixty fivc for the support of the
GOTernnirnt, beg leave respectfully to report :
Thiit they hare niet the managers on tlie p a r t of the Senate, and, after full
and free conference, have agreed to recommend, and do recommend, to their
respective Houses as follows :
That the House of Representatires do recede froni their disagreement to the
amendnient of the Senate, and agree thereto with the following amendnieiit, viz :
Strike out all after That, section 1. line I , and insert as follows :
That in addition to t h e taxes levied by the act approred February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-fom, entitled An act to ainrnd a n act
Piititled An act to 1 a ~taxes
for the co111111011defense and carry OII the Goreriiliient of the Confederate States, approved twenty-fourth of April, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three, there shall be levied for the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-fire, on the subjects of taxation hereinafter mentioned, and collectell
from erery person. copartiiership, association, or corporation liable therefor,
taxes as follo\vs, to wit :
I . Upon the value of all property, real, personal, or mixed, of every kind
and descriptioii riot hcrrinaftw rxernpted or taxed a t a different rnte, eight per
cent. The rnlue of the property taxed under this section shall be assessed on
the basis of the niarket rnlue of the same or similar property in the neighhorhood where assessed in the year eighteen hundred and sixty; and i t is
hereby declared that all the Iroperty and assets of corporations, associations,
01 joint stock companies, whether incorporated or not, shall be assessed and
t u e d in the same manner and to the same extent as the property and assets
Of individuals.
The tax on such property and assets to be assessed against
aiid paid by such corporntionr. associations, or joint stock companies : Pmcided, That no bank or banking company shall be liable to pay a tax on deposits
of iiioney to the credit of and subject to the checks of others: And pi-o?iided
further, That the stock or shares representing property or assets in corporations, associations, or joint stock conilmiies sliirll not hr assessed o r taxed its
property under this a c t ; but t h e diviclcnds derired therefrom shall be subject
to be taxed as income under existiiig laws.
SOURNAL OF TEE
[ X R P . 7,
1865.
Upon the ainount of all gold or silver coin, and upon the amount of
held abroad, or bills of exchange drawn therefor, promissory notes,
its, and securities, payable in foreign countries, and upon tile n l u e
dust or gold aiid silrer bullion, valued in sy)eczie,t\venty per relit ;
tile villue of gold and silver wares:, plate, jewels, jev elrg, :tiit1
llled on the basis of tlie value of sucfi property in the year eighteen
hundred ;ind sixty, ten per cent.
111. TJpon the amount of all moneys, except those nlentioned in parag%pii
t\yo, bank bills. T]*easury llOteS, alld Other
or on deposit on the d;ty of the approval of t
I v . up011 the aniount of a11 solvent cred
graph two, five per cent: Providotl, That all the bonds tlnd Ytoclrs iSSu?d by
the Confederate States, or by any State, i I M l a l l loans to tlie Uoveriiment of the
Confederate States, sliall be exempt from taxation, escept as to the interest
yayable thereon, which shall be taxed as income under existiug laws : Prov i d e d f u r t h e r , That the iuterest on the bonds, stocks, or obligations of the Confederate States, or of any State, shall not be taxed :IS income in cases n-here
the acts under which they were issued contain a stipulation t h a t the interest
thereon shall be exempt from taxation.
V. Upon,profits niade by buying and sellirig merchandise, effects, or property of any description, or money, gold, silver, stocks, credits, or obligations of
any kind, at any tiine bekeen January the first, eighteen hundred a n d sistyfive, and January the first, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, ten per cent in.
addition to the tax on such profits as income; said profits to be ascertained
b ~ the
- difference betweeu tlie price paid in Confederate Treasury notes, including all costs and charges, and the price realized in the same currelic
?;ided, That if the objects of sale were purchased a t any time since Janutiry
the first. eighteen hundred and sixty-three, this addilional t a x shall attach 011
the profits realized on the sale thereof during the year eighteen huiidred and
sixty-five.
V I . Upon the amount of profits exceeding twenty-five per cent made iluring tlie year eighteen liundred and sixty-five by any bank or banking coni~iany,
insurance, canal, navigation, importing o r exporting, telegraph, express, railroad, manufacturing, mining, dry dock, or other joint stock company, of any
description, whether incorporated or not, twenty-five per cent : P r o v i d e d , That
this tax shall apply to individuals and partnerships engaged in trade or in any
businesc: o r eniployinent enumerated in this paragraph, a s well as to corporations or joint stock cmipanies : Z 7 v m d ~ < 7 f r r i t hel. T h t individuals and partilerships who Ilarc not been assessed or who have not paid for the year eiqlitern
liunilretl ant1 sixty-four the tiis of seventy-five per cent imposed on t h e excess
o f profits over tweIity-five per cent for that year shall be assessed :ind required
tws. The exemptions enuniernted in paragraphs one, two, :tnd

fire of the act entitled hi1 act to levy additionill taxes for the
teen hundred and sixty ; wearing appiirel ; goods
hnnd~edarid sixtyslaves, during the

tri)proval of this act,
SEC.3. Tlmt the
five, imposed by this
act, and be due and
after a s practicable.
I
ts which were produced in t h e year eighteen

essary for the taxpayers family, includiiig
and in his possession on the (lily of the
D t froni taxation.
teen hundred aiid sixtgy of the passage of this
next, or a s soon therefor the year eighteen
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HOUSE O F REPRESEhTTAClVES.
711
hundred and sixty-fire shall be assessed and collected according to the prwisions of esistiiig I n n s in reg;ird to the assecsn;ent and collection of t a s e s on
incomes, and all thex
es inilsosecl by this nvt, as n ell as the taxes on inconies
311d profits, ,ind tlie
cific t u , and lases 011 h;iles, h h a l l be payable in (onfederate Trcnsury 11
of the new issiir, or in the certificates of indebtediiess
authorized by a n :ict c>ntitletl -in act to retliice the cnrrency :uid to authorize :I
lien issue of Iiote.: : i n d I)oiitls, aiq)rovctl bt4)riiiiry s e r e n t ~ e n t h ,eighteen hundred and sisty-four, a t I ) U without :iny allo\\ iince for interest : Providpd, That
ixes hliill be p:iicl i n rrc:isury notes, as aforesaid :
at least one-half of
Alld p~orttlcrlf / / /ti/(
1i:it lh(Ltax for the iiicrcased pay of soldiers shall be
paid in Confedernte Treasnry not?.: of tht. n(w issue only. .ind i t is liereby
enacted that tlie tertific.;ttcs of indel)tetlne\h ;inthorized 1,s the saitl act of Feb(1 sisty four, niay be issued for debts
act. Ant1 tlie agent of the Treasury
, and lie is hereby, authorized to issiie,
e Secretnry of the Treasury, the certi11 said act of February seventeenth,
eighteen hundred and histy-four, for debts cwitracted prior or subsequent to
Department. and t h a t all the
the passage of s:M w t , in the Tr;ii:s-Jlississi~)~si
certificates above nientioned shall be received in p.iynlent of said taxes, in like
he certificates originally autliorized by the
manner and to tlie saiiie extent
, eighteen hundred and sisty-four, suhjevt
SEC.4. That upon a11 the suljects of taxation meiitioned in this act and the
nct appro! ed seventeenth February, eighteen hunilred and sisty-four, entitled
An act to amend a n act entitletl An :wt to Lig taxes for tlie coninion defense
:ind carry oil tlie Governnient of the (onfederate States, apyrored twentyfourth of April, eighteen hundred and sixtythree, there shall b e levied and
assessed for the 5 ear eiglrteeii Iiundrecl ant1 sixt>-fi\e, :in ndilitional tns, i i i
money. equd to one-eighth of the amount of the t a r on the same subjects iinposed for the year eighteen hundred and sisty-fire by this act aiid tlie said
act of seventeenth Februiiry. eighteen hundred and sisty-four ; w i i c h t a x shall
lie payable i n Confe(1er;ite Tremury notes of t h e iieiv i6sue only, and shall be
assessed ant1 collected a t the sanie time with the other taxes; and the money
arising tlierefrorn SlliIll be first ap1)ropriated to the payment of t h e increased
compensation of the soldiers of the Army : Zrocided, T h a t this additional t a s
shall not lie construed to np1)Iy to or to increase t h e tax in kind.
Sw. 5. Any t:iq):iyer, under regulations to he prescribed by the Secretary of
the Treasury, shall be allonwl to ptty into the Treasury. in advance, such sum or
sunis as he may choose on account of taxes to accrue against him, and to obtain
therefor itii unassignable certificate of such p:iyment.
SEC.6. Congress hiiring intended by the act of the seventeenth February,
eighteen liundred and xixt) -Pour. entitled An act to levy additional taxes for
tlie coninion defense ant1 snpl)ort of the Government, as aniencled by the act of
fourteenth .June, eighteen hrnidred and sixty-four, to impose said additional
t;lxes for tlie yeiir eipliteen huwlred :ind sixty-four only, the said iiet of seventeenth of Februnry, eiqhteen hundred :ind sixty-four, as ainendecl, in so f a r a s
it can be construed to operate otherwise than a s thus intended, shall be, aiid the
smie is hcreby, repealed. And all the tnxes ini1)osed by this act shall be paid
without a n y discount or credit for the value of the tax i n Bind or the inconie
tax, and ;ill the l a s e s on iiicomes and profits, under existing laws, shall be paid
without any credit or deduction of the a d ralorein tax.
SEC.7. That v l i m property. real or personal; h:is been injured or destroyed
by the eneniy, or the owner thereof has been temporarily degrired of t h e use
thereof, or, in the case of real estate, of the iiieans of caltirating the same, by
the reason of the possession or proximity of tlie enemy, the assessment on such
property may be reduced in proportion to the daniage sustained by the owner,
or the tax assessed thereon inay be reduced i n the sauie ratio by the district
collector, on sntisfactory eridence snbiiiitted to him by the owner o r assessor.
SEC.S. Ttiat the Secretary of the Treasury, on the recommendation of the
boards of police, connty court-, 01 such other county, district, or parish trihnnal a s inuy be 1)rescrihetl 11y the State collectors, respectively, transmitted
through said collectors, is hereby authorized to suspend the collection of taxes
r!om due or imposed by this or any other or future act. in those districts where
depredations have been committed by the enemy, in cases of individuals in Such
712
JOURNAL O F THE
[Mar. 7,1865.
districts where, in his judgment, the resources of the taxpayer asking such suspension h;l\Te been so seriously damaged or destroyed as to render the payment
of taxes impossible or excessively oppressive ; such suspellsion to be revwablc
a t the pleasure of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr. Barksdale moved that the report be postponed until to-morrow,

inade the special order for 12 oclock, and printed.
Mr. J. M. Smith called the question; which was ordered, and the
motion of Mr. Barksdale was lost.
Mr. Snead called the question ; which was ordered.
The question being on agreeing to the report of the committee of
conference,
Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
And recorded as follows: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 32
Yeas : Anderson, Atkins, Baldwin, Baylor, Branch, Hora tio
Bruce, Chambers, Clark, Conrad, Darden, Djckinson, Dupri.,, Funsten, Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Wanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday,
Lyon, Machen, McCalluni, Miles, Miller, Moore, Murray, Sexton,
Simpson, Snead, Triplett, Villeri.,, Willres, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Burnett, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Ewing, Fuller, Gholson, Herbert, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall,
McMullin, Perkins, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Russell, J. M.
Smith, W. E. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Wickham,
and Mr. Speaker.
x
So the report of the committee was agreed to.
Mr. I-Ianly moved to reconsider the vote just taken.
On motion, tlic bill reported from the committee mas ordered to be
printed.
nr.
M r . Speaker: Tlie Seunle Iiare agreed to the report of the committee of conference 011 the disdqrwiiig votes of the two fJouses on the bill (H. R. 379) to
levy ndditio~laltnxcs foi. the year eigliteen hnudred and sixty-five for t h e supof the Governn~ent.
e Sennte hnre axreed to the report of the committee of conference on the
areeing votes of the two IIouses 011 the bill (S. 166) t o amend an a c t entiAn act to provide :mi organize a general staff for armies in the field, to
serve during the war, approved June 14, 3864.
The Chair laid before the House a bill of the House (H. R. 258)
;to amend the act of February 7,18G3, so as to allow commutation to
soldiers for the mar who have received 110 furlough, which had been
returned from the Scnate with the following amendment :
Strike out, in line 2,
thereof eighteen hundre
The question being

It was decided in t
The Chair laid befo
A bill (a.
R. 406)
and collection of taxe
ud sikty-five and insert in lieu
n g in the amendment,
he acts to regulate the assessment
Mar. 7,1865.1
? 13
which had been returned from the Senate with the following arnendments :
1. I n line 3, section 8, after the word crops, insert the following: esceDt
peas arid ground peas cotisuiiicd by his stock in the fields where grown.
2. Add as section 11 the following.
T h a t the penalty for the iioiide1iver.v of the tithe of cotton and tobacco
slinll be five times the estiiiiated w l u e of such tithe.

It was decided in the affirmative, on each amendment, respectively.
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate joint resolution
(S. 3 5 ) providing for donations to the Treasury of the Confederate States; ) which was read a first and second time.
On motion of M r . Clark, the rule was suspended requiring the
The joint resolutionwas read a third time and passed, and the
titlc m-as read and agreed to.
The Chair also laid before the House a Senate hill (S. 219) to
regulate the payment of clerks employed a t the post-ofice in the
city of Richmond j which was read a first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, the rule mas suspeiicled requiring the
Mr. Gholson moved to omencl the bill by adding the folloming, viz :
Pvocided, That tlie proTrisions of this :irt shall also apply to tlie city of Petersburg.
Mr. Gray moved to amend the amendment by adding the words

Mr. Colyar niored to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
of Mr. Gray was agreed to: which motion prevailed.
The question recurring on agreeing to the amendment,
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
27
And recorded as fol;on-s, T.iz: Yeas-----------------------Savs________--__--_______-----28
Yeas : Blandford, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad,
DuprB, Fuller, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Holliday, Logan,
Marsliall, McMullin, Miles, Murray, Perkins, Pugh, Rogers, J. 111.
Smith, Smith of Sortli Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan, and Viller6.
K ~ J: ~Atkins,
s
Baldwin, Batson, Raylor, Bradley, Branch, HOratio W. Bruce, Clopton, Colyar, Darden, Dickinson, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, McCallum,
Kamsay, Russell, Sexton, IT. $2. Smith, Triplett, Wickham, Wilkes,
a n d Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment to the amendment was lost.
1
The question recurring on the ainenrlrrirrit of A h . Gholson,
I t was decided in the affirmative.
The bill was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Gholson nioverl to amend the title by adding the words and
the city of Petersburg.
The amendment was agreed to, and the title a i ainenclcd mas rend
and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House a conirnunication from Non. Ro.
14. Whitfield, member from Virginia, announcing his resignation as a
member of the House ; which was read and laid upon the table.
and to all other cities in the Confederacy;
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[Mar. 7, 1StiS.
conference on the disapxing

to amend a n act entitled
ral staff for armies in the field,
onrtccnth ,Jiini~,eighteen h i i i i 166)
for ariiiies i i i tlie field, to s t w e duriiig (he \Vitr, i l p j ) r ~ ) y e (fourl

eighteen hundred aiid sistg-four. h a r e met in free coiifereuct.. mcl
the same with the following ntneiiduieiits : I n line 2. strike out tlie
and insert three, and a t the end of the section a d d : P r o JOHN E. LARK,
M. 117. CLCSKEY.
FREDIC. 6. 31. I-IOLLID.\P,
Allunngers on the purt of the N o r m of 1~ci)icserrttrtioc.s.
r,ows T.
wr(;FLir,rJ,
JBMIES L. OIiR,
A. E. x.cmmr,L,
Uunugem 0 1 1 tlie puiV of the Serrate.
The question being on agreeing to the report,

It was decided in the affirmative..
to reconsider the vote just taken.
ost.
Anderson, the Speaker mas authorized to appoint
a
ger on the part of the House a t the conference on
the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill for the relief of
bonded agriculturists in certain cases.
Mr. Miles, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing
.votes of the two Houses on the bill to diminish the number of exeniptions and details, submitted the following report :
The coiiiiiiittee of conference 011 the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on
the bill (11. R. 350) to diminish the number of exemptions and details, have
met, and, after full and free conference, h a w agreed to recommend, and do
reeinent t o t h e sixth niiienclitient of

following amendment, to wit : Strike
employed, in lines 4 and 5, and t h a t
W. PORCI-IER MILES,
4MES L. ORR,
.
Mar. 7,1865.1
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accompanying papers of tlie president and superintendent of the Sail

Antonio and Mexican Gulf Xailroad.
On motion of Mr. Gilmer, leave was granted him, on leaving copies,
to withdraw from the files of the House the petition and accompanying papers of Maj. K.1:. Scales.
Mr. Wiclthani presented x series of resolutions adopted a t a meeting
of Sturdivant's artillery battalion ; \vliicli were laid upon the table
arid ordered to be printetl.
RIr. Cniilish:iiik, from t Iic Comnii t t w on Enrolled Bills, reported
as correctly eiirolled
H. R. 266. A n act t o iiiiieiid post route No. 1649, in the State of
Georgia ;
H. R. 288. An act authorizing the promotion of officers, noncommissioned officers, ancl prirates for distinguished valor and skill,
or for peculiar competency ancl general merit ;
H. It. 320. Aii act to change the mode of filling vacancies among
commissioned officers of companies, battalions, and regiments :
H. R. 393. A n act to regulate the compensation of the State collector of Virginia ;
H. R. 397. ha act to proricle for the payment of the amounts due
certain officers and prirateq n-lio are priwiitrs of war ;
11. K. 393.
act making a n appropriation for the purchase-of a
IiiircuAon-cap pressing inarhiiie : ;tiid
S. 180. Aii act to amend an act entitled ..An act to prevent the procuring. aiding, and assisting pmsoiis to d e ~ e r tfrom the ,irrny of the
Confederate States, ancl for other pitrposc5," approved Janiiarp 2.2,
1864.
Ancl the Speaker signed the same.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Chambera. from the Special
Coinniittee on Tmpressnients, to whom had been referred
A bill '' to provide for taking testimony on claims for the value or
for the use and services of slaves in certain cases,"
reported back the same with the recornmendation that it do pass.
Calendar,
It W'RS decided in the negative.
Mr. Jlachen snbmitted the following amendment :
In line 18. after tlie \rords
d r t l . That in no c a w
all b~ proreit that t h
h o i i of exposure 111 the
"
Confederate States," insert the following : '' Pro11 from disease s1i;ill ~xiyiiiriithe iiiiide unless i t
e of w1iic.h the slave tlied \XIS contracted by pen-
of
t l l P ~~oT-e~llrllellt."
Pending which,
Mr. Atkins iiiowcl to lav tlie bill and amendinent on the table.
;Po quorum voting,
M r . Carroll inovcd tl call of the House; which mas ordered.
iianies :
Messrs. Xtkins, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers. Clirisman, Clark, Clopton,
Chislrey, Colpar, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson,
Ihpr6, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Fnnsten, Gaither. Gholson, Gilmer,
Goode, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, J . M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logtlii, Lyoii, Rilacheii, Marshall, McCalluin,
J'OURNAE 6F THE
[Mar. 7, 1SGS.
ugh, Ilamsay. Read, Rogers,

ith, 7V. E. Smlth, Smith of S o r t
ner, Villerd, Wickham, TYillies, and
s, all farther proceedings under thc call
c
Mr. Darden moved that the House adjoiirn.
The question recurring on the motion to lay the bill and anlentlment
d the yeas and nays ;
And recorded as follows, viz : Yeas _--__-----_______________

25
(Nays______-__-___-___________
36
Yeas : Atkins, Ratson, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Conrow, Elliott, Eming, Gray. IIatcher, Johnston, Lyon, Maclieii, Marshall, McCallum, Pugli, J. M. Sniitli. 7T. E.
Smith, Smith of Korth Carolina, Triplett, and Wilkes.
Nays : Baldwin, Horatio TV. Bruce, Chambers, Clopton, Clusliey,
Cruikshank, Ilarden, Dickinson, Dnprd, Farron-, Fuller, Fiiiisteii,
Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hartridge, Herbert, J. M. Leach,
J . T. Leach, Logan, RilcMiillin, Miles, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rogers,
Russell Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Staples, Turner, Villerd, Tl'icltiiam,
The question recurring 011 the amendment of Nr. Machen,
Mr. Conrad submitted the following amendment :
I n line 7, strike out the word
"
employed " and insert t h e wor*d '' impressed."
Mr. Atkins called the question; which v a s ordered.

Mr. Atkins moved that the House adjonrn.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Conrad,
Mr. Blandford demanded the yeas and nays; which were ordered.
at the House adjourn.
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____
----- - _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3;1
Mar. 8,1865.1
717
Mr. Atlrins dciiiancled the yeas and nays tliereon ;

Which were ordered,
31
a n d are recorded as follo\ys, viz : Yeas--------------------N a y s - _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _80
__
Yeas : AtBins, Batson, Blandford, Branch, Eli &I. Bruce, Rurnett,
Carroll, Clark, Cluskey. Conrad, Conrow, Darden, Ewing, Gray,
Hatcher, Johnston, Iieehle, J. T. Leach, Lyon, Machen, Marshall,
JlcCalluin, JIcnlIullin, Pugh?. Russell, Sexton, J . M. Smith, W.E.
Smith, Staples, Sn a n , arid I\ ilke..
SaFs : Baldwiii, I-Ioratio TV. Bruce, Chambers, Clopton, Cruikshank, Dickinson, Dupr6, Fuller, Fiuii;ten, ( h i t h e r , Gholson, Gilmer,
(+oode, Hartridge, Herbert, J. Jf. Leach, Logan, Xiles, lerkins, Rainsay, Read, Ittogers, Sinipsoii, Smith of Sort11 Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, TTiller4.TTic.lrliain, and Witherspoon.
So the bill XT-as indefinitely postpoiicd.
Xr. htliins iiiored to recoiisidcr thr vote ,just talcell.
Pending which,
Mi-. Rogers moved that the House acljourii ; which latter inotioii
was lost.
Jfr. Chanibers deinanded thc yeas and iiays 011 the inotion to
reconsider.
The yeas aiicl nays I\ ere not ordered. a d tlie iiiotion to rrcoiisider
was lost.
h message \\-as received from the Irc4cient. by Mr. tlarrisoii, his
Irivate Secretary. iiotifpiiig the House that oil thc 4th instant the
13resident approved and signed
H. R. 319. An act iiiore effectually to p r ( ~ e n aiid
t
punish abseiiteeisin and desertion in the Army.
On inotion of Mr. Kogers,
The House adjonrned until I1 oc*lockto-iiiorrow.
OPEs
10s.
The Chair laid before the Honsc :I srrici of patriotic resolutions

adopted at a iiieetiiig of the Fortyfirst Ileginient of Virginia Infantry, and a series of patriotic rezoltitioiis aclopted at a meeting of
the Nineteenth Battalion Yirgiiii:i Artillery : which were laid upon
the table and ordered to be priiited.
Also, a letter froiii the Clerk of the House, coveriiig estiiiiates for
appropriations for the Hoitse of Rcprewntatiwi for the six months
ending Deceniber 31. 1865; which was referred to the Goinnlittee on
Ways and Means.
The Speaker appointed U r . Dickinsol; of .~laktarna.lilaliageron the
part of the House a t the conference on the disagreeliig votes of the
two I-Iouses on the bill for tlie relief of bonded agriculturists in certain cases, in place of Mr. Fo5ter. absent.
On motion of Mr. Blandford, the Horise resolved itself into secret
session; and after some time spent therein. resolved itself into open
Pession. ,
I
NAL OF THE
";1r.
x.
1xti.j.
essage was received froin the Senate. by Jh. Sash, thcir Se.crchich is as follows, viz:
flpealcer: The Senate have passed a bill of the follon i W title. riz :
21. An act for the relief of maimed soldier
hich 1 am directed to ask the coiicurrence
they haire passed a joint resolution alld bil
3. Joint resolution for the relief of post1
94. An act to authorize the President to
to expenditures made by the State of Tennessee for the benefit of the
acy previous to the transfer of her troops to the Confederate Govern-
An act providing for the auditing iuicl pilynlellt of i)rol)erly autbeiiAn act to make rules concerning ckipture.; 011 lwnd
last with amendments ; in which I :in1 directed to
Mr. Baldwin, from the Special Coininittee 011 Impressments,

reported
A bill '' to amend-an act entitled 'An act pro\-iding for the establishnlent and payment of claims for a certain descriptioii of property
taken or informally impressed for the use of tlie Sriq-,' approved
fourteenth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-four :"
Calendar,
Mr. Harily submitted the following ameiidineiit :
Su section 2, after the word
was agreed to.
"
actually," insert the words
I'
und necessarily ; *'
. Wickham submitted the following ainendnient :
Add a t the end the following as an independent section :

*' The said coiuinissioners shall also receive and take proof in relation to
timber, fuel, aiid iiiaterials taken or informally iinpressed. in like manner as is
provided in the case of forage, etc., in the act of which this is a n amendment ; ''

ims read aiid agreed to.
Mr. Diclcinson moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill as
messages were receired from the $enate, by Mr.
e resolution of this House fixing :I day for tlie

session of Congress, with amendments ; in which
of this House.
report of the committee of conon the bill ( H . R. 3.50) to
coininittee.
0x1 the
4th instant, appr
on t h e committee to
in the place of Nr.
ther service on said
Mar. Y, 1863.1
HOUSH O F REPRESENTATIVES.
719
S. 117. An act to authorize tlie coninianders of the reserves in each Statc to

order general eourts-niiirti:il and to rerisia the proceedings of courts-martin1 aiid
lnilitary courts ;
s. 106. An act to iiiodify aiid :rmeiid ail act to regulate t h e destruction of
property uiider milittiry iiecessity. and to proride for the iiidelniiity thereof,
approved Jlarch 17. 1862 ;
S. 137. An a r t t o establisli tlie flag o tlie Confederate St:ttes ;
s. 160. An act to allow niissioniwics in the Army rations ;
s. 19.1. An act to inrrease the pay of assistant paymasters i n the Provisional
Navy ;
S. 193. An act to :!utliorize the Secretary of War to 1leqoti;ite with tlie goverllors of the several St:ites for sltiie labor' ;
s. 197. An act declaring cwtxin persoils liable to duty iir the reserve forces of
the resyectire Rtntes ,
s. '708. Ail act to DroriAe for returi1c.d 1ii'isoiier.j of \ \ , t i ,
S. 209. Aii act to contiiiue in forve :ind eltend :in ;ict entitled "An act to i i i crease tlie coiu1)ensation of the lloilc,olrilrii.;.;;iol,ed officers : ~ n dp r i v u t w of the
Arniy of the Confederate States." al)l)rovt.cl Jiiirc 9, 78M ; aiicl
s. 32. Joint resolution construing tlir :ic.t of N a y 31, 1864, to provide for the
appoiiitinent of a disbuixing clerk in tlie W:ir Dep;irtinent.
Xr. Baldwin, froin the smne comniittw. io whom liad been referred
'. relative to the impressment of slares," reported back the same
with the recommendation that i t do pass.
The question being on postponing the bill a n d placing i t 011 the
Caleiidar,
It ivas decided in the negative.
The question b z n g put,
Mr. Marshall demanded the j-eas and naps;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
And recorded as follows. s-iz : I avs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Yeas : Akin. Baldwin, Rarksdale, Baylor. Bradley, Burnett, Chambers, C l u s l q , Cruikshank, De Jarnette. Funsten, Gaither, Gray,
IXartridge, Herbert. Holliday, Johnston, Reeble, Lyon, Nachen, McCallum, McMullin. Perkiiis, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton,
Simpson, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Triplett, Wickham, and Wilkes.
Says : Atkins, Batson, Rlandford, Branch, Eli $1. Bruce, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clopton. Colyar. Conrad, Ihpr6, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow,
Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, Menees,
bliles, Pugh, J. M. Smith, W. E. Smith, Snead, Turner, Viller6, and
A h . Speaker.
So the bill n-as passed, and the title mas read and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 221) ', for the
relief of maimed soldiers; " which m a s read a first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Clopton, the rule mas suspended requiring the
The bill m ~ read
s
a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
The Chair laid before the House a resolution '* upon the subject of
adjournment." which had been returned from the Senate with the
following amendments :
a bill
1. Tnsert after '' Houses," in line 4, the Tords "sine die."

2. Strike out " Wednesday nest. the elqhth instant, at ttrelve o'clock meridian," and insert '' Saturday, the eleventh iustaiit, a t two o'clock postmeridian."
The first aniendnient of the Senate was agreed to.
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JOURNAL OF THE
[Mar.
s, 1sci3
Mr. Baldwin moved that the further corisicleratioii of the resolution

and amendments be liad in secret session ; which motion prevailed.
The Chair laid before the House the bill (H. R. 367) to iiicrease
the military force of the Confederate States, which had been
returned from the Senate with an amendment.
On motion of Mr. Barksdale, the bill was postponed until toinorrow and made the special order for 12 oclock.
Mr. Lyon entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the
ioint resolution providing for donations to the Treasury of the Conjederate States was passed.
The follon-ing messages were received from the Senatc, by MY.
M r . Bgeaker: The Senate have passed a joint resolution of this House (H. R.
2 2 ) in regard to the Cottou Bureau in the Trans-AIississipyi Ilepartmeut, with
amendnients ; in which amendnreilts I a i i i directed to ask ttw concurrence of this
IIouse.
MT. Spcnker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S. 2113. A bjll to appropriate money to pay the Missouri State Guard;
In which I am requested to aslr the concurrence of this House.
On motion of Mr. Blandford, the House resolved itself into secret

session ; after some time spent therein, resumed business i n open
session.
On motion,
The House adjourned to to-morrow morning a t 11 oclock.
SECRET SESSION.

JIr. Speuker: The Senate hare 1)assecl:Ibill and joint resolution of this House
of the follo\r-ing titles, riz .
IT. R. 3fil. An act to provide for the establishment of a bureau of special and
secret service ; and
IT. R. 29. Joint resolution in relation to the services of Manuel and Kafael
Armijo and Julian Tesorio.
The Senate have concurred in the aniendinents of tile IIouse of Itepresentatires to the bill (S. 105) to authorize the exportation of cotton by the several
r army and other supplies and cotton and wool cardq.
Blandford, by leave, offered the following resolution ; which

ate concurring), That the joint rule of the tn-o Houses be
susi3ended for the purpose herein named, and that the President be requested to
return to this House the bill t o provide transportation for Senators, Represelltatives, and Delegates in Congress to their respective places of residence,
ancl to increase, for a limited time, their salaries, and t h a t the same be placed
in the archives of this House.
mniittee on Foreign Affairs, to

orrespondence of the Governrecommendation that it do lie
ion of the unfinished business,
ganize forces to serve during the
721
Mr. Dupri: moved to lay the bill on the table.

Mr. J. M. Smith denianclecl the yeasmid nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
35
And are recorded as follo3\.s,viz : qeas--------------------hays_-_--__-__--____--_--26
Yeas : Batson, Bradley, Burnett, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad,
Conrow, Cruikshank, Diclrinson, DuprB, Elliott, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Perkins, Itamsay, Read, Simpson,
Snead, Swan, Triplett, TTiller6,Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Xtliins, Baldwin, Blandford, Branch, Horatio W.
Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Colyar. Darden. Fuller, Goode, Hanly,
Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin, Miller, Pugh,
Rogers, J. M. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Staples, Turner, and
Mr. Speaker.
So the bill was laid iipon the table.
Mr. Clopton, by leave, introduced
A joint resolution * providing for the removal of thc seat of government ; )
On motion of Mi-. Colyar, the rule mas suspended requiring the
joint resolution to be referred to a Committee.
Mr. Swan submitted the following amendment :
Ir
Strike out the whole thereof, which reads a s follows, viz :

T h a t in case of any public emergeiicg which niay, in the judgnient of the
President, render it impolitic for the seat of go:overninent to reiiiain a t Bicliniond.
or in case of the evacuation of Kichmond, the neat session of Congress shall be
, and t h a t three members of Congress (consisting of two nieiiibers
held at
of the Ilouse of Representatires and one member of the Senate) be appointed
to make suitable arrangements for the accommodation of Congress and the
Executive Deppartments i n case of r ~ n ~ o v : ~ l .
Resolved fnlther, That the President is hereby authorized. in the event of
removal of the seat of gorerninent a s provided in the foregoing resolution, to
cause the several Executive Departments, with the archiyes thereof, to be
removed to
and insert in lieu thereof the following, I iz :
That the President be, and he is hereby, authorized, a t any time when in his
judgment the exigencies of t h e country require it, to remove the several Executive Departments, with their archives and all other archives, to such point as
he may deem the interests of the country and the safety of the archives may
require.
Mr. Swan moved that the joint resolution and amendment be

referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Read moved to amend the motion of Mi.. Swan by striking out
select committee of f i v e and inserting in lieu thereof the words
joint committee of five on the part of the House of Representatives
and three on the p a r t of the Senate.
The amendment of Mr. Read was rejected, and the motion of Mr.
Swan prevailed.
Mr. Blandford, by leave, introduced
A bill to provide transportation for Senators, Representatives,
and Delegates in Congress to their respective places of residence, and
to increase, for a limited time, their salaries; )
C J-VOL
7-45 ~
122
JOURNAL O F THE
/;Mar. s, 1865.
Mr. Blandford llloved to suspend the rule requiring the bill to be

Mr. McMullin demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which mere
not ordered, and the rule was suspended.
Mr. &Ic341lllin moved that all further proceedings on the bill be
had in open session.
Mr. Elliott called the question; which Tvas ordered.
Mr. Conrad moved that all further proceedings under the bill be
had in open session.
Which mere ordered,
Ireas------------------- 34
And recorded as fol~oms,viz : Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34 1351
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, E l i M.Bruce, Carroll, Clopton,
Colyar, Conrad, Cruikshank, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Ewing,
Farrow, Gholson, Gilmer, Hatcher, Holliday, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Lyon, Marshall, McMullin, Miller, Perkins, Ramsay, Simpson, Smith
of North Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Wickhnni,
and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Atlrins, Barksdale, Baylor, Rlandford, Bradley, Branch,
Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey,
Conrow, Darden, Elliott, Funsten, Gaither, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge,
Herbert, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, McCallum, Menees, Miles, Yugh,
Read, Rogers, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Snead, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
My.Read clemancled the yeas a n d nays;
which were ordered,
And recorded as fol~o,l-s,viz: 1 Ye%-----------------------39
( Nays-__________________-___36
Peas : Rtkins, Barksdale, Baylor, Blanclforcl, Bradley, Branch, E l i
M. Bruce, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark,
Cluskey, Conrad, Darden, Elliott, En-ing, Gaither, Gray, Hanly,
Hartridge, Herbert, Johnston, Keeble, JIachen, McCalluin, Menees,
Miller, Pugh, Read, Itogers, Sexton, a. AI. Smith, W.E. Smith,
wan, Triplett, VillerB, and T17ilkes.
Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Carroll, Clopton, Colyar, Conikshanlr, De Jarnette, Dicliinson, Ihpr6, Farrow, Fuller,
Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Hatcher, EIolliday, J. 111. Leach,
h, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McMullin, Miles, Perliins, Rain, Russell, Simpson, Smith of Korth Carolina, Staples, Turner,
MTickham,Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
of Alabama, Mr. Clark of
Mr. Perkins of Louisiana.
BIIar. 8, iS65.1
723
On motion of Mr. Perliins,

The House resolved itself into open
Being again i n secret session,
The House proceeded to the consicleration of the resolution (upon
the subject of the adjournment of Congress.
The question being on the second ameiidmeiit of the Senate, which
is as follows, viz :
Strike out WednesdnJ nest, the eiglith iiistmt, a t twelve oclock meridiaii,
2nd insert Saturday, the eleventh instant, a t two oclock postmeridian,
Mr. Baldwin submitted the following aiiiendnicnt :

Strike out Saturday, thc clevcuth insttint, and iiircrt
urday, the eighteenth instant.
i.1
licu thcrcof S a t
Mr. J. 31. Smith called thc qncstiori.

Pending which,
Xr. Gilmer iiioved that the llouse adjourn.
The inotioii v-as lost.
The question was ordered, and the anieiidnieiit of Mr. I3alclwin was
lost.
Mr. Machen moved to reconsider the vote by which the first anieiidnient of the Scnate was agreed to (which vote h,iti been tslicn in opeii
session).
Mr. Gilrrier niovecl that the House adjourn ; which motion was lost.
Mr. H. W. Bruce nioved to lay the resolution and amendments on
the table.
hlr. Carroll moved the previous question : which was ordered.
the first amendment of the Senate was agreed to,
Mr. Conrad demanded the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordcrcd,
Bnd recorded
follo\lTs, viz:
Yeas ....................
26 Pil
Ways___-_---_--___-__----40
Yeas : Baldwin, Branch, loratio W. Bruce, Clark, Colyar, Coiirad, Conrow, Ewiag, Funsten, Oholson. Gilmer, Goode, Hatcher, Rolliday, Johnston, Machen, ,McCalluin, McT\fullin. &knees,Miles, Miller.
Perliins, Read, Staples, Triplctt. Turner, mid \;\iclihani.
Says : Anderson, Atlcins, 13arlcsclale. Batson, Baglor, Blandford,
l h r l l e y , Rurnrtt, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisrnan, Clopton, Clwkey,
Darden, Dicliiiison, Duprh, Elliott, Farrow, Fullcr, ( h ith e r , Gray,
I-Iartridgc, Herbert, Reeble. J . 31. Leach, J . T. Lcach, Logan, Lpon,
hlarshall, Pugh, Ranisay, Russell, Scxton, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Smith of North earolina,. Snead, Viller6, Willies, and Witherspoon.
So the motion to reconsider 11-aslost.
The question recurring on the second aiiienclment of the Senate,
Ah-. Atkins demanded the yeas and nays ;
as f o ~ ~ o?.iZ
~~
: s , eas------------------------37
i\nd
Navs__-__--_-_--_____------_-- 29
Yeas : Anderson, Ratson, Baylo;, Blandford, Bradley, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskcy, Conrow, Darden, Dicliinson, Duprb.
Elliott, Ewiiig, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Gray, Hartridge,
Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Pugh,
!I
i7
JOURNAL OF THE
[M:ir. 3, lb(i3.
Ramsay, Russell, Seston; Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of S o r t h

Carolina, Villcr6, IVilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Atkins, Ealdwin, Rarlisdale, Branch, Hora tio IV. 1<r71w,
Clark, Colyar, Conrad, Funsten, (fholsoa, Goode, I-latcher, ITolli&ijT,
,
Johnston, Heeble, Machen, BfcCallurn, McMMullin, R ~ I ~ C C SJlilcs,
Miller, Perkins, 12ead, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Turner, \Vickham,
and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the Yotc by which the aniendment was agreed to, and called the question ; which mas ordered.
Pending which,
Mr. Machen moved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Machen moved that the House acljonrn.
The question recurring on the inotioii to rclcoiisider,
On motion of Mr. DuprB,
The Rouse adjourned until 11 oclock to-inorrow.
ONE H U X D R E D AND SECOND DAP-THURSDAY,
MARCH
9, 1865.
OPEN SESSION
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Kccretary ; which is as follo~vs,viz :
X r . Spealcer: The Senate 11:ire passed bills o f tlw f o l h r i u g titles : i l l wliiclt
they request the concurrcnce of this House :
S. 199. An act to change the time for the ;is~enibliiig of Congress for its
next regular session ; and
s. 222. A l l :irt supplelnellttll to .111 act iipprorctl 011 tl1r 4th d n y of JI:1rch,
1869, entitled .in iivt to authorize t h e connnanders of the reserves i r i exch State
to order general courts-iirartial :ind to rerise tlic. iiroceedirigs of courts-niiirtial
:iud military cwirts.
d they hare passed bills of tlie IIouse of Representatives of the following
386. An act nl;iliittg ;idtlitionul ;i])~~ro~)ri;itioiis
for the sulq)orl of the
nierit of the Confederate States of Aineriea from January 1 t o June 30,
I act to :iuierid an act entitled An act to establish axid organim
n coniiectiou with the ;igcmy of the Treasury, etc.. :i1lprored
, 1864, and to provide for the inore efficient organization of the
Treasury for the Trans-JIississi[)l)i Ikpartment ;
n act to amelid and extend the prorisions of a n t t c t entitled An
salaries of certain civil officers iu the Trans-Mississippi Departed February 18, 18C5 ;
n act making an udditionnl nI)propri:ition f o r the redeinption of :I
n, made in the year 1861, of sundry banks i n the Confederate
States, to supply fuuds to the Treasury ;
H. R. 415. h i act making an appropriation to supply x deficiency in the War
Depwrtniciit during the fiscal period ending December 31, IS64 ;
11. R. 411;. 1111 a
se the Compensation of tax collectors and assessors
y of.the Treasury to borrow specie,

n of the currency ; and
. i certain cases.
in wvhich they request the con-
Mar 9,18631
I3OUSE Op REPRESENTATIVES.
725
The Senitte have pilssetl :1 resolution granting to the Committee on the

Treatment and Exchange of Prisoners and Conduct of the War, etc., leave
to sit during the ~ C C C S S of Congress, and authorizing the said committee to
employ a clerk : in which they request the concurrcnce of this House.
The Senate h&re aqreed to the amendments of t h e liouse of Representatives
to the bill (S. 219) to regulate t h e payment of clerks employed a t the postoffice in the city of Richmond.
The House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent
some tiine therein, resolved itself into open session.
Mr. Anderson entered a niotion to reconsider the vote by which tlie
bill relative to the inipressinent of slaves was passed.
Mr. Riissell presented a series of patriotic resolutions adopted at
R meeting of the Riiieteenth Regiment of Virginia. Cavalry : which
mere laid iipoii the table and ordered to be printed.
The Chair laid before the House a. bill (H. R. 402) (to malw rules
coiiccrning captures on land, nThich had been returned from the
Senate with the following arnenclnients :
1. Strike out, i n line 5, section I, the word ellsue :tnd insert in lieu thereof
the word inure.
2. Insert i n line 6, section 1 , Nfter the word and, the words such
property.
The amendments were concurred in.

Also, House joint resolution (H. R. 22) in regard to the Cotton
Bureau in 41ie Trans-Mississippi Department, which had been returned from the Senate with the following amendments :
1. In line 7 , after the vord Degzwtiiient. insert and all transactions in
cotton by or under military authority.
2. Amend title by inserting after the word Bureau and cotton transactions.

Also, House bill (H. R. 390) for the relief of taxpayers in certain
cases, which had bem returned from the Senate with the following
amendment:
Strike out the whole of section 2 ; which reads as follows, viz :
SEC.2. That the Secretary of t h e Treasury, on the recoinmendation of t h e
hoards of police, count> courts, 01 such othcr county, district, or parish tribunal
:is may be prescribed hy ?he Statc collectors, respectively, trimsmitted throngli
s a i d collectors, is hereby authorized to suspend the collection of taxes now due
or hereafter to be iinlwsed in those districts where depredations have been comiiiitted by the enemy, in :ill cases where in h i s judgnient the resources of the
taxpayer have been so seriously damaged as to render tlie payment of taxes
Impossible or excessively oppressive ; such suspension to continue as lorig A S
the exigency may exist.
The question being on concurring in the amendment,

The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 199) to change
the time for the assembling of Congress for its next, regular session;
which was read a first aiid second time.
On motion of Mr. Sexton, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
tc be referred to a committee.
Mr. R L I S S ~niovgd
I~
to aniend the bill by striking out the word
November aiid inserting i n lieu thereof the word October.
Mr. Sexton moved the previous question ; which was ordered.
The question being on the amendment of Mr. Russell,
Mr. Logan demanded the yeas and nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment was agreed to.
JOCRNAL O F THE
was read a third time.

he yeas and nays;
Which mere ordered,
Yeas__-_-_--________-----___
36
And recorded as follows, V ~ Z : Says_____-__-_-_-____-______
32
Yeas : Anderson, Bradley, Horatio W.Bruce, I3nrilett, Clirisnmi,
Clark, Cluslrey, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, Ewing. Farro\\-, Iiilnn, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Holliday, Jolinstort,
T. Leach, Lyon, Machen, Bfarsliall, JfeiIees, Jlurray, Lerkiiis,
Pugh, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, S\\ran. Iriplett,
and Wicliham.
Nays : Atlrins, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, 13raneh, Carroll, Chambers, Crnikshank, narden, Dickinson, Duprb, Elliot t, Vuller, Gaither, Giliner, Hatcher, Herbert, Beeble, J. M. Leach, L o g a n ,
McCalluni, McMullin. Miller, Moore, Ramsay. Sexton, Siiiitli of
North Carolina, Staples, Turner, Wilkes, and Withcrspoon.
Mr. Russell moved to reconsicler the vote b s \ ~ h i c l ithe bill was
passed.
Mr. Logan demanded the yeas and naps thereon;
\
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: l e a s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
N a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _38
_____
Yeas : Atkins, Baldwin, Barlisdale, Batson, Branch, Carroll, Conrow, Cruikshanlr, Darden, Dickinson, Elliott, Fuller, Gilmer. Hatcher,
ISerbert, Iieeble, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, M c M t i l h ~ Miller,
,
Moore, Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Turner, Willies,
and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, IIoratio W.Bruce,
Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, De Jarnette, DuprB,
Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Johnston,
ray, Perkins, Pngh,
nead, Swan, Triplett,
R. 307) . authorizie, to be applied to the

ch had been returned
ection 2, line 2, after the word
within, the word
two.
dment, of the Senate,

House a resolution of the Senate; which
atices co?tcurring), That t h e Committee on
letire to sit du
t h a t snid corm
and Conduct of the War, etc., have
e next session, and
striking out the

amendment was
Mar. 9,1862.1
HOUSE Oh REPRESENTATIVES.
727
Mr. McMullin moved to amend the resolution by striking out the

tvords and that said committee be authorized to employ a clerk.
The amendnient was lost, and the resolution as amended was concurred in.
The Chair laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting lettcrs from the Register and thc
cliief clerk of his Bllreiltl relati\-e to the issue of registered 4 per
cent bonds ; which \\-as referred to the Committee on Ways a i d
Means.
The Chair laid before the IIonsc a Senate bill ( S . 216) to appropriate nioney to pay the Missouri State Guard: which was read a
first aiicl second time.
On motion of Mr. Clark, tlic rille w i s snspeutled requiring the bill
to be referred to a coniniittrr.
The bill was r c d a third tiirir?,.
The yeas and nay5 recyniretl by the Constitution
Yeas : Xiidersori, Atkins, 13arBsclale, Batson, Baylor, Rlandford,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Bnrnett, Carroll, Chambers,
Chrisman, Clark, Cln4wy, Colyar, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dicliinson,
ihpr6, Elliott, Fuller. Funsten, Gaithrr, Ghokon, Gilmer, Hanly,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston, J. 34. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Lyon, Machen, i\/larshnll. McCallum, Mcitlullin, Menees, Perkins,
Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead,
Swan, Triplett, Turner, Villeri., Wicliham, TVilkes, arid Withermoon.
Nays : None.
Two-thirds voting in the affirmative. the bill was passed. and the
title ~ v a read
s
and Greect to.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 222) supplemental to an act approved on the fonrth day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, entitled I n act to authorize the commanders of
the reserves in each State to order gcneral conrts-martial and to revise
thc proceedings of *courts-martial and military courts.
On niotion of Jfr. Marshall, the rule mas suspendcd requiring the
and agreed to.
Mr. Anderson, from the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the bill for the relief of bonded
agriculturists in certain ca~es,submitted the following report :
The conimittee of conference on the part of the IIouse on tine disagreeing
votes of the tn-o Houses on the bill (11. E. 354) for t h e relief of bonded
ngriculturists i!i certiin C:LSFLP, ber lenvc respectfully to report :

Tliat they hare met the n i n a g e r s on the part of the Senate, and, after full
and free conference, h a r e agreed to recomnieiid, and do recommend, to their
rc%prctiveIIouse-, as follows :
First. That the Senate recede from its disagreement to the first section of
the bill and agree t o the same with the following amendment: I n line 5, after
the word field, insert not less than one month continuously..
Second. That the Senate recede from the second amendment.
r m r . 9. 1S6X
and agree to the same.
c. .1SUEX~SOS.
D. C. DE JARSETTE,
.TAXES 8. DI(;I(IXS9S,
Managers o?L the part of the IIotise of IZeprcsentafiaes.
JAS. L. ORIL
JSO. W. C . T'VATSOS,
JIana.r/ers 011 the pnrt of the N e t i a f P .
The question being on a reeing to the report of the committee,

It was decided in the a rniative.
On motion of Mr. Perkins. the unfinished business was postponed,
the rules were suspended. and Mr. Perkins. from the Committee on
the Exchange of Prisoners, reported
9bill u to provide for the payment of arrears now due to the Army
and Navy ; "
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it 011 the
Calendar.
On motion of Mr. Perkins, the rule xyas suspended requiring the
bill to be considered in Committee of the Khole.
Perkins moved to reconsider the 1-ote by n-hich the bill was
ff
motion was lost.

TheHouse resumed the consideration of the unfinished biisiness, viz :
The bill " t o amend an act entitled 'An act to regulate the destruction of property under military necessity, and to provicie for the
indemnity thereof ,) approved March seventeenth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-two."
Mr. Conrad moved the previous question ; n-hich was ordered.
The question being on ordering the bill to be engrossed and read a
1 of the House of Rc'1)reseiltakilled or .lost in the service of
&hi.
9, 1883.J
HOUSE OJ? REPRESENTATIVES.
729
Am1 they ha\ e passed llie joint resolution of the House of Representatives
(11. It. 34) for the relief of -1lexander ZI. ICinncy, Confederate State2 depositary
n t Stsunton, Ira.
The House proceeded 1o the consideration of the special order, viz :

The bill to increase the military force of the Confederate States.
The amendment of the Senate having been read as follows, viz :
Insert a t end of the fourth section tlie following proviso, viz : Provided,
That not more than twenty-five per cent of the inale slaves between the ages of
eighteen a n d forty-fire in any State shall be called f o r under tlie pPovisions of
this act,
Mr. Barksdale moved that the House concur in said amendment.
Mr. Chambers demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;

Which werc ordered,
Yeas : Anderson, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley,

Horatic W. Bruce, Carroll, Clark, Clopton, Conrad, Darden, De J a r nette, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Johnston, Keeble, Lyoii, Machen, Marshall, l\fcMullin,
Menees, Miller, Moore, Murray, Perliins, Rend, Russell, Simpson,
Snead, Staples, Triplett, and Viller6.
Nays : Atlrins, Baldwin, Chambers, Colyar, Cruikshanl<-, Fuller,
Gholson, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, IIerbert, Holliday, .J. M.
Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan, LMcCalluni, Ratnsay, Rogers, Seston, J. M.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, Wickham, Wilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
So the amendment was concurred in.
Mr. Barksdale moved to reconsider the vote just talien.
Mr. Herbert niored that the Calendar he postponed to enable him
to move a suspension of the rules, in order that a bill on the table
might be taken up for consideration.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the Calendar was postponed, the rules mere
suspended, :!nd Mr. Lyon, from the Committee on Ways and Means,
reported
9bill for the relief of the Exchange Bank of Virginia, at Norfolk ;
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it on thc
Calendar,
A h . Lyon called up his motion t o reconsider the vote hy which
the joint resolution (S. 35) providing for donations to the Treasury
of the Confederate States was passed.
Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Lyon submitted the following amendment :
Add the following as :in independent section :
SEC.3. To render the said public secnrities so donated avai!able to the TreasI
Secretary of the TreasurJ- is lierehy ;lutholized to rcdeelll tlw siiille

aturity, out of any moneys in the Tre:~surynot otliern i w ~ ~ ~ ) ~ ~ r o ~ ) ~ i
amendment mas agreed to.

joint resolution was rend a third tiiiie :1licl 13
A message was received from the Senate, by h h . S
. tary, as follows, viz:
~ their
L Sccre-
vl.
flpea#er: The Senate have piisxed a joint resolutioii (S. 3 7 ) of tiiniilts t0
Lieut. (;en. \Vade I:impton : in wliicli they rr(lnest tilt. (X)II(.II~TPII(T of tllp
House of 1:epreseutatiws.
On inotioii of Mr. Chrisman, the Calendar as agtiin postponctl, the
suspended, and Mr. Chrisman introducecl
A bill (to authorize prisoners of war to fnnd T r m ~ i ~ notcs
r y :
On motion of Mr. Chrisman, the ride was s i q e n d e t l rqiiiring t h e
Mr. Hanly moved to amend the bill by striking out the word soldier, wherever it occiirs, 2nd inserting in lieu thereof thc words
< noiicommissioned officer or private ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Rogers moved to amend the bill by striking oirt * thirty ) and
inserting ninety; which was agreed to.
Mr. Clark moved to amend tlie bill by insertina after the word
private the words o r his attorney in fact; diicli was not
agreed to.
After eighteen hundred and sixty-four, in next to the last line but one,
strike out the words and produce such other proof iis iiiay he required by rhe
Secretary of the Treasury and insert in lieu thereof thc words titid shall produce proof thereof.
Mr. Rogers submitted the following amendment to the amendment

of Mr. Colyar:
Strike out the whole thereof and insert the following, viz : 1 1 0 ~ ; ~ 7 ~T~h7a. t in
case of the deRtli of such officer, iioiicomuissioiied officer, or p r i w t e otlirr evidence shall he admissible, which, when satisfactory to t h e agent of tlie Treasury
Department, shall elitttle the legal representative of such officer, iioiicoiimiissioried officer, or pri\iiie to fund such notes.
Mr. J. M. Smith called the previous question ; which mas ortiered.

ent of
Mr. Rogers to the amendment of Mr. Colyar
which the bill mas

whicli the bill was
ch motion prevailed.
proi;ided fIft%7ber,T h a t the prisoners
xt any point in the Tr:1n~-Uississil)li
,1865.3
BOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES.
731
to.
Mr. Marshall moved t hat the Calendar be postponed to enable him
to move to suspend the rules, in order to report from the Committee
on Military Affairs; which motion prevailed.
The rules were suspended, and Illr. Marshall, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, to whom had been referred
A bill to prevent improper comniunicrttion of intelligence to the
enemy,
reported back the same with the r*ecomnwnclation that it clo lie iipon
Mr. Marshall, from the same committee, reportecl
A bill to prevent improper communication of intrlligence to the
anemy ;
which was read a first and s e c o d time.
The question being on postponing thcl bill :inti >lacing it on the
Calentlar,
Mr. Marshall submitted the following aiiienclmeiit :
jjias read and agreed
Strike out section 2, wliicli reads as follows, viz :

When the party accused of any of the crimes stated in the first section of
this act does not belong to the military service of the Confederate States of
America, the district court of the Confederate Stater of Anierica in the district
wherein the offense is allened to h a r e been coniniitted. or the military court
sitting in or nearest to said place and within the siiiiie State. shall 1i:tve coiicurrent jurisdiction to try the party for the alleged ogense. h d i t s h t ~ l lbe
the duty of the court which assumes the jurisdiction to have a grand jury
sulnmoned forthwith to exaniirie into the facts of tlic case and to indict tlie
accused if there exist sufficient ground therefor; and also i t shall h e the duty
of said court, after indictment found, to cause the petit jury to bc summoned
forthwith to try the fact of the guilt or innocence of the accused, but for good
cause tlie court iiiay continue the case so long as shall be necessary to answer
tlie deniancls of justice n-itliout regard to the stated terins of such court. When
tlie accused is found guilty by tlie petit jury in any of the cases mentioned in
the first section of this act, the court sliall deteriiiiiie the degree of the pnnislinient to Be inflicted according to this act, and if i t Ge a military court shall
certify tlie proceedings and seuteiice to tlic Prcsidciit for his approval, and it
sh:ill lie the dnty of the President if lie approves t h e sentence to cause the
sniiie to be c u r i e d into effect through the military authorities; if i t be the
district court, the sentence shall be carried into effect according to t h e praFtice
in sinii1;ir criminal ciises arisinq in the administr,itioii of justice,
:uid insert in lieu thereof the followiiig, 8iz :
When the 1)arty ;ircused of aiiy of the crinws slated i n the first section of
this act does not belong to the 1:tiid or iiaval forces of the Confederate States
of America, the district court of the Confederate States of America i n the district wlierein the offense is alleged t o have been coniniitted sliall have jurisdiction to try the 1mrtg accused, and i t shall be the duty of tile court to have
a grand jury sumiiioued forthwitli to exaniine into tlie facts and to indict t h e
accused if there exists sufficient cause therefor, and after indictment found,
i t shall be the duty of said court to have the petit jury summoned forthwith t o
try tlie fact of the gcilt or innoceiice of the accnsed; but for good mils9 the
c i w may he continued from day to day without regard to the stated terms of
said cwirt so long a s niay he necessary to answer the purposes of justice. The
court shall have power to grant new trials for cause and to carry the sentence
into effect a s is provided by law in similar criminal cases arising in t h e administration of justice: P r o z i i d ~ d ,That nothing in this act sliall be construed to
deprive the military authorities of their right to try spies arrested within their
lines in the limits of their command.
Mr. Gray moved that the bill and aniendment be indefinitely postponed.
BL O F THE
[ N u . !), Ih6,i.
tfon mas lost, and the amendment of Mr. Jfarsliall
W:I<
sliall submitted the following amendment :

the following as an independent section :
thing herein shall be construed to repeal or modify :my of the articles
applicable to cases specified in this a d .
he amendment was agreed to.

d
and the title
he bill was engrossed, read a third time, ~ l Fiassed,
read and agreed to.
Marsliall moved to reconsider the rote by which the bill was
motion was lost.
entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the
report of General Hood m7as ordered to be printed.
Mr. Conrow moved that the House take a recess nntil 7 ocIoc11.
Mr. Reeble moved that the House adjourn.
The inolion to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Rogers moved to arnend the motion of Mr. Conrow by striking out seven and inserting half past seven.
The motion as amended prevailed, and
The House took a recess until half past 7 oclock.
Having reassembled,
ch was read as follows, viz:
. Miles
TO the House of Representatives:
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE,
Riclmond, Va., March 9, 1865.
I herewith transntit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Tre:tsury. covering estimates of appropriations required for the
support of the Government during the year 1865.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

in ta x officers for
d a third time, and passed, and the title
reconsider the vote by which the bill was
d the title was read
H O U S E OF REPRESENTBTIVES.
733
On motion of Mr. Machen, the Cdendar wa5 again postponed, the

rilles were suspended, and Kr. Machen. from the Committee on the
Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments, to whom had bccii
referred
A bill " for furnishing bagging aiid ropc f o r tlie packing of titlie
cotton,"
reported back the same with the recoiiimendatioii that it do pass.
The questiori beiiig on postponing the bill,
The bill was engrossed, read a third tiiw, and passed, a i d tlic title
Mr. Rlachen, from the same committee, t o wlioin had been referred
resolution '' of inquiry into coniplainti from thr Ariiiy arising
from the issuing of tobacco rations,"
submitted a written report arid the eviderice t:ilrcn iipoii said iiquiry ;
which were laid upon the table.
The report WE ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Herbert, the Caleridar wa:,again postponed, tlic
rules were suspended, and
A bill " requiring suit to be brought against persoiis connected with
the Cotton Bureau and Cotton O i k e in 'l'exas,"
which had been laid upon the table, v7as talwn n p for consichition.
Mr. Carroll submitted the following amendment :
In section 1, line 2, after thc ~x-ord'' tlistrict," strike out the ~ w r d s'' iittoriiey
of the Confedernte State.: for the weqterii tlistrict of T e x t s " :rnd iiiscrt i i i lieu
thereof the following : " attorneys of the sercral ('oiifede.r.ate Stateq Cli.:trict
courts iii the States west of the Jlississippi River ; "

The bill was engrossed arid read a tliird time.
Mr. Herbert nioved to reconsider the vote by which tlie bill was
ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Herbert moved to amend tlie bill by filling up the blank in the
tliird section with the word " ten."
The airieiidment was agreed to.
The question recurring on orderiiig thc bill to be eiigrossc(1 for t i
third reading,
Mr. Conrad demanded the yeas and nays ; which yere not ordered.
Mr. Darden demancied the yeas and ~ i a y;s
Which were ordered,
Peas : Barksdale, Batson, Blandfbrd, Roratio W. Bruce, Carroll,
Chambers, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Cruikshank, DuprB,
Fuller, Gray, Herbert, IZeeble, Logan. McCallum. McMullin, Miller,
Moore, Pugh, Ramsay, Read, Russell, Smith of North Carolina,
Swan, Turner, VillerB, and Wickhani.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Raylor, Bradley, Branch, Burnett,
Chrisman, Conrad, Conrom, Darden, Dickinson, Ewing, Farrow,
JOUENAL O F THE
[Mar. 9, 1XG3.
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Hartridge, Holliday, Lyon, Machen,

Miles, Perkins, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Snead, Staples, and Triplett.
Mr. Herbert moved to amend the title of the bill by striking oiit
Texas and inserting the Trans-Mississippi Department.
The amendment was agreed to, and tlie title as amended was road
and agreed to.
Mr. Herbert moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
M r . speaker: The Senate h a \ e Iiassecl bills aiid a joint resolution of the IIouse
of Representatives of the following titles, viz : f
H. It. 405. An act to establish certain post routes therein iianied;
H. R. 413. An act to ninend tlie srqnrstr:ition 1 : ~ ;~ and
s
H. It. 30. Joint resolution expressing tlie sense of Congress 011 the subject of
the late perice coniniissioii,
With amendments; in which I mi directed to ;isle the coiicurreiice of this
IIouse.
011 the 8th iiistaut, approve and sign t h e following acts, viz :
S. 180. An act to ;imend a n a r t entitled 911 act to prevent the procuring, :tiding, and assisting persons to desert froni the ,4riiiy of the Confederate States,
aiid for other purposes, approved January 22, 1884 ; and
S. 191. A n act to abolish the office of all officers engaged in discharging the
duties of provost-niarshals, except within the lines of a n army in the field.
The Senate disagree to the amendment of the House of Represeiitdtives to the
bill (S. 199) to cliaiige the time for the asseinbling of Congress for its next regular session.
A message mas received froni the President, by Mr. Harrison, his

Private Secretary, notifying the House tliat on the 6th instarJt>he
approved and signed
1. E. 388. An act to authorize the First Auditor to receive arid
Iwap the accoimts of the Navy T>ep:ii.tinc.iit :
H. R. 380. An act to aniend t i n act to authorize the appointment
of assistants to the Register in signing bonds aiid certificates, a l p proved February 14, 1863 ; and
13. R. 8911. An act to authorize the Secrc4ar.y of War l o purchase a
ussion-cay pressing machine.
motion of Mr. Smith of North Carolitla. tlic Calendar was again
ed, the rules were suspended, and
ith of North Carolina, from the Special Committee on the
the States, reported
to authorize the settlemcnt of the claim of the State of
rolina for expenses incurred in enecutiiig the acts of Conirther provide for the puhiic clefeiise and to organize forcei
placing it on thn,
r t in lieu thereof the
ich was ordered,
The question bein on the amendment of Mr. Rogers,

Mr. Swan deman ed the yeas arid nays; vhich were not ordered,
and the amendment was lost.
Mr. McMuIlin moved to lay the bill on the table.
The bill was passed, and the title mas read and agreed to.
Rlr. Moore moved to reconsider the vote bj7 which the bill was
passed.
A message was received froin the Senate, by Mr. Wash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
llr. Rpeukcl: The Senate have ymsecl the bill of thc IIouse of Representatives
(H. R. 423) to prevent improper coinniuniciition of intelligence to the enemy.
Mr. Cluskey moved that the HOLW

resolve itself into secret session.
The motion \\as lost.
The Chair laid before the House R message froin the President;
which was read 2~sfollows, viz :
To tlie Senute a w ? TIoiise of K c p i w e n l u f i c c r of tlic C o ~ f e d e i ~ ~States
te
of
.ltrioica:
Having been this day inforiiiecl that the two IIouws of Congress have cow
curred in fixing Saturclily nest a s the day for their :idjournment, T deem it
proper mil advisable to notify you that 1 espect, at :in early day, to send x
coiiiinunication which itlay require gonr de1iber;ition i i n d action, and therefore
lo request that you will prolong your scssioii for :I few clays.
JEEFERSOS DAVIS.
RICHMOND,
$1arc/&9 , 1865.
On niotion, the message was laid upon the table.

Mr. Xussell offered the following resolution :
Besnl~~cd
( t h e S e ~ a f ce o i i e i / . r f ~ i y /T1i:it
),
the coiicurrcnt resolutioil apl~ointiiig
for the :~djourniiieiitof tlie two IIoiisrs sine clip 011 Satnrday next, be,
hereby, rescinded. and the lresident of the Sriiate :tiid Spwiker of the
House of Representatives sliall adjourn their respective 1Ionses sine die at two
oclock postmeridiim, oil Tuesday nest, the fourteenth day of Xarch.
:I time
;~titl is

Mr. Sexton moi-eil that when the PIouse acljoarn i t adjourn to meet
at 11 oclocli on Saturday.
Mr. 11. FIT. Bruce riiovecl to anleiid tlic iuotion of MY. Sexton by
striking out at elrwn oclock on Satiuil:ip and inserting toiimrrow evening at w \ en
Mr. Rogers moved to aiiientl the ninendinent of M r . H. W. 13rucrt
by striking out to-morrow evening at seven lock and inserting
at twelve oclock to-inorro\v.
The amciidinent of M r . Rogers n ~ a slost.
The amendment of Mr.11. W.I3ruce \vas lost, and the motion of
lfr. Sexton prevailed.
M r . Conrad moved that the Calendar be postponed to enable him
to move a suspension of the rules, in order to introduce a joint resolution.
On motion of Mr. Clopton, tlie IToiise resolved itself into secret
session ; arid having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
4
JOURNSL O F THS
[Mar. I), 1xti3.
Chair laid before the Ronse the bill (H. R. 405) to establish
in post routes therein named, which had been returned from the
te with the following amendments :
Georgia, insert the words From Winnsboro to illston.
I n the State of Texas: firom 11ocl;ley
to Sail Feiil)e, in Austin Coullty.
,
I n line 7 , after
2. inse.rt a t elid uf bill the words
.The amendments mere concurred in.
The Chair also laid before the House the bill (H. 13,. 418) t o
ainend the sequestration laws, which had been returned from the
Senate with the following amendments :
1. Strike out all of thc first section after the enacting clause; which reads :is
vie :
t the first proviso of the fourteenth section of the act approved Pebmary
1, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to alter and amend a n act entitled An
act for the sequestration of the estates, property, and effects of alien eneliiies,
and for indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States and persons flidiiig the
same in the existing wiir with the United States. approved August thirtieth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-one, he, and the same i s hereby, repealed, and in all
cases of debts due to alien enemies snd sequestrated arrording to law, executions
may be issued inmediately upon the judgments or decrees for the payment
thereof. and the principal and interest may be collected without delay by any
lawful proceedings, notwithstanding miything contained iii any former law.
2. Insert, in section 2, line 1. before the \ w r d in, the word that.
3. Strike out, in section 3, lines 1 and 2, the words said act of February fifteenth, eighteen liuridred and sixty-two, and insert i n lieu thereof the act
approved February fifteenth, eighteen liundred and sixty-two, t o alter and ainend
an act entitled An act for the sequestration of the estates, property, and
ts of alien enemies, and for indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States
persons aiding the Same in the existing war with the United States, aped August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one.
The anienclnients of the Senate were, concurred in.

Thc Chair also laid hefore the House the joint resolntion (
It. 30)
I.
e x p r c s s i n ~thc sense of Congress on the subject of the late peace
c o inmiss i o~~
which had been returned from the Senate with the
iollowiiig anieiicliiicnts :
1. In line 17 o f the preaniblc, strike out the word IIouse * and insert
Congress.
2. In th6 enacting (*l:iuw, strike out the norcl r e s o l v e * and insert in the
siune line, before fhc, the words ICcwZzwl b1~.
the House a Senate bill (S. 223) for the

anlr of Virginia ; )which was read a first and
the rule was suspended requiring the
and passed, and the title was read
e joint resolution
of
Mar. 9,1865.1
737
On motion of Mr. Miles, the rule was suspeiided requiring the joint
resolution to be refcrred to a committee.
The joint resolution was read a third time arid passed, and the title
Mr. Miles nioved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed.
The Chair laid before the House a message from the Prdsident;
which was read as follows, viz:
RICHXOXD,
VA., Jlarch 9 , 1865.
To the House of hkiwesentatives:
I herewith transmit for your iiiforniation a copy of the report of Lieut. Gcn.
S. D. Lee of the operations of hi.; corps of the Army of Tennessee rluring the
recent campaign under command of Gen. John B. Hood, whose report in
response t o your resolution of the 23d ultimo was subnutted the 6th instant.
JEF'FERSOS DAVIS.
The communication and accompanying document were referred to

the Committee on 3Iilitary Aff airs.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, leave was granted him, on leaving
copies, to withdraw from the files the claim of White Fomler and
accompanying papers.
On motion of Mr. Baldwin, leave was granted hiin, on leaving
copies, to withdraw froin the files the petitior? of the citizens of Hampshire County, Va., in regard to the restoration of lost bonds.
Under a suspension of the rules, A h . Elliott offered the following
resolution :
Resolued b f ~t k e House o f Representatitxx of tlic Coirgresv o f the Confederate
States, That the authority of the committee appointed by this House at its last
session to investigate outrages comivitted by the Confederate States soldiery in
southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee be, and the same is, so f a r enlarged
as to enable them to inrestigate any frauds, peculations, or other illegal acts
committed by any assistant commissary, quartermaster, or other Confederate
States agent in said district, and t h a t the said conimittee have leave to sit
during the recess of this Congress, and to report t o Congress during its next session their actions and doings in the premises.
The resolution mas adopted.

A h . Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported
1. R. 244. An act to provide for the settlement of certain matters
of account growing out of purchases of property, as alleged by the
purchasers, for the use of the Government, by Payne & Co., in the
State of Texas;
H. R. 294. An act to secure to sick a i d wounded oficcrs the same
rights and privileges in obtaining leaves of absence as are now provided by law for soldiers obtaining furloughs ;
H. R. 404. An act further to amend the act to provide an invalid
corps, approved February 17,1864 ;
H. R. 407. An act to construe and declare more explicitly the nieaning of an act to increase the compensation of the heads of the several
Executive Departments and the Assistant Secretary of War and the
Treasury and of the Assistant-Attorney General and the Comptroller
of the Treasury and other oEcers therein named, approved June 14,
1864;
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7 4 5M
4 7
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IJlau. 3,1865.
cconinioclations for treatrs and soldiers resigned,

tion of Goveriiiiieiit 0%-
rks employed at the
342. An act providing for the auditing and payment of

authenticated claims ;
act to amend the act of February 7, 1863, so as

ation to soldiers for the n-ar who have received no
. An act more effectually to prevent and punish
absentee-
ppropriatiori to supply a deficieiicy

the fiscal period ending December
relief of Alexander F. Kinney,
Mar. 9,1866.1
739
SECKET SESS10N.

N r . Speaker.: The Senate have passed t h e bill of the House of Representiitives (H. R. 417) to provide transportation for Scnators, Representatives, uncl
Delegates in Congress to their respective places of residence, and to increase, for
a limited time. their salaries. with aniendinents : in which they request the
concurrence of this EIouse.
The Chair laid before the House the bill (H. R. 417) to provide
transportation for Senators, Representatives, and Delegates in Congress to their respective places of residence, and to increase, for a
limited time, their salaries, which had been returned from the Senate
with the following amendments :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which reacts as follows, viz :
That upon t h e adjouriiiiient of the present session of Congress transportation in kind shall be furnished by the Quarternlasters Department t o the Senators, Representtktives, and Delegates in Congress froin the seat of government to
their respective places of residelice : Procided, T h a t if transportation in kind
can not be furnished a t any points or places on t h e route of travel, then they
shall be entitled to double the amount of mileage now allowed by law for t h e
distance which they m a g trarel without such transportation in kind being furnished by the Government.
SEC.
2. That t h e compensation of the said Senators, Representatives, and
Delegates for the months of March and April, eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
shall be increased to twelve hundred dollars per month, payable a t t h e adjournment of the present session of Coiigress,
and insert in lieu thereof the following, ria :
That the compensation of Senators, Representatives, arid Delegates iii Congress shall, for the inonths of March and April, in the year eighteen hundred
and sixty-five, be increased one hundred per cent for said mouths, and shall be
pazable on the passage of this act.
SEC.2. That the compensation of the officers of the two Houses of Congress
for two iiionths from the passage of this act shall be increased eighty per cent
for said months, and shall be payable on the passage of this act.
SEC.3. That the mileage of Senators, Representatives, and Delegates i n Congress for the present session shall be increased one hundred per cent.
Amend the title by striking out all after to, line 1, and inserting as follows :
increase, for a limited period, t h e conipensation and mileage of Senators, Representatires, and Delegates in Congress, an11 the conipensation of the officers of
both Houses of Congress.
Mi. Blandford nio~7edto ainend the ameiidment of the Senate by

striking out the word eighty, in section 2, and inserting one
hundred.
Mr. Siiead moved that the anieiidinent of the Senate be concurred
in j which motion prevailed.
Mr. Snead inoved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment
was concurred in.
The ameiidnient to the title mas agreed to. and the title as amended
On ination of Mr. Cloptoii,
Being again in secret session,
[Jfar. 11,1885.
Mr. Clopton, from the select committee to whom had beer1 referred
A joint resolution providing for the ~ P I H O V ~ of
I ~ the seat of
government,
reported back the Same with the reconimendation that it do lie up011
&fr.Clopton, from the same committee, reported
A bill (to provide for the safety of the archives of the Government alld for the assembling of Congress a t any place other than the
seat of government ;
read a first and second time.
stion being on postponiiig the bill and plwing it on the
ecided in the negative.
The bill was engrossed, read a third t h e , aiid passed, and the title
Mr. Cruikshank, from the Committee on Enrolled Rills, reported
as correctly rnrollecl
H. R. 417. \A bill to increase, for a limited period, the coinpensatioii
>andniileage of Senators, Representatives. and Delegates in Congress,
and the conipensatioii of the officers of both Hoiises of Congress; and
H. R. 29. Joint resolution in relation to the services of Manixel and
Rafael Xrmijo and Julian Tesorio.
ONE HUNDRED AND THIBI) DA1--SXTURDAY,
MARCH11,
1865.
The House met ptirs~~aiit

to :tdjouriinieiit, and w i s opened with
prayer by Rev. JIr. Augiist.
Mr. Vitherspoon. from the Coniiiiittee on Post-Oflicrs and Post-
ied to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
mail contractors, asking to

claim of Govern-
tr. 11. 1 M Z I
741
merit against him for certain counterfeit notes received in his office ;
and
A .bill.. to increase the pay of route agents engaged in tlie postal
service,
reported back the same with the recommecdation that they do lie
Mr. Triplett, from the Committee on Claims, to whom had beer1
referred
The memorial of
L. Lewis, asking compensation for slaves who
died of disease contracted whilst in the service of the Government ;
Also, the memorial of S. Brock, of a similar character ;
Also, the memorial of Capt. Jo. Chaytor, asking relief from loss
incurred by his being robbed of Government funds ; and
A bill for the relief of William H. Bibb,
reported back the same with the recommendation that they do lie
upon the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Triplett, from the same committee, reported
A joint resolution for the relief of V7illiaiu C. I-Iagan;
Mr. Triplett moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolution was passed.
Mr. Dickinson, from the same committee, to whom had been referred
The memorial of the Roanoke Literary Society, asking compensation for the use of building for hospital purposes; and
The memorial of Caleb G. Forshey, of Texas. asking to be relieved
from liability incurred in transporting bonds of the Government,
npon the table ; mhich was agreed to.
Nr. Herbert, from the same committee, reported
h bill to pay the mayor or other properly constituted authorities
of the city of Jackson, Mississippi, for a schoolhouse which belonged
to said city and was destroyed m7hile i n thcl possession of tlie military
authorities of the Confederate St:itcs.
The question being on postponing the bill 2nd placing it on the
Calendar,
Mr. Machen, from the Committee on the Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, to whom had been referred the iiiemorial of
Capt. W. Johnston, asking relief froin liability incurred by the
destruction of his papers, vouchers, etc., by the enemy, reported back
the same with the recommendation that the committee be discharged
from its further consideration, and that it be referred to the Committee on Claims; which was agreed to.
Mi.. Anderson, from the Committee on IITaye, snd Means, reported
A joint resolution (H. R. 35) (for the relief of Stephen B. Marshall, junior, tax collector of Putnam County, Georgia ;
which was read a first arid second time.
s.
JOURNAL OF THE
[nhr. 11. 18Fri.
he vote by which the joint resottee. to whom had been referred

to the tax of two and one-half
act to amend the tax laws,
dred and sixty-four ;
act to levy additional taxes
of the Government ;
act to amend the tax laws;
er County, Va., praying that

ear 1863 be suspended in that
county,
have passed the resolution of the House of Repreme for the adjournment of the present sessiou of
the House of Representatives of the following
-Mississippi Department ;
the appointment of certain tax officers for the

ng bagging and rope for the packing of tithe
El. R. 428. An act to authorize the settlement of the claim of the State of
North Carolina for expeiises incurred in executing thc acts of Congress to further
provide for the public defense, and to organize forces to serve during the ~ a r .
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have agreed to the amendment of this House to the
resolution granting leave to the Committee on thc Treatment and Exchange of
Prisoners and Conduct of the War, etc., to sit during the recess of Congress, and
ing the said committee to employ a clerk.
esident of the Confederate States has notified the Senate
instant, approve and sign nn act (R. 187) to regulate the
a bill of the following title, r i z :

he issue of forage ;
to ask the concurrence of this House.
mcnd post route No. 1649, in the State of
late the compensation of the State col-
Inr. 11, 1865.1
143
of the Confederate States of America froiii J ~ l yfirst to December

thirty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five ;
Calendar,
said bill, Mr. Clopton in the chair; and having spent some time
that the committee had, according to order, had the subject referred
to them under consideration and had instructed him to report back
the bill with the recommendation that it do pass with the following
amendment :
Strike o t t the words Bureau of Conscription and insert in lieu thereof
conscript service.
the words
Jfr. Lyon moved the previous question ; which was ordered.

Mr. Lyon moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed; which motion was lost.
A bill t o amend an act to reduce the currency and to authorize
fi new issue of notes and bonds, approved February seventeenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; )
Mr. Baldwin, from the same committee, reported
A bill (for the relief of the officers and employees of the Treasury
Note Bureau ;
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the Committee on Claims, to
whom had been referred a Senate bill (S. 183) (for the relief of
Lewis Porter, reported back the same with the recommendation that
it do lie upon the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, froni the same committee, to whom
had been referred a Senate bill (S. 205) (for the relief of David
Moore, Daniel Moore, and Mrs. Mary R. Alexander, reported back
the same with the recommendation that it do pass with the following
amendment :
Strike out alf after the enacting clause, which reads as follows, viz :
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and
requird to issue and deliver to David Moore a duplicate of a certain bond
issued under the act of February twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three,
numbered eight hundred and sixty-five. and for the sun^ of nine hundred dollars ;
to Daniel Moore a duplicate of a certain bond issued under the act of February twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, numbered eight hundred
OF THE
[Mar. 11,1866.
for the sum of twelve hundred dollars: to Nrs. Nary R.

cate of a certain bond issued under the act of February
hundred and sixty-three, numbered seven hundred and sixtyum of two hundred dollars ; the bonds authorized to be issued
seven per cent interest,
thereof the following, via :
That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to
issue seven per cent bonds under act of February twentieth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, to Mary R. Alexander, of Lincoln County, North Carolina, for
two hundred dollars, upon surrender of certificate numbered seven hundred
and sixty-eight, dated July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three,
issued by A. C. Williamson, depositary, Charlotte, Xorth Carolina ; t o Darid
Moore (guardian), of Caldwell County, North Carolina, for nine hundred dollars,
upon surrender of certificate numbered eight hundred and sixty-five, dated
July twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, issued by same depositary,
and to Daniel Moore, of Ualdwell County, for twelve hundred dollars, upon
surrender of certificate numbered eight hundred and seventy-three, dated July
twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, issued by same depositary.

Calendar,
and agreed to.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina, from the same committee, to whom
had been referred
A Senate bill (S. 214) for the relief of Peter James, junior; 7
A bill making an appropriation for the value of the schooner
memorial of J . W. Garth, asking compensation for damages
operty by Confederate forces;
orial of R. Fuller, asking the issue of duplicate bonds, the
original bonds having been lost or destroyed ;
The memorial of hlexr. C. Martin, asking to be relieved from the
payment of a certain sum of money ; and
The memorial of TVillis Landrum, asking compensation for depredations committed by Confederate soldiers,
upon the table ; which mas agreed to.
Mr. Miles called up his motion to reconsider the vote by which the
report of Gen. John B. Hood mas ordered to be printed.
on be considered in secret session ;
tion to reconsider,
e Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secre-
Mar. 11, 1866 I
745
which ~ v a sread as follows, viz:
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE.
Rickmoiad, V a . , March 9, 1865.
T o the enate of the Confederate States:

I feel constrained to return the bill to provide for the promotion of officers
in certain cases to the Senate, in which it originated, with a statement of the
objections which have led me to withhold from i t my signature.
The Constitution provides, in paragraph 2, section 2, Article 11, The President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senat:, to apI!oint officers of the confederate States not otherwise provided for, but t h e
Congress may by law rest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think
proper in the President nlonc, in t h e courts of law, or in the heads of Departments.
In the bill under consideration i t is declared t h a t i t shall be competent to
the commanding general in the field, or the Secretary of War, to order the
promotions to be made of t h e officers n e s t in grade, etc.
This seems to iiie to confer a power of appointment on a commanding general not warranted by the Constitution.
It may be further remarked t h a t the power conferred upon the Secretary of
War will be ineffectual, except in the case \\-hen the officer next in rank is
qualified to fill t h e temporary vacancy, a case i n which t h e power would be
least necessary, in order to provide, for the time being, a competent commander.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The House proceeded to reconsider the bill.

Shall this bill become a law, the objections of the President to the
contrary notwithstanding ?
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution are recorded,
l e a s ---------__-___-_____________ 14
And are as follows, \,iZ:
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
Yeas : Atkins, Clopton, Cruikshank, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Gray,
Herbert, J . M. Leach, Logan, Ramsay, Simpson, Smith of North
Carolina, and Wickham.
Nays : Anderson, Baldmin, Barlrsdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark,
Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Dardeii, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Ewing,
Eunsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Holliday, Johnston, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McMullin, Menees,
Miller, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Staples,
Swan, Triplett, and Wilkes.
A bill (H. R. 421) for the relief of the Exchange Bank of Virginia, at Norfolk,
which had been returned from the Senate with an amendment.
On motion, the bill and amendment were laid upon the table.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 224) to limit
the issue of forage; which was read a first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Goode, the rule was suspended requiring the bill
lo be referred to a committee.
The bill mas read a third time and passed, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Chambers called up the motion to reconsider the vote by which
the bill relative to the impressment of slaves was passed.
JOURNAL O F THE
the rules, Mr. Rainsay intro.luced

portation to certain officers and privates in
d and retired officers and privates ;
On motion of Mr. Ramsay, the rule mas suspended requiring the
Mr. S-wan moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on
tary Affairs ; ~ h i c hmotion prevailed.
Barlrsdnle moved that the rules be suspended to allow him to
ce a bill.
motion was lost.
McMullin moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
ce a bill.
ing m hich,
Mr. Snead inoved that the House adjourn ; which motion was lost.
On motion of Mr. Swan, the House resolved itself into secret session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
sessi0n.a
And on motion of Mr. Baldwin,
ONE H U N D R E D AND F O U R T H DAY-MONDAY,
MARCH13,
1865.
OPEN SESSION.
motion of Mr. Russell, the rule mas suspended requiring the

f States and committees during the remainder of the session.
Mr. Goode offered the following resolution ; which was adopted,
viz :
Resol7~7.That the Speaker be requested to inforni the governor of Tirginia
that vacancies have occurred in the representation of the Second and Seventh
Coqgressioiial districts of Tirginia by the resignation of Honorable Robert EL
Whitfield and Ilonorable William C . Rives.
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
. 13,1865.1
747
1, Simpson, J. ill. Smith, Smith of Sorth Carolina, Staples,

Turner, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Haylor, Bradley, Branch, Burnett,
Chrisman, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Dickinson, DupfB, Elliott,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen,
Marshall, Perkins, Read, Snead, Triplett, Villerb, and Wilkes.
Tmo-thirds not voting in the affirmative, the rules were not suspended.
On motion of Mr. Snead, the rules were suspended, and
A bill for the relief of Major John Reid, of Missouri,
1%
Senate bill (S. 181) to amend the lam in relation to impressments.

Mr. Perkins demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39
And recorded as
viz: Nays
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Horatio M7.
Bruce, Carroll, Chambers , Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar,
Cruikshank, Darden, De Jarnette, Duprb, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, Hanly, ITolliday, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Marshall, McMullin, Murray, Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Turner, and
Witherspoon.
Nays : Bradley, Clark, Conrow, Eming, Funsten, Gray, Hatcher,
Johnston, Lyon, Miller, Perkins, Russell, Swan, Triplett, and Wilkes.
So the bill was ordered to a third reading.
The bill having been read a third time, and
The question bcing put,
I t was decided in the affirinative.
Mr:Perkins moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
Mr. Lyon demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz: Yeas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Nays ________________________ 39
Yeas : Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, Diclrinson, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gray, Hatcher,
Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, Miller, Perkins, Russell, Sexton,
Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Blandford, Horatio
W. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Clopton, Colpar, Cruikshanlc, De Jarnette, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Qoode, Hartridge, Herbert, Holliday, J. M. Leach, ,J. T. Leach, Logan, McMullin.
Miles, Pugh, Ranisay, Rogers, Simpson, J . M. Smitll, Smith of North
Carolina, Snead, Staples, Turner, Wicliham, Witherspoon, and Mr.
Speaker.
JOURNAL OF THE
0
[Mar. 13,1865.
reconsider was lost, ~ n c tthe title m a s reacl and
, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as

ct authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borpplied to the redemption and reduction of the currency;
H. R. 367. An act to increase the military force of the Confederate
States ;
H. R. 385. An act making additional appropriations for the supof the Government of the confederate States of America from
ary 1to June 30,1865 ;
. R. 387. An act to amend an act entitled An act to establish and
organize two bureaus in connection with the agency of the Treasury,
etc., approved February 17, 1864, and to provide for the more efficient
organization of the agency of the Treasury for the Trans-Mississippi
Department ;
H. R. 390. An act for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases;
H. R. 401. An act to amend and extend the provisions of an act
entitled An act fixing the salaries of certain civil officers in the
Trans-Mississi pi Department, approved Februaiy 18, 1865;
H. R. 402. I n act to make rules concerning captures on land ;
H. R. 406. An act to amend the acts to regulate the assessment and
collection of taxes in kind ;
H. R. 416. An act to increase the compensation of tax collectors and
assessors in the cities of Richmond and Petersburg ;
1. R. 423. An act to prevent improper communication of intelligence to the enemy ;
S. 199. An act) to change the time for the assembling of Congress
for its next regular session ;
S. 216. An act to appropriate money to pay the Missouri State
Guard ;
S. 217. An act in relation to printing and bincling, in pamphlet
form, the acts, resohitions, a n d treaties adopted at each session of
-martial and to revise
griculturists in certain
e the President to appoint a commisby the State of Tenrevious to the transfer of
13,1865.1
749
H. R. 425. An act to authorize the settlement of the claim of tlie

State of North Caroliria for expenses incurred in executing the acts
of Congress to further provide for the p u b l p defense and to organize
forces to serve during the war ; and
H. R. 413. An act to amend the sequestration laws.
A message was received from the President, by hlr. Harrison, his
Private Stxretary, notifying the HOLWthat on the 9th instant he
approved aiid signed
H. R. 244. An act to provide for the settleinent of certain matters
Qf accoiint growing out of purchases of property, as alleged by the
purchasers, for the use of the Governinent, by Payiie & Co., in the
State of Texas ;
H. R. 288. An act autlprizing the proriiotioii of officers, 1ioncoiiimissioned officers, ancl privates for clistiriguished valor and skill. or
for peculiar compettvicy siicl geiieral merit ;
H. R. 294. An act to secnre to sick and wounded officers the saiiie
rights and privileges in obtaining leaves of absence as are now provided by law for soldiers obtaining fiirloiiglis ;
H. K.295. An act authorizing hospital acconiniotlations for treatment, including sitbsistence, to certain o E c e r ~ancl soldiers resigned,
retired, or discharged ;
1. R. 320. An act to change the mock of filling vacancies among
commissioned officers of cmiipanies, battalions, aiid regiments ;
1.R. 347. A n act to authorize ancl regulate the allowances of naval
storekeepers ;
H. 13. 383. An act to provide for paying, in cotton, the annuities
due the Seminole, Creek, Clioctaw, ancl Chickasaw nations of Indians ;
H. R. 404. An act further to aniend the act to provide a n invalid
corps, approved February 17, 1864 ;
H. R. 407. An act to constrne and declare more explicitly the meaning of an act to increase the conipensatioii of the heads of the several
Executive Departments and the Assistant Secretary of W a r aiid the
Treasury and of tlie Assistant Attorney-General aiid the Comptroller
of the Treasury aiid other officers therein named, approved June 14,
1864;
H. R. 408. An act regulating the coinpensation of Governnient

ofFiccrs, clerks, and employees in the city of Petershiirg ; and
11. R. 410. An act making a n appropriation for the construction
and repair of railroads for military purposes for the year. 1865.
The Chair laid before tlxe HOLEX
a message from the President;
which was read as follows, vix :
Yo the Senate and House of Repiesentatices of the Confederate States of
Am mica :
I have now under consideration the act entitled An act to climinish the numher of exemptions and details, which has passed both Houses, and was presented to me on Saturday, the 11th instant.
The act contains two provisions which would, in practice. so impair the eficiency of the service as to counterbalance, if not outweigh, the advantages that
would result from the other clauses contained iI1 it.

The third section exempts all skilled artisans and mechanics in the employment of the Government froni all military service. A very important and indeed
indispensable portion of our local defense troops consists of these mechanics and
artisans. They aiilount to many thousands i n the Confederacy, and while they
are and should remain exempt from general service, no good cause is perceived
hy they should not, like all other citizens capable of bearing arms, be organized
JOUJXNAL UP T H E
[Xar. 1 3 , 1565.
calities iii which they are r e s p x sions. If exenipt froin this local
'ases troops froin the iwiiiies in
liere they a r e eniployed. It is
gain of strength resulting from
.st section of the law would he
wliich rerolres ill1 details and
tlie President and Secretary of W:W, itii(l
eafter. Thew is Iittlc
ying that such a provision could not be executed without ho clispublic service us to produce rcry injurious results. In e w r y
the Government, in every branch of the service tlroughout the
tlre dnties to be performed which can not be dischiirged exvept
cted and trained in their performance. Long experience mulres
Their services become, in their peculiar sphere of duty, worth to
reatly more than any they could possibly render i n t h e field.
i t mould he impossible iinrnediately k, replslce.
ry expert who detects a forged note iit a glance : tlie ciccounting
officer whose long experience makes hini a liring repository of the rules tirid
precedents which guard the Treasury froin fratids : the superintenderit of tlic
nianufacturing establishments of the Gorernn~entwhich supply shoes. hartiess,
wagons, ambulances, etc., for the Army ; the einiiloyees who h a r e been sperially
ubdivision of mail matter aniong the rarious
destination, a r e tiniong tlie instances t h a t are
of executive oficers. To withdraw from tlie
public service at once, and without any nieans of replacing them, the very lini, believed to be less than one hundred, who are affected
the whole machinery of Gowrnment into confnsion arid
ell none who are not engaged in executive duties C R ~ Ihave
difficulties by which they are already embai~assed.
f tlie Executive :tnd Secretary of War to obtain for the ,Sriny the
every inan available for the public defense can hardly be doubted;
s inay be assured that nothing but imperative public necessity
the esercise of aiiy discretion 1-ested in then1 to retuiu 111eao11t of
rnnient can be xiministered without resting soiiie discretion in eseciitiw Officers ill the apl)licution of general rules to classes of the
popu1:ition. 1iidividu:il exceptions exist to it11 such rules iri the rery nature of
tliings, :uid tliese exceptions can not be provided for by legislation ill ttdrance.
I earnestly hope that Congress u ill pass a n aniendnirnt to the act 1io\y under
consideration, in acwrdaiice with the foregoing recoiiimendations, so tilat 1 may
be able, hy signing both the act and amendment, to securc unimpaired benefit
from the proposed legislation.
JEIi"F'ERS0S DAVIS.
TIVE OFFICE,Riclkniond, V a r c k 13, iSGj.
etailed in all the Departments, collectively,

persons fit 01. active service in the field.
*
which was ordered.
, and passed, and the title
Mar. 13,1865.1
.__,
~
751
..
deplete our rec1uced forces to ti serious extent, and I 1iope i t will be the pleasure
of Congress to repeal this sectioii or materially to uodify its provisions.
JEI!I!BICSON DA\IS.
EYECUTI\EOFFICE, E i d v t / w t d , X c m h 13, 1865.
On motion of Mr. Goode, tlie illessage was referred to tlie Special

Committee 011 Conscription.
On motion of Mr. Funsten, the special order, r i z :
Joint resolution * of thanks to, mid for the relief of. J l a j o r Gaspar
Tochman, fornierly of the Polisli arniy,
The joint resolutioii was eiigrossed aiicl reacl a third time.
The preainble was engrossed.
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution a I*P recorded,
49
Yeas__-__--_--------------------Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Batsoii, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, E l i
M. Bruce, Horatio IV. Bruce, Burnett, Chambers, Clark, Clopton,

Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Cruilrshaali, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott,
Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, I-Ianly, Hartridge,
3
JOURNAL O F THE
[Jlar. 13, 1865.
er, I-Iolliday, Johnston, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Lyon, MarMcMullin, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Rusexton, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Triplett, Turner, Vill e d , and Witherspoon.
Nays : Barksdale, Carroll, Chrisman, Cluskey, Darclen, Gray, and
ds voting in the affirmative, the joint resolution was
ow moved to reconsider the vote by which the joint resolu-
the rules, Mr. Miles, from the Committee on

om had been referred a Senate bill (S. 172)
ct entitled An act to graduate the pay of general officers, approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, reported back the same, with the recommendation that it do pass.
The bill was read a third time and passed, and tlie title was read
and agreed to.
passed.
The inotioii was lost.
Mr. Miles, from the same coilzmittee, to whom had been referred
bill (S. 202) (to authorize the Ordnance Bureau to mannlcohol ;
bill (S. 178) to provide for the appoiiitriieiit of a solicitor
of the War Department ;
Senate bill (S. 213) to provide for the organizatioll of the Bureau
of Inspection,
reported back the same with the recoinmendation that they do lie
upon the table ; which was agreed to.
Mr. Miles, froin the same conmiittee, offered the following resolution ; which mas adopted :
I?,c..Yoloed, That the report of General Joseph E. Joliustou be printed.
aring an address to the

to report to-morrow at
Mr. Nash, their Secreit resolution of t h e House

the following titles :
oride for the liagmeut of arrears now due to t h e Army
master-General to purchase Uuited
the House of Representatives to the
e, Daniel Moore, and Mrs. Mary R.
d the Senate t h a t on the
to increase the salary of
Mar. 13, 1865.1
753

H. R. 413. An act to amend the sequestration laws;

H. R. 414. An act making an additional appropriation for the
redemption of a temporarr loan, made in the year 1861, of sundry
banks in the Confederate states. to supply funds to the Treasury;

H. R. 421. An act for the relief of the Exchange Bank of Virginia,
at Korfolk;
H. R. 30. Joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the
subject of the late peace conimissioii;

S. 172. An act to esteiid a11 act entitled ''An act to graduate the
pay of general officers," approved June 10,1864;
S. 181. An act to amend the law in relation to impressments;
S.205. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue
'7 per cent bonds to certain persons in Sort11 Carolina; and
S. 224. An act to limit the issue of forage.
Bnd the Speaker signed the same.
Jlr. Clopton niorecl that the rules be suspended to enable him to
offer a resolution.
Mr. Anclerson demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
TThich were ordered.
Y e a s _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _28
-____
And recorded as follgws, viz: ~ a a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _26
____
Teas : Anderson, Bland ford, Bradley, Burnett, Carroll, Clopton,
Colyar, Cruikshank. Dickinson, Elliott, Farrow, Fuller, Goode,
Hanlg, Hartridge. J. 31. Leach. J. T. Leach, JfcMullin, Miller, Moore,
Ramsag, Rogers. Russell. Sexton, J. 3f. Smith, Smith of Kortlz Carolina, Triplett. and \Yitliei\poon.
Says : Baldn-in. Barksdale, Batson, Branch, Eli M.Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Darden, De Jarnette, DuprC,
Gaither, Gholson, Grar, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Lyon,
Marshall. Miles. Perkins, Turner, Viller6, and Wickham.
So the House refused to suspend the rules.
On motion of Xr. Marshall,
The House took a recess until half past 7 o'clock.
Haring reas~niblecl.
Mr. T,yon. under a suspension of the rilles, introduced
joiiit resolution " in relation to the purchase of the publie securities : "
TThich was read a first a i d secoiid time.
Jfr. Lyon mored t h a t the rule be suspended requiring the joint
resolution to be referred to a corninittee.
Mr. Lyon demanded the yeas and nays ;
T h i c h Tii'ere ordered,
33
And are recorded as fol~oms,
viz : Says. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Ba tson, Horatio W.Bruce,
Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cruikshank, De Jarnette,
Diekinson, Dupr6, Barrow, Fuller, Fnnsten, Gaither, Gilmer, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Keeble, Lyon, McCallum, McMullin,
Menees, Miles, Sexton. Snead, Staples, Wickham, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
yeas---------------------
J-VOL
7-45 u 4 8
[Mar. 13, 1866.
JOURNAL OF THE
, Branch, Burnett, Carroll, Cluskey, Colng, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Herch, J. T. Leach, Logan, Marshall, Murray, Perkins,
Read, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Triplett, Turt voting in the affirmative, the rule was not suspended.
The joint resolution was referred to the Conlmittee on Ways and
Means.
was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secreis as follows, viz :
r : The Senate have passed bills of this House of the following
An act making appropriations for the support of the Government
derate States of America from July 1 to December 31, lS65, a n d to
]A.
~ t 431.
.
An act for the relief of the oficers and employees of the Treasury
Note Bureau,
With sundry amendments; in which I a m directed to ask the concurrence of

this House.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Colyar introduced

A bill to provide for issuing bonds when certificates of the money
deposited have been lost ;
which imc: read a first and second time.
On motion cf Mr. Colyar, the rule was stftspended requiring the
ed to amend the bill by striking out the words or
((
1 was laid upon the table.
Mr. Goode presented the petition of Abraham Staples, agent of

Patrick County, Virginia, asking that a certain sum of money may be
refunded to him by the Government; which was referred to the
Conmiitlee on Claims.
Thc Chair laid before the House
A bill (H. R. 420) making appropriations for the support of the
Government of the Confederate States of America from Jnly first to
December thirty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and lo supply
five hundred dollars.

and 210, thc words Provided, T h a t the above
Department shall be paid out of the revenues
mere concurred in.

the third amendconsider the vote by which
dment; which motion pre-
XInr. 13, 1863.1
755
McMullin niovecl that the House agree to the said aniertclnient.

Mr. Conrad demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
JVIiich were ordered,
t
And recorded s:l f o l ~ o ~ ,*iz
v s ~ leas------ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
Xays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Yeas : Clark, Clopton, Cluskep, Colpar, Conrad, Conrow, Cruikshank, Ilarclen, Dnpr6, Ewing. Farrow. Fuller, Gaither. Gilirier,
flanly, Hatcher, Herbert. J. 31. Leach. J. T. Leach, Logan, Machen,
McCallum , &1c&fu1li 11, >fenees, Murray, Perkins, Ramsay, Sextoil,
J. 31. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Staples, Triplett, Turner,
ITiclrham, Wilkes, and nithcrspoon.
Nays : Anclerson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Branch, Horatio W.BIUCP,
Carroll, De Jarnette, Dickinson. Funqten,
Gholson, Goode. Gray, Hartriclge. Beehle, Lyon, Marshall, Miles,
Moore, Pugh, Read, Itussell, Simpson, Snead, and VillerB.
So the amendment w a s agreed to.
The fourth amenclnient of the Senate ivas coiicrured ill.
The Chair laic1 before the HOUSC?
A bill (H. R. 131) * for the relief of tlie officers and employees of
tlie Treasury Sote Bureau,
which had been returned from the Senate with tlie following amendment :
MI.
iT
After the word Bure;lu. iu sixth line, insert words &-thoseengaged in

signing and cutting Treasury notes.
Mr. McMullin moved that the House concur in the amendment of

the Senate ; which motion prevailed.
and signed
H. R. 258. An act to amend the act of February 7, 1863, so as to
allow conimutation to soldiers for the war Tho have received no
furlough ;
H. R. 343. A n act providing for the auditing and payment of properly authenticated clairiis against the Cotton Bureau in the TransMississippi Department ;
H. R. 3-22. An act providing for the auditing and payment of certain properly authenticated claims ;
H. R. 379. An act to levy additional taxes for the year 1365 for the
support of the Government ;
H. R. 115. An act making an appropriation to supply a deficiency
in the War Department during the fiscal period endmg December
31, 1864;
H. R. 22. Joint resolution in regar? to the Cotton Bureau and cotton transactions in the Trans-Mississippi Department ;
H. R. 33. Joint resolution for the relief of postmasters in certain
cases; and
H. R. 34. Joint resolution for the relief of Alexander F. Kinney,
Confederate States depositary at Staunton, Va.
On motion of Bfr. Clark, the House resolved itself into secret
session; and having spent some time therein, resolved itself into open
session.
a The
Journal of this secret session has not been Pound.
JOURNAL OF THE
[Mar. 13,1865.
hat the rules be suspended to enable him to

P
h moved that the House adjourn; which latter

yeas and nays on the motion to suspend
, viz:
Ye%
i
derson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Horatio W. Bruce,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 47
PITays___-_________--_________
15
uskey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, De J a r w, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode,

olliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen,
Ilin, Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkins, Read,
Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, VillerB,
Wickham, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Blandford, Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, Logan, Pugh, Ramsay, J. M. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, and Turner.
Two-thirds voting in the affi
s were suspended.
Mr. Conrad offered the foll
Resolved (the Seuate concur~iny),That the resolution fixing on Tuesday, the
instant, for the adjournment of the two Houses is hereby rescinded.
dford moved that the House adjourn.

n was lost.
Mr. Conrad called the question; which was ordered.
The question being on agreeing to the resolution,
Mr. Cruikshank demanded the yeas and nays; which were ordered.
Mr. Blandford moved the House adjourn, and demanded the yeas
and nays ;
Which were ordered.
19
are recorded as fol]ows, viz: Yeas--------------------Nays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
eas : Batson, Blandford, Clopton, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickin,Fuller, Gilmer, Hanly, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J . T. Leach,
cMullin, Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, and
n of the resolution are recorded,

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 45
Mar. 14, 1865.1
757
Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees. Miles, Moore,

Perkins, Read, Russell. Simpson, Swan, Triplett, TTiller6,Tlickhani,
Nays : Blandford. Chrisman, Clopton, Cruikshaiik, Pickinson,
Dupr6, Fuller, Hanly, Herbert, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logan,
Pugh, Ramsay, Sexton, J. M. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolina,
Staples, and Turner.
Mr. Menees moved to rec-onsider the rote by which the resolution
was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Cluskey.
ONE HUNDRED A S D FIFTH DAY-TUESDAY,
MARCH14,
1866.
OPEN SESSION.
A message was received froin the Senate, by Mr. Kash, their Secretary: which is as follows:
HT. Speaker: The Senate h a r e passed a bill (S. 225) to amend t h e tenth
section of t h e act entitled An act to organize forces to serve during the w a r ;
in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this Hoiise.
And they h a r e passed, with amendments. a bill of this House of t h e following
title ; i n which I a m also direcZed to ask t h e concurrence of this House, viz :
H.R.419. a n a c t to amend a n act providing for the establishment a n d paynient of claims for a certain description of property taken or informally impressed for the use of t h e Army, approved .June 14,1864.
And they h a r e passed, Aithout amendment, bills and joint resolutions of this
Rouse of t h e follomTing titles, r i z :
H. R. 174. An a c t for the relief of 31aj. John Reid, of Missouri ;
H. R. 341. An act requiring suit to be brought against persons connected with
t h e Cotton Bureau and Cotton Office in the Trans-Mississippi Department ;
H. K.35. J o i n t resolntion for t h e relief of Stephen R. Marshall, jr., tax collector of Putnani CounQ. Georgia ; and
H. R. 36. Joint resolution for t h e relief of William C. Ragnn.

A bill (H. R. 419) to amend an act providing for the establishment and payment of claims for a certain description of property
fourteenth June, eighteen hundred a i d sixty-four,
which had been returned from the Senate n7ith the following amendments :
1. Strike out thirty, section 2, line 2, afid insert twenty.
2. Strike out section 3 ; which reads as follows, r i z :
SEC.3. T h a t the said act be further amended by striking out of the first
section thereof t h e word heretofore whenever it occm-s, and also the words
under t6e direction of t h e post quartermaster nearest to him.
3. Strike out section 5 ; which reads as follows, viz:
SEC.5. The said commissioners shall also receive and take proof ill relation
to timber, fuel, a n d materials taken or iiiforlnally impressed in like manner as is
provided in the case of forage, etc., in t h e act of which this is a n amendment.

the tenth section of the act entitled An act to organize forces to
TMxr. 14,1865.
during the war; )) which was read a first and second time and
d to the Committee on Military Affairs.
House proceeded to the consideration of the special orders.
motion of Mr. Cluskey, the bill to exempt from taxation the
apital of bonds and certificates issued by the Confederate States
and the bill to exempt from taxation loans made on hypothecation
of nontaxable bonds )were postponed until to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Russell, the bill to organize l h e Supreme
Court was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Anderson, the bill repealing certain abatements from the property tax and income tax and amending the said
tax laws was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Colyar, the bill making further regulations
for the taxation of banks and bank notes and for tthe confiscation of
such notes held by alien enemies was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Cluskey, the bill making appropriations to
supply a deficiency in the appropriation f o r the Department of Justice for the half year ending December thirty-first, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four, was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr. Hanly, the bill granting seats on the floor of
the House of Representatives to the principal officers in the Executive Departments )was laid upon the table.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Barksdale introduced
A bill to amend an act entitled An act to aid any State in comwith and perfecting records concerning its troops, apruary sixteent,h, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; ))
The House then proceeded to the consideration of the General
Calendar.
Mr. Hanly moved that the bill for the suppression of intemperance and its concomitant evils in the civil a i d military departments
of the Confederate %orernment be laid upon the table.
Mr. J. T. Leach demanded the yeas and nags thereon ; which were
not ordered and the motion prevailed.
of Mr. Blandford, the bill ( ( t o increase the pay of
zt received by the infantfry of the L4riiy) vms laid
)
))
))
))
the employment
y, and to regulate
r the transfer of
the Army to the
r. Sexton introduced
route therein named ;
ird time, and passed, and the title
oval of the naval
Mar. 14, 1865.1
759
The bill to increase the number of midshipmen, and to prescribe

the manner of appointment; and
The bill making an appropriation to erect additional quarters
for acting midshipmen at Drewrys Bluff ,))
were laid upon the table.
On motion of h h . Fuller, the joint resolution for the relief of
John Darling was laid upon the table.
On motion of Mi. Colyar, the bill * for the relief of the citizens of
Sorth Alabama was laid upon the table.
The bill to coinpensate Charles E. Stuart, Israel C. Owings,. and
J. H. Taylor for the use of an improvement in instruments for sighting cannon was taken up for consideration.
On motion of Mr. Fuller, the rule was suspended reqniring the bill
to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Johnston mored that the bill be laid upon the table; which
motion prevailed.
A message was receix-ecl from the Senate, by IrIr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, riz:
Ur. Speu7c-er: The Senate have passed the bill of the House of Representatives
(H. R. 418) relative to t h e impressment of slaves.
The bill to aid in the building. of a railroad from Fapetteville,

Sorth Carolina, to Florence, South Carolilia, was taken up for considera tion.
Mr. Rlandforcl niored that the bill be laid upon the table.
Mr. Colyar moved that the Comniittee on llTaps and Means have
leave to sit during the session of the House ; which motion prevailed.
A message was received froin the Senate, by Mr. Kash, their Seere-.
tary, as follows, viz:
311.. Speaker: The Senate h a r e passed the resolutiou of the House of Representatives rescinding t h e resolution fixing Tuesday, the 14th instant, a s t h e time
for the adjournnient of the present session of Congress.
Mr. Cruikshank. from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported

H. R. 420. An act to provide for thc payment of arrears now due
to the Army and S a r y ;

H. R. 428. An act to authorize the Postmaster-General t o purchase
United States pospdge stanips or certaiii purposes ; and
H. R. 31. Joint resolution respecting a census.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Miles introduced
A bill t o grant transportation to discharged and disabled soldiers ; ?
which n7as read a first and second time.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the rule mias suspended requiring the bill
The bill v a s engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Ramsay moved to reconsidcr the vote by which the bill was
ordered to be engrossed.
Which were ordered,
.....................
38
And are recorded as follows, viz : hays_-------------------23
RNAL OF THE
[Mar. 14, 1865.
in, Barladale, Batson, Eli M. Bruce,

Clopton, Cluskey , Cruikshanlr, Darden,
w, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholsoa,
, J . M. Leach, J. T.Leach, Logan,
iles, Miller, Moore, Ramsay, Rogers,
es, Triplett, Wickham, and Wither-
, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Burnett, Chrisman,

Conrow, DuprC, Ewing, Gray, Hartridge, Johnston,
Pugh, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Turner,
motion to reconsider prevailed.

msay submitted the following amendment :
following as an independent section :
o their homes be, and the same is herebr,
granted to a11 officers when on leave of iiidulgeiice and to all soldiers when
furloughed : "

On motion of Mr. Conrad,
The Rouse took a recess until 1 o'clock p. In.
Having reassenibled,
use of Representatives:
RICHMOND,
T'A., March 14, 186.5.
onse to your resolution of the 2d instant, I hereivitli transmit for

rmation communications from the Secretary of the Navy and t1i.r
ner for the exchange of prisoners, relative to the trial and execution
. Beall, acting inaster i n the Confederate States Navy, by the authorities of the United States.
JE&~LI'LIXtSONYA VIY.
Chair also laid before the House a message from the President ;
was read as follows, viz :
RICHMOND,
VA., -Marclh 13, 1865.
gour resolution of 23d November last, I herewith transion communications froni the Secretary of War, the
the Postmaster-General, relative to the number, ages,
d employees in their respective departments, on duty in
reasury relative to the number of employees i n his
uded in your call for information, might accompany
een received, but I have decided to withhold the
on that account.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
1 to be engrossed and
&far.14, 1866.1
761
Mr. Conrad demanded the reas and nays;

Which were ordered,
----------------_--_____
44
And recorded as follolvs, viz:
h a y s - - - - - - _ - - _ - _ _ _ _ __ _
_ ___ __ 10
Yeas : Anderson, Baldrin, Barksdale, Batson, Haylor, Blandford,
Branch, Eli M.Hriice, Horatio
Bruce, Carroll, Clopton, Cluskey,
Colyar, Cruikshank, Darden, Dickinson, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Hatcher, Herbert, Nolliday, J. M.
Leach, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Miller, Moore, Perkins,
Pugh, Ramsay, Rogers, Russell. Sexton, Simpson, J. hl. Smith,
Staples, Triplett, T7iller6, and T17ickham.
Nays : Conrow, De Jarnette, Ewing, Gray, Hanly, Johnston,
Machen, Snead, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So it was decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Ramsay moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
passed.
A message was receired from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
ir
Yr.SpeaLer: The Senate hare passed bills of t h e House of Representatives

of the folloming titles :
H. K.434. An act to aiuend an act entitled An act to diminish the number
of exemptions and details ; and
H. R. 435. An act to establish a certain post route therein ~iamed.
Mr. Lyon moved that the House resolve itself into secret session ;
which motion was lost.
Mr. Moore moved that the rnles be suspended t o enable him to introduce a joint resolution.
Mr. Marshall moved that the rules be suspended, and that the bill
(H.R.269) t o amend an act entitled An act to organize forces to
serve during the war be taken up for consideration.
session.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
Yr. ,Ypeuker: The Senate hare passed a bill of the following title, viz :
S.227. An act to repeal the sixth section of a n act to regulate t h e business of
conscription, apprtred March 7 , 1865 ;
In which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this IIoiise.
The President of the Confederate States having returned to the Senate the
bill (S. 169) entitled An act to abolish the office of certain quartermasters and
assistant quartermasters. commissaries and assistant commissaries, and to provide for the appointment of bonded agents in said departments, with his objections to the same, the Senate proceeded to reconsider the bill ; and
Izesolved, That the bill do not pass, two-thirds of the Senators present not
voting therefor.
on the 11th instant, approve and sign the folloTTing acts, riz :
S. 166. An act to amend an act entitled An act to provide and organize a general staff for armies in the field, to serve during the war, approved June 14,
1864;
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S . 219. An act to regulate the payment of clerqs employed at the post-offices in

cities of Richmond and Petelxburg ; and
221. An net for the relief of maimed soldiers.
Mr. Conrad moved that the House adjourn.

