Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-19
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MONTGOMERY CoRRESPORDENCE.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. Is, 1861.
EpTroRs APPEAL The feature which most
strikes one in the proceedings Of the Southern
Congress is the unrufled harmony with which
its deliberations are conducted. Itis a sub
ieet of universal remark, and presents a dis
paraging contrast to the wrangling and dis
graceful efforts at legislation in the halls Of
the old Federal Congress. Since their assem-
bling on the 4th inst, not yet two weeks, /
venture to assert that more practical 9egisla-
has been effected than was ever engineered
through the dlseordant body, now engaged
chiefly in drawing their salaries at Washing
ton, in three times as many months. The bone
Of conteBuon-the slavery questicn-has been
Of course entirely removed from the political
arena a homogeneous body Of statesmen, who
have but one purpose, and that to maintain
the honor and advance the prosperity OF our
government, are now heard to raise their
voices in furtherance Of the enc great end for
which they have been convened.
"The dark cloud that Ger our house has lowered
Is in Tue deep bosom Of he ocean buried"
On day before yesterday, an amusing scene
occurred In the Congressional hall during ses-
sion. Ms. WALKER Books, of Mississippi
who was, l believe, a eo-operationist during
the late campaign in that State, was suddenly
attacked upon the floor With q morbid affection
for the Hstars and stripes" which sPparently
resulted in a relapse into the same old chronic
disease OF which he was supposed to have
been cured by the dose OF secession ordinance
administered to, and so willingly swallowed
bv him at Jackson during the sitting OF the
State convention. Under the inspiration OF
the moment be made a sHread-eagle speech,
expressing bis devotion to the old federal flag,
and eHioining upon the convention not to give
it up. but to cling to its symbols for the sake Of
the hallowed memories of the past. He de-
sired the stars TO be diminished only in number,
and every stripe to be preserved.
After finishing this little episode, which he
performed with dramatic exactnsss, Miles, Of
South Carolina-eVer impetuous and fiery
rose to bis feet aud pronounced a splendid
maledictisn upon the star-spangied object OF
Mr.. Brooks Observation-Disclosures that, so far
from being hallowed by the past memories, the
flag alluded to BY the Mississippisn had ever,
IN his mind, been associated with the idea Of
tyranny and oppression. HIS brief speech set
tied at once against the passage Of the resOlu-
ton which elected the discussion, and it was
wisely withdrawn.
A large concourse Of citizens held a meet
ing on night before last at Estelle ball, with
the view OF taking SON move to secure the
permanent seat Of government at this city.
Resolutions were passed tending to President
Davis any house in the city which be might
select from private dwellings as the future
White House-an illegitinsts procedure, we
think, entirely beyond their pIerogatiVe. No
stone is left unturned, | assure you, BY which
their purpose can be accomplished. The press,
the people, and outside influence Of course.
contribute to further their ends. One Of the
city papers has gone 30 far as to assert that
NJ ntgomsry "mHst have the capital "-th7t
Georgia and Mississippi, the only two other
States that are central enough to be compst-
itors, have been honored in the elevation Of
Davis and Stephens to the two highest ofices
in the Government, and Alabama has so faT
received no emolument.
The metropolitan felix's forget that Hunts
vile Is in their Safe at all, and has superior
advantages which cannot be entirely ignored.
The President is expected to arrive on Satdr-
day night, and great preparations have been
made for his reception. The Congressional
committee, appointed to attend to bis inaugu-
ration, which has been fixed for Monday next,
at o e O'Clock, consists of the following gem
tlsBen Chiffon Of Alabama, ANDERSON Of
r - lAdg AEAdu II 0cbl IuF NuEAk OF CElLu !
Carolina, Barry Of Mississippi, and De ClO-
net of Louisiana. A grand demonstration is
expected.
On this morning an official copy Of the Tex
as secession ordinance was presented to Con-
gress, with the credentials OF the delegates
from that State. Some gentleman objected to
the reception Of the deputies upon The ground
that the people, nor the State ia its sovereign
capacity, had ratified the ordinance so as TO
r0rnrrm o nFH the act IF earaaafan M Erarr
who was the only one present, was invited to
a seat on the floor, however, until he matter
is decided.
A resolution passed to-day. continuing all
custom house officers in duty that have been
holding Office under the Federal Government,
with the same salaries, provided they do not
reach over five Thousand dollars. They are,
Of course, compelled to take a new oath to sup
port the Constitution Of the "Confedsrate
Arrangements viii soon be on foot to pur-
chase vessels for the government, so as to be
placed in defensive attitude against all efforts
at coercion upon the part OF the Northern
Confederscy.
Two companies Of the Alabama militia re-
turned on Wednesday evening last from Pen
~ssc0la, where they were ordered by the COVER
nor, some weeks since, to protect Fort Pickens.
They are represented az expressing great dis
appointment al not being allowed the pr vi
lsge Of bringing back q few "sealpsn with
them.
1t is supposed here now that an effort will be
made By the Confederate States, so soon as the
is inaugurated, 70 negotiate for the
peaceabls delivery Of an forts in the possession
the Northern ConfederacT, and if treaty
and diplomacy fail, we will try what virtue
here is in b~ayOEeis and balls. The Post, Of
yesterday, the old organ Of the co-operationists
the late canvsss, abiding TO this matter,
says of the peace policy fails, then the only
left US is to take them BY force,
and maintain them at WhateDer sacrifice theu
may cost"
It is useless to say that this is the only
,ourse which our honor and dignity will per-
nit Us TO pursue. We must demonstrate to the
nyrmidons Of Lincoln that ws as we'll as thew,
4 goUernmeRt in every sense Of the word,
md intend to "~enforce the laws.o
Little interest is taken here now in the action
II the border States, as It is generally conceded
they must inevitably come with us after a
while, and that their secession is only a matter
II time. l trust the surmise may not be IN
iJGnded. OMEGA.