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INAUGURAL
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ADDRESS
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PROVISIONAL CONGRESS
OF TI1K
Confederate States
TI
HUT BEN" fH DAY.
this da
, V. Mr
v ai noon. Prayer vrn:
Shephonl, of the Epis
ml iv were read and con-
Congress
offered by tho Ee\
copal Church.
Tlio minutes of
firmed.
Mr. SHORTER, the Chairman of the com*
roittco oncitgrn.—mcnls, reported that tho t on*
Btitution for tho Provisional Government of the
Confederate States had been duly enrolled on
parchment, and that it was now ready for the
signatures of members. He also stated the
work had been handsomely and correctly exe
cuted. He thought that the Constitution
Should be signed before the inauguration. Hr,
therefore, moved that the members proceed,
forthwith, to sign it.
The PRESIDENT said that the -
unprecedented in tin* history of nations, illusj
trates the American idea that Governments res
upon the consent of tho governed, and that it
is the right of tlie people to alter or abolish
Governments whenever, they become destruc
tive of the ends for which they were estab
lished.
The declared purpose of trie compact ofbnion
from which we have withdrawn, was “to estab
lish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defense, promote the general
welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterityanil when, in the
judgment of the sovereign States now compos
ing this Confederacy, it had been perverted from
the purposes for which it was ordained, und had
ceased to answer the ends for whi li it was es
tablished, a ■peaceful appeal to the ballot-box
declared, that so fir as thee were concerned,
the government created by thut compact should
j cease to cxis . In this they merely asserted a
right which the Declaration of Independence of
1770, had defined to be inalienable. Of the time
and occasion "or its exercise, they, as sover
eigns, were file final judges, each for itself.—
The impartial and enlightened verdict of man
kind will vindicate the rectitude of our conduct,
and lie who knows the hearts of men will judge
of the sincerity with which we labored to pre
serve the government of our fathers in its spir
it. The right solemnly proclaimed at the birth
of the States, and which has been affirmed and
rc-atlirmcd in the Hills of Rights of States sub-
strued, I will hope, by due diligence in the per-[enough for me to know that I was sjedding
formance of my duties, though I may disap- tears or sweat drops from every por t# j n rnv
point your expectations, yet to retain, when re- , scarfskin and to witaaB such a crash of hoops,
tiring, something of the good will and conli-: , , . „ , .. * ...
deuce which welcomes my entrance into of- 1 lat > ^ a,n 'lU.- hcd, the > V ailing in
fice. the days of Elizabeth, of England, would have
It is joyous, in the midst of perilous times, been, on this occasion, at least, more desirable
to loot around upon a people wilted in heart, [ for than the amplified style of the pres-
where one purpose of high resolve animates and . ,
actuates the whole—where the sacrifices to be ! en ( a *'‘ .
made are not weighed in the balance against! After the reception.
RECEPTION OF GEN. DAVIS
At Montgomery.
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sequcntlv admitted into the Union of J783, un-
:ofthe j deniable recognize, in the people, the power to
> the authority delegated forthepurpe
.. .. in.. *i * „„locc nhiiv+inn resume the nuthont y delegated lor me purposes
fVinstitilt'<m would nc ordered, lime-.- onp rttrm ,7. • o. . i
lonsuiuuw ,u , , . of government. 1 Ini', the Sovereign States here
be made. No objection was Ul.c C, am " re ,,re.*ente<l proceeded to form this Confedera-
Presidcnt affixed his name to it
Mr. SHORTER stated that the names of the
States had been entered on tho parchment ac*
cording to their geographical position.
The PRESIDENT' said that the same order
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cy, and it is by abuse of language that their act
has been denominated a revolution. They form
ed a new alliance, but within eachState its gov
ernment has remained, the rights of person and
property have not been disturbed. The agent
: through whom they communicated with foreign
[Correnpondenee of the Telegraph.]
EXCHANGE HOTEL,* )
Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 17, 1S61. J
You have doubtless received by telegraph a j
very full and accurate report of the speech do
learn that hundreds j 1 jeered by President Jefferson Davis from the j
honor, and right, and liberty, and equality.— “adjourned" to Concert Hall, and long after j balcony of the Exchange Hotel, in this city,
Obstacles may retard, they cannot long pre- midnight noon, merry music, and hippy hearts last night. The words of that speech, of course
lent the progress of a movement sanctified by: wcrc engaged in Terpsicorean entertainments. ! can be sent by the wires, but tlie effect of it
its justice and sustained bv a virtuous people. , i , , ,. ,
Reverently let us invoke the God of our fath- 1 do not know that *■*** °? ntmued all j 0 n the immense crowd which was present can-
ers to guide and protect us in our efforts to per- night till broad day light, the young and j no t be described by words.
petuate the principles, which, by His blessing, old gentlemen escorted the pretty Women home ; President Davis was quite wearied when lie
they were able to vindicate, establish and trans-j *q n the morning." but I do know that I have reached Montgomery, as he continued on his
mit to their posterity, and with a continuance
of Ilis favor, ever gratefully acknowledged, we
may hopefully look forward to success, to peace,
and to prosperity.
At the close of President Davis’speech he said
he was ready to take the oath of office, which was
accordingly administered to him by Mr. Cobb.
In littering the words “So help me God,” the
President elevated his eyes to heaven, and in a
most impressive and solemn manner repeated
“ So help me God,” and kissed the sacred vol
ume.
To-night there is to be a reception at Estelle
Hall, where President Davis will be visited by
thousands. I cannot refer to that as the mail
that conveys you this will close an hour before
the reception commences.
FOURTEENTH DAY.
inet tnen this morning who appear as if “gen-1 travel continuously from the time he left Mis-
tle nature’s sweat restorer, balmy sleep” would ] sissippi. On his route, I am informed, Ife de-
improve their feelings and fascial ease and jeered twenty-five short speeches, in response
blandness. :o the greetings and congratulations he received.
