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Approved May 24th, 1864.

CHAPTER III.

JOINT RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, information has been received of the destitute condition of many of our wounded and sick soldiers, citizens of Texas, now in the army in Arkansas and Louisiana: Therefore,

1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the Governor is hereby authorized to send a commissioner to each of the above named States, with funds for the relief of all destitute, sick and wounded soldiers from Texas, now in the Confederate army, in the above named States.

2d. The Governor is hereby authorized to use such amount as may be necessary for the object to be attained by these resolutions, of the fund heretofore appropriated as the hospital fund.

3d. The commissioners, appointed by these resolutions, may not only be required to offer material aid to the said sick and wounded while in hospital, but may be authorized, in all proper cases, to furnish transportation to them to their respective homes.

Approved May 26th, 1864.

CHAPTER IV.

JOINT RESOLUTIONS concerning the Acts of the Confederate Congress, to regulate impressments, and abuses under the same.

1st. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the Constitu-. tion of the Confederate States, having provided that "private property shall not be taken for public use. without just compensation," and the Constitution of this State having provided, that "no property shall be taken or applied to public use, without adequate compensation," it is believed by this Legisla ture, that the Congress of the Confederate States could not have intended, in the enactment of the acts, to regulate impressments, to cause to be paid to individuals, less than the fair and current market value of their property, seized for the use of the Government.

2d. That the valuation of property so seized, should be in the currency in which payment is made, and ought to be controlled by the fair value of the article seized, in the local market where the seizure is made.

3d. That the schedule of prices, heretofore published in this State, are noloriously below the market value of the articles set forth in such schedules, and compensation for the same, at those rates, is neither just or adequate.

4th. That the uniform appraisement of every article, at the same price in every part of this State, or in districts of the State, thus disregarding the cost and consequent increased value which transportation adds to commodities, is manifestly unjust.

5th. That the first section of the original "Act to regulate impressments," authorized impressments of "forage, articles of subsistence, or other property," only when such articles are "absolutely necessary for the exigences of the army in the field," and the seventh section of said act, exempted from im pressment, all "property necessary for the support of the owner and his familyand to carry on his ordinary agricultural and mechanical business," yet these plain requirements of the law have been frequently and grievously violated by persons acting under color of authority of the Confederate States, as this Legislature is well informed.

6th. That in some sections of our country there is a great scarcity of bread

stuffs, and other family necessaries, and when efforts have been made to transport such articles, to supply such needful wants of our people, the teams and supplies have been unwarrantably impressed. This practice should be forbidden by positive law, or an imperative order from officers having the authority to correct the evil.

7th. That the Governor communicate these resolutions to the Confederate authorities.

Approved May 27th, 1864.

CHAPTER V.

JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

1st. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That no officer of Sovereign State can be placed in the military service of the Confederate States, without his consent; that the claim of a right in Congress to conscribe certain classes of officers, is contrary to the theory of our Government, and if allowed will render the term of all officers subject to the action of Congress, and State officers will exercise their functions at the will and pleasure of Congress, and not under the Constitution and laws of their State.

2d. That the Governor of the State be and he is hereby authorized and requested to issue his proclamation, in accordance with the foregoing resolution, declaring that all civil officers, elected or appointed in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State, are necessary to carry on the State Government, and are not liable to military duty in the Confederate States army. Approved May 28th, 1864.

CHAPTER VI.

•JOINT RESOLUTION.

Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the Secretary of State be required to have published, with the volumes of the General Laws of this session, the Constitution of the State and of the Confederate States. Approved May 28th, 1864.

CHAPTER VII.

JOINT RESOLUTIONS Requesting the return of the 1st, 4th and 5th Texas Regi

ments.

WHEREAS, The troops comprising the various companies, battalions and regiments of Texas, serving east of the Mississippi river have become, from long and arduous services, greatly reduced in number, and in many instances the organization being almost destroyed; And, whereas, this gallant soldiery have served their country with so much fidelity and uncomplaining firmnessTherefore, be it Resolved. 1st. That our gratitude as a people is due the brave men who have so long represented Texas on the many battle-fields of the revolution.

2d. That we mourn the death of those whose lives have been offered as willing sacrifices upon the altar of freedom.

3d. That we return our grateful thanks to those who still survive for their sacrifices and gallantry, and tender our assurances, that the deeds of the living and the dead are appreciated in our heart of hearts, and will be enshrined there by a grateful people as long as there remains on earth, in the minds of men, admiration for deeds of heroism, devotion to country, and a love of liberty.

