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iiV So ROSE & CO.
jin* Georgia Journal & Messenger
I, exery Wednesday atomlnt- at 4* 50 per anucm.
at tite regiil&r cliarge will l>c Osts Dull**
. .-r sq iare ofOSK hcni*ksi> ou LtaS, for the first inter
t i ml VirrT timii for earfi aufisequent insertion. All
„ i .-riiAtfmenU not p-eifie.l * to time, will be publisher!
atil foroll *a t efiaiyed aeourJiagly. A liberal discount
I to tho->e who advertise by ute year.
Obitcauy None*- of <>rsa tes uses, will le charge.! at
the usual rates.
as’ icscant*w of candidate! for office, to be paid for at
the usual rates, when Inserted.
i ; >-ral arr mode with county officers, Drus
g <ts, Auctioneers, Merchants, and others, who may wish to
:uuke Knitted contrac’s.
mlb or Lj.su ass S:-:<iKuKS,by Executors, Administrator*
t . i Guardians, are re*tuired by law to be advertised in a
j die gazette, forty days previous to the day of sale.
Ta Me sales must be held on the tirst Tuesday In the month,
between the hours of ten in the forenoon ami three in the
afternoon, at the Court-house in the county in which the
property 1s situated.
sales oe PizMlit Propestt must be advertised in like
manner, forty days.
Movie* to Uectors and CREDITORS of an Estate must be
published forty days.
Notice that application will be made to the Ordinary for
leave to sell Laud and Negroes, must be published weekly for
two mouths.
Cit ations for Letters of Administrations, thirty days; for
Dismission from Administration, monthly, six months; for
Dismission from Guardianship, weekly, forty days
Rules rou Eobecuxsixo of Mortoaok, monthly, four
months ; for establishing lost papers, for the foil space of
three months ; for compelling titles from executors or ad -
mlnistrators where a bond has been given by the deceased,
the fa!i space of three mouths.
&r Letters addressed to S. ROSK A CO.
ami MK’ii.
Professional and Bc-uneas Cards will be inserted under
this head, at the following rales, viz :
For Three lines, per annum, $ 5 00
•* Seven hues, do 10 00
“ Ten lines, do 12 UU
“ Twelve lines, do 15 00
No advertisements of this class will be admitted, unless
paid fur in advance, nor for a ieAS term than twelve months.
AJverhsements of over twelve lines will lie charged pro rata.
Advertisements not paid for in advance will be charged at
the regular rates.
UEUUI.AK MEETINGS
OF MASONS, KNIGHT TEMPLARS, ODD FEL
LOWS AND SONS OF TEMPERANCE,
HELD IS THE CITY OF MACOS.
M ASONS.
Grand Lo-lg* of Georgia for Hfil, October 31st.
Macon Lodge, Ko.fi, first and third Monday nights in each
month.
Constantin* Chapter, No. 4, second Monday night in each
month.
Washington Council, No. C, fourth Monday night in each
month.
St. Omer’s Encampment. Knights Templar, No. 2, Meeting*
every drat Tuesday night m each month.
ODD FELLOWS.
Grand Lodge, first Wednesday in June.
Grand Encampment, Tuesday previous.
Franklin Lodga, No. 2, every Thursday evening.
United Brothers, No. 5, every Tuesday evening.
Macon Union Encampment. No. 3, second and fourth Mon
day evenings in each month.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Grand Division, fourth Wednesday in October, annually.
BUSINESS CARDS.
▼ HOd. fIARDRMAV.SII. • O. 0. SPARKS
HARDEMAN & SPARKS,
WAKE-IIOUSE
AND
Commission Merchants.
k ~l MACON, GA.,
WILL give prompt attention to the telling and storing
of Cotton, and to the filling of orders for plantation
an 1 fimily supplies. With many years experience and
w -h their best efi >rts to serve their friends, they hope to
h ivi* a continuance of the liberal patronage herrtofore
extended to them. Liberal advances made when required.
August 15th ISO. (ly-)
j] B. & W. A. BOSS,
Wholesale Dry Woods Jobbery
Corner Cherry and Second Sts.,
Macon, (*a.
IN addition to their large and new stock of Dry Goods,
Clothing,.Hats, and Groceries, are receiving 500 cases
fihoes, fresh irom the Manufacturers, to which they respect
hilly Invite attention of Dealers and consumers.
June 13
D. C HODGKINS &. SON,
dkalrrs is a*d mancfacterkrs of
Gr XJ 2XT
RIFLL
And Sporting
OF EVERT DESCRIPTION, 1’
A rgWDOORS BSLOW THE j
Lanier House,
Jan. 1.1960. ts
BIBLE BUIS. IffiJS, M PISTOLS.
THOMAS MOUSE,
§• the late firm of M arkwaltek A Morsr, having pur
chase.! the entire basines*, will continue the manufac
eg of
Double (inns and best Rifles and Pistols
mid* in the United states, on an entirely new plan of Mr.
Morse’s.
GUN'S re-stoebed and repaired in the best manner, and on
i easunabie terms, at short notice. The undersigned being
practical workman, Will guarantee all his work, and in
vite the public to give him a trial.
IW The Stand Is under the Floyd House, opposite Gr.
Thompson’s. june 13-’6d-y
NEW FIRM.
L. P. STRONG & SONS.
IEWIS P STRONG ten-
J ler* his grateful thank*
for the liberal patronage /X .Jf*
extended to him for the last 0 x
’ -nty seven years, and re- Sb*-
tfully announces that he *"■**%,:> *JY
It Associated with him In 3eu N, jfcC—
the further prosecution ol Jfd
the hjsinesa, his two sons.
