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

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Ihave, said Mr.. Wright, only furnished portion Of
Mr. Coopers letter to The other part " Of private
character ask leave, hr. President, 70 make one
communication These works are established-they are
In successful operaton-and stated in the communi
cation just read, Etowah Iron works occupy the most
eligible site in the South They are located on the Etc.
wah river, three miles from the Western and Atlantic
Railroad the great horoughare constructed by the State
with Of the a The
temsn 1T the head Of these works has at his
own private expense railway along the banks OF the
E0wah, distance Of from three 10 three and half miles,
the spot where the works located Theore OF those
regions said to be equal to any in the Union. The
works extensive, and with very little preparation are
capable Of turning out almost any desirable quantity Of
ordnance The site s exceedingly eligible on account Of
s locality There Is no point the South with which
terminates at Chattanooga from whence there are seve
raj lines leading north and west. From Atlanta
to Savannah, to Charleston, and soon will be
to Pensacola. l can, Mr.. President, conceive of
site that could be more eligible than the one where
these works located Again. sir, said Mr.. Wright as
the o. the gentleman at the head Of those
works-the Hon. Mark A. Cooperate Is known TO most
Of the members Of this bedy by reputation II not per.
telect. doubt whether Georgia has his superior in
either OF these particulars What he undertakes 70 do
he will do what he promises, he win perform l hope,
therefore, this communication will receive from this
body that respectful consideration which 1t deserves
renee the Committee Military Affairs, but ask its
reference the Committee Finance, not account Of
any dissatisfaction with the former committee, for
because the chairman Of the Committee on Finance
has personal knowledge OF those works. and personal
acquaintance with the gentleman who makes the appica
ton presume that the chairman of the Committee
Finance find leisure TO devote to this subject and II
ass comes up very iGT ms C.
move its reference the Finance Committee with in
structions that they make special report on the sub
Mr. CuRRY-I have two or three memorials in my pos
session relating to the same subject from gentlemen in
Alabama, indicating different localities IN inc state o.
from geological and neurological surveys to demon
stratc requisites for such an establishment than
those mentioned In the letter OF the distinguished gentle
man Of Georgia have not those memorials at hand at
present, or would present them now but will take oc
casion to do SO At some future time rose however,
why this matter should not be referred
to its appropriate Communicating COMMITTEES
trusted with business than that Of which the dis
tir guished gentlemen Of Georgia r. Toombs) chair
ma location
important matter this should be made until after
scientific survey by some competent officer Of the army
presume that this Congress- enertains the same views
therefore hope that the reference will be made 70 the
Committee on Military Affairs or 10 q special committee
probably the last would be the best. am willing for its
reference to any committee except that on Finance Is
that committee has large amount Of business on hand
At another time may present memorials on this sub
ect and at the time express my opinions 70 the
Mr.. wmGnT-I adhere to my proposition, for tho
reason that this foundry 10 already needed, and
Tbey are capable with slight additions and alterations
Of turning out in brief period Of time immense quant
tics of ordnance. The reason why desired the refe
renee to the Finance Committee Of which the dstin-
gushed gentleman from Georgia (Mr Toombs) is Chair
man. was his personal knowledge Of the works and
the Of the a. nsSa Of 1o ne
cvlian having served his state upon the floor OF Con-
grefs also in the eld and the latter qualification is
an important consideration in making choice of one to
execute this work shall be satisfied with the reference
to any committee, but prefer that on Finance
After other motions the matter finally referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. CONRAD offered the following
Committee on Affairs be instructed 10 include in any
PprSyops for SUCK ocers Of the army and
United States Is may have ,sss
or ali the States Of this oonfederacy.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. CRAwroRp presented communication fr pm the
at Columbus, Ca which without being read
was referred to the Committee en- Postal Affairs
Mr.. NTaMNGER offered the following
pealng the navigation laws o. the confederaed States and
| beg Leave, said Mr. Memminger, 10 say that would
not any thing affecting any permanent change our
laws until after the inauguration Of the Presidents and
would rot now where Il not q case of necessity. The
Congress has continued In force the laws OF the United
States in reference to the enrolling and registering Of
sells and consequently vessel coming from any State
outside Of this confedcracy has any right to be admitted
into Southern harbors without the same duties
foreign vessels and no vessel unless owned BY citizens
OF confedracy has any authority TO engage In
coastng trade. think the laws had best remain @ they
are until after the Inauguration Of the President and the
thorough organization OF the government The resou
ton Ia simply Of inquiry, and hope at the proper
time the committee will report bill TO supersede the
present laws.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. BRooRr-In connection, mir, with the motion made
by the honorable gentleman from Georgia MR. Sephens),
presenting model flag, propose TO offer the follow
ing resolution
Resolvsd That the Committee the Flag and Seal OF the
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only such changes as may be to DISTINGUISH easily
range its and stripes TO the number Of States
this confederacy.
think said Mr. Brooke, that it is matter Of much
Importance that this subject be acted Immediately.
The time has come when that flag should be
waving on the ocean. and ! hope II will
P,ckens ight applause) The object Of this resolution
ia to make the flag TO depart as little possible
from the old. Revolutionary times IL ueBTable 10
make az little change possible in those things which
the people have long been accustomed. We should
spcct their preudces The Tag OF the United States
remains yet the emblem Of the former glory, strength
and no yer of nation We, sir, well the North
ern ederscy have interest in Its past history
True sir IL but sentiment; but the feelings which
hallow that emblem are not those merely Of custom or
habit but they the result Of aspiration. That fsg
idol Of the heart around which cluster the memories
Of the past which time oface grow
dm That flag sir is not only connected with our vcto
ries on land and sea, in the last war with Great
Britain but Is also associated with recoectops Of
success In the Mexican where, baptsed in Southern
blood 1t waved in glorious aud consecra'ed triumph
throughout that campaign. Sir there is no reason why
he North should appropriate that flag IL s eminently
Southern flag Ii is connected with one Of the best OF
ur national airs That air is Of Irish extraction but the
words were written by Southern man, on board OF n
British Of. war, which was employed 10 bomoarding
Southern fort And, sir, and will appreciate the
entin ents which animated him, when, Sin the dawns
aTly liehtD he witnessed that flag which he last
n "the tw lights last geamv Sir let us preserve 10 as
ar ee we can-let continue TO halow 1t In our memo
and still pray that "long may wave DER the land
+ the free and the home Of tho brave
Mr. Muvs-I trust the resolution Of the honorable
man from Mississippi OR Brocke) will not be adopted
,hould IL be- sir would be very much disposed, with
he concurrence Of my colleagues on the committee to