The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-20
THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
CONGRESS OF THE CONFED-
ERATE STATES.
THiRTy-FIFTn DAY.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March ID 1861.
Congress met TO day at twelve H. Prayer offered.
The journals Of yesterday were read and approved.
Mr.. WRIGHT, Of Ga, presented q communication on the
subject OF the tariff from Mr.. B oues OF the Ern OF
B. N. E A. Whitlock, importers 10 the city OF New
York. This gentleman formerly citizen OF tue
State of Georgia, and a resident or tn n which
reside. His communication on suojec. that do
consider myself skilled in at all It's reference 50
the Committee on Finance. The communication, ROO
is in good faith, and contains what appears To me 70 be
good practical common The writer Of thoss
old and chronic. Cases Of tire eaters He bus devoted
much study to the tariff question, and his MINI at pre-
sent is much exercised upon the subject
Tha communication was referred u The commute on
Finance.
MIR. VAIL Of Texas, sent to the secretary's desk a
communication from President Of the Conven
ton of rexas, and certified copy ordinances
adopted by that Convention. The communication re-
fered 70 the votes in that State by the people on toe
ratification OF the ordinance of secession The vote
for secession 80 5O and against secession II 26s
majority secession the heard fcon 2jls2
The President announced that the ordinance mad oeen
ratified and that lbe state OF Texas cpd bal :esn
since March 2. 1851 free, sovereign aad Independent
Of the EARTH and that her citizens aosoved
from all other allegiance than to her sach" Dated
Austin, March 4, 1861
The ordinance iu relation to union az the State Of
Eexas with tho confederate States Of America declares
that II Is expedicnt and proper thai Texas should JOIN
such confcdeacy and share its desnies, the delegates
to The Montgomery Congress are Instructed 10 app Tor
ACml6SfOn
vention approves Of the provisional constitution and n
strucfs Der deputies to operate, members OF the
Congress, in making permanent coDst!titi,n &c
Mr. WAUI, of Texas-l send 10 your cefk, Mr.. fres
dent, communication from the President u the Conyeo
ton Of the people OF Texas and ordnance adopted Dy
her people in conyen ton assembled by which that state
has become member OF this confedeIacy The people
OF that STATE SIR did not know AT the time OF the adop
ton Of that ordinance of the Confidence which this Cor
had reposed In their fidelity and devotion 10 The
rights Of the South they did know that you had al
ready admitted the members Of that state 10 seat in
your counees and deiber and that even before
the proclamation which is submitted was made her dele
gates we've admitted to all the privileges OF members
upon the floor OF THIS Congress fe people OF Texas
will soon forget such confidence reposed in their
patriotism they will ever remember with pride the
fact that before the proclamation OF their secession was
issued their sts,e was already represented by oae
Of the stars that shine in the galaxy Of this confe e
racy. The people OF Texas beg m sir, the revolution
which has so g,orously resulted in the clnederacy OF
States der the guidance of those principles contained
in the Declaration Of Independence under which COR
fathers maintained their liberty that all governments
governed. This revolution, like the
mountain side, gathered IA IL flowed uuti mighty
river swept rresstiby all before It, The voice Oh the
people came like the roar Of many waters, drowning
the gurgliog brooks and bab6ng rlls that attempted
swel their notes in opposition. ia known that dls
tngushed citizen OF Texas unfortunately 1t lie hem
state aad this hour OF TRIUMPH the song
umph has died from ears would do injustice 10 Texas
TO my feelings did attempt TO pluck eal
from the wreath ht surrounds his brow place b.o
upon the page oil history ulumined by his name He
and the people Of his Sta have offered he appealed TO
I
elected our Governor let rs hops that was Dc ,
ton TO onion that he loved not wisely but too veil thai
placed him in opposition u people ~no had ever honor
him When The news fell upon the ears Of our peope
that Lincoln elected when IL Known that Sousn
Dina, the farhest from distance, wound secede
that she stood like d knight armor from head u hee
wh yisor down and and isuce 10 lesanother turtius
reauy spring into the yGwnlng cnasm, willing stcri-
nee himself for me liberties Of ns country-cex4s be-
came thoroughly aroused, and Ike tho vel trained,
high melted steed when the charge Is
ounded, who swells beyond the measure q hs
rt~tn fh. saAhIn ha~aa uyfH rffh n
L bis teeth, ruahes 10 the ol oatLie, SO Texas
ought her place III the grand array OF Southern chvAre
When Texas permitted her territory to be divided 1851
many her bold felt the humlliiLiol, aud wnnn
she bowed her proud neck aud passed under yoke
and permitted tine letters TO be placed on her free os,
believe not sir, that she was less sensitive - Gncfosch
men!s on her rights tnan now she felt that size Sas
memoer OF the confeaeracy, aud sboad err, II AZ
all the side OF peace, ana unw'ing . enbrcl
her Southr sisters quarrel that chiefly her own
but mistaken indeed they WHO Supposed shat her
supneness then woud become submission now. No. cir
the call went sortn Samson, the pnst.nes
upon thee - she sprg forth, bursting the gree1
and slender wythes, and stood like yoGng
in his manhood, his beauty and his power.
