The New York herald., 1862-02-24
THE NEW REBEL CONGRESS.
SENATE.
FIRST DAY.

The Senate convened at noon. The Vice President
elect of the Confederate Staes Hon. A. H. stephens, in
in the chair.
The Vice President under the authority of the cons
tuition formally opened the session Of the Senee he
called the attention of Senators the published acts
passed by the Provisional Congress and caused the tenn
porary clerk to read the last clause Of the permanent
constitutions also the act of the Provisional Congress put
ting In operation the permanent government OF the Ton
federae States and the act supplemental to the same
The roll being called, the following Senators answeeo
Ayiaasos-Messrs. Mitchell and johnson.
Fiorida--Messrs. Maxwell and Baker.
Georgia-Mr. Hill
keiptucky-Mr. Sinms.
Loaisiofla--Mr. Sparrow
.Mississip1r-Mr. Brown
Missoasi-kiessrs. Clark an. Peyt ton.
Mo,th Gar0lina-Messrs. Davis Davis and Dor,sh.
South CdJoliHd-Meesrs. Barnwell and Orr.
1sanessee-Messrs. Haynes and Henry
7exasr-Mr. Oldham
ViyyiaiQ--Messrs. Hunter and Preston.
Nineteen Senator'S being present "a quorum) tho oath
TO support the constitution then administered Tho
Senators taking the oath in parties Of four at time.
The VICE PRESIDENT announced that the first business
before the Senate was the election Of President OF the
Senate pro tenn.
NJ I. Hunter, OF Virginia. be unanimously chosen Presi-
dent OF the Senate pro tenn. Carried.
Mr. Hunter conducted to the chair by Messrs. Hill
OF Georgia. Johnson of Arkansas, and Simms Of Ken
tucky, and the Vice President retired.
Mr.. HUNTER said that all his thanks were due for this
high honor the best he could promise in return was
that hs would strive 10 discharge his duties with energy
The election q Secretary Of the Senate was then
order.
On the sixth ballot James H. Nash, Of South Caro-
na having majority Of all the votes cast was declared
the Secretary OF the Senate and came forward and was
Mr. ORR OF south Carolina moved that the temporary
Secretary the Senate be sent to the House Of Repre-
senta,ves with the information that the Senate was or
gspzed. Carried.
On motion of Mr. ORR, the Senate proceeded 10 Inc
election of aDoorkeeper
Two ballots had the last resulting in the election
of Mr.. James Page. of North Carolina.
During the balloting Mr.. wgfal tho Senator from
Texas appeared in his seat and subsequently took the
oath.
ON motion of Mr. ORR the daily hour for the meeting Of
the Senate fixed at twelve O'Clock NJ.
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Precisely at twelve ~ The members Of the House OF
Representatives we're called to order by Hon. Howell
Cobb OF Georgia. President OF the late Provisional Con
gress.
Fervent and appropriate prayer was offered by Rev.
James A. Duncan.
the Provisional Congress whereby II made his duty
TO preside organization of the House OF Representa-
tives OF the permanent Congress In virtuo Of the same
authority he appointed as Clerk pro ten William j. Cor
don, ESD. or virginia.
The roll Of members was then called by States, and
these taken In alphabetical order. The following mem.
beTs were found TO be present
.ilcboma--Messrs. Dargan, Chiffon, Pugh, Curry,
Rawes, ,CloptoD. Lyon.
AyIa,sos-Messfs. Batson, Royson, Garland, Hany.
Fcrilt--Messrs Dorkins, Hilton.
Georgio-Sesgrs. kenan, Holt, A. H. wright, SwTeI,
Clarke, Trippe, Lewis, Strickland.
Keaiucty-Msssrs. Machen, Crockett Read, Ewing, b.
W. Bruce, Moore, Brecsnrdge, Elliott.
aississipp~Mossrs. McRae, clapp, Davis, Welsh. sin
gleton. Barksdale.
Mi1sopri-Mestrs Bell Vest, Conrow, Cook, Freeman,
Harris. .
Ashe Mclean, lander, Gather Davidson
South Cdroipa-Mcssrs Boyce Miles, Bonham, NO
T,,ns,see-Msssrs Currin Foots, Mcnos, Jones' Swan.
Tga,-Mes.rs. wilcox, Graham, Herbert, Wright,
T;roinia-Msssrs Chanibliss, Lyons, Pryor, BoeoSk,
Goode Desrnette VIM. Smith, Botser Staples Preston,
Ts. ,o,orjns % members failed TO answer TO her
alabamc--Messrs. Smith and Foster
Leoyaia-Messrs Iartridge and Munneriynn.
Ksnttsgsy--Asssrs crismsn, Burnett, Hodge and BY
Hiss;ss,ppi--Mr. Chambers.
Misssuy1-Mr. Hyer.
North CvoIina-sessrs. Smith and Arrrgt
.skah CdTolinq-Mr Aver.
7enncsse-M Msssrs sAtkns and Gentry.
Virgasid--Mossrs. GarneN, Hocombe and Balttyip
Total present, slghty-seven. Total absent eighteen
The pres ding onicsr announced that quorun was
present aud then proceeded TO admnister 10 the
bers the oath Of office. For this purpose they were
caHsd by states the members from each state having
the following oath administered to then:-''You and
each OF you do soemny that you will support the
constitution Of the Confederate States OF Amerca--so
The presiding onicer then announced that the election
OF Speaker was next In order
Mr.. II. :. FoorH. OF Tennessee, nominated Ihomss .
Boeock OF virginia, for rhat Office He pads high tribute
Mr.. Bccock elected without opposi,on.
Mr. BooocK taking the chair, addressed tbe House
as follows; - - -
CrxrIyxKy OF rHy IIorsE OF RHPRExSTAuvys-l return
10 Won nv sincere thanks FOR the honor you have done
mo in selecting preside over your deliberations
during this the rst Congress under our permanent con-
stitutiou And desire TO say that II viii be my
great aim In discharging the duties OF this oncc 70 TO
conduct as TO show to you and 10 the world that
your confidence has been altogether misapplied.
may be permitted say ha have firm ds.srmna; ma
pcseve decoru OF this body to administer s rules
with rmnese and courtesy and TO conduct tie business
with the strctest impartality II such determination,
united with sincere desire TO sec legislation take
maintain the honor, and advance the welfare Of this
entire sderacyif this could command succees-l Am
sure might expect 10 succeed. But other QUALIFICATIONS
are requisite about which is not for me 70 PROMISE u
in snyihng may fall short, trust that the same knd
partisty which has called me to this position will throw
the mantle Of charity over my defects and wil gve me
in every time of trial. that kind cooperation aud gcner
ous support which my DEFICIENCIES may require. Ine
mauimty with which you have made this election ~
happy augury OF the spirit with which your
viii be governed This Is time for resentmen no
time for jealonsies heartburnipgs mnuebceo ~
great common purpose, sharing tokethcr tne ss Iop
hope and united BY common destiny y. us ov"y
murmur Of discon,en. an nha us know NO man save
ss a co.lsborer In the same great cause, sustain
inc tbose whom circumstances may designate 10 Tor
srs seeking nothing for the sake merely Of personal
bu. Wiling Sdn"r aS'p prstsryinr ons snosHsr
Tn., Soma ~ you innusnced by moinentary impulse,
homJ grow restivs Under the endorsements of thcse
,mss rbich you may make for your own government
,onld he matter neither Of surprise nor OF complaint
who on reflection, fails to call back his waywsrdspr
and to restraint. Submission 70 Oon
sttted suthority s the primary necessity In oil oommu
ntes and self control 10 tho chief lesson Of Individual
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