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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-22
ARTICLE V.

l. Upon the demand of any three States legally as.
sembled in their several conventions, the Congress
shall summon convention Of all the States, 10 take
into consideration such amendments to the Copsti-
tuition the sad States all concur in suggesting ar
the time wheR the said demand is made; and should
any of the pr 1osed amendments the Constitution
be agreed Oh py the said oOnvention-yoting by
Staies-snd the same be ratified by the legislatures
OF two-thircs of the several States, by conven-
tions in twothirds thereof-Rs the or the other
mode of ratification may be proposed by the general
eonvention-they shall thenceforward form q part
of this Constitution But no State SHALL without its
consent, be deprived Of its equal representation in
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The Congress shall have cPower-

The Congress shall have power- - s4
l. To lay and collect taxes, duties imposts, and ex
eises for revenue necessary pay the debts provide
for the common defence, and carry on the govern
ment of the Confederate States but bounties shall
be granted from the treasury nor shall any duties or
taxes on importations from foreign nations De Eio 70
promote foster eny branch of industry and ali dn
ties imposts and excses shall be uniform throughout
the Confederate States: --al-sz=-E
2. To borrow money the credit OF the Conieder-
ate States: - 50 80
5. Te regulate commerce with foreign nations, and
among the several States and with the Indian tribes
but neither this, nor any other clause oohs-ii-
ed in the constitution, shall ever be construed 10 oee
gate the TO Congress 10 appropriate money lor
any internal T pr ss Of furnishing lights
beacons and buoys, and other aids 10 UPON
the coasts, and the Improvements OF haroors ana me
removing of obsruetons in river aslgaIon, IN al
which cases such duties shall be laid on the naviga-
tion facilitated thereby as may be necessary 10 pay
| the costs and expenses thereof
4 20 establish uniform laws OF naturalizatlon and
uniform laws on the subject Of bankruptcies, through
ont the Confederate States but no law OF Congress
shall discharge any debt contracted before the passage
4 To coin money regulate the value thereof and Of
| foreign coin and TX the standard Of weights and
To nrovide for the ishnent Of counterfeiing
the securities and current coin OF the Confederate
To establish post Offices and post routes; but the
expenses of Postoice Department, after the first
day OF March the year Of Lord eighteen hum
dred and sixty three, shall out OF It's own re
venues:
8. To prainote the progress Of science and useful
arts by securing for limited times authors and in
the exclusive right 10 their respective writings
and discoveries: -. fs zs..s .s4Jf 80 -
10 To define and punish pracies and felenies COM
mitsed the high ses, and offences against the saw
IL To declare war, grant letters of marsus and re
pra and make rules concerning captures on land and
water -
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SECTION o.

/. The Senator'S and Representatives shall receive
compensation for their services TO be ascertained by
law and paid out Of the treasury of the Confederate
States They shall Nm all cases, except treason and
their attendance at the session OF their respective
Houses and in going to and returning from the same
and for any speech debate in either House, they
shall not be questioned IN any other place.
2. No Senator or Representative shall, during the
time for which he was elected, be appointed to any
civil Office under the authority of tho Confederate
States, which shall have been created, or the emolu
ments whereof shall have been increased during such
time and person holding any office under the Con-
federate States shall be member of either House
during his con inuance in Office. But Congress may,
by law to the principal officer in each of the Ex
ecutive Departments seat upon the floor of either
House, with the privilege of discussing any measures
appertainiIlg to his department.
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ARTICLE |.
SECTION 1.

