Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-27

From he Ohnlozel Eews1
MoETGoMEnY, Ala, February q. The
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From he ohRrlozhl Hews.I
MoETGoMEnY, Ala, February p. The
Congress met at moon.
The journal wRsread and approved.
Call of States for resolutions.
Me-, Chilt0n. 1 have, My. President, two
communieatiops sent Eae BY 2 gentleman o.
Alabama, one of which be wishes sent 70 the
committee on military STAIRS IN relation az
Improved cast iron cannon, equal he thinks,
- ~. Armstroae. and the other 70 the gun
committee on natents-both OF which were re-
M Fssrn offered q ecnmuniration from
Mr. MsrshaI relative to the establlshment 81
an armory-which was referred
Mr.. T. r. Cobb. | propose TO oner a feso-
luton Of inquiry as to TIE pohey OF imposing
an export duty on cotton;
RSs5Ipsd. That the committee on finance De
Instructed to inquire into the expediency o.
LAYING an export du y on all raw cotton Nhieh
nav he exported from the Confederate states
10 any foreign country BY any other ehanhei
than through the seapoFts OF THIS Coniederdcy.
mr.. Cobb. Mr.. Presidents 4 is net ny in
t%ention now to diseuss the peiey q Ihis nat
ter. but OILY to oiIera resolution Tor future ac-.
lion. mat We have the constitutional power
10 lav tbe duty j. have no doubt, but whether o.
not Congress- may deem IL wise or expedlent, (
an not prepared TO say. Our soil produces a
staple which Yields nightier power than the
most powerful aTmie or nayies in The world
BY laying an embargo upon II and stopping it,
expectation, vs. could force the United States
aud the nations Of Europe 20 recognize our IN
depsndsnee, Or plunge them In civil sud politi-
cal eongulsions-jsopardizihg thcir very exist
sncs.
But q is plain, IL cotton can be carried to
ports other than our own, and thence trans
ported, a blockade Of our cities by an enemy,
while it would be very injurious to us, would
not affect them to any extent, as they would
still obtain an abundant supply Of the raw ma
terisl out Of which to fabricste their cloths.
We all know that even from the slight dis
.urbsnce ofthe business OF the csuntry, caused
By the present political trouble, that cotton ii
now seeking a new channel to the sea. Ihave
been'infoFmed that Pittsburg alone has shipped
over twenty thousand bales, sent BY way Of
the Mississippi, aud Norfolk even a greater
number.
1.-The superintendent Of the various railroads
are now considering the policy Of reducing
freights so as to induce It's transportation
through the interior 10 the northern seaports.
This object will certainly be accomplished If
our own ports are bioekadeE Thus or own
commerce. viii be annihllated, great suffering
Imposed upon US, and the North benefited by
the state Of things to a mere proftab.e extent
than even IL peace prevailed, while Europe,
obtained all she wants, would feel no interest
in refusing TO respect the blockade, and would
be more tsrdy in recognizing our separate
nationality. It is TO prevent this that | offer
my resolution, and believe that sli,must she the
proprlety OF the inquiry. The resolution vas
unanimously adopted.
Congress, on motion, then retired into secret
session. PERCY.
The Montgomery Confederation Of The oath
gives the following;
No business Of any Importance was trans
acted by Congress yesterday in open session.
Prayer was offered BY Bishop Andrews Of the
Methodist church South.
Mr.. Anderson presented a communication
from Mr.. Holmes, Of the Florida legislature,
informing the deputies from this State Of the
unanimous approval given BY the said legis-
lsture to the election Of Hon. JEFF. Davis and
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens to the presidency and
vice-presidency Of the Confederaey.
Mr.. Wright submitted a model for a flag,
which had been sent him by a lady residing in
bis district, and desired it to be referred to the
appropriate committee, which was done.
Mr.. T. R. R. Cobb, from the committee on
public printing, reported a bill on this subject,
which was ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. Hale, Congress went into
secret session.