Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-02-22
; RRanpr1oN OF pats1pssr DAVIS

N'N'A"o"Ihi, FeoruHsy tf-freSiuent Da-
Wis arrived here last night. He was hand
somely received. There was firing of cannon.
and great rejoicing. He was escorted to his
lodgings at the Exchange Hotel by large con :,
course OF citizens and strangers.
LArER.-Presd-nt Davis Journey from Jack
son. Mississippi, to Montgomery, has been on-
continuous ovation. He made twenty five
speeches. returning thanks for the comrlimen.
tnry greetings of the crowds of ladies and gen.
t'emen who received him at the various depnts
on The ro"te. AtSpme places he was received
by til" military az with firing Of cannon
G9mmitLecs Of Congr.ss and the Mont. orn-r,
authorities met1 - President about eighty
miles from the cit n. aud received him with
great cordially Two fine military compnnr.
from Co'u'Abns Georgia joined the escort nj
OP''ika. The party reached Mon,gnme.y q,
ten o'clock last night Then cannomadmy coin
menced. amidst the shouts and hnzzas Of IN.
large crowd assemmbled
On 'eaahing the depos Nr. Davis returned
his grateful Thanks for this magnificent demon
stratIon.
President Davis said: He felt proud to re
ee'v:' the congratulations and hospitality of the
people of Alabama. He briefly reviewed the
Present position of the South, and declared
That the time for eompronl,se had passed. He
~hs determined TO maintain our proud posi-
ton. and 10 make all who oppuSed US snel.
Southern powder and feel Southern steel. And
it coercion is persisted in, he had no doubt of
the result. We must maintain our rights and
Governmental all hazards. We ask nothing
and want nothing We will have no compli
cations. If other States wish to join our Con.
federation, they can freely come in on our
ternIa. Onr separation from the old Union is
now complete. No compromise. no construc-
tion now would be entertain.l.
A large crowd awaited the Presidents srri-
val at the Exchange Hotel. AS he approached
q tremendous shout Of welcome was given.
The ladies were eqnally ns enthusiastic as the
gentlemen. At quarter bafore eleven, the
calls we're so continued and enthusiastic for
'Ds'is." .Davis." that the President elect was
compelled to show himself President Davis
.appeard on the balcony and sa i'd:
brethren Of the Confederate States Of america
FOR We Ere brethren. not in name merely,
but OF one flesh, one home, one interest, one
purpose, and Of identity in domestic inst ions
We have henceforlh trust, prospect of living
together IN peace, with our institutions auli-ct
70 protection. not defamation. Irs may be that
cui career is to. be ushrrpd 10 midst.a storm, il
msy be that as this morning opened.wiih clouds,
mist and rain, we shail have 10 encounter in
eonveniensss at the beginning: but az the sum
rose lifted tho mist dispersed the clouds,
ana ief us t5e pure snn-iight Of heaven. so
will The prosress OF the Sonfbern Confederacy
carry Us safe to sea, and safe to tho harbor OF
constitutional liberty aud political equslity.--
lAPplsusss] Thus We shall have nothing To- fear
a. home; because at home;we haye lnomog sneity
we have nothing 10 fear abroad, because Il war
should eome-if we m6st again baptixe in blood
the principles for which our faihets ,bied in the
>Rsvoluiion-ws shall shpw that We arc not de-
generate sous: but will redeem the pledges they
gave 20 preserve the saared rights transmitted
us, and chow that Southern valor stili shines
brightly a', in ITS. in 1912, and every other
eonhlcs lApplanse i was informed. my
shoafd sppsar bsfore .you& Fs.igued BY travel
ndShoarss, / am unable to SPEAK o. spy lerihth:
and csn,e merely 10 assume tho offsor y6n have,
honored mo with. l tendsryou my gratitude ioj
thrse manifestations Of ydsEgood viii. come
with difidence. and distrpst rf1y sbi;ity to dis
charge ths great duties desoiysd on irue By. your
-kindGesa aud the confdepoa of flflas Coperss of
the Confeder ate Ststss. sst s..
thank yop again, friends for the kind mani
.iestasions Of favor and appfobstion YOU exhibit
,0nt 6is occGsion. Tfiro6eho,t my entire pf0pf2sf
'te tbis seity. have resolved ths same fstlsr,ur
,den,oGs s.alions OF generous su,.port- 'Isdia no,
regard them personslt 10 n1yseJL bot sts0dsre6 "a
iHse as IN humble rspressa tatsSS Sfs t6a psipoi
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