All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested
in a Congress of the Confederate States, which shall
consist OF Senate and House Of Representatives.
sECTION
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/. Each House shall be the Judge of the elections
returns and qualifications of its members, and
majority of shall constitute quorum do busi-
ness ; but smaller number may adjourn from day to
day and may be authorized TO compel the attendance
of absent members, in such manner and under such
penalties each House may provide.
2. Each House may determine the rules Of its pro-
ceedings, punish its members dsorderIy belav
and with the concurrence of thirds of the whole
number, expel a member.
.. Each House shall keep journal of its proceed
ngs and from time TO time publish the excepting
such parts may in their judgment require secrecy
and the yeas and nays of the members of either
House, any question: shall, the desire Of fifth
of those present, by entered on the journal.
4. Neither House, during the session of Congress,
SHALL without the consent of the other, adjourn for
than three days, to any Other place than that
in which the two Houses shall be sitting.
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l. The time, place and manner Of holding elections
for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed
in each State by the legsl ture thereof subject the
provisions of this CONSTITUTION Congress NAV
any Time by law make alter such regIIaIlUia.
except the times places of choosing
q The Congress shall assemble at least in every
year and such meeting shall be the first Monday in
December, unless they shall, by law, appoint differ
ant day.
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l. Treason against the Confederate States shall
consist only in levyiIg war against them or in ad
heIlhg 10 their enemies, giving them aid and com
Tort No person shall be convicted of treason unle.
on the testimony OF two witnesses 70 the same overt
act, or on confession in open court
? The Congress shall have power Il, declsrs ,ba
punishment Of treason, but no Attainder OF treason
shal WORK corruption Of blood, forfeiture EXCEPT
during the life Of the person attainted
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ARTICLE ".

1. j 1il faith and credit shall be given in each
state 10 the public acts records apd Judicial
lngs OF every other State. And the Congress tns y
10y general laNs. pTesrribe the manner in ,shi,-h
and the effect theieOf. - f'O'ed'
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
For Board and Tuition, sos, $50, and $50, nc
cordng to the department Of the pupils
GENERAL REGULATIoNs.

No deduction will be made for absence or with
drawal, unless occasioned by illness or dismissal.
Pupils will be charged from the date ON which
they enter.
joarlers are requested to bring all necessary ar
ticles for the toilet.
The Academy viii not incur the expense Of ihrn-
ishing articles Of clothing or pocket money.
Pupils will not be allowed 10 spend pocket money
at their own diicretion. Such moneys must be de-
posted with the Superior of tho Academy.
TO prevent improper correspondence, all letter.
received or sent are subject TO the perusa Of the SUI
perior. though in no case is such correspondence
prohibited as regards parents or guardians.
With the exception OF books Of devotion, nc
books or periodicals are allowed to circulate in the
Institution, except such "a receive the approval o.
the Mother Superior.
For further particulars application may be made
TO the Mother Superior OF the Academy or TO the
Right Rev Bishop Nhelan.
AN business letters to be addressed to the Mother
Superior, 81 Ceceilias Academy, Mt Vernon, nea
Nashville Tenn January \, 1851 -'im.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
T E L E G R A P HI G /.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ll.-At a dinner table TO. day
Senator Toombs stated in the presence OF Gen. Scot
that if the Star of the West hand been sunk he
wished the man who ordered her to Charleston had
been on board. Scott said something in reply.
which Toonbs called a fasehood, upon which the
old hero rushed upon him, but others nteriered
JACKSON. Jan. I2.-The artillery was ordered to
Vicksburg by the Goyesnor early this morning, to
hail and question passing boats.
A salute of / 5 guns was fered last night on the
reception of the news of the secession of Alabama
and Florida.
WASHINGTON, Jan. -SESATE.-Sewad said
that Congress ought If can redress any real grev-
ances of the offended States, and then supply the
President with all means necessary TO maintain
the Union, Tie agreed that laws contravenng the
Constitution in reference 10 the escape Of slaves
ought to be repealed He Yves willing to vote fl
au amendment to the Constitution that Congress
should mover have the power to abolish or interior
with slavery within the States. lie was ready to
vote for any properly guaranteed laws to prevent
the invasion OF States by citizens Of other States
He favors Pacific Railroad, and concluding h'
said, he should checrfuy support the Government
in whatever prudent and energetic efforts II makes
40 preserve the public peace and Union advising
only moderation, forbearanee and cancellations eX
pressing his conviction that tho hour has not ye
come for the Union to fall, and those who saved To
Union now would hereafter receive greater prais'
than It's original organizers.
CHARLESTON, Jan l0.--Lieut Talbot loft Charles
ton late last night, with dispatches from Maj. An
lderson to the President OF the United States.
Lieut. Talbot goes 10 Washington for further in
structions from the President, party of gentle
men entertained him at the Charleston Hotel pre-
yous to his departure.
There is no excitement here.
desired, aud directed Lieut. Talbot TO have ever!
AGILITY aud courtesy extended 60 him rs bearer u
dispatches 10 the United States Goycmmeutbotl
in goiur aud returning
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
ST. CECEILIA'S
FEMALE AGADEMT
Mount V ernOn,



