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The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
hat the Committee on Foreign Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of adopting a system of free trade with foreign nations. Adopted. Mr. Ralls, introduced a resolution on the subject of claims; which was laid on the table. Mr. Royston, of Ark., presented a memorial in relation to a patent. Referred to Committee on Claims. Mr. Dawkins, of Fla., introduced a memorial on the Postal service; which was referred to the Committee on Post-Offices and Post Roads. Mr. Gartrell, of Geo., presented a bill entitled an act to fix the time for holding the Confederate courts in the Northern District of Georgia. Agreed to. Also, a resolution that on and after Monday next, the House meet at 11 o'clock A. M. Laid on the table. Mr. Parkins, of La., introduced a resolution for the preservation of public documents; which was referred to the Committee on Printing. Also, a bill for the employment of negroes on Government work and in building fortifications.
The Daily Dispatch: April 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
the whole time of open session was occupied in the consideration of the Arkansas election case, and the adjourned without coming to any de The following resolution was offered Mr. Foots, of Tenn., dopted; Received, That Mr. Johnston, the contestant, allowed to speak and be heard by this in vindication of his claim, and that Garland, the present occupant, be to speak in reply and close the debate. addition to this two resolutions were to, which we present, the first offered Mr. Gartrell, the other by Mr. Peseins, La. Received, That the Committee on Ways and be instructed to inquire into the expel of providing for the payment of all marshals in the Confederate States for ing the venous for the year 1860, and report bill or otherwise. Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiry be instructed to inquire what legislation is necessary to insure the punishment of mes in the army, and not provided for un the military code, and which have occur in localities surren
The Daily Dispatch: April 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Notes of the War. (search)
eferred to the Military Committee. Mr.Rall, of Ala, presented a memorial, which, without reading, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Messes.Haetridge and Clarke also presented memorials, which were appropriately referred. Mr.Gartrell, of Ga., presented the memorial of a former citizen of Philadelphia, applying for citizenship in the Southern Confederacy. Referred. Also, a resolution that the principal officer in each of the Executive Departments report to this House the of their respective Departments, and the amount of pay received by each. Mr. Johns, of Tenn., suggested that it would be better to require them to prepare the report during the recess, and submit it to the House at his next session. Mr.Gartrell agreed to the modification suggested, and in that form the resolution was agreed to. Mr.Kennee, of Lt., offered a resolution to cause the proceedings and journals of the Constitutional Convention and the Provisional Congress to be printed.
The Daily Dispatch: April 9, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. Tuesday, April 8, 1862. (search)
icularly the latter portion of them. He believed that the great success that had recently attended our arms, was mainly attributable to the efforts of the Government to suppress intoxication. Heaven had smiled upon us for these efforts. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga., hoped that the House would adopt the resolutions. There was certainly nothing in them to condemn and much to approve. Mr. Foster moved that the rules be suspended so as to consider the resolutions, and on this motion the ayes anlendar, with a recommendation that it do not pass. Mr. Mocer, of Ky., from the same committee, reported a bill to increase the penalty now imposed by law in certain criminal cases. Placed upon the calendar and ordered to be printed. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga., from the same committee, reported a bill entitled an act for the establishment of Judicial Courts for the Confederate States. Placed on the calendar and ordered to be printed. Also, reported back the resolution instructing the c
The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
ulate the pay and compensation of members of Congress — providing for the monthly payment of members on the certificate of the Speaker of the House. After considerable discussion of the bill, Mr. McLean, of N. C., called the question, and the bill was passed with a slight amendment. A message was received from the President, through the hands of his Secretary, announcing that he had approved and signed the resolution passed by Congress returning thanks to Gen. Jackson, his officers and men, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Kernstown. A number of Senate bills were read by their titles, and appropriately referred. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga., asked the House to take up and consider the bill regulating the compensation and fees of Clerks of Confederate Courts and Marshals Pending the consideration of the bill, an amendment was offered by Mr. Chilton, of Ala., when, upon a vote, it was found no quorum was present. On motion, the Mouse then adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 18 (search)