The question being on the motion of Mr. Chambers, which had
been made in secret session, to lay on the table the bill to suspend the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus,
Mr. Russell demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, ,,iz: Yeas_________________________ 27
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Branch, Burnett, Chambers,
Clopton, Colyar, Darden, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Hanly,
Herbert, J. M. Leach, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Ramsay, Rogers,
Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, and
Wickham.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Horatio 77V. Bruce,
Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Cluslrey, Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette,
Dupr6, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hartridge, Holliday,
Johnston, ICeeble, Lyon, Machen, Menees, Miller, Perkins, IZead,
Itussell, Sexton, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
So the House refused to lay the bill on the table.
Mr. Dupre called the question.
Mr. Miles moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays.
Mr. Blandford moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. Staples demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
i\nd recordecl :,$ follows,
29
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
Yeas : Anderson. Baldwin, Barksdale. Blandford. Burnett. Carroll.
Clark, Clopton, Ilarden, De Jarnette, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller, Gilriieri
Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Lyon, Marshall, Menees, Miles, Miller, Ramsay, Rogers, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
ed that the House resolve itself into secret sesthe yeas and iiays thereon; which mere not
_________________
29
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - 30
arroll, Chrisman, Clark,
, Farrow, Fuller, Gil-
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nier, Gray, Hanly, Herbert, Johnston, Lyon, RiIcCallum, Menees,

Miles, Miller, Ramsay, Rogers, Smith of North Carolina, Staples,
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Bradley, Horatio TI7. Bruce,' Chambers,
Cluskey, Conrad, Conro\v, ETing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode,
Hartridge, Holliday, Keeble, Machen, Marshall, Perkins, Pugh, Read,
Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Viller6, and TVilkes.
The question recurring on ordering the question,
The yeas and nays are recorded as folloms, viz : Yeas--------- 3G
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22
Yeas : Batson, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett,
Chambers, Clopton, Clusliey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrom, Duprb, Ewing,
Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Holliday,
Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Marshall, McCalluni, Perkins, Yugh, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, J. 31. Smith, Snead, Swan, VillerB, and Wilkes.
Nays : Anderson, B a l d ~ i n ,Barksdale, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark,
Darden, De Jarnette, Farrov, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M. Leach,
Machen, Menees, Miles, Miller, Ramsay, Rogers, Smith of Sorth
Carolina, Triplett, and Wickhaiii.
So the question was ordered.
The question being on ordering the bill to be engrossed aiid read
a third time,
Which were ordered,
And recorded as folloTTs, viz: Yeas _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
N a y s _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _27
-_-_Yeas : Batson, Bradley, Horatio TIT. Bruce, Carroll, Chrisman,
Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrom, De Jarnette, DuprB, Eming, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hartridge, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble,
Lyon, Machen, Miller, Perkins, Pugh, Read, Russell, Sexton, Swan,
Triplett, Villerk, Wilkes. and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : L4nderson, Ralclwin, Barksdale, Blandford, Burnett, Chanibers, Clopton, Colgar, Dardea, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M. Leach, Marsliall, McCalluni, Menees, Miles, Ksmsay,
Rogers, Sinipson, J. 31. Smith, Smith of Xorth Carolins, Snead.
Staples, and Wickham.
So it was decided in the affirmatiire.
The bill -as engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Russell moved to reconsider the \rote by which the bill mas
ordered to be engrossed, and called the question.
Pending which,
Mr. Blandford moved that the House 'adjourn, and demanded the
was and navs thereon:
Yeas : Baldwin, Barksdale, BlandYford, Burnett, Chambers, Clark,

Clopton, Darden, De Jarnette, DuprB, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Gray,
3. M. Leach, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles,
Ramsay, Rogers, J. XI. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Staples,
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Batson, Bradley, Horatio 14'. Bruce, Carroll,

ey, Conrad, Conrow, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither,
Goode, Hartridge, Holliday, Johnston, Iieeble, Miller, PerRead, Russell, Simpson, Snead, Swan, Triplett, VillerQ,
use refused to adjourn.
Mr. Blandford moved that the House resolve itself into secret
on.
r. Barksdale demanded the yeas and nays thereon; which were
ordered.
Mr. Marshall moved that the House adjourn, and demanded the
yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, vix: Yeas ________________________ 30
{ Nays_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Blandford, Buruett. Cham.
bers, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Darden, De Jarnette, Dupr6, Farrow,
Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M, Leach, Lyon, Machen, Jkhirshall,
McCallum, Menees, Miles, Ramsay, Rogers, J. M. Smith, Smith of
North Carolina, Staples, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Batson, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll, Chrisman,
Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode,
Gray, Hartridge, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Miller, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and
Wilkes.
The question recurring on the motion to resolve into secret session,
The yeas and nays are recorded as follows, viz : Yeas-------Nays________ 38
Yeas : Baldwin, Barksdale, Chambers, Chrisman, Colyar, and
Herbert.
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Blandford, IIoratio IF.Bruce, Carroll,
Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten,
Gaither, Gilmer, Goode, Gray, Holliday, Johnston, Keslble? J. M.
say, Reid, Gilssell,
d, Staples, Swan,
m, and Mr. Speaker.
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SECRET SESSION.
the purpose of fizrnishing necessary sup-
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Mr. Colyar moved that all further proceedings on the bill be had in
open session.
Mr. Smith of North Carolina demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas ________________ - _______ 21
And recorded as follows, viz: Ways
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Horatio W. Bruce, Colyar,
Cruikshank, Darden, Fuller, Gholson, Gilmer, Herbert, J. M. Leach,
Logan, McMullin, Perkins, Ramsay, J. M. Smith, Smith of North
Carolina, Staples, Turner, and Wickham.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradlcy, Branch, Eli M. Bruce,
Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clopton, Clusliey, Conrad, Conrow, De
Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gray,
Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Iieeble, Lyon,
Machen, Marshall, Miles, Miller, Moore, Iugh, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, and Witherspoon.
Strike out, in section 1, the words abroad, or in parts of the country held or
threatened by the enemy where Treasury notes will not circiilate ;

In section 1, after the word
coin, insert the words
and baulr notes ;

Mr. Hartridge submitted the following anieiidrrieiit :
In section 2, strike out all after t h e words then and in that event, which reads
as folloms,viz : i t shall be lawful for the President to cause t o be impressed from
m y bank, banker, banking company. corporation, association, or individuals gold

or silver coin to a n amount not to exceed three millions of dollars in the aggregate :
Prouided, The amount so to be impressed shall be apportioned among t h e holders
thereof in such manner as to equalize t h e amount among holders of coin
impressed as near as may be, for which just compensation to the holders of a n y
coin impressed for public me under the authority of this a c t shall be made by
the delivery to them of cotton or tobacco, with the privilege of exporting the
same free of all restrictions and at t h e current price of these articles when permitted to be exported in the miinner stated; or in the event t h e holders of coin
impressed inay prefer. the Secretary of the Treasury, under t h e direction of the
President, may issue to the owners or liolders of coin impressed a certificate
of indebtedness for the ianiouiit so obtained, whereby it shaIl be promised that
the Government of tlie Confederatp Spates will, two years after the ratification
of n treaty of peace between the United States and the Confederate States, pay
to the owner or oivncm of the coin so inipressed the amount so obtained, in
coiIi, Kith interest thereon iit tlie rate of six per ceiit per annum, payable semiannually ; and the said Secretary shall no re over set a p r t and pledge for the
repayment of any specie impressed under the authority of this act, a n amount of
cotton and tobacco ovned by the Government, or their proceeds, equal in value
to any coin impressed, and the said Secretary shall FAithfully apply t h e said cotton and tobnwo or their proceeds to t h e repayment of coin impressed under t h e
:uithority of this act : Provided, No impressments shall be made from parties
holding a less sum than two hundred dollars, and insert in lieu thereof the following, viz : in addition to t h e taxes now levied by law, a t a x shall be levied
and collected of twenty-fire per ceiituni upon the aniouut of all gold and silver
coin, gold dust, bullion, and sterling exchange in the Confcdcrate States, payable
in kind, which t a u shall be due and collected on the first day of April next, or as
soon thereafter as possible: Pvo?;ided, T h a t the above Iax shall not be levied
upon the gold or silver coin, gold dust, bullion, and sterling exchange owned or
possessed by any person when the amount so owned or possessed shall not exceed
two hundred dollars in value ; nor shall the said tax be levied on gold or silver
coin, gold dust, bullion, and sterling exchange which, within thirty days after
LMar. 14, 1865.
the passage of this act, shall be lent to the Governinent under the provisions of
the first section of this act, nor upon the gold or silver coin, gold dust, bullion, or
sterling exchange of any person who has made a loan t o the Government, according
to thc said first section, of not less than twenty-five per cellturn of t h e gold and
silver coin, gold dust, bullion, or sterling exchange owned and possessed by
such person at the time of the passage of this act : drZd provided nlso. That the
delay of thirty days mentioned in this section shall he extended to one hundred
and twenty days for all portions of the country beyond the Mississippi River.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Gray,
The House took a rcccss tuitil half past 7 oclock.
Having reassembled,
McMullin moved to amend the aniandnlellt of Mr. Hartridge
riking out two hundred and inserting (four hundred ;
h amendment was lost.
Mr. Wickham submitted the following amendment to the aniencliiient of Mr. Hartridge :
((
Add a t the end the following: Aiid if t i n y State of the Confeder:wy borrows
from ally bank coin or bullioii and leiids i t t o the Confederate Government,
the b m k that lends such coin or bullion shall be allowed a credit against the tax
to the extent of such loan ;

Mr. Chambers submitted the following aincndmcnt :
Add the following: And the limitation of three millions of dollars, as espressed in the first section of this act, shall not be construed to prohibit the
Secretary of the Treasury from receiving a greater amount offered as loans or
wcruing as taxes under this act ;

Mr. Hanly submitted the following amendment to the amendment :
Add the following proviso: And provided f i w t h e r , T h a t the tax imposed by
the provisions of this act upoil gold arid silver coin, gold and silver bullion, gold
dust, :MI sterling exchange, when paid, or the illnotint thereof loaned in pursiiance of the first section of this act, shall be in lieu of a11 other taxes imposed on
the same articles by any other act ;

Mr. Herbert moved that the bill arid airieiiclments be referred to a
motion was lost.
which the amendto ; which motion prevailed.
moved to amend the amendment by striking out the
wherever it occurs, and inserting in lieu thereof the
ment of Mr. Harta demanded the yeas and nays;
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>;wing, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hart ridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Reeble, Lyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, Menees, Miles, &furray, Perkins, Read, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Snead, Triplett, VillerB, and tliilkes.
Nays: Blandford, Horatio TV. Bruce, Puller, Gray, Herbert, Johnston, J. M. Leach, McMulliii, Ramsay, Russell, Smith of Worth Carolina, and Wickham.
So the amendment mas agreed to.
Mr. Marshall submitted the following arnendrrient :
Add the followirig as ail iiideperident section :
SEC.3. T h a t i t shall be unlawful to export from the Confederacy, without
the consent of the President, gold or silver coin or bullion, gold dust, or gold
or silver plate, a f t e r the passage o f this :I(%, under tt penalty of imprisonment
for a term of not less than fiTe nor more than ten Sears, a t hard labor, against
anyone found guilty u1)ori indictment before a district court of the Confederate
States of America.
Mr. Marshall clemanclecl the yeas a ~ i c lnays thereoil ;

M%ch were ordered.
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Bradley, Horatio TV. Bruce,
Burnett, Chrisman, Clark. Clopton, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dupr6,
Eming, Farrow, Gray, Hanly, Reeble, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miller. Pugh, Rogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Triplrtt, and Wilkes.
Nays : Anderson, Baldn-in, Barksdale, Branch, Carroll, Chambers,
Colyar, Conrad, Darden, Fuller, Punsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer,
Goode, Hartridge, Herhert, Holliday, .Johnston, J. M. Leach, Lyon,
Rfachen, Miles, Perkins, Rainsay, Russell, Sexton, Smith of Korth
Carolina, Snead, Staples, VillerB. and TJ7ickham.
So the aniendnient was rejected.
Mr. Conrad submitted the following amendment :
Add the following as an independent section :
SEC. 3. That t h e gold o r silver coin heretofore taken or impressed by t h e
Government. belonging to certain banks of the city of New Orleans, sliall he
considered as having been loaned t~ndcrthc first section of this act, and shall
be accounted for to t h e State of Louisiana ;

Mr. Sexton moved the previous question.
Pending which,
Mr. McMullin inoved that the House resolve itself into open session.
Mr. Smith of S o r t h Carolina demanded the yeas and nays on
the motion for the previous question.
The demand was not sustaincd, and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Smith of Sorth Carolina demanded the yeas arid nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Horatio W.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton,
r;\lar. 15, 1865.
De Jarnette, DuprC, Ewing,

Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge,
Machen, McCallum, Menees,
ssell, Sexton, Simpson,
arden, Fuller, Gilnier,
McMullin, Ramsay, J. M. Smith,
rn, and Mr. Speaker.
itle was read and agreed to.
e by which the bill was
ee on the Judiciary, resuspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus ;
ad a first and second time.
on the bill be had

Bills, reported as
ct to provide for the safety of the archives of the
for the assembling of Congress a t any place other
On motion,
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH DAY-WEDNESDAY,
15, 1865.
MARCH
OPEN SESSION.
tponing the bill and placing it on the
Mar. 13. 1563.1
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769
The bill a s read a third time and yasscd, and the title was read
and agreed to.
Mr. Barlisdale entered a motion to recoiisicler the vote by which the
bill Kas p a w d .
Rlr. Lgon, froin the saiiie comniittce, to whoin bad been referred
a Senate bill (S. 215) * to appropriate money to pay the expenses of
the Joint Select Committee on the Subject of tho Treatment and Excliaiige of Prisoners. reported back the same with the recominenctation that it do paiq.
Calendar,
It wzis decided in the negative.
On motion of J2r. Lyon, tlie ride vas suspended reqiiiring the hill
to be considered in Coininittee of the Wholc.
The bill was engro d and read a third time.
The peas and nays required by the Constitution are recorded;
Yeas_____---___-_____-----------_56
And are as follows, viz: s a y s _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Yeas : Anderson, Balclwin, Barlisdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley,
Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio IT. Bruce. Rurnett, Chrisman, Clark,
Clopton, Colyar, Conrom-, Darclen, 1)e Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott,
Enring, Farrow, Fuller. Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode,
Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Johnston, Keeble, J. M.
Leach, Lyon, Machen, Jfarshall, Mile?, Miller, Moore, Ramsay, Read,
Rogers, Russell, Simpson. J. 31. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Snead, Staples, Triplett, Turner, VillerQ, Wicliham, Wilkes, and Mr.
Speaker.
Says: Xone.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 227) to repeal
the sixth section of a n act to regulate the business of conscription,
approved March serenth. eighteen hundred and sixty-five ; which
n-as read a first aiicl secoid time.
On motion of A h . Gooclr. the rule was suspended requiring the bill
Mr. Goode submitted the following anicndrnent :
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Strike ont all after the enacting clause, 13-liicli rends 2s follolm, T-iz :
That the sixth section of the Act to regulate the business of conscription,
approred on the serenth d a y of JI:trcah, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, be, a n d
the smie is hereby, repealed,
and insert in lieu thereof t h e following, Tiz :
T h a t the fifth section of the act entitled An act to regulate t h e business of
conscription be, and 1s hereb>-, amended and reenacted so :is to read as folloma :
If any conscript shall furnish to the enrolling oflicer 01 his county a certificate, under oath, froin a respectable physician or from a n army surgeon, t h a t
he ir unable to travel to the command to vhich he may be assigned without
serious prejudice to his health, or t h a t he is seriously maimed or manifestly
unfit for field seryice, or shall present to such enrolling officer a certificate of
discharge on account of permanent disability heretofore granted, a furlough
shall be granted to him until he can be examined for final discharge or recomn~endationfor light duty, under regulations to be prescribed by tlie Secretary Of
TTar.
SEC.2. The sixth section of t h e above-recited act is hereby repealed ;

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The bill as amended was read a third time and passed.

Mr. Goode moved to amend the title by striking out the whole
A bill to anlend the act to regulate the business of conscriptioll.
and agreed to.
Mr. Marshall, from the Committee on the Exchange of Prisoners,
submitted a written report ; which was laid upon the table and ordered
to be printed.
'
On motion of Mr. Clopton, the unfinished business mas again postponed, the rules were suspended, and Mr. Clopton, from the Committee on the Medical Department, reported
A bill " to increase the commutation value of hospital rations for a
limited time;"
The question being on postponing the bill and placing it 011 the Calendar,
Mr. Clark moved to postpone the unfinished [business], to enable
hiin to move a suspension of the rules, and demanded the yeas and
nays thereon; which were not ordered, and the motion was lost.
The House resumcd the consideration of the unfinished business,
viz :
Tho bill " Lo suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus."
The question was ordered.
the bill was ordered to be engrossed,
Shall the hill pass?
Mr. Darden deinaiicled the yeas and nays ;
Which were ordered,
31
&lndrecorded as follows,viz: Yeas------------------------Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Chrisman,
Clark, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jariiette, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Funbten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Machen, Miller, Moore, I'erkins, Read, Russell, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Barksdale, Branch, Burnett, Clopton, Darden,
Farrow, Gaither, I-Ianly, McCallum, Miles, Rogers, Simpson, J. 14.
Smith, Snearl, Staples, Welsh, and Witherspoon.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Russell moved a call of the Housc ; which was ordered.
names :
Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Chrisman, Clark','Clopton,Cluskey,Conrow, Darden, De Jarnette, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Fuller, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Giliner, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, J. M.
Mar. 15,1865.1
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Leach, Machen, Marshall, McCalluni, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Moore,

Berkins, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith,
Smith of North Carolina, Snead, Staples, Swan, Triplett, Turner,
VillerB, Welsh, Wickham, TTTilkes, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
A qiiornm being present.
Mr. Rogers nioved that all further proceedings under the call be
dispensed with.
Mr. Keeble dcnianded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : hnclerson. Baldwin, Rarksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Rnuhetc
Clopton, Darden, Elliott. Farrow, Fuller. Giliner. Hanly, Hartridge,
J. 11. Leach, Marshall, Xc?thdlin, Miles, Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson,
J. 31. Smith. Smith of Sorth Carolina, Staples, Turner, Viller6,
ITelsh, and ITickham.
Says : Batson, Bradlev, Horatio TIT. Bruce. Chrisnian, Clark,
Cluslcey, Conrow, De Jarnette. Dupr6, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither,
Gholson. Goode, Gray. Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Reeble, Machen,
AlcCalliuii, Miller. Moore, Perkins, Read, R~ssell,Snead, Swan, Triplett, Wilkes, and TTitherspoon.
The following gentlemen were found absent by leave of the House :
Messrs. Akin, Atkins. Aver, Bell, Chilton, DicBinson, Echols, Heiskell, Hilton. Holder, Lamkin, Lester. Montague, Norton, Orr, Shewmake, Singleton, TI'. E. Smith. and Wright.
Mr. Baldwin moved that all further proceedings under the call be
dispensed with.
The following gentlemen appeared and were excused :
Messrs. Carroll. Colyar, Lyon, and Sexton.
On motion of Mr. Wickham, all further proceedings under the call
The yeas and naSs mere recorded as follonTs, viz : Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
?\Tays-----_- 33
Yeas: Batson, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio TIT. Bruce. Carroll,
Chrisman, Clark. Cluskey, Conrad. Conrow, De ,Jarnette, Dupr6,
Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hartridge. Hatcher,
Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Miller, Moore, Perkins.
Read, Russell, Sexton, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and RIr.
Speaker.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barksdale, Baylor, Blandford, Branch,
Burnett, Clopton, Colyar, Darden, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gilmer,
Hanlg, Herbert, J. 31. Leach, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Miles,
Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina,
Snead, Staples. Turner, Welsh, Wickham, Witherspoon, and Wright.
Mr. Clusliey moved t o reconsider the vote just taken.
Mr. Smith of Korth Carolina demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which mere ordered,
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Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Barlrsdale, Baylor, Blandford, Branch,

Burnett, Clopton, Colyar, Darden, Farron-, Fuller, Gaither, Giliner,
Hanly, Herbert, J. M. Leach, &Iarshall, BfcCall~n1,JIcJLnlliri, Jliles,
Ramsay, Rogers, Simpson, J . M. Smith, Smith of S o r t h Carolina,
Staples, Turner, Wiclihanl, and If'itherspoon.
Kays : Batson, Bradley, Eli $1. Bruce, Horatio TIr. Bruce, Carroll,
, Chrisrrian, Clark, Clnslrep, Conrad, COI~~O\T-,
Dc Jarnette, DiiprQ,
Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher,
Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, A!facheIi, Niller, 11o01*e, Perkins,
liead, Russell, Sexton, Swan, Triplett, VillerB, and Wilkes.
I
Mr. Anderson moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
offer a resolution.
On motion of Mr. Miles, the rules mere suspended, and the bill
(H. R. 269) " to amend an act entitled 'An act to organize forces to
serve during the n7ar ' ?' was taken up for consideration.
Mr. DuprB moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Johnston demanded the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Barkshale, Blandford, Clopton, Colyar, Uupr6, Farrow, Fuller, Gilmer, Herbert, Lyon, Marshall, Ramsay, Smith of North Carolina, Turner, and Wickham.
Nays : Batson, Bradley, Branch, Horatio Ti'. Bruce, Burnett,
Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrad, De Jarnette, Elliott, En7ing,
Funsten, Gholson, Goode, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Machcn, McCalluni, McMullin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore,
Perkins, Rogers, Ihssell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett, VillerB,
Willres, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Clark moved that the bill Gc postponed t o rnable him to move
a suspension of the rules, in order to report a bill from the Committee
on Military Affairs, and demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, viz : Yeas ------------------- l6
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 39 [38]
Yeas : Bradley, Branch, Horatio 11. Bruce, Burnett, Chrisman,
Clark, Elliott, Ewing, Bunsten, Marshall, Sexton, Sneacl, Swan,
Turner, TVilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Carroll. Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, De
Jarnette, Dupr6, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Johnston, J. M. Leach, Lyon, Machen,
McCallum, 3!Ic&fullin, Menees, Miles, Miller. Moore, Perkins, Rams ? ~ Rogers,
,
Russell, Simpson, J . M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, VillerB, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
So the motion mas lost.
Mr. Dupr6 submitted the following amendment :
Strike out, in lines 24, 25, and 26, the words " public printer of the Confederate and State goverulnents and such journeymen printers" and insert in lieu
thereof the words " Superintenaent of Public Printing of the Confederate States
and the public priilters of the State governments, and such journeymen printers
arid IKessluen :lS the Said Superi;tendent of Public Printing and t h e public
printers of the State governments.
Mar. 15, 1863.1
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773
Mr. Herbert inox-ed that the bill an d ameridiiients be laid upon the
table.
Mr. Marshall demanded the yeas and nays thereon;
Which were ordered,
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Carroll, Clopton, Colyar,

l)upr&, Farrow, Fuller, Gaither, Gholson, Gilmer, Goode, Gray,*Iartridge. Herbert, J. 11. Leach, Lyon, McJlullin. Jlmees, Ranisay, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Smith of S o r t h Carolina, Staples, Turner,
VillerB, and ITickliani.
Says : Ratson, Raylor, Branch, Horatio W.Bruce, Burnett, Cluskey. Conrad, Conron-. De Jarnette, Ewing, Funsten, Hatcher, Holliday. Johnston, Xachen, Marshall. iS.rcCalluni, Miles, Moorc, Perkins,
J. 31. Smith, Sneacl, Sn-an, Triplett, J I X k e s ancl Witherspoon.
So tlie bill and anieiidmeiits wcre laid upon the table.
Mr. Marshall iiiovecl to recoiisider the Tote juit t1 1ien.
Mr. Swan nio.i-ed that the IIonse take B recess until half past 7
oclock.
The motion TGIS lost.
Jlr. J. JI. Smith niox-ed that the Houw adjourn.
The niotion i n s lost.
On niotioii of Mr. Miles. the nilei ITPIT wspenclecl t o enable the
Coniniittee on Military Affairs to report a bill.
JIr. Jlilcq, under a snspcn4on of the rule-, introclnccd
A bill to increase tlie pa)- and mileage of officcrs traveling under
vrders ;
v Iiicli 11 -i
read a firct anti ~ ~ ~ time.
~ n c l
On motion, tlie ride mi3 suspended requiring the bill to be referred
to a committee.
A h . J. JI. Smith nioi-ecl that the IIoiise adjourn.
The motion 17 a < lo-t.
Mr. Staple, niorcd a call of the ITouic.
The iiiotioii 11 as lo,t.
Mi.. Blandfold moretl that tlie House adjourn.
Jlr. Clopton clcmuncled the yea5 uiicl nays ;
TYhich v w e ordeiwl.
e a , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -24
__
And recorded a5 follows. viz : ISa\5
_-__
? ._ _ - _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - _ _ _ _ _31
Yeas : Baylor. Rlanclford, I<urnett, Clii~key, Conrow, DuprB,
Gaither, Gilmer. Goorlr. Gray, fIanlg, Hartridge, Hatcher, ;Tohiiston,
Recble, %Iarshall, JIcJIullin, Jlenees, Sirnixon, J . M. Smith, Swan,
I h k h a m , TTilkes. ancl Witherspoon.
Says : Anderson, Barksdalc, Batson, Brsclley, Branch, I-Ioratio 31.
Bruce, Carroll. Chrisman, Clopton, Colyar, Elliott, Enring, Farrow,
Funsten, Gholson. Holliday, Lyon, Machen, McCallum, Miles, Moore,
Perkins, RainsaJT-,Itogers, Russell, Sexton, Sinith of S o r t h Carolina,
Snead, Staples, Triplett. ancl VillerB.
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[Mar. 16,1865.
passed.
Mr. Snead moved that, the rules be suspended to enable him to
offer a resolution.
Mr. Clark, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom had
been referred
A bill t o provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the
militia of the Confederate States, and for governing such part of
them as may be eniplo ed in the service of the Confederate States,
and for calling them orth to execute the laws of the Confederate
States, suppre& insurrections, and repel invasions,
reported the same back with the recommendation that it do lie on the
table.
Mr. Blaiidford moved that the House resolve itself into secret.
session.
A riiessdge was received from the Senate. by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
MY.X p e a 7 ~ w :The Senate have passed a hill nnd joint resolution of t h e IIouse
of Representatives of the following titles :

H. R. 437. An act to grant transportation to discharged and disabled soldiers ;
21nd
11. R. 37. Joint resolnlion of tharilis to, xiid for the relief of, Maj. Gasllar
Tochman, formcrly of the Polish army.
On motion of 31r. Darclen,

The llouse adjourned until 11 oclocl~to-niorro\y.
ONE HUNDRED A 3 D SEYESTW DAY-THURSDBY,

MARCH18, 1865.
OPEX SESSION.
On motion of Xr. Ewing, the uiifinishecl business v a s postponed.

Mr. Ewiiig moved that the rules be suspended to enable him to
offer a resolulion.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Sexton moved a call of the House ; which was ordered.
Upon the call of the roll the follon-ing gentlemen answered to their
names :
Messrs. Anderson. Baldwin, Ratson, Raylor, Blandford, Branch,
Eli 31. Bruce, Horatio JV. Brnce, Carroll, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton,
Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott. Ewing,
Farrow, Ga ither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Rartridge, Hatcher,
Herbert, Holliclay, Johnston, Keeble, Lyon, Machen, Menees, Miles,
Miller, Moore, Perkins, Rogers, R~issell,Sestoii, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, Snead, Staples, Triplett, Turner, VillerB, Welsh, Wickhnm,
Willres, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
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HOUSE O F REPRESENTSTIVES.
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,4 quorum having been found to be present,

On motion of Mr. Sexton, all further proceedings uiider the call
On niotioii of Mr. Roger>, the Speaker n-as authorized to make

temporary appointnients to the Corninittee on Enrolled Bills i n
place of Mr. Cruikshank and Mr. Fidler, absent.
The Speaker appointed A h . Hatcher of Missouri.
The question recurring on the motion to suspend the rules,
Mr. Blaiidford demanded the yeas and nays;
IThich were ordered,
____________-__
50_ _ _ _
And recorded as follow:s, viz: Syea y~ s~ _s __ __ ___- __ _
- _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _5 _ _ _
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, 13atson, Baylor, Blandford, Branch,
Eli M. Bruce, Carroll. Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Clusliey, Colyar,
narden, Dicliinson, Dnpri., Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Gaither, Qiiolson, Goode, Gray, Wanly, IIartridge, I-Ierbert, Holliday, Johnston,
Keeble, Lpon, Shcheii, McJInllin, Menees, Miles, Miller, Moore,
Perkin?, Rogers, Russell. Sexton, Siiiipson, J. If. Smith, Snead,
Staples, Smm, Triplett, VillerQ, Welsh, IVickhain, and Witherspoon.
Says : I-Ioratio TIT. 13ruce. Conrow, Hatcher, ll7ilkes, and Mr.
Speaker.
So the rules TTere suspended.
M r . E v i n g offered the follo\\-iiig resolution ; which mas adopted :
Rtsolced ( t 7 ~St~actccoiicrctring), That the Presideiit of the Senate and the

Spe:ilier of tlie Ilonce of Eepreqent:itives adjonrn their respective IIouses sl11e
die on S ~ i t n r d ~ i the
y , eighteenth instalit, nt oiic ocloc.1, 1x~stiiiericli;tii
Ellr. ,hclerson ino.i-ecl to reconsicler the vote by which the resolution was adopted.
The iiiotion was lost.
JIr. Cluskey offered tlie following rcsolutioii :
Rcsolced. Thnt the Speaker of the House n.111 here;ifter issue hi8 warrant for
the arrest of any memh~rabout to nhsent himself 11 ilhout leave.
Mr. SIcJlullin inoved to lay the resolution on the table.

Mr. Swan deiiimilecl the yeas and nays thereon :
Which mwe ordered.
;knd recorclec]
2i, fo]lolT-q.
:
eas ........................
25
s:,,s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - - 32
Peas : B a l S ~ ~ i nBlandford,
,
Branch, E l i 31. Bruce, Chambers,
Chrisman, Clopton, Col? ar, Dardeii, Elliott, Farrow, Goode, Hanly,
Lyoii, Jlarshall. 3LcJIullin, Ierkiiis. Iugli. Russell, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, Sniith of Sortli Carolina, Snead, Staples, a d Wickham.
Says : BatFoii. Ba;vlor, I-Ioratio IT. Brnce, Carroll, Clark, Cliiskey,
Conrow, Diekinson. Dupr6, Ewing. Gaither. Gholsoi~,Gray, WarCridge, EIatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Johnston, Reeble, Machen, Miles,
Miller. Moore, Roger5. Sexton, Swan, Triplelt, Turner, VilIer6,
TTelsh, TVilkcs, and Ttitherqpoon.
So the HOWC
refused to lay the resolution on the table.
Mr. Cliisliey mored that the rule be wspencled rcqniring the resolulioii to lie over tn-o days.
Mr. Swan demaricled the yeas a n d nays thereon; which were not
ordered, and the motion was riot agreed to.
So the resolution lies over.
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1
1 motion of Mr. Herbert, the unfinished business was again
ostponed, the rules were suspended, and Mr. Herbert o-tferecl the
gollowing resolution ; which was adopted :
ResoZGed, That the Clerk of this House be empowered and directed to pay
out of tlie contingent fund of the House, to the several officers of the House,
iiiileage to their respective places of residence. according to the rates now
allowed by law to members.
On motion of Mr. Pugh, the unfinished business was again postponed, the rules were suspended, a i d air. Pugh, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, to whom had been referred that portion of the
late message of the Presiderit relating to military affairs, submitted
a written report.
Mr. Hartridge offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That the report presented by the Committee on Jlilitary Affairs
expresses the sense of this House in reference to the subjects contained in that
report.
On motion of Mr. Hartridge, the consideration of the resolution

was postponed until the bill '(to provide for organizing, arming, and
disciplining the militia of the Confederate States, and for governing
such part of them as may be eniployed in the service of the Confederate States, and for calling them forth to execute the laws of the
Confederate States, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions," be
disposed of.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, the report of the committee was ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Chambers, i t was ordered to be recorded in the
Journal that, had he been present yesterday when the vote was taken
on the passage of the bill " to suspend the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus," he would have voted in the negative.
The Home rewmed the considera tion of the unfinished biisiness,
T i %:
The bill to proT idr f o r organizing. ariiiiiig, and disciplining the

militia of the Confederate Stat(is, and or goi cirning cuch part of them
:IS may be cmployed in the cervice of the Corifcc1cr:itc Statcs, and for
calling them forth to cxecute tlic Inn h of the Confcderate States, suppress insurrections, aiitl rcpcl inn4oiis."
The question being on Ixping the bill on ilic table,
Mr. Blaiidford deirianded the yeas :mcl nays ;
Which were orclcred,
l7c'as ------------_ _ - - - _ - _ _ _ _ _ 31
And recorded as follows, viz: ?i:IJ7s
---__-_-________________
33
Yeas : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Branch, Chambers, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Darden, De Jarnctte, Dickinson, DuprC, Farrow,
Gaither, Goode, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Miles, Pugh, Russell, Scston, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Snead,
Turner, VillerC, Welsh, and Wicltham.
N:~ys: Barksdale,Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio IFr.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll,Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Conrom, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gholson, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Ilyon, Machen, Marshall, McCallum, McMullin, Menees, Miller, Moore, Perkins,
Staples, Swan, Triplett,
So the House refused
(*
3far. 16, 1865.1
777
Nr.Conrad subniitted llie following amendment :

Strike out the firqt section ; which reads as follows, viz :
Tile Congress of the Confederccte Stcites of B m e r i c n do enact, That every ablebodied wlilte inale ESidellt of the respectire States iiot in the military service of
the Confederate States, ulio is, or sliall br. of tile age uf seventeen years and
under the age of fifty years, who shull not be exempted by this act, shall he
enrolled in the militia.
Mr. Blandford niovecl th at the rule be suspended to enable the

gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Conrad, to proceed with his remarks.
No quorum voting.
Xr. Blandford moved th at the House adjourn.
Mr. Swan moved a call of the House, aiid denianclecl the yeas and
nays thereon : which were ordered.
The question recurring on the inotion f o r n call of thc House,
The yeas and nays are recorded,
Yeas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - 21t
artl as follo,T;s, x7iz:
X a y s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21 [24]
Yeas : Batqon. Baplor, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Briice, Carroll,
Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluslrey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Dicliinson, Elliott, Ewng, Gholqon, Holliday, Lyon, Perkins,
Russell, Sexton, Swan, Triplett, Turner, aiicl TVilBcs.
Says : hnder>on, Barlivlale, Blandford, Darcleii, DuprB, Funsten,
Goode, Gray, I h n l y , IIartriclge, Johnston, Marshall, JlcCalluni, MeMullin. Jlcneei, Jliles. Miller. Pugh, Simpioii. J. 31. Smith, Smith of
Sorth Carolina, Staple\, Viilei-6, and Kickham.
So the call of the House was ordered.
Upon the call of the roll the folloTving gcntlcmen answered to their
name4 :
&leas\. Anderwn, Barlisdale, Batson, Daylor, Blandford, Bridley,

Branch. Eli 31. Bruce, Biirnett, Carroll, Chariibers, Chrisman, Clark,
Cioptoii. CiiL-Ix:,. Colyir., Conracl, C o i i r o ~ , Lhdeii. Diclrinson,
Duprb. Elliott, El;r-ing, Funiten, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray,
Hanly, I-Iartritlge, Hatcher, 11olliclay, rJolincton, Kceble, Lyon,
Machtq Jlarshall. SlcCalliini, JlcAlullin, Jlenees. Miles, Miller,
Moore. Slurray. Perkins, Piigh. Rogers, E n s ~ e l l ,Sinipson, ,I. 31.
Smith. Smith of Sort!i Carolina, Staples, Sn-aii, Triplett, Turner,
Yiller6, Wicliham, and nilkec-.
A quorum being pre-ent.
On motion of M r . Jlachcn, all further proceedings under tho call
Tere dispensed vith.
On motion of 3Ir. L)-oii. the IIonse resolved itqelf into secret session;
and having spent come tinie tliereiii, resolved itielf into open session.
On iiiotion of Jlr. Wickharn, leave of abseiicc mas granted to Mr.
LJ on froin and after to-morrow afternoon.
Mr. 13arlisclale called u p his motion to reconsider the vote bg which
the bill (S. 204) to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
receive specie from the several States o i the Confederacy a i d use the
same for the benefit of said States was passed.
Illr. Barksdale moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was
ordered to a third reading; which motion prevailed.
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[Mar. 16,1865.
Barksdale submitted the following amendment :
Add a t elld of section 2 the following, viz : Provided, That if any part of the
funds acquired under the provisions of this act, from any State, be applied 21s a
credit against the taxes levied upon the property thereof, the proportion so credited shall not exceed i n amount one-half the taxes imposed by An act to lery
additional taxes for the year eighteen huridred and sixty-five for the support of
the Gox.ernment, approved eleventh March, eighteen hundred and sixty-five :

The bill as amended was read a third time and passed, and the title
Mr. Lyon moved to postpone the unfinished business, to enable him
to move a suspension of the rules, in order to offer a resolution.
No quorum voting,
Mr. Marshall demaiided the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
Yeas - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 16
nd rpcorclc~t l ~follo.;l.s, viz : Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 41
Yeas : Baylor, Blandford,*Bradley, Burnett, Cluskey, Darden, De
,Jarnette, Dupr6, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Pugh, Eogers,
J . 14. Smith, and Snead.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Barlrsdale, Ratson, Branch, E l i M.
Bruce, I-Ioratio TV. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrad, Conrow, Diekinson, Elliott, Eming, Funsten,
Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hatcher, Holliday. Johnston, Lyon, Machen,
Marshall, McMullin, Miles, Moore, Perkins, R ~ s s e l lSexton,
,
Simpson,
Staples, Swan, Triplctt, VillcrB, Wickhain, and Wilkes.
So the House refiised to adjourn.
A quorum lscing present, the nnfinidied business mas postpied.
Mr. Lyon 111o\ecl that tlie rules bc iuspeiided to enable him to oRer
a resolution.
Mr. Coni-on?tleiiianclcd the yea5 and nays thereon ; which KCTC n o t
ordered.
The rrilci ere wspended, and Mr. Lyon offered the follou-ing
resolution :
.I
R c s o l e ~ t l ,Tliat the IIouse of Represriitatires liaving disposed of the biislness

before it, it will, 11it11 the cmqent of the Senate, be re,idy to adjourn to-morrom
tit tllrce OcloCIi ~ ~ o s ~ l l l e r ~ dalld
~ i i l lthat
,
Lt coiririiittee of thrcr be appointed on
the part of tlie Ilonse to iict i n coiijuuc*tiori with such coiiiinittee as ni;ry be
:ippointeil ou tile part of the Senate to \wit upon the President and inforin him
thc l w o IIouses will be re;idy to ndjourri to-morrow iit three oclock Ilostmeridian, if he llils no furtlier coiiiinunicntioii to niake.
The resolution was not, adopted.

Mr. Clopton moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
was not adopted.
Mr. Cloptoll submitted the following anieiidniciit :
Strike out the first clause of the resolution and insert the following :
Rcw2Z;cd ( t h e Senate concurritay), That the President of the Sellate a ~ tile
~ d
Spc:ilier of the House adjourn their respective IIouses s h e die 011 Friday, tile
sevcnteeiith iIlSt:illt, a t three ocloclr postmeridia11.
Mr. Chanibers moved to amend the amendment by strikilig out

inserting Saturday.
The amendment to the amendnient was agreed to.
. Friday and
Mar. 16,1865.1
779
Mr. Hanly moved t o amend the amendment by striking out three

oclock postmeridian and inserting twelve O ~ C I Omeridian
C~
; *
Mr. Clopton moved to amend the resolution by striking out, in the
second clause, the words to-morrow a t three oclock postmeridian
and inserting Saturday at twelve oclock meridian ;
The question recurring on the resolution as amended,
Which were ordered,
38
&,d recorded as fo1loTvs,viz : Yeas-----------------------?\am_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ li
Yeas : Anderson, Barksdale, Batsdn, Baylor, Blandforcl. Branch,
Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clopton. Clnsliey, Colyar, Darden.
Diekinson, Diipr6, Elliott, Ewing, Fiinstrn, Gholson, Goode, Gray.
Had-, Hartridge, Herbert, Holliday, Lyon. Machen, McMullin, Xiller, Moore, Pugh, Russell. Sexton, Simpson, J . 34. Smith, Snead,
Staples, and VillerC.
Says : Ealdmin. Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio W.Brnce, Clark,
Conrad, Conron-, De Jarnette, Hatcher, Johnston. Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Swan, Triplett, Wickham, and TTilBes.
So the resolution n-as adopted.
Jlr. Clopton inowcl to reconsider the vote by which the resolution
n-as adopted.
Mr. Chambers niowd that the nnfinishecl busiiiesb be postponed to
enable him to more a suspension of tlie rnlrs. in orclrr to report from
the Coinniittea on Military Affairs.
Pending which.
Mr. Chambers moved that the House take a reccss uiitil half past I
ocloc1I.
Pending which,
Jfr. Wickham moved th at the House adjourn; which motion was
lost.
Tlie motion of Mr. Chambers prevailecl, and
The 13ouse took a recess until half past 7 ocloclr.
Having reaswxblecl,
l mesage wa; receivrd from the President, by Nr. I-farrison, his
Private Secretary. notifying the IIouie that on the 13th instant he
approved and signed
11.It. 307. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to
borrow specie, to be applied to the redemption aiicl rcdrlction of the
currency ;
H. X. 32-1. An act to authorize tlie appointment of certain ta x officers for the Trans-Mississippi Ilepnrtment :
13. R. 367. An act to increase the military force of the Confederate
States :
H. 13. 384. An act for the relief of bonded agriculturists in certain
cesei;
H. R . 385. A n act making additional appropriations for the support of the Government of the Confederate States of America from
January 1 to J u n e 30, 1865 j
H. R. 387. .An act t o amcnd an act entitled An act to establish and
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[Mar. 16, 1865.
organize two bnreaus in connection with the agency of the Treasury,

etc., approved Iebruary 17, 1864, and to provide for the more eficieiit
organization of the agency of the Treasury for the Trans-Missiscippi
Department ;
H. R. 390. An act for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases;
H. R. 394. An act to authorize the President to appoint a commissioner to take proof as to expenditures made by the State of Tennessee for the benefit of the Confederacy previous to the transfer of her
troops to the Confederate Government ;
H. R. 401. An act to amend and extend the provisions of a n act
entitled An act fixing the salaries of certain civil officers i n the
Trans-Mississippi Department, approved February 18, 1E65 ;
H. R. 402. An act to make rules concerning captures on land ;
H. It. 405. An act to establish certain post routes therein named ;
H. R. 406. An act to amend the acts to regulate the assessment and
collection of taxes in kind ;
H. R. 416. An act to increase the compensation of tax collectors
and assessors in the cities of Richmond and Petersburg.;
H. R. 423. An act to prevent improper communication of intelligence to the enemy;
H. R. 424. An act for furnishing bagging and rope for the packing
of tithe cotton; and
H. It. 425. An act to authorize the settlement of the claim of the
State of North Carolina for expenses incurred in executing the acts
of Congress to further provide for the public defense, and to organize
forces to serve during the war.
And that on the 14th instant he approved and signed
13. R. 413. An act to amend the sequestration laws;
H. R. 414. An act making an additional appropriation for the
redemption of i l t e m poray loan, liiacle in tht. year 1861, of sundry
baiilis in thc Coiifedcratc Statei. t o si~pplyf i i n t l i to ihe Trcasurr ;
H. R. 428. -\n act to authorizc the ~ostiiia~tcr-Gciieral
to piirchase
United States p o h g c stamps for certain piirpo,es :
I. 1%30. Joint resolution espressiiig the seiiic of Congrebs on the
subjcct of tlic 1:itc peace coinmiision ; and
I. R. 31. Joint resolntion respecting a census.
Mr. Rogers, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported a s correctly enrolled
IT. It. 174. An act for the relief of Maj. John Reid, of Missouri ;
1-1.R. 429. An act making appropriations for the support of the
Qovcrririient of the Confederate States of America froin July 1 to
December 31, 1865, and t o supply deficiencies;
1. R. 35. Joint resolution for the relief of Stephen B. Marsl3a11,
jr., tax collector of Putnam County, GR.;
1-1. R. 431. An act, to grant transportation to discharged and disabled soldiers;
Ii. K. 431. An act for the relief of thc officers and employees of the
Treasury Note Bureau ;
H. 1%.
435. An act to establish a certain post route therein named;
1% R. 36. Joint resolution for the relief of William C. Hagan ;
11. R. 418. An act relat
the impressment of slaves ;
H. R. 37. Joint resolutio
thanks to, and for the relief of, &j.
Gaspar Tochmsn, former1
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H. R. 434. An act to amend an act entitled An act to diminish the

number of exemptions and details ;
H. E. 311. An act reqiiiring suit to bc brouwht aqiinst persons connected with the Cotton Bureau and Cotton 6ffice 111 the Trans-Mississippi Department ;
13. R. 419. Ail act to amend a n act providing for the establishliient and payment of claims for a certain de-cription of property
taken or infornially impressed for the nqe of thc Army, approved
14th June, 1861;
H. R. 437. An act to grant transportation to discharged and disabled soldiers ;
S. 227. An act to amend the act to regulate the bnsincss of conwription, approved &larch T, 1865 ; and
S. 915. An act to appropriate inoiiey to pa9 the expenses of tlw
Joint Select Committee on the Subject of the Treatment and Eschange of Prisoners.
And the SpeakLr signed the same.
A message was receir7ed from the Senate, by Mr. Sash, their Secretary, as follows, viz :
U r . Specike?: The Senate hare passed a resolution fixing a time for the
adjournment of t h e present session of Congress ; i n which they rcquest the concurrelice of the House of Representatives
The question recurring on the inotion of Mr. Chambers to postpone the unfinished business, to enable bin1 to move a suspension of
the rules, in order t o report a bill from the Committee on Military
Affairs,
Ah-. Clark deinaiidecl the yeas and nays thereon ;
Which were ordered,
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And recorded as follows, viz : 1( Yeas
Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21
Yeas : Anderson, Baldmin, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Chambers,
Clopton, Colyar, Darden, Dickinson, Gaither, Gholson, Hanly, Ha rtridge, Herbert, Lyon, 3lcMullin. Miles, Pugh, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, J. icI. Smith, Smith of Sort11 Carolina, Viller6, TVickham, and
M r . Speaker.
Carroll,
Ways : Barksdale, Batson. Bradley, Horatio W. HSLIC~,
Clirisrnan, Clark, Conrow, Elliott, Ewiiig, Funsten, Gray, Hatcher,
Holliday, Machen, McCalluni, Menees, Moore, Perliins, Triplett, and
TVillres.
Ko quorum voting,
Mr. Chrisman moved a call o the House.
Pending which,
Mr. Clark moved t hat the House adjourn.
Mr. Rogers demanded thc yeas an d nags tlzereon; ~ h i c hv e re not
ordered, and the motion to adjourn was lost.
The question recurring on the motion for a call of the House,
names :
Messrs. Anderson, Baldmin, Barksdale, Ba tson, Baylor, Blandford,
Bradley, Branch, Horatio TV. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers,
Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, Dickinson,
Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gray, Hanly, Hartridge,
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Hatcher, Herbert, Holliday, Lyon, Hachen, McCallum, McMnllin,

Menees, Miles, Moore, Perkms, Pugh, Rogers, Sexton, Simpson, t J . 3I.
Smith, Smith of North Carolina, Triplett, Viller6, Wickham, Will<es,
and Mr. Speaker.
The following gentlemen were found absent by leave of the House :
Messrs. Akin, Atkins, Ayer, Bell, Chilton, Echols, Foster, Heiskell,
Hilton, Holder, Lamkin, Lester, Montague, Norton, Orr, Shewmalie,
Singleton, IT.E. Smith, and Wright.
The following gentlemen were brought before the House in the custody of the Doorkeeper, and on niotiori excused :
Messrs. Cluskey, DuprB, Farrow, Goode, Read, Russell, Snead,
Welsh, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Perkins moved that all further proceedings under the call be
dispensed with.
A h . Conrad v a s brought before the I-Iouse and excused.
Mr. Perkins moved that all fnrther proceedings
- nnder the call be
dispensed with.
Mr. Swan appeared before the House and was excused.
On motion of Mr. Snead, all further proceedings under the call
mere dispensed with.
The yeas and nays on the motion to postpone the unfinished business are again recorded,
31
Yeas_---_-----------------------And are as follows, viz: r\iays_-__-__-__-_______--------_-----24
Yeas : Anderson, l3aldmin, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Burnett,
Chambers, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Darden, Dickinson, Farrow,
Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Lyon, RIcMullin, Miles, Pugh, Rogers, Russell, Simpson, J. M. Smith, Sniith of
North Carolina, Villerb, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
Nays : Barksdale, Batson, Bradley, Horatio W. Bruce, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clark, Conrad, Conrow, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gray,
Hatcher, Irlolliday, Machen, Marshall, RifcCallum, Menees, Moore,
Perkins, Snead, Swan, and Triplctt.
So the unfinished business was postponed.
The rules were suspended, and Mr.J. M. Smith, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported
A bill to amend the act to organize forces to serve during the
war ;
Calendar,
On inotion of Mr. Sexton, the bill was postponed temporarily.
Mr. Sexton moved that the unfinished business be postponed.
Mr. Baldwin demanded the yeas and nays thereon ; which were not
ordered, and the motion prevailed.
IJiider a suspension of the rules, the Chair laid before the House a
resolution of the Senate; which was read as follows, viz :
Resolved ( t h e IIouse of Representatives concurring), That t h e President of

the Senate and tbe Speaker of the House of Representatives adjourn their
respective Houses on Saturday, the eighteenth day of March instant, at twelve
QClOCk
meridian.
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The question being on concurring in the resol tition.

Mr. Blandford moved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was concurred in.
On motion of Xr. Chambers, the unfinished business was again
postponed.
Mr. Clark niorecl to reconsider the rote just talten.
The inotion i n s lost.
The Hoitse resumed the coiisideration of the bill " to amend the
act to organize forces to serve during the war."
M r . 3lcCalliuiii submitted the following amendment, viz :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, which read as follows, viz :
'' That hereafter i t sliall not be la\\ ful to conscribe any person under this or
any existing laws until sixty dnj-s a f t e r the President shall hale made tiis
requisition upon the goreriior of the State where such person resides. which
requisitioii be is herebj- einpowered am1 required to make for men liable to the
military service of the Co~lfederilte States. The governors of tlie States, in
filling such requisitioiis, are hereby authorized to consider as subject thereto
soldiers of the Arniy of the Confederate States, who. :it the date of the passage
of this act, IT ere absent from their coniuiands \\ ithout leiire, and inay organize
the troops so furnished into companies, battalions, and reginients : Providetl.
That the rank and number of the officers rind the complement of men in each
organization so formed shall Re the same as is required in simikir organizations
in the Army of the Confederate States : and such conip;inies, h i f t t ~ l i o n ~
:ind
, regi
iiients, mhen so forwed, shall be turned over to, and become a part of, the Prorisional Arniy of the Confeder;ite States.
'' SEG 2. T h a t soldiers of tlie Arliljr absent \rithont leave a t the date of the
passaFe of this act shall be, and they a r e hereby. allowed to volunteer in any
orgunization from their respective States : I'rorided, That the privilege given
by this section slinll not continue longer than sixty days from and after tlie date
of the passaqe of this a c t : n , ? d provided furthe'?., T h a t no soldier shall be
allo\wd to rolunteer, under the provisions of this section, in a n arm o the
service cliffcrent from t h a t to which he now belongs.
'' SEC.3. Thiit the general commanding a departinent or army in the field
may, in his discretion, grant leave of absence to officers of reduced organizations
for the purpose of recruiting tlie Silme in their respective States from persons
li:ilile to conscription o r absent without leave from their conimands a t t h e date
of the passage of this act.
'' SEC.4. T h a t the L'resiclent may, in his discretion, authorize such persons a s
he deeiiis conrpetent to raise new organizations to be coniposed of persons liable
to conscription or absent without leave from their respective commands a t the
date of the passage of this act,"
arid insert in lieu thereof the follo\~ing,viz:
" SECTION
1. l ' h e Congress o f the
nfoderatc States of A?neriea do enact.
That from and after the 1iass:lge of tl
act nil white men. residents of t h e Confederate States, between the ages of sixteen and fifty years, shall be i n the niilitary service of the Confederate States for the war.
" SEC.
2. T h a t a l l [~ersonsaforesaid. between the ages of seventeen and eighteen,
shall be placed in service i n the field with those between the ages of eighteen
s choose tlie a r ~ nof service and the
and forty-five, and shall hare thirty d a ~ to
organizations they may prefer to enter : Provided, That they shall be required to
enter organizations from the States in which they respectively reside.
" SEC. 3. T h a t ail persons between the ages of forty-five and fifty shall constitute the first-class reserves for State defense and detail duty, a s provided
by existing lams, but may be required to perform service out of the State in
which they reside.
" SEC. 4. That all persons between the ages of sixteen and seventeen, and
forty-five and fifty-five, shall enroll themselves and be organized into companies,
battalions, and regiments, as required by the fifth and sixth sections of a n act
entitled 'An act to organize forces to serve during the war,' approved February
seventeent'\, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, and shall be entitled t o all the
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privileges of said act, and, \Then organized, shall constitute the second-class
reserve forces for State defense and detail d u t y ; but they shall not be c;iiled
into acti1.e service except i n cases of great cincrgcncies; nor slitill they be
required to serre out of the States in which they reside, nor longer uiide~.:!ny
one call, or at any one time, than sixty days: Procided, T h a t not more tli;iii
one-half of said second-class reserves shall be in actual service a t the s i m e time.
" SEC.5. Troops of the second-class reserves shall have the privilege of serfing in inounted infantry upon their furnishing their O\TII liorscs :tad cquil>ments-their lioi*sesaud equil~iiientsbeing valued as under existiiig lavv~,iinil if'
lost in the serl-ice. to he paid for as those of other mounted nien or cnral
'' SEC.6. I t shall be the duty of the second-class reserves, after their or
tion, to meet by companies, :it stxted tinies and places, not oftener thiiii once
a month, to be designated by their officers, to drill under the superintei~lencc.
of persons faniiliar with tactics. They shall. not be put in actual service until
specially required by the President, and then he shall designate the number of
companies, battalions, aud regiments from any giren State, and the service upoii
which they a r e to enter.
" SEC. 7. Tiitit front and after the passage of this act no white man, resitleiit
of the Confederate States, between the ages of seventeen and thirty, shall he
exempt from niilitary service by reason of any occupition, trade, calliug, or
professiou, except as provided by the secoud paragraph of section tell of nu
act entitled 'An act to organize forces to serve during the war,' approred Fehruary seventeenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four : Provided, That no person
shall be exeinpted by reason of being an officer of State militia: Prooided further, That nothing in this act shall bc so construed as to prevent the President
from detailing artisans, mechanics, or persons of scientific skill, or other persons
of skill aiid experience, to perform indispensable duties in the Departments 01bureaus, or otherwise, wheu the exigencies of the Government or the Army
rimy require them : Provided, That persons of the requisite qualifications and
skill over the age of thirty years can not be procured to perform the duties
required.
" SEC.8. T h a t all persons who, by existing laws, are exempted by reason of
ally occupation, trade, calling, or profession, shall be enrolled in the secontlclass reserves, and be subject to all duties of said class, except a s liei*einnfter
p r y ided.
SEC.9. That tlie President be, and he is hereby, authorized to grant details,
under general rules and regulations to be issued by the War Department, of
persous betweeii the ages of thirty and fifty-fire pears, for agricultural or
~nechnnicalpurposes, i n all cases when, i n his Judgment, the
Guveriinient or tlie necessities of tlie country (leninnd them : P
1wrsoii betmcen the ages of thirty aud fifty-fire, able to perfor
clrtailed as aforesaid, SlliIll be exernpt from service i n the second-class reserves,
except bonded agriculturists.
" SEC. 10. T h a t all lams now in force exenipting persons from n1ilitarJice on account of religious scruples o r opinions be, and the same are l i e r c q ,
repealed.
" SEC.11. That all midshipmen over the age of sistecn years be organized illto
a company or conipanies, and required to perform military service, but shill1 iiot
be put into actual service until specially requirect by the President, or General
in Chief, or the general commanding the department in which tliey in:Ij be
situated.
" Ssc. 12. That all State cadets or students in military schools, orer the ;tge
uf sixteeii years, be organized into companies, and required to perfornl nlilitary
service whenever the President, General in Chief, or the general corlilnanding
tlir department i n which they may be situated may require their ser1,iccs.
" SEC. 13. That all laws now i n force authorizing the Secretary of Mr;~r to
grilnt exemptions to persons liable to military service to attend milit,trv
schools, or other institutions of learning, be, and the same are hereby, repe;lled.
" Ssc. 14. That all laws now in force i n conflict with the provisions of this
act be, and the same are hereby, repealed."
Pending which,
Mr. Chrisman move
t ion prevailed.
the aiiieiidnient be printed ; which mo-
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785
The following messages mere received from the Senate, by Mr.

Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz:
s.228. An act to amend a n a c t entitled Ail act to regulate impressments,
q~provedXarkh 26, 1863, as amended by the act approved February 16, 1S64;
In which I a m directed to ask the coilcurrenee of this House.
The Senate have passed, without amendment, a bill of this House of t h e following title, viz :
13. Et. 412. An act to authorize the President of the Confederate States to
arganize, in the city of Richmond and county of Henrico, a volunteer force for
temporary service.
The Senate have rejected the bill of this IIouse (H. R. 441) to suspeiid the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.
And they have also rejected the bill (H. R. 430) to amend a n act to reduce
the currency and to authorize a new issue of notes and bonds, approved February 17, 1864.
jfr.
On motion of Mr. Lyon,

SECRET SESSIOX.

A message mis receired from the Senate, by Mr. Flash, their Secretary, as follows, r i z :
Xv. Xpeake?.: The Senate h a r e passed the bill (13. R. 438) to raise coin for
the purpose of furnisliinq necessary supplies lor tlw Army, with amendments ;
in which they request the concurrence of this House.

Irivata Secretary, notifying the House that on the 14th instant the
?resident approved and signed
H. R. 426. A n act to provide for the safety of the archives of the
Government,, and for the assembling of Congress at any place other
than the seat of government.
The Chair laic1 before the House a bill (H. R. 438) to raise coin
for the purpose of furnishing necessary supplies for the &4rrny,
1. In section 2, lines 3 and 4, after t h e word erent, strike out the words
in addition to t h e taxes now levied by law.
2. In section 3, line 7, after t h e word Erst, strike out section and insert
and secoiid sections.
3. A t the end of thc third section insert the followiiig proviso: Promdeb furfker, That the tau of twenty-five per cent levied by the second section of this
act shall be in lieu of all other taxes iniposed on the same articles by any
other act.
The first and second amendments of the Senate mere severally

agreed to.
Mr. Conrad moved to amend the third amendment of the Senate
by adding a t the end the words:
and the tax imposed by this act shall be assessed as of the date of the passage
of this act.
The amendment of Mr. Conrad was agreed to, and the amendment
of the Senate, as amended, was agreed to.

Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider the vote by which the amend-
ment of the Senate was agreed to.

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A message 'was received from the Senate, by Mr. Nash, their Secretary, as follows, viz:
Mr.Bpealcer: The Senate have agreed to the amendment of the House of
Representatives to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. 435) to
raise coin for the purpose of furnishing necessary supplies for the Army.
On motion of Mr. Hatcher,

ONE H U N D R E D AND EIGHTH DA4Y-FRIDAY, MARCH17,

1865.
OPES SESSION.
The House inet pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with

The Speaker presented a series of patriotic resolutions adopted a t
a meeting of the people of Prince Edward County, Virginia. and a
series of patriotic resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Tenth Virginia Cavalry; which were laid upon the table and ordered to be
printed.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill " to amend the
act to organize forces to serve during the war."
Mr. Chambers rose to a point of order, viz:
That the amendment of Mr. McCalluni was not germane to.the bill
was proposed to amend, and therefore not in order.
hair sustained the point of order.
ved from the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
ifying the House that on the 16th instant he
pproved and signed
EI. R. 350. Rn'act to diminish the number of exemptions and
details ;
I. R. 418. An act relative to the impressment of slaves;
H. R. 421. An act for the relief of the Exchange Hank of Virginia,
at Norfolk;
H. It. 429. An act making appropriations for the support of the
wing amendment :
any person under this or
hall have ninde his requion resides, which requisi-
Mar. 17,1863.1
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tion he is hereby empowered aiid required t o inake for men liable to the military
service of the Confederate States,
and insert in lieu thercof the following, viz :
That the President is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to lualre his requisition upon the governor of any State for ineii therein liable to the military
serrice of the Confederate States; and no person in such State shall be conscribed under this or any other existing law for sisty days after such requisition shall have been made.
hfr. lieeble snbmitted the following amendment (in the nature of a

substitute) :
Strike out all after the enacting clause, and insert in lieu thereof the follo\x-iiig,
viz :
T h e Co?zgress of thc Co?ifcdcrutc Btutes of Aincricu do enact, That in addition to the other inenus used by the Govcrniiient of the Confederate States to
return to the Arniy deserters and nbseritees \x ithout leave, t h a t the Prcsident,
or General in Chief of the armies of the Confederate States, or the conirnandw
of any army to nial<e a requisition upon the gorernor or gorernors of any particular State or States, to h a r e returned by the esecutives of said States all
deserters or absentees from the Ariiiy within their respectire States.
SEC. 2. That to comply with said requisition the governor or gorernors of
such State or States a r e hereby authorized and rmpon eretl to eiir1)loy such pertion of the reServe forces of the Confederate States within their respective
States a s may be necessary to apprehend and restore such deserters and absentees to their several commands.
SEC. 3. That a n anmesty is hereby granted to all deserters or absentees
without leme, specified in the foregoinq sections of this hill. who shxll, \x-itliiu
twenty days after the proclaiuatioii of the executive of their respective States,
appear a t the place designated iii such proclamation, prepared to return to their
respective commands.
SEC.
4. That after the asseuibliiig of said deserters o r absentees, a t the places
to be designated by the governor or gorernors, the General in Chief is hereby
authorized and einpo w r e d to h a r e tlieiii returned to their serertil conimaiids,
or to embody them into new and separate organizations, as in his judgment
might best subserre the public interest, the commissioned officers of which
sairl riew orgniiizatioiis shall be appointed by the President.
Mr. Machen called the question ; which was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Perkins,
hlr. Marshall clemanded the yeas an d nays; which were not ordered,
and the amendment was agrwcl to.
Mr. Clark submitted the following amendment :
Strike out the fir\t section.

Mr. illarshall moved to reconsider the vote by which the question
\ws ordered : which motion prevailed.
The question recurring on ordering the question,
Mr. Chambers submitted the following amendment :
Insert the following proviso after the amendment of Mr. Perkins, j u s t
nqrreA to : Provided, T h a t the provisions of this act shall not embrace that class
of persons who mere heretofore exempted from sertice oil account of owning
fifteen negroes between certain ages, and known :is bonded agriculturists.
Mr. Blandford moved the previous question : n-hich was ordered.

The question being on the amendment of Mr. Chambers,
It was decided in the affkmative.
The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Clark,
Which were ordered,
And recorded as follows, vlz : Yeas- ----------------------- 34

Nays _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ 22
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[JIar. 1 7 , l S f X .
eas : Baldwin, Horatio W. Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrisman,

ark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrov, De Jarnette, Dickinson,
DuprB, Elliott, Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hatcher, Johnston,
Keeble, Lyon, Marshall, McCallum, Miles, Moore, Read, Rogers,
Simpson, Snead, Turner, VillerB, Wilkes, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Batson, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, Chambers,
Colyar, Ewing, Farrow, Funsten, Hanly, Hartrid$e, Holliday,
Machen, McMullin, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, J. M. Smlth, Smith of
Xorth Carolina, Triplett, and Wickham.
The question recurring on the amendment ol' Mr. Keeble,
Mr. Keeble demanded the yeas and nays;
Which were ordered,
Yeas _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 35
And recorded as follo~~,s,
viz: Nays
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 83
Yeas: Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio 111.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chrismail, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprQ, Elliott, Ewing, Gaither, Goode,
Gray, Hatcher, I-lolliday, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, McCallnm,
Menees, Read, Rogers, Simpson, Triplett, VillerB, Wilkes, and T i t h erspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Chambers, Colyar, Conrad,
Farrow, Funsten, Hanly, Hartridge, Herbert, Lyon, Marshall,
McMullin, Miles, Perkins, Pugh, Russell, J. M. Smith, Snead, TurWickham, and Mr. Speaker.
o the amendment was agreed to.
n recurring on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a
Mr. 3larshall demanded the yeas and iinys ;
Which were ordrrru,
as follows, viz: Yeas-----------------------2t
And
S a y s - - _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ - - - _ - _ - _ - - - - -30
Yeas : Batson, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio IIr. Bruce, Carroll,
Chrisman, Clopton, Cluskey, Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Holliday, Keeble, Machen,
enees, Read, Rogers, Triplett, VillerC, Wilkes, and
Mr. Miles, from the joint select

the country. reported an address
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The rule was suspended requiring the motionto be referred to the

Committee on Printing, and the motion prevailed.
which was read tts follon~s,viz :
To the House o f Repiesentati,l;es o f the Confederate States of America:
I return, without my approval, a n act which originated in your honorable body
entitled An act t o provide for t h e payment of arrears i i o ~
due l o the Army atid
Sary.
I have been lecl to believe t h a t this act was passed in haste and tT-ithout due
consideration, and that some members who voted for i t desire a n opportunity
for reconsidering their action.
The act provides for an additional issue of Treasury notes to a n :rmount not
exceeding eighty inillions of dollars, to be used in payment of all arrears doe to
persons in the military and naval service of the Confederate States, these notes
t o be regarded in all respects as Treasury notes issued by virtue of the act to
reduce the currency and autliorizc a ncw issue of notes and bonds, approved
February 17, 1SG4.
The objections to this legislation are, in nip judgment, manifold and grave.
I. The act of February 17, 1864, levied a tax on the Treasury notes then ontstanding f a r esceeding t h a t levied on any other species of property, and which
could only be justified by t h e consider8tion t h a t the additional contribution thus
exacted froni the lio!dern of these public credits ~vo11lclbe coiiipensated in whole
or in part b~ tlie increased \-due of the new currency Xvhich was issiied for the
old, a t the rate of two dollars of the former for three of the latter. The act
revolied a l l authority heretofore given t o issue Treasury notes, and i t was penrally. if not unirersnllq.. considered t h a t the provisions of t h a t law constituted
an implied pledge of the failh of t h e Gorerninent tliat 110 further issue of notes
should be niade than tliose tlierein lirovided for.
I t would be scarce1~-consistent to take from the holder one-third of the noininal aniount of t h e currency in hand for the purpose of reducing the currency,
as set fortli in tlie title of the law, to unite with this exaction a provision revoking all previous autliority to issue notes, and afterwartis to proridc for an
expansion of the curreacy in opposition to the pri~iciplesof the act of February
37, 1864, to the eriitent detriment of the holders of the currency under t h a t act.
11. Independently of the objections just stated, the effect of a new issue of
Treasury notes woul(l be disastrous. Tlie passage of this law would be accepted
as :I prcof that there is no limit to the issue of Treasury notes except the
pleasure of the Governnient, and the people will he persuaded t h a t whenever an
emergency arises i t will he met by additioiial issues of paper money. Such a
convictioii once rooted in the popular mind could not be eradicated, aud tlie depreciation of the notes i n circulation would increase so rapidly as effectually to
destroy the whole ixlue of \lhiIt is outstancling mid leave the country without
a circulation and the Government without credit.
111. The bill, :tlttiough intended by Congress for the benefit of the ilrn137, to
which we all aclrno\vledge the most sacred oblig?itions of justice and gratitude,
would have aii effect the reverse of Ihcrt designed. It would despoil the soldier
instead of paying him. If niouey be raised by taxation for pnying arrears
due the Arniy? the deinand thus created for the notes en1i:inces their value and
enables the public careditor \vim receives them to make them ani1:ible for the
purchase of what he needs. If, on the contrary, the soldier is to h a r e liis claim
extinguished by the simple pracess of printing inore paper money and thus
diminishing its value belom even its present depreciation, his c l a i m for his
arrears of pay w j l : hnve been practically repudiated, instead of being paid.
Justice to the soldier prompted Congress to pass this bill. The same motive
induces nie to withhold my approval of it, aud if rny objections shall appear
to you well founded, when your attentiou is d r e r ~ nto the supposed consequences
that would result from this legislation, I ani persuaded t h a t you will concur
in my opinion t h a t i t ought not to be adopted.
IV. There is a niechanical difficulty in the esecution of the law, of which
Congress was not aware. and which, under any circumstances, would render t h e
bill unavailing for its intended purpose of proiiipt payment of the arrears
due the Army. The removal of the Treasury Note Bureau from Columl)iir,
the time required for reestablishing it, with its machinery, at atiother locality,
and for preparing Treasury notes for t h e fifty or sixty niillions of dollars
remaining for issue under existing laws, together with other causes which it
790
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OF THE
[Mar. 17,1965.
is uunecesstlry to relate, would prevent the issue of t h e notes proiided for in

this bill for at least three months to colnc.
It i s gratifying to assure you of my belief that the receipts from the t a x
bill just passed, together with other resources within reach of the Trettsury,
will enable the Governlneut to pay the arrears due to the Ariiiy uiid X : ~ v y
sooner than tlie additional notes contemplated by this bill could be issued, and
that the proposed increase of currency can thus be avoided without causing
delay i u satisfying the just claims of tlie defenders of our country.
JEFFERSOIY DXYIS.
E X E C ~ T IOFFICE,
VE
Richniond, March 17, 1 8 G .
The Chair laid the said bill before the House.

Shall this bill become a law, the objections of the President to
the contrary notwithstanding 8
The yeas and nays required by the Constitution are recorded,
*knd are as follows, viz: Yeas - - _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -39
----_
Kays - _ - _ - _ _ - _ - _ - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - -18
----Peas : Anderson, Baldwin, Baylor, Blandford, Branch, EIoratio
W. Bruce, Chrisman, Clark, Cloptou, Cluslsey, Darder, Dupr6,
Elliott, Farrow, Gaither, Gholson; Goode, Gray, Hanly, IZurtriclge,
Herbert, Johnston, Heeble, Machen, Marshall, McCalluni, McMullin,
Perkins, Pugh, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sinipson, J. &I. Smith, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, Wickham, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Uarksdale, Batson, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Carroll, Colyar,
Conrad, Conrow, De Jarnette, Dickii-,qon,Ewing, Hatcher, Holliday,
s, Miles, Sexton, arid IVilkes.
s voting in the affirmative, the bill was passed.
idge moved that the IIouse adjourn; which motion was
. Machcii
"
~novedthat the House take
ii
recess until half past
Air. 12ogers niovetl that the motion be uniended by striking out

half past s c ~ e i"i and inserting " eight."
The anienclnicnt was agreed to, and the niotion as aniericled pre-
took a recess until S o'clock.

m(~s.;ng.t.WI\
received from the Senate, by Mr. Sash,
e L'resideiit of tlie Coilfederate States has notified the Senate
gs of courts-martial
Mar. 17, 1865.1
791
s.205. Bii act to authorize the Secretary of the l're2isury to issue 7 per cent
bonds to certain persons in North Carolina ; and
S.224. An act t o limit the issue of forage.
The Sen-lte hnve passd thc resolution of t h e I-Iouse of Representatives
adopting the address of t h e joint committee of thc two Houses to t h e people of
Mr. Rogers, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as

correctly enrolled
S. 204. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to receive
specie froin the several States of the Confederacy and use the same
for the benefit o f $aid States;
H. R. 438. A n act t o raise coin for the purpose of furnishing necessary supplies for the Army:
H. R. 340. A n act to iri'crease the pay and mileage of officers traveling uiider orders ; and
H.R.412. A n act t o authorize the President of the Confederate
States to organize, in the city of Richmond aiid county of Henrico, a
volunteer force for temporary service.
The Chair laid before the House a Senate bill (S. 228) " to amend
an act entitled 'An act to regulate impressnieiits,' approved March
twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred aiid sixty-three, as amended by the
act approved February sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four ; "
Jlr. Ewing moved that the ride be suspended requiring the bill to
Mr. Snend deniandetl the ycas and nays therem ;
Which were ordered.
Peas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 36
And recorded as follom, viz : ( S
a y s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
Yeas : Ba r kda l e . Batson, Bradley, Branch. Horatio W. Bruce,
Burnett, Carroll. Chambers. Chrisman, Clark, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Elliott, Ewing, F m sten , Gaither, Gholson, Goode, Gray, Hanly,
Holliday, ,Johnston, IZeeble, ;\iIacheii, McCallum, Miles, Moore, Perkin+ Russell, Sexton. Simpson, Snead, Triplett, Viller6, and Wilkes.
Nays.: Baldwin, Clopton, Fai*rm\i, Marshall, McMullin, Staples,
and IV1ckhani.
KO quorum voting,
Jlr. Burnett mox-cd n call of the TIonse : which motion prevailed.
Upon the call of the roll the following gentlenien answered to
their names :
Messrs. Baldwin, TZarBsclale, Batson, Bradley, Branch, Horatio IT.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrow, Elliott, Ewing, Farro-w, Bunsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, (;ray, Hanly, Hatcher, Herbert, I-Iolliday, Johnston,
IZeeble, Machen, Jfarshall, McCaIlum, %IcMullin, Menees, Miles,
Moore, Murray, Perkins, Russell, Sexton, Simpson, Snead, Staples,
Triplett, Villei-6, Wicliham, Willies, and Mr. Speaker.
The following gentlemen were found absent without leave of the
House :
Messrs. Anderson, Baylor, Blandford, Boyce, Bridgers, Conrad,
Cruilrsliank, Darclen. De Jarnette, Dickinson, DuprB, Foster, Fuller,
Garland, Gilrner, Hartridge, J. M. Leach, J. T. Leach, Logall, Miller,
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[Nar. 17,1865.
ugh, Ramsay, Read, Rogers, J. M. Smith, Smith of Alabama,

ith of North Carolina, Swan, Turner, and Witherspoon.
Mr. Witherspoon and Mr. Dickinson were excused.
Mr. Rogers mas brought before the House in custody of the Doorkeeper.
Mr. Ewing moved that he be discharged upon paying a fine of $25.
Mr. Elliott moved to arriend the motion of Mr. Ewing by strikiiig
out the words upon paying a fine of twenty-five dollars.
The amendment was agreed to, and the motion of Mr. Ewing, as
amended, prevailed.
Mr. DuprS. and Mr. Turner were brought before the House i n
custody of the Doorkeeper and, on motion, excused.
Mr. McMullin moved that the Speakerrissue his warrant to the
Doorkeeper to arrest absent members and bring them before the bar
of the House.
Mr. Chambers moved to aniend the motion by adding at the end
except they be too unwell to attend.
The amendment was agreed to, and the motion as amended prevailed.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, all further proceedings under the call
Mr. Simpson moved that the House adjourn.
On the division of the House, the vote stood yeas 22, nays 34.
Private Secretary, notifying the House that on the 17th instant he
approved and signed
H. R. 341. An act requiring suit to be brought against persons connected with the Cotton Burcau and Cotton Office in the Trans-Mississippi Department ;
H. R. 419. An act to anieiid a n act providing for the establishment
and payment of claims for a. certain descriplion of pruperty talieii o r
inforinally impressed for the use of the Army, approved J u n e
H. R. 434. An act to amend an act entitled An act to diminish the
ber of exemptions and details; ) and

n act to grant transportation to discharged and disn, the House resolved itself into secret
some time therein, resolved itself into
d until 11 ocloclr to-morrow.
SECRET SESSION.
President, by Mr. Harrison, his

use that on the 17th instant the
purpose of furnishing neces-
&far.18, 1865.1
793
Mr. Cluskey offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy be, and the same is hereby, removed
from all proceedings in secret session relatire to the suspension of the writ of
habeas corpus.
Mr. Cluskey called tlie question ; 11 hich was ordered.

Mr. Turner demanded the yeas and nays.
Pending which,
On motion of Mr. Moore,
OKE H U N D R E D X S D N I N T H DAI-SATTJRDhY,
MARCII18,
1SGS.
OPEN SESSION.
The House met pursuant to adjonmnieiit, and was opened with

X message was received from the Senate, by 311. Xash, their Secretary, as follovs, viz :
X r . Speaker: The President of t h e Confederate States has notified tlie Senate
that lie did, on the 17th instant, approve and sign the follo\x-ing act, viz :
S. 216. A n act t o a1:propriate money to pas the cxpenses of the Joint Select
Committee on the Subject of the Treatment and Exchange of Prisoners.
The Senate have rejected the bill of the IIouse of Representatives (11. I:. 439)
to increase the comniutatioii value of hospital rations for a liiiiited tiwe.
The Senate have ptissed a resolution extending the time fixed for the adjournment of the preseilt session of Congress until 2 oclock p. ni. this d a y ; in
which they reqnest the concurrence of the TIouse of Represeiitativeq.
h message was received froin tlie President, by Mr. Harrison, his

Private Secretary, notifying th e House that on to-day (the 18th) he
approved arid signed
H. R. 412. An act to authorize th e President of tlie Coniederate
States to organize, in the city of Riclzinoncl aiid county of Renrico,
a volunteer force for temporary service ;
H. It. 431. An act for the relief of the oEcers a i d employees of the
Treasury Sot e Bureau ; aiid
H. R. 440. An act to increase the p ay and mileage of officers traveling under orders.
The Chair laid before the House the resolution; which TK.S read
as follows, riz :
Resolzed ( t h e House of Representatizes concurring), T h t the hour fixed
for the adjournineiit of t h e present session of Congress be pxteiidetl t o two
oclock [iostnieridiari this clay.
The question being on concurring in the resolution,

It mas decided in the affirmative.
Mr. V7elsh, from tlie CGmniittee on Accounts, submitted 5 writtei?
report; which was laid upon th e table and ordered to be printed.
The House resumed the consideration of the Senate bill (S. 228)
to amend an act entitled An act to regulate impressmen+, a1)proved
March twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, as amended
by tlie acl approved February sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sistyfour.
The question being on the motion to suspend the rules requiring the
bill to be referred to a committee,
794
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O F TIIR
[Mar. 18, 1865.
The yeas and nays are recorded,

And are as follows, viz: Yeas....................
--------- 30
Nays----------------------------19
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, Eli 19.Bruce, Horatio TT'.
Bruce, Burnett, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Cluskey, Conrad, Con roxx-, DuprB, Elliott, Ewing, Funsten, Gaither, Gholson, Gray, H a r t ridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, R'lcCallum, Miller, Moore, Read, Rogers, Russell, Sexton, Snead, Swan, Triplett,
VillerQ,Wilkes, and JJ'itherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, Baldwin, Blandford, Clopton, Colyar, Darden.
Farrow, Goode, Hanly, Marshall, A'lcMullin, Miles, Simpson, J. M.
Smith, Staples, Turner, Welsh, Wickham, and Mr. Speaker.
Two-thirds voting in the affirmative, the rules were suspended.
Mr. E. 3%.Bruce moved the previous question.
Which were ordered,
Yeas------------------And recordecl as follows, viz: Navs_-___-_-_______----25 "1
Yeas : Barksdale, Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Eli M. Bruce, Horatio
W. Bruce, Carroll, Chambers, Chrisman, Cluslrey, Conrad, Dupr6,
Elliott, Exving, Gholson, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliday, Johnston, Reeble, Machen, McCallum, Menees, Moore, Read, Russell. Seston, Snead, Swan, Triplett, Viller&,Welsh, Willies, and Witherspoon.
Nays : Anderson, htkins, Baldwin, Blandford, Branch. Burnett,
n, Colyar, Conrow, Darden, Farrow, Funsten, Gaither, Goode,
, Herbert, Marshall, McMullin, Miles, Miller, Rogers, SimpM. Smith, Staples, Turner, and Xcliham.
wo-thirds not voting in the affirmative, the main qnestion was
''
After debate,
Mr. ClusBtp morecl the previous que:t5 ion.
'
Mr. McMullin demanded the pe:is and nay^;.
The deniantl v a s not sustained, aiid the imin question was ordered.
The bill w a s read a third time.
Mar. 18, 1865.1
795
Clark, Clopton, Cluskey, Colyar, Conrad, Conrom, Darden, De Jarnette, Dickinson, Dupr6, Elliott, Ewing, Farrow, Punsten, Gaither,
Gholson, Goode, Hanly, Hartridge, Hatcher, Herbert, Holliclay, Johnston, Keeble, Machen, Ifarshall, McCallum, McMullin, Miles, Miller,
Moore, Piig!~,Read. Russell, Sexton, Sinipson, J. 3%.Smith, Snead, ,
Staples,, Triplett, Turner, Viller6, IVickham, TVilkes, Witherspoon,
2nd Mr. Speaker.
On motion of Mr. Moore, all further proceedings uiider the call
i
passage of the bill,
The question reciirring ~ i the
The yeas and nays mere again recorded,
_ _ - _ _ - - _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ -36
____
Ancl are as follows, 1%: 7I Yeas
S a y s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
18
Yeas : Batson, Baylor, Bradley, Branch, E l i M. Bruce, Biirnett.
Carroll, Chambers. Chrisman, Clark. Clusliey, Conrad, Ile Jarnette,
Dickinson, Iluprk, Zlliott. Ewjng, Funsten, Gholson, Gray, Hartridge, Hatcher, Holliclay, Johnston, Keeble. ?ilIacheii, McCallum,
Miles, Miller, Moore, Read, Russell, Sexton, Triplctt, Viller6, and
Wilke~.
S a y s : Anderson, Rlandforcl, Clopton, Col-ar, Coiirow, Darden,
Farrow, Gaither, Gooclc. IPanly, Jfarshall, Pugh, Simpson. J. 3%.
Smith, Snead, Staples, Witherspoon, and Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Cluskey rnoved to reconsider the rote just talien.
T1;e motion w a y lost, and the title v-as rpad and agreccl to.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Herbert iiitrocluced
A bill snppleiiiental to a n act entitled An act to cliniinish the
,
nuinher of exemptions and cletails ;
wliicli was read a first and second time.
On motion of Mi.. Herbert, the rille 1va5 suspendcd requiring the
bill to be rcferrerl to n committee.
The bill was engrossecl. read a thircl time, and passed, and the title
passed.
<
Under a suspension of the rules, Xr. McCalluni iiitroduced
A bill to increase the Army and limit exemptions;
which wa5 read a first and second time and referred to the Coinniittee
U
Unclcr a suspension of the rules, Mr. Miles, from the Committee on
Military Alffairs,to whoin had been referred a Senate bill ( 8 . 925)
t o amend the tenth section of an act entitled An act t o organize
forces to serve during the war, reported hack the same with the
recommendation that it clo pass.
Calendar,
and agreed to.
Mr. Miles moved to reconsider the vote l u ~ which
r
the bill was passed.
Mr. RogerF, froni the Committee on Enrclled Bills, reported as
correctly enrolled
JOUl<NAL O F THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
[Afar 1S,1865.
228. A bill to amknd an act entitled (An act to regulate impres+

s, approved March 26, 1863, as amended by the act approved
uary 16,1864.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr. Holliday offered the follolying
resolution ; which mas adopted :
gesolved, That having acted upon all matters O f illlpOrtallt l~.gislntiollbefore
alld being about to adjourn, we pledge oursPlreS during t h P W W S S to (1tTote
1 OIIP energies and influence to the maintenance of our great Catlse and the
up
osecution of the war to a successful issue.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Xash, their Secrcy, as follows, viz:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed the bill of the House of Represent:itires
R. 442) supplemental to an act entitled An act to diminish tile numtrer of
exemptions and details.
Mr. Rogers, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as

correctly enrolled
H. R. 442. An act supplemental to an act entitled An a c t to diininish the number of exemptions aiid details.
Mr. Rogers, from the Committee on Enrollcd Bills, reported as cor-
: The Senate hare passed a resolution providing for t h e appoint-
and inform him that. if he has 110 further communication to inake, t h e tn-o
IIouses are now ready to adjourn, and have appointed Nr. Watson, Mr. Oldhani,
and Mr. Henry as the coininittee on their part.
id before the House the Senate resolution ; which mas

nittee be appointed, to join sucli coininittee as may be
of Representatives. to wait upon the Presidcnt of the
inform him that, if he has no further communication
a r now
~ ready to adjoiirn.
he committee on the part of the House:
, Mr. Clark of Missouri, and Mr. Gholson

om the President, by Mr. Harrison, his
the House that, to-day he had approved
INDBX.
'
Accounts.
Investigation of financial agents and employees,
26,39,48,54,442,691.
LOSS or destruction of vouchers, 592,625,650,707.
Nail contractors, 87.
Members of Congress, 62, 78, 88,93.
Wavy Department, 643,644,671,681,734.
sequestered estates, 373,375,396,425,447,
Settlement for Post-OfficeDcpartmcnt for years
1862 and 1863,101,154,155,178,195,205.
States against the Confederacy, 223.
Adjutant and Inspeetor General's Omre.
Relative to general orders, 40.
Adjutants.
Action of Congress concerning, 31.
Memorialsforincrease of rank, etc., 289,299,300,
381,383,390,992,402.
ddraneo, Steamer.
Seizure of coal from, 404,494551,596.
Agriculturists.
Relief for bonded, 272, 388, 402,416.446,576, 615,
642,6iO, 671,680,690,707,714,717, 727, 728, 748,
rr
Il9.
Akin, Warren (Georgia).

Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 14,20,55,
56, 77, 126, 140, 316, 326, 333, 339,417,418,421425,430,431,446,458,452,468,496, 534, 539, 541,
586,589,609,A24,629.
Commiltees:
Claims, 38,469,388,547.
Reporting Proceedings of Congress,39.
Special, 311,352.
Leave of absence, 188,247,536, 660,571,782.
Petitions,papers, etc., presented by, 541,569.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 5,104,178,381, YO, 560,622,627.
Yea and n a y votes, 12, 22, 54, 59, 65,70,72, 73, SO,
85, 86, 88, 89, 08, 102,104,110-112,119-122,124,
126-~28,131,1411-142, 1 4 ~ 4 8m, , i 5 3 , m , i 6 1 ,
162, 164, 165, 167-170,172,180,183-187,189, 190,
310,317,320,323,324,323-331, 333-339, 342-345,
317-350, Y5,5,358,366>367,372,375, 359, 380, 382,
389, 390, 392, 396,39t,399,401,404,406,407,409,
410,417419,422,423,427, 428, 436, 438,447-449,
458, 461463, 465,468, ?G9,473,475,479-181,484487,491,492,496,498,502,505-512,514, 522, 523,
525, 533, 536, 539,542,546,547,552-556,560-662,
565,566,570,572,574,575, 581, 582,586569,592,
595, 597, 601-603, 608-614,617,620-624,626,629,
630,719,
Alabama, C. S. s.
Mentioned, 689,540,561,671,600.
Thanks to officers and crew, 541,548, 549,551,552.
667,583.
Alabama.
Governor of, a t Augusta Conference, 257.
Investigation as to loyalty of Nemher-Elect
Cobb, 12,125,275-278.
Legislative proceedings, 384.
Petitions, memorials, etc., of citizens, 26,40,53,
__ s+sSrn
Relief fur citizens, 50,325,555,759.

Reprcscntntivcs in Sccond Confcdcrate Congress, 5,12,19,30,82,245.
Alabama Troops.
Infantry-Battalions: Pelliam Cadets, 9G. Reginients: Z h , 582; 43d, 271.
Resolutions of brigades, 590,633.
&lesltnder, l a r y R., 642,743,744,752,753,7%.
Alien Enemies.
Confiscation of bank dues, 51,643,758.
Sequestration of estates:
Action toamend previous law, 287,290,320,325,
464,489,490,690,691,734,736, i49,753,580.
Commissioners, 446, i O 5 .
Aliens.
Denial of citizenship to those who do not engage in the war, 17.
Bllan, William, 320,565.
Allen, Henry W., 15.
Ambler, William 1.,517.
Amiss, 'Yyilliam H., 138.
Amnesty.
Action of Congressconcerning dcscrtcrs, 783,787.
Authority of the Presideat,,2.68.
Anderson, Clifford (Georgia).
Absent without leave, 791.
Bills, resolut.ions, etc., introduced by, 14,32,67,
137,267,272,326,348, 434,445,475,630.
Committees:
Conference, 569,683,690,706, 727,728.
Joint, 484.
Special, 435,576.
Ways and Means, 35,461,576,615,741.

Leave of absence, 179,282.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 106, 326,
383,384,495,595.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 5, 98, 104, 130, 169, 208,245,1,77,551,490,
560,563,62'2,627,659,770,774,777,781,794.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 54, 59, 65,70,72, 73,80,
84, 86, 88, 89, 98,102,101,110,111,119-122,124,
126-128, 130, 131,140-142,146,147,152,153,155,
156, 161, 162, 164,165,167-172,189,190,192,195,
197-199, 201-203,205,206,20&212,214,216,219,
220, 222-22.5, 228,231-236,238,247,260,266,276,
277, 309, 310, 317,320,325,324,328-331,333-339,
342-345, 347-350,355,358,366,367,372,375,379,
797
INDEX.
Anderson, Clifford-Continued.
Yea and nay votes-Continued.
382, 389, 391, 392,396,398,399,401,404,406,407
409, 410,417419,422,423,427,428,436,438,447.
449, 452, 458,461463,465,468,469,4731175,478481, 484-487, 496,498,502,504-508,510-512,514
522, 523, 525,533,536,538,539,542,516448,552-
, 712, 721-723,726-729,733,745,747,751,753
, 756, 760-773,775-779, 781,782,788,790,794
Arkansas Troops.
Thanks of Congress to 3d Infantry, 529
Annijo, fIanuel,l8,229,4-11, -161,5i0,580,i2O,i~0.
Armifo, Rafuel,lS, 229,441,1164. .5X, 5S0, i90,i.m.
Arms, Ammniiitioa. etr. See .lftcmtio,ls of 11-a~.
Army Corps, First.
Yemorial of officers,conecrning raticri16,4\
hrmy Intelligeyx OfBre.
Reorgnnization, etc., 307,555.
Brmy of the Confederate S t t e s .
Cavalry service. See Cazvlry.
Chaplains. See Cliaplains. A m y .
Clothing. See Clothzng.foo,. the Army.
Compensation. See C o m p ~ m u f i o i ~ .
Condition of, reviewed by thc President, 10,2s,
254.
Construction and repair of railroads, 671, 685
notes, 492,592,626.
Expenses of Joint Select Committee on Treat
Deserters. See Deserters.

Details between 18 and 4<5rears of age, 106,253.
Directing general or general in chief, 462464,
476,495.
Employment of negroes as teamsters, nurhes,
etc., 3?.241,254,263-265.
EnliPtment of rooks, 32,211.
Ensignq, 70,72,91,122,402.
Exemptions from service. See Xilitary ServLee.
Forage and eommisary stores for Commander
in Chief, 159,38,383,429.532,539.
General staff:
Armies in l i e fieldAction of Congress, 217,281,213,506,509,616,
645,6.55, 669,703,706,~12,714,738,761.
midshipmen a t Drewrp!
alk, 354, 364, 371, 591, 592
pressing machine, 656,690,715
rs 1862 and 1863,100,101,154,155
Appointments, relative to. 2.58,290,291,300.

Law of March 11,1865,616, i14.
Veto message. 10,113-117.
Organization, etc ,568,569,662,663.
Impressment of supplies for, 147,149,17&178,
18?-1S4,203-205,578, 581,594, 645,635, 695,747,
718, i53.
Inrrease of military force (colored troops), X2,
568,5i6,595,600,603, W, 609-611, 718, 720, i29,
ids,i i 9 .
Invalid Corps, 18,20,34,44,83,84,92,111,117, 157,
153,2#?,2Xi, 286,290,301,386, 39X, 465, 466, 489,
502, a&, 641,678,679,709, i37,749.
Judge Advocate General, 306
Light or field artillery, 215,233,296, 100,578, 579,
F03,646,661.
Nanufacture of liquors for w e o f , 214,223,224,
225,240.
Nilitary courts. See Cowfs, Xtlitary.
Organization, 326,329,467,495,
Payment of:
Delayed, 259,262,290,302,321,380,3x1, ?81,3S9.
Distinguished valor and skill, 2 l i . 337,429,661,

(prolonged absence of supe-
799
INDEX.
Arrears of P R Y .
Army and Kavy:
Action of Congress, 5f& 599, 607, 608, 67fi, 7?4,
752,759,790.
Veto message,789.
Deceased soldiers. See DeceafiedSoldiers.
Arrests.
Arbitrary, by generals in the Army, 452.
Illegal searches and seizures, li.
Officers,prevention, 43,53.268.
Protection for soldiers discharged by medical
board, 318.
Arrow, Steamer, 294,565.
Arsenal.
Establishment in North Carolina, 3'9,594, 642,
643,662,707.
Artillery Corps.
Officen for ordnance duty, 91, 95,128, 129, 151,
188,193,196,207,217.
Organization of light or field artillery, 215,233,
296,400,578,579,GO3,646, 661.
Siege artillery, orgaIiization of company, 108.
Artisans and %eelianics.
Detail of, from the Army, 281.
Employment of foreign, 319,691.
Exemption from military service, 319, 441, 471,
472,516, G18, F91.
Rates of compensation, 48,49,103.
Revocation of details, 289,300.
Transfer from Army to the Savy,334,758.
Atkins, John D. C. (Tennessee).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introdaced by, 17, 51, 56.
57,7l, i3,74,76,83,86,109,164,296,309,31S,
335,545,609,624.
483,
Committees:
Commerce, 37.
Foreign Affairs, 367.
Ordnance and Crdnance Stores, 37,594,666,
6%.
Special, 568.
Leaw of absence, 30,257,431,768,771, 782.
Petitions, papers, etc., prwented by, 134.
Representatire i n Second Confederate Congress, 6 , 98, 10-1, 130, 169, liE,20S, 490,528,822,
627,659,715,794.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 54,59, 65,50, i2,73,80,

84, 86, 8Y, 89, 98, 10-1,110-112,119-Y2L, 126,127,
130,131,140-142,145-148,152,1.53, 155, 156, 158,
162, 164,165, lG7-170, 180,184-18G, 18!3-192,194,
197,198,201-203,205,2Oti, 20W212, 302, 309, 310,
317, 520,323,324, 328,330,331,333-337,339,342345, 347-350,355, 333, 36,%36i, 372,375,3i9, %9,
390, 392, 39S,399,401,404,406,405,409,410,417419.422, 423,427, 428, 456,438,458,461463,465,
475,478, 479,484,455,48i,491-493,49G,498,502,
504409, 522,523,625,533,536,535,539,5.13,546648, 532-556, c565,566,5i4,575,578, .582,5SG589,
6Y2,395, 597, 603, 606, 60M14, 617,620424,626,
629, 640-642, 64&647, 640, 6 5 1 4 3 , 656,658-660,
GF5, 667, 673, Big, 684, 693,695,696,701,'i02,704,
70i,708,712> 713, 716, 717,719,721-724,726,727,
729,745, ii1,794.
Atkiiisou, Rev., 590.
August, R ~ . , i 4 0 .
Augusta, Ua.
Conferenceof governors, 257.
Averett, John T., m,662.
Ayer, Lewis 1.(Sonth Carolina).

Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 86, 108,
162,307,381,389,405.
Committees:
Commerce, 314.
Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 314.
Special, 352,467.
Leare of absence, 471,563, 623,660,771,782.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 73.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 5R,104,2ii.
Yea and nay votes, 54,59, 65,70, 72,73, SO,%, SS,
89,98,102,101,110,119-122,126Y!, 131,141,142,
1 4 M 4 8 , 152, 1.53, 155,15x,161,162,164,165,1G8,
170-172, Itid, 184, 186, 187, 189,190,197,198,201,
202, 205, 2i3, 214,217,219,223,222,228,236-288,
277, 286, 302, 309,310,317,320,323,824,326, 330,
331, 33s-337, 339, 342-345, 348-350,335,3G.j, 372,
375, 379, 332,389,390,392,398,399,404,417,418,
423,427,428,438,448,449,461,462,592.
Bailey, 8 . U., 29.1.
Baker, Rev., 285.
Raker, James 31. (Florida).
Senator in Second Confederate Congress.
Vote 011 vetoed bills, 500, 517.
Baldwin, Johu B. (Virginia).
Bills, resolutions, ete., introduced by, 17, IS, 33,
43,49,51,(iO, 63,67, 87,100, i50,154,100,2ii4,269,
280,338,344,3i2,389,392, 3'33, 407, -418,439, 511,
554,667, 723.
Committees:
Conference, 559.
Impressments, 48, 57,314,693,718, 719.
Joint, 3'34,497.
Special, 33.
Ways arid Means, 35,41,45,101,153, $29,631, 68fi,
693, 743.
Petitions, papers, ete., presented by, 8 i , 2i0,320,

385,471,544,56;, 590, F57.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, T,158,24G,277,351,490,628,560,827,659,
il5,770, 774,781,791.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,54, 59,65, 70,72,73, 80,

84,86,88,89, S8, 102, 104,110-112, 119-122, 124,
12G-128,131,141,112,146-148,152, 153,155, 156,
161,162,164,165,165-170,248,260, 266,275, 28F,
302,309,310,31i, 320,323,324,328,330, 3 1 , 33d337,339,342-346,347-350,355, 358, 565-3367, 372,
375,359,382,389,391,392,396,398, 399, 404, 406,
40i, 409,410,422, *23,436,438,448,449, 452, 461463,465,468,469,473-475,478, 480, 481, 485487,
491-493,496,49S,502,505-509,511, 512, 522, 523,
525,533,534,539,543,552-555,560-562,570, 571,
574,575,578,5Sl,582,586-51rY,592, 597, 602, 603,
606,608-614, G17, 62C, 623,624,626, 629-631, 640642,646,647, G49,651-653,656, 868, 659, 665, 667,
Gi2,673,G82,684,686,687,693,69.5,696, 701, 704,
r
(01,
- r
108,712,713, 716, 717,719, 721-724, 726, 728,
729, 733,745,747, %51, 753,755,766, 76&7G9, 771773,775,776, 778,779,781,782,788, 790, 791, 794.
Rank of Louisiana.
Coin taken from, 388,472,767.
Barksclale, Ethelhert (Mississippi).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 15,32,4!2,
52,84,107, 135, 183, 220, 240, 289, 265, 288, 328,
329,360,404,428,446,465,562,685, 699, 758, 778.
INDEX.
3aglo1, JoLii R.-Continued.
Committees:
Indian Affairs, 312.
Patents, 319.
Special, 3'8,467,571.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress,
95,98,104,130, 169, 178, 490,328, 627,715,770,
ys and Means, 35,71,456,475.
774,777,781, 791.
Yea and nay Votes, 102,104,110,111,120-122,124,
12i,128, 131,14L)-1~~,145+-14S,
152,lSY, 135,158,
161, 162, 164,165,
167-1i0,180,183-1S7,
192, 197,
Second Confederate Con198,201-203,205, 206,208-212,214,216,
'217,220,
,246,490,560,563,622,627,659,
223-225,2Z", 231-234,236,309,310,317,
320,323,
324,328,329,331,333-339,342-315,347-350,355,
,12, 22, 54,59,65, 70,72,i3,80,
3%, 365-367,372,37.5,396,
398,399,401,404,406,
,119,120,124,1'26-128,131,140409,410,41i-419,
422,-123, -127, -125,436,438,447,
8 l52,153,155,ljS,
161,162,164,165,
4-18,452, 458,461463, -165,4G8,469,473,4i5,4i8,
480, 481,-184, 48,48i,491498,496,
502,504-51'2,
212,214,216,217,220,222-225,228,
514,522,523, 625,533,538,539,546-518,652,553,
556, 561,566, 5i0,57Z,
578, jSl,582,586489,
592,
595,595, 606,609413,617,620,626,
G29,A38,6406.12, 645, 647, 618,651,672,678,679,
Gs2,6S1, 686,
687, 693, 695,502,704,707, 70S, 712,713,
716,719,
418,422,423,427,425,436,
438,447,448,452,
458,
722,i23, 726-529,733,745,747,751,754, 755: 760461463,465,468,474,4i5,486,487,491493,496,
i62,565-767, 56Y-7TY, 775-779, 781,7U, 788,790,
502,506-512,514,522,523,526,
533,536,538,539,
794,T95.
542,543,546-518, 552-556,560-563,565,567,5iO,
582,586-588,595,597,
Go2, GOS, 60&614,617,621- Beall, John I.,679, 760.
624,626,628,640-642,6466.18, 651,656,659,660, Beall, Lloyd J., 283.
681,W, 693,695,696,702,
704, Beauregard, Steamer, 287.
,722-124,726-729,733,746,747,
Beenregard, 8. T., 263,278,472,556,
654.
, i60-767,769-~73,
iiG-179,781, Belcher, Flavel, 301.
Bell, Hiram P. (Georgia).
Bills, resolutions, ete., introduced by, 19,31,105,
'259,271,272, 282,288,82.5, Y8i, 45,445,454,471,
568.
committees:
elix I. (Arkansas).
Elections, 35,491.
Committees:
Patents, 39.
Judiciary, 275,589
Post-Offices and Post-Roads, 38.
Leare of absence, 60.5,623,660,771,
7S2.
epresentative in Second Confedemte Cow
Petitions, papere, etc., presented by, 134: 325,471,
greus, 257,277,351, 490,628,660,563, 622, G2i,
595.
G59,715,770,774,
777,781,791,794
ea and nay votes, 266,275,277,286,302,309,317,
5, 104,lG9,245,2i5,490,528,560,563.
323,324,328-333,33.5339,342-344,34iX%O,
i2,73,SO,
Yeaandnay vote-, 1'2, 22,23,34,.59, 6t5,;0,
358, 366,367,372,375,379,380,382,383,3s9,
%,sG, 88-90, 98, 102,io4,110-112,
119-122,124,
126,1'23,131,140-142,14Gl4S, 152,153,158,161,
162,161,165,16%171,180,1
2i5,277,286,30!,80Y,310,
,543,546448,552, 575,578,581,582,
,645649,651-653,
330,331,333-337,339,31'2-315, 34i-3c30, 358, 36G,

367,372, 3 i 5 , 3i9,3s2,3S3,8S9;
3W, 391,396,398,
399,401,404,409,410,417419,
$22, 423,427, 4"S,
436. 438, 447449,452,458,461,465,468,
469,453,
474,4iG, 4i&181,484485,491493,496,
493, 502.
504-508,510-512, 514, 5'22,523,525,533,
$38, 539,
542,543,54G518,553,556,560-563, 566,565, 570,
552,574,575,578,.%1,582,586-589,592,595,897,
601,602,GOG,608-614,617,620, 621.
Bell, IF. L., 4i0, 555.

Bexijamin, J n h h P.
Secretary of State, 582.
Speech in Richmond, 532.
Bennett. W. S.. 135.
801
INDEX.
Blandford, Ifark 11. (Georgia).
Bills, resolutions, ctc., introduced by, 20, 126,
180,247,259,300,447,4885,514,533,
672,720,721,739.
605, 615, 644,
Committees:
Judiciary, 36.
pay and Xileage, 652, 694.
Special, 157, 312.
Leave of absence, 395.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 40, 282,341,
516,595, 607.

5,98, 104, l G Y , 208, 245, Z i i , 490,528,560, 563, Q!,
627, 659, $15,770,774, ii7,781.
yeaand nayvotes, 12,22,54,59, 65,70,72,73,80,84,

86,89,90,98,1C2, J 04,110-1 1 2,119, 121, 122, 124,
126, 125, 131, 140-142,145-148, 152,153,156, 166,
158,161,162,164,165,167-172,180,183-187,189192, 195, 197, 198,201-203,205,206,208-214,216,

217,219,220,222-225,228,231-236, 24i, 260,266,
275, 277, 286,30,309,310,317,320,323,324,328386,342-344,347-360, 366,366,367, 375, 379, 380,
382, 417, 418, 422,423,427,428,436,438,447449,
452,458,461-463,465,468,469,473, 4i4, 4i6,4i&
481, 484, 48.5, 4Si, 491493,496,498,504-512,514,
522,523,525,533,536, 539,542, 643, M&X8,5F2556, 560-563, 566,570,682,58&589,592,595,597,
601-GOY,606,60b614, G l i , 620-624, 626, 630, 631,
631, 640442, 64Z-649, 651-658,666,658-660, 665,
667,672, 673,679,682,6pi,
686,687, 693, 695, 696,
701, 702, 704, i07,708, 712,713,716, 717,719, i21,
i23,7?6-729,733,745747, 753-7,57, 760-765, 767,
568, 771-ii3,7i5-ii9,781,782, iE8,790,794,795.
Blockade of Southern Ports.

Success of blockade runners, 368,3iO.
Boeoek, Tlioiuas S. (Virginia).
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by,470,4il.
Represeiitative in Second Confederate Congress,
6,98,104,130,178,208,246,277,361,490,528,560,
622,627,660,771,774, 7%2,791,795.
Speaker of the House, 7,42, ?&
3%,I
388.
,
Yea and nay votes, SO, 85,89,90,140,155,161,167,
184,187,195,198,210,012,214,216, 224, 22.5, 231234,236,248, 2i6,2i8,287,302, 310, 317, 323, 324,
Y30,531,333,33&Y38, 342-345, 347-3.50, 358, 372,
380,428,452,461,463,465,4&3,
484, 4Si,493, 496,
505,507409,512,51.5, $86,538,542, 543, 646,552556,560-562,570,581,589,
592, 601, 603, 612-614,
617,620, F22,623,631,634,641, 6-12,645648, 651,
653, 6.56,660,672,653, 680, 682, 684-666,695, 696,
iO1,707,708, iY2, 713, i l 9 , i21, 722, 724, 729, 747,
756,757, i6I-i64,768-772,775,781,
782, 788, 794,
795.
Bonded Agents.
Commissary and Quartermaster Departmenta,
536,616,617,661, 670,i61.
For text of bill and veto message, see Vol. 4,

pp. 688490.
Bonds of the Confederate States.
Cancellation of, received for taxes, 383,397,406,
409,4!I,425,590,591,618,6ii.
Exchange, 147,149,174, la,207, 234, 277, 278, 287,
290,292,304,321,365,470,568,591,618,677.
Interest, 472.
C J-VOL
7-05
51-51
Boiids of tiio,Confederate St.ates-Continued.

Issue:
Action of Congress to amend previous laws,
17,19,32,42,55,56, 71, 76-78, 109, 160-162, 166170,173,174,181,195,196,198,220,
238,240,743,754,785.
226, 227, 235,
Amendments of act of February 17, 1864Sectiou 12,302,364,365.

Section 14,326,445,446, 605, 625, 628,642, 643,
662,507.
Bounty to soldiers, 252,625.

Duplicates
Action of Congress,287,325,499,529,569, 563,
5i9,743,744,753, i91.
Petitions for,29,383,470,485,541.
Four per cent, 855,725.
Veto message, 289.
Nessages of the President, 10,252.
Receipt of 4 per cent, for taxes of year 1864,55,
248,281,288,321,429,469.
Redemption. See Currency of the Confederate

States:
Reduction 0)redemption.
Sale of, 10,494,536.

Boudiaot, Elias C. (Cherokee Nation).
601.
Committee 011 Indian Affairs (corresponding

member), 38.
Bounty.
Issue of bounty bonds, 252, 625.
Payment of:
Amendmentof third section of An act to organize, etc., 277-279,292,304,321,
Provision of army law extended to Navy and
Marine Corps, 81,158,173,468.
Borven, Dr., 133.
BOwler3, Richard, 470.
Bowlos, William X., 470.
Royce, William W. (Soiith Carolina).
Bills,resolutions,etc., introduced by, 16,210,307,
390,442,468,531, 657.
Committees:
Naval Aflairs, 35,157,168,325, 354, 453, 477,561,
627,675.
Special, 311.
Pet.itions, papers, ete., presented by, 42.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,98,104,169,178,351, 490, 528, 622,GZi,
660.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,54,65,70,72, 73, SO, 85,88,
89,98,104,11~121,126,127,130,140,141,146-148,
152,153,155,156, l58,161,164,167-169,183,18518i, 192,194,197,198, 202,203,205, 206, 209-211,
214,216,217, 219, 220,222-225, 231, 232,236,275,
277,286,302,309,310, 317, 320,323,324,328,330,
331,333-337,339,345, 347-350,365, 366-367, 372,
375,379,383,389,390,392,396,398, 399,401, 404,
406,407,409,410,417,422,423,427, 428,438,447449,452,461463,465, 468,469,473-475,478,479,
481,484487,491493,496,498, 502,504-507, 609512,522,523,525,533,535,538,539,
542, 543, 546548,552-556,560-562,567, 570, 578, 582, 606,609,
617,620424,626, 630,634,642, 645447,651,652,
660,665,667,672,673,679,682,684, 686, 695,696,
701,702,707,708.
enjamin F. (Kentucky).
solutions, etc., introduced by, 298.
rdnance and Ordnance Stores, 37.
in Second Confederate Con,130,169, 208,277, 351,490,560,623,
,777,781,791,794.
\ otes, 12,22,54,59,65,70,72,73,80,
9, 98,102, 110,112,11%122,124,126130, 131,141, 112,145-147, 152,1.53,1fJ5,156,
1, 162,164,165, 167-172.180, 183-185,187,
2, 194,197, 188,201, 202,205,206,205-212,
,218,222-226, 228,231-236,238, 266,275,
302,309, 310,317,320, 323,324, 329-336,
,342345,347-350, 355,358,366,372, 375,
438,447449,452, 468,461463,466,468,
469,475475, 478481,486, 487,491493, 496,498,
502, 507,509,511, 512,514,523,525, 533,536,538,
539, 542,543,546-543, 552-555, 560-562,578,581,
582,586588,592,695, 597,601-603, 606,608-614,
617,621,623,624,626,633,641,642,645-649,651695, 696,701, 702,712,713,
733,745,747,751,753, 760,
Branch, Anthony X. (Texas).

tions, etc., introduced by, 318,485,
2,627,659,715,770,774,777,781,791,794.
98,102, 104, 110-112, 119-122,124, 126-123, 130,
Iridgers, Kobert B.-Continued.

Committees :
Conference, 167,181,182,669.
Military Affairs,35.
Leave of absence, 8,276,37F.
Petitions, papers, etc., preseiited by, 135,301,516.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 8,93,98,169,208,351,563,622,659.
Yea and nay votes, 98,104,110-112,119-122,124,
141, 142, 145-148, l52,153,155,15(i,158,161,162,
164,165, 167-172, 183,184,186,187,189-192,194,
197,198, 201-203,205,206,206212,214,216,218220, 222-225, 228,231,232,234-236,238,2S6,302,
309, 310, 317,320, 323,324,3%,330,331,3S3-339,
342,843, 345, 347-350,355,353, 366,367,522,523,
525, 583, 536, W!, 543,548,66S,565,567,570,572,
574,575, 578, 581,582,586-589,595,602,603,608614, 617, 62W24, 629, 631,640-642,645-649,652,
653, 656, 6r8-660, 6&5,667,672,673,679,684,686,
693,695.
Brigadier-Generals.
Authority as to courts-martial, 17.
Broaddus, Rev., 493.
Broadaell, W. A., 669,682.
Broek, S., 386,741.
Brown, Albert 8. (SIississippi).
Committees.
Conference, 1GY.
Special, 8
Vote on vetoed bills, 500,517.
Brown, Eenry, 294.
Brown, William H., 44.
Browne, James D., 222,443,546,547,558,618,650.
Brolvning, J. J., 485.
Bruce, Eli 1
.(Kentucky).
218,307,399,594,656.
Committees:
Confcrcncc, 214,227.
Ways and Means, 35.
Petitions, papers, etc.,presented by, 75,666.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,178,208,245,277,351,490,627,659,774,
777,794.
Yeaaxidnayvotes, 12,22,54,59,'70,72,53,80,85.36,
88,89,98,110,112,119-122,124,126128,111,142,
146-143,152,153,1~5,158,161,167-172,180.183-
187,189,190,192,194,197,198,201-203,203,206,
208-212,214,218-220,222,225,228,231-234,236238,248,260,266,275,277,286,302,310,317,320,
323,324,328533,335-339, 342-344,317-350,355,
%8,366,365. 372,353,375,380,382,389,391,392,
396,398,399,401,404,406,407,409, -115,418,422,
4!27,428,436,4pS,452,461,466,475,479,181,484487,491, 493,498,502, 507,512,525,.543,54&548,
552,554-556,567, 570,571,586-586,592,595,597,
61@614,620,629, 630-642,647-649,652,653,666,
659,660,665,667,672, 673,679,682,693,695, 707,
INDEX.
Bruce, Roratio W.--Continued.
committees:
Forcign AtFairs, 35.
Patents, 38.
Special, 537.
petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 660.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 6,130,208,245,277.490,528,560,563,659,
715,770,774,781,791,794.
peaandnayvotes, 12,22,54,59,65, 70,72,73, SO, 85,
86,88, 89,98, 102,104,110-112,11!&122,126,127,
130,131,140-142,145,147,148,152,153,155,156,
158,161,162,164,165,167-1i2,180,183-185,189191,201-203,205,20G, 238-212,214,216,217,219,
220,!222-226,228,231-256, 238,247,260:0:
266,275,
277, 286,302,309,310,317,323,324,328-339,342345,347-350,355,358,36&367, 373, 375,379,380,
382,391,392,396,398, 399,401,401,406,407,409,
410,417, 418,422,423,427,428,436,438,447449,
45'2,458, 461-463,465, 468,469,473475,478481,
484-487,491-493,496,498,502,504-512,522,5"5,
533,532,536,538,539,543,54G548,552-556,56&
563, 565,566,570,572, 5i4,578,581,582,585-589,
592,596,597,60!!,603,606,609-614,617,620-622,
629,631,633,640-6&2,646, 647,649,652,653,686,
659,660,665,667,672, 679, 682,686,687,695,696,
701, 704,708, 712, 713,716, 717,521-7'24,726-729,
739, 746,247, ?<?I,753, 755,756, 763465,767,769,
773,775,776,778, 779,781,782,788,790,791,794.
Buehiman, Franklin.
'
Privilege of House floor, 657.
Buckner, Siluou B., 40.
Buildings, Public.
Hall of Kepresentatives, 439.
Rent:
Navy Department, 470.
Richmond House, 499,558.
Virginia Jlcchanics' Instit.ute, 294, 499, 544,
549,563.
Tender of Virginia hall of delegates to Home of
Representatives, 8.
Bureau of Cavalry.
Established. 419.
Bureau of Conscription.
Abolished, 598.
Establishment and organization, 66,92,192,264.
Statistics of service, 516,632,633.
Bureau of Forelgii Supplies.
Establishment, 21,45,54,87,90,91,196-198,227.
Bureau of Inspection.
Establishment and organization, 33,684,685,752.
Bureau of Special aud Secret Service.
Establishment, 313,521,652,653,720.
Burgevln, Edmund, 604,556.
Burley, Bennett G., 58.
Burnett, Henry C. (Kentucky).
'
Conference committees, 217,567,602,684,711.
Burnett, Theodore L. (Kentucky).
Bills, resolutions,'etc., introduced by, 4i, 259,
472.
Committees:
Commerce, 37.
Pay and Mileage, 30,36,346,354.
Special, 311.
~
803
lurnett, Theodore 11.-Continued.

Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,169,245,277,351,490,528, 623, 659,770,
777, 781,791,794.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 54, 70, 72, 73,164, 165,
167-172,180,184,190-192,195,197, 198, 201-203,
205, 206,209-211, 214,216,218,220,222-225,228,
231-234,236-'!315, 247,260,266, 275,277,286, 302,
312-344,347-380, 355, 358,366367, 372,37.5,379,
427,428,436, 438, 417,448,452,458,461-463,465,
~41i5,453475,4$4487,4Y1,493,496,498,502,R04-
512,321,533,536, 53R, ,539,582,,%6,5S8,589,592,

595, 597,601-603, 608, G23, F21,611,642,645-649,
651,668,656, 658-660, 665, 667, F73,6M, 686, 693,
693,696, 701,702, 704, 712,T16,717,719,721-723,
~
726-728,733, 745,747, i 5 1 i.53,7.54,756,760,76?764, i66,767,769-778, 776)778,782,788, 79L 791,
795.
hrrows, J. 1,. ,215, 306, 308, 311, 313, 317,322,451,
488,498,503.
Mro, U. 8. Gunboat. Destruction of, Dec. 12,
1862, 97,99,157,158,166,173,219.
:allahan, Samuel d. (Crick and Seminole Sations).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 467, 601.
Delegate in Second Confederate Conpress, 121.
:ampbell, J O ~ IA.
II
Member of I'cacc Confcreuce, 545.
:amp Lee, Va.
Treatment of prisoners of war, 594.
:amps of Instrnctlon.
Abolished, 598.
Janaday, 6 . B., 73, 242.
:aperton, Allen T. (Virginia).
Committees:
Conference, 567,602,681,714.
Joint, 408,486.
Vote on vetoed bill, 517.
Capit,al of the Confederacy. See Seat of Gotwnment of the Confederate States.
Captures on I m d .
Eegulations, 443,678,718,728,748,780.
Cardwell, John Randolpli,l4,446,5j5, b56,618,645,
707.
Cnrdwell, William, 14,446.

