The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1861-02-28

us, iiiu the Integrity OI our TERRITORIAL Ju-
risdiction be assailed, it will ut last remain
for us, with firm resol vo, to appeal to arms
and invoke the blessings of Providence on
our just cause.
AS 4 consequence OF our new condition.
and with view to meet anticipated wants
1t will be necessary to provide speedy
and efficient organization of the branches
of the Executive Department having spc-
cial charge of foreign intercourse, finance
military affairs and postal service For
purposes Of defence, the Confederate States
may, under ordinary circumstances, rely
mainly upon their militia; but it is deem
ed advisable, IN the present condition of
affairs, that there should be well con-
structed and disciplined ;rmy, more nu
mcrous than would usually be required in
4 peace establishment. | also suggest
that, for the protection of our harbors and
commerce on the high seas, 4 navy adapt
ed to those objects will be required. These
necessities have doubtless engaged the at.
tcntion of Congress With constitution
differing only from that of our fathers in so
far rs it is explanatory of their well known
intent, freed from sectional conflicts, which
have intcricrrcd with the pursuit of the
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expect that the States from which we have
so recently parted, may seek to unite their
fortunes with ours. Under the Govern.
ment we have instituted for this, your Cen
s'ltution makes adequate provision BIT
beyond this, if mistake not the Judgment
and will of the people, a re union is n i,her
racticable nor desirable
To incrcsc the power, develop the re-
sources AMI promote the happiness ofa Con
tcdcracy, it is requisite that there shouo
be 50 much OF homogcncity that the wei
fare of every portion shall be the aim Of
the whole; where this does not exist. an
ta%onisms are cngcndered, which mustand
should reaaIt in the separation of those
actuatcd solely by the des re to preserve
our own rights and promote our own wei
fare. The separation of the Contedcra
States has been marked by no aggression
upon Others, and followed by no domestic
CONFUSION. Oar industrial pursuits have
| received no check. The cultivation ol
our fields has progressed as heretofore :
and even should we he involved in war.
there would bc no considerable dimiuution
IN the production OF the staples which
have constituted our exports, in which the
commcrci, world has u deep interest,
S"'F''y "SS 'hah oar own. lh's common
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Innate Sr1de to this which your Kindness
h'd conferred, has taught me that care.
AMI toii, and disappointment, are the pricr
"' oNht'h' elevation. You will see many
t'fo,S % !orSiNc, many Deficiencies to tolcr
ave- OUT you snail not mud In me either
want oil Zeai or hdcHty to the cause, that
that Is 10 mo highest IN hope and of most
enduring affection. \ our generosity has
bestowed upon me IN nndrNcrvcd d'Stlnc
n""' one winch nri'hcrsou-ht nor desired.
F'" '"c continuance OF that sentiment,
ana upon your wisdom and patriotism,
/ r''y 70 drect and support me in the per
,|r''L'"ce -! oi th' duty required at my hand,
Il" nave changed our constituent parts.
,u' ,ne system OF our Government. and
'h' consultation iormel hy our fathers i
! "''' oi thrSe confederate states. In their
rN!oS!t'"h g oil H. ana IN Judicial construc
''"''N II mas received we have Il night which