KDGAK P STRONG and A A
u - ‘rb-**
under the name, firm and
P STI k
SONS, and will continue to
keep on hand and oiler, a large and Select assortment of
Huols Sliop* mid ls‘:itli*r
of all kinds, and Finding* for Country manufacturers. He
respectfully asks for the new firm, a continuance o. the lib
era! htvor extended to the old.
Macon, January 1, ISIS. 41 -y
KERRZSON Sc LEIDINa.
IMPORTER?
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods.
WHOIJBAL* AND RETAIL,
ll:ia*l Slr*s*l—out* <lot- from Bine.
CHARLESTON, S. O-
OrW-’W-lj*
SA MI'EL W. PEPPER,
SUCCESSOR to
HEXRT 1 PEPPER A SON.
Watches, Jewelry and Silverware,
175, Ukestnut ttr* *4, (eppmiU the SUU* hmt**,)
PaILADSLFHIA.
•navtl •—lf*
tsEOKUE A. MHTH.
WHOLRRALI MANPrACTTRER OF
PLAIN AND FANCY CANDIES,
Near the New Passenger Depot.
MACON, OA.
MERCHANTS can be supplied upon as favorable terms,
with as good Candy, in great varieties, as can be had
•* ath. Those wishing to purchase are respectfully invited
0 and examine specimens.
,411 order* promptly filled, with a fresh article, and warran
ts to stand the climate. Terms cash.
‘r. 8. l-tf
I’Ht l ILI/I HV 100 tons Rhodes’ Buper-Phs
phate
I|JO tons Reese’s Manipulated Guano.
‘•> tons Mape’s Super-Phosphate of Lime.
o<l tons American Guano.
.50 blu Sand Plaster, for sale at mannfseturer’s pri
fur g a*h janlfi ASHKK AYRKS.
kefiked leaf lard.
BO Refined Leaf Lard now receiving and foi
<W 16* 1 * bj MoCALLIE A JONES. I
II 0 i ELS.
THE STUBBLEFIELD HbUSE.
“ Like the Phoenix from its A shes.”
raw at large, new and elegant House, recently erected
1 ua the ruin’ of uiy ..Id establishment. Mulberry street,
Macon, fix., is no* - open for the reception and accommoda
tion of Boarders and tiaiisient Guest-*
Tiie House has I,cen new iv furnished throughout, in the
best manner, *n.l the Proprietor will endeavor to make it a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its situation is eligible,* little below the Methodist and
opposite to the Presbyterian Church, and near the Ranks
and place* of business.
Connected with the Hou'e is a large
Livery unci Hn lc? Hi s\!>le,
where Drovers and ethers can find accommodations for
their stock.
The patronage of his old friends and of the traveling pub
lic generally, is res|<ectfully solicited,
nor 5-ts M. STUBBLEFIELD. |
NEW HOTEL
PLANTERS’ HOUSE,
MACON, GEORGIA.
ON CfIERRY 9TRKKT, two Squares from the Rail Road
Depot, and In the business part of the city. ;
nov 2t-60-y J. O. GOODALL, Proprietor.
Gll AN IT K II.VI.rJ,
.MACON, GEORGIA.
Till! Proprietor would inform hi* old friends anil pat
rons, and the public generally, that lie has made large
atlilUion# and improQ*mnU to his Uous-e, making it as
ever comfortable and pleasant, and in returning his thames
to one and all, lie would solicit a cotUimtanee of the pat- j
ronage he has heretofore so liberally received.
aug 22-’6t) —y B. F. DENSE, Proprietor.
13i"owil’s Itotei,
i
Opposite the Passenger House, Macon, Ga
By JE. E. BROWfli A SOX.
MKA IJI ready on the arrival of every Train. The
proprietors will spare no pains to make their gucuts
comfortable. fell 22 4S—*6ti-v
TROUT HOUSK,
uv j. u. ciii.nnKT a t o.
AlUnta, Georgia.
sep 18 24-ts
WASHINGTON HALL.
THIS HOUSE IS STILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
I AL arrangement will be made for the a -commo
dation of the Members to the approaching STAT E CON
VENTION, and the future Session of the Legislature.
The rifie and term* at this House, will conform to those
of the other Public Houses in this city.
N. C. BARNETT.
Milledgeville, Ga , Dec. 15th, IS6O.
BUSINESS CARDS. ~
X. O. NIBBET,
MANCFACTt KEK OF
STEAM EtMOIIfES and BOILERS.
Saw .TiiJl .Maciiiuory, .Tiill Gear*
and yiacliiitery in
GEVEHAL.
WROUGT IRON COTTON SCREWS, |
Siiiiar Hills. Shafts and Pniti<%
Iron KailiUKfc* Wroaglil and
€a*l, Ac., dfi<*., &f.
THE nndersigned bUve* that he is Manufacturing and
selling the above Machinery,Ten per cent, cheap
er and of as good quality as any establishment at the South,
and is willing to warrant all the work as equal, if not Supe
rior to any. (j an H T- C. NI3BET.
A. M’QUEEN,
AIACON, GliOriGrliL.
Mini p.tt ri keic <*r m rosiu iron
RAILING of every description, ami for all purposes,
Plain and Ornamental, from the lightest Scroll iron, up to
the heaviest Railing used. Having aa endless variety ol
New and Original Designs, purchasers cannot fail to he suit
e J Being entirely of Wrought Iron, their strength c.-.nnol be
questioned, and for beauty they canuot be surpassed any
where. All k.nds of Fancy Iron Work made to order. 1 ar
ticular attention given to making all kinds of
Geometrical Stair Railings.