Cardwell, Wyatt H., 86,218.
Carrington, Isaac H., 454.
Carroll, Dnviil W. (Arkmuas).
735.
Committees:
Commerce, 196.
Special, 571.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 441, 490, 528, 560, 563, 622, 627, 660,715,
771,774,777,781,791, 794.
Yea and nay Votes, 447,452,458,461-463, 465, 469,
473475,478-481.484-487,491493,498, 602, 504612,514,522,524,525,533,536,538, 539,546-548,
652-556,5(i0-563,566,570,572,574,575,578, 581,
582,586-588,592,595,597,601,602,606, 608- 614,
617,620-624,629-F31,610-642,645-649,651-653,
656,658-660,665,667,673, 679, 682,684, 686, 687,
6Y3,695,696,701,i02,704,707,708,712, 713, 716,
717, 719,721-723,726-729,733,74.5-747, 752- 756,
760-767, 771-773,775-779, 781, 782,788, 790, 791,
794,795.
INDEX.
ent (dismounting) for misbehavior:

June 7, 1864, 129,130,159.
or officers' serrants, 27.
tal commissaries, 22,68,69,80,87,93.
'zation, 247,'2%, 294.
he Confederate Stateb.
,226,247,265,316,327,332,
562,575,685,689,766, 778,
y votes, 12, 22, 54, 65, 70,72,73,80,85,

10.1, 110, 111, 119-122, 124, 126, 127,
145-148, l52,153,155,156,15S,161,
, lG'i-172,183-186,189-192,195,198,
206,20&214,216,217.219,220,222236, 238,247,260,266,2i5,277,286,
,317,320,323,824,328-33i,342345,
35S, 375,418,422,423,427,428,436,
721-723, 726729,733,
767,775-779,781, 782,
Cliiokasas ?iRtiOli.
Payment of tmnuitici to, in cotton, O X , 690,738,
749
Chilton, Williani P. (Alabama).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introdured by. 12, 2.1,?5,
39,51,58,59, 76, 96, lo>, 118, 180, 182, 202, 246,
2il,2i6, 277,281,299,300, ST?, 4t4, 148, 471, 558.
Committees:
Charges against \V.R . W Cobb, ,19,12,5,2i~.
Flag and Seal, 36.
Impressments, 46, ii,314
Judiciary, 36,310.
Patents, 38.
Rules and Officers oi the Home, $6
Special, 247,'248,455.
Leave of absence, 553,563,6?3,680.7i I , 75.2.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, O7,96,251,
384,444,5.11.
Representative in Second Confedrrnte Congress, 5,9S,10-1,130,169.208,",>. 27~,351.490.
Speaker pro tempore of the House, 38S, Sh9, <lo.
Y e a and nay votes, 12,22,64,59, G5, i0,i 2 73, So,
85, 86,88,89, 98, 302,104,110-115, 119-122. 124,
126128, 130,131,110-142,14>14S, 12,133, 155,
156,158,162,164,165,1GW72,1S3-lS7, 159-192,
194,19i, 198,201-203,205,206, 20S, 210-212, 21$,
216, 218-220,B2-224,228,231-234,24i, 260, 21i6,
275,2i7,286,302, 309,310, 317, $20, 323,324,328339,342-344,347-3.50,355,358,366,3Gi,Si3,3i5,
379,360,382,383, 3Y1,392,396, 398,399,401,401,
406, 407,409,410,417419,422,423, 42;. 428,436.
438,447449,432,4j8,461-463,463,468, 469, 4i3475,478181,484487, 491493,496, 408,502,504,
505,508-512,514,5!?2,524, 525, 533,336, R39,539,
543,543,54G-j18,552,553,562,656.
Chimbornzo Hospital, 300,529,53i.
Chisalm, Sarah Porteous, 16.
Cliortaw Kntion.
Payment of annuities to, in cotton, 657,690,738,
749.
Chrisman, JamesS. (Kenturky).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by. 58,%9,530.
Committees:
Elections, 34,490.
Indian Affairs, 38.
Territories and Pablic Lands, $8.
Petitions, papers, etc., presentcd by, 58.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6, %, 24.5, 275,351,490,528, 560, 563, 622,
660,715,770,774,777,781,791,i94.
Yea and naF votes, 12, Z,54,59, 72, i3,60,85,86,
89, 98, 102, 104, 110-112, 119-122, 126-128, 142,
1*6,147, 153, 156, 168,161,162, 164,166,167,li0li2,245, 260,266,275, 278, 286, 302, 309,31i, 323,
324,329-333, W 3 3 8 , 342-344, 3t7-380, 355, 368,
365,367,373,375,379,380,389,391,3992,396,998,
399,404,406,407,410,418,422,423,436,438,448,
452,458,461463,465,468,469,475-475,478, 4 d P
487,491,492,496,502,504-512,521,525,533,335,
538,639,%2,543,546,547,552-556,560,561,363,
566, 578, 5S2, 586,58i, 589,592,595,597, 602, 006,
0-624,626, 630,631, 633, 640442,
3,65S-660,665,672,6i3,679,682,
1,702,704,708,712, 713,516,719,
INDEX.
805
Clerical Fume-Continued,
Committees, 44,45,1i4,304,356.
Executive Departments, 75,470.
Gencral assigned to duty a t sent of government, 41,104,192.
House of Representatives, 145,181,442,490,451.
Justice, Department of, 75.
Medical purveyor's depot, 133.
Xilitary courts, 375, 495.
Post-Oflice Department, 284,708,713, 725, 738, 762.
*-*
Richmond (Va.) Arsenal, 284.
IJJ.
Treasury Department,, 175, 182,194,213,234,235,
Authenticated against Cotton Rnrean, 469,
236,446.
669,682,709,738,755.
Informal or illegal impressments, 48,156,157,
War Department, 84,101,122.
214-216,224,225,235,240, 271,272,282,294,300Women, 288,299,312,403,464,575,576.
303,31S, 340,359,360,362,367,386, 398,403,444,
Clopton, Uevid (Alabama).
Rills, resolutions, ctc., iiilroduced 137, 13, 2>, 4 i ,
472,718, i57,781, i92.
Payne & Co., in Texas, 101,318,67~5,676,708,
67, 97, 182,264, 271, 281, 294, 402, 417, 431. 434,
444,455,471,4'is, 495,541, 560, 630, 686, 721,778,
73i, 749.
Property lost in military service, 134.
779.
Committees:
Time for, 279,300,362.
Commissioners, 5.5.
Deceased Soldiers' Claims, 57.
Deceased soldiers. See Deeeused Soldiers.
Illegal Seizures, 39.
Medical Department, 37,145,222,24", 681,770.
Fraudulent. 55.
Papers 01 last session withdrawn from files, 264.
Xaval Affairs, 35,222,242.
Parmont of, in Treasury notes of old issue, 50.
Special, 311,352,537,656,722,740.
Protection for Confederate States, 317.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by. 40,385,590.
Representative in Second Confederatecongress,
Recruiting service, 546,569,571,595.
Y ~ s t a t eagainst
s
the Confederacy: ,
5,98,10.1,130,169,208,245,277,351,'190, .528,560,
Action of Congress, 223,265,311,3%.
5(i3,622,627,6GO, 715, ?7O,774,ii7,781, i91,795.
Yea and n a y votes, 12, z'!,54,59,65,70,72,73,80,
Xorth Caroiina, 275, 4&, 512, $26,549,734,735,
85, 86, 88-90, 98, 102, 104,110-112,119-122,126742,749.780.
Tennesscc, 136,21?3,387,656,718,736,748,780.
128,130,131,140-142,145-148, 152, 163, 15.5, 156,
Trans-Mississippi Department, 14,15,4,5, 53,54,
158.161,lD2, 164, 165,167-172,180, 1s&18i, 189192,195,19i,196,201-203,205,206,
208-214, 216,
2il.
217,219,220,222-225,228,231-238, 236, 246, 280,
Clark, John B. (Missouri).
266,275,276,266, 302,309,310,317, 920,323,324.
Bills, resolntions, etc., introduced by, 248,277,
328-331,333439,342-345,347-350, 353, 358, 365283, 295, 298, 313, 364, 398,404,405,422,451,446,
44S, 462,579,730,767, i S S .
367,373,375,379,382,389,390,392, 396, 398, 399,
Committees:
401,401, 406, 407,409,410,417,418, 422, 423, 427,
Conference, 559,577,669,714,
42X, 436,438, 447449,4.52,458, 461-463, 465, 468.
469,473,474,476,478481, 464-487, 491493, 496,
Elections, 270,490.
498,802,504-512,514,522,523,525, 533, 536, 538,
Joint, 466,796.
Military Affairs, 270,400,521, 616,774.
539,532,543,546546,552,553, 555, 556,560-563,
Special, 247,311: 455,458, in.
665,367,5iO, 572,574,575,578, 581, 552, 586-589,
Representntivc in Second Confederate Con592,595,697,601-603, 606, 608-614, 617, 620-624,
626,629,631,633,640-642, 645-649, 651453, 666,
gress, 198, 208, 2.16, 277, 351, 490, 560, 622,627,
65B-F60,6GR, 667,672,673,679,682, 684, 686, 687,
660, 715,770.774,757,~51,
791; 795.
693,695, GSG, 701,702,704,707, $08, 712, i 1 3 , 716.
Pea and nay votes, 208. 211,212,216,217,219,220,
717,719,721-725,728,729,733, 745-747, 751, 753,
222425,231-234, 236-238, X i , %GO, 266, 275,278,
755-757,760-767,769-773,775-7i9, i81, i S 2 , iS8,
286,302,309,310, 317,320,323,924,323-333,335790,791: 794,795.
339,342-344, 347-350, 355,356,366, 367,373,375,
Clutlling fur tlic Briny.
379,350,382,389,891,392,396, 398,399,401,404,
Committee, special, 321,328,568.
40F, 407,409,410,415,422,423,427,428,436,~38,
Provision for officers:
447449,452,468,461163,458,469,474,475,418Action to amend previous la.w,i5,34,51,52,55,
461, 484-187,491-493,456, 498,502,505,507-512,
62-64,b3,84,12S,155,166,174,188,273,295,396.
514, 522, 525,533,536, .538, 539,542,543,547,548,
Officers in the field, 295, 321, 325,326,362,398,
552-556,560-562,565, 567,570,554,575,578,661,
399,453,481,576,
582,58&589, 595,597,601-F03, 606, 609414,617,
Sale of, issued lo soldiers, 443,691.
6 ' 2 , 623, 626, 630, 640-642, 646648,651453,656,
Supplies, 301,921,325,405.
658-660, 665,667, 672, 673,679, 684,696,701,707,
Clothing for the Xavy.
708,71'2,713,716, 717,721-724,726,727,729,733,
Appropriation for officers, 626.
745-747,751,753,755,756,762-764,766,767,769Supplies:
i72,775-778,781,782,788,790,791,794,795.
Clerical Force.
Enlisted men, 106,158,168,174,169.
churches.
Baptist Convention, Georgia, 105.
bfissionariesto the Army, 42.
Cit.izenshipand Xnturaliantiun.
Denial of rights to aliens, 17.
Civil Law.
Supremacy over military, 108.
'
Clalms.
Aiiditing, settlement, etc.:
Authenticated, 469, 668-670, 679, 680, 718, 738,
INDEX
1 W. (Tennessee).
ons, etc., introduced by, 274, 435,
460,649,659,678,775,793.
presented by, 284,391.
774,777,782,791,79
Colyar, Arthur S.-Continued.

Yea and nay votes-Continiicd.
449,452,458,461463,465,468,469,473,474,478481,484,486,487,491,493,496,498,502,504-512,
514,524,525,333,538,539,542,513, MG-%8,552556,578,581,536,588,5S9,592,595,597,601-603,
606,608414,617,620-623, 626,629,631,633,640,
641,646619,661-653,656,659, 660, 665, tit%, 672,
673,679,682,684,686,695,701,702,701,707, iO8,
713,~19,721-724,726-'729,733,745,747,751 753756,760-769,771-773,775-779,781,782,i8S, 790,
791,794,795.
Commerce.
320,323,324,328333,33%339,342-344,347Exportation of produce and merchandlsc
366,367,372,375, 379,380,332,389,
bouglit from the Government, 303, S16, 280,
,398,399,404,406,407,409,410,417,
GOO, 676.
427,428,436,448,449,452,458,461,
Licenses for xale of cotton, tohacco, and narnl
474,476,478,479,484,485,491,492.
stores, 673,674,683,695.
,508512, 514,523,533,535,536 542,
Regulations upon foreign:
,560663,578,581,582,586589,592,
Action of Congress, 75,89,91,92,95,152,153,168.
595,597,601403,606,610-614,617,620-624,626,
173,259,327,331,.%8, 569,691,692,738.
629, 630, 645, 647,648, 651453,656, 65-660,66~
Message of :he President, 368-371.
667,672,673,673,696,761,702,704,707,708,713,
Relative to, 65.
i16, 71'7,719,721-723,7?6728,733,747,751,752,
Restrictions npon States, 13, 44, "20,221,226,235,
7,54-756,760-766,768,770-7i3,755-779, 782,788,
238,331,369.
790,791,791,795.
See also Emortation.
Cobb, Howell, 265.459.
Commissary Department.
n R. W. (Alabama).
Abolishment of certain offices, 536,616,61i,G61.
670,761. For text of blll and yeto message,
see Vol. 4, pp. 688-690.
Bonded agents, 536, 616, 617,661, 670, i61
Commissaries:
Appointment for armies, corps, and dirisiom,
restrictions upon, 388.
22,5G, 147,149,221,222,227,243.
rocure, 764-76s,735,786,791,792.
Cavalry regiments, 22,68,69,80,87,93.
anks, 388,459,472,767.
Commissary-sergeants,20.
Employment ol persom not liable to iniIitnry
service, 4 9 , W .
Frauds, detection of. See Frauds
sntiou of employees and detailed men,
Commissary-General.
Appointment and rank, 506,510,558,56S,%3.
Commlssiouers to European Powers.
Correspondence transmitted to Congress, 279,
-,305,317,365,391,511, 608,628, 632,
361.
Recall, 43,261.
Commissioner to Brazil.
Appointment. 351,352.
Committee on Accounts.
Appointed, 36.
Bills, etc., referred to, 218,231.
Instructions to, Yb, 118.
Reports b ~ 157,288,593.
,
Resolution offered, 238.
COmmIttec on Charg~sagainst I r . W. K. 17. Cobb
(Speelal).
Appointed, 39.
Reports by, 125,275.
Appointed, 3S,312,313,319.
Bills, eto., referredto, 13-16,18,20,22,26, !2S,29,31,
32,34,40,41,43, 44, 50, 51, 55,58, i 3 , 75, 82,N86,96, 106, 107, l25.133-136, 140, l i 2 , 1 X O , 222,
260,263,271,273, 282,283,289,290, 294,301,307,
319,320,325,328,329, 341,383,355-388,392,402,
, 662, 680, 684,685,692, 741,
INDEX.
807
Colnmitteeon Claims-Continned.
;ommittee on Foreign AE'airs-Continued.
Inst,ructions to, 287,307,318,319,387,3s8,393,470, Bills, etc.,referredto,43,247,257,261,279,312,352,
358,362,364,441,442,483,516,546.
503,516.
Instructions to, 17,43,248,442.
Reports by:
Relief of certain persons, 69,218,229-231,243, Reports by:
Peace, 451, 675; expressing Sensc of Congress
4Y9,539,546,547,555,556. 665,566,741,
743,744;
on Peace Commission, 606; foreign corrememorials and petitions, 70,230,499,638,547,
518,55547,565, 711,744;claims of certain
spondence, 720.
Resolution offered,451.
persons, 218,229,230,242;
money expended
Committee on Illrgal Seizures (Speclal).
by Tennessee, 223; auditing accounts of
Appointed, 39.
States against the Confederacy, 223; services of Xanuel find Rafael Armijo, 229; re- :ommittee on Impressments (Jolnt Special).
Appointed, 77.
newal of papers destroyed, 229;suspending
Bills, etc.,referred to, 47,48,6S,TO, 83,109,134,148.
certain laws and compensating services of
officers,230; compensating officers a n d priInstructions to, 56,67.
2ommittee on Impressments (Special).
vates for performing duties of drillmasters,
230; paying for property impressed for use
Appointed, 314.
Bills, etc., referred to, 307,310,326,327,384,386,
of Army, 359;auditing and paying authen403,444,471,472,495,504,517,581,655,
657, 677,
ticated claims, 469; horses, 469;relief of Vir689.
ginia Mechanics' Institute, 439; reissue of
bonds, 499;appropriations, 548,744;enlargInstructions to, 493.
Reports by:
ing operations Army Intelligence Office,
Aruending law relating to impressments, 693;
.
556; paring for schoolhouse a t Jackson,
taking testimonyon claims for useof slaves,
Miss., 541.
715;paying of claims for property impressed
Coniniittee on Commerce.
for use of the Army, 718;impressment of
Appointed, 35,314,496.
slaves, 719.
Bills, etc., referred to, 44,45,75,
91,95,134,135,
Committee on Indlan Affslrs.
259,2il,
289,327,371,402,453,569.
Appointed, 38,270,312,314.
Instructions to, 319.
Bills, ctc., referred to, 19,79,375,405,46T.
Repork by:
Reports by:
Bureau of Foreign Supplies, 54,196;regulaPayment of interest due Cherokee Indians,
tions upon foreign commerce, 152,691,692;
444;Arkansas and Ked Kiver Superintcndprohibiting specnlation i n gold and silver,
eiicy oi Indian Alfairs, 444; payment i n cot691;exempting mechanics and skilled laton of annuitics due Indian nations,G57.
borers, 691; memorial of Mrs. 31. A. S n o w
Committee on the Jndiciary.
den, 691;exportation of cotton, 693.
Committee OJI ComprwssMon for Patent (Rpeelal).
Appointed, 36,270,275,312,496.
Bills, etc., referred to, 1'2,14,15,21,23,26,31,40,
Appointed,39.
43,45,47,48,
66,74,75,79,8'L,
84,94,96,103,106,
Report, 10'2.
108,109,lli,119,136,149,185,233,248,257,259,
Conrniittceon Deceased Soldiers' Claims (Special).
Appointed,5i.
265,267,268,259-281,283,288,290,
294,295,301,
Bills, elc., referred to, 54,180.
303,308,312, 318,326,326,329,37g,386,404,405,
Coniniittee on Elections.
410,443,463471,535,536,538,648,557,568,668,
670,691,693.
Appointed,34,270.
Bills, etc., referred to, 33,41,466,467.
Instructions to, 19,27,29,40,74,75,107,134,260,
262-264,280,282,301,320,403, 441,443,471,472,
Reports by:
. 482,494,524,512.
Elections in Tennessee, 71; elections i n ease
Reports by:
Impressments, 46, 675; to change place of
of vacancy i n representation of any State,
holding a district court, 47; administration
230;conduct of Henry S. Footc,490,491.
Committee on Enrolled BiIls.
of the tithe and tax law, 4i;petitions and
memorials, 53, 691; preventing arrest of
Appointed, 3i,775.
officers of the Army, $3; settlement of
Reports by, 57,63,74,8i,
94,122,133,136,143,151,
claims for property illegally impressed, 53;
160,li3,195,207,227,235,
291,304,322,346,352,
habeas corpus, 51, 101, 111,269,072,691,
768;
3 5 , 363,364,3G7,3i4,391,425,428,467,476,480,
revision of the criminalstatutes, 64;adjust496,502,513,517,526,533,534,539,549,563,567,
ing accounts of disbursing officers and
571, 600,618,628,645,650,
662,670,671,681,689,
agents, 54;gaming by disbursing officers
706, 715,737, 740,748,753,759,768,780,791,795,
and others intrusted with public funds, 101;
596.
disbursing clerk of War Department, 101;
Com~nitteeon Flag and Seal.
organizing Supreme Court of the ConfederAppointed, 36,582.
ate States, 101,310;sovereignty of Virginia
Designs and models referred to, 443,444,469,470,
over her ancient boundaries, 101;scttlcment
504,544,546.
of accounts for purchases made byPayne&
Report by, 657.
Committee on Foreigu ABairs.
Co., 101,675; organizing military courts to
attend Army in the field, 225; selection of
INDEX.
Comntittre on BItltxry ARairs-Continned
Reports by-Continued.
to attend Army in the field, 68, comniisqjuries in the district courts, 226; granting
ries for cavalry regiments, G S , definmq dnseats on floor of House to officers i n the
ties of persons between certain ages, 69 111Executive Departments, 266, punishing
creming pay of soldiers, 88; aiding States 111
conspiracy against the Confederate States,
perfecting records of troops, 91, e \emptio:ls
293; pay of clerk of district court, eastern
from military service, 91, 99, 103, creirting
district of Virginia, 305; salaries of district
office of ensign i n the Army, 91 chxplanx,,
judges, 309,314,677; punishing frauds 011
91; providing Invalid Corps, 92,242, 465 orConfederate Government, 3W, Sequestrating
ganization Rurertuof Conwiption, 92, nnmber of troops furnished by States, cte , 92;
transportatioii to members of Congres, 92.
placing United States mtiLens i n mihtar).
service of the Confcdcrate State., 9: anrollmcnt of certain noncommisbioned officers and privates, 100; appointment of general officen with temporary rank, ere., loo;
temporary rank mid command upon officers
Treasury notes held by Indian nations, 589
of theProvisiona1 Army, 100,memoriali, 103,
suit against persons connected with Cotton
G18, 662, 668; compensation lor niechitnics
Bureau and Office in Texas, 676; extending
emp1o)ed in the Exec~itije De~~itrtment<,
jurisdiction of military courts, 677; salar)
103; military storekeepers, 1 2 9 . artillery ofof district attorneys, 677; rilles conberning
ficers for ordnance duty, 128, eompensution
captures on land, 678; respecting a census,
of detailed men, 129, transportation to 0%678; toprevent aiding persons todesert, 690,
cer5 of the Army and KavJ, 129, efficiency
respecting defaulting officers, 691: sale of
of theCaialry, 129,400,643,pay ofgeneralat
clothing issued to soldiers, 691; establishing
seat of government, 181, Kiter and Mining
Bureau, 132, organizing forccs for the war,
li5,?L1,352,580,694,iS2,79% quartelmasters
andcommiesnries,221,616,forinatlonof
comerred to, 48,%, Z94,299,300,3S5,R90,
mands composed of supernume
228, 400; reports of battles, 237,
to, l07,135,144,264,2i2,2i4,284,405
ration, 237; employment of iree
slaves, 241; organlzing corps of scouts and
d dischaigev in hospitalb, 145
signal giiards, 242; public defense, 242, ren of hospital rations, 222,770
tiring or dropping field or compaii~officers,
242: suppressing intemperance, 2% coiiFaliOating companies, battrtlion.;, and regifor officers and soldiers resigned, retired, 01
ments, 354, 5 l i , transportation to officers
charged, 681; report of Surgeon-General,
and men on leaie of ~ndnlgcncc,39s; organization of field arliller:-, 400, local defense, 400; changmg mode of filling \ dcmciea, 420; absentees and descrteF, 421:
o,13,&Ii, 20-23,26%, 30-34,
horses, 429, promotion of officcrs and men
for distinguished valor, 429, commamkri
3,55,56,55,66,72,73,78,81,84of re-erves to order general courts-mnrtial
and revise proceedings thereof, 4%. 537, appointing commissioners of exchaqge, 450,
476; employment of slaves, 454: pay of lieutenant8 in the Kavg cornmantling batteries
on shore, 466; exempts by State authorities,
466; disrharge of soldiers, 4 i i , prescrration
and dmtnbution of effects of deceased soldiers, 47i; Bureau of Special and Secret
Service, 521; appointment of Commissar3 Generzl, 568; transportation of troops, snpplies, etc., 584; relief of bonded agriculturi b t s , 61% paying soldier? held 8.: priwners
Of ivm, 616,663:general strtff for the Army,
616,662; discharging perrons of certain ages
ngineer Corps, 633.

ns and details, 663;
for western Sorth
office of certain
809
INDEX.
&mmittee on 31iiitazj- dirks-continued.
Reports by-Continued.
proyost-marshals, 663; reservc forccs, 664;
disbursing clerk War Department, 666;
rations for missionaries and forage for
post chaplains, 666; slave labor, 666; destruction of property, 667; promotion of officers, 6G8; to prevent aiding deserters, 668;
resolutions of Fifth South Carolina Voliinteers, 668; commutation for soldiers who
have not received furloughs, 675; preuenting communicatiou of intelligence to the
enemy, 731: manufacturing alcohoi, 752;
solicitor of the War Department, 752; organizing Bureau of Inspection, 752; organizing and armiug the militia of the Confcderate States, 754; concerning Presidents
message, 776.
Resolutions offered,465,i52.
Committee on Kaval Aiairs.
Appointed,35,250,314.
Bills, ete., referred to, 11,31,33,58,81,&2,86,92,99,
108, 123, 156,236,257,283,2YY, 318,32U,362,3i5,
383, 388, 391, 395,394,509,515,
540,541,551,.596,
597.
Instructions to, 96, 108,28R,ROfi, .:XA,R93, J6R.
Reports by:
Invalid Corps, 157;claim of Zedekiah NcDuniel and Francis ALEwing, 15i; clothing to
enlisted men of the Navy, 158;extending
S a r y aud Narine Corps,158; memorials, 155,
242; Volunteer Savy, 222; to crcatc IroTisional Y : L T 222;
~ , report of Secretary of the
Savy, 325; transfer of certainniechanics aud
others from the Army to the S a r y , 384; increase of acting midshipmen in thc Savy,
351,453,627; appropriations, 354; instructors
for acting midshipmen in the Navy, 354, -153;
pay of marines, 354;clothingto midshipmen,
453; pay of men of the Marine Corps, 453;
naval constructors, 4.53;allowances of naval
storekeepers, 477; thanks of Congress to
John Laneaster, 561; p t ~ yof assistant pagmasters in the Provisional Savy, 675; rciief
of officers resigned from the Xavy of the
Cnited States, 675,
Committee on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores.
Bills,etc., referred to, 585.
Reports by:
Establishment of arsenal, etc., a t valley of
Deep River, N. C.,594; purchase of percussion-cap pressing machine, 655; appropriation, 656.
Committee on Patents.
Appointed, 3&,319.
Committee on Pay and aileage.
Appointed,30,36, 652.
Bills, ctc., referred to, 23,79,265,317,345,651.
Reports by:
Compensation and mileage of Members of
Congress, 102, 355; relief of Mrs. Sarah A.
Heiskell, 346;transportation for Members of
Congress, 653; transportation for officers of
Congrer;s,694.
Committee 011 Post-Oftlces and Post-Roads.

Appointed,33,270,314.
Bills, etc., referred to, 41,49, 50, 56, 67, 85, 95,96,
106,107,117,1?2,257,271,282-284,318,319,356,
360,371,402,416,464,467,535,567,595,662.
Instructions to, 20,56, 73,87,107,2&4,296,390,503.
Reports by:
Franking privilege, 69; establishing post
routes, 102; prepayment of postage,241; exchauging daily newspapers of the Confederate States with those of England and
France, 241;amending post routein Georgia,
340; pay of postmasters, 4%; prevention of
frauds on the revenue of the Post-Office
Department, etc., 496; compensation to railroad companies for transportation of mails,
495;abolishing distributing post-offices,etc.,
496; appropriations, 498; fixing salaries of
certain ofiicers in the Trans-Mississippi
Department, 681;relief of postmasters, 689;
purchase of United States postage stamps,
740; memorials, 740; increasing pay of route
agents, 541.
Committee on Printing.
Appointed, 36.
Bills, etr., referred to, 40, 43, 65, 75, 278, 393, 403,
692,i89.
Instructions to, 2i3.
Reports by, 118,243,395,732.
Comniittee on Piiblic Buildings.
Appointetl, 36,300,314.
Cnnimit,tPe oii Qiiarterniasters and Commissary
Departments and lilitary Traiisport;ition.
Appointed, 37,270.
Bills, etc., referred to, 21,23,40,55,99,103,133,135,
274,288,300,317,325,327,360,36,424,443,516,
535.
Instructions to, 25,49,96,136,257,261,255,299,307,

323,326,380,390,402-404,441,683.
Reports by:
Impressments, 70; building railroads, 240; payment for horses killed or lost in service, 240;
supplying Richmond with food, 241; protecting Confederate States against frauds,
275;payor hospitalmatrons, 396;memorjals,
396, 556, 741; price paid by Government for
wheat, 566; relief of citizens in North Alabama, 575; favor of female clerks in the Executive Departments, 575; feeding ncgrocs
in cmploy of the Government, 5 i 5 ; tobacco
for the Army, 553, 733; rations to female
clerks in the Xxecutivc Departments, 5TG;
sale of cloth mid clothing to officers, 576;
manufacture of railrond iron, 5 i G ; furnishing bagging and rope for packing tithe cotton, 733.
Comnrittee on Iteportlng Iroceediiigs of Congress
(Special).
Appointed, 39.
Committee on Rules and OfReers of the House.
Appointed, 36.
Bills, etc., referred to, 31,42,45,442.
Instructions to, 87,444.
Reports.by,iO, 314,450.
Resolution offered, 566.
INDEX.
ittoe on Territories and Public Lands.
ointed, 35,313,314.
ittee on Ways and Feans.
40-42,49, 50, 55, 56, 58, 66, 67, 78, 79,83, 87, 97,
103,105-110,113,123,125,133,134,149,163, 17%
i8i,l82,187,19~,195,214,232,2i8,256, 260, 263,
264,267,270-272,274, 2?%280,2b2-284, 283,288,
290,291,293,295,299,301-303,310,317-32'2, 3%329,339,345,353,3M,357,361,363,371, 372, 375,
377,383-387,391,395,404,409,424,4L9, 432, 437,
440 442,445,446,453,459,464,465, 467,470, 472,.
,488,492,434,495,497,498, 604, 541, 551,
,590,596,625,652,658, 671, 6 i 2 , 674, (ibO,
ons to, 12,13,15-19,26,2i, 29,30,32,33,40,

,55,75, S5,8i, 89,104,108,109,180,182,248,
262,264,272,273,251-283,289, 291-296, 3CO. 306,
319, %O, 326,329, 341,38s, 403,443, 444, G O , 159,
467,469471,540,541,568.
Reports by:
Compenwttion of officers and employees in
civil and legislatire departments, 44,45,159,
174,192,191,529, 666, exportation of cotton,
tobacco, etc., 44; Bareau of Foreign Affairs,
45; auditing claims in Trans-Xiwssippi Deption of railroad com-
of Treasury notes held
tax
i n kind, 90,193,897,591,686,
Committee on Ways and Xeans-Continued

Reports by-Continued
592; redemption of mutilated Treasury
notes, 592, certihcates rereivablc in pa>-ment of bxeb, 593, memoiiirls, 015, :recounts
of Nary Department to be kcpt b! Fiist
-4udltor, 643, aswtants to Regktcr of the
Treasury, 644; organization of bnreauq In
connection with agency of Treaburr, etc ,
644; encouraging production of cotton, Oil,
licenses for sale of tobnrco and cotton, 653,
compensation of tax collcctors and assesors,
- n
roo, 6estruction of property iindcr militaiJ
necessity, 706, relief of Exchange Bank of
Virginia, T29, relief of officersand emplo] ees
of Treasury Xote Bureau, 713; raising coin
for purchasing arm\- supplies, 764; Secretary
of Treasury to receive speeiefromStates, 768.
Resolutions offered,l i t , 198,1Y9, 3aF.
ConimiLtees, Standing, 33, 34-39, 270, 2i5,285, ,312315,319,367,496,582,632,776.
Compensatlon.
Brmy:
Action of Congrcsi, 13, 40, 41,85,PS,S9,109, l i l ,
l73,195,20i, 288,590,391,581,671,660, GS9,71.9.
Delayed payments, 253, 262, 290, 302, 3111, 3SO

383, 384, 389,511,599, kOi, 60S, 676, 7Z3, i32 739,
i89,790.
Detailed men, 22,49,56,81,129,153, lji, 16;-169.
181-163,195,213,320, b4l.
General officersAction of Congress, 103,131,171-173,20i, 217,

5lG, 520,633,662, i5L, 753,790.
Law of June 10, 1864, 131,153
Stall duty, 20,280, 404.
Taxation for S9,90,380. Scc also Tnxcs. Tor
support ofthe Goz.ernmeiLf
Assistant Attorner-General, 152,18%189,192,193,
206, 213, 214, X i , 227,235,237,248,260,530,709,
-,r
101,
I49
Assistant Secretary of Trcasur! ,li9,1S3,18&187.

ermaster-General, 159; certificates of
192,193, 206, 213, 214,21i, 227,235,237,2-18,%0,

530,709,737,719.
Assistant Secretary of War, 159,1S3,1S>lSi, 192,
193, 206, 213, 214,215,227,2352355,248,260,530,
709,737,749
Certain officers, 13,14,259.
Civil officers in Tram Jlissi-sippi, 284,5ii, 600,
6i6.
Clerical force in Senate and House, 133,183.
Commissioners under habeas corpus act, 122,
123,liG-lT2,195,213
Comptrollcr of the Treasury, 185-187, 192, 193,
206, 213, 214,217,227,235,237,248,260,530,604,
509,737,749.
Dibtrict courts:
Attoniels, 677, 678.
Clerk of castem district of Virginia, 268,305,
308,309,342,345,346,352,361
Judges, 134, 223, 233, 280, 282, 288, 309,314,328,

341,346,353,677.
Marshals, jurors, witnesses, etc., 29,

ers and employees
Pj,
in c i i J
263,
and
ernment, 103,131,171-173.
INDEX.
Compensation-Continued.
Heads of Executive Departments:
Action of Congress, 134,159, 183, 185-187,192,
193,206,213,214,217, 227, 235,237, 2-18, 260, 530,
568,686, 7OY, 737,749.
~ a of
w February 25,1865, 530.
Marine Corps, 283,3.%,375,453,4S9, 758.
yatrons in hospitals, 264,3996.
Xembers of Congress, .I 3, 14, 23,79,102,110,112,
811
Colrfederate States Colored Troops-Continncd,

Organization, etc.:
Action of Congress, Z J i , 218,261, 262,393,494,
507-509,526,535,542,
Message of the President, 254,255,261,262,
Confederate Troops.
Aid to States in perfecting records, 80,81,91,758.
Colored. See Confederate Stales Colored Troops.
Commands formed from officers resigned, 139,
120,121,123,126, l27,141,143,1B1, 102, 259, 31i,
228,231,234,243,400,401,410,420,494,513.
342,345,354,355,361,395,648-631, 653, 661, 6G2,
Consolidation and disbandment of organiza670, G i l , 694, 695,720-722,739,740.
tions:
Action of Congress,19,27,31,253,2%, 2G0,281,
Navy:
Assistant paymasters, 596,597,675, 669, '719.
282,341,354,391,421439, 489,493,517, 520,525,
Lieutenants commanding batteries 011 shore,
5 3 i , 588,596,618, G50.
342,345,466,480,495.
Bill as adopted by f-Iousc,438,439,518,519.
Naval conntrnctors, 391,294,189.
Bill as amended by Senate,519,520.
Storekeepers, 386,506,509.
Report of confer?nue committee, 587,588.
Officers and employees in civil and legislative
Corps d'Elite, 286. Sce also Comn~aiadsformed
departments, 20,21,25,44,45, 56-58,71,72,125,
from qflcers resigned (ante).
180,192-195, 2l&215,227, 280, 321, 326, 405, 409,
Exemption from tzses, 3015.
410,446,447,327,529-531,533, 549, 603-605, F4F,
Legions, change of organization, 28,184,185.
677, GSG, 709,736,719.
3Iedicnl statistics, 385.
Officers and fmployt.es of the gouse, 174,198,
Ordnance sergeants, $07, 633, GiG.
199,7i6.
Organization of iorces to scrw during war:
Officers of Congress, 13,11, 12i,143,1G1,162, X i ,
Action of Congress to amend previous law, 75,
354,358,362,3911,648, 672,694,695,799,740.
S4, SF, li5,193,196,207,241,2i7-2i9,284-286,289,
Post-OfficeDepsriment:
291,292,304, 316, 317, 321, 352,4Ji449, 452, 475,
Clerks at certain pobt-offices, 284,7OS, 7 U , 72.5,
47G, 430,485,488, 493,495, 5S0, G07,615, GGl,F94,
i38,7152,
720,721, 757,75S, 761, 772, 'iS3,782-'iM, 7%-788,
Postmasters, 318, 366,3i1,4.j0,489.
793, 796.
Route and special agents, 96,264,271,316, 3GF,
For aot of February 15,186.i, neeVal. 3, pp, 765371,489, 741.
768.
President of the Confederate States, 217,233,234.
Payments:
Private property:
Army.
Delayed. See Conzpepel~satio?~:
In Treasury notcs, 3 2 .
Destroyed, 15,134,300,393.
Impressed, F7,403. See also I?npressme?ats.
Soldiers i n hospital or oii furlonglgh, 96.
Slaves lost jn Government service, 29,31,404,
Relief for families, 27,33,2'74,280,445.
422,424.
Resolution of confidence in, 247,268.
RailroiLds, for carrying mails, 356, 464, 495, 513,
Rights of States,%&
658.
Statistics from States, 21,92,516,632,633.
Tax collectors, 26, 283,326, 530, 667,690,703,704,
Thanks of Congress. See respective States.
iI5,i24,T42,518,780.
Tr~lnslers,107, 296, 306, 445,489,582.
Treasury Department:
Volunteers, 541.
Assistant Secretary. See Assistant Secretary Confiscation.
4f Trensary (ante).
Bank dues of alien enemies, 51,643,758.
Effects of citizens remaining abroad, 260,
Assistant treasurer at Charleston, S. ,C., 696,
702,738, is'.
Gi7. Seealso JIillilitarl~Sewice: El'aszon of,etc.
Auditors, 530,604.
Sec also Alien E?~emies.
Congrebs uf t,lie Confederate States (Permanent).
Certain oflicers, Y i , 282.
Clerical force, l,S2,194,213,235,,238.
Address to the people:
Joint special committee:
Comptroller. See ConipLroller of the Treasw!,
Appointment, 459,472,4iG, 484,489,718.
@!ltf!).
Report, 752,788,791.
Register, 530,60-4.
Trcasurer, 174,193,207,~30.
Adjournment of sessions, 70, 72-74, 95, 119-123,
134-136,162-165,205, ZJa, 236, 237, 3S9, 445, 541,
Yicc-President of the Confederate States, 459,
490,330.
553,560,561, F83,71&7'20,723,724, 735, 742, 756,
767,759,775,778, 779,781-783,793,796.
Women employees, 531,532,~9,571,605.
Assembling of sessions, 6,245.
Canfederato Bonds. See Bo?zds of the Co??fedevate
Slates.
Authority to convene elsewhere than a t seat oi
Confederate St.ates Colored Troops.
government, 52, 63, 5961, 64,94,721,722,740,
Bill to increase t h e military force:
768, 785.
Change of time for next regular session, 724Action of Congress, 562,56S, 576,595, 600, 603,
726,734, i36,748,790.
604, BOY-(il4,661,718,720,729,748,779.
Clerical forcc, 133,183.
Amendment (substitute bill) of Xr. Narshall,
604.
Copies of lams for standing committees, 43, 67,
Appointment of select committee, 562,568.
SO,@, 93.
Duration of sessions, 3.
Elections, provision for:
Missonri, 571,581,600,676.
Tennessee, 33,71,111,112,11'7,118,I s , 161.
rvice of members, 41.42.

or members, 46,50,67,68,83, 88, 97.
leageof members. See Compensation.
against forcible interruption of deion from territory occupied by the
bers to visit hospitals, ?9, 97.
ace Conference, 606,607,627,645Transibof members across Mississippi River, 51,
53,92,93,111,135.
Transportation:
Members, 648-651, 653,661,662,670,671,72@-722,
furnished for use of Second
,introduced by, 12,46,52,

128,161,177, 205, 227, 296, 237, 3S8,
ers, ete., presented by, 31,82,107.
Conrow, Aaron H.-Continued.

Petitions, papers, etc., prcseiited by, 283.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 246,277, 490,528, 560, 563, 6'2, 62i, 660,
715, 770,5:4,7ii. 781, 791,595.
Yea and nay votea, Z47,260,266,275,278,2P6,302,
309, 310,320,323, 324,32%331,333,335-339,3.12344, 347-350,355, 358,365-367, 373, 375,379, ,%O,
382,3S9,390,392,39G,398,399,401,4@4,4W,.$O5,
109,410,417419,422,423,?27, 128,436,438,447449, 452, 458,4614S3,165, JM,469,474,475,476
481,451-487, 491-493,496,498,502,504412,514,
522,524,525,333, 534,536,538,.539,5#2,543,%6548,5522356,560463,565,570, 572, 574,575,578,
561, 582, 586, ,587, 589, 5Y2,603,606,60tG614,617,
620-614,626, 631,034, 640-642,64>649, ti51-653,
656,658-660,66F?, G67,672,G7J, 679, G82, Gb4,685,
693,695,696, iO1,702,'iO4,707,708,716. i l i ,721723,726,727,733,745.$47, 754-7e%,760-773, 77%
779, 'iSl,i82, 788,'i90,791,794, 795.
Conscription.
Bureau of, 66,92,192,264,516,598,632,633.
Committee, special, 299,352.
Errors i n report of General Preston ill regard to
North Carolina, 684, 685, 702.
Execution of the laws, 482.
Forwarding and assignment of convmpts, 264,
494.
Ofiicers for, 10, 318.
Regulations:
Action of Congress, 319, 437, 583, 597-399,605,
606, 628, 742, 761, 769, 5i0, 781.
Amendment (substitute bill) of Xr Rogcrs,
598, 599.
Law of March 7,1865 (Senate bill), 597,598.
Xesage of the President, 551.
Relative to, 271,318.
Rights of the Confederate States in territorloccupied by the enemy, 524, 525
Stittmticg from States, 516, 632,638.
Trans-Kississippi Department, 15, 100, 205, 213,
227.
See also Nilicary Serviee.
Conspiracy.
Definition a n d punishment ot, agitinct the Confederacy, 279, 293, 295, 298, 30.1. 364, 372, 374,
375, 381, 407.
I n parts of Virginis, North Carolinx, and Tennessee, 266.
Suppression, 295.
;onstitutlonal Conventlon.
Publication of Journal, 265, 459.
2onstitution oP the Confederate Statrs (Permanent).
Printing of,31
Proceedings in Xorth Carolina legi4atnre. 524
hntingent Fund.
'
mill a t Albany, Ga., 295.
s, 24, 30, 46, 63, 76.
813
INDEX.
cotton.
Bagging and rope for packing tithe, 516,733,742
748,780.
Courts-3Iartial.
Authority to brigadier-generals, 17.
Commanders of reserves to order, 304, 305, 450,
Csptured hy the enemy et Savannah, Ga., 542
464,337,559,567,657,658,660,670,
748,790.
627.
Cards for,27l, 303,472,693,694,720,736.

Deportation or destrnction of, i n Richmond, 651
652.
Export of:
Authority t o States, 303,693,694, i20,738.
By thc Governmcnt, 371.
Duty, 108,2A3,3.56,457,459461, 464,465.
Memorial of governors of Alabama, Georgia
North Carolina, and Xississippi, asking
privilege, 134.
Restrictions upon States, 13, 44, 220, 221, 226
235.
Within cncmy's lincs, 380.

Government cotton, 43,69,296,338.
Impressment of, 461,464,465.
Licenses to sell, 653,654, S83,695.
Payment of annnities to Indians with, 467, 657
690, 728, 7-10.
Preveiitioii Prom hilling into the handd of thc
cncmy,288,682.
Production of, 497, 652, ti72
Purchase by the Governmcnt, 295.
Tax in kind, 261.
Cotton Bureau.
pi Department, 283,318,354,376,
4S8, -189,651,669, die, 682, 709, 720,
-,,-a,
>- ,-'
,. i3.4738, 755, i 5 i , iS1,792.
/&,
Counterfeit Xotrs.
Use of, by pnblic otticcrs, 101,675.

Court of Clainxs.
Establishment, 19,81, i5,516.
Courts, Sudieisl.
Compensation:
Attorneys, 6 i i , 678.
Clerk of eabtcrn diptrict of Virginia, 268,305,
719, 724, 727,
Examination and disposition of records, 11,281,

306.
>lilitia and reserves, 329.

Relative to,40.
B., 467.
COS, Janres If., 310.
COX, A.
Otis @, Co., 96.

Creek arid Seminolo Xations.
COX,
Delegate in Second Confederate Congress, 121.

Creek Sxtion.
Payment ol annuities to, i n cotton, 467,657,690,
738,749.
Crinres and Punishments.
Conspiracy against Confederate States, 279,293,

297,298,304,364,372,374,375,381,407.
L a r t e q , eto., against Confederate States, 2 3 ~ ,

294,309,314,359,363,374.
Perjnrq-, 55.
Revision of statutes, 45,54.
Cruiksliank, JIarcuk li. (Alabama).
Bills, resolutions, ctc., introduced by, 12,96,287,

388,470.
Committees:
Enrolled Bills, 37, 57, 63, FI,74, 87, 94, 122, 133,
135,143,151,152,160, 173,174, 196,207,227, 235,
291,304,222,A46,3.52, 354,363, 364, 367,374, 381,
42.5,428,467,476, 480,498,502, 513, 517,526, $33,
534.539,549,5fi3,567,5il,600, 618,619,628, 645,
6t0, 602, 670, 671, G81, 689,706, 707, 715,737, 736,
710,748,749. i53,759,7G8, i75.
Ordnance and Ordiiaiiec Stores, 37.
Printing, 36.
Petitions, papers, ete., presented by, 26, 134,281,
300,388.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 5,104,1Y0,169,206, 277,351, 528,560,622,

(i27,660,715.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,54,59,65, 70,72,73,60,

85,86,88, $8,08, 102, 104, 110-112, 119-122, 124,
Marshals, jnrors, witnesses, etc., 20, 85, 263,

280,282, 4 7 i , 645, 655,707.
Establishment. 307,308, %6, 691.
Louisiana districts, 265.
Organization of Supreme Court, 26,281,310,758.

Place and timc oi holding of district courts, 14,
47,109,136,144,160, l i 7 .
Selection of juries, 111,117,226.
Courts, Pilitmy.
Armies in the field:
Examination and 'disposition of records, 11,
7P, 281, SOG.
Judge-advocates, rank and yay, 470.

Jurisdiction, extension of, 325,677.
Organization, 3-1, 68, 147, 149, 185, 223, 225, 226,
233,238,243,366.
Pay of clerks, 375,495.

Reserves, 304, 305, 329, 450, 46.1, 537, 559, 567, 657,
. 658,660,670,719,724,7"7,748,7PO.
western North Carolina, 380,663.
126-128,130,131,140-1&2, 145-148, 152,153, 155,

I56,158,161,162, 164,165, 167,168, li0-172,180,
183-1X7,189-192,195,197,198, 201-203, 205,206,
208-212,214,216, 218-2'20,222-225, 225, 231-234,
236,238,275,278,266, 302,309, 310,317, 320, 323,
324,328,330,331,333-337, 339, 342-345, 347-350,
356,368,365-367, 373,375, 379, 382, 383,389,390,
392,396,398,399,401,404,406, 407,409,410,417419,422,423,427,428,436, 438, 447449, 452,438,
461-463,465,466,469,473, 474, 476,476481, 456,
487,496,496,502,504-512, 514, 522,523, 533, $36,
538,3Y9,5.42,553-556,500-562, 565, 567, 570,552,
574,575,578,581,582,586, 587, 589,592, 595,597,
601-603, GOB, 608-614, 617, G10-624, 626, 629,631,
633,640-642,645-649,651-653,
658460, G65, 667,
672,673, 679, 682, 686, 667, 693, 699,696,701,702,
7p4,707,705, 712; 716, 717,719, 721,722, 726,728,
729,733,745-747,751,723, 755-757, 760, 761,765.
lurrency of the Confederate States.

Protection of, 27,483,691.
Purchase of the public securities, 753,754.
reaey of the Confederate states-cmtinued.

tioii or redemption:
on of congress to amend previous laws,
,19,20,32, 42, 55, 56, 71, 76-78, 109, 160-162,
166-170,i?3,174,181,195,196,198,220,'W 227,
235,238,240,300, 351-353,356,357, 359,361-364,
367,373,374,376, 377,381-383,391,495,498,527,
528,559,567,683,743,785.
Amendment,? 01 act of February 17,1864Section 12, 302,364,365.
Section 14, 326, 415, 416, 60.5,62R,f% 642,648,
resident, 10,252.
,706,724,726,748,779.
d States.
., in Confcdcratc States, 482,
an id 31. (Tennessee).
presentatwe-elect Second Confederate Congress.
Death of,83.
aval stores, 106,263,356,
I ) ~ l 8 ,JeRerson-Continued.
Authority to convene Congic

a t seatof government. 32,
i22, i40.
ZIKessages to Congress, %11,30,80,81, 9i. li?,113,

125,148,149,163,184,1?1,249-236,266,
278,279,290,291,299,310, 339, 340,315,
361,362,368-8i1,376,377,d93, 1M, 482,
.545,550,551,564, 565, 59G, 614, 625, 02i 632, 6j4,
665,662,671,708,732,735,7.?7,i49,751,iti0.
Reqoliition of the House, 415
Responsibility for newspaper articles, 457.
Vetoes, 113-117,206,239,500,522,745,789.
Davis, Jolin H., 307.
Davis' (Ilississippi) Brigad?.

Proceedings of meeting, 581.
De Born, J. D. B., 43, fig.
Debts of the Confederaq.
Certibcates of indebtedness:
Issue of, 103,166,167,1&7-190, 19i, 11.3 214,218220.
Receipt of, for taxes, 248,273,281, ili.

Consolidation, 263.
Erlanger loan, 113,49i, 580.
Xessage of the President, 251,252
Payment of interest to Cherokees, ;b, 79,3ii,444,
490.
Reduction of. See Currency of the Cmfederute

States.
See also Bond8 of fhe Confedernte Statcs. and

Loans to the Confederacy.
Deeensed Soldiers.
Pay and rtlloivances due, 25,50,57,180,272,306,
405-408,661,670.
Preservation and distribution of effec

502,559
., itroduced
by, 354,489,
630.
Committees
Xavsl M a i n , 311.
, papers, etc., presented
Records, 107.
De Jmiette, Baniel C . (Viigiim)
Abqent without leave, i91.
Bills, resolutions, etc., Introduced b), 44, Si,319,
432,516,644.
by, 383.
tea, 28G,302,309,3:0,317,320,323,
374 375,379,382, 417, 418,422,
,438, 447449,452,458,461463,
47M481,484-487,492,493,496,
Committees:
Conference, 690,728.
Medical Department, 37.
Special, 247,435.
Petitions, papers, etc , presented b7. 280, 299,
319,470,516,692.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 7,246,490,328,627,66@,7iO, 595.

Yea Rlld nay Votes, 12,22,54, 59, 65, SO, 85,86,88,
89,102, 110-112,119-122,126,
127, 131, 145-148,
153,155,156,1G1,165,167,168,170,171,183,192,
79'i-193,201,202,214,216, 217, 219, 220,222-224,
232-235,238,247,260, 278,286, 302,309, 310,317,
320,323,324,32&333, 335-339, 342-344, $47-350,
355,358,367,375,404, 406,407, 409, 410,417,418,
422,423,427,428,438,447, 448, 452,458,4661463,
46,469,4i5-475, 478,480,481,48W87,491-498,
496,498,502, 506,507, 510,512, 523,525,536,546,
547,552,553,561,562, 565,581, 588,589, 601-603,
606,608-611,617,623, 624,626, 631, B3,640-642,
5,667,652,6i3,679,682,
,702,704,712,719,722,
756, 760-773,776,778,
815
INDEX.
Dorteli, William T. (Korth Carolina).

Senator i n Second Confederate Congress.
Conference committee, 567.
Vote on vetoed bill, 51i.
Douglas, Arehrl. S., 179.
Draft. See C'onsc~iption.
Drafts.
Duplicates for lost, 338.
Drenry, Bustistus H., 320.
Drewy's BlulP, Yn.
Additional buildings for acting midshipmen,
Dennett, James Wilson, 15,213.

Deserters.
' Amnesty for, proposed, 783,787.
penalty for aiding, 578,581,668,690,715,734.
Resolution of State governors. 258.
Statistics from States, 2!,92.
Desertion.
Cause, 559.
punishment, 47,307,4!21,579,590, G12,650,717, i3S.
Diekluson, Rev., 653,670,674.
Dlekinsoii, James S . (Alabama).
Ahsent without leave, i91.
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 96,264,
354,391,394,704, i59.
Drillmasters.
Compensation, 230.
Druakeiinrss in the Army.
Suppression of, 260,293,326, i58.
Duke's Cavalry Brigade.
Resolutions, (iU,666.
Duncaa,'Jamos 1.,11,19, 2-1, 30, 34,41,245,267,263,
271,387,541.
Ccmrnittees:
Claims, 39,547,557, 741.
Commerce, 37.
Conference, i17, 728.
Special, 568.
Leave of absence, 768, 771.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 26,96,294,
267, 269,13i,437,411,450,453,4.5L5, 550,554 560,

664.
Duprh, Liicius J . (Lonisiana).

Absent without learc, 791.
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 15,26, 71,
504,541,595.
Representative i n Second Conlederate COIIgress, 5, (IS, 104, 130, 169,208, 24.5, 277, 351,528,
75, 100, 107, 197, 282, 301, 3'25, 332, 362, 403,419,
560,563,622,625, fiG0,715,774, 'iii,i81,792,795.

Yea and nay votes, 12,22,,M, 59,6B, 70,iZ,i3, SO,
%, 86, SS,89,98,102,104, 110-112, 119-122,124,
126128,130, 131, 140-142,145-148, 152,153,155,
1.56, 158, 161, 162,184,16.5,167,169-172,181,1S3IS7,189-192, 194, 197-199,201-203,205,108,20X212, 214, 216, 217,219,220,222-224,23-233,235,
256, 238, 2-18, 260,266,275,278,286,302,309,310.
317, 320, 323,324,324-333,335-339,34%34-1,3473.50, 355, 358, 366,367,3i3,3i5,3i9,380,382,3S9,
390, 392, 396, 39Y,399,401,404,406,405.409,410,
417, 418, 4'22, 426,427, 4%3,436,435,447449,452,
496, 495, 502, 504612,514,522,524,525, 533,536,
538, 539, 542, 543,54E-5l8,552-556,560-~O3,565,
6E6, 570, 672, 574,575,578,581,582,686689,502,
595, 597, 601-603,6@6,608-614,617,621-6'4,626, '
629431, 633, 6.10-642, 616649,651-653,656,658660,665, 667, 672, 673,679,682,681,687,696, 701,
702, i04, i O i , i08,712, 713,ilG, 717, 721-TZ3,52G729, 733, 7-15, 747,751, 735, i.5.%755,760, 761,765,
776-770,7Xl, 7S2, 788,790,795.
:
~
Dieksoii, W., 134.

Dlsburslng Omcers.
Frauds, punishment of. See P m u d s : neteelion
and prevention.
Investigation a n d settlcment of accounts, 26,
48,54.
I
List of, who have fatled to render accounts, 39,
442, 691.
Diselrarges.
In certain cases, 272,477,559.
Persons of certain ages, 471,489,540,617.
Regulations, 73.
Sick and wounded soliliers, 48, 145,152,217.
Ihtrict Attorneys.
Pay Of, 677,678.
Dobbiu, A. H., 41.
Dogae, IF. ri., 4%.
Doggett, D. S., 113,125,133, 144, 151, 157, 363, 365,
368,374,376, 378.
Dwgett, H.
s., 454.
426,427,446,452,480,532,
679, 682, 752.
631,644,828,649,669,
Committees:
Judiciary, 36.
Printing, 36, 118, 243,396,732.
Special, 352.
Petitions, papcrs, etc., presented by, 118.
Representative in Second Conferlerate Congress, G , 104,130,178,246,277,3B1,400,~528,5~0,
563, 627, 660. 715, i70, 774, 777,7$2,782,795.
Yeaandnay votes, 12,22,51,59,65,7O,'i2,i3,RO,

85,
86,88-90, 98,102,104,110,112,119-l"2~ 126-128,
130, 131, 140-142, 145-148,152,133,155,158,161,
162,164,165,167-172,181,lS3,184,186,189-192,
194,197-199,201-203,205,206, 209-211,214,216,
218-220,222-224, 228, 2:j?-'?33,236-238,247, 260,
266, 275,278, 286, 302, ZO), 310,317,320,325,324,
328-333,33%330, 342-341,517-350,355,358.366,
367,373,375,379,380, SS2, 383,389,391,392,396,
39S8,399,401.40i, 109,410,417,419,427,428,436,
447.449,452,45S,461-563,463,468,469,475,478481, 484-487, 491-49,$, 496, 498,502, 506-809,511,
, C43, 534, SAG, 538, $3,542,
, 560-568,566,574,575,57S,
583,5SG-5S0,595,597,F01-603, FOG, 608-614, 617,
620-622, G26, 629-631, 634, CZO-642, 6&649,651653, 659, 660, 665, GFT, Gi2, 073,670, 682,684,686,
687, 695, 696, 701, 704, 707, 708,712,713,716,71i,
719,721-723,72G-i29,733, i17, 751,753,755-757,
i60-773, 77.5-779,785, 790, 794,795.
Duties. See Caslonts Duties.

Early, Juhal A.
Privilege of House floor, 41.5.
East Tennessee.
Illegal impressments, 49,125,241,443, i37,796.
Ecliols, J o s e ~ l H.
l (Georgia).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by. IS, 41,2IX,
212,451,459,472.
Committees:
Indian Affairs, 38.
Pay a n d Mileage, 30,36,652.
INDEX.
ols, Joseph H.-Continued.
ave of absence, 179, 290,603,563,623, 6W, 771,
782.
Eming, George \V.-Continiied

Yea and iiay voteq-Continucrl.
161, 162, 164.165,lG-l72,181.1~3-167,189,190,

Representative in Second Confederate Congress,5,104,245,277,351,490.
Yeaandxiayvotes, 12,22,54,59, G5,73,72, 73,80,%
86,88,h9, YS, 102, I%, 110-112,113-122,124,126,
12i,131,140-142,115-148,152,l53,l%, 156,1619
164,165,217,260,266,2'75,2'78,355,358,366,36~,
373,3'75, 379,3S2,383,389,396,398,399,401,~4,
10F, 10i, 109,410,417,418, l"?,422, 127 4?S, 436,

4.29, 4.t-449, 452, IjS, 461-4ti3, 1 R i . & S , 409 473-
409,410,417419,422,423,427,328,436,438,4~7,
452,458,461,474,476, 4'78-480,491,492,496,498,
502,506-508,510412, Sld, 522,523,525,536,592.
m, J. B., 15.
634, 640, 6i1, F45-649,651-d53, bS6. bS-G(iO, 665,

ction Returns.
6'72, 6i3, 679,6S2,684,6SF, G X i , 693,69i, 696, 701,
rammission of, from the Army to respective
702, 704, 708,712,713,716, 717,719. i12, 7.2.7,726,
States, 41,481,626,7&5
728,729,733, 745-747, 754-754, iti0-765, X i - i i z ,
Elliott, John M. (Kentucky).
,ii+ii9,781,782,
,W Q ,i90,591,794,i'J3.
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 737,792.
Esall, 1Ienr) ,86, 230,3S7.
Committees:
Exchange Ba-k of Virginia.
Indian Affairs, 314.
lielief for, 444. 729, '786, 544,74&'748, '758. i86, i90
Post-Officesand Post-Roads,314.
Executive Departmrntq.
Spccial, 125.
Clerird force, is,%, 101,l'L2,155,lfiZ,194 2 1 3 , S g
Representative in Second Confederate Con255,238,284,446, 4 i 0 , 50S, 713, '725,is,
'762.
gress, 91,2(~8,490,660,715,770,774,777,781,791,
Compexisation of heads of, ere:
Action of Congress, 134. 159, la?, 1$3, 18,i1?7,
votes, 104,110-112,119-122,126,127,
-3.
,498,508-510,512,522,525,533,
,552,553,558,583,58&5S9,592,
,606,610-613, 629-622,630, 641,
,656,658-660, 665, 684,693,695,
,726-729, Sf?, '751,553,769-773,
,788,790,791,794, 795.
n of Congress, 262,3~',393,535,%2,543.
cers, 506,510,633, 634,650, 709.
to battalionvof infantry, 70,72,91,
192,193, 206, 213.?14,217,22i,235,?37,248, '?GO,

530,568,686,709, '737,749.
Law of February 25,1865,530
Privilege of floor of the House to clurf off1
248,266, 758.
Removal,64,94. See also S P OJ"~ G o i c , n m r n t qi
the Confederate States
Exeeutii e Bsasioii.
Frovision for lighting and warming, 159.382, W3,
429,532,339.
Exemptiou from Conscriptioa. bee Jfzktuvy
Gemice.
Exportatios.
Cotton, 303,693,691,520,738.
Duty on cotton, tobacco, and naval ttores, 108,
263,366,457,459461,464,466.
Produce and merchandise bought from the

Government, 303,316,5SO, 600,676.
Restrictions upon States, 13,44,220,221,226,235,
268,331,366-571.
Farlnholt, B. L., 248,270.

Farrow, James (South Carolina)
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 2S,32,40,
79, 223, 268, 273, 284, 290, 298, 312,365,441,442,
516, 533,620.
Committees
,etc.. presented by, 21,27,2S, 40,
ti17
Yoote, Henr) X.-Continued
Farrow, James -C~Iltlll~led.
Committees-Continned
yeaandnayvotes,12,22,54,69,65,70,72,73,80,
S,
86,88-90,98,110-112,119-122,126-12~, 130,131,
SpCClal, 33,34,123,126,l!!7
Expelled from the Hoube, 659,660.
140-142,147,148,152,153,1%,156,158,161,162,
Petition\, papers, cte , presented by, 33,49,86
164,165,167-172,184,185,187,189-192,195,197199,201-203,205,206,208-212,214,216,217,219,
Reprcsentatn e 111 Second Confederate Con220,222-225,228,231-236,238,248,260,266,275,
gress, 6,178.
278,286,302,309,310,317,320,3Z3,324,328,330, Yea arid nay ~ o t e b12,
, 22,54, 59,65,70,86, 85,86,
331,333,335-337,339,342-345,347-350,355,365%3-90,98,10L,
104,110,112,119-122,124,126,1L7,
367,373,375,379,38!!, 389,390,392,396,393,399,
1J1,14b-148,152,
153, 155,158,161,162,164,165,
401,404, 406,407,409,410,417,418,422,423,427,
167 172,183-187,189-192,194,197-195,201,202,
21:3,216,218-220,222-225,228,231-236,238,260,
428, 438, 147449,462,462,463,465,468,469,473266,275,286,302,309,
310,317,320,323,324,328,
475,478-481,48.1-187,491-493,496,498,502,5043 10,331,333,
335-337,339,342345,347-350,355,
509,511,512,514,522,523,525,533,638,539,542,
Appointxnent of day, 448.

Fayetteville (a. C.) and Florence (S. C.) Hallroad.
Construction,135,240,441,759.
Fayetteville (N. C.) Arsenal.
Memorial of employees, 107.
Feugin, Isaac B., 40,53
Featherstons Brigade.
Uemorial of officers in regard to rations, 40.
Field, C. J., 28
Finances.
Action of Congress on report of the Secretary of
the Treasury, 440.
Nessage of the President, 614.
Finegaa, .Joseph.
Thanks of Congress, 24, 30, 46, 64,76.
Fisher, Fort, N. 6. Defense, Jan. 15, 1866.
Thank? to General Whiting and Colonel Lamb,
670.
Fltzer, H. K., & Bro., 535,740.
Flag and Seal of the Confederate States.
Designs and models proposed, 443,444,469,470,
EM,514.
Drawings and plans, 86,230,387.

Establishment of flag, 544,546,657,681,719.
Florida.
Capture of money a t Tampa, 371.
Representauves in Second Confederate Congress, 6,11,
245.
Salary of judge for court uf northern district,
282,677.
Plowers, John Y., 106, 230
Food. See Provlsium.
FOOk, Henry S . (Tennessee).
Arrest of, and action of House thereon, 454,455,
458,465-467,490-492.
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 8, 13,17,
29,40,43,57,78,80,99,109,113,124,136,
lM), 164,
89,237,242,260-262,266,
268,273,274,296,303
312,317,366.
Committees:
Foreign Affairs, 35,367.
Illegal Seizures. 39.
Quartermasters and Commiaary Departments, 37.
C J-VOL
7 4 % M-52
Forsbergs Brigade.
Resolutions, 6%.
Forbhey, Cakb e., 442,741.
Foster, George W., 7.5,387.
Foster, Thomas J. (Alabama).
Ab5ent without leave, 791.
Bills, resolutions, etr., introduced b y , 50,51,96,
134,lfi5,180,181,188,325.386, 6 4 , 4j8,468,505,
510,631,634,642.
Committees:
Deceased Soldierg Claims, 57.
Indian Affairs, 38.
Special, 238,435.
Territories and Public Lands, 38.
Petitions, papers, etc., prebented by, 75,134,386,
387,657.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 30,351,490,528,563,622,627,660.
Yea and nay votes, 54,65, 70,72,73,80,85,86,8&
90,98,Ql, 110-112,119-122,124,12&126, 131,
14ll-142,145-148,152,153,155,156,158,161,164,
165,167-170,181,183-187,189-192,197-199,201203,205,206,209,210,213,214,216,217,219,220,
222-224,228,231433,236,238,309,310,317,320,
323,324,328,330,331,333,335-339,342-345,347350,355,358,366,353,375,379,382,389,390,392,
396,398,399,401,406,410,417-419,422,423,427,
428,436,447-449, 452,458,461163,465,468,469,
473, 474, 476,47&481,484-487,491493,496,498,
5G2, 504,505,507,510-512,6!22,523,525,533,536,
538,539,,542, .543,546548,55%5555,560-.563,565,
566,570,572,578,581,583,586589,592,595,597.
601-603,606,608-614, 617,620-6!24,626,629-631,
633,640-642,645,646,649,651-6Eh1,656,658-660,
665,667,67!2,673,679,!%6,693,695,696,702.
Fowler,J . Whyte, 385,737
Prance.
Attitude toward the Confcderacy, 251.
Franking Privilege.
Extension 01, M,48,W,69,88,98,390.
INDEX.
?ul~sbn,
David-Continued
petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 29,133,280,

aster
Depart-
470,619,746.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress,

Action of Congress, 40,99,242,261, 275,408,
c., 96,259, 294,309,314,
11, 130, 169, 178, 277, 528,622,660,715,770, 577,

781,791,795.
Tea and nay votes, 12, 22, 54, 59, 65,70,72,73,80,
85, 86, W O , 98, 102,104,110-112,119-122,126128, 130,131, 14&142,145-148,152,1.53,15F, 168,
161,162,164, 165,167-152,1S1,183-187,189,190,
1vz,i94,198, 199,20i-203,20;1,206, m8-212,214.
216, 217, 219, 220,!2%-2%, 231,233, %,;?36-238,
260, 266,2i5,278,323,324,328333,335-339,342344, 347-350, 3.58,366,37,373,375,379,380,382,
422, 425,427, 428,436,438,417-449,452,461463,
465,474, 475, 533,534,536,538,539,542,543,648,
552-556, 560-562,565,566,570,571,574,575,578,
592,595, 601-603,606,608-614,617,620-624,626,
629-631,640-642,645649,651-653,656,658-660,
665, 667, 672, 673,679,682,681,686,687,693,695,
696, 701, 702, 704,712,713,716,717,719,721-524,
726, 727, 'iB,734,745-747, 7.j1,753,755,7.%, 7GO765, 767-7i3, 77&779, 781, 582,788,791,794,795.
Furloughs.
Commutation for,327,675, iO9,712,738,iM.
From hospitals, 4S,85,145,152,217
Payments to soldiers on, 96.
Purchase of, 268,290.
HegulabOnS, 73.
Returned prisoners of w.r, 686.
Transportation, Z2,306,318,398,40i), 613,760.
Gsither, Burgess S. (Xorth Carolina).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 3 0 , -182,
628.
22, 54, 59,65,70,72,73,80
-112, 119-l'22,124,12&128
Committees:
Conference, 214.
Impressments, 46,311.
Judiciary, 36.
Reporting Proceedings of Congres, 39
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 380,467.
6, 246,277, 351, 490, 560, 622,627,660,715, 770,
774, 777,781,791,795.
Pea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,65, 70, i2,73,80,
85,86,88,p, 102,110,112,119-l22,124,12C?-128,
141,142,145-148,152,153,155,166,158,162,164,
165,167,168,170-172,181,183,184,1S9-192,197199,201-203,~5,206,208-212,214,216,217,219,
no,m,224,225, 251-236, m,m , ~ o , 2 6 6 , 2 7 5 ,
278,286,302,3009,310,317,320,323,324,328,330,
331,333,335-339,W-345,347-350,355, 3%. 366,
367,372,375,379,382,458,461463,465,468, 469.
473-475,478-480,484-487,491493,496,%2, 504512,514,524,525,534,536,542,543,532-566,660562,565,567,670,572,574,575.578.581,592,595.
651453,656,658460,
,&?4,686,685,693,701.
,716,717,719,721-723,
,753,755,756,560-768,
,782,788,790,791,794,
8 19
INDEX.
Gardner, J., 443,547.
,Garland, Augustus H. (Arkansas).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced bl-, 7,13,26,
31, GO,68,120,134,144,145,164,171.
Committees:
Charges against W. R. W.Cobb, 39.
Judiciary, 36,101,111.
Special, 123. *
petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 179.
5,98,130,169,178,208.
Senator in Second Confederate Congress, 263.

Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,70,72,73,
80, 85, 86, 88-90, 98, 102, 110-112, 119-122,124,
126-128,130,131, 140-142,145-148,152,153,155,
156, 158,161,162,164,165,167-172,181,183-187,
189-192,194, 197-199, 201-203,205,206,20&?-212,
214.
Garland, Knfus K. (Arkansas).

Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 2i1, 281,
294,325,423,455,471,493,511,
&
560,629.
l,
Committee on Ways and >leans, 270.

Uholson, Thomas S. (Virginia).

280,319,320,393,400,408,444,
540,703,704,713.
470,513, 526,530,
Committees:
Conference, 214.
Judiciary, 36,477.
Reporting Proceedings of Congress, 39.
Special, 238,455,568,722,796.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 23,34, 180,
263,280,320,393,470, 595,668.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,98,104,130,169,178, 246, 277. 351, 490,

528,563,622,627,660,7l5,770, 774, 777, 781,791,
795.
Yeaand nayvotes, 12,22,23,64,59,65,70,72,73,80,

85,86,8Y, 90, 98,102,104,110,111,119-122,124,
126-128,130,131,140-142,146-148,152,153,156,
158,161,162,164,165,167-172,181, 183-187, 189192,195,197-199,201-203,205,
206, 208-212,214,
216,217,219,220,222-225,228, 231-234, 236238,
247,260,266,275,278,286,302, 309,310, 317, 320,
323,324,32&333,335-339,
342-344, 347- 350, 355,
358,366,367,373,375,379,380, 382, 389, 391, 392,
396,398,399,401,404,406, 407, 409, 410, 417-419,
422,423,427,428,436,438, 447449, 452, 461-463,
465,468,469,473,474,476,478-481, 484-487, 491493,496,504-512.514,522,524, 525, 534, 836, 538,
539,542,546-548,552,554,%5, 560-562, 566, 567,
570,672,574,576,578,581,583, 586589, 592, 595,
597,601-603,606,608-614,617, 620-624, 626, 629,
630,634,640,642,646649, 651-653, 656, 658-660,
665,667,672,673,679,682,684, 693, 695, 696, 701,
702,704,707,708,712,713,716, 717, 719, 721-724,
726-529,734,745-747,751, i55-756, 760-765, 767773,77E-779,781,782,788,790,'i91,794,795.
82, 98,104, 130, 169,158, 208, 277, 351,490,528,

560,563,622,627.
Yeit and nay votes, s j , 86,8&90,98,102,104,110112.119-122, 114,l!!6-128,130,131,140-142,145147, 152, 153,155,156,158,161,162,164,165,167172, 181, 183-187, 189-192,195,197-199,202,203,
205, 206, 20s-214, 266,275,278,286,302,309,310,
317, 320, 323,324,328,330,331,333,335-337,339,
342-345, 347-550, 355, 358,366,367,373, 875,379,
382,389,390, 392,396,398,399,401,404,406,407,
409, 410, 417,418,422,423,427,428,436,438,443,
Gilmer, John A. (North Carolina).
449, 452, 468,461463,465,468,469,473475,478Absent without leave, 791.
481, 48&487, 491493,496,502,504-512,514,b24,
525, 533, 536,542,543,546,547,55!!56,560-563,
160,329,441,606,640,642.
Committees:
566, 567, 578,581,582,586589,595,597,601-603,
606, 608414, 623,624,626,629,631,640-642,646,
Conference, 706.
647,651,653,682,
Elections, 34,491.
Quth, J. W., 657, 744.
Joint, 466.
B a t h , William R., 387.
Special, 8,123,311,455.
Qeneral Intelligence Ofllce.
Ways and hfeans, 35.
Establishment, 265.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 66,85, 108,
-(;enera1Staff. See A m y ofthe Conjederute Bates.
Qeorgfs.
198,482,595,693.
District court, salary of judge, 288,677.

Petilions, memorials, ete., of citizens, 40, 106,
472,495.
Representatives i n Second Confcdcrate Congress, 5,245.

State officersexempted from conscription, statistics of, 493,655.
Georgia Baptist Convention.
Memorial regarding tax law, 105.
aeorgin Troops.
Position of adjutants, 383.
Resolutions:
Artillery, Light-Battalions: 9th (Batteries),D
(Peepks), 595.
Cavalry-Begimmts; 1:3th, 595.
Resolutions and memorials of brigades, 301,
325,569,576,595,607.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 6, 98, 169, 208, 246,351,490,563,627, 660,

715,770.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,5Y, 65,70, 72, 73,

80, 85,863, 88-90, 98, 102, 104, 110-112, 119-122,
124, 126128, 131,141,142,145-148,152,163,
165,
156, 158,161,162,164, 165, 167-172,181,183, 184,
186, 187, 189-192,195,19i-199,201-203,205,
206,
208-212,214, 216,217,219,220,222-224,228,247,
260, 266, 309,310,317,320,323,324,328,330,
331,
333, 332~337,339,342-345,347-350,355,358,366
367, 372, 3i5,436,438,445,449,452,458, 461463,
465, 468, 469,473,474,476,478-481,4S4487,491493, 496, 498,502,504-512,514,522,524,525, 533,
534, 536, 538, 539,542,543,54?, 548,552,553, 556,
561, 562, ,567,571,574,575,581,586-589,592, 596,
601-603, 606, 609-614,617,620-622,628, 629, 631,
634, 640-642, 645-649,652,653,656,658-660,6%
etc., presented by, .58, 263,

Second Confederate Con-
'@'165'
12,5151
5222
5241
525,
&&YE:;;::
651-653, sjs, 658-660, 665,

,686,687,695,696,702,704,
,719,721-724,72G, 728, 729,
760'762-764'767-7731 775-
Gray, Hemy-Continued.
Yea and nay votes, 3s9, 391, 392, 399, 410, 417,
422,423,427,428,436,438, 447-449,452,458,461463,465,4&8,469, 473, 474,476.458-181, $84. 487,
49143,496, 498,502,504-509, 511, 512,515.522,
524,.525,533, 536,538,542, 545, 54WX8,552,533,
j56,56@-563,565,56T,574,575,578,582,5S6-589,
592,595,597, 60% 603,606, Ep8-614,617, 6'26,G'29631,634,640-642,646,647,619,651-653,656,658660,665,667,672,673,682,684,693,695,696,501,
702,704, 707,708,713,716,517, 719, 72?, 723,726,
728,729,733,745,747,752-756,760-i65,iC7-i69,
771-773, 775-779, iSI,782,788,i90,791,794,595.
Great Britain.
Attitude toward t h e Coniederacy, 251.
Greaves, J. B., 385.
Green, Joshua, 82,240.
Green, Thomas, 82,240.
Greenlee, John F., 471,557,691.
Qrymes, h n E., 107.
Action of Congress, 269, 270, 254,276, 279, 2b4,

291,293,296,297,303,305,308, 311, 313,317,322324,33&339,342-350,377,378,5SO,647,648, 661,
Foote (text of hill reported),296,297.

c a u w for, 297,333,334.
p m m k i o n e r s under act, 122,123,l70-172,195,
Law of February 15,1864. See 1-01 6, pp. 805,

806.
Action concerning repeal, 12,54,55,57, 53,65,
78,8043,101,111.
Messages of the President, 81,266.
Resolution of J. ?iI. Leach, 329,372430,468.
W a r Department, communication from,443,691.
71,741,757,780,7~6.
eerning tax law, 79.
281,300.348,381,405,408,419,
529,541,589,718,730,566,
821
INDEX.
Hanly, Thomas B.-Continued.
Pea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59,65, iO,72, 73,
80, 85, 86, 88-90, 98,102, 104,110, 112,120-122,
126-128,145-148,152,153, la,161,164,165,167,
168, I&?, 184,197-199,201,213,214,216, 219,220,
222-225,228,231-235,24X, 260, 266,275,278,287,
302,309,310,317,320,323, 324,328,330,331,333,
335-337, 339, 342-345, 347-350,355,358,365-367,
372,375,379,382,389,391,392,396,398,399,401,
404,406,407, 409,410,417,413,422,423,427,423,
436, 428,447449, 452,458,461463,465,468,469,
473, 474,476, 47X-481,484-486,491493,496,502.
504-.507,510-512,515,522,524,525,536,538,539,
549, M3,546-546,552-556,56O,j61,565,567.570,
,571, 581, 583,5886589,592,595,597,601-603,606,
609-614, 617, 629, 630,634, 640-642,645-G47, G49,
6514353,656, 658-660, 66%667,672,673,679,687,
695, 696, 701,702,712,713,721,722,72-729,746,
747, 751,753-757, 760-763, 765,767-7i3,7i5-779,
781,782,788,790,791,794,795.
HarringtOn, John C., 119.
Harris, Isham a.
Privilege of House floor, 633.
Harris' (Mississlppl) Brigade.
Resolutions, 633.
Harrison, Burton S.
Private Secretary to the President, 8, 71, 93, 97,
161, 177,133,189, 206,207,209,222,287,238,243,
332, 353,360,374, 398,407,428,480,525,549,550,
563, 579, 595, 650,661, i O i , 717, 734,742,749,755,
779,785,786, 792,793,796.
Harrison, Uobert, 280.
Hartridge, Julian (Georgia).

Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 13,20, 97,
120,134,186,220,282,288,325, 765,776.
Committees:
Commerce, 87, 152, 6Y14Y3.
Impressments, 46, 77, 314.
Special, 563.
Petitions, papers. etc., presented by, 30,282,300,
325.
Representative in Seoond Confederate Cong r e q 5,98,178, 208, 277, 528, 560,563,622,627,

(i60,715,770,774,777,781,795.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 23, 54, T?9,65,70,72,73,

80, 85, 86, 88-90, 98, 102, 104, 110-112, 119-122,
124, 127, 128, 131,14&142,145-14'7,152,153,155,
156,158,161,162,164,165,167-172,181,183-18i,
189-192, 195, 197-199,201-203,205,206,208-214,
216,217, 219, 220, 222-225,228,231-236,238,275,
278,287, 302, 309,310,317,320,323,324,328-333,
335-339, 342-344, 347-350, 355,366,367,372,375,
379, 380, 382,502,504-507, 510-512,522,524,525,
533, 536, 538, 54'2,552-556,560-563,565,567,550,
583, 586-539, 692, 595,597,602,603,608-614,617,
620-624, 626, 629,631,634,640-642,645-649,651653, 656, 658-660, 665,667,672,673,679,682,684,
6s7, 693, 695, 696, 701,702,704,707,708,712,713,
716, 717, 719, 721,723, 726729,734,745,747,751,
753, 755, 756, 760, 762-765,767-773,775-779,781,
782,788,790, 794,595.
Harvey, Qranville, 503.
Hatcher, Robert A. (Mssouri).

Bills, reuohit.icrus. etc..introduced by, 555.
lateher, Robert A.-Continued.

Committees:
Enrolled Bills, 775.
Repreqentative i n Second Confederate Congrcss,
246,277,528,564, 663, 622, 6%, 660,715,770,774,
717,782,791,795.
Yea and nay votes, 247,260,266,276, %8,287,302,
309, 310,317,320,323,324,328-333,335-339,342344, 347-350, 355, 358,365-367,373,375,379,380,
382, 389, 390, 392,396,398,399,401,404,409,410,
417419, 422: 423, 427,428,436,438,447-419,452,
468,461463, 465, 468,469,473,474,476,478481,
484487,496498, 602, 505-512,514,522,524,525,
533, 536, 538,539,542,543,546548,552-556,560563, 565,567,570,572,574,575,578,581,583,586588,592,595,597,601-603,606,608-614,617,620624, 626, 629-631, 634,640-042,645-g49,651-653,
656, 639, 660, 665,667,672, 673,679,682,684,686,
687, 693, 695, 696.701,702,704,707,708,712,716,
717, 719, 721-724, 726729,745,747,752,753,755,
756, 760, 761, 765,767,769-773,775,776,778,779,
781,782,788,790,794,795.
Haynes, Landon C. (Tennessee).

Conference committees, 150,159,667,577.
Vote on vetoed bilk, 500,517
lieiskell, Joseph B. (Tennessee).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 17, 33,40,
45,49,52,68,74,184,241.
Committees
Claims, 39,70,223,229,230,243.
Compensation for Patent, 39.
Elettions, 34,70,71, 230
Patents, 38.
Special, 125.
Leave of absence, 247,563,623,660, 771, 782.
Mentioned, 265,346,360,363,3i4,443.
Petitions, papers, elc., presented b), 40,86.
Representative in Second ConfederateCongress,
6,104,130,169,1i8.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 23, 54, 59,65,70,72,73,

80, 85, 86, 88-90, 98, 102, 104, 110, 112,179-122,
126128,130,131,140-142,145,147,148,152,153,
155, 156,158,161,162,164,165, 167-152, l S I , 183187, 189-192, 195,191-199,201-203,205,206,209211, 214, 216, 217,220,223-224,228,231-236,238,
510
Ieiskell, Sarah A., 265,346,360,363,374
lenderson, I). E., 444,548.
Ienry, Gustams A. (Tennessee).

Committees:
Conference, 525,567,588,658.
Special, 237, 796
Vote on vetoed bills, 500, 515.
Ierbert, Caleb C. (Texas).
392, 408, 469, 497,516,619,624,630,632,852,
676, 682, 733, 734,776,795.
669,
Committees:
Claims, 319,469,499,741
Commerce, 314.
Specid, 312.
Representative in Second ConfederateCongress,
286, 351, 490,563, 622, 6'27,660,715,770, 774,782,
791, 795.
INDEX.
Hoge, loses, 286,291,299,
304,515,522,24F,
537.
0,317,320,323,324,Hoke, Robert F.
2-345,347-350,355, Thanks of Congress, 24,30,46, (id, i t i .
9,390,392,396,398,Holcolube Legion (South Cmolinu Troops).
8,422,423,
421,428, Reorganization, 28,181,185.
Holder, William D. (Mississippi).
Rills, resolutions, ptc ,introduced b?, 58,180,301,
372,399,404,419,494,582.
Committees:
Elections, 35,490.
Medical Departinen t, 37.
,708,712,713,716,
Naval Affairs, 35.
Public Buildings, 314.
Special, 157,328.
Leave of absence, 554,623,fi60,El, 782
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 107,295,301.
Representative in Second Confederate Congres,
19,98,104,169,178,208,430,528,560,563.
UY
Tea and nay votes, 22,23,54, 59,65, 70, 72,73,80,

%,%, 89,98,102,104,110-112,120-122,
126-1%,
131,140-142,147,145,l52,153,155,15G,
158,161,
162,164,165,167-172,181, 183-187,189,190,192,
135,201-203,205,206,208-213, 218-220,222-2!,
231-236, 238,276,287,302,309,310,315,320.323,
324,328,330,331,333,
335-337, 312-345,347-350,
255,368,365-367,373,379,382,389,390,
392,396,
406,407, 409,410,41i,
418,422,
398,399,401,404,
423,427, 428,43G,447449,422,458,461463,465,
473,471,476,478,
481,48447,491,493,497,198,
502,504509, 511,512,514, ,522,325,553, 539,542,
543,552,553,560-563,567,570,573,
574,575,581,
586,687,593,595,603.
Holliday, Frederick W. JI. (Virginia).
259,290,298,320,331,393,
399,405,409,410,
417,
425,431,540,679,796.
Committees.
Claiqs, 35,230.
Conference, 167,182,588,70fi,714
votes, 12,22,23,64,59,65,
i0,72,73,
Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, 37,iO.
Special, 467.
Petitions, papers, etc., prevented b) ,58,133,320,
444,640.
19,98,104,130,169,
178,208,277,351,528,560,
622,621,660,715,770,
774,777, 782, 791,795.
Yeaandnayvotes,22,!23,54,59,65,70,7;?,
73,80,%,
86,89, 90,98,1M,104,110-112,119-122,124,126128,130,131,140-142,145-148,133,155,156,161,
164,165,167-172,181,183-187,189-192,198. 202,
!24l3,U)s,206,23%212,214,216,217,219,220,222,
238,260,266,
Efi, 278,%7,302,
,323,3%,328-331,333,33&339,
355,358,366,367,373,3%,3i9,
583,S?6.5%, 592,595,597,
823
INDEX.
Hood, John B.
xeutioned, 472,640,654,708,732,737, 744.
privilege of House floor, 555.
Horses.
Cavalry, ownership of, 247,253,294.
payment for:
Impressed for cavalry of Generals S. D. Lee
and Wheeler, Q 9 6 .
Lost in military service, 23,240,264,265,273,280,
429,@3,4Y4,658,728.
Taken from dismouriled cai7alrymeu,469.

Purchase of, by Hamptons cavalry, 583.
Hospitals.
Accommodationsfor offieen:
Resigned, retired, or discharged, 390,681, iO9,
738,749.
Sick or wounded, lS1,193,207,5iS, 581,600,677.

Commutation of rations, 222, 223, 227, 229, 243,
770,793.
93.
Prohibition of luxuries, 135,223,232,243,368.

Relative to, 198.
Revenue from, 30.1,661.
Impressments.
Board of commissioners, 57,279,294,340.
Brandg,SSl.
Committees, appointmelit of:
Joint special, 48,70, i 2 , i 7 .
Select, 307,314.
Spccial, 44,46.
.B
Consolidation of laws, 306,30i, 314.
Cotton, 4Ql,464,465.
Informal, illegal, etc.:
ActioJi of Congress, 156. 167, 214-216, 224,2%,
235,240,271,272,279,282,294, 300-303, 318, 340,
359,360,362,367,398,403.
Furloughs and discharges, 48,145,152,217.

Investigation and improvement, 135,136,254,
278,284,300,301,311,312,529,537.
Manufacture of liquors for use of, 214,223,224,

235,240.
Matrons, 264,299,396.
Xilitary supervisor, 405.
Iiiigorts.
Duty free on railroad machinery, 33,46,76,78,88,
Payments to soldiers in, 96.

Right of members of Congres to visit, i9,97.
Statistics of officers and employees on duty a t
Richmond, 295,760.
House of Representatlves of Second Confenerato
Congress.
Allotment of seats, 24,25,259.
Arrest of members, 775,792.
Assembling of scsions, 5,245.
Calls of the House, 98,104,130,169,178,208,277,
351,490,528, 560,563,622,627,659,715, i70, i i 4 ,
777,781,791, i94.
East Tennessee and southwestern Virgiuia,

49,125,241,443,737,796.
Trans-Nississippi Department, 16, 45, 53, 54,

271.
.Instructions to officers, 18,148.

Protection for citizens, 27,47,68.
Railroads, 215, % l , 232,234-238,281,440,442.
Regulations:
Action of Congress to umcnd previous law,
31,32,109,526,471,785,791, 793-i96.
Law of March 26, 1863. Sec Vol. 6, pp. 216218.
Lam of February 16,1884. Sec Vol. 6, pp. 552,

553,829.
Relative to, 17,21,25,26,70,83,307, 386,495, B i i .

Resolution of Virginia legislature, G57.
Schedule of prices, 40,56,57,384,493.
Slaves, 264, 180.310,319,689,719,725,759,780,i86.
Supplies for the Army, 18,147,149,176-178,182184,203-205,573,581,594,645,655, 693, 747, 748,
Clerical force, 153,145,181,183,442,450,451.

Debates, report arid publication, 32,39,22&228,
753.
2%?,264,285.
Indian AlTalru.
Distribution of Senate documeuts to, 18.
Arkansas and Red River Superintendency, 444,
Duration of sessions,3.
445,481.
Hall of Virginia house of delegates occupied,8. Iudian AEairs, Bureau of.
Journal, printing of, 393,470.
Commissioner, 193,196,530,605: 686.
Officersand employees, 7,18.
Illdian Rations.
Orgauized, 7.
Iuterest due Cherokees in North Carolina, 19,
78,79,375,444,490.
Pay and milcage of members. See Comn~~msution.
lnymcut of annuities to, iu cotton, 467, 657,690,
Privilege of the floor to principal officersin Ex738,749.
ecutive Departments, 248,266,558.
Itedemptiou of Treasury uotes held by, 13,61,
Rules, 7, 73, 1L6,307,314-316,322,331,332,471,680.
i6,87,97,589,601,602,642,670,707.
Secret sessions, resolutionsconcerning, 17,29,31,
Trade and intercourse, 405,444,445,481.
70,87,94,133,283.
Treaty obligations to, 345, 405, 454,472,5V2,625,
Vacant scats of members who do not iuteucl to
589.
return, 460.
Intercourse. See Trude mid Intercotme.
Iludglns, Captain, 675.
Invalid Corps.
Hufilies, John, 319,547.
Army and Navy, 18,20, 34, 44, 83, 84, 92, 111,117,
Hnmplireys (Mlssissfppi) Brigade.
157,173,242, 285,2s6,290,301,386,465,466,489,
Resolutions, 543,581.
502,525,541,678,679,709,737,749.
Hunter, R. P., 136.
Clothing for officers on duty, 398.
Hunter, Robert M. 9. (Virginia).
Investigations.
hid for committeeu, 43,M.
Iron.
Member of Peace Conference, 545.
Prmident pro tempore of the Senate, 7.
Cost per ton, from furnaces and forges i n 1864,
Vote on vetoed bill, 500.
385,596.
Butchins, W. J ,669,679.
Manufactureof railroad, 264,359,360,576,600,676.
_-
Jacksons (W.H.) Cavalry, 26.
lohaston, Kobert-Contitiiied
Yea and nay votes-Continlied.
560-562, 567,578,681,683,586-588.592.595,597,
601-604,606,609414,617,620,621,623.624,626,
629,634,640-4542,645449,651,653,
&58-660,665,
66i,672,67S, 679,6X2,684,686,687, (iY3,695,696,
701,502, i04,707,708,712,i13,il6,517,719,7217 B a7267211, 745, 747, 752,753, i 5 6 , iC.O-765,%ii i 3 , ii5-7i9,igS, 790,791,794. 795
Johnston, W., 658, 741.
$ones, John W., 746.
Jones, Robert Y., 40,270.
Jordan, Ihuean, 402.
Jurors.
Mode of selecting, 111,Ili,226.
Justice, Departmentof.
Appropriations, 15,357,592,596,758
Assistant Attomey-General, 182,18j-187,192,193,
206,213,214,217,227,235,237.248,260,530,709,
737,749.
Attorney-General. See E ~ C t i t z 7 Depurtments:
e
Compensation,etc.
Books for, 134.
Clerical force, 75,277,278,395,396.489.
Required to furnish copies of acts of Congress
for standing committees of the tno Houses,
43,67,80,88,93.
Statistics of employees in Richmond, 296,760.
Heeble, Edwin A. (Tennessee).
787.
Committees
Judiciary, 36.
Special, 311,571.
Representative in Second Confederate Coiili8,208,246, 277,361,
gress, 6,98,104,130,169,
490,528,660,563,622,62i,
660,770,i74,iii,791,
795.
Yea and n a r votes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,70,72. i3,80,

85,86,89,90,98,l(i2,110-112,119-~22,124,126
128,130,1!41,140,141,146-148,152,153,155,166,
153,161,162,164,165,167,169-172,181,186,18i,
190,191,198,199.201-203,205,206,208-212,214,
216,217,219,220,222-225,228, 232-23.1,236-!!38,
248,260,276,~8,285,302,309,310,320,323,324,
32%?2,1,333,335339,342-314,34-350, %,%,
366,372,37.5,379,380,382,3k9,392,396,398,399,
401,4M,409,417,418,427,4%,486,438.447-449,
461463,465,468,469,473,474,476,458,
484,486,
48i,491493,496,498,%~,5Dp512,514,m,
524,
5%,533,534,536,538,540,552,5j3,56ojfi3,666,
,%S, 589,598,601,602,
,626,629,630,634,640,660,665,666,653,684,
,708,713,516,717,719,
825
INDEX.
genner, Duncan F.-Continued.
156,158,161,1G2, 164,165, 167-172,181, 183-185.
189-192,195,197-199,201-203, 205, 206, 208-212,
214,216,217,219,220,222,224, 225, 228, 231-234,
236238,260,266,276, 278,287,302, 310, 317, 320,
323,324,328-331,333, 335-339, 342-344, 347-350,
7,373,375,379,380, 382, 389, 391,
392,396,398,399,401,404,406,407,409,417,422.
Kennon, Beverly, 33.
Kentucky.
Representatives in Second Confederate Congress, 6, 91, 245.
Hershaws Divlslon.
Memorial of adjutan@,3W.
Klng, H. W., 535, 557.
Kington, Steamer, 503.
Kinney, Alexander F., 270, 693, 729, 738, 7%.
Lamar, Albert R.
Clerk of the House, 5, 7.
Lamb, William.
Thanks of Congress, 670.
Lamkln, John T. (Misibsippi).
Bills, resolutions, ctc., introdurcd by, 48,56,181,
288, 327, 454, 455.
Committees:
Commerce, 37.
Patents, 38.
Post-Officesand Post-Roads, 38,241.
Leave of absence, 376, 510, 623, 660, 771. 782.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 328, 387.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6, 98,104,130,169,1i8, 277,351,490,528.
Tea and nay votes, 12, 22,54,59,65,70, 73,80.85,
86,89,90,98,102,104,110-112,119-122, 124, 126128,130,131,140-142,145,147,148, 152, 153, 155,
15S, 158,161,164,165,167-152,181,1S3,184,190,
197-199,201-203,205,206,209,210,214,
216, 21X220,222-225,228,231-236,238,276, 278, 287, 309,
310,317,320,323,324,328,330, 331, 333, 335-337,
339,342-345,347-350,358,366,367, 372, 375, 379,
382,383,417,418,422,423,427,428,436, 488, 447449,452,458,461463,465,468,469, 473, 474, 476,
478-481,48448i,491493, 496498, 502, 504-512,
514,528,524,525,533,534,536, 538, 539, 542, 543,
546548,552-556,561,562,565,567, 570, 572, 574,
575,578,581,582, ,588,595.
LaneaRter, John.
Thanks of Congress,539, S O , 561,571,600.
Landmm, \Vlllls, 692,744.
Longhorne, Haurlce J., 640.
LRW, Cyrus, 360.
Lows Brlgade.
Resolutions, 595.
LRW of the Confederate States.
Copies for standing committees, 43,67,80,88,93.
Printing and binding, 29,62,65,118,135,136,162,
689,692,732,748,7W.
Publication and distribution, 75,277,278,288,395,

396,489.
Safekeeping, 75,277,278,395,396,489.
,
Suspension of certain, 230.
Leach, James M. (North Carolina).
136, 278, 283, 324,329,330,378,441,468,473,507,
583.
Leach, James I.-Continued.
Conimit lees.
Qunrtermnsterc: and Commisqary DeparG
ments, 37.
Petitions, papers, etc.. presented by, 66,135,692,
693.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,104, 277,351,490,528,627,660, 71.5,771.

Yeaandnayvotes, 12,22,23,56,59,65,70,72,73,80,
85, 86, 89, 90,98, 102, 104,110-112,119-122,124,
126-128,131,140-142,145-148,152,153, 155,156,
158, 161,162,164,165,167,168,170-172,181, 183187, 189-192, 197, 198,201-203,205,206,208-212,
214, 216, 218-220, 222,224,228,266,276,278,287,
302, 309,317,320,323,324,328,330,331,333,336
337, 339, 342-345, 347-350,355,358,366,367,372,
375, 436, 438, 447-449,452,458,461463,465,468,
469, 473, 474, 476,478481,484487,491493,496,
502, 504-512, 514, 524,525,533,534,540,542,543,
546-548, 652-556. 561, 562, 565,567,570,572,574,
575, 578, 581, 582,587-589,592,595,601-604,606,
608-614, 617, 620-622, 624,626,629,631,634,640642, 645, 646, G48,651,652,656,65fX60,665,667,
672, 673, 679, 685, 687,693,701,702,704,712,716,
i l l , 721-723, 726-729, 745-747, 752-757,760-765,
767-769, i71-773.
Leach, Jxnics T. (Worth Carolina).

73,75,84,85,108,143,177,260, 283, 288, 301, 483,
494,582,652,665,670
Committees.
Charges against 11. R. W.Cobb, 39.
Post-Offices and Post-Roads, 38
Special, 571.
Territories a n d Public Lands, 38.
6,98,104,130,169,178,208,246, 277,351,490,528,
560,563,622,660, 715.
Yeaand nayvotes, 12,22,23,54,59, 65,70, 73,80,85,

86,89,90,98,102,104,110-112, 119-122, 121,12617.6, 130,131, 140-142,145-148,l52,153,155,156,
168,161,1G2,164,165,167-172, 181, 183-187,189192, 195,197-199, 201-203,206,206,208-212,214,
216,218-220,222,224,225,228, 231-236,238, 248,
260, 266, 276, 278,287,302,347-350,355,358,366,
367,465,468,469,473,474, 476, 478-481, 484487,
491493, 496, 498, 502,504-512,514,522,524,525,
552656, 560533,536,538,559,M2,543,546-548,
563, 565, 567,570,572,574,575,578,581,582,586589,592,595,597,601-604,606,609-614, 617, 620624, 626, 629, 630,634,640-642,64&648,651-653,
656,658,659,665,667,672,673, 679,682, 684-687,
695. 696, 701, 702,704,707,708,712,716,717,719,
521-723,726,727,729,746,747,752-757,760.
Lee, llobert E.
Confidence of Congress, 670.
Mentioned, 113,150,394,471,526.
Lee, S. S., 258.
Lee, Stephen D., 96, 737.
Lester, (icorge K. (Georgia).
106,267,295,298,326,386,456,457,494,505
Officersof the House, 36,450.

ence, 165,510,563,623,660,771,782.
pen, etc., presented by, 106,301.
vein BecondConfeclerateCOngress,
169,178*245,277,490,528.
otes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,72,73,80,85,
,404,406,407,410,
438,447449,462,
ospitals and Army, 214,
Logan, George W.-Continued.

Yea and nay votes-Coutinned.
695,696,701,702,704,707,708,712, 713,716, 717,
719, 721-723,726-729, 73& 745-747, 754-7.57, i60,
765.
Long, Noah, 119.
Louisiana.
Claims against the Confederacy, 275,483,88.1.512,
526,549.
Collection of revenue east of Yissisqippi River,
4.59,475,476, .502,525.
Condition of military affairs, 249.
Judicial districts, 265.
Legislative proceedings, 14,13.
Representatives In Second Confederate Congresu, 6,95,246,389.
Louisiana, Bank of. Sec Bank of Louiskazia.
Lynchburg, Fa.
Savings Bank petition, 110.
Lyon, Francis S. (Alabama).
159,182,186,187,194,216,281,453,601,705,729,
753,778.
Committees:
Conference, 214,515,559,592,593,683,706,701).
Joint, 59.
Special, 269,311,465.
Waysand 3feans,35,44-46,83,54,90,100,101,132,
159,160,166, 170,174,178,192,193,19i, 198,199,
218,234,291,292,300,304,316,356, 373, 378, 396,
597,429,437,455,461,473,497,527.561.5~592,
605,643,644,685,686,703,704,729, 742, 743, 764,
768,769.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 96,4M, 633.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 19, 98, 130.169,208,277,490,560,563,622,

627,660,715,771,774,777,782.
Yea and nay votes, B,23, 54,65,70,72,73, SO,%,
142, 306, 337, 441, 456, 467,475,514,631,670,
ance Stores, 37.
86,89,9@,98,102,104,110,111,11%1"?2,124,
126
128, 130, 131,140-142,146-148,152,7.53,155,156.
158,161,16;?,164,165,167-172,181, 183-187,189,
190, 192, 195,197-199,201-203,205,206,208-212,
214,216,217,219,222,224,225,228, 232-23,236238,260, 276, 278,287,302,309,310,317,320,323,
324,328-331,335,555-339,342-344, 347-350, 355,
358,366, 367, 373,375,379,380,382,383,389,390,
392,396,398,399,404,406,407,409, 410, 417,418,
422,423, 427,428,436,438,447449,452,458,461463,466,468,469,473,474, 476, 478481, 481,487,
491493,496498, 502, 504-512,515,522,52.5,533,
538,539,512, W3,532-556,560-563, 565, 570, 5i1,
674, 575,578, 681,583,586588,592,595,597,601604,606,608-614,617,62Q-624,629,631,634, 640642,645-648, 651, 656,65%-660,665,672,673,682,
684-687, 693, 695, 696, '701, i02,704,707,708,712,
716,717,719, ~zi-m,726-729,734,746,747,7~757, 762-765, 767-769, 771-773,775-779,781,782,
788,799.
yons, James, 204,214,236,240.
trodueed by, 109, 136,

411,418,424,435,439,442,
827
INDEX.
McCallnm, James-Continued.
Commit tees-Continued.
post-Officesand Post-Roads, 38.
Special, 455.
11, 104,130, 189, 178, 208,351,564,622,627,660,
715,771, 777, 782,791,795.
yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 23,54,59,65,70,72, 73,
80,85,86, 89, YO, 102,104,110-112,119-122,124,
126, 127,130,131,140-142,146, 187,152,153,155,
156,158,161,162,165,167-1i2,181,183,186,187,
189-192, 195,197-199,201-203,205,206,208-212,
214,216, 217,219,220,224,225,228,232-236,238,
302, 310, 317,320,323,324,329-331,333,335,337339,3~-345,347-350, 357,358,366,367,372, 375,
379, 382, 383, 389,390,392,396,398,899,401,404,
406, 407, 409,417,418,422,423,427,4&3,438,447449,452, 522,624,534,538,540,542,543,566,567,
570, 572, 574,575,578,581,583,586,592,595,597,
601-604, 611-613,617,620-622,626,629,634,640642, 645449, 681-653,656,659,660,666,667,672,
673, 682, 681-687, 695,696,702, 704,707,708,712,
713, 716, 717,719,721-724,i26,727,729,734,747,
752-757, 7Gl-764, 767, 768,770-773, i76,777,779,
781,782, iS8,790,791,794, i9R.
XcClnng:, Samuel, 658.
XcClure, J. F., 86,230.
DIcDaniel, Zedekiah, 86,97,99,157,166,173,219.
IcElroy, R. S., 280.
McQoaaus (South Carolilia) Brigade.
Resolutions,543.
XcGuire, John, 26.

Xachen, lVillis B. (Kentucky).
313,324,325,373,394,431,478,
517,560,715.
Committees:
Joint, 394.
Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, 37, 240,241,566,575,576,i33, 741.
Special, 571.
XcHee, Andrea W., 403.

IcMullln, Fayette (Virginia).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 49, GO, 160,
193,281, 300,305,320, 363,443,480,489,
630,632,663,687,727,765,766,792.
606,623,
Committees:
Public Buildings, 36. 9
Special, 796.
287, 540,656, 740.
Representativein Second Confederate Congress,

7,104,130, 169,158, 277, 351, 490, 560, 564, 622,
625,660,716,771, 777,7X4,791,795.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23, 54,59,G5,70, 53, SO,
85,86, 69,90, 98,102, 104,110-112, 119-122,124,
126,127, 131,140-142,145,147,148,152, 153,155,
156,158, 161,162,164, 165,167-172,181, 183-187,
189,190,192,195,197-199, 201-203,205,206, 208212,214,218-220,222,224, 225,228,231436,238,
276, 278,287, 802,309,310, 317,320,343,824,328331,333,335-339, 342-344, 347-350,355,358, 366,
367,372,3i5,43G, 438,447449, 452,458, 461463,
465,469,473,474,476,478-481, 484-487,491, 492,
496,502,504-512, 514,524, 525,533,534,536, 538,
540,542,543, 546-548, 552-556,560-562, 566,567,
570,572,574, 555,578,581, 583,586-589,592, 597,
601,603,604, 608-614,617, 620-624,626,6J, 631,
634,640-642,645-648, 650-652,656, 658-660, GG5,
667,672, 673,680,682, 6SP687,693,695, G90, 701,
702,704, 707, 706,712, 713,716,717,719, 721-724.
726-729, 7Y3,745-747, 752,753,755-757, 760, 761.
765;767, 768,771-773, 775-779, 781, 782, 7SS, 790,
791,794.
IcSemar, Washington B., 443.
Bacon and Brunswick Ballroad Company, 106.
lacaillie, lalcolm H. (Arizona),

Delegate in Second Confederate Congress.
Magruder, John B., 404,565.
Mail Servlce.
6,98,104,1G9,178, 208,245,277, 351,490,528,560,
Accounts of contractors, 87.
622,627,660, 715,551,774,777,782,791,795.
Carriage of mails, 356,464,495,513,528.
Contractors exempted from military scryicc,
Pea and nay votes, 12, %L,23,54,59,65,70,72,73,
80,55,86, 69, 90, 98, 182, 104, 110-112, 119-122,
124,126-128,152,158, 164,165,167-17%, 181,18418i,189,190,192,197-199,202,203,205, 206,208212,214, 216,217,219, 220,222-225,228, 231-236,
238,248, 260,266, 276, 278,287,302,310, 317,320,
323,324, 328-331,333, 33.%339,342-344,347-350,
355,358, 3G6,367, 373, 375,37Y, 380,382. 383,389,
390,392, 396,398,309, 401,404,406,407,409,410,
417-419, 422,423,427, 428,436,438, 44749,452,
R58,461463, 465,468, 4G9,473,474, 476,478481,
484487, 491,492,496, 498,502,504-512, 515,522,
524,525, 536,538,540, 54,543,547, 548, 552-556,
560-562,5GG, 567,570, 571,574,575, 581,587-589,
597,602, 603,606, 60&614,617, 620-624,629, 631,
634,640, 641,645G48, 650-653, G5G, 658-660,665,
672,673, 67Y, 682,6S4, 685, GSi, 695, 702,704,707,
708, 712, 713,716,717, 719,721-524, 726-729,734,
745,747, 7255-757, 76&765,767, 768, 770-773,775,
776,778,779,781, 782,788,790,791,794,795.
446,564.
Pay of route and special agents, 96, 264,271,318,

366,371,489,741.
Itjclimond city post-office, 49,95,15i, 180.

Routes, 20, 56, 73,85,102,104-106,ll8,119,139,144,
160, 177, 271, 282,283,296,340,402,595,656,680,
688,715,734,736,742, 748,758,761,780, 786.
Nalletts Battaliou Infantry (North Carolina

Troops),108,135.
Ianning, John, 108.
Kenufactures.
Taxes, 296,593.
IIarine Corps.
Bounty (act to organize forces, etc.), 81,168,153,
468.
Clothing for officers, 398,399,453,461.

Invalid Corps (amendment of army law,), 83,
84,92,157,173.
Pay and allowances, 283,354,375,455,4XY, 758.
Xeueeb, Tliomas-Continued.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,104,130,169,I78,208,246,490,528,560,
563,622,627,660,774,777,782,791.
426,427,4~,831,410,442,454,579,
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59, SO, i2,id. SO, sf,,
,621,658,666,667,682,683,706,726,
86,89,!N,98,104,110,112,119-122,3"6-128,131,
141,142,146-148,153,155,158,161,162,164,16~,
167-170,181,184,186,187,189-192,197,198,~01151,559,588,657,658.
203,205,206,208-212,216,217, 220,223-225,22$,
231-233,236,238,248,266,276,287,3@2,309,317,
litary Affairs,35,62,93,129,228, 450, 597,584,
320,321,324,328,330,331,335-338, 342-345,34i350,355,367,379,382,383, 389,391,392,396,399,
401,404,406,407,418,422,423,427,428,436,438,
44749,452,458,461463,473, 474,476,481,484,
onfederate Con486,487,491493,496,498,502,506509,511,512,
715,771,777,791,
514,522,525,533,536,538,542,543,546548,552556,56&563,567,670,572,574,6i6,6i8, 583,586,
2,59,70,73,80,85,86,89,90,
585,589,592,595,603,606,608-613,620-623,626,
126128,131,146148,161,
629,631,640,642,64548,651,653,656,6j8-660,
665,666,672,673,679,682,684,685,687,695,696,
701,702,704,719,721-724,726-729,745,753,75&
757, 762-764,767-769,772,773, 77&7i7,781,782,
788,790,794.
Xerchandlse. See &portation. fioduce, etc.
Metzler, Thomas, 125.
Xexirn.
Negotiations with, 43.
Resolution relative to, 247.
Xiddleton, Thomas North, 34.
Niles, William Porcher (South Carolina).
56, 60, 66, 75, 90, 91, 108, 109,164,180,247, 260,
265,273,283,284,296,298,306, 307, 356,374,390,
399,418,420,433,442,459,506,510-512,578,692,
750,759,772,795.
Committees:
Conference, 587,588,671,714.
it ofRichmond,52.
Joint, 484,752,788.
Nilitary Affain,35,46,61,67-69,91,92,100,103,
128,129,2221,237,243,292,293,352,354. 398, 400,
ks of Congressto Archer's brigade, 568,569.
420,421,4.54,465,466,476,477,517, 558, 633,662,
0,677.
666-668,675,694,752,773.
Special, 568.
283,284,289,383,390,470,485,544.
6,104,130, 208,277, 490,560,564, 622, 627, 660,
7l6,771,774,777,782,791,795.
,23,54,59,65,70,73, SO, 86,
110-112,120-1'2'2,124,12i,
,145-148,152,153,155,156,
,167-172,181,183,184,186,18i,
199,201-203,205, 206,208-212,
,222-2!25,228,231-234, 236,278,287,302, 309, 310, 320,
,333,335,336,342-345, 347,373,375,379, 382, 383,389,
,401,404,406, 407,409, 410,
,428,436,438, 447,449, 452,
,469,473,474, 476, 478-481,
498 502, 504-512, 515, 522,
,560562, 566, 567,
17,6204324,626, 629,631,
829
INDEX.
x]les, Willlam Porcher-Continued.
Biller, Samuel 8.-Continued.

7@,704,712,713,716,717,719, 721-724, 528, 734,

747,752,753,755-757,760,762-765, 767-773,775779,781,782,788,790,791,794,795.
Hilitmy Courts. See Courts, M Z i t u ~ y .
Nllitary Service.
Age subject to, 106,550
Discharge from, in certain cases, 42,272,299,477,
559.
Evasion of, by remaining abroad, 75,260,265,314,
322,324,341,346,350,35244, 357, 359, 364-367,
526,527,533,549,677.
Exemptions
Amendment of tenth section of "An act to organise," etc., 757, 758, 795,796. For section
amended, see Vol 3, pp. 766-768.
Artisans and mechanics, 319,441, 471, 472, 516,
618,691.
Dimlnutlon ot, and of details, 84,106, 325,352,
440,44749,454457, 459,460,467, 473476,478481,48&467,607, 615,663,671, 684,714,716, 738,
749,750,761,781,786,792,795,796.
Discharged soldiers, 272,477,559.
Editors and employees of a e u spapers, 81, 91,
122,188,253,266.
Messages of the President, 253,749.
Owncis or oyerseers of plantations, 21, 22, 66,
418,422,423,438,447449, 452,458, 461463,465,

469,473,474, 485487,491, 492,496, 498,504-506,
508,509,512, 522,524,525,534, 552,554,555,562,
567,570,578,582,586,587, 589,892,602,606, G06614,617, 620424,626,634, 640442,645-647, 656,
659,660, 672,673,686, 687,695,696,701, 702,704.
707,708,713, 721-724,726, 728,729,733,745, 747,
753,760-765,767-772,775-777,779,794,795.
Dliunfgerode, Charles, 65,69,72,80,82,279,388,401.
86,97,103,106,263,283,307.
Petitions for, (is, 95,96.

Relative to, 541.
Religious denominations, 66,99,168,153,189.
State officers, 23, 105,106, 175, 267, 269,285,311,
335,357,358,447,448,466.
Statistics from States, 516,632,633.

Suspension of, inDcpartmcntof Richmond, 52.
Reservw, 43,69,299
Substitutes,42.
United States citizens resident in Confederate
States, 26,93
Iilftia.
Courts-martial and militar> cwrtb, 329.
Message of the President, '253.
Organization, etc , for Confederate States semice, 258,384,774,776,777.
Hiller, Henry, 95,230.
Hiller, Samuel, 26.
Hlller, Samuel A. (Virginia).
321,470,619.
Committees:
Elections,34,490.
Indian Affairs, 38.
Special,125,328,568.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 87,294,690.
11. 99,104,208,246,277, 351,490, 528,622,627,
660,771,774,777,795.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22, 23, 54, 69, 65,73,80,85,
86,89,90,98,102,104,111,112,119,120,122,126128,131, 142,146-148, 152,163,164,166,167,168,
170,171,181, 201-203,205, 206,208, 210-213,216,
217,219,220, 22%225,233, 234,236,237, 248,260,
266,276,278,287, 302,317, 323,324,328-331, 333,
%5-337,339,342-344,347-350, 355,358,375, 417,
Missionaries, Army.
Rations, 42,390,463,666,676,681,719.
Mississippi.
Governor of, a t Augusta Conference, 287
Legislative proceedings, 55.57, 58.
Memorials and petitions of citizens, 107,296,385,
471,615.
Representatives i n Second Canfederate Coiigreys, 6,19,41,246.

Mississippi River.
Free navigation, %.
Relief for citizens living and owning property
on opposite sides of, 341.
Transit of members of Congress across, 51,53,92,
93,111,135.
West of. See Trans-iMisszsszppzDepurtnzent.

Mississippi Troops.
Resolutions, etc., of brigades, 643,551,633
Dlissoori.
Absence of members from last session excused,
294.
Election of members of Congress, provision for,

571,581,600,676.
Representatives i n Second Confederate Congress, 198,246,257,286,

Nlssourf Troops.
Payment of State Guard, 720,727,748,790.
Thanks of Congress to troops east of the Mississippi, 46,50,51,68,88,98.
Mitchel, Charles B. (Arkansas).
Conference committees, 169,182.
Mitchell, T. A., 58,404,648.
Mobile, Ala.
Obstruction of harbor, 626.
lonroe Doctrine.
Maintenance of,308,312,452.
Moutague, E. T., 504
Montague, Robert L. (Virginia).
Bills, resolntions, etr , introdured by, 29,35,144,
178,180,201,215,335,503.
Committees:
Charges against W. R. W. Cobb, 39.
Joint, 69.
Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, 37
Rulcs and Officersof the House, 36.
Leave of absence, 375, 437, 491,548,563,623,660,
771,782.

321,503,504,517.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 6,98,104,130,169,208,277,351.

Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,65,70,73,80,85,
86,89,90,98,1ff2,104,110-112,11!9-1&?, 124, 126128,130,131,140-142,145-148,152,153,155,156,
158,161,162,164,165,167-172,1S1,183-187,189-
Emitions of Wsr-Continued.
Inventions, compensation to Stuart, etc., 29,39,
102,384,759.
Wanufacture of
Establishment of arsenal in North Carolina,
329,594,642,643,662,707.
Imn,under contract or byGo\-ernment agents,

385,596.
Percussion-cap pressing machine, 655,696,690,

707,n5,734,742.
Torpedoes, 82,86,158.
Transportation, 584-567,607,650,707.
lurray, John P. (Tennessee).
109,247,268,290,391.
351,528, 622, 660,
Committees'
Charges against W. R. W. Cobb, 39.
Impressments, 46.
Indian Affairs, 38.
Representative in Second Confederate Congresu,
6, 9S, 176,246,277,490,660,777, 791.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,51,59,65,70,73,60,

83, 86, 69, 90,98,102, 110-112,119-l22,126-128,
131,141,142,145-148,152,153,155,15!3,158,161.
162,164,165,167,168,170-172,161,183-187,169, 192,195,203,205,206,209,210,216,216, 224,225,
~,!260,266,276,278,287,309,310,323,324,330,
331,333,33M37,341-345,375,3%2,389,391,392,
396,407,4i0,4~2,46i-463,4~8,469,473,476,478481,486,487,491,492,496,511,512,514, 538,539,
,673,679,682,695, 696, 701, 702,

,776,778,779,781,782,788,
0,301,328,477,462,539,546,
,552-556,567,550,578,581,586,588,592,595,602604,605611,624,634,641,647, 619, 652, 653, 659,

660,665,667,684,886,687,701, 712, 713, 526, 729,
747,754,755,767.
Nylore, Olivia, 535.
Xylore, William, 535.
Nssh, James H.
Secretary of the Senate, 7, 24, 31, 46,48,51,52,56,
78, so, s 3 , m , s9,9z, w , w ,
5 7 , 5 9 , 6 2 , ~io,76,
,
103,111,122-124,136,139,141,147,150,151,155156,161,162,166,l6S, 171,178,179,183,185,188,
192,193,195,197,204,u)6,211,213,215,217,219,
El,223,226,227,231,234-237,240,243,246,248,
277,284,285,2S7,293,296,302-304,307,316,321,
%26,34l,351,353,355,357, '359-361,a,
366,373,
375,377,382,391,401,406,406,410,421423,428,
447,446,450,462,463,472,475,476,479,.186, M88,
489,4~,499,500,506,512,516,~17,521,525,
526,
528,532,536 539 544 548,549,558,565,566,571,
600, 602, 603, 607, 618,625,
662,668,671,673,676,684,
712 716,720,724,728,730,
Nattnr
Remuvtil from Itiohinorttf, YIL, 694,9:i\.

S E V i g X t b i I uf tho Confederate States.
Cornmimiration from the Secretary o i rhc
831
INDEX.
xsvg, Provislonal.
Amendment of acts relative to, 154, 156, 222,
235,240.
Appointment of naval constructors, 391,394,489.
A d s a n t paymasters, 696,597,675,689,719.
Navy, Volunteer.
Amendment of acts relative to, 122,123,!222,2%,
240.
Xavy Department.
Accounts, 643,644,671,681,7%.
Contracts for flour, 295.
Return of money paid into t h e Treasury, 53.
Secretary. See Executive Departments: Cfnnpensatwn, ctc.
Transfer of fonds,488,498,503,528.
xary of the Confederate States.
Acting midshipmen:
Appointment
Action of Congress, 3.j4,382,383,453,499-,i02,
512,515,627,628,650,684,759.
Veto message, 500.
Instructors for, 354,391,394,463,489,758,
Quarters at DrewrysBluff. 354,391,394,704,759.
Assistant paymaster, abolishment of office, 391,
675,
Bounty (act to organize forces, em.), 81,158,173,
Clothing, 108, 158, 168, 174,189, 361, 362, 453, 489,
626.
Compensation. See Cofnpensation.

Distribution of Navy Register, 25%
Grades of officers,82.
Invalid Corps (amendment of army law), 83,
84,92,157,173.
Payment of:
Provision for arrears daeAction of Congress, 599,607,608, 676,728,752,
759,790.
Veto message, i89.
Storekeepers, 96,306,386,477,506,j09,682,696,738,
749.
Tax in kind, resoluiioii conceruing, 468.
Xegroes.
Employment i n the Army:
Negotiations with State governors, 602, 604,
666,667,676,689, 719.
Soldiers. See Confederate States Cohed
Troops.
Teamsters, nurses, ete., 32,24l,ZA, 263-265,393.
To work upon fortifications, etc., 254,357,358,
454, 504-515, 549, 552,553,559,567,596,602,650,
684.
Food for, employed by the Government, 326,575.
Impressed, 470.
See also Slaves.
Xew Xarket, Va. Battle, >lay 15, 1804.