I omitted to mention in its proper connection j At almost every depot on his route there were
that quite a number of ladies, at the levee, last large crowds of ladies and gentlemen assem-
night, were prodigal in the expenditure of kis-1 filed to welcome and cheer him on his way. At j
sing salutations upon the President He was ! man y points the military were out, and cannon j
abundantly kissed and re-kissed, and there were announced his approach and departure—many |
many masculines present who thought there joined in escorting him on his way, and through
Later From Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP JURA.
Sandy Hook, Feb. 19.—The steamship Jura
has arrived with Liverpool dates to the fifth.
MARKETS. ,
Sales for two days fifteen thousand bales.—
Market opened with an advance of l-16(g)£, but
closed declining.
London Money Market.—Consols 91 J.
ONE DAY IMTeTT FROM EUROPE.
had been observed in the preamble to the Con- na tions is changed," but this does not necessarily
stitiltion I > ntcrri, I ) -th*lr international relation"
The members then signed the Constitution
in the following order: Th>-c from South Car
olina first", Georgia second; Florida third; Al
abama fourth ; Mii-'i- ippi fifth, and those from
Louisiana last
Sustained by the consciousness that the tran
sition from the former Union to the present Con
federacy has not proceeded from a disregard on
our part of just obligations, or any failure to
perform evert' constitutional duty—moved by
no interest or passion to invade the rights of oth-
Tho PRESIDENT then announced that tlicjcrs
Constitution had been duly signed by all the
members present Those who were not pres-
ent could affix their signatures at s one other
time.
anxious to cultivate peace and commerce
with all nations, if we may not hope to avoid
war, wc may at least expect that posterity will
acquit us of having needlessly engaged in it—
Doubly justified by the absence ofwrongonour
part, and by wanton aggie^sion on the part of
others, there can be no cause to doubt that the
courage and patriotism of the people of the Con
federate States will be found equal to any meas
ure of defence which honor and security may re-
Mr. BROOKFs the Chairman of tho commit
tee on patents reported a bill which was only
read by its title, as follows: “A bill to es-
tihfish s patent-olfice and to provide for tho , ^
granting and issuing of patents for new invert- ■ An agricultural people—whose chief interest
lions and improvements.’’ The bill was or-' is tho export of a commodity required in every
. . . . - . . | manufacturing country—our true policy is
dered to ie prtu t . peace, and the freest trade which our ncccssi-
Oa motion, •Congress then went into secret pcnnit It js . dikt . 0U r interests, and
session.
After the inaugural ceremonies were over
Congress again-assembled—on the right and left
of tho President,of Congress, sat the President
and Vice President of the Confederate States.
Several of the members who were
that of all those to whom wc would sell and
from whom we would buy, that there should be
tho fewest practicable restrictions upon the cn-
terebange of commodities. There can be but
little rivalry between ours and anv manufac-
, turing or navigating community, such as tho
bsent at | North-east', rn States of the American Union.
follow, therefore, tliata mutual interest
the previous-session, came forward ajid atlixei - Rumst foil
their names to the Consli ution. would invite good will and kind officers. If,
On motion, it was agreed that the Inaugural however, passion or the lust of dominion should
. ,, „ . , . * e, * , cloud thejudgement or inflame the ambition of
Address of the .President of tho Confrlcrale « ^ u . c most prepar ,. to m ,., t tho
States toe entered upon tho Journal* of Lon- ^meygency and to maintain, by the final abtira-
guess, and that five thousand copies of the same , .ment of the sword, the position which we have
Wprinted tar the use dT the members. assumed among the nations of theewtfL We
Congress <hcn adjourned until Tuesday, 13 hove entered upon the career of independence.
ami it must be inflexibly pursued, Though
many years of controversy, with onr late asso
ciates, the Northern Stales, wc have vainly en
deavored to secure tranquility, and to obtain
rcspoctfor the rights to which we were entitled.
have resorted
y with Wives, daughters, leummcj «nww WC ii»vo lunucu. u iijus ptr-
i and it really appeared cention of mutual interests shall permit us, pea-
• • 7, ,t i ccably, to pursue our separate political career,
Amd bud et least In c > mv niogt dssire will have been fulfilled.
o’clock.
THE INAUGURAL CEREMONIES.
Montgomery never presented such a scene as
that witnessedtfr-dny. Forsavcral days past large _
. , , " , . j i Asa necessity, not a choice, we
crowds have bees reachmjr tnccitv bv mil roau.! .. r . * . , -
b j . 1 1 to we remedy of separation ; anil henceforth,
by steam boats, wi'l by privutc conveyances, I eur eniiigics must be directed to the conduct of
and the trains and boats today -came loaded to . our own .affairs, and the perpetuity of the Con-
their utmost capacity with wives, daughters, | federaey pinch wo have formed. If a just per
sisters, brothers, sons
that ‘‘the rest of hi auk
found, and Chap had appeared ho»«. The Ex-1 But, if this Ue doated to us, and the integrity of
change Hotel is crowded to such an extent that of our territ«ry nnd jurisdiction be assailed, it
it is now difficult to rcaeb tlie department called ' " >>' but nmtmtot us, wi th firm resolve, to np-
... . . , _ „ peal to arms and invoke the bless.ngs of Provi
de captain s office. dence on a just cause.
I ampitterly unable to describe the scene be- Asa consequejveoof our new condition, and
fpre tho Exchange tin's morning when the pro- with a view to meet anticipated wants, it will
wesaion was being formed. A number of Mili [ be necessary to provide for the speedy and ctli-
. . .... _ cient organization of branches of the Executive
dary companies vvero in i vo : Department, having special charge of foreign
bauds werp playing—cannons were firing intercourse, finance, military affairs, and the
scores of carriages, hacks, and omnibuses ware 1 postal service.
tilled—® gorgeous barouche, drawn by six largv For pnrposcs of defence, the Confederate
white Urses were in attendance to convoy the ****, »»y, under ordinary circumstances, re*
„ ' _. _ lv mainly upon their militia, but it is deemed
Prcsidas^Vlfc-President and suite to the Cap jn thc present cond ition of affairs,
itol—and thousands of people were in the (lut there should be a well instructed and dis-
streets, in the windows, on tlie porches, and on cipline/I army, more numerous than would
, (l , 11,,- grand jit- usually be required on a peace establishment.
