Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-05-09
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MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA The Congress Of the
Ponfederated States met ut noon on the 9sth OF
April President Davis announced the ratifca-
ton of the permcnct Constitution of the Confede-
rated States and that it only remains for IN slec
tion to he held for the designation of officers to
administer the Government.
It SAYS the dcclarati on Of war made against thi
confederation by Abraham Lincoln rendered IT
necessary to convene Congress to devise means to
replensh the Treasury and for the defence Of the
country.
The President then reviews the relations here
tofore existing between the States, and the events
which have resulted in the present warfare. Re-
fering to the result of the mission OF the Com
nissioners to Washington, he says the crooked
paths of diplomacy can scarsely furnish an exam
Pile so wanting in courtesy, candor and directness,
as was the course of the United States Govern
ment toward the Commissioners.
The President incidentally refers to the present
caution observed by the feet off Charleston during
the bombardment of TT. Sumter, and pays gh
compliment to the Carolinians for their forbear.
ance before, and heroism, daring magnanimity,
after the bombarlmont. He recommends the ap.
pontmcnt of Diplomatic Agents
He says the Confedemcy, through Mr.. Stephens
has concluded convention with Virginia, which
has united her powers and fortunes with us.
He has satifactory assurances that other South
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| He says the most of the executive departments
are in successful operation.
The Post Master General can soon be ready to
assume the direction of postal affairs.
In conclusion he congratuates the Confederacy
on the patriotic devotion exhibited by the people
of the Confederacy.
The Railway Companies propose liberal rates
for transportation of mails and will receive in COM
pensaton the bonds of the Confederacy. He says
people thus united and resolved cannot fail OF
final success. Our cause is just and holy, and we
protest solemnly in the face of mankind that VIC
desire peace at any sacrifice save that of honor
and independence. We seek no conquest, no ag.
grandizemeut, no concession from the free States
All ask is to be let alone, that none shall at
tempt our subjugation by arms
This we will and must resist to the direst ex.
tremity. The moment this intention is abandon
ed the sword will drop from our grasp and we
shall be ready to enter into treaties of amty and
commerce mutually beneficial So long as this
pretension is maintained with firm reliance on
that Divine Power which covers with his protec.
ton the just cause we will continue to struggle for
our inherent right to freedom, independence and
self government.
BALTIMORE, May 3-Unon meetings are being
held in all the Wards, adopting resolutions that
we cherish the Constitution and laws of the Uni cd
States, and devote our lives and fortunes to- defend
them against all assaults.
| We regret the attack on troops marching peace
fully to protect the Capitol. Declaring abhor
renee of the attempt by the Legislature to naugu.
rate military despotism by the public safety bill
that the persons named by said committee havn't
the confidence of the public, and that the people
consider the whole thing usurpation of power,
Rumors are current that the u S. troops have
crossed the Maryland line and are now moving
toward the city.
ST. LOUIS May 3.--The lower House of the
Legislature completed its organization this morn
ing by electing all the officers except Speaker pro
tenn, Harris being elec ed over Boyd.
The Governors Message was delivered to both
Houses this morning, after which they went into a
secret session.
Gov. Jackson says the President, in calling out
troops to subdue the seeded States, has threaten
ed civil war, and his act is unconstitutional and
tending toward consolidated despotism. While
he evidently justfcs the action of the Confeder-
ate States in seeding, he does not recommend
immediate secession, but holds the following Ian
auage: Our interest and sympathes are identical
with those of slaveholding States and necessarily
unite our destiny with theirs. The similarity of
our social and political institutions, our industrial
interests, our social habits and tastes, our COM
mon origin and territorial congruity, all conduce
in pointing out our duty in regard to the separa-
ton now taking place between the States of the
Federal Union.
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hesitate a moment in making the most ample
preparation for the protection of her people
against the aggressions of all asSailants /,
therefore recommend an appropriation of suifi
cicnt sum of money to place the State, at the
earnest pfacticapie moment, in complete state
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