IW” Specimens of the work can be seen at the Residences
of T. G. Holt, L. F W. Andrews and W. J. Me Elroy, Esqrs.
AKso at Rose Hill Cemetery,
juiy 18 16-ts
JOHN SCHOFIELD, JOSHUA SCHOFIKED
tecliotleld. & Bro.,
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS
MACON, GEORGIA.
WE are prepared to Manufacture Steam Ulisrlnca,
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, MILL and GIN GEAR
ING, SUGAR MILLS,
BRASS AND IRON CASTINGS,
Os every description IRO\ 44 IILI NG and V 1.11-
ANDAHN. Having the most complete assortment ol
Iron Railing in the Stale, which for elegance, neatness, du
rability anif design, cannot he surpassed, and are suitable
for the fronts of Dwelling*, Cemetery L*t, Public Squares,
Church Fences and Balconies.
Persons desirous of purchasing Railings will do well to
give a call, as we are determined to offer as good bargains
as any Northern Establishment.
Specimen* of our Work can be seen at Rose Hill
Cemetery, and at various private residence* in this city,
jan 1-ISdO.
Corrugated Wrought Iron aud Wire
Railing.
(Secured by Letters Patent.)
AD H I II A El L V adapted for enclosing Public
Grounds. Cemeteries, Balconies, Cottages, Ac. Sheep
and Ox Hurdle. Pa erit Wire, Sacking Bedsteads, with every
variety of Folding Iron Bedsteads and Iron Furniture.—
Patent Wire Coal Screens, Ore, Sand and Grave! Screens,
Wire Netting for Musquiio, Sheep, Poultry and other pur
ooaes. Wire Summer Houses, Fancy Wire Work in great
variety for gardens, Ac. M. WALKER ft SONS.
Manufacturers, No. 535 Market, N. E. Cor th St., Phila
delphia. (oct 24-1 y)
Aew Carpet Store.
JAMES G. BAILIE,
DIRECT IMPOaTRA OF ALL KINDS OF
Carpeting,
Rtfs, Floor Oil Hudu, lliiulov Shades, kc.
Curtain Damasks, Lace and Muslin
CUKTAI N S, A’ C.
No. 234 MNU ST., ( IIAHLIATOT, S. C.
J. G. BAILIE & BRO..
2<)5 BROAD STRKET, AUGUSTA, GA.
may 2-40-ly*
CURTAIN GOODS,
IVintiitH Shade, anil Paper Hangings.
This is the Largest Assortment jn the Southern State:!.
nr? ill on accommodating terms, every article war
ranted as represented.
H. W. KINSMAN, Importer,
may S-fcMy*] W KING ST., CHARLESTON, 8. C.
LAMBERTS & HOWELL
219 KIIsTGU STREET,
WEST SIDE,
Imporls’ra, .I<l*lM‘r> and Dealer* m
English, Scotch and Domestic
C 11 PKTINGS.
RUGS, FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
LINEN GOODS, MATTINGS, Ac.
OHABI I siov, s. < .
Pure Lic[iiors,
JUST IMPORTED.
DALY &l FITZG-ERALD,
2d door from Hardeman & Sparks’ Warehouse,
Have just received,
PURE IRISH WHISKEY.
“ MERETT BRANDY.
•• SHERRY WINE.
“ MADEIRA ft PORT WIN*.
These Liquors have been selected with great care by Daly
during n recent vlnit lo Ireland. They are
warranted pure. It is deemed entirely unnecessary to re
sort to puffery in order to induce a sale. They are of the
best quality, and cannot fail to establish this commendation
I in the minds ol all who try them. The public and judges r.I
the article, particularly, are invited to call and examine for
tksmMhrti. (nov*B 85-)
MA<ON. GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, EEBHUARY 27,1861.
PROFESSIONAL CAlibS.
J. lllt IMI V'l. Jr.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MACON, GA.
Oi l IfK on Cotton Avenue over the Baptist Book
Store, room formerly occupied by Dr. Green,
leb t-ly
*. u.. t ool*,
ATTORfIEY AT LAW,
MACON, GEORGIA.
OFFICE with Speer ft Hunter, over Bostick’s Store.
Feb. 20, twit—y
izAW CARD.
MESSRS. COOK, ROBINSON !t MONTFORT,
Wl L Li practice L tw in tlie counties of Taylor, Macon,
Houston, Dooly, Sumter, Marion, Schley, and in such
other counties ia the state as their business bill authorise.
UFEitE lit Oiileiltor je.
PHILIP COOK,
W. H. ROBINSON,
jejune 20-’60 —ts T. W. MONTFORT.
B. HILL. -JSO. K. HILL
Law Parlucrship.
PI I L, L, & TI 1 I> TANARUS,,
(SUCCESSORS TO THE I.AT* FIRM OF STCHRS * HILL.)
WILL practice in the Macon and adjoining Circuit*,
and in the Supreme and Federal Courts, the same as
heretofore by the late firm ol Stubbs ft Hill.
The undersiged will close up the it usiness of the late firm
of Stubbs ft Hill, as speedily us possible ; and to this end, all
persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make pay
ment at as early a day as practicable.
B. HILL, Surviving partner of
August 24,1559—23-ts Stubbs 4 Hill.
LAXIEK A: AffDEBSOK,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
nACON, GA.
L PRACTICE in the Counties of the Macon Circuit, and in
the Counties of Sumter, Monroe and Jones; also in the
•’ederal Courts at Savannah.
