The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-02-16


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~ acAtesvo 1upostans reSalta, which WIN bs
u1de known t0aaosfov.
Ihe only pablio ssssion was half On hoer tins
morning. coosunsd n prayer and some formal
business rooolutaons. sssss
Gen. NsnnineDen 3 here
Montgomery, Feb. O.
The CongrsM last night unanimously agreed
% Consultation and . Provisional Government
strong and vigorous government will 20 into
tnnsdiate operation Nth full powers and ample
fandA No proposition for compromise o. 70
contribution will be entertained. s s,s sfsq
The Congress will renain in session % make
oil necessary lava
Much inssrest waswas manifest In the proceed.
ings Of the Southern Congress to-day. The han
81 the Convention and gallery was crowded.
1E AeminGsr presented beautiful model Gag
made BY the ladies' Of South Carolina The dag
has blue cross on = red field and seven stars
Il was highly admired. He also presented M.
other model flag by gentleman q Charleston.
Il has . crose And Is stars on = Held Of stripea
4 committes vas appointed 70 report On .
dag. seal and coat Of arms and motto for the
The Prs.;dant -: directed n .nnoint Com.
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81 4 =. - ~ ~ Y,o,nr,.... I'D p.t.rt.
m. aIsS 40. -. thsr .l..s.d p,es;a.nt
| and Hon HSI.nh.ns V;ce Prss;dant al the
| Son.h.rn Confedsr.ev Ths vots -. nnon;mous
r,.oiutiom ~. .dontsd for .rrcintinv :
| commit(4s n e};rSs denuties IN enonire IA =.
nort an no 49, nj, .his h.;,dirr. IN Mont.
ro.oarv fo- IN. M. ~ ~ .ev.r.i Ersc.t;,e he.
osrtments Of tie confeder.cv under he Provis.
| ional Government
An ordin.nce vaa naaae6. continuing IN force.
until rene.lad ~ sltsr-d ~ tie sonthern Com
ores, aill.va ef The d st.tes in force or in me-.
on the 6rst II November lsst Il il Understood
that under ri, law Z tariff will be laid ON ali
goods brought from the United States.
A resolution vss adopted instructing the com.
mittee ON finance 20 report promptly tariff tor
raising a revenue for the support of the govern
ment, tvi
resolution was adopted authorizing the APP
poinslnsnt Of committee TO report . Constitu-
ton for the permanent government Of che Con
federacy. IL
The Congress was about two hours in secret
session and the rest Of the proceedings we're con
srl :. f5 ~ -.. II
Il 10 sufficient to say that this day new Re.
public has been formed. The Confederate States
Of America have been ushered into existence to
take their place amongst the nations Of the
earth, under temporary or provisional govern
ment, it 10 true, but soon 70 be followed by one
OF permanent character, which, while 1t surren-
ders none OF our ancient rights ana liberties will
secure them more perfectly. We trust for peace,
security auo domesflc tranquility that ought to
be the object OF all governments
What IL the future OF this new government
the fate OF this new Republic-will depend upon
ourselves. six States only et present constitute
lit But six stars yet appear in our constellation
and constitution. The permanent government
may have greater number than the original IL
of the original Union, with more than three times
their population, wealth and power. With such
beginning, the prospect of the future presents
strong hopes TO the patriots heart for bright
prospects in our career. But what the future
shall be depends upon ourselves and those who
shall come after US. Is ss
Our Republic and all Republics, to be perma-
nent and prosperous, must be supported by the
virtue, intelligence, integrity and patriotism of
the people. These are the corner stones upon
which the temple Of liberty must be constructed
TO stand securely and permanently. Resting our
trust on these We need not fear.
elected President Of the Confederate States Of
North America to day, and Alexander H. Ste.
phens ce-President, unanimously.
9 f ~5g Sc Montgomery. Feb. 10.
The Hon "A. II. Stephens said in response to
a serenade last evening. For though we met al
atranpers from different and INDEPENDENT States
We srv once more cit,zens Of a common country.
Allow me briefly and sincerely to return INV un.
faioned tbanks for these comnlimepts The
state Of mr. health and voice. and the night are
Aansrt frnu, ali considerntions prevent me from
discuss the great Questions now pressing on the
public councils. ~ ',' e'-e = -
: Nothing from without or vithin:-vith a eli.
mate unsurpassed by sny on earth:-with staples
and nroducts which control the commerce of the
world..-vith in,ti,utions. 40 far a, repards our
organic and soc;.l nolicv in str;ct contorn,;,v
20 nature and the laws Of the Creator. whether
read in the hook Of insniration or the great book
~ manifestation !
Around ma ve have ali the natural elements
essential to the Attainment in the highest degree
Of mower and glorv Tbese inatitutiops have
been much assaiIed and Il is our mission to vim
dictate the great truth on which thew rest and
with them e.bibit the hiohes, tvne of civil;zs.
ton which Il Is nossible Tor humatt society to
reach -. :"
IN doing this onr nol;cv should he marked nv
/. des;ra to nraaarve and mx;nt,;p ne.ca Nth III
States and peonle IF this o.nnot he dome lot
not tha fapIt be at our door While NO should
male ocores.ons IN none 10 should he nre.
n,red 10 renel those made nv others let them
come from wh.teyer quarter thew NAV. We ask
~ Others simnlv 70 let ma alone and 70 he ner.
n;tted to LOOK after our safety secnr;t, and hsn
n;ness n onr ovn w.v v;thont moias,;no pr
giving ofIance to other neople.
Lei peace. fraternity and commercial relations
with ali the world he onr motto Win these
nr;nc;nIes v;thopt envv tov.rds other s,ste. in
The line Of policy they NAV take for themselves
We invite them 70 A generous rivalry in All that
deveIones the h;chest eonaltv of eyerv nation
j with the hest wishes to YOU. gentlemen md
to the success of our common government
hid Won good night q
! He was frequently applauded. and on retiring.
three cheers we're given for NJ. Stepbens the
first Vice. President Of the Confederate states of
America ~.
81 New York. Feb Q q
q The Herald Washington correspondent saws
Am satisfied, from nositive Inflammation received