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The Daily Dispatch: May 9, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. The Senate was not in session on Saturday. House of Representatives.--The House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Duncan. The Standing Committees, appointed by the Speaker, were announced. A special committee was appointed to investigate the charges against the Hon. Williamson R. W. Cobb. Several other special committees of minor importance were also appointed. Mr. Clopton, of Ala, presented a memorial from Mr. J. H. Winn, which was referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Blanford, of Ga., presented a memorial from the citizens of Georgia, asking relief from taxation. Referred. Mr. Farrow, of S. C., introduced a bill to secure a more extended circulation of the General Orders, issued from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. Referred. Mr. Haskell, of Tenn., submitted a resolution of inquiry, t ascertain what legislation was necessary to equalize the prices of impressments in the different States. Re