[apr 21 ’SB-ly]
CULYERHOINE & ANBLEY,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
KNOXVILLE AND FORT VALLEY, OA.
G. P. CULVERHOUSE, F. A. ANSLEY,
Knoxville, Ga. Fort Valley, Ga.
oct Sl-’6O-ly
1.. IV. WHITTLE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
J IACOK GEORGIA.
YFFICF next to CONCERT HALL.over Payne’s Drug Store
jan. 6, [4l—ly .J
TfIOBAS B. CASAIVIM,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Forsytla, Gra.
WILL attend promptly to all business entrusted to his
care in the Couuties of Monroe, Bibb, Butts, Crawford,
nes, Pike, Spalding and Upson. [may 12 ’sß]
PEEHLES &CABANISS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
FOUBYTH, GA.
WILL practice law in the counties of Monroe, Bibb, Up
son, Pike, Spalding, Henry and Butts. Mr. Cabaniss
will give prompt and constant attention to the collection and
securing of debts and claims.
0. PEEPLES, GEO. A. CABANISS.
formerly of Athens, Ga. 6-ly.
JOEL K GRIFFIN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MACON, GEORGIA.
WII.I, practice in the Counties of Macon and the ad
joining Circuits. Also in the counties of the West and
South-West Georgia, accessible by Rail Road.
&r Particular jiersonal attention given to collecting.
Office with 0. A. Lochrane, Daniour’s Building, 2d
Street. feb 22-’60—48-tf
c. . m
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
I’KRRY, GEORGIA.
mar 21-’G0 —ly*
DAWSON & KIBBEE,
Atlorucjs mid Ceiiiisdiors at Law,
Office at Hawkinsville and Vienna, Ga.
MI?. !v. will have the entire-collecting, and he and Mr.
I), alt litigation. They will practice law and give at
tention to any business that may be entrusted to their man
agement, in the counties of
Pulaski, Lowndes, Dooly, Wilcox,
Brooks, Houston, Irwin, Echols,
Mneon, Telfair, Clinch, Worth,
Coffee, Ware, Berrien, Appling,
Laurens, Sumpter, Pierce, Twiggs,
Lee. stiller, Baker, Dougherty.
In Supreme Court at Macon, Milledgeville and Savannah*
and United States Circuit Court at Savannah, and also al l
the adjoining countie*, on special engagement.
CHA’S. C. KtBDKS. THOMAS H. DAWSOH.
apr 11, 4 IB6o—y.
Dig .II’DOMLD & VAN GIESEN,
DENTISTS,
Odlpc in Wshiiii>loii Kiock, Ylacon, G.,
ELECTRICITY USED IN EXTRACTING TBETII.
MCDONALD’k Tooth Paste always
on hand and for sale. Dentists can lie
supplied with the finest style of TEETH,
Gold Foil, Gold and Silver Plate and Wire, I I J
Lathe Fixtures, also with any kind of Instruments or
M.teri.lM on nhort 0.,ti,-* oct 18
A. C. MOORE,
D E IST,
THOMASTON, O-A...
OFFICE over Dr. Thompson’*Store. My work is my
Reference. [apr7 2-tf]
!H jfl fllWnWirMlWllilM
l^uLi*nitni"e.
■ TIN E Parlor Setts, Hose Wood, Mahogany and Georgia
J? Walnut Furniture.
Secretaries and Book Cases, Desks and Book Cases, Bu
reaus of Rose Wood, Mahogany and Walnut.
Sofas. Tete-a-Tetes, Divans Sociables, Ottomans, in Hair
Cloth, Plush, Brocatel, Ac.
Arm, Rocking, Bewing, Parlor, Bedroom, Dining, Hair
Cloth, Plush, Brocatel, Cane, Sp.it Bottom, and every kind
of Chair known to the trade.
BEDBTEA I>S.
Rose Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Beach, Gum, Ac.,
High, Low, French and Cottage.
Wardrobes of Rose Wood, Mahogany, Walnut and Pine.
Safe* of all Patterns.
T A B I. EF.
Mahogany, Walnut,Cherry,Pine, Extension,FoldingiLer',
Squzre, Round, Ac.
¥ attrasse* of Hair, Cotton, Moss and Patent Spring.
I father Beds, Pillows and Bolsters.
Fine Mirrors, common I oozing Glasses, Looking Glass
Pistes, Picture Glass.
Window Shades, and Curtain Bards Cornices.
I uckets, Tubs. Dippers, Brooms, Brush Brooms, Feather
Daters, Foot Matts, Ac., for sale on the most rea*onable
terms.
Lumber taken in exchange, or Lumber made up in the
most fashionable styles of Furniture to order.
We have one of the largest Stocks of FINE FURNITURE
in the State, and we are constantly manufacturing, and w ish
to sell. Cali and see us.
feb 22 WOOD, BRO. A CO.
DIRECT IMIMKTATIO.N!
Crockery, China,
—AND—
GLASS WAJRIt:.
MV first shipment from Europe has arrived in Savannah,
. and those who have ordered packages will have them
shipped in a few days. There are some of the packages
still unsold, any in want, can, by ordering, have them ship
ped in a few days. _
1 have another lot shipped from Liverpool Plm of July,
which I shall look for in three or four weeks. Send in the
order*. lam now receiving a
LARGE STOCK OF
Glass-Ware, Tumblers, Goblets, &e.,
FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
ROHi:IIIAN GLASS-WA RE,
< It i 11st Dinner uiid Tea Setts, Ac., A c
aug 29 • P- McEVOY.
