The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-02-21
Reception Of President Davis.

handsomely received. Ihere was nrlhS
of fcannon and great rejoicing. lie was
escorted to his lodgings at the Exchange
Hotel by large concourse of citizens and
strangers.
LATEn-Presidcnt Davis journey from
Jackson, Mississippi, to Montgomery, has
been one continuous ovation. He made
twenty-five speeches, returning thanks
for the complimentary greeting Of the
crowds of ladies and gentlemen who re-
ceived him at the various depots on the
route. AT some places he was received
by the military and with firing Of cannon.
Committees of Congress and the Mont
gomery authorities met the President
about eighty miles from the city, and re-
ceived him with great cordiality. Two
fine military companies from Columbus
Georgia, Joined the escort at Opelika.-
The party reached Montgomery at ten
O'Clock last night. Then cannonading
commenced, amidst the shouts and huz-
zas of the large crowd assembled.
On reaching the depot, Mr.. Davis re-
turned his grateful thanks for this mag
nifcent demonstration.
4 President Davis said: lie felt proud
g to receive the congratulations and hospi-
tality of the people of Alabama. He
briefly reviewed the present position of
the South, and declared that the time for
compromise had passed. He was deter
mined to maintain our proud position,
and to make all who opposed us smell
Southern powder and feel Southern steel.
: And if coercion is persisted in, he had no
doubt of the result. We must maintain
oaf rights and Government at all haz-
ards. We ask nothing and want moth
ing. We will have no complications. If
other States wish to join our Confedera-
ton, they can freely come in on our
terms. Our separation from the old I'm
ion is now complete. No compromise, no
construction now would be entertained.
- A large crowd awaited the Presidents
arrival at the Exchange Hotel. AS he
approached, tremendous shout Of wei
>come was given. The ladies were equal
Iy as enthusiastic as the gentlemen. At
quarter before eleven, the calls were so
continued and enthusiastic for "Davis,"
Davis" that the President elect was COM
PEELED to show himself. President Davis
appeared on the balcony and said:
BRETHREN OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES
OF AMERICA: For now we arc brethren,
not in name merely, but one flesh, one
bone, one interest, one purpose, and Of
identity in domestic institutions. We
have henceforth, l trust, q prospect of
living together in peace, with our institu-
tions subject to protection, not defama-
tion. 1t may be that our career is to be
nshercd in midst storm it may be that
as this morning opened with clouds, mist
and rain, we shall have to encounter in
convenienees at the beginning; but as
the sun rose and lifted the mist, dispcrs
ed the clouds, and left us the pure sun
light of heaven, so will the progress Of
the Southern Confederacy carry us safe
to sea and safe to the harbor of Constitu-
tional liberty and political equality
Thus we shall have nothing to fear at
home, because at home we have homoge-
neity. We have nothing to fear abroad,
because If war should come-if we must
again baptize in blood the principles for
which our fathers bled in the Revolution
we shall show that we are not degen-
crate sons; but will redeem the pledges
they gave, to preserve the sacred rights
transmitted us: and show that Southern
valor still shines brightly as in 1776, in
1872, and every other conflict. l was
informed, my friends, that your kindness
only required that 1 should appear be-
fore you. Fatigued by travel, and h~'efse;
I am unable to speak at apv~~1enstn' and
came merely to as.-.he the office you hon
ored me-.sn: tender you my graft
t.se~f6r these manifestations of your
good will 1 came with diffidencc, and
distrnst of my ability to discharge the
great duties devolved on me by your
kindness,san the confidence of the Con-
gress of the Confederate States.
thank you again, friends, for the
kind manifestations of favor and appro-
baton you exhibit on this OCCASION
Throughout MY entire progress to this
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