. , i , 11 i i „ i I also suggest that for the protection of our
gent With much trouble I made my « a y| harb , )rs £nJ commerce on the high seas, a na
from th® hotel to the streets and for a hundred ! vy rfaptod lo those objects will be required.—
yards or more I was blocked in by-a inass of ■ These necessities Iiavo doubtless engaged the
, I,.. I.,'!;, ,||' all nee- —blit bv attention "I • ongivss.
urging forward 1 got through the crowd, and I With a Constitution differing only from that
, ° .-li of our fathers, in so far as it is explanatory of
hastened to thc capitol to obtain an 0»igi » e po- wc ]j known intent, freeil from the section-
sition to hoar tho inaugural address, hen I ^ a ] conflicts which have interfered with the pur-
rcached tho Capitol Square, there seemed to bo [ Sll ;t of the general welfarc,it is not linrea- onabl
•bout 5,000 persons already assembled there,
sod it was impossible for mo to go nearer than
on* hundred foot to tho stand where the Presi
dent would address the people. I turned around
and walked down the wido avenue below, and
thousands and thousands wero moving up to
tho Capitol, with about as little chance of hear
ing tho inaugural address as they were capable
of flying. I have no descriptive ability, else I
to expect that States from which we have re
cently parted may seek to unite their fortunes
with ours under the government which we have
instituted. For this^your constitution makes
adequate provision; but beyond this, if I mis
take not judgment and will of thc people, a re
union with tlio States from which we have sep
arated is neither praclacable nor desirable. To
increase tlie power, devclope the resources, and
promote thc happiness of a Corfederacy, if is
]uisitcthat there should be so much of homo*
would portray minutely thc movements, scenes, geneity that the welf ,re of every portion shall
incidents, pleasures, and displays of to-day be the aim of the whole. Where this does not
exist, antagonisms aro engendered which must
There was an order, propriety, grandeur,
without attempted display, and a completeness
about tho entire proceedings to-day, which elic
ited universal admiration. Not the slightest
accident occurred.
When the procession reached the capital
squaro, and the military were placed in posi
tion, the barouche which conveyed President
Davis was brought up and its occupants alight
ed amidst tho shouts ot thousands. The band
and should result in separation.
Actuated solely by the desire to preserve our
own rights and promote our own welfare, the
separation of thc Confederate Flatcs lias been
marked by no aggression upon others, ami fol
lowed by no domestic convulsion. Our indus
trial pursuits have received no check—the cul
tivation of our fields lias progressed as hereto
fore—nnd even should wc be involved in war,
there would be no considerable diminution in
the production of the staples which have con-
stitu ed our exports, and in which tho commer-
played the Marseillaise, whose wild, stirring ' ^"world lias nn inlcrc-t scarcdy lcSS than 0ur
own.
This common interest of the producer and
notes awakened memories of “ long time ago,”
and sent a thrill through tho vast crowd. Thc
President was cheered ami greeted until he reach
ed thc porch of tho .capital, -and then when he
appeared in full view to the crowd, one univer
sal about rent the air; ladies waved their hand-
kerchief, and many threw boquets to testify! °. c ,'. . , ,
their appreciation of the important service' cal mtercsts abroad,
now performing in inaugurating the first Presi
dent of a Southern Republic.
On tlie right of President Davis sat Vice
President Stephens, and on his right was the
Hon. Howell Cobb. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. Dr. Basil Manley. Air Cobb formally an
nounced that President Davis had arrived and
ivas now ready to take the oath of office as
President of tho Confederate States of America.
President Dan’s then came forward and said:
Gentlemen of the Congress of the Confederate
States of America— I
Friends, and Fellow-citizens:
Called t« thc difficult and responsible sta
tion of Chief Exeontive of the Provisional Gov.
eminent which you have instituted, I approach
the discharge of the duties assigned to me with
an hutnblo distrus: of my abilities, but with
sustaining confide ice in tho wisdom of tho
who nro to guide and to aid me in the admini
tration ot public affairs, and an abiding faith
the virtue nnd patriotism of the people.
Looking forward to the speedy cstablishmei
of a permanent Government, to take ill.- pH
of this, and which by its greater moral ar
physical power, will be better able to comb:
'\ ilii till- ii.an\ difii nil cs which may arise limn \Ve have changed
parutc nations. 1 I not the svstcro of ot
consumer, can only be interrupted by an ext>v
rior force, which should obstruct its transmis
sion to foreign markets—a course of conduct
which would bo as unjust towards urt a* It would
; be detrimental to manufacturing and commcr-
lould reason guide tin-
action of the Government from which we have
separated, a policy so detrimental to the civiliz
ed world, the Northern States included, could
not be dictated by even the strongest desire to
inflict injury upon us; but otherwise, a terrible
responsibility will rest upon it, and the suffer
ing of million- will bear testimony to the folly
and wickcdnessof ouraggri -sors. In the mean
time, there will remain to us, besides tlieordi-
narv means before suggested, the well known
resources for retaliation upon the commerce of
an enemy.
Experience in public stations of subordinatt
to this which your Lindnc-s has confer-
Montgomery, Ala. Feb. 19, 1801.
Congress met to day at noon. Prayer was
offered by tho Rev. Hooker Cobbs.
Thc journal of yesterday was read and con
firmed.
Mr. SHORTER announced that Mr. Wall, one
of thc delegates from Texas had arrived, and
was now present in the hall.
The President invited Air. Wall to a seat.
Mr. BARLOW, the chairman of the committee
on Military Affairs, said that that committee
had prepared a report for the consideration of
Congress, but he thought it best that the report
should be submitted in secret session.
Air. SHORTER, the Chairman of the Com
mittee on engrossments, reported as duly en
grossed ami ready for thc signature of the Pres
ident of Congrc-s, the following resolutions:
A resolution for the enforcement of thc
revenue laws.
A resolution for the preservation of tho rec
ords of Congress.
A resolution giving certain powers to the
Committee on Naval Affairs—and
A resolution for the relief of J. Af. Walden, a
citizen of Georgia.
Mr. BROOKE said that the Committee on
the organization of the Executive Departments
was ready to report but thought it perhaps best
hat the report be made in secret session. He
therefore moved that Congrc.-s go into secret
session.