]Vli seel Uxneous.
GAM FIXTI RES, Pocket and Tahleful
lery, RAZORS and FANCY CUTLERY, PORTABLE
DESKS. DRESSING CASKS, FANCY BASKETS, PARIAN
stATUETTs. DOUBLE lit SINGLE GUNS,
COLT’S PISTOLS, CANE*. PORT MONIES AND PL KstS,
MUaSCHAUM PIPES.CIG AR HOLDERS,OPERA GLASSES,
Shell ami Ornamental lombs,
Fancy Hair Pina, Backgammon Board*, Chess Men, Domi
noes, JBillinrd Balls. Cvlos
LEATHERS <V ( llAl.h*
With many new and desirable articles not enumerated.
Anew and fine selection for sale at low prices, by
I nov 16 F. J. JGHNBTON A 00.
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
N tilth Da,.
Montgomery, Feb. 13,1861.
Congress met to-day at noon. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. J. C. Davis, of the
Methodist Protestant Church.
Journal of the preceding day was read
and confirmed.
Mr. Stephens—l have received a model
flag for the Confederate States, from Mr.
Jacob Platt, of Augusta, Ga., which I desire
to have referred to the committee on flags,
f have also a communication in relation to
a device for a seal, lent to me by citizens
of Richmond county, which I desire also to
have refered to the same committee.
All of which was accordingly referred.
Mr. Wright—l have received a commun
ication, which I ask leave to lay before Con
gress.
Etowah, Ga., 11th Feb., 1861.
To Hon. A. K. Wright } Montgomery, Ala:
Dear Sir—As my more immediate Rep
resentative in the new Congress, I write to
you. The new Government must have the
means of defence. It must, in the shortest
time, put up an armory, to cost Sboo,ooo,
or it must contract with parties for 81,000,-
000 worth of arms, to be made at home in
the promptest time.
I can furnish the location, the most eligi
ble in the South, or I can take the contract.
This will be a great matter for the South.
Mark A. Cooper.
After some discussion by Messrs. Wright
and Curry, the matter was referred to the
committee on Military affairs.
‘remit Day.
Montgomery, Feb. 14th, 1861.
Congress met pursuant to adjournment at
12 o’clock, aud was opened with prayer by
the ltev. Mr. Tichenor.
The Journal of yesterday was read and
approved.
Mr. Boyce, of S. C. —Mr. President, I
rise for the purpose of presenting to the
Congress, with the view of reference to the
appropriate committee, two models for the
flag of our Confederacy.
One of them has been sent to me by a
gentleman of Columbia, South Carolina, the
beautiful capital of my State, the seat of re
finement and intelligence—where the South
ern heart beats as ardently as at any spot
within our limits.
The other is sent to me by a lady with
whom I am well acquainted, a neighbor of
mine, who resides in the picturesque town
of Winsboio’, Fairfield District, South Car
olina. She is a lady of remarkable intelli
gence, whose path through life has been
illustrated by all those virtues which adorn
the female character. I will take the liberty
of reading her lettnr to the Congress. It is
full of patiiotic fire. It is worthy of Rome
in her best days, and might well have been
read in the Roman Senate on that disastrous
.ly .Un tlio victorious banner of the {rreat
Carthagenian was visible from Mount Aven
tine. And 1 may add. sir. that as long as
our women are impelled by those sublime
sentiments, and our mountains yield the
metals out of which weapons are forged, the
lustrous stars of our unyielding Confederacy
will never pale their glorious fires, though
baffled oppression may threaten with its im
potent sword, or, more dangerous still, seek
to beguile with the syren song of concilia
tion. (Applause.)
Southern Confederacy, }
Winsboro’, S. C., Feb. 10,1861. j
Hon. W. W. Boyce —
Sir: — Enclosed I send to you a flag for
the new Republic, designed by Mr. Ladd,
which is simple, as all national flags should
he. It is tri-colored, with a red union, sev
en stars, and the crescent moon.
It was all the design of Mr. L., with the
exception of the stars in a circle or wreath,
and placing the crescent moon among them,
which 1 thought would be a fit emblem of
our young republic; and by placing the
stars in a wreath, others oould Ko
forming a large wreath as other States come
in.
I am vain enough, if you please to term
it so, (hut 1 term it patriotism) to feel that
I would wish no greater honor than to see
the slightest thing I had a hand in adopted
by the Southern Confederacy.
We have three boys to give to our coun
try. Words could not express the glow of
pride that throbbed our bosoms when I saw
them ready to respond to their country’s
call. Mv boys are part of a mother’s jewels
freely given when needed. My next great
est glory would be to see the design adopted
and flung to the breeze. May it yet be un
furled, floating proudly and free.
Our great Washington fought for the
principles we are now contending for, and
thought he had secured them. May our
young Republic honor his memory with the
name of Washington Republic, dating
from the 22d of February. The day would
then be kept to celebrate two great events.
Just as I had finished the word events, I
heard the news that Mr. Davis had been
elected President. Glorious news! We
are free ! We have institutions of our own
—a country that we can call our own —rul-
ers from among our own people. There is
not a Southern woman, wife, mother or
maid, but what feels prouder to-day of her
country, knowing as we do that we have
fathers, husbands, sons and brothers, who
are willing to sacrifice all to duty and honor.
In peace or war you have with you the
prayers {and sympathies of every woman,
who glories in saying, that l AM A WO
MAN OF THE SOUTH. (Applause.)
Yours, Ac., Mrs. C. Ladd.