4th. That we most respectfully ask of our military authorities to permit the

various companies, battalions and regiments of Texas troops, 'east of the Mississippi river, to return home for the purpose of recruiting their decimated ranks, at such time and in such manner as will be prudent, when the public service will permit.

5th. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Secretary of War and to the various Brigade Commanders of Texas troops, east of the Mississippi, by the Governor, at the earliest practicable moment.

Approved May 28th, 1864.

CHAPTER VIII.

JOINT RESOLUTION.

Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That, approving, as we do, the Legislation of Congress, tending to strengthen the effective force of the army, by requiring all clerks and employees, who are able to perform active military duty, to be placed in the ranks, and their places supplied by crippled soldiers, or persons unfit for active duty in the field, and though various military orders have been issued to enforce the law of Congress upon the subject, we find the orders are disregarded.

Resolved further, That in the name and in behalf of the people of the State, we do most solemnly appeal to the authorities, to arrest the many flagrant violations of law and army regulations, so palpable to every observing man. If the confidence of the soldiers and people of the State be necessary, in this hour of peril and danger, it can only be held and maintained by changing the present course of proceedings. Put the stout and able men in the field, stop the extravagant and improvident use of the public property, put all but cripples out of an ambulance and four mules, with a white soldier driver; send experienced practical men to make improvements where necessary, and let the people feel and realize, that the cause in which we are engaged is common, demanding a hearty and willing co-operation of all.

Resolved, That the Governor cause a copy of the foregoing resolutions to be forwarded to Gen. E. Kirby Smith, and to Major General Magruder, commander of the District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, and to the commanders of the several Sub-Military Districts of the District of Texas and te our members in the Confederate Congress.

Passed May 28th, 1864.

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CHAPTER IX.

JOINT RESOLUTION.

Resolved, by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That each and every member of the Legislature and officer now in attendance, may receive from the Military Board two pair of Cards each, upon the payment, to said board, of the cost and carriage upon the same: Provided such disposition of the Cards can be made without detriment to the pre-existing engagements.

Passed May 28th, 1864.

INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.

APPROPRIATIONS,

PAGE..

Contingent expenses, Extra Session Tenth Legislature, in Confede-

rate Notes..

Further for Comptroller's Department..

For Stationery, &c., for Tenth Legislature, in Specie.
Additional for support of Lunatic Asylum...

Special, necessary to draw specie from the Treasury.
Manner of liquidating claims under.....

A part of the proceeds from sale of cotton appropriated..

For sick and wounded soldiers in the army of Arkansas and Louis-
iana..

Mileage and Per Diem, Extra Session Tenth Legislature..

ASYLUM, LUNATIC,

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BONDS, STATE,

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Appropriations for support of, to be paid in Treasury Warrants.... 10

CODE, PENAL,

Article 348 A added. Punishment affixed for the willful neglect of
official duties....

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Reception into, and disposal of, from Treasury regulated..

Joint resolution concerning the conscribing of officers...

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Of State and Confederacy, to be printed..

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COTTON,

Portion of the proceeds from sale of, appropriated..
Unlawful interference with the exportation and transportation of,
punished.....

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The time of holding Courts in the 16th District defined..

The time of holding Courts in, defined, and reorganization of 17th
District..

DISTRICT COURT,

See" Courts."

DEFENCE OF THE STATE,

See "State."

FRONTIER,

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Section 1, all persons between the ages of 17 and 18 years to be enrolled...

Section 2, furloughs to be given in the same manner as they are in
future to be granted to the Reserve Corps.....

Section 3, provides for the disposition of the Reserve Corps in the
Frontier Organization of, &c....

Section 4, Provost Guards organized..

Section 5, repeals former clause restricting number of men in companies...

Section 6, Stationery, &c., furnished officers of..

Section 7, the Oath required...

Section 8, gives the Governor authority to order into the field said organization...

Section 9, Governor may assign a State Brigadier General to duty on the Frontier..

Governor to issue his proclamation, forbidding the settlement in the

unorganized counties of.

Governor to make arrangements for the retention of said organization...

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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE,

Joint Resolution in relation to...

To appoint a competent person to revise the laws..

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To appoint officers to represent the interests of Texans at Military
Head Quarters....

To appoint Commissioners to visit the sick and wounded soldiers in

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Arkansas and Louisiana.. "Frontier. 99

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HAND WRITING,

Of Testator and subscribing witnesses to a will, how proven.. HEAD QUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICTS,

Representatives to be appointed to represent Texans at..

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HOSPITAL FUND,

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