The New York herald., 1862-02-24

Woriu uxeu upon NdttVus ioVA Vut Sez s~es
hos this new system of government VIII move on ana
what manner of have been chosen 70 guide IT'S
earliest movements. II is, indeed, new system lor
though concding in many particulars with THAT
under which lived long, yet oilers from II IN
many essential particulars. When the constitution OF
1TS7 was put operation the War OF the Revolution had
been successfully closed. Peace prevailed throughout
the whole land and haowed all its borders. The
trial operations Of the country. long held back now
Of tropical vegetation beneath the influence Of
midsummer The trial which that constitution had
encounter in its earliest well in its
tured existence, was simply one engendered by conflict
OF these interests The question whether il could
give protection TO all these interests without becoming
the partisan Of one and the oppressor Of another in
fact whether it had the sustaining power preserve
integrity against the influence OF interest welded by
ambition. We have seen the result The with our
constitution Is very different 1t Is put into operation
time Of war and its first movements disturbed by
the shock Of battle Its trial Is one created by the
gences Of this contest The question TO DO decided
whether without injury to its integrity, il sup
ply the machinery and afford the means requisite to
duct this war to that successful conclusion which the
people, in their heart Of hearts, have resolved on and
which, trust, has been decreed in that higher court
this question in the bosom OF the future But
tenn can never perish like that to which have al
iuded When ambition and interest seized upon that,
and destroyed its integrity they were not allowed 20 ap
propratehe rule altogether to themselves. Fanaticsm
came forward and demandedto be received as partci-
pant Of power with them, and it claimed not in vain
Beneath sway OF unhoy trumvirate justice was
forgotten, intolerance established private morals
were ruined and public virtue persnea All ieene o.
Obligation Of an oath was forever lost The whole ma
chnery Of government degenerated into the absolute
rule Of q corrupt numerical majority. Already the
weaker section marked out for destruction by the
stronger, and then came disruption and overthrow.
Since then tyranny the most absolute, and perjury the
most ve have destroyed the last vesge OF soundness in
tho whole system. Our system Is designed avoid
the errors of the old. Certainly it is founded in
different system OF political philosophy, ard is sustained
by peculiar and conservative state OF society.
Il has elements of strength and long life But at the
fhreshhold lies the question have already stated. Can
II lcgltimately AlOrd tho to the q
successful conclusione If not it must perish; but
csssfa result must bs achieved But il must be de-
stroyed not by the hand Of violence by the ant of
PERJURY II must 60 out peacefully and pursuance OF
its own provisions Better submit to momentary incon
venence than to njure representative honor or violate
public faith In the whole book Of expeiens there
no place for falsehood and perjury Let the
trary assduous cultivate the feeling OF respect for
constitutional limitation and sacred reverence for the
sanction OF OATH Seeing therefore, gentlemen of the
House OF Representatives. that we are custodans OF
the nations life and the guardians Of the constitutions
integrity, what OF should be? How cool,
how consderate, how earnest, how nexbe, how true.
Having prospect in the future, through the
success of our cause how regardless should we be
Of all selfish views and plans OF personal advance
ment selected by the people TO take care OF the State in
this time Of difficulty and OF trial how ought TO de-
dictate ourselves in heart mind soul and energy the
public service Neither history has recorded song
depicted fable shadowed forth higher instances OF
self devotion than ought to be shown in the conduct OF
this Congress 1t is not allowed to pursue Of
Obscure mediocrity. We nauguratea 2 government, we
conduct revolution We must live, live forever in the
memory Of man, either for praise or for blame. II
prove equal to the crisis In which placed,
shall imperishable honor But il, the contrary,
show ourselves incompetent the discharge OF
duty shall sink beneath tho contempt Of mankind.
