House of Representatives. Saturday, March 22, 1862.
The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Doggett.
Journal of yesterday read.
Mr. Smith, of N. C., submitted a report from the Committee on Elections, and moved that it be printed and made the special order for Wednesday next, at 1 o'clock. Motion agreed to.
Mr. Crockett, of Ky., from the same committee, offered a resolution as a report of the minority of the committee.
Mr. Jones, of Tenn., offered a resolution directing the Secretary of War to pay out of the contingent fund, money for the aid and relief of our soldiers now in the hands of the enemy. After some discussion, the resolution was agreed.
Mr. Pryor called up the report of the Judiciary Committee in relation to officers of the Army of the Confederate States, holding seats upon the floor. On this report, and the amendments offered to it, a long debate ensued, which consumed the entire session, and without coming to a vote, adjourned at 3½ o'clock.
