It was that night stated, only casually, that the seceders would meet in January to announce to the nation the course of political action they would recommend.

On the 13th of January, the promise was redeemed.

The seceders met as before, and their deliberations were guarded by the same men, who thus a third time risked their lives--the hazard was nothing less--to secure to the seceders freedom of speech and of action.

On the 13th of January, the Confederation was fully established.

The bases, if the phrase be applicable, were freedom, tolerance and truth.