Truly our position one Of great import Our gallant
army now holds IL deserves, the drst place in the
thoughts and affections OF people But Of scarcely
less Importance in the estimation Of ALL the legislative
authority which initiates the civil policy OF the concde
racy, and which sustsins and upholds that army
itself. And when the latter shall have accom-
tn. its soil holy Ss na the pouss
and whom the hearts Of grateful and free people,
generous than Roman Senate shall for this service de-
cree to IL one lifelong ovation true TO ourselves, and
competent duty, this Congress will be united in the
trumphal honors And this constitution be destined
to forward, we hope and believe WILL to distant
culture gaming strength from trial. winning new
triumphs from time, giving protection and peace to sue
cessivs generations okhappy and enlightened people,
the hairedsres and venerated patriarchs Of
shall seek to inspire tho courage and nre the
hearts OF the ingenious youth Of their day by recounng
psndence Lot the lesson be extended and enlarged by
enabling them 10 tell also Of the self fsacrcng patri
otsm and enlarged craftsmanship OF tho Congress which
nauguraed the permanent constitution OF the Southern
confoderacy. Again thank you.
message received from the Senate, announcing
that that body had organized by the election Of NJ
Hunter as President, po -tem, and John H. Nash as Sc
cretary.
Mr. CuapY Of AIa submitted tho following resolution.
which unanimously adopted
Resolved That the rules OF the Provisional Congress
be TEN orary adopted so Gar as they applicable,
the rules OF this House, and that committee of two, of
which the Speaker shall be Chairman, be appointed 10
report rules for the permanent government of the House
OF Representatives, and that said committee aso in
junction with such committee may be appointed on
the part OF the senate report Joint rules for the govern
ment cf tho two Houses.
The House then proceeded TO the election OF a Clcrk
Mr. Cluskey the first ballot 2s; Mr.. Dixon, 36; Mr.
Mcdonald, q Mr.. Johnson, 2l. No election.
second ballot resulted follows, Mr.. McDonald's
CLlskey. "a; Dixon Al; johnson, 49, No election, "A
votes being necessary 70 majority.
On the third ballot Mr.. Dixon elected, and there
upon took the oath OF Office.
On motion Of Mr.. JosEs. OF Tenn. message sent
to the informing that body Of organization
the House OF Representatives
On motion OF the same, resolution adopted that
the House will receive the senate tomorrow for the
purpose of counting the votes for President and Vice
Mr. wynn was declared elected Doorsseper, and en-
tered upon his duties.
Committee OF three be appointed by the House in
conjunction with like committee the part Of the
Senate to wait upon the President and inform him that
the two houses Of Congress have organized for business
and are ready TO receive any communication he may
proper to transmit.
The resolution was unanimously adopted and Messrs.
Smith Of Va, Chiffon Of Ala and Wright, of Ca, were
appointed the committee.
Mr.. HsNLY, OF Ark. presented the petition OF J. p.
Johnson contes,ing the election Of A. II Garland one Of
tho members OF the House Of Representatives returned
from that state Is was read and for tho present laid
upon tbe table.
Pending resolution to go into the election Of q Ser.
af-Arns the House adjourned.
SECOND DAy.
sExArH-
WEDNr~DAn, fcO ~, lsbZ.
The Senate noon--the President pro tenn. (Sena
Tor Hunter, of va.) in the chair.
Prayer by the Rev. Bishop EARLY, Of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
The CLERK read the Journal OF yesterday.
Mr. BR0wS, OF Miss suggested that the journal be cor
rected so as 10 read that the President pro epore the
Senate was elected unanimously - instead OF by acca-
tnation." Agreed 10.
Mr.. ORR, offs. c. presented the credentials OF Hon.
Clement g. Clay, senator from Alabama.
Mr. Clay came forward and was duly qualified.
MI SPARROW OF La, presented the credentials OF his
colleague, Hon. Thomas j. semmes.
Mr.. Semmes came forward and duly oualifsd
Mr.. BRowN, OF Mss, presented the credentials Of his
colleague, Hon James Phclan also his own credentials
MFR. Pheian came forward and was duly qualified.
Mr. ORR, Of s. c. offered a resolution that committee
OF three Senators be appointed 10 draft standing rules
and that the committee act joint committee In
conjunction with ono appointed BY the House Of Repre-
senatves TO draft rules for the purpose Of conduct
ing the business between the two Houses. which was
adopted
Mr. CLARK, Of No., moved that the Senate now proceed
10 the election OF aSergeant-at-Arms Agreed 10.
Mr. CLARK nominated L. IT, Fitzhue, Of Kentucky, for
Sergeant-a Arms. lie recommended Mr.. Fitzbue as
gentleman oil character ho m