New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-18
The Southern Congress.
MONTGOMERY, Saturday, Feb.

MoSTGoNERY, Saturday, Feb. 10, 1851.
A number of model flags were presented and re-
ferred. The communication about war missiles was
referred.
A bin was reported from the Committee relative to
citizenship prescribing uniform rules of naturalization.
1t was read only by caption. Applications were made
for patents and copyrights, referred.
The rest Of the business transacted in secret sea-
sion.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. IL, 1861.
The trip OF Mr.. Davis from Mississippi 10 Montgom-
cry, was one continuous ovation. He made twenty
five speeches the route, returning thanks and com-
pmentary greeting TO crowds Of ladies and gentlemen,
and military az the various depots committee Of
Congress and the Montgomery authorities met MI.
Davis about 90 miles OFT, and formally received him.
Two fine military companies from Columbus, Ga,
Joined the escort at Ossesk and all reached Mongom-
cry last night at ten o'clock. He received with
great enthusiasm. large crowd assembled at the de-
pot, which Mr.. Davis addressed as follows:
lie said be felt proud TO receive the congratulations
and hOspi atty of the people OF Alabama lie briefly
reviewed the present position of the South. lie said
the time for compromises Is past, and we are now
determined TO maintain our Position, ana
make all who oppose us smell Southern
powder, feel Southern steel. Ii coercion S
PERSISTED in he had no doubt to the result. We will
maintain our rights of government at ali hazards We
ask nothing and want nothing, will have no Complica
tons. If other States Join orr Confederation they can
ireely come on our terms Our separation from the
old Union is complete No compromise, no reeonStruc-
ton can now be entertained
large crowd waited on Mr. Davis on his arrival at
the Exchange Hotel. Inc LADIES were equally enthu-
siassc with the gentlemen. \ quarter before ii, at
enthusiastic calls, Mr.. Davis appeared on the balcony
and said:
FHLLow-CuIzESs Ann BGETHRES OF TIE Con-
FrDyRATF STATES OF AMERICA: For are
l,.,h IN hpf n act.
flesh, one bone, one interest, one purpose, ana oi ap
identity Of domestic institutiops. We have hence,
trust prospect of living together In peace, with our
institutions subject 10 protection, not deisui'ioli-
Ii may be our will be ushered IN IN the midst
of storm II NAV be that this morning opened with
clouds mist and rain we shall have 10 encounter In
conveninece at the beginning. But as the snn rose II
lifted the mist and dspelled the clouds and left the
pure sunlight of Heaven, so win the progress Of the
Southern COnederacy carry us safe TO the harbor OF
constitutional liberty and political equality APP
plause.l Thus we have nothing 10 feas NJ
home because at home we have bomogeneity.
We will have nothing TO fear abroad, because
if war should come, If must again baptze in blood
the principles for which fathers bled in the reyolu-
tion, we shall show we are not degenerate sons, ont
will redeem the pledges they gave preserve the sacred
rights they transmitted to US and show that Southern
valor still shines brightly in l776, in 49, ana
in every other conflict, Applause; was m
formed, my friends, that your hhdhSss onIy
required L should appear before you. fa'lgued
by travel and hOarse, i am unable to speak .. any
length and came merely assure you oi ny gratitude
for these manifestations OF your good WIZ. come
with dfidence and distruS 10 the discharge of the
great duties devoyed on by the kadntS and conh
dcuCe Of the Congress Of the Confederatsd States. 1
thank you friends for the Aind Ea,iiessa-
G"ns of favor and appreciation you exhibit on
Ills occasion Through my entire progress 10 this city,
have received the same hatering demonstrations OF
snerous support. did not regard them as personai
~ myself bnt as rendered 10 the humble repre-
sentative Of the principles and policy of the confeds
rate States. will devote to the duties of the high
Office to which have been called ell have of heart,
of head of hand. If in the progress Of events, my
PLAIN necessity shall require thai shall again enter
the ranks as a soldier hope you viii welcome me
there lApplause. Now, friends, again thaaking yoo
for this manifestation of your approbaoss allow ma
10 bid yUu good night.