lly, to give the Government all the sup-der of their crops as their necessities may ren money and other means demanded by quire, to be refunded when the produce shall be sold. ar. lved, unanimously, That it is the opinion meeting that the capital resources of the y are abundantly adequate to supply all mands created by the war, and that this ntion will cheerfully contribute its aid to those resources available to the people e Government. olved, That a committee of one from each be appointed to receive and report upon leasures that may be proposed for the on of this meeting. President appointed the following comin accordance with the above resolu rge A. Trenholm, of South Carolina. J. Torbett, of Tennessee. SECOND DAY. RICHMOND, July 25, 1861. President having called the Convention er, additional delegates presented themfrom South Carolina, Alabama, North na, Tennessee, and Georgia. By Mr. James Caskie Resolved, That the several Banks of the Confederate States will receive and pay out the notes of each other, and also the Treasury notes that may be issued by the Confederate States for circulation, of all denominations, from five to one hundred dollars; all balances between them, when required, to be settled in Treasury notes. Resolved, That each Bank agreeing to and entering into this arrangement, be required to limit the circulation of its own notes, so that the amount shall not exceed its actual capital. By Mr. J. Whiting Resolved, That, in accordance with the request of the Secretary of the Treasury, the committee take into consideration, and report to this Convention, the character of post notes which they deem it advisable for the Government to issue, and the amount which may be safely put into circulation; and to inquire, further, as to the propriety of controlling, by advances on produce, the cotton crop, and other produce not perishable, in case the blockade shall not be raised, and to submit a plan for the same in its principal bearings, that the sense of this Convention may be known to the Government. By Mr. W. T. Sutherlin Hon. C. G. Memminger, having been into take a seat in the Convention and Resolved, That, in the opinion of this Conipate in its deliberations, appeared and vention, the most effective and ready resources ed it for the liberal manner in which the of the Confederate States, in its present emerhad responded to the call of the Govern-gency, consist in the issue of Treasury notes, a large proportion of which, in the opinion of following resolutions were referred to this Convention, should bear interest at the ommittee on Debate: Mr. G. W. Mordecai olved, That the several Banks representthis Convention will receive in payment deposit, and pay out during the continuof the present troubles, the notes of all anks in the Confederate States of Amermay be designated by the following in the several States: Virginia, North na, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, ana, and Tennessee. olved, That the Standing Committee be eted to inquire whether it is expedient to any, and what, measures to provide for graving and printing of bank notes and anufacture of bank paper within the limthe Southern Confederacy. Mr. G. A. Trenholm rate of not less than five per cent. per annum. Resolved, That any interference on the part of this Convention with the present regulations of receiving and paying out the paper circulation of the Confederate States, other than the agreement to receive and pay out the Treasury notes of the Confederacy, would be, at this time, unwise and inexpedient. On motion, the President appointed seven additional members to the Standing Committee on Business. On motion, the Convention adjourned to meet to-morrow, at 10 A. M. THIRD DAY. RICHMOND, July 26, 1861. The Convention reassembled this day. The minutes of yesterday were read and confirmed. Pursuant to notice, Mr. Torbett, of Tennessee, offered the following preamble and resolu tions, which he desired should lay on the table for future discussion: olved, That the planters of cotton and produce responding with great spirit and ity to the calls of the Government, and ibing largely in produce to the proposed or the defence of the Confederate States, Whereas, It is, in the opinion of this Conhereby recommended to all the Banks vention, the duty, and we hope the desire, of ghout the country to make to planters all the Banks in the Confederate States to give have thus subscribed a portion of their their concentrated credit to the use of the and other produce in aid of the Govern- Government; and believing that this can be such moderate advances on the remain-most effectually done by all agreeing to receive the Government Treasury notes on deposit and | Banks, and they recommend an adoption of in payment of debts due the Banks, and pay the same. After some debate, in which Messrs. Coffin, Bee, McFarland, and Trenholm participated the recommendation of the Committee as to the disposition of the Whiting resolution was adopted. Mr. Trenholm's resolution was adopted, and is as follows: out the same to their customers; and this They ask leave to sit again, having not dis Convention, representing nearly all the bank-posed of other matters committed to them. ing interests of the States, with the exception of our sister State Louisiana, have determined upon and adopted the aforesaid policy; and, whereas, it is understood that the Banks of Louisiana are willing to cooperate with those of her sister States in aid of the Government, but it is understood that there is a constitutional barrier in the way of their immediate cooperation, this Convention, believing that it is so vitally important to have a complete concentration of the credit of all the Banks as to fully justify the assembling of a State Convention, if need be, to remove the barrier. Be it, therefore, Resolved, That the Banks of Louisiana are hereby urgently requested to take the earliest opportunity, by their combined influence, to procure the removal of the prohibition alluded to. