Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-02-27
The Southern Congress or the Conledcr'
ute States OF America,


than that which will he found ON The Out
slleor lo-days paper;
MONTGOMERY, Feh,9-Proceeding open
ed with prayer by lSv, Dr., Basil Manly
The Alabama Chief Justice administered
the following oath to Hon, Howell Cobb,
President of The Congress;
"lou do solcmnly swear that you will
support the Constitution for the Provisions.
al Government of these Confederate States
of America
The President will now proceed to
administer the oath of office to tho meuI-
bcrs of the Congress.
Mr.. Memminger-l respectfully suggest
that in the administration of the oath,
-SNch member shall rise. -----------.--
The President then administered the
above oath to all the Deputies, by States,
! The Prcsidcnt-Thc first business is the
call of States for the presentation of men,
orials or other matter.
Mr., Mcmmingcr of S. C., presented plans
/ for flag for the new Republic; one from
some of the ladies of his State, blue cross
on red field with seven stars-suggcsted
/ by the constellation of the Southern Cross,
added to the debt, civilization owes to the
symbol of revealed religion. The other
was by gentleman; n flag with fifteen
stars. Said Mr.. Memmingcr "Good great
that his hopes may be realized and that we
may soon welcome their stars In the glori-
Gus constellation of our Southern Conlcdcr-
acy.'
a Committee was appointed TO prepare
flag: Nlcssrs. Shorter, of Alabama, Morton,
of Florida, Barlow, of Georgia, Sparrow, of
Louisiana, Harris, of Mississippi, and Miles
of South Carolina.
On motion of Mr.. Stephens, the President
was authorized to appoint the following
standing Committees
To consist of five members each, to-wit:
a committee on foreign atlairs-on finance
nm military and naval ailnirs-on the
! ludicisuy--ou postal aitair3--ou CONNER
ciol affair, on accounls--on cngrossments
IN patents and on printing.
Committees were appointed TO report on
what terms suitable buildings in Mout4om-
cry could h6 secured for the use Of Tie EN-
! ecutiye Departments Of the Conredeiacy
under the Provisional Government also
the necessary expense for fitting same
Alcssrs Shorter, Chiffon and McRGe we're
| appointed.
Mr. Harris, Of Miss, presented the fol-
lowing bill which was adopted.
A bill to be entitled an act to continue in
force certain laws of the United States of
America
BE il enacted By the Congress Of tie conicd-
erdted State If Imcricd, That all the laws of
the United States of America, in force and
in use in these confcdcrated States, on the
first day of November last and not incon-
sistcnt with the Constitution, be and the
same are hereby continued in force until
repealed or altered by the Congress.
On motion of Mr.. Mcmmingcr, of S. c..
the Committee on Finance was instructed
to report as soon as possible n tariff for
raising revenue for the support of the Gov
/ crnmenk
On motion of Mr.. Rhctt. of S. C., n com
miftee of two from each State, nominated
by the deputies from the State was appoin-
ted to take into consideration, and report,
n constitution FOR the permanent govern
mont of the State represented in Congress.
An immcnce crowd went in the evening
! to sercnadc the Hon A. IL. Stephen. After
a few preliminary remarks he said
ave are in a transition condition--in
the process of a new formation.
This day. a new Republic has been horn
the Confederate States of America has
been ushered into existence, to take its place
amongst the nations of the eurth-[ Cheers
under temporary, or Provisional Gov
eminent, it is truc-but soon to the follow
ed by one of a permanent character, which
white it surrendcrs none of our ancient
rights and liberties, will secure more per-
scctly, VIC trust, the peace, security and
domestic tranquility, that should be the OBJ
jcct of all Government. Applause.1
What is to be the future of this new
Government, the fate of this new Republic
will depend upon our selves. Six States
| only, at present, constitute it--but six stars,
rs yet appear in our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
we trust, will soon be added. by the time
of the adoption of q constitution of u per-
fmancnt government we may have number
greater than the original thirteen of the
original Union and with more than three
times their population, wealth and power
[Applause.l
"With such beginning tho prospect of
the future presents strong hopes 10 the pat
riots heart, for bright and prosperous
career. But what this future shall be, de-
ponds, say, upon ourselves, and those
who shall come after us. Ours is a Repub-
lie, and all Republics to be permanent and
prosperous, must be supported by the vir-
tue, intelligence integrity and patriotism
of the people. Those are the corner stones
upon which the temple of popular liberty
must he constructed to stand securely and
permanently. Resting ours upon those, we
need fear nothing from without or from
within.
"With climate unsurpassed by any
one on earth, with staples and productions
which control the commerce of the world,
with institutions so far MS regards our
organic and social policy, in strie confor-
nifty to nature and the laws of tie creator.
whether read in the book of inspiration or
the great book Of manifestation around us,
We have all the natural elements essential
to the attainment of the highest degree of
power, glory and renown. Applause |
These institutions have been much assail-
Cd 1t is our mission to vindcate the
great truths on which they rest, and with
them TO exhibit the highest type of civiliza-
ton which it is possible for human society
to reach. In doing this, our policy should |
be marked by a desire to preserve and |
maintain peace with all the States and |
people. Ifthis cannot be done, let not the |
fault lie at our door, While we should
make aggrcssions on none, VIC should he
prepared to rcpel them, if made by others,
come from whatever quarter it may. ZAP
plause. We ask of all others simply to be
let alone, and TO be PERMITTED to look after
our own safety, and happiness, in our own
way. without molcsting or giving offence TO
any other people.
iLet then peace, fraternity and liberal
commercial relations with all the world,
he our motio-T Cheers. with these pr1n- !
ciples. without any envy to other STATES IN
the line of policy they may mark ont for I
themselves. we will rather invite them to
generous rivalship in all that DEVELOPS the
highest qualities ofour nature. Applause. /
This eloquent and patriotic address Gre ]
ated much enthusiasm.
The Southern Constitution. '
The report that The Congress had adop- ,
ted Free Trade" was premature and Q
erroneous. Hon. John Perkins, delegate Q