| From the Southern Watchman (Athens,
Ga.) |
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| April 23, 1862 |
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| Confederate Congress |
| Richmond, Va., April 17 |
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| The House today passed a bill
to provide for the safe and expeditious transportation of troops and
munitions of war by Railroad. the bill was passed by six majority and
creates the office of Military Chief of Railroads and transportation,
at a salary of $5,000 per annum. |
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