Air. CONRAD said that he could see no rea
son why thc report should not be submitted in
open session. If any debate should result, it
would be necessary that it should be conducted
with closed doors. He also thought there were
good reasons why the report should be submit
ted and read in open session.
Air. BROOKE, withdrew his motion, in or
der that Mr. CONRAD'S remarks could be in
order, as one of the rules of Congress prevents
debate on the motion to go into secret session.
Mr. CHILTON stated that he had received a
communication from a distinguished jurist of
tlie State of Alabama, containing some valua
ble suggestions in reference to a permanent
Constituution, which he simply desired to pre
sent without reading to the committee on the
permanent Constitution. The reference was ac-
'--I'.•■'"■lo.
Mr. BROOKS presented the report from the
comminittee to organize tho Executive Depart
ments, which was read.
The first section provides that there shall be
an Executive Department known as the De
partment of St ite, and there shall be a princi
pal officer known as Secretary of State, who
shall discharge such duties as may be assigned
him by the. President and in accordance with
the Constitution and laws of tho Confederate
States, and receive such compensation as may
be fixed by law.
The second section provides that it shall be
the duty of the Secretary of State to preserve all
bills, resolutions, orders, &c., and affix to them
the great seal of State—also to give public no
tice of all laws passed by Congress, in at least
three public Journals printed within the Con-
federaev—nnd also to cause two printed copies
of all acts, resolutions, Ac., to be sent to each
of the Governors of the States of this Confede
racy.
The third Section—That there shall be in said
department a chief clerk, and such other clerks
as may be found necessary in thc business of
the department, who shall receive such compen
sation and take such oaths as may be regulated
by law.
On motion of Air. Nesbit, Congress went into
secret session.
To-day the State of Texas was called in the
roll of States. It is understood that the dele
gates have all the privileges of members with
the exception of that of voting.
From what I can glean from the action of the
Congress, I e ntertain the opinion that the mem
bers have determined to have no discussions in
ARRIVAL OF THE ETNA.
New York, Feb. 19.—The steamship Etna
has arrived with dates to the fi:h.
Sales on the last day amounted to 6000 bales.
Market closed steady and quiet.
London Money Market.—Consols 91J a 01J
Xew York, Feb. 19.—Sales of cotton to-day
amounted to 2,500 bales. Alarket firm.
Aliddling uplands 11J.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
New Orleans, Feb. 19.—The Cotton Alarket
was too much waste of that delectable com- out his journey the greatest enthusiasm marked . w firmer vesterdav . SaIes two thousand five
inodity, at such an early period in the history the action of the people, in their expressions of j hundred bales. Middlings at 11c. Freights
of the confederation. If it be true, that “kiss- gratification at his election, acceptance, and three quarter
ing goes by favors,” there were “sealed propo- promptness in repairing to the seat of govern-
sals” popped to the President last night, and of- ment at Montgomery.
fice-huntcrs had better get among the kissed la-1 The President reached this city last night at
dies if they desire success and preferment—! ten o’clock. Long before the arrival of the
Perhaps it may not be very prudent to say so, cars, a large number of citizens and strangers
but neither the ladies, nor the President seemed had assembled at the depot A committee, on
to dislike such “attitudinations." the part of thc people of Arontgomery, with
But, typical of human life, all receptions and | Judge H. O. Watson at their head, were in
dancing parties must have an end. Hundreds waiting to receive the President, and when the
of happy hearted girls, and matrons, and “bid- cars reached the depot building, the committee
dors” aro cogitating to-day over the pleasant took their position. Two military companies
scenes and incidents of last night Scores of from Columbus, Ga., were on thc train, and
them kissed the President, and hundreds, and acted as the military escort of the President—
perhaps thousands shook hands with him, and The military promptly formed in open order at
these will afford delightful memories to cheer the depot, and the President marched between
declining spirits in after years. We are won- the ranks. Judge AYatson extended the hospi
derfiilly made, and how happy it is that when talitiesof the city to the President in a neat ad
misfortunes overtake us; friends desert us ; dress and bid him a cordial welcome to .Mont
and “pain and anguish wring the brow,” tlie gomery.
angel of memory will bring back the days, and President Davis returned his thanks for the
joys, and scenes, when and where we were hap- complimentary reception he received, and said
py, and prosperous, and blest with friends and that from no portion of the South, could he re-
- - I ceive congratulations and hospitality, which
would be more highly appreciated by him than
Mem’ry will bring back thc feeling,” Ac. | ) r0 m the people of Alabama. He said be felt
But, receptions, balls and memory are not satisfied that the people of tlie South were a
very pertinent to Congressional proceedings.— unit in feeling, as they were in interest, and a
I assure you however, that every thing in con- determination to maintain their rights and lion
ncction here with balls and parties, is more sat- or. Ho briefly alluded to the present position
isfactory than any thing we can learn of the of*the South, and the causes which produced it,
proceedings of Congress; but not so interest- and said that the time for compromises had
1 would not desire to indicate that there ^ At one time the South might have been
arc no interesting mattersconnecting with balls | „ rmi „ s ; t ;„, K fnr n
and parties, for in all places, you will find wo-
willing to entertain propositions for a compro
mise, but it is gone, and wc are now determined
“to stand by our arms,” and give to those who
dare to assail or attempt to coerce us a smell of
Southern powder, and make them feel the keen
ness of Southern steel when wielded in defence
men in “interesting conditions.”
Still Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL 0F_THE AFRICA
Nsw York, Feb. 17.—The Royal mail steam . ... , „ .. tr ,
ship Africa, arrived with Liverpool dates to of our r.gh.s, honors and firesides. He knew
the 2nd. the valor of Southern men, and he knew that
commercial. the federal power of the United States never
Sales of the week were thirty-three thousand cou j d conquer them. We ask nothing, we want
and bales at an advance of 1-I6@i. w reconstruction of the old government If
Londdon Money Market.—Consols 91j. | other States desire to join our confederacy, they
can freely come, but they must come upon our
OBITUARY. | terms. The President spoke, for about fifteen
Died in Kingston, New York, on 21st Janu- minutes, and we have merely referred to a few
ary, 1861, in the 68th year of his age, the Rev. sentences in subs tance of his speech.
