New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-19
inauguration Of Jefferson Davis
MogrGoMERY, Monday, Feb. IL, 1876

naeex,t ever witnessed in tho South. There was an
immense crowd on Capitol Hill, consisting Of great
array Of the beauty military, and citizens Of Tie differ
ent S.ates. Mr.. Davis commenced bic inaugural ad-
dress precisely a. / o'clock. lie said:
GESTGSEs OF THE CosGREss or THE CoNfED-
ERATE STATES OF AmERich-FRIrsps AND FELLOW
CTzRss: Called TO the dilfcu and responsible sta-
ton Of Chief Executive of the Provisional
which you have instituted approach the dischargeof OF
the dntics assigned with an humble dstrus; OF my
abilities but with sustaining confidence III the wisdoui
of those who are to guide and aid me in the admiastra
ton of public alairs ard an abiding lallb ID the
virtue and patriotism of tho people LOOKING 1lr.
ward to the speedy establishment OF permanent
government TO take the pace Oh 5rs s' royer
win be better able TO combat with tho many
difficulties which arise from the conflicting interests OF
separate nations, enter upon the duties OF me ,uce
20 which have been chosen with the hope that the
beginning Of our career Conieieraey may pot pe
obstructed by hottie opposition to oar os
| The separa'e existence and independence WIi,n we
have assorted and which, with the blessing OF froV-
dence we intend 10 maintain Our present condl'lo,
scbieyed In n manner unprecedented in the hstoTy OF
nations, illustrates Il American idea that eo'gLD
ments Iesf upon the consent Of the goYeinen am n'
il is the right OF the people TO alter and aoolsh uo
! enmeuts whenever they become Destructive 20 'ns
ends for which they were established ire I'gia1eu
! compact of The Union from which we have wl'hdIiWh
establish justice insure domestic m ,anai
provide for the common defense, promote the gensIi
welfare and secure tho blesengs OF hber,y u our.
selves and our poserty, and When IN tle II ueht VI
the sovereign States now oomporing thls 'oleutih
# haa been reverted from tho purposes ior ",n
was ordaned and ceased 20 answer te eno7 ioI VIII
Il was established peaceful appeal 10 the oaiiotooA
declared that, 20 far "a th'y were sVhyfin.u wy W?
eminent created by ha, compact should gess To- 70 nes
laraon of Independence Of l776 defined 20 DC ipiI'n
able OF tho time and occasion OF It's exercise tney az
soyereigus were the final judges, ea'h ior t5m' %
;mpar,ial ,nl vh,e,ed verdict of man KIND VIII Flhd
IL 'uIa gf
| Who knows tho hearts ~ men VIII Jtlss Vi
The sincerity with which we labored 10 pre-
serve the Government ci our lnnsts M hi,h 81 ,hc
! TIE riph. solempy proclaimed az The blItn OF tne
Sia,ce ana vhish has been affirmed and reaiired IN
lie tis of ,igh,s OF the States subsequently acmsd
into the Union Lof lit9, undehably 'ecoyhIrs vi no
nle ihe mower 10 resume the authority delegaled lor
the proposes Of government Thus me tpEor,Rin
States he represented proceeded to form thls
eraey and IL BY Tie abuse Of Language maj men sct
has been denoniSaied revolution 1Ley formed a new
Alliance but within each s.a,s ls government has re-
mainej The lights OF pcrson H"h property have not
been disiarbed. The agent through whom hey con-
nuuicated with foreign nalions 70 ohapgcdi my lhl5
does net necessarily interrupt her international .ea'
tiu- Sustained by the cOne iDusness that the TRANSITION
from the former Union TO the present 'oniederacy has
not proceeded from disregard ON oar oi oi or lss
obhgati ns or any failure 10 perform every 'onstl-
toual duty NOV d by interest or passion 10 invade
the rights 81 ober-, anxious 10 cultivate peace and
connsrce with all nations, II we may not nope 20 aNoii
war W. may at leasi expect hat posieriiy VIII acqult
by the absence of wrong our part, and by Wah'Vh
aggression Oh the part oi others, these can De no Gauss
20 doubt the courage and par!on ol The people OF INC
Confederate states will be found equal 10 any meas
nres az defense which .oon their security require.