Thanks to cadets of Virginia Military Institute,
90.
NCWOrleans, La.
Capture, Xay I, 1862:
Inrestigation of causes, 191.237.
Coin taken from banks, 388,472.
Sewspapers,
Distribution to members of the House, 260,261.
Rstablishmeut for publication of House proceedings, 264.
Exchange with England and France, 166,172,
241.
Xempapers-Continued.
Exemption of editors and employees from military service, 81,91,122,188,253,266.
Postage free to soldiers:
Action of Congress, 559, 3G0, 454,51G, 517,522624.
Veto message, 522.
Nickels, William, 415.
Niter and Mining Boreau.
Establishment, 94,132,162,173,196,207.
Noland, B. W. N., 66.
Xorth Carolina.
Claims against Confederate Statee, 275,4S4,512,
526,549,734,735,742,749,780.
Common schools, disbursing officers,108.
Conspiracy in, 266.
Convention of banks, 28.
Establishment of arsenal in valley of Deep
River, 329,594,642,643,662,707.
Injustice to, i n execution of conscript la^, 684,
685, 702.
Interest due Cherokee Indians in, 19,78,79,3i5,
444,490.
Legislative proceedings, 198,482,54,692,693.
Memorials of citizens, 301,467,684.
Military court in western, 380,663.
Representatives i n Second Confederate Congress. 6,93,246.
Subsistence supplies obtained east of Chowan
River, 380.
Iiorth Carolina Troops.
Brigading of certain regiments, 482.
Infantry-Regiments: 3Gtl1, 108.
Organization of Malletts Battalion. 108,135.
Position of adjutants, 289,299,381.
ResoIutions of Ransoms brigade, 619.
Thanks of Congress to 34th and 38th Infantry,
16,5i, 63,72.
Northern.Virginiu, Army of.
Deficiency of food supplies, 394.
Thanks of Congress to Texas Brigade, 23.
Norton, Nimrod L. (Missouri).
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 388,405.
Committees:
Claims, 312,548,557.
Leave of abscncc, 301, 621, 569, 623, 660, 771,
782.
Representative in Second Confederate Cougress, 286,351,490,560,564.
Yea and nay votes, 287,509,310,323,324,329-331,
333, 335-339, 342-345,347-350,355,366,375,3i9,
380, 3882,383,389,391,392,39G,398,399,401,404,
406, 40i, 409,410,417,418,422,423,436,438,447449,452, 458,461-4fi3,46.5,468,469, 473,474,476,
478481, 484487, 491493,496,502,604-508,510512,515, 533, 536,538,539,%2,543,546-548,552555,560, 561, 565, 567.
Omee of Deposit.
Estttblishment i n Treasury Department, 465,456,
478,4S2,500,502,515,592,593,596,618,650.
Oficern.
Army:
AppointmentCommissaries and assistant commissaries,
32,56,147,149,221,222,227,243.
INDEX.
cavalry regiments, 22, 68,
n t quartermas-
, 55,6244, a,@,
128,155,
field, 295,321,325,328,362,
N!lcers-Continued.
Xav y-Continued.
Establishment of grade, etc.,82.
Hospital accommodations, 181, 198, 207, 578,
681,600,677.
Rntions, 10, 13, 15,16,23,27,34,48,51,52,%3,6244,
83,84,106,128,155,156,174,188.
Resigned from United States service, 393,615
Transportation and hospital accommodations
for sick and wounded, 180,181, 193,207,578,
581, 600,677.
Traveling expenses and transportstion, 97,99,
129,147,151,162,773,786,791,793.
)Idham, Williamson S . (Texas).
Senator in Second Confederate Congress
Committees:
Conference,500,567,593,683,706.
Joint, 408,796.
3rdaance Department.
Artillery officers for ordnance duty, 94, 95, 128,
129,1.51,188,193,196,207,217.
Nanufacture of alcohol, 645,655,752.

Sergeants,307,633,676.
)rr, U. S. Transport, 386.
k r , James L. (South Carolina).
Conference committees,645,684,690,714,728.
k r , Jehu A. (Mississippi).
Bills,resolutions, etc., introduced by, 27, 32, 41,
55,62,84,162,288,323,329,336, 338,403,404,410,
474,572.
Committees:
Deceased Soldiers Claims, 57.

Foreign Affairs, SB,451.
Quartermasters and Commissary Departments, 37,275.
Special, 311,435.
Leave of absence, 663,564,623,660,771,782.
471.
Representative in Second Confedeiate Congress,6,104,l20,169,178,208,246,

277,351,528,
560,563.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54, 59, 65, 70, 72, 73,
80,Sj,89,90,98,110-112,119,122, 124, 126,128.
130,131,140-142,145-148,152,153,155,l56, 158,
161,1ti2,164,165,167-170,172,183,192,196,201212,214, 216, 218-220, 222,
833
Passports.
Abolishment, 29<?.312.
Agents for, on Paih3.de, 258.
Citizens of conscript age to go be)-ond Confederacy, 381,458.
Ifembers of Congress, 46,50.67,68, SY. %,97.
patent OWce.
Salary of Commissioner, 530.
patterson, Rev.,457,4~8,460,464,467,4iF.
pattison, GeorSe U., 388,675.
pay and lileage.
Appointment of special committee, 121,123.
See also Compe?~sntion.
pqne &. Co., 23,101,318,675,708,73i, 549.
pence Conference, Web. 3, 186.5.
lessage of the President, 545.
Resolution, 45%.
Sense of Congress, 606, 607, 627, 615-Fi7, 734, i36,
753, 780.
peace Propositions.
.
Criticism of the Richmourl Sentinel, 457.
Message of the President, 256.
Resolutions, 84, 85, 88, 112, 113, 150,131, 312, 313,
3eo,3~2-3~4,
4 4 1 , m , m , 466, 483. a,
607, m.
peeples' Artillery (Georgia Troopsj, 695.
Yellism Cadets (Alabama Troops), 96.
Pensions.
Continuance of Cnited States, 44.
Disable3 soldiers, 20.
Fund for use after close of mar, 2J,26.
Iuralid officern, 10.
Petition for, 107.
Perklns, .Jolin, jr. (Loiiisianaj.
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 1-1
21,26, 32,42,4.5.49,60, .%, 107. 265, 252, 2
402,434,4.72,494,497,513,6.32,669, 679, 78
Committees:
Commerce, 35,54.
Conference, liji,lli2,5>9.6X8.
Deceawl Soldiers' Claiiii.. 57,40S408.
Foreign Affair?, 35,452, FOti. 676,720.
Joint, 466, 685,728.
Reporting Proceedings of Congress, 39.
Rnles and OKiccrs of the Hoiisc, 36, i 0 , S1-I, 566,
Speoiitl, Z38,255,311,5il, 522.
fctitioiis, papers, etc., presented by. 172.
Representative i n Second Confederate Congress, 6, 9S, 10-1.1i8.246,351,490, 560, Xi3, 716,
771,774,777, 782,791.
Yea and nay voter, 11,22,23,5t,59,65, 70,53,80,
~ 8 689,,90, SX, io?,iic-i
128,151,140-142,143-1~IR, 1
165,167-li2,lfi3-187, 189-1
203,205,206,205,210-212,214,217, '219, 220, 225,
228,231-234,236,2.38,248,260,266, 256, 278, 287,
302,309,310,317,320,323,324,:328-331, 333, 3 3 6
539,342-34.5,317-350,355,358,36i, 373, 355, 379,
380,%!,383,389,391,392,396,399, 401, 401, 108,
405,409,410,417-419, 122,423,X36, 4323, ,147- 149,
452,458,461-463,465,468,4F9,?76, 4 i 8 , 479,451,
484,486,487,4991--493,496495,502, 604-510, 512,
515,522,525,53S, 534,338,540, 546, 553-555,560562,566,567,570,578,581,586-588, 692, 595, 601604,606,608,610-614,617,620-624, 626, 029, 631,
640-642,646647,649,653,665,672, 673, 6i9, 682,
684,685,693,635, 69G, 702,704, 507, 71", 513,516,
C J-VOL
7-05
If-53
Perkins, dolui, jr.-Continued.

T c a aiid iiav vvte~--Cuiitinuarl.
r
* i l , , 119,721-524,'i26-729,T34,747, 762-755, 76076.5,5A7,768,770-773,7i~778,781, 7R2, 788, 790,
791.
Perkins, Samuel, 119.
Persons, Weltloii E., 26,242.
Peterkin, Joshua, 275,276,604,615,625,632,643,649.
Petersburp, Va.
Cost of prol-iaions, 640.
Pay of Government officers a n d employees, 686,
709,73:?,74Y.
Pa!. of t a x collectors, 703,704,724,748,780.

Postal clerks, iO8, 513,725,738, 762.
P q t o n , Itobcrt 11. Y. (Jlissouri), 453.
Pliocais, Steamer, 626.
Pickett, Rev., 297.
I'iekett's Diviaioa.
Neiuorial of adjutants, 383.
Pillov, Gidroa J., 684.
Pilots.
Xernoriai from Jaines River Squadron, 299,675.
Pitts, hndrew J . , 470,556,
Pleasnnts, Thomas L . , 87.
Plynionth, S . (*.
Obstrix~tionin river neiir, 626.
Plyinoritti, N. 0. Capturr, April 17-20, 1864.
Thanks to General IIoke a n d Commander
Cr~oke,24, 30, 46, 63, 76.
Point l.ooXout, >Id.
I'oiter, Lervis, h.?l),T,JO,743. .
Pow>-, Ben. Lt;nc., 118.
Post, It. D . , "4,565,
Postsgc.
Frec on nc\vvspapcrs to soldiers:
A c l i m Of cOIl#I":SS, 359, 360,454, 516, 517, $22524.
Veto message, 5'22.

Xail for members of the House, 238.
Prepayment, 66, 238,241,327,328,391,425.
Pnrchase of United Statcs stamps, 390.
Postniostrr- Lirncral.
Resolution dircotor) lo, 49.
Postnrasters.
Relief for, 107, 567,689,718,538,755.
Post-Oillce Dcpsrtmoit.
Appropriations. See Bppmpiations.
Clerks i n certain cities, 284, 703, 713, 725, 738,
702.
Fraiids, prevention of, 356,495.
Fiuirls to credit of, 429.
Pay of route and special agents, 96,264,271,81S,
366, 371,480, i4l.
Purchase of United States postage stamps, i40,
752, 759, 7S0.
Stalktics of employees in Richmond,296,i60.
mt-omes.
Abolishnicn t of diatributing, 271,40G.
Post Roetes. Scc XiloiZ Sewice.
Presidciit of the Confederxte States.
Authority of:
[n rcgnrd to appointments, 221.
To :rppoint commissioners Ior exchange of
prisoners, 298,302,450,484,476,477,502,523.
INDEX.
Provlsiouul Army of the Confederate States-con.
l51,132,16'~.
Storekeepers, 94,95,125,
Temporary rank and command for officers assigned to special service, 56,luO. r27,128,332.
Tenure of office of general oficers. 10.
Provisions.
Obtained from counties in Sorth Carolinn. 380.
Prices, 261,520,443,
S O ,566,555.
Production, 106,254,441.
Purchase of necessaries of life a t GorernmeIit
prices, 87, 274,250,327.
Retention of tax in kind, 108.
supplies, 133,241,391,396.
Provost Guards.
Distant from military operations, 402.
Provost-Unrshnls.
Abolishment of office o f certain, 312,F18,625,6fi3,
664,6S1,6s8,70i,i34.
Pay, etc., 375,495.
Public Defeuse.
Provision for:
Action of Congress, 154,156,2.i2,282,
-145.
Joint committee to investigate. 393,394,401,
408,409,440,450.
Report of committee submitted, 497.
Public Printing.
Appropriations, 31,34.
Communication from the Superintendent presented, 115.
Exemption of printers from military service,
33,34.
P a v e n t for, 71.
Provision for, 352454,361.
77,239,240,281,295,4?1,730,731.
Public Printing, Bureau of.
Provision for, returned, 656,668,669,684,683,689, Clerical force, 403.
719.
Public Worship.
Relief for, 242,254,283,291,295,340,483.
Day appointed by President, 276.
Retaliation, 94,254,517,521,522,528,534,580.
Pogh, James 1,. (Alabama).
Sustenance for, 65.
Absent without leave, 59.2.
Treatment of:
Camp Lee, 594.
181,226,381.
Joint committee to investigate, 447, 450,466,
Committees:
486,533,685,725-727,742. See also ApproprzConference, 671,714.
ations: Expenses, etc.
Joint, 394.
Point Lookout, Mdd ,55
Military, 35, i i 6 .
Relative to, 55,272,517,534.
Public Buildings, 36.
Privute Property.
Special, 123,238,571.
Compensation for:
Leare of absence, 255.
Destroyed by the enemy, 15.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented b?, 40.
Slaves lost in Government service, 29,31,404, Representative in Second Confederate Congress.
422,421.
5,130,169,li8,208, 351,490,563, 622, 627.660,
Destroyed or used by the Army, 55,393,403.
7:6,777,782,795.
Destruction for public safety, 134,l36,288,m,
Yea and nay votes, 12, "2,23,S,59,63,iO,i'7,73,
453,667,668,676,681,706-708,719,728,
80, 86,56, 89,90, 9R,102, 110-112,119-122,124,
Destruction of. to prevent its falling into the
126-128, 131,140-142,145-147,152,153,155,156,
hands of the enemy, 74.
158, 161,164,165,167-172,181,1s3-157,189-192,
Protection from illegal impressments, 27,47,65.
195,19i-199,201-203,205,206,208.-212,214,216,
Prizes m d Prize Goods.
217,220, 222-225, 22$,!231-233,236,237,325-331,
Relative to, 33,318
333,335-339,342-345, 347-354,355,358,366,367,
Produce Loan.
373,379,380,382,383,389,391,392,396,398,399,
Relative to, 43,69,25
401,404, 406,407,409,410,417419,422,423,427,
Prosser, L. H., 396.
48, 436,438,448,449,452,458,465,4fi9,453.474.
Provisional Army of the Co
478-481,484-487,491,492,496,498,502,505-507,
avalry, 76,78,129-131,160,15
54&
510512,515,522,524,525,533.536.539,5422.
ommiwries, 22,5G, 147,149,
547, 648,552,553,560-563,565,567,570,572, 583,
4%
595,597,602,603,606,609-614,620-G24,
23,629,631,634,040-642,64.647,649,661-653,
President of the Confederate State+COntlnned

Authorized to confer temporary rank upon Offi
cers of the Provisional Army assigned to
special service,56,100,127,128.
Constitutional powers, 500,501,745.
Salary, 217,W ,234,355.
See also Davis, Je#eison.
President of the United States. See LilLCOln,
Abraham.
Preston, John S.
Criticism of, in regard to execution of conscription law, 684,702.
Prlee, Sterling, 228,404,565.
Prisoners of War.
Case of J. Y. Bcall, 679,760.
Clothing, 245,254,287
Exchange of:
Appointment of commissioners, 298,302,454,
464,476,477,502,526.
Joint committee, 447,450,466,486,353,683,725727, 742,770. See also Appropriatzons. Ezpenses, etc.
Messages of the President, 9,10,254.
Relative to, 248,360,534.
Special exchanges, 259,299,541.
Franking privilege, 390.
Medical attention, 107.
Pay due, drawn by family, 443,471.
Payment of:
On individual certificate and oath, 504,616,
645,670,707.
Provision for, 97,654,663,690,
715,742.
Provision for, in funding of Treasury notes, 29,
835
INDEX.
puplr, Jamer L-ContInued.
yea and naS votes-Contmued
Ilainsw, James U.-Continued.

Yea a n d nay votes-Continued.
658-660, 665, 667, 659,6~2,681-686,696,701,502,

708, 712, 713, 716,717,719,721-724,726-729,733,
745-747,7tf2-757,760-765,767, 769,771-773.
704. 712, 713,716,717,719,721-723,i26-7".8,733,
Randolph, George W., 67,654.
745-747, 754-756, 760-765, 767,775-759,581,782,
Ransom's (Rorth Carolina) Brigade.
788,790, 794, 795.
Resolutions, 619.
'yuartermaster Department.
Abolishment of certain offices, 20, 536,616,617, Rations for the Army and Nary.
661,670, 761. For text of bill and veto mesChaplains, 96,453, 666,676,681,719.
Commutation for hospitals, 222,223,227,229,243,
sage, see Vol. 4, pp. 688-690.
770,793.
Assistant quartermasters for infantry hattalXissionaries, 42,390,453,666,676,681,719.
ions, 75.
Provision for officers, 10,13,16,16,25,27,34,48,51,
Bonded agents, 536, 616, 617. 661,670,761.
52,55,624$, 83,84,106,128, lW, 156,174,lSS.
Employment of pcrsons not liable to military
Relativc to, 20,43,306,327, 3880,390,403,465,576.
service, 49, 584.
Tobacco, 95,148,237,261,274,575,576,642, 733.
Frands, detection of. SCe Fmurls.
Read, Charles H., 163,172,188,213,416,420,429,430,
Quartermasters:
Appointment for armies, corps, and dirisions,
432,696.
'
22,56,14i,139,221,222,227,213,685.
Statistics of, 491,564.

Transler of funds, 561,562,600.
gosrtcrmaster-Beneral.
Additional duties imposed, 159.

Radisch, Narcos, 392,499,689,
Bailroads.
Claims for damages, 307,383,584,714,715.
Compensation for carrying mails, 356,%4,495,
513,558.
Construction and repair:

Action of Congress, 135,240,441,442,759.
Appropriations, 671,685, 709, i38,549.
Xanufacture of iron, ?54,359,360,576,600,676.
Control by the Government. See Tv.msportntiOn,etc. (post).
Exemptions:
Employees from military service, 109,584.
Payment of certain duties, 33,46,76,58,88,93.
Impressment, 215,231,232,234-238,281,440,442,
Taxation, 33,108.
Transportation of supplies and munitions of
war, 109,583-587, 607,650,707.
Ramsay, Jaiues 6. (North Carolina).
Absent -without leave, 592.
283,474,507,746,760.
Committees:
Naval Affairs, 35.
Petitions, papew, etc., presented by, 95,283.
Representative in Second Confcdcrate Congress,
6,98,104,130,169~178,216,277,351,490,560,563,
622,627,660,716,771.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59,66,70,72, 73,
80, 85, 86,89, 90, 98, 102, 101, 110-112,114-122,
124, 126-128, 130,131,140-142,145-148,152,153,
155, 156, 158, 161,162,161,165,16i-172,248,260,
266, 276, 278, 287,302,310,317,320,323,324,328,
330, 331, 333, 335-337.339,342-345,347-33,355,
358,366,367, 372, 458,461463,465,468,473,474,
476, 4i8-481, 485487,491,493,496,498,.502,504512, 514, 522, 524, 525,533,534,536,538,542,543,
546-548, 552-556, 560562, 565,567, 570,572,574,
575, 578, 581, 582,686-589,592,595,59i, 601-604,
606,608-614, 617, 620-624,626,629,631,634,64&
642, 645, 616, 648,&5&653,656,659,665,667,672,
673,679, 634487, 693,695,696,701,702,704,707,
Kead, Henry E.(Kentucky).

Abveut without leave, 792.
272,313,335,432,433,592,721,iS.
Committees:
Impressments, 314.
Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments, 37,396.
Representatirc i n Second Confederate Congress,
6,169, 178, 245, 351, 490, 563,627, 660, 716, 771,
582,795.
Yea and nay votes, 12,21,23,70, 73,80,85,86,89,

90, 102, 120, 122, 126, 127, 131,146,147,152,133,
155, 156, 158, lG4,165,1G9-172,181,185,lSG, 189,
190, 197, 201-203, 205,206,214,218,219,222,223,
228, 231-234, 236, 238, 248,260, 266, 27fi, 287,502,
309, 310, 317,320,323,328-331,333,335-339,342345, 347-550, 355, 358,366,367,373,375,379, 380,
382, 383, 389, 391,392,396,398,399,401,404,406,
407, 409, 410,418,419,422,423,427,428,438,449,
432, 458,465,468,469,473,474,476,478,479,484487, 491, 492, 496,498,jo2,605-509,511,6l", 522,
561-563, 567, 570, 586,588,592,595,597,601,602,
609-614, 617, 620, 621,634,64&642,645-647,649.
651-653, 656, 660, 673,693,695,707,708,712,716,
717, 719, 721-724,726-729,733,745, 747,752,754757, 762-764,767-772,788,790,794,795.
Recognition by Foreign Pomrs.
Correspondence of State Department, action of

committee, 257,720,
Messages of the President, 9,250,261.
Recall of diplomatic agents, 43,261.
Resolution of Mr. Orr, 451.
Recruitin(; Service.
Appropriations, 388,548,569,571,595.
Refugees.
Tax laws concerning, 16,21,66.
Reid, John, 260,566,747,757,780.
Religious Denomlnations.
Exemptions from military service, 66,99,168,
173,189,299,
Reserves.
Commanders to order courts-martial, etc., 304,
306, 329, 150, 161,537,559,667,657,658,660,670,
719,724,727,748,790.
Duties of, 43,69.
INDEX.
836
Reserves-Continued.
Junior Reserves, condition and treatme& 583.
Liability to duty with, 618,625,664-66&al,719.
Local defense, 10,383,618.
Organization (McCallums amendment), 783,
Zives, Willism C.-Continued
Pea and nay votes-Continued

199,201,203,205,206,208-212 217, 21
232-234,236-2%, 243,2b0,266 276, 27
784,786.
Thanks to Virginia Reserves,465.

Transfer or discharge from active service, 306,
618.
Retaliation.
Conduct of the enemy, 107.
Prisoners of war, 94, !&4,517,521,522,528, b34,5RO.
Retirement of OdBcers. See OffLcers.
Blce, Bargsret A., 32,139,140,231,268,284,291.
Bichardson, R. A., 658.
post-office, service from, 49,95,157.
ompensation of 0ffice.s and employees in
civil and legislative departments, 20,21,25,
J
44,45, 56-58, 71, 72,133, 183, 192-195, 213, 215,

227, 321, 326,405,409,410,446,529431,603-605,
646,677.
Cvmventioit of banks, 28. .

Defense of, 33, 41,42. Scc also Volunteer force,
etc. (post)
Deportation or destruction of cotton and tobacco, 651,652.
Food supplies, 133,241.
HospitaIs, 278,300,301,311,529,537.
Meeting of citizens, 554,658.
Pay of tax collectors, 703,704,724,748,780.
Postal clerks, 708,713,725,738,762.
Removal of Naval School from, 694,738.
officers and employees in Execu.
epartments, 295,296,300,477, i60.
Volunteer force for temporary defense, 692,785,
79 i ,793.
See also Seat of Government qf the C&edmak

States.
Richmond, Department of.
Rlchmond Sentinel.
n article, 457,459.
arbor Defenses.
for western and southern rivers, 179
Committees:
Flag and Seal, 36
loanoke Literary Sooiet), 516, ill

tobcrtson, John T., 320,615
lobins, Wllliani T., 503
lobinson, J. W., 385.
logers, Ssmucl S t . George (Florida)
Absent without leare. 792
Bills, resolutions, etc , IntrodureA by, 19.41,55,
133,183,225,282.298,562,59i, 730, 732, 73-1, 735,
790,795
Committees
Enrolled Bills, 37,780,791,795,786
Impressments, 311
Indian Affairs, 38
hsval Affairs, 35
special, ~ ~ 8 , 3 1zi~,
1 , a6b
Rcprcscntativc in Second Conicderate Congresq,
11, 130, 208, 2 i i , 331, 560 6W, 660,716, 7il,W4,
7T13782, 792
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,63,6i,iO,i3,80,85,
86, 89, 112, llY-122, 126, 12i, 130, 131, 140-142,
146, 147, 153, 156,15S,162,li0,183,1b4,189-192,
195,19i-199, 202, 203.205,206,208-212,219, M O ,
317, 323, 324, 330,333

,342,346,355,366,
3fi7, 572, 556, 538, .%2
5i0, 589, 592, 595, 597
65b, 656
620, 621,626,629,631,645-646,6,50-653
660, 667, 673, 654+57,693,695,696,701, yo?, KU,
712, 713, 716,717, 719,721,722, i26,72i i29,74%
747, 752, 753, 760-765,767-773, i75,778,7Sl, 782,
788, 790, 794.
Rors, -,
119.
Rous, Ann H., 383,485.
BOUX, Helena B., 383,485.
Russell, Charles W. (Virginia).

Bills, resolutions, etc , introduced bv 23, !B 74,
77, 95, 119, 120, 133, lW, 24b, 26.3 2 i 9 ZSb, 3 4 ,
297, 514, 323, 324,330,331.336,,346 3J7,441,443,
449, 460, 468, 521,540,608,629,632 6i3,675.678,
7%5. 735, 765, 768.
Committees:
Conference, 559,683,706.
Judiciary, 36, 46,4i, $3,54.101,225,226,266,269,
293, 304, 305, 309,314,454,672,675-678,690,691,
768.
Spccial, 123,238,243,571,599.
Petitions, papers, etc , presented by, 18, 31, 86,
133,442,443,504,725

7,98,1M, l30,169,178,208,246,27i,
490,628,560,
564,622,627,660,716,771,774,777, 782, i91, i95.
Yea and nay votes, 12, 22, 23, 54, 59, G ,70,73,80,
-122,126,
155, 158,
,189-192,
211, 212,
234,236,310,31i,
345,347-
837
INDEX.
EusseiI, Charles W.-Continued.
yea and nay roles-Continued.
350, 355, 358, 366,36i,372,3i5, 418, 419,422, $23,
427,428, 436, 438, 448,449,452.458,461463,465,
468,469, 473,474,4iG, 478481,4S4487,491493,
496, 498, 502, 504-509! 515,522, 324,525,513,536,
538, 540, 515,546-518, 5.j2-53G, 5G0-562,565, cX7,
570, 574,575, 578,581.5S3,601-GO 1, GOO, 608-GI 1,
617, 620424,626, 629, 631,631,640-(i12,645,6.47,
648,684 651, 653, 656,659, 660,665,6G7,672, GX3,
679,682,6S4-687, 693,695, 701, 732, 704, 712, 713,
716, 717,719,722-724, 'i2G-729,i33,74c>747, 752757,760-765,767-773,77%7iY, 782,788, 790, 791,
794,795.
Rust, Albert, 26.
Sabbath.
Observance in the Army and Kay)-, 272.
Salarles. See Compensntioii.

Ssltville, Ta. Engagement, Oct. 2, 1861.
Thanks to Gcn. Johii 6 . Williams, 259,292,293,
465,512,513,326,549.
San Antonio and Xexlcan Gulf Itallroad.
Claim for damages, 383,714,716.
Sanders' (Alabunia) Hrigude.
Resolutions, 633.
Saunders, James, 590.
Savannah, @a.
Cotton captured by the enemy, 542,627.
Memorial of bankir,g institutions, 30,282.
Scales, S. E., 85,715.
Sclinnlleld, 0. P., 290.
Sent of Giovernuient of the Foufederate States.
Authority toconvcne Congress elsewhere, 52,53,
59-61,64,94, i40,768,785.
Pay of general assigned to d n t r at, 103,181, lil173.
Removal of, from Richmond, 721,722,740, See
also Axthorify, etc. (ante).
Staff and clerical force for general assigned to
duty at, 41,104,132.
Secret Service. See Bureau of Special and Secret
Service.
Segar, Arthur, 383.
Seminole Sation.
Payment of annuities to, in cotton, 467,657,690,
738,749.
.Sommes, Raphael.
Privilege of Honse floor, 466.

Committees:
Conference, 500,567,593,683,706.
Joint, 489.
Special, 8.
Vote on vetoed tills, 500, 517.
Senate of the SeconB Confederate Cokigress.
Distribution of tiocuments to the House, 50.
Organized, 7.
Sequestration.
Accounts kept at the Treasury, 373, 375,396,425,

447.
Amendment of laws, 287, 290, 320, 325, 454, 489,

490,690,691,734,736,749,7S3,780.
Commissioners under act, 446,705.
Estates of citizens remaining abroad, 260, 265,
314,322,324,311,346,350, 352-354,357, 359,364367,526,52i, 533, M9, 677.
;ngeestration-Continued.
Fnndn paid in, 363.
Sexton, Franklin B. (Texas).
Bills. resolutions, etc., introduced by, 7,8,23,28,
4-1, 49, 100, 119, 318, 3.56, 384, 479. 567,607, 640.
688,691,699,758.
Committees:
Conference, 569,602,671,714.
Joint, 484.
Post-Officesand Post-Roads, 38,69,340,450,495,
496,498,681, 689,740,741.
Special, 8,311.
Wars and Means, 35, G I , 174,576.
Lcsre of absence, 215,301.
Petitions, papers, ete., presented by, 446.
Representatlve i n Second Confederate Con-.
gress, G, 98, 104, 130, 169, 178, 208,361,490,563,
622,627,660, 716, 771,774,782,7Yl, 795.
Tea and nay votes, 12, 22, 23, 54,69,65,70,72,73,
80, 85, 86, 89, 98, 102,104,110-112,119-122,124,
126, 127, 130, 131,140-142,145-147,152,153,155,
158, 161, 162,161,165,167-1i2,184, 185,18i, 189192, 195,197-199, 201-2W, 203,206,208-212,214,
216, 217, 219,220,287,310,317,320,323,324,328.
331, 333, 335-339, 3A2-345,347-350,358,366, 367,
373,375,379,380,382,383,389,391, 392, 396, 398,
399, 401, 404,409,422,423,427,42X, 436,438,447449, 452, 461-163,465,468,4G9, 473,474,476,478481, 484-487, 491493,496,498,502,506-509,511,
524, 526, 533, 534,540,542,546-549,552,553,562,
563, 565, 567, 5iO,574, 575,581,683, 5Xi-589,59Z2,
597, 601-604, 608-614, 617,620-621,626,631, 634,
640-642, 645-648, 650-653, 656,660,667,672,6i3,
679, 684, 685,687, 701,712,713,716,717,719,722724, 726, 528, 529,734,745,747,752,733,755-757,
760-765, 7 6 i , 768,771-773,775-779,781, 790, 791,
794, 795.
Ihannon, Thomas, 133.
Shaver, Rev., 569,575, ,581,596,601.
3henmdoalr Valley.
Action of the enemy, 249.
Sliernian, William T., 250.
Sliewniake, John T. (Georgia).
449,493,510.
Committees:
Accounts, 36.
Naval Affairs, 35.
Leare of absence, 286,510,583,623,660,771,782.
Petitions, papers, ete., presented by, 264,472.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 5,98,104,130,169,208,245,277,351,490.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23, 54, 59, 65,70, 73, 80,
85,86, 89,90,98,102, 104,110-112,119-122,124,
126-128,131,140-142,146-148,152,153,155,156,
158,161,162,164,165,167-172,181,183-187,189192,195,197-199,201-203,20.5,206,208-212,214,
216,217,219,220,222,224,225, 228,231-234,236,
238,248,260,266,276,278,355,358,366,367,373,
375,379,380,382,383,389, 391,392,396,398, 399,
401,404,406,407,409,410, 41749,422,423, 427,
428,436,438,447449,452,458,461463,465,468,
469,473,474,476,478-481,484;487,491-493,49G-
498,502,504-608,510-512,514,
Slok and Wounded.

Care in hospitals, 135,136,144,278,301.
Furloughs and discharges,48,85,145,152,217.
INDEX.
838
Sick and Woonded-Continued.

Leave of absence for officers,385,681,708,737,749
Medicel sta tistics, 385.
Officers,180,181,193,207,578,681,600,677
Relative to, 482
Relief for maimed soldiers,718,519,738,762.
simms, William E. (Kentucky).
Senator in Second Confederate Congrw
Comrnlttees
Conference,567,658.
1
~
Joint,486
Voteon vetoed bill,517

Simpson, Wllllam D. (South Carolina).
Bllls, resolutions, ete., introduced by,21,40,176,
273,289,296,350,354
Committees:
Conference,559,658.
Elections, 35,490
Impressments, 46,314.
Quartermaster's and Commissary Departments, 37,576.
Special,123,571.
386.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,98,104, 130,169, 178, 277 351,490,528,

560, 563, 622,627,660,716,771,774,777 782,791,
795.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,70,72,73,

80, 85, 86, 89, 90, 98, 102,104, 110-112,120-122.
124,126-128,130,131,140-142,145-148,152,153,
155,l56,158,161,162,l64,165,167,169-172,281,
183-186,189-192,1!%199,201-203,205, 206,2W
212, 214, 216, 217,223-228,228,231,232,234,236,
248, 260, 266, 276,278,287,302,310,320,323,324,
330,331, 333, 335-339,342-345,347-350, %%, 358,
366, 3G7, 372, 375,379,382,383,389,391,382,396,
398,399,401,404, 406,407,409,410,417-419,422,
423, 427, 428, .138,447-449,452,458,461463,466.
468, 469, 473, 474,476,478-481,484-487,491d93,
496, 502, 504-512, 514,522,524,525,533,536,53&
539, 542, 543, 546-548,552-556,56056Y, 565,567,
550,572, 574,575,578,582,586-589,595,597,601603, 608-614, 617, 620-6!,629,631,634,64-642,
645-648, G51-653, 658-660, 66b, 667,652,673,680,
684-687, 695, 696, 701, 712,716,717, 719,721-724,
726-129, 745, 747,754-757,76M65,767-773,775779,781,782,788,790,591,794,795.
Singleton, Who R. (Nississippi).

Bills, resolutions, eto., introduced by, 58,65,66.
Slaves-Continued.
EmRncipatloil
Action of Congress, 262,312 39
N e w g e of the PreTidcnt,231,
Employment in the Brnq
Soldien See ConfederateStatcsColoi cd T,oops
Teamsters, laborers, cte Action of Congres, 32,241,2%,20~- 26~,
393
Negotiations with State go\ ernor4, 602,604,
666,667,676,689,f i 9
To work upon fortifications, ctc 2%, 357

358,451,504-516,549,552.553 259,567,596,602,
650,684
For whlte soldiers, 535
Impre%ment, 254,280, 310, 319, bb9, 719, 725, 759,
780,786.
Removal from vicinity of the cnem!, 258,263

Testimony on rlaims for uw, 327,715-717
Treatment of, by the enemy, 147
Sniith, E. Kirby.
Xentioned, 282.318,356,403,404,446,503,565,669
Thanks of Congress, 168,172,228, 229
Smith, James N. (Georgia)
Absent without leave, 792
Rills, resolutions, ctc., introduced by, 282,416,
417,436,415,456
Committees.
Xilitary ,4ffairs, 35,477, %0,617.662,663,7@2.
Special, 123,269,311,571.
Petitions, papew, etc., presented br 106,593.
Representalive in Second Confederate Congreu,
6, 98,104,130,169,178,2008.245,2i7,Ji1.490,~60,
563,622,627,660,716,i71,7i4,777,582,795.
Yeaand nay votes, 12,22, '23,54,59,65,70,72, i3, SO,
85, 86, 89, 90,98, 102, 101,110-112,119,1%1.122.
124,126-128, 130, 131, 140-142,14%148,152,15~,
155,156,158,161,162.164,165,167-172,181,1S3187,189-192, 195, 19s-199, 201-203. 205,2W, 208210, 212,214, 216, 217, 219,220,222,224,225,228,
231-234, 236,238, 248, ?60,266,276,2iS, 2S7, 302,
309, 310, 320, 323, 324,328,330, '31. 533,33>339,
342-345, 347-3j0, 355, %%,366,367,372,3i5,3i9,
382,383, 389, 391, 392,396,398,399,401,404,406,
407,409, 410, 417-419,422,423,427,42R,436,438,
447449, 452,458, 46143,465,465,469,473,474,
476, 4781181, 484-487,491-493,496,19Y,n02,504512, 514, 522, 524, 525,533,536,538,&39,542,543,
546-518, 552, .%3,560-563,56,567, 570, 372,574,
,
601-604,
576,578, 581,582,586,589, .Em5?5,597,
606,608-614, 617, 620411,626,629431 634,640642, 6 4 6 4 9 , 652, 653,656,65&660,665-667,672,
673, 680, 682,684-687, 693,695,696 iOl,iV2,704,
707,708, 712,713, 716,717, 719, 721-724,726-i"9,
734,745, 747, 753-757,761-764,767,569-i73,575779,781,782,788,790,794,795.
Smith, John U., 470
Smith, B. Press., 16,70.
Smith, W. N., 535.

Smith, William, 257.
Smith, William E. (Georgia).
271,282,295,326,402,408,420,426, 446, 403, 579,
624,656
Committees:
839
INDEX.
Smith, William E.-Continued.
petitions, papers, etc., presented by. 106,134,271,
295,402,47".
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 5, 98, 104, 208, 245,277, 351,490,528,560,

564,622,627,660,716.
Yea andnayvotes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,70,72,73,80,
85,86,89,90,98, 102, 101, 110-112, 119, 121,122,
124, 126-128, 140-14'2, 145-115,152,153,155,156,
158,161,162,161,165,167,16s,181, 183-187,189192, 195, 198, 199,201-203,205,206,206-212,214,
216, 217,219,220,222,224,225, 228, 231-234, 236,
238, 248, 260, 266,27F, 278,287,302,309, 310,317,
320,323,324,328-331,333,336339, 343-345, 347
350, 355, 3.58, 366, %7,373,375,379,382,383,389,
391,392,396, 3Y8,399,401,404,406, 407, 409, 410,
417419, 422, 423, 427,428,436,438,447,449,452,
458,461463,465,468,469, 473, 474, 476, 478481,
484-487, 491493, 496, 498,502,50&512,514,522,
524, $25,533,536,538,539,512,543, 546-548, 552556, 560-562, 565, 587,570, 578, 581,582,58G-589,
592,595,597,601,602,606, 608-614, 617, 620-622,
624, 626, 629431; 634,640442,645,647,648,650653,656,668-6G0,665-667,672, 673,680, 682, 6846'37, 693, 695,~696,701,702,704,707,708,712,
i13,
716,717>719,722.
Smith, lVIIliam A. H. (Xorth Carolina).
48,50,56, 77,1OR,lRR, 149,152,162, 187, 231, 237,
288, 289, 296, 304,336,380,516, 550,552,594,608,
619,621,629,630,632,683, 687, W.
Committees:
Claims, 38,69,218,230,231,359,483,484, 499, V38,
539,546,557,558,731,743,744.
Rules and Officersof the Housc, 36.
Special, 57,102,311,568.
619.
Representative in Second Confederate Conmess.. 6.98.lM.

130. 169. 178. 208. 277. 490, 560.
, ,
Smith, \Villiam &.-Continued.

Yea and nay votes, 85, 86, 89,90, 98,102,111,112,
119, 120, 124, 167,287,302,309,310,320,323,324,
328, 330, 331,333,335-339,342-345,347-350,355,
358, 366, 367, 372,379,382,383,389,391,392,396,
398, 399, 404, 406,417,422,423,438,427-449,452,
524, 525, 533,539,542,543,648,552,553,556,562,
5615,567,578,586.
Jnead, Thomas L. (Missouri).

417, 421423,426,431,435,466,651.
Committees:
Fureigii Affairs, 270.
Imprsssmcnts, 314.
Special, 568.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 246, 277, 490, 528, 560, 563, 622,660,771,
774,782,791,795.
Yea and nay votes, 248,260, 266, 276, 278,287,302,

309, 317,321, 323,324,328,330,331,333,336-339,
342-346, 347-350,355,35& 366, 367,373,375,379,
380,389, 391, 392,396,398,399,401,404,406,407,
409, 410,417, 422,423,427,428,436,438,447449,
458, 4614G3, 465,468,469,453,474,476,479-481,
484, 486, 487, 491493,496,498.50&508,510-512,
515, 322, 524, 525,533,536,538,539,542,547,548,
552,553, 556, 560-562,566,567,570,572,574,575,
57S, 583,586, 588,592, 595,597,601-603,606, 608614, 617, G20-624,626, G31,634,640-642, 645-648,
650, 651, 653, 658-660,665,667, 672,673, 680,685,
687, 696, 701, 702,707,708,712,713,716,717,719,
721-724, 726,729,734,747,752,753,765,756,760765,767-773, 775,776,778,779, 782,788,791,794,
795.
Snowden, M. A., 289,691.
Solicitor of the War Department.
Appointment, 532,634,752,
South Carolina.
Contribution by ladies for gunboats, 48, 60, 54,
74,83.

Memorial of citizens. 307.
563,622, 660, 716, Vl, 7i7,5S2.
bfoney for purchase of horses for Hampton's
cavnlry,583.
Yeaandnayrotes, 12,22,23,54,59,65,70,72,73,80, '
85,86,89,90,98,102, 101, 111, 112, 121, 122, 124,
Representatives i n Second Confederate Con126, 127, 130, 131,140-142,14~%148,152,153,155,
grcs, 6,24,53.
156,1Gl, 162,164,165,167-172, 183-187,189-192, ' South Carolin:&Troops.
'
195, 197-199, 281-203, 205, 206, 20&212,214,216,
Artillery, Light-Batlalions:
Palmetto, 28, 148.
218-220,2'24,225,228,231,232,234, 236, 238, 276,
Infantr~--R~girn~i~tsr
6th, 529, 668; l?th, 595;
278, 287, 302, 309,310,317,321,323,324,328,330,
%7th,27,28,86,163.
331,333,335-339,34%315,317-350, 355, 358, 366,
AIiscellaneous: Hampton Legion, 569; Holcomhe
367, 372, 379, 382,383,478481,484487, 491-493,
Legion, 28,185.
496398,502,504,505,507, 508, 510-612, 514, 522,
Rcsolutions of brigades, 543.
824,525, $33,536,538,539,542,543, 647, 548, 552,
Thanks of Congress to 21st, 25th, and 27th In,553, 556, 560-563, 566,567,570, 572,674,575,581,
fantry,86.
Southerland, John D., 46, 50,69,73,301,499.
582,58&589,5Y2,595,601, GO!!, 608-614, 617, 620Southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee, De624, 629, 631, 654, G40-642,646,648,650-653,660,
partment of.
665,667,672,673,680,682,684-687, 693, 695, 701,
Jnvestigation of abuses, 49, 125, 241,443,737,796.
i02, 704, 707, 708,712,'j13,716,717,719,721-724,
Sparrow, Edwurd (Louisiana).
726,728,729,733,745,747,752, 753, 755-757,760,
762-761,767-769,771-773,775-777,781,782,788.
Smlth, William H. (Alabama).
Conference committees, 150,159,169,526,5813.
Committee CIII Foreign AfTairs, 36.
Specie.
Representative in Second Confederate ConMeasures to procure coin to furnish siippliee
gress, 82,98, GI.
for the Army, 764-768,785,786,791,792.
I
INDEX.
Specie-Continued.
paymentof, for illtelest 011 Certain indebtedncss, 103,166,167.
Prevention of trade In, 450,483.691
Receivable from States, 656, t#O, 768,718, iii,778,
791.
Secretary of Treasury authorized to borrow,
397,705,706,724,726,748,779.
Speculation.
Prevention of trade In specle,450,483,691.
Stsfford, Leroy A.
Relief for mdow and h e m , F'2,05,69,74, S3
Standing Commlttees. See CommtUees, Stnndmq
Staples, dbralinm, 754.
lubons, etc., introduced b) ,It.,34,248,

9,280,318,443,452,469.514,535.
tary Affairs, 35,175
Leave of ahsenre, ,539,563
Petitions, papers, etc., presented b\ 18,% 96,
271,443,469,635, 658, 670.
Representatiye in Second Confedenltu Con
gress. 7, 169,208,%$ti,
277,351,490,528,t522,660,
716,771,774,777,591,795.
Yea and nay votes, 12, '22, %,ED, 86,8B, 90,3R, 102,
110-112, 119, 121,132, 127,!%, Bl,145llX,162,
153,155, 158, Ibl, 162,164,16h,l67-171,181,I84.
ntr+Contiiiued.
1 rarismssion of election retunis f i o i i i tile
Arm.;, 41,481,6?G, 705.
Stuuutou Artiiler) (Virginia Troops), 511
S t s o u t o ~ iliirer Brictpe, Va. Ellg:lqeuler~t,J u n e
26, ISM.
Report of, transmltted to Congress, 21s 2iO.'JSi,

38s.
Steger, J. 0.. 535,710.
Stephens, Alesander W.
Member of Peace Conference, 54.5.
Sterens, C. W., 16.
Stewart Hospital, 301,311.
Stuart, Charles E., 29,102,384 ii9.

Stuart, James E. 1%.
Funerrtl, 57
St!lbb\, A. (?., 555.
Sturdl~aiit'sArtillery Battalion.
Resolution., i15
Subrlqtcucc. See p,.o~2s10118,
Supreme Court.
olgallirntloii, 26, 2y1, 310, i3s.
Snau, lvilliam 0. (Tenncssee).
Absent without lenve, 592.
Bills, resolutions, ere., introduced by, 22,64,13(i,
143,157,I65,1Si,2ii,26~,2?7,'L90,66i,
721.
Committees:
Xfilitary Affairs, 35,663.
Printing,36.
422,433,419,452.458,
631, 634, Wl, 612,645, 647, 650,651,G5J, 656.6559,

660, 666, 672, GTd, 6SO,682,684-687,696,701,7UL,
n Z , 713,516, 717, 721-724, 726, 728, 729,534, i46,
717, 733, 765-73i,760-765,767-7-"i3, 775-579,591,
794,795.
Ytwke's Artillery BattaUoii.

Resolutions, 619.
States.
Special, 157,722.
Rcprcsentative i n Second Coiilcrlerate Coiigress, 6,130,169,178, 246, 277,323, 692, 1360,5i1,
rrI I I . 782.
Yeaand nayvotes, 12,22,23,54,59,70, i?, 73, 80, X i ,
86, S9,90,98,11&112, 113-122, 126, 127, 130,141,
l42,146I48,133,158, 161,162, EL, 16j, lb7-172,
181,183,184,I&),1b7,189-191,21X.2FG, 276, 2 i S ,
287,302,309,321 323, 324, 328,330, 361,333,335339,342-345,317350,368,358,366, 367,3i5,379.
6,538,553-55b, 6(G-562,570,
ugusta, Ga., 257.

'ng to, 676,680, i68,
from militor 5erv-
5,603, 609-614, 61i, h'2n-622,

630,64O0,645-649,651,653,65G,
GtKl,665-6G7, 672,
682, 6%-6S6,693,695,707,708, 713, 716, i l i , 721,
722,726, 727,734 745,747,756,757,i62-764,550W3,7i5-559.78'2, 794.
Sykes, James, 282,565,566,618,646, 661.
S)BeS, J ~ I U PW.
S, 5G5,618,646,GB1.
Talbott, Chnrles, 387,538,
Tuibott, James ,.!I 387,538.
Taliderro, H. D., 23.
Talisferrb, Thomas, 503.
Amendment of tax laws:

Action of Conqress, 12-17, 65, 66,87,90,97,99,
103, 105, 110,111,1~3,136143,14~147,192,19!31 , 226,235,237,282,288,
841
INDEX.
Taxes-Continued.
Amendment of t a x laws-Continued.
Amendments of Scnate to bill (11. K. I O T ) ,
199,200.
Report of conkrenee committee, 216,217.
Assessed 011 valuation o what year, 12,19,2i,47.
Assessment a n d collection, 269, 294,302,591,619,
677.
Collection in Louisiana, e m t of lIississippi
River, 459,475,476,502,525.
Collectors:
Instruetioils, 264,289,291,294,594,628.
Pay of, 26,253,326,630,GG7,690,~03,70i,
715,724,
742,748,780.
Exemptions, rclatirc to, 17, 19, 66, 75, 304, 306,
758. See also Relieffor faqrcyem (post).
, For support of t h e Government:
Action of Congress, 384, 366, 161, 462, 488, -192,
493,498,503, 522, S26, 528, 53,537,540,
549,550,553,554,659,562, BG4, 566, 667,
608, 609,619-62.1, 628-632, 634-642, 69(ciOl,iOF,
70%712,755.
Bill reported (text) from House committee,
634-637.
Amendments (substitute bills)Barksdale, 699-701.
Gilmer (accepted), 640,641.
Rilton, 637-639.
l i k ~ a l h ~ 630,640.
m,
Senate, 696-699.
Conference report, 703-712.
Law of March 11,1865, 709-iS2.
Message of the President, 61-1.
Special comrnitlce, 567, 571.
Incorporated companies. 16.
Taws-Continned.
T a x i n kind-Continued.
Mode of ascertaining value of tithes, Y26,32~,
397,398.
Penalty for failure to dcliver tithes, 1R,2i, 30,
40,56,355,357,591,618,677.
Sale of, for support of families of soldiers, 32,
33.
Statistics, 237,267,270,444.
Tithes for year 1863,12,47,66,237,267, 270.
Treasury notes, bonds, etc., 239: 643, 7%. See
also Cforency of the Confederate States: REd 11 ct ion or redemnptioik.
Taylor, J. II., 102,384,759.
Taylor, Richard.
Mentioned, 404,565.
Thanks of Congress, 107,151,132,188,207,228.
Taxlor, S. A . , 391.
Teasdale, Rev., 683,689.
Telegraph Linps.
Control a n d management, 84, 584-587, 607, 650,
r r
i0l.
Tennessee, C. S. S., 51.

Tennessee.
Claims agttilist the Confederacy, 136, 223, 387,
656,718,738,748,i80.
Conspiracy in, 266.
Election of members of Congress, provision for,
33,71,111,112,117,118,135,161.
Representatives in Second Confederate Congress, 6,11,99,246.
Tennessee, Ariny of.
Correspondence relating t o operations of, under
Johnstoii, Lransmilted t o Congress, 67, 472,
654.
Delay in payment of troops, 262.
Election returns, transmission of, 481,626,705.
732,742,748,i79.
Hoods report of operations transmitted, 640,708.
Payment in:
Proposed assignment of General Johnston t o
Bonds and certificates, %,2.18,273,281,28%,321,
command, 463,464,479.
383,397,421,425,429,469,590,591,~503,618,677.Report of Gen. S. D. Lees corps transmitted,
r r
Gold and silver, 66.
i3I.
Raflroads, 33,108.
Tennessee Troops.
Relief for taxpayers:
Resolutions of Jolinsons old brigade, 590.
Action of Congress, 26, 50,174,175,193,196,207,
Thanks of Congress to brigades, 568,569, fiO0, 1776,
281,319,325,327,328, 341, 367,404,446,471,473,
677.
494,495,61,5,644,645,i24,725,748,760. See also
Tenure of Otlice.
Agricultwists.
General officers i n Provisional Army, 10.
Petitions, memorials, etc., 31, 66, 87, 106, 133,
2RO,?95,299,319,471,495,501,5W, 69H, 615, 7.1p. Territorial Integrity of the Confederacy.
Virginia boundaries, 79,101,136,1~2,161.
SpccitLl committee, 432,435.
Revenue for increase iii a r m y pay, 89, 90, 153, Terrr, ITIllirmni B., Steamer, 51, 386.
Terrys Brigade.
195,207.
Memorial of detailed agriculturists, 470.
Statistics from States, 2?,7.267,250.
Tesorio, Jnlian, 229,441,464,550,580,720,740.
Tau i n kind:
Amendment of laws. 12,16,17,27,47,56,67,90, TCX:lS.
Condition of military affairs, 249.
149,1.~0,178,187,193,194,207,445.
Legislative proccedinp, 23,466.
Assessment a n d collection, 381, 686668, 709,
Hepresentatires i n Second Confederate Con712,713, 748,780.
gress, 6 , 82, 95, 286.
Commutation of certain articles, 6 i .
Imnsactions of Cotton Bureau, 354,469,551,676,
Construction of act of J u n e 14,1864, ~ 7 3 .
733,734. See also IIFans-Mississippi DepavtEquill upuii cotton nud wool, 281.
ment.
ExemptionsTeras Rriqade (Army of Northern Virginia).
Maple sngar, 453,591,619,677.
Proceedings of meeting. 529.
lielative to, 85,8i.
Yanufactures, 296,593.
Thanks of Congress, 23,57,63,72.
842
INDEX.
Texas Troops.
Thanks of Congrew
To lst, 4th, and 5th Infantry, 529.
To 9th Infantry, 119,153,160,17.
TOTexas Brigade, in Army of Northern Virginia, 23,57,63,72.
Waul's Legion, 26.
Thackston, W. W. H., 95.
Thaw, Villiam S . , 31
Thomas. See Weatherjord d! Thomas, 134,387,547.
Thomas' Brigade.
Resolutions, 595.
Thurmond, Ellenor, 386,548,691.
Tichenor, Rev., 509.
Tiit, Kelson, 295.
Tillman, Mary E., 355.
Tishomfngo Creek, l i s s . Battle, June 10, 1864.
Reportof Gen. N. B. Forrest transmitted to Congress, 270.
Tobacco.
Deportation or destruction of, in Kichmond,
651,652.
Export of:
Duty, 108,263,356,457,459-461,464,465
Memorial of governors, asking privilege, 134.

EiIessage of the President,368.
Restrictions upon States, 13, 44, 220, 221,226,
235.
Within enemy's lines, 380.

Licenses to sell, 673,674,683,695.
Rations for the Army, 95,148,237,261,274,675,676,
642,733.
Fochman, Gaspar.
Mentioned, 18.
Thanks of Congress, 229,27%,375,583,@52,774,
780.
'Boonher, J., 328,538.

Trade and Intercourse.
Enemy, 288,380,666,731,732,735,748,780.
Foreign nations. See Cmimaee.
Indians, 405,444,445,481.
Trans.lississipp1 Department.
Agency of Bureau of Forwgn Supplies, 21,45,54.
Agency of Treasury Department, 10,253,318,403,
446,625,644,724,748,779,780.
Amount expended in payment of Army, 282,356.

Appointment of assistants with Cabinet authority,lO.
Claims against the Confederacy.
Means for auditing, 14,45.
Payment of, for illegal impressments, 15, 53,
54,271.
Communication with:
Organization of cQrpsof scouts, 15,179,242,446,
550.
Special messengers. 403.482.

colnpensation ofcivil otticers, W , 577, 600,662,
676,681,724,748,7
Trans-Mississippi Depart,ment-Continued.
Relief from taxes for citizens ntniiug property
east of,341.
Reports of military operations transmitted to
Congress, 404,565.
7i9.
Tax officers,421,411,429,732,7.t3,74S,
Thanks to Generals E. K. Smith, Price, and Ta3lor, 228.
Treasury notes:
Delay in supply of new issue, 402,624.
Fraud in funding,15,16.
Time for funding, 49,239,365,780.
Transportation.
Certificates of indebtedness for, 103,166,167.
Commutation for, for reenlisted troops, 21.
Discharged and disabled soldiers, 746, 7&761,
774,780,781,792.
Nembers of Congress, 646-651, 6S,(i61,662,6iO,

671,720-722,739.
Officers and men on leave, 2i2,306,31S,39S,400,

513,760.
Officers of Congress, 648,672,694.

Officers traveling under orders, 10, 97, 99, 129,
147,151,162,773,786,791,793.
Sick and wounded officers, l80,181,193,207,3i8,

581,600,677.
Troops and Government supplies:
Railroad, 109,44i,583-587,607,650, 707.
Steamboat and canal, 584-587,607,650,707,
Treasury Department.
Agency in the Trans-Mississippi, 10,253,318,403,
446,625,644,724,748,779,780.
Assistant Secretary. See Comporsafion.

Assistants to the Register, 625,644,671, C80,706,
734.
Auditors,530,604,643,644,671,681,734.
Clerical force, 175,182,194,213,234,235,23S.
Comptroller. See Compensation.
Donations to the Tressury,708,713,720,729,?&0,
748,790.
Issue of duplicate drafts,353.

Loss of certain vouchers, 322.
Measures for relief of. See Donations to the
Treasury (ante); and Specie.
Nonpayment of requisitions on the Treasury,
385.
Officeof deposit, 456,456,478,482,m,5 0 2 , m , 592,
593,596,618,650.
Register, 530,604.
Secretary:
Compensation. See Ezecutive Depariments.
Financial ability (Memminger), 109,110,119;
(Trenholm), 274.
Statistics of employees in Richmond, 2993,760.
Transfer of funds to,488,498,603,528.
Treasurer, 174,193,207,530.
Treasury Note Bureau.
Relief for officen and emplbyees, 743,7M, 755,
780,793.
Treasury Notes.
Counterfeits. See Counterfeit 1~0tes.
Depreciation, 252.
Exchange:
Appropriation for, 492,592,626.
ecretary, 277,278, 292,
INDEX.
Turner, Josiah, jr.-Continued.

Committees:
Conference, 559,5i7.
Indian Affairs, 38.
Special. 312.
Petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 360,684.
16,22,23.
Fraud in regard to funding,15,16.
Representative in Second Confederate Con+-&Id byparoled prisoners, 29,77,239,240,281,295,
gress, 6, 98,130,169,246, 490, 563, 622, 627, 660,
716,771,774,777,792,795.
471.
Yea and nay votes, 12,22,23,54,59, 65,70,72,73,80,
Issue of:
Action of Congress,17,19,32,42,55,56,71,i6-78,
85,86,89,90,98,102,110,112,119,121,122,126109, 160-162, 166-170, 173,174, ldl, 195,196,198,
128,131,140-142,145,147,152,153, 155. 158,162,
220, 226, 227,235,238.240,302,364,365,31)1,743,
164,166,167-1i",183,184,186, 187, 192, 195, 199,
201-203,205,206,214,218-220, 222, 225, 228,232,
785.
Veto messages, 239, 789.
234,236,248,260,266,276,278, 267, 302, 310, 321,
323,324,328,330,331,333,335-339, 342-345, 347Memorial regarding, held by State o f Virginia, 18.
350,355,427,428,436,438,447449, 452, 458, 461Nessages of the President. 10,262.
463,465,468,469,473,474,476, 478, 484-487,491Payment of certain claims in notes of oldissue,
493,496,498,602,505-512, 515, 522, 624, 523,533,
21,50,57,10".
542,6.13,548,532-556,563,566, 5 6 i , 574, 575, 57S,
Payments to troops, 32.
586-689,595,603,604, F15, 620424, 626, 6'29, 631,
Redeuption of;
640-642,645,646, 648,619, 651-653, 659, 667, 672.
Appropriation for, 492,592,626.
673,680,682,684-687,693,695, 696, 701. 702, 704,
Held hy certain Indian tribes, 13,61,76,87, 97,
716,717, 719,721-724,726,727,7'9, 733: 747, 732757,765,769,771-773,775-777,788,790, 794.
w , 6 0 i , 602,642, 670, 707.
supply of ricw issue for Trans-Mississippi De- Turpln, Caswell, 263,557.
United States.
partment, 402,424.
Citizens residing within limits of Confederate
Time for funding, 49,239,319,365.
Treaties.
States, 26,93.
Continnance of pennions received from, 44.
Indian tribcs, 19,345,405,454,472,502,525,589.
Power under the Constitution, 312,360,442,
Enlistment of troops in foreign couctrien, 442.
l'redrray, Wlfliam K,299.
Notes and bonds:
Sale, exchange, etc., 482,483.
rriplett, George W. (Kentucky).
Postage stamps, purchase by Confederacy, 740,
Committee on Claims, 39,242,556,557,741.
i52,759,780.
Representative i n Second Confederate ConReunion with, determination against, 286,287.
gress, 6, 98, 104, 130,169,178, 208,245,277,351, Upshaw, Isaac D., 388.
Vaeaneies in Ofice.
490, 528, 560,563, 622,627, 660, 716,771,774,777,
Field and company officers,289,420,4"1,65!3,659,
782,791,795,
Yes and nay votes. 12, 22, 23, .54,59,65,70,72,73,
690,715,749,
Mode of filling in the Army, 47.
80, 85,86. S9,90,98, 102, 104,110-112, 119-12'2,
124,126-128, 130, 131, 140-142,145-148,15%, 153, Vauce, Zebulon B., 135.
155, 156, 158,161,162,161,165,167-l'i2, 183-187,
Veal, West 6: loore, 387,556.
189-192, 195,197-199, 201-203,205,206,208-212,
Vessels of War.
214, 216, 218-220,222,224,225,228,231-234,236,
Fire ships, 388.
238, 248, 260,206,2i6,278,287,302,309,310,317,
Submarine, 82,158.
321, 323, 324,328,330,331,333,335-339,342-345,
See also Gunboats.
347-350, 355, 35S, 3G6,367,3'i2,375,379,380,382,
-136, Yest, George G. (Ni8suuri).
383,389, 391,392,396,39t3,399,401,4i~i~,
438, 447449, 432, 4&S,461-463,466,408,469,473,
Bills, resolutions, etc., introduced by,260,283.
474, 476, 478-481, 484487, 491-493,496498,502,
Committees:
504-512, SIR, 522, 524, 52.5,533,53G, 538,539,5&2,
543,546d48, 552-556, 350-563, 356,567,570,572,
Judiciary, 270.
574. 575, ,558, 581,583,586-588,592,595,597,601Special, 311.
Represcntative in Second Confederate Con604, 606, 609-614, 617,620-624,626,629-631,634,
gress, 246,277.
640-642, 645-648, 650, 632, 656, 658-660,665,667,
Resignation as Representative, 453.
672, 673, 680, 682,684-687,693,695,69(i, 701,702,
Resolutions of House regarding personal at704,707, 708, 7~2,713,716,715,719,721-724,726729,734, 745, 747, 752-757,760-765,767-773,77!5
tack on, 332.
779,781,782,788,790,791,794,795.
Senator in Second Confederate Congress,463.
Trutame, Charles T., 301.
Vote on vetoed bill,500.
Tuller, B., 541.
Yea and nay votes, 248,260,266,276,27S, 287,502,
Turner, Josiah, jr. (North Carolina).
309,310,317,320,323,3"4,32Y, 330, 331,333, 335Absent without leave, 792.
339,342-345,347-350, 355,357. 856, 372,379,380,
382,333, ~s9,39i,392;398,399,4oi140ti,407,409,
410,417,424,423,427,428,436, SS3447449.
494,684,685, 702.
T
~ ~ ~.,it;~c--Contin\ied.
~ ~ u ~ Y
escbatlge-Contiiiued.
Extension of time, 285,286, 319,373,381,423,
Held by States. 180,365.
nve-dollar notes on same footing as new issues,
843
844
INUICX
\irTiiii:i Tr~,ops--Cofitifiued.
Vetoes.
Bills returned, l E - l l i , 206, 235,500,322,7 l i ,
Rooliitioris, etc.. of:
Vice-President of the Confederate Ytatea.

Compensation,459,490,530.
264,265,288,4!26,431.
Committees:
Impressments, 314.
Military Aflairs, 35,131,228.
Representative in Second Confederate Congress, 6,98,104,130, 169, 178, 208, 246. 2i7, 351,
51% 69th, 53.

Thanks of Congress to 9th, l M i , and Sit11 111490,560,563,622,627,660,716,771, 774, 7 i 7 , 782,
fantry, 524, 536, 549. 563.
791,795.
Flrginla Volunteer Savy Co~up:iiiy
Yeaandnayvotes,12,22,23,54,59,T2,73,80,85,8(i,
Folunteers. See Corif'derate T I00
89,90,98,102,110-112,11!3-122,124,126
ionnl Army ojtlle CulLfedemt
131, 140-142, 145-148,152, 153,155,156,
162,164,1G5,167-172,183-l87,189-192,
199, 201-203,205,206, 208-212,214,216,
220, 222, 224,22& 228,231-234,236-238,248,260,
266,276, 276,287,302,309,310,317,321.321,324,
331, 333, 83%339,3k2-345,347-350,355,3d6,367,
373,375, 379,380, 382,383,389,191,392,396,398,
399,401,404,406,407,409,410,417419,42?,
423,
427,428, 436,438, 447449,432,458,461463,465,
468,469, 474, 176, 4'i8181,481487,451493,496498, 502, 504,503, 507-509,511,512.515,522,524,
5'25,533, 536,5B, 539,542,546-548,552-556,560568, 666,567,570, 572,574,575,576,583,586-589,
592,595,597,601-603, 606,608-614,617,62&624,
626, 629-63l,610-642,61j-64S8, 650-653,6%-660,
665, 667, Gi2,6i3, 680,662,684-6868i, 693,695,696,
701,702,704,i07,708,712,713,71G,717,i19,T217!& 726-729,733,747, 752-757,76%765,i67-7i3,
775-779, 781, 762,788,790,791,794,795
Vlrglnla.
Compensakon of State collector, 667,690,715,742.
Conspiracy in, 266.
Convention of banks, 28.
Court for eastern district:
Pay of clerk, 268,305,308,309,342,345,346,352,
361.
Salary of judge, 280,309,341,346,3j3,677.

@OirernOrOf,at Augusta Conference, 257
Impressment of slaves, 280,310.
cond Confederate Con

S
to House of Repre-
tYaddel1, Joseph 4., 320.

iVagner, William P., W.
iYalker, Kieliard W. (Alabama).
Senator in Second Confederate Congresu.

Joirit committees, 4d9, 718.
Vote on vetoed bills, 500, 517.
War.
Conduct oi:
Action of the enemy, 107, 360, 483. 5%.
Committee., 441, 566.
Resolutions of Louisiana legislature, 14.
Crisis in affairs. 393, 394, 401, 408, 409, 611.
Declaration of purposes of Confederate States,
112,113,205-212,227,240,442,
,Manifesto of Congress, 112,209,212.

Nessages of the President, 8-11,2-19,260,614..
Prosecution of:
Address to the peopleAdoption, 788,iSl.
Joint special committeeAppointment, 459,472,476,484,489,718.
Report, 782,788.
Declaration of purposes of Confederttte States,
14,357,358,442.
Resolution, 483,526,796.
Resolutions of governors, 257,258.
Relative to, 23.
Ward, A. J., 3'23,538.
War Departnieut.
Appropriations. See i i p p r o ~ ~ ~ i ~ t t i o n s .
Assistant Secretary. See Coazpcnsutio~~.
Bureau of Foreign Supplies, 21,45,jP.
Clerical force, 84,101,12'2,62j627,666,6Sl, 71s.
Copies of acts of Congress for use of, 2%,395.
Itemized expenses estimated for January 1-July
51,1865,267.
Secretary. See Ezecutive Departments: Compensation, etc.

Solicitor, 532,534,752.
Statistics of officers and employees a t Richmond, 295,296,760.
katie, Stand.
Thanks of Congress, 455,465,480,495.
Watson, Jolin W. C. (Xississippi).
Committees:
845
INDEX.
wattersoii. Harvof X., 109.
\yaul, Tlrumm S., 26.
waul's r.ri.lon (Texas Troops), 26.
~eathcrford6 Tliomas, 131,387,517.
\yeaver, Barf, 319,547.
\\'els11, Israel (Vississippi).
'LXY, 301, 793.
Committees:
Accounts, 36,238.
Claims, 38,565,566.
Special, 312.
Leave of absence, 41,130,431,623, 660.
petitions, papers, etc., presented by, 2x2.
6,98,178, 216, 881,561,i71,771, i82.
Yea and nay votes, 12,21,23,65, i 0 , i2,7R, 80, 8.5,86,
89,90,98,10", lP2,18%187,1A9,205-212,214,216,
217,219,220, %22,224,225,226,231-234,236-238,
248,260, 266, 276,2X, 2 X i , 302,309,310,317,320,
Wirkliani, Williams C.--Coiitinued.

Yea arid nay votes, 102,121,248,260,266,276, Z i S ,
l?fii,302,300,310,321,323,324,398, 330, 381, 3:13,
3:3R,337-%39,312-345,347-%50,355,358, 3GF, 367,
3i3,375,3?9,3S2, 383,389,391,392, 396, 398, 399,
401,404,406,407,409,410,417419, 422, 423, 427,
428,43G,43S, 447449,432,458, 461463, 4BS, 469,
4i3,474,4i6,478481,484-187, 491-4'33, 496498,
502,504-512,522,M4, 5'25,533,534,
542,613,547,54S,55%556,562,567,
6i5,578, 5s1,582,586-589,592, 593, 601401, 606,
609-614, G l i , 620-1324, 62G, 629-631, 131, 640-642,
645-647,651,652, 636, 660,665, 667, 672, 675, GPO,
682,6S1,686, 687, 693,695,696, i O 1 . 702, 704. 707,
i08,712.715, 716, 7 l i , 719, 722-724, s"ti-729, i33,
i-15,747, iS3, 765-757, 760-765, i G L i 7 3 , 775-773,
781,782,788,i90,791, i94.
Wigfall, Louis T. (Texas).
Senator in Sccond Confcdcratc congress.
Committees:
Conference, 567,645,714.
323,324. 328, 330, 331, :M,

YJSYdY, 342-346;347.Joint,71s.
350,355,388,866,36i,3i3,3i6,379,380,382,383,
Vote o n vetoed bills, 500,617.
398,399,101, 401, 406, 107, 410, 139,452,462,463,
Wileox, Cadinus 31.
560-562, ,566, 7i0,771, 775, 756,794.
West.. See Vecil, Il?esl CC. .Woore, 387,556.

Western and Atlaiitle Itailroad.
Unpaid dues from t h e Government, 307.
\Vestern :ind Soutlieru Kivers.
Defense of, 179,209.
Wheeler, Joseph, 5%
.Wholess, J. B., 391,675.
Wlifte, 0. T. (A, 230.
Wliitr, George, 20.
Whitfleld, Joliu F., 287.
Wliltflold, Robert H. (Virginia).
Bilk, resolutions, etc., introduced by, 18,96,113.
Committees:
Naval Affairs, 35.
Patents,38.
Leave of absence, 179,3iG,563,623,660.
Representative in Second Confederate Con* gress, 6, 98, 104,130,169,li8,351.
Resignation, 713,746.
Yea a n d nay votes, 12,22,23,M, 59, G5,70, i2,73,80,
S5,86, 89,90,102,110-112,119-129,121,126-128,
131, 140-119,14E-147,152, 153,155, I % , 1.58, IGl.
162,161,166,167-172,31i, 321,323,324,328,350,
367,
331, 333,3Y6-339,31"-346,347-350,355,366,
372,376.
Wliitiag, Wllliain It. C.
Wlritlock, Charlcs 5:. , 170.
\Vlckl~mu,\l'iillams C. (Virginin).
Bills, resolotions, etc., introduced hy, 248, 263,
280,2S7,319,337,338,38l,YXi, 393,39Y,415,416,
455, 456,459,468,4iO, 473,479,521,529,530,619,
621,6"4,630,651,686,718,766.
Committees:
Conferencc,516,559,5 i i , 598.
Military Bffairs,P85, 38i,400,429,450,543,584.
Special, 537.
Reprcsenttitive i n Second Confederate Congress, '246, 277, 3,51, 490, 528, 623, 627, 660, 716,
771,774,777,781,791,795.
1Ie n tion eci , 13.

Privilege of I-Iousc floor, 340.
Wilcox, Joliri A. (Texas).

Repres~ntatite-electSecond Confederate Congress.
Fiinerd expenses, 109.
\Viler, C. H., 108.
Wllkes, I'rter S. (1fimouri).
Committees:
I n d i a n Affairs, 250.
Special, 3 i 9 .
Representative ill Second Confederate Congrefis, 257, 277, 351, 490, 528, 560, 663, 623, 660,
716,771,7i4,777,782,791,795,
Yea and n a y votes, 260,26G,Zi6,278,287,302,309,

310,3"0,313,324,328,330,331,383,33%339,342345,347-350,366,358,366,367,3i3,378,3i'3,3XO,
38",3X3,389, 391, S92,396,398,399,401,401,406,
407, 409, 410, 417419, 422, 423, 1 2 i , 425,436,438,
447449, 452, 458, 461468, 466, 468, 469, 473,474,
476,478-4'31,485487, 491493,496,502, 504-509,

511, 512,615,522, 524,533, 536, 6%?,339,54", 543,
646-548,532455,560,561, 663, 566,567,5i0, 572,
574,576, 5i8, 581, 583,586588,592, GO1-603, GOG,
608-614,617,620-624, 626, 630,631,640-642,646648, 650-653, 630,656660,666,6Si,673,682,696,
701, 702, 704,707, 708,712,513,716,717,719,'i21724,726-729, 745, 747, i53,765,761-764,767-773,
77.&779,781,768,790,791,794,795.
Wilkiusou, Charles IF., 22,242.
Wllkiiison, \Y. S., 49.
Wll1i;un B. Terry, Steamer, 51.
Willliims, C., 82,158.
Williaiais, Eclwin, 263,566.
Williams, Jolm S.
Thanks of Congress, 259,292,293,465,512,513,526,
549.
'(Villianis, W. J . , 685.
lFilliamsoii3 A. C., 744r
Winder Hosi)ltal, 656.
Wise, Henry A., 537.
INDEX.
846
Wise's Brigade.
Proceedingsof a meeting of regiments, 537,538.
gton, A. L., 13.
0011,James II. (South Carolina).
Bills, resolutions, etc., intloduced by, 32, 56, 6%
73,66,108,296,806,388,390,494.
Committees:
Post-Officesand Post-Roads, 38, XX?, 740.
,328.
absence, 365.
, papers, etc., presented by, d3, 5'29,
ntative in Second Confedemte Con, 24, 98,104,130,169,178,277,351,490,58.
ssO,622,627,660,7l6,7il, 774, 782,792, 795.
Yea and nay votes, 54, 59, 65, 70, 73, SO, 85,66,69,
90, 98, 102, 104, 110-112, 119, 121, 122, 126-128,
130,131,140-142,145-147,152,l53,155,166,158,
161,162,164,166,167-1i2,161,183-185,18i,189192,195,197-199,201-203,205,206,208-210,114,
216,218-2!20,222-~,228,231-234,236,238,218,
260,266,276,278, '287,302,309,310,317,321,823,
324,328,330,331,333,335-339,342-345,347-350,
355,358,366,367,372,375,379,382,383,389,391,
392,396,396,399,401,406,407,409,410,417-419,
422,423,427,428,438,448,449,452,458,461-463,
465,473,476,475-481,464487,491-493,496, 502,
504-510,512,515,522,524,525,533,536,538, 539,
543,552-565,560562,566,567,570,572, 574,
575,576,581,582,586-j88,592,595,597,601-603,
,617,62M&, 626,629,631,634,640-642,
,651453,656,6584560, 665,667, 672,6i3,
682,684-687,695,696,701, '702,704, 707, 708, 712.
716, 717, 721-724,726, 727,729,747, 752,763,755757,760,765, 77C-773, 775, 788,790, 794,795.
Woflord's ((ieorgia) Brigade.
Memorial of officers,325,556.
m,
GENERAL INDEX.
Volumes I to VII.
GESEK,iT, INDEX.
NoTE.-The contents of the sereral rolnmes are as iollows:
Volume I.-Journal of the Provisional Conqress, February 4 1861. to February 17 186" together with
the proceedings of the Constit,utinlial ConGention, held a t irnntgornery, ~ i .Sehrnkry
,
28. 1861, to
March 11,1861, and a n appendix containing the Provi$ional %lidPermanent Constitutions of the
ConfederateStdtes.
Volume TL--dourn$ of lhe Senate of the First Confederate Congress, first and second sessions, February 16, 1862, to April 21. 1862, and August 18, 156'2, to October 13, 1862, respectively.
Volume IIl.-Journal of the Senate of the First Confederate Congreso, third and fourth sessions,
Januarp 12 1863 to Nay 1 1863 and December 7 1863 to February 17 1861 respectively.
Volume I?t7,-.Journal of 'the ii'enate oi the Secind donfedcrwte Coiigresi, f i r s t and serond scsrions,
May2.18G1, to June.14, 1864, a n d Xorembcr 7, 1864, to March 18. 1865. rcspeetively.
Voltme V,-Journal of the Ho11.e of Representatives of the First Confederate Congress, first and
second sessions, February 18, 1862. to April 21, 1662, imd Augnst 18, 1862, to October 13, 1862, respectively.
Volume 71.-Journal of the House of Representatives oi the First Coniederate Congress, third and
fourth sessions, January Ti;1863, to Xag 1, 1863, and December T , I%S, to February 17, 1864, respectively.
Volume I'1I.-Journal of the Honsc of Representatives of the Second Confederate Congress, first and
second sessions, May 2 1864, to June 14, 1804. and Koi-ember 7, 1864, to March 18, 1865, respectively,
and %generalindex t d t h e entire n-ork.
A. B. Tl~ompsoa,Prizt: Ship, 1.
Abbott, B. F., 3.
Abbott. K. It.. 4.
Abercromble, R. H., R.
Abererombie, R. R., 3.
Abererombie, YV., 4.
Abernathy, C. C.. 2 , 3 .
Abejnathg, Jones C., 2,4.
Aberuathy, R. T., 4.
Aberuetliy, Ii. W., 3,4.
Abernetlrg. Jirnres H., 2.
Abert, George W.? 4.
Ahliigton, Thomas IT.. 2.
Abiiey, Jolrii, 3.
Abiiey, Joseph, 2 , 3 .
Abney, itfatthew W., 3.
Abrnliams, A. D., 3 . .
Abr:rhams, .I. L., 4 .
Al~raliams,Wlliiini T., 2,:.
Ahrams, J. C., 4.
Abf, T. Young, 3.
Accounts, 1-7.
bcrec, IV. T., 5.
Acton, Jnmes C., 4.
Adair, John A., 3.
Adair, Walter T., 3.
Adair, \Villiuni P., $ 6 .
Adaire, Thomas X., 4.
Adams, B. C., 2,4.
Mamu, B. W., 3.
Adams, C., 4.
Adams, C. B., 3.
Adanis, Charles Fmncls, 3,6.
Adams, Daniel W. 1-3.
Adams, E. T., 4.
Adams, Rdwara K., 2,
Adams, Fleming W., 4.
Adnms, George F., 1.
C J-VOL
7-05
&I--64
Adiams. 11. B., 2,:.

Bd:lma, Isaac 11.. 3.
Ad;iiiis, d. C . , 2.
idams, James >I., 3,4.
hdamh, Jaiiies P., 4.
hdanrs, J:inies T., 3 , 4 .
hd*ins, John, 1,3,4.

idanis, J o h A., 4.
hdains, dolrn D., 2.
&dams, dohu x.,2 , 3 .
Adams, Joseph P., 1,2.
hdanis, Xary, 6.
Bdams, s. s., 3.
Adanis, Xortoii Kent, 4.
A d a m , P. H., 4.
bdatns, 2. 11. T., 2.
ddnms, It. W., 4.
Adams,
F., 1,2.
s.
Adanis, T . A. Smith, 2.
A d t ~ ~ n bThomas
,
P., 3.
Adtinis, W. .L,1.
Adnnis, Wsrreir, 4.
Adams, Wirt, 1,3, i.
Addington, \V. >I., 1.
Addison, CllarlrS B., 3.
Addison, a. S., 3.
Addison, Thomas, 3.
Addison, W. J., 2-4.
bddison, WYilliani A., 3.
Aderliold, Jacob K., 3.
Aderliold, IV. V., 3.
Adger, J. E,, 2.
.tdjutiliit and Iiispector Geaerirl'n Omcr, C. S. A.,
1,3,4,6,7.
AdJutaiits, 1-5.
Admiralty. See L n u , ~ f soJ' A d f t ~ L r U l L y .
849
850
Adrian, T. W., 3
Advanre, Steamer, 7.
Advances on Contracts, 1.
Agar, E., 4.
Ager, Philip, et al., 5.
Agricultural Productions, 1.
Agriculturists, 4,6,'i.
Agurs, J. L., 2.
Aids-de-Camp, 1 (pp. 714,7791, .%6.
Aiken, A. M., 4.
Aiken, B. H., 2,3
Aiken, James, 2 4 .
Aiken, John A., 3.
Ailis, William, 3.
Airey, Fred W., 4.
Airey, John D., 2
Airey, Jos. C., 1.
Airey, T. L., 3.
Air Ship, 2.
Aken, Joseph W., -1
Akin, Warren (Geoigia), 7.
Alabama, C. 8. S., 3,4,B, 7 .
Alabama, 1-7
Alabama and Florida Railroad, 3,G.
Alabama and Georgia Railroad, 2,s
Alabama and Mississipni K i r P r S Bailroad, 2,5.
Alabama River, 2,5.
Alabama Troops, 3,4,6,7.
Albertson, E. T., 2.
Albdght, L. L., 3
Alderson, U. W., 1.
AldritJi, A. P., 2.
Aldrich, L. G., 3.
Aldrieh, K., 1.
Aldrich, Robert, 2.
Alexauder, C. A., 4.
Alexander, C. M., 2,3.
Alexander, Edward P., 1,4.
Alexander, Elam, 1.
Alexander, G. L., 3
Alexauder, U. W., 2.
Alexander, BeorFe D., 2.
Alexander, J. B., 3.
Alexander, .James El., 2-4.
Alexander, .Jamep M., 3
Alexander, Jowph A., 1.
Alexander, Joseph IT., 1,2,4.
Alexander, Lee DI., 3.
Alexander, id. B., 2.
Alexander, Mar) R., 4,7.
Alexander, Oetayius, 3.
Alexander, Otho, 4
Alexander,
Alexander,
Alexander,
Aiexauder,
Alexander,
Alexander,
Alexander,
Alexander,
Alexander,
Alexander,
R. H., 2
Robert B., 3.
8. J., 6.
Samuel J
Samuel I
T. Bnllit
T. IT., 4.
W. H., 1.
I\'. W., 3.
William F., 1.
ilisoii, J. I)., 2.
Allan, John, 1
Allaii, Thompson. 4
Allan, I \ i l l l ~ m ,3, A , ?
illall, \Yi1lianI c., 1
dlldridgr. Enorh, 1
l i l d r i d p , .lex>e J., 3,4.
AilerhanxXountain, \ t i . Uiittlc, I k c . 1 3 . 1 ' 4 1 . 1
Allegrc. See Tillel, i i i s c '1 Aileqr L
Allen. See GI.FCIL
& 827m.
Aileu, A. B., -1
.Allen, A. X.. 2 4 .
dllen, Albert S., 4.
Allen, B. IT.. 2
dlleu, Charles E.. 3.
Allen, Ueorre. 1
llleii, George W., 3.
411eu, Hmr) C., 2.
Allen, Hrnrr E., 3.
Allen, Henry IT., 3,7.
dllc11, J. J.. 2.
4llen. J. K., 3.
Allen, J. IT., 4.
Allen, James H., 4.
Allen, John c.. 2.
Allen, John I).. 1,2.
dlleu, John F., 3,4.
Allen, John J., 1.
Allen, John R.. 3
Allen, John B., A. Q . X.,2.
Allen. John a,
hcrg., 2,3.
Allen, Johii R., 3.
Allen, John S.. 2 .
Alleii, L. \\., 1,2.
Allen, H. C., 3.
Allen, Robert H., 2,3.
Allen, Thomas H., 3.
Allen, IV. I,. ,2
Allen, I\. t\ , 2,4.
Allen, Nalter S., 4.
Allen, Y;illiam, 2,3.
Allensworth, A. J., 1,4.
Allln, P. T., 4.
Allison, J. P.. 3.
Allison, Richard T., 1.2.
Allison, W. B., 1
Allpot, Daniel R., 1.
Allston, Benjamin, 1.
Allston, Edward Francis, 3.
Allston, Joseph B., 2.
dllp, J. T., 4.
Almon, X. T., 4
Almon, IT. R., 4.
Almond, Andrew J., 3.
Alshrook, Alfred JI., 3.
Alwp, George IF., 2.
Alsop, Joseph I,., 5.
Alsop, William S., 2
Alston, A. A,, 2.
Alston, Edward, 3.
Alston, J. J., 3.
Alston, John L., 3.
Alston, R. d., 1st Ga., 2.
Alstou, K. A., 9th Tan. Cat?.,3.
Alatun, I(. I%., 1
Alston, T. P., 4.
Alstun Theodosfns, 3.
85 I
GEXERAL INDEX.
Alston, 11. T., 1.
Alslon, William, 4.
~ l s o p ,Joseph F., 3.
Ambler, John, 1,2.
Ambler, Thomas X., 1.
Ambler, William #I., i .
American Telegraph (:onlpany, 3
Amerlne, J. P. K., 3.
Ames, 17. N., 2.
Amiss, John I\.
,2.
Amiss, William H., 2,i.
Arnnestr, &i.
Amonett, J. J., 2.
Ancrum, J. H., 4.
Ancrum, John LaWIWce, 3.
Anderson, Mr., 6.
Anderson, 1.C., 3.
Anderson, A. G., 2.
Anderson, Abner, 1.
Anderson, Archer, 1,s.
Anderson, B. nf., 3.
Anderson, Benjan~in,I , 5.
Anderson, C. D., 3 , 4 .
An8erson, C. W., 3.
Anclerson, Charles D., 1.
Anderson, Clifford (Georgia), 8,4, i.
Anderson, D. W., 3.
Anderson, X. IT., 3.
Anderson, Edward C., 1-3.
Anderson, Edward C., Jr., 1,2.
Anderson, F., 3.
Anderson, P. A . , 3.
Anderson, F. X., 3.
Anderson, Frank 1. 1,6.
Anderson, G . T., 3.
Anderson, 0. W., 1st Ga.. 2.3.
Anderson, (2. W., 131h J-,C., 5,4.
Anderson, George 1%. 2.
Anderson, GeorSe C., 8.
Anderson, George IT., 3.
Anderson, Isaac W.?2.
Antlerson, J . A. 3.
Anderson, J. K., 3.
Anderson, .I. L., 3 .
Anderson, d. Xonroa, 2.
Anderson, J. Patton (Florida), 1,3,4.
Anderson, .I. W., 3.
Anderson, Jamw, 1.
Anderson, James H., 2,s.
Anderaon, dohn r., 3.
Andcrson, John G . , 3.
Anderson, John .J., 1.
Anderson, John T., 1.
Anderson, John w.,4.
Aiidersotl, .JOSCDII It., 1 .
hiderson, 1. F., 3.
Anderson, Phllip W., 3.
Anderson, Rlehard I?., 1, 2 (pp. 298,843,3i4),3, 4
(Pp.l3.5,136),5.
Aiidcrson, Ilohert, 1.
Anderson, Robert H., 1-3, .I(pp. 361,581).
Anderson, Robert W., 2 4 .
.inderson, 8. It., I, 3 , ~ .
.hlcrson, Samuel S., 1.
Anderson, T. I,. , 3.
AndPrson, Tlionias Scott,, 1 .
Anderson, IV. A., 3.
Anderson, IT. H., A. C. S., 3.

Anderson, IY. If., Surg., 1.
Anderson, W. J., 1.
Anderson, IV. P., 3.
Anderson, Walker, 2,3,6,7.
Anderson, Wllliam A., 3.
Anderson, WiIliam E., 2.
Anderson, lYllllam L., 2.
Anderson, William S., 2.
Anderson, Williani W., 1.
Anderson, Young J., 1.
Andersons (Georgia) Brigade, 4,7.
Andrew, James O . , I .
Andrens, C. >I., 3.
dndrews, Uarnett, I , 3.
Andrens, George T., 1,2.
Andrew, Henry F., 1,3.
Andrews, Hczrkiah 1,. , 3.
Andrew, John F., 3,4.
Andrew, 11. Snowden, 2,3.
Andrews, Robert C., 2.
Angel, I. W., 2.
Anserer, dug., 4.
Annnn, Snmuel, 2.
Ansley, David H., 3,4.
Ansley, John L. ,1 , 4 .
Anthony, E. L., 3.
Anthony, J. 1). 3,4.
Anthony, 0. P., 3,4.
Anthony, Willlam H . , 1.
Anbley, Joseph S., 1 , 2 , 4 .
Apperson, E. *I., & Co., 1.
Apple, J. C., 1.
Appleby, 31. T., 3.
Appleton, \Yilliam, 2.
Appointments, 1-7.
Appropriations, 1-7,
Arant, J. C., 4.
Archer, James J., 1,2,4.
Archer, James W., 1.
Archer, .John, 1.
Archer, It. P., 1,3,4.
Archer, Robert H., 2.
Archer, S. TV., 1.
Archer, IY. S., 1,2.
Archer, Williani X., 2 , 4 .
Archers Rrlgade, 4 , i .
Archives of the Coufederate States, 2 , 4 , 5 , i.
Ard, Joseph W., 1.
Ardls, T. TI., 3.
Arizona Terrltorf, l-Y,5,6.
Arizun:h Territory, Governor of, 1.
Arkansas, C. S. S., 2.
Arkansas, 1-7.
Arkansas Troops, 1,4,7.
Arledge, George H., 3,4.
Armesy, T. D., 3.
Armfield, R. F., 3.
Brmijo, ilfznuel, 4,8,5.
Armljo, Rafnel, 4, 6, i.
Armistescl, C. G . , 3.
Amiistead, Edwtl. H., 1,3,4.
Arniistead, F. S., 1.
Armistead, J. N., 4.
Armistead, L. A., 2.
Armistead, Robert B., 1.
Armistead, Thomas S., 4.
852
U-ENERAL INDEX.
bslie, John G., 1.

Armistead, W. K., 3.
Ashe, E. Y., 2,4.
Armories, 1,5,
Ashe, Samuel A., 1,2.
Armour, James E., 1,2,4.
Ashe, Shepherd 31.. 1.
h m s , Ammunition, ete. see Alft~nitions
of If%?.
Aslie, Thomas S. (Sort11 Caroliiriil, S, 6.
Armstead, C. B., 1.
Ashe, K. S., 1.
Armstrong, BneaS, %4
Ashford, A. E., 3.
h S h O U g , Edward J., 1
Ashford, F. b., 3,4.
ArmShOng, Frank C., 1,3.
Ashford, Jotin, 3, 4.
Armstrong, H. C., 4.
Ashford, T. R., 2.
Armstrong, J. W., 3
Ashley, IT. P. X., S .
Armstrong, James D., 2.
dshlln, C. A., 2.
Armstrong, James L., 4.
Ashton, William K., 6.
Armstrong, James R., 1.
~ s s omces,
q
1,4.
Armstrong, James T., 1.
Assistant .Idjntaiitb-a~ner;il. I.
Armstrong, Jos., 4.
.Issistant Inspectora-(;enc.ral. 1.
Armstrong, Pleamnt, 1.
lssociated Prrss of the Coiifrderatr Stat.es. 4
Armstrong, Riclisrd P., 1,2,4.
dtkelson. T. B.. 2.
brmstrong, W. H., 3.
Atkins, G . S . , 3.
Armstrong, W. J., 2,4
Atkins, Georpe T., 3.
Armstrong, W. I.,3.
btkins, John D. C . (Teiiii
Armstrong, W. S., 2.
Atkins, X. J., 4.
Armstrong, William H., 2.
Atktns, 1L G . , 3.
Armstrong, Wlllfam J . , 3.
ItkSns, T- B., 4.
Army Corps, 2,6.
Atkinson, Rev., 7.
Army Corps, First, 4,;.
Atkinson, A., 2.
Army Intelllgenee Oftec, 1,2,6,7.
Atkinson, Edniund, 1.
Army of the Confederate States, 1-7.
Atkinsou, Frank, 3.
Army RegnlatiOnS, 6.
Atkisson, George J., 1.
Amall, Charles S., 2.
Atkinson, John W., 1,F.
Ariiett, John W., 1.
Atkinsou, H. H.. 4.
Arnold, Abner E., 3.
Atklnson, H. P., 1.
Arnold, B. W., 3.
Atkinson, Robert K.. 1,2.
Arnold, Benediet, 5.
AtkInsou, Thomas C.. 3.
Arnold, Frank, 4.
Atkinson, W. It., 4.
Arnold, a. W., 4.
Attorneg-Genefitl, 14.
Arnold, Reorge, 2.
Arnold, J. F., 2.
Atwell, K. H., 3.
Arnold. J. W., 4.
Aubrey, \Tlllium, 4.
Arnold, James R., 2-4.
August, Rev., 7.
Arnold, Mcdlcus F., 2.
August, 3. d . . 3.
Arnold, Robert B., 4.
.
AUgnSt, P. F., 1.
Arnold, Thomas, 2,3,5.
Augusta, Ga., L"4-7.
Arnold, W. B., 3,4.
Augusta Couuty, Va., 6.
Arnold, Wllliam E., 8.
Augnste, A. S., 3.
Arnow, George J., 2.
Ault, John T.? 3.
* Arnon, Joseph S., 5.
Aunspaugh, Charles, 4.
Arrears of Pay, !M.
Austill, Hurirosro, 1,3.
Arrest and Punishment, 1.
.iustfn. C . S . , 3 .
Arrests, 1,E-7.
Austin. Fletrher: 3.
Arrington, A. 8.: 3.
Austin. H. B., 1 . 5 .
Arrington, Arehibsld H. (Sorth Carolina), 5,6.
Austin, Henrf X.? 2.
Arrington, 3. P., 3.
Austlu, L. H., 1-3.
Arrlngton, P. W., 4.
Busth. T. A., 2.
Arrington, R. O., 3.
lustin, \Tillism T., 1,2.
Arrlngton, W. J., 3.
butq-, James I,., I .
Arrow, Steamer, 7.
bvant, Jesse W.. 4.
Arsenal, 4,7.
Arent, B. W.: 2.
Arthur, Edw. J., 1.
Brent, James X., 6.
Artfcles of War, 1,3,6.
Avent, W. F., 2.
Artillery Corps, 1-i.
Averett, John T., I, i.
Artisans and Nechanies, 2-7.
Averett, Samuel K.,1 4 .
Ashbrook, Hubert C., 2.
B i e v . See Leach R- ,lver!i.
Ashby, H. M.. 2
bverr, -A. C.: 3.
Ashby, John Washington, 1,3.
Irer)., L'. B., 1.
Ashby, R. S., 3
Arery, 1. W.. 4.
shby, Turner. 1
Avery, d. W., 1.
she, Alexander B., 3.
&very, \Vflllaru M. (Sortti <'arc~liiia
j , I.
f-
GENERAL INDEX.
Avirett, J. B.1 1.
kYer, ~ e w iN.
s (South C;trolina), 5-7.
Ayer, William F., 1.
Ayers & Littlepage, 5.
Aylett, Patrick H., 1,2.
Aylett, Williani B., 2,3.
Ayres, T. H., 4.
Ayres, William, 3,4.
Babbitt, Amzi, 2.
Babbitt, (>.
a., 4.
Babcock, Sidney E., 3.
Babcock, William Henry, 3.
Bacbman, Samuel R., 1.
Bacon, August O., 1,3,4.
Bacon, E. H., jr., 3.
Bacon, E. &,3,4.
Bacon, Henry S., 3.
Bacon, James T., 2.
Bacon, JohnE., 1,s.
Bacon, Thomas H., 4.
Bacon, Thos. J., 1.
Bacon, W., 1.
Bacon, W. D., 3.
Bacon, William, 1,3,4.
Bacot, Richard H., 3,4.
Baden, Joseph A., 3.
Badger, E., 1.
Badger, Richard C., 2.
Badges of Distiuction, 2,5,6.
Bacr, C. Dorsey, 3.
Baer, Herman, 2,3.
Bagby, George F., 1.
BRgby, John It., 3,6.
Baggott., J. F., 4.
Bagley, Edward F., 1.
Bagnall, B. D., 1,3.
Bagwell, George H., 1.
Bahnson, C. F., 3.
Bailey, A. C., 3,4.
Bailey, A. M., 7.
Bailey, A. K., 3.
Balley, David J., 2,3.
Bailey, Edward H. C., 2,3.
Bailey, G. H., 4.
Bailey, J. C., 4.
Bailey, James E., 4.
Bailey, James J., 2.
Bailey, R. bugustus, 2.
Bailey, T. B., 4.
Bailey, Thomas P., 3.
Bailey, W. H., 2.
Bailey, W. L., 1.
Bailey, W. W., 3.
Baln, 8. BcS., 4.
Biiine, D. W., 1,4.
Baines, Erriu, 1.
B ~ l ~ l i i lJohn
l , B., 1.
Baird, A. c., 2.
Baird, Alf. H., 4.
Baird, R. R., 2.
Baird, .John L., 2.
Baird, William X., 4.
Baker. See Cropper & Baker.
Baker, Rev., 1,5,7.
Baker, A. C., 6.
Baker, Adam K., 1.
Baker, Alexander, 1.
853
3&ker, Alpheus, 1,4.

3aker, B. P., 1
Jaker, Balling, 1,2,4.
aaker, F r a n k W., 3.4.
Baker, George B., 2.
Baker, J. H., 2.
Baker, J. W., 4.
Baker, James L. U., 6.
Baker, James X. (Florida), 2-5,7.
Baker, James XcC., 3,4.
Baker, John H., 2.
Baker, John W., 3.
Baker, Joseph B. L., 3.
Baker, Lawrence, 3.
Baker, Lawrence S., 1,3.
Baker, Paul De Lacy, 2.
Baker, P h i l i p B., 1,3.
Baker, R. E., 3,4.
Baker, Richard B., 2.
Baker, 8 . E., 4.
Baker, Thomas I., 2.
Baker, Thomas N., 3,4.
Baker, Wllliam J., 2.
Baker & Caswell, 6.
Bakers Creek, Bliss. Battle, l a y 16, 1863, 3.
Bakewell, L. F., 3.
Baldridge, A. S., 3.
Baldwin, A. S., 1,3.
Baldwin, Benjamin J., 2.
Baldwin, Briseoe U., 1,3.
Baldwin, D. Ir., 2
B a l d n h , H. D., 2.
Baldwin, 3. I.,4.
Baldwin, John B. (Virginia), 2-7.
Baldwin, John P., 1 , 3 , 4 .
Baldwin, L. H., 2.
Baldwin, Robert F., 2.
Baldwin, Robert S., 2,s.
Baldwin, Robert T., 2,3.
Baldwin, William E., 1-3.
Baldwin, \\ illiam H., 2.
Ilalfour, J. D., 1.
Balfour, J. W., 3.
Balfour, James H., 4.
Ball, R. W., 3.
Ball, Charles P., 1.
Ball, Dabney, 1,2.
Ball, Edward, 3,4.
Ball, a. C., 2 , s .
Ball, Ulover A., 1,3.
Ball, Lewis, 1
Ball, M. D., 3
Ball, William B., 2.
Ballard, Thomas E., 1,4.
Ballard, W. S., 3.
Ballenger, A. W., 4.
Ballengcr, X. Il., 3,4.
Ball% BIuIT, Va. Battle, Oet. 21, 1861. See
Leesburg, Va.
Baltzell, Frank, 3,4.
BalCell, James, 1,2
Bane, Jolin P., 3,4.
Banister, Monro, 3.
Bankbead, J., 2.
Bankliead, Smith P.. 2,4.
Bank of Louisiana, 3,4, F , 7
Banks, Dunstan E., 1,2.
854
GENERAL IN PEX.
Banks, E. A., 1,2.

Banks, Edward U., 3.
Banks, Qeorge T., 2.
Banks, J. O., 4.
Banks, J. W., 4.
Banks, John S., 2-1.
Banks, John T., 2.
Banks, R. U., 1,3.
Banks, IYilliam, 2.
Banks, William H., 3.
Banks of North Carolina, 4.
Banks of Virginia, 4.
Bannermau, C. T., 3.
Banning, James W., 4.
Baptist, William H., 1,3.
Bqbee, J. D., 1.
Barbee, J. ti., 3.
Barbee, Samuel E., 1.
Barber, Flavel C., 4.
Barblike, Joseph, 2.
Barbot, Alphonse, 1,2,4.
Barbour, Alfred El., 1.
Barbour, E. P., 1,2.
Barbour, Edward, 2.
Barbour, H. B., 3,4.
Barhonr, James, 1,2.
Barbour, P. P., 3,4.
Barbour, Thomas X., 4.
Barbour, \V. A., 1.
Barclay, E. Sandy, 3,4.
Barclay, H. IV., 4.
Barclay, John W., 3.
Barclay, William P., 2,3.
Bard, Samuel, 2.
Barden, W. A., 4.
Bardwell, E. L., 4.
Bargamin, J . Panl, 6.
Bargess, S. B., 6.
Barham, John, 2.
Barham, Boscoe U., 2.
Barham, T. U., 4.
Barker, J. H., 3.
Barker, J. P., 1.
Barker, Jacob, 1.
Barker, Josiah, 2.
Barker, Theodore U., 1-3.
Barker, Thomas 31., 2.
Barker, YY. S., 2.
Barker, William P., 1.
Barksdale, Ethelbert (Xississippi), 2-7.
Barksdale, F., 3.
Barksdale, Ueorge A., 1.
Barksdale, J. A., 3.
Barksdale, John A., 2,3.
Barksdale, John L., 3.
Barksdale, Randolph, 3.
Barksdale, Sterling L., 3,4.
Barksdale, W. I,., 3.
Barksdale, William, 2,3,6.
Barksdale, William R., 1,2.
Barnes, A. itl., 4.
Barnes, Benjamin S., 1,4.
Barnes, Dixon, 2.
Barnes, Edmin, 2.
Barnes, Beurge B., 2.
Barnes, H. E., 2.
Barnes, J. T. X., 1,2.
John A., 6.
, Barnes,
Barnes, William D., 3.
'
Barnes, William H., 2.

Barnes, William S., 3,4.
Barnett, A. R., 3,4.
Barnett, E. H., 3.
Barnett, Isaac S . , 1 , 2
Barnett, J. W., 2.
Bariiett, John A., 3.
Barnett, John H., 3.
Barnett, P. C., 1.
Barnett, Thoinas T., 1
Barnettr, John B., 1.2.
Barnewall, William, jr., 2 , 3 .
Barne), C. R., 4.
Barney, Joseph K., 1 4
Barnwell, E. H., 3.
Barnwell, John, 4.
Baknnell, John G., 1.
Barnwell, John Qibbe5, 1.
Barnwell, llobert W. (South Crirohna ) l-Barnwell, S. E., 4
Barnwell, T. O . , 1.
Barnwell, William F., 1.
BaFr, D. D., 2.
Barr, James, 3.
Barrand, T. Lanson, 2.
Barrett, J. W., 3.
Barrett, 31. B., 2.
Barrett, H. O . , 1.
Barrett, Thomas U., 3.
Barrett, Thomas T., 1.
Barrett, W. K., 3,4.
Barrier, Panl A., 3.
Barringer, D. X., 1.
Barringer, Rufus, 4.
Barrow, James, 1,2,4.

Barrow, Pope, 3
Barrow, Thomas, 4
Barrow, Washingtoii, 1.
Barrow, Willie, 4.
Barry, A. J., 2.
Barry, Arthur H., 1, 3.
I Barry, John D., 3.
Barry, John W., 3.
Rsrry, Thomas P., 4
Barry, William, 4.
Barry, William J.,
Barteau, G. B., 4.
Barth, Wllliam 6., L
Barthelemy, E. C., 1.
Barthelmcsfi, 0. S., 3,4.
Bartholomen, J., 3.
Bartlett, J. I,., 4.
Bartlett, Joshua, 2.
Bartlett, T. B., 3.
Barton, 6. Marshall, 1.
Barton, D. W., 3.
Barton, Howard T., 3.
Barton, J. C., 4.
855
GENERAL INDEX.
Barton,
Barton,
Barton,
Barton,
J. T., 4.
JelTerson, 2.
ROW, 1
Seth M., 1,2.
Barton, Thomas s., 1,3.
Barton, William S., 2.
Bartow, Fraucis S. (Georgia), 1.
Bartow, Port, N. C., 5.
~ a r u c h ,Simon, 2,4.
BaslngCr, IV. S., 3
BaskerrfllP, H. E. C., 1.
Baskett, Thomas J., 3.
Bason, U. p., 4.
Bass, David E., 2.
Bass, F. W., 7.
Bass, Frederick S., 3,4.
Bass, J. Henry, 3.
Bass, J o s ~ p hIi., 2.
Bass, If. G . , 3.
Bass, M. T., 3.
Bass, Nathan (Georgm), 1.
Bass, Thomas Coke, 2.
Bass, Thomas W., 3.
Bass, William E., 1,2.
Bassert, J. W., 3.
Bassett, Henry W., 3.
Bassett, R. H., 1.
Bassham, It. L., 4.
Batrhelder. See C r ~ g l n ?13atelrelder
.
& Moley.
Bxtchelor, S. S., 4.
Bate, 11. C., 4
Bate, James H . , 3
Bate, William B., 1,2,4.
Bsteman, R. P., 2.
Bates, Cliarles A., 3.
Bates, D. E., 3.
Bates, J., 3.
Bates, 3. C., 4.
Bates, J. P., 1.
RateR, James B., 2.
Baton Rouge, La. Battle, dug. 5, 1862, 3,6.
Batson, Felix I. (ArkansaT), '4.1-5.
Batter, James W., 1.
Battey, Robert, 1,3.
Battle, A. J., 1.
Battle, Culleu A., 3.
Battle, Hemy A. ti., 3
Battle, James, 3.
Battle, Joel A., Jr., 2.
Battle, John I.,3.
Battle, Samuel e., jr., 3.
Battle, W. R., 3.
Battles, 1-7.
Rattle's (Alahwmn) Hrigadr, .3,6,7.
Baucum, (i. F., 3.
Raughan, James If., 1
Baughn, Wlllinm P., 3.
Baumgarten, Julius, 2,s.
Baxley, J. Brown, 3.
Baxley, William H., 3.
Rader, John S., 3.
Baxter, Joseph J., 3.
Bnxter, Oscar F., 3.
Baxter, Sydney S., 1,5.
W a , H. T., 2.
Bwu, W., 3.
Baylls, John %., 3.
Baylor, E. W., 3.
Baylor, J o h n C., 1,3.
Bailor, J o h n R. (Texas), 2,7.
Baylor, 1%'. L., 1.
Baylor, 1%'.8. H., 3.
Bayly, Edmund W., 1.
Bayly, SamueI T., 2.
Bayne, Thonias L., 24.
Beach, J o h n T . , 3,4.
Beale, .indrew J., 3.
Beale, Richard, 4
Beale, Ilichard L. T., 4.
Beall, E. J., 2.
Beall, J. F., 4.
Beall, J. W., 3.
Benll, James H., 1.
Beall, J o h n Y., 7.
Beall, Lloyd J., 1,2,7.
Beall, Thomas B., 2,3.
Beall, Thomas C., 2.
Beall, Thomas J., 3.
Beall, Thenlab T., 3.
Beall, William N. R., 1-8.
Bear, Adam, 1.
Beard, Arthur C., 1.
Beard, J. If., 1,2.
Beard, Joseph C., 3.
Beard, \V. D., 2.
Beard, W. K., 2.
Beard, William F., 3.
Bearden, John T., 4
Bearden, 11. J., 2
Bearden, R. M., 2
Beasley, William 5:. ,3,4.
Beasley, William R., 2.
Beasly, J. W., 3
Boatty, H. S., 4.
Bsatty, Tajlor, 3
Beaty, C. R., 2.
Benty, James, 3,4.
Beaty, Thomas W., 3.

Beauchamp, J. J., 2,3
Beauchamp, Jolru b., 3.
Beauchamp, Joseph It., 8.
Beaufort, C. S. S., 2 , 6
Reanfort, S. C., 4
Beaulaud, n G., 2
Beaumont, U . X., 3
Beauregard, Steamer, 7.
Beauregard, A. N. T., 2,4.
Beauregard, U. T., 1-7.
Beauregnrd, Ken6 T., 1,3.
Beazley, E. H., 4
Bechter, M. H. b., 1
Beck, Benjamin, 4.
Beck, F. P., 3.
Beck, Pranklfn H., 2,4.
Beck, J. H., 2 4 .
Beck, James W., 3.
Beck, T h o ~ a J.,
s 2.
Becker, O., 3.
Beckham, J. 31., 4.
Beckham, John a., 3.
Becklieni, Bobert B., 1.
Beckliaiu, T. C., 4.
Beckman, L., 5.
Beekq, 31. R., 6
GENERAL INDEX.
Becton, H. P., 4.
Bedell, Ueorge W., 3.
Bedell, W. It., 3.
Bedford, H. L., 3,4.
Bedford, T. W., 3.
Bedon, Josiah, 2.
Bedon, Willianl %.. 3.
Bee, Barnard E., 1.
Bee, Hamiltan P., 2.
Bee, Isalah, 3.
Bee, John S., 3.
Beecher, 1. A., 3.
Beer, Jules, 6.
Beggs, Thomas, 1,2.
Behan, J. H., 3.
Behen, D., jr., 3.
Behre, F. G., 3.
Bein, H. H., 3,4.
Belcher, E. L., 1.
Beleher, Flat el, 7.
Belcling, Alhrrt, 3
Belknap, l o r r i s S., 4.
Bell, Alexander T.. 1,3.
Bell, Caspar 7Y. (Zfisouri>,1,5,6.
Bell, Charles J., 4
Bell, F. M., 4.
Bell, H. BI., l,?.
Bell, Hiram P. (Georgia), 4,7.
Bell, J. E., 3.
Bell, J. F., KentUd7j, 1.
Bell, J. F., Lominiin, 1
Bell, J. F., Xorth Carolian, 1.
Bell, J. H., 4.
Bell, J. BI., 3.
Bell, J. It., A. Q J f , 1
Bell, 3. R., 12th Xis., 4.
Bell, James, 5.
Bell, James B., 2.
Bell, John W., 1,3.
Bell, N. L., 3
Bell, Madison, 4
Bell, Xarshnll T., 3.
Bell, Percy, 4.
Bell, Richard, 2.
Bell, llobort C., 2.
Bell, Bohert J., 3.
Bell, Robrrt S., 2
Bell, T. F., 3.
Bell, T. H., .I.
Bell, T. J., 1.
Bell, Thomas P., 4.
Bell, Thotuns S., 2.
Bell, W. B. & A . R . , b Co., 1.
Bell, W. D., 4.
Bell, W. L., 7.
Bell. William. 1.
Bell, Wlllfam, jr., 1.
Bell, Willtam F..
Bell, Ilillisni F.,
Bell, \Yllliam T.,
Bell, lYillialrl T.,
Rell~uay,Charlev B., 3
Bsllanig, %imden, 4
. -
Beilltiger, Wllli:int, 3.
Bcii,ille lron l\ork\, 1.
Beliuont, Auiuste, 6
Belo, Alfred tl., 3
Belt, dugtistus W.. 4.
Beltou. J., 3.
Belton, Jo<eyh F., 1,2.
Ueltdioorer, Samuel t i . , 8.
Bel.iin. J m e s W., 3 , 4
BenaPh, Janier, 2
Bender, K. H., 2 , 4
Banedict, Thouias B., 3.
Brnhmr. C . , 8
Benjamin, Jud:th P,, 1-5,i.
Benjpmln, 6. (*.,
3.
Bennett, c., i.
Bennett, c. L., 4.
Bpunett, J. ,.)I
3
Beunett, a. S. K., 2.
Bennett. James 1%.,3.
Beanett, John E., 2.
Bennett, John I\.. 1,2,4.
Benuett, H. D., 4.
Bennett. It. T., 1.
Bennett. T. J., 3.
Bennett, W. K., 2.
Bennett, 15.. S., 7.
Bennett, W. W., 4
Beullbr, H. L., 3.
Bcnning, S. J., d,4.
Beuufngs (Georgia) Brigade, 4 , i .
Benniss, C. T., 3
Benoit, James K.. 3
Bensadon, Joseph, 4.
Benson, D. B., 8.
Benson, J. R., 1
Bensou, Wi1Iiam H., 3.
Beathall, Thomas W., 3.
Bentley. W. G., 2-4.
Xentley, 11. a., 4
Bentuu, BenJauiiii L., 2,3.
Benton. Charles R.. 5
Beutou, doiitt GI., 1
Bentmi, Xortimcr M., 2-4.
Beutolr, H. J., 3.
Berger, I., 2
Berkeley, C., 3.
Berkeley, Edmund, 3.
Berkeley, Francis B., 2,3.
Berkeley, Lewis, 3.
Berkeley, S., 3
Berkelej, W. K., 3.
Bernard, J. T., 2
Berniss, Samuel x., 3.
Berrien, J. H., 1.
Deirieu, Jaureb H., 1.
Berrien, 1. Cecil, 3,4.
Berrj ,Albert S . , 3
Berry, J., 4.
Berrj, Iieajah F., 2.
Becr), Hobert, 4
Berrr, Thomas, 3
Berry, Thomau G . , 4.
Bert], Thomas J., 1,2,4.
Berrg, William W., 1,4.
GENERAL TXDEX.
W. F., 2.
Bessent, R. P., 3.
Best, Enlory F., ?,3.
Besselien,
Bethel Flinrch,Va. Engagement,Juae i05l S 6 l , 5

Belhune, J. S . , 4.
Betsill, U. J., 4.
Betts, A. D., 1.
Betts, C. B., 1.
Bet,ts, Williani H., Y,3.
Bevaiis, Jos. L., 3.
Beveridge, J. T., 3.
Beverly, Constantine B., 14.
Bibb, Joseph B., 2:4.
Blbb, Porter, jr., 3.
Blbb, Wlliann H.. 7 .
Bible Society of the Confederate States, 2,5.
Blekell, IY. IY. 1,2.
Bickers, William A., 3.
Bleksler, H. .B.. 4.
BidSood, R. W.? 2.
Bier, George K., 1-3.
Biffle, J. B., 4.
Bigelow. R. J., 3.
Bigger, R. H., 4.
Bigger, Thomas B., 1.
Biggs, h a , 1,2.
~ f g g x John
,
11.. 2.
Billieu, Darid Hall, 3.
Billopp, K. IV.? 3,4.
Billups, d. P., 2.
Billups, J. 5., i.
Billups, Jsnies IT., 4.
Billups, .John X., 3.
Binford. E. S., 3.
Binford, James It.. 2 , 4 .
Binford, Peter, 3.
Binford, \I-. H., 3.
Bingham, John A. 1. , 2.
Binnis, John G . , 3.
Binns, J. E., 4.
Biossat, Eugene K., 1,2.
Blrchett, T. G., 3.
Bird, P. B., 3.
Blrd, \Y. C. 3.
Bird, K. I.:., 3.
BlrOsonq. X. J.. 4.
Birge, S . .I., 2.
Blruey, John, 1,2.
Biscoe, H. L., 2.
Biser, \Yllllani D.. :;,4,
Bisliop, B. F., l , 2 .
Bishop, Saninel I,., :,A.
Bishop, W l l i a m J . . 1.
Birland, J. R., 3.
Bivens, Jonah. 3.
Bizrell, James A,, 2,3.
Biaek, C p s . 3.
Black, Edward J . . 4.
Black, H:irrep I f . , 1.7.
Black, Hngh, 1.2.
Blaek, James I%..2.
Black, .John L.. 1,2.
Blnck, S. L., 4.
Black, T. J., 4.
Black, Yi. C., 3.
Black, \Viliiani Thomas, 1,s.
Blackburn, B. F., 2.
~
Bkckburn, Cary 1%., 3.

Blaekburn, Elixs E.. 1,2,5.
Blackburn, J. (. S., 4.
Blackburn, S. I)., 1.
Black-ford, B. I,.. 4.
Blackford, Bcnjamiii, 2,3.
Blackford, C. )I., 3.
Blackford E., 3.
Blackford, 1,. X., 4.
Blackford, Vlilliani \V., 2 4 .
Blackistone, YVilliain T., 3.
Blackman, Wilbiir Y . , 3.
Blackmorc, Thon,as J., 4 .
Blacknall, C. C . , 2,4.
Blncknall, George, 1.
Blackwell, J. 5., 4.
Blankwell, John T., 2.
Blackwell, Reuben W., 2.
Blackwell. S. L., 3.
Blackrell, Thonias If., 3.
Blackwell, IY. H., 3.
Blnckwood, John G o , 3.
Blain, George A., 4.
Blain, John I,. , 3.
Blair, H u g h A., 3.
BlaIr, J. .I., 3 .
Rlair, Sanies E., 3.
Blair, L. W. R., 2,3.
Blair, Kobert I,., 3.
Blair, WilIlarri B . , 1.
Blair, William If.. 3 .
Blake, 11Pnj:iniiii C., 3.
Blake, E.D., 1.3.
Blake, F. U., 3.
Blake, Frederick R., 3.
Blake, I., 3.
Blake, Isham X.,4.
Blake, J. A., 3.
Blake, Joseph D., 2.
Blake, Julius A , 3.
Blakeniore, T. >I., 4.
Blakemore, W. T., 2.
Blakeney, J. C., 4.
Blanc, Samuel Y., 4.
Blame, Joseph A., 1,4.
Blanchard, 1. G., 1.
Blanrhard, rttirsnii A . , 1.
Blnncit;ird, d. A., 4.
Bl:meIiard, Fort, S. C., 6.
Bland, Elhert, 4.
Blandford, Uark H. (Georgia), 3,7.
BlandinF, o., 3.
Blautoir, B. K., 2 4 .
Rlanton, Leigh U., 4.
Blaxom, 3. H., 3.
Bledsoe, A. T., 1,2.
Blodsoe, 0. F., 3,4.
Bledsoe, Powhatan, 2.
Bledsoe, W. S . , 3.
Blerins, A. C., 3.
Blevhis, Joliu P., 2.
Bliss, J. >I.$3.
Bloekade @fSoutliern Ports, 1-3,M.
Blocker, E. B., 3.
B:ocker, John E., 3.
Blocker, John R., 1.
Bloom, Franc16 S., 1.
857
GI ENEBA L 1NDEX.
Bloomfield, Benjamin, 1.
Blount, B. F., 1,2.
Blount, C. B., 1.
Blount, F. W., 2.
Blount, U. Id., 2.
Blount, J. Q., ArtiZlW, 4.
Blonnt, J. Q., Q. M.,1,3,4.
Blount, James R., 1
Blount, R. P., 2.
Blount, T. W., 1,2.
Blount, Thomas M., 1.
Blount, William A., 2,4.
Blow, Henry L.9 1.
Bloxham, W. D., 3.
Bloxom, J. H., 1.
Blue, Rev., 1.
Blue, Charles, 1.
Blue, 0. B., 2.
Blue Mountain Railroad. See Alabama and &orgza Razlroad.
Blue Springs, Teun. Operations, October, 1563,
3,6.
Board, Charles A., 2.