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor of Louisiana is hereby respectfully requested to take such action in the premises as will most promptly effect the desired object. Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby directed to forward to the Executive, and each of the Banks of Louisiana, a copy of the proceedings of this Convention. Mr. George A. Trenholm, from the Committee on Business, made the following report: The Standing Committee of the Bank Convention instruct me to report that they have had the subjects committed to them under consideration, and have made some progress, and ask leave to sit again. They now recommend the adoption of the following resolution by the Convention: Resolved, That it is recommended to all the Banks in the Confederate States to make arrangements with the Banks in Richmond, Va., and in other important cities, to receive their notes in payment and on deposit; and to the end that soldiers may not be subjected to any discount on their money, the Banks making such arrangements be requested to give public notice of the same. ed. On motion, the above resolution was adopt Resolved, That the planters of cotton and other produce having responded with great spirit and liberality to the calls of the Gover ment, and subscribed largely in produce to the proposed loan for the defence of the Confed erate States, it is hereby recommended to all the Banks throughout the country, to make to planters who have thus subscribed a portion of their cotton or other produce in aid of the Government, such moderate advance on the remainder of their crops as their necessities may require. Referred to Committee on Business. On motion of Mr. J. G. Holmes, his plan for arranging the Confederate loans, also a p for equalizing the value of certain portions of Bank notes of such Banks as have subscribed, or may subscribe, to the Confederate loan, wis referred to the Committee on Business witho being read. On motion of Mr. G. A. Trenholm, Mr. James G. Holmes was added to the Committee of Business. The President read the following communi cation from Messrs. Tompkins and Nixon, f Louisiana : RICHMOND, VA., July 26, 1861 Gentlemen: The undersigned, representing the Crescent City Bank, of New Orleans, your Convention, feel a delicacy in acting in the Convention, as they have received infor mation that no other Bank in Louisiana will be represented. They therefore ask leave to with draw their names from the list of delegates. With our best wishes for the success of the Convention in the objects for which it has assembled, we are, Very respectfully, &c., W. C. TOMPKINS. J. O. NIXON. On motion of Mr. J. G. Holmes, the ConMr. G. A. Trenholm, from the same Com-vention took a recess until 5 P. M. mittee, submitted the following additional report: The Committee beg leave to report, that they have had under consideration the resolution offered by Mr. Whiting, and they recommend that the action of the Convention, or so much of the same as relates to advances on EVENING SESSION, The following important report, from the Standing Committee of the Bank Convention was unanimously adopted at the afternoon session of that body: The Standing Committee of the Convention cotton by the Government, and on other pro- of Banks, beg leave to report on the following duce, or the purchase of the same, be post-matters submitted to their consideration: poned until an adjourned meeting of the ConOn so much of Mr. Whiting's resolution as vention. And they have also considered the by resolution offered by Mr. Trenholm, recom-the Government, they are of opinion that at mending advances be made to planters by the least one hundred millions of dollars, in addi to the notes already authorized by law, | be safely issued and put in circulation by Government. They are persuaded that all citizens of the Confederacy will readily acthem in payment in their mutual transac; and the Banks, with equal unanimity, adopt them as the curency of the country. the resolutions upon this subject adopted he Convention held at Atlanta, Georgia, ied necessarily only to the notes then auized by law to be issued, they recommend adoption of the following resolution on this ect: esolved, That the Banks here represented e that they will receive in payment and leposit, and pay out again, the Treasury s that may be issued by the Government; they recommend to all such Banks in the federate States as may not be represented is Convention, to adopt the same resoluand communicate their concurrence to Secretary of the Treasury. he object of the Government being to adapt e notes to perform the functions of cury, the Committee are of opinion that the s should bear the same date and carry the e rate of interest. It will be impossible for tellers of the Banks, and other persons end in handling money, to use these bills as ency if they varied in date and in the rate nterest. If, on the contrary, they all bore same date and the same rate of interest, could be conveniently counted, and the ascertained as in the case of Bank notes; t would be as easy to compute the interest hundred bills as one. No loss would acto the Government, because in paying out bills the disbursing officer would be careful harge the rescinder with the interest as as with the principal of the notes. The est should be two per cent. on every one Ired dollars, or at the rate of 7 3-10ths per m. That the notes should be redeemable ree years, at the option of the Governt, and be receivable in all public dues, exthe export duty on cotton, and be fundat the will of the holder in 8 per cent. x or bonds. Notes of the denominations 5, $10, $20, in the opinion of the Commitought not to bear any interest. These ld more appropriately perform the funcs of a currency, and they are of opinion the larger notes, such as $20 and $100, ld be largely taken up by a class of our ens who are not in the practice of making investments. These notes would pass their hands in the course of