New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
JEFF. DAVIS IN RICHMOND.
Accom-, Of bis Journey and Reception.
a SPEECH FROM THE REBEL.

We have received NO mstttr how, TIE Richmond
enquirer Of last Thursday, from which we take the
! following:
TIE JOURNEY or PRESIDENT DAvB 10 RiCl.-
M0ND.
1'cefident Davis. accompanied by his Aid, Colorel
Wigi4, ana lady, and by tie Hon. Robert ToOm6s oil
Georgia ieit Montgomery by cars on Sunday evening
last. They made 10 special stoppage on d. route, and
owing to frevious severe indSpOsiton of the Prcsi-
dent it wss desirable that his trip to Richmond should
be as private at practicable.
AT each station his friends eIdeavored TO convey
this information 10 the citizens, bat was really to no
purpose No mat'ev where tile cars stopped even
though it was only fov wood or for water tbrongs Of
cars asking in load sbOuts " Where il President
Davis y" def. Davis abe old hero r. and be was
forced TO make his appear snce, and frequently to adj
dress them. Then eonlG see handkerchief waving
and gay flags and bouquets.
When the fuie-like voice ,Of DAVIS arose upon the
air. hushed to sness by the profound respect of bis
auditors il not long befo;e there was an outburst
Of feeling which gave vent W tofnaho OIL Voioesi
these would break forth in NaDt secession TO the
end Of his address Every soumSnt nc uttered seemed
10 welt IN from his heart and WIS received WIN TIE
wildcat enthusiasm Wien he con tludel, three nearly
cheers went ap from the multi ude.,
The crowd theB shouted for WigfM, ana no eNcufe
was tolerated. III vain be would svek some remote
part of tho carr; toe crowd hunted bin up, and the
selkin rang with rejocings, as he addressed theh ~
his emphatic and ferven Sly le 0f oraofy Next wodid
"a
avoid the eau but the echo 0u3 ring wSB the Lame
Of Toombs = "ToOmbs" and she sturry Georgian
Statesman had 10 respond His frank aud open rnau-
came home 20 the hearts Of all. Whether IN his
own State, ia South Carolina, IN Albania or North
Carolina, Bob TOombs," as they faniisrly called
him in Georgia, was always welcome WLea be ad-
dressed the people.
In Atlanta Augusta, Wilmington and Goldcb1orph |
The crowds assembled were very stge and the entsi-
Siam unbounded
At Gold,borougb, while partaking Of hs Supper in |
the ball Of the hotel, the table wa tbrongea with
beautiful girls and many were bedeCking him with
garands Of flowers, while Others famed bin. IL was
rnOA interesting occasion. The military Ind formed
uto squares to receive him from the guns were
red and tie band struck mp inspi1ting martial alrs
iuriDg the interval OF supper.
The whole c0unsy il u camp. On every hand Se
zee e2diers-and every day the cara were crowded |
with them, From appearances, they are tie flower OF
me South. The journey OF President Davis from
Montgomery to tho capital, was ono continuous
ovation. The whole eoul Of the South u In ihis war;
and the confidence manifested in our President, in Tie
many scenes which traDspiFed the tre shows that
the mantel of Washington talis acetuiiy apon his
,h0ulders
Never were PEOPLE enraptured with their Chief
than ours are with President Davis. and The
nip from Montgomery 10 Richmond will ever be re-
niembered with delight by all who witnosed it. The
.ageness OF young and old and OF all clases to catch
A glimpse of him. or take him by the hand is beyond
description. The trip has infused martini feeling in
Jur people that knows no bounds.
Mhle, however, lbtfc Is rush w III
,ur older Sates which threatens TO I'll up ~ the ranks
n our army, we must have thougbt for the far dis
ant West and give young sister States on oppor-
unity TO unite tber names IN the history ofOIr war
IN the borders Of Virginia.
The President and suite were welcomed 10 Virginia
~ depntaion Of the Governor Of the state aud The
,iayor Of Richmond. These gentlemen reached the
,arty at Petersburg, aud accompanied them to tue
ity.
THE PRESIDENT AT THE NEW FAIR GROUNDS.
AT about - o'clock President Davis, acconT sned
by corteqe on horseback lett his quarters at the
), o,swOod House, and proceeded TO the Ne" EAR
Grounds. Here large number of ladies aud gentle
mcn had assembled, and his arrival greeted hiIn
with the hearieFt demonstrations of pleasure.
Tn leaving his saddle the President was surrounded
by nn eager crowd OF soldiers aud cYiians, whom ne
nGuged to undertaking performance, uotil tho pres
SIRE became 20 great, that Le compelled 10 reDre
% the balcony of the Executive Department, where,
n response TO the demands Of the assemblage he de-
ivered the following brief and pertinent speech;
"MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW-ClTIKENs: am deeply
impressed with the Kindness Of your manifestation.
ook upon you the last best hope OF liberty; and In
,ur liberty alone is Constitutional Government to
,e preserved Upon your strong right arm depends the
uccees Of country, and in assertiog the brthrght
which you were born You are to remember that life
md blood are nothing as compared with the immeDse
interests you have at stake. Cheers.
at may be that You have not long been trained, and
hat YOU have much TO learn OF the art VI war, bat
NOW that there beats III the breasts Of Southern sons
determination never to snrrehdet--a determination
leyer 10 20 bome but TO tell tale OF honor Criee OF
never aud plause. Though great may he the dis
arty of numbers, give fair field and free tight
nd the Southern banner will float in triumph every
where ICheers.l The country relies upon YOU
pom you rest the hope Of people, aud have only
saw my friends that TO the last breath Of my life,
IN wholly your own" Tremendous cheers
President Davis then retired from the balcony EX-
enator Wigfan, GOV. Leteber, and Mayor Mayo fob
owed with brief speeches III response to the calls OF
he crowd after which the President and suite pro-
eeded TO the adjoining battle-ground, where Il re-
Jew OF the troops took place.