The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-08-28

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aud that act has been sustained and ratified
by the people with an unanimity unparallel-
ed in the history of the political struggles
Of the world.
Men who but yesterday we're fronting each
other in fierce and angry debate on this very
issue, are to-day marshaled side by side in
the same ranks,-banded like brothers, and
stalking +" their lives, fortunes, and their sa-
cred honor" in the common cause.
The nnanimity Of North Carolina in this
great struggle, while it must ensure success,
embellishes page in her history, as brilliant
as the victory which achieved her indepen-
dence.
Suddenly thrown into this great struggle,
without an army or the organization to sup
port one, we find offered to us an army OF
volunteers, who have come forward with
brave hearts and willing to enlist in the cause
of their country.
To sustain this course and make it effec-
tive in the field, the Legislature have voted
ample powers to the Executive, and deyolyed
on those entrusted with the administration
OF affairs a fearful responsibility.
The Convention which assembled soon af-
ter, not forseeing the increasing demand for
troops, and disapproying Of the provisions
Of the Legislature for raising and equippng
volunteers, repealed them without providing
a substitute.
Under the influence of the Convention,
Companies were disbanded, and a check was
given to volunteering, which was likely to
prove inlrriOus. These circumstances, with
certainty Of call for more troops, induced
me to vary somewhat from the policy pre-
. scrlbed by the Conyention--a change which,
think they themselves would have sanctioned
: under the changed aspect of affairs. might
safely say that the defence of the coast, and
the call for troops from Virginia. rendered
il necessary.
The Convention, with ample powers from
! the people, repealed this law of the Legisla-
ture. But they did not repeal or modify the
power u legislating granted by the Consti-
tuition to the General Assembly and as it
J was only concurrent power exercised by
the Convention, the General Assembly have
still the same power to legislate on that par
: ticGlar subject as before and the Conyen-
! ton making its repeal to take effect only af-
ter The meeting Of the Legislature seem to
indicate a design or expectation that some
thing should be done. / must, therefore,
press il on your immediate attention.
In connection with the subject of yolun-
teering, will suggest the propriety of some
regulation whereby il may be equalized A.
mong the several counties and among the
different districts Of the same county. Some
counties aud parts of other counties have
J already furnished more than their full quota,
! while Others have been more tardy in their
! movements, and thus have not the enyied
privilege Of serving their country. This
: could be done BY selecting those counties
] which have furnished iewest volunteers, aud
b pointing out the mode Of enrolling them
from those counties. II is fair and equita-
bic, that in each county Just proportion
should be observed, between those who re-
] man 10 take care Of the homes, and make
i provisions for the absent soldiers, and those
b who go forth to risk their all for the coun-
: try.
b The expenditures Of the State have been
and continue 70 be very large. The great
I and hurried demand for troops in Virginia
! has strained every point to equip and send
9 them forward as rapidly as possible, and il
b has been the aim of the authorities to furnish
! our troops with every comfort consistent
! with our means. Ii We have not been en-
I tireiy successful We have az least been fiat.
Z tered w,th the compliment Of sending the
best equipped troops that have gone to Yir
!. guia, and we are taking every means OF
continuing these comforts. The subject Of
blanket. and winter clothes for the troops
have occupied our attention, and we are
making efforts and appeals to accomplish
. this necessary object and medical aid for
e the sick aud suffering shall be extended BY
: every means 10 our power.
i | should like to communicate to your body
tie NbOg defence and armament of the state,
!. tie tprge which has been sent out, and that
: which is still equipping in the State, the
= state Of the coast defences. and the plans for
) giving them still more strength. Il j. YOUR
right and duty to know these facts, but from
prudential considerations. | consider il best
& slehiulOrmatiua should nOtbe communicated
Z 10 a public message.
D# With YOUR committees | invite a full and
. free conference, aud, through them, hope to
communicate every information that may be
. desired.
| will here call your attention to i heavy
. source Of expense 10 the equipment Of troops.
i Modern warfare has made large demand
for cavalry and flying artillery. and the fur
utsHstS "hN tdatBFHS " uVIses tA6ctus all
prudent calculations made for the war, and
, runs our expenses further than We can meet
them 10 justice to other branches Of defence.
II the cavalry regimen6-one authorized
bs the Legislature and the other By the Con.
vention--src to be lLlly equipped. this Leg.
lsiature must provide more means than we
now have the control Of.
The great length of coast that nov re-.
quires guarding. has already drawn largely
on our fund. but not larger than iheir i'm
mense importance deserves; and whatever
amoant Of men and money they need must
. be furnished. III some parts 81 the coast We
have been unfortunate 10 obtaining proper
, officers aud engineers, but better msnage.
ment, | trust Is now prevailing. This pro-
f.z.f.z ali. .,.l.r tha 80. .nI .t,a.st,.a a.