Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-02-23
Mr. Stanhaas, snaenh.

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s'4. Mr. Stephaas'- Speech. -. 49,,
At Montgomery, Ala, on the 9th, at night,
a complimentary serenade was given to Hon.
Vice President elect an eloquent though brief
speech. Mr.. Stephens spoke as follows
Gentlemen and FciIov Ctizens: For
though we met as strangers from different In
dependent States, we are once more citizens
of a common country. GApplause,1 Allow
me, briefly and sincerely to return you my,
unfcigned thanks for this compliment. The
state of my health and voice. aud the night,
apart from other considerations, prevent nc
from doing more. This is not the time nor
place to discuss those great questions now
pressing upon the public councils. We are
in process of a new formation. 1t is sufficient
to say, this day new Republic has been born.
The confederate States of Amcrica have been
ushcred into existence to take place among
the nations Of the earth Tcheers] under TEN
porary or Provisional Government, it is true,
but soon to be followed by one of a permanent
character, which, while it surrcndcrs none of
our ancient rights aud liberties, will secure
more perfectly, we trust that peace, security
and domestic trouqulity that should be the
object of all governments. [Applausc.l
What is to be the future of the new Gov
ernment? The fate Of this new Republic
will depend upon ourselves. Six States oply
at present constitute it; but six stars as yet
appear in our constellation More, | trust,
will soon be added, and by the time we adopt
Constitution for permanent Government,
may we have the number greater than the
original thirteen of the original Union, with
moro than three times the population, wealth
and power. [Applausc With sush a be
ginning the prospect of the future presents
strong hopes to patriots of bright and pros
porous career. But what the future shall be
depends upon ourselves, and those to come
after us Our Republic, and all Republics
to be permanent and prosperous, must be sup
ported by the virtue, intelligence, integrity
and patriotism of the people. These are the
corner stones upon which the temple of pop
ular liberty must be constructed to stand Sc
curely and permanently Resting ours upon
these, we need fear nothing from without or
within.
With climate unsurpassed in any nation on
| earth with staple productions wliciI control
the commerce of the worl id with Institutions
so far as regards our organic and social poll
cy, and in strict conformity to nature and the
laws of the Creator, whether read in the
| book of inspiration or the great book of man
ifcstations-around us, we have all the natur-
| al elements essential to the attainment of the
| highest degree of power, glory and rcnown
! I Applause These institutions have been.
much assaicd but it is our miss III to vindi-
cate the great truth on which they rest, and
with them exhibit the highest type Of civih
zation which it is possible for human society
to rcnch In doing this, our policy should be
marked by the desire to preserve and main
fniu W, oil "a
cannot be done, let not the fault lie at our
door.
| While we should make aggressions on
none, We should prepare to rcpcl them when
made by others, let them come from whatever
quarter they may. [Applnusc] We ask of
others simply to be let alone and permitted
to look after our safety, security and happ-
ness in our own way, without molosting or
giving offence to other people. Let. then,
peace, fraternity and liberal commercial rcla,
tions with all the world be our motto
Cheers With these principles, without en-
Wy towards other States in the line of policy
they mark out for themselves, we will invite
them to generous rivalship in all that devcl-
opes the highest qualities in every nation -
| Applause. With my best wish for you,
gentlemen, and the success OF our common
Government, this day announced, bid you
good night.
AS the speaker retired three hearty cheers
were given for the Hon. a, II. Stephens, of
Georgia the first Vice. President of the Con
| federate States of America
Messrs. Chestnut and Keitt, of South Car
oina, Conrad, of Louisiana, and others, also
! addressed the assemblagc in glowing and pa
triotic language.
CAN WE FORGET THEM ?-Mr Barksdalc,
editor of the 4WSsiSsippiam, and who was a
Jealous scccssionist from Northern Dcmocra-
cy in the Charleston Convention, now turns
his eyes towards Nothern Democrats, and is
moved to speak of them thus
-" Whatever may bctidc the South, VIC will
delight to remember the true and gallant spir-
its Mt the North who stood up to vindicate
truth and justice in our behalf, when thrift
and popularity would have hidden them ioin
4 the aggressive multitude. In all possible di-
visions, mutations and rcconstructions, we vet
hope to stand with them under happier skies
Hear how one of these noble Northernors
talks to the Philadelphia North American, in
answer to its threat of arms against the South
if it should dare escape from its yoke:
Let us tell the North American-and VIC
speak for some of the bone and sinew of the
North-that when it forces such war, so un
necessary, so iniquitious and criminal, it will
have bloody combat here in the North be
fore it's black banners and its Wide Awak,
army shall reach the South Black Republi
can scctionalism and inccndarism have as bit