Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-02-23
Reception Of President Davis.

MONTGOMERY, February 17-Presidept
Davis arrived here last night. He was hand
somely received. There was firing of can
non and great rejoicing. He was escorted "a
his lodgings a. the Exchange Hotel by a large
concourse of citizens and strangers. @ D
( LATEsT.-P President Davis journey from
Jackson, Mississippi, to Montgomery has
been an continuous ovation. He made twen
| ty,fve speeches, returning thanks for the com
| plimentory greetings of the crowds Of ,ladies
and gentlemen who received him at the vari
ous depots on the route. At some places he
was received by the military and with firing
of cannon. Committees of Congress and the
Montgomery authorities met the President
about eighty miles from the city, and receiv.
ed him with great cordaity. Two fine mill.
tary companies from Columbus, Georgia, Join.
ed the escort at 0pelil-a. The party reached
, Montgomery at ten O'Clock last night Then
cannonadiDg commenced amidst the shouts
and huzzas Of the large crowd assembled
On reaching the depot, Mr.. Davis return
ed his grateful thanks for, this magnificent de-
monstration.-
SPEECH AT THE DEPOT.
President Davis said He felt prond to re-
ccive the congratulations and hospitality Of
the people of Alabama. He briefly reviewed
the present condition of tho South, and de,
olared that the time for compromise had pass.
ed. He was determined to maintain our
| proud position, and to makeall who, opposed
US smell Southern powder and feel Southern
steel. And if coercion is persisted in, he bad
no doubt of the result. We must maintain
our rights and government at all hazards -
We ask nothing and want nothing. We will
have no complications. If other States wish
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come in on our terms. Our separation from
the old Union is now complete No compro-
mise, no reconstruction now, would be enter,
tanned.
A large crowd awaited the Presidents ar
rival. ut the Exchange Hotel AS he APP
preached tremendous shout of welcome was
given. The ladies were equally as enthusins
tic as the gentlemen. At n quarter before
eleven the calls were so continued and entlu,
siastic for " Davis, - Davis" that the Presi
dent elect was compelled to show hirnself
| SPEECH AT EXCHANGE HOTEL.
| President Davis ~ scared ON the balloon,
and said 10 ra
Brethren of the .Confedafate States ,oI
America :: Fof ndw we are brethren, mot in
name merely, but of one flesh, one bune, one
interest one purpose and of idsntity in do
ihestc institutions. We have heucetorth,
trust, prospect of living together in peace
with cur institutions subject to protection
not defamation. Ii may be that our career is
to be ushered in midst storm it may be
that MS this morning opened with clouds, mist
and rain, we shall have to encounter ncon
venienceS at the beginning; but as the SUI,
rose aud lifted the mist. dispersed the clouds
'nd lett us the pure sunlight of heaven, s.,
will the progress of the Southern Comfedera
| cy carry uS safe to sen and safe to the harbol
OF Constitutional liberty and political eaual
ty. Applause Thus we shall have moth
| ing to fear at home because MT home we have
homogenlty. We have nothing to feai
abroad, because if war should come If We
must again baptize in blood the principles fol
which our fathers bcd in the Revolution-we
Shall show that we are not degenerate sons
but Will redeem the pledges they gave, &c
preserve the sacred rights transmitted us
and show that Southern valor still shines
brightly rs in 1T76, in 1912, and every othe,
conflict. Applause. | was informed, IN,
friends, that your kindness only required tina,
should appear before you. Fatigucd by
travel aud hoarse am unable to speak ut an,
length, and came merely to assume the Office
| you have honored me with, tender YOU n,,
gratitude for these manifestations of youl
good will. / come with diflidenee, and dis
trust my ability to discharge the great duties
devoIved on me by your Kindness aud the
confidence of the Congress of the Confeder
ate States.
thank you again, friends, for the kind
manifestations of favor aud appreciation YOU
exhibit on this occasion. Throughout my en-
tire progress to this city, | huve received, tho
same flatterine demonstrations of generous
SUPPORT 1>did not regard them personal tc
myself, but rendered to me as an humble rep
resentative Of the principles and policy of the
Confederate Sttes. will devote to,the du
ties of the high Office to which have been
called all have of heart, of head and oI
hand. If, in the progress of events, it shal
become necessary, and my services be rcauir
/ ed in another position; if, to be plain, neces
sity shall require that / shul again enter til,
ranks of the soldiers, hope you will welcome
me there. [Appnuse. Now, friends, agnir
thanking you for this manifestation of youl
appreciation, allow me to bid you good night
The Southern Congress.
MONTGOMERY. February i5--The Con.
grcss went into Secret Session, during which
| they Dasscd nm Act and ;aetrr..taJ a. - -