business, and would very soon discover the advantage ell as the merit of thus contributing their in support of the Government of their ce and affections. The Committee gave a respectful consideration to the plan subed by Mr. Holmes, for the adjustment and extinguishment of the public debt; but, out in any way impeaching its acknowld merit, they decided not to express any opinion as to the expediency of its adoption by the Government, for whose purpose its adoption could be best determined, in their opinion, by the Secretary of the Treasury. All of which is respectfully submitted. G. A. TRENHOLM, Chairman. RICHMOND, July 25, 1861. -Charleston Courier, July 29. Doc. 125. MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR PETTUS. THE Mississipppi Legislature convened at Jacksonville on the 25th of July. The Nashville papers of the 28th give the following extracts of the Governor's Message :— It affords me pleasure to announce to you that the revolution which you inaugurated last fall has so far been prosperous and successful. The people of this State have united in approv ing your action and sustaining the Confederate Government, with a unanimity which surpasses the expectations of the most sanguine. The call to armus has been responded to in a manner unknown in modern times, and the call for means to support our volunteers is now being answered with such liberal devotion to the cause as to gratify the heart of the patriot, and convince both friends and foes that Mississippi is determined to make this a successful struggle against Northern tyranny, if the united efforts of all classes, ages, sex, and conditions of our people can accomplish it. To enable a people thus willing and anxious to aid in the successful prosecution of this just and necessary war with the least injury to themselves, and to make some effort to prevent the ruinous sacrifice of the property, at forced sales, of those against whom constables and sheriff's now have executions in their hands, and of a much more numerous class against whom suits have been and will be instituted, I have again called you into extra session. The people of Mississippi, on a former occasion of great pecuniary embarrassment, refused to permit forced sales, and sheriff's found themselves powerless to enforce the law, and unless some remedy can be devised by this Legisla ture they will, in my opinion, resort to a similar course in the next few months. Is it wise or safe for the law-making power to permit a free people to be goaded to lawlessness if a remedy can be found? The action of this Legislature has resulted in war; one of its incidents is the closing of our ports, which debars the debtor from the means of meeting the demands of his creditor, and if the laws for the collection of debts are now permitted to be enforced, as in times of peace, the debtor class are hopelessly ruined, and the property of the country passes into the hands of the creditors and money-holders at one-fourth its real value. The war will thus build up the fortunes of one class while its burdens press grievously on another. Ought not the Legislature which | Governors of Louisiana and Alabama by whe brought on this revolution to equalize its bur- Mississippi bears an equal portion of the e dens as near as possible? As the war is made pense of manning and arming small steanes for the benefit of all, its inconveniences and suited to shallow waters of the lakes and som. burdens should be made to bear equally on all. to keep the enemy's gun-boats from N I, therefore, recommend that a law be passed shores. I have also ordered one company of postponing the sales of property under all judg-field artillery and four companies of Mississcri ments heretofore obtained in any court, for twelve months, and prohibiting the issuing of executions on judgments hereafter rendered until twelve months from and after the adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature. This, while it may inconvenience, cannot ruin the creditor, his judgment can remain a en upon the property of the debtor, and when peace is restored he can receive his debt with interest. There is a still weightier reason which impels me to ask the passage of this law. The safety of the State, the existence of our free institutions, demand that all the available means of the whole people should be brought to the aid of the State in the fierce and protracted conflict on which she has now entered. Another subject which I have deemed of sufficient importance to claim the attention of an extra session of the Legislature, is the raising of a revenue sufficient to meet the extraordinary demands on the State treasury for the next several years. Some increase in the present rate of taxes will be necessary to keep the revenue up to the present amount. I, therefore, recommend that the present assessment of lands be continued during the war, and the revenue law be so amended as to impose an ad valorem tax of one-fourth of one per cent. on lands and slaves. As a means of retaliation on a people who are raising large armies for our subjugation, and of strengthening our defences against them, and at the same time relieving the people from much of the burden imposed by this war, I submit it to legislation would it not be expedient and just to confiscate all the property of alien enemies within the limits of the State? In regard to arms and military stores, I have to report that about sixteen thousand stand of arms for infantry and cavalry have been brought to the State during my administration. This number has not, by thousands, supplied the demands of volunteers willing and anxious to receive them; and all the efforts heretofore made by the Military Board and myself have failed to procure a sufficient number; and to supply the deficiency we are now collecting the rifles and double-barrelled shot-guns throughout the State, to be used until better can be procured. Ten companies of cavalry and ten of artillery have been organized, and will soon