Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-11

Interesting from Montgomery.
FORMATION OS A GOVERNMENT.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND vICRPREs-
IDENT
National C"pl,al. &c, &C., &c.

MONTGOMERY Feb l0-Uniyersal interest is manifcs'-
ed by outsiders here today in the proceedings OF the
Convention and the progress Of the new government
The ball aud gall ries have been crowded
During the session, Mr.. hemmnger Of South Care {
Ina, presented beautiful flag as a model for the
Republic. 1t made BY South Carolina ladies'
IL is blue red field with seven stars in
the cross. Il is much admired. He also presented
another model, the contribution Of some gentlemen
OF Charleston Il is cross with fifteen fed
Of stripes.
committee were appointed to report on flag, seal,
arms aud motto fer the new confederscy.
The President OF the Convention was directed to ap-
point Committee Foreign AffAirs Finance, Military
and Naval Affairs Judicial Postal Affairs Commerce and
Patents.
Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and A. H. Stephens, of
Georgia have been elected the first President and the
second, VcePresdent of Tax CONFEDERATE STATES OF
NOSrH ANERIcA"
resolution adopted unanimously appointing a
ittee Of three Alabama Deputies to inquire and
port on what terms suitable buildings in Montgomery can
be secured for the use q the several Executive Depart
mentS, under the Provisional Government
bill was passed continuing in force until repealed
OF altered by Congress all laws of the United States in
force till the lst Of November if not inconsistent with
the Constitution Of the Provisional Government
IL Il understood that under this law tariff will be
laid on all goods brought from the United States.
resolution adopted ins ructug the Finance Com
uuee TO report promptly tariff for raising revenue to
support the government
resolution adopted authorizing the appointment
of a committee report Constitution for the perma-
nent government OF the Coriederaed States.
The Congress in secret session about two hours.
LATER.
The Constitution of the Provisional Government has
been printed and is nov public. The preamable SAYS
We the Deputies OF the Sovereign and Independent
States Of South Carolina, Georgia. Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi and Louisiana, invoking the favor of Almighty
God do hereby in behalf OF these States Ordan aud
establish this Constitution for the Provisional Govern
OF the same continue one year from the uaugu
ration Of President until permanent Constitution
Confederation between said States shall be put ope-
ration, whatsoever shall first occur.
By the : n section OF the article the importation of
African negroes fom any for,ig country other than Il
sayehodiug States of the United States is forbidden
aud Congress is required pass such laws shall eff
lec.usiiy prevent the saTe.
By the pa elton 10 is provided that Congress shall
have power 20 Irolbt the introduction OF slaves from
any State 40: a member Of tins Coniederacy
Ii Is also provided that a slave in Safe escaping
to another, shall c delivered up the claim Of the
party whom said slave may btJug by the Executive
authority OF the State in which uch slave NAV be found In
of any abduction torcble rescue full compensa.
ton including the value and all the and expenses
sal be made to the owner by the State in which such
abduction or rescue shall take place.
IL Is also provided that the Government should take
immediate seps for the settlement Of all matters b.
q emselyos aud their late confederateS Of the
Uaitcd States relation property, the public debt
a., the wish being dee AIRED 20 ADJUST every thing pei
tanning 20 the cOmmOa property and common hibilu s
upon principles Of right Justice equality and good faith
AL the other rOyisOns almost identical with those
If the Constitution OF The United States
\ great demonstration OF rioicng is going on, and
compm' ut6ry screuad. TO Mr. stephens which brought
that gentleman in elegant speech. Messrs. Ches
uut Keit Courad and Others spoke, and one hundred
guus were fled.