Confederate Congress.
first session.
Senate.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1862. The Senate was called to order at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Bishop Early, of the Methodist Church.
The Inaugural ceremonies.
Mr. Orr, of S. C., from the joint Committee of Arrangements, to arrange for the inauguration of the President elect and Vice President elect, presented a programme, which was read, adopted and laid upon the table.On motion of Mr. Orr, the Senate took a recess until 25 minutes past 12 o'clock P. M. At that hour the Senate re-assembled, and repaired, in a body, to the Hall of the House of Delegates, in accordance with the said programme.
After the inauguration ceremonies were concluded, the Senate again re-assembled, in the Senate Chamber, whereupon,
On motion of Mr. Brown, of Miss., the Senate adjourned until Monday, at 12 o'clock M.
