Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-02-15

by those who voted tor w inter laws,
requesting him to resign Immediately.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Nothing definite was done in the
Peace Conference yesterday, nor was
anything done by the subcommittee
charged with the subject matter of COM
promise, except to listen to speeches.
A great many propositions are before
them. Some are very long, and en-
brace many subjects of greater or less
importance. One or two are short, and
refer mainly to the territorial feature of
the complications. Messrs Guthrie
and Ruffin were among the speakers
yesterday. as3' les
I am Informed, positively, in a relia-
bleaquarter, that twenty-one Republican
Senators have protested to Mr.. Lincoln
against the appointment of Gen. Came,
rom as enc efslfis Cabinet advisers.
THE .MoNTGoMERY, CONVENTION
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 9.-Con-
gress. was in secret session four hours
to day. It met again to night, and
probably important results will be made
known tomorrow. There was a public
session of half an hour this morning
which was consumed in prayer, some
informal business and resolutions. Gen
Henningsen is. here.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. a. The
Congress last night unanimousl ly agreed
to a Constitution and Provisional Gov
ernment. ~
A strong and vigorous Government
will go into immediate operation, with
full powers and ample funds.
No proposition for compromise or re-
construction will be entertained. The
Congress will remain in session to make
all necessary laws.
/. Unusual, interest was manifested in
the proceedings of the Southern Con,
gress to-day. The hall of the Conven.
tion, and the Gallery were crowded
Mr. Memminger presented a beautiful
model flag, made by the ladies of South
Carolina. This flag has blue cross Oh
red field, Seven stars are on the flag
It was highly admired, He also pre-.
.sented another model flag, by gentle
man of Charleston. 1t has a cross and
fifteen stars on field Of stripes.
A committee was appointed to report
on flag, seal and coat of arms, and
motto for the Southern Confederacy
The President was directed to appoint
Committees on Foreign Affairs, on Fl
nance, Military and Naval Affairs, on
Postal Affairs, on Commerce and on
Patents. Hon. jeff. Davis was then
elected President, and Hon. Alexander
H. Stephens, of Ga, Vice President OF
the Southern Confederacy.
The vote was unanimous.
A resolution was adopted for appoint
ing a Committee of three Alabama Dep
uties, to inquire and report on what
terms suitable buildings can be had in
Montgomery, for the use of the several
Executive departments of the Confed-
eracy under the Provisional Govern
ment. --...-.a
An ordinance was passed continuing
in force until repealed or altered by the
Southern Congress, all laws OF the
United States in force Or in use ON the
ISL OF NOYGD1pef last.
It is understood that under this law
a tariff Sill be laid on all goods brought
from the United States.
A resolution was adopted instructing
the Committee. on Finance to report
promptly tariff for raising revenue for
the support of the Government.
"A resolution was adopted authorizing
the appointment of Committee to re-
port Constitution for the permanent
government of the Confederacy.
The Congress was about two hours in
secret session, and the rest Of the pro-
cesdiugs were conducted openly.
FROM MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 10 The
Hon. A. II. Stephens said, in response
to a serenade last evening: ''For though
we met as strangers from different and
independent. States, we are once more
citizens of common country. Allow
me briefly and sincerely to return my
unfeigned thanks for this compliment.
The state Of my health and voice and
the night air, apart from other consid-
erations, prevent me from doing more.
This is not. the time nor place to discuss
the great question now pressing the
public councils. ..
It's sufficient to say that this day a
new Republic, has been formed. The
States of America have been
into existence to take their
place among the nations of the earth,
under a temporary or Provisional Gov
ernment, it is true, but soon to be fol-
lowed by one of a permanent character,
which, while it surrenders none Of our
ancient rights and liberties, will secure
them more perfectly. We trust for
peace, security and domestic tranquility.
That ought to be the object of all Gov
ernments What is the future of this new
The fate of this new Re-
public will depend upon ourselves. Six
States only at present constitute it, but
six stars yet appear in our Constellation
and Constitution.
While we should make aggressions on
none we should be prepared to repel
those made by others, let them come
from whatever quarter they may We
ask of others simply to let us alone and
to be permitted to look after our safety,
security and happiness in our own way,
without molestation OF giving offense to
other people. Let, then, peace, frater-
nifty, and liberal commercial. relations
with all the world be our motto. With
these principles, without envy towards
other States in the line of policy they
may take for themselves, we will invite
them to a generous rivalry in all that
developes the highest quality of every
nation. ..r
With the best wishes to you, gentle
men, and to the success of our common
this day announced, 1 bid
you good night" ....
He was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, and on retiring three cheers were