The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-07

Its announcement of a mere paper blockade is so
manifestlv a violation of the law OF nations that
would incredible that couia nave been lssueu
by authoritybut coneedng this to be the case SO lar
as the executive is concerned, will be dlhcnlt 70
satisfy the people of these States that their late con-
federates will sanction its declarations, Will
to ignore the usages of civilized nations and will IN
aupurate a war of determination on both sides, oy
treating pirates open enemies acting under the
thority of commissions issued by an organized govern
ment. If such proclamation was issued, IL could ony
have been published under the sudden influence OF
| passion, and may rest assured mankind Will De
spared the horrors of the conflict 1t seems to invite
For the details of the administration of the different
departments refer to the reports OF the secretaries
which accompany this message.
! The State Department has furnished the necessary
instructions for three Commissioners who have been
/ sent to ENGLAND France Russia and Belgium, since
your adjournment, to ask recognition as member
OF the family of nations, and to make with each OF
those powers treaties of amy and commerce. Further
steps Will be taken enter into like negotiations with
the other European powers pursuance of your reso-
lutions passed the last session. Sufficient time has
yet elapsed since the departure of these Commits
sioners for the receipt of intelligence from them
AS deem it desirable that Commissioners, or other
diplomatic agents. should also be sent at early PERIOD
the independent American powers south of our Con-
federacy with all of whom it is our interest and earnest
wish to maintain the most cordial and friendly rea-
tions suggest the expedency Of making the necessary
appropriations for that purpose.
Having been officially notified by the public anthori-
ties of the State of Virginia that she had withdrawn
from the Union and desired maintain the closest
this time to establish, commissioned the Hon. Alex
ander H. Stevens. Vice President of the Confederate
States. to represent this Government Richmond.
am happy to inform you that he has concluded
vention with the State of Virginia, by which that hon
ored Commonwealth, long and justly distinguished
among her sister States and dear to the hearts of
thousands of her children in the Confederate States
has united her power and her fortune with ours and
become of
This convention together with the ordinance of Vir
ginia adopting the provisional constitution of The Con-
co1o 1t L.
action. have satisfactory assurances from other of
our late confederatcs that they the point of
adopting similar measures and cannot doubt that ere
you shall have been many weeks in session. the whole
of the slavehoding States of the late Union will
respond to the call of honor and Affection and, by
uniting their fortunes with ours promote onr common
interests and secure common safety
In tie Treasury Department, regulations have been
devised and put into execution, for carrying ont the
policy indicated in your legislation the subject Of
the navigation of the Mississippi river well as for
the collection of revenue the frontier. Free transit
has been secured for vessels and merchandise passing
through the Confederate States; and delay and ncon
venencc have been avoided far possible in organ
eng he revenue service for the various railways enter
ing our territory As fast experience shall indicate
the possibility of Improvement these regulations, no
effort VIII be spared to free commerce from all IN
necessary embarrassments and distractions.
Under your act authorizing loan, proposals were
issued inviting subscriptions for five millions of dol
lars and the call was ed by the prompt SUBJ
scrptlon OF more than eight millions by citi
zens and not single bid was made under par. The
rapid development of the purpose of the President of
the United States to invade SOIL capture our forts
blockade our ports and wage against induced
ME to direct that the entire subscription should be
cepted. 1t will now become necessary to raise means
to much larger amount to defray the expenses of
maintaining independence and repelIlng invasion
invite your special attention this subject, and the
financial condition of the Government, with the sug
gcstion of ways and for the supply of the
treasury Will be presented to you in separate COM
municaton.
To the Department Of Justice you have confded not
only the organization and supervision of all matters
connected with the courts of Justice, but also those
connected with patents and with the bureau of public
printing
Since yoar adjournment all the conrts with the ex-
ccption of those of Mississippi and Texas haxe been
organized by the appointment of Marhals and District
Attorneys and are now prepared for the exercise of
their functions.
In two States, just named. the gentlemen confirmed
AS Judges declined to accept the appointment, and
nominations have yet been made to fill the vacancies.
refer to the report of the Attorney General and
concur in his recommendation for immediate legisa-
hon especially on the subject of patent rights Early
provision should be made to the subjects of
foreign nations the full enjoyment of their property in
valuable inventions and to extend to citizens
protection not only for their Inventions but for
such as may hereafter be assigned by persons aliens
enemies
The patent office business is much more extensive and
important than had been anticipated. The application
for patents, although confined under the law cxclu-
sirely to citizens of Conederacy, already average
seventy per month, showing the necessity for the
prompt organization of bureau of patents.
The Secretary of War, in his report and accompany
ing documents conveys full information concerning
the forces regular volunteer, and PROVISIONAL raised
and called for under the several Acts. Also an ac-
count OF the expenditures already made and the
further estimates for the fiscal wear ending the 9Th
OF February, 1862, rendered necessary by recent
events refer to his report also for full history of
the occurrences in Charleston habor prior to and in
Guiding the bombardment of Fort Sumter and of the
measures subsequently taken for the defence
on receiving intelligence of the declaration Of war
against us made by the President of the United States
There are now in the field Mt Charleston. Pensacola
Forts Morgan, jackson ST. Philip and Pulaski nine
teen Thousand men, and sixteen thousand now en-
route for Virginia. 1t is proposed to organize and hold
IN readiness for instant action view of the
ex'gencles OF the country, army of one hundred
Thousand men, II further force should be needed. the
wisdom and patriotism of Congress can be confidently
Appealed tn for authority TO call into the field additional
numbers OF our noble spirited volunteers who con-
stanty rendering service far in excess Of wants
The operations of the Navy Department have been
necessarily restricted by the fact that sufficient time has
not vet elapsed for the purchase construction of
than limited number of vessels adapted the public
service Two vessels purchased have been named the
Sumter and "Machree." and being prepa red
Tor sea at New Orleans with all possible dispatch
tracts have also been made that city with two differ
ent establishments for the casting of ordnance cannon
shot ana SMELL with view to encourage the manufac-
lure 9" these articles so indispensable for defence
as at many points within territory possible
call your attention TO the recommen dation of the
Secretary for the establishment of a magazine and la
necessary appropriation for that purpose Hitherto
snch stores have nsnalv been prepared at the navy
Yards and no appropriation made your last ses
sion for this object = -