Seneca Green Bragg, so long and so favorable . . .. . ,
known as a meek, humble and consistent ser- 1 be vast crowd in omnibuses, carriages and
vantof God, and as a minister of the Episcopal other vehicles, and those on foot, then proceed-
Church in the Diocese of Georgia. ed to the Exchange Hotel, where quarters had
Mr.. Bragg was born of Quaker parents in bcen secured for the President The balconies,
tion, and it may be, that from this descent the I crowded, and an immense concourse were in
uniform gentleness and love which character- fronton the street In response to loud and fre-
»a«l hU Ufa. ntajr. in « !»• quunretl®; Uio minimi mrppilITuuiuu Uieljal-
Having completed his education and graduated nnd K .; d .
at Middlebury College, he was for several years ... * , . ,, , . .J
connected with the celebrated school or Mrs. Fe,lo ' v c,t,zens and brethren of the confcd-
Willard, at Troy, New York. While at Troy crate States of America. For now we are breth-
he united himself with the Protestant Episcopal ren, not in name merely, but in fact—men of
Church, having before that time been a Metho- o n g flesh, of one bone, of one interest, of one
dtst, and under the advice of Mrs. II i]la-d and purposc ^ and 0 f identity in domestic institu-
his own convictions of duty, determined to f. . , ; „ _. . _
study for the Ministry. With this purpose he tl0ns - >’• have, henceforth, I trust, the pros-
1 41. : i c* ? .r tr: .4 rw»f nf livintr tnovtlipp in noioo nrifli amm Snef!
CH A RL ESTON Af A RK ETS.
Charleston, Feb. 19.—Sales twenty-three
hundred and fifty. Alarket closed and firm.
Augusta, Feb. 19.—Sales eight hundred and
sixty. Market active.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, Feb. 19—Senate.—The tariff bill j Sugar steady
was debated at some length.
House—Stanton’s force bill authorizing the
Executive to accept the services of Volun- Money Market unchanged and active,
teers to suppress insurrection, was intro- I Liverpool, Feb. 5th, Evening.—SalesofCot-
duced. He said that the object was to do- to:i 3000 bales; market dull, quotations barely
fend Washington in case Maryland and Virginia maintained. Sales of four days 37,000 bales
should secede, because the Federal Troops arc ; Breadstuff's advancing. Wheat firm. Corn
so widely scattered tin' it would be impossible buoyant, advanced 3d. aGd.
Manchester advices unfavorable.
Mobile, Feb. 2n.—Sales of cotton to day
1 reached two thousand bales at 1 1 cuts. Mar
ket quiet.
FROAI ARKANSAS.
Brenton, Sebastian, Washington, an I Craw
ford Counties, have given four thousand ma
jority for the Union and the s- me against a
Convention.
FROM THE PEACE CONGRESS. .
RieuMOND, Feb. 20.—Thc business of the Con
vention was quite unimportant. *
A resolution lor the border State Convention
to assemble at Wvtheville on the last Thursday
in Afarch was referred.
ADDITIONAL BY THE JURA.
Cotton opened active, but Closed Declining.
The sales of Cotton in Liverpool, fortwodays
preceding the steamer’s sailing amounted to
15,000 haluk. The market opened active and
obtained an advance l-10d. a d}., chiefly on
finer grades, but closed declining under the ef
fects of the steamer’s accounts.
Consols were quoted at 91 j for money and
account. Breadstuff's were advancing ; provi
sions dull.
The underwriters of London and Liverpool
have advanced their rate of per centum on car
goes from tho Southern States of America, ow
ing to the increased number of fires in cotton
ships, and risks front war.
Of the sales of cotton in Liverpool specula
tors and exporters took 4000 bales. Flour dull,
prices steady. Wheat firm, advanced 3d. a 6d.
Coffee quiet Rice firm. Rosin
steady, prices unchanged. Turpentine steady
at 30s. 6d. .
to collect them in two months time.
The hill is strongly contested bj' the mem
bers from the border States, and a motion to lay
it on the table was defeated by a vote of sixty
eight to one hundred and five. It is more than
probable that it will pass, but it is thought that
it maybe vetoed by the President
ADDITIONAL BY THE AFRICA.
Lixepr.-,l Cotton Market.—Of the sales of the
week speculators took 2,500 bales, and expor
ters 11,000 bales. The market declined }d.,
owing to Aranchesfer advices being unfavorable.
Sales on Friday, S;000 bales, of which specula
tors and exporters took 2,000 bales. The mar
ket was steady and there was more inclination
to buy, and less to sell, at a decline. The fol
lowing were the authorized quotations :
Middling Orleans.. ,7£
“ Mobiles. 7 3-10
“ Uplands. 71-10
Fair Orleans 7i
“ Arobiles.., ....7$
“ Uplands 7i
The stock of cotton at Liverpool was 660,000
bales, of which 485,000 bales were American.
Havre Cotton Market.—New Orleans Tres
Ordinaire quoted at 104; Basat 98. The mar
ket was very dull, and had declined 1@2 francs.
Sales of the week 5,000 bales. Stock 132,000
bales.
Liverpool General Markets.—Breadstuffs
were quiet but steady.
London Money Market.—Aloney was un
changed. Consols were quoted at 93@92£, for
money and account. The bullion in the Bank
of England had increased £96,000.
GENERAL NEWS.
The Conference at Afanchester on India af
fairs attracts attention. Various resolutions
were adopted. One calls on the Government
for the encouragement of European traders and
capitalists.
Parliament opcub on ttfO flflll.
The French Legislature opens on the fourth.
It was rumored that the Bullion, in the Bank
of France, had largely increased.
Paris Bourse was firm at 6S francs 5 centimes.
It was reported that the Italian troops had cn-
GENEKAL INTELLIGENCE.
Napoleon opened the French Legislature on
the 4th. lie gives pacific assurances, and reit
; erates the non intervention policy.