The Sisters of the Order of ST, DOMINIC, well
known in this and adjoining States as experienced
and competent directors Of Female Education, re-
spcctuy announce to the citizens of Nashville, and
to the public in general, that the above Academy is
now open for the reception Of pupils.
The Academy is about mile from the city, and
is situated in one of the most beautiful aud healthy
locations in its vicinity.
The ladies of this Institution, being especially de-
voted to the Education Of the young OF their own
sex will leave nothing undone to impart to the pu-
pills confded to their care thorough Education IN
the highest sense of the word.
The religion protested by the ladies' of the lnst-
tuition is the Catholic, and they will mpar special
religious instruction to pupils protesting that faith
Pupils Of every religious denomination VIII be
admitted and no undue influence will be used to BIZ
as tue religious principles of the young ladies'; nor
will any of them be permitted TO embrace the Cath
Ole faith without the verbal or written consent OF
parents or guardians Uniformity and good order,
however require the attendance Of all at morning
and evening prayers and ut the religious exercises
on Sunday.
The course of studies is divided into four depart
ments, each department having its own distinct
course Of studies assigned it,
/ The Academic Year will consist 6f two Sessions
the first commencing on the first Monday of Sep
tember and the second on the first monday Of Feb
ruary. The Academic Year will close with pub
lie distribution of premiums and honors about the
goth Of june of each year.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18

BeH.. We have often been requested to give our
views Of the constiiutonaliiy OF separate secession
but have invariably replied that there .can be no
constitutional argument of proposition which the
Contribution never contemplated in any contingens
Icy. 1t is s. supremely ridiculous to suppose that
the wise trainers of our Constitution intended to
fashion government whos stability WAS to depend
upon the passions or caprices Of single eonsttu-
ent part that we are surprised to find the consttu-
tonal right of secession contended for by any sen.
gible man. The resolutions Of 9s-9 are the sole
authority for this absurd doctrine, and those reso-
lutions like the Cincinnati platform, were for par
~ purposes. jefferson hated the Supreme Court
because the elder Adams appointed john Marshall
Chief Justice and lost no opportunity to strike a
blow at that coordinate department of the govern
mcnt, and Madison, who was USED as a tool in that
memorable Transaction afterwards repudiated the
construction put upon these resolutions. Call seces-
sion revolution and we admit the right as natural
not constitutional right, but we have too much
sef-respect to be caught advocating the doctrine
that this government provided forits overthrow
by conceding to the States the right to withdraw
and set up as Independent sovereignties whenever
passion or prejudice may suggest the movement
Entertaining these views, we should, under certain
circumstances be for prompt aud unconditional CO
ercion, but oppose it now because majority of the
Northern States have nullifcd law of Congress;
and violated a clause of the Constitution. We are
too for q united withdrawal of thesave States from
the Union unless theprights are, at once, fully re-
cognized and sccuredj but in doing so, we would
boldly proclaim 1t TO be revolution and not dodg,
behind the cowardly pretext of secession as a con
stitutional right This government was instituted
to be perpetual unless its overthrow demanded
in defence of rights denied by the majority TO thu
minority after recourse to all constitutional means
but to suppose it was loose compact that might b.
violated at any time by an individual member o
the Confederacy is absurdity too gross to be en-
tertained except by those whose cowardice would
ssek pretext for their revolutionary designs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
XXVlth CONGRESS---2d SESSION.


