Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-14

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must be constructed to stand securely ard
permanently. Resting our trust on these,
ro need fear nothing from without pr
within, with a climate unsurpassed Wy
any on earth with staples AMI produt-
lions which control the commerce OF the world;
with instiutinus, 90 Far as regards our
social policy, In strict conformity to nature
and the laws o. the Creator, whether read 10
Tie book OF inspiration or the great book OF
manifestations around US, we have an me nat
ual elements essential TO the attainment to
Tie highest degree OF power and glory. These
Institutions have been much s~ssailed, and II Is
our mission to vindieate tae great truth on
which they rest, aud with them exhibit The
highest type OF civilization which Il Is possible
for human society TO reach. In doing this,
1ur policy should be marked by q desire to
preserve and maintain peace win all states
and people. II this cannot oe done, let not
the fault be a. our door.
While we should make aggrsssions on none,
We should be prepared 20 repel those made by
others, let them come from whatever quarter
they may. We ask Of others simply to lot US
alone and TO be permitted to look after our
safety, security a~ndhaPpiness in our own way,
without molestation or giving ohense to other
people. Let, then, peace, fraternity and hhe-
raj commercial relations with all the world be
our motto. With these principles, withou. en-
w toward other States in the line Of policy
they may take for themselves, we will invite
hem to a generous rivalry in all that devel-
opes the highest quality Of every nation.
With the best wishes TO you, gentlemen, and
TO the success Of eur common Government this
day announced, l bid YOU good night.
He was frequently INTERRUPTED by applause,
and on retiring three cheers were given for
Mr.. Stephens, the first Fiee-Pfesideat Of the
Confederate States OF America.
MoNTGoMERY, Ala, February 1.-THE
convention met at IL O'Clock.
After prayer, the committee appointed to
notify Mr.. Stephens of bis election as Vice
President Of the Southern Confederscy, rePor-
ted that that gentleman would, at the request
OF the committee, announce bis reply in open
session, at one O'Clock P. N.
Mr.. Conrad's resolution was adopted, ap-
pointing a committee OF i've to report a bill
establishing an executive department Tor the
Confederacy.
Mr.. Stephens resolution was adopted, max
ing the naval and military committees sspa-
rate, and also appointing committees on puolie
lands, Indian affairs, and Territories.
The convention subsequently went into Sc
cret session. After a recess Of half an hour
it reassembled at one p. N.
TIE President announced that the hour to
hear Mr.. Stephens had arrive l.
Mr.. Stephens then arose and said:
al have been notified, by the committee, Of
nv election as Vice-Prssident OF the P-oVis-
ional Government of the Confederate States
Of America. The committee requests that
shall make known 10 ihis body, in verbal
response, my acceptance Of the high position
to which I have been called. This | now do,
in this august presence; before you, MIR. Pres
ident; before this Congress; and before the
large eoncourss OF people assembled here, IN
der the bright sun and brilliant skies which
now smile 50 auspici0usly upon Us.
al take the occasion, also, to return my
most profound Acknowledgements for this sX-
preston Of confidence on the par. Of Congress
There are reasons why I place an unusually
high estimate Cd It. The considerations which
have induced me to accept it, l need not state.
Suffice it to say, that it may be deemed ques-
tionsble whether any good citizen can refuse
TO discharge any duty that may be assigned 70
him by bis country in the hour Of its need
at might be expected that | should indalge
in remarks on the state of public affairs, the
dangers which threaten US, and the most ad-
visable measures to be adopted to meet these
pressing exigencies. But allow me TO say, in
the absence Of The distinguished gentleman
called to the executive chair, I think it best to
forbear Saying anything in regard to such
matters. We expect him to arrive here in a
few daVs-bv Wednesday of this week-if be
is not providentially detained. When be comes,
you viii hear from bin on those difficult ques-
tons, and I doubt not that we shall cordially
and tremendously eorcur in the line Of policy
that his superior wisdom and craftsmanship
shall Indicate.
'fIn the meantime, in reference to these mat
ters, we may very probably direct attention
to such as the providing necessary postal ar
rsDgements, making provision for the trans
fer Of she customhouses from the jurisdiction
OF the separate States to that Of the Southern
Coafederacy, sRd The imposition OF such d.
ties az may be necessary 10 meet present and
expected exigencies.
"In the exercise Of the power to raise reve-
nue., we are limited to he object Of revenue
a small duty not excesdingt ten per csptum upon
importations, which, it is believed, will be
sufficient for this purpose.
owe can also be de%yoting our attention to
the Constitution for the permanent Govern
ment, which should be stable and durable; and
which is one Of the objects Of our assembling
here. l am now ready to take the oath Of
ofce."
The oath Of Office was accordingly admin
is;ered.
A committee Of two from each State was
thea appointed TO prepare a permanent Con-
stitution.