Board, F. E., 3.
Boatright, John Q., 3.
Boatwrlght, J. L., 4.
Boaz, B. U., 3.
Boisz, Newton J., 3.
Bobet, A., 1.
Boho, B. A., 4.
Bobo, Simpson, 1.
Bocage, Joseph W., 1,2.
BOcOGk, Thomas S. ;Virginia), 1-7.
Bogan, Charles P., 3
Boggess, A. F., 4.
Boggess, lrby U., 2.
Boggess, B. O . , 2.
Boggs, Charles H., 2.
BOggS, Francis J., 2.
Boggs, Josiah N., 3.
Boggs, Robert, 3.
Boggs, T. R., 2.
Boggs, William It., 1 4 .
Rogle, 3. M., 3.
Bohen, Eugene, 3.
Bolan, M. J., 2,3.
Bolles, C. P., 2.
BOllIng, Qeorge W., 4.
~ o i i i n g ,H., 3.
Bolllng, L. S., 2.
Bolton, Henry, 1.
Bolton, James, 3.
Bomar, Benjamln F., 1.
Bomar, T. H., 4.
Bond, John B., 2.
Bond, Jos. B., 4.
lonford, P. E., 2.4.

lonham, D. W. C., 1.
louham. Xilledge I,. (South Carolinn), L 1 - b
tonneau, Rlchard Y., 1,2.
louner, J. B., 4.
lonuer, Lafuyette, 3.
lonner, Memory, 2.
lonner, S. L., 2.
%onner,W. 8., 1.2.
lonner, Wllircm Y., 2.
gonsal, John, 2.
lonsal, Stephen, 2.
Sonsal, W. B., 4.
3onqu11, William B., 2.
looker, E. D., 1.
%ooker,Qeorge, 1.
3ooker, Biehard I.,1.2.
3ookter, E. F., 3,4.
Boou, H. L., 2.
Boon, William C., S.
Boone, A. R., 1.
Boone, C. A., 5.
Boone, F. X., 2.
Boone, J. R. F., 1.
Boone, 0. C., 3.
Boone, Squire, 3.
Booth, 4. H., 2.
Booth, David W., 3,4.
Booth, Edwin G., 24.
Booth, Qeorge W., 3.
Booth, John C., ArtiUery, 1.
Booth, John C., A&. Surg , 3.
Booth, B. T., 3,4.
Borah, J. T., 1.
Borchert, George A., 14.
Borcke, Heros van, 2-4,6.
Borden, Thomas J., 4.
Borders, John H., 3.
Boring, hicholas H., 3.
Borlsnd, E., 3.
Borland, Harold, 1,2.
Boroughs, IT. X., 4.
Borroum, Andrew J., 3.
Borum, Charles, 3.
Bosley, T. U., 1.
Rossard, J. J., 2.
Bossieux, L. J., 3.
Bostick, J. L., 3,4.
Bostick, Jos., 4.
Bostiek, Thomas E., 3,4.
Boston, John, 6.
Boston, S. B., 4.
Boston, W. J., 4.
Bostwick, B. M., 4.
Bostwick, T. H.,3.
Boswell, J. H., 1,3.
Boswell, James B., 2.
Boswell, John L., 3,4.
Boswell, Lewis A. ,3.
Boteler, A. S., jr., 3.
Boteler, Alexander B. (Virginia), 2, ps.
Bottles, J. L., 3.
Botts, Benjamin A., 1,s.
Botts, Henry T., 3.
Botts, L. ,3.
859
GENERAL INDEX.
Bondfnot, Elias C. (Cherokee Sation).bi.
Boudinot, IT. &,.: 3 .
Boutdin, B. C., 3.
Boulsare, J. R., 2.
~ o ~ n dJoseph
s,
%urphy, 4.
Bounds, W. H., 2.
Bounty, 3,6,7.
Bounty and Furloughs, 1 . 2 . 4 , 6 .
Bourge6, E., 3.
Hourland, Addison N., 2.
Bourn, IF. C. , 3,4.
Bosden, Johu C., 6.
Bowdoill, John W., 3.
Bowdoin, Xartin A., 1,2.
Bondre, Edward f., 3 , 4 .
Bowen, Dr., 7.
Boffen, E. J . , 3,4.
Bonen, Elias J., 2.
Bones, Henry S., 2.
Bonen, John S., 1-3.
Bowen, Bobert E., 4.
Bonen, Robert J., 2,4.
Bonen, IS. L. L., 4.
Boxer, Byron B., 3, 4.
Boners, Dorsey B., 1.
Bowers, James d.. 3.
Bowers, Lloyd, I,2.
Bonie, Allen T. 4.
Borrie, Andrew, 3.
Bowie, h d r e w W.? 1.
Bonle, John A., 2-1.
Bowie, L., 4.
Bode, Thomas F., 3.
Bowles, J. T., 2.
Bowles, J. W., 4.
Bowles, James, 1: 2.
Bowles, Plnckner D., 4.
Bowlea, R. C., 3, -1.
Bonle6, Iticliard, 3 , 6 , i.
Bonles, Willi:ini, 2.
Bowles, William 31.. 3 , 6 , 7 ,
BonlIng Greeu, Hy., 3.
Bonling Green, Ky. Retrrst fronit Frb. 14. 1862,
~
2: 5,6.
Bowman, Charlsb S., 1.2.
Bonmau, James tI. 3.1.
Bowman, Robert, 3.
Bonman, W,,1.
Boayer, Jainea P., I ,
Bower, T. ?I,, 2 4 .
~
Bosley, James G . , 1.
Bofce, C. X., 3,4.
Boyce, James P., 2 , s .
Royce, Her, 3.
Boyee, B. I,., 2.
Iloyce, Willlnm IF. (South Carolina), 1-7.
Boyd, Alfred, 1.
Boyd, Charles B., 4.
Boyd, D. F., 1,2.
Boyd, James M,, 3,4.
Boyd, R. IT., 4.
Boyd, Kichard, 3,4.
Boyd, Samuel H., 3 , ~
Boyd, W. W., 3.
Boyd, Waller X., .
.
Boykin, Bnmell. Boykin, E. H., 4.
Borkln, R. X., 2.
Boykin, 8.V., 2.
Boykin, S. H., 1.
Boykin, Stephen N., 4.
Boykin, Tlionins J., 2,3.
Boykin, W. D., 2.
Boyle, Cornelius, Y.
Boyle, David S., 3 .
Uoyle, Francis d., 3.
Boyle,lIilliani A.l 2.
Boyles, D. H.! 4.
Boyles, J. X., 2.
Boylston, R. B., 4.
Boyhton, s. C., 2.
Boynton, Chines M., 3.
Boynton, James S., 2 4 .
Bozeman, Rev., 1.
Boaeman, J o h n J., 3.
Bozeman, X., 3.
Brabble, Bdniund C. 1,4.
Brucey, S. L., 3.
Brack, John H . , 3.
Bradfield, James T., 3.
Bradford, Alexander B. (Mssissippi),1.
Bradford, C. JI., 4.
I h d f o r d , Charles >I., 1.
Bradford, David, 1-1.
Bradford, E., 3,4.
Bradford, Q. D., 2.
Bradforcl, H., 3.
Bradford, H. C., 3.
Bradford, H. S., 2.
Bradford, J. D., 2.
Bradford, Janies W., 1.
Bradford, .Jefferson Davis, 1.
Brudford, Jesse J., 3, 4.
Bradford, John, 4.
Bradford, Otey, 3,4.
Bradford, IT. d., 1,2.
Bradford, Wllliam K., 1,2.
Bradford, Williani L., 1,2,4.
Bradfiite, William K., 1.
Bradley, A. G . , 4.
Bradley, Benjamin F. (Kentucky), 2,7.
Bradley, Benjamin W., 2.
Bradley, C. Ireson, 3.
Bradley, Ed. G . , 1.
Br:idley, It. S., 3.
Bradley, J. U., 3.
Bradley, J. W., 2.
Bradley, John, 1.
Bradley, William J ,3.
Bradshaw, 0. A., 4.
Brady, A., 3.
Bragg, Brdxton, 1-i.
Brags, Janiua X., 2.
Rragg, Thomas, 1,2,5.
Brailsford, E. D., 4.
Brait,hwaite, J. S., 3.
Bramblitt, W. I., 3,4.
Brame, Tlgnal H., 2,3.
Brame, W. H., 4.
Branch, Anthony X. (Texas), 7.
Branch, Cyrns A., 1.
Branch, E. R., 1,3.
Branch, James 11.,3.
Branch, John L., 1.
~
Brockenbroush, John W. (Tirginia

Brockcnbrough, Fv. 8 . ; 1.
Brockenbrongh, \v. s. 11.. 2.
Brockett, IT. B., 1.
Brockmsn, Benjamin T., 3,4.
Brodhead, John C., 1.
Brodie, Llobert L., 1.
Brodnas, J . 6 . 3 2.
Brodnax, Jolin W., 2.
Brodnas, Ilohert, 4.
Rrodnax, William E., 2.
Brogden, Arthur, 3: 4.
Brogden, H. H., 4.
Brogle, William D., 3.
Bromwell, William J., 6.
Bronaugh, F. L., 1.
Bronaugh, John x., 3.
Bronmgh, \Y. S., 1.
Brooeks, John H., 2.
Broocks, L. W., 3,J.
Brook, T ~ O N Hti.?
S 1.
Brooke, Joliu X., 1,2.
Brookes, J. I-.: i.
Brookins, A. R., 3.
Brooks, A. J., 3.
Brooks, J. H., 4.
Brooks, John D., 3.
Brooks, John S., 4.
Brooks, Leslie E., 2-1,6.
Brooks, William Jl., 1.
Broome, James b., 4.
Broome, James E . , 1.
Brosnatian, G . O., 4.
Brother, H. J., 3.
Brothers, Oscar C., 3.
Bronghtoii, A. B.+ 2 .
Broaghton, D. IT., 2.
Brown. See I,iftle &. B r m m .
Brown, Rev.. 1,5,6.
Brown, Aaron P.,

Bmm,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Bronx,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
'
Bedfor4, '2,
Benjamin F.? 3.
Benton J., 1.
C. D., 3.
C. H. C., 2.
Charles F., 3.
Charles H., 1,2.
Daniel E., 4.
Ednard, 2.
G. Campbell, 1-3.
G. H.: 1.
George P., 3,4.
George IF., 1.
B. H., 4.
H. 31. L'. C., 4.
H. T., 1.
H. IT., 2.
Henry, 7.
Henry K., 1.
Isaac s.,1,2,4,5.
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown, J., 1.
Brown, J. B., 1.
Brown, J. C., Aast. sury., 1.
Brown, J. C.? Chaplain, 2.

Drovln, J . C., 12th A h , 1.
Brown, J. J., 4.
Brown, J. K,6.
BroiTn. J. P., 3 , 4 .
Brown, J. T., 9.D. c., 3.
B r m n , J. T., A. Q. M., 2.
Rrova, J . Thompson, 2.
Brown, J. Welsmae, 3.
Brown, J. Wileox, 3,4.
Brown, J a m s B., 3.
Brovii, Jarnes D., 4.
Browit, Jaiues 31., 1,2.
Brown, Jesse P., 2.
Bronn, Jotill A . , 1.
Brown, Jolin ('., 2-4.
Brown, John Hem)-, 2.
Broivn, dolin 1. 1.
Brown, John K.,A. (2. Jf., 2.
Broirn, .JoIin W., Cam. Sub., 4.
Brown, Jos. S.? 3.
Broim, Joseph, 1,3.
BrOiTn, Joseyh E., 5.
Broiin, Josepl~X., 1.
Brown, 31. b., 3 , 4 .
Brown, Xarshail, 3.
Broiin, S. B., 2.
Brown, 5. H . , 2.
Brown, P. H., 4.
Brown, Parker E., 2.
Bronn, Plke, 3,4.
Broiw, Preston, 1.
Brown, It. G., 4.
Brown, R. X., 2.
Brown, K. W., 2.
Bronn, Eidgely, 3.
Brown, Robert H.,3.
Brovn. Hobert W., 2.
Brown, S. H., 4.
Brown, S. Xoore, 3.
Brown, T. C., 4.
Brown, Tlionias L., 1.
Bromi, Thomas L. B., 3.
Brown, Thomas P., 2.
Browii, ThomaS W., 3.
Brovn, V. I.,1,3.
Brovn, W. C., 1.
Brown, IT. H., 3fississippi. 1
Brown, W. H., Virginia. 6.
Broirn, 11.. N., 3.
Brown, W. K., 3,4.
Brown, lTiIii:im, 3.
Isrolm, William C., 2.
Broirn, \Tillimn H., 7
Brown, Williiim L., 5 .
Rrovrn, \Yilllam S . , 1-3.
Brown, Fleming & Co., 6
Browne, 6. H., 4.
Browne, H. H., 4.
Browne, 5 . 31., 4.
Browne, James D., 7.
Browne, James T., 3 (pp. 531,61(r801. ,908
BrovFne, Orris A., 4.
Browne, P. P., 3.
Browne, W. R., 3.
Browne, William H., 1 , 2 (pp 3.53, 388,423).
Brorme, William 1.,2,4,5
~
862
Brownfield, R. J., 3.
Browning, J. J., 7.
Browning, Johu A., 1.
Browurigg, John, 2.
Brownrigg, Richard T., 1.
Brofles, Charles E., 4.
Broyles, Junius J., 5.
Bruce, A. A., 3.
Bruce, Eli 1
.(Kentucky), L4-7.
Bruce, Horatio W. (Kentuck?), 1.2.5-7.
Bruce, J. S., 3.
Bruce, James, 2,3.
Bruce, James C., 1.
Bruce, R. J., 2.
Bruce, Robert, 2,3.
Bruce, W. Ballard, 4.
Bruce, Willlam I., 1.
Brueu, C. T., 2.
Brumby, Q . McD., 4.
Bruns, John Dirkson, 4.
Brunswick and Albany Railroad Company, 3,6
Brusl6, Charles A., 3.
Bruster, E., 4.
,
Bruton, T. J., 1.
Bryau, A. X., 1,3.
Bryan, Alfred, 2.
Bryan, B. B., 4.
Bryan, B. C., 2.
Bryan, B. S., 2,4.
Bryan, E. H., 3.
Bryan, E. P., 2.
Bryan, E. S., 4.
Bryan, Q . 1.,3.
Bryan, George D., 4.
Bryan, Qeorge W., 3.
Bryan, Qoode, 14.
Bryan, Guy BI., 2.
Bryan, Henry, 1,2.
Bryan, J. H., 3,4.
Bryan, J. B., jr., 3,4.
Bryan, James A., 1.
Bryan, James C., 1,2.
Bryan, James H., 2.
Bryan, James P., 3.
Bryan, John S., 1,3.
Bryan, E., 3.
Bryan, L., et al., 4.
Bryan, L. E. H., 4.
Bryan, ThomaR S., 1.
Bryan, W. H., 3.
Bryant, Jarau, 3.
Bryant, W. J., 1,3,4.
Bryson, C. P., 2.
Bryson, S. C., 2.
Bryson, William If., 1.
Buehanan, F. G., 3.
Buchanan, Prauklin, 1,2,4,5,
Buchanm, 6 . J . , 3.
Buchanan, George B., 2.
Bnchanau, 3. H., 4.
Buchanan, James, 1.
Buchanan, Samuel H., 2,4.
Buchauan, Thomas, 3.
Buchauan, W. C., 2.
Bllchel, A., 1.
Buck, John T., 2.
Back, Samuel I)., 3.
Buck, Samuel I., 3 .
Buck, William A . , 3
Buck, I\ illiam 1..5
Burkmau, 7'. E., 2.
Buckner, Brnjuniin F., 3.
Buckner, U. l'., 1 , 2
Bucknrr, Frank P., 3,4.
Bueknrr, Georw \V., 1.
Buckner, J. d.. 3.
Buckner, James, 2.
Buckner. John T.. 2 , 4 .
Burkuer, Jos. S., 3.
Burkner, H. T., 3,i.
Buckurr, Sininn B.. 1.2 ipp 298,343 3 i + 375),3 4,
6,7.
Buckner. Thonias 8.. 7

Budd, 1. T.. 2,3.
Bumngton, John C., 3.4
Bufflugton, Thoma5 C., 3.
BufEnSton, Thomas J.. 3.
Buford, Abraham, 3 , 4
Buford, S., 5.
Buhrman, F. A., 2.
Buie, Duncan. 2
h i e , W. E., 2.
Building&, PubIIC, 1-7.
Bnlst, George L., 4.
Buist, Ilenr), 2
Buist, J. F., 2
Rniqt, John S., 3.
Bulger, Michael J., 3,4.
Bulkley, Henry D.. 2.
Bull, Qustarus A.. 1.
Bull, James H., 3,4.
Bull. 3. d., 4.
Bull, William I., jr., 3.
Bullard, Arthur B., 2
Bullen, Lloyd, 1,5.
Bullitt, Wlliam G., 1.
Bulloeh, James D., 1,2.
Bulloch, William G., 2.
Bullock, J. H., 3.
Bullock, James I.,2.
Bullock, Rohert, 4.
Bullock, W. F., jr., 3.
Bullock, Wailer R., 1-3.
Bumgardner, James, 1.
Bunch, W. II., 4.
Bonn, Henry G., 3.
Bunt, n., 3.
Bunting, R. F., 1.
Burbridge, John Q., 2.
Bureh, E. T., 3.
Burrh, John C., 2 , s .
Burcli, John E., 2.
Bureh, Stephen C., 2.
Burdell, Tiiomas, 1,4.
Burdett, George BI., 3.
Bureau of Cavalry, 7.
Bureau of Conscription, 4, i
Bureau of Foreign Supplieb, 3,4,6, i.
Bureau of Inspection, 4, i.
Bureau of Poiytechnfcb, 3,4, ti
Bureau of Special and Secret Serrire, 4,i.
GENERAL INDEX.
Budord, Nathallte~%., 2.
Burge, K. F., 3.
Barges, it. u., 4.
Burgess, R. G . , 3.
Burgess, Wileg. 1.
~ u r g e s s ,William R . , 4.
Burgevln, Edmund. 7.
Burgayn, H. K., 3.
Burk, Ed. A., 3,4.
Burke, Christopher C . , 2.
Burke, Edmund, 2,4.
Burke, Frank E., 4.
Burke, John J., 1.
Burke, 1.C., 3,4.
Burke, Xartin, 4.
Burke, K. I. , 2,1.
Burke, Somervlll, 3.
Burke, Thomas A. 2,3.
Burkhalter, C. Xrli.. 4.
Burkhart, Philip. 1.
Burks, C. D., 3.
Burks, Johu C., 1.
Burks, Rieharcl H., 2-4.
Burleson, A. A., 1.
Burley, Bennett 6 . . 7.
Burnam, John, 1.
Burnes, R. A., 3.
Burnet, Andrew W., 2.
Burnet, James, 4.
Burnet, l\~llllarnE., 1 , 3 .
Burnett, Henry C. (Kentucky). 1-7.
Burnett, J. H., 2.
Buruett, Theodore L. (Kentucky), L5-7.
Burnett, Thonias J., 2.
Burnett, Thomas S., 2.
Burnliam, Richard, 1.
Burns, A. G., 2.
Burns, John H., 6.
Burns, Rohert, 4.
Burns, Simon P., 3.
Burns, IF. H., 1.
Burnslde, Ambrose E., 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 .
Hurnside, J. P.: 1.
Burr, John X., 3.
Burr, IF. H. 4.
Burriss, John W., 2.
Burroughs, A. J., 4.
Burroughs, B. X., 3.
Burroughs, Edgar, 2.
Burroughs, Richard B., 2.
Burrows, Rev., 1.
Burrows, J. L., &i,
Burrus, F. R.: 4.
Burt., W. G . , 4.
Burt,, rvilliam J., 2.
BurthB, Leonee, 2.
Burton, B. F.. 3.
Burton, Charles H., 3.
Burton, Charleg H.., 1.
Burton, E. I . , 3.
Burtoa, 6. B., 4.
Burton, George I\-., 3.
Burton, Hzory L., 3.
Burton, James H.. 1.
Ilurton, John B., 1.
Burtoll, W. H., 1.
Burton, Ivillim O., 2.
Burtwoll, John H. B., 1,3,4.

Burwell, Armistead, 2-4.
Burwell, J. B., 3.
Burwell, P. L., 1,2.
Busbg, James J., 2,3.
Bush, Charles li., 1.
Bush, Louis, 3,4.
Bush, Robert N., 3.
Bush, Thouins, 1,2.
Bussrj, Hezekiah, 4.
Bustamentc, 8. D., 2.
Butcher, David, 1.
Butler, Rev., 1.
Butler, Andrerv P., 4.
Butler, Baxter J., 2.
Butler, Benjamin F., 2,3,5,6.
Rirtler, Charles F., 4.
Butler, E. G., 2.
Butler, G . P., 3.
Butler, Greenlee, 1.
Butler, H. A., 3.
Butler, J. P., 2-4.
Butler, James W., 2.
Butler, Jasper, 4.
Butler, Jasper F., 3.
Butler, L. X., 1,2.
Butler, Larrrence Lewls, 1,2.
Butler, Levis P., 3.
Butler, Loudon, 3.
Butler, 21. C., 14.
Butler, 31. I.,2.
Butler, l a r e u s A., 3.
Butler, 0. S., 3,4.
Butler, Renley S., 3.
Butler, Samuel L., 3,4.
Butler, Thomas H., 1.
Butler, Troup, 3.
Butler, IF. C., 2,3.
Butler, IF. O., jr., 3.
Butler, William, 1,s.
Butler, TVilliam Wilson S., 2.
Butt, H. F., 1,3.
Butt, J. 11., 1,2.
Hutt, Richard L., 3.
Butt, Walter E., 1-4.
Butts, Judson A., 3.
Bnxton, J X r T l S , 4.
Byers, J. Stodart, 1.
Byington, Mylo Z., 4.
Bynum, Joseph K., 2.
Bynum, Ti. P., 3.
Byrd, A. S., 1.
Byrd, dug. J., 3.
Bgrd, Daniel E., 3.
Byrd, Evander, 6.
Bgrd, Harvey L., 3.
Bgrd, James, 1.
Byrd, James A., 3.
Byrd, Richard G., 1.
Byrd, S. D. N., 2.
Byrd, S. M. H., 1,3,4.
Byrd, T. O . , 2.
Byrd, Kllliam N., 9 .
Byrue. Albert C., 3.
Byrue, Charles, 1.
Byrue, Edwartl, 3.
Byme, \Villiam J., 3.
GENERAT, INDEX.
864
Brrnes, V. &
2. I.,
C. A. Farwell, Ship, 2.
Cabaniss, A. B., 3.
Cabaniss, T. B., 4.
Cabell, A. S., 1,3.
Cabell, Edward Carrington, 1-2.
Cabell, ti. C., 4.
Cabell, H. C., 2.
Cabell, J. L., 1.
Cabell, John Qratton, 4.
Cabell, Joseph B., 3,4.
Cabell, William L., 1,3.
Cabiness, E. U., 4.
Cabiness, H., 1.
Cablnet, 1 4 6 .
Csddall, S. S., 3.
Csde, Edward W., 3.
Cadets, 1,2,4,5.
Carey, Hngh W., 3.
Cage, J. D., 3.
Cage, John F., 3,4.
Cage,
W. C., 3.
Caillouch, Theophilus, 3.
Gain, U. W., 4.
Gain, J. S., 3.
Caln, James G., 11.
Can, James Palmer, 3.
Cain, Thomas, 1.
Cain. William H., 2.
Caire. Edward. 3.4
Cairo, U. S. Gunboat. Destruction of, Dec. 18,
1862, 3,4,6,7.
Calahan, W. ti., 4.
Caldwell, H. H., 2.
Caldwell, J. E., 3.
Galdwell, J. W., Asst. Surg., X.C., 1.
Caldwell, J. W., Asst. Swg., S. C., 4.
Caldwell, John A., 3.
Galdwell, John H., 2.
Caldwell, John W., 1,3.
Caldwell, Josiah H., 3.
Caldwell, Jultua A., 3.
Caldwell, O., 3.
Caldwell, S. C., 3.
Caldwell, S. W., 3.
Galdwell, 8. F., 3.
Caldwell, Thomas J., 3.
Caldwell, William B., 3.
Calhoun A. P., A. Q. X ,4.
Calhoun, James C., 1,3,4.

Calhoun, James H., 4.
Calhoun, John Galdwell, 3.
Calhoun, John W., 3.
Calhoun, 3. W., 3.
Calhoon, 0. P., 3.
Calhoun, V. R., 2,3.
Calhoun, William B., 3.
Call, G. W., 3.
Call, milk., 2.
Callahan, Samuel B. (Creek
tions), 7.
Callaway, J. J., Adjt., 2
Callaway, J. J., Asst. Surg., 3.
Callaway, J. W., 2.
Csllihm, D.. 1,2.

CaIloway, W. G., 3.
Calmese, F. H., 4
Cahert, J. H., 2
cslrert, Xatthew, 3.
Cxltert, R. J.. 3.
Cnlrert, W. H., 3.
Camati, Thomas, 3, -1.
Camden, Gideon D. (Virginia), 1
Cameron, Allen, 2.
Cameron, Andrea S., 3.
Cameron, Franrls H., 1,A?.
Cameron, J., 3
Cameron, J. D.. 1
Cameron, John P.. 3
Cameron, John I\., 1.
Cameron, S. F., 1.
Cameron, W. E., A. A . 6 . .2 , s
Cameron, W. E., Chaplni?r, 2.
Camlleld, C. H., 4
Camm, Robert A.. 5,4.
Cammack, Albert, 1.
Cammack, G e o r p R.. 3
Cammack, B. C.. 3.
Camp, Augereau (L,2.
Camp, Edmund J., 2.
Camp, Thompson, 2.
Camp, W. A., 2.
Camp, Fllliam P.. 1.
Campbell, A. B., 1 .
Fnmphell. A. ff., 2,4
Campbell, A. J., 3.
Campbell, A. W., 4.
Campbell, C. C., 1.
Campbell, C. ti., 4
Campbell, Charles B., 1,2.
Campbell. Charles G . . 3
Campbell. Charles .J ,3
Campbell, Dnncafi G., 1 4.
Campbell, Francis L., 4
Campbell, Gilbert R., 1.
Campbell, J. A., 27th 3fi8s., 3.
Campbell, J. d., Lhth I n., 3.
Campbell, J. A. P. :Mis&sippi), 1-3.
Campbell, J. 6. P., 3.
Campbell, James, A C C 1.
Campbell, James, 27th G C A
Campbell, James G., 2.
Campbell, James X.. C / K @ ~ J L1.,
Campbell, James X., S$th Blo ,3.
Campbell, James X., 2
Campbell, John d., 1 , 3 . 4 , 7
Campbell, John 0.. 1,s.
Campbell, John P., A . G S , 2
Campbell, John P., Asat. Surg., 3.
Campbell, John W., 2.4.
Campbell, L., 4.
Campbell, Loudon, 4
Campbell, 31. B., 3.
Campbell, Parker, 1,3,4.
Campbell, R. E., 3.
Campbell, W. H., 2,4.
Campbell, K. P., 3.
Campbell, W. B., 4.
Campbell, W. W., 3.
Camphell, Wesley IcD., 2,3.
Campbell, Wllllam P. A., i,2,4.
865
GENERAT, INDEX.
Carr, Oliirr C., 2

Camp Lee, Va., 5.
Camps of Instruct,ion, 1-3, %7
Carr, Wilson C. X., 2.
I Carraway, Daniel T., 1.3,4.
Cauaday, S. B., 7.
Candler, Ezekiel S., 1,2.
Cnrrere, i\ illiam, 1 , 2
Canedo, A. H., 5.
Carrick's Ford, IT. Va. Artion, J u l y 13, 1861, 5
Cantield, A. 11.: 2.
Carriqan. R. 1.,3.
Caiinady, Isaac G., 3.
I Carriker, S. l'., 2.
Cannady, Willianl E., 1.
Carrington. See l&'dZaums& Cuwington.
Cannon, John A., 3,4.
' Carriaaton, A. B., I.
Cannon, John L., 3.
Carrington, c., 4.
Carrington, Cltarles s., 1,2.
Cannon, R. H., 1.
Canova, A. A., 2.
Carrinatoii, Eugene, 2
Cantey, James, 3,4.
Carrington, G. IT., 3,4.
Carriiicton, Henry A., 4.
Cantey, John, 3.
Cantwell, Edirard, I,?, 4.
Carrington, Isune H., 3,7.
Capehart, Willianl K., 2.
Carrin@on, J. W., 4.
Capers, Rev., 1.
Carriiiaton, John S., 2.
Capers, Ellison, 3. .4.
Carrington. Paul S., 3.
Capers, Henry D.. 2 , 3 .
Carrinqtoii, K. C., 3.
Capers, J. H., " 3 .
Carrington. W. C. P., 1.
Capers, James H., 2,4.
Carrlngton, William F., 1,2,4.
Capers, Le Grand G., 1:2.
Varroll, Dmid IT. (ArkanTas), 7.
Capers, T. H., 1.
Carroll, Sicholas, 6,7.
Capers, 37. C., 3.
' Carroll, Robert C., 3.
Capers, William H., -1.
Carroll, ITilliam H., 1 , 2
Caperton, b. C., 2 .
.
Carrnth, E. B., 1 , 3
Caperton, Allen T. (Virginia). 3 , 4 , G , i .
Carson, d. B., 1
Caperton, George H.: 2 .
Carson, J. T., 3
Capital of the Confederacy. See Seat y i Goi,er?i- Carson, Janies H., 5.
mcnt of the Confederate Stafes.
Carson. Lewis D., 3.
Captured Property, 2,6.
Carson. W. D., 2
Captures 011 I,aud, 4. i.
Carwell. Reuben W.,3
Caraway, S. J., 2.
Carswell, 'YYilliam A., 2.
Cardozo. See SfaiBe d. Cavdoro.
Carter. Lieutenant-Colonel, 6.
Cardwell, John Kandolph, 4-i.
Carter, B. F., 2,3.
Cardwell, \Tilliiim. 6: i.
Carter, Benjamin F., 3.
Cardnell, Wyatt H., i .
Carter, Charles Nhirleg, 3,4.
Carew, E. S., 2.
Carter, D. D., 3.
Carey, Ed. X., 2.
Carter. David X., 3.
Carsill, W. JI., 1,:~.
Carter, E. P., 2
Carleton, George E., 3.
Carter, Flcnrnoy, 2.
Carliu, Kobert F.: 2,3.
Carter, Francis, 2.
Carlisle, B. Coleman, 2,4.
Carter, G . W., 2.
L'arlton, Rubert C., 3.
Carter, George A., 2.
Carmaek, John X.? 6.
Carter, H., 3.
Csrrnical, George H., -1.
CartPr. Hale) X., 4
Garmlrhael, .i.
R., 3.
Carter, Hilliard W., 2.
Carmichsri, D., 3.
Carter, 5. A., 3.
Carmlchael, Georqe F., 2,3.
Carter. 3. B., 2
Carmichael, J., 1.
Carter, J. C.. Brzg. Gm., 4.
Carmichael, John, :;.
Carter, .J. C., 3hth M a ,4.
Carniichael, S . IT., 2.
Cartrr. J. E.. 3.
Carmouche, E. d., a. 4.
Carter, J. 1,.,1,3.
Oarxi, I,. X., 2.
Carter, J. W., 13th Xis., 3.
Carnes, Killiani W., 3, .1.
Carter, J. W., B d Rattln. Va. I,. D. Tvoops,4
Caroll, Bnrbee, 1.
Carter, .Tame* W., 3,4
Carothers, James S., 3.
Carter, John C., 1.
Carpenter, J., a.
Carter, John W., 4.
Carpenter, J. S.: 3,d.
Carter, Jonathan H., 1,8,4.
Carpenter, John S . , 3.
Carter, Jos. P., 3.
Carpenter, Lee, 2.
Carter, J o ~ i s l i ,1
Carr, Abraham, 1.
Carter, L. I.,
1.
Carr, Charles E., 1,3.
'hrter, Louis D., 3.
Carr, George W., 1.
Karter, K. H., 2 , 3 .
Carr, George IT. Lafayette, 3.
Larter, R. K., 1,s.
Carr, James L., 2.
Curter, R. M., 4.
Carr, Joseph P., 2.
Carter, R. W., 3.
'
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'7--05 M-55
866
Carter, Robert, 1.
Carter, Kobert R., 1,2,4.
Carter, 8. S., 4.
Carter, Theodore, 3.
Carter, Thomas H., 3,4.
Carter, Thomas N., 3.
Carter, W. A., 2.
Carter, W. E., 1.
Carter, W. F., 3.
Carter, W. J., 2.
Carter, W. BI., 3.
Carter, William, 1.
Carter, William A., 3.
Carter, William F., 2,4.
Carter, William G., 3,4.
Carter, William R., 3,4.
Cartaright, Samuel A,, 3.
Carnth, Walter, 2.
Carnthers, C. H., 3
Carnthers, Robert L. (Tennessee), 1.
Carwile, John R., 3,4.
Carwile, T. W., 3.
Cary, 8. A., 1.
Cary, G. IY., 4.
Cary, dames, 2.
Cary, John R., 2,7.
Cary, N. R., 3.
Cary, R. Mllton, 2-4.
Gary, Wilson M., 2.
Case, George H., 4.
Cash, Francis D., 2.
Caskle, Eobert A., 3.
Casseday, Alexander, 1.
Casseday, Willlam Y . , 3.
Gassell, C. E., 3.
assidey, H. E., 2.
astle Thunder, 6.
aswell. See Baker & CmeZZ.
atching, Philip, 1.
Catchings, T. Alfred, 3.
Cate, Henry E., 2.
Cate James A., 4.
,Lnclns Sergins, 5.
GENERAL INDEX.
'rnter, George, 3 .
:entrnl 11 nreIiou\c C'ompan), Selma. ih.. ii,7
:haeher6, T., 4.
hadiliek, S.. 1.
hadick, T\ illiani 1). ,1 , 2, i.
:hadwick, E. A., 2.
ShaiTe, Charlm, 4.
ChatTer, S . , 1.
Chaffers, Edward, 3.
L'haae, 0. P., 2 .
ChaiIl6, S. E., 2.
Uhalaroii, Stephen. 4.
Chalkle), F. C., 7.
ChaIkley, Patrick b., 3.
Ciialmers, Alexander H., 3, i.
Ohalniers, W. C',, 1,s.
Chnlmers, H. H., 2.3.
Uhalmers, J. W., 1.
Chalmera, Jameq R., 1,3.
Chamberlain, Georre. 1.
Chamberlain. L. R., 2.
Chamberlala, W. A . , 2.
Chamberlaiue, IT. W., 3.
Chamberlayne, John If.. 2,J.
Chambers, Henry C. (SIicsicsippi), 2,4-7.
Chamber% J. R., 3.
Chambers, R. b., 1-3.
Chambers, S., 3.
Chambers, S. S . , 3.
Chambers. T. J., 1.
Cliamblin, John W.. 3.
Chambliss, Jackson, 3.
Chambliss, John R. (Virginia), 6,6.
Cliambliss, John R., jr., 3 . 4
Chambliss, Kathanlel K., 1.
Chambliss, W. B., 4.
Champneys, J. T., 1.
Chancellor, C. W., 1,3.
Chancellor, James X., 3.
Chandler. Daniel T., 3.
Chandler, E. H., 3.
Chandler, 6. T., 3.
Chandler, John L., 2,3.
Chandler, Joseph N., 4.
Chandler, Samuel T., 2.
Chandler, Sarah Thomas, 5.
Chaplains, Arniy, 1-7.
Chaplains, Savy, 1,2,5.
Chapman, Alfred R., 1.
Chapman, J. W., 3,4.
Chapman, L. A., 2.
Chapman, Robert T., 1,2,4.
Chapman, Samuel F., 3,4.
Chapman, W. A., 7.
Chapman, W. D., 1.
Charles, IT. T., 3,4.
Charles I, 5.
Charleston, S . C., 1,3,6,7.
Charleston, S. C. Defense, August-December,
leston Aarbor, S. C., 2,3,6.
M , 2.
, 1,2,4.
GENERA
Chstard, Frederick, 1,2.

Chat,neld, IV. H., 3 , 4 .
Chattanoog;l, Teuri. Operations, October-Decentber, 1S63, 3,6.
Chaytor, Jo., 7.
Chazal, John P., 2.
Chears, Benjamin F., 3.
Cheatham, Benjamin F.. I-Y, 6.
Cheat,ham, E. F., 1.
Cheatham, E. G., 3.
Cheatham, EdiTnrd S., 1.
Cheatham, H. C., 1.
Cheatham, John .L, 3.
Cheatham, XulirOe, 2.
Chestham, K. S., 2 .
Cheek, Benjamin A . , 3, 4.
Cheever, George H., 1 . 3 , 4 .
Chunault, David W., -1.
Cheney, H. J., 3.
Cheney, J. Sewtnn, ;3.
Chenonebh, B. I)., 2.
Cherokee Indians in Aorth Carolina, 4.
Cherokee Kation, 1,s-7.
Cherry, E. B., 3.
Cherry, George F., %,4.
CherrF, Isaiah J., 3.
Cherry, Istiam B., 3.
Cherry, Joseph B., 1.
Cherry, S. JI., 1.
Cherry, William Id., 3.
Chesapeake Bay, 5.
Chesnut, James, jr. [South Carolina), 1,2,4.
Cheanutt, C. L., S.
Chester, John, 4.
Chester, Williant P., 3.
Chestney, Theodore O., 1-3.
Chestnntt, J., 4.
Chew, Francis T., 2 4 .
Chew, l o r r i s R., 2.
Chew, If. P., 1.
Chew, K. S., 4.
Chew, 1'. T., 2.
Chicago TimeR, fi.
Chichester, John H., 1.
Chick, B. S., 6.
Chlckahominy, Ya. Battle of the, J u n e 27,
186Y, 2,s.
Chickamaoga, Ga. Battle, Sept. 19-20, 1863, 3,
4,6, i.
Chickasaw and Choctaw Sntions, 1.

Chickasaw Sation, 4:i.
Child, Doff, 4.
Childers, Jabez T., 2,s.
Childress, J. W., 4.
Childs, Frederick L., 1,s.
Childs, T. X., 2.
ChIles, Richard B., 2.
Chilton, George IF., 1.
Chilton, L. K., 1.
Chilton, Lysias B., 3.
Chilton, Robert H., 1-3.
Chilton, William P. (Alabama), 1,3-7.
Chlmborazo Hospital, 7.
Chind, Alfred J., 2.
Chipley, S. F., 3.
Chipley, Willlam D., 3.
Chisholm, Alfred, 2.
INDEX.
867
Chisman, Samuel R., 1,3.

Cliisolm, A. R., 1.
Cliisohi, G . IF., 2.
Cttlsolui, J. J., a.
C h i s o h , Sarah Porteous, 7.
Clioctarr Sation, 1,4,6,'i.
Choice, L. F., 3,4.
Clrorran Baptist Association, Xortlt Carolina, 1.
Chrisman, James B., 1.
Chrisuian, James 15. (Kentucky), &i.
Cliristian, Bolivar, 1,
Christian, C. D., 4.
Christian, Charles R.; 3.
Christian, Charles >I., S .
Christi:iii, l a r e e l l u s I>., 2-4.
I:hristian, lt. I,., 1.
LYiristian, Kicliard A., 3.
Uliristian, Rlchard H., 1 .
Christian, Samuel U . , 6.
L:hristian, William S., 3.
Christie, 11. ,J., 4.
Christmas, Henry, 14. C. S., 1.
Cliristmas, Henry, Asst. Scwg., 8.
Christnias, Henry K., 8.
Christ$-, George W., 2,4.
Chritly, .J. H., 5.
Chubb, Tllolllas, B.
Clrunn, Alfred B., 2.
Church, L. A., 3.
Church, Williani I,., 3,4.
Churclies, 1-i.
Cliurchill, Thomas J., 1-4.
Cburchwell, Willlam H., 1.
Citizenship and Ssturalization, 1,3-7.
Oivilians, 1,2.
Civil Law, 7.
Clack, C. 5., 4.
Clagett, Joseph E., 3.
Clagett, Tliomas H., 2.
Claggetl, Benjamin F., 3.
Claggett, Henry O., 1.
Claghorn, Johu S., 3.
Claiborne, A. J., 3.
Claiborne, C. H., 3.
Claiborire, 6. Welborue, 3,4.
Claiborne, Henry B., 1-4.
Claiborne, Herbert b., 1.
Claiborne, J. II., Cam. Sub., 1.
Claiborne, J. H., Suig., 1 , 3 .
Claihorne, James F., 14.
Claiborne, James 11. ,2,3.
Claiborne, Jolta, 1.
Claiborne, T. D., 2,3.
Claiborne, Thomas, jr., 1.
Cluiboriie, V. Howard, 1,Z.
Claiborne, W. C., 2,3.
Claims, 1-7.
Clampitt, 8. S., 1.
Clancy, I. J., 4.
Clanton, Albert B., 3.
Clanton, James H., 2,3.
Clapp, J. W. (Mississippi), 3,5,6.
Clardy, Thomas F., 3.
Clare, William, 3.
Clark, Bennett, 4.
Clark, Bennett H., 2.
868
Clark, C. J., 1,3.

Clark, Charles, 1.
Clark, F. P., 1
Clark, G . N., 3.
Clark, H. K., 3
Clark, H. Y., 4.
Clark, Henry >I., 43.
Clark, Henry T., 1.
Clark, Isaac G . , 3.
Clark, J. W., 3
Clark, James G., 4.
Clark, Janies L., 1,3,4.
Clark, John B. (Missouri), 1-3,7.
Clark, John B., jr., 4.
Clark, John G . , 2 , 3 .
Clark, Xary, 6.
Clark, Hirhaol K., 2,3.
Clwk, JTnntilla, 1.
Clark, R. C., 2.
Clark, Thomas, 2.
Clark, Thomas C., 1,3,4.
Clark, \Y. H., 4.
Clark, Walter, 1.
Clark, Walter Xcbl., 2.
Clark, IYhitfleld, 3 , 4
Clark, William, 2.
Clark, WiUiam B., 1.
Clark, William H., 3.
Clark, William J., 1.
Clark, William W. (Georgia), 6,6.
Clark, Fort, 1. C., b.
Clarke, C. D., 1.
Clarke, C. H., 3.
Clarke, David U., 3.
Clarke, Edward I.,3.
Clarke, F., 4.
Clarke, Fugate, 3.
Clarke, George W., 1-3.
Clarke, Isaac A., 4.
Clarke, J. G., A. A . G., 3.
Clarke, J. G . , Adums (Niss.) Cuu., 3.
Clarke, J. Ljle, 2.
Clarke, James G., 3
Clarke, John, 2.
GENERAL I N D E X .
Cln)toil, E:d. E., 1
ton, Oeorrrr Ni+lr). 1,2 ,pp 301 341,355 is!),

440) , 3 , 4
Clattos, 1. D., 3, 1
Clayton, Henr) II., 3
Clayton. J., 3
Clil@on, James, 3.
Clayton, Philip, 1.2.
(l;t>tnn, Philip A., 3.
Clayton, S. C., 6.
w. E., 4.
ton, Wllinm F., ti.
rrell, A. I?., 8
Cleary, F. I)., I .
Cleary, It.. 3.
Clewy, W. W., 2.
Cleaver, W. K., 3.
Clehurne, Patrick It.. >,A6
Clegg, Hlllary, (I
Cleqrr, Joseph. 3.
Clement. J. \\., -1.
Clmieut, IF. R., 3.
Clemeiits, B. l., 2
Clement\, 3. P., 3
Clcments, J. I t . . f
Clemeuts, Jessr I%., I . 2.
Clenients. I \ . X., 4.
Clemmoiis, Georcre W.. 5.
Clemons. Welrome b., 2 , s .
Clemson, C., 3
Clrnison, J . C., 1-3
Clepper, Thomas \I.,2
Clercgmen. 5.
Clerg) of Bontgoniera, Ala., 1.
Clerical Force, 1-5.
Cleveland, H., 3
Clerelaud, James B., 3 , 4 .
(Ierel.tnd, 1.S., 3
Clevelaad, W. L, 3.
Clewell, F. V., 4
Clifton, James B., 4.
Cliftan, VY. C., 3 , 4
Clliich, Duiirnn L., 2,3.
(iinch, l. B., 3
Cline, A. H., 3 , 4
Cline, J . X.. 2
Clingman. A. 1.,1
Clingman, Thonias L., 14.
Clitherall, Alexander B., 1 .
Clopton, A.
1
Clopton, Datid (.\ltLbumtL), 1.5-i.
Clopton, J. P., -1
Clopton, John, 1 , 3
Clopton, XariaG., 1.
4 Lothing for tile A r m ) , 1-7
Clothing for the aavy, 3,4, I ) , 7.
Cloud, A. J., 4.
Cloud, Xoah R., 3
Clouct, noah L., 4.
ton,
a,
s.
ClonlleJ.
R., 3,4
Cloyd, Joseph, 3.4.
Cluck, X. *I., 4.
luskey, Uiehael I\.(Tennessee),1,2-5, i.
869
GfENElIATd INDEX.
Coalter, Henrf T., 2.

Coast Defense, 1,3,6.
Coasting Trade, 1.
Coates, W. S., 2.
Coat of .irms, 1.
Cobb, Benjaiiiiii F., 2.
Cobb, Wles I)., 1.
Cobb, Howell (Georgiaj, 1-3,5-7.
Cobb, Howell, jr., 3.
Cobb, John A., 2.
Cobb, Joliii U., 2.
Cobb, Joliii I,., B, -1.
Cobb, Lamar, 3.
Cobb, Xotrrll, 3.
DObb, 0 . 0.. 1.
Cobb, P. 1.: 2.
Cobb, H . , 1.
Cobh, Itnhrrt I,., 1.1.
Cobb, Tlionius It. It. (Georyiill. 1.3.
Cobb, W. H. H., 3.
Cobl), Willlamsoit 11. K. ( A l ~ t ! ~ u h i7) .,
Cobb, Willls 1%. 3. i.
Cobbs, H. 1 .
Cobler, I,. F., 1.
Coelirau, Georw 31.. 1.
Cochraii, H. P., 3.
Cochran, Henry K., 2, X.
Coehmi, Jeroiiie, 2 , 3 .
Cochrun, .John, 1.
Coehran, Oweii I,.. l , ? ,
Cochrsii, Kobert, li.
CoeQrun, Williani d.. 3,4.
Coeliraii,Killlani 1.. 1.
Cochraii B Co.. 1.
Coehrane, A. F.,5.
Cocke, Renjaiiiiii K. 3.
Cocke, Daniel F., 1.
Cocke, Plillip St. 6eorgr; 1.
Cocke, S. T., 3.
Coeke, W. Is., 4.
Coeke, Wllliam J . . 3 , 4
Cockerliani, John W.5 3.
Coekraii, George E., 3.
Coekrell, Francis 31.. 3.
Cockrill, X. S., 3,4.
Cody, B. il., 3.
Cody, Wllinm H., i.
Coe, Tlieodore H., 3.
Cofer, Xartin H., 1,3,;7,F.
Colee, H. T., 3,4.
Colee, IT. 31., I
Cofferj, D., 3.
CoRep, E. UeD., 2,3.
Cofnn, E., 3.
Coffmsii, 1. G., 3.
Colniaii, John B., 2 , X
Colman, Samuel Henrj-, 2.
Colman, Williairi E., 6.
Coggesliall, Li. P., 3.
Cogpin, William B., 4.
Coggln, Wiiliuin by., 3.
COC81Yell.
S C C DYl.lJ'3&
Cohen, D. L., 3.
Coheii, I,. H., 3.
Cohen, 0. S., 3,4.
Cohen, Solomon, 1,2,
Cob, 3,4,8,7.
CGgSlCdl.
('oiiis, 1-3,5,
I'oit, David U., 3.
I'oit, J . C.. 3.
('oit, .Joliii T., 2.
Coit, .Julius F., 3,.1.
('olie, Grorpe, 2 .
Coke, I~iiriiis('. , 2.
('oke, W. W., 2,
('0lit.r. .I. I,.. 4.
Collrzrt, W. B . , 2.
ClmJy, P. 'T., 1.
Colt))-, Willimi, 2.
('olcock, C. J., 2 .
('olcock, 1)aiiirI I)., 4.

I'olcock, T. H., 3.
C'olcoek, W. F., 3 , i.
Coldiiig, Silas >I., 2.
Clllr, d. $1.. 1 , 3 , 1.
tole, C. C., 3.
Cole, Dmitl It., 2 .
Cole, daiiirs I,., 1.
Cole, Sallies JI., 1.
('ole, Janies It.. 2.
i'oie, P. ti.. 3.
Cole, It. A . , 1 .
Cole3 1io11e1.t G., 1,l.
Cola, Wil1i:ini Il., 2.
Cole, Willi:!iii I<., 3.
Colcman. .i.
A., 3.
Coleluair, C'. ti., jr., 3.
Colcii~aii,C:iniillus T., 2.
Colmraii. 11. A.. 4 .
Col~alan,H. E., 3.
Coleiiian, Haiiiiftoii .I. F., 2.
Coleniaii, d. S., 3.
Coleman, John H., 1.
Coleman, .Joliii S., 2.
Coleniaii, Lenis 31.: 2.4.
Coleniaii, H. I,., 3.
Coleni;iii, X. H., 3,4.
('olciiiaii. Tliaddeus, 2.
Folen!an, Tliomos E., 4.

Colenian, 'YYilliaiii D., 3.
Coles, tl. E., 6.
Coles, J. H., 1.
Coles, Robert T., 2.
Cnlea, T. IT., 3.
Col+, George J . , 2.
Collectors of Custonis. See Otstoms Ihcties.
Collier, Charles F. (Virginia), 1,;7-5.
Collier, dolin W., 9 .
Collier, 11. It., 1.
Collier, Thoiiias J., 1.
Collins, A. P., 2 , 3 .
C'olllns, Charles It., 1.
Vellins, George P., 3.
(.'oliins, John, 1.
Colliiis, dolm D., 2.
Collins, Joliii X., 2.
Collins, 12. B,, 1.
cullllls, P.
IY., 3,4.
Collins, W. A., 1.
('ollins, IVilliani, 3.
Coliiis, S. H., 4.
('olonib, Louis, 4.
Colyuitt, A. I., 2,3.
Colqultt, Hugh N., 3.
870
GENERAL INDEX.
Coiquitt, John H. H., :%

Colquitt, Peyton H., 4.
Colquitts Brigade, 4.
Colson, Jolin W., 4.
Colston, F. X., 3,4.
Colston, R., 3,4.
CoIston, B. E., 1,3.
Colstou, R. T., 3,4.
Coltart, J . Q., 4.
Coltart, Bobert W., 3.
Colton, J. H., 2.
Colton, James F., 2.
Coltrane, B. E., 4.
Columbia, S. C., 3-5.
Columbus, Ua., 4.
Columbus, Ky. Ketreat from, Uarch %&,186%2.
Colyar, Arthur S. (Tennesee), 4.;,
Colzey, E. F., 3.
Coma1 Manufacturing Company, 6.
Comanche Nation, 1.
Commerce, 3,4,6,7.
Commlssaries, 1,4.
Commissary Department, 1-3,M.
Commissary-Qeneral, 2,4,5,7.
Commissioners, Raheas Corpus Act, 4.
Commissioners for Exchange of Prisoners, 4.
Comniissioners of Taxes, 4.
Commissioners to European Powers, 1-7.
Commissioners to the United State3, 1. .:
Commissfolrer to Brazil, 4 , i .
Commissions, 1,2.
Committee on Accounts (House), 6 7 .
Committee on Accounts (ProvlsionalCongress), 1.
Committee on Accounts (Senate), 2-4.
Committee on Buildings (House), 6.
Commlttee on Buildings (Joint), 2,s.
Commlttee on Bulldiugs (ProvisioualCougress), 1.
Committeo on Charges against I r . W. R. 7Y. Cohh
(Special), 7.
Committee on Claims (House), 5-7.
Committee on Clalins (Provlsional Congess), 1.
Committee on Claims (Senate), 2-4.
Commlttee on Commerce (House), 5-7.
Committee on Cummerse (Senate), 2 4 .
Committee on Commercial Affairs (Provisional
(Provisioual Congress), 1.
Compensatlou for Patent (Special)
on Deceased Soldiers Claims (Special)
uniniit,trr on Pinancv (Vruvis!onnl (ongress),1.

ollllllittPe 011 Pillallre (Senate), 2-1.
oniinittw on Flag and Sral (IIouse), ti,;.
trnimittee on F1:ig iind Seal (Joint,), 2,s.
oniinitt.ee on Fins an11 Seal (Provisionis1 Conpress), 1.
Ionrmittce on Flag and S e ~ (Senate),

l
3.
Comniittee on Foreign ARalrs (House), 5-i.
?oniniittee on F o r e i p Affairs (Provisional Congress), 1.
Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senntr), 2: 3.
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate)? 4.
Committee on Hospibals and Xedfcal Affairs i n
the Army (House), 5 .
Committeeon IllegalSrizures (Sprcialj (House), 7.
Comniittee on Inipressnieuts (Joint j, 1.
Committoe on Imyressnients (Joint) (Special), 7.
Committ~eeon Impressments (Special J (Housej ,5.
Committee on hauguratinu (Provisionai Congress), 1.
Uominit.tee on Inauguration (Joint), 2
Uonimittee on Iudlaii Affairs (Housej,
Committee on Indian Affairs (Provi
gress), 1.
Commlttee on Indian Affairs (Senate), 2-4.
Conimittee on the Judiciary (Heuse), %i.
(ommittee on bike .Judiciary (Frovisional Congress), 1.
Committee on the Judiciary (SeniitC)+2-4.
Committee on Hedical Departinent, (HOIISP), r-7.
Connuittee on l i l i t r r y .ifairs (House), 5-7.
Committee on Xilitary Affairs (Provisional (ongress), 1.
Committee on X i l i h r y Affairs (Senate), 2,3.
Conimittee on Xilltarp Affairs and Xilitia (Srnate), 4.
Couiniittec on Sara1 Affairs [Housej, 5 i .

Coiumittee on Saval .bffalrx (Prnvisionnl (ongress), 1.
Commit,tee on Sara1 Attairs (Senate), 2 4 .
Committee on Or(lnaace (Housci), 5.
Committee on Ordnance :ind t h e Conduct of the
\Tar (House), 5.
Coinmlttee on Orduaneu ;ind Ordniieee Stores
(House), s 7 .
Committee on Patents (House), -5-7.
Conimitt.ee on Patents (Provisional (onereas), 1.
Committee on Patents (Senate), 2,s.
CommitteeonPatentsand Patent ORire (Senate),l.
Committee on Pay and Hileage (Housej, 5: 7.
Committee on Eay and Xlleage (Provisional (onpress), 1.
Committee on Pay and Xiienpe (Senate), 2.
Conimittee on lost,aI Affairs (Provisional Congress), 1.
Committee on lost-Ol8ces and Iost-Koadx
(House), 5-7.
Committee on Post-Omees :ind Post-Koads
(Senate), 2 4 .
Committee on Printing (House), S.7.
Comniittee on Printing (Jolnt), 2; 6 .
Committee on Printing (Provisional (onqrrss), 1.
Committee on Printing (Senate), 2 1 .
Committee on Provisional Government, I.
Comnlittee on Public Buildings (IIonse), 5.
Committee on Public Buildings (Senate), 4.
ublic Defense (House), 5.
GENERAL INDEX.
Committee on Public Lands (Prorisionul Cougress), 1.
Committee on Public Lands (Senate), 2-1.
' Committee on Quartermaster's wild ConiniiasarjDepartnieuts aird Uilitsry Trausportatiou
(House), bi.
Committee on lieporting Proceediags of Congress
(Special) (House), 7.
Committee on Rules (Joint), 2 , s .
Committee 0x1 Rules (Provisional Congress), 1.
Committee on Rules (Senate), 2,4.
Committee on Rules mid OWcers of t h e IIouse, 5-i.
Committee on Territories (Provisional Coagress), 1.
Committee on Territories (Senate), 2 4 .
Committee ou Territories and Public I ~ i u d s
(House), >7.
Committee on War and Ordnanee (House), 5.
Committee nu War Tax (House), 5,
Committee on Ways and Xenns (House), 5-7.
Committees, Standing (House), 5,7.
Committees, Standinq (Prorisional Congress), 1.
Committees, Standing (Senate), 2-4.
.
Communicatioa mith t h e Enemy, I, 2,s.
Compensation, 1-7.
Compton, C., 3,4.
Compton, Jamesl 1.
Compton, Samuel ti.: 3.
1!ompton, W. B., 6.
Compton, IT. JI., 2.
Comstock, John H., 1,2,4.
Coually, J. H., 3.
Cone, 4urelius F.. 1.
Cone, d. G., 4.
Cone, J. S., 4,
Couflfederaeyof Seeeded States, 1.
Confederate Bonds. See Rands of the Confederate
Sates.
Confederate Loan, 1.
Confederate States Colored Troops, 4, i.
Confederate Troops. 1-i.
Confirmations, 1 4 .
Confiscationt 2-i,
Confiscation Biil, 1.
Congress, U. 9. Frigate, " 5 .
Congress, Secretary of, 1.
Congress of tlir Confederate States (Permanent),
1-i.
Cougresa of Llir Coufetirr;itr Sta1c.s (Provisional),
1-7.
Congress of the 1:nited States. 6 .
Conly, Xiddletou, 2.
Cow. See Il'alton S. ( : h i i ,
Conn, C. b., 4.
Conually, David El.? 2.
Connnlly, E. L., 3.
(lomar, George, 4.
Connell, m a , 2.
Counell, W. C., 2.
Connelley, J. G.. 3.
Conuer, Daniel A., 2.
Comer, Farrar B., 3.
Connerl (;rauville C. 2-4.
Comer, 11. IF., 3, 1.
Comer, Heury W., 2.
Councr, Jnnies, 1-1.
Conner, .James b., 4,
871
Comer, Lemuel P., 3.

Conner, Richard E., 1.
Conner, William G., 3.
Couner, %. T., 1-3.
Connet, William S., 2.
Couuor, D. E., 4.
Connor, Q. C., 2.
Connor, George IT., 2.
Connor, James W., 4.
Conolep. Jolin P., 3.
Coliorer, J. J., 1.
Conrad, Charles 1.(Louisiana), 1-7.
Conrad, Daniel B., 1,2, 4.
Conrad, Holmes, 3.
Conrad, John S., 2.
Conrow, baron H. (Missouri), 1, 5-7.
Conscription, 2-7.
Conspiracy, 4, 7.
Coustitutional Convention, 1, 6, 7.
Constitution of the ConPederate St.ates (Permanent), 1-3, 5, 7.
C.oustitution of the Confederate States (Provisional) , 1,8.
Consuls, 1-3, 5, 6.
Coutee, Richard, 1.
Contingent Fund, 1-7.
Contracts, 1,3, 6 , 7.
Converse, A., 2. .
(!OnNa)-, 3. J . , 4.
Connay, John El., 2.
Couyers, .John F., 3.
Conyers, William D., 4.
Cook, Beverly C., 3.
Cook, Edmund C., 4.
Cook, George T., 1,2.
Cook, H. F., 3, 4.
Cook, Hatch, 2, 3.
Cook, J. 0. A., 4.
Cook, James Q., 1,2, 5.
Cook, James J., 3.
Cook, James Y., 3, 4.
Cook, Joseph II., 3.
Cook, Philip, 14.
Cook, R. F., 3.
Cook, R. T., A . C. S.,3.
Cook, R. T., Phillips (an.) Legion,3.
Cook, Thomas B., 3.
Cook, 1%'. fI., 8.
Cook, William D., 5.
Cook, Wiiliaui I,., -1.
Cooke, A. I%.,7 .
Cooke, B. IT., 4.
Cooke, Giles B., 1,3.
Cooke, Henry S., 4.
Coolre, James B., 2,4.
Cooke, dames P., 3.
Cooke, .James 1%'. ,14,7.
Cooke, John Esteu, 2.
Cooke, Joliu K., 1,2.
Cooke, dolin It., 1,3.
('ooke, 0. H., 3.
Cooke, Oliver D., 2.
Dooke, Y. C., 3.
Cooke, Williani, 3, 1.
Cooke, William 31. (JIiwowi),I-3,5,6.
Cook& Ilrigade, 3,6.
Cooks, ? , h , 5.
872
GENERAL INDEX.
Cooks and Nurses, 1.

Cook's (Georgia) Brigade, 4,7.
Cooley, J. W., 6.
Coomhs, S. W., 2.
Cooper, Charles 1'. , 3.
Cooper, David 8., 3.
Cooper, Douglas H., 2-4.
Cooper, Douglas H., jr., 4.
Cooper, George C., 2.
Cooper, George F., 3.
Cooper,' H. X., 3.
Cooper, Hamilton, 1.
Cooper, J. F., 3,4.
Cooper, J. H.,2.
Cooper, Jarob, 2
Cooper, James, 2.
Cooper, John, 7.
Cooper, John F., 1.
Cooper, John W., 1,2.
Cooper, Joxeph X., 7.
Cooper, Lunsford.'1 ,2.
Cooper, Mark d., 1.
Cooper, Kobert L., 4.
Cooper, S. C., 3.
Cooper, Samuel, 1,3,5,6.
Cooper, Samuel H., 1.
Cooper, SIlas H., 2.
Cooper, Stephen, 3.
Cooper, Thomas L., 1.
Cooper, W. P., 3.
Cooper, William H., 2,s.
Coosawhatehie, S. C. Battle, Oct. $2, 188'2,3,6.
Coosan Elver. S. C. Engagement, Jan. 1, 1862.
See Port I l o ~ a Pewy,
l
S. C.,etc.
Cooks, B. F., 4.
Cope, 6.,.I 2.
Copeland, 31. #I., 1 , 2
Cophor, David T., 3.
Copiah County, BIlss., 6.
Coppeus, A., 1.
Copper, 1.
Copyrights, 1,3,5,6.
Corblu, S. Wellford, 2.
Coreoran PZ Co., 1
Gordell, E. F., 3,4.
Cording, Jerome H., 3,4.
Core, Jesse 8.. 3.
CArltern, J. B., 3,4.
Corky, A. P., 2.
Cartes, RcnB E., 3

osby, Charles V., 2,3.
:otton, 1-7.
'ottoa mid Woolen Banufactorles, 5.
:ottoii Bureau, 4,7
Mtou Lon11, 6,
'ouchman, W. H., 5,
oughenour, W.
3.
Joulson, P. D., 3.
Joulter, It. T., f
:ounei11, Edward C., 4.
!ouiaterfeltitig, 3,5,6.
oainterfcit Sotcs, 2-7.
ountx. V. \I 1.
oiiprr. .J. 31.. -1.
oupland. A. J., 2 .
ourteua) \% d.. 2.
,'ourtiieJ-, Alfred It., 2
:ourtne]. \I I\. ,3.
:ourt of Claims, 2,3. $5-7.
Jourts, Judicial, 1-i.
Courtr, Xllitary, 2-7.
L'ourts-Xartisl, 2-7.
rourt\ of I d m i r a l t j , 1
I'onrtc of Iityuir), G
Cousar, .James d., 2
Covey, Edward 1.. 1
Uoiiiigtou and Ohio Kailroad, 1.
Cowan, .I. H., 1.
Uonan, James R.. 3
Conan, James Q., 1,2.
Conan, 11. E., 1.
l'onan, Robert H., 2
l'onand, D. G., 3,4.
Coward, A., 1-3.
Cowardin, John Id.. 2,3.
cowen. E. A., 1.
Coaherd, Colby, 1,3.
Coxles, Xiles H.,2.
l'owles, Thomas W., 1,4.
Conles, \t. H. H., 4.
Corrles, W. J.. 2.
Conley, 9. d., 3.
Cox, A. B., i.
Cox, Abram, 2.
COX, F. Q., :;.
cox, F. C., 3
Cox, F. a., 1
Cox, Frederick, 2.
Cox, 6. Thomas. 1,3.
Cox. eeorgr, 3
Cox, Henry b.. i
Coa, J. J., 3.
Cox, Jacob D., 5.
Cox, .James H., 5,i.
Cox, James P., 1.
Cox, John H., 3.
Cox, Jolin T., 3.
Cox, Joseph J., 3.
Cox, P. B., 5 .
Cox, Peter C., 1.
('OK, B. X., 3.
Cox, Richard S., 2.
Cox, Swepson, 2.
Cox, IWliam B., 2,
COX, William R., 3,4.
(I.,
.,
. .
CO
PO
CO
3.
UENERP
Cozaens, H. B., 4.
Chcraft, George A., 3.
Craddock, Robert B., 2 , s .
Craft, Addison, 1,4.
Craft, Henry, 2.
Craft, J. F., 3,4.
Crafts, George J.. 5,4.
Craig, Joseph X., 3.
Craig, W. D. La F., 4 .
Craig, Rilliani, 4.
Craig, William J., 1.
Craige, Burton (Xorth Carolina). 1.
Crain, Jolin Bielisrd, 3.
Crain, Walter O . , 3,4.
Crane, Benjaniiii E., 2-4.
Crane, 0. W., 2,s.
Crane, Georee P., 9 .
Crane, Horace -4.. 2,s.
Crane, W. H.. 4.
Crane, Wni. Carey. 1 .
Crmston, Henrf, Y,4.
Craton, 31. D., 3.
Cravens, IVIlliaiii 31.. 3.4.
Crawford, A., 3.
Crawfortl, Aiidersoii F., 1'.
Crawford, Daniel, 1.
Crawforit, bi. I.,4.
Crawford, George W.. 1.
Crawford, H. S.. 1.
Cramford, J. F., S .
Crawford, J. H., 1.
Crawford, J. P., 4.
Crawford, Janies J., 3.
Crawford, Johii, 3.
Crawford, John D., 3.
Crawford, Jolin H., 4.
Crawford, Xartin J. (Georgia), 1.2.
Crawford, S. X., 1.
Crawford, R., 3,4.
Crawford, a. T., 2.
Crawford, S. X., 4.
Crawford, Thomas, l,?.
Crawford, Williani 1'. 3,4.
Crawley, 7Y. 3.. 4.
Cmyton, Buylis F., 1.
Creasmaii, W l l i a m B., 2-1.
Credille, William H . , 3.
Creek and Seniinole Satiniis, 7.
Creek Sation: 1,4.7,
Creel, Henry C. , 4.
Crenslim. See Ici.culi. '?eirshawR- Co.
Creiishw, Edward, .1.
Crenslisw, Niles K., 1.
Crenshaw, 0. b., 3.
Crenshsw, IF. I,., 4.
Creoles, 6.
eresap, c. J. P., 3.
Creuzbaur, H.. 5,
CmlTS, Leonidas, 3.
Cribbs, Henry H., 6 .
Criglar, Botchelder J; Pouley, 6 .
Crimes and Punishments, 3, X.
Cringan, John It.. 1.
Crlsler, SelsouJY., 1.2.
Critelier, John, 2.
Crittenden, C. T., 3.
Crftteiiden, George B., 1,2,6,6.
~
INDEX.
fritteudrti, James L., &4.
(!rittendeii, 1:. D., 2.
Critteiirlen, Robert F., 3, .4.
CrittcndPii, \Villiani Ii., 1,Y .
Crittendrii Ilesoliitioiis, 1.
Crocker, J. W., 2.
Crocker, Janies F., 3.
Crocker, W. A., 1.
Crockell, Charles d. d., 3.
Vrockctt, George F., 4.
Crockett, Joliii S . , 2.
('rockett, John IT. (Kentucky!, I , 5 , 6 .
Crockett, Joseph, 1.
Crockett, K. .L,2.
Crockett, K. H., 3.
Crockett, Kobert.'1 , 1,3.
Crockett, S. 0. B., 3.
Crorkford. dohu, a, 4.
Croft, E:Oward, 3.
Croft, Joliii W., 2.
Croft, H., 3.
('ronibic, Andren C . , 3.
Croiuwcll, Ileiijaiiilii >I., 1,2.
Croiiiwell, T. A.; 2, -1.
Crook, W. J e r r r , 8.
('rooker. 'I. I<., 2,s.
Crooks, K. S., 2.
Crooks, Xaiiiurl O., 2.
('roniii, Steplicii, 3.
t'ropp, Jaiiies 'T., -4.
Crupp. W. E., -1.
C'ropprr, T. T., 1.
t'ropper J; Baker, 5,
Crosby, J. F., 2.
Crosland, Jaiiies EL, 2.

Cross, A. H., 1.
Cross, A. J., 3.
Cross, Ben$miin V., 3.
Cross, J. Lucius, 1,2.
Cross, Joseph, I.
Cross, Joseph n., 2.
Cross, It. G.. 2.
Cross, W. B., 1.
Cross, W. C . , 3.
Cross, TVilliam Wallace, 3.
Crossland. I). E., 1.
Crosshiid, Edward, 1.
Croiiefr: Ilobert T., 2.
Crouch, F a l t e r V., 1,3.
Crouch, \! illiaui H., 2.
Crow, J. >I., 4.
Crow, X, JefPersoii, 2.
Crow, IV. c., 4.
i Srowder, J. A., 3.
j i7mrTripr _,
ivbnl.lsu
'2
_.." w ,".
Croivders, John Williani, 4
Crowell, B. F., 4.
Crowell, Sat,haiiiel S., 1.
Croxtoii, C. C . , 3,4.
Croxtoii. 31. E., 2.
Crostoii, Tliomis, 2.
Crostoii, \Yillisni V., 4.
Crozier? drtliur T., X.
CruSer, LeiTis, 1,3.
Cruikahaiik, Jfsrcus H. (Alabama), i.
. L'rumley, >I. F., 3 (py. 773,807).
! Crumly, 'IYiiIlam X., 1 (pp. 608,767), 5 , 6 .
~
.__
873
GENERAL INDEX.
814
Crump, Brovdie S., 1,2.

Crump, C. A., 3
(:rump, James H., 1.
Crun~p,James R., 3.
Crump, John H., 2.
Crump, M. H., 1.
Cramp, R. P., 1.
Crump, Riclterd, 1.
!.!rump, W. W., 4
Crump, William, 1.
Crump, William N., 2,3.
Crumpler, L. B., 4.
Cruse, Moses, 1.
Crutchfleld, E. N., 1.
CruteliUeld, Edward, 2.
Cruteh5eld, S., 2.
Crymes, A. C., 3
Cudworth, A.
3.
Cnlberson, David B., 2.
Culbertson, Jacob, 1.
Cullen, J. S. D., 3.
Cullen, Id., 4.
Cullen, N. R., 3.
Cnlp, John R., 4
Culpepper, J. M., 4.
Culpepper, H. J., 2.
Culver, I. F., 3.
Cumberland, U. S. Sloop, 2.
Cumberland Gap, Tenu. Surrender, Sept. 10,
1865, 3, F.
Cumberland River, 1,2,5.
Cumberland River. Cautnre of 8unboatq and
Transports, Jmuary; 1568, 6.
Cumby, R. H., 3.
Cumming, Alfred, 1,3.
(f.,
Gumming, HarIord X., 3.

Cummlng, J. B., 3.
Gumming, John B., 1,2.
Cummlng, Julien, 2,4
Cumming, P. W. B., 3
Cumming, Samuel J., 2.
Cummlng, Thomas W'., 2.
Cumming, W. A., 1.
Cumming. IY. H., 3.
Cummlngs, J . , 3.
Cummlngs, James I?., 2-4
Cummlngs, John C., 1.
ummings, R. C., &- Co., 1.
unimins, Edniund H., 1-3.
ummlns J. H., 4.
M. E., 3
m, A. S., 1.
Cnnnlngham, A. T., 2
nnnlngham, Andrew, jr., 1.
unningham, E., 1,3.
unnlngbam, E. H., 3.
unnlngham, Q. W,,1,2.
nnnlngham, George b., 1.
unnlngham, H. S., 3,4.
unnlngham, Harley G . , 1,2
ingiiam, J. L., 3,4.
:unuingbam, W. K., 1.
:unningiiaut, \VillIam Hear)., 2.
:urell, James It., 3.
hrlee, Williani P., 2.4.
lurlcir, C . S. S., 5 .
jurreney of the Confederate States, 2-7.
hrrenry of t h e Ciiited States, 3 , 6 , 7 .
hrrey, 6. H.,2,3.
!urrey, J. Henry, 3.
!urrey, Hieliard O . , 2.
'urrie, I). W., 4.
urrin, D w i d 1. [Tennessee), 1,&4-7.
urry. B. J . , 3 , 4 .
:err)., .I. C., 2.
jurry, Jalrez L. 31. ( . i l ~ b n m i ~1-3,5,6.
),
Awry, S. C . , 1.
Lurry, Walker, 2 , s .
lurtis, Bartlett d., 3.
Curtis, George W.. 2.
Curtis, Samuel R., 2,ii.
I'urtis, 7Y. R., 2 , 3 .
I:ufilintan, Willitcm It., 7.
Luster, Jili~iesW., 1.
l'ustis. Peter, 2,s.

Cnstoni-Houses, 1.
Citstoms Unties, 1-i.
CUbhbt!rt,, EliJdll c., 3.
Cuthbert, James E., 4.
Cutkbert, John A., J , 6 .
Cutliff, J. 8.. 3.
Cutsham,
E., 1,2,4.
Cutts, A. S., 2.
CuFler, George h., 3,4.
Guyler, R. H., 1.
Cypert, J. S., 2.
Dabney, Chiswell, 1.3.
Dabney, E. M., 1,2.
Dxlmey, Edxard H.. 2.
w.
Dahney, Fretlerick T., 1,4.

Dabney, R. L., 2.
Dabney, Tirginlus, 3.
Dade, A. J., 3.
Dade, &.
A.; 1,4.
Daitlonega, Ha., 5.
Dailey, William E., 3.
DalngerfleId, J. E. P., 1.
Dale, 3tdtt., 2,3.
Dale, S . S., 1.
Dale, W. B., 3.
D d l a n ~ ,lierbert S., 1.
Dallnm, W. W, ,4.
Dallas, P. B., 4.
Dalton, De LOUIS,3,4.
Dalton, Hamilton H., I , ? , &
Dalton, Robert, H., 3,
Dalton, Samuel W., 1.
Dalton, Wllliam R., 3,4.
Daly, John S., 3.
Dameron, \V. H., 2.
Danby, dame8 #I., 2.
Dance, P. S., 1.
Dance, S. E. W., 3.
Dance, W. J., 4.
Dancy, F. L., 3,4.
M.,
2.
rt F., 1,3.
GENERAL INDEX.
Dandridge, E. P., 2.
Daudridge, P. B., 4.
DandridgP, P. P., 1,4.
Dandrfdge, T. Iy.3 3.
Danforth, 11. D., 4.
Daniel, C. P., 3.
Daniel, David 6., 2.
Daniel, .'B E., 2.
Daniel, George C., 4.
Daniel, H. E., 1,s.
Daniel, J. J., 2 4 .
Daniel, JOllII X., 1,6.
Daniel, J o h n IT., A . A. G., 1-3.
Daniel, John W., PoafmaPfer, 7.
Daniel, John K. L., 4.
Daniel, Joseph D., 2.
Daniel, Junius, '2,s.
Daniel, 11. T., 1.
Daniel, H. T., jr., 4.
Daniel, Bufus IT., 4.
Daniel, T. C., 3.
Daniel, William A., 1.
Daniel, IYilliam E., 1.
Diinnelly, Francis O . , 3.
Danner, Albert, 2 , 6 , 7 .
Dantnler, X. J. D., 3.
Dantzler, Olin X.. 4.
Danville, Ta., 5.
Darby, Charles S., 3.
Darh?, W. J., 4.
Darby, John T., 3.
Darcy, J. .J., 4.
Dardeu, Dat-is I m i u e l , a.
Darden, H. C., 4.
Dardeu, H. I(., 3.
Darden, J a m e s D., 2.
Darcien, Stephen H. (Texas). 7.
Dargan, Alonzo T., 4.
Dargan, Edniuiid P.. 2.
Dargan, Edward, 1.
Dargan, Edward S. I Alabama), 5,6.
Dargau, J. F., 3.
Dargan, T. G . % 3.
Dargan, Theodore A.. 2,
nark, J. s., 2.
Darling, Horace X., ;i.
Darliug, Joiin, 7.
Darling, P. I,., 2.
Darnell, S. H., sr.. 2.
Darriugton, Hobert, 3.
Darroii, J. F., 1.
Dashiell, Rev., 1,s.
Dashlell, I h r g c , 1.
Dashiell, Tlionins K.. 2.
Dashiell, IT. B.. 3.
Daughtrg, Willitiui H.. 2.3.
Davant, ('harles, 1.
Ua.i:ini, .J. ('..3.
D:lvant, Philip E., 3 , 4 .
Davenport, H. Ue('all, 1 , 3 .
Davenport, dames. 1.
Dares, Graham, 1-4.
Daves, Joel T., 2.
David, \Tilliam d . , 2,
Davidson, A. JI., 4.
Davidson, A. S., 3.
Da~ldsou,Alleu T. (Sorth Carolina), 1,5,6.
I)avidson,
Davidson,
Davidson,
Davidson,
Davidson,
Daridsou,
Davidsou,
F. R., 4.
H. B., 1,3.
11. G . , 2,3.
H. H., 3.
H u u t e r , 1,2,4.
J., I.
J. E. A., 3.
J. Wood, 2.
.James T., 3.
J o s e p h 8. M., 2,3.
M. T., 2.
H. O., 1 , ~ .
Hobert H. X., 1,4.
Theodore F., 3.
IT. J., 3.
875
Davidson,
Daridsou,
Davidson,
Davidson,
Davidson,
Dwidsou,
Davidsou,
Davidson,
Davidson, IT. L., 4.
Davidson, \Villiam, 3.
Davidson, lVilliani H., a.
Davies, Janies J., 4.
Davies, J o h n S., 2.
Davies, L. iy., 3 .
Davies, S. D., 3.
Davles, Thomas IT. \T., 2,4.
Davies, W. R., 1.
Davis, Mr., 1.
Davis, A,, 1.
Davis, Alexander X., 2,
Davis, Alfred K. G . , 1.
Davis, H. F., 2.
Davis, C. F., 2.
Davis, C. H., 4.
Davis, Charles X., 3.
Davis, Charles S., 3.
Davis, 1). s., 4.
Davis, D. W., 1.
Davis, E. IT., 3,4.
Davis, Ednd. H., 4.
Davis, George, Cupt., 6.
Davis, Beorge (North Carolina), 1-6.
Davis, Qeorge L,6.
Davis, George W., 3.
Davis, H., 3.
Davls, H. t'., 1st Niiss. aiid Tenit. Bnttkt., 3.
Davis, H. C., P2thS. C.. 3.
Davis, H. L., 4.
Davis, Henry G . , 2.
Davis, Horatio, 3,4.
Davis, J. B., 2.
Davis,'J. C., 1.
Ilavis, J. H., 3,4.
Davis, J. Lueius, i , 2 .
Davis, d. Lucius, e t nl., G.
Davis, J . K., 3.
Davis, d. H., 3.
Davis, d. IT., 5.
Davis, J a m e s C., 8.6'. A.' niid A . Y. Y., 1,2,
Davis, J a m e s C., 17th Trim., 3.
Davis, James P., 1,4.
Davis, James I,., 3.
Davis, J a m e s ill., 1 , 4 .
Davis, James \V., 4.
Davis, Jelferson, 1-7.
Daris, J o h n H., 3.
Davis, JoLn E., 2.
Davis, John F., 2.
Davis, Joliri H., 7.
Davis, John I., 3.
v
c
Y
GENERAL INDEX.
Dennis, F r a n k >I., 3.
~ c n n i e ,George E., 1.
Dennis, Jacob 31.. 3.
Dennis, John J.: 1.
Dennis, Jos. F.? 4.
Dennis, Robert E., 4.
Dennis, Robert F., 3.
Denson, C. B., 4.
Dent, George e., 2.
Dent, J. G . , 2.
Denys, John H., 3.
De Pass, S. C.. 2 . 1.
Depositories nf Fiiiids of the Coiifeder:ite States,
2,5.
Derby, Charles A . , 3, .i.
De Reigue, Charles. 1.
De Roche, F. G . . 2.
De Konpe, .J. K.. Y.
De Rosset. A. I... 4.
Do Kosset, 1%. .I., 8 , .I.
De Rosset, \V. 1,. , 1.
Derrick, Clareiiee. 1.
Derrlck, 11. C., 4.
De Rossey, Ueorge B., 2.
De Russy, C. A. 3.
De Xiissy, L. 0.. 1.
De Saulles, A. B.. 1.
De Saussure, H . \V.. -ir.cf. .'
De S&ssurr, H. N.. 3.d .S.
De Saussure, I;. D.. 4.
DeSaussure, \V. I).. 1.
Deserters, 3 . 4 , 6 . i .
Desertion, 3,.1,6,7.
Deslia, Ben.. 2 , 3 , .I..C.
Desha, F. W., 1.2.
Deshields, H. C.. 1 . 2 ,
Deshler, Jamrs. I.
Deslonde, Ednioiiil A.. 1 . 4 .
Dessaii, I., 3.
De Trerille, Robert. 3 , ~ .
Derail, (!harlm A . . 8.
Devane, \V. S . , 4.
Dewreus, J. (i.. :;.
Dewreus, d. 11.. 4.
DeVilbess, John W.. i.
Deririe, Thunias .J., 1,2.
De Voe, Williain It.. 2-.1.
De Votie, J. If., 1.
De Votie. J. Hoaard, 3 .
De Walt, K. B.. 2.
Denq, II. C. I,?.
De Witt, W. F.,
Dickclrs, John Heniphill, 1,Z.

Dickeiiaon, A. C., 3.
I)irkerson, tV. IX., 4.
Dickey, .Tnules. 3,4.
Dickey, James R., 4.
Dickey, O., 1.
Dirkie, \Y. Wyatt, 3.
I)ickiasoii, Rer., 7.
Dickliisnir, A., 3,$.
Dirkinson, A. G . , 2.
l)ickiiisoii, 1. J., 3.
Dickiiisori, Benjaiiiin F., 3.
Dickiusoii, Charles R., 1.
Dirkinson, U. S., 3.
Dickiirson, 0. C.. 4.
Dirkiiisoii, James S. (.ilibama), 7.
l)ickinson, Joliii P., 3.
i)irkiiisoii, Luther K.. 3,4.
Dickson, Christoplier R., 1,Z.
I)icksoii, Dnuiel, 1,2.
Dickson, 1,. A., 2.
I)ioksoa, >I., 2.
Dirkson, Thonias II., 1.
Dickstni, W.. 5 .
Digest Of IdlTTb, 1 , 3 , 6 .
Digges, Cliarlrs IT., 4.
Dicps, C. H.. 3.
i)kcs, I). C.. 2 , s .
Dill. E d m r d J . . 2.
1)ill:ird. 8'. \I-.,
1.2,
Dillitrd. 5. J.. 3.
Ilili;ir:l, J. S., 2.
I)illiiighaiii, Oeorgv W., 1.
IiilIingb:ini, Joliii I?.. 1,2.
I)illoii, E d m r d , 1.
Iiimiirock. Cliarles, 1.5.
Diniiiiuck, Charles H., 1,2.
Dingle, J. IC., 3.
Ilinkiiis. Hcliry H., 3.
Itirikliib. J. I t . , 2.
Diiikiiis, T. W.. 3.
1)iawiore. I). L., 1.
Diiiiriddir. .Janies. 3, -1.
Itisjuirsiaz Omaers, I-Y: 5-7.
D i d i n r g p s , 1-7.
Disniukps, doliii I,.. 8.
Disniukes, J(JSepli l r r r g , 3.
Di'niiikrs. Tliomas Tjrrell, 3.
District Attorneys, 1,3-7.
Uirinr. .Jolin F., l-R,6.
Diriiw, Ji. t'., 1,2.
Disoii, J. K., 3.
Oinoii, Joseph: 1.
IJixoii. .Josepli I';., 3,6.
~ ) ~ A O l ldlJSl'Ilh
.
De wolf^, F. S.. '1.

Denson, c;. . 3 , -i.
De Yampert, T. .J. 1,ii F.. 1,3.
Deyerle, d. .I., 3.
W e r l e , John S., 3:1.
Dlaiuond, dames J . , 2.
Dibble, V. c., 4.
Dibrell, 6 . 6.: 4.
Dibrell, JIontgomrry c'.: 1.
Dick, It. T., 5.
Dick, L. K., 4.
Dick, W. E., 3.
K.. 1.
Dixon. Ilol,ert E., 1-3,5,6.

fiixnn. \ i i l l i a m C . , 3.
L h k . &l~llerI-., 3, 4.
I h i k . Henry >I.: 3.
Do;tk, 'Silliani It., 1.
Daaa, d o h F., 1.
Dobhin, A. H . , 6,i.
Dobbin, James F., i,2.
I)nbliiii, Johii, 9.
Dnlibs, do1111H., 4.
Dolly, Alfred E., 2.
Dohy, James B., 3.
GENEKATI INDEX.
878
Dockery, T. P., 3,4.

Dodd, D. IT., 2.
Dodd, Jacob E., 2.
Dodds, Francis IT., 1.
Dodge, Revenue Cutter, I.
Dodge, L. P., 3.
Dodge, T. L., 3.
Dodson, E. M., 3.
Dodson, J. N., 4.
Dodson, Thomas A., 3.
Dodson, Wm. B., 4.
Dodson, William I%, 2.
Dogan, W. S., 7
Doggett, D. S., 1 (PP. i5l,iM), 5-7.
Doggett, H. S., 7.
Doggett, J. L., 2,4.
Doherty, P. 1.,1,3.
DoIz6, h., 4.
Dolbear, Bufus, 1.
Dold, Samuel I.,
6.
Doles, A. E., 4.
Doles, George, 3.
Doll, Penfleld, 1.
Dollerhide, James S., 2.
Donald, Ben. A., 5.
Donald, G. L., 3.
Donald, Snmuelr 2.
Donelson, Benjamin R., 3.
Donelson, D. S., 1.
Donelson, Daniel S., 1,3.
Donelson, Samuel, 1.
Donelson, Fort, Tenn. Siege, Feb. 1%-16,1862,6.
Donelson, Fort, Tenn. Surrender, Feb. 16,1802,
2,5.
Doney, Alonzo Q. F., 3.

Donnald, David L., 4.
Donnan, William, 3.
Donnell, D. M., 3.
Donnell, R. S., 6.
Donnell, IF. C., I.
Donnellan, Q., 2.
Donoughue, John N., 4.
Doran, S. A., 3.
Dorman, James B., 2.
Dornin, Thomas L., 14.
Dorsey, Edward R., 1,2.
DwBey, U. W., 4.
(North Carolina), 1-7.
Douglau, Steplien A., 5.

Donglns, W. D., 4.
Douslas, Wllliam W., 2, I
Douelas, Camp, Ill., 6
Douglas Batter) (TexasTroops), A . t,
Douglass, C. S., I.
Douglass, J. X., 3.
Douglass, J o h n X., 3,4.
Douglass, I a r c e l l u s , I,2.
Douglass, Samuel J., 3.
Douglass, W. C.. 3,4
Douthit, J. E., 4.
Douthlt, Saniucl J., 3.
Dow, John A., 2.
Dowd, W. C., I.
Dowd. It illiam El., 1.
Dowell, U., 4.
Dowell, J. H., 5, 1.
Dowlins, A. X., 1.
Dowling, Richard I\., 3,6.
Downer, K. S., 1-3.
Downinq, J. B., 3.
Downing, Lenk, 1.
Downman, B. H., 3.
Downs, George, 4.
Doyal, L. T., 2.
Doyle, B. R., 2.
Dorle, J. Yewton, 3.
Doyle, Robert L., 2,4.
Dozier, L. F., 4.
Dozier, L. Frank, 3.
Dozier, William G., 1,2,4.
Dratt. See Conscription.
Drafts, 4,7.
Drake, J. H., 3.
Drake, J. L., 4.
Drake, Wllliam G., 3.
Drme, H. M., 1.
Drane, J. W., 3,4.
Drane, Walter H., 3.
Draper, nicholas IF., 3.
Draughon, James W., 3.
Drayton, J. Edward, 1,3,4.
Drayton, Thomas F., 1,3,4.
Drayton, W. S., 4.
Drennan, H., 4.
Drew, E. S., 2.
Drewry, A., 2,5.
Drewry, Augustus H., 2,7.
Drewrg, Clay, 3.
Drewry, Emmett A., 3.
Drewry, h. B., 8.
Drewry, Samuel D., 2.
Drewry, T. C. C,, 4.
Drewrys Bluff, f a . , 4,7.
Drewrys BluB, fa. Engagement, May 15, 1862,
2,5.
Drillmasters, 1,2,5,7.
Drinkard, W. F., 4.
Droop Mountah, W. Va. Battle, Xov. 6, 1863, G.
Drnmmond, M. W., 3.
Drunkenness in t h e Army, 1-7.
Du Barry, Franklin B., I.
Du Box, L., 2.
D n Bose, Dudley BI., I, 2,4.
G E N E R A L 1NT)EX.
Durr, d o h W., 2.
Durrett, F. K., 2
Duties. See Customs BttieS.
Duty, James C., 2.
Duval, B. @., 2.
Dnvsl, Bendamin T., 2,3.
Duval, H. s., 1,2.
Du Val, J. P., 2.
Dural, Samuel A,, 3.
Dnml, Willianl J., 2.
Dnval, William R., 4
Duvall, Benjamin F., 3, 4.
Dnvall, Eli, 2, 4.
Duxbnry, W. C., 2-4.
Dwight, Charles S., 2. 3.
Dwight, K. Yeadon, 2, 4.
Dwight, William M., 2 4 .
Dwyer, Joseph E., 2.
Dwyer, Robert U. A., 2.
Dye, Jfenry, 3.
Dye, T. J., 2.
Dyer, Bererly I,., 3.
Dyer, David, 2
Dyer, G. B., 3.
Dyer, Bsndolph H., 2.
Dyer, Samuel N., 3, 4.
Dyer, W. E., 1.
Dysart, Benjamin G . , 2.
Dyson, Thomas J., 3.
Eads, Bendamin F., 3.
Eager, IYJlliam H., 1, 2.
Eagle, James P., 3.
Eagleton, George E., 1.
Eakin, W. L., 2 , 4
Eames, James 1,. 1.
Earle, Alexander X., 3.
Earle, Isham It., 2, 3.
Earle, B. G., 3.
Earle, William E., 3
Early, John, 1, 2, 5,6.
tor, \Falloii, 1.
tor, \\Hey 13.. 3
:ddfng~,lFllliani T., 2.
:delln, Thomas B o ~ d ,S .
:dgertou, E. C., 3.
:dgerton 6 K l r h a r d ~ ,1
Zdmondson, J . K., 3.
?dmoudson, P. X., 1.
Zdmundsou, 11. W., 1.
htniondsou, R illiai11 H , , 3.
Sdniondston, Jaiiieb h., 2.
Edmuuds, hirholas c., 2 4 .
Zdmunds, Robert 11.. 3
tdmundu, W. H., 1
tdniuad\. WilIlanI B., 1
Edmundsou, H. A., 2-4
Edniuudson, Jesse W., 3
Edmards. See S m d s tEdwards. A. C.. 5.
Ednards, A. F., I.
Edwarda, Alfred, 2,4.
Edvlards, Charles, 3
Edwards, Dayid W., 4.
Edwards, Oeorge I{. 1.
Edwards, James F., 3.
Edwards, J e p t h , 2.
Edwards, Johii E., 6.
Edwards, John F., 1.
Edwards, John G., 1.
Edwards, ladison, 2.
Edward$, 0. E., 3.
Edwards, 0. W., 1.
Edwards, R. H., 4.
Edwards, Btrltard B., 3.
Edwards, Stephen, 1.
Edwards, T. Henr), 3.
Edwards, W. A,, Artil&,u, 1.
Edwards, W. d., 51st ilia c%lr , 4.
Edwards, R. T., I,3 , 4 .
Edwards, Killiam H., 2
Edwards, WillIam R., 2
EdwardsFerry,Ta. Eugagenient,Oct. 22,1S61,5.
Eells, John, 3,1.
ELBnger, Wllllam Henry, 5.
Eggeling, Willinm, 3.
Eggleston, Evernrd T., 4.
Egglebton, J. P., 3.4.
Egglebbn, John R., 1,2,4.
Eggleston, Willlam, 4.
Eiland, Erasmus D., 3.
Elam, Idolphus G., 2.
Elam, J. B., 7.
Elcan, H. L., 3.
Elder, T. t., 2
Election Beturns, 1,7.
Electloas, 1.
Elford, T. J., 1,2.
Elgee, C. L. D., 3.
Efgfn, @UfhYuS, 2,3.
Elliart, A., 1.
Eliason, Tslcott, 2
m, Ark. Battle, march 6-8, 1862, 2,6.
QENEXAL INDEX.
'
EIIery, Albert, 4.
Ellett, Henry T.. 1.
Ellett, Robert T., 3.
Ellicott, John, 2-1.
Elliott, Charles 0.. 3.
Elliott, Georse P., 3.
Elliott, Gilbert, 2, 4.
Elliott, James fi., 4.
#;lliott, James ]I., 3.
Elliott, James Thoti:Hs, 5.
Elliott, John H., 3.
glliott, JIJIIIII)., 2.
Elliott, John 31. l,h-eillllck~-).1.2, ,%7.
Elliott, -?
s.3I4..
Elliott,, K. W. B. % 3.
Elliott, Ilobert, 1.
Elliott, S. c.9 1.
Elliott, Stephen, jr., 3,4.
Elliott, W. M., 2,3.
Elliolt, W. P.3 3.
Elliott, a. lv., 2.
Elliott, Williani, 2,3.
Elliott, William I
2..,
Ellis, A.? 2.
Ellis, D. H. 3.
Ellis, Esidore, 2,s.
Ellis, If. c., 4.
Ellis, John 1'. 6.
Ellis, John 1'. 3.
Ellis, John W., 1.
Ellis, Povhatan, jr., 1,J.
Ellis, Boswcll, 4.
,Ellis, Towson, 1.1.
Ellis, Yolney, 3 .
Elm, IF. c.. 4.
Ellis, I\'. L. d., i.
Ellison, E'raucis C.. 2.
Ellison, Tliomas, 1.
Elliston, J. 31. 3.
Ellzey, Xason 0.. 2.
Elmer, Jacoh, 5.
Elmore, A. 11.. .I.
Elmore, Edivard ('. 1 . 2 .
Elmore, Jolin T., 2 .
Rlnts, Charles H.. 1.
Elms, George 0.. 3.1.
Elstner, W. H.. 1 ip.?~26)~:3.
Ely, Foster. 2.
Ely, John H.. 2-4.
Ely, Robert S., 1.8.
Elzey, Arnold, 1:s.
Emaek, George N.. 1.2.
Emaneipation of Slaves. 2-i.
Emanuel, W. P., 4.
Embry, Benjamin T., 1.
Emerson, Primus, 2,5.
Emmerson, John, 3.
Emmett, J o h n W., 3.
Emory, A. Urlgshy, "3.
Emory, Fred., 3,1.
Emory, Richard, 2.
Emory, Tlionias, 2-4.
Enirieh, J o h n P., :hi.
h d e r s , P. JI., 1.
Engelhard, Joseph A.. 2,s.
Engineer Bureau, 3, G.
Engineer Corps, 1-7.
.
.
J-TOL
i-05
31-56
Engineer Departmeat, 3,6.

npland, 4.
ngle, E. 1. L., 1 .
ngle, J. J., 1.
Eugie, J o h n C. I'., 2.
Englpsing, F. (!.,3.
Engliah, A. s.. 3,4.
Ennis, 1'. d., 4.
Enrolling Omeers, 3.
1snsign, 3 , 6 .
Ensigns, 4 , i .
Enterprise, Barge, 7.
Eotf, w. c., 3.
Eves, A. S., 4.
Eppes, B. H.. Ir., 3.
Eppes, BeuJaniiu Franklin, 3.
Eppes, Edward C., 3.
Eppes, Jolin \V., 3.
Eppcs, Sirltolas W., 3, '1.
Epping, H. H.,2 , 3 , 6 .
Epps, Richard, 1.
Erlanger, Eniile, & to., 6,$.
Erskine, Albert H., 3.
Erskine, Alexander, 3.
Erskine, dolin H., 3.
Erskine, Tlionias F., '4.
Erskine, W. F., 3.
Erson, Erie, 4.
Ervin, ,Jrnies S., 1.
Erwin, Alfred >I., 3.
Erwin, ('harlcs Xarshall, 3.
Ernin, E., 3.
Erwin, George P., 3.
Erwin, Georse T.. 3.
Erwin, Robert, 1.
Erwin, 3'. D., 4.
Erlvin, W. E., 3.
Escorts, 6.
Esllleman, H. P., 3.
Eskridge, T. P., 2.
EsliridFe, Tlioninx. 5 .
Espy, Thomas B., 2.
%!staye, Joseph Leonard, 3.
Eltell, Isaac, '1.
Estep, William T.. 2 (pp.350,391),6,?.
Estes, B. >I.,
1,2.
EStPS, H . , 1.
Estes, Henry B., 3.
Ebtes, J. D., 2.
, I,udwell H., I.
1v. s.,2.
Estill, C. P., 3,4.
Estill, Hustoii, 1.2.
Estill, .John 1.,
3.
Estill, Wallace, 3.
Estiil, i~il11a1nH., 2.
Etheredge, Alexander E.? '2.
Etheredge, Williani H., 2.
Kthcridge, B. E., 8.
theridge, D. L., 3.
ubauk, Jolin 1,. , I .
European Powers, 1-5.

Eustis, Janies B., 3.
Evaus, A. D., 2.
'
i Evans, j.G . , 3.
~
881
Fsirlinnhs. d. ?I.. I
Fitirlianhr. S.. 3%i.
Fnlrclotli. I\ illiain I
Fairfa\. iibert. 2
Evans, C. L., 3.
s, Clement h., 2,4.
s, Dudley, 4.
s, P. ff., 2.
Evans,
u. IY.,
3.
F ~ U S ,Ucorgs P., 7.
vans, Benr8.c If., 2.
ms, J. J., Adjt., 1.
. J., iltli Jfzss., 3,4.
Evans, Ricl~ard,3,6.
Evans, Robert Ji., 1.
ETilllS, 8. B.9 4.
Evans, T. b., 4.
Evans, Thnmas h.. 2.
Evans, William A., 3.
s, William P., 1.2,4.
., 2.
FaIrfiix, Irrlriliald It., I 2 , R .

F u l r f n . 11. V.. a, 1
Fairfax, John Vr . 1 i
Fairfax, I~e$lndld. 1.
Fiilrl). dofiu 4.. 3
Faison. Joiin W.. J
Faiwn, Juliu\ f. * 2
Faiwn. Paul F.. 1 1
Falwti. !Yilliatki E.. 1
ieiwn. Williani I..,
Falrorrrr, HinlocL,
Falctiaer. T. .t.. 3
Falkuer. JeITer~on.4
FaIlicr:int, R.. 3
Failin. dotin H . , 1
Y~IllOU. H . c., 4.
Fdniliro. Jdniec F., 3
faerlicr. 1tifh:wd. 1
FuuIlln. i.It.. 2
Fanny, r b Tiansport, 6 .
Fant, beorrr I\.. 7.
Pant, S. R . , :
fare, d . 2.. 1
Fariniiolt, B. f... i 7.
Fari?, I\ ilwn, 4
Fari41, Claibornr, 2
Farish. 5. R., 1
Fari\ti. Thonias I,.. 2.

FHriQi, W. S.. 4
Fariss, \\ t., 3.
F:iriand. %. S., 2, i
Farlr) , Charles 31.. 1.
Farley. Franciq F., 1.
Ewing, D. B., 2
Eirlllrr. E. 11.. 3 4
W. (Kentucky), 1,5-7.
the X ~ I I S ~ 4,
Oi.
II,
Farlc). Josrph. A.
F a r i q , X. 1%.,3
Farmer, I,. vt., & 4
Farmer. V. J.. L
Farmer. \YN. N ., 8
tsraandis, G. @. 3
Farquiiarion, Ilolert. 1.
Farrawl, Ebenczer. 1-3,s.
Izwrrar, D, S., 2.
Farrar, F. A., f r . , 1 , 2 .
karrar. UeorFc D., 1,3.

F:irrrIl. .John. 1.
Garriq, .Jotin R., j
F:trri\, 0. H., 1
Barriss, A. P., 5
Parron, Jamrs (Sonth Cnrolina), 5-i.
Parron, 8. X., 4
Fartwn, T. Stuhu, 2
Earwell, C. A., Ship, 2.
P s r x d l , Cfrsrles A . , 2
Pasting and Prayer, 1,3,4,6,7
Faulkner, Charles J., 1,3.
Fauntleroy, J. F., 2.
Faantleroy, H. B., 4.
Fanntleroy, Thouttts K., l,?.
Fanntleroy, Thomas T., 1.
Fanst, Henry ir., 2.
Faus$, John W., 3.
Fanst, L. buSUStQ, 2.
Fayette, Willfam \Y., 1.
Fayetteville (s.C . ) and FlUrCItCe (S. C.) Bail-
road, i.
Fayetteville (S. C.) Arsenal, 7.
Fayssous, T. S., 1.
Feagin, issac B., -I>7.
Fearing, Isaiah. 1.
Foam, Thomas (d1ilbamn). 1.
Frarn, Thontns C., 2-1.
Fearn, Walker, 3.
Featherston, C . S . , 3,1.
Featherston. L., 3.
Featherston, Witifielfi S., '2.5.
Featherstone, G . IY., 1.
Featherston's Brigade, 7.
Feeling, John, 1 .
Feeney. Willlatu 1.. 2 4 .
Fees, 1-6.
Feild, E. U., 3 , i .
Feild, Hitme, 2.
Feild, John A., 3.
Fcild, J ~ ~ l i uC.,
u 8.
Feild, \YilIiam 11.; -1.
Feilden, H. W., 3.
Felder, E. J . , 3.
Fellers, IYflliani, 2.
Fellorrs, E. T., 2.
FeiloTs, J. K., 3.
Felton, Sobcrt b.: 2.
Feltus, .Lbram 11.. 4.
Fetidall, J:rines R. Y.. 1-3.
Fennell, Owen. 9 .
Eemtelly, John, 3.
Fenner, D. P., 2.
Feaner, John S.. 2 , Y.
Fenney, S. F. 4.
Fentresa, Darid W.. 3.
Ferebec, Demiis I).? 2.
Fcrgoson, 3. B., jr.. I .
Fergnson, J. DucuP, 2 . :
Fergnson, J. E.,
2.
Fergnson, J . E..
rg. 4.
Fergnson, J. F., .i.
Ferguson, ltelwrea C.. 1.
Ferguson, Ilirhsrd, 8.
Ferga~on,S. IT., I-:.
Fersuson, T. B.. .i.
Ferguson, \Y. c.. 9 .

Ferguson, W. J . . Y.
Perguson, W. W.. 1.
Fergusou, \Ylliiain G.,
24.
Ferneyhough, George ?i., :3, -1

Perrand, G. I\-.,
3.
Ferreli, Frank 31. 3.
Ferreii, H. H., 3.
Ferrell, James 0.. H.
Fessenden, Bwijamia F., 2 .
Few, Benjamiii F., 4.
Fieklen, doseph ii. I,?.
Fieklfu, B. F., 1.2.
~
Pieklin, J . E., 3.
Fickling, E. S., 2,s.
Fickling, W. li., 4.
Field, B. F.. 2.
Fi('Id, C. J., G ? i .
Fi<.ld, Charles W., 1-4.
Field, C., 3.
Field, G. S., 4.
Field, Haury S., 3.
Field, a. G . , 2.
Field, ,1;1nics, 1.
Fieltl, dulian, 2. '
Field, Samuel I\-., 2.
Field, It-. B., 2.
Fielder, ;I.JI., 3.
Pivldlag, W. 0.; 3.
Eii:ld's I)ivision, 4.
Fife, John A., 1.
Flfe,
n. E.,
4.
Figgat., .J. H. It., 3. *

Figures, iienry S., 3,4.
E'iiianre, 6.
Finances, 1,4, i.
1h;inciaI iind (:omutercial Iudependettcr. See
Commitfee o n Conimcrcial and Fi~il~ancial
In-
dependence.
Findltiy, C. S., 3,4.
Findl:iy, Frank S., 3,4.
F i i i e ~ a n ,d. Rutletlse, 2.
F i ~ ~ e z aJoseph,
n~
1,2,4,7,
Finks, Josrph H., 3.

Finl;iy, Luke W., 3.
k'ialng, 0. h:., 4.
Finley, George W., 2.
Fiiiley, H., 3.
&'inky3 Jesse J., 1-4.
Finler, Santuel, 1.
Finlry, IYilliani P., 3.
Finney, Franklin, 2 .
Fiiiiiry, S. S.. I .
Finite)-, It. If., 1,s.
w.,
F l a n t ~ y ,w.
I.
Fiiiitie~. l o h t ~ G .1.
~
Firniir, 'P. .I., :3,4.

Fire Cntupatiies, 3,Ci.
.'er, ~JohtiC . . 1,4.
11, 1 . S., 3.
!I, .lames S'terl, 3 .
Fish, 0. R . , 3.
VisI:l)nrnr, Bcnji~tninC . , 2.
I~isliburne,C. D., 4.
Fisher, Harris, 3.
Fisher, Henry, 3.
Fis1rt.r. J. T., 3.
Fisher, L. C . , 1.
Fisher, Ithoads, 4.
Fisher, T l i o t n : ~F.,
~ 1,3.
Fisber, T l i o n ~ It.,
s
1,s.
Fisher, William I). , 4.
FishcJr, Fort, S. C. Defrrrsr, Jail. 16, 1866, 7.
Fishing C'reck, Ky. Rsltlr, Jan. 19, 186p, 2,5,6.
Fisk: S. W., 2 .
Flskr, Jmnes E., 1 , 2 .
Fite, James I'., 3.
Fite, John A., 3.
Fitzer, H. K.,
Bra., 7.
ertlld. Edward, 4
erald. Frederick, 1,1.
&Id, JIJIIIIP., 3,4.
perald, Tilliaui B., 1.

gera~d,William F., 3.
hugh, Lafayette H., ?,4.

Fitdiuph, YfchoI&k-,2
Fitz Hugh, Xorman R., 2,3.
Fftzhnph, Patrick H., 3,4.
Fitzhngh, B. A., 1.
Fitz-James, James, 2,3.
Fitzpatrlck, B. F., 3.
Fitzpatrick, E., 3.
Fitzpatrick, J. B., 3
Fitzpatrick, John d., 2.
Fitzpatrick, John J., 2.
Izitzpatrick, Williani B., 2 4 .
Fitmilsou, G . H., 5,4.
Fizer, IYIlliam J., 4.
lag and Seal of tire CoufederatcStat& 1-7.
Plagg, Thomas W., 4.
Flake, Janies JeBersoa, 3.
Joseph ]I., 2,3.
Harris, 3.
ha D., 3
See B r o m , kleniurg g: Go.
c. s., 3.
Cliarles E., 2.
g, Darid G . , 3,1.
Fleming, P. P., 3,4
PIeinInp, John H., 2.
Fleming, dolin Robert, 3.
Fleming, X. S., 1,3.
Fleming, 3. &., 1.
Fleming, W. H., 2.
:lournit).. J . It.. ?,::.

lournoy, J. .I.. 1.
:ler~rno~.
la., i.
%nrnu), 1. C.. ::.
:Iunrnnj, T l i u n ~ wS . , I
:luwcrrcc.. C . C . . 1.
.lowers, A. F.. :i.

:lowrrs, Gpors.p W.. 1.
lomers, J. IT., 1.
:lovrers. John I-., 7 .
Flowers, Stininel I%., 3.
Flonws, IT. H.,2.
Fioaers. WillSnni l~l~inrliaril,
2.
Floyd, Charles. 1
Floyd. .Tol1n R.. I,:,.
Floyd, S. d . , 8.
Floyd, Rlrliard F., 2,s.
Floyd, Rlciiarn S., 4.
Floyd. IY. A., 3.
Floyd, \Y. IY., 1.
Flud. I>anielt 3.
Fly, I). N., 2.
Flynn, Iy. H . . 4.
F l p t , T. W., :?.
Foard, . h I r e w J . * 1,2.
Foard. F. V., 4.
Foard, John T. H . , 3.
Foaril. Jos. F.. 3.
FORB. c;. U.. jr.. 1.
Fose. 11. 11. K.. 1.
Foplr. James A. 4.
FolsOmt Robert \Y. 3,4.

Fontaine, t. R.. 3 , 4 .
Fontaine, Charles I).. 1.
Fontalne, E., 1.
Yontalne, John B., 2.
Gontainr, Peter, 2.3.
ontaine. Sidney T., 1.
%
ontaine, 7Y. Ji., 4.

Font?, Danit.1 D., 5.
%mi. Pee Irori.q;ons.
i.oote,u. A., 3.1.
Foote, 4:enrg.r 1. 3,4.
~
iwte, Aenry S. (Teniie&?et,2, bi.

Foote, Henry S.. jr.. 1.2.
Foote, B. B.. 2,1.
Foote, YF. a., -1.
ilroad.
See A
Footman, E., 1.
Footman, J . N., 3,4.
Footman, Robert H.. 2.
Pootniaa, William, 4.
Forage, 4, i.
Forbes, Frank T., 2, 1.
Forbes, H. W., 1.
ForbPS, J. Iiarrls, 3.
Forbes, J:tniex F., 3.
Forbes, W. b., 3,
Force, Charles I!., 1.24.
Forre, Henry C., 2,4.
Fwd, Xr., 2.
GENERAL INDEX.
Ford, Rev., 5.
Ford, C. H., 3,4.
Ford, C. T., 3.
Ford, E. d., '44.
Ford, F. X., 4.
Ford, Floyd, 3.
Ford, a. W., 5.
Ford, J. B., 3.
Ford, JumPS P., 2.
Ford, Xareellus, 2 4 .
Ford, Xartin J., 4.
%lord,Peter R., 2.
Ford, Robert S., 1.
Ford, S. H. (Kentucky), 1.
Ford, Theodosiub Hartoqi, l,?, 1.
Ford, IVilIiam C., 3.
Ford, Williani .
'
1 , 4.
Ford, \Villiam H., 4.
Forelgn dflairs, 3,6.
Foreign and Interior Supplies, D?partment of, 4.
Foreign Coiiis, 1.
Foreman, Arthur L., 3.
Foreman, JIonell R., 3.
Foreman, key, 2-4.
Foreman, Thomas 31. (Georgia), 1.
Foresinger, f. C., 3.
Forgery, 3,5,6.
Formento, Felix, 1.
forney, John H., 1-3.
Forney, W. H., 1,4.
Forney's Brigiidc, 4.
Forno, Henry, 2.
Forrest, Steamer, 5.
Forrest, Douglas F., 2,4.
Forrest, Dulaney d., 1-3.
Forrest, French, 1 , 2 , 5 , 7 .
Forrest, John, 3,4.
Forrest, Sathaii Bedford, 2-7.
Forrest, 7Yillium X., 4.
Forrest, Fort, 5. C., 5.
Forsberg, Augustus, 1,3.
.
Forsberg's Brigade, 7.
Forshey, Caleb G., 3,7.
Forsyth, A. P., 3,4.
Forsyth, Charles, 3.
Forsyth, Charles b., 1,2.
Forsytli, dohn, 1.
Forsytli, Robert C., 1,4.
Fort, E. B., 3.
Fort, U. H., 2.
fort, Henry It., 3.
Fort, John P., 3,4.
Port, Tomlinaou, '2.
Fort, M'iley K., 2.
Forts, Arsenals, Sary-Yards, ete., 1.
Fort Smith, Ark., 1.
Foster, Charles, 4.
Foster, Ezekiel, 4.
Foster, F., 3.
Foster, George, 3.
Foster, George W., 7.
Foster, Henry P., 4.
Foster, J. H., 2.
Foster, J. JI., 3.
Foster, Robert C., 3.
Foster, Robert W., 4.
Poster, T. J., 6 .
'
T. R., 3,4.
Thad., jr., 1.
Thonias A., 3.
Thomas C!., 4.
Thonias J., Corn Sub., 2.
Foster, Thomas J. (Alabama), 4-7.
Foster, Thomas S., 3.
Foster, Thomas W., 3.
Foster,
Foster,
Foster,
Foster,
Poster,
Foster,
w. a., 4.
Foster, \Yilliaiu E., 2.

Foster, William F., 2,4.
Foiilkes, James F., 2.
Foulkes, deptha, 1.
fournier, E. H., 2.
Fuust, W. J., 2.
Foute, J. A. >I., 4.
Foute, Robert C., 2 4 .
Fowler, A. J., 2.
Fowler, George Hugglns, 2.
Fomler, Henry IV., 3,4.
Fowler, J. Whyte, 7.
Fowler, John D., 1,4.
Fowler, L. d., 3.
Fowler, X. IV., 5 .
Fowler, Richard, 3.
Fowler, Tlionras B., 3.
Fowler, William, 2.
Fowler, William S., 3,4.
Fomlkes, A. D., 2.
Fowlkea, A. >I., 3,4.
Fox, Andrew S., 3.
Fox, David R., 3.
Fox, George, 1.
Fox, Henry T., 3.
Fox, James O., 3.
Fox, Judith, 6.
Fox, Martha Ann, 6
fox, Peter, 1.
Fox, Richard, 6.
.
Fox, T. &, 4.
Fox, Thomas, 6.
Fraley, Jesse It., 3.
Fraley, John W., 2.
Fraly, D. S., 2.
France, 1-7.
Francis, Ian. C., 4.
Yraneis, J. t!., C'oiis. Stib., 2.
Francis, J. C., 30th Ah., 4.
Francis, J . W., 2.
Francis, John, 2.
Francis, l i l l e r W., 2.
Francis, Thoinas W., 1,2.
Francisco, Robert L., 2.
Frank, Samuel, 2.
Franking Privilege, 4,7.
Fr:inkland, W. E., 3.
Franklin, Alexander H., 4.
Frnnkliii, Beujauiiii, 2,3.
Frankllii, J. H., 3,4.
F r a n k h , J. J., 3.
Franklin, Joel W., 3.
Franklin, S. W., 3.
Franklin, T. R., jr.;3.
Franklin, Williani E., 3.
Franko, H., 2.
Fraser, Alexander IU., 3.
Fraser, E. W., 2
885
Fraser, Henry D., 2.

Fraser, James L., 2.
Fraser, James R., 2.
Fraser, William W., 4.
Frauds, 3 , 5 7 .
Frayser, Richard E., 2.
Frazer, J. H., 1.
Frazer, James W., 3.
Frazer, John B., 2.
Frazer, John W., 1,3.
Frazer, P. F., 3.
Brazier, J. H., '3
Freaner, George, 2 4 .
Frederick, A. D., :i.
Frederiek, J. D., 4.
Frederioksbnrg, Ta., 4.
Fredericksburg, YH. Battle, Der. l I - &
3,6.
Freedom of Speech and of the PrP% 2.
Freeman, E. A., i.
Freeman, E. B., 2.
Freeman, Edward T., 1,3.
Freeman, F. F., 3 4 .
Freeman, 6. C., 3.
Freeman, Lewis S.. 3.
Freeman, Biehard W., 3.
Frceman, Rohrrt J., 1-4.
Freeman, T. J., 3.
Freeman, T. X.. 3.
Freeman, Thoniau W. (Jlisoun),1,5,6.
Freeman, Virginins, 1,'L.
Freeman, Willitlm G., 4.
Fr6manx, Leon J., 1
6mont, John C., 1.
ench, J. Conipton, 3.
en&, J. A., 4.
eneh, James H., 2,4.
ench, S. B., 1.
French, S. Bassett, 4,'i.
French, Samnel G., 1,3,4.
French, Thomas B., 3.
French, William, 3
Frensley, J. L., I.
Freret, James, 2,4.
Freret, William, 4.
Fry, Joseph, 1,2,4.

Fry, W. T., 2.
Fryrr, d t m r s &'.,
:>.
Fuhrnian, (irorFc 1'. 3.
Fo1gh;im. I(. T., 3.
Fnlkersonl 1. P., 3.
Fiilkerson, .\I)r;ihmi+ :;,
Fulkernon, W. II., 3 .
Fullennidrr, 11. W., 3.
Firlicr. Edward W., 3.
Fnller. Elizaibetli B . , 7.
Fuller, J . F., 3.
Fuilw, B., i .
Fuller, lUch;~rd,1.
180".
Fullcr, Thoin:isl i .
Fuller, T h u n i a ~C. (Sorth Ciirolinn). 7.
Fullerton, George I\-.+ 4.
Fulton, J. B., 3,4.
Fulton, T. JI., 3.
Fulnood, Charles .\.. 2 .
Funds, I, 4,'i.
Funk-. J. H. S., :3.
FunkBouscr, U. I>., 1.
Funsten. I):tricl t Virginja j , ?,.i,

6,~.
Funsten, Oliver It.? 1 3.
Fuqua, JalnPf o., :;.
Fucloa. w. x., 3.
Furloughs, 1-7.
Furlon, Charles T., 3.
Furniss, Edvrard, 3.
Furniss, Johu 1'. 3.
Qahhett, \ Y l l t i ~ n ~3,4.
,
Bathe, 1'. Hyjmlitr, 1.
Badberrr, dames X.. .i.
Gsddis, John 31.. 5.
Gaddis, Thomas, I . '1.
Gaenslen, John .J.: 1.
Gage, James B., 3.
Gage, B. S., 3.
Gagn6. Joseyh. 1.
l:aillard, 1. S., 3.
Gaillard, Franklin, 4.
BailIard, H. d.. '1.
tialllard, P. C., 3.
9aillard, Ilichard W., 2.
;aillard, Thomas, 3.
sailor, F. X., 1. 2.
Gaines, dbner S., 3.
Gainen, E. P., 3.
Grines, dames I;.. 2. 3.
Eaines, John H . , 2.
Haines, John 31.. 5.
:iaines, B. U., jr., 3.

