New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-12
from Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 10, 1901.
I The Hon. A. II. Stephens said, in response to the
serenade LIST evening"
For though we meet as strauscrs from different
and independent Staes, we are once more cHehs OF
common country. AliJw NE briefly ana sincerely 10
return ny uufcigIcd tla Iks for tlis compliment.
The state Of my health nd voice, and the night ar,
apart from other considers tons prevent me DONG
more. Ills ~ lot the time Dor Place - discuss tIo
great questions now pressing JOn the puDhc CouAtes
Il IL sufficient 70 say that this day new republic mas
been formed The "CoIiederate States OF America
have been userd into existence 10 lake her place
among The nations Of the earth, undcS temporary o.
prOvislonal Government II 10 true bat Seon TO be io
loved by oue Of permanent character, which, whiie
II eEHeLdeis none II our ancient right, aHd hDcres,
will secure them more perfectly. We trust Tor
peace, fecgdiy and domestic tranquility. Inst
ought 20 lie the object Of all Governments. WHAT
is The future of tbs new Cove rnment? TIE late
Of this new Republic viii depend UPON ourselves. six
states only 40 present constitute 10, Lut Elk stars YET
appear in c1nEela ION and Constitution. The per-
naLent Government may have a greater number than
the Ougiual tirtceu Of the original Uplon with more
tIau three Times their IolulatioJ, wealth and power
WIN fnch beginning the prospect OF the lHtHIe PFC
sents strong hopes 20 the patriot cart for bright
prospects in career but what the future shall be
depends oTrcvCs and those who come after US Tar
Republic ard Ill Republics to be permanent and pros
Iersgs, mus lie supported by Ito virtue, intelligence
and integrity and patriotism OF The people
Thee are the coruer-stOnes upon which the temple
OF liberty NUT be constructed to stand securely and
permanently. Resting our tIust uI0u these we Utcd
itgr nothing from without within, with Il Cli-
mate surpassed 10y enrth. With staples and
Uroducic VIII control the commerce 81 the world,
with Institutions 30 far as regards organic and So
cial policy in strict conformity 70 nature ard tie laws
OF tie Creator whCtbtrreaG in tie Book OF Inspiration,
o. the great Book # Manifestations around us We have
an the natural elements essenlial to the attainment in
the highest degree II power and glory THESE iustitu-
tiuus hive been much assaed aad it Is EslOn 20
yndi ate the grca, truth on which they rest and with
them exhibit the highest type Of civilization which 1t
il ICssibe for human society 10 reach In dong
this, our policy should be marked by
Ce-ire 20 preserve and msintsin prrCe with all
States and pcsIle. II this cannot be done let not
tie fault lie 81 our own door. Vile We sh0uid
rrkc apgresfons on none we should he prepared 10
re,el those made by others let thea come from what
ever quarter they may. W, a,k O ot.efs simply 10
IT, M alone aud 20 be permitted 90 look after our
safety security and happiness in oar own way, Will
ou; rloestug g,iHg oiieuse 70 othcr People. Let
then. peace. Paternity, md htoul commercial relt-
iilns with all tie world, be our motto. Win these
principle without envy toward other States IN tue
iue of rolicy LEY mark ont for Themselves we Will
invite ~ en- to GENEROUS rivalry ~ al That deve0pes
The highest quality If every nation With The best
wishes o. you, gentlemen, aud 20 tie success VI our
common Government this day announced, ! I'D you
go0h night.
lie was frequently Interrupted by applause ard on
retiring trCc cheers were given for NJ. > phci s,
the frst Vice President Of the Co, Tolerate STATED OF
AmCuCa.