Queen Victoria opened the British Parlia-
! ment. In alluding to the American troubles,
1 she expressed a fervent wish for an amicable ad-
I justment
Francis Joseph of Austria, has issued an ap
peal to the Sicilies, offering tho constitution of
1812, a Sicilian army, and an entirely separate
administration. He asks them to give an asy-
] luin to the Royal family.
! Rome, Feb. 3.—The Pope has ordered the
troops to return.
Fifteen thousand Sardinians hal evacuated
| the Papal dominions.
■ The Spanish war vessels wh ch were sent to
Gaeta were repuls -d by Admiral Parsano.
Cui'l i >N MARKER
Saturday, Feb. 14.—Receipt* 68l«je«. Sales l bales
(Ttr.H 1 a 9, 3!) © 9&, 17 a 10M, 4 a 10]& © VOX*—
I Total 83.
- Monday, Feb. 18.—Receipts 117 bales. No s.iks ic-
ported
Tuesday, Feb. IS—Receipts 171 bales. Sale- 11 br.ies
| a8,4a 8’,'. 17 a 9, 7 a 9tf, 1 a 10.30 a 10>7, vi a 10.1-10,4
a lO#.—Total 110.
; Wodoesday, Feb. 20.—Receipts Id bales. Salt si at
| 7, a at SX. 6 at 9X. 27 at 10, 33 at 10V. 00 at 1017, 0 at
10?7. Total 140.
MARRIED,
In Sullivan Co., Tern)., on Feb 12tli, by Rev. Rutledge
King, tat the Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, near
“Soldier’s Rest,” the residence of the bride’s father,)
Dr. C. Cortlandt Jack-on. of Maryland Afi-elonary of the
American Sunday flcool Union, to Mias salli ■ V Pre--
ton Rhea, daughter of Col. Pre-ton Rhea, of ."Soldier’s
Rest.
DIED.
On SAb-bnai. jrrenlnp, Felmiary 10th. in Roswell, Ga.
Margaret j'-velvn, infant daughter of James Roswell
and Francis P. King, aged 2 in nth- and lOdaysv-
“Oh think not that the blu-hing Howes’
■ Shall wither in the church-yard sod r
mru,e to gild an angel's bower
Within the Paradise or God."
Mother. #
"
The Sardinians demanded the restoration of
tho soldiers captured by the Pope’s Zouaves,
and took the Bishop’s palace as hostage.
It was reported at Rome, on Friday, that fir
ing had commenced at Gaeta.
It was reported that Napoleon had written to
entered the Theological Seminary of Virginia at pcct of living together in peace, with our insti-
Alcxandria, when his studies were completed tutions subject to protection and not to defa-
and he was ordained to the Alinistry by Bishop mation. It may bo that our career will be ush-
Alead, of \ irginia. Ills first charge was as a I - • ., , . . .. ....
Missionary in Tallahassee, Florida, where he re- ,n th . e m,dst of storm-it may be that, as
niaincd about a year, and removed thence to morning opened with clouds, and mist, and
Aracqn, Georgia, about the year 1832, where rain, we shall have to encounter inconveniences
there was no church and but a handful of church a t tjie beginning—but, as the sun rose lifted Francis to cease resistance,
people, who had been collected by the Rev. Lot thc raist ^ and disperscd tho clouds and , eft us
Jones, now of New York Citv, as a Missionary. L. ”
Alacon was the chief field of Air. Bragg’s life I the P urc sun-light of heaven, -so will the pro-
and labors as a Minister; hero ho founded gress of the Southern Confederacy carry us in-
Christ’s Church, which for fifteen years cn- to the safe sea and safe harbor of constitution-
grossed every faculty ofhis body, mind and soul L] | ibcrty and political equality. [Applause.1
to plant, to build up and extend ; exhausting in . 1 , . L , 1
this service not only the small degree of health Thus w ® sha11 hav “ not * ,in « to f ? ar at homp - be *
and strength which he had, for he was always caus ° at homo we have homogeniety. AY ehave
delicate and almost an invalid, but expending I nothing to fear abroad, because if war should
with a lavish hand the patrimony he had inher- come—and if we must again baptize in blood
ited, in his never ceasing works of charity and: the principles for which our fathers bled in the
tered the Papal States in pursuit of the re-ac- APMmiBTKATOys sale.—Bv virtue of an order
- , , r 1 au -‘7 from the Court of Ordinary or Ribb county. Georgia,
tionists. | be fold before the Court House door in the citv of'
Macon, between the usual hour- of -ale, on the first
Tuesday in April *ext. the plaee wlieroon Eeniam
"" " *~ * ii ntv iloc.i'i jiwl *1, „ «:
mitU. Iati' of.said county, deceased, resided at thc time
orhis death, it beingpartof Lot number sixty-five. (Co)
in the Macon Reserve of said county, containing three
(3) acres, more or ten. Sold as (he property of- lid de
ceased for the benefit of the heir- and creditor-
feb - 1 w J.VO. J. RILEY. Adm’r.
love.
years
It is a singular fact, that during the fifteen
Mr. Bragg was the Rector of Christ’s ’
^mnNISTRATOR’S SALE.—-By virtue of an order
.from the Court of Ordinary of Bibb county. Gcor-ia
will be sold before the Court Ilon-e door in the citv of
Tf I G - ,| - , , I Macon on thc: first Tin -.lay in April next between the
It was stated that the great powers had re- ; usual hours of sale the following Lot or parcel of Land
' — • • - - - I to-wit: The north we-tern half of Lot number four (4)
in square twenty-four (24) of the city of Macon, contain-
mg one-fourth (^j of an acre, more or lcs*. Sold as the
properly of Lucreiia Barnhart, late of Bibb countv de
ceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditcra of said
deceased. This February 19th. 1SGL
feb 21 w JNO. J. RILEY, AdminiMrator.Si
quested Denmark to grant concessions toSchles
Tiie Boldest Farce Now Out.—The Lin-
colnites firing thirty-four guns for the States of
tho Union. Alas! poor Y'orick.
wc shall show that we are not dc-
gra
:tl, h
taught nu
and toil, and tli:
appoint®
\ on will
me ■
that
: are the price of olfiei.d elevation,
many errors to forgive, many de-
toleu.ite, but ton shall not find in
wantof zed or fidelity to the cause
tint i- to in" highest in hope and of most en
during affection. Voui guierosity lus bestow
ed upon me an undeserved distinction: one
which ! neither sought nor d
the continuance of that :entirn
your wisdom and pati icitiani, 1
and support mein theperfonnai:
required at my hands.
