April 6, 1861; The Charleston Mercury
The final vote upon the adoption of the Constitution of the Confederate States of America–which was published in THE MERCURY several weeks ago–was taken up yesterday by the Convention in secret session. The following is the precise result: yeas 146, nays 16. Although the record was made public, and intended to be published, we are unable to give the details, because the Secretary of the Convention has taken the responsibility of withholding it.