April 1, 1861; The New York Herald
Our despatches received on Saturday night announced that Mississippi and Texas had ratified and adopted the constitution framed in the Convention representing the seceded States, at Montgomery, Alabama. Five of the seven States have now ratified that instrument, and in the following order:
Alabama……………. March 13, 186l 87 Yeas 5 Nays
Georgia……………. March 16, 1861 96 Yeas 5 Nays
Louisiana………….. March 21, 1861 101 Yeas 7 Nays
Mississippi………… March 30, 1861 78 Yeas 7 Nays
Texas……………… March 25, 1861 68 Yeas 2 Nays.
Two States, South Carolina and Florida, are yet to adopt the new constitution. There is little need of conjecture as to the part they will take in ratifying and endorsing the action of their brethren. The Convention of South Carolina is now in session, and that of Florida meets in a few days, and in a week or two, therefore, the final action of the confederacy will be perfected in regard to this important matter.