Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-21

ton of Mr. Stephens, Mr.. Brooks withdrew the
resolution.
Congress then Immediately went into secret
session, and nothing Of its proceedings has yet
transpired.
| MONTGOMERY, February 14.-In the Congress
to. day, six models for flag for the Confederate
States were presented and referred. ,-.
The balance of the session was secret.
! 1t is expected that President Davis will be
here in time to be inaugurated on next Monday.
MONTGOMERY, February l5.-Congress to-day
| appointed Committee Of six to make suitable
arrangements for the reception and Inauguration
Of the President.
The Inauguration will take place on Monday
next st one o'clock. . - ~
The Chair stated that he had received COM
munication in relation to the purchase OF vessels
for the Provisional Government. 1t was referred
to the Committee on Naval Affairs. -
| Mr.. Fearn, Of Alabama, presented q letter
relative to new projectile, approved by scen-
| ti6c military men. II was referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs. a..,.'
An official copy of the Texas Ordinance Of
Secession was then presented with the creden-
tials Of the deputies. Only one Of them, as yet
arrived. .
! credentials, on the ground that the Ordinance Of
Secession of the State of Texas had not yet been
ratified. The delegate present, Mr.. Gregg. was
finally invited to seat in the Congress, and the
papers submitted by him were referred.
Two model flags were presented and referred.
The Congress then went into secret session,
during which an Act and a Resolution were
passed, from which the obligation Of secrecy was
removed. The Act continues in Office all officers
connected with the collection of the customs at
the time of the adoption of the Constitution of
the Confederate States, with salaries, powers,
etc., as heretofore, provided the compensation
shall not exceed $4,000. Collections are re-
quired within two weeks. Collectors are to exc
cute the same bonds as heretofore, and subordi-
mates are to give bonds one week after collec-
ton. Officers are required to take an oath to
discharge their duties to, and to support the
Constitution of, the Provisional Government.
The resolution adopted continues in Office, m.
til otherwise ordered seversl officers connected
with the collection Of duties, until the LIST of
April next; and the Secretary of the Treasury
is instructed TO report plan, to 60 into effect
on the lst Of April, diminishing the expenses of
collecting the revenues-diminution to be at
least fifty per cent. at each customhouse, -:
MONTGOMERY, February 16.-A number Of
model flags were presented to day and referred.
communication about missiles OF war was also
referred. A bill was reported from the Commit
tee relative to citizenship, prescribing uniform
rules for naturalization, the caption only Of
which was read. Applications were made for
patents aud copyrights, which were Referred
The balance of the business of the day was
transacted in secret session.
SECOND DISPATCH. 'a.'!L
MONTGOMERY, February l6.-PresidentD Davis
trip from Jackson, Mississippi, to Montgomery,
was one continuous ovation. He msde no lesa
than twenty FIVE speeches upon the route, re.
turning thanks for the complimentary greetings
from crowds of ladies and gentlemen. There
were military demonstrations, ssutes Of canaou,
&C., at the various depots.
The Committee Of Reception, appointed by
the Southern Congress, and also the Committee
appointed by the Montgomery authorities, met
President Davis about 80 miles from the city and
formally welcomed him. Two fine compsuies
from Columbus, Georgia, formed an escort to
Opelika. The eortege reached Montgomery Fri
day night at ten O'CLOCK Salvos Of artillery
greeted his approach. and very large crowd
assembled at the depot hailing bis appearance
with tremendous cheering. President Davis,
returning thanks, said that he was proud to re-
ceive the congratulations aud hospitality of the
people Of Alabama. He briefly reviewed the
present position Of the South. The time for
compromise, he said, had passed. and our only
hope was in determined maintenance Of our
position, and to make all who oppose US suel
Southern powder and feel Southern steel II
coercion should be persisted in, he had no doubt
as to the result. We would maintain our right
TO self government at all hazards. W. ask uotn-
ing, want nothing, and will have no complica-
tons. II other States should desire to Join our
Confederation, they eau freely come on our
terms. Our separation from the old Uaion is
complete. No coaPRoMsIE /; NO RECONSTRUCTION
CAN BE now ENTERTAINED. [Trsmendous ap-
plause. ".. ..t .f- ~ 1t''
large crowd awaited the Presidents arrival
at the Exchange Hotel. The ladies were equal
ly enthusiastic with the gentlemen. At qaur-
calls, he appeared on the balcony and said:
Fellow Citizens and Brethren of the Confederate
States of Ameriea-for now We are brethren,
not in name, merely, but iu fact-men Of one
flesh, one bone, one interest, one purpose, and
Of identity of domestic Institutions. We have
henceforth, trust, prospect Of living together
in peace, with our institutions q subject Of pro-
lection and not of defamation. 1t may be that
as this morning opened with clouds, mist and
rain, we shall have to encounter inconveniences
at the beginning but as the sun rose, lifted the
mist, dispersed the clouds, and left pure sun.
light, so Heaven will prosper the Southern Con.
federacy, and carry US safely from seq to the
harbor Of Constitutional liberty. (Applause.
Thus we shall have nothing to fear at home, be-
cause at home We shall have homogeneity. We
have nothing to fear abroad, because, if war
should come-if We must again baptize in blood
the principles for which oar fathers bled 10 the
Revolution, we shall show that we are noe de-
generate sons, but will redeem the pledges they
gave to preserve the sacred rights transmitted
US, and show that Southern valor still shines as
brightly as in the days of '76-in 1912, and in
every other conflict ..e. .-
was informed by friends that your kindness
only required that should appear before you,
fatigued, as am, by trsvel--hoarse and unable
to speak at length-aud came ont merely to
assure you Of my gratitude for these manifesto
tons of your good will. I come with difidencs
and distrust todischarge the great duties devol-
we'd upon me by the kindness aud confidence Of
the Confederate States. thank you, friends, for
the kind manifestations Of favor and approba-
ton you exhibit on this occasiau. Throughout
INV entire progress to this city, have received
the same hatteriRg demonstrations Of generous
support. did not regaid them as personal 10
myself, but rendered to me as an humble repre-
sentative of the principles and policy Of the Con-
federate States. will devote to the duties of
the high Office to which have been called all I
have Of heart, of head, and Of hand. .
If, in the progress Of events, it shall become
necessary, and my services should be needed in
another position-if, to be plain, necessity shall
REQUIRE that shall again enter the ranks as
soldier, hope you will welcome me there.
Now, friends, again thanking your. for this
manifestation Of your appreciation, allow me to
bid you good night.
Telegaphed to the Charleston Mercury.
Warrington Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-The Abolition.
lists to-day express their willingness for gener-
al Convention Of all the States.
Tbo V;ro;n;o paaca Gonmi onera nropounco