. Mr. Welch, of Miss., asked leave of absence for his colleague, Mr. Clapp; which was also granted. Mr. Foster, of Ala., submitted a paper in relation to a Government directory; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga., introduced a bill to confer the rights of citizenship upon Barnett Phillips, of Georgia. Referred. Mr. Conrad, of La., offered a resolution in relation to the appointment of an additional number of cadets. Referred to Military Cory services rendered the country. Mr. Kenner, of La., called up the bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to suspend the collection of the war tax in certain States invaded by the enemy. The bill was considered and passed. Mr. Gartrell, of Georgia, called up the bill, heretofore reported from the Judiciary Committee, to regulate the compensation and fees of district marshals; which, after consideration, was passed. Also, the bill to regulate the compensation and fees of
The Daily Dispatch: April 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
ho in new subject to military duty. This amendment was agreed to, and, as thus amended, the bill was passed. Mr. Conrad, of La., from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported back the bill entitled "an act to encourage the manufacture of sales and small arms. " The bill was concurred in. Mr. Chambliss, from the same committee, reported back a bill to provide for the appointment of chaplains to the naval hospitals, with a recommendation that it pass — This recommendation was concurred in. Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported a bill to recognize the organization of certain military companies. The bill was passed to its engrossment, read a third time and agreed to. Mr. Gartrell, from the Judiciary Committee, reported back Senate bill declaring what officer shall act as President in case of vacancies in the offices of President and Vice-President. This bill elicited some discussion, but was passed substantially as it came from the Committee.
The Daily Dispatch: August 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
eats. [Mr. Barksdale, of Miss, absent on account of sickness.] The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Governor of Virginia, and a letter from Hon. A. G. Jenkins, of Va., conveying the resignation of that gentleman. Mr. Russell moved that these papers be referred to the Committee on Elections — and they were so referred. The House then proceeded to business under the rule requiring the call of the States alphabetically for bills and resolutions. Mr. Gartrell, of Ga., offered a bill making Treasury notes a legal tender in payment of debts, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with instructions to report at an early day. The bill was so referred. Also, a resolution that the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency and necessity of requiring the Commissary Department of the Army to furnish more and better food for the soldiers. Referred to Military Committee. Mr. Miles
The Daily Dispatch: August 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
ield officers, without reference to any higher military authority — agreed to. Mr. Hilton, of Fla., offered a resolution, that the injunction of secrecy from all the proceedings of this House at its last session be, and the same is hereby, removed. Mr. Holt, of Ga., offered a resolution, that the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to prepare and report a bill regulating, and rendering fixed and certain, the manner in which substitutes may be received into the army. Mr. Gartrell offered a resolution, that the Military Committee be instructed to inquire into the propriety of repealing all laws authorizing substitutes in the army. Mr. Clarke, of Ga., offered a resolution for the appointment, by the Speaker, of a committee of five to investigate the management of the hospitals in the Department of Henrico. Agreed to. Mr. Bruce, of Ky., offered a resolution, that the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to report, at the earliest day practicable, as to
The Daily Dispatch: August 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. (search)
of said negroes, on the one hand, and the Confederate States their services on the other, during this momentous crisis. Mr. Boyston, of Arkansas, presented a bill to be entitled "An act for the support of the families of certain soldiers, and widows whose sons are soldiers in the army of the Confederate States." Referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Batson, of Arkansas, introduced an act to provide for the pay of certain volunteer troops in the State of Arkansas. Referred. Mr. Gartrell, of Georgia, offered a resolution that it be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs to inquire and report to this House what legislation, if any, may be necessary to authorize the Government of the Confederate States to take control, during the war, of the various establishments within the limits of said Confederate States engaged in the manufacture of woolen and cotton goods, and so to regulate the prices of such goods as to enable the soldiers to clothe themselves and families at
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