The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-25

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perity might have continued ADD Tie
Union been ssved. he'd 1t not been ios
Northern interference with DOR dos.es,ics,
and "the irrepressible conflict" our ser.
wants beqaesthed TO No BY loving parents,
or bought with our money (as did the pi.
Gus pstriarch) and for whom 10 have
strong attachments and they for u.
whilst pursuing our hopest and lawful
mploymcnt--Iswfu because 0od hes,
aud the Consultation Of the United States
made and acknowledged il 10 be ~ Yet
this lawful and peaceful state Of thiegs
mast be stopped, discord must b. throws
into our midst; tho Conflict msst CON.
mcucc; the spirit Of rebellion II possible
must be aroused, ard = system Of running
away. stealing. plundcring, and murder.
irx must be encouraged BY fanatics and
those who have no moral honesty or 10
gard for the laws Of God or man; and II
wc do not submi! 70 all these outrages
We must lear the odum Of traitors, rebels,
unjust, cruel, oppressive, and all tho low
and degrading epitbcts that iniidel pull.
ticians. u licentious press, and . corrupt
clergy can heap upoa rs. Aud il WI re-
sist such unmanly, unjust. and uncon.
stitutional treatment the arm Of the gov.
eminent must bc nsed against US the
Sower Of coercion must be employed, aud
We must be dashed INFO obedience and 81.
lencc under the pressure OF all these
wrongs and outrages that have been Wis
cd upon rs. All me what folly and IT,
norance what total misconccption OF
true christian patriotism 70 even suppose
that VIC would submit to such degradation
and oppression. These arc the causes
which have brought US 10 The present cri.
sis These are the causes. monstrous ~
it may appear, that placed the present
Chef E1testire OF the United States in
the Presidential Chair. who was TO head
the army and lead on the Conflict" And
these are the causes which have rent
asunier our glorious Union. Oh what
fanaticism What great wickcdncss !
What despo,ism What a pervcrsion Of
the great principles Of Confederate Re-
public /! What = disgrace to the fair
name OF the sons aud daughters Of Co
lumbia What an eyutation among
king and cmpcrors What a jubiIco IN
he halls and around the trembling thrones
Of tyrants and autocrsts And now sad
the disappointment where deapo.ism
isigns, and the chains Of oppression have
been rivcted on It's subjects. Amongst
these the star Of hope had begun to glim.
mcr, aud brighter day WAS anticipated,
from the success that hal attended our
experiment Il q Confederate Republic.
But alas the present movement will re.
veal our corruption and shake the conf
dcncc Of ell civilix.1 nations in tho sta.
Utility Of free government. Oh what .
calamity and shock TO the progress OF
republican Institutions Methinka il
angela could weep At contemplating the
madness aud folly, the wifui pervcrsion
aud daring impicty Of all those who have
been plotting this overthrow, aud have
pushed this Conflict" upon us, their
eyes would become fountains Of tears.
And will lot the God Of heaven punish
the guilty offenders. cast down their
leaders from their high places. despoil
trcir moving armies, and turn them back
with defeat and disgrace for their wick
cd and uugcDerous attack upon those who
claimed nothing but their jas. rights
Verify. believe he will five will romcm.
Der Him lie will teach our hands to
war, aud gitd us in strength for battle.
Therefore let us not fear ihcm; let us lift
up our banner IN iiis name, be OF good
courage, and hgh, Tor our brethren. our
sons and our daughters, our wives ana
on! houses
Unjust acknowledge that my confidence
mas bee" strengthened hu"a'ea toia IN
The success oi our cause, since read The
clanse invoking me favor and guidance
OF Almighty tod, !" the preamble OF the
constitution OF our southern Ion'eaer'
.cy, anu mat go praying men were &C.
lec'ed as The Shiei Executives OF ear
government Let such moral principles
govern our actions asa people, 'ct ns
never forget our dependence. unt look up
to Nm who ~ our tc'ng. ana strength
IN time OF trouble; invoke his protection,
ac. with caution and prudence. march
boldly on, and victory will be on's. Let
the church never forget to pray Tor the
success OF our cause, our Southern Ton
iede'aeY, and beloved country Oar
cause, ! verify believe, is the ca"sc OK
God Is combat Tor Pr,ne'p'r.
against envy, pri'se. ambition, and fanat-
,r'sm contest Tor c'vh ana religions
,'ocrty' against an absolute ana Cypress
I've despotism contest Tor the str'et
ohserv A"ce o. solemn pledges. against
v'o'"''o" ., '"ors p'e'Scs, a"" " "'"",
/ determination 10 sacr,ncc Tic solemn ana