:d. r
duty
the conflicting interests of
enter upon tho duti s of the offic
have been ch
D '***^a Of Ol
not he ,1 by h .S
CnjOyilK .1 ol th“ existent''
penaencc which wi hue a-s.,. u .j
blessing at Providence, intend to J
Our present condition, achieved in
to which 1
with the hope that the be
er, as a Confederacy, may
ppositioii to our
itution form
by
Conte
and in
-late
the eon-diluent ps
ir government. T
our hi hers is tlint
in their ( xpositio
-. hut
Oon-
1 with ilu- of tin
lliejuilieial (
. e a light whi
s instruct el:,
instrument.,
■ instruction
,-h reveals it
s to the just
nd ever
: all offices
that dole-
• but trild;
d powers
; held f
true meaning
-t interpretaiioi
?inetnbering tliai
r the people, am:
to be strictly con
Church, Macon, the minutes of the Church 6 cnerate son®) but will redeem the pledges they
show but two communications from him to tlie gave; preservp the sacred rights transmitted to
A estry on tlie subject of his salary, each of them us, and show that Southern valorstill shines as
protesting that it was too much-more than his bri htl as ; n mc in 1813 and in othcr
wants required or thc congregation could with “. r , ’ '
convenience pay. While in Alacon, in the midst conll,ot LApplause.J
of a most useful and successful Ministry, and I was informed, my friends, that your kind-
surrounded by a congregation as devoted as ever ness only required that I should appear before
a Alinister had, his health so far failed him that I you. Fatigued by travel, and hoarse. I am un
he felt it a duty tosever the connection and give _„„ 0 i. . „ „ , .
place to a succor physically more able to per- ab,C to Sp J k at ,en gM“ d merdy fi) as
form the duties of a Pastor. This resolution of I sure J ou °‘ gratitude for these manifesta
his was for several years resisted and postponed tions of your good will. I come, with diffi
by his friends, they hoping that relaxation and dence and distrust, to discharge the great
open session. Any matter upon which there I travc l might restore his health and.strength, but I tics devolved upon mo by tho kindness and
is oocause for debate they generally ^ct I I confidence of the Congress of the, Confeden
in opt n m ion. a t the kind and earnest solicitation of Bishop I states.
I think it is probable that during thc latter i Elliot, he removed to Montpelier, firstasa mem-j Thank you, my friends, for thc kind manifes
part of this or some time next week, Commis- bcr °f the Bishop s family, and then forsevers! i tationsoflavorand approbation which you ex-
Sioocrs will he appointed tn European pow*n. >££“S^Mont^ie^S^ta^ing b£n hibU '° n ‘^occasion- Throughout my entire
In the present embryo condition of thc Confed- j discontinued, and Mr. Bragg’s health entirely P r0 2 ress to th,s c,t Y. 1 havc received thc same
inevRle, where for years battering demonstrations of generous support
I did not regard them as personal to myself, but
as tendered to mens the humble representativ
of thc principles and policy of tho Confederate
States. I will devote to the duties of the high
office to which I have been called, all that I
have of heart, of head and of hand.
If in thc progress of events, it shall become
necessary that my services shall be needed
another position—if to be plain, necessity shall
again compel mc enter into the ranks of the sol
diery, I hope you will welcome me there. (Ap
plause.)
Now, my friends, again thanking you for thi.-
manifestation of you approbation, allow me to
bid you good night.
The crowd then gave three cheers for Presi-
dentDavis.
Other speakers were called out. The non.
YY. L. Y’ancey responded in a neat speech of a
few minutes, and thc crowd gradually dispersed.
There is a large attendance of'visitors here
Fort Edward, N. Y., beside the remains of from other States. Among those from Georgia
iiaii(i>oiiic ir- ljjc nnrcnN r T . TT . ^ _ 0
and elegantly dr.-sseJ, supped from the distinguLhed statesman and success- 1 not,CC ’ arC J " d 8° Hblt ’ of Columbus, and his
gvs. adjusted their expansion gear, ^il warrior, we erect monuments of brass and two b « autifl11 daughters—Col. Hurt, and his ac-
ilv ascended the .steps leading to the I rnarb * e — at b '-;s i but “broken cisterns, which ! complished lady and fascinating daughter—the
] union - crinoline- nAnts 1 bo * d n0 wa(eI J— to our P as tor and friend, our ! charming Aliss Alarth i Spulloek of Rome: and
. ~ ‘ . *. ' counsellor nnd .uide, vre each «nd all shall rear . the loveiv Miss Eugenia Bass of .Macon. There
ther obstructions to tnen naviga- j a monument in our hearts, bautified and sane- are many othcr Georgians here, but I have not
shaking of hands with the Pres*-j tified by tho memories of his life; yea more met them. p.
e interch inge of smiling and cour- | ,b an this, for him, the meek »nd lowly follower
VYAsnixGTON, Feb. 20.—House—In the House
thc steam sloop amendment to thc Navy bill
was discussed and adopted. The bill
A\ hereae, George Nemses Administrator upon the
estate of George Horne, late or paid county, dcceaeeti,
applies to the undersigned for Letters dismissory from
said Administration:
These nre therc'orc to cite and admonish all persons
„ I first Mo..
was i they liave
concerned to be and appear at my office, on or before the
eptumber next to .-how cause, if any
, _ , _ . , -. aid letters dismissory should not be
strongly resisted bv Bocock, Garnett and others ! fffanted in terms of the law.