Nor is Texas ignorant OF the position sine occupies
protection from the most warke, cruel and ferocioas
OF savages the continent On her western bout
Gary nation hose life revolution and whose sup
port depreciation. From the mouth OF the Saoi1e -
the RIO Grade there hardly mounted gun 70 de-
sganet ouch would attack from thssr
home on the deep Texas knows all this-h1s Counted
the and comes willing member TO this confederacy
choosing 10 share al the perils OF new governGsens
than be less thar equal ami5s her former peers
satisfied that the constitution that has been Unanimously
Adopt, by this Congress for a permanent, government
will meet with the universal appreciation state
You win perceive by the documents forwarded that tho
desire that government should ce formed
based upon the constitution OF The United states.
Thai has been done. In addition, thS experien-s
Of seventy years has exposed some dangers al.
hconsructions, which have avoided or attempted
shun The patronage OF the government which, IKE
the mselstroom drew within rs vortex ali that ap
an p.ay1
We have locked bod barred and guarded The treasury
Wo have greatly curraied the expenses OF legislator de-
siroyed extra allow Ances, ana eaved the conrtry 10
great Mt from joboets Spectators Taxes are %
pe collected for the OF the government Alone leaving
industry free " pursue that channel best suited W
the tastes and habits o. people Indeed
much has been done 70 commend IL 70 the people
Of the whole SOUTH and no change from the old Goa
stitution made that can with reason be con temned
Texas has taken her place aud locks her shield with
yours. Her eyes are to the front, aod she casts no
glance Backward. Recommendation upon any terms Is
never dreamed within b0rders thai confidence
that holds nations well az Individuals together want
ing; and, sr, have learned from history tsat ma
ton divided peyer, relntee tern1s o.
equality. They have to vivdly beiore their
the example OF the first tina,
history under Jerohoam. Whcr Rehoboam asked 10
yield 70 the caor OF the people for Justice, and rsluc
ton OF their taxes after having Consulted with the young
men, instead or with the aged and wise, that my
father made your yoke heavy but will adj thereto
my father chssseued you with whips, but VIII oh>sse
you with srof plgs.n After thus the people answered
thc king saying Hwlat portion have we Ia David?
Every man - your tepts lsrae and now, David see
thine own house. Ana evury man went " his tsnt.
The tribes wen. forth an never, tss TIA.
breach been healed And never never will the sople Of
Texas consent again, upon any terms, % 1--we With
people from WHOM such injustice aud cypress IN has
been manifested hope, sir, that the strfe u that
ton VIII in1 parallel Ia this. W. vO1i 90 pace,
but If adversars desire, be IT, II ta4t flag
the old stars end stripes, threatened The banner
70 force orr dcgi adaton. oven
rree BE- their banner Hnug W arc 10th
It's silt Ten folds should feed ne moth
And will stiKe at ths til - tbose who GghL
under its zelda, Jour sth3rs and ,raeitassrs fought
those who rallied under ths bacuer - - George
ciatsd Win Their historic memories and gallant
associations We pay deyptgns the ,annsr spread
before us, and whether \ oaes IN the sGzbe4tos,
one the oreeza PLAYS win Is bright rpssctious
he waters, Texas will o"r rs love Ind, SIR sDpni ig
float over tss crash q: snd tho tide Of battle
batbed H. the r1 cufreni ina blpszcs nations Wilde
Shred remains aot, o. MAD y 1gh' .or ~ there, by
his si1e you Will ind TsssD seek nR glory grave.
Texas has embarked for the voyage The sho you b
a'bched the other day All her l8e, numtnliy anl
liberty with you; and though the aocn RACES aoi
b. .imbers creak beneath the srelng waters snoUgh