I move, continued Mr. Boyce, that the
design aud letter be referred to the commit
tee on the Flag.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. Walker, of Alabama. I hold in my
hand a design for a flag which I desire to
go to the same committee.
No objection was made.
On motion of Mr. Clayton, of Miss., the
following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the Judiciary committee
be authorized to have such matter printed
as they desire to lay before the Congress.
Mr. Nisbet, of Georgia—l hold in my
hand a letter from a private gentleman in
our State interested in the subject of patents.
I believe, sir, the committee should have
this paper before them, and therefore I ask
that it be referred to the committee on Pat
ents without being read.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. Toombs—l have had sent to me a
model of a flag, which I move to refer to the
committee on that subject.
Mr. Memminger, of South Carolina—Mr.
President, the committee on Commercial
Affairs are prepared to make a report, but
they deem it expedient to report in secret
session, and if there is no other business in
public session, I the Congress g >
into secret session.
The motion was agreed to, and according
ly all hut the members of Congress and iu
oftieers retired from the floor and galleries.
F.levcElh Da) .
Montgomery, Feb. 15, 1861.
Congress met pursuant to adjournment at
12 o’clock, and being called to order hv the
President, was opened with prayer by the
Rev. Mr. Pellicer, of the Catholic Church.
The Journal of yesterday was read aud
adopted.
On motion of Mr. Chilton, of Ala., the
futtowiug resolution was adopted :
Resolctd, That a committee of six. to
consist of one delegate from each of the
States of tlu9 Confederacy, to he designated
by the delegates of said States respectively,
he appointed to act in concert with the com
mittees appointed by the public authorities
of the State of Alabama and of this city to
make arrangements for the reception and
inauguration of the President elect of the
Confederate States of America.
Subsequently the following committee
was announced on the call of the States :
For Alabama —Mr. Chilton*
For Florida —Mr. Anderson.
For Georgia —Mr. Kenan.
For Louisiana —Mr. de Clouet.
For Mississippi —Mr. Barry.
For South Carolina —Mr. Rhett.
Mr. Brook, of Mississippi, moved that
leave of absence be granted to his colleague,
Mr. Campbell, who was compelled to re
turn home, which motion was agreed to.
Mr. Stephens, of Geo., presented a model
for a flag aud also for a seal, which he had
received from u a citizen of Chatham county,
Geo.” On his motion they were referred
to the committee on that subject.
The President laid before Congress a com
munication in reference to the sale of cer
tain vessels to the Provisional Government,
which was referred to the committee on
Naval affairs without being read.
Mr. Menuninger of South Carolina —I ask
leave to offer the following resolution :
Resolved, That each of the standing
committees is authorized to cause to be
printed any matter which it may deem re
quisite for the use of the Congress.
Mr. Chilton —I move that the resolution
be amended so as to allow the committee to
appoint clerks.
Mr. Memminger—l would suggest to the
gentleman that it would be better to offer a
separate resolution to accomplish that ob
ject.
Mr. Chilton—l withdraw the amendment.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr. Shorter, from the committee on En
grossment, reported as correctly engrossed
a resolution in relation to the appropriation
of 8500,000 by the State of Alabama, and
a resolution to authorize the Judiciary com
mittee to have such matter printed as they
may desire to lay before Congress.
Mr. Fearue, of Ala., presented the letter
of Mr. John B. Reid in relation to projec
tiles, Ac., which was referred to the com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Fearne then remarked that a delegate
from Texas had arrived, and presented a
copy of the proceedings of the Texas State
Convention appointing delegates to the Pro
visional Congress.
The President—The gentleman from Al
abama presents the proceedings of the Con
vention of Texas, containing the Ordinance
of Secession, as well as the resolutions ap
pointing delegates to this body ?
Mr. Withers, of 8. C.—l hope so, sir.—
I understand that the ordinance is to he re
ferred to the people. I should like to know
that, and 1 should like to know whether or
not the State is out of the Union.
The President —The ordinance is here and
can bo read for the information of Congress.
[The Texas ordinance of secession was
then read by the clerk. It is to be submit
ted to a vote of the people on the 2od day
of February, inst.]
Mr. Toombs —Mr. President—
Mr. Fearne—l presume it would be more
appropriate to refer this paper to the com
mittee of Credentials, if there is such a
committee.
Mr. Toombs (interrupting)—A select
committee. There is none ou the subject
at present.
Mr. Fearne (resuming) —The appoint
ment of delegates seems not to be complete,
but we might show our respect to the dele
gate present by admitting him to a scat on
the floor of Congress without allowing him
to vote. I move that these documents be
referred t,o a select committee.
The President—Of what number ?
Mr. Morton, of Florida—l would like to
have the credentials of the delegate from
Texas read. •
The credentials were accordingly read,
and the President was authorized to appoint
a committee of three.
Mr. Toombs —l move that the delegate
now present be invited to a seat on the
floor of Congress when in open session.
The question was taken and the motion
was agreed to.
The President appointed as the committee
Messrs. Fearne, Miles and Marshall.
Mr. Smith, of Ala., presented a design of
a gentleman of Mobile for a national flag,
which was referred to the committee on that
subject.
Mr. Rhett, of South Carolina, moved that
the hour of ono o’clock on Monday next be
fixed for the inauguration of the President
elect, which motion was agreed to.
Ou motion of Mr. Rhett Congress went
into secret session.
IN SECRET SESSION.
Hal/past 5 n't lock, 1\ 31.
During the Secret Session of Congress to
day the following resolution and hill was
adopted. After which the injunction of se
crecy was removed:
A RESOLUTION
To continue in office the officers of the cus
toms.
