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the other; and he (Mr. W never heard of the matter till he heard it mentioned in the Senate. Mr. Stuart said that he had risen merely to do an act of justice to himself and those who were absent. He had never designed to dispute unworthy motives to any one in connection with the matter. Committees appointed. The Presidentannounced the following Committee on Federal Relations: Messrs. Conrad of Frederick, Stuart of Augusta, Wise at Princess Anne, Scott of Fauquier, Preston of Montgomery, Harvie of Amelia, Clemens of Ohio, Macfarland of Richmond City, McComic of Cabell, Montague of Matthews and Middlesex, Price of Greenbrier, Southall of Allenmarie, Willey of Monongalia, Bruce of Halifax. Boyd of Botetourt, Barbour of Culpeper, Williams of Shenandoah, Rives of Prince George and Surry, Moore of Rockbridge, Blow of Norfolk City, and Johnston of Lee and Scott. Mr. Stuart asked to be excused from service as he was a member of the Senate as well this body, and would be c
ps, or ships of war, in time of peace, is omitted. 5th. The Constitution being provisional merely, no provision is made for its ratification. Amendments. 1st. The fugitive slave clause of the old Constitution is so amended as to contain the word "slave," and to provide for full compensation in cases of abduction, or forcible rescue, on the part of the State in which such abduction or rescue may take place. 2d. Congress, by a vote of two-thirds, may, at any time, after or amend the Constitution. Temporary provisions. 1st. The Provisional Government is required to take immediate steps for the settlement of all matters between the State forming it, and their other late confederates of the United States, in relation to the public property and the public debt. 2d. Montgomery is made the temporary seat of Government. 3d. This Constitution is to continue one year, unless altered by a two-thirds vote, or superseded by a permanent Government.
Important speech of President Davis. Montgomery, Ala.,Feb. 17. --The trip of President Davis from Jackson to Montgomery was a continuous ovation. He made twenty-five speeches on the route, returning thanks for the assembling of the people, cannon firing and cheers at all the different depots. The committee of Congress, and the Montgomery city authorities, met President Davis about 80 miles below here, and formally received him. Two flue military companies, from Columbus, Ga., joined in the escort at Opelika. All reached here last night, about 10 o'clock, amid cannonading and shouts. A large crowd assembled at the depot. President Davis said to the people that he felt proud and happy to receive the congratulations of the people of Alabama. He briefly reviewed the present position of the South.--He said the time for compromises had passed. We are determined to maintain our position, and make all who oppose us smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel.