Speeches of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858.

"Speeches of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858" by Jefferson Davis is a compilation of speeches from a prominent Southern politician in a divided America that shows his thoughts on the problems of the day. These speeches from 1858 try to share Davis' views during a major tipping point toward the Civil War, touching on the rights of states, the need for a united country, and his place on slavery. The collection starts with Davis explaining why he put his speeches together, pointing out that his views were being twisted in the North and South. He highlights important speeches, like the one he gave on Independence Day at sea, where praised American unity and progress while acknowledging the challenges the country faced. Davis uses strong and persuasive language in the speeches, talking about national pride, the importance of states working together, and the rights of Southern citizens, but also argues for a powerful central government as the country split apart. Davis shares his own feelings and hits on political ideas that were relevant during this time.