–The Congress at Montgomery this evening unanimously agreed to a constitution and provisional government. They will go into immediate operation.–(Doc. 33.)–No propositions for compromise or reconstruction. After the vote on the constitution was taken, Jefferson Davis was elected President, and Alexander H. Stevens Vice-President of the Southern Confederacy, by the Congress.–(Doc. 34.)–Commercial Advertiser. –Brigs W. [...]
A Diary of American Events – February 8, 1861
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