Calnes, R. V., 3, .1.
Kainpa, Ransom ('. 6
Kaines. Rirhrrd. 3.
:aither, IYIlllani X., I.

3aIther, Willtarn IY., 2-1.
alhraith, J. X., 2.
ratth, John d., 1.
Gales, Seaton, 2.
@&agher, Uoorgo .I., 2-1.
Gallagher, J. f . 3 4.
~ ~ l l a w a Ilatthcn
y,
C., I, 2.
@dlla3TaS, T. 8.9 3.
Qrllcher, J. S.. 2, 9.
&llininrd, .J. Y., 3.
(ialloway, A. H., 3.
(idloaay, John W.. jr., 4.
&]lomay, Jolun W., w.. 4.
Gallmray, %ickwl H., 1.
(jallonay, 9. L.. 3.
(ialt, Francis 1,. , i , 2 , i .
a l t , G* A. n.. 1-4.
(Mt, J . dllrii, I .
Gait, James U.. 1. 3.
(ialt, John >I., 1, :3, 1.
(inlt, IYiIliani, 3, -1.
Gait, Williani H., 3.
Galreston, Tes. Iircnptiire, Jan. 1, 1868, 3, 6.
Gamble, Carey B., 1, 3.
Gamble, Ii. >I., 2 ,
Gamble, Lenis X., 1. D.
Ganible, Robert, jr., 1.
Gsmble, Kobcrt Honardt 3 , 4.
Gaiublc, IYilliain (i.. :3.
Gsnibiing in the Arnr)., 6 , i.
Ganibrril, J a a e s 1%. 5.
(+aninion. 1Yiilianr 1;.. 2.
(ian:Ilil, C., 2.
(iamilil, Joseph. 1.
Gantt, F. 11.. :3.

Hnntt, Ot~~rzi..
ti.
(iaatt, K. P., 2.
Uarher. A. .U., I .
(iartlen, It. n.? 1 , L
Llardenhire, 1:. I.. (Iciine-ee), 5,C.
Gardner, i... ],-I.
Gardncr, Frankliii. 1-4.
(iardner. Miigli V. 2,
dlurtlncr, J., 7.
Gardiier, J. V., .4.
Ciardner, .J:uncs, 1,a.4.
Uardner, Jotin 11.. 2
(irrdner, Joseph 31.. 3. .L.
~
Liartlner. It. 1%.
Orrdner. 1Filliaiii X.. 1,s.4 .

& r q , .Juliii E., 1.
Gnrland, l l c s n u d r r N. 2.
Gxrlanrl, dugeatus 11. ($i.kai;~as),7-7.
~
Li:irl:iii(l, Hai.11 h., 3,4.

Gnrland, .I. I>.? 2.
(:arland. Banriee H. tl.
Garland, Robert K., 1.2.
(~rkun.
Garland, Rofss
(ierland, Saniiicl. jr. 2.
Garland, Sauitrel I., 1.4.
Uarlliigton, Beujuniin c. 4.
(iariiasny, J:inies I.. 1.
Garner, G e o r p G . . j,2.
Garner3 H. It., 2.
Gamer, Joseph T., 1.
$.
Garnett, A. S., 1,3,4.

Barnctt, .L Y. P., 1.
(::irnett, Algcrnon S., 1,2,4.
Garnett, Charles L., 3,4.
Oariirtt, E. B., 6.
Unrnett, J:i~nes>I., 1,2.
Uariictt, dolm J., 1,s.
(inrnett, *JolrnXI., 3, -1.
(:iirnctt, 31loscoe 1L. H. (Virrinia),2,3,5,6.
Garnett, 01)adiah v., 3.
Garnett, Kirliard 1%., 1,8.
Gariivtt, Rohcrt. S., I.
(iornrtt, Tiirotlore S., 3.
Grrnrtt, TiIoina8 S., 3.
Garnler, Alfrrtl R . , 4.
Garuier, llubert E., -1.
Ciarrrtsou, Frederir, 2,4.
Garrett, k. D., 2.
Garrett, Francis ]I., 2.
Garrett, Henry d., 2.
Carrctt, Menry J., 2.
Ciarrett, .J. G., 4.
(x
m i..e t t , J. I,., 3.
Carrett, W. K . , 3.
Garrrtt, \P. K., 4.
*
Garrison, Pieniing H., 4.
(Airrison, George G., 1.
(hrrison, I. K., 6.
fiarrison, Z. R., 3.
Garrutt, 1. W., 1.
Garth, J. W., 7.
G:irtrell, Zucius J. (Georgia), 6.
(kiri-in, Jolxn S., 2.
Gary, l a r t i i i W., 3,4.
(inry, 8 . 31. c., 4.
Giir:, Tlionras P.. x.
fi:irs, W. T., 4.
Gnskiiis, James 11.. 1.
G:lSS:lTT:lg, s. l., 3.
Gassendi, French Rtmmer, 5.
G absott,
. . c. w.,4.
Gaston, Hugh A., 2.
Gaston, J. B . , 3.
Gaston, J. I c P . , 1,3.
(inston, J. I*., 3.
G:tctoll, 1. c., 3.
Cintcli, T. .I., 3 , 4 .
Gates, Elij:ili, 2 ,
O:itcs, Frederick, 2.
C;:ites, w. IT., 1,2.
Gallin, Ilicliard C., 1,5.
Gatlin, IYIlllam E., 7.
iintliiig, Jolrn, 3.
Uattmsn, IIIorrls, 3 .
Gay, S. v., 2.
Gayer, TPilliain J., 1.
Gaple, B. B., 3.
Q:lyh$ L., 2.
Ciayk?, xatt., 1.
Gayle, Iticliard II., 1,3,4.
~I
Gecldingh, Ednard, 2.
Hrtldings, Eli, 1.
Beddings, .J. F. %.
2.,
Geddings, W. H., 3.
Gee, B. It.? 3.4.
Gee, Ciiarles J., 2.
Gtv, .James C., 2.
888
Gee, James T., 4.
Gee, John H., 3,4.
Gee, 8. H., 3.
Geiger, Franklin J., 3.
Geiger, George H . , 3.
General Intelligence Ornee, 7.
General Stag. See Army of fhe' C o l @ h ' f f t e S t d / F .
Gentry, Xeredlth P. (Tennwee), 2.%6.
Gentry, R. H., 2.
Qenty, Wllliam X., 3.
George, E., 1.
George, E. P., 2.
eeorge, Forney, 2,3.
George, James I
3,4.
.,
George, James Z., 3.
George, Xoses B., 1.
George, N. J., 3.
George, B. B., 3.
George, W. C., 1.
Georgia, 1-7.
Georgia Baptist ConTentlon, 1,7.
Georgia Troops, 1,3-7.
Gerard, bristidrs, 4.
Berdine, John, 3.
Gericke, H. A., 1.
German, C. H., 3.
German, Daniel, 2.
Gettg, G. Thomab, 1.
Gettysbnrg, Pa. Battle, July 1-3, 1889, 3,G
Getzweller, Joseph, 3.
Gewln, Powhatan T.. 3
Ghent, Eenrf Clay, 3,4.
Glrolsoq Samuel J., 3,4.
Gholson, Thomas S. (Virginia), 4,'i.
GholsWn, James S., 2 4 .
(ilbbes, 0. T., 2.
Gibbes, B. W., 3.
Ulbbes, Robert B., 1,2,4.
Gibbes, Wade H., 1.
Gibbon, J. S., 1.
Glbbon, Lardner, 1.
Gibbon, Sicholas, 1.
Glbbon, Itobert, 2,3.
Bibboney, John H., 3.
Uibboney, WillIam, 1.
Gibbons, Israel, 1.
Gibbons, J. L., 2.
Gibbons, Wllliam H., 2.
Gibson, D. Price, 2.
Gibson, Eustsce, 3.
Glbson, George, 6.
Gibson, Hart, 4.
Gibson, J. G., 3.
Gibson. Tltoirra': H., 4.

Glkrron, lYIII1HIII. 4.
(iibxon, ~villi:lmE., 1,2.
(4i6deus, W. W., I .
~:iddings. n. c., 2.
Gift, Grorso W.. 2,4.
Mlbwt, J. C.. 1.
Gilbert, Juhn F.. Y.
(Jilbert, 1,. I).. 5.
Giiliert, Love E.. X , . L
(ilihert, T. 11.. 3.
Gilltert. Tlioro:~sH.. 2.
(+ilbel.t. Yan H., ?,8.
Mlchrist, K. C., 1.
(4iltleraleere. .I. It., I.
Giles? James, 1,3,1.
Gllhanr. T. A., 3.4.
Gilkrson. James H., 3.
Gill, Xa)-nsrd, 3 . 4 .
GillI \Yilli:tni ti.. 1.
811bnt. Yntiifis. 3.
Uillnspie. W. 1..2.
(illlespie. Hqirjamin S., "3.

Gillespie, C. C. 2.
(iillwpie. Chsrles P.. 2 .
Gillri;ple, 1). A.? 4.
Gllle@e, Praiieis I>., 2 .
Gillespie, GeorTe L.. l,?.
Gillespic. If. C.. 2 .
Gillrspie, Henry 1..3.
Uillespie, J. IV.. 3.
GIIIespicl Wiliant H., 2.
Gillette, Joseph E., 3.
Gilllant, James S.? I , &
Gilliam, T. F.. 3.
8111iSN,
h., 4.
BiIliIand, J. K. S., .4.
Gllmer, George H . , 2.
Gilmer, J. H., 1.
Gllnter, J. S., 2 , s .
Gilmer, Jeremy F.. 1-3.
Gilnier, Jotin, 1.
Gllmer, John A. (Xorth Carolinn), ,1,7.
Gilmer, John A., sr., 3.4.
Gilmer, Jnhn C., 4.
Giimer's Bripade, i .
Glimore, George W., ti.
Gllmore, J. B., 3.
Glluiore, J. Taylor, 3.
Gilson, Wllliam Cainpbell, 3.
Giltner, H. I,., 1 .
Ginley, 0.Q., 3.
Ginter, Lemls, 2.
Glpson, 7Fllliam, 2.
Girard, F., 3.
Girardeao, J. b., 1.
Glrardeau, Tiiomas C., 2.
Girardeau, W. O., 6. '
Girardey, I. P., 3.
Girardey, F. J. B., 1,2.
Giranlt, J. F., 2,3.
Gist, James D., 2.
Gist, JosephF., 3,4.
Gist, 8. It., 2.
GI%, William 3..4.
Gittlngs, J. G., 6.
Glttln$s, John G., 3.
G E N E R A L INDEX.
Given, D. A., jr., 4.
Givens, A., 3.
Givens, James E., 1.
Glackmeyer, F., 1.
Gladden, A. H., 1.
Gladney, Samuel Xeh-., 2.
Glaize, John, 1.
alms, James B., 1 , 2 .
Glass, P. T., 1.
Glass, Itobert H., 1,2.
Glasscock, James, 5 .
Glassell, Williani T., 1-3.
Glenn, D. C., 3,4.
Glenn, J. J. W., -1.
Glenn, Jesse A., '2-1.
Glenn, John V., Enyi~ieers,2 , 4 .
Glenn, John IT., 23d -I7.C., 3.
Glenn, John Wilson, 3.
Glenn, Luther J., 2,s.
Glenn, R. Henry, 4.
Glenn, William, 4.
Glissman, Charles G . it., 3.
Blocker, T. W., 3.
Closter, A. IT., 4.
Qlover, Benjamin Warren, 3.
Glover, Frank I,., 1.
Glover, J. Y., 4.
Glover, James, 1.
Glover, John V., 2.
Glover, L., 3.
Glover, *I., 3,4.
Mover, Sanders, 1.
Glover, Thomas C., 2,4.
Gober, S. S., 3.
Godbold, C. I . , 1,2.
Goddin, Wellington, 4. G , i .
Godfrey, C. W., 3.
Godfrey, J. A., 1.
Bodfrey, James E., 3.
Godfrey, James E., sr., 2-4.
Godwin, A. C., 1.
Godwin, C. B., 3.
Godwin, D. George, 3.
Godwin, D. J., 4.
Godwin, Isaac R., 3.
Godwin, J. B., 2.
Goethe, James H., 3.
Goetzel, S. H., 3,6.
Goggans, E. J., 4.
Goggans, W. D., 2.
Goggln, James H.,2.
Golden, Walter S., 3.
Goldsberry, William, 3.
Goldsborough, Edmund, 4.
Goldshorongh, R. H . , 3.
Goldsborough, IT. IT., 3.
Goldsby, Niles W., 3.
Goldsmlth, Washington 1,. ,3,4.
Goldsmith, Willlam, 2.
Goldsmith, Wlllism T., 3.
Goldthwaite, Henry, 2,s.
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 3.
Golightly, IT. P., 3.
Golladay, E. J., 1.
Golladay, J. B., 4.
Gonzales, Ambroslo J., 1,2.
Gonzales, X. F., 3.
Gonz:iles, Samiiel Z., 1,2.

G00Cl1, Allen G., 3.
Good, .John J., 3.
I:oodall, c. l'., 2.
Goodall, David L., 1.
Ltoodr, ('liarles T., 2,3.
Gioode, K. li., 1,2.
Goode, Edrrnrd B., 8.
Onode, .Janie*, 2.
Ooode, .Jolin, jr. (Virxinin), 3,5-7.
Goode, Ilepin;ild I(.. 3.
Roodti, Richard R., 3.
Iioodo, Thomas F., -1.
Goodganir, J. C., 3.
IJoodinS-,J. J.. 3.
Coodlrtt, 31. J,., 4.
Goodlett, W. B., 4.
Goodloe, David s., 3,4.
Goodloe, J. H., 4.
Goodman, Gus. A., 3.
Uoodnian, J. C., 4.
Uo(ldnian, J. D., 5.
Goodman, James, 1.
Goodman, .John, 5.
Good~nan,W. A., 2.
Goodman, 11.. J., 3,4.
Goodman, Walter, 1.
@oodnrr,J. F., 3.
Uoodricii, J,. L., 2.
Coodruni, J m i e s J., 2.
Goodwin, L'. L., I , 2.
Goodwin, E., 3.
Gcodn-in, John, 1.
Goodwin, K. H. B., 3.
Uoodrvin, William C., 2.
GoodJTyn, A. D., 4.
Goodwyn, John J., 4.
Goodwyn, P e G . , 3.
Uoodwyn, BIatthew 1'. ,3,4.
Goodwyn, T. J., 4.
Goolrick, Peter, 3.
Gordon, Xrs., 7.
Gordon, A., 2.
Gordon, A. X., 3.
Gordon, A. S., 3.
Qordnn, A. T., 4.
Gordon, C. N., 2,4.
Gordon, Charles P., 3.
Gordon, E. C., 1.
Gordon, Edtvin W., 3.
Gordon, G. E., 2.
Gordon, G . W., 2,4.
Gordon, George A., 2.
Gordon, George I,., 2.
Gordon, George T., 3,4.
Gordon, J. C., 3.
Gordon, James B., 5.
Gordon, John B., 3,1.
Gordon, Jl. F., 3.
Gordon, W. d., 4.
Uordon, W. J., 3 , 4 .
Gordon, Williant A., 2.
Gordon, Williani F., jr., 1,6.
Gordon, William W., 8.
Gore, Joshua, 3.
Goree, Thomas J., 1.
Gorgas, Josiah, 1,3-5.
889
890
GENERAL INDEX.
Gorham, D. B., 3,4.

Gorham. IT. J., 3.
Gormley, Crawford H., 4.
Uormly, Michael, 2
Boss, John W., 3.
Cott, Lewis E., 1,3.
Gottheil, Edward, 2.
Gough, Albert, 3.
Gough. 1Villiani N., 2.
Gould, Archibald, 2.
Gould, B. E., 5.
Goddin, J. *I., 4.
Gouidln, George, 3.
(Jourrier, Alfred R., 2,3.
(Aovan, Daniel C., 1,3,4.
Govan, Frank N., 1.
Govan, J. I.,4.
Uovan, lTilliam H., 1,7.
Government of the Confederate States, 1-7.
Governor Moore, C. S. Gunbont, 2,5.
Gowan, Thomas B., 2,3
Grace, J. L., 2.
Grace, William, 3,4.
Gracie, Arehibald, Jr., I, 3,4.
Uracfe's Brigade, 7.
Grady, C. Powell, 3.
Grafton, Joseph D., 1-3.
Graham, Branson G,, 1,2.
Uraham, Charles X., 1
Graham, D. HeL., 3.
Graham, D. P., 3.
Graham, H., 3
Graham, H. C., 3.
Grahsm, Isaac W.. 3
Grahani, 3. C., 3.
8raham, John Alexander, 2,3.'
Graham, John IT., 1.
Graham, 1.1). (Texas), 3 4 .
Graham, B. H., 2.
Graham, Robert w., 2.
Graham, T. B., 4
Graham, IVilliam A. (Piorth Carolina), 4.7
&%ham, Wythe B., 4.
Greinger, Issac B., 3
Grall, J. F., 1.
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Grammer, John, jr., 2,3.
Granberj, J. C., 1,6.
Granbnry, H. B., 2-4.
Grandln, J. M., 1.
Granily, Cyrus W., 1,4.
Grant,
Grant,
Grant,
Urant,
Grant.
Grant.
Grant,
Grant,
Alexander, 3,4.
James B., 3.
James F., 3.
Jameq O., 3,4.
Johii. 2.
L. P.. 2
1,.
W'., 4.
I. B., 2,4.
Urant, Robert, 1,2.
rant, William T., 3.
Criives, Charles f . , I,?,.i.

Gr:rves, 11. M., 1.
(;r:iws, George IY., 1,s.
Grares, H. ?I., .1.
Grnws, Henry I,., :3.
Grnurs, dames I'., 2.
Graves, John T., 2.
Graves, 11. E., 1,s.
Graves, 1tirh:ird JI., 2.
.Craws, I\-. W., 2 4 .
(:raves, Willisin F., 4.
Griiws, \Yilli:rin I,., 3.
(:ray, -t. B., 1 .

Gray, C., 1.
Gray, Etiwin F., 1-3.
Gr:iF1 C. T., 2.
Gray, George C., 3.
Gray, H. T., 1.
Gray, Henry (Louisianaj, 2.4,'i.
Gray, Henry V., 7 , 1.
Gray,
Gray,
Grayt
Gray,
J. IV., 3.
John I f . , A . Q. X.
John H., Assf. SILI
Orinsby, 2.
Gray. Peter W. (Testis),2-6.

Gray, It-. C., 1.
Gray, 19'. G., 3.
Gray, IT. Ii., 1.
Graybill, C. B., 3.
Graybill, J. Henry, 2.
Graybill, Tully, 2 , 3 .
Grayson, A. F., 1.
Grayson, J . A., 3.
Grayson, John B., Brig. &,i.,
Grayson, John B., Q. X . , 1.
Grayson, Thomas 'I!., 1,P.
Grayson, K. 1'. , 4.
Great Britain, 1-7,
Grent Soiithwestern Xiiil, 2
Greaves, J. B., 7.
Green, A. &I., 1.
Green, A. IT., 3.
Green, AllenJ., 4.
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Green,
Ureen,
Green,
Benjamin, 3.
Benjamin T., 3.
Bennett W., 1-4.
Beverley, 4.
Charles If., 2.
Charles K.,3.
D. C., 3.
Daniel S., 1,2.
h f f , 5,6.
E. C., 3.
F. W., 1.
Francis N., 3,4.

H. D., 4.
Henry K., 3.
J. C., 2,3.
J. E., 1.
J. J., 1.
J. I.,1.
James C., 3.
James W., 1,2.
John F., 2.
John J., 1.
1.
GENERAL INDEX.
Grimrt, J. H., jfanlpto?t (s. c.)L C Q ~ O I Z 3.

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Griffin, J. P., Asst. S I L Y ~ . ,
Griffin, J. F., lat Bnftln. A l a . AI?., 3.
Grifflii, Janies If., 1.
Grimn, Joel It., 2.
Greene, James W., 3.

Greene, Robert S., 3.
Greene, Solomou ,.'i 3.
Greene, Thonias T.. 4.
Greene, a. A., 2,3.
biregory, J. L., I.
Gregory, John C., 3.
Gregory, .John X., 3,4.
Gregory, John T., 3.
Gregory, Joseph L., 2.
Gregory, Samuel S . , 3,4.
Gregory, Samuel T., 2.
Gregory, Thomas D.%4.
Gregory, W. B., 1.
Gregory, w. F. c., 2.
Greigg, A. it., 3.
891
21.
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Grinstead, John J., 3.

Grisamore, S. F., 3.
Griscom, ~ e o r g L.,
e 3.
Qrlssim, James X., 3.
Grisrrold, Elias, 1,2,
Griswold, Lyman, 2.
Groce. F. L., 1.
Groee, J. E., 3.
Groner, Y. I)., 1,2.
Groves, J . A., 3.
Groves, J. J., 1.
892
GENERAL INDEX.
Groves, James b., 3.

@roves, W. L., 3,4.
@roves, William F., 1,2.
Qruber, John F., 3.
Urymes, Ann E., 7.
Grymes, W. S., 3.
Gue, C. Wick., 3.
Uuerard, Edgar L., 2.
Guerin, H. C., 1,3,4.
Querrant, Edward O., 3.
Uuiguard, J. G . , 2,3.
Guild, James, jr., 1,3.
Guild, Joseph C., 1,2.
Build, Lafayette, 1.
Uuilford, E. J., 1.
Uuillet, Charles, 3,4.
Gulllet, Emlle P., 2,3.
Ouian, T. D., 3.
Gulrot, A. J., 1.
Bulick, John IV., 3
Gnllett, Andrew, 2.
Qullett, Thomas Franklin, 2.
Uulley, Ezekiati S., 3.4.
Uunboats, 1-6,7.
Uunn, Wllliam R., 3.
Gunnell, H. L., 4.
Qunnels, 43. M., 3.
Gnuter, John Lawson, 3.
Gapton, Abner J., 3.
Gnrley, D. R., 1.3.
Uurley, H. H., 1.
Qustine, L., 3.
Guthrle, John, 1.
Guthrle, John J., 1,2.
Quthrfe, Josephus, 1,2.
Uuthrie, Lswsou, 4.
Guy, IY. w., 1,2.
Unyton, Joseph J., 2.
Uwathmcy, C. B., 3,4.
Uwathmey, Washington, 1,2,4.
Gwln, Robert Donnell, 3,4.
awyn, n. G., 3.
Uwynn, Thomas P., 1-3.
Gaynu, u. B., 3.
H,J. H., 2.
Habeas Corpus, 1-7.
Haber, Abraham, 2.
Hsbershani, J. B., 2.
Habersham, Joseph C., A. D.C., 2,3.
Habersham, Joseph C., Swg., 8.
Habersham, E6. W., 1.
Habersham, S. E., 1,s.
Hacker, Henjamln S., 3.
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.Hasoad, .Jolinson, Liertt , 1,'L

Hahr, Frank J., 3.
Halgii, Charles, 4.
Haile, C. V., 4.
Haila, C'alliou~r,1.
Haile, It. E., 2.
Hailrs. W. W., 3.
Hahey, Liententint., 1.
Haiaes, IWlinni F., 1-3, ti.
Hair, Janie\. 0.
H*iir, Johu Sl., 6.
liairston, .J. T. w., I,%
Bnirstcin, Pctw, jr., .I
Hairston. 4am. Hsrdin, 2
Hairatuu, \\illism, 6.
H a l d ~ ~ ~ i aJeremlah
ii.
R . , 3.
Hale, b. Y., 1.
H&, Clark U., 3,4.
H&, Cdnurd J., jr., 2 , 3 .
iirle, 1". L., 1.
Wale. J. Hamilton, 1.
Wale, J. JefPerson, 3.
Hale, John, 2.
Hale, John B., 3,4.
Hale, Joshua. 1.
Hale, S. f., 1.
Hulc, Samuel, jr., 2 , 3 .
Hale, Stephen F. (Alabama), 1
Hale, William J., 2,3.
Haley, A. U., 1.
Halcy, J. JI., 2.
Haley, James, 4.
HaleS, Thomas J., 4.
Hall, A. F., 3.
Ilall, A. J., 3
Hall, A. P., 2
Alfred, 3.
Benjamin F., Postmastn., 4.
Beitjamin F., Surg., 3.
Balling, Jr., 2,3.
Care) J . , 2.
Crenshavr, 3.
Dison-B., 4.
Edward D., 1.
F. x., 4.
F. S., 4.
George A., 1.
George D., 3.
Henry T., 1-4.
Houston, 4.
J. Edward, 1,3.
J. W., 1,2.
James B., 2.
Joel, 3.
John T., 4.
Josephus BI., 3,4.
Hall, hacien, 2,4,
Hall, 1.B., 3,4.
Hall, Thomas D., 4.
Hall, Thomas J., jr., 3,4.
Hall, Thomas W., 3,4.
Hall, Todd, 3.
Ball, W. A., A.C.S.,3.
Hall, W. A., Chaphin,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
Hall,
IIall,
893
Hall, Wilkins, 6.
ail, \Yilliani Carvel, 1-3.
H ~ I I William
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Hunt. 2.
~ ~ 1a1i l l, i a n i Wno(1, 3.
~ ~ 1Willis,
1 ,
1.
Hall, winchester, 3,4.
Halleck, Henry W e 3 5.
Haller, R. J., 1.
Hallett, H. J., 3.
Haliiburton, John B. 3 L 2 .
Halliday, E. W e , 3.
Halliday, S. F., 2.
Halligan, John P., 6.
Hallonqulst, F, D.3 3.
Hallonquist, James H., 1,2.
Hallnnquist, \villiam C., 2.
Hslsey, D. H., 3,4.
Halsey, Don P., 2.
Halsey, J. J., 1.
Halsey, Julius H., 2.
Halse)., Robert S., 2.
Halstead, Qenrge S . , 3 , i .
Halyburton, James D.. 1,1,5,6.

Halyburton, Thonias C.. 2.
Halyburton, W. G . ! 4.
Ham, Joseph H., 3.
Hanian, Jonathan, 6.
Hamer, J. P., 3,4.
Hames, \Yilliam P., 3.
Hantilton, A. X., 1.
Hamilton, A. S., 3.
Hamilton, Alexander D., 2.
IImilton, Alexander L. 3.
Hamilton, Daniel H., jr., 2 4 .
Hamilton, Daniel If.. sr.. 1 . 2 , 4 .
Hamilton, E. J.. 3.
Hamilton, .J. H., 2.
Hamilton, J. 8.. 3.
Hamilton, James, L i ~ 1.
d ~
Hamiltou, J;UIIES.(2. .if., 1.:3, i.
Hamilton, James T.. 2.
Haniilton, Julin A., 4.
Hnniilton, dotin R., 1 , 2 , 4 .
Hamilton, Joiies S . , 1,3.
Hamilton, Joseph, 3, -1.
Hamilton, .Jos. C., 3.
Hamilton, Patrick, 3,4.
Haniilton, Patrick H., 2 , 3 .
hNIlt011, Paul, 2.
Hamilton, R. P., 1 .
Hamilton, Robert I)., 8.
HaNlltOn, S. P., 2.
H:imilton, T. A. 3 , 4 .
Hamilton, Thomas D. 1,'L
H:imiltou, a. X . , 4.
Hamilton, William, 1.
Hnmiltou, William P., 4.
Hamlfn, Hannlbal, 1.
Hamliu, P. S., 1.
Hanimet, Robert C., 24.
Hammett, XcK., 4.
Haulmock, C. C., 3.
Hammock, 1'. ,3.
fIaminond, Allrn C . , 6.
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Hnnimond, E. S. 3.
Hammond, F. JI., 2.
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H:~rnmond,George W., 2, 1.
Hamnioiid, Gray W., 1
Hnnrmnnd, Harry, 1,3.
Haninioncl, John I,., 4.
Haninion~l,P. F., 3.
tiamniond, P. L., 1.
Ilemniond. I\ illiaru I . , 2,s.
Haiumond, 11illiam B. C., 7.
Ilauiner, 15'. I\., 1,s
1Iampden-Sidneg College, 7.
Hanipton, C. F., 3,4.
Hampton, E. H., 4.
Kamptoa, Frank, 2.
Hnniyton, H., 3.
Hanipton, P., 4.
Hampton, T. P., 3.
Hanipton, 11ade, 1-4,i.
Hanipton, Ta., 1.
Hampton Leqion (South Carolina Troops), 7.
Hamptoa Roads, "ti. Battle, larch 8-9, 1862,
2,9,B
Hanipton's Caialry, 7.
li:iu:ilisn, R.tlpli B., 2 , 3 .
H:cuckel, Charles F., 2
Hanckel, 31. X., 1.
Hanckel, Thomas X., 4.
B.incuck, Heury F., 1.
Hancock, 8. X., 3
Hnnrock. James, 4.
Haucook. Spencer T., 6.
Kancork, 15'. S., 4
Itaurnck, I\ illiam G . , 7.
Hand. (rcnrse F., 2.
H m d , 1. W . , 3.
Hautij, Y. H . , 3,4.
Haucl), T. K., 1.
H.ines, LeiTis (I., 2.

Hanej-, J. H., 4.
flenger, J. lkirbliall, 2,4.
Hanger & Bro., i .
Hanks, Eraucis >I., 2.
IIankc, James 1. R., 1.
H:lnley. ?I., 3
llnnlon, .Jobeyh, 3.
I Hanl). X., 2
H:~il3, S. P., 3
Hanly, Tlionias B. (Arkansas), 3-7.
, ILinaier, John A., 1.
Hanna, 15'. S E A . , 3
H a i i i i ~ l i ,George B., 3
1 Hannah, W. S., 1
H:iniion, Joseph, 3.
llanuon, '11. W., 2
I&mnum, James W., 3.
Hansell, Augustus H., 1.
Hansell, 11. A . , 2
Hanslow, Henry, 3.
H;inwn, A. J., 3.
Hanson, .JoIin F., 2
HHUSOII,H. W., 1,s
Naniey. (x.X., 3.
liappoldt, ('liristopher, 3
Hapsou, Lucicii. 5.
Haralson, Charles L., 3,J.
Harnlson, If. d., 2.
IIardana), R. A . , 3,4.
Hardcastle, A. B., 1.
,
.
,
1
'
~
894
Hardee, Ben@nin H., 2,3.

Hardee, Charles, 3.
Hardee, Charles S., 3.
Hardee, Thomas S., 2.
Hsrdee, W. H., 1.
Hardee, IVilliam J., 1 4 6 .
Hardee's Infantry Tactics, 1,3,6.
Hardeman, Isaac, 3.
Hardeman, John B., 3,4.
Hardeman, Thomas, 3.
Hardeinau, 'cy. D., 1.
Hardemau, W. P., 4.
Harden, Edward J., 1,2.
Harden, Edward R., 2.
Harden, J. T., 4.
Harden, James A., 1,3.
Harden, James D., 3.
Harden, William D., 2 4 .
Harden, William P., 3.
Hardie, G . W., 3,4
Hardie, Robert, 1.
Hardin, Atkinson T., 1,2.
Hardin, Bei~jninin,6.
Hardin, Thomas J., 3,4.
Hardin, 31. B., 2.
Harding, Charles b., 1,2.
Harding, James, jr., 2,4
Harding, Richard C., 2.
Hardwick, Urarles C., 3.
Hardwick, F. X., 1.
Hardwlck, J. B., 2.
Hardwlck, Willlam X., 3,4.
Hardy, C. w., 1.
Hardr, Eugene, 1
Hardy, H., 4.
Hardy, John Ueddiugs, 3.
Hardy, 1,. T., 6.
H?rdy, \Ir.
I)., 3.
Hardy, 'CY. H., 3.
Hardy, W. R., 3.
Hardy, IT. T., 1.
Hardy, Washlngton H., 3.
Hardy, William b., 2.
Hardy, I\ Illiam H., 4.
Hardy, tVillktm R., 3.
Hargis, R. B. S., 1.
Hargrole, A. C., 3.
Hargrove, H.. H., 2.
Haring, Julius, 2
Harkie, C. B., 2.
Harkness, J. C. B., 4.
Hnrkness, R. BI., 4.
Harleston, F. H., 3.
H+rleston, John, 3.
Harley, Iliiliard H., 3.
Harm:m, A., 3.
Warman, A. W., 1,2.
Harman, Edward P., 2.
H m a n , Ednin H., 2.
Hnrman, John b., 1.
Harman, Lewis, 2,4.
Harman, H. G . , 1-3.
Harman. William H.. 4.
DENERBL INDEX.
Harper, A. K., 1,2.
Harper, A. Y., 4.
Harper, Charles J . , 4.
H$rper, Charles JI., 2.
Harper, H. H., 3.
Harper, Henry J,., 1.
Harper, J . E., 2.
Harper, James X., 1.
Harper, Laura, 3.
Harper, a. B., 3.
Harper, 11. T., 1
Harper, K. W., 2
Harper, Richard S., 2.
Harper, Robert JI., 2.
Harper, Robert IT., 1,3.
Harper, Wilson, 3
Harrell, J. W., 3
Harrell, John L., 2.
Harrell, Riehnrd .i., 3.
Harriek. John i.,
3.
Harrington, J. F., 2.
Harrington, BOIIII V., 7.
Harris, b., 4.
Harris, A. H., d.
Karris, A. IT., 4.
Harris, blosander. 2, 3.
Harris, Charieq HookS, 8
Harris, Charles J , 4.
Harris, Charles It., 4.
Harris, Charles S., 3.
Harris, D. B., 1, 3.
Harrib, E. T., 3.
H.prris, Ednin E., 3.
Harris, Edwin H., 1, 2.
Haicris, F., 4.
Harris, G. I,., 3.
Harris, N. H., 4.
Harris, H. T., 3.
Harri4, Hannibal, 1.
Harriii, Idiam (i.
S,
, 4, 6, i.
Harris, Irerson L., 2.
Harriq, d. J., 1
Harris, J. li., 4.
Harris, J. L., 3.
Harris, J. P., 1.
Harris, J. W. $I., 3.
Harria, James D., 4.
Harris, James O . , 2.
Harri\, Jeptha V., 2 4 .
Harris, John A., 2.
Harris, John G . , 4.
Harris, John L., 3.
Harris. John IT., 1.
Harris, L. IT., 4.
Harris, Xerr) B., 4.
Harris, A. H., 3, 4.
Harris, R. R . , 4.
Harris, H. B. P., 4.
Harris, R. S., 3.
Harris, It. R., 3.
Harris, R. S., 1.
Harris, R. T., 3.
Harris, Robert b., 2.
Harris, Robert B., 2.
Harris, Robert L., 3.
Harrls, S., 3.
895
Hsrrls, 8. IT., 4.
Harris, Skidmorr, 4.
Harris, Thonitif3E., 6.
Harris, Thoml3 It., 7.
Harris, Thomss S., 2.
Harris, a.H., Lieict., I , 2.

Harris, a. s., 1,d.
Harris, Wiley Y. ( X i s k i p p i ) , 1.
Harris, Williani .i., 5.
Harris, Williani H., A. I). C., .4.
Harris, \Tilliaai H., S u g . , 2.
Harris, \Villialil h l l i e r . I.
Harris, William S., 1.
Harris, Williani T., 4.
Harris (Xississippi) Brigade, 4,;.
Harrisoii, drchibald T., 4.
Harrison, U. C., Surg., 4.
Harrison, B. C., 5fst A&,4.
Harrison, B. H., 1.
Harrison, Reiijaniin J., 1.
Harrlson, Burton S . , 2-7.
H.urison, E., 4.
Harrison, E. Jaquelia, 3.
Harrison, Edward, 3.
Harrison, Eli, 2.
Harrison, F. E., 3,4.
Harrison, (;ahriel, 2.
Harrison, George E., 2.
Harrison, George F., 2.
Ifarrisoii, GeorSe T., 1,s.
Harrison, George W. 1;2,4.
Harrison, H. H., 2-4.
Harrisonl 1. F., 3.
Harrison, Ishanr, 4.
Harrison, d . d., 2.
Harrlsoa, dacob P., 2.
Harrison, Janies 12.. 1,1.
Harrison, Janies F . . 1.
~
Harrison, James W., 4.

Hnrrisou, Joseph, 3.
Harrison, Jiilien, 3.
Harrison, Xosea K . , 3.
Harrison, P., 3.
Hirrison, It., 2.
Harrison, 11. S., 4.
Harrison, Ibandolplr, Ad~t.,2.
Harrisoit, Ilandoiph, Lient. CoZ., 2.
lfarrisou, Richard, 4.
Harrison, Iiirhard X., 3.
Harrison, Robert, 7 .
Harrison, S. fl., 3.
llarrlson, Samuel J., et al., 4.
Harrison, Samuel It., 1.
Harrison, T. L., 4.
Harriaun, Thomas, Brig. tien., 1,3,4.
Harrison, Thomas, Cudet, 1.
Harrison, Thomas 1,. 1 4
Harrisou, Thompson, 1.
Harrison, 7 . W., 1,3.
~
Ititrrisoii, W. B., 1.
Ii>irrisoii, Walter, 3.
IIarrison, \Villiam B., 2 , s .
Harrison, \VllIiaiii D., 3,4.
H:irrison. William E., a.
if;irrison, Killiaiii I., Colledor, 1 , ~ .
llarrison, JYi11i:tni H., Q. ~ f , 1.
,
1l;irrison. Williain a[., 1.
Harrod, U. 31.. 2,4.
Ifarroltl, d. A,, i,2.
II:irrow, Joh~rW., 3.
11:irt~d . , 8.
Hart, blexi~nder,2,3.
Hart, Briijnniiii X.., 3,4.
Hart, C . S., 1,4.
Hart. Charles T., 2.
Hart, EdiFiird H., 3.
Hart, Henry G . , 3,4.
Hart, d. F., 4.
Hart, Jriiiiss S., 2.
Hart, John E.. 2,3.
Hart, Satlr;lniel, 2.
Hart, R. F., 3,4.
Hart, Robert D., 4.
Hart, Rollins T., 3.
Ifart, Sinieoa, 3.
Hart, W. T., 2,4.
Iinrtley, A. J., 1.
Hartnitin, H. T., 1.
l f : ~ r t n n i sThomas
~
H., 1.
IIartri(lge, A. S., 2.
Hsrtridge, Alfred I,., 2,3.
Ifartridpr, dulian (Georgia), 2-7.
Harts Ikittery (South Carolina Troops; ~ V ~ ~ s h i n g ton ArtilIcq ), 3 , 6 .
Hnrtsficld, A. X., 3.
ifartstem, Henry J., 1,2.
Harvey. E., 3.
Harvey, Granrillc, 7.
Harvey, .Joseph IT., 3.
Hwvry, Reuben F., 1,3.

Harvey, 1tich;ird X., 6.
Iiarvey, w. B., 2.
Hnrvic, (L I., 3.
Aarvie, Edwia J.. 1.
Harvir, dohii B . , 1 .
Ilarvie, 1,e~risI;., 11. C. S.,4.
IInrrle, Lewis E., VL~ginia,1.
Ilarvie, W. O., 1,3,4.
Harvie, Williani IT.? 2.
Harwe11, 11. X., 2 , s .
H:irwll, T. S., 6.
HarTrood, Alexiinder, 2.
Harnooci. J. E., 3.
Hamnod, James K., I , ? .
Hasell, Levis G., 2.
JIaskell, Alexander C.. 1 , 4 .
Iiaskell, Alesander 31.. 1.
Ilaskell, John C. 1 , 3 , 4 .
Iiaskell, Joseph C., 3,4.
Haskell, Langdon C . , 1,3.
Easker, (!harles H., 3,4.
Haskins, Dniid C., 4.
Haskins, J:imen C., 2.
Haskiits, Thomas C., 2.
Hnskinn, Thomas P., 1.
896
GENFRAL INDEX.
Haslett, W., 2.
Haslop, L. W., 4.
Hasting% L. W., 3.
Hatch, Daniel B., 3.
Hatch. Thomas A., 2,i.
Hatcher, Alfred A., 2.
Hateller, D. C., 4.
Hatcher, James J., 1.
Hateher, Robert A. (\Tissouri), 2,3,7.
Hatchett, A., 1.
Hatrhett, .James JI., 2.
Hateley, John C., 4.
Hatteras, U. S. S. Capture, Jan. 11, 1863, 3,6.
Hatteras, Fort, N. C., 1,s.
Haughton, B. B., 2.
Haven, Edwmd, dr.3 %&.
Haven, W. S., 3.
Havilsnd, John de, 2.
Havis, 3. J., 2.
Hawes, G. E., 2.
Eawes, James M., 1,2.
Haves, Jasper, 6.
Haves, It. R., 1.
Banes, Richard, 1,3.
Hawes, Samuel, 2.
Hawes, W. F., 2.
Hawken, A. Milton, 1,2.
Havkes, F. T., 3.
Hawkins, A. G., 4.
Hawkins, D. B., 1-3.
Hawkins, E. A., 3.
Hawkins, Wlijah, 2.
Hawkins, 6)eorge S., 2.
Hawkins, Hiram, 2,3.
Hawkins, J. B., 2.
Hawkins, James D., 5.
Hawkinh, T., 3.
Hawkina, Thomas, 1.
Hawkins, Tltomas T., 1.
Hawkins, 7V. J., 1.
Hankins, Willisni, 2.
Hankins, Wllllam H., 2,s.
Hawkins, Wlllls A., 1-3.
Hanks, F. T., 2.
Hawks, William J., 1.
Hawn, William, 4
Bawthorn, A. J., 1,4.
Hawthorn, A. T., 4.
Hay, William, 1.
Hayden, Thomas, 2.
Haydon, J. A., 3.
Hayes, J. S., 3.
Haygood, Appleton, 6.
Haymaker, J. H., 3.
Haymoud, Alpliens F., 1,3.
Hayne, Isaac, 2.
,Hayne, J. W., 4.
Hayne, Theodore B., 1.
Hayne, W. Alston, 3.
Haynes, Alexander, 4.
Haynes, Chruies L., 3.
fagnes, F. M., 2.
Iayaes, J . Jl., A . Q. X.. 1.
{ayues, ,I. 11.. Asst. * Y l f l y . . 2 . 3 .
t a p e s , Josrplr E., :1,4.
xayuex, I. B., 8.
gapes, Landon (. ( V i a t i t i i
Iayiws, Robert \F., H.
tapes,
H., 1,2,5.
Iaynes, \Wliain D., 2.
Yagnesworth, Henry, 3.
naynie, H. H., 3.
Hajnle, Henrr B., 4.
Haynie, Crlah, 3.
Rapsworth, 8enrge E., 2
Bays, A. B., 3.
Hays, Andrew J., 1-8.
Hays, Charles I\-. , 1,2,4.
Hap, Harrg T., 2.3.
Hays, J. S., 4.
H a p , James, 3.
#.
U a p , Samurl K., 1.
Hays, Samuel X., 1.
Bags, T. S.. 3.
Bays, Thomas H., 1,4.
Hags, Thomas S., 1.
Bayslett, Andrew J., 3.
Hafward, C. B., 3.
Hag-ard,
A., 3.
Raywood, Duncan C., 1,2.
Hagwood, F. Burke, 3.
Haywood, F. J., jr., 3.
Haywood, 8. G., 2.
a.
Hamlehurst, George H.. 2 , 4 .

Hazlehurst, Willlam, 2.
Hazlett, James, 2.
Hazlenood, 3. H., -1.
Head, John W., 5.
Head, S. C., 3,4.
Head, William P., 2.
Head, William W., 2.
Headley, A. X,,2.
Heagg, George W., 3.
Healer, Thomas A., 2,s.
Healy, Daniel C., 1.
Heard, Rev., 1.
Heard, George B., 3.
Heard, Henry T., 3.
Heard, J. 3l., 3.
Heard, John E., 4.
Heard, Thornas O., 3.
Heard, Thomas B., 1.
Heard, Willlam A., 3.
Hearin, K. J . , 3.
Hearn, Wllliam C., 4.
Hearne, J. T., 3.
Hearne, William A., 4.
Hearses, H. J., 1,3.
Heath, H. X., 4.
Heath, Jessee H., 1.
Heath, John P., 1.
Eeath, Boacoe B., 1.
Hrbb, George V., 1.
Hhbert, B. S., 3.
96hert, Louis, 2,s.
lhbert, P a u l O., 1,3,4.
leakman, D. P., 4.
Xedden, Elisha, 4.
GEXERAL INDEX.
Hedgpeth, I. K., 8.
Bedrick, J o h n E. C . 3 3.
Bedrick, John J., 2,3.
Heerlein, Gus., 3.
Heflin, William D., 3.
Hege, A. C., 4.
Heggie, E. A., 1.
Heiman, A., 3.
Heinrichs, O., 4.
Hefskell, Carrick VI. , 3,4.
Heiskell, Joseph B. (Tennessee), 4 7 .
Heiskell, Sarah A., %7.
Heiston, T. B., 4.
Helena, Ark. Attack, J u l y 4, 1863, 3,6.
Helm, Ben. Hardin, 1,2.
Helm, C. W.,4.
Helm, Charles J., 1.
Helm, Qeorge JI., 2,3.
Helm, John E., 5.
Helvenston, Alesander H., 1,3,4.
Helwig, Charles O., 3.
Hemingway, Thomas S., 2.
Hemmingway, W., 3.
Hemphill, James, 1.
Hemphill, John (Texas). 1,s.
Hempstead, Beall, 1,2.
Hempstead, Samuel H., 1.
Henagan, Darby, 3.
Henagan, James X., 3.
Henderson, Rev., 1.
Heuderson, Angostus F., 2.
Henderson, C. A., 3.
Henderson, C. C., 1,3.
Henderson, C. E., 2.
Henderson, Charles W., 2.
Henderson, U. h.? Engineers,2,1.
Henderson, D. E., Memorialist,7.
Hendersor,, Eugene, 2.
Henderson, F., 3.
Henderson, F. X., 3.
Henderson, F. W., 1.
Henderson, Franklin B., 2,3.
Henderson, George Wnshington, 4.
Henderson, H. E., 3.
Henderson, J. C., 2.
Henderson, James, 3.
Henderson, .Tamps L., 1 , ~ .
Henderson, Sathaniel H., 3,4.
Henderson, R. B. , 3.
Henderson, R. If., 4.
Henderson, Richard H., 1,2.
Benderson, Robert, 1.
Henderson, Thomas, 2.
Henderson, Thomas A., 2.
Henderson, Thomas F., 3.
Henderson, W. F., 2.
Henderson, William, 4.
Henderson, William G., 3.
Henderson, Tenn. Operatlons, September, 1863,
3,6.
Hendon, W. T., 4.
Hendree, J., 3.
Hendrick, H., 3.
Hendrix, milliarn, 1.
Hendry, John XI., 1.
Henkle, N. i
u.,1.
Henley, Qeorge W., 2,3.
C aJ-VOL
7 4 5M A 7
Henley, John A., 4.

Heuley, L., 4.
Henlry, H., 1.
Renley, n. H., 2,4.
Henniagsen, Charles F., 1.5.
Henry, A. T., 3.
Henr), B. W., 8.
Henry, Benjamin C., 2,3.
Henr), E. I.
3. ,
Henry, F. A., 3.
Henry, Bartavus A. (Tennessee), 1-7.
Henry, Gustavus A., Jr., I d
Henry, J. H., 5.
Henry, J. L., 1.
Henry, J h t h i s W., 1.
Henry, P. L., 4.
Henry, Patrick, C . S. s., 2,5,6.
Henry, Patrick, 2.
Henry, Samuel, 1,3.
Henry, Samuel I., 1.
Henry, Thomas F., 2-4.
Henry, W. Q., 2.
Henry, Fort, Tenn. Capture, Feb. 6, 1862,
IIenshan, Perrell, 1.
Henshaw, Ferrie, 1.
Henshaw, J o h n H., 1,3.
Hensley, J. O., 3.
Hensley, S. R . , 3.
Henson, John IS.,2,4.
Hepburn, S. C., 3.
HLrbert, Arthur, 4.
Herbert, C. L., 3.
Herbert, Caleb C. (Texas), 6 7 .
Herbert, Dosier G., 3
Herbert, 11. A., 2 4 , G
Herbert, James R . , 3
Herbert, Joseplius B., 2.
Herbert, R. W., 1,4.
Herbert, Waters W.,1.
Herbert, William W., 1,2.
Herbst, Francls, 1.
Hereford, R. F., 3.
Mereford, Thomas P., 3.
Heriot, Basil I.,4.
Herlot, John O., 2.
Horndon, A. C., 3.
Herndon, Brodie S., 3.
Herndon, D., 2.
Herndon, E. W., 2,3.
Herndon, Eugene W., 3.
Herndon, J. C., 4.
Herndon, James C., 1.
Herndon, &. B., 3.
Herndon, T. H., 4.
Hero, Andrew, jr., 2.
Herr, B. F., 3.
Herr, W. W., 3.
Herrell, J. P., 3.
Herrell, John T., 2.
Herren, R. S. C., 2.
Herren, Wade A., 2.
Herrick, S. S., 3,4.
Herrick, Stephen S., 3.
Herring, C., 4.
Herring, J. S., 3
Herring, John B., 3,4.
Herring, William E., 3.
897
2,5,
I,
898
Herrmonn, Henry, 2,3.
Herron, Andrew s., 3.

Herron, James L., 1.
Herron, James S . , 1,4.
Hemon, William R., 5.

He*,
James W., 1-4.
Hessee, Julius, 1,6.
Hessey, D. S., 4.
Hester, Benjamin L., 3.
Hestar, Elias P., 3.
Hester, J. T., 4.
.Hestor, Thomas A., 3.
Heth, Eenry, 1-3.
Heth, Rtockton, 1.
Heustls, Jambs F., 1.
Hewetson, Ralph E. B., 3,6,7
Hewey, J. P., 4.
Hewitt, D. R., 3.
Hewitt, Fayettc, 1.
Hewitt, James W., 1,3.
Hewitt, Thomas X., 3.
Hewitt, V., 4.
Hewson, Dmid C., 3.
Heyward, James S., 3,4.
Heyward, Joseph, 1,2.
Heyward, T. J., 3.
Hlrtt, John A. G., 3.
Hibbett, J. L., 2.
Hibble, John L., 1.
Hickey, A. C., 3,4.
Hickle, William T., 2.
Hickman, E. A., 4.
Hickman, W. D., 2.
Hickman, William H., 1.
Hicks, Charles C., 1.
Hlcks, James M., 3,4.
Hicks, John H., 3.
Hicks, John T., 2.
Hicks, Robert J., 3.
Hicks, Wllliam, 1.
Hicks, William A., 1.
Hiden, J. G., 1.
Hiett, W. H., 3.
Higga.9011, J. W., 3.
Higgason, B. A., 3.
Bigginbotham, Beujamln T., 4.
Higginbotham, E. C;., 3.
Higginbotham, J. C., 3.
Higglnbothsm, Thomas J., 2.
H1gglnS, Edward, 1-3,6.
Higglns, George, 3.
RigghS, B. G., 2.
Higham, Thomas, 2.
Hightower, J. W., 3.
Hlghtower, James C., 2,
Higleg, H. A., 3.
Higley, J. H., 3.
Hill, Dr., 1.
Hill, Rev., 1.
Hill, A. L , 3,4.
Hill, A. A. F., 4.
HI11. A. C.. 4.
lbert P., 3.
mbrose P., 2 (pp. 21,25,298,343,354),3,6
enjamin H. (Georgia),l-?.
enjamin J., 1,4.
s., 1.
11111. Caleb, 2.
Hi11, f'iiarles I)., I.
Hill, Clement D., 1.
Hlll, D. F., 4.
H111, Dnniel H i a w y , 1-5.
iilll, Dziuiel P., 1 , 9 .
Hill,
Hill,
Hill,
Hill,
Hill,
F. T., 2.
Gsbrlel li., 1,5.
&orge A., 2
Green T., 3,4,7.
H. U., 2.
Hill, Henry, 1.
Hill, Henry X., 2.
HI11, b. B., 1,:3;4.
HIll, J. B. F., 3.
Hill, J. H., 1.
Hill, J. L., 4.
HI11, J. T., 3.
Hill, .J. W., 2.
Hill, J. K. D., 1.
Hill, J. Walter, 3.
HI11, Jacob I., 1.
Hill, James h., 2.
Hill, Jarnev H., Lieut.. 1.

Rill, James H., Mqj., 1.
Hill, Jessee, 3.
Hill, .Jesse Williams, '2, :;.
Hill, John W., 2.
IIill, Joseph R., 1,3.
Hill, L. H., 4.
Hill, Lewis B., 3,4.
Hill, X. S., 1.2.
Hillt x. li., 3.
Hill, ltichard J., 1,3.
Hill, Robert P., 1.
Hill, Robert ?I., 3.
Hill, s. IF., 4.
Hill, Samuel Y. D., 3,4.
fm,ThONaS,
2.
Hill, Thomas C. 2,s.

Hlll. Thomas S., T .
Hill, Thomas T.: 3.
H i l l , W. B., 1,:L
~ i i i F.
, P., 2.
Hill, William Plnkney, I,?.
Hillhouse, William C., 2-1.
Hflliard, c'. B., 3.
Hllllord, FrsBCiS IT., 2.
Hilliard, Henry W., 1-2.
Hilllard, John X., 2.
Hilllard, Lucius, 1,3,4.
HIIIyard, 31. P., 8.
Hillyer, Eben, 4.
Hillger, G . II., I.
Hlllyer, S., 2,s.
Hilmitter, P., 5.
Hilton, Robert, B. (Florida), 2-7.
Eindman, Thomas C., 1-3,6,6.
Hinds, Thomas, 2.
Hines, E. C., 1.
Hines, H. L., 3.
Hlnes, J. S., 1.
Hlnes, James Edwin, 3.
Hines, James IY., 3.
~
Htiies, Peter E., 3.

Hlres, R. K.3 3 , 4 .
Hinos, Thomas R . , sr.. 2.
H;nkle, David IT., 1,2: 4,i.
Hinkle, James B., 3.
Hinkley, H., 2.
HlnrIclis, Oscar, 1.
Hlnsdale, John W., 1 , 2 , i .
Binson, JobU W., 2.
Ifinson, W. G., 3,4.
Hinton, D. h., 3,4.
Hinton, .J. V'., 2.
Hinton, John R., 3.
Hirsch, Hermann, 1,4.
Hltt, Tirginius G., 3.
Hoard, Bobert L., 2.
Hobart, 2. I]., 3.
Hobbs, Frederick W., 7.
Hobbs, James H., 3.
Hobby, Wensley, 4.
Hobday, A., 3.
Hober, F. C., 2.
Hobgood, Samuel P., 3.
Hobson, E. L., 3,4.
Hobson, 0. A., 3.
Hockaday, James, 1.
Hockenhull, John, 1,3.
Hodge, dmbrose W., 3.
HOdge, BenJaminL. (Laaisima), 3, $7.
Hodge, George B. (Kentucky). I,:%&
Hodge, Gus., 6.
Hodges, E. O., 5.
Hodges, Fleming, 1.
Hodges, Frederick B., 1.
Hodges, J. U., 3.
Hodges, Jack, 2.
Hodges, John F., 3.
Hodges, John J., 3.
Hodges, Lafa)elle, 4.
Hodges, W. R., 2.
Hodgson, T., 2.
Hodnett, H. T., 1.
HoWn, Harms, 4.
HoSman, Alfred, 3.
Hoflman, John R., 3.
Hotlman, Thomas W., 3,4.
Hogan, R. B., 4.
Hogan, R. IT., 2.
Hoge, Edward F., 4.
HOgC, Francis L., 11.
Hoge, John B l a h , 1,2,4.
Hoge, Jloses, I,b y .
Eoge, P. R., I.
RogS, e. 8., 4.
Hogg, J. L., 1.
Rogue, E., I.
b i t , Elfeabeth, 6.
Hoke, G. I.,2.
Hoke, Bobert F., 3,4,7.
Hoke, \Villiam J., 1,4.
Holbrook, J o h n E., 3,
Holcomb, Isaac C., 3,4.
Holeomhe, B. W., 2.
Holcombe, E. L., 2,3.
Holcombe, Edward P., 2.
Holcombe, J. L., 2.
Bolcomlm'J. T. H., 3.
Holt, Joseph H., 1.

Halt, Joseph J., 4.
Holt, Leonidas, 3.
900
Ilolt, S. A., 1,4.
Bolt, Thomas B., 2.
Holt, W. J., 1.
Holt, William A., 2
Bolt, Willis c., 3,4.
Holton, E. H., 3,4.
Holtrclaw, J. T.3 1,2,4.
Homan, 3. C., 6
Home Department, 4.
Homes, J. M., 5.
Homesteads, 1 A 6 .
Hone, \Yilllam, 1.
Hood, Arthur, 2,4.
Hood, D. M., 1.
Hood, John B., 1 4 6 7 .
Hood, John L., 3.
Hood, John M., 4.
Hooe, J. 6 . P., 1.
Hooe, John, 5.
Hooe, P. B., 3.
Hooe, R. id., 1,2.
Hoof, J. Lus, 3.
Hooker, C. E., 3.
Hoole, Arilla J., 8.
Hoole, James L., 14.
Hooper, Charles Jf., 1,2.
Hooper, Du P., 2 *
Hooper, G. W., 3.
Hooper, Henry R., 3,6.
Hooper, J. W., 3.
Hooper, John A., 3.
Hooper, Johnson J., 1.
Hooper, P. O., 4.
Hooper, Thomas W., 1,2,4.
Hooper, William De B., 1.
Hoover, Olirer, 1.
Hoover, Willinm B,, 2.
Hoover, l l l l i a m X., 3.
Hope, J. K., 2.
Hope, James B., 3,4.
Hope, Jesse P., 1,s.
Hope, John S., 4
Hopkins, A. C., 2
Hopklns, Charle3 F., 1,4.
Hopklns, D. L., 3, &.
Hopklns, Edward, 3
Hopkins, H. St. bieorge, 3.
Hopkins, John L., 2
Hopklns, M. H., 3.
Hopkins, Warren X., 3,4.
Hopping, Dnnlel S., 2.
Hopson, Luclen, 2.
Hopson, Tlrgil I,., 1,3.
Hopson, IY. A., 3.
Horbach, J. P., 24.
Hord, E. L., 3.
Horlbeck, Henry B., 3.
Horlbeck, IVilliani C., 2.
Horn, A. ti., 1.
Horn, D. H., 3
Horn, I. J., 3.
Horn, P. L., 4.
Horne, H. P., 3,t.
Horne, Johu H.. 2.
Home, Joslah, 2,4.
Horne, Pearce, 4.
Homer David B.,
Iforner, Jehu J., 8.

Hornsby, B. K., 1.
Horses, 1-7.
Horton, Jameb B., 1.
Horton, Ozr B., 3.
Horton, Phlneas, 1
Horton, Bodah, 2.
Bosklns, E. S . , 3.
Hosklns, Wllllam, 4.
HOsplt&, 1-7.
Hotchklss, T. R., 2,3.
Hottel, J. X., 3,4.
Hough, Moses, 4.
Hough, O ~ c a R.,
r 3
Hough, Warwlek, 3.
Houghton, Edward B., 3,
Hooks, C. J.. 3.
Honnshell, Darld S., 1
House, John F. (Teniiek\ee), I , .?,.I
House of Reprebeutatirex of the E'imt t onfederate
Congress, 2,3,5,6.
House of Re~reselitatiresof the kee1104 ('nnfcderate Congress, 4,;.
Houser, J. A., 3,4.
Houston, A. H., 3
EoustQn,A. o., 2.
Houston, A. P., 3.
Houston, Henry H., 3,4.
Houston, James, 1.
Houston, James H., 3.
Houston, Jesse C., 3.
Houston, John H., 4.
Houston, X. H., Cupt., 4.
Houston, 3I. H., Swg., 3.
Houston, IT. H., 1 .
Houston, Tex., 1.
Houze, Horace L., 2 .
Howard, f'horles, 2.
Howard, Conway R., 1,3,4.
Howard, E. Lloyd, 1,3.
Howard, George T., Ad&., 2
Howard, George T.. Cum. Sb 2.
Howard, George W., 3.
Howard, Henry, 2
Howard, J. Ii., 3.
Howard, J. XcHeury, '2.
Howard, James, 1.
Howard, James K., 2.
Howard, John, Postinaster, 3.
Howard, John, let. Ga., 3,4.
Howard, John Eager, 2.
Howard, John 6 . . 3.
Horrard, Joseph D., 3,4.
Howard, XeH., 3.
Howard, Marion, 1,3.
Howard, R. A., 1,2,4.
Howard, Robert Q., 3.
Howard, Bussel. 2.
Howard, S. X., 3.
Howard, T. B., 3.
Howard, Thomas C., Adit., 1
Howard, Thomas C., Postmaster, 1.2.
Howe, X. G., 4.
Howe, B. H., 5.
Howell, Beeket K., 1-3.
Huwell, E. A., 3.
Howell, J. A., 3.
Howell,
Howell,
Howell,
Howell,
Howell,
J . I(.. 2.
it. H. C . , 1.
Robert 1'. 2.
IV., 1.
1V111~al11,I,2.
b ow ell, Willlam B., 1,3.
Howell, 'IYilllam F. ,1-3.
Howle, T. H., 2.
Howlett, Robert E., 2.
Hoxton, I,., 4.
Hoxton, Llewellyn G., 1.
Boy, A. B., 2.
Hoyle, E. by., 1.
Hoyle, James N., 1-3.
Hoyt, B. H.. 3.
Hoyt, H. D., 2.
Hoyt, J. P., 2.
Hoyt, W. 8 . , 3.
Hoyt, IVilliam D., 2,3.
Hubard, J. I,., 3.
Hubard, Robert T., 3.
Hubbard, Davld, 1.
Hubbard, H. H., 2.
Hubbard, J. R.. 8.
Hubbell, F. L., 2 , 3 .
Hubbell, S., 4.
Hubert, D., 1.
Huddlestou, J. F. S . , 1,2.
Hudgings, L., 1.
Hudgiugs, Lemuel T., 4.
HUdgiUE, Captain, 7.
Hudglns, Albert 6., 1,2,4.
Hudglns, B. F., 4.
Hudglus, 1.L., 3.
Hudpius, William E.,:3,4.
Huduall, Henry, 3.
Hudson, B. H., 4.
Budsou, Charles C. 1.
Hudson, E. X., 3.
Hudsou, J. H., 3.
Hudson, J. L., 3.
Hudson, J. K.,2.
Hudson, 1.G . , 3.
Hudson, Samuel H., 3,4.
Hudson, Thomas J., 3.
Hudson, Kllliam Oliver, 2,3.
Huey, James 6. L., 1.
HUE, J. T., 4.
HUE, V. C., 1.
Huff, William H., 3.
Hufstedler, E., 3.
Huger, Alfred, 1,2.
Huger, Benjamh, 1,5.
Huger, Benjamin, p.,1.
Huger, C. K., 2.
Huger, C. K., jr., 3.
Huger, Charles L., 3.
Huger, Daniel E., 1,3.
Huger, F. E., 4.
Huger, Frank, 1-4.
Huger, J. A., 3.
Huger, Thomas B., 1.
Huger, W. E., A. D. C., 3.
Huger, W. E., Ikut., 2.
Huger, W. H., 2.
Huger, Fort, S. C., 5.
muggins, Jacob, Jr., 8.
Huggins, James Ji., 2.

Huggins, James H . , 2-4.
H u ~ h e s ,A. A., 3.
H U ~ B C S , .iaoipllus A., 1,~.
Hughes, Arehlbald, 3.
Hughes, E. C., 4.
Hughes, H. Slduey, 1,2.
Hughes, J. F., 4.
Hughes, J. W., 3.
Hughes, James W., 3.
Hughes, John, Hemoriatist, 7.
Hughes, John, Q. M.,2 , 3 .
Hughes, Johii Wesley, 1.
Hughes, Maxey U., 2.
Hughes, N. Collin, 2.
Hughes, Thomas J., 2.
Hughes, W. J., 2.
Hughes, William H., ilssl. S l c ~ g . 2.
,
Hughes, William It., C%apZnln,2.
Hughes, IVilliaui I:.$ 3,4.
Hughs, J. M., 3.
Hugueuiu, A., 4.
Hugueuiu, J. V., 2.
Hugueuiu, S., 3.
Huguley, George IV., 3,4.
Hull, D. D., 3.
Hull, Edward B., 2.
Hull, Edvard IT., 1.
Hull, F. $I., 3.
Hull, R. K., 3.
Hull, T. H., 1.
Hulleheu, W. F., 3.
IIullihen, W.
3.
Hulme, I. N., 3.
Hulse, J o h n Isaac, 2.
Hulsey, William H., 4.
Humble, J. K., 3.
Humble, T. C., 3.
Hume, F. C., 3.
Hume, Thouias, 1.
Hume, Thomas, Jr., 1,6.
Hume, William, 4.
Humes, W. P. C., 3.
Humphreys, Benjamin U., 1,3.
Humphreys, David, 4.
Humphreys, David W., 4.
Humphreys, F. C., 1.
Humphreys, J. B., 3,4.
Humphreys, J. P., 4.
Humphreys, Joshua, 1.2.
Humphreys, W. D., 1.
Humphreys, 7V. IV., 4.
Humphreys, West H., 1,2.
Humphreys, Williaui F., 2.
Humphreys' (Mississippi) Brigade, 7.
Hnmphries, Samuel J., 2.
Hundley, Elisha E., 6.
Hundley, 0. .?I., 2.
Huudley, R. A., 3.
Huudley, W. B., 4.
Huudley, W. H., 2.
Hungerford, P. C., 1.
Hunley, P. F., 3.
Huusieker, Henry, 1.
Hunt, B. F., 3.
Hunt, C., 3.
Hunt, Edward I+., 1.
!+,
90%
Hunt, F. S., 5.
Hunt, Beorge IV., 4.
Hunt, lS8aG F., 3,4.
Hunt, J. T., 3.
Hunt, James P., 4.
Hunt, L. H., 3.
Hunt, Leander B., 3.
Hunt, Rohert P., 3.
Hunt, Samuel P., 2.
Hunt, T. M., 4.
Hunt, Thomas H., 2,3.
Hunt, Thomas W., 1 , 3
Hunt, Willlam H., 2.
Hunt, Willlam Bichardson, 1,2,4.
Hunter, Alexander, 2,3.
Hunter, B. W., 1,2.
Hunter, Benjamin, 6.
Hunter, G. M., 3.
Hunter, David, 2,5.
Hunter, De TVitt C., 3.
Hunter, Duke W., 2.
Hunter, Frederic, 2,3.
Hunter, Qreen H., 3.
Hunter, H. H., 3.
Hunter, H e q J., 3.
Hunter, J., Jr., 1.
Hunter, James, 3
Hunter, John, 2,s.
Hunter, John H., A. Q. 61,4.
Hunter, John H., Surg., 2.
Hunter, Joseph, 4.
Hunter, Xicholas, 5.
Hunter, P. D., 2.
Hunter, B. A., 1.
Hunter, a. P., 3,7.
Hunter, Robert 1
.T. (Vlrginia), 1-7.
Hunter, Bobert W., 1,3.
Hunter, Samuel, A.D. C.,3.
Hunter, Samuel, A. Q. N.,3.
Hunter, T., Jr., 3.
Hunter, Taliaferro, 1.
Hunter, Thomas, 4.
Hunter, Thomas T., 1,2,4.
Hunter, William L., 3.
Hunter, William W., 1-3.
Huuton, Eppa, 2,3,5.
rst, David W., Jr.. 2

Hurt, I&. T., 4.
Hurt, Rohert B., Ad&, 3.
Hurt, Robert B., Q. M., 2.
Huse, Galeb, 1.
Hussey, Lafayette, 2.
Hustis, James F., 3.
Hustou, Qeorge, 3,4.
Buston, H. H., 1.
Huston, James, 2,3.
Hnston, M., 4.
Huteherson, B. A., 1.
heson, Qeorge R., 2.
heson, J. T., 4.
heson, John R., 4.
Butahinson, J. J., 3.
Hutchinsou, J. K., 4.
Hutchinson, 3. W.. 3.
Hutchiuson, L., 4.
Hutclrinsou, X. T., 3.4.
Hutchinmu, R. K., 2,3.
Hutchinson, Samuel W.. 2.
gutchison, .iupIstirs s., 2 .
Hutchison, .I. It., 3.
Hutchison, Tlrourss B.. 1 , 3 , 4 .
Hutsou, C. J. C., 4.
Hatsou, Thomas W., 3.
Hntter, Ed. S., 1.
Hutter, P. C. 1.
Hutter, J. R., 4.
Hntto, J. C., 3.
Hutton, E., 4.
Hutton, H. X., 3.
Hutz, J. E., 1.
Huwald, Bustaye A., 2.

Hyams, Isaac, 1.2.
Hyams, S. X., jr., 2 , 3 .
Hyde, Charles K., 5.
Hyde, George IT.. 2.
Hyde, J. P., 1.
Hyde, T. Y., 1.
Hyer,
5,6
Hyer, Albert, 3.
Hyer, Lewis, 3.
Hyer, W. K.? 3.
Hyer, Wilbur F., 3.
H p a n , John D., 1.
Hyman, John J., 2.
Hj-man, Joseph 11.+ 3.
Hynes, Andrew B., 1.
I'bson, Richard W., 3.
I'Anson, W. H., 1.
Iglehart, D. T., 4.
Iglehart, Osborn S., 2 4 .
Iglehart, W. T., 5.
Imboden, Qeorge W., 2.
Imboden, John 1.R., 3.
Imboden, John D., 2,3,6.
Imports, 1-7.
Impressments, 1-7.
Inabuett, William X., 3.
Iuabnit, J. V., 4.
h d l a n Aflalrs, 2 , 4 , 5 , i .
IndIan Aflairi, Bureau < t i , I, 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 .
Indian Mairs, Superintendent of. 4.
Indian Nations, 2-i.
Iudianola, U. S. S. Capture. Feb. ?& 1883, 3,6.
Indian Territories, 1,3,6.
Indian Tribes, 1,s.
Indian Troops,' 1,3,6.
Indiau Trust Funds, 1.
Iugate, Fred., 1.
-,
Irye, B. F., 3.
luge, W. X., 1,4.
Ingersoll, Charles d., 3.

Ingles, Thomas 1.,
3.
lnglesby, C'harleR, 3,4.
903
GENERAL . INDEX.
Ingraham, Duncan s., I . ? , &
hgraliam, Edward, 1.
Ingraham, H. Laurcusl 7 .
Ingraham, Johii II., 1,2,4.
Ingram, John, 3.
Ingram, Porter (Georgia),6 .
Ingram, S. h., 3.
Inscrlbed Stock, 1.
Insurrection, 3,5,6.
Insurrection or Rebellloii ngaiust Confederate
St,ates, 2.
Intemperance in the d m i y , 1.
Intercourse. See Trade nizd I?lterroiirse.
International Copyrights, 1.
Invalld Corps, 3,4,6,5.
Investlgatlons, 3,8,i .
Ineer, J. W., 3.
Irby, A. P., 4.
Irby, Richard, 3,4.
Irby, Thomas E., 1.
Iredell, James J., 4.
Irick, A. B., 5.
Irion, Thomas, 2.
Iron, 4-7.
Ironmonger, S. 3I., 3.
lrm Works, 4.
Irvin, Richard A . ? 3,4.
Irving, C. R.? 3.
Irvhg, F. D., 2.
Irwin, Henry, 3.
Irwin, Williani H . ) 1.
Isancs, Jecob, 1, 2.
Iaaaes, \Ylllia~nR., & Cn., 6.
Isaacson, A. H., 7.
Isabel, Schooner, i.
Isalh?lII, 2.
Isbeli, Tlioiua~X., 1.
Island Xo. 10, Xinsissippl Ilivrr. Optr:itiuns,
JIareh 1 L i p r i l i. 1M4, 6.
Isoui, Xentoa 1. 3,1.
Isom, Tlionias D., 2,s.
Israel, J. X., 1.
Iierson, Alfred, Jr., 1,3,4.
herson, Joliii F., 8.
Ives, E. H., 3.
Ives, J. C., I , 2.
Ives, .J. S . , 3.
ITPS,8. S., 2,R.
hey, Charles C., 3.
Ivy, Edward, 1-3.
Ivy, dames A., 2.
Izard, Allen C., 3,4.
Isard, Henry, 2.
Izard, Waiter, 2.
Jack, Saniuel W., 2.
dack, Thomas >I., 2,3.
Jackson, A. H., 3.
Jacksmi, A. X.,2.
Jackson, Alexaiider X., I , 2.
Jaekson, Alfred E., 1.3.
Jackson, Andrew, 4.
Jackson, Andre=, Jr., I.
Jackson, Bolllug H., 3.
Jackson, C. L., 1,2.
Jackson, Ciaiborne li., 1.
Jackson, Beorpel 1,2.
Jacksou, Heiiry, 1,s.
~
Henry R., 1,3,4.

Hug11 Cordon, 3.
J. F., 3.
J. W., 3,4.
James, 2,3.
James %. ,3.
James W., 3,4.
John U., 3.
.Jzicksoii, Jofiu K., 1,3.
.Jackson, La 5. ,2,4.
.J:ieksoii, It. E., 2.
.Jackson, Robert D., 3.
Jackson, S. X., 3.
d:iclison, T. R . , 1.
Jackson, Thomas A., 1,2.
Jacksou, Tlioinas C., 3.
duckson, Thomas J., 1-6.
Jacksou, Thomas K., 1.
daeksou, W. L., 4.
Jacksou, W. W., 3.
dackson, IVilliam B., 3.
dackson, lVi11iam H., 1,3.
Jackson, Fort, La. Surrender, April 28,1862,6.
Jackson, Hiss., 7.
.Jackson, JIiss. Oecupatlon, .July 16, 1868, 3,6.
Jacksons (W.H . ) Cavalry, 7.
Jacksou Statue dssociatlon, 7.
Jacoway, John b., 3.
dallies, A. A*, 2.
Jsnies, Alfred S., 4.
Jauics, B. S . , 3.
James, Edward C., 3.
d:inies, George S., 1,:s.
James, J. IY., 4.
James, Jos. S., 4.
James, Joseph A., 2,3.
Jiimes, S . E., 3.
dames, Peter, jr., 4,7.
James, S . Pryor, 2.
Jnmcs, T. C., 3.
James, W. H., 3.
James, W. IY., 3.
bamrs, Wllliam A., 2.
Janiesoii, John, 4.
J:alllcsoll, ~Yilllalll,1.
d i m w n Birer, Va., 5.
dames R i w r Canal Pucket Coluyasy. 7.
Janiestowi, C. S, S., 2,5,6.
Janileron, William A., 4.
Jamison, D. F., 3.
Jamison, J. W., 2.
duiulson, 1. U. 2.
damisnu, Saadern U., 5,s.
lamison, T. E., 4.
Jamison, Wiiliain H., 4.
Tandon, B. A., 2.
Janney, 5:. I
2-4.
.,
laiiney, U. O., 2.
Jmiiey, John, 1.
January, D. P., 4.
Jaques. See McClung and .Jaques,
Iaquesa, John A., 1,2.
Tarnagan, John II., 3.
larnagia, 1
.P., 3.
Jarnghan, R. B., 1.
Jarnlgan, R. F., 3.
Jarratt, A. L., 2.
ducksun,
Jackson,
Jackson,
Jackson,
Jacksou,
.Jackson,
Jackson,
Jackson,
904
.J,ayne, Joseph 31.. 3.
Jayne, W. H., 1.
Jeffereys, Thomas S . , 4.
Jefferson, John R., 1,2.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1.
JeReq, Rlchard 75. ,1,2.
Jenkins,
Jenkins,
Jenkins,
Jenkins,
JenHns,
JenkIns,
Jenkins,
D. C., jr., 3.
Edward E., 2.
Ephraim id., 2,3.
George, 1.
J. Purvis, 3.
John, 2.
John S . , 3.
Johns, Thomas, 3.
Johnson, A. W., 3.
,Alexander S., 3.
Benjamin S., 3,4.
Bnshrod R., 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ,
JolrsIson, E. s., 4,
Johnson, George W., K?v?tuc2?i,1.
Johnson, (feorgo W.. 6:lh Th..3.
.Johnson, It. P., 2.
Johnson, H. T., 4.
Johnson, Jierschel V. (Georgia),3.4, ti, 7.
Johnson, h i n e L., 2,
Johnsou, J. b., 1.
Jolmson, J. E., 6 , ; .
Johnson, J. F., 3.
Johuson, J. it., A. Q. -11..3.
Johnson, J. II., U f h Tenn., 4.
Johnson, d. L., 1.
Jolmson, J. T., 2.
Johnson, J. T., 3.
Johnson, J. W., 0.
.Johnson, James, 1.
.Johnson, J m i e s B., l e t Ark.
Johnson, dames B., 5th Fk..
Johnson, James F., 1.
Johnson, James L., 3, .1.
Johnson, James U., 3.
Johnson, James T., 1.
Johnson, James V., S .
Johnson, JeE., 3.
Johason, Jesse W., 3.
Johnson, Jilson P., 3 4 .
Johnson, John, 2 4 .
Johnson, John D., 1.
Johnson, John E., 3.
Johnson, John X. 1.
Johnson, John T., 4.
Johnson, John IF., 4.
Johnson, Joseph, I.
Johnson, Joseph H., 4.
Johnson, Julius, 3.
.Johnson, L. W., 4.
dohnson, X., 4.
Johnson, 3i. B., 4.
Johnson, If. T.. 2.
dohueon, Boltroe 3L5 3.
Johnson, S. T., 3.
Johnson, P. G . , 4.
Johnson, Phineas J., 2.
Johnson, Powell C., 2,4.
Johnson, Richard, 1.
Johnson, Eichard L., 2.
Johnson, Bichard X., 5.
Johnson, ILiehard P., 2,s.
Johnson, b b e r t W. (.irkansas). 1-3,i.
Johnson, Ramnel, 2.
Johnson, Samuel P. 3.
Johnson, Sllas, 3.
Johnson, T. C., 3.
bohnson, T. N., 2.
Zohnson, Theodore, 1.
Johnson, Thomas (Kentucky), 1.
rohnson, Thomas C., 5.
Johnson, Thomas P., 2.
Johnson, F. Q . , 1,3,4.
Johnson, W. H., -4. C. S., 3,1.
Johnsw, W. N., Engineers,4.
Johnson, W. J. 1,2.
lohnwu, W. P., 3.
lohnson, W. R., 1,4.
Znhnsnn, w. v., 3.
Johnson, Waldo P. (;\fissoiirij. 3.4,;.
Johnson, Wilhtir F. 9 1-3.

Johnson, llilliam, 1.
Johnson, IVllllam A., 7.
johnson, William H., 19th Gu.. ,1.
Johnson, William H., 1st .<. C A r . . 2, j:
Johnson, William L., 2.
Johnson, William Warren, 1,Z.
Johnson & Phillips, 6.
Jolmions (B. R.) Brigadr, 4, i.
Johnsons (B. R.) Dirision, 7.
Johnsons (Tennessee) Brigade. 7.
Johnston, A.
2.
Johnston, A. H., 1.
Johnston, Albert Sidney. I,?,5, i .
Johnston, Alfred, 1.3.
Johnston, C. B., 4.
Johnston, Darid W., 2.
johnston, E. O . , 7.
Johditon, Egbert B., 1.3.
Johnston, Elliott, 2.3.
Johnston, F. H., 3,4.
Johnston, Frontis A. 2.
Johnston, a. B., 3.
Johnston, U. W., 2.
Johnston, George, 1,2.
Johnston, George D., 1,3,4.
Johnston, George IS.. 2.
Johnston, H. H., 3.4.
Johnston, J. A., 1.
Johnston, J. C., 3 , 4
Johnston, J. G., 2.
Johnston, J. 31. 3,4.
Johnston, J. Stoddartl. 3.
Johnston, J. W., 2.
Johnston, James A. Asst. Sury.. -1.
Johnston, James A.. Coni. Sub., 1,3.
Johnston, James D., 14.
Johnston, James F.. 1,3,4.
Johnston, James H., 3.
Johnston, James W. 3.
Johnston, John, 1,2.
Johnston, John 3L,
Johnston, .John W.,
Johnston, John T., 3.
Johnston, Joseph E.. 1-i.
Johnston, Joseph F., 4.
Johnston, Leroy F. 1;2.
Johnaton, Oscar F., 1,2,4.
Johnston, P. P., 4.
Johnston, H. R . , 2.
Johnston, Hohert (Yirzinia), 1,s-7.
Johnston, Robert b., 1,4.
Johnston, Robert D.. 3,1.
Johnston, S. B., 2.
Johnston, Saninel K., 2 , 4 .
Johnston, T. H., 3.
Johnston, Theodore, 1.
Johnston, Tlionias D., 3 , 4 .
Johnston, Thomas H., 2.
Johnston, K., 7.
Johnston, William, 1,3,4.
Johnston, Wflliam Preston, 1,Z.
Johnston, IYllliam R., 3.
Jolly, J. J . , 3.
Jolly, IF. B., 3.
Jones, A. B., 2,4.
Jones, A. J., 3.
~
A. R., 2.
Mesander, 1.
Alesander c., I , 3.
Alexander S., 2.
Alexander W., 2.
Alfred, 3.
B. F., M Y . , 1.
B. F., A. A. G., 1.
R. F., A. Q. X.,Ga., 1.
B. F., A. Q. K.,
ilfiss., 3,4.
B. F., Q. df., A h . , 2.
B. H., 2.
Bendamin E. , 2.
Bushrod, 3.
C. A., 3.
C. F., jr., 3.
C. Lucian, 3,4.
C. JIarslial, 4.
C . S. D., 3.
Cadwalader, 2,3.
Cateshy a p H., 1-5.
Charles C., 2.
Crawford H . , 2 , 3 .
D. IF. 2,4.
Daniel, 2 , 8 .
Daniel IF., 2,3.
David A., 3.
David C., 2.
David B., 1-3.
.Jones, Dudley W.,2.
Jones, X. W., 2.
Jones, Ebenezer, 3.
Jones, Edward P . , 2.
Jones, Elcon, 2.
Jones, F. B., 1.
Jones, F. H.,1.
Jones, Frank, 4.
Jones, F r a n k F., 1,2.
Jones, G. B., 4.
Jones, 6. F., 2.
Jones, G. L., 1,3.
Jones, Ueorge C., 4.
Jones, George H., 3.
Jones, Beorge .?I., 3.
Jones, George T., 1,3.
Jones, George W., R. Q. X ,1.
Jones, George K.,3d Tem., 4.
.Jones, George W. (Tennessee), 2 , 5 , 6 .
Jones, H. C. (AlabamR), 1.
Jones, H. B., 2 , 4 .
Jones, H. S., 3.
Jones, Harvey E., 3.
Jones, Henry L., 3.
Jones, Hilary F., 2-4.
Jones, Horace W.,1,4.
Jones, Iredcll, 2,3.
JOIWS,J. Cnrbls, 3.
.Jones, J. H . , 3.
Jones, J. Pembroke, 1,2,4.
Jones, J. R., A. D. C., 2.
Jones, J. R., Asst. Surg., 4.
Jones. J. S., 3,4.
Jones, J. William, 1.
Jones, J. Wyatt, 2.
Jones, Jacob If., 2.
.Jones, James F., iViter and dllnircg Corps, 2-4.
Jones, James F., 1st Im. I,.D. T?oops, 4.
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Joaes,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Joncs,
.Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Jones, James B., 2.
,John A.,
16th Ala., 4.
,JohnM.,
,John BI.,
A D . C., 3.
Brzg. @en., 1,3,4.
,John S., R. Q. M.,1.

,JohnT., Surg.! 1,4.
,John T., 26th AT. C., 3,4.
,John W., A. D . C., 4.
,John W., A. Q. H.,
3,4,7.
nes, John W., Asst. Surg.,-,
..
2.
Jones, John W., Asst. Surg., AT. C., 2.

ones, Jonathan J., 3.
Jones, Eobert M. (Choctaw Xation), 6.
as Ji. (Tennesee), 1.
Jones, a. A. C . , 4.
Jones, IT. B., -1. Q. I I . , 3.
Jones, W. B., 1st 1;n.< I d . , 3 .
Jones, a. R., 16th ' l ' < ? i ; i . ( ' ( f i ' . , :3.
Jones, IT. E., d s e t . SIO'.~.,
3.
Jones, W. E., Choplain, 1.
Jones, K. 8. ti., 1.
Jones, W. H., Wffi S.C.. 4.
Jqnes, W. H., Yd T h . L'nl'., 3.
Jones, It'. I.,1.
Jones. IT. R.. 4.
Jones, Walter, 1
Jones, Warner P., 4.
Jones, ITarner T., 1.
Jones, Waters B., &-I
Jones, Wesley, 1 , 2 , 4
Jones, Willlam < 3,4.
Jones, William D., 1
Jones, William E., 2 , h
Jones, Viilliam G., 1 , 2
Jones, William X., 1
Jones, William B.. 1,1.
Jones, William Thomar, .3.
Jones, William 17.. 1
Joneb, wl111b P.. 3,4
Jones & Thebo, b.
Jonte, George, 2
Jordan, h. Smith, 2.
Jordan, Benjamin J., 1.
Jordan, Charles E., 3.
Jordan, Charles H., 3.
Jordan, D. X.,2.
Jordan, Dillon, 1.
Jordan, Duncan, 7.
Jordan, E. C., I
Jordan, Edward X., 4.
Jordan, Fleming, 2.
Jordan, Franeis H., 1,
Jordan, U. I+., 4.
Jordan, HenrS T., 3
Jordan, J. If., 1.
Jordau, James B., 2
Jordan. James W., 1.
Jordan, John T., 4.
Jordan, John V., 5.
Jordan, Lafayetts H., 2.
dordan, P., 4.
Jurdru, R. J., 3
Jordan, Rcubon h., 4.
Jordan, Kobert H.. 3
Jordan, T. C., 4.
Jordan, T. H., 1.
Jordan, Thomah, I,>,5
Jordan, Thomas E., 1,2.
Jordan, W. C., 3
Jordau, IT. I&., 3,4.
Jordan, William J., 2,3.
Jordan, Rllliani T.. 3
Josseljn, Robert, I, 2,s.
Journal of the Confention of Dq)utIe\, 1
Journals of Congres. 1.
Jogce, W. G., 1.
J o p e r , Henry, 2.
J o p e r , J. E., 1.
J o p e r , John T., 3.
$0,
H. H., 4
ge, Xargaret T., 1.
907
Judge, ThomabJ., 1,3
Judge-Advocatc-Gellcral, 5.
Judleiary. See Committee on th2 J f ~ d i c i a11,? nnii
courts, Jlldieial.
Judkfns, J . C., 4.
Jndklns, James H., 2,3.
Jnllus H. Smith, Steamer, 6.
Jurors, 1,4,5.
Justice, Andrew S., 2.
Justice, B. S., 3.
.Tustice. Beniamln W.. 2.

Justice, Department of, 1-7.
Justice, J. G., 3.
Kable, W. H., 3.
Balgler, J. J., 2.
Kaiser, Joseph, 1.
Kanawha Valley, IV. Va. Campaign, Sept. G-lG,
1862, 6.
Kansas, 6.
Karr, F. C., 4.
Basey, John Q., 3.
Kathrens, R. D., 4.
Kavanaugh, B. T., 2.
Kavansugh, Thomas n., 3.
Kean, P., 2 , 3 .
Kean, Llobert U. H., 1,2.
Bearney, E., 3.
Kearney, Qeorge W., 2,4.
Kesmy, Wllliam, 1.
Hearsley, George I T . T., 1.
Kebllnger, William X., 1,2.
Beeble, Edwln A. (Tcnncssee),4,7.
Keeble, James X.: 1,2.
Keeble, Richard 11., 3,4.
Keehler, Orestes d., 3.
Keen, R. L., 4.
Keen, T. U., 6.
Heene, X. H., 1.
Keener, John C., 2
Keep, H. V., 1.
Keesee, J. T., 3.
Heiley, John D., Jr., 3.
Kelm, Charles W., 3,4.
Keirn, W. L., 4.
Kelrolf, Y. E., 3.
Kelth, Bradford, 4.
Kelth, James, 3.
Kelth, John d.: 1,2.
Kelth, Jog. I,. ,1,3.
Keith, IV. C., 3.
Keith, William W., 4.
Kelbh, Wlllls W., 1.
Keitt, Lanrerrce 31. (Sonth Carolina), 1,4.
Kelburn, J. GI., 1 .
Kell, J. T., 3.
Hell, John Xcl., 1,2,4.
Kellam, Edwin E., 3.
Kellar, A. J., 3.
Keller, A. H., 3.
Keller,:Benjamln F., 3.
Kcller, David, 3.
Keller, William E., 3,4.
Kellers, E. H., 2.
Kelley, c. c., 4.
Kelley, W. D., 4.
Kellogg, H. C., 1,4.
Kellogg, Tlmothy N., 2,4.
I
I1
Kelly, A. D., 3.
Kelly, Edward H., 3.
Kelly, Henry B., 1,3.
Kelly, Henry J., 1.
Kelly, J. H., 3.
Kelly, J o h n B., 1.
Kelly, John H; ,1.
Kelly, Joseph, 3.
Kelly, IVilliam W. J., 1,2.
Kellys Store, Ya. Engagement, .Jan. 30,1068,6.
Kelsey, R. U., 4.
Kemble, IYilllam E., 1,4.
Kemmerlin, S. X., 3.
Kemp, W. Perrln, 4.
Kemper, C. R., 3.
Kemper, Delaware, 2,3.
Kemper, James li., 2,4.
Kemper, K., 3.
Kemper, William S., 3,4.
Kenan, Angustus H. (Georgia), 1,3,5,6
Henan, baniel L., 4.
Henan, Lewls H., 4.
Kenan, Owen R. (Sorth Carolina), 5.6.
Kenan, S., 3.
Kenan, S. H., 2.
Kenan, Thomas H., 3.
Kenansville, N. C., 6
Kendall, E. F., 2.
Kendall, U. W., 3.
Kendall, J. S., 3.
Kendall, J. IY., 3.
Kendall, W. D., 2.
Kendel, James L., 3.
Kenedy, IV. I,., 1.
Henna, Henry R., 3,4.
Kennard, James L., 1.
Kennard, Joel S., 1,2,4.
Kennard, John lt., 4.
Kennedy, A. J., 1.
Kennedy, Beverly ,.I( 2,3.
Kennedy, C. W., 2.
Kennedy, Charles H., 1,2.
Kennedy, D. N., 4.
Kennedy, Elias W., 1.
Kennedy, H. A., 4.
Kennedy, J. B., 3,4.
Kennedy, J. B. G.,-l.
Kennedy, Jolui, 3.
Kennedy, John D., 4.
Kennedy, John F., 3.
Kennedy, John H., 2.
Kennedy, John S., 1.
Kennedy, John T., 3,4.
Kennedj, Joseph, 1.
Kennedy, 1,. C., 2.
Kennedy, N. B., 3.
Kennedy, R. C., 2.
Kennedy, Stiles, 3.
Kennedy, Sydney P., 3.
Kennedy, W., 4.
Kennedj , W. J., 3.
Kenner, Duncan F. (Louisiana), 1-7.
Kenner, Minor, 4.
Kenner, TV. H., 2,3.
Kennerly, W. Clark, 2.
KenliePiOrth, Herman, 2.
Kennon, Ilcverly, 1,2,4,5,7.
GENERAL INDEX.
Kennon, H.. B., 9.
Kenny, Joseph, 2
Kent, Frederick JI., 4.
Kent, James, 3.
Kent, John B., 3.
Kent, Judson X., 3.
Kent, Thomas J., 3.
Kentucky, 1-7.
Kentucky. Mllitary Operations, AugustDecenl.
ber. 1862, 6.
Kentucky Banks, 1
Kentucky Convention, 1.
Kentucky Troops, 1,3,4,6.
Kerby, J. A., 3.
Kerlee, Larkin H., 2.
Kern, J. M., 3.
Kern, John, Jr., 5.
Berustown, Ta. Battle, l a r c h 23, 1862, 2,5.
Kerr, Davld, 1.
Kerr, Frod. A., 1.
Kerr, George W., 2.
Kerr, Hugh, 1,3.
Kerr, John M., 1.
Kerr, John W., 2 4 .
Kldd, John M., 3.

Kidder. Oliver C.. 3.
Kiddoo, James J., 4.
Frank& W., 2 4 .
Kimball, Jnuiu8. 1.
Kimball, Theodore H., 2.
Kimbell, F. A.. 1,2.
Kimbrough, 43. R., 1.
Limbrough, 0. L.. 4.
Cimmel, Xanning S., I , 2.
[ineannon, A. R., 3.
[incheloe, John W., 4.
Iinchley, Thomas J., 3.
[inchloe, D. A., 2.
Cing, A. )I., 3.
Ling, A. I?., Assl. SlLJ$, 3.
Cing, A. V., Xasier .Irmover, 3.
Cing, B. S., 3
iing, Benjamin, 1.
Ling, 6. E. K., 4.
ilng, C. Y., 3.
Cing, Charles K. , 1,2,4.
(ing, Charles R., 3,4.
Ling, Festus, 4.
tins, a. x., 3
Ling, George Roward, 1,3,4.
King, George Stanley, 3.
King, H. Lord, 1.
King, H. W., 7.
King, Hugh BI., 2.
King, J. B., 3.
King, J. Floyd, 2,3.
Ring, J. G . , 3.
E h g , J. H., 3.
King, J. W., 3.
King, Joel G., 3,4.
King, John, 3.
Klng, John Y., 4.
King, John 11. A., 1.
King, John B., 2.
King, John W., 3,4.
King, Lewls B., 3.
King, H. W., 2.
Klng, i c I l l l a u , 3,4.
King, Mallory P., 2.
King, R. Cuyler, 2.
Klng, S . H., 3.
King, T. S. S., 6.
King, Vlncent O., 3.
King, W. A., 3.
King, W. C., 1.
King, W. H., 2
King, William U., 2.
Kingman, A. D., 1.
Kingman, Robert If., 2.
Kingsbcry, 8. S., 2.
Kingshery, S. T., 4.
Kingsbury, T. D., 3.
Kingsland, L. D., 4.
Kingston, Steamer, 7.
Kinloeh, John M., 4.
Klnnard, P. S.. 2
Kinney, A., 1.
Kinney, Alexander F., 4,8,7.
Kinney, Arch., 5.
Kinner, C. J., 3.
Kinney, John, 5.
Kinney, R. S., 3.
Kinney, Thomas C., 1.
Kinney, Thornas R., 3.
K h s l e y , George, 1.
Kinyoon, John H., 2.

Kirby, Edmund, 2.
Kirby, George L.3 3.
Kirby, J. L. s., 3.
Kirby, Wiley G . , 1.
Kirk, Pllil~Ps., 3.
Kirker, 7FilIiam H., 3,4.
Kirkland, B. B., 4.
Kirkland, J. X., 1.
Kirkland, Jesse It., 1.
Kirkland, John, jr., 1,2.
Kirkland, John R., 3.
Kirkland, S. F., 3.
Kirkland, S. s., 2-4.
Kirkland, W. K., 1,3,4.
Kirkpatrick, X. L., 3.
Kirkpatrlek, T. J., 4.
KirksceF, E. J., 2.
Kirtland, Thomas T., 3,G.
Riser, John F., 4.
Hiser, la rio n C., 2.
Kisling, K. G., 3,4.
Kitchell, F. X., 4.
Kltchen, Wlley IF., 4.
Klttrell, Benjamin F . , 3.
Kittrell, 1.D., 3,4.
Kleinsohmidt, Carl H. A., 3.
Kloman, IVillIam C., 3.
Klamph, J. E., 2.
Knight., William A., 4.
Knode, Oliver B., 2.
Knott, James J., 4.
Knott, John L., 3.
Knott. R. F., 3.
Knowlton, K., 3.
Knox, John, 1.
Knox, Robert L., 4.
Knor, Thomas, 1.
Knox, IVilliam, jr.. I , 3,4.
Koerner, P. W. O., 1,s (pp. 562,574).
Koonce, F. P., 3.
Kostnr, 31. T., 5.
Kramer, G. C. Sf. R., 2.
Kratz, O., 2.
Kreutz, Andrex, 4.
Hrall, Clir. Fr., 3.
Hankel, Sathaniel P., 3.
Kursheedt, E. J., 3.
Knrtman, C. O., 2.
Kaykendall, Robert, 3,4.
Kyle, Qenrge H., 2.
Kyle, R. B., 2.
Labatt, David C., 1.
Laboratories, 3,5,6.
La Borde, Oscar, 2, a.
Lackey, B. F., 2.
Laokoy, 3. W., 2.
Laekie, D. M., 2.
Lacy, Drury, 3.
Lacy, Drury, jr., 2.
Lacy, J. Horace, 2,4.
Lacy, John IcC., 3.
Ladd, C., 1.
Ladd, Cliarles It., 2.

Ladd, lViIliam M., 3,4.
Lady, John B., 4.
Ladtte, Thomas S., 4.
Ladore, Campbell, 4.
I w a r d e , Earnest, & (!o., 4.
Lagrone, D. P., 4.
Laird, J. W., 3,4.
Lake, J. W., 3.
Lake, L., 2.
Lake, JIarshalI, 3.
Lake, Tlionias H., 3.
Lakiii, Edward, 4.
Lallerstedt, Lawrence D., 2.
Lamar, Albert R., 1-7.
Lamar, C. A. L., I.
Laniar, 6. B., jr., 1,3,4.
Lamar, G . D., 1,3.
Lamar, George W., 3.
Lamar, Gilbert, 5.
Lamar, Jererson I . , 1-3.
Lamar, John H., 1.
Lamar, 1,. X., 1,S .
Lamar, Lucius Q . C., 1,3,4.
Lamar, R. B., 2.
Lamar, S. H., 3.
Lamar, T. R . , 4.
Lamar, Thomas G., 2,3,5,6.
Lamb, Benjamin, 5.
Lamb, J. C., 3.
Lamb, Robert W., 3.
Lamb, S. H., 1.
Lamb, William, I , 7.
Lambdin, YYilIlam W., 3.
Lambert, Edgar A., 3,4.
Lambert, Ricliard, 1.
Lamkln, John T. (XissiusipI
Lampkin, Winfield S. J., 2.
Lampley, Caleb B., 2.
Lampley, H. D., 3.
Lanay, Henry 1. e t al., 5.
Lancaster, John, 4,7.
Lancaster, R. T., 4.
Lance, A. St. John, 4.
Land, A. L., 1,3.
Land, C. S., 4.
Land, Henry G . , 3,4.
Land, Thomas T., 1.
Lander, \ViIliam (North Carolina), 5,6.
Landis, A. L., 3.
Landom, Samuel W., 5.
Landon, Q. H., 4.
Landrum, J. B., 1.
Landrum, \V'lllis, 7.
Landry, J. A., 2.
Landstreet, John, 2.
Lane, A. Q., 4.
Lane, A. J., 2.
Lane, E. H., 3.
Lane, H., 3.
Lnne, H. B., 3.
h n r , A. M., 4.
Laue, J. Randolph, 3.
Lane, James H., 3,4.
Lane, John, 1,3,4.
Lane, iu. L., 2,4.
Lane, Oscar, 3,4.
Lane, R. Q., 4.
Lane, Thomas B., 1,3.
Lane, W. R., 4.
Lane, IF. K., jr., 2.
I
G)ENERAL INDEX.
Law,
Lane, Walter Y., 1,4.
m. F.,
3.
Lawlng, John If., 2,4

Lawrence, A. d., 3,4.
Lawrence, A. W ,2
Lawrence, Frederick, 2 , 3
Lawrence, dames H., 1.
Lawrence, X. L., I.
Lawrence, R. J., 4.
Lawrence, S. W., 2
Laws, Cyros, 7.
Laws, ISaS, 4.
Law's Brigade, 4, i
Lawshe, L. M., 3.
Laws of the Confetleratr S a t e \ , 5-7
Laws of the Prorisloual Congrc%s,1,3
Laws of the United States, 1,G
Lawson, Charles S . , 3,4
Lawson, 8.X., 2 (P. 374).
Lawson, James R , 3
Lawson, John, 1.
Lawson, John ll'illlaai, 2, 1.
Lawson, Joseph, 3.
Lawson, W. JI., 3.
Lawson & Co., 6.
L a d i e r , Robert H . , 2
Lawton, Alexander E., 1,3,4.
Lnwtan, Ed. P., 1.
Lawton, It. H., 1.
Lamtan, Bichard I?., 2.
Lawton, W. J., 2.
Lawton, W. S., 3.
Lay, Banjamin D., 2,3.
Jay, George K., 1,s.
Lay, John F., 2 , 3 ,
Lagne, James. 3
Lagton, D. X., 3.
Layton, Pierre S., 4
Layton, TiIghmtm X., 2.
Lea, AlhertX., 1,2.
Lea, J. L., 1.
Lea, Johu G., 4
Lea, John R'. 1,'L
Lea, Somter, 2 4 .
Leach, D. S., 3
Leach, James X. (Torth C a r o l i l ~ ~ i , i
Leach, James T. (Xorth Carohna), i
Leaoh, R. Y., 1,3
Leach & Awry, 3
Leadbetter, Danvlllc, 1,2,5.
Leak, F. S., 1.
Leake, Thad. C., 2.
Leake, W. S., 2.
Leamxn, Hogh, 2.
Leath, James T., 3.
Leath, Peter M., 1.
Leavenworth, F. P., 3.
Leary, John A., 2
Le Baron, Charles L., 2.
Le Bsron, Thomas X.. 1-3.
Lebbg, B. JI., 1,3.
Lebhg, Robert, jr., 3.
Lobby, Robert, sr., 3
Le Conte, W. L., 3
Ledyard, E., 4
Lee, A. B., 1.
Lee, Algernon X., 2.
ne, Maorice 8.. 2,4.
Lankford, A. B., 2,3.

Lanneao, John F., 2,4.
Lannom, W. D., 2.
Lanedale, James W., 2.
9.
E., 1-4.
,Charles A.,
2-4.
GENERAL TNDFX.
Lee, C. 0.- 1
Lee, Charles D., i
Lee, Charieh H., 3
Lee, Ednin G . , 4 4
Lee, F. D., 2.
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1-3
bee, George, 4
Lee, George I\. 3
Lee, George 3\. C . . 1 , 4
Lee, H. L., 4
Lee, Hem) B., 3
Lee, Hem) C., 2
Lee, Herbert I). , 4.
Lee, Hutson, 1
Lee, Jesse B., 2
Lee, John, 1,L
Lee, John A., 3
Lee, John X., 3
Lee, 2. U., 6
Lee, Paul t , 1
Lee, Philip, 3
Lee, Pollok R., 1
Lee, R. B., 1
Lee, R. H., 4.
Lee, R. J., 4.
Lee, Richard H., 3.
Lee, Robert E.. 1-7.
Lee, S. W . , 4
Lee, Sidney Smith, 1,2,1,7.
Lee, Sidney Smith, jr-. 3,4
Lee, Stephen D., 1-4,6,7.
Lee, ThomasB., 1 , 2
Lee, K. F., 1.
Lee, N illiam H. E , 2 1
Lee, Wllllam S., 3
Leesburg, TH. Battle, Oft. 21-22, 1861, 1,2,5.
Leete, John H . , 4
Lelers, James, 3
Lenore, C., 3
Leftwieh, jess^ h. 11 L
Leftwich, John W ,2 , 4
Leftwieh, L. C., 2
Legare, J. C.. 2
Legare, J. J.. 1
Legett, D n ~ i d ,2
Legett, John %., S
Lesgett, E. A., 4.
Leldy, Samuel, 2
Leigh, A. Kerr, 2
Leigh, C. J.. 5,4
Leigh, Q. H., 3
Lelgh, H. (:ilhert, 2
l~eigh,J. \tickham, L,3
Leigh, Jnmes I . , 2
Leigh, JoJin R,, ? , 4
Leigh, \lilliam, 1,2
Leigliman, S.. 5
Leiper, \l D., 4.
Lrlteh, W. Y., 4
Leland, John D., 2
Leland, 0. H., 3
Lemee, Adolplte, 1
hIIlS, Job., 3
Lemmon, George, 2
Lemmon, John X., 3
Lemmons, P. O . , 2.
Lennard, J. .7Iarshal, 3
..
Leonard, Joseph S., 2.

Leonard, Blchard H., 2.
Leonard, Thomas F., 1.
Leovy, H. J., 4.
Lesesne, Charles, 3.
Lesesne, H. H., 4.
Lesesne, Henry B., 3.
Lesley, J. T., 3.
Lester, (4. A., 4.
Lester, 6. B., 4.
Lester, George S. (Georgia), 7.
Lester, Richard P., 3,4.
Lester, Bobert B., 1.
Lester, Rufus E., 1.
Lester, W. W., 3,4,6.
Lester, Wlliam, 3,4.
Letcher, John, 1,s.
Letcher, S. H., 3.
L'Eugh, E. N., 7.
Leventhorpe, C., 4.
Leverett, Frederick I,., 2.
Lovi, Hoses, 3.
Levy, B., 4.
Levy, Charles H., 4.
Levy, Jonas P., I,2,5.
Levy, Lionel L., 3.
Levy, 1
.W., 4.
Levy, William Dl., 2.
Lewelleu, George W., 4.
Lewellen, John R., 8,4.
Lexnlling, J. S., 3.
Lewellyn, D. H., 3.
Lewellyn, John b., 3.
Lewie, F. S., 4.
Lewis, A. NcC., 4.
L e ~ l s Charles
,
D., 3.
Leivls, Charles S., 5.
Lewis, Charles IV., 3.
Lewis, David, 1,2.
Lewis, David P. (Alsbamtt), 1.
Lewis, Davtd \V. (Georgia), 2,3,5,6.
Lewis, E. L., 3.
Lewls, E. Sidney, 3.
Lewis, Granville it., 3.
Lewis, Iienry G . , 3.
Lewis, Henry H., 1,2.
Lewis, IWY
F., 3.
Lewis, J. C., 2.
Lewis, James S., 3.
Lewis, John, Navy,4.
Lewis, Jolni, S a ~ y .3.
,
Levis, Joluu A . , 4.
Lewis, Jolin M., C l p f . ,2.
Lewis, John W. (Georgia), 2.
Lewis, Joseph C., 4.
Lewis, JosepliH., 1,3.
Lewis, L. JI., 3.
Lewis, 1.N., 3.
Lewis, Ncriweathor, 4.
Lewis, It. H., 3.
Lewis, Richard, 2.
Lewis, Robert K., 1,4.
Lewis, Robert S., 3.
Lenls, s. E., 4.
Lewis, S. H., Jr., 1.
Lewis, S. L., 7.
Lewls, S. X., 4.
911
Low&, Samuel L., ,isst. s:2kIw.,'1.

Lawis, Samuel L., Q. M., 1.
Lewis, SIduey C., 3.
Lewis, Thcodorc, 1.
Lewis, Thomas, 2,3.
Lewls, W. W., 2.
ewia, William, 1.
. Siege, Sept. 13-20, 1861, 1.
ell, St. John B., 2-1.

I k m m r , Charles 'r., 1,2.
Llcuteuants, 1,3.
Ligl~tfoot,C. E., 2.
Lightfoot, J. S., 3
Lightfcot, John, 2-4.
Lightfoot, B. J., 1.
Light-House Bureau, 1.
Light Ncney, 1.
Llgon, E. Alonzo, 3.
Llgou, John, 4.
Ligon, R. X., 3.
Ligon, W. E., 2
Lilly, tY. H., 3.

Ily, William H., 2.
dsay, J. Harper, 3.
Lining, Charles E., 14.
1,ipwmli. doiiri I'.: R,4.

J,l~rsco~n%
'T. t'. ,4.
Lipscomb. Thomas J., 2-4.
Lipscomb, W. H . , 8.
Lipwomb, IV. I,.. 3.
Liqllora. 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 .
IAtcJiford, dames J., 1.
Litteral, Ewiu?, 1.
Little, Beajamiu P., 4.
Little, (ieorm, 3,4.
Little, EImir>-,I , ? .
Little, J. C., 3,4.
Little, .Joltu Il., 3.
Little, William, 3.
Llttle, \Tilliam G.. ?.:I.
Zittle b B r o w , 6.
I~ittielicld,A . , 1.
Littlefield, J. H., 1,3.
1,ittlejohu. Felix W., 8.
Littlepage. See Aycrs & Littkpyw
Littlepage, linrdin B P T P ~2-1.
~~,
Little 1:ock. Ark. Caipture, Sqit. 10: l S G 1 :<,ti
Little Roek .Crsenal. Ark., I .
Liverick, Charles E.. 6.
Livingstout Daniel, 4.
Llvingston, F., 3.
Liringston, .J. IT.. 3.
Livingston, 3nh11, 1.5.
T,lo>d, CareF, 1.
Lloyd, Edmund d.. 1.
Lloyd, W. D. F., 1,2.
Lams to t l e Confederaiy, i-i.
Local Defense, 2,4,5.
Local Defense and Special Service, 1,3:6,7,
Lock, J. J., 4.
Lock, \Vllli:tm It., 2,:;.
Lorke. dolin F., a.
Loclcc, Joseph L., 1.
LOCkC. 31.. 4.
Loeke, 1.E'., 3.
Loeke, Robert W., 3.
Lackert, James W., 3.
Loekett, Powhatan, 1,4.
Loekett, Samuel I t . , 1.
Loekett, Thomas J., 2.
Lockhsrtl George W., 3.
Lockhart, J. D., 4.
Lockhart, .I.
t i . , 4.
Lockliart. T. P., S.
Lockhart, IT. T., 3.
Lockridge. Sam. A . , I.
Lockwood, d . I'., 4.
Luebnitz, Ilenry E.. 2.
Loftoll, B. It.. 3.
Loftcn, J. T.? 3.
Zagaa, George D., 3.
Logan, George IT. (Sort11 Cnrolii~s!.7 ,
Logan, J. P., 3.
Logmi, .Iohi~,S .
in.
dukn S.. 1.
u, SaIllai.1, 3.
J q n n , T. 51.. jr.. : j .
Logan, Thomas X., 3,4.
913
GENERAL INDEX.
LOgUe, Henry, 4.
Lopood, John E., 4.
Loller, Abranl, 1.
b m ~ x Lunsford
,
L., 1,3,4.
Lomax, T., 3.
Lomax, IT. G., 4.
Lomaxs Brigade, 3,6.
Loudon, 17. L., 3.
ond don lndustrlal Exhibition, 5
Lonergan, Thomas A., 3.
Long, Arniistead L., 1-3.
Long, B. F., 2.
Long, B. S., 4.
Long, Ueorge IF., 4.
Long, James, A. Q. X , 3.
Long, James, Asst. S U T ~ 4.
.,
Long, James A., 3,4.
Long, James C., 4.
Long, John O . , 1.
Long, L. w.,2.
Long, l.JI., 4.
Long, Sicholas X., jr., 2.
Long, Kwah, 7Long, Thomas A., 3.
Longmire, J. J., 3.
Longstreet, James, 1-6.
Loomis, J. Q., 1,3.
Looney, R. F., 1.
Lord, W. W.! 2.
Lord, \yilkdlll C., 3.
Loring, TTilliam W., 1,3,5,6.
Lortou, 11. H., 2,6.
Lotspeich, D., 3.
Lott, E. B., 3.
Lott, Hiram R., 3.
Loud, P. H., 3.
Loudermilk, John, 4.
Loudon, 9.T., 4.
Loughborough, James ]I., 2.
Louisiana, C. S. S., 5 .
Louisiana, 1-i.
Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas Savigatlon Csmpans, 5.
Louisiana, Bank of. See Rank 01Louisiana.
Louisiana and Texas Hailroad, 2,5.
Louislaua Banks, 1.
Louisiana Troops, 3-6.
Lore, A. E., 3.
Love, J. F., 3.
Love, J. T., 3.
Love, John A., 3.
Love, John H., 2.
Luve, Robert (3. A., 2,4.
Love, S . L., 2.
Lore, T. J., 1.
Love, Thomas J., 3.
Love, Thomas R., 5.
Love, IT. W., 3.
Love, William S., 1-3.
LoveJoy, George S., 1,2.
Lovelaee, B. F., 1.
Lorell, Joseph, 1.
Lovell, Mansfleld, 1,5,6.
Lovell, William S . , 1,3.
Lovln, John F., 4.
Loring, Mr., 2.
Loving, Alex. W., 3.
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Lon. See Power, Low & Go.