An agricultural people, whose chief ioteres le the eA-
port OF O commodity required in every inaDlacibIDS
country oar true pocy is peACe, and Toe eest Trade
yLI our neo,.ites will permit r. il alike Interest,
end that Of all ,bogs 20 whom We Wonll sel HI nom
whom We would buy that there should be the iewes,
practicable restrictions upon me lnterchange " cp
| k. lnf tlp II
and any manufacturing OF navigating community, hhch
as the North. Eastern States OF tho American Union;
J. must follow, therefore, that mutual interest would
invite gooi-will aud kind offices. IL, however, pas
zion or llst OF dombion should t1nd tho ladBdment,
or influence lie ambition Of those States We mIs' pre-
pare 20 meet TIE ysTa hs sH PaSS Vii & We have
assumed among the nGli0nn OF the eaih; W.
have entered upon career Oh HIepehI,
cnce, and must be mhelby Parsusd tnivuss
MANY wears Of controversy wiih our late assohes OF
| tie N,-tbern States. We hayo YaiDiy endeavored 10
s.euIe tranquility and obiaio respect ior the 3hs 10
which we were entitled. AS o nee"ssiyi not 'ho,e
we have rcsorted 70 the remedy oi sePaa'on in'u t
henceloTth our energies niue, be directed 70 me
al o.r own affairs aid the perpetuity of the 'onlede
rscy which We have formed. liza Just perception d OF
uu ual interest shall permit us peaeeabiy W puhlo o
lave oeen fulfilled. Bat II this be denied us ana we
L,.sgrty OF our territory and Jurisdiction De efsaileo
IL i'll 6ut remain for as with tm resolve 10 appeal
10 arms, and invoke tho blessing Of Providence on
! al
ard with a view 10 meet anticipated wants, II WIZ
be necessary 20 provide speedy and .fclen' ogani'
Yaon Of the branches Of the Executive Department
having sp.cia charge of Foreign Intercourse, Finance
Military Affars and Postal Service For rpnTPg:ts o
defense the Confederate States rn-J nhGer % praHary
circumstance, rely mainly upon nell gis = 40
deemed ad,ssuIe 10 the present condition OF Affairs,
thnt there should be well instructed, disciplined
army nioIe numerous than would usually De required
ON peace establishment. also suggest, that Tor me
protection Of our haibors and commerce on lne nsn
seas navy adapted 10 those objects VIII be required
These neceaieh have doubtless engaged the attention
Of Congress. With a Constitution Olnering oUl from
that OF fathers In 80 far az IS explanatory OF
their well. known intent, freed from secllVnu con-
niets which have in'erfsed with the pursuit Of tho
general wslsTe, IL Is unnatural 70 expect that me
States irota which have recently parted may seek
10 unite their fortunes with ours, under The Govern
mcnt we have Instituted. For this, your Constitution
makes adequate pro,bioD, but beyond this II ME-
take not, the judgment aud wi Of The people arc that
union with the States from which they have separated
IL Deitter practicable desirable. 10 inereasS the
power, develop the resources and promote th1 happi-
ness Of Conicderacy IL Is requisite there Snouid De
portion would be Tho aim Of the whole
Whers this does not exist, aItagonnms arc
enpeuder,d which NUT apl should result IN sep
aralion. Actuated solely hy desire TO preserve our
own Ights and TO propote our own .eliare, tne sep
aratlon Of the Conf. Srae States has been marked by
no so,Te sion upra Others aud followed by no dome6.
tc conyul.ion Our industrial pursuits have received
no ebeck rae cultivation of our fields progresses as
! heretofcse; and, even II we should be involved IN
war snere would be condderib bic dminui10n IN the
production of the staples which have constituted our
! expcrts Ia which the commercial world has an ILL.,
| t.rest rcar,ely lees than our This common in-
| terest of producer and consumer can only be inter-
cept,d by an exterior force which shOud obstruet ite
Transmission 10 foreign markets-a course of conduct
which :. world be detrimental 10 manufacturing
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