Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-07
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Chairman of the Committee
HoreH Co5J, President Of Congress:

Ho,,eH Cobb, President Of Congress:
At a meeting of the Baptist Convention of the State
of Georgia. the following preamble and resolutions were
una imou-y passed
Whereas the State Of Georgia in the legitimate exer-
else of her gnty has Withdrawn from the Conftd
eracy known as the United States of America and for
the better maiI of her rights, EonCur and uds-
peudence has united with other States in Confed
cracy utder the title of the Confederate States Of America
And whereas Abraham Lincoln, the President OF the
United States ia attempting, by force OF arms, 10 sutu
gate these States in violation Of the fundamental prlc
| pies of American liberty
Therefore RtSOletd by the members Of the Baptist
Convention of the State Of Georgia That consider it
pleasure aud duty to that both in feeling and
principle approve, endorse and support the Govern
| ment of the Confederate States OF America.
R,soircd That whlo this Convention disclims all
authority whether ecclesiastical or civil yet cizaus
we deem il but duty urge the union OF all the people
Il the South in defence of the common cause and 10
press the confident belief that in whatever conflict the
IN ldness OF Mr. Lincoln and his Government Eay force
upon US the Baptsts Of Georgia viii not be behind any
class of fellow ci.izens in maintaining the ndepen
deuce of the South by sacrifice OF treasure blood
g. Resolved That acknowledge, With devout hank
fulness to Almighty God, the signal favor with which,
I'D 10 tbs time, He has blessed our and policy,
aud that the Baptist Churches of this State be requested
20 observe the first and second days of June
days Of fasting aud prayer that God will deliver from
all the power OF our enemies and restore peace 10
country IL
Resoiyed, That thcConfederate Government be re-
ouested to invite the Churches Of all denominations With
in the Coniederacy 10 unite in observing said days Of
fasting and prayer
g. Resolved That copies of these resolutions be sent
to President Da'i' the Confederate Congress- and the
Governor Of Georgia.
Mr.. Wright, OF Georgia, moved that the preamble
and resolutions and the letter of the accomplished gen.
tlenan who had communicated ihem spread upon the
journal of Congress. Adopted.
Mr.. Shorter, of Alabama introduced the following:
Resotped, That 100 copies of the acts and resolu
tons of the Congress- passed up and inclusive of the
6h Of March, and from which the junction Of secre
sy has been removed be printed for the Of the Con-
gress during the present season.
Mr.. Kenner, of La moved to amend the resolution
by including the Printing of the Provisional and Perma-
| nent Cons buttons in the same pamphlet
Mr.. Shorter said he accepted the amendment pro-
| posed.
The resolution, az amended, was then passed.
NJ Clayton, of Miss, offered the following.
Resolved That much of thu reports of the Atto-
ney General relates to the administration of justice lie
referred to the Judiciary Committee and that 80 much
relates to the matter CT printing be referred the
| Committee on Printing.
Mr.. Ochtree of TeHas introduced bill TO be euti-
ted Ac. 10 establish port Of entry Sabine Pass 10
the State of Texas and provide for the appointment
Of collector OF the game. The bill wes only read by
its title, and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Hemphill, of Texas, said that since the adjourn
ment oil Congress IN March last he bad received COM
muncation from the Pres dent OF the Convention of the
people Of the State of Texas, enclosing resolutions
pressve Of her qualification at the election OF Hens.
erson Davis and A. II. S.evens to the Offices of Pre-.
sden and Vice President Of the Confederate Staes He
presented the communication and moved that it be en-
tered upon the journals of Congress- it follows:
| City OF AUSTIN, Texas
| Friday, March l5 1861
Msssrs John Gregg, ". B. Oehiltres, T. NJ Waul and
| w. s. oldham, H. G.
Gentlemen: By instruction Of the people of TeIas.
transmit you The enclosed resolutions adopted til, day
| 10 Convention
| To-day the additional returns Of the votes upon the
Ordinance Of Secession transmitted with The follow
ing result lin round numbers total vote received "a 900
minority for secession 81 coo votes.
| Truly your friend,
| RT. BR0wNRIGG,
| Secretary Of the Convention.
Rssolssd, That this Convention has heard With pro.
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