: Given under my hand and official signature, this Feb
during the debate. lStk.ifBi. mi. m. riley, Ordinan-
Stanton admitted that the present indications :
were that civil war would
ryo con
i rate smt. -, it would not be prudent to send I gone, he removed to VinevfiTe, where for years
.Ministers or appoint Consols. Any inattention j bc was domiciled os a member of the family of
to a .Minister might involve trouble, while thc ' Ir N ’ 9' ^unroe, one of his oldest friends and
powers and position of a Commissioner would ln ^ acon ; , . ,
, , ,1 Here for years, in the midst of constant sick
not l>i of .-uch a character as to involve trouble j ness and suffering, both of mind and body, he
but in a limited way. received all those acts o. 7 kindness and atten-
Quite a number of the visitors have left. I tion ‘ "'hich his friend and his family were so
Macon, Columbus and other pirts iff Georgia I £ illin S andso ab Jf *° b estow Although Mr.
,, , . , . . r . , Bra«rg had formally resigned his Rectorship in
Me re well represented here by beautiful Jad.cs , 1846, during all this time, as well while at
and elegant looking gentlemen. The young ]u- Montpelier as wliiloatMr. Alunroe’s, during the
dies in Montgomery desire the Gentlemen tore- pastorate of two successors in tho church, he
turn, and the voting men here particularly de- : kc P l U P common desire and request, a quasi
sire the ladi. s to return again, sod come soon, and fr0 ?? \ im0 ,! 0
. , i *"» e T as 1ns health tvould permit, united with,
.ini- a\ longer so they must all come hack, and aided both his successors in their ministra-
“If the in inntaiu will not go to Mahomet, then | tions. His system becoming more and more
Alai
et must go to the mountain
enervated, and the climate of Georgia proving
too warm for him in bis weak and feeble sate,
nvinver iu vr r r ' vas ^bought advisable that he should bo sent
r..\u 11,\. .I. lit ILL. ! in the summer of I860, to Kingston, N. [Y.,
Montcgmeisy, Ala., Feb. 19, 1861. wherehe spent his short remaining time 1 on
■ejition room of President Davis last earth in the family ofhis nephew, and near to
•:-tclle Hall w:is vrowded, and hun- tbetrsidcnce of his niece, his two nearest re-
... ,„,i ii„, matning relatives. Here he died, and was buried
u ami u eiil, ami the crowd continued v - v i—uU-l.
■.■>..-• 1, ami riunbrou
dies, tidilv
hall, t
I Is.
turns attentions lasted— I do not know how
lo;.g. as the at . osphere got too hot, and thc
crowd entirely too compact, but it lasted long
of Christ, lias bcen erected \ monument
.Mechanics out of
■mployment are rapidly
enduring and more ex ited £ir—“a building of I withdrawing their deposits from the Savings’
(jod. an liouse not made will j bands, eternal in Bank in New York City. Fer several days the
the Heavens.’ YY. ‘ runs have averaged ten thousand dollars a day
nsue if thc seceded ;
States should retain possession of the forts and ;
other federal property.
Stanton’s force bill was debated.
Senate—The Senate passed the Tariff bill
with many amendments.
The postal bill was debated and an amend
ment to exclude the Confederate States caused
a strong debate.
Fort Smith.—Thc overland mail has arrived, j
and reports that the Texans have taken pos
session of forts Chadbun and Belknap. Also
the property of thc mai. company and im
prisoned the agents.
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10 eta. SentDy
THE CABINET.
YYe hear from Montgomery that tho Cabinet
appointments will probably be made and pub-
ished during the week. Rumor says they will
run thus:
William L. Yancey, of Alabama, Secretary of
'tatc.
C. G. Meinminger, of South Carolina, Secre-
ary of the Treasury.
Robert Toombs, of Georgia, Secretary of war.
S. R. Mallory, of Florida. Secretary of the
avy.
Robert T. Conrad, of Louisiana. P. M. Gen-
ral.
Rumor says also that lion. A. G. McGrath,
Thomas R. R. Cobb, of Georgia, will take
ie part ol Chief Justice of the Supreme Court-
umor we know is but a common liar, and can
ave very little solid foundation in a Govern
ment which keeps as ch» -c a tongue as ours, but
till these Cabinet appointments are in tbem-
Ives so lit to be made, that wc think theresult ,
ill not belie rumor very much this time.
TO SOUTHERN DEALERS.
W, A. i: \.\S0JI & GO.
.SUCCESSORS TO J. H. R&NSOtf & CO.,
•*J2 Court land ami 30 Dev Streets.
Danifl 1
W. A. Hansom,
A P. Hansom,
>om, i ~ i Darius W. Geer,
ICow—'Srorkj- Hobhut i!. Boyd,
MANUFACTURERS
WHOLESALE DEALERS
BOOTS & SHOES.
Have constantly on
gro good:?, exprcsslv
they will sell at the Im
proved credit.
tru’.I a large stockcf Fine aiidnc-
lor tiie Southern Trade, which
"Cst mnrkei price* for Cash or ap-
janll^ij diwlv
SOYER’S SULTANA SAUCE
For
Commercial Intelligence.
COTTON MARKETS.
New York, Feb. 20.—Market firm. Sales of
-day four thousand bales. Middling Uplands
Augusta, Feb. 20.—Sales to-day reached elev
en hundred bales at an advance ol' f on bet
ter grades.
(. rarleston, Feb. 20.—Sales to-day amount
ed to eleven huudred bales at prices rangin'*
from 7i to 121-16. Market unchanged.
5 of Ail Kinds.
: i ior.saud appclis
ented by therenov'n-
(or thc London Ke-
sinc-i his decease,
by the wtU-knom
D LACK WELL.,
thc original recipe,
mceiii England,
md on the Continent, with a Liirh
andgi-GYving reputation aiLong A]
mericia Epicore».
Opinions of the London Presses
W’c recoin mentlour co po
new Sauce, cutitled the ’Sultan;
the Turkish recipe; it- llavor i
considerahle aid in case.Tof slo
The Lariat.
“Savorv, Piquant and Spicy,
yer”— Observer.
“A most valuable adjunct tc
nd should havea plate on every table
- ole Agent t for tin* L'nited States.
uAHDINEi
217 Fnlttiu
For sale by o Jura and Fruit Dea’.Ci
march 5 d-e. o w. U.
• Mons. i? 03-eid
It i» made after
. and it afford-?
>K DIGESTION. 1 ,}
e ger.i ns of So*
I,
. Flesh, ai