The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-25


men. He further said, that these 50 900 men would
be satisfied with nothing but the Crittenden com
promise a settlement of national difficulties.
1t was finally determined to adjourn until two |
o'clock, p. NJ, to receive the report of commit |
tee appointed at the session of Yesterday after
noon.-Ph Philadelphia Bulletin, Feb. %.
OF THE FIRST PRESIDENT
OF THE SOUTHERN REPUBLIC.
correspondent of the Charleston Neos, wri-
ting from Montgomery, sends that paper an inter
esting account of the Inauguration of the first Pre-
sident of the Southern Confederacy:
The whole town was in holiday attire, the
stores all closed, beautiful ladies gaily attired,
scores of the rougher sex-some in the shiny broad
cloth of the f'cit''-others in rough, but neat
country garb, with ebony faces and kinky heads
without number, thronged the streets, crowded the
windows and balconies Of the adjacent buildings,
and nsted each other in the fast gathering crowd;
vehicles of all sorts and descriptions, equestrians
on high spirited, mettlCsOme steeds, dashing here
and there, exhibiting their grace awkwardness as
the case might be, made UP moving panorama Of
beauty and interest, and afforded infinite ainsse-
ment to the pleased looker-on. At one O'Clock the
line Of procession formed, first, the President
with the Vice President and the Chaplain of the
occasion, the Rev. rr. Manly, in a handsome car
riage, open at the top, beautifully lined with sa-
ron and white, richly mounted with silver with
bright crimson hangipgs, drawn by six spirited
steeds of light iron-grey color, lent for the
| sion by the patriotic Col. Shorter of this place,
| and next the various dignitaries, military compan-
| les, and citizens, all under command of the Mar
shall of the day, Col. H. p Watson, assisted by one
| gentleman from each State, mounted on mettlesome
chargers assistant Marshas, with scarfs OF rich
| white silk thrown over their shoulders, and a
| large colOred bow binding it in the centre.
| The Marshal likewise bore in his haUd q baton
| bound with red, white and blue. As the process
| sion marched to the Capitol, the view from the
second balcony truly beautiful; the building is
| situated on fine eminence and commands view
Al, al o,t oh I'll
witness one OF the most brilliant scenes ever had
the good for tune to behold. Arrived at the Capt.
tol, cheer after cheer rent the air, the enthusiasm
| was universal and unbounded, real genuine Joy,
not the feeble hurrah uttered by the lips not spring
| ing from the heart, but shouts of pleasure, long
and loud hearty, sOul-felt huzzas, oft repeated
a1ih UiU. Men eXerted their lungs and stretched
their mouths to their utmost capacity; ladies
their handkerchiefs in greeting, and ilumined theil
lovely faces in the brig htest smiles. Dismounting
| from the carriage, the President, accompanied BY
the Committee OF Reception, passed through thu
| dense but respectful throng to the Hall Of the Con
gress, on the arms o; Messrs. Rbett and Chiffon
and was introduced as follows by Mr.. Rhett: Gen
tlemen of the Congress, allow me to present to yot
the Hon. Jefferson Davis, who, in obedience t
your choice, has come to assume the important
you have confded to his care.'
The Hall was then cleared of all but the members
but in few minutes the President again appeared
with Mr.. Rhett, Chairman of the Congressional
Committee, and Mr.. Chiffon, of the State Com
mttee, each side; next the Vice President, witt
DR.. Manly and Mr.. Anderson, of Florida and tn
rest of the Congress by twos, with the reportoria
staff in the rear. platform erected in front o
the Capitol was occupied by the Congress, will
several distinguished ladies, who graced the stag
with their presence while q raised rostrum, from
which the President delivered his address, allow
ed the eager multitude both to and hear him
On the Stable by his side was large, beautifully
bound Bible, almost concealed among the flower
offerings presented by his fair admirers. A mag
| nj Of tlppnrs fred yyh
and blue) reflected great credit upon both tn
skill and taste of the gentle donor, whose name
failed to hear.
After the tumultuous shouts of greeting ha
been sted, Mr. Cobb came forward and spoke a
follows:
awe have assembled to inaugurate the Presider
of the Confederate States of America. The inau
guraton will commence with prayer by the Re,
DR.. Manly"
At the conclusion of the prayer of the Doctor
the President was introduced by Mr.. Cobb in thes
words:-"Gentemen of Congress, allow me to ar
nounce the presence of the President, Jefferso
Davis, who comes to respond to your call to tn
Presidency Of the Confederate States Of America.
President Davis then came forward amid tn
cheers Of the audience, and delivered his inaugt
raj. The short time allowed for preparation, an
, consequent inability to memoriZe it, caused Mi
Davis to read the address, fact much to be r.
GREETED, be is of the most accomplishe fiji
ished orators in the country. The loud, clear tone
of his rich deep voice, however, were distinct
|
, whose frequent and hearty applause evidenced tbs
the words of the speaker found responsive ech
in their hearts. Mr.. Cobb administered the oat
/ of office prescribed by Congress, which Mr.. Davi
responded to in the words, $50 help God" utte
ed in a most solemn and impressive tone, with h
right hand exalted; then kissing the sacred volume
the ceremony concluded.
Loud and prolonged cries for Stephens wei
given, to the evident anger and annoyance of tina
gentleman, but the commanding call of Mr.. Cobb
"Music!" "Musicr' caused the crowd to reali;
the improperly Of their conduct By request
the President Mr.. Cobb stated that to- night at
O'Clock, he would hold levee at Estelle Hail. tt
, first of the Presidential receptions The Congre
then returned to their Chamber, the crowd di
perscd the bands struck up their veliest airs, II
soldiers marched to camp, and with smiles wreat
ing every face, joy thrilling every heart, patri
tism firing every breast, the Inauguration of Il
first President Of the Confederate States had notl
ing of mishap to mar it, everything of rejoicing
gladden. it.