The constitutional union., 1861-02-22
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 .aA JACKSON. ANKSSESSIPPI 4AI

l the advent of Gen Davis to the city of Jack | son yesterday evening. The military and citi- zens generally turned out to do him honor and | to testify their confidence in him as states- man and patriot to whose hands the helm of | the new Republic has been c0nfded by it's rep re8entatves now in session at Montoofnere.
 Being received at the depot with due honors by the several military companies, he was es- corted to the capitol where n vast eoncou,Se was waiting to greet him. It being understood that he-would speak in the representative hall that spacious room was filled to its ut most capacity in an incredibly short space of time The Rifles and Guards surrounded the rostrum. On the appearance of Gen. Davis l the applause was deafening and prolonged Gov. pettus in appropriate terms, introduced him to the audience. It was with -nnfei ened pleasure he welcomed him in behalf of the people This slight demonstration this sud den concourse, was but an attempt to reflect back a part of the honor he had conferred on Mississippi He pointed to the tattered flag under which he battled on the plains of Mexi- co, assuring him that strong arms were ready again to stand by him. The Governor paid a fitting tribute to his ability to discharge well the duties of his position, and in the name of the people, again welcomed him.
 General Davis, on taking the stand, was welcomed with the most unbounded applause. l He complimcnted the chief magistrate of Mississippi When engrossed in the distract ing affairs at the Federal Capital, he felt that there Was one at the head of his State on whom we could rely The news of his recent elevation reached him while engaged in the pursuits of his rural home He did not de- sire, he did not seek the position The intel i,gcnce humbled him, and he Jeff his home with no feeling of triumph. He doubted his capacity for the exigency. Few men were equal to it; he knew that he was not. There WIS another station for which hc felt better qualified, and which he thought, perhaps he might be called upon to fA Under that torn banner he desired once more to lead the sons of Mississippi He alluded to the warm re- ccption which greeted him on reaching his county town, Vicksburg- it cheered his heart and redoublea his gratitude He did not anticipate such a demonstration at the capital
 He feared that those who thus honofed him expected more than he would be able to per form; but whatever he possessed should be given to our common cause
 He alluded to the difficulties of constructing a new government, and how these difficulties are enhanced by the thrcaoning elements in the North It may be that we will be con- frontcd with war, that the attempt win bc madc to blockade our ports, to starve us out; but they know little of the Southern heart-of Southern cndurancc No amount of rriya- t;ous could force us 10 remain in the Union on uncqual terms. EneIandand France would not allow our great staple to be damned up within our Imits tho starving thousands iii their midst would not allow it. We have nothing to apprehcnd from blockade But if they attempt invasion by land, we must take the war out of our territory If war must come it must be upon Northern, andnot South crn soil We shall leave our wives, our chil- drcn and or accd at home, and achieve the triuu,phs worthy of our cause. In the mean time if they were prepared 10 grant us peace to recognize cur equality, all is well. But it was not his purpose, it was not meet now to enter upon an invest; 4,,tioh ofthc erelt prob len 10 be solved in the construction ot' tic new eornmcnt. He aeainrencwcihi his thanks for tao kindness ever bestowed upon by Ms siasipPi From his boyiah days lie had been the recipient of her iayors, aad regretted that he returned so Its!o. The earliest dream oi his boyhool was that he might lay something at her feet that would cnrinch her honorable rcnown.
 The inmost Grbroz of his heart throbboI with the intensest desire 10 return something for what sho had done for him. like McGregor, lc felt that he was on his native heath, when surrounded by Mississippians
 In the office of.majo general he found the sphere of lis ambition, and the career suited u lis taste But cycn should he go to other duties, lis heart win be with Mississippi sdll, and again hc expects to take his place in the ranks of her soIdery. He thanked hcr-ho felt that lis heart was wholly her own. He would promise to labor assiduously in the sphere ior which he had been chosen, He would g forward, not with unfailing heart, but with firm resolve 10 do his duty as God might grant him power.
 1t is needless to say that tAo speaker was frequently and loudly applaudcd.
 Gen. Davis will proceed with the least pos sible delay to Montgomery. [Nississippian JNTFPVFETV IVTTETT JNY0F A-L E-E,NpT-rL-J'