Resolved, By the Confederate States of
America, in Congress assembled, That until
otherwise provided, the several officers con
nected with the collection of customs, du
ties and imposts, in the several States of
this Confederacy, be and they arc hereby
confirmed and continued as officers of the
Government of the Confederate States of
America, with their present salaries and
emoluments, until the first day of April
next, and that the Secretary of the Treasury
be instructed to report to Congress n plan,
to go into effect at the said date, whereby
the expenses of collecting the revenue at
each custom house, shall he diminished at
least fifty per cent.
AN ACT
To continue in office the officers connected
with the collection of the customs in the
Confederate States of America.
Set:. 1. Be it enacted by the Confederate
States of America, in Congress assembled,
that the several officers, who at the time of
the adoption of the Constitution of tho Pro
visional Government ol these States, held
and exercised any office connected with the
collection of the customs, duties and im
posts in the several States of this Confeder
acy, or as Assistant Treasurers, entrusted
with keeping the moneys arising therefrom,
are hereby appointed to the several offices
which, at the said date, they respectively
held; anil they shall have the same powers,
he subject to the same duties, and be entitled
to the same salaries, fees aud emoluments,
as are set forth and provided in and by.the
laws of the United States of America, until
the first day of April next. Provided, that
the maximum of compensation which each
Collector shall receive from all sources, shall
not exceed the rate of five thousand dollars
per annum.
See. 2. Each Collector so appointed shall
within two weeks from the date of this act,
execute to the Confederate States of Amer
ica a bond to the same amount, and subject
to a like condition, with his last bond to the
United States of America, with sureties to
be approved by a Judge of any Superior
or Circuit Court of the State where such
Collector is located. And each of the other
officers shall, within one week after the col
lector shall have entered upon the discharge
of his duties, execute to the Confederate
States of America, a bond in the same
amount, and subject to the like condition
with his bond to the United States of Am
erica, (in case lie was required to execute a
bond,) with sureties to be approved by the
collector of the port where such officer is
located.
Sec. 3. The said several officers shall
take an oath before a Magistrate, well and
faithfully to discharge the duties of his of
fice, and to support the Constitution of the
Provisional Government of the Confederate
States of America, which said oath shall be
endorsed upon the bond and the bond shall
be filed in the office of the Secretary of the
Treasury, or in such other place as he may
direct.
Mr. Alexander B. Clitherell, a member
of the Alabama House of Representatives
for the county of Pickens, has been ap
pointed an Assistant Secretary of Congress.
TneUlh Day.
Montgomery, Feb. 16, 1861.
The Congress met this day in pursuance
to adjournment, at 12 M.—Hon. Howell
Cobh, President, in the Chair.
Prayer was offered up by Rev. Mr. Pe
trie, of the Presbyterian Church.
The clerk read the journal of yesterday.
The roll of State was called.
Mr. Bartow, of Georgia—Mr. President,
1 have in my hand, a letter from citizens
of Georgia, in reference to a Patent Right.
I move it to be referred to the committee on
Patents, without being read. So ordered.
Mr. T. R. R. Cobb, of Ga —1 have, Mr.
President, taken the liberty of placing a
model of a flag for the Confederacy above
your head, against the wall. It was sent
me by one of the daughters of Georgia, and
I move its reference to the consideration of
the committee. The design was blue and
white stripes alternating, with a red Mal
tese cross in the left upper corner, the cross
besprinkled with six golden stars.
Mr. DeCLOUET. —I also offer a flag,
which I desire to be referred. The design
was red and white stars, alternating, with a
large star composed of smaller stars in the
centre.
Mr. Miles. —As the Chairman of the
committee on Flags, I take the liberty of
stating that a large number of models are
daily submitted to us, and as they have not
always been formally presented to us, it was
necessary to say to those patriotic eitizeus
who have been so industriously employed in
making models and designs, that the com
mittee does not neglect their offering, though
no public notice of them may be taken by
this body. It would be consuming a vast
deal of time to notice every one that may
be banded in.
Mr. Clayton, of the committee on the Ju
diciary, reported a Bill in relation to citi
zenship, and prescribing a uniform system
of naturalization. Without being read, the
Bill was ordered to he printed.
Thirteenth Day.
Montgomery, Feb. 18, 1861.
Congress met pursuant to adjournment
and was opened with prayer by the Rev.
Mr. Sheppard, of the Episcopal Church.
The Journal of yesterday was read and
approved.
Mr. Shorter, of Ala.—ls it in order to
make a report from the committee on En- :
grossment.
The President —It is.
Mr. Shorter—Then I wpuld make the fol
lowing report.
The report was read as follows :
The committee on the Engrossment aud
Enrollment of Bills have instructed me to
report that they have carefully examined the
enrolled copy of the Constitution of the
Provisional Government of the Confederate
States of America, aud that the same has
been correctly and handsomely enrolled on
parchment in accordance with the resolution
of Congress, and is now ready for the signa
ture of the deputies of the several States
represented in the Congress at the time ot
its adoption.
Mr, Shorter—Mr. President, it has been
suggested that it would be proper for the
members of the Congress to sign the Con
stitution this morning before we proceed to
the inauguration of the President elect. It
is upon the desk of the clerk and 1 would
suggest, if it meets the approbation of Con
gress, that the delegates at once sign their
names*
The suggestion was acquiesced in.