Low, John, 3,4.
Lowe, C. 1.,
4.
Lowe, D. 8. L., 4.
Lowe, Enoch L., 6.
Lowe, Enoch X., 1,3.
Lowe, J. C., 2.
Lowe, J . U., 3.
Lon.?, 1,. x., 1.
Lowe, S. B., 3,6.
Lowe, S . B., B CO., 5.
Lowe, Samuel D., 4.
Lowe, Thomas G., 2.
Lowndes, Edward, 3.
Lowndes, James, 2
Lvwndes, R., 3.
Lowrance, n. S., 2,4.
Lowrance, W. L. J., 4.
Lowranee, William B., 3.
Lowrey, I.P., 3.
Lowry, John H., 4.
Lowry, I. H., 2.
Lowry, R., 4.
Lonrg, \Tilliam B., 3,4.
Lowther, A. A., 4.
Lowther, John R., 3.
Loyall, Benjamin P., 1,2,4.
Lubbock, F. R., 3,4.
Luoado, L. F., 1,4.
Lucas, A. H., 2.
Luoas, Alfred P., 1,2.
Lucos, F. C., 3.
Lucas, Henderson C., 2.
Lucas, James A., 1.
Lucas, L. R., 3.
Lucas, Robert H., 4.
Lucas, S. E., 3.
Lucas, Thomas E., 3,4.
Lucas, W. B., 2.
Luck, William Jordan, 2.
Lnckett, P. N., 1.
Luckett, R. F., 2.
Luekett, H. L., 2.
Lnckett, 8. G., 3.
Luckeg, Francis K., 2.
Luekle, James B., 3,4.
Luke, G. Gratiott, 2.
Lumberton Uuards (North Carolina Troops), 1
Lumpkin, Charles Ii., 1,2.
Lumpkin, Frauk, 4.
Lumpkin, George, 2.
Lumpkin, l i i l e r U., 2,4.
Lumpkin, S. P., 3.
Lumpkln, T. M., 1.
Lumpkin, lVllllam L., 3.
Lundy, W. L., 4.
Lungren, Henry G. 2.
Lunsford, W. J., 1.
Lusher, Robert I.,3,4.
Luzenbnrg, C. H., 4.
Lyell, James G., 3.
Lyles, Edwin C., 3.
Lyles, IT. L., 4.
Lyles, William D., 1,3.
Lynah, Arthur N., 1,2,4.
Lynch, C. H., 4.
Lynch, F. J., 4.
914
GENERAL INDEX.
Lynch, J. N. M., 2.
Lynch, Junius J., 2,3.
Lynch, Bichael, 4.
Lynch, P. s., 4.
Lynch, T. J., 3.
Lynch, WiIl1am F., 1,2,4,5.
Lynchbnrg, Va., 3,7.
Lyne, Sandford, 1.
Tqnhrm, W. J., Ir., 3.
on, Frsncls S . (Alabama), 1-7.
IfeLabe, M illlanl, A
tfdain, J. C.. 3
IieCaine, 31. R.. 4
IkCaleb. E. H., 4
RcCaleb, n I l l I N I u ( ,3
UcCalchh, P., 7
UrCall, Hugh C., 3
KcCiill, JSS. K., 1.
RcCalla, R. C., 4
IIcCallaine, H. R.. I
IleCallrp, Charle-. 4
UeCalluni, d a i n e ~( reiniesw), 7.
UeCamant. S.. 1
Ixrrandlibh, Thoiaas 1. ,1
IIcC~UII,Charles. 3
UrCann, Rirlrard. 3
UcFann. Robert t S
UcCardie, W. H.. 1 2
UcLarrlrk, PatrIek, 4 4
..
,Thomas T. b., 1.
Lyon, W. D., 1,2.
Lyons, Lord, 3,6.
Lyons, Henry JJ., 1.
Lyons, James (Virginia), 1-7.
Lyons, Peter, 3.
Lyons, T. B., 2.
lerander, Edward, 2,3.
llister, W. H., 2.
llister, William T., 3.
111ster, Fort, Ba. Defense, January-Xarch,
lacbeth, J. R., 3.
la b , Charles II., 1,2.
UcCarthy, Daniel, 3, i
UcCarthj, F., 1
IIeCarthg, Ji., 2 3
UcCartnej. IT. F..3
UcCarQ. knderson. 3
IleCartx, James W.. 2 , i
BcCartp, n C.. 3
McCart), K. P.. 3
McCarrer, S. H., 3
UcCasklll, J. L., 3
IlcCanghrln, B. L., 3, I
IIIeCanlej, 6. W., 2.
JlcFauley, James, 3.
XeCawland. John, 3,4.
HcCan, 3. B.. 3
NcCax, John 1%., 2
JloCay, R. C . , 4
tlrlay. ThOmaS S., 4.
XrLlaIn. Rufus P., 2.
l c C l a m r u ~ ,C. IT.. 4
XcFlanaghan, C., 1
XeClarty, Clinton. 1,L
JIeClarty, Hug11 G., A

HcLtei5h. A. K., 3
JItClellaa. 6eorge It.. 2 ? , 5 , 6
XcClellan,
IIeClellan,
JIeClellan,
3feCielIan.
H. B.. 8
dames Y., 3.4
K. A.. 3
R. 71.. 3
JIeClellan, 1%.B., 1
?IcFlelIand. 3. B., 1
WcClelland, B. H . , 4
71eC Lmagl;aa. (. ,d, 1
JIeClenahan. John C., 1
XcFlenahan, I\ illlam F., 1,2
;tIcClendon, J. B., 2
ItClendou, d. d., 2
JfeClery, J. F. I., 4
XeClner, James L.. 2 4
IcClong. dames A . , 1
SIeCluur, P. JI., 2
BeClnng, s. a., 2
XcClunr, Samuel, T
RlrCinng and Jaques, 2
JltClungs Battery (lennf \ t r Troops I 3 6
&Cisre, 33. G., 2.
HcLlure, J. F., 3,7.
JfcClnakey, J. $. 3
QENMKAL INDEX.
Icbolloch, J. B., 3
NcCollum, L., 3.
NcComb, Samuel, 2
McComb, William, 3,4
BcComhs, James P., 2
JLcConaughry, James W., 3
NrConnel, Isaac, 3.
XcConnell, James, 3
NcConnell, Kicliartl, 1
NcConnell, Samuel N., 1
UcConnell, Thomar R., 1.
BcConuell, Willinm, 4
NcConnell, Willinm D. R., 4
McConnell6 Co., 1
XcConnieo, G. 31.. 2
IcConnioo, W. L., 3
NcCord, John \Tilliani, 2,4.
XcCord, R. A., 3.
JIeCord, Ruqsell, 2 , 3
JIcCord, W. H., 3
HcCorkle, David P., 1 , 2
IcCorkle, J. X., 2
HeCorkle, W. H., 2,3
JlacCormack, Henr), 3
JIcCormick, Ed., 1
3IcCormick, .Joseph, 1,2
NcCormick, P. J., 3
HcCormirk, R. P., 2
MeCormick, S., 4
NeCormick, I \ . .I., 2
NcCornack, J. .J., 1
HcCovm, John P., 1-3,6.
NcCoy, A. D., 6
XcCoy, H., 1,2
NcCoy, Jo5epli A., 5
McCoy, B. H., 2
McCoy, Thomas, 4
McCrady, Edward. jr., 2,3.
JlcCrady, H. H., 3
JIoCrady, John, 2,4.
NcCrary, E. IT., 3
HcCrary, L. B., 3
JIeCreary, C. J \ . , 4
IeCreary, dames B., 4
VcCreery, John, 1
NcCreer), 11. IT., i
HcCrelght, \ ~ l l l l a mRay, 3 , 4
XrCrory, E1~i6,1 , 4
BcCue, John H., 1 3
VcCulloch, A., 3.
IcColloeh, Benjamin, 1,2,5
Y[cCullocli,Henry E., 1-3
HcCulloch, .J. P., 3
JIeCnlloch, R. E., 4
IcCuIlohs, W. H., 3
McCullonglt, A. P., 3
Hrfullongh, John B., 2
JicCullough, Wllliam R., 4.
HeCnne, Henry H., 2,4
IcCurdy, H. J., 2
JIcCurry, B. c., 5
&Curry, D. E., 6
UcCurry, J. W., 2
BrCnrry, M., 5
HcCutclien, J. A., 2.
JIcCotehen, .J. S. K., 3.
HcCuteheon, J. B., 2.
915
XeDanlel, Albert, 1.
JIcDaniel, E. H., 3.
NcDaniel, H. D., 2.
XcDanlel, W. W., 4.
XcDaniel, Zedekinh, 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 .
XcDermett, Edward J., 3 , 4 .
NcDonald, A. H., 5.
XeDonald, Andrea, 2.
.IfcDonald, Angus W., 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .
JleDonald, C. W., i , 2 .
XcDonald, Charles, 4.
HcDonald, Charles A., 1.
3IcDonald, D. %. 3.
MeDnnald, E. H., 3.
XcDonald, Edward, 3.
XcDonald, Enoch, 2.
JIeDonald, J. C., 3.
JIcDonald, J. K., 3.
XcDonald, James, 2-5.
JIcDonald, James W., 2,3.
lcDonald, John, 3.
IcDonald, John C., 1.
XcDonald, L., 3.
XcDonald, I a r s h a l l , 1.
IrDonald, K., 5.
JlcDonald, IT. B., 3 , 4 .
XcDonell, T. A., 3.
IcDonough, Benjamin F., 1.
UcDonough, James S., 3,4.
IcDom, J o h n R . , 3.
XcDowell, B. G., 2,4.
XcDowell, 6. A., 3.
JIeDowell, George BI., 3.
IcDowell, H., 3.
XcDowell, Irvln, 3 , 6 .
XeDorvell, J. A., 3.
IcDowell, J. C. S., 2.
McDowell, J. K., 3.
IcDowell, J. L., 3.
IcDowell, John X., 2.
XcDowell, John T., 2.
JlcDowell, L. L., 3.
XcDowell, Lnclen, 2.
NcDowell, Thomas I). (North Carolina), 1,2,5,6.
IcDowell, W. N.,3.
IcDowell, Va. Battle, Nay 8, 1868, 6.
XcDnme, George, 1.
JIcDuPe, H. E., 3,4.
l a e D o P e , X. C., 3.
JIcEaehin, A. R., 3 , 4 .
3IcElderry, John S., 3.
NcEllves, H. W.?3.
XIcElratlr, H. XcD., 1,3,4.
XeElrath, J. E., 2,3.
JIcElroy, E. S., 7.
JIcElroy, Frank, 2.
1 JIcElroy, J. G., 3.
PeElroy, J. S., 4.
BIcElroy, K., 3.
XcElrany, J. T., 4.
XUcEnery, Henry O., 3.
IlcEnery, John, 1,2.
BcEwen, .J. W., 2.
IcFadilen, J . R., 2.
IleFnll, A. H., 4.
>ieFall, J. T., 2.
JlcFarland, B., 3.
EcFarland, J. D., 3.
NcFarland, James E., 3.
McFrrIand, John T., 3 , 4 .
McFarland, S. H., 6.
McFarland, T. J., 2.
McFarland, T. W., 5.
Iacfarland, WllIiam H. (Virgiim), 1.
Charles P., 1,2,4.
cGavock, E. J., 3.
Bavock, Randall IY., 3,4.
McGlee, J. W., 3.
NcGee, James W., 3.
McGee, Ktchael U., 3.
McGehee, Edward P., 1.
McGehee, George T., 1
McGehee, John C., 1.
McGhee, John P., 3.
McUill, Danlel, 4.
HcGill, John, 2.
wans (South Carolina) Brigade, 3,6,5.
McHenry, dames, jr., 2,4.
XcIntosh, E., 3.
McIntosh, J. R., 4.
JIcIntosh, James, - i d . .%rg., 3.
JIcIntosh, dames, 1h.i. Goz.. 1,2,5.
JleIatosh. Jfr(jueen, 1
XcIntosh, T. Spauldiiic, 1.2.
McIntgre, John D., 4 .
XcIver, D. R. K., 1.
Xclver, G . K., 4.
Xrlver, W. 1). ,-1.
IeIrur, E. 3.. 3.
IcJllton, 15. T., 3 , i .
UcKaIg, T. J., 3
Hackall. Richard L., 1-3.
Xackall, T. B., 2.
Uackall, Wllllani W., 1,2.
HcHam). 15. H., 4.
?larksf, A. L., 3.
UPKRJ,Henry C., 3.
Xsckoy, James, 1.
&Kay, James, jr., 1,4.
&Kay, 8. H., 2.
Xeliean, Edward, 3 , 4 .
NcKee, Andrew K., 5.
IcKee, George E., 2.
IcKee, George W., 1.
UcKee, J. Q . , 2.
HcKee, J. H. D., 1.
Hcliee, R., 1.
XeIiee, R. F., 1.
HcKee, Robert, 1.
Helieither, A. S., 3.
XeKelvaine, Bobert P., 4.
IcKelrev. 1. B.. 2.3.
JlcKendree, U., 3.
BeKpanPg, E. A., 1.
XcRennie, George, 1.
HcKennlc, H., 3.
HeKeonon, H. J., 1.
Belienzle, D., 3.
UrKenzie. J. R., 4.
UcKenzie, J. IF. P., 1.
Xackey. John k. . 3
Hacker, Thomas J.. 1.
XcKle, John R.: -1.
XcEie, T. JefPerson, 3
HcHlm, Randolph H., 2.
UcHlm, W. Dunran, 2 , 3 .
BeKinley, Charles A., 3.
UeKlnne, Barua, 1,2.
JlcKlnnPy, c. s., 1.
XcKlnney, H. U., 3.
XcKlnney, J. B., 2.
HcIilnney, John L., 4.
IcKlnney, R. C., 2.
I IcKinney, Thomas H., 2.
I IcKinnie. J. P., 2.
HcElnstry, Alexander, 2,4
McKlssack, James W., 3
I XcHlssiek, I. G., 4.
Xclifttrlek, A. A., 3.
McRlcroy, J. M., 3.
McKnew, Wilberforre R., 3
MeJiown, John, 6.
IIcKown, John, et al., 5.
XCKown, Samuel, 6.
917
GENERAT, IXDEX.
McKoy, Thomag Ha, 3 , 4 .
BcLaln, R.. 3.
McLane, John Y., 3.
HcLane, I\'. T., 3.
MeLane, William L., 9 .
ZcLarty, Arehibald S . , 2.
XcLawltIlln, 1.NcR., 3-4.
McLaughlln, bllgustUS, 1,2.
HcLaughlin, I). L., 1,3.
BcLaughiln, J., 3.
XcLaughlln, James: 5.
XeLaughlin, '1YIlliain. 2.
lcbaurln, C., 3.
McLaurin, C. J . ? 2.
McLauriu, H. J., 4.
-HcLsws, A. H., 1,2.
&Laws, Lafayette, 1,2 (pp.298,343,374), 3,4
Maclay, R. P., 3.
JLcLean, Angus D., -1.
McLean, Eugene E., 1,2.
McLean, J. R., Jfuj., 4.
McLean, J. B. (North Carolina), 5 , 6 .
McLeau, John K., 2 , 3 .
NcLean, Jolin T., 3.
Haelean, L. A., 3.
NeLeau, W. P., 4.
MeLemore, Amos, 3,4.
McLemore, 0. E.. 1.
McLemore, 70. S., 4.
HeLennan, John D., 3,4.
IrLeod, D. XcD., 3.
BcLeod, Hugh, 1.
McLeod, JI. D. L., 1.4.
IcLeod, N. W., 6.
nIaciin, Sackfield, i,4.
Maclin, Thomas, 1,2.
HcLofler, James, 1.
%eLuer, Robert C., 5.
McLnre, E. C., 3.
MeLure, J. W., 2.
McMackln, T. C., 1.
Bclahan, J. J., 1.
JIcXahon, DaTld, 5.
Melohon, Ed., 1;3.
McMahon, F. S. S., 3.
IIfeHahon, J. N., 1.
Melalion, John J., 2,4.
McBahon, Thomas W.. 3.
Melalion, W. J . , Coin. Sitb., 3.
XcPniu, W. H., 2.
NcMannen, L. De \Wt, 3.
BeManus, J. L., 3.
McMaster, F. W., 4.
JLcHasters, William, 2.
JLrIiehael, Paul A., 4.
McXichael, E. A., 2.
HcJliekeu, X. B., 1-3.
MeXLllan, F. X., 2 .
XcNillan, GI., 3.
MeMlllan, John P.. 3.
McNllian, Robert, 3,4.
MeIlllan, Bobert E., 4.
Mcllllan. Sidney E., 3.
JlcXtllan, W. R., 4.
MeHinn, William, I , 2.
HcIullen, B., 3.
BcHullln, Fayette (Virginia), 7.
Ii+emurdo, C. C., 3,4.

IIarniurdo, It. C., 3,4.
IIclIurran, E. I . , 3.
IIcXurran, J. IY., 2.
UcJInrray, Francis, 4.
Urllurray, James, 2.
IIcXurrg, Janies A., 1,4.
IlcSab, John M., 1.
IfcSair, Evander, B, ig. Gea., 1,3,4.
IIcXair, Evander, Chaplain, 1 , 2
IIcSairy, Frauk I I . , 1.
IIcSamee, J. F., 3.
IIcSaughton, Thomas B., 1.
UcSeely, William G., 2.
UcA'ell, John, 3,G.
UcYeil, R. E., 2.
IIcSelll, A., 2,s.
UcSeill, Hem) C., 3Sd Tenti., 4.
IIrSeill, Henry C., 5th Tex. Cna., 1.
IIcSeiil, James, 3.
BcSei11, James H., 4.
IfcSelll, N. S., 1.
BcSeill, Sell1 IIcH., 4.
UrVcill, Thomas, 5.
WcSeill, Thomab C., 4.
lIcSeil1, William S., 3.
UcSemar, Washington R., 4,7.
le;\isli, Nllliam D., 1.
WcSulty, Willlam, 1,2,4
kfoeon, George E., 3.
Bncon, Junius M., 2 , 3 .
lacon, Thomas L., 3 (up 137,335,fiB4), 4
lIacou and Bruusmiek Bnilroati Compsii), 7
XePhail, C. C., 2.
McPhail, George IV., 3.
XcPhall, 3. R., 4
HcPheeters, W. A., 2-4.
XrPheeters, William *I., 3.
NcPhrrson, .John .J., 2 4 .
AWcQueeu, Joliu (South Carolina), 2 , i , F
&Queen, 8. F., 2.
IIcRafiy, Joseph A., 3,4,6.
Xcllae, Vessel, 1.
JIcBae, C. F., 1.
XeRae, Colin J. (Alabama), 1.
XcRae, I). A., 1.
VcRae, D. GI., 5,6.
JIcRae, Dandrldge, 3.
I c R a e , Duncan GI., 4.
IIeRae, Jamra B., 3,4.
XcRae, James C. ,2.
MeRae, Johu, 3.
XrRae, Johu J. (hlississippil, 5 , 6 .
JIeEae, R. R., 4.
JIaeBae, William, 4.
XaeRee. Fergns, 1,2,4.
XcRee, George R., 4.
NcRee, J. F., S.
3lc!hynolds, 3. H., 4.
XrReynolds, Joseph T., 3.
XeReynolds, 2. D., 4.
JlcSpadden, 8. H., 1,4.
I c S a o i n , Eldridge T., 3.
NcYelgh, T. J., 1.
McVoy, Alexander, 2,3.
JlcWhorter, E. A., 2.
?le\Vhorter, R. L., 2
~Ic\Villlams, John K., 1,6.
GENERAL INDEX.
918
HcWilllams, 6. B., 2.
Macwillie, Ialcolm If. (Arizona Territory), 5-7.
HcWiIlie, William, jr., 2,3.
Illadden, Abraham, 2.
Madden, James N., 2.
Madden, James s., 1.
Madden, Thomas, 1.
Maddin, J. W., 3.
Maddin, T. L., 2.
Madding, J. M., 3.
Illsddox, Bobert F., 4.
Maddox, T. H. B., 4.
Madison, James, 1.
Magenis, William M., 3.

Magevney, Michael, Jr., 3,4.
Magill, I1. J., 4.
Magill, William, 3.
Msgill, William J., 1,2,4.
Xagrath, A. G., 4 (pp. 411,521).
Illsgrath, Andrew (;ordon, 1,2,4.
Magrnder, Allan B., 1,6.
Magroder, E. J., I,3.
Msgruder, John Bankhead, 1-7.
Iagrnder, John Bowie, 2 4 .
Xagrnder, L. W., 3.
Magrader, W., 4.
Msgdre, John, 3.
Mahon, W. J., 2.
Mahone, William, 1,3,4.
MShOBey, Gleorge B., 6.
Mahood, A., 6.
Mahool, Thomas, 2,4.
Mail Service, 1-7.
Mains, S. F., 2.
Illajor, James P., 1,3,4.
Major, John B., 3.
MQor-Qenerals, 1,5,6.
Halay, John C., 5.

Malcolm, Green, 1.
Mallard, Jetlerson J., 2.
lalone, John W., 1.

&alone, Seleriu B., 1.
Ualone, Thomss ti., 2.
Baloue, IYilliani .J., 3.
Enloney, Itubert, 1.
Banassas, Ya. Battle, July 21, 18C1. I ,
~laaassas,Va. Battle, diig. 30, 18G2. !,>,
Banassas, Va. Evaeu:rtiou, Inrrli i-!I, 1 %(;2,,;,
Eaney, Frank, 3.
IIaaey, George, 2,3.
Eaney, James D., 2-4.
Eaney, Samuel Brown, 3.
Eaney, IY. B.. 2.
Iangelne, James B., 3.
Xangham, .John H.! 1.
Xangham, Thomas IT., 2-4.
Xaiigum, James W., 2 .
I:ingum, Leonard ii.. 2.
Inngum, T. H., 1.
Manigault, A. W., 3.
Xanigault, Edward, 3.
Banigault, 8. E., 3.
Xauigault, Joseph, 2.
lanlore, C. b., 3.
Itanlore, T. B., 3.
Xanly, B. C., 4.
l a n l j , Basil, 1.
l m i l y , John, 1.
Xanly, l a t t . E., 3,4.
I a n n , A. Dudley. 1.
Haun, Alfred T., 3.
l a n n , Charles, 3.
Xaiiu, Jeremiah D., 1,2.
Xaan, IF. H.. -1.
Nanney. D., 4.
Jlunning, A. J., 8.
Xaiining, R., 3.
I a n u i n e , E. .i.
4.,
Xanning, Edward W., 2.
flanning, J. H., '1.

I a n n l n ~ John,
,
57.
l a n n i n g , Peyton T.. 1.
lanning, B., 3 , 4 .
Manning, X. J., 1.
Xanniug, Seahorn l.. 2'3.
Hanuing, Van H., l,?.
Xanniug, W. It., 3.
Xanniap, lYIlliam H., 3.
Hanship, Charles B . , 3.
Jlxnufaetures, 3, i.
Happ, J. Lawson, 3.
saps, 5.
Infantry (Korth ('.irolina
Xarable, John T., 3.

Xarble, Thomus E.. 4.
Jfarch, J. F., 2.
Xarelibanks, Georpc, 3.
Xarey, Peter, 5.
Xardis, Sapoleon 15.. 1.
Hltrgraw, 8. X., I.
laripny, X. de, ;?.
Xarine Briqsde, 1.
Hariiie Corps, 1-i.
Xarlne Hospitals, 1.
Isriners, 5.
Xaritiine Law, 1,3,6.
Jarkoe, Frank, 2.
Harks, A, S., 3,4.
,
QENEIIAL INDEX.
Barks, Alesander, 8.
Harks, Henry ii., 2.
l a r k s , I,. L., :?,'I.
%arks, Leon D., 4.
%arks, S. E., 1.
Barks, TltOnlaS X., :?.
Xarks, V
'. 3.
Harlow, 6icliolas P., 3.
Marinaduke, Nenrf H.. 2-4.
%:irmaduke, J o h n 5 . + 1-1.
Harqne and Eeprisal. l-Y,5,6.
Jlarrast, John C., 1,:S
Harriner, W., 3,4.
Barriott, Henrg. 3.
Harrow, W. C., 54.1.
Marsden, J. H., 3 , 1 .
Marsh, James A., 2.
Harshall, Rev.. 1,6.
Unrshali, . h i X., 2.
Iiarshail, Urqjaniin T . , 3,4.
3I:irsliall, C. K . , 4.
Xarshall, Charlcs, 2. 1.
X:irshIl, Charles P.. 2.
Harshall, F. LeyFis. 2.
Harshall, Ci. N'., 3.
Uarshall,
Harshall,
Xarsiixll,
Harshall,
Hnrshall,
Jlarshall,
Harshall,
Harshall,
3larsliall,
Harshall,
Barshall.
George, 4.
H., 3.
Henry (Loni.iaiiaj, 1 . 2 , 5 , 6 .
Hiiniplirey (ICeiitu&)-), 1. >,>,7.
J. W., 3.
Jartics t'.
, X.
J:imes E., 2.
Joel IT., 3.
John, 1,2.
J o h i H., 4.
I,. Ii., 3.
Barslirll, Lewis F., 2 , 3 .
Uarshall, 11. X., 3.
Harshall, 11. X a y i n r d , 2.
Harshall, Sainurl P. I,., 1.
ll:ir~hxl19Stephen 13.. jr., 4 , i .
Uarsliall, T l i o n m , A. Q. X.,
1.
Narshall, Thoniss, ;th l i t . L'n?,., 2,4.
Xarslials, 1.3,6, i.
H:irston, W. I!'..2.
Jlartel, Charles. 3.
Nrrtial3,:1~~,
2,3,5-7.
Jlartin, A., 3.
JIartin, .i.
S., 3.
Martin, Miram, 4.
JIiirtin, Albion, 1,3.
l a r t i n , .41exr. C., 7.
Martin. R., 2.
Xlnrtin, 13. J., 2.
k r t i n ; Dwight, 2.
Xartin, E. .J., 3.
Xxrtin, E. X., 4.
Martin, E. S., 3.
Xtirtin, Edward, 2.
Xartin: BdvFard A., 3.
Bartin, 0. H., 1.
Xartin, George D., 1.
Xartin, It. S . , 3.
Jlnrtln, Henry I,., 1.
XarLIn, a. A., 4.
Biirtin, d . E., 2.
Bartin, J. B., A. Q. X , 3.
919
Xartin, .J. F., Sd X'aliln. Gn. S.S., 3.

Xartin, J. H., 4.
Ihirtiii, .J. II., 3.
Ifartin, Jamrs B., 1.
Xartin, Jaines G., A. A. G., 1.
l a r t i n , J a m e s U., Brig. Gen., 2.
Jlartin, James X., 2.
X:irtin, JofPorsoii T., 1,2.
X:irtiii> John D., 1.
Xartin, J c h n H., 4.
l n r t i i i , Joiin SI., A . Q. A~l.l
2.
IIartin, Jolin
(Florida), 3,4,6.
E i r t i n , J o h n Vincent, 2.
l a r t h , Rawley Whitc, 3 , 4 .
Eartin, Ilobert, A . (2. Jf., 2.
Ifartin, Ilobert, Artillery, 3.
Bartin, S. C., 4.
Hartin, S. lI., 3.
NIartin, T. A., 4.
Nartiu, Tliomas J., 2.
Xartin, Thomas S., 4.
l a r t i i i , Vincent, F., 2.
Hartin, TI'., 3.
3I:irlin, W. A., 3.
?lartln, W. D., 3.
l a r b i u , It'. H . , 4.
Xartin, W. S., 2.
Xartin, IT. V., 3.
Xartin, Waller B., 1,2.
f a r t i n , William, Xv.,1.
U:irtin, William, 1st Ca. Reg?iZars,1,2,4.
l a r t i n , Willinni T., 1 , 3 (pp.135, 137, 330, 411, 530,
61S), 4.
%art&, D. H. Lee, 3.
Xarye, Lawrence, S., 2.
Ilarye, iorton, 4.
I a r y e , It. B., 2,s.
3Iaryl>itid, 1,5,6.
%ar]-lund Line, 1,2,5.
3~t1rylandTroops, 1,2,5,7.
Xary Patterson, Steamer, 1.
Sl:ishburn, E., 3.
l a s l i n , Thomas, i.
Xason, 8 . P., 2 4 .
Mason, Alexander H., 1,2.
m i 9 Alexander X:ieonib, 2 3 .
3lasoi1, 1%.R., 3,4.
?Jason, C. R., 1.
Xiison, C. T., 1,3.
lason, Carrington, 4.
X:ison, Clisrles it., 3.
Xnson, E. E., 1,4.
Jlason, Erlinnnds, 1,8.
flason, George, 1,2.
I a s o n , J. E., 3.
Jlason, J. I?., 2.
Xason, J. Stephens, 2.
liisoii, J:iiues 1.(Virginia), 1,3,5,6.
ItIason, dames I . , jr., 1,2.
J a ~ o i .John,
~,
1.
lason. J o h n G., 8.
NUason, .John S., 4.
3las011,John T., A1acy, 4.
Jlason, J o h n T., Surg., 1,2.
ilI:ison, J o s e p h P., 2,3 (p. 645), 4.
Jl;%yon,J u l i a n J., 2.
XKSOII,
31. J. Ill., 3.4.
on, R. F., A . A. G.. 1,A.
on, Thomas,
IT., 2.
on, W. B., Jr., 2.

Mason, William P., 3, 1.
sson, William T., 4
assenberg, Thomas, 1.
enbnrg, A. C., 1,3,4.
sie, Thomas B., 2,3.

Hassingale, U. P., 4.
Mssslngale, H. T., 1,4.
Hasten, L., 4.
Mastin, Charles J., 3.
Mastin, E. a., 3.
Mastin, W. F., 3.
Mathes, William T., 1.
Hatheson, W., 3.
Mathewes, Edward, 3.
Mathew8, A. W., 1.
ews, Charles W., 2,4.

ews, dames R., 2,3.
der, 5.
I a n r p , Ellz:~,Y,1. i.
I s u r y , Henry, 3.
I a n r y , J. X., 2.
Saury, Johu H., 2.
l a u r p , John S., 1 , 2 , 4 .
l a u r y , X. F., 4.
I a u r p , Xatthevr F. 1,2.
Xaury, R. B., 2.
Baurp, W. L., 4.
Iaury, Thomas F., 1,2.
l a w > - , Wlllinm L., 14.
Bauzy, Charles K., 2,s.
Paxey, Sam. H., 2.
3[aximilia11, Empcror, 3.
Baxsou, George W., 1 , 3 , 6 .
Ifaxwell, Augustus E. (Floridt%),2-7.
l a s w e l l , D. d., 5.
Xaxwell, D. E., 3,4.
Ifaswell, a. Aodlcp, I .
Xaxwell, (2. T., 1,3.
Xaxwell* J. A., 3.
Xsxwell, J. Chappell, 3,1.
Barwell, John, 7.
XaxwelI, Joseph H., 5.
Naxwell, P. J., 1.
laxwell, T. H., 3.
Xaxwell, Thomss L., 1.
Xap, Andrew J., 2,3.
Hay, B. L., 2.
gay, E. K., 2.
Bay, J. J., 4.
gay, James H., 1,3.
Xay, Luther C., 3.
Bay, B. X., 2.
I I ~ s.
~ x.,
, 3.
Xapers, J n s ~ p l Ii)., 1,2.
Xisyes, William X., 3.
Xnpfleld, B., 3.
Xayfield, Elisha, 1.
Xaynard, George F. , 2,3.
Haynard, John C., 1,3.
lapnardie, E. d., 1.
Xapo, Albert S., 2.
Xnpo, George .!l ,l.
Xayo, J. 8. F., 1,3.
Ifayo, J. If., 2.
Xayo, John S., 1.
JIay0, L. G., 1-3.
Xayo, Xarlou L., 3.
Xayo, P. kl., 4.
Hayo, Theo. P., 3.
Xayo, William S. P., 2.
Bayo, K p d a m 3.,4.
Slavant, John W., 2.
Slayrant, R. IT., 3.
Bayson, Henry L., 2.
Hilzyck, Ed., 4.
Mea, J. F., 1.
Hcnde, D. B., 1.
Xeade, Davld, 2,6.
Xeade, E. B., 4.
leade,
BI
..
, 3.
Xeade, R. K., 1.
Heade, X. K., Jr., 1.
Xeade, Kflliam T., 2.
Xeadors, John C., 2,3.
921
GENERAL INDEX.
~1,.adons,Beujamiu F.. 3.
Xeadows, J. C . 3
Headows, IV. T..
%ergher, Thomss IV., 3.
Means, Edward J., Y,4.
Means, If. J., 1.
Means, I. H., 2.
Neans, John H., 4.
Means, Lewis IF.? 2.
Means, Robert S., 2,4.
Means, Samuel C., 3. i.
Means, T. S., 4.
Means, Theophllus H., 3.
Menus, Thomas d., 1,3.
Neans, Waddy T., 3, A.
Meares, 0 . P., 3.
Meares, William B., 3.
Mebane, COriieliuS, 2.
Mebane, IV. X., 4.
Mechanlc Art% See ilfrtizufactures.
Mechanics, 2-7.
Medals of Honor. 2 , S - y .
Nedical Department, 1-7.
Nedical Examiniiig Boards, 1,2,6.
Medivay, Alexander K., 1.
Meek, Jaiuen T., 3.
Meek, Jelersou, 1.
Neeker, Samuel F., 3.
Heem, Gilbert S.I 5.
Meem, Joliii G., jr.. 1,2.
Meetze, Ncury 1. !.
Meggett, Joseph >I., 2,4.
Meiere, Julius Ernest, 1-3.
Helere, W. S., 3.
Bell, P. 8., 1.
Melinrd, Wesley. 2.
Hellen, George Frost, 3.
Mellen, \ \ U l a m P., 1,2.
Hellon, John S., 2.
Melton, C. D., 3.
Melton, 6. IF., 3.
Melton, John T., 3.
Nelton, Samuel W., 1,4.
Melvin, Henry B., d s s t . Surg., Army, 5.
Melvin, Henry B., d s s t . ,S?d~g.,
S a t y , 3,4.
Melvin, J. S., 1.
Nemminger, C. G . , 2.
Memminger, Christopher 8. (Sonth Carolina), 1-6.
lemminger, R. W., 1,3.
Memminger, Thomas B., 3.
Kemphis aud Little Rock Railroad, 1,5.
Nemphis Banks, I.
lenees, G. W., 1.
Menees, Thomas (Tennessee),B, 3 , N .
Jlenger, Bruce, 3.
Mercer, George d., 1.
Bercer, Qaorge D., 1.
Bercer, Hugh W., I, 3,4.
Bercer, .I. B., 2.
Mercer, John C., 3.
Xercer, John T., 1,4.
Xercer, William S., 1.
lerchandise, 1,4,7.
Herchant, Buderaon, 1.
Berchant, L., B Co., 3,6.
Meredith, J. X.,2.
Neredith, Samuel, 3.
3icreclitl1, 1YilIi:im Bernard. 2.

X?reditli, \Villf:iui c.. 2.
Nerilliit, J. C. >I., x.
Ieriw&rr, C1i:irfes d. F., 3.
Norimether, 3. S., 3.
Xeriwethcr, xinor, Y, 4.
Heriwether, Robert T., 2 .
Nerimther, W. IV., 4.
Xerrick, George d . , 1.
l e r r i c k , W. G . , 8.
Nerrill, John C., 3.
Xerrimar, U. S. Frigate, 5 , ~ .
I e r r i m o n , James H., 3.
Merritt, C. G., 1.
Nerritt, D. R., 3.
l e r r i t t , 0. b., 4.
I e r r i t t , George R., 1.
l e r r i t t , John It., 3.
l e r r i t t , Thomas D., 2.
Xrrritt, 77. T., 1.
,
l e r n i u , D. O., 4.
Xeslier, Gaston, 4.
Hesservy, L. J., 4.
Iessick, 0.>I., 2,4.
Jletage, Francis Q., 1.
Xetcalfe, O., 1.
Bethodist Church South, 4.
Jlettaner, H. A., 2.
l e t t s , IF. B., 2.
Hetzier, Thomas, 7.
Xeux, T. R., 3.
lcxico, 3,6,7.
I h o o n , Johu, 4.
Slichaeloffsky, J. G., 2,3.
Itchel, C. E., 2.
Pichel, Jliddlctoa, 2.
Niehel, Richard F., 2.
Nichle, Junius, 1,3.
Niehie, T. A., 1.
Nichie, W. E., 2.
Niekle, Belton, 2.
Pickle, Robert A., 2.
l i c k l e r , IY. d., 3.
Micks, Thomas R., 1,3.
Nieou, Bugustus, 4.
l l c o n , William B., 2,4.
Iiddlrton, E. B., 3,4.
Jliddletou, H. B., 4.
BIiddleton, J. I., jr., 2-4.
llddleton, J. X., 3 , 4 .
Niddlcton, John, 3.
Nlddleton, Thomas A. 2 , 4 .
Nldilletoa, Thomas Korth, 7.
Nidlothian Coal P i n i n g Company, 5.
Nidshipmen, 1.
Mikell, E. W., 4.
Mikell, 11. L., 4.
l i k o l l , Thomas P., 3:
Nilby, William N., 3.
Niles, Ashton, 2.
Niles, Edward, 2.
l t l e s , F. T., 4.
Niles, J. Ilhett, 3.
Niles, William Porcher (South Carolinab 1-7.
lilit.nry Courts. See Couvts, JHilifary.
Nilitary Distrfets, 1.
Nllltary Roads, 1.
~
GENERAL INDEX.
922
i ~ l l i t s r yService, 2-7.
Militia, 1-7.
Millard, George, 3.
Milledge, John, jr., 1.
Millen, D. C., 4.
Billen, 61. B., 3.
Mlllen, iU. B., 3.
Miller, A., 3.
Mlller, Andrew J . , 2.
Miller, Ben. B., 2.
Miller, Benjamin F., 3.
Biller, Caroline, 2,5.
Hiller, D. B., 3.
Xtller, E., 2,3.
w.
Mlller, Fleming Bower, 1,2.

Hiller, Frauds, 1.
Miller, 43. M., 3.
iUiller, Q. McD., 3,4.
Hiller, E. H., I,3,4.
Mlller, H. M., 2.
Mlller, H. T., 1.
?cUlier,
V.I
,.3.
Mlller, Henry, 6,7.
Hiller, Henry C., 1,2.
Miller, Hugh R., 2.
Mlller, J. A., 2.
Miller, J. R., 3.
Miller, J. W., 2.
ler, James A. ,3.
Iler, John L., 3 (pp. 187,214,466,777),4.

Her, McP. B., 1,1.
ller, Roblnson, 1.
Her, Samuel, Asst. Swg., 3.
IIer, Samuel, Zississippi, 7.
iUIller, Samuel A. (Virginia),1,6,7.
Biller, Thomas G., 4.
Bflller, Thomas S., 2.
Biller, William D., Vsrqinia,5.

Plller, William G., 2.
Miller, William H., 3.
Millett, Joseph H., 3.4.
Billlgau, Joseph A. S., 1,2.
Iis, J. Q. W., 6.
Wills, Thonrah S., 1,L

l i l l ~ Wllliam,
,
2.
Hillsapp.s, J. J., 1.
Ililner, E. C., 2.
Ullner, T. R., 3.
Ililner, 1%.J., 3.
Uilro), Robert H., 3 , b
lilteaberger, E., d
Uiltenberger, J., 3
Uiltou, Harve) O . , 3
liltou,
H., 4
Uims, Lirinpstou, 2,3, b.
Elms, Williiim J . , 4
Kiner, \Yllllam L., 1
Kiueral Besources, 2 , i
Iinetree, Joseph P . , 1 , 2
Binge, John, 2 , 3
Binge, IViIliitnr W. tl., 1
Uinisters of the Coufedw.i:r St.rtrs, 1
linihters of the Gospri.
K i m , F. H., 5.
Sinalere, W. K.. 4.
Einulgerode, C.. jr.. 3.
Binalgerode, Charles, 6, i
Minnis, John A., 3.
Minor, C. L. C., 3,4.
Binor, C. h. B., 4
Xinor, Charles, 4.
Minor, bleorge, 1,2.
Mlnor, Heury A., 1.
Pfnor, Herrey O., 4.
Pinor, John, 3
Binor, Lewis W., 1,2.
Minor, Phllip B., 3
Xinor, R. D., 4.
l i n o r , Robert D., 1,2,4.
l i n o r s , 3,6
Xinott, J. C., 3.
Xiushall. Jolm E., 2.
Uinkr, John d., 1,4.
l i n t e r , Jos. F., 1,2.
Jlinter, Thomas 3 . , 4.
Minter, William, 1
Xints, 1,2, M.
Slissiunarieu, Army, 3,4,6,7.
~ssIssipp1,c. s. s., 5.
xississippi, 1-7.
Hlssissippl and East Louisiana, Departmt~utof.
Pississippi River, 1-7
Bississippl Troops, 3,6, i
Iissonri, 1-7.
Slissourl Troops, 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7
Iitchel, Charles B. (Arkansab), 2-7.
Mitehel, James, 3.
Iitchei, J o h C., 2 3
Xltehell, Charles A., 3.
Xitchell, G. D., 2.
Mitchell, J. D., 2
Jlltehell, J. P., 1.
Xltehell, James K., 4.
Pltchell, John K., 1,2,4,6.
Iitrhell, John P., 2
tIitchr11, John W., 2
Iitchell, Julia%A., 2.
Jfitehell, L., 3.
Pitehrll, L. B, ,3,4.
Xltchell. tervis B., 3
GENERAL INDEX.
aitchell, x. v. 3 3.
Mitchell, 8. G. 7 4.
Mitchell, R. W., 3.
Mitchell, 8. p., 1,2.
Mitchell, T. A., 7.
Mitchell, T. E.9 3,4Mitchell, T. F., 3.
Mitchell, T. J., 3.
litchell, Thomas S., 3.
Mitchell, W. D., 4.
illitchell, W. L., 3.
Mitchell, W. S., 1,3.
Mitchell, W. T., 4.
Blitchell, William Ii., 4.
Mitchell, William J., 3.
Mitehell, William P., 1.
Mittag, 7V. M., 4 4 .
Mittall, Joseph H., 4.
Mizell, A., 1.
Mobile, A h . , 6,7.
illobile and ereat Xorthern Railroad Company, 1.
Mobile Bay, 2,5.
Mobley, John C., 1,3,4.
Mobley, Samuel G., 3.
Hobley, William M., 3.
Moffett, Alexander M., 3,4.
Moffett, Charles J., 3.
MoBett, Ueorge B., 3.
Moilett, George H., 2.
BoRett, Hunter P., 1.
Moffett,J. G., 3,4.
Hoffett, James F., 1.
Hoffett, P. B., 1.
Momtt,
J., 4.
Hohler, E. U., 1,2,4.
loise, Edwln Warren, 1,2.
Noise, T. S . . 1.
Molina, ill., 2.
Molloy, Ferdinand, 1,2.
Bolony, Patrick K., 2.
Monaghan, Willlnm, 2,3.
Moncnre, J. C., 3.
Moncnre, T. J., 4.
Moneys, 1.
Monheimer, A., 2.
Monmonler, John N. B., 3.
Monroe, A. T., 2.
Monroe, George W., 3.
Monroe, Thomas, 3.
Monroe, Thomab B. (Kentucky), 1,6.
Honroe, Thomas B., jr., 1
Monroe, Fort, Va., 5.
Monroe Doctrlne, 7.
Bontague, E. T., 7.
Montague, Hobert L. (Virginia), 4,7.
Illontagus, T. C., 1.
Montaigne, Raymond, 3.
Monteiro, Aristldes, 2,4.
Hontgomery, A., 3.
Montgomerj ,Alexander B., 1.
Montgomery, n. C., 2.
Montgomery, F. F., 3.
lontgomery, H. B. T., 1.
Montgomery, J. A., 2.
Montgomery, J. U., 2.
Nontgomery, 3. H., 2.
lontgomery, J.T., 2,3.
w.
Xontgomery, Jnmos E., 2 , 6 .

Xontgomery, James U., 1,4.
Jlontgomery, John W., 2.
~Iontgomery,R., 3,4.
Xontgomery, S . N., 2.
Xontgomery, YY. R., d s s t . Swg., 2.
lontgomery, W. R.. Sd B a t h . Lin. S. ?
, , 3.
~Ontgonlery,W. T., 2,3.
Montgoniery, IYilliam >I., 1.
Montgomery, Als., 1.
Mood, William G., jr., 3.
Moodie, J., 3.
moody, A. B., 4.
Moody, D. N., 1,3,4.
Moody, L. B., 7.
Moody, W. L., 3.
Moody, Y. M., 3,4.
Moon, Ellzabeth, 1.
Xoon, Ransom B., 1.
Moon, w. L., 1.
Moore. See VeuZ, West R- Moore.
Moore, Rev., 1.
Xoore, A. A., 3.
Noore, A. C., 1,3.
Xoore, A. M., 3.
Xoore, A. McD., 4.
Xoore, A. P., 4.
l o o r e , Alex. B., 4.
Noore, Alexander D., 1,3,4.
Moore, Alexander W., 2.
Noore, Alfred, 3.
Moore, Andrew B., 1.
Moore, B. F., 3.
l o o r e , B. L., 2.
Moore, Benjamin IV., 3.
Noore, C. H., 4.
Boore, Charles B., 3.
Moore, Charlea F., 1,3,4.
Jloore, Daniel, 4,7.
Moore, David, 4,7.
Jloore, Edwln L. 3.4.
Moore, Edwiu S., 3.
l o o r e , Erasmus D., 3.
Moore, F., 1.
Moore, U. C., 1.
Moore, George H., 3.
l o o r e , Qovernor, C. S. Gunboat, 2,6.
Noore, H. IV., 1.
Xoore, J., 3.
l o o r e , J. B., 1,3,4.
Boore, J. F., 1,3.
Moore, J. Milton, 2.
Moore, J. O., 2.
Moore, J. P., 1.
Moore, J. R., 4.
Moore, James A. 3.
l o o r e , James B., 17th Gu., 4.
Moore, James B., 45th Tenn., 4.
Moore, James L., A. Q. M., 2.
Moore, James L., Surg.. 2.
Moore, James O., 1-4.
Noore, James W., A. C. S.,2.
Moore, James W., Bd S. C. CUL,3.
Moore, James W. (Kentucky), 1,4-7.
Moore, John A., 1.
Moore, John B., 3,4.
Moore, John O., 1-3.
_9
GENERAL INDEX.
Moore, John E., 3.
Moore, John L., 3
Moore, John R., 4.
Xoore, John V., 2.
loore, John W., A. C. S.,L
oore, John W., A. Q. H.,
3.
wre, Jonas P., 3.
Xoore, Robert H., 4.

Moore, Boger, 3 (PP. 1142W773, m7),4.
Moore, Samuel H., 2.
Moore, Samuel J. C., 3.
Moore, Samuel MGD., 1.
Hoore, Samuel P., 1,2.
Moore, Styrlng S.,"2.
Moore, Sydenham, 1.
Moore, T. C., 2-4.
Moore, T. J., 3.
ore, W. H., Q. X , 2,3.

Moore, W. E., Surg., 3.
Xoore. W. M.. 3.
Morilt, Clarence, 2.
l o r f l t , Jlasou, 1,3,4.
Horgan, Cutter, 3,6.
%organ, Ales. U., 4.
Iorgan, Arthur, 7.
Xorgan, Benjamlu, 2,3.
Horgan, Charles C., 1 , 4 .
Iorgan, Charles S., 1,2,4.
Burgan, George X., 1.
Porgsn, George IT., 1.
Morgan, J. B., Con8 S u b . 1 1
Xorgan, J. B., 29th Xzss., 3.
Morgan, J. D., 1.
Morgan, 6. L., 1.
Morgan, 3. l.,3.
Morgan, James X., 1.
Morgan, Job X., 3
Morgan, John H., 2,3,6,6.
Morgan, John T., 2,3.
Morgan, Xary C.. 6.
Morgan, K. h., 3
Morgan, B. F., 2
Morgan, R. J., 2.
Xorgan, Robert S . , 3.
Porgau, S. E., 4.
Xorgaa, S. W., 3,4.
Morgan, Simpson H. (Texns),4,i.
Morgan, T. S., 3,4.
lorpan, Van Beusellear, 1 , 2 .
Horgan, W. h., 3.
Morgan, W. E., 5.
Morgan, William H., 1
Moritz, LOUIS,3.
Xorphis, James M., 1.
Morrlll, William H., 1.
Jorrls, Benjsmln, 3.
Xorris, 0. V., 3.
l u r r l s , Charles, 1,4.
Xorris, L'hnrlea M., 1,2,4.
Morris, Charles P., 7.
Horrfs, 6. F., et &I., 5.
Horrls, George W., 3.
Morris, 1. E., 2.
Iorris, 3. O., 4.
Horrfs, John D., 1,4.
Morris, lartha D., e t al., 5.
Xorrls, Snthan X., 3,4.
slorrls, Robert S., 3
Horrls, W. J., 2,3.
Morris, IT. M., 1.
Xorrls, Wllllam, 3.
Xorrls, Wllliam U., 3.
Morris Island, S. C. Operrtlons, Jul) 1U-hrpt. i
1863, 4,5.
Xorrison, Andrew J., 1.
Harrison, C. H., 3.
Morrlson, D. &
2.I.,
Morrison, E. X., 3,4.
Morrison, H. B., 3,4.
Blorrlson, J. H., 1.
lurrf~on,J. S., 4.
Morrison, James J., 1,2,4.
Xorrison, Josesh G., 2.
Xorrison, B. H., jr., 3.
Xorrison, Richard T., 3.
lorrlson, Bobert J., 1.
Blerrlsoa, S. H.,3.
I.
GENERAL INDEX.
Harrison, W. IF., 1.
Norrison, I \ i l l i a ~A.,
~ 3.
Morrlss, C. Y.5 3 .
Morrow, James L.9 4.
Morrow, William, 3.
Morse, C. X., 2.
Morse, &orre C., 1.
Zortimer, George J., 1.
Morton, Alerailder C., 2, i .
Morton, Charles B., 1.
Morton, Charles S., 3.
Morton, Q. H., 4.
Morton, Jackson (Florida), 1.
Morton, John H., 1,3.
Norton, P a u l X., 1.
Xorton, Richard, 2 4 .
Hort,on, Robert C . , 2 4 .
idorton, William U., 3.
Hosby, John S . , 2,7.Mosby, Samuel IV., 2.
Hosby, William H., 4.
Boseley, Benjamin J., 3.
Xoseley, E. J., 2.
Moseley, Edgar E., 2,4.
idoseley, Hillerr, 2 4 .
Hoseloy, J. U., 3.
Hoseley, R. H., 1.
Moseley, W. X., 3,d.
Moseley, William P. 3.
Mosely, James W., 2.
Mosely, Williani H., 1.
Hoses, D. C. b., 2.
Moses, F. J., 2.
Moses, Franklin J.. 3.
Xoses, Giratz H.,2.
Noses, J. Calhonn. 3.
Xoses, Raphael J., 1 , 4 .
Hoses, Santnel D., 4.
Uoss, J . A., 2.
MOSS, Janles W., 3 , 4 .
Moss, S. B., 3.
Hoss, Rufus I,., 3.
Moss, Thomas E., 3.
JIoss, Thomas H., 3.
Uoss, W. B. D., 1.
Jloss, Williani d., 2.
Bott, Christopher H., 1,3.
Matt, John B., 3.
Blott, William H., 2.
Mottley, John, 3.
Nouut, S. U. H., 2.
%ounteastle, R. E., 2.
Xouton, Alfred, 1-3.
louton, 3. H., 3.
Mouton, Juhu U., 2 .
Mouton, John J. A. A., 1.
Xoxley. I\-. >I., 1.
loyler, Jiimes E., 4.
Hudd, Richard E., 3.
Muldou, James >I., p., 3.
Buldou, Samuel C . , ? , 3 ,
Muldrow, 1totm-t. JI., 3.
lulhcrrin, S. I., 3.
lulkey, \Villiam A., 3.
Mullan, Sam. H . , 1.
Nullay, Juhii C . , 6.
Huller, H;tmuel, 2,s.
925
m i i l t s , J~~~~ L.,
I.
illallins, J a m s H., 3.
l u l l h s , John, 1,3.
l u m f o r d , E. IV., 4.
Humford, a. T., 3.
lunch, Louis, 4.
Munday, W. S., 1.
Xunehuu, James E., 1.
Dlunford, George IF., I.
BIunford, John D., 1.
3Iunford, John H., 2,4.
l u n f o r d , B. B., 3.
lunford, IF. E., 3.
Illinfordrille, Icy. Siege, Sept. 11-17, 1862, 3.
Munitions of Far, 1-7.
lunnerlyn, Charles 3. (Georgia), 4-6.
l n n r o , Edward T., 2.
Xunroe, Thomas B., 3.
Xunroe, William, 4.
l u n s o n , l.N., 2.
Nunson, R. A. B., 1.
l u r c h i s o n , D. R., 3.
Xurehison, K. )I., 2 .
Xurchison, It., 4.
l u r d a u g h , John W., 3,4.
Xurdaugh, Willlast H., 1,2,4.
Hurdoclt, J. Canrpbell, 3.
Nurdoch, Russell, 3,1.
Xurdoch, \Villiam, 3.
Xurfroe, J. B., 3.
Iliirfreesboro, Tenu. Battle, Dee. 31, 1862-Jan.
3, 1S63, 3 , 6 .
.Uurkland, d. x., 3,4.
Nurphey, Virgll S., 2.
Jlurphree, J. K., 3 , 4
Xurphy, A. J., 3.
Nurphy, A. S., 1,3,4.
l n r p h y , J. P., 3.
Jlnrplix, John, 2.
Xurphy, John J., 1.
Xurpliy, J o h n S., 3.
Nurphy, 3. K.,4.
l u r p h y , Peter IJ., 1,2.
Xnrphy. llichard D., 2,4.
Jlurphy, Robert Green, 2.
~ l l l r p h y ,Bufus J.$ 3.
l u r p h y , Z. T., 4.
Xurray, Alfred H., 2.
Xurray, Edward, 3.
JIurray, J. Adair-, 3.
JIurraJ-, .J. E., 3.
Xnrraj-, Junes H., 4.
Hurrag, .John y. (Tennessee), 7.
Hurray, Joseph J., 2,1.
Nurray, Thoinas, B Co., 6 .
Xurray, Thomas II., 3.
Murray, W. I. A., 4.
Xurray, William H., 4.
Nurray, IVilliam IV., 4.
l u r r e l l , B. P., 4.
l u r r e l l , IV. H., 3.
Xortrle, W. H., 1.
l u s e , J. B., 1.
Muse, J. H., 1.
;1Iuse, Wi11i:tnt T., 1,2.
l u s h a t , John P., 3.
~Iusicians,1,2,5.
GENERAL INDEX.
926
Myer, F. F., 3,4.
Xyers, A., 2,4.
Myers, Abraham C., 1-3,5.
Xyers, Charles D., '43.
Myers, D. E., 3,4.
Iyers, E. T. D., 1,4.
Xyers, F. M., 4
Wyers, Franklin M., 4.
Myers, Henry, ArtlUemJ,2 4
Myers, Henry, Ahw, 1,2.
Myers, Jos., 1.
Myers, Julfan, 1,2,4.
Myers, M., 4.
l y n n t t , B. L., 8.
Myriek, John D., 2,3
Nadenbousch, J. Q , A., 3.
Nall, Duke, 4.
Nalley, Rev., 5.
Nsnce, J. W., 3.
Nance, James D., 4.
h, James H., 2-7.
h, Theophllus, 4.
atur Bailrond, 6.
Srely, T. W., 3.
Seer, David A., 3.
Sen, John F., 1.
Sceroes, 1-7.
Scill, G . V., 3.4.
Srill, J. It.. 4.
Srill, James F.. 3.
Nrlll, dames H.. 1.
scm, s. s.,
3.
xeilson, t. .L, :i..

Sellson, Juhii J., 4.
Jelligan, James, 2 , 8 .
Nelnis, Charles Q., I .
Selson, Rev., 1.
Selson, Albert A., 2 , s .
Nelson, Allison. 2 , s .
Selson, Andrew U., 3,4.
Selson, George E. W., 1,2,5.
Selson. Hugh I.,2.
Nelson, James, 2.
Selson, John A., 3.
Selson, John R . , 2,3.
Seliiun, John R., 3.
Selson, Patrick N., 2>4.
Selson, RIchard X., 1,s.
Nelson, Bobert, 1.
Selson, S. IT., 3,4.
Nelson, It'. C., 3,4.
Xelson, W. F., 4.
Nelson, William, 2 4 .
Nelson, William A., 2.
Nelson, William S., 3.
Nesblt, Adam R., 2.
Nesbitt, Niles, 1.
Sethercutt, John H., 2-4.
Senfvllle, Edward F., 3.
Revill, J. C., 4.
Serille, W. J., 2.
Neritt, Sapoleon B., 3.
Sew, John H., 2,3.
New, B. Anderson, 1.
Sewbern, S. F. Battle, I a r c h 14, 1869, 2.
Newberrr, S. H., 3,4.
Newcomb, T. S., 4.
Neweome, George, 2.
Sewell, J. D. S., 3.
Newell, Thomas M., 1.
Sewell, William H., 3.
Sew England, 6.
Sew Ironsides, 2'. S. S. Attempt t u dcstruf,
(!v!.
8, 1808,3.
Sew Kent County, 'Fa., 6.

Sewkirk, J. Y., 1.
Sew Xadrid, l o . Evacuation, I a r c h 11. l W 2 .
Sew Xadrid, Be. jlilitary Operatlons.
R:trr,ii
14, 1862, 6.
Sewman, C. S., 3.
Newman, Qeorge W., 2.

Ntmman, H. W., 2.
Xewman, Henry A., 3.
Sewman, J. Q., 2.
Sewman, M., 2.
Sewman, R. X., 4.
Newman, Samuel, 2.
Sewman, W. Q., 3.
ewman, 7V. W., 1.
ew l a r k e t , Ba. Battle, l a y 16, 1864, 7.
x e Nexico
~
Territory. 1
en Orleans, La., I,5-7
Orleans, LR. Snrrender, Xay 1, 1868, 5.
xew
. . Orleans and Carrolltou Xailroad Compana, 1.
N~~ Orleans ::nd OpelousnP Rxilroad, .5.
xervOrleaus Delta Newspaper Company, 5.
Nensom, Lewis I,., 3.
Wensom, W. F., 6 .
Wensome, T. W., 3.
Newspapers, 3-5.
Newton, Benjanuin tI., 3.
Newton, Edwln I).5 2 , 3 .
Weaton, F. 31~1'.,2.
Renton, James ]I., 3.
Newton, Jamcs K., 3.
Sewton, Jolun H., 3.
Newton, Robert C., 1.
Nerrton, Thomas W., 4.
xewton, William W., 4.
Newton, Willoughby. 7 .
Keyland, R. K., 2.
Niehol, Bradford, 3,4.
Nicllol, w. 1,. , 2.
Nieholas, Sidney S., 3,4.
Xicholls, Francis T., 2,3.
Bichols, 1,. L., 5.
Klchols, 11. V., I .
Llclinls, T. N.. 5.
Xicliols, irillianr C., 3.
Sicliols, William I,., 3.
Sieholson, B. E., 4.
Slcholson, E. T . , 3.
Nicholson, Gullford, 1.
Sioholson, IXuntrr, 5.
Hielintson, J. U., 3.
Sieholson, John C., 3.
Nieholsonl 31. J., 4.
Nicholson, Sxmnel T., 2.
Xleholson, IT. T., 2.
Klakels, Wi111~n1,7.
Klcoll, John C., 1-5.
Nleoll, Thomas h., 3.
Hicoltassen, George b., 3.
Nidelet, James C., 2.
Nldelet, Sylvester L., 2.
Rienian, S. 11.. 2.
Kiemeyer, l\iliianu F., 1,2,4.
Niles, Ednnnl. 2.
Xiles, S. D. G . , I.
Hishet, F:iigeniiir A. (Georgia). 1.
Sishet, d. Y . . 3.
Nlsbct, H. I!., 2.
SiShPt, lieuhen B., 3.4.
Biter mid B h i n g l l u r e m , 3,4,B, 7.
Sitw ;:nd Xiulng Corps, 2,5.
SIX, F. >I., 2 , 8 .
K I T , J . J . , 2.
Nlson, dolin W., 1,2.
Noblr, dames M., 2.
Noble, dolun C.? 2.
Soble, Thomas .J., 1-3.
Nocriuet, J:imes. 1,3,4.
h e l , Cltiyton J., 3.
h l , Henry It., 1,3.
Noel, IT. T., s.
Rolan, x., 2,3.
xolan, Kobert P., 1.
holand, B. 1'. , I , 1-6.

holand. G. S., 4,
Soland, Lewis B., 4.
Soland, R. W. K., 2 4 , 7 .
Nolcn, D. A., 1.
Soles, L. I,., 3.
Sominations and (hnfirmations, 1 - i .
Noreom, W. A. R., 2.
Norfolk, Va. Evacuation, May 9, 1862, 5.
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., 5.
Norman, C. R., 3.
Norman, James T., 2.
Sorman, Jason F. 3.
Sorman, John, 3.
Sorman, W. L., 2.
Norment., 6. M., 4.
Korris, James T., 4.
Xorrls, John K., 2.
Norris, John S . , 4.
Norris, S. P . , 4.
Norris, W. H., 3.
Korris, William, 2,3.
Sorth, A. C., 3.
h ortli, Edward, 2,3.
Sorth, James R . , 1,2.
Worth Carolina, Steamer, 1.
North Carolina, 1-7.
North Carolina Coast, 1.
S o r t h Carolina Railroatls. Scc Kichmunri ai:d
Uanville,and 11-orth Caloli?La Railroutls.
Sorth Carolina Troops, 1,3-7.
Sortitcrn Virginia, Army of, 2, ,%i.
Sorthington, 3. S., 3.
S o r t h Xississippi. See ltBsl T c w m s e e and X o r t h
@ississippi, Ilepartment of.
Sorthrop, Lucins H., 1,5.
Sort,hrop, William W., 2.
Sorthwestern States, 5,6.
Sorton, Ueorge C., 1.

' Sorton, George H., 2.
Sorton, J. J., 3.
Sort.on, JPSSP, 2.
;Vort,on, Xilton D., 2.
Xorton, Nimrod 1 , ~(Missouri), 3,7
Sorton, Samuel P., 3.
Sorvell, 11. B., 2.
Sornood, A. H., I
Sorwood, lsnlah T., 4.
Sorwood, J . J . , 4.
Sorwood,, J . W., 3.
Sorwood, Len. B., 2.
Sorwood, W. K., 3.
Sorwood, William, 1,4.
Sotrebe, R. F., 4.
Xott, Custavus A., 2.
Note, It. J., 4.
Sott, T. E., 4.
Soislin, William S., 3.
Soyes, A. R., 1,3,4.
Suckols, J. P., 3.
Sugent, R. d., 3,4.
Sugent, W . L., 3.
Nunnally, E. A., 3.
Runnelee, 1 4 . T., 4.
hurses. See Cooks and A-wses.
Nuttall, J. N., 2,3.
8
Oakman, Robert H., 3.
Oates, D. W., 3.
Oates, David D., 3.
Oates, R. H., 2,s.
Oates, Thomas J., 2.
oates, w. c., 4.
w,,
1,2.
b., 1,3.
Brlen, E. J., 4.
OBrlen, 3. B., 3.
OBrien, John, 1,4.
OBrlen, John.!I , 2 .
OyBryan, J. B., 3.
Ocean Fond, Fla. Engagement, Feb. 20,1864,4.
Ochlltree, Thomas P., I,2.
Oohlltree, Wllllam B., jr., 1.
Ochlltroe, Wlllam U., sr. (Texas), 1,Z.
OConnell, Lawrence, 2.
Odell, L., 3.
Oden, H. P., 1.
Oden, James S., 3.
Oden, John B., 3.
Odenhetmer, Yyflllam H., 2,3.
Odlum, Fredorlok H., 3,6.
Odom, Charles J., 4.
Dlirer. Cttiirles ti., 3,4.

DHrcr, H. F.. 3.
Dliver, J. %., 3.
Dlirer. James If.. 2.
Dllvrr. Jamw S., 2 .
Olirer, James W., 3.
OIIrcr, .fohn, 4.
Ollrer, L. ll., 3.
Olirer, S. C., 4.
Ollrer, S. L., 4.
Olfrcr, S. IT., 4.
Ollrer, Saueders D., 2.
Ollrer, Stephen A., 1.
Oliver, Thomas W.. 2,3.
Oliver, W. H., 3.
Ollrer, Willlsm, 2.
Oli-ieros, EssfdroJ., 2 , 8 .
Olirler, Leorrce S.. 1.
Olliphant, S. R., 3.
OTeal, Alfred X., 1.
OSeal, B. F., 3.
OSeal, Edward A , 1-3.
OSeuI, George H., 2-1.
OSeaI, Seaborn B., 3.
OSeill, John, 4.
USelll, Samuel, 2.
Opie, Thomas, 3.
ord, E a v w a O . c., 4.
Ordnance Department, 2-7.
Orear, George W.,3.
Orgain, George C., 3,4.
Orme, Henry S., 4.
Orme, Lewis H., 3.
Orme, Richard, 2.4.
ORorke, P. B., 2.
Orr, C. S. Transport. i .
Orr, James L. (Sonth Carolina). 1-7.
Orr, Jehn A. (Xississippi), 1,%,.I; 7.
Orr, John, 3.
Orr, John B., 1.
Orr, Josiah C., 3.
Orrick, Johnson, 3 , 6 .
Urrs Rifles (South Carolina Troops: 1s: Kifies),
3,6.
Orton, Ueorge w., 4.

Osage Sation, 1.
Osborn, Benson d., 2.
Osborne, G. G., Jr., 4.
Oshorne, S. X., 4.
Osborne, Peter C., 2.
Osborne, Wllllam B., 2.
Oshonme, R. C., 3.
Oslln, K. W., 2.
Otey, G..U., 1.
Dtey, John X., 2,4.
Dter, B., 2,4.
Dtep, F. Rays, 2.
Dtey, W. S. %ereor, 2.
Otey,
IF. X. P., 1.
Otis. Bee Cox, Otis& Co.

Duld, Rohert, <.
Bury, Granville N. (Arizona), 1.
Dutiaw, D. A . , 3.
Dutten, J.
A.,
3.
Drerby, B. R . , I.
Uvertoa, Q. B., 1.
Overton, Thomas, 1.
GENERAL INDEX.
Oyertoil, W. A., 4.
Omen, Angustus, 3.
Onen, B. F., 3.
Owen, B. J., 4.
Owen, George Alexander, 3.
Owen, aoronaay, 2.
Owen, J. J., 4.
Oaen,.James P., 1.
Onen, Joseph W., 2.
Omen, U. T., 2.
Owen, Phllip A., 1.
Omen, Bandolph. 6.
Owen, Samuel S., 3.
Owen, Thomas H., 3,4.
Owen, Thomas J., 1.
OITOU,
c.
B.3
Palmer, F. G . , 3.
Palmer, J. Clarence, 2,4.
Palmer, J. T.,3.
Palmer, James J., 3.
Palmer, J o h n A., 2.
Palmer, John B., 2,4.
Palmer, J o h n C., 2.
Palmer, Joseph, 4. C! S., 3,4.
Palmer, Joseph, lhth Battln. Ga. Art., 3.
Palmer, 0. S., 3.
Palmer, S., 3.
Palmer, T. N., 1.
Palmer, Thomas J., 3.
Palmer, Thomas %., 3.
Palmer, William H., 8,4.
Palmer, Williani P., 2.
Palmetto Battalion Artlllery (South Carolina
Troops), 7.
Panchen, J. S., 3
Pannill, J. B., 3.
Papers, 7.
Pardiie, L. B., 3,4.
Pargoud, John F., 2.
Parhanr, B. S., 6,7.
Yarhum, Robert Jos., 3.
Parham, W. Allen, 2.
Paris, John, 1,2.
Parish, Horace A,, 1.
Parish, J. O., 3.
Park, 5. W., 1,2.
Park, W. K., 4.
Park, W. T., 3.
Park, William H., 2.
Parker, A. A
'., 2.
Parkcr, Arthur, 2,4.
Parker, B. F., 3.
Parker, C. U., 3,4.
Parker, C. IT., 3.
Parker, D. A., 3.
Parker, Daniel, 3.
Parker, E. W., 3.
Parker, Edward S., 2.
Parker, Francis L., 1,3.
Parker, Francls S., 1,4.
Parker, George U., 3.
Parker, H. El., 3.
Parker, James P., 1,2.
Parker, .John H., 1,2.
Parker, J o h n T., 3.
Parker, 1.E., 6.
Parker, Blchsrd H., 2,3.
Parker, Samuel, 3.
Parker, T. F., 2.
Parker, Theodore, 3.
Parker, W. A., 3,d.
Parker, W. C., 3.
Parker, W. P., 3.
Parker, 7V. T., 4.
Parker, W. IV., 4.
Parker, William H., Adjt., 2.
Parker, William If., Navy, 1,2,
Parkhlll, J o h n H., 2.
Parks, JohB, 3.
Parks, T. C., 2.
Parks, W. A., 2.
Parmelee, C. H., 2,4.
Paroles, 3,6.
3.
Owen, W. B., 1.
Owen, K. O., 3.
Owen, William l i l l e r , 3,4.
Owens, Charles D., 1.
Omens, Christian D., 2,4.
Owens, Ed. A., 1.
Owens, H. T., 3.
Owens, J. C., 3.
Owens, James B., 2ZdS. C., 4.
Owens, James B. (Florida), 1.
Owens, Jnmes O . , 3.
Owens, John Allen, 3.
Owens, 5. A., 3.
Owens, Sllas, 2.
Owens, Wllllam A., 4.
Onings, Israel C., 7.
Owingg, Nicholas, 3,4.
Pace, James U., 2,s.
Pace, James T., 1.
Pace, Jesse N., 2.
Paekard, Joseph, jr., 4.
Padgett, Sehemiah, 5.
Pagan, James, 2.
Page, Ishnm R., 1.
Page, J. H., 2.
Page, James, 2,4.
Page, John, 1.
Page, John C., 2.
Page, John I.,2.
Page, John R., 1.
Page, 1,. R., 1,2.
Page, 31. R'. , 2.
Page, Uana, 2.
Page, Pcyton X., 2,3.
Page, B. C. ]I., 4.
Page, Richnrd I,.? 1,2,4.
Page, Robert P.. 1.
Page, Rufus H . , 1.
Page, T. J., 2.
Page, Thomas J., 1,2,4.
Page, W. W., 3.
Page, \Vlllfam >I., 2,&
Paine, John F. T., a.
Paine, William W., 1,3.
Painter, S. C., a.
Paisley, Hugh S., 2,4.
Paleske, C. G . , 3.
Palfrey, Edward A., 1-3.
Palfrey, William, 2-4.
Pnllen, Nontrose h., 3.
Palmer, F. B., i,4.
C J-VOL
7-05
929
GENEEAL INDEX.
980
Parr, John H., 3.
Parr, L. J., 2.4.
parramore, Amanda E., 7.
parramore, 8. J., 4.
parrish, h l g U 8 t U S H.7 3.
PmiSh, C. t V . 9 1.
P m ish , J. a., 3.
Parrish, J. T., 4.
Parrlsh, James, 3.
Parrish, Robert L., 4.
parrott, Josiah B., 3,4.
parsona, Homer Lee, 2,3.
ParSOnS, John D., 4.
SOUS,
Wllliam B., 2.
Partisan Rangers, 2,3,6,6.

Partlow, J. N., 4.
Partridge, B. B., 5.
Paslay, C. B., 3.
Pass, W. N., & CO., 1.
Passports, I, 2,427.
Pate, Henry Clay, I,2,4.
Pate, John H., 3,4.
Pate, Richard A., 5.
Patent 05ce,1-7.
patents, 1-3,5,6.
Patillo, 0. S., 3.
Patllln, George E., 1.
Patlu, C. T., 2.
Patten, Adolphos L., 3.

Patten, J. O., 3.
attarson, Rev., 7.
aWrson, Charles E., 1.
attarson, D, B., 4.
attarson, J. F. ,3.
atterson, James H., 4.
attarson, James L., 6.
atterson, John, 3.
stterson, John E., 1.
rson, Hary, Steamer, 1.
Patton, Hush F., 5 3 .

tton, Isaac W., 2.
B. E.,Steamer, 6.
patton, W. A. IS., 3.
?atton, IV. T., 2.
Patton, ZYilliltm F., 1,2.
Patton, Willlam S., 4.
?attQn, Y. s., 1,1.
Paul, 'YF. P., 3.
Paall, Omar N., 3.
Pawleg, James H., 1.
Paston, A. X., 3,4.
Psston, F. H., 4.
Paston, Elisha F., 2,3,6.
Paxtou, James U., 1,Z.
Paxton, W. E., 1
Paston, w. ci., 1.
Pay and Xileage, 1-5,7.
Pay Department, 2,5,6.
Payne, E. C., 4.
Payne. d. X., 4.
Payne, John d., 3,4.
Payne, John D., 1,2.
Payne, John B.,Asst. Surg
Payne, John 1..18th Va., 3.
Pajne, 3. H., 3.
Payne, E. R., 4.
Parue, Bice W., 1,2.
Payne, Robert, 2.
Payne, W. s., 1.
Payne, Wtlliam D., 1.
P a p e , Willlam E., 3,4.
Payno, William J., 1.
Payne, Willlam H., 2.
Payne, Killiam T., 3.
Payne & Fo.,4,7.
Peabody, E. R., 3
Peace Conference, Fob. 8, 1865, 4,7.
Peace Cmvention, Feb. 4, 1861, 1.
Pence PrOpOSftiOnS, 4-7.
Peaehf, St. George, 3.
Peacock, S. B., 3.
Peacock, Willlam E., 2.
Peatae, John S., 3.
Pearce, J. H., 2.
Pearee, James A., 3.
Pearee, James F., 2.
Pearce, John W., 2-4.
Pearce, K. B., 1.
Pearcy, Jacob W., 4.
Pearl, E. G., 4.
Pearl, John M., 3,4.
Pearre, Charles B., 4.
Pearsall, A. T., 3.
Pearsall, Joseph D., 2.
Pearson, Charles U., 4.
Pearson, D. F., 3.
Pearson, E. F., 3.
Pearson, I. F., 2.
Pearson. J. E., 3.
Pearson, James H., 4.
Pearson, Jolm A., 4.
Pearson, John W., 3.
Pearson, W. E., 3.
Pearson, W. F., 2.
Pearson, William W., 2.
Peatross, B. 0.. 4.
Peatross, B. N., 4.
Peag, JohnC., 1,3.
Peay, W. Nicholas, 3.
93 1
GENERAL INDEX.
perk, Erederlrk, 1.
peek, Lafayette, I , 3.
Peck, W. u., 1,3.
Perk, W. H., 1.
Perk, W. K., 3,4.
Perk, 7Y. s., 3.
pedeu, Wlliani A., 2.
Peebles, J. K., X,1.
Peebles, P. A., 1 .
Pcebles, K. B., 3.
Ieebles, H. S. J . , 2::i
Prebles, W. H., 2,3.
Peed, P. ill., 3.
Pee Dee Artillery (Hoiith (arolina Troops), S~ti.
Peek, Thomas (I., 2.
Peel, A. 1,. ,3,4.
Peel, 11. H., 3.
Peeler, .James, 2.
Peeples, Henry JI., 3.
Peeples, P. IT., 2.
Peeples Art,lllery (Georgia Troops), i .
Peets, B. B., 4.
Pegram, James W., 1-3.
Pegram, John, 1,3.
Pegram, John C., 1,:s.
Pegram, Uiles P . , 2.:;.
Pegram, Robert, H., 1.2,1,5.
Pegram, V. d., 3.
Pegram, 1Y. E., 2 , 3 .
Pegram, W. G . , 3.
i+gram, w. J . , 3, I.
Iegues, C. C., 3.
Pegues, Charles J., 2.
Pegues, Thomas W., 1,2.
Peirce, D. B., 3.
Peirce, W. E., 3.
Pelliam, John, 1-3.
Pelliam Cadets iA1ab;tma Troops), 7.
Pellieer, A. D., 1 , 4 .
Pelot, dames I.,3.
Pelot, John Crews, 3.
Pelot, Thomas P., 1,2,4.
Pelrer, dnthouy P., 3.
Peniberton, John C . , 1-3,5,F.
Pembertou. W. S., 1.
Pender, I)nvld, 1,3, 4.
Pentler, d . U., 3.
Pender, \Villiiim D., 1-3.
Pendleton, A. S., 1-3.
Peudleton, C. S., 1.
Peadletos, Duclley D., 2.
Peudletou, Edmuud, 1-3.
Pendleton, Edmund S., 3.
Pendleton, Henry, 1,:i
Peudletou, J. L., 1.
Pendleton, John E., 2.
Iendletou, Joseph H., 2.
Iendletoii, Thoruton 1. , 1.
Peiidletos, William R . , 2.
Iendletou, William S., 1.2.
Penick, Robert T., S .
Penick, W. S., 2.
Peninsula, Army nf the, 2,s.
Penu, D. B., 2,s.
Penn, John E., 3.
Penn, W. B., 3.
Pennlngtan, Mrs., 6.
Ic.uulngtou, S. V., 3.
Penny, Beurge A., 4.
Ieunybackrr, Thomari J., 1.
Pensacola, hh., 3.
Peusacola, Fla. Kombardiuel~t, SOT. 22-?:$,
1861, 5.
Priis:irola, Fl~i. E:mcuatioe, IIay 9-12, 1862, h.
Pensacola autl Georgia, atid Havauual~, A ~ ~ J : I I I ~
and Gulf Hailroads, 1.
Penxarola mtl (Jrorgia RaIlro;id Company, 1.
Ieusionx, 1-7.
Peuton, d. A., 1.
Ieoples, John K., X.
Pepper, D. G . , 2.
Pepper, James 1..2.
Pepper, Johu U., ,I.
Percy, J. K., 4.
Percy, Robert, 3.
Perry, Wllliani A.. 8,4.
Perjury, 3,6.
Perkins, P. H., 2, .1.
Perkins, Henry, 6.
Perkins, James B., 1.
Perkina, James P., 1 .
Perkins, John, jr. (I,uoiainuit), 1-7.
Perkins, John S,, 2.
Perkius, L. J., 3.
lerkius, Kiehard C., 2.
Perkins, Samuel, i.
Ieronneau, Wi1li;nu H.. :i-1.,
Perpetuatlng Iestieioux, 1.
Perrault, 13. J., 4.
Perriu, A., 3.
Perriu, M w a r d U., I , 3 , .i.
Perriii, .J. X., 3.
Perrin, J. W., 3.
Prrriu, IV. K., 4.
Perry, A. M., 4.
Perry, Alfred W., 2.
Perry, Beujtlmin F., 2 , 4 .
Perry, Benjamin I,., 3.
Perry, E. A., 2,3.
Perry, H. H., 3.
Perry, 3. Walter, 2.
Perry, John M., 2,4.
Perry, ltldfson S., 1,2.
Perry, It. J., 2.
Perry, Recleriek, 4.
Perry, V. L., 1.
Perry, W. T., 2.
Perry, William F., 3,4.
Ierryville, Ky. Uattle, Oct. 8, 1862, 3 .
Persinger, George 1. , 1.
Ifrsonn, A. W., 2.
Persoan, I,. I,., 3.
Peraous, Weldon E., 6,7.
Pert.le, H. X,, 1.
Iertle, J. A., 1.
Pertle, M., 8.
P?terkiu, George IV., 2.
Ietcrkiu, Josliuii, 1,5-7.
Peters, S. T., 1.
Peters, Thonias, 1.
Ietws, W. E., 1.
Peters, William H., 2.
ietcrs, Willirin 1,. 3.
Peterti & Reed, 1.
GENERA 1, I S D EX.
Phiah), Charles H . , 3.
Phfppb, F. I.., 3.
Phlpps, .I. X., &.I
Phipps. Richard I\.. 3,4.
Phoenis, Steamer, 4, i
Phul, Pran(% $011, 2 , &
ew, J. Johnston, 2.
Peyton,
Peyton,
Peyton,
Pemn,
Robert 1. P. ( X k o u r i I. 1-8,6,5.
T. Jee., 2,4.
V. H., 1.
William H., 3.
~ h ~ b ~ C i a i 21 ,6s ,.
Pirkenh, Franei\ W., I.

Pickens, J. X., 3
Pickrir.s, bantuel B., 1,s.
Pickens, Port, Fla.. 1.
Piekering, H. B., 6.
Plckett. ReT , i
Plrkett, 1.
,.!.I R
Pickett, A. I.,
3,
Plckett, Charles, 2.3.
Pickett, George B.. 4 1
Ylekett, George 6.. 1-3
Pickett, John KnuWf, 3.
Piekett, Joliir T., 2.
Pickett, Jos. @., 1.
Plckett. K. O . , 4
Yiekett, btepton, 1.
Pickett. I\. D., 1,2, 4.
Pickett, 11. L., 1.
Pfcketth DlridOU, I,?.
Picolet, d., 4
Piedmont Ratlroad, 3.
Pierce, Dunklin, 3.
Pierce, Franklin. 1.
Pierce, George W., 2.
Pierre, J. J . , 3.
Pierce, John (i.. 1,2.
Pierce, Joseph, 3
Pierce, Loiic, jr., 3
Pierre, Thornah W., Art?
Pierce, Thoma\ W., .Isst
Pierce, \I. -7. 4.
Pieree, It. 0 2
Pierson, A. J.. 3
Pierson, Dar id, 3.
Pierson, E. F., 2
Pierson, P., et al.. 5
Plerson, 5. .!I 2
Pierson, W. S., 4
Piggot, A. Snonden, 2
PiggOa, \v. XCC. 1 2,4.
Pike, Albert, 1,6.
Pike, W. L., 3,4.
Pikeb, 5.
Pilrher, X. B., 1
Pillans, 1illiam P., 4
Pillow, aeorge BI., 2.
Pillow, Gideon J., 1,3,5-i.
Pillow, Fort, Tenu. Evacuation, June%;, 1562. b
Pilota, 3,67.
Pim, Lewis I., 2,3.
Plnekard, L., 1.
Piuckarh, Thomab C., 1,
Pinekard, William E., 4.
Plnckney, B. Q., 2,3.
Plncknej, C. C., 3,4.
Plnckneg, Charles, 3.
Plnckney, It. Q., 1.
PIndall. P. J., 3
Pinkhard, H. W., 4
.,
,Bobert F.,
1,5&
,*
GENERAL INDEX.
Pinkney, H. I?. , 2.
plnkstoti, George It-,, 2.
pinner, Elbert. 3.
Pinson, Hiirnet, S .
pitinail, lioliert \\ 3.
Plttman, T. E.. 1.
Pittmsn, W. B., 3.
Pitts, Andrev J . , 7.
Pltts, Foutitaln E., 1.
Pltts, .J. B., 2.
I%s, .J. 31.. 1.
PittS, J.
3.
Pitt8, J. W.? 2.
..
s.,
PlttS, 31. x., 4.

Pitzer, A. I., 3.
Piussaa, Henry, 3.
Place, ddclia I>., 5.
lit,
I. c., 1.
Plaster, G. E . , 4.
Player, Saiuucl T.. :3,4.
Player, Willlaiii A . ? 2.
Pleasants, .J. b., 3.
1le:isants. Jenies, 2, -1.
Ple:uiants, Tlrnaias I.., 7.
Pleianions, David S., 2,
Plumnier, lleiiry. 4.
Pluukrt, danies I).. :i.
Iluiikett, .I. If., 2.
Pluitkett, Tlinmar I;., 1.2.
Ilyllroatll,
s. c.. 7,
Vlgmoutl?, T. (. Capture, b p r l l l i - 2 0 , IXfil. , i , i

Powe, Thomas, 3.
Poagw, \Yllliatn T., Y, 4.
Poagurs Artillery Kattalion, $ 6 .
Iorotaligo, S. C . Iiuttlc, Ort. 22, ISW, ,:I ti,
PUC.
mi. x..
1.
Pot,, dnl:n, 3.
Poe, IYasliiu$toa, 1.2.
Poellrltz, R. B., 4.
loellllitz, C. A., 3.
Poludester, Carter H., 1,2.

Iofndexter. George, 3 . 4 .
Polnderter. .I. R., 2,
Polndrster. a. H . . :,,
Pointer, 31.. J.
Pollit I~ot~kolit,
?Id., ti. 7 ,
Poliita, 1,euiiidas. 3. 1.
PollgII:l(., ~anlIllll%
*I., 1,3-R.
Pollsli Brlqade. i .
Polk, diittirs K., I .
Polk, d:inies K., . l l ~ +1.
.,
Polk, r.cm~idas.1-3, ti.
Polk, Liirius K.. 3.
Polk. 31. l., 3.
Polk, liiifiis ,I., 3.
Potk, Trwten, 3 .
Iolisrd, . 4 l l ~ t l n ,-1.
Pollard. (herlrs 1.. ~ r . 3,4.
,
Pouder, Willis M., 3.

Potis, .John JI., 2.
Iolltolliera, 1,:.
Pool, 31. I,., 8.
~ U O I , r. w., 2.
Poole, D. II., 2,x.
POOley. SIX ClfgZfl~,H R f c h d f k r &! Pool??/.
Poor, R. I,., 1.
rope, A. F., 4.
Pope, hlesander, 3.
pope, n o i i i ~ ~A.,
g 4.
Pope, Cliaiidler SX., :I.
Pope, I)anlel s., 2.
IOlbP, G . .L, 3.
Polbe. J . H., 1.
Pope, d. J., 2.
Pope, Jiuties vi., 1.
Pope, Johti, Xqj. Om.. 1
ope, .Joirll, Q. .ir., 1,

YCJIlf, Jnsepll Dan, -1.
Pope, S. H., 2.
Pope, Sampson, 2 , s .
Pope, W. S., 3.
Yupe, \YIIliRllI I.. , 1,:.
Pepe, T. J., 2.
Porclier, Edward G . , 3 .
Porclter, F. J . , Y.
lorrher, Fraueis I].,2.
Porrlier, .I. S., :3.
Pnrrlrer, Jiiliiis 1. , 3 , 4 ,
lnrrlier, Philip, 1 , 2 .
Porteaus, 11. I<.. 1.
Portenus. .Jol~irF., 3 , 4 .
Porter, A. d . , 3.
Iorter, C . n., 2.
Porter, George, 3,
Porter, H m r y ,I., 2.
Porter, d. C., 3.
Porter, J. D., 1.
Porter, d. E., d.
Porter, James b., 2.
Porter, Jaiiies D., 1,2.
Porter, Janies T., 1,2.
Porter, dolrri TI., 3.
lnrtrr, Lewis, 3, .I, 7.
Porter, llIiteliell 1. ,:;, .1.
Porter, Oliver S . , 2.
Porter, 11. K., 1.
Porter, Robert l)., 1.
Portw, Itolicrt 8 . , 2.
Porter, TltoirrasK . , 3.4.
Porter, W . C., 1.
I$attle, >lay 1, 1863, 3.

Port, Hudson, La. Ssrrentler, July 8, IS68, 3,C.
Portis, 3. d . , 3.
Portlock, P. I<., p.,I,?.
Portlock, Williani H., 2.
Port, Royal Perry, S. (, E : I I W Y P I I I ~ ~ I ~ . Jan. 2 ,
ISGL, 6.
POlloc:k, Vi1li:tni Wartier, 3,4.

Poinone, F r c ~ 1Steamer,
1
3.
Yoad, H . A., 1.
POnd. Thomas G . , 3.
Ports of Delivery, 3 , 6 .
Ports of Entry, 1-3,5, ti.
Portwood, w. A., 8.
Poses, Bell. J m e , 7.
Poaey, Carriot, 1-4.
Pnsey, .lee. H., 3.
GENERAL INDEX,
934
ontcs. See Xail Serwce.
Potts, Frank, 8.
rotts, Rich;ard, 1,Z.
Poulton, John F., 2.
Powell, A. A., 3
Powell, 8 . H.. 1.
Powell, B. F., 2.
Powell, Belctha, 2.
Powell, E. H., 3.
Powell, T. F., 3,4.
Rattle, Dee. 7, 1802, 6.
Presideiit of the I'nited Stat(,*, 1-7.

(>re85Assoclatioii of the C o a f e i l i w t t b SI:ilv\, I . I;
Presslcy, J. F., 3.
IJressley, Jnnws I,.: 2 , I.
Pressley, John G., 2.
l'resstniaii, S. W., 1 , 3 , 4 .
Prestidge, James S., 1.
Prrstou, A. T., 2.
Preston, Edwarti C., 1 .
Preston, J. T. I,.. 1.
Prestonl John, 3.
Preston, Johii. jr., 1.
Preston, Joliii d.. :i.
Preston, John X., 8,4.
Prestou, John S., 1 , 3 , 4 , 7 .
Preston, Thomas W., 1.
Preston. W. C., 8.
Preston, W. It., 3.
Preston, Waltrr (Virgiiiiii), 1.2,:. 1;.
Preston, Wiltlani, 1-3,3, (i.
Prestoii, William Rallard (Virginiti'i, I-::, 5 . I;.
Prenitt,, d. K., 2.
Prewibt, John W., ?.
Prcwitt, 31. Z., 5.
Prcwitt, R. Ci., -1.
Prewitt, Szlniircl, I .
Prrwitt, T. Y., 2.
Prire, C. S. H.,2.
Price, Felsus, 3.
Price, Felix, 3.
Price, Franris L., 2,3.
Price, George E., 3.
Price, John E., 3.
Price, Johe K., 3 . 4
Prlce, Joseph, 3,4.
Prim, It. ('haoninp, 2.3.
Price, R. S., 1.
Price, Samiiel C.. _.
Price, SkirFing. 8.
Price, Sterlloe, 1-3,5-7.
Price, T. R., jr., 4.
Price, Thomas *H.,2.
Priee, W. H., 2.3.
Price, 17. X., 3.
Price, W. R., -1.
Price, Wesley, '1.
Price, Billlam, 2.
Price. Villiani ('.,3.
Price. Willisui F., 3.
Price, William H., 2.
Price, Willianr d.. 4.
PrIce, \Wliam N., 1.
Pricl{ly, \Villiani H., 2.
Pride, Isaac 1'. 2.
Pride, John S., 3.
Priest, Kobert L., 2.
Priest, Willlam X., 2.
Priestly, Il'illlarn, 1 , 2 .
Primrose, J. W.. 4.
Prince, +I. B., -1.
Priiice, Ssmuel, 2.
Prinar, T. E i C , 1.
Princess R o p l , Bntisfi Ship, 3,G.
Priogle, James R., 1,3, i .
Prlngie, Xotte A., I , R , 4 .
Printern. See Public Printers.
GENERAL INDEX.
Printup, Daniel S., 2.
Prints, W. D., 4.
prioleau, J. Ford, 2.
Prioleau, W. H., 1,3.
prisoners, Political, 1,4-6.
prisoners of War, 1-7.
pritchard, Ishmael, 3.
pritchard, J. A., 2.
Pritchard, J. I(. P., 3,4.
Pritchard, J. L., 1.
Prithxrd, Paul, 1.
Pritchett, Edward I., 3.
Pritchett, X. L., 2.
Privateers and Prirateering, 1-3,5,6.
prlvate Property, 1-5.
Privett, W. G . , 2.
Prizes and Prize Goods, 1-3,5-7.
Proclaniat,ions, 2,s.
Proctor, U. >I., 3.
Proctor, George, 1.
Proctor, George .I., 2.
Proctor, James A., 1.
Proctor, J:imes T.. 3.
Proctor, S. R., 1st Battln. S. C. S. ,S., 3.
Proctor, T ~ I O N b
~.S, 2.
Produce Lorin, 1-3,5-i.
ProfRtt, Baechus S., 3,4.
Profltt, William W., 2.
Proskanrr, A., 3.
Prosser, Lawrence H., 3 , T .
Protho, 21. X.? 4.
Provisional Army of the Confederate States,
2-7.
Provisional Congress. See Congress of the Confederate States (Prodsiowal).
Provisional Forces, 1.
Provisional Gorerument, 1.
Provisional Savy of the Confederate States, 3 , 4 , 6 .
Provisions, 2-7.
Provost-Guards, 7.
Provost.larsha1-General, 4.
Provost-IIar8hals, 2,4-7.
Pruden, K. H., 3.
Prultt b- Jenkins, 6.
Pryor, Roger A. (Virginia), 1-5,5,6.
Pryor, IT. H., 4.
*
Public Defense, 1-i.
Public Documents, 2,5.
Public Lands, 1.
Public Printer, 2 , 5 , 6 .
Public Printers, 1.
Publlc Printing, 1-7.
Public Printlng, Bureau of, 1 , 2 , 7 .
Public Property, 2,3,5,6.
Public Worship, 7.
Puekett, T. B., 1.
Pue, W. H., 4.
Pugh, James I,. (Alabama), 2-7.
Pugh, John E., 3.
Pugh, Thomas C., 2.
Pugh, William A., 3.
Pulllns, Charles W., 2.
Pnmphrey, S. S., 3.
PUIIiShrnents, 3,6.
Pureell, James, 3.
Iurdie, Thornus J., 2,3.
Purdon, James A. L., 3.

Piirdg, Jacob C., 3.
Purdy, 1,.,4.
Purefoy, .I. Howard, 3.
Iurnell, George W., 3.
Pnrnell, H. IF., 2.
Purse, D. G . , 4.
Pursley, 6. T., 3,4.
Pursley, J. S., 4.
Purrcs, John T., 2.
Pnrviaiice, James, 1-3.
Purris, John T., 3.
Purj-ear, Henry S., 3.
PuryeaG 11. C . ( ~ o r tC?irolina),
~i
1
Put.ney, S., 3,4.
Putney, W. It., 1.
Pyatt, Eleazar A., :i.
Pye, E. A., 4.
Pyr, Jesse B., 3.
Pyles, Lewis U., 3,4.
Pyles, Sewton C., 3.
Pynchon, Lewis C., 3.
Quaite, A. G . , 3.
(luaite, W. ci. L., 1.
Quapaw Tribe, 1.
guarles, A. G . , 2.
Quarles, Charles, 3.
Quarles, George R., 4.
Quarks, J. T., 4.
Quarles, IVilliam d., 1,3,4.
Quarterinan, Keith A., 2.
Quartermaster Department, 1-7.
~u:irt~rtnnster-(:cneral,2-5, i .
Quartermasters, 1,4.
Quattlebaum, P a u l J., 1.
Quattlebaum, T. A., 4.
Quayle, \\ illiam, 1.
Qeesenberry, Vivian, jr., 2.
Quesenbury, (Filliam, 1.
Qnigley, A. J . , 3.
Quillixn, George T., 2.
Quilli:ia, Lewis W., 1.
Qnillian, R. A., 3.
(luiney, W. H., 5.
Quinlan, J ~ I I I C
X.S
, 1,Z.
Quinn, John X., 1.
Quiun, Xlc:ijnh P., 3.
Quinn, l i c h a e l , 1 , 2 , 4 .
Quintard, C. T., 1,2.
Quirk, William, 2.
Quitman, P. I., 3,4.
R. >I. Pshton, Steamer, 6.
Rahb, E. A., 1.
Radcliffe, J a m r s D., 4.
RaclcliBe, T. W., 3.
Radford, C. R. W., 4.
Hwdisch, lareos, 7.
Rae, Const,antine, 1.
&aBner, W. H., 5.
Ragun, A. B., 1.
Ragan, Thomas P.,2.
Rag:nl, IV. B., 3.
Ragland, A. E., 3.
Raglnnd, F. G., 1.
Ragland, s. A., 3,4.
Ragland, W. B., 3.
Ragsdale, C. H., 3.
935
936
Raguet, Henry W., 1.
RaHord, J. C., 4.
GENERAL INDEX.
Kandolpll, w. w., 4.
Raiidoluh. \Yilllan~X., 1 , 2 . 4 , 6
Llnue), David G., 1-3
Rmkln, D., 3
Raiikln, (9. T., 3
Kankin, J. Y., 3.
Rankin, R. B., 1.
Rankin, I\. U., 3
Rankin, K. A., 3
Ranne), 11. J., 1
Hansom, Henry B., 2
Ransom, John C., 2
ran son^, John XI., 1
Ransom, L. C., 1
.,
Balns, James E., 4.

Raleigh, C. S. S., 2,6.
Ralclgh, N. C., 4.
Ralls, Rev., 5
Ralls, John P. (Alabama). 5,6.
Rambant, 61. V., jr.9 3.
Rambo, James K., 1.
Ramsaar, L. H., 3.
say, John F., 3,4.
3.
Ransom, Xatthew \\
Ransom. 31edleur. 2.
Ransom, Bobert, jr., 1-3.
Ransoms (Sorth Carolina) Ilrigade, 7
Rmson, b. R. H., 1-?
Ransou, J. F., 3.
Raoul, Alfred, 4
Raoul, IT. B., 4
Raphsel, H. J . , 2
Rapier, John L., 4.
Rapley, IT. F., 2
Rareshide, E. P., 2 3
Patchford, J. W., 1
RatcllRe, IT. P., 1
Rations for t h e Armj, 1,3,5,6
Ratfons for t h e Army and 3arj, 4 , i .
Ratltl, %.
J., 4.
Raven. Ernst, 5
Bavenel, E., jr., 4
Ravenel, E. P., 3
Ravenel, Francis B., 2
Ravenel, S. P., 2
Ravenel, St. Julien, 2
Ravenel, Willianr t. , 2
Ran le, E d m r d I\. ,4
Rawle, Francis, 2 , S
Rawle, John, 3.
Raxdale, F. 31., 1
KaF, Edwin S., 2.
Ray, George H., I.
Ray, Henry W. 3,4
Kay, J. E., 3.
Bay, J. E. R., 1.
Rat, James V., 3
Kiy. L, X., 1
Ra), S. U.. 1
Raj, 711 flliain D., 1
Ray, William E., 1
Bayburn, a.A., 3
Kaymond, E. Y.. 1
Kead, AdolpLiir E., 2
Read, Andrew H . , 3
Read, Benjamin H., L
Read, Charles H., 1 (11 3 9 1 5-7
Read. Charles W., 1-5
Bead, Edmnnd G . , I- I
Read, Fred., 3
Read, Henry E. (Kentuc hj ) 0-7.
Read, Isaac, 2-4
Read, Isaac d., 3
Read, J. B., 1
Read, J. D., 3.
Bead, d . Harlefiton, 4.
939
GENERAL INDEX.
Read, J. K., 6.
Head, Jaeoh, 1-3.
Read, James B., 2.
Read, John 8 . . 1-1.
Read, John L., 3.
Read, John P. W., 3,4.
Read, H. ?I., 3,4.
Rend, RIresa W., 3.
Head, William IY., 3,1.
Reade, Ednin 0. (North Carolirla)., 3.
Heady, E. s., 3 , L
Ready, Horace, R , 4 .
Ready, \Villinm .I., 1.4.
Reagan, Jolrn H. (Texns),1-3.
Reagan, IV. W. I)., 3.
Beartlon, Henry F., 2-4.
Kear~loo,Siluroll 8.. 3, 1.
Rocopnitiarr by Forri+ rowers, 1-7.
Record, J:nnes K. Y.. '2.
Keeruitiiig Serrice. 1 . 4 , i .
Reernitin:. Stations, 1.
Rertor, F. A , 3.
Rertor, John D., 3.
Rector, Thomas. 1.
Redd, Clrarles A., 2.
Redd, Williani, jr.? 4.
Redden, 11. D., 2.
Redding, A. R., 3.
Redford, Renjaniin C.. 3.
Bedainc, H. D. E., 1.
Redaood, Georec E . , 2.
Iledwood, R. G., &-I,
Redwood, Rnbrrt H . , 1.
Rednootl, W. H . . 4.
Reed. See Pete),.-& Reed.
Reed, B. F.? 2.
Reed, George F.. 2.
Reed, Hobert \\ , 1.
Becd, Thouras B.. I , ? ,
Reed, W. >I., 2.
Rreder, William c'. '2.
Rees, Lnrius G . , 1.
Beest., A. W.. 3.
Recse, C., jr.. :i.
Heese, .!:inies T., I,?.
lierse3 Julrn J . , 1,3.
w. P . ; 2.
H e w , \Yiiiiain B., 3.
Heeve, J o h n J.? 2,3.
Reeves, ('. S., 2.
Beeves, Edwnrtl, 3.
Reeves, I. S., 2.
Reeven, a. n., 3.
Reeres, m. s.,2.
Reeves, William S., 4.
Bcfugces, i .
Begistratioii of Vessels, 1.
Heic3hartl, .ingustus, 4.
Reid. See Shorter & Reid.
Reid, .la S . , 3.
Reid, 1). I., i.
Reid, Dsvid s., 1.
Reid, E. H., 3.
Reid, Frnneis W., i,x.
Reid, George C., 3.
Keld, J. F., 3.
Keesr,
Reid,
Reid,
Reid,
Reid,
J. X., 1.
J. T., 3.
J. T. S., 3.
James, 3,4.
Reid, James A., 2.
Reid, James S., 3.
Reid, John, 1,4,7.
Heid, 8. A., 1.
Reid, R. J . , 3,4.
Reld, Robert V., 3.
Reid, Robert W., 2.
Reid, Rufus J., 2.
Reid, S. T., 3.
Keid, Thonrns J., 2.
Reid, \Villiam L. J., 2.
Ileily, James, 1.
Roily, Jolin, 1,2.
Reluhilrt, A. 1.,4.
Ileliance, U. S. S. Capture of, Bug. 23, 1868, 3.
Religious Denumlnatioua. 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 .
Kcnrhert, Edward J., 2,3.
Renfroe, J. J. D., 2.
Resfroe, J o h n B., 2.
Reushaw, Francis B., 1 , ~ .
Renshair, L1. H . , 4.
Bentfro, W. H., 4.
Renta, J o l m W., 2,4.
Relirisalx on Land, 1.
Requler, A. J., 1,2.
Reserve Indiwnn, I .
Reserres, 3,.1,7.
Hetaillation, 1-i.
Retirement of Omrers, 2-7.
Keturns, 2 , 3 , 5 , 8 .
Reveley, W. IY.? 1-3.
Rerenue, 1,2,5,
Remardx, 3,6.
Reynolds, A. E., 2.
Heynolds, A. W., 1,3.
Reynolds, Danlel H., 3,4.
Reynoldn, E. T., 4.
Reynoids, F. d., 1.
Hejnolds, F r a n k A., 3.
fLeynolds, George X., 1,2.
Reynolds, George W., 4.
Reynolds, H. A., 3.
Reynolds, H. S., 4.
Reynolds, 11. W. W., 1.
Reywlds, J. D., 3.
Reynolds, J. G., 2,4.
Reynolds, Janies C., 3.
Reynolds, John d., 1.
Reynolds, John H.,2.
Reynolds, Pryor, 3.
Reynolds, Reuben 0. 3,4.
Reynolds, 8. D., 4.
Beynoldn, T., 4.
Keynolds, Tholoax C., 1,4.
Reynolds, It'. D., 3.
Beyllolds, IV. I\'. 3.
Rlren, A., 2.
Khen, James A., 4.
Rhea, 71'. I{., 3.
Rheatown, Tenn. Opcrations, Septemiirr-Oetoher, 1868, 3,G.
Bhett, A. U., 3.
Rhett, Albert a,, 2.
GENERAL INDEX.
938
Bhett, Alfred, 1-3.
Rhett, Benjamin, 2.
ett, Edmond, jr., 2.
,sr.
(South Carolina), 1.
Rice, F. T., 3,4.

Rice, John H., 3.
Rice, id. J, ,2.
,idargaret A., 3,4,6,7.
e r t m & Richards.
8 , \V. B.,Jr.,
1.3.
dson, A. J., 3,4.
Richardson. W. D.. 3.
Richardson, R. A., 7.
Rirhardson, R. E., 3.
Richardson, R. V., 3.
Richardson, Richard, 3.
Richardson, Richard C., 3.
Richardson, Bobert, 1.
Richardson, Robert B., 3.
Richardson, 8. H., 3.
Richardson, T. E., 3.
Richardson, T. U., 3.
Richardson, W. I., 4.
Richardson, \Yilliam P., 3.
Richardson, ?\-illlam T., 5.
Richardson, WIlsoa B., 3,4.
Richardson 61 Co., 5.
Richorson, P. B., 3.
Richie, James H., 1.
Richmond, C. H., 3.
Richmond, R. P., 3.
Richmond, John U., 1,s
ilichmond, W. B., 1.
Bichmond, Hg. Battle, Aug. 90, 1868, 3,6.
Richmond, Tn., 1-7.
Richmond, Department Or, 7
Riehmond and Danrille, and Sort11 Carolina Railroads, 1,5,6.
Richmond and Daiirille Railroad, 3.
Richmond (m.)
Arsenal, 3,6,7.
Xichmond (Ta.) Enquirer, 3.
RIchmond (Va.) Sentinel, 7.
Rich Xonntain, in. Battle, J n l y 11, 1S61, 0.
Hfeketts, E. D., 1,2.
Riddell, John L., 2.
Riddell, W. Pope, 3,4.
Riddick, James IT., 2,3.
Riddick, Biehnrd H., 1,4.
Riddiek, Washington L., 1.
Eider, Il. P., 3.
Bidgely, Randolph, 3
Biage.elr, T. G . , 3,4.
Ridgenay, Benjamin F., 1.
Ridgrraf, John, 1.
Bidley, B., jr., 3.
Ridlcy, d . S., 1.
Ridley, John D., 2.
Iliely, John WIlIiam, 2,4.
Rierson, John W., 4.
Rigg, F$lliarnC., 3.
Riggins, Qeorge IT., 3.
Riggs, Benjamin H., 1,Y.
Riggs, Thomas, 3.
Righton, 8. A. IT., 2.
Xightor, X. H., 1.
Siley, Amos C., 3,4
Riley, Ed. B. D., 1,2.
Riley, John F., 3,4.
Riley, Jonathan U., 3.
Ringgold Gap, Ua. Engagement, Xor. 27, 1865,
3,&
Ringu, Daniel, 1,2.

Rio Grande River, 3.
Bion. James H.. 3.4.
Biossat, E. B., 4.
GENERAL INDEX,
Bltahle, David P., 1.
Rltchie, George H., 1,2,4.
Ritanonr, DI., 1.
Bitter, 11. P., 3,7.
Rltter, William, 7.
Bivns, 8. s., 2.
River and Harbor Defenses, 1-7.
Rivers, Capers M., 2.
Rivers, EHas L., 3.
Rivers, Jonathan, 2 , 3 .
Rivers, Thomas, 2.
Hlvcs, Alexander, 4.
Rives, Alfred 1,. , 1,5-5.
Rives, B. A., 2.
Rives, Edward, I.
Rives, Q. W., 3.
Rives, George ti., 1.
RlVeb, H. \Ye, 3.
Rives, Timothy, 1.
Rives, William
(Virginia), 1. I ,7 .
Rives, Wright, 1.
Rirey, Samuel R., 3.
Roach, E. J., 3.
Roach, Ervin A., 3.
R O ~ C I I , m. R., 1.
Roan, P., 4.
Bosee, A. T., 3.
Roane, John Seldoii, 2,3.
Roaiie, Junius, 4.
Roane, Thomas W., 3.
Roanoke Island, S. C. Battle, Feb. 8, 2862, 2,R.
Roanoke Literary Soelety, i .
Robards, U. W., 3.
RObards, H. C., 3.
Robards, Horace I,., 2.
Robards, Willis L., 2.
Hobb, Robert C;. , 1,2.
Robb, Robert L., 4.
Robbins, E. C., 3, -1.
Bobbins, Julius A., I .
Robblns, W. F., 2.
Robhlns, W. N., 4.
Boberds, It. T., 4.
Kobersoii, Richard S., 1.
Robert, A. J., 3.
Iloberts, A. W., 3,4.
Roberts, As& J., 1.
Koberts, Beujnmln F., 2.
Kobert,s, C. S . , 3.
Roberts, Charles P.. 4.
Koberts, Denring J., 3,4.
Roberts, Don C., 3.
Roberts, E., 4.
Roberts, E. N., 4.
Iloberts, Henry, 3 , 4 .
Roberts, Isaiah J., 4.
Roberts, J. Du Base, 1.
Roberts, J. E., 2.
Koberts, J. J., 2.
Koberts, James? 5.
Roberts, John, A'orth Carolina, 5.
Roberts, John, 2Jd S. C , 4.
Hoberts, Johu T., 1,9.
Roberts, Josegli C., 3 .
Roberts, X. T., 3.
Roberts, Noah, 5.
Koberts, Oraa X., 1,..
(I.
Roberts, P. U., 1.
Roberts, Percy, 4.
Roberts, R. R., I.
Roberts, Rufus A . , 3.
Roberts, Samuel A., 1.
Roberts, Saninel M., 3.
Roberts, Thomas A., 3.
Roberts, W. W., 1.
Roberts, William P., 4.
Roberts, Wllliam W., 8,4.
Robertson, A. F., 1.
Robertson, A. M., 4.
Rol,ertson, A. T., 4.
Robertson, B. H., 1-3.
Robertson, F. J., 2 , 3 .
Robertson, F. I.,1.
Hobertson, F. S., 4.
Robertson, Felix H., 1 , 3 , 4 .
Robertson, 0. W., 4.
Robertson, George, 1 , 2 .
Robertson, Ueorge B., 1.
Robertson, H. U., 8.
Robertson, Harrhoa, 2.
Robertson, J. A., 3.
Robertson, J. E., 3.
Robertson, J. L., 1.
Robertson, .J. Rightoa, 2.
Bobert.soii, J. T., 4.
Robertson, J. IY., 3, .1.
Robertson, dames ti., 2.
Robertson, Jerome B., 1-8.
Robertson, John, 1.
Robertson, John C., 1.
Robertson, John T., 7.
Robertsoa, Joseph L., 2,3.
Robertson, Joseph W., 3.
Robertson, Ricbard F., 1.
Robertson, Richard M., 2.
Bobertson, T. C., 3.
Robertson, Vans *I.,
8.
Robertson, W. A., 1.
Robertson, 1%'.F., 3.
Robertson, W. H., Asst. Swg., 4.
Bobertson, W. H., Postmaster, 4.
Robertson, William H., 3.
Itobinett, Joltn R., 2.
Rohins, I\'illinm Heurl-, 2.
Robins, William T., 2-4,;.
Robinson, (!.F., 3.
Robinson, Cornelius (Alabama), 1.
Bobinson, Q. F., 3,4.
Roblnson, Henry, A. A. C., 2 , 3 .
Robinson, Heirry, Asst. S I L V 2~. . ,
Robinsou, d. A., 3.
Robinson, J. H.,
AT. C:, 3.
Robinson, .I. H., lStA Tex., :3.
Robinson, J. W., 7.
Robinson, James, 3.
Hobinson, John M., E?igineers, 1 , 2
Robleaon, John X., JXth X. C., 4.
Itobitison, Joltit \Y., 2.
Robinson, Logan R., 3.
Robinson, Lneien W., 2,
Robinson, N. U., Chaplaif&,4.
Robinson, h'. U., IAut., 3.
Robinson, X. T. X., 1.
Robinson, P. B., 1.
939
GENERAL INDEX.
on, Poshatan, 1.
,Charles P.,
2.
ogers, Hugh Hamlltou, 2.

ers, Hugh I.,3.
Root,, Irvlng. 3.
Root, Johi R.. 1,2.
Itnot, E., 5.
lloolcs, Ihonias lt., 1,2,4.
Rarer, IT. A., 3.
Roscoo, Alexander H., 2.
Rose, Alexander, 3.
Rose, George X., 4.

Rose, H. M., 1.
Rose, James Q., 4.
Kose, John X., 4.
Rose, Sheldon H., 1.
Rose, W. S . , 3.
Rosocrana, Williani S., 3,6.
Kosx, -,
7.
Ross, Andrew J., 1.
Ross, E. I.,1.
ROSR,Ebeneeer NeE., l,!?.
Ross, Franklin C., 3.
Ross, U. W., 3.
Ross, Ucorge, 1.
Rosa, H. X., 4.
Koss, Horace E., 3,4.
Ross, Johu D. H . , 2, R.
Ross, Lasreure S., 1,3,4.
Ross, P. F., 3.
Ross, Reuben R., 1.
Ross, Thomas L., 1,2.
Soss, Wllllam H., Coin. Stcb., 2.
Ross, Wllllam H., Is1 Gn. Bnftbi.S. S..2.
Rosser, 44. C., 1.
Rosser, J. T., 2,4.
Hosser, Thomas H.. 4.
Rosser, Thomas I,., 1 1 .
Rossignol, Henry, 3.
Roat, Peter b.. 1,S .
Roth, Johauites, 3, ti.
Kotliroek, Robert G . . 3.
Roulhae, C. H., 2.
Rouxseau, Lanrenre, 1,2.
Routli, H. S., 2 3 .
Bouth, Job, 1.
Kouth, S. I.,3, 1.
Roux, Ann H., 7 .
Boux, Helena 31.. T.
Roifau, IT. S., 4
Rowe, h i d r e w T.. 3.
Rowe, E. H., 1.
Hose, Plhauou H.,2.
Rose, Stepheu D.. 3.
Ronrll, Coruellux I).. 4.
George (Florid%).?. 3,7.
Rowland, 1. I.,1.
Kowlanrl, Anak A.. 2.
Kowland, Thouiau, 1-3.
Kowley, R. P., 2-4.
Rowaie, A. R., 4.
.
Rowzle, dohu S., 2.
Boy, Arahlbald, 3.
Roy, l3. P., 2,3.
Roy, C. S., 3.
Roy, Bust,avus (i., 8.
my,T. B., 2,3.
Koyall, Edward Ilauley, 3.
Boyston, C. E., 4.
Boyston, BrandIsoii I). (Arkansas), 5,6.
Boyston, 31. H., 2.1.
Raptoti, Robert T., Y.
GENERAL INDEX.
Boystoll, Y O U U 6 i d . , 3,4.
Ruby, John C., 1.
Bucker, E. V'., 1.
Rudd, Jolm S., 1,2.
Ruddeil, John Henry, 8.
Rndlslll, BenjUIllhl k'., 3.
Rodler, A. F., 1,3.
Rudolph, Jolrn B., 3.
RuR, J. I. H., 4.
IluR, 8. Z., 3,4.
Rumn, E. T., 2.
R U ~ I IFrank
,
G., 1 , 3 , 6 .
B u m , s., 3.
mmn, Thomas (iiorth Carolina), 1.
Rumn, Thonias, jr., 3.
RntBa, Wllllam, 1.
Rngely. H. L., 4.
Ruggles, Danlel, 1-3,s.
nuggles, Edward S. 3,4.
Humble, S . E., 1.
Rumbough, G . P. C.. 4.
Rundell, Charles H . , a. 1.
Runyau, Willlam B., .1.
Ruslilng, S. H., 9.
Rushton, 1.G., 1.
Ruskell, (horge, 5.
Buss, .John P. H.. 6.
Ross, Sinipsou, 2.
Russel, Willlam 1%., a.
Russel, Wlllluui T.. 2.
Russell, ('harles, 2.
Russell, Charlrs W. (Virginia), 1-7.
Russell, I). J L , I, 3.
Rusaell, DavM S., 3.
Russell, 1)avitl 1'. , 2.
Russell, George, 2.
Russell, *I. A . , 1.
Russell, J. B., I,%
Russell, dames, 2.
Russell, James I.,A , Q. .Ifw 2.
Russell, James X., C/iaplain, 2.
Russell, John, 3, ti.
Russell, John G . , 3.
Russell. S. D., 3.
Russell, Samuel I,. ,2.
R U S S Q ~T.~ , I,., 2.
Russell, W. Lee, 8.
Russia, 3.
Rust, A. T. If.. 3.
Rust, Albert (Arkansas),1,2,7.
Rust, R. F., 1.
h a t , J. H.,1.
Rust, James A., 1.
Rust. Wllliani, 1,~.
Itorti, Rufus, 2.
Ruttierford, A. H.. 1,4.
h t h e r f o r d , Joliii R., Y , i .
Rutherford, John C . , 1,3.
Rutherford, I{. H., 3.
Rutherford, 11. It., 1.
Rutherford, William D., 4.
Rutlierford, \Yllllam E., 2.
Euthreu, Joliu B., 3.
Rutland, B. H., 3.
Rutledge, A. >I., 3.
Rutledge, B. H., 4.
Rotledgo, Henry X., Lbl., 2,
941
Butledge, Ileury M., Lieul., 1.

Hutledge, John, 1,2,4.
Rutledge, P. A., 3,4.
Rutledge, H.. S., 4.
Ryals, O. X., 1.
Byan, James H., 3.
Ryan, John, A. A. G., 2.
Ryan, John, Q. X . , 4.
Ryan, J o h n S., 1.
Byan, Thomas P. B., 2,3.
Ryan, William A., Adjt., 2.
Byan, Wllliani A., Lieut., 3.
Ryluad, Rev., 1.
Bylaud, J. H., 2.
Byland, 3Y. S., 6.
Kylander, John E., 4.
Snbxl, Emlle T., 3.
Sabbath, 7.
Sablne Pass, Tex., 1.
Sablne Pass, Tex. Captureof Ounboats, Jan. 21,
1869, 6.
Sadler, J . A., 1.
Sadler, iv. Bayard, 2.
Sadler, Blehard B., 2.
Sadler, S. C., 4.
SRfUrdnS, I., 1.
SaRell, Hichard X., 3,4.
Sage, B. J., 1.
SaIiit Aiidr6, Btiroii de, 5.
Salnt Charles, Ark. Bxt,tlb, June 17, 186'L,'2,5.
St. Clair, George B., 1.
St. Clair, John Q., 3.
St. John, Isaac: JI., 1-1.
St.. Paul, Henry, 9.
Salnt Phllip, Fort, La. Surreatler, April 28,
1802, 0.
Snlarles. See Coinpensatioi~.
Sale, John B., 3,4.
Sale, Helvllle W., 4.
Sale, It. C. H., 4.
Sale, 1V. H . , 3.
Sale, Wllliam D., 4.
Salisbury, K. C., 6.
Salley, Alex., 2.
Salmon, B. T., 3.
Salt, G.
Salt l h e f i or Springs, 2,s.
Saltvflle, VII. Engagemeal, Oct. 2, 1864, 4,7.
Salger, L. H. X., 3.
Slsmple, J. d., 3.
Sample, John, 3.
Sampson, E., 4.
Sampson, (3. IV., 3.
Sams, Calhoun, 2,4.
Sams, H. H., 2.
Sams, Richard F., '1.
Samuels, A. B., 3.
Samuels, Wllliaui Il., 3.
San AntoiiIo nnd Mexlcan Gulf Railroad, 7,
Sanchez, B. S., 2.
SandcllR, E., 4.
Sandels, John, 1.
Sanders, C. C., 3,4.
Xauders, Cliarles, 1.
Sanders, navld W., 3 , 4 .
Sanders, George N., 5.
Sunders, J. B., 1.
942
GENERAL INDEX.
Sanders, John C. C., 3,4.

Sanders, L. B., 3.
Sanders, B. W., 1,3.
Sanders, Beid, 2.
Sanders, Willtam H., 1,3.
Sanders' (Alabania) Ilrlgadr, 7.
Sanderson, John P. (Florida), 1.
Sandford, J. L., 3.
Sandford, John W., jr., 1,2,4.
Sandford, T. B., 3.
Sandford, Thomas J. 8 . ) 2.
8
Lucien D., 1.
S
,James W., 2.
Sandoe, George, 1,2.
and5 &Edwards, 1.
..
Sanfley, Thomas J 1.
Sanford, Henry, 5.
Sanford, John W. b., 1-3.
Sanford, T., 4
Sanford, T. L., 3 .
Sanford, Thoma%Y., 3.
Sanford, W. ll., 1.
Sangrain, A. P . , 4.
Sappers and Bombardlerb, 1.
Sstrhwell, Solomon S., 2,3.
SRtellite, U. S. S. Capture ol, dug. 89, 1863, 3.
Saudek, Joseph, 2.
nders, Dudley D., 2.
Saunders, Flemlng, 1.
ders, John E., 4.

dnders, John S., 1.
auuders, &. C'., 3,4.
sunders, Samuel B . , 3.
aunders, W. El.. 1.
sunders, W. 1'. , ,i,4
sunders, Walton, 3.
aunders, Wllliam E., 1.
ers, William T., 3.
and Gotha, Dnk
Sayers, Ediwrd R., 2.