be arined and equipped ready for the field. The sea coast being considered the most assailable portion of the territory of this State, and most likely to be annoyed by the enemy, an agreement has been entered into with the volunteers to the coast, to act in conten with the Confederate troops commanded is Gen. Twiggs. The message closes with the following al sion to the success of Southern arms tha in the contest: Victory has so far crowned the efforts of o armies. The God who loves justice and d fends the right seems to have inspired the Confederate generals with wisdom and o troops with valor. But, while rejoicing re our victories, we are called to shed tears or the fallen brave who have watered the tree liberty with their patriot blood. Missis will remember and honor their names. the God of Justice give success to our gra and safety to our sons. Doc. 126. JOHN J. PETTER MISSISSIPPI RESOLUTIONS ON THE BATTLE OF MANASSAS, ADOPTED Resolved, 1st. That the Senate of Mississi most heartily participates in the universal joicing of the people of the State of Mississip and of the Confederate States, over the la brilliant victories achieved by the Confederat arms. 2d. That we tender to the gallant surviving sons of Mississippi, who participated in the heroic achievements of the 18th and 21st inst the assurance of our liveliest gratitude, and that while they crowned themselves with unfading laurels they have added another chaplet to the crown won for our State on the bloody fis of Mexico. 3d. That a triumphant death having removed some of the brave and noble sons of Mississippi beyond the reach of words, it is ours to e shrine their names and deeds in the hearts and memories of a grateful people. To their be reaved kindred and friends we offer profound condolence, and share with them the consu tion of knowing they fell in the arms of vie tory beneath the consecrated flag of their coun try. our adni 4th. That we extend to the brave Mississip pians on other and less active fields, ration for the patient endurance of all the duties and hardships of camp without sharing the brilliant victories that crowned our arms of Mis and that we have full confidence in their will sissippi soldiers whenever an opportunity offers. Confederate arms the band of the Divine Arbi 5th. That we recognize in the success of the of human events and humbly invoke His tinued smiles and blessings on our arins and ntry. gled the wailings of many for the fall of those near and dear to their hearts. In every part of the land this terrible conflict has made widows and orphans-bereaved parents of their sons, and severed other and tender ties of the domestic and social circles. Let us remember th. That the President of the Senate be inicted to forward copies of these resolutions colonels commanding Mississippi regiments, h the request that they be read to their re-such in our prayers. No better forms to exctive commands. The bill in relation to supplying the soldiers De Soto County with winter clothing was en up, amended, and passed. -Memphis Appeal, July 31. Doc. 127. ISHOP OTEY'S PASTORAL LETTER. THE CLERGY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL Dearly Beloved Brethren: The Congress of the I appoint for the first lesson at morning press our sympathy for them and for the wounded and sick can be found, than those which the care and love of the church have furnished for use in the following among her occasional prayers: I. FOR PERSONS IN AFFLICTION.-O, merciful God and Heavenly Father! who hast taught us in thy holy word that thou dost willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, look with pity, we beseech, upon the sorrows of thy servants, for whom our prayers are now offered. In thy wisdom thou hast seen fit to visit them with trouble and to bring distress upon them. Remember them, O Lord, in mercy; sanctify thy fatherly correction to them-endue their souls with patience under their affliction, and with resignation to thy blessed will; comfort them with a sense of thy goodness, lift up thy countenance upon them, and give them peace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen! II. FOR THE WOUNDED, THE SICK, AND DYING.-O, most gracious Father! we fly unto thee for mercy in behalf of those, thy poor servants, lying under the sudden visitation of thy hand, suffering from wounds and sickness threatening death. If it be thy will, preserve them that there may be place for repentance, but if thou hast otherwise appointed, let thy mercy supply to them the want of the usual opportunity for the trimming of their lamps. Stir up in them such sorrow for sin, and such fervent love to thee, as may in a short time do the work of many days, that among the praises which thy saints and holy angels shall sing to the honor of thy mercy through eternal ages, it may be to thy unspeakable glory that thou hast redeemed the souls of thy servants from eternal death, and made them partakers of the everlasting life which is through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen! I desire that these prayers be used on the occasion above referred to, and so long as shall seem proper and expedient to you, and in that part of the service which the rubric and canons direct. If I have been correctly informed, the ordinance of secession passed by the legislature has been ratified and confirmed by the vote of the people. Hence, I suggest to my reverend brethren of the clergy-for I have no authority to order or direct the change-that in the prayer for the President of the United States, etc., and in the prayer for Congress, also, the words "United States" be omitted, and the words "Confederate States "substituted in both places. The victory, for which we are called on to er thanksgiving, has been achieved at an Commending you, dear brethren, and your ormous sacrifice of life. With rejoicings for flocks, to the grace and protection of our Heavsuccess of our brave soldiers, will be min-enly Father, and praying that he will restore to |