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The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ckbridge, Blow of Norfolk City, and Johnston of Lee and Scott. Mr. Stuart asked to be excused from service as he was a member of the Senate as well this body, and would be compelled to neglect his duties there if he were to give the attention to this committee that its importance demanded. He was excused, and Mr. Baldwin, of Augusta, was appointed in his place. Mr. Clemens also asked to be excused from saving, on the ground of physical disability. The request was granted, and Mr. Jackson, of Wood, was appointed instead. The President announced the Committee on Elections as follows: Messrs. Haymond of Marion, Goggin of Bedford, Brown of Preston, Chambliss of Greensville and Sussex, Caperion of Monroe, Ambler of Louisa, Gray of Rockbridge, Hunton of Prince William, Campbell of Washington, Treadway of Pittsylvania, Hall of Lancaster, Sheffey of Smythe, and Patrick of Kanawha. The President submitted a package of election returns, which were referred to the appropri
The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Terribly cold. (search)
Important speech of President Davis. Montgomery, Ala.,Feb. 17. --The trip of President Davis from Jackson to Montgomery was a continuous ovation. He made twenty-five speeches on the route, returning thanks for the assembling of the people, cannon firing and cheers at all the different depots. The committee of Congress, and the Montgomery city authorities, met President Davis about 80 miles below here, and formally received him. Two flue military companies, from Columbus, Ga., joined in the escort at Opelika. All reached here last night, about 10 o'clock, amid cannonading and shouts. A large crowd assembled at the depot. President Davis said to the people that he felt proud and happy to receive the congratulations of the people of Alabama. He briefly reviewed the present position of the South.--He said the time for compromises had passed. We are determined to maintain our position, and make all who oppose us smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel