Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-12
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The Vice. President of the Southern Con-
federncy sereDaded- His Response to the
Oom pIiment.

The Vice. President of the Southern Con-
federncy serenaded His Response to the
Compliment.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, February 10.--The
Hon. A. H. Stephens said in response to
serenade last evening " For though we meet
as strangers from different and independent
States we are once more citizens of a COM
mon country. Allow me briefly and sincerely
to return my unfeigned thanks for this COM
pliment.
1.-THE state of my health and voice and
the night air, apart from other considera-
tions, prevent me from doing more This is
not the time nor place to discuss the great
question now pressing in the public coun-
cils. tt ...
at is sufficient to say that this day a new
Republic has been formed. The Confederate
States of America have been ushered into
existence to take their place among the ma
tions of the earth, under a temporary or
Provisional Government it is true, but soon
to be followed by one of a permanent char
acter; which, while it surrenders none of
our ancient rights and liberties, will secure
them more perfectly-we trust for peace, Sc
curity, and domestic tranquility. That ought
to be the object of all Governments.
"What is the future of this new Govern
ment2 The fate of this new Republic will
| depend upon ourselves. Six States only at
present constitute it, but six stars yet ap-
| bear in our constellation and constitution,
The permanent Government may have
greater number than the original thirteen of
the original Union, with more than three
| times their population, wealth and power.
| With such beginning, the prospect of the
| future presents strong hopes to the patriots
| heart for bright prospects in our career; but
| what the future shall be depends upon our
| selves and those who shall come after US.
| Our Republic and ali Republics, to be perma-
nent and prosperous, must be supported
| by the virtue, intelligence, integrity and
| patriotism of the people. These are the
corner. stones upon which the temple of
| liberty must be constructed TO stand securely
| and permanently. Resting our trust on
| these, we need fear nothing from without or
| within. With climate unsurpassed by any
on earth; with staples and productions which
control the commerce of the world with in
stitUtiOns, so far as regards our social policy,
in strict conformity 70 nature and the laws
Of the creator, whether read in the book of
inspiration or the great book of manifesto
tons around US, we have all the natural ele-
ments essential to the attainment, ia the
highest degree, Of power and glory. These
institutions have been much assailed, and il
is our mission to Yindicate the great truths
on which they rest and with them exhibit
the highest type Of civilization which it i
possible for human society 20 reach. III
doing this, our policy should be marked by
desire TO preserve snd maintain peace will
all States and people. If this can not b.
done, let not the fault be at our door.
while we should make aggressions Of
none, we should be prepared to repel thos
made by others, let them come from what
ever quarter they may. We ask of other
/ simply 10 let us alone and 70 be permitte
to look after our safety, security and nappi
ness in our own way, without molestatio
OF giving offense 10 any other people. LIE
. then peace, fraternity and liberal CONNER
oial relations with all the world be ou
motto; with these principles, without env
toward other States in the line Of polio
: they may take for themselves We will il
. Vits 10 generous rivalry, in all that deYe
opes the highest quality Of every nation.
, with the best wishes 10 you, gentleme
and TO the success Of our common Cover
4 ment, this day announced, bid you go'
night"
Hewas frequently interrupted by applauil
and on retiring, three cheers were given !
Mr.. Stephens, the first Yice-President Of I
0 Confederate States Of America.