The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23


the Rev. Mr.. Tckenor.
The journals Of yesterday were read and confirmed.
Mr.. BoYH-Ar. President rise for the porpose or
presenting TO the Congress- with view To lie reference
10 the appropriate committee the models for the ag Of
confederasy One Of them has been sent to me bv
gentleman of Columbia, 8. Che beautiful capital OF
my State-the seat Of refinement and intelligence
where the Southern heart beats ardently at any
epot within limits The other is sent to me by
lady, with whom am well acquainted neghbor Of
mine who resides in the picturesque town Of Wnnsbo-
ro Fairfield district, S. c. She Is q lady of remarka-
BILE intelligence whose path through life has been illus.
raed by all those virtues which adorn the female cha
racter will take the liberty Of reading her letter to the
Congress. 1t is full Of patriotic fire. 1t is worthy o,
Rome in her best days. and might well have been read
in the Roman Senate on that disastrous day when tho
victorious banner Of the great Crthagenan was visible
as our women are impeed by these sublime senteSts
and mountains yield the metals out Of which wca-
pons forged the ustrous stars Of unyedng
federacy win never pale their glorious nres, though
baed oppression may threaten with its impOten sword
more dangerous STILL seek to begue with the syren
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sREncoaed send to you flag for the new republic de-
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On moton the two flags were referred to the Flag Com
Mr.. srEmss-I have now the model flag which was
and exhibited to the Congress and have also another
beautiful flag with letter accompanying 1t, 1.-THE flag
Flag Committee The reference was made '''''N : -
Mr. TooMBs-I present flag which ask TO be referred
to the same committee.
Mr. ,Se "a nos II my nand g made
have referred 10 the Flag Committee.
The flag was exhibited and reference made.
Mr.. CLAYTON offered the following
S 1s printed On q: hey ss 1
before the Congress.
The resolution was adopted
Mr. NEsBET presented communication on the subject
Of patents which without being read was referred to the
Committee on Patents
prepared to make report TO this body, but would pre-
fer to make in secret session IT. therefore, there be
session.
The motion was adopted, and the body went into ses
sion with closed doors.
ELEVENTH DAY.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 10, 1851.
The Convention met to-day at twelve O'Clock. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Peicer, Of the Catholic
church.
The proceedings OF the previous day were read and con-
frmed.
Mr.. Chiffon offered the following
from each The states IBIS oonfsdsrasy desssea
5 inc With hs c%ms 81 s e
authorities Of this city TO make suitable arrangements FOR the
%Soa o. the PRESIDENT elect OF the Con-
Mr. BROOKE asked leave of absence for his colleague Mr.
Campbell Leave was granted.
Mr. SrEPHEys-I have model for seal, sent me by
a citizen of Georgia, together with a communication
which ask to have referred TO the Flag Committee
Granted.
The PREsnNr-The Chair will state that he has re-
oeived communication the subject Of the sale Of
some vessels to the ysiona government, which he
asks may be received and referred the Committee ON
Naval Affairs The communication was acoordnglyre-
ferred without being read.
Mr.. MExxrSGER offered the following
Resolved That each Of the standing commie of Congress
% ne he % a
Mr. SHORTER, Chairman OF the Committee on Eogrosg-
ments reported duly enrolled the resolution Con-
sand dollars the government Of the Confederated
States Of America by the State Of Alabama also
have such matter printed as they may desire TO lay be-
fore Congress.
Mr.. FkaRS-I present a letter from Mr. John B. Reed,
citizen Of Tuscaloosa, the subject OF projecte,
which deemed very valuable. II has belpre the
public for some years or more and has received the
dorsement Of scientific gentlemen connected with tho
military institution At West Point. move that tho et-
ter be referred without reading to the Committee on
Naval Affairs The reference was made.
Mr. FRARS-There present here this morning one Of
the deputies from the State Of Texas The others are on
Congress official copy Of the ordnance Of secession
passed by the State of Texas the credentials Of the
deputies s Mr. Gregg present. move that he be in
vited to take a seat in the Convention.
Mr. WnnERs-H am rot msnformcd the ordinance
Texas has to be submitted TO the vote Of that State for
its ratification II this be true cannot how Texas
sent be Represented in this Congress.
The PRrsDKy-Tbe ordinance Is here, aud be read
for tho information Of Conzres
The Secretary then read the ordinance TO dissolve The
Union between the State Of Texas and the other States
united under the compact tycd "he constitution Of the
The Secretary the credentials OF the Deputies
from Texas TO this Congress The deputies arcNessrs
Lewis Wgfsl John b Reagan, John Hemphill r. n
wsul, John Gregg, W. 8 oldham and william ID och,l.
tree The credentials signed NJ NJ Roberts Presi-.
uent, =. =. psVW"VB, SstrtAry the Convention.
The deputies commissioned 10 represent the state or
Texas in the Congress to the extent OF The powers con-
ferred upon them by the Convention OF INC poole Of
Texas The second section Of the ordinance lbat
the ordnance shall be submitted tue people % rcxas
for their ratification rejection by w. quainai voters
the 23d day OF February 1851 ard unless rejected bv
msjory Of the votes cast, shall take effect DC IL.
force on and after the ID cay Of March 1861
Mr.. FERN move that the o. mmunicstMs from Texas
be referee 70 special committee Of thee ia 4 ap-
parent the appointments are not refec' The notion
adopted
The piusrDrSr appointed The following as that commit,
tee --Netsrs, Fearp Miles and Marshall
Mr.. Toonrs moved lint the deputy from Texns Mr.
Gregg who is present, be Invited to ake ssai 10
this Convention. Adoptel.
The pRsiDrNT then invited Mr.. Gregg 10 accept seas
in the Convention
Mr. SSrTi-A gentleman from tcble hgs p'a.el in mo
hands a model or des ign for national Har Nh de-
to have submitted 10 the Committee on the ITae
ca antcd.
MT WAiIERt Is important that the pfeparai ions for
the inarguran be complete move therefore that ts
roll Of States be called and hat each state 5sest ne