SENATE, ..........~.W AsnNGToN, Jan. Is.
Mr. Bayard presented memorial from citizens
of Delaware without respect to party, praying for
the passage of Crtendens resolutions. These reso-
buttons, embodying the import of no more than
the public sentiment of the slave-holding States
will demand, ! will vote for the resolutions and
speak on them next week.
" Mr.. Seward presented the memorial of Samuel
TX. Morse, the ilustrious inventor Of the Magnetic
Telegraph, praying Congress for an extension of
one of his patents which constitutes its title to the
property in that invention. Referred to Commit
tee on Patents.
Mr. Seward also presented a memorial of the
citizens of New York concerning the State of the
Union.
Mr.. Kennedy presented petition from the cti-
zens of Frederic county, Maryland, without regard
to party, asking the adoption Of the Critendcn res
outions.
Mr. Cameron presented eight different memorials,
praying that the proposition Of Mr.. Crtenden to
submit amendments to the Constitution-tabled
| Mr. Wilson moved to take up the restitution pro-
posing certain amendments to the Constitution OF
the United STATES.
! Mr.. Powell presented the proceedings of the hem
ocrtc convention at Louisville on the 9th Of JAN
uary, containing resolution faYoring the Crteu-
den Compromise.
Mr.. Hale objected to receiving that as it was
not officially directed to the Senate.
Mr.. Powell-The resolutions express attachment
to the Union and protest against coercion.
Mr.. Hale insisted upon his objection, and moved
that the document be laid on the table.
The special order Mr. Critcudcn's Resolutions
was taken up.
Mr. Clark moved an amendment striking on
the preamble and first resolution and inserting tina
the provisions Of the Constitutions are amply suf
fcient for the preservation Of the Union.
Mr. Green took the floor. The present Consti
tuition Units provisions is good enough for the Who'll,
Union. hold that state has n right to secede-
This is not a government Of UNFIT is multi
plication of units. county cannot secede from
State because il is not unit of sovereignty. 4
f State has the right to go out it came in. Their
is no power in the government TO punish her
Thus all are sovereign, | am for immediate Sc
ccssiOn il my State is not unless there be revolu
ton of northern public sentiment.
$ Further consideration was postponed, and tn
Pacific Railroad bill, being the special order wa
taken up.
4 vote was taken on ro,tponing it indefinitely
= resultug--ycos II, nays 81.
20 The following is the vote on Critcndcn's motto
, TO postpone ,hc Pacific Railroad bill and take II
his joint resolution to amend the Constitution
y yeas II, nays'25.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18

aSA- The Legislature Of Indiana has bill before
it proposing that Congress call Convention of the
people of the United States to make such amend
ments to the Constitution as will secure the rights
of all the States, We like the feeling that sug-
gests this movement, but fear the country has moth
ing to hope from Congress-the politicians are not
adequate to the task Of publication; they are too
corrupt and selfish to feel the glow Of honest pari-
otism and too contracted in their par1an views to
cope with questions demanding the wisdom OF
statesmen.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
CT A r. X SVILLE
Friday, January 10, 1861.

