New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-19
Virginia State Convention.

RICHMOND, Feb. ls.-During the sitting Of the
Virginia State Convention on Saturday, several
important resolutions were introduced. One OF
which opposes the retaling of the Southern forts
another pledges the military resources Of virginia
against any other mode Of coercing the seeding
States by the Federal Government, and third
says that if compromises fail, Virginia will unite
with her sister Southern States
Ex. Governor Wise reiterated his policy Of fight
ing in the Union, and counselled speedy action.
X The Inauguration To-Day.
MoSTGoMEnY, Feb. lS.-The inaugural cere-
monies were the grandest ever witnessed in the
South.
President Davis inaugural address was chiefly
based upon the propositions contained in the Dec
lara1ion of American Independence.
Speech of President Davis,
MONTGOMERY, Feb l8.-The enthusiasm mani
tested to-day by the people knew no bounds ; in
short, the inaugural ceremonies was the grandest
affair ever witnessed in Montgomery.
President Davis arose amidst deatenng applause
and the waving Of handkerchefs.
Among his remarks he said he substantially ap-
preached to discharge his dulles TO his humble and
dstrustful abilities, but reposed n the wisdom OF
those who were to aid him, and had faith in the
virtue and patriotism of the people. He hoped
that no hostile opposition wond be employed
against the separate existence and Independence
of the Confederacy, but was determined to main
tain them. He said our true policy was peace and
the reest trade with the world our necessities will
permit.
If passion or lust of dominion cloud the indge-
ment or inlame the ambition of other States. we
must appeal to the sword to maintain the position
affirmed before the world. u..., ,s........-.
He recommended the organization OF a well In
structed and disciplined army; also, the creation
He tacitly objects to tho accession Of States to
the Confederacy, unless their interests are homo
genous: -,.,...., f,.,....,.z. 81,
WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-'lhe Senate today was
mainly occupied in the presentation OF petitions
most of which were in favor Of u settlement ol Inc
present difficulties in the country.
The report of the Committee Of Conference Oh
the Deficiency bill was agreed to-
In the House Mr., Stanton reported Oil pfeYld
ing to call forth the militia for the execution OF tht
law to suppress iGsurreeton, rapel INVASION, eN
the authority Of the United States, and anthoriz
ing the President to accept the services Of Voiun
| tepr cavalry infantry and artillery. e-
Mr.. Bocock said all force bills must be rejected
| if nence was desirable.
Mr. Stanton demanded the previous question
| which was not taken.
| The report of the Committee OF lhlrty-three wa
resumed and postponed.
| ury notes passed.
Louisiana Legislature.
| RATION RouGE, Feb lS-The House of Repre-
senfatyes met al the usual hour this morning. Th
/ roll was called and si&ty.three members announce
4 their presence.
for the appointment of the judges in the dttfereI
4 courts by the Governor, instead Of by election.
bfT BaEEs.snbmtted d resolution that thekGon
/ nittee on PabIc Buildings be required to repo
Il tAe detail expenses nf the State House and the su
v rounding grounds also, that Tie Committee {
4 Charitable Institutions examine the report regar
i : r.