The President of the Congress then affix
ed his signature (Mr. Hill, of Georgia, tem
porarily occupying the chair,) after which
the deputies of the several States signed
their names in the following order : First,
South Carolina, then Georgia, then Florida,
then Alabama, next Mississippi and then
Louisiana.
The President—The Constitution has been
eigned by all the members who are present.
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The committee of Arrangmeuta for the in
auguration are absent. If it meets the ho.
probation of the Congress, they will be
invited to sign it vrhen they come.
Mr- Brooks—Mr. President, I ask to
have a bill read by it3 title and placed on
the calendar.
Mr. Hill—l would suggest that it had
better be reported in secret session.
Mr Brooke—l don’t see why. It would
have to be made public immediately.
The Bill was then read by its title as fal
lows :
A BILL to establish a Patent Office, the
yrantiny ami issuing of Patents for new
anti usejnl inventions and improvements .
The President—the bill will be placed
upon the calendar for the secret session.
After remaining in secret session some
half hour, upon the announcement of the
arrival of the President elect at the Capitol,
the doors were again opened. The Presi
dent was escorted to the Hall by Mr. Rhett,
of South Carolina, and introduced to the
Congress, which immediately adjourned to
the Portico, where the President delivered
his inaugural address and took the oath of
oltiee in the presence of the immense con
course of people assembled in front of the
Capitol. After the inauguration the Presi
dent and Vice President were reeonducted
to the Hall, and Congress resumed its busi
ness.
The President—The Constitution lias
been enrolled and signed by all the mem
bers except the Vice President and the Com
mittee of Arrangements for the inaugura
tion. It is understood that at this time the
opportunity is given them to sign that in
strument.
The Vice President, lion. Alexander H.
Stephens, and the committee of Arrange
ments, then came forwnrd and signed the
Constitution.
Mr. Shorter—Mr. President, I move that
the inaugural address of the President of
the Confederate States of America, delivered
to-day be spread upon the journal of this
body, and that five thousand copies of it
be printed for the use of the members of
Congress.
On motion of Mr. Chilton, Congress ad
journed till 12 o’clock to-morrow.
THE INAUGURATION.
The great event of the century —the in
auguration of the President of the Confed
erate otates of America—took place at one
o’clock to-day, and was accompanied with
the solemn formalities and impos ng pagen
try befitting the occasion. At an early hour
this morning the streets of the city were
filled with military and citizens of the sur
rounding country, and long before the hour
appointed foi* the forming of the p ocessinn,
the balconies and windows and the pave
ments in the street leading from the Ex
change Hotel to the Capitol was thronged
with people, a large proportion of whom
were ladies. A little after 12 o’clock t!:e
procession was formed on Commerce street,
in front of the Exchange Hotel, and pre-
I eeeded to the Capital in the following or
der :
1. Music by the Montgomery Brass
Band.
2. Military escort, consisting of the hand
somely uniformed and well-drilled corps, the
j Columbus Guards, Captain P. J. Semmes;
the Eufaula Rifles, Capt. Alpheus Baker;
the Independent Rifles, Capt. Parris ; and
the Montgomery Fusiliers, Capt. Busier.
3. The President elect with Vice Presi
dent Stephens and chaplain in a phaeton
drawn by six white horses.
4 Committee of Congress.
sth. Committee on the part of the State
| of Alabama.
6. Committee on the part of the city of
j Montgomery.
7. Commissioners of other States to this
: government.
8. Governors of the several Confederate
States.
10. Ministers of the Gospel. (All the
above were in carriages.)
11. Citizens in carriages and on foot.
The procession was directed by Gen. H.
; P. Watson, Marshal of the day, assisted by
several mounted aids.
The grounds in front of the Capitol were
densely crowded with citizens, who from
that point had a fine view of the impos
i * u g pageant as the procession with its bril
liant uniforms, martial music, waving ban
ners and imposing array, approached.—
Arriving at the Capitol gate, the military
escort filed to the right and left, and the
procession descended from their carriages
and proceeded to the platform, which had
been erected and furnished for their recep
tion on the portico. Here the President
and Vice President were met by the Pres
ident of the Congress, Howell Cobb, all
three of whom occupied seats on the plat
form. A spontaneous cheer burst from the
multitude. Mr. Cobb announced that thu
throne of grace would be addressed by Rev.
Dr. Manley. During the prayer the im
mense throng stood uncoveeed in profound
silence.
As the President arose he was again,
greeted with three hearty cheers, after which
he proceed to read in a firm, clear voice, his
inaugural address.
During the reading of the address the ab
sorbing attention of the eager listeners was
frequently interrupted by involuntary mur
murs of applause, and at its close three
enthusiastic cheers were given for the Presi
dent and Vice President of the Confederate
States of America. After which the crowd
dispersed with words of congratulation on
every lip and joy beaming from every coun
tenance.
After the ceremonies of the inauguration,
which were witnessed by from eight to ten
thousand people, the President and Vice
President were conducted to the Hall of
Congress and took seats with the President
of that body, which shortly after adjourned.
I must not forget to mention a pleasant
little incident, illustrative of the lively
pathy of the ladies of Montgomery in the
cause of Southern independence. As the
President and Vice President reached the
platform on the Portico they were present
ed, the former with a beautiful wreath of
flowers and the latter with a tasteful bouquet
presents from Mrs. J. F. Jackson, a lady
of this city, which were gracefully accepted.
After all, the most natural beauty in tho
world is honesty ami moral truth. For all
beauty is truth. True features make the
beauty of a face; and true proportions the
beauty of architecture; as true measures
that of harmony and music In poetry,
which is all faole, truth still is the perfee
lion. — Shaftsbvry.