4 pen The meeting called for Monday last too k
lplsce but resulted we believe differently from what
was anticipated by those who called it. The Union
side Of the question was advocated by Nessrs Bailey
and House, and the Secession side by Ncssrs. Har-
rel and Yancey. We were prevented from being
present by indsposion and can say nothing there
fore, of the merits of the speeches the result how
ever, was the adoption, with Slight niodfcationsof
the Louisville resolutions which cmboly the main
features of the Crittcnden proposition. The people
of Tennessee not prepared to go out of the I'm
ion whilst there s a chance save it on honorable
terms; much less are they prepared 10 encounter
the anarchy and ruiuous expenditures that must
follow separate secession with no ralying pont--no
common government to supply the place of the one
abandoned. Tennessee is for cooperation in the
effort to obtain redress of grievances and for coop
Grafton in secession should those grievances not be
redressed and she wants, in addition, some fixed
plan of government for the new Confedemcy before
helets.go the DID, The course pursued by the Gulf
States is the result d passion and returning rea-
son will disclose the &tal error into which they
have been precipitated. Eennesseeans arc as SEN
sitive to the election Of Lincoln and the insults OF
the North as the Missppians but with cooler heads
and steadiSr nerves, they choose to inquire whc,C
they to land before they leap, and to deliberate
upon the chances Of settling existing difficulties be-
fore they resort to revolution. But when they are
satisfied that the Northern majority is determined tC
trample upon Southern rights and deny to the slay,
States equality in the Union, then it will be found
that Tennessee is not only true to the South bu
more efficient in its defence than those Gtl States
because she will be completely armed with thu
right and because her strength will be unimpaireC
by the needless waste of premature and ill-adviseC
preparation. 1t should be the settled purpose o
every Tennessecar- to have full and satsiactor.
adjustment of the sectional quarrel at this time
if disunion be the only alternative left us by tn
North, let us try and have union of the South AM
not all Ay off into petty sovereignes contcmptibl
in size ard more contemplate for the folly mauifes
ted by the States which have led off in the work Q
dsunion. Let Tennessee stand firm until her hon
or bids her quit the Union in the meantime, lie
hor find out where she is to co. and under wha
sort of government she is to liye--whether
separate sovereignty or member of anSthe
Confederacy-and il The last, on what terms
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TUESDAY, Jan. Is, 1861
The House proceeded to business without PRAYER.
no clergyman being present.
Sundry bills were recommended to adoption or
rejection, by appropriate committees
Committee on Federal Relations recommended
resolutions in lieu Of all those on Federal Relations
Mr. Fsrelly introduced resolution authorizing
the Governor to inquire Of the Banks of the State
whether they will lend money to the State, in the
present contingency, aud to what extent, aud on
what terms. Passed under suspension of the rules
Ayes AZ, noes 10. Transmitted to Senate
Mr.. German introduced resolutions to the effect
that Tennessee will take no steps towards dissolu-
ton of the Union till efforts for peaceabe adjust
ment ehall he exhausted especially efforts for the
adoption of Crittendens proposition.
The resolutions of Mr. Porter offered yesterday,
namely, that this General Assembly has heard with
profound regret of the resolutions recentls adopted
by the Legislature of New York rendering men
and money to the President, to be used in coercing
sovereign States of the South into obedience to the
Federal Government and that this General As
sembly receives the action of the Legislature of
New York as he Indication Of the purpose on the
part OF the people of that State to further compli-
cate existing difficulties, by forcing the people OF
the South to the extremity of submission or ress-
lance and so regarding it, the Governor of Ten
nesfee is requested to inform the Executive of New
YORK that IT is the opinion OF this General Assem-
bly, that whenever the authorities of that State
shall send armed forces to the South for the pur-
pose indicated in the resolution, the people of Ten
ncssee, uniting with their brethren of the South
will ''welcome them with bloody hands to Hospital
bic graves then came up for discussion, and OF
motion Of Mr.. Caldwell, were amended by substitu
ting the words, 'as man, resist such invasion
of the soil of the South at any hazard and to thu
last extremity" for the words, "wecome them will
bloody hands to hosptablc graves" Much tm
was occupied, and much feeling manifested, in dis
cussng the propriety of leaving ont Tom Corwin
effusion of blood on paper. The proposition Il
leave the paper free of blood at last prevailed tn
-, member who offered the resolution himself cheer
fully accepting Mr.. C.samendmcnt, and the resolu
ton passed. Ayes so, noes I. Transmitted t
Senate.
The Senate resolution for the relief of +, Willis
Revenue Collector for Wilson county, was taken II
and passed. Resolutions for the relief of Collector
in Monroe and Green, also passed. The resolution
then went TO the Senate. A
Adjourned TO 2 o'clock p NJ.