Sayers, Joseph I)., 1.
Sayers, S. K., 1,2.
Sayers, Willlam B., Y.
Sapre, 1:aIviu I,. ,1-3.
ScaE, J. D., 1.
Sraife, J. IV., 1.
Scaife, W. L., 3.
Scales, A. H., 3.
Scales, Dabney X., 3,4.
Scales, E. D., 1.
Scales, H. JI., 4.
Scales, J. A., 2.
Scales, J. I., 3.
Scales, J. L., 4.
Scales, B. E., I,'&$.
Scales, S. W., 2.
Scanlan, E., 1,3.
Scarborough, W. B., 2.
Scarburgh, George P., 1.
SehaeiTer, .'E B., 1.
Schaller, Prank, 1.
Sehaumborg, Wright C., 2.
Schell, ElBert C., 3.
Schell, Henry A., 3.
Schenck, Henry F., 2.
Sohenck, Fi. W., 3.
Scherck, I S S ~ G
3. ,
Schemerhorn, Captain, 5.
Schipman, B. X., 4.
Schlatter, C. L., 3.
Schlatter, Charles L., 3.
Schleicher, Bustaye, 3.
Sehley, Charles G., 3.
Sehley, Tench, 3.
Schley, W. C., S,4.
Schniidt, Dauiel W
'
. ,1 .
Schmidt, Ifenry D., 2.
SchoBeld, Xartin S., 3.
Schooler, James B., 3.
#cbooler, S., 2,4.
Schoolfield, 0. P., 5.
Schoolfield, V
'
. U., 1.
Sehroeder, 8 . Charles, 2,4.
Schultze, Andrew F., 3.
Scott. A. Hoiwrd, 1,2.
Scott, A. s.. 1.
Scott, A. Y., 3.
Scott, Andrew Gi., 1,s.
Scott, Edward, 2.
Srott, Fred. R., 2.
Scott, G . B., 3,4.
Scott, George, 1.
Scott, George W., 11. I). c:. 1,4.
Scott, George W., 5th FZa. Caz.., 3,4:
Scott, George Y., 4.
Scott, H. T., 4.
leott, Isaac, 1.
Scott, J. D. ,3,4.
Scott, J. F., Asst. Surg., 2.
Scott, J. F., W t r g . , 3.
Scott, J. T., A. Q. df., 3.
Scott,, J. T., Asst. Sarg., 3.
icott, James T., 2.
kott, John, 1.
ieott, John G., A. D . C., 3.
icott, John G., Swg., 2.
GENERAL INDEX.
Scott, John Orlando, 3,4.
Scott, John T., 3.
Scott, Joseph V., 4.
Scott, JI. P., 3.
Scott,, P. a., i.
Scott, Peter P., 4.
Scott, Preston B., 3.
Scott, R. T., 4.
Scott, Robert E. (Virginia), 1.
Scott, Robert X., 4.
SCOtt, s. S., Cona. of liLdiUl?. a.ftLtmi
Scott, S. S., Kentucky, 1.
Scott, Spencer B., 3 .
Scott, T. I)., 3.
Scott, T. W., CI~upluii~,
4.
Scott, T. W., Corn.Sub., 3.
Scott, Thomas X., A. 8. G., 1,2.
Scott, Thomas ill., Brig. Ge7~.,4.
Scott, w. B., 3.
Scott, w. C., 3,4.
Scott, W. Samuel, 3.
Scott, w. w.,4.
Scott, Walter W., 3.
Scott, WhitAeld, 4.
Scott, VYllliam, 2,3.
Scott, millialn C., 5.
Scott, IVililnrn B., 5.
Scott,, Winfrey R . , 4.
Scott, Z. J., 2.
Scouts and Guards, 4.
Scovell, 7Yilliam T., 2.
Scramble, H. X., 3.
Screven, .J. H., 3 , 4 .
Screven, John, 2,s.
Screven, Richard D., 1.
Screven, Thomas E., 3 , 4 .
Scrivener, B. X., 2.
Scruggs, I). E., 4.
Scruggs, J . X., 4.
ScruSgs, L. H., 4.
Scruggs, I. s., 1,2.
Scruggs, W. A., 3.
Scull, B. F., 2.
Scull, w. J., 3.
Scurlock, T. d., 2.
Scurry, Thomas J., 3.
Scurry, William Id., 1-3.
Seabrook, C. A., 2.
Senbrook, E. X., 1,2,4.
Seabrook, Henry, 2-4.
Seabrook, John A., :3.
Seago, Benjamin L., :3.
Seago, E. 11.. 4.
Seal of the Confedorate States, 1-3,5,6.
Seals, Are1iib:ild B., 1.
Seamen, 1,3, fi.
Xearcy, Henry C., S.
Searcy, James J., 3.
Seargeant, Henry IX., 2.
Searles, John >I., 4.
Sears, Claudius IY., 3,4.
Sears, J. H., 3.
Sears, X. W., 1,s.
Sears, 0. H., 2.
Seat of Uorernment of the Confederate Stat,er;, 1 ,
3-7.
Beawell, Jos. I I . , 3,4.
943
Seawell, William H., 6.

Seay, Jos., 4.
Seay, Joseph iU., 1.
Seay, X. I.,2-4.
Sebastinn, U. C., 3.
Sebasticook, Ship, R.
Secession, I , 3,6.
Secessionville, S. V. Engagenient, J u n e 16,1862,
2,3,5,6.
Secord, Solomon, 2,3.

Secretary of State, C. S., 1-1.
Secretary of State, U. 8 . Set: hewurd. IVilliam If.
Secretary of the Navy, 1-6.
Secretary of the Treasury, 1-4.
Secretary of War, 1-6.
Secret Service, 3,6,7.
Secret Societies, 6.
Seddon, James A. (Virginia), 1,3,4.
Seed, 2.
Seeds, 0. H., 4.
Seeley, L. W., 1,5,6.
Seeton, James M., 2.
Segar, Arthur, 7.
Sehon, Rev., 6.
Sehon, John 1,. , 1, 3.
Selden, Charles, 1,2.
Selden, H. H., 1,2.
Selden, John, 4.
Selden, John A., 1.
Selden, Xiles, 1 , 2 .
Selden, l i l e s C., jr., 1.
Seldcn, IVllllam, 3.
Selden, 7Yillfalu B., 1,s.
Sellgman, hathan, 4.
Sellers, John S., 3.
Sellers, Wlllfam H., 1-3.
Selma and Meridian B:Lllroad, 1,6.
Selph, Colin McRae, 1,2.
Semlnole Natlon, 1,4,7.
Senimes, A. J., 1,3.
Semmes, B. J., 2,3.
Semmes, 0. J., 1,3.
Semmes, P. J., 2.
Semmes, P. W., 4.
Semmes, Bsphael, 1-7.
Semmes, S. S., 3.
Semmes, Thomas J. (Louisiana), 1-7.
Semplc, Charles, 2 , 3 .
Semple, Edward A., 2,4.
Semple, George W., 3.
Semple, Henry C., 3.
Semple, J. S., 3.
Semple, James, 1.
Semple, Jzmes A., I, 2.
Semple, Ililliam, 4.
Senac, Felis, 1 , 2 , 4 .
Senate of the First Confederate Congress, 2,3,5.
Srnat,e of the Second Confederate Congress, 4,7.
Seneca and Shawnee Nation, 1.
Sei~$eny,P. S., :i.
Senter, J. M., jr., 1.
Sequestration, 1-7.
Sergeants, 1;
Sessnm, John L. H., 3.
Seton, George S., 3.
Settle, E. B., 1.
Settle, John A., 1,
944
Q E N ERA L I N 1)EX,
Setze, blplionae d., 2.

Severoon, Charles S., 1.
Sesier, A. H., 2,4.
Sevler, T. F., 3.
Sevier, I V . Val., 2.
Beward, Wllllan~H., l,H,t i
Sexton, Franklin B. (Texas),3-7.
Sexton, Jos. C., 1,2.
Seymour, Deirltt C., 3,.i.
Seymour, G. S., 4.
Seymour, L. B., 6.
Seymour, W. J., 3.
Shaafer, Brett, 3.
Shaaff, Arthur, 14.
Shaaff, John T., 1.
Shackelford, F. H., 1 .
Shackeliord, J. C., 3.
Shackelford, Lee, 2,X.
Shackelford, I. A . , 3.
Shackelford, T. H., 1.
Shackelford, W. Cam, 3.
Sharklett, n. R., 2.
SlraEner, John E'. ,2.
Shaler, James E., 3.
Shane, John, 1,4.
Shannon, E. B., 5.
Shannon, George Yi., 4.
Shannon, Peter J., 1.
Shannon, S. D., 3.
Shannon, S. E., 3.
Shannon, Thomas, 7.
Sharkey, \Filllam L., jr., 2.
Sharp, Edwln T., 1.
Sharp, J. H., 4.
Sharp, J . J. A., '1.
Sharp, .John >I., 3 , 6 .
Sharp, Joseph R., 1.
Sharp, Saniuel, 3.
Sharp, Thomas E., 1.
Sharp, Wllliam, 1,2.
Sharpe, 3. B., 2.
Sharper J. R., 2.
Sharpe, William S., 2,3.
Sharpshooters, 2 , 5 .
Shaser, Rev., 7.
Sharer, B. 8., 3.
Shaw, A., 2.
Shavr, Angus G., 2.
S h a i ~ Daniel,
,
2.
Shaw, Franklin, 1.
Shaw, George T., 1.
Shaw, Henry Ji., 5.
Shaw, J. A., 8th Flu., 3,4.
Shaw, J. A., 17th Tex.Cav., 4.
Sham. J. E., 3.
Sham, K. O . , 3.
Sham, S. J., 3.
ShaiT, T. P., 4.
Shaw, Theodorlck JI., 3.
Shaw, 7Y. A., 3.
Shawhan. John. 1.
Shawnees. See Seneca and Ghatoiiec Satzon
Shearer, P. W., 3.
Sheath, S. V.. 1.
Shedd, J. .\.,4
Sheeren, P., 1.
Shefleey, Hugh W., 1,b, 6.
Shenleld, P.. 3.
Slrelld, IT. Hmirl-. :i.
Shelhura, tYIliiam .J., 2.
Shelhr, Isaac. jr., 1.
Sh?lhy, d . d . . 1 .
Shelhy, J . 0.. 3.
Shelbr;, IViiilam A . . 3.
Sheliha. Vlctor, '2,3,6.
Shell. U. W.. 2.
Shell, H. D., 1.
Shelley, ('. X., i.
Sheller, J. U . . z.
Shelley, dames E.. 2 . 3 .
Shellman, George li.. 2.
Shellman, drwpir f I . + I .
Shellmsn. I\-. ,.'F 3.
Shailf, 31. 31. ;:
Sheltou. Eli d , . .;:
Shelton, It. E., 4.
Shelton, 1Fillian1, :i.
Hhelton. \Yllliani D.. 1.
Shenandoah Yslley, 4. i.
Shrpartlt A. I<.. ti.
Shepard, Ednln 31.. 8.
Shepard, J. t'., :;.
Shepard, John 'K.. 1.
Shqwrd, .Joseph C . , 2 ,
Yhepnrd, S. G.. 3.
S h q w d , IT. 31.? 3.
Shcplrard, A. 6 . , 3..
Shephord, IF. d . , 3.
Shepherd, Rex-.. 1
Shepherd, F. B.. 1 .
Shepherd, F'. <'.
, ti.
Shepherd. I % . , I.
Shepherii. .Jsrnes R . , R.
Shrphrril, I,. W. ?.
Shcpiivril. William 5 . . i.
~
Shpppard, E.. '1.
Sheppard, 1. X., 3.
Sheppardson, Wflllam, 3 . 4 .
Shepperd, Frsncls E.. I , P . . 2 .
; Shepperd, .T;Iw~J. 2 .
herard, ('. C.. 2 .
Shprhurne. H. X.. I,
Sherni:rn7 d., 1 .
Sliernian. \Yillianr E., 3.
Sherman, Wlliarn T., i.

herrod, Jolrn I\-. 2.
Brrrrood. Thomas E.. 2.
Iier~rooil.Killianr, 1.
henin:rkc, J d u : T. <,Georgia;,7 .
hii.ld\. E. 8.. 1.
Shields, R:rhard 11.. :.

Shleldh, Thnnia~.4.
I Shields. Ti!orrraS P., 9.
I Shivers, W. E., 2.
GENERAL INDEX.
Shober, C. E., 3.
Shoemakrr, Rnfus, 2.
Shoes, 2 , s .
Shoil, Edward H. 3.
Shooter, W. f . , 4.
Shorter, IGli S . , 1.
Shorter, Geurge 11.. 1.
Shorter, Henry R . , 1, S .
Shorter, J. S.: 3.
Shorter, John Gill (hlabnma), 1.
Shorter, R. C.. 1,s.
Shorter 6.itrid, 1.
Shortridge, S. A., 4 .
Shotnell, R. &, 4.
Shouk, d . , 3,4.
Shonp, Francis A., 1-3.
Showdy. I\'. S., I .
Shrewbury, Joel, 2 , s .
Shriver, Daniel I.,3.
Shriver, Jacob S., 1.
ShTupshIre, B., 2.
Shryoek, George S., 1 , 2 , 4 .
Slrrpoek, L. H., 2.
Shuford, A. H., 1.
Shuford, John .U., 4.
Shumaker, Lindsay X., 2.
Shurn:ite, Thomas, 2 , s .
Shurtieft, 0. V., 2.
Shiittsck, J. W. 1..2 .
Shy, w. I.,4.
Sibley, Ilenry Hopkitis, 1-5.
Sibley, .John T., I, :i.
Sihlry, W. ('..2 ,
Sick X I I W
~ ~u~~de
1-i.
d,
SicBert, Frrdinand, 1,s.
Sierre, .Joseph, 1.
S I p I , Pr:inz, 2,s.
Slgnal Corps. 2 , 3 .
Sigourney, .Aitdrt:w, 2,s.
Sikes, d. H., 3.
Siler, Albert, 2.
Sill, 2. I!!., 2.
Sillers, W. W.? :j,
Sillini:m, Calrin S.: B.
Siliim:in, Janics JI., 2.
Siiliinaii, Vl'illiam C., 3.
Silver, Ssmscl )I., i.
SinI1IIgtOn, T. S., 3.
Sinikiiis, b;. C., 1.2.
Slinkinn, z'. J., 3.
Siinkins. J. C.. 3.
Slmkins, .I. d., :i.
sinlliins. 'IY. s., 2.
~inlniondh,dames H., 3.
slnlnlOss, IZcv., 1
Siiiiinuns, R. .'k 2.
Siniuiuns, Benjamin v., 2.
Slmmons, D:lvict, 2.
Siormons, .J. P., 2.
Simmons, .James Jfadisue, 3.
Sininions, doiin a., 2.
Sin~inons,dos. Sanford, 3.
Bln~nions,J u s r p I ~E., 2.
Siainions, It. H . , I , &
Sinxnxons, Sterling n., 2,
~ i ~ u n ~ oT.
~ iJ.,
s , 3.
slmnions, W. A., 1.
C J-1-01,
7-05
W-60
945
ilmmonci, W. C., 2.
iitnmons, tY. P., 3,4.
lfmms, Charles C., 1,2,4.
limnis, dames P., 2,4.
linims, John I)., I N .
iimms, W. C., 4.
iinims, William I . (Kentucky), l-i,6,5.
iimons, A. D., 4.
iintous, Iun, 4.
iimons, James, 4.
iimons, James B., 3.
ilmons, K. L., 3,4.
Gmons, Norris K., 2.
$iiuons, S., 2,3.
iinionton, Charles H., 2.
limoliton, 6. F . , jr., 2.
iimunton, Robert F., 1.
iimpkins, .J. J., 1.
limpson, George IF., 2.
Simpson. J. B., 4.
Simpson, James B., 1.
limpson, John A., G.
Simpson, 0. F., 3,4.
Simpson, Robert T., 1.
limpson, W. ill., 3.
~lmpson,IYilliani. 3.
limpson, Willlani D. (South Carolina). 2,4,6,7.
Slms, c. I,., 3,4.
Sims, Charles C., 3.
iims, F. W., 3.
Sims, J. IY., 2.
ilms, John, 3,4.
iiius, J o h n Il., 3.
Sinis, R. C., 3.
Sims, R. BI., 3.
linis, Robert G., 2.
Slms, Willlam B., 1.
Slnclair, Arthur, 1,2.
Ginelair, Arthur, jr., 3,4.
dlnclair, George T., H?., 1.
Sinelair, UeorSe T., iVaiiy, 1-3.
Sluclair, .Jefferson, 4 .
Sinelair, John, 1.
Slnelalr, l o l l i o A. I). ,1.
Sinclnir, P. J., 2.
Sinelair, Willisni B., 1 , 2 .
Singelt;iry, Alf. A., 3.
Singeltnry, B. B., 2.
Singletary, 11. W., 3.
Singleton, Janies W., 2,s.
Singleton, John C., 3.
Singleton, Otho R. (Xiusissippi), 2,4-7.
Singleton, R. It., 3.
Singleton, Spiers, 2,s.
S i n ~ l e t o n ITilliam,
,
3.
Singleton, \Yllllam U., 1.
sisson, c. P., 1.
Sitgreaves, J. A., 2,3.
Sltman, C. BI., 3.
Siziaore, R. H., 3.
Skelton, J. II., 4.
Skidmore, Thomas H., 3.
Skinker, Charles R., 3.
Skinner, F. G., 3.
Skinner, James H., 2,5.
Skinner, Thomas L., 3 , 4
Skippington, John, 3.
GENERAL I N D E X .
Slack, Rev., 1.
Slack, A. L., 3.
Slack, William T., 2.
Slade, Thomas T., 3,4.
Slater, Leonard A., 2.
Slater, Samuel A., 3.
Slaton, W. F., 3.
Slaushter, Charles A., 2.
Slaughter, George, 2.
Slaughter, James E., 1-3.
Slaughter, 1.JI., 2,3.
Slaughter, P. P., 3,4.
Slaughter, Phillp H., 1.
Slaughter, B. C., 4.
Slaughter, T. B. 3.
Slaughter, Thomas G . , 3.
slaughter, W. JI., 3.
Slaves, 1-7.
Slave Trade, 1.
Slayback, A. W., 3.
Slayton, James B., 2.
Slemp, H. C., 2.
Slldell, John, 1-3,5.
Sloan, A. JI., 3.
Sloan, B., 2.
Sloan, Benjamin F., 1.
Sloan, Fielding P., 3.
Slorn, J. B. E., 3,4.
Sloan, J. H., 3.
Sloan, James, 3,4.
Sloan, James M., 3.
Sloan, P. H. E., 4.
Sloan, B. F., 3.
Sloan, Thomas, 2.
Sloan, W. J., 4.
Sloan, Wllliam B., 2.
Sloat, A. H.,2.
Slough, Selson, 2,4.
Slover, A. P., 3.
Slover, William H., 1.
Small, J. C., 3.
Small, John A., 3.
Smallman, I. D., 4.
Smaw, Isaiah B., 2.
Smead, Abner, 1,2.
Smead, William E., 1.
Smedes, Ires, 3.
Smedw, W. C., 3.
Smedley, Charles C., 6.
Smith, A. Austin, 2.
Smith, A. C., A. Q. M.,2.
Smith, A. C., Surg.,2,3.
Smith, A. D., 2 , 3 .
Smith, A. G., 3.
Smilh. A. J., A. C. S., 3.
Smith, A. J., Asst.Surg.,2.
Smith, A. X., 1.
Smith, A. Xeade, 1,4.
Smith, .I. R.9 5.
Smith, A. IT., 4.
Smith, Albert G . , 1.
Smith, dlbcrt J., 1,3.
Smith, Alesander L., 2,3.
Smith, Alfred, 2,4.
Smlth, Alfred B., 1,s.
Smith, B. B., 2.
Smith, B. Y., 3.
Smith,
Smith,
Smlth,
imlth,
imith,
Smlth,
Smith,
jmith,
Smith,
B, W., 4.
Baxter, 3.
Benjamin F., 2.
Benjamin H., 3,4.
Benjamin 31.. 3.
V. F., 4.
X.,1,3.4.
C. R., Asst. Smy.,4.
C.
C. R., Lielct.,3.
imith, Clianuiug X., 1.

Smith, Charles, 3.
Smith, Charles .i., 4.
Smith, Clifton It., 2.
imith, D. C., 4.
Smith, D. H., 3.
Smith, D. Howard, d.
Smith, D. .J.. 3.
Smith, Daniel E., 3.
Iniith, E. F., 4.
Smith, E. li., 4.
Smith, E. Kirby, 1-4,6,7.
Smith, E. B., 3.
Smith, Ed. B., 2.
Smith, Edward, 3.
Smith, Edward B., 2-4.
Smith, Edwin, 1.
Smith, Edwin R., 4.
Smith, Eugene B., 4.
Jmith, F., 1.
jmith, F. C., 4.
Smith, F. 11. R., 3,4.
Sniith, F. W., 2.
Smith, Fred. I,., 2 , d .
h i t h , Fred. IT., 3.
Smith, Frederick H., % , 3 , 4(pp. 3Q4,513,b94,5W)
Smith, 8. C., 3.
Smith. G. P., 1.
Smith, George A.. 3.
Smith, George G . , 1.
3mith, George H., 3,6.
Smith, George Hrtmpton, 1,2.
Smitl;, Onstavns W., 1,3.
Jniitl:, H. Brownson, 2.
Jniith, H. J.. 4.
Smith, Henry JI., 3,4.
Smith, Horace I.,3.
Smith, Hugh G., 3.
Smith, Hugh R.. 3.
Smith, I r a E., 2 , 4 .
Smith, J . B., 2.
Smith, .J. C. B., :?A.
Smith, J. Dirkson, 2.
Smith, J . Honard, 4.
uiith, 3. J. P.. 3,4.
mith, J. I,.. 3.
mith, J. Little, 3.
Smith, J. P.. 3.1.
Smith, J. T., -1. Q. Jr., 3.
Smith. J. T.. 13th d / a . . 3.
Smith, J. T.. 3:fh &<I.. 3.
Smith. J. T.. ?!/fhX i s s . , 3.
Sniitlr. J. Triplett, 3.
Smith, J. IT.? d r d . ISfL):V.. 3.
947
GENERAL INDEX.
smith, J. IY., Br,r,girieers,3,4.
J. W. V., 2 , 3 .
J. Webb, 3.
J. Whitfield, 2 ,
James A.. 1,8.
James X., .IlearoricLlisf, 6.
James 31. (Georgia), I , 2 , '47.
James P., 3,K.
Junes T., 3.
Janies W., 2.
Jasper A., 1.
Smith, Jasper S., 3 .
Smlth, Jolin d., 1,2.
Smith, John B., 4.
Smit,h, J o h n C., 1.
Smith, John D., 3.
Sinith, John F., 2, 3.
Smitli, John B . , 7.
Smith, John J. d., 3.
Smith, J o h n >I., 2.
Smith,
Smltlt,
Smith,
Smith,
Smith,
Smith,
Smitli,
Smith,
SnLfth,
Smith,
Sniitlt, Joltit W., 1.

Smith, diilins H.. Stcanicr, 6 .
Smith, 1,. B., 3.
Smith, 1,. Jaquella, 1.
Smit,h, L. W., '4.
Smith, Larkin, 1.
Snrith, IA~OII,:i.
Smith, Lconiil~isW., 2 .
Smith, Im.iar 11.. R .
Smith, 11. 11.. 4 .
Sinith, l a r a l i a l l d., *I.
Smith, JInrtin L., 1-3.
Smith, Iason W., 3,
Sniitli, Melanrthoa, 1.2,1.
Smith, Xosrs A.. 3.
Sniltli, S. d . , 1.
Smith, Sorin;tn W., 2.
Smith, Orlando, 3,4.
Smith, Osborn R., I .
S-mitli, Preston, 3,6.
Smith, R. L , 3.
Smith, R. Arnold, 3.
Smith, R. Press., 2,7.
Smith, Richard L., 3.
Smlth, Richard JI., 1,2. i
Smith, Robert B., 3.
Mi, Robert C., 3,4.
ltli, Ilobert H., A. (1. X . , 2.
ith, h b e r t ir., ASS^. , s I I Y ! ~ . , 2 .
ith, ftolbrrt H. (.\Isbunin), I , &
Sniith, Robert Iugr, 1.
-Smith, Rohert S . . 1.
Sniit,li, S. B., 6.
SmiQIi, Samuel C., 2.
Sniith, Samuel H., ilsst. Suv
Smith, Saniucl JI,., Chuplaiw, 2.
Smith, Stokes A., 1,3.
Smith, Soinmerfleld, 'L.
Smith, Sunnier J., I.
Smith, T. B., 4.
Sniibli, T. Wcndersoii, I , 2.
Sinitti, T. arc;., 3.
Smith, T. Towson, 3.
fimitli, Thaddeus A., 2-4.
v/
Snlltll, l'llonlas, Asst. Sl/,q/., 3.

Smith, Thomas, m d Vrz. Rnttln., 3.
Smith, Thomas, 36th Vu.,,1.
Smith, Thomas H., 3.
Smith, Thomas S., 3.
Sniith, Tlionipson I,., 1.
Smith, Timoleon, 3 , 4 .
SUlitll. w. d., 2.
Sinitli, 1Y. Ji., 4.
Smith, W. S., A. Q. ,l/,, S.
Smith, W. X., Si. S . I<., 1 ,'L, .I,';.
Smith, Kaltnn, 2 , 4 .
mith, Williani (Virginia), :i-T.
initti, Wlllatu B., I .
Sniit,Ii, 1Yilli:uir D . , 1,2.
Smith, \Yilli:un E. (Georgia), 7.
Sniitli. Killliini F., 3.
Smith, \Yilliiiut U., 3, I.
Smith, IViIliain It., i .
Smith, IVilliam Hottry, 1.
Smith, IYilliam 1.,
3, I.
Smith, Willinni R., 2.
Smith, Wllliiini S. ti. iSoutli (!:irolina), 1,3,5-7,
Smith, Wllllant P., 3.
Smith, Willianr J'rortor, I , 2.
Sniit~li,William R. (.~labams),2, b-7,
Smith, \YIlIi:im S., 6.
Sniith, 1YiIli:ini Spottswootl. R.
Sniltli, Wi1Ii:iin T., Corn. Sub., 3.
Sinitk, Williani T., loth A h . , .A.
Sinitlie:il, ( i . W., 3.
Sni1tht.r. ('. G., 3.
%nuke, IV. F., .1.
Snioot, .I. 11. I)., 3. ,I.
Smoote, 8 . T., :3.
Smulders, E., 1.
Smylie, J a m e s J., 1.
Sniytlie, D. Port, 3.
Smytlie, drinies K, 1,2,4.
Smytlie, Joiin W., 2.
Suapp, Janies P., 1.
Siieitd, A. It., 1,2.
Snead, Claiborne, 4.
Snead, F. T.,3.
Snead, Jolin 1;. :i.
Snead, R. C . , 3.
Snead, Thomas L. (Jlissouri), 1,2,7.
Sne:id, Tlionms T. 1,. , 1.
Snexd, W. E., 3.
Sliced, Arclilbuld If., 3.
Snerd, Hriiry If., 2.
Sneed, Jsmelj It., 4.
Siieecl, Robmn U., 1.
Snell, A. B., 3.
Snodgrass, Renjnmia, 8.
Snodgrass, C. E., 2.
Snodgrttss, D. S., I .
Snodgress, R. H.. 3,4.
Snow, F r o s t O., 2.
Sno\wleo, ChRrleh A., 1.4.
Suoirdcn, Barold, 1,3.
Snowdw1. Jnliii H . , 1.
Snowdeti. X. A., 7.
Siiowlea, P e t e r ti., 2,::.
Snowilen. R. B., 3.
Sllolrden, 11. P., 3.
Rnowclee, Hlcliard S., 1.
Snondea, SanIut.1 I{., i.

Snyder, letw, 1.
Soery, R. B. I,., 2.
Soles, J. Xariou, :i.
Solicitor of tlre War Ikpnrtnieiit, 4.7.

Sollee, F. C., 3.
Solonran, .John W., 1.
Somerx, 8. X., 1.
Somere, W. D., 2,s.
Somtnervillc, H. (., :i.
Soinnierville, 1lol)rrt H., 2 .
Sorlny, diinirst 1.
Sorrel, A. Claxton, 2 , 3 .
Sorrel, Franrls, 1,L.
Sorrel, U . X., 1 4 .
Sorrel% B r i p d e , 4.
Sotlioron, 3larsl1all I,., 3,A.
S o s l B , Swille, 3.
Sonli., I]., 2.5.
South, J. I f . , 2 ,
South Anirriaan States, 5.

South Carolina, 1-i.
South Carolina, Governor of, 1.
South Carolina, Troops, 1.3, ii,7.
Soutlierland, Alsa, 6.
Sout,herland, Jolm D., .1, 7.
Sout.lierlaud, 1..i.,
4.
Southern Baptist Convention, 1.
Sontliern Express Conipany, 2, -5.
Sonth3lills, K. C. Eng:igement, April l!),1 S W l a.
Soutlivvestern Virginia, aitd Past Tetineswe, I>(.partmeat, of, 7.
Soutter, R., 3.
Sowers. .J:IIII?S, 8, .t.
Sowers, 1Fllliani I f . , 3.
Sltain, 1.
Sl)angltar, A., 3.
s1vHIIgler, Isan(., 2.
Spanu. James O., 3.
S ~ ~ I IJolllt
U , J., 1,4.
Spalln, B. D . , a.
Sp:rrkes, Chaplain, 6.
Sparks, Bcnjaiiiiir W., 3.4.
Sparks, Gale 7Y. 4.
parks, ,Jainea 0. A.. 1.
parks, Jesse W., 1-3.
yarks, W. H., 2.
Sparks, W. .I., .i.
Sparrovr, Ecliv:irii (Lituisi)iiiaj, 1-7.
Sparroiv, I,. K.. .I.
Speake, d. I,., 4.
Spearnian. Jolin Is., 1.
Specie, 7.
Sprrulwtioll, 7.
Spneulatlo~c,Ilo;rrdine., t c n d 6 tortlon, 3.
Speer, hlesnndev > I . , 4.
Speer, DmlirI X., 1.3.
Spew, \Yillieni H. A . , -1.
Spear(,, D. 11. C . ? .I.
Spenee, IlMp I<., I,?.
Spencer, A w . J . , 3.
Spenwr, F. ]I., 1,L
Spencer, kriiiik? -1.
Spencer, J. I.,3.
S1micer, d . T.. 1 .
Sper;ccr, Jirlian R . , 9-1
Spettrw, \Yilliam T.. :i.
Spengkr, dbriihani, i.
Sperry, Alex. P . , I .
Spessard, 31. I]., 3.
Spicer, John D., 3 .
Spiller, F. S., 4.
Spillmaa, Jolin Wrs1e.v. :i.
S p h d l e , Benjamin T . , 1.
s ~ l i n ~ l l cs.
. J . , 4.
Spintile, Thoinas 1). :j.
Spiirks, .khn(. 2.
Spotswvood: ( b a r k >t.. 31.. I-:.
RpotslTooci, !Yilll:rnl A. It-.. 1,2.
Sprapne. Fred. A., 2.
Spratley, Janies W.. 2,;.
Spratt, 1,. W., 2,R.
S p r i g , Kev,,3.
SpriSg, &Ire 1). 2.
priFg: It. I m n n r , 2,:;.
prinper, H . V., 3, 4.
pringa, d . 31.. 2.
Springs, Jolrn ]I., 1.
Spruill, Thonias W.. 5.
Spurlork, 1). C.. 1.
Spurlork, d i i l u i L., 1.
*;purloik, T. Jefferson, 3.
Spurriw. Urnfton I)., 1.3,4.
Sipilres, C. W., 3.
Squires, l i l e s T., 4.
Sguyres, J. W., 4.
Louse, E;. T., a.
tafford, Frederick, 1.
tatPord, George l Y . > .i.
tatrord, .J. C.. 4.
@ordl J:i,nes 1%., 3.
Rord, I I P ~ UAJ. , X, .I,?.
inhack, 15. I,., :I.
Ilings, W. S., R.
Ilwortli, A. C . , I.
tallnorth, Jolin C.. 2.
StaIlmorth, S.. .1.
3talnttker, d. W.. 3.
Stiinard, H. 31., 3.
nard, Jolin B. 2. 3
n m l , P. B.. 2-4.
iisrd. \Yilli;ini I%..2 .
i i d i n i (nnimittee~. See ~ b i i i m i ~ t e.\tan
~s,
.itaudisli, hnstin 31.. 3.
itanford, k. A . , 2.
4tanflJr4i. 31. w..4.
Stanley, .\. C . , ?.
itauley, T. +:.,3.
nly, Frank, 2.
illy. Jolrn A., 1.
irsl)ury, Janies A . , 4.
IIs1Iur.v. Srulth. 1 .
nsri, 31. I., 4.
esell. d. 1Y.i 1.
irsifcr. Jului 11.. 2.
Stmtoii. (lnrenre I,., 4.
Stanton. Henry T., 3.
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949
GENERAL INDEX.
Staples, Abraham, 7.
Staples, Wallrr R. (Virginia), 1,3-7.
Staples, IYilliaui i'., 4.
Stapleton, 1'. R., 3.
Stark, Alexander IV., 2,4.
Stark, Lonis R . , 3,4.
Stark, T. O., 4.
Stark, Washington P., 2.
Starke, Edniii D., 3.
Starke, Lucieii l)., 2.
Starke, P. R., 2,4.
Starke, '1'hadtieus B., 2.
Starke, IF'. S., 2,4.
Starke, Williani E., 1,2.
Starke & Crrdoeo, 5.
Starks, Wllliaiu F., 2.
Starks Artillery Battalion, 7.
Staruas, .James IF., 4.
Starr, Edwiii P., 3.
Starr, Elijah F., 2.
Starr, Janies H., 4.
Stprr, S. H., 4.
Starry, John D., 2,s.
State Departnieub, 1-6.
States, 1,3-7.
Stationery, 1,2,5.
Staunton, dohn C . , 3.
Staunton Artillery (Virginia Troops), 7.
Staunton River Hriilse, VII. Eng:igPmctut, June
26, 1884, 4,;.
Steagall, It., 1.
Steamboats, 1,4,3.
Steams, A. It., 3.
Stebbins, Oh:trles H., 3.

Stedhaul, George W., 1.
Stedniao, A. d . , 2.
Sleecle, A. C., 4.
w.,
Steedlllall, 1. (2.
2.
Steerlmm, John X., 4.
Steeclmrii, S. U., 3.
Steel, Ihrld, 3.
Steele, A. F,. 9.
Steelr, Hnl~t~es,
2,ii.
Steele, J. F., 2,
Stcele, o., 2.
Steele, S. W.. 2.
Steele, W. Y., 4.
Steele, WIliiaai, 1,2,6.
Steen, .ilesanrler lL, 1,3.
Steevw, C;. t i . , 4.
Steger, d. C. W.. &,
Steger, Joliu 0.. 2,;.
Steiner, Frank, 1,3.

Stennis, A. T., 3.
Stephens, b., 3.
Stephens, A. H., 1.
Stephens, Alexander 1. (Georgia), 1-5,'i.
Stephens, B. JI., 1.
Stephens, (1. a., 4.
Stephens, E. H., 2.
Stepheiis, .John A., 2.
Stephens, .Jehu L., 4.
Stephens, Lewis, 3.
Stephens, 31. D. L., 4.
Stephens, Ji. H., 2 , 3 .
Stephens, Sathim, 1.
Stephens, Solomon, I.
Stephens, IV. Green, 3.

Stepheuson, Jaiaes, 2, -I.
Stephensou, James S., 3.
Stephenson, Jos. I,., 3.
Stephenson, Lloyd A., 3.
Steptoe, Charles Y., 2.
Sterrett, Isaac S., 1,2.
Steuart, George H., 1,2,4.
Steuart, William F., 3.
Struart, Williaiii .J., 4.
Steveafi, Clement H., 3,4,7.
Stevens, H. If., 3 , 4 .
Stevens, Henry K., 1,2.
Stevens, .T. If., 3,1.
Stevelln, a. P., 1.
Stevens, J. K., '4.
Stcvrris, Jacob It., ~1.
St,ereun, .John H., 3.
S t l i v e a s , P. F., 3.
Stevens, Hufss K., 3.
Sterells, S:llllllel, 1.
Stevens, Walter H., 1,1.
Stevens, Williaai, 3.
Steveria, IYlllitiiii S., 4.
Stcvciisoa, Cart,t.r I,. 1-3.
Steverison, .t. V., 7 .
St,eveiisori, ,J. X . , 1.
Stevenson, d i ~ 1 1 1 1A . , 1.
IISOII, Levi I,. 1,2.
Stcrellsoll, 11. It., 2,s.
' St,evcosoa, Biriianl lL, 3.
Steveusoil, V. K., 1,ii.
St(wir1, Ttcv., 5.
(:wart, Alexaiitler 1'. , 1,3,4.
eanrt, H. F., 3.
ewart, C. H., .L.

Stewart, C. S., 3.
Stewart, Daniel F., 2.
Stewart, d. A., A. (3. X., 3.
Stewart, d. A . , Asst. ,Shy/.
2.,
Stewart, d. W., 3,4.
Stewart, danies N., 4.
Stewart, Janies T., 1,8.
Stewart, John F., 2.
Stewart, doaepli A., 3,4.
Mowart, .Joseph II., :I.
St,ew:irt,, Itoliert ('. , :1
Stewart, S. I f . , 2.
Stewart, W. H., :i,4
Stewart, Kil1i:ini V., 2 ,
Stewart, Willinin kl., Cour. Sub., 1.
Stewart, Wllliaur H., 61at liic., 2,4.
Stewart Hospital, 7.
Sthreshleg, \V. H., 1.
Stlckiey, itlorgnu, 3.
Stlckney, George W., 1.
Stigel, John C. W., 3.
Stikes, A., 1.
Stiles, R. E., 4.
Stiles, I.:dward C., 3.
St,iles, &.A., 4.
Stmiles,Eaiidolph K., 4.
Stiles, Robert A., 4.
Stiles, Ilobert JI., 2,4.
Stiles, W. H . , 3.
Stiles, \Yilliaui H., sr., 1,2,4.
Stilwoll, John, 1.
960
Stinson, J. Bryant, 8.
Stinsou, J. F., 2.
Stith, F., 1.
Stith, d. H., 1 , 3 .
Stltt, w. E., 4.
Stoakley, William S., 3.4.
Stockdale, J. h., 2.
Stockdale, T. R., 3.
Stwkdell, Hugh, 3.
Stockman, S. D., 3.
Stocks, J. G., 3.
Stockton, E. Cazitey, 1,R, 4.
Stockton, Philip R., I.
Stockton, IVillianl T., 1,,3.
Stockwell, Janies A., 3.
Stockwell, Hargaret J., 3.
Stodclard, Albert, 3.
Stoddard, John J., 3.
Stoddard, W. R., 2.
Stoddert, W., 1.
Stokes, A. I V . , 2.
Stokes, James H.,2.
Stokes, \V. J., 2.
Stokes, '(Yilliani, 4.
Stone, B. Warren, 1.
Stone, C. B., 4.
Stone, Hamilton .J., 1.
Stone, Henry, 8.
Stone, Sardine G., 1-4.
Stone, T. H. C., 4.
Stone, Thomas O . , 3,4.
Stolle, w. ."I., 3.
Stone, W. P., 1.
Stone, William X., 1.
Stone, Willis S., 3.
Stonebreaker, A. S., 1.
Stonewall Brigade, 6.
Stoneg, George 111.. J.
Stoiiry, J. D., 4.
Stoney, JoIinS., 2,4.
Stoncy, Willlam Bdiuuiid, 1.
Storekeepers, 3-7.
Storey, d. A., 2.
Storey, Johii L'. , 2.
Storkr, IV. D., 2.
Storm, George Stroiiq, 1.
Stough, A. I,., 2.
Stout, James 11.. b.
Stout, John H., 3, 4.
Stont, Jonathan, 1.
Stout, Samuel El., 2.
Stout, Stewa I). , 1,.i.
stovs11, 1%.A., 2 4 .
Stovall, H. L., 1.
Storall, c. o., 4.
StovaI1, Joseph B., 3.
Storall, u. A. 1,s.
Stova11, 1. B., 3.
Stovall, I'leasant, 1.
Stovall, \V. H., 4.
Stover, .Joshua, 2.
stow, 11. D., 2.
Stowe, S. R., 4.
Stowe, \Yilliam A., 4.
Strachau, J. IL, 3.
Stredley, Samuel, 3.
Saradwiek, WiilianI 8., ?.
GENERAL INDRX.
Street,, Thomas A., 3.

Street, W. B., 4.
Stribbling, inelton Olirrr, 3.
Stribbling, K. MCK., 3.
Stribling, John ill., 1.
StrihIinp, Robert 1.,
,1.
Stribling, lVlllialn 11.. .5,6.
Strickland, C. H., 3.
St,rickland, Hardy (Georgia), .5,6.
Strirkland, Russell (i.,4.
Strickland, IYilliam ill.. 1.
Strielcler, Filllani >I.. 2.
Strlcklin, W. T., I.
Stride, Williani H., 3.
St,ringer, Slioldoii, 1,3.
Stringfellow, Charles S., 1,2.
Stringfellow, F., 4.
Stringfellow, James W., 2.
Stringfellow, n1. S., 3.
Strode, D. II., 2.
Strong, George V., 1'2.
, Strong, H. B., 2.
1 Strong, d o h I,.. 1 .
Strong, 31. L., 4.
' Stroug, William A., 3.
1 Strother, J O ~ >I.,
U 1.
Strother, R. S., 3.
Strother, W. A., 4.
Strozer, L. L., 1.
Strudwick, Edniuud, 2'4.
Striidnirk, J. \V., 4.
Stuartt A. H. H., ti.
Stuart, Ciiarles E.. i.
Stuart, lhwid d., 3.
Stuart, H. ill., 3.
Sttiart, dames 12. It., 1,2 (pp. 29X,P113,374), 3,4,
6,i.
Stuart, dohn D., 3.
1351
GENERAL INDEX.
Stubbs, William B., 3.
Stubiuger, George >I., 1.
Sturdivant, E. T., 6.
Sturdirant, X. A., 4
Sturdirant, R. F., 2.
Sturdivants Artillery Battalion, 7.
Sturgeon, J. C., 4.
Sturges, J. R., 3.
Styron, C. W., 1.
Suber, Christian H., 1,3.
Sublett, Akin 31., 3.
Sublctt, Daniel W., 4.
Subsistence, 1-7.
Substitutes, 1-3,6,6.
Suddurtli, John R., 3.
SUgg, C. 8 . 5 4.
Sugg, James B., 3.
Suggs, 3. IV., 4.
Sulakowski, V., 1.
Sulivaiie, E. Clement, 1,4.
Sullens, David, 1.
Sullivan, C. D., 3.
Sulliran, J. B., 3.
Sully, R. X., 4.
Summer, A. Q . , 1,3,4.
Summers, 6. P., 1.
Summers, J. C., 2.
Summers, Jacob W., 4.
Summers, Simon L., 1.
Sumniey, D. E., 1.
Sumniey, J. S. E., 2.
Sumner, Benjamin H., 2.
Sumner, 8. J., 3,4.
Sumrall, George, 1.
Somter, C. S. S., 2,6.
Sumter, Vessel, 1.
Sumter, Fort, S. C., 1,3,6.
Supreme Court, 1-3,6-7.
Suratt, >I., 1.
Suratt, S. B., 2.
Surgeons, 1.
Surget, E., 2,4.
Surry Artillery (Virginia Troops), 3,6.
SussdorR, Oustavus E., 4.
Sotfield, H. X., 3.
Sutlierlnnd, A., 4.
Sutlierland, A. J., 2.
Sutlierland, Jack, 4.
Sutherland, S. F., 4.
Sutherland, IIilliam H., 4.
Sutherlin, W. T., 2.
SUtliTe, John W., 1.
Sutton, Pliillp T., 2.
Sutton, Stark A., 4.
Yutton, \Yllliani T., 2.
Swain, David L., 1.
Swan, %V illiam 6. (Tennessee), 2,3,5-7.
Swancoat, R. J., 2.
Smann, Samuel A., 4.
Smanu, W. IV., 3.
Swann, IYiliiam X., 2,4.
Swanson, Edward, 3.
Swauson, I. B., 2.
Swanson, \I illiam G., 2,4.
fhearingen, Patrlck H., 2,4.
Sweat, Robert P., 3.
Sweatman, David L., 4.
Smedish Iron Manufacturing Company, 1.

Smeeney, James W., 1.
Sweetman, a. L., 1.
Swindells, James H., 2.
Srvindler, A. A., 2.
Smink, Burrel R., 3.
Sivinney, J. IV., 4.
Smope, c. C., 3.
Sydenstrieker, 0. P., 3.
Sjdnor, John B., 4.
Sykes, A. J., 1.
Sykes, Bug. I., 3,4.
Sykes, C., 4.
Rykes, E, O., 4.
Sykes, E. T., 3.
Sykes, 3. E.N., 3.
Yykes, James, 4,7.
Sykes, James W., 4,7.
Sykes, Joseph A., 2.
Sgkes, S. Turner, 2.
SykPs, T. B., 3.
Sjkes, W. L., 3.
Sykes, Killiam E., 2,4.
Slkes, William J., 3,5.
Hymington, \V. S., 2,3.
Symons, Henry R., 3.
Symons, Joliu J., 5.
Szymanski, I., 3.
TaafPe, Joseph J ,2.
Tabb, George E., 3.
Tabb, John Prosser, 3,6.
Tabb, Thomas, 2.
T:ibb, W. B., 1,2.
Tabb, William Kcmp, 1,2.
Taber, Albert R., 3.
Taber, Charles Henry, 2,3.
Psber, JohnIV., 1,2.
Taggart, H. L., 3.
Tuggart, IV. N., 4.
Tnit, Felix, 2.
Tait, Robert, 3.
Talbert, John D., 3.
Talbird, Henry, 4.
Talbot, George P., 1.
Talbot, John W., 2.
Talbott, Allan, 3.
Talbott, Charles, 7.
Talbott, James M., 7.
Talbott, L. S., 2.
Talbott, R. L., 2.
Talbutt, Charles B., 3.
Talcott, T. N. lL, 1,2,4.
Tnliaferro, Addison, 1,4.
Taliaferro, C. C., 3.
Taliaferro, C. T., 3.
Taliaferro, C . W., 2.
Taliaferro, E., 1.
Taliaferro, E. T., 3.
Taliaferro, H. B., 3.
Taliaferro, H. D., 2,7.
Taliaferro, John, 1,4.
Taliaferro, Philip A., 2.
Taliaferro, R. H., 1.
Tallaferro, Robert I., 2.
Taliaferro, T. J., 3.
Taliaferro, T. S., 4.
Tallnferro, Thomas, 7.
952
GENERAL TNDEX.
Tallaferro, Y . H., 2,3.

Tallaferro, lYflIialu H., 2,5.
Tallaferro, William T.. 2,4.
Tallbott, John P., 4.
Talley, R. P., 4.
Talky, Robert A., 1,2.
Talley, William H., ChapZain, 2.
Talley, Wllliam H., Judge Advocate, 1,3.
Tallman, James A., 3.
Tally, R. W., 6.
Talmadge, Samuel K., 1.
Talmnn, William H., 2.
Tampa Bay Harbor, Fla., 1.
Tankesley, R. M., 3.
Tannahill, Robert, 2.
Taunehill, J. T. 4.
Tanner, J. S., 1.
Tanner, 11'. E., 4.
Tannor, N. DI., 2,
Tansill, Robert, 1,2.
Tanslll, T. W., 2.
Tapp, W. D. 3,4.
Tappan, A., 3.
Tappan, James C., 3.
Tapseott, John B., 2.
Tarifl, 1-5,$.
Tarleton, R., 3.
Tarrant, S. A., 2.
Tarrer, Edward B., 2.
Tate, F., 3.
Tate, Hugh IT., 3.
Tate, J. N., 2.
Tate, Iltchcll, 1.
Tate, W. H., 3,4.
Tate, M'. S., 7.
Tatom, J. S., 4.
Tattnall, John R. F., 1-3.
Tattnall, Josiah, 1,2.
Tatum, John, 3.
Tatom, John L., 1.
Tax Bill, 1.
Taxes, 1-7.
Tayloe, E. P., 8.
Tayloe, E. T., 3.
Tayloe, Ueorge E., 3,4.
Tayloe, J. W., 2,4.
Tayloe, James L., 1.
Tayloe, Lomas, 2,4.
Taylor, A. D., 1.
Taylor, Algernon S., 1,2.
Taylor, Archibald, 3.
Taylor, Angnstns B., 2.
Taylor, B., 3,4.
Taylor, B. W., 3.
Taylor, Benjamin F., 3.
Taylor, BeuJamiu IT., 3.
Taylor, Charles JI., 2.
Taylor, Charles S., 3,4.
Taylor, 1). B., 3.
Taylor, E., 3,4.
Taylor, E. W., 2.
Taylor, Edmoad, 1.
Taylor, Ellsha, 6.
Taylor, F. L., 3.
Taylor, 61. A., 2.
Taylor, U. R., 3.
Taylor, eeorge, 1,3.
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Tnylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Tarlor,
George B., 1,Y.

Ueorge E., 2-4.
Ueorge W., 2.
H. Clay, 2.
H. P., 6.
Isaac S., 3.
J. H., 7.
J. JI., 2.
.Jncob H., 2.
James, 1.
James B., C'huplain, 1,2.
James B., Coin. Sub., 2.
James B., jr.. 2.
James li., 4.
James J l . , 2.
James Theus, 3.
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor,
Taylor, John, Adjt., 3.
Taylor, John, Postmaster, 2.
Taylor, .In1111 C., 2.
Taylor, John D., 4.
Taylor, John G., 1.
Taylor, John R., 4.
'Taylor, K., 4.
Taylor, L. B., 2,s.
Taylor, Hatthew P., 2-4.
Taylor, l n r r a y F., 2.
Taylor, N. J., 1.
Taylor, Xat A., 4.
Taylor, It. C., 2.
Taylor, R. H., 3.
Taylor, R. Kidder, 3.
Taylor, R. S., 3,4.
Taylor, R. T., 2.
Taylor, Blchard, Liext. Gen., 1 , 2 (pp. 298,343,3741,
4,7.
Taylor, Richard, .VaUy, 1-4.

Taylor, Riehllrd h., 3.4.
Taylor, Sobert J., 1.
Taylor, Robertson, 1.
Taylor, S. A., 7.
Taylor, S. C., 5.
Taylor, T. J., 4.
Taylor, T. L., 1.
Taylor, T. T., 3.
T q l o r , Thomas, 3.
Taylor, Thomas H., 1.
Taylor, W. H., 2.
Taylor, W. H. S., 3,5.
Taylor, Walter H., 1-3.
Taylor, Wlliam, 3.
'Taylor, IWlIam d., 4.
Taylor, William A. S., 4.
Taylor, William If., S w g . , 1,4.
Taylor, Willlam li., l Z t i ~L%fi.ss,,4.
Taylor, William V . , 1,2.
Teagne, Thomas J., 3.
Teasdale, Rev., 7.
Teasdale, H. R., 1.
Teasley, YFilliam A., 2.
Teazer, C. S. S., 2,5,6.
Tebanlt, C. H., 2.
Tebault, George, 3.
Tebbs, F. C., 2.
Tebbs, IVillinm H., 2,4.
Teel, T. T., 2.
Telegraph, Superiuteudent~of, 1.
Telegraph Companies, 4,6.
GENERAL INDEX.
Telegraph Lines, I , 5,4.0.5.
Telfair, Daricl A . , 3 , 4 .
Temple, 31. S.. 2.
.Temple, R., 3.
Temple, K.. H.. 2-1.
Templeton, dauies 1.. 3.
Tennant, YYilIiain, 1.
Teniient, MI'., 2.
,
Tennessee, - 8 .
Tennessee, A m y of, 3, ,&,ti,i.
Tenncsscc. l i l i t a r y Oprrrstioiix
1862, 6.
Tennessee Rraiieli Ksiik, 2,s.
Teiriiessee Hirer, 1.2,s.
Tennessee Troops, 2 4 , (i, 7.
Teniiille, A. St. C., 2.
Tennille, W. A., 3.
Teiiiire of Omre. A, 7 .
Terra], S. H., 4.
Terrell, A. W.. 3.
Terrell, Brtliiir B., 3.
Terrell, Edward T., 3.
Terrell, James E.. 1.
Terrell, Jaiiirs W., 4.
Terrell, John d . , 3.
Terrell, Keeiiaii T., 1.
Terrell, I,. F., 2.
Tcrrrll, H. A..
Tc.rrrll, W. C..
In,
October,
..
Terrett, Biirilrtt .L. 1,:i.

Terrett, Urorrr I I . , I , ? .
Tcrrill, dnair? I%., Y,4.
Terrlll, .laiiic.s E., 2,
Terrill, Robert I.,1,s.
Territorial Integrity of tlic ('nnfeclrranj,
Terry, D. S., jr., 3.
2,R,i
Terry, Williani, 8,4.

Terrg, Wllliani R., Steflmer, GJ.
Terry, \Yilliiini H., 4.
Terry's Brlgade, 7.
'resorio, Julian, 4,G.i.
Testiinon) , I , 3, (i.
Tevis, Robert 11.. '2.
Tew, c. c.; s
Texas, 1-7.
Texas and Sew Orleans Railroad, 6.
Texas and Sew Orleans Rai1ro:id Company, 1.
Texas Brigade (Army of S o r t h c m Virginla), 4 5 .
Texas (Eastern) K;iilrortd Conipany, 2,5.
Texas Troops, 2 4 , F, 7.
Thaekston, W. IT. H., 7.
Thamos, c. E., 2.
Thanksgiving Way, 5.
Tliatrher, 8. F., 3.
Tllaw, Williain S.. 7.
Thaxtun, Williaiii, ti.
The Agr (Xewspaper),.1.
Th6ard, Paul E., 1.
953
Fhebo. See Jones B Thebo.

Thedford, William. 2-4.
Tlieobald, (+: P., 1
Tliigpen, Alex. X., 2 , 6 .
Thigpen, E., 4.
Thonr, A. C . , 2.
,
Tliom, James E., 3.
Tlioui, Reuben T., M w i w C'o~ps,1-3.
Thorn, Reuben T., Posfn~asfw.
1.2.
Tlioni, \Vlllinm A . , 3.
Thomas. See li'edherford d ?%omis.
Thonias, A. G., 2.
Thomas, Allen, 3 , 4 .
Thonias, B. G., 3.
Tliuma~,B. W., 4.
Tliouias, Beiijainin Hardin, 2.
Tlioniaa, Bryan JI., 1.
'lliomas, C., 3.
Tliomas, C. \\ esley, 3,4.
Thoinas, Charles R . , 3.Thomas, Charles H., 2.
Thomas, Coliimbus A . , 3.
Thomas, D. II., 2.
'Tlioniau, %:.L., 1.3.
Tltonias, Eclward A., .1.
Thoinas, George H., 1.
Thomas, George L., 2.
Thonias, George W., A. Q. X., "3.
Tlioinas, George W., Asrt. S u i g . , 3 .
Thomas, Hansoir, 3.
Thomas, Heiiry l'.. 1-3.
mol)lax, .T. n., 1. :i.
Thomas, .T. Q., 2,R.
Thomas, .J. 11. (Tninessec), 1.
Thonias, .J. Q., 3.
Thonias, d. W., Jr., 6.
Thomas, dames I)., 1,3.
Tlionins, .Jnniex C., 2,4.
Thomas, James .I.jr., '2. .
Tlionias, James W., 1.
Thoinas, Jesse, 1.
Thomas, John U . , .1.
Thomas, John H., 3.
Tiioniiis, John J. ( I < < L n t u ( ~ k1,~ ) ,
Tliomss, Jolin W., 2 .
Tlionias, Johii Whit, 3. 1.
Tl~onias,Joseph I,., 3;l.
Tlroiiias, .Joseph V., 4.
'Thomas, Lorenso. 1.
'I'lionias, Imirk I>., 1,4.
Thoinas, 1.S., 1 , 3 .
Tliomns, 3'. d . , 1.
Thoinas, Oliver H., 2.
Thoiiiss, 11. C., 2.
Thomas, R. K., 3 , 4 .
Thomas, R. W., 1.
Thomas, Richard (alias Colonel Zarvona), 6.
Thomas, Robert, I,2.
Thomas, Robert, B., 1.
Thomas, Samuel R., 3,4.
Thonias, Thomas S . , 2.
Thomas, \Y. E., 5.
Tlionias, W. H . , 1.
Thomas, W. H. H., 3.
Tliomrs, W. >I., 1.
Thoinas, VI'. S., 3.
Thomas, Wlley F., 2.
954
GENERAL INDEX.
Thomas, William G., 3 (pp. 110,280,401).

Thomas, lVilliani >I., 4.
Thomas, Woodlief, 2.
Thomas, Wyatt C., 3.
Thomas' Brigade, 4,7.
Thomason, E. W., 2,4.
Thomason, Hugh F. (Arkansas), 1.
Thomason, I?'. D., 1,s.
Thomasson, John X., 2,3.
Thompson, A. B., Ship, 1.
Thompson, A. C. C., 2,3.
Thompson, A. P., 1 , 3 . 4 .
Thompson, A. W., 5.
Thompson, B. S., 1,2.
Thompson, C. L., 3.
Thompson, C. R., 2.
Thompson, C. V., 3.
Thompson, D. B., 3.
Thompson, F. L., 2,4.
Thompson, George S., 1,3e
Thompson, H. B., 2.
Thompson, H. D., 4.
Thompson, J. D. F., 3.
Thompson, J. F., 1 .
'Thompson, J. P., 3.
Thompson, .I. W., 2,3.
Thompson, James S., 2.
Thompson, ;Jesse E., 3.
Thompson, John C., A. A. G., 3.
Thompson, .John C., 66th Miss., 4.
Thompson, Jos. S., 3.
Thompson, L. X., 2,s.
Thompson, Lewis, 5.
Thompson, N. J., 3.
Thompson, Philip B., 1.
'Thompson, Samuel 1.,
Aast. Su'urg.,2.
Thompson, Samuel X., loth Teiin., 4.
Thompson, Stephen C., 2.
Thompson, T. B., 3.
Thompson, T. C., 3.
Thompson, Tasewell, 2,3.
Thompson, Thomas, 2.
Thompson, Thomas K., 3.
Thompson, V. O . , 3.
Thompson, IT., 4.
'rhompson, W. A., 3 , 4 .
Thompson, W. B., 1.
Thompson, W. JI., 2.
Thompson, K. T., 4,6.
Thompson, Waddy, 2.
Thompson, William A., I , 4.
Thompson, William J., 3.
Thompson, lVilllam W., 1.
Thomson, Charles It., 2.
Tlioruson, D. 1'. , 3,4.
Thomson, E. I,., 2.
Thornson, Ignatius D., 3 (pp. 538,540, B38),4.
Thomson, J. X., 1,2.
Thomson, James L., 2.
Thomson, Jxlues IT., 4.
Thornson, John H., 3.
Thonison, P. H., 2.
Thomson, Pwstnn, 4.
Thomson, RufRn, 3.
Thomson, Thonias, 2,4.
Thomson, Thomas S., 3.
Thorbnrn, C. E., 1,2.
Thorburn, H. C., 3'4.

Thorburn, Robert D., 1-2.
Thorington, Jack, 2 , s .
Thornhurgli, A., 3.
Thornhill, C. TV., 1,3.
Thornley, James, 1.
Thornton, Charles C., 3.
Thornton, Edward (I., 3.
Thornton, Francis, 2.
Thornton, George A., 1,2.
Thornton, George Francls, 3.
Thornton, II. I., 1,9.
Thornton, James B., 1.
Thornton, J o h n C., 1.
Thornton, l a r t i n Y., 3.
Thornton, P. H., 2.
Thornton, Wllllsm W., 2 4 .
Thorp, Ilenry R., 4.
Thrash, P. H., 2.
Thrasher, I). H., 1.
Thrasher, J. S., 3.
Threadgill, Tiglman S., 2.
Throekmorton, J. A., 4.
Throckmorton, John R., 2.
Thruston, S. D.. 3.
Thruston, Susan W., 3.
Thiirman, W. P., 4.
Thurman, IT. T., 8.
Thurniond, C. 3.B., 3,4.
Thurniond, Ellenor, 7.
Thurniond, W., 3,4.
Thurston, Edward X., 2,1.
Tliurston. James, 1 , 2 . 4 .
Thweatt, 0. T., 3.
Thweatt,, U. J., 4.
Thyssens. Francis I,. J.. 2.
Tibhs, William H. (Tennessee), 2,6,6.
Tirlienor, Rev., 7.
Tichenor, lsaac T.. 1.
Tiddy, James, 3.
Tift, Selson, 4, i.
Tigner, I,. H., 4.
Tilden, Robert A., 3.
Tilghman, J o h n L., 1.
Tilghman, Lloyd, 1.
Tillinghast, E. L., 4.
Tillinghast, J o h n H., 2.
Tillman, If., 3.
T i l l m ~ n .James
,
Augustus, 2.
Tillman, James D., 4 .
Tillman, Xary E:, 7.
Tilton, Nathaniel O., 1,s.
Timanus, Henry, 2.
Tinihorlake. .J. W., 1.
T l m h e r l ~ k e John
,
C., 3,4.
Tinrberlake, William ]I., 2.
Time, Steamer, 6.
Timmons, B., 2,3.
'l'inrms, Charles W., 3.
Tindall, R. 1.,3.
Tinsley, Alexsrider, 4.
Tinsley, Hoiwml, 3.
Thisleg, Petcr. 1.
Tipton, Josrpli S., 3, 4.
Tisdtile, IT. H., 3.
Tishomine;~Creek, Xiss. Battle, J u n e 10, 1864,
4,7.
955
C3ENERAL INDEX.
Tison, Williani 1. H., 1-3.
Tobaeeo, 1-7.
Tobin, Johu Jenkins, 2,s.
Tobir, W. H., 2.
Toehmaa, (;aspar, 3 , 4 , 6 , i .
Tochmau, X., fi.
Todd, A. H., 2.
Todd, Charles H . , R,4.
Todd, Dirvid H., 1.
Todd, E. >I., 2.
Todd, George R. C . , 2.
Todd, 3. A. S., 3.
Todd, James A., Y.
Todd, John B., 1.
Todd, R. P., 4.
Todhunter, R., 3.
Toland, Elihu, 3.
Toler, W. H., 3.
Tolson, J. D., 1.
Tomb, James H . , 3.
Tomllnson, John A., 3.
Tompklus, F. O., 2.
Tonipkins, H. B., 3,
Tompkiiis, John F., 3,4.
Tomykius, R. A., 4.
Tompklns, 1. B., 3.
Pompkfns, William K., 3.
Toms, X. C., 3.
m 1 e y , C. P., 3.
Toole, B. \V., :I.
Toole, R:imuel, -1.
Toombs, Itobert ((+corsin),1-3.
Toomer, P. 1.. :;.
Toomer, J., 7.
roomer, J. H., 2,4.
Toomer, Sheldon, 3.
Toonicr, W. {I., 3 .
Tooa, Tliomns F.. 4.
Toon, IV. I2..,
Toyp, H. E., 3.
Topp, Robert C., 2 .
Topp, T. H., 4.
Torberb, Alfred T. A., 1.
Torreiice, A. l.. 5.
Tosh, J. T., 1.
Totteu, Arehibaltl W. O., 1.
Poulniln, Harry T., 3,4.
Touhiiu, Joliir F., 3,4.
Tout:ait, A. .I.. 1 , 4 .
rowers, d . , Y.
Towers, doliii It., 1 , 3 .
Townes, Satli:iu W., 1 , 4 .
Towns, It., 8.
Tomseud, Henry, 4.
Townseuti, Horatio U., 2.
Tomsend, I,. F., 4.
Townsend, W. 1. 2 , s .
Townsliend, J. If., 3.
Towsley, I\. ,1.
Towson, James E., 4.
Toxey, Caleb, 2,4.
Toxey, William, 2,4.
Trabue, llobert Y., 1,3,6.
Tracy, Campbell, 1.
Tracy, Carlos, .1.
Tracy, Eclwiird D., 1-3.
Tracy, Heury W., 2.
Tracy, James W., 2.

Tracy, 31. O . , 4.
Tracy, Phil., 3.
Trade and lutercourse, 1-5.
Trader, H. U., 1,2.
Trafton, L. W., 3.
Tramniell, L. K., 2.
Trammell, T. It., 3.
Trans-Xississippi Depnrtnient, 2 -7.
Tm~iis->lisalsslppiDistrict, 3,C.
Trxiisportation, 1-5.
Transport Traius, 1.
Tranum, William T., 1.
Trapier, James H., 1,3.4.
Travis, Plias F., 1,3.
Traylor, F. ilI., 3.
Traylor, T. P., 4.
Treadwell, Henry B., 2.
Treadwell, J. Clareuce, 3.
Treasurer of the Coiifederat~eStatcis, 1.
Treasury Depnrtnieut, 1-7.
Treasury Note Bureau, 3 . 4 . 6 , i .
Treasury Sotes, 1-7.
Treaties, 1-i.
Tredway, William X., 7.
Tredwell, Adam, 3,4.
Trenholm, U. A., 4.
Trcuholm, W. L., 4.
Treut, Steamer, 1.
Trent, \V. H., 1.
Treseott, Oeorge E., 2,s.
Trentliu, .Joliii F.. -1,
Trcvilisn, doliu G., 1,Y.
Lreaev:iut,d. T., 2-4.

Trcw!v:uit, dolui P., 3.
Treaevaut, tlobert B., 2.
Tribble, Ueorge Washington, 3.
Trice, T. Smith, 3.
Triee, T m d y H., 1.
Trigg, A. 1,. , 2.
Trigg, Daniel, 3, -1.
TrImble, Isaac R., 1,:3,5.
Trlmblr, 11. W., 1 .
Trinimier, T. Q., 4.
Triplett, Ueorpe W. (Keiitiirky), 2,7.
Triplett, T. H., 4.
Tripl), Clareiwe A., 2.
Trippe, Aud. C., 3,4.
Prippe, d. H., 4.
Trippe, Robert 1. (Gwrgi>t),6, (i.
Trist, Briugier, 2.
Trlst, Hore B., 2.
Trist, N. B., .I.
Trist, S. l., 4.
Trotter, T. It., 2,4.
Troup, d. Robert, 2,s.
Trousdale, 1. 3.
Trout, E. S., 3.
Trout, T. B., 2 4 .
Trontman, H. A., 3,4.
Troy, D. S., 3.
Trueheart, C. W., 4.
Trueheart, D;iuiel. 1.
Truit, A. >I., 2.
Truss, James D., 3.
Trust Fuuds, 1.
956
GENERAL INDEX.
Trutanie, Charles T., i.

Tucker, Alfred B., 2.
Tucker, B. St. Georpe, 1.3,I.
Tacker, C. G., 4.
Tucker, Crawford. 2.
Tucker, Daniel, 2.
Tucker, David H., 1,s.
Tucker, George, 2,4.
Tucker, bury T., 2.
Tuakcr, d. F., 3,4.
Tucker, .JHIIIPX Wool, 1.
'Tucker, .John H., 4.
Tucker, dohu K., I-:X
Tucker, John S., 3,4.
Tucker, dos. T., 4.
Tuaker, Julius U., 4.
Tucker, Lev1 I.,$ 4 .
Turker, St. Georse, 2-4.
Tucker, T. S. I<., 2 , 4 ,
Tucker, W. F., 4.
Tucker, \Wllain, ti.
Tuft, 3. 1%., 3 .
Tuller, K., i.
nliioss, J. D., 3.
Tullg, Thomas B., 6.
Tunstal, Milrs C., 6 .
Tunstall, Alexander, jr., 1,2.
Tunstall, T. J . , 3.
Turbeville, 9. F., 1.
Turehin, John B., 2,3,6.
Turk, Ilandolph, 1.
Turnbull, A., 4.
Turner, Allen S., 2.
Turner, B. D., 3.
Turner,
Turner,
Turner,
'Turner,
'Turner,
Ueorar, jr., 3.
Ueorgr d., 2.
George ii., 2.
Ueorgr P., 1-3.
H. B., 3.
'Purner, Ilector, 2.
Turuer, .I. S . , 3 , 4 .
Turner, J. 'T., 4.
Turner, James H.. 1.
Turner, Jor, 3.
Turner, Josiah, jr. (Sorth C~iroli!la),4 7 .
Turner, Lynch, 2.
Turner, Xntliew, 1 : 2.
Turner, R. G., 4.
Turner, H. H . , 2,3.
Turner, Richard IT., 3,4.
Turner, Robert, 4.
T u r n r r , Robrrt .J., 8.
Turner, S. G . , 4.
Turner, Samuel F., 3.
Turner, Thomas, S a t . Su1.g.. 3.
Turner, Thomas, S t i ~ g . 3.
,
Turnrr, Thomas H., 3,4.
Turner, Thomas J., A. D. C., 2.
Turner, Thomas J., Asst. Rug., 3.
Turner, Thomas P., 1,2.
Turner, V. E., 3.
Turner, Wfllinui B., 3.
Turner,
Turuer,
Turner,
Turner,
Turney,
Turney,
Turpin,
Turpin,
Turpin,
lt'illiani J., '43.

William 31.. 3.
Wlll1ani X a S O l l . 1-4
Willialn S.. '2.
Jllller, 3 .
Peter, 1.
Casnell, 7.
J., 3.
Johu C., 2.
Turpin, 8. IT., 2.
'riirpfn, Walter G . , 1-3.
Turrentlne, I). C.. 2.
Tutt, Johu S., 3.
Tuttle, E. B., 2.
Tuttle, L. w., 2.
Tutwiler, E. S., 1 .
Tutniler, T. H., 1.
Twiggs, Dsvid E., 1.
Twlggs, H. D. D., 1,2.
Twlggs, Johu D., 2,4.
Tvitty, Francis L . , S , .i.
'Twyniau, Horace U., I-:;.
'I'ydings, Charles B., 3.
Tyler, Charles H., 1.2.
Tyler, U . , 4.
Tylrr, Oraft,ou, 3.
Tylrr, Heury B., 1,2.
Tyler, Heury B., jr., 1.
Tyler, Jotin (Virginia)$ 1,2,6.
Tyler, Johu, Jr.. 1.
Tyler, .Julia Gardinrr, 2 , 6 .
Tyler, K. C., 1 . 4 .
'Pfler, Robert, 1,2,B.
'Tyler, Tazewell, 3.
Tyler, W. W., 4.
Tyler, \VIlliam, 1,2.
Tyler, Wise & Allegrr, 1.
'Pyre?, Edward P., S .
l'ugerer, J. J., 1.
Culon Theological Seminary, 5.
L'iiitrcl States, 1-5.
l'pshuw, Isaac D., i.
Cl)shaw, Janirs R., Y.
Upslisw, Thomas E., 5,4.
Upshaw, W. T., 3.
Upshaw, Williani J . , 2,4.
Upshur, Thomas W., 1.
upson, ('ollllubll*, 2.
Vptoii, J. C., 2.
tirquhart, I)asiii, ?,a.
Urquhart, Jus. I \ . 4.
Unserg, B. W., 3.
Utterbaek, R. E., 3.
Vacancies in Omce. 1-7.
Tacaro, Phillp, 1.
Vaiden, Joseph C., R.
' Valeutine, P. G . . 1.
Fallandinghaui, J. S., 4.
Tillley District, Ya., 6.
Vau Ilenthuysea, Alfred t.. 1-:3,6.
Yau Benthuyseu, W., 3.4.
Van Btbber, Freclerick. 1.
Tance, F. JI., 4.
Vauce, J. H., 3,4.
Vancr, James, 2.
Vance, Robert B.. 3.
Vuuee, Thomas J., 3.
GENERAL INDEX.
Yauce, Zebu1011B., 7.
Tau Comstock, \Villlani, 1,2,4.
vsu de Braafl, W. J., 1.
Van de Bran, John S., R.
Vanderford, C. F., 3,4.
Yaiider Horst, A., 3 .
Vanderhurst, \Villianr %.,
2.
Vaudereiiter, A. S., 3.
Yatidlver, Joel J., 1.
Yaii I)ortt, Earl, 1-3,6, ti.
Ya:i Dyke, \Vllllani D., 2,4.
V s n Eaton, R. S., 3.
V;uifelsou, C. A., ,j.
\a11 Fosseu, J. C., 3.
Vaii Hook. Joliii C., 3.
Yaiikirk, W. J., :%
Yaiiii, -1. Hyrd. 3,
Y a m . Janies S., 1.
Van Putteii, P., 2.
Tan IVoolvertoa, A., 2.
Tau Zaudt, K. X., 3.
Yaii Zundt, Sicholas H., 1,2.
Yardell, W. (i., 2.3.
Yarnadoe, L. 1;. 3.
Y:iriwr, Samuel D., 1.
Vason, Xarwllus E.,3.
Y a w , Douglas, 1.
Vaseer, Edward 1..2 .
Yasser, Elijali J . , I.
Vasser, George IY., 2.
Yassw, IVilIlntii l l . , I .
Y:iuglt:ixt, A . .I., jr., :i.
Y:iughaii, Awustus ]I., 1,2.
Vaugliaii, E. H . , -1.
Y;iuSliau, Heury JA., 1.
Y:tiIgli;iti, J . H., 1.
Vaiigliaii, diiuicks, 1.
Yuu@nu, Jiinics I).,
Yaurhall, lllurfee I., 2.

Vaughau, Hubert, 1.
Vitughau, S. W., 2.
\-aiigh;iu, W. H., 2 .
Yatl~llarl,\V. G.,
Yuusliuii, W l l l i a t i i It., 6 .
Vaughn, Aiidrvw .I., 1.
TauRhii, Ueoruc. H . , :3.
Vaugiw, Joliii C.. 1 , 2 , 4 .
Vauglin, Joliri W., 2.
Yaugliu, ~V111112iuH., 6.
Vaught, W. W., 3 .
Yauls, Jos., Jr., 3.
Veal, West & Noore, 7 .
Veuable,
Yeiiiible,
Ycuahlr,
Tenable,
Yetiable,
Vcuable,
1. \Y. (Svortli Carolilia), 1.

Andrew K., 1 . 3 .
C. It., 4.
C. \V., 3,1.
Charles S., 1,2, 1.
Howell A., 1.
Katliauiel E., 3.
Paul C., 3.
Richard 1..2 , 4 .
LicLards.,8.
Tenable,
Yenable,
Yenable,
Yeuatrle,
Yeaable, S. \Vootls~m, 2.
Yetiable, T. It., 2.
Yerdery, A. F., :I,
Verdery, \Vllll:tiu >I., 2.
957
iermiliou, P. H . , 2.
Yermllllon, C ; . , 2.
Forney, Jsnies, 1.
Fernon, E. H., 3.
Vernon, J. >I., 6.
Vernon, I. P., 4.
Fernoy, J., 3.
Vertner, b. V., 1.
Vert,rees, John I,., 3 , A
Fessels, 1.
Vessels of War, 2-7.
Vest,, George B. (Miusourij, 1,1-7.
Veterau Soldiers Home, 3, ti.
Vetoes, 1-7.
Vice-President of t,lre Coiifetler:rtc~
States, 1-5,7.
Flck, Alexander IY., 1,2.
Vlcksburg, JIiss., 3,5,ti.
Vlcksburg, Hiss. Operatious, July 15, 1862, 2.
ricksburg aiid Slrreveport Bailroacl, 2 , s .
Victoria Alexandrliia, QUeeJl, 2,3.
Vidmer, George, 2.
Vidmer, John, 3.
Vldor, Charles, 4.
VlTal, dollit Adailis, 2.
Vlley, J . H . , 4.
Vllleyigue, F. L . , 1.
Vlllepigue, J m e s J . , 3.
Yillepigue, Joltii H . , 1-3.
Viller6, Cbarlen J. (Loaisiwlw),5-7.
Violet, \V. A . , 3.
Yirgluia, C. S. S., 2,5,(i.
Virginin, 1-7.
Virginia iiiid Teuiicsaec Hallrorcl, 2.
Virginla Jleeliauics Institute, 4,5.
Yirgiiila Xillt,ary Iiistitutc., 2 , 5 , 7 .
Virginia Troops, 3-7.
Ylrgluia Toluitteer Kuvy C o t t i p a ~ i ~7.,
Vogler, J. lt., 1.
vogt, I~:llltolA., 2.
F., 3 .
Yolunteer Savy, 3-1;.
Yoluirbeers, 1-5.
Yolunteers for tile W w , I .
Vors, Israel ti., 1.
Vowles, u. \v., 2.
Yoiyt,
Waddell, Alfred >I., 3,4.

Waddell, H. H . , 2.
Waddell, IkH. , R.
Kaddell, C;. H . , 2 .
\V:idtlell, .I. 0 . ) 3 .
\Y;tdclell, James U., 1,.I.
Waddell, James E. , :3.
Waddell. Jiuues I f . , 2.
Wilddell, Janies I . , 2, .l.
W;iddell, Jolrn, 3.
W~nddell,Joseph A . , i.
waddell, Llvlagst~oll,x.
\Vaddlli, 1:. C., 1.
Waddy, A. d . , 1.
\Viiddy, d . C., 1 .
Watldy, J. R., 1-3.
\Va<le, David, 3.
Wade, H., 3, .1.
Wade, Heurg (. , 1.
\VY;ide, J. I)., 1.
Wade, d . .J., 3.
958
CSENERAL INDEX.
Walker, JA. X.7 1-3.
Walker, Leroy P O W , 1,a.
Walker, Xims, 4 .
Walker, Bormaii S., 2.
Walker, 0. K . , 1.
Wade, dames, 1.
Wade, James I.,3.
Wade, James W., 1.
Wade, John J., 3.
Wade, W. B., 3.
Wade, IVilliam, 3.
Walker, K. J., 1 .
Walker, If. L . , 2-1.
\Talker, Iticliard \V. (,ilabamttj, I,%;.
Walker, Robert D., I .
Walker, Robert 1'. , 3.
Walker, S. 6. 3.
Walker, Samuel T., 4 3 .
Walker, Thomas F.. 8.
Walker, U. Y., 3.
Walker, I Y . T., 3.
\Talker, \YIllIam, 2 .
Walker, William .I., 8. 1.
Walker; KillIan1 E., 1.
Walker, Willlam I . , 3.
Walker, '(Yilliam H. 1'. 1 3.
Walker, William Jl., 1 .
Walker, l\~illiamK., 2 , : i
Walker, William s.. I , 3,A.
Walkup, S. H . , 4.
Wall, A. E., 4.
Wall, bsa, 1.
Wall. Conrad, :<.
Wall, Joliii F., 5 .
\Tali, dolin 1'. , 1.4.
Wall, S. F.. 2.
Wall, IT. B., 3.
Wall, IT. c.. 4.
Wall, Wililanr H., 3.
Wall. Wllliaiii H. 1 , 2 , 4 .
Wallare, Abel B., 3.
1Tall:we. Alexander >I., 2,1.
Walliire, Alfred, 2,s.
Wallace, C. W., 1.
Wall:iee, David It., 3.
Wallace, H. P., 2.
Wadklns, F., 1.
Wadley, C. H., 4.
Wadley, KIlliam X., 3.
Wadsworth, Joliii, i , 2 , 4 .
Wager, E. Lee, 1.
Waggaman, E., :i.
W~.ggeiier,Janies I{., 2.
Waggoner, J. J . , 2.
Wagner, C. G., 1.
Wagner, 'l'homas JI., 2.
Wagner, IVilliam B., 7.
WaSirer, William H., 3.
WaSnon, George P., 1 .
Wailey, Cliarles W., 4.
Waiiier, Jackso~i,1.
Waite, C,liarles, 2 , 3 .
Waldeii, d. 1.,1.
IVald~,Jedediali, 3.
Waldorp, Henry, 3.
IValke, Francis A., 1 8.
Walk@,Rieliiird, 1.
Walke, W. T., 4.
Walker, A. J., 1.
Walker, Alesander, 1.
Walker, BenJamh F., 3.
Walker, Benjamin JI., 2.
Walker, C. Irvine, 14.
Valker, C. W., 2.
Walker, Calvin H., 4.
Walker, Clifton, 1,s.
Walker, David, 3.
ITalkPr. David C . , 2.
Walker, E:. J., 3.
Walker, Bdmund K., 2.
Walker, Francis, 3.
Wslker, Francis >I., 3,4.
Walker, George, 2.
Wiilker, Ueorge E., 1.
Walker, K. A., 3.
Walker, H. A. C., 6.
Walker, H. J., I .
Walker, Henry H., 1,3,4.
Walker, Hug11 B., 2.
Walker, Islrdm, 5.
Walker, J. A., 3.
Walker, J. C., 3.
Walker, J. G . , 1.
Walker, .I. J., 1.
Walker, J. W., 3.
Walker, daiiies. 3.
Walker, James A . , 3, 1.
Kalker, John, 1.
Falker, J o h i A., 2.
Walker, Joliii D., 1-3.
Walker, John G I . , 1,s.
Walker, Joliir X., 1.
Walker, .John Percy, 1.
Walker, John T., 3,4.
Walker, John IT.. 2.
Walker. Joseph, 2.3.
Walker, 1,. D., 1.
W~~llnce,
J. T.. 1.
IVallace, J . W., 3.
Wallace, J a m e s I).. 2,
Wallace, .Jesse G . , 2.
Wallace, J ~ l i t A.,
i
3.
Wallace, Hicliard C., 1.
Wallace, Tliomas I,., 1.
Wallare, Tlioinas P., 2,
Wallace: 'YYilliani, 2, t,
Wallace, Wllliam H., 9.4.
WVallarc, Wllllaiii S., 4.
Kallacli, t'liarles S., 1,3.
\Taller, C. A. C.. 4.
Waiier, H. >I., 1.
Waller, Joliii F.. 3.
Kallzr, O . , 3.
Wallor, Hirliarcl 1'. I, 2 . i.
Waller, Tliomiis, 4.
Wallcr, 7Y. D., 3.
Waller, \Yilliani, 1,6.
Waller, William G.. 7 .
Walls, Albert X., 3.
Walsh, Tliomas C.. 1.
Wnlsh, 'Vlionias V., 3 . 4 .
Walt. I a r t i n , 3.
WYaltcr, 5:. W., 3.
\Vaiter, H. w.,2 .
959
GENERAL INDEX.
E., 4.
Walters, JOS. Ji., 3.
\Falters, Willlam E., 2.
Walthall, B. h., 3.
Walthall, E. ('., 3,4.
IValthall, J. L., 2.
IValthall, Joseph S., 6.
Walthall, IY. T., 2 , 3 .
Walton, B. F., 4.
Walton, D. D., ?.
malton, E. P., 1.
Walton, J. B., 2 , s .
Walton, R. P., 1,3.
Walton, Bobert., 1.
IYallon, Simeon T., 3,4.
IValton, Thomas+ 2,J.
Walton, \Villiam A., 2.
Walton & Conn, 5.
Walwortli, Douglas, 3.
Walworth, E., 3.
Wampler, J. JI., 1.
Wand, W. N., 1.
Wang, George If.,
2,3.
Wankowicz, Ladislas, 1,2.
Waplek, W. D., 3.
War, 1-7.
Warburg, Edward, 1 , 3 , 4 .
Ward, Rev., 5.
W:ird, A. J., i.
Ward, A. >I., 1 , 9 .
WYard, 1leiij:imin F., 4.
Ward, E. B., 3.
Ward, F. X., 2.
Ward, George, 4.
Wnrd, Ueorge T. (Florida), 1.
Ward, George W., 1.
Ward, Qrlflln S., 3.
Ward, J. F., 1.
Ward. dames lt., 3.
Ward, John, 1-3.
\Vard, John H., 5.
Ward, John R., 3.
Wiird, IIirhard, 2.
Ward, Thomas B., 1,s.
Ward, W. S . , 3 .
Wnrd, Warren W., 2.
Ward, William N., 2,4.
Ward, William P.. 2.
Ward, NYlliani Thomas, 3.
Wnrd, \Yillirrin W., 3.
War Depiirtnient, 1-7.
Wardlm, ,indrew U., 2,3.
Wardlaw, George A., 1,4.
lY:irdlaw, d. C., 2.
Wardlaw, J. hewls, 2,4.
Wardlaw, S. W., 3.
Ware, Rev., I.
Ware, E. X., 3,4.
Ware, Horace, 1.
Ware, J. H., 1.
Ware, J. J., 2.
Ware, James, 3.
Ware, James T., 2.
Ware, S. H., 3.
Ware, Thomas It., 1,2.
Ware, Il'illiani L., 8.
Warfleld, E., 2-4.
Waiters, A.
Warfleld, W. P., 3.
Warlng, Jos. J?.,3.
Warlng, Pan1 H., 2.
IYarrlnK, R. P., 4.
Waring, Thomas S., 2.
Warley, Alexander F . , 1,2,,J, 5.
Warley, F. F., 3.
Warley, Felix, 3.
Warlick, P. D. , 1.
Warmuth, Henry J., R.
Warne, Willism, 3.
Warner, Jackson, 6.
Warner, James H., i, 2.
Warnock, Robert A., 3.
Warren, b., 3.
Warren, E. A., 3.
Warren, E. T. H., 2 .
Warren, Ed. li., 2.
Warren, James F., 5.
Warren, James N., 3.
Warren, John P., 2.
Warren, L. N., 3,4.
Warren, Llewellyn P., 2 , 3 (pp. 167,238,239).
Warren, T. S., 3.
Warren, Thomas J , 3 .
Warren, W. E., 1.
Warren, W. H., 3,1.
Warren, Watkins 1,. , 3,4.
Warren, William C., 2.
War Tax. See Taxes.
Warthen, 'I!. J., 1.
Warwick, A. D., 4.
Warwick, Bradfiite, 1.
Warwick, 1'. C., 2.
Warwick, William B., 1,3.
Wasden, Joseph, 2,3.
Washbourne, J o s h h W., 1.
Washbnrn, Henry K . , 1-3.
Wtashburn, J. H.. 1.
Washington, B. C., 3.
Washlngton, H. W. 31., 1,2,4.
Washington, J. Barroll, 1,2.
Washington, James A., 3.
Washington, James E. I c P . , 1.
\Vashingt,on, L. Qulnton. 1.
Washington, S. Castis, 2.
Washington, E. J., 3.
\Vashingtoii, T. A., I, 2.
Ka~hingt~on,
I V . A., 3.
IVaShington and New Orleiins Telegraph Company, 3.
IVttterhouse, Blahard, 2,4.
Waterfi, C. D., 3,4.
Waters, Frank, 3.
Waters, Henry W., 3.
Waters, James H., 2.
Waters, 1.S., 2.
Waters, Samuel B., 2,3.
Watford, 5'. B., 3.
Wathen, W. C., 2.
Watie, Stand, 4,7.
Waties, T. Davis, 2.
Watkins, Rev., 1.
Watkins, h., 3.
Watkfns, Anderson, 3.
Watkins, U. S., 2,3.
Watkins, Benjamin Franklin, 2.
961
Wertrubakrr, I\ illlani, 1 , 2 .
Werlh, I\. H . , 1
a escott, James D., 1
wewmi, Alexander, 1.
West. See T%aZ,West &. Xooore.
West, C. 7\ 3.
West, Charles F., 1.
west, Charles S., 1,3.
West, Dongla?, 4.
West, Fred. H., 3,4.
West, (4. S., 3.
West, George, 1,2.
West, J. A. A., 4.
West, J. L., 1.
West, J. T., 1.
West, Jett Thomas, 3.
West, John A., 1,2.
West, John C., 1,2.
West, John JI., 1.
West, John P., 3.
West, Joseph J., 3.
West, Nelson Q., 1,4.
West, Thomas S., 2.
West, William W., 1.
Westant, George, 1.
Westbrook, J. L., 3.
Restbrook, d. R., 4.
Westbrook, J . S., 3.
Westbury, W. J., a.
PYestrott, Q. G . , 3
We<tcott, .John, 3 I.
I\ c*ctrrn and A1l:iiitic. iLiiIroa(1, 7
V ertern and Soutlierii RltCTh, 1 , i .
Western Sorth Carolina Eailroad, 5.
Westfelt, C. II., 3.
\Yestmoreland, Jesse U., 3.
Westmoreland, T., 3.
Westriiorelaacl, Willis F., 2,3.
Wrston, George K., 3 , %
Weston, William, 4.
West Tennessee and Sorth Risslssippl, Depart.
ment of, 6.
\Verler, Edwin C., 2.
Whaley, C. A., 2.
Whaley, 6. Xiti-heI1, .4.
Whaler, W. S., jr., 4.
Wharton, Arthnr D., 1:4.
Wharton, E. I,., 3.
Whimton, Gabrirl ('. 1,3.
Whsrton, J. J.. 3.
Wharton, Jaek, 3, 1.
Whnrtou, .John B . , 1,:W.
Wharton, John S., 1.
Wharton, Rlchard U.. 3.
Whartnn, Samuel I,., 2.
Wheadon, John J., 2-4.
Wheat, J . Thomas, 1,4.
\Vheeden, Thomas J., 4.
Wheeler, Charles, 2.
Wheeler, J., 1.
Bheeler, Joseph, 1,8, -I, 6, i.
Wheeler, Woodbury, 1.
Wheelwright, F. D., 1 .
Hheless, Jo11u F., 3 , 4 , 5 .
Whetstone, A. II., 4.
Wiiildeu, John I.,4.
WhippinC, 3,G.
.,
c .J-YOL
7-0.5
-\r-61
Ihistler, William MHGN., 3.

I'liitaker, A. ."I., 1.
Ihitakrr, I&., 4.
I'hltaker, S., 3.
I'hitchard, John, 2.
i'hite, A. B., 2.
Ihite, fl. S., 1.
Fhlte, Barnabas P., 3.
Yhite, Charles J., 3.
L'hite, Chastain, 1.
Fhlte, D. H., 4.
Fhite, Daniel P. (Kentuck>-),1.
Yliite, David U., 1,2.
Yhite, E. B., 1-4.
Vhlte, E. C., 3.
Vhite, E. J., 4.
Vhite, E. V., 3.
Vhite, Edward, 2.
Yhite, F., 1.
Yhite, P. 0. H., 2.
Yhite, F. S., 2-4.
Yhlte, Franklfn J., 1.
Rhlte, a. T. Q., 6,7.
$hito, George, 7.
(Vhitc, George W., 5.
Rhlte, Green L., 3.
iVhite, Isaiah H., 2.
iVhite, J. C., 6.
iYlilte, J. L., 3. '
IVhlte, J. R., 3.
White, 3:imes B., A D. C , S.
IYIiite, James B., A. Q . X., 1,3.
IYhltc, James 1,. 1,3.
White, John, 2.
White, John J., 3.
White, John X., 3,4.
White, John W., 1.
White, Josiah S., 2.
White, Lorenzo, 3.
White, Xoses, 1.
White, Moses J., 1.
White, S . W., 2,3.
White, O d d V i U 6 A., 8.
\Vhite, Oscnr, 1,3,4.
Wlilte, P. W., 3,4.
White, R. C., 4.
White, Robert, 3,4.
\v1tite, Silas c., 2.
White, T. W., 4.
IVhlte, W. P., 3.
White, w. It., 3.
White, \V. T., 3.
\Yhite, Willlam, 3,4.
White, William J., 3.
White, Wlliiam It., 3.
White, William W., 3,4.
White, Pistcr & Co., I.
Whited, J. B., 2.
Whltphead, J. R., 3.
Whitehead, John P. C., 2,3.
\Vliitehead, Peter P., 2.
Wliitehead, R. O . , 3.
Whitehead, W. B., 1.
'IYlilteliead, W'illlam II., 2.
Whitale), R. H., 3.
Whitescarver, B. F., 1.
YVliiteside, Thomas D., 3.
962
G E S E R A L INDEX.
Whitfield, George F.. 3,4.

Whitfield, H. B., 3.
Whitfleld, J. W., 8.
Whltfleld, John F., 1,2,7.
Whitfield, H. Faunie, 2.
Whitfieid, S. R., 4.
Whltdeld, K. H., S .
Whitfield, 11. II., 3.
Whitfield, Robert H. (Virginia),7.
Whitford, J. D., 3.
Whiting, C. C., 4.
Whiting, H. C., 1.
Whiting, Henry .I., 1,3.
Whiting, Jasper S., 1,2.
Whiting, John C., 2 .
Whiting, S. K., 3.
Whiting, Williani H. ('., 1 , 3 , 0 . 7 .
Whitlork, A. J., 3.
\Yhitlock, Churles E., 7.
Whitman, George. 1.
Whitman, J. P.. 3.
Whitmore, J. J., 4.
Whitner, Elias E., 2.
Whitner, James H., 4.
Whitner, John C.. 2.
Whitner, W. H., 3.
Whitsitt, T. C. S., 2.
Whitt, C. P.. 6.
Whitten, J. S., 4 .
Whitten, J1. L., 1.
Whitt.horne, W. C., 1.
Whlttington, T. H., 3.
Whittle, P. B., 3,4.
Whittle, Williaur C . , I, 2.
Whittle, Wllliani V., jr., 1 , 2 , 4 .
IVhyte, Thomas E., 3.
Wistt, Aniericus Y., 3 , 4 .
Wiatt, F. Id., 3.
M a t t , John, 2.
Wible, B. JI., 2.
Wicker, Thonias O . , 2.
Wickham, IT. L., I.
Wickham, lYiliianis C. (Virginin j , 3.4,A. 7 .
WickiiKe, Chiirles, 2.
Wiekliffe, J. C., 3.
Wickliffe, Sutlianiel, 1.
IVidney, C. T., 3.
\Vier, Samuel L., 4.
Wier, William W., 4.
Wigfall, Louis T. (Texas), 1-7.
Wigg, W. Hutson, 2-4.
Wiggins, n. W., 2.
Wiggins, James B., 3.
Wigginton, F. 31., 2.
Wiggonton, J. >I.. 4.
Wight, Charles C . , I .
Wightman, G. IT.. 1.
Wkle, Jesxe R., 1.
Wilbourn, C. C., 3.
Wilbourn, R. E. 2.
Wilbnrn, John C., 3.
Wilburn, W. A., 3.
\Tilcox, Cadmus )I., I, 3: 4,s; i.
7Yilcor, E. A., 1.
Kileos, Granville, l,?.

Wileon, Joiin A. (Texas),2 . 5 . i-7.
VYIICOX, x. D., 3.
Wilder, J. Dirkson, 2.
IYilds, S. If.? 4.
lYiIcy? C. H., 7.
Wiley, Charles Il., 2.
Wiley, dairies d., 4.
Wiley, John F.. 1,2.
WIley, .John X., 2.
Wilcy, Oscar, 3.
Wiley, Robert X., 1.
IYilkerson, J. F., 4.
Wlkerson, T. B. 1 , 4 .
\Ti!kerson, Tliornss I., 3.
Wilkersoii, Thomas S., 3.
Wilkes, B. I,., 1.
Wilkes, Charles, 1.
Wilkes, F. C., 2.
Wilkes, Franris. 4.
Wilkes, James R., 3,4.
Kilkes, Peter S. (~Ii.;souu.i).7 .
Wilkes, Samuel lI., 2, .i.
Wilkes, IT. ii., 3.
Wiikins, Albertis, 1.
Wlklns, Hamilton, 7.
M'ilkins, James T.. 3.
Wilkins, IF. IT., 3,4.
\Vilkinson. Charles W., 7.
Wilklnaon, George B., 3.
Wilkinson, John, 1,2,4.
IYilkinson, John C., 2.
Wilkinsonl R. A., 2.
Wilkinson, W. S., 7.
Wilkinson, a. W 2 .
Wilklnson, \Yilliam IT.: P,4.
Wilklnson, Wiliis, 1.
Willard, Sxmuel X., 2.
Willcox, George, 4.
IYilleoron, S. A., 3,4.
\Tiller, John H., 1.
Willett, E. D., 4.
Willett, Zaddoek T., 1.
Willey, Charles, 1.
William 1%. Terry, Steamer, 6,i.
Williams, A. English, 2,3.
Willianis, A. E'. ,1.
Williams, A. Il., 4.
\Villiams, Andrew W., 2.
ITiIliams, B.;4.
Williams, B. I)., 1,s.
Willi:mis, R. I?. 4.
Wiliiams, B. W.? I.
IYilllrin~s,RrnJaniin S., 2.
Williams. C.. 7.
Williams, C. A., 3.
Williams, C. H. I 2.
Willianis, Charles >I., 2 .
Williams, Clarendon, 2.
JYilli:anis, D., 1.
Willi:iins, D. H., 4.
\Yillianis, navin S., 5.
..
IYilliilms, F.. 6 . - I. 3 . 4 .
\Yilllanib, E. J., 3, .4.
\Tillianis, E. P., 2.
963
GENERAL INDEX.
jvillinms, 0. A., 3.
Williams, G. B., 4.
#illiams, .
G W. >I., 3.
Williams, George T. 2.
Williams, H. J., 3.
Williams, H. \Vashiegton, 3.
\Villianis, Henry, 4.
IWlipnis, Henry L., 3.
Wfllianis, Henry IT., 2.
Wiiliams, Hick, 2.
Williams, Ira, 3.
Williams, Isaar, -1.
Wlllianis, J. A., 1.
Williams, J . B p i , 4.
lVilliams, J. H., 3.
Willtanis, J. >I., 4.
Willlanis, J. S . , 4.
\Vllllams, 3. P., 3.
\Vllliams, .J. Shelby, 1,3.
Williams, J. T., 3.
Willianis, J. W.. 3.
Williams, James, 3.
\Vllilams, J a s i r s H., 3.
Williams, James I.,3,4.
Willinnis, J c r e H. J., 2 , 4 .
Williams, Jesse >I., 4.
Willimis, J o h n I . , C'onb. Sub., 1.
Williams, John A., Xiigiiaecrs, 2-4.
\Yilli:inis, Joiiii S., 1-4, G,7.
VYiiliums, J o h n W., 3.
Williams, Kelly, 3.
\Villl:uiis, L. B., 3.
IVilliiinis, Lee A. J., 4.
\ViiliaIIIS, 31. E., 3.
Wlili:ims, Price, 4.
IVilli:tins, It. A., 2.
Williams, It. J . , 3.
IVllliams, It. I,., 1.
Villiiims, Robert C., 1,3.
Kiltiwnis, Robert iI., 3,4.
Willinnis, S. C., 1,4.
Willi~inis,Samuel F., 4.
wiiii:tli+
\?'illinnis,
Williams,
Willianis,
Williirms,
\Vllilanis,
Williams,
Williirnis,
Willlanis,
\Villiams,
Willianis,
Willi:ms,
IVilliams,
IVilIitinis,
Williams,
Wlllianis,
Wiliiams,
Williams,
T. G., 1.
'C. I., 3.4.
T. H. U., 2,3.
T. Y., 2.
Thomas, 3.
Thomas B., 3.
Thomas E., 1,4.
Thomas H., 1,5.
\V. A., 3.
W. B., ilsst. Surg., 2.
W. U., Corn. Sub., 3,4.
K. F., 3.
W. U., Asst. Suig., 3.

W. G., Corn. Sub., 1.
\V. G., 66th Ar. C., 3.
W. H., 3.
W. J., Asst. Surg., 4.
W. J. ( CnidentLJied), 7.
Vil1ianis;W. Orton, 3.
Villiams, W. T., 3.
Villiams, Wiley J., 4.
Rillionis, William B., 2.
YIlliams, lVilliam T., 3.
Rilllams, Wilson, 5.
Villiams S- Carrington, 6 .
Rilliamson, Dr., 5.
Rliliamson, A. C., 4,;.
billiamsdn, Csroliiie 6 . , 1.
Willlamsor, Charles H., 1 ,2,4.
Williamson, George, 1-3.
IYilllamson, Ueorge W., 2.
Williamson, J. A. G., 4.
Willlamson, J. D., 1.
IVilliamson, J. E., 2.
IYillianison, J. S., 3.
Ailliamson, James A., 3.
Rilliamson, James S., 3,4.
IYilllamson, Lea, 3.
\Villlamson, 11. II., 1 .
IVilllanison, T. T., 4.
Williamson, W. A., 3.
Wflliamson, W. B., 2,4.
Wlliunison, IY. It., 3.
\YilliamsoIl, w.
3.
IVillianison, Wiliiam P . , I,2.
Willie, A. II., 3.
Williford, K. J., 1.
Willis, B. C., 3.
Willis, B. H., 5.
\Vlllis, E. J., 1.
Willis, Edward, 1-3.
IYlllls, Edwara S., 1.
Willis, George X., 3.
\Villis, Hardy B., 1.
IVillis, James H., 1.
Willis, Leonidas, 2.
Willis, 1
.MeKibben, 4.
Willis, Wllliam H., 3,4.
Wllloughby, J. H., 2.
Wills, A. F., 4.
Wills, John It., 3.
Wills, Thomas, 5.
Wllls, W. T., 2.
IYillson, Carter R., 3.
~Villson,P., 4.
Wlllson, S. A., 3.
Wllnier, George T., 1.
Wllmer, Skipwith, 4.
Wilmington, Chariotte and Rutherford Railroad
Compmy, 1.
\Vllmingt,on, S. C., 3.
\Vllniington, S. C.
Defenses of, December,
s.,
1868, F.
Wilson, A. E., 1.
Wilson, Brice A., 3.
Wilson, C. C., 3.
Wilson, C. H., 2.
Wilson,
Wilson,
Wllson,
Wilson,
Wilson,
Wllson,
Wilson,
ClH).tOll, 3.
Daniel A., 3,4.
E. P., 2.
E. S., 1.
George It., 4.
H. C., 3.
H. G., 1.
\Vilson, Henry I,., 3.
964
\r
Wilson, J. A., 3.
Wilson, J. D., 3.
Wilson, J. E., 3.
Wilson, J. H.,3.
Wilson, J. P., 3,4.
Wilson, J. R., 2.
Wilson, J. T., 4.
Wilson, J. W., 2.
Wilson, James, 3.
Wilson, James H., Swg., 3.
Wllson, James H., 8th h k . , 3.
Wilson, James W., 2,3.
Wllson, John, 2.
Wllson, J o h n S., 3,4.
Wilson, Jolin T., 1.
Wilson, Joseph D., 1,2,4.
Wilson, L. J., 3.
Wilson, Leroy II., 2 4 .
IYilson, Marcus I,.. '2.
Wilson, R. E., 4.
Wilson, R. T., A. C. S . 3 .
\VIlson, 11. T., Asst. Wtrg., 3.
Wilson, Robert, 3.
Wilson, Robert S . , 1.
Wilson, S. X., 5.
Wflson, Samuel, 3.
Wilson, Samuel X., 2.

Wilson, T. F., 1,3.
Wlison, T. James, 3.
Wilson, T. S., 4.
Wilson, Thomas, 1.
Wilson, Tliomas M., 2.
Wilson, Tliomns S., 1-3.
Wilson, W. R., 2.
WIlson, W. S., 1,3.
Wilson, I\'. T., 1.
\Yilsoll, IT. T., 2.
Wilson, Williani N., 1,3.
Wilson, Williani Noore, 3,4.
Wilson, lYilliam S. (Misuissippi),1.
Wily, Jolin B., 2.
IYinans, Wesley P., 2 4 .
Wiiiaus' Uuu, 1.
Winbry, Jolirr A.? 1.
Wlnoliester, Ueoree W., 2.
Winder, Charles S., 1,2.
Winder, Edward I'., 1,2.
Winder, J. C., 1 , 3 .
Winder, J. P. S., 2.
Winder, John H., 1,3,4.
YYInder, Richard B., 1,L
Winder, W. Sidney, 1,2.
Winder Hospitai, 7.
Windham, WIliiani J., 1,2.
Winfield, A. R., 1.
Winfield, Bcnjamiii F., 4.
Wisfrey, C:ileh, 3.
'(Ylngate, J. IV., 2.
Kingate, R. J., 3.
Winger, H. C., 2.
Wingfield, .J. H., 2.
Wngfield, T. H., 1.
Wingfield, W. C., 1.
Wingfield, WiIlIani 1 2 . . 3.
Wingo, Thomas R., 2,3.
Winkler, Clinton 31.. 3,4.
Wlnkler, E. T., 1.
IYinkler. F. J., 4.
Riiin, Alexander, 2 .
IYliin, D. H. E., 3.
IViiiu, Henry Jasper, 3.
Winn, James J., 3.
Wlnn, P. C., 3.
IYinn, Samuel J.: 2,3.
IYinn, Tlionias E., 13.;
Winii, \Y. I[., 3.
Wiun, WVaIter E., 2.
IVinn, IYiIliam J., 3.4.
Winnernore, Iaaar T., 3,4.
IYinslow, Henry, 1.
Winstoil, C. K., 1.
IVinstoii, E., 4.
\l inston, Isaac d., 2 , 4 .
Winston, John 1.,1,3.
Vtlnston, John J.? 3.
Winston, John R., 3,4.
Wnstou, P. B., 3.
Wnston, Peter, 8.
Wlnstou, Williani, 4.
\Yintersmitb, Blriiarci V.. 1 , 2 < 4 .
Wintlirop, Joseph. 2.
Wintlirop, S., 3.
Wintter, D., 4.
Wirt, \Villiani A., 4.
\Vim, Henrx, 2.
Wise. See QZw, 117w c t Allegre.
Wise, E. X., 4.
Wise, George D., 1-3.
Wise, Henry A., I-3,s-7.
Wise, Henry A., j r . , Art$., 1,4.
Wise, Henry A., Jr.. REV..
6.
Wise, James X., 4.
Wise, Johnd., 2.
Wise, Peyton, 2.
Wise, R. A., 3.
Wiseniau, Alfred W., 2.
Yt'isenian, James W., 3.
Wlse's Brigade, 7.
Witalier, T. A., 3.
Wtcher, W. b., 3.
Witiieriiigton, A. 1'. 5.
\Yitiiers,
'Y
5.
\Yit,liPrS, (,. Ay..
. , 3.
Wltiiers, D. Foruey, I.
Kithers, E. Bentoii, 3. -4.
Witliers, John, 1,3,5.
\VitlierS, dOlleS H., 1,'1 (pp. ZJS.R13, 374),
'IYitliers, R. W., 2,3.
Withers, Robert E., 1.
\Yit,hers, Thomas J. (South Carnliliaj. 1.
Wfthers, TVilllauu F., 1,2.
'Yl'itliers, '(Vililam T., 2.
Witlierspooii, diidrew J., 1.
\Yitherspooii, H. F., 1,s.
Wltlierspvoa, J. D., 2.
\Yltherspoon, James H. (South ('arrolina), i .
Witherspoon, John X., 2.
Wltlierspoon, Tlioiuas It., 1.2.
Wltlierspoon, W. D., 4.
Withrow, C. H., 4.
Witsell, Charles, 3.
Witt, dndreri J.. 1.
KoRord, Rcnjnmin F., 4.
WotPnrd, d. 1,. 3.
CIENERAL INDEX.
\Yofford, John W., 3.
\Yofford, L. T., 3.
IVoford, Thomas J . , 2.
woflord, \V. L., 3.
It'offord, IV. T., 3.
\)'offord's (Georgia) Ilrigade, 7.
Woldridge, Robert, 1.
Wolf, A. J., 3.
Wolf, E., 3.
Wolfe, A. J., 4.
Wolfe, John P-,3.
Wolfe, Samuel JI., 5.
Wolfe, Udolpho, 1.
Wolff, Bernard L., 1 , P .
Womack, D. BI., 3.
Womaak, Joel W., 3.
Womnck, John F., 3.
Womble, John R., 2.
Women, 2,6-7.
Wood, Quartermaster. 6.
Wood, Alfred C., 2,4.
Wood, Archibald RI., 2.
\Vood, Arthur F., 2.
Wood, Charles, 1 , 2 .
Wood, D. H . , 1,3.
Wood, E. R., 3.
Wood, F. H., S .
Wood,
Wood,
Wood,
Wood,
Fern M., 2 , s .
H. C.,
Henry
d. D.,
1Food, .J. I(..
2.
C.,
1,s.
3.
4.
Wood, Jesse S., 3.
Wood, John, 3.
Wood, John Taylor, 1-4,G.

Wood, R. A., 4.
Wood, 11. c., 3.
Wood, Robert V., A . A . G., 1.
Wood, Robert C., Cnpt., 2,3.
Wood, Robert C., Swg., 3.
Wood, Robert E., 2.
Wood, Robert R., 3.
Wood, S. A. N., 1,3.
Wood, T. IY., 3,4.
Wood, Thomas F., 3.
Wood, W. B., 1,3.
Wood, W. J., 3.
Wood, W. S., 1,2.
Wood, IV. W., 3.
Wood, Willlam D., 3.
Wood, lVilllaur .I., 1.
Woodbridge, Rev., 1.
Woodcock, Augustus, 3.
Woodcock, J. A., 2.
Woodfln, J. W., 3.
Woodhouse, J. T., 4.
IVoodhouse, V. O., 3.
Woodland, E. N., 4.
Woodlief, E. D., 3.
Woodruff, Alden M., 1.
Woodruff, D. P., 4.
Woodruff, Lewis T., 2,4.
Woodruff, William E., 2.
\Voodru,R, E. W., 2.
Woods, 81. L., 1.
Woods, Robert C., 1.
Woods, Thomas A,, 4.
Wllliam, 1,2.
ioodson, Johu IV., 2.
inodson, Landon A., 1,4.
i'oodsou, l i l l e r .4., 3.
loodson, Phil. T., 3.
Yoodward, E. R., 1.
YootlwrRrd, Emmett, 3.
Foodward, Johu J., 1,4.
i'oodward, 1'. H., 1,3.
Foodwnrd, Riabard H., 2.
roodward, Richard L., 2.
roodward, T. W.,' 2.
Yoodward, Thomas ti., 1.
VOOl, 3,5-7.
Fooldrldgc, 1:. S., 4.
Yooldridge, J . H., 4.
Yooldridge, Willlani H., 3,4.
Vooley, H. W., 2.
Yoolfolk, George IY., 3.
Voolfolk, T. J., 1,3.
Voollcy, A. F., 3.
Yoosoa, Jolin C., 1.
Vooster, 1. S . , 1.
Footrn, .J. n., 2.
Yooten, James C., 3.
Vootcn, Thomas D., 2.
Yooten, Thonias .I., 3.
Vooten, \Viilirmi II., 1.
Vord, .I. c., 3.
York, John, 3.
Rork, 1'. A., 2 .
8Vorknian, Thomas J., 3.
Yorlry, J. Hamilton, 1,2.
8Forre11,Cyrns E., 2.
Korsham, 0. It., 4.
i)'orsliam, IF. L., 2.
iVortenbakcr, T. J., 1.
Worth, Algernon s., 3,4.
Worth, S. O., 3,4.
IVorthani, (ieorgo, 3.
Rorthani, John B., 2.
N'orthiiigton, Ed. S., 1,3.
N'ortliin~ton, O. S., S .
Worthington, W. N., 3.
Worthington, WSnAeld C., 1.2.
IVragg, \Yilliani T., 3.
\%'ray,George, 3.
\Vren, \Fllllam, 4.
\Vrenn, W. P., 4.
\Vrenn, Walter, 2.
Wright, AQnm E., 2.
Wright, Ambrose R., 2,4,6.
\~rlghl~
Andrew
,
F., 2,3.
Wrlght, Asa U., 2 , 3 .
Wright, Angustus R. (Georgia), 1,2,5,6.
Wright, Clement. e., 3,4.
Wright, Daniel B., 4.
\Yrlght,.Qeorge ill., 3.
Wright, Gilbert J., 3,4.
Wright, Henry X., 4.
Wright, J. D., 1.
Wright, J. H., 3.
Wright; James A., G.
Wright, John 1'. (Tennessee), 3 , 6 7 .
Wright, Jullus P . , 3,6.
Wright, L. E., 3.
WrlSht, 31cPhersorr, 2,4.
Toods,
965
966
GENERAL INDEX.
Wrlght,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Wright,
Jlarcus J . , 3,6.
Martln C., 3.
Xilton, 3.
Xoscs H., 1,6.
P. Henry, 3.
K. F.,
4.
It. U., 3.
H. L., 1.
S. B., 1.
S. T., 4.
Travis U., 3.
W. X., 3.
lVilllaiu A., 2.
Wright, Willlam B. (Texas), 3,5,F.
Nright,, William S., 2,4.
Wright's (X.J.) Ilrlgade, 6.
Wyatt, C. W., 3.
Wyatt, Xarion B., 1.
Wyat.t, W. E., 1.
IVylie. Hugh X., 2.
\Yylie, J O l l l l I). 4.
Wylly, Charles S., 1,2,4.
Wylly, W. H., 3,4.
Wyniau, Reujamie, 1.
Wynian, W. H., 3.
Wynkoop, S. Ii., 2.
Wynu, James J., 2.
Wynne, Kobert H., 1,5,7.
Wyshaui, William E., 1,2.
XlUPi, s.,3.
Yancey, Reiijainin C., 1.
Yancey, Renjamfn C., jr., 1.
Yaaeey, W. C., 3.
Yancey, Wlliaui L. (Alabama), 1-3,5,6.
Yandell, Henry, 2.
Yandell, L. P., Jr., 2,3.
Yarborough, A. S.. 3.
Vxburuugh, J. A . , 3.
Ynrborough, Wflliaui H., 4.
YarbrnuSh, Ueorge, 1.
Yarbrough, Ueorge K.,1.
Yates, Alexander, 4.
Yatt's, Joseph, 2 4 .
Yaler,Josephb., 1,3(pp. 70,186, la,
214,230,231), F.
Yates, Lafayette, 2.
Yates, Paul C., 3.
Yates, T. W., 3.
Yea and Kay Votes, 1-7.
Yeatman, Charles E., 3,4.
Yeatnien, P. T., 3.
Yerby, -4lbert I?. 1.
Yerby, Stephen E., 1.
Yerger, James K., 3.
Yerger, Urvllle, 2.
Yerger, 1V. S., 0.
Yerger, Willlam, 2.
Yewell, John F., 6.
Ynfestra, Gregory, 3.
Yoiige, Chandler C., 1-4.

York, U. I,., 3.
Tork, Zebulon, 3-4.
Post, s. JI., 1.
Youell, Lewls L., (i.
Youmans, 0.I., 3.
~OUllg,A., 4.
Young, Beuuett H., 4.
Young, C. E., 4.
nnug, Clement. 1 , 2 .
ouns, I). K., 6.
Young, Elinha, 2.
Young, U.
2.
Young, il. X., 3.
Youag, Hem)- E:. , 1 , 4 .
Young, J. J . , 2.
Young, J . V., 2-4.
Pounc, James D., 3.
Young, John T., 2.
Foung, Jos. d., 3 .
Young, I'ouis C;. 2 , s .
Young, Peter W., 2,s.
Young, Pierce 1.1%. 1 , 3 , 4 .
Young, H. R., 3.
Young, It. J., 3.
Young, Kawlings, 3.
v.,
Foung, 8. c., 3.
Young, Sanford F., 3 .
Founc, Thomas J . , 3 .
Youns? Thomas P., 1.
Touug, Thomas S., 4.
Youus, Uptoll x., 3.
Young, w. o., 2.
YOUUg, W. H., 4.
Young, Williant C.. 2.
Young, Wlllanr F., 2,3.
Young, William J . , 4.
Young, VT'illiam X, 1.
Younq, Wi111am P., 2.
Young, \Yilliam R., 2.
Young, Wilton L.. 1,2.
YOungblOod, 8 . W . 5 2.
Youngblood, Wilson, 4.
Pourer, John R., 3.
Y I l l C C , Ellas, 1.
Zable, David, 2,3.
Zaeharlas, 3 . F., 4.
Zacharle, Freneis C., l , ? ,4.
Zachry, C. T., 3.
Zaciiry, John X., 3.
Zarvonn, Colonel. See Thomas, Richard.
Zimmer, Lnnia, 2,4.
Zimmerman, W. lY., 4.
Zinken, L. yon, 3,4.
Zlvely, John S., 1.
Zollieoffer, F. K., 1.
Zouaves, 1.
Zulavsky, Slgesmund, 1.
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JOURNAL

CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE

Held at Richmond, Va., May 2, 1864, to Jcne 14, 1W.

Xioremher 7, 1%i. tcJ >fan.); IS, 1865.

FIRST DAT--JOSD,AT, MAY 2, 1864.

Aiigmtii> 12. Garland.

TEXXESSEE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ doseph B. Iei~kell.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Anthony 31. Branch.

VIRGISIA(continued) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ William C. Rives.

The House then proceeded to the election of Clerk.

Mr. Chambers nominated A. R. Lamar, of Georgia; and on

which was adopted.

poiri~edon the part of the House, to join a siniilar COlllnlitt(~>thiCh

On motion of Jlr. Smith of North Carolina, leave of absence was

O n motion of M r . Atkins, tlie iiiessage of the President was laid

The House met pursuant t o adjournment, and was opened with

Siunuel St. George Rogers.

&tr.Chilton submitted the following resohition :

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Mr. Conrad moved to amend the resolution by striking out the

a special committee to be called A Special Committee on Currency

Resolved, That t h e Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire

Mr. Clopton submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

Mr. Echols introduced

of the Congress of the Confederate States; which 1~:)- IY:I<~ :I l i t - (

Mr. Perkins submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

Mr. VillerB presented a series of joint resolutions of the legislature

Whereas the United States continues to m g e war against the Confederate

is hereby, requested to transmit copies of these resolutions to our Seliators mid

Speakey of the House of ILeyrcsentatives.

Clerk of the House of Representat$ves.

Secretary of the Senate.

HENRP IT. ALLEX,

Mr. Perkins introduced

Resolred, That t h e Committee on Ways and Xeans be instructed to inquire

Mr. Welsh submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

1JI,I? .;. 1\64

about t o be perpetrated b ~ persotis

Mr. Welsh introduced

Mr. Smith of S o r t h Carolina submitted the following pi~~iiiii)lc

Mr. BoyTTce introduced

Xr. Foote submitted the following resolution ; which was adopted,

Also, the folloming resolution ; which was adopted, viz :

Also, the following resolution : which was adopted, viz :

Mr, Baldmin submitted the following resolution ; which i-ias

tvith the collectioll of the tax in kitid. i ~ ofd equalizing :I<

Aklso,thc follo~yingresoliitioii ; which I Y i t G iIdoptctl. vix :

Also, the following resolution ; which \xis acloptecl, 1-iz:

Mr. Baldwin also submitted the following resolution :

Mr. McMullin moved that the consideration of the resolution be

Mr. Thitfield submitted the following resolution : which was

Mr. Macwillie presented the memorial of Manuel and Rafael

Mr. Bouclinot introduced

The Home met yursuant to acljourimient, and mas opened with

T ~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _~ _ _ __~_ _ _ _~_ _ Fredericli

Mr. Rogers inti-ocluced

Xr. Bell submitted the following resoltrtioii : which was adopted :

which was adopted.

which ivas adopted.

A h . William E. Siiiith introduced

Mr. Perkins introduced

Resolved, T h a t the Secretary of the Treasury Ire reque*ted to inform illis

which was adopted.

Zesolced, That the President be requested to transinit to this House tlie