02643cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000033001142450095001472640051002423000047002933360026003403370026003663380036003925000031004285080035004595201503004945340045019976530029020426530053020716530035021246530017021596530058021768560042022349990017022765205UtSlPG20260610133136.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aDavis, Jefferson,d1808-188910aSpeeches of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aDave Maddock and Curtis Weyant  a"Speeches of the Honorable Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858" is a collection of speeches and addresses made by Jefferson Davis, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This work provides insights into Davis's political views and sentiments during a pivotal time in American history, particularly as sectional tensions were mounting toward the American Civil War. The speeches reflect his positions on various issues, including state rights, national unity, and the institution of slavery, representing the voice of a Southern leader during an era of conflict.  The beginning of the work introduces Jefferson Davis's intentions for compiling his speeches, prompted by misrepresentations of his views at both the North and the South. It outlines the significant occasions on which these speeches were delivered, with emphasis on his address on Independence Day at sea, where he reflects on the unity and progress of the United States, contrasting it with the challenges faced by the nation. The opening portion showcases his eloquent and passionate rhetoric, addressing topics of national pride, the importance of unity among the states, and the rights of Southern citizens while asserting the necessity for strong national governance amid growing sectional divides. Through his words, Davis articulates both his personal reflections and broader political themes that resonate with the historical context of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSlavery -- United States  aSlavery -- United States -- Speeches in Congress  aNullification (States' rights)  aState rights  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1857-186140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5205  c47241d47241