Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-18
The President Of the Southern Confederacy at
Montgomery, Alsbama-His speech. b

MoxraoMERY, Feb H.--The trip Of Mr.. Davis from
Mississippi 10 Montgomery was one continuous ovation.
He made twenty-five speeches on tho route returning
thanks and complimentary greetings to crowds OF ladies'
and gentlemen and military at the various depots.
committee Of Congress and the Montgomery authorities
met Mr.. Davis about 80 miles or and formally received
him. Two Gne military companies from Columbus Ga,
Joined the escort at 0peka, and all reached Montgome
y last night a 10 o'clock He was received with great
enthusiasm large crowd assembled at the depot, which
Mr.. Davis addressed as follows tA f lF
He said he felt proud to receive the congratulations
and hospitality Of the people Of Alabama lie briefly re-
viewed the present position Of the South He said the
time for compromise ispassed and determined
TO maintain position, and make all who oppose smell
southern powder and feel southern STEEL II coercion
persisted in he had no doubts as to the result We will
maintain rights Of government at all hazards. We
ask nothing want nothing and will have no compiler
ons. II other States join our oonederacy, they
freely come on our terms Our separation from the old
| Union is complete. No compromise, no reconciliation
large crowd waited on Mr.. Davis on his arrival at In,
Exchange Hotel The ladies' were equally enthusiastic
| with the gentlemen Alta quarter before eleven, sfte
enthusiastic calls Mr. Davis appeared on the balcony ant
/ said:
Fellow citizens and brethren Of the Confederate State
4 of Amerca-for we are brethren, not merely II
name but in fact; Of flesh, bone, inter
est one purpose and Of identity Of domestic insu
tionswe have hence, trust the prospect Of living to
gether In peace with our Institutions subject to proec
may be our Confederation will be ushered in in III
midst OF storms II may be that this morning opene
Win clOuuH mi3J ana nave 70 encOuntt
inconvenience at the beginning; but as the sun rose
ed the mist and dispeed the clouds, and eft the pur
ii sunlight Of heaven 30 will be the progress OF n
Southern Oonfederacy carry safe into the parlor
constitutional liberty, Applause and political equal
a. y lApplause Thus We have nothing TO fear at hom
because at home we have homogeniiy. We will ha,
II nothing to fear abroad, because should come,
we must again babtize In blood the principles for whis
our fathers bed In the Revolution We shall show that
are not degenerate sons but will redeem the pledges thu
gave preserve the saerd rights they to tran us
show that Southern yaor still ahnesas brightly In IL
and 1919, and every other conflict. iAppiause.1
| was informed, my friends, that your kindness on
:, required that should appear before you. Fatgued
travel, and hoarse, unable TO speak at any lengt
y have come merely to assure you Of my gratitude I
these manifestations Of your good Will. I come wi
ddence and dstrust to the discharge OF the great dat
deyolved on me- by the Kindness and confidence Of q
Congress Of the Confederate States Ihank you friend
for the kind manifestations OF favor and appreciation
4 exhibit on this occasion. n