The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-10
The Executive officers Of the
New Republic.
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi,
President.
Alexander H. Stephens, Of Georgia,
Vice President.
The Laws Of the Union Con-
tinued in Force,
&e., &e., &c.
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 4, 1861.
The Convention met oday at half past twelve O'Clock
in the Senate chamber of the capital.
MIR. W. +. Chiffon, of Alabama, called the Convention
to order and moved that the Hon. X. NJ Barnwell, Of
South Carolina, be delegated temporary chairman.
The motion agreed to.
Mr.. BAsNwEIL took the chair, thanked the Conven-
ton, and called upon Rev. DR.. Basil Manly to offer
prayer
After the prayer the Chairman stated that the first bu
of the Convention provide fer its permanent
organization.
Mr SnoRTER-I move that A. r Lamar, Esq, of Geor
gia, be appointed temporary secretary. Adopted.
Mr.. MEMMINGER-I that the deputies from the
several States in alphabetical order, present their
dentas to the Secretary and also sign their the
| roll of the Convention. Adopted
The deputies then proceeded to comply with the reso
| luton follows
Ala1oma;-R. W. Walker, R. II smith, ] L. NJ Curry,
Shorter, David 7. Lewis, Thomas Fearn
For,da-James b. Owens, J. Patton Anderson--( Jack
Morton not present)
reoraid-Robert Toombs, Howell Cobb, +. s Barlow,
NJ j. Crawford f. A. Nisbet b. II. Hill, A. X. Wright,
Thomas X. X. Cobb, A. ii Kenan, A. Il. stephens.
Conrad j. +. Kenner, g. T. Sparrow, Henry Marshall.
! Assissilpi.-w ?. Harris, Waiter Brooke, N. $. VIII
| son, A. NJ. Clayton, W. $. Barry, }. I. Harrison.
! South Cdrolind.-R. b. Rhett, X. W. Barnwell, l. NJ
Keitt james Chestnut, Jr c. g. Memmnser, W. Porcher
| Miles, Thomas j. Withers W. w. bOyce.
The CHAIRMAN stated that the deputies had handed in
their credentials and had signed the roll and stated that
| the Convention ready for iurther business.
Mr.. RBY1T-I think proper course is to elect a
President of the Convention On the part of the deputies
from south Carolina present the of a gentleman
for that Office who has been lustrous the OF
| the general government whose name is coextensive
with the length and breadth of this whole country.
nominate the Hon Howell Cobb, Of Georgia. for President
| Of this Convention tAppiause) ] am sure that his
election will unanimous. therefore propose that he
I be declared nesidens oy accfamaton
! The motion prevailed.
| Mr. RBETT-I that a committee Of three he ap
! pointed to inform Mr.. Cobb Of hs election.
Mr. Conn., On taking The chair, addressed the Conven
tcn as folows-Accspt gentlemen OF the Convention,
my sincere thanks for the honor which you have
ferren shall sndeavor, by iaithiu and impar
tal discharge the duties Of the chair 70 merit in
some degree least the confidence which you have
posed The occasion which assemblies us together
liz Of ordinary character We meet az the repre-
sentstves OF sovereign and independent States who by
their solemn judgment, have dissolved all the political
associations which connected them with the
Of the United States. or the causes which have led 10
decision it Is unnecessary speak IL enough
announce that by the judgment Of constituents
they have been ample and sufficient 1t is now fact,
irrevocable ache separation Is perfect complete and
perpetual Applause The great duty IL imposed
us to provide for these States government for their
future security and protection. We aud should
tend TO sister States-who identified with us in
interest feeling and nsttutonsa cordial invitation to
unite with US in common destiny desrous at the same
time Of maintaining with the rest OF our late conederates
with the world the most peaceful and friendly rea
tons, both political and commercial Our responsible
| ties, gentlemen are great, and | doubt not we
| shall prove equal to the occasion. Let as
sumo all the responsibility which may be ne
cessay for the successful completion OF the great work
| committed TO trust, placing before countrymen
and the world acs and their results the Justnca-
| ton OF the course which may adopt. With con-
sciousness of the justice OF our cause and with cont
dence In the guidance and blessings OF kind Providence
will this day inaugurae for the South new era of
peace, security and prosperity. (Applause.)
After routine business the Convention then adjourned
| until twelve O'Clock 10 morrow
The nomisatbn OF j. Hooper, for secretary, was then
made by scclamation.
SECOND DAY.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Fob. 5, 1861.
The Congress met to-day noon. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr.. Mitchill, of st. Johns church
The Secretary was authorized to appoint assistant
secretary and journaizng clerk
Mr.. STrPHESs-The Committee Rules have autho-
rized me to submit report which, for the convenience
Of members has been printed and laid upon their desks
These rules have been selected by the mmtee from
the rules Of the House of Representatives well as
those Of the Senate Of the United States with some from
Jeersons manual and some few original which the
committee regarded necessary for this body The Secre
/ tary will please read them from the printed copy
Mr. CrRRY-l submit the following resoiutons-
Resolved That Messrs Reed be appointed prn.
ters 70 this Congress While y holds iis sessions y Monte
The Alabama state Convention. Adopted.
Mr.. NsBET-I submit the following resolution
Resolved That the clergy this city they
hereby invited open the sessions Of this convention
from he Alabama Convention TO extend 10 them this invita-
lion and with them fcs performance Of the
vice. Adopted
Mr.. sTrrHEss-r move that the hour of twelve O'Clock
be 1xcd upon AZ the time for regular mcrng. Adopcd
The States called IN order, and when the
tary called the state Of South Carolina Mr. Mommingsr
presented the following resolutions
Resolved That this deem eSpedlent forthwith
70 form confedeacy the states which hav. seeded from
the federal InOn and that aittee appointed
port pan fo' provisional soy~nment upon the basis
Resolved That a committee of thirteen members be 40
pointed follows vz:The chairman ~ the Convention,
and two members from each state 70 b. nominated by the
Resolved That propositions reference to provisional
government be referred to this Committee.
MIR srEIHESs-I strike out OF the resolutions
the word Convention" wherever occurs, and subst
| tutethe word Congress
Mr.. MENaNGrR--i have objection % the change pro
posed.
Mr. BARrow-I offer the following resolutions az a cub
atute for those presented by the gentleman from south
Carolina
Whereas the States OF South Carolina Georgia Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana have discovered the
political ties which them 10 compact the
United States u America and through duly authorized dele
The welfare OF those states and 70 establish enduring
yerument whereby their rights may be mantaneai h h
be formed before permanent be constructed here
fore, . . .,,,a. - o.o
from each State, report plan for proFoai govern
ment as soon as possible.
The Congress went into secret session at quarter before
| one O'Clock l.. NJ.
rrrTu PAYS PROCEEDINGS.
MONTGOMERY, Feb 8, 1891.
Tho Congress was In secret session four hours today
and met again TO night, and has probably achieved i'm
portapt results which will be made known tomorrow
The only public session vas half an hour this morning