Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-20
Conclusion Of President Davis In ,ugu.
sal AddrCus.
MNNtGoAseY, Feb. II.

MANtGoAseY, Feb II.
1t also sugges.s that for ths protection OF
our harbors aud commerce on the high seas, y
navy adequate to these objects viii. be required
These necessities have doubtless engaged the
attention Of Congress. with Constitution dif
ferng from that Of our fathers. only 30 tar -
it 10 explanatory Of their we'll known intent.
free from sectional conflicts which have Inter
tered with the purauit Of the general welfare
1t - not usual TO expect that the States from
which We have recently parted, may seek to
unit. their fortunes with ours. under the GOV
-rnrn-nt we have instituted for ,hi- ,your n.
s;itution makes adequate provision. tu' beyond
tHis, il ! mistake not, the judgment and ~iil
Of the people are that union " tn the States
from whi~h they have separated, l. neither
practical le nor desirable, tp increase the pow
er. develop the resources ard promote the Ia p.
piness Of confea.rscy. |, j. requisite ther.
should he inlch ,f homox.nity that he
wtlisrs et every portion shon,d be the aim Of
the whole. Where this dves not exist, aDtag-
onisms ale eng.nder~a, which rcu-t and should
result IN separation. solels by desire TO RE.
serve our own rights and TO rrou OF. our own
welfare. The -era. alton Of cont n.rate . States
Las been marked ty no aggression upou others
and followed by no domestic CONFUSION Our
in1n-,rial pnrs:lts have received no check.
The cultivation of our fields progress "a here
tciore and even sho I'D We oe involve IN war,
ther. wouii he no considerable dimnuiion IL
the production Of the staples whieh have con-
sti:uted our exports 10 which the comEe erciai
word has an Interest. ecsrcely less thar our
own. The common interest Il the producer
aud consumer can only be intercepte by an
exterior force, which should Ohsti uct its trans.
ni-eion to f.re.gn markets; course Of conduct
which wOn d b. detrimental TO manufaci u, ing
and comm rcial int erssts abroad. Should r.a-
son guide tb action Of the GoverDm. n. from
which we have separated. : policy 50 s.e,ri-
mental 10 the civi izsd world. the Northern
states included cor ia not be declared by even
a stronger desire t. infct inj .stice upon u.
but II u be other wise, terrible responsibility
will rest upon it, and the suf .rings Of millions
viii bear testimony to the policy and wick d.
nsss Of our aggreesors In tho meantime
there will remain to u. besides the ordinary
remedies before suggested, the we'll known
resource for retaliation upon the commerce Of
An enemy. Experience Id public ststions Of =
subordinate grade TO this which your kindness
has conferred, hiss taught me that care, and
toll, and disappointment are the price Of eff
cial elevation. You will see ma1y occasions
to 10 give m.ny deficiencies to tolerate. but
you shsll not find in me either wait Of zeal
or fidelity 10 the cause that is TO me the bright
est 10 hope and Of mos endearing affection.
Your generosity has bestowed upyn me On un.
deserved distinction. witch neither sought
nor desired. Upon . Continuance Of that senti.
ment asd upon your wisdom sGd patriotism, l
rely to direct and support me in the perform
ance required at my hands. We have changed
the cons,ituted parts. hut not the system Of
our Government; the Constitution framed bv
our fathers is thst OF these coofederated 3tstss.
10 their exposition of it. and in the iudicis
construction IL has received. We have light
which revsals its true mssning Thus in
structed - 70 the just Interpretation Of that
instrument, and ever reminding US that oil
Offices are but trusts held for the people. snd
that delegated powers sre " be strictly con
strued, will hope by diligence in the per-
formance Of my duties though l may disap-
point your expectations. yet TO retain, when
retiring, something Of the good will snd con
6dance which will welcome nv entrance into
Office. II il joyous 10 the midist Of psrilous
times, to look around upon . psop united In
heart, to hear our purpose Of high resolves an
imates end sctustes the WHOLE where the eac.
ri6ces to be made are not weighed 10 the bal
auce against horor. right, liberty and equa ity
Obstscles may rstard. but they cannot long
prevent the progress Of . movement ssnctioo
ed by its justice and sustained hy . viriuous
people Let - invoke the God ef our fathers
r. guide. and provide and protect % in esr
efforts to perpstuate the principles. which, by
HE blessing. they wess sbls 70 vindieate.
With continuance of His favor. ever great
fully sekno ledged. 10 may hopefully look
ior vsrd to success, 70 pssss. 70 prosperity.