Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-03

Of movement, to secure unity OF purpose h Gohy
defence, Is absolutely necessary TO success Tnck o.
Of the whole South thus united BY a FIR. :. p-ops
moving under the direction OF one Goyernnsn,pei
animated by the sense Of common perIls and h, ahe
imous determination 10 maintain their ,;,b,' 0haa
and institutions, are inyincible and mus, s,l'tts
quer honorable peace The war mus, be ~ Coz.
or brief In proportion TO the union among ,S.p'eNd
!, therefore, further recommend that YOU nsrt...a
ordinance, with view TO our ada ission AZ ~
the Southern Confederscy, (which, II (, evias,,
soon, embrace the entire sayeholding STATE, %.sb
South,) TO he submitted in like manner and a, a.. ~s
time, but separately, fer adoption or rel clio, Ans
people; so that they may have the opportuoi,, Ms
prove the former and reject the latter or adop, io
10 their wisdom may seem most congs,ent -
future welfare Of the State However faIly s,,,s., We
Executive and Legislature may be- as 10 tho ,. we
cessity for the speedy adoption Of both the.e ne,
tons IL Il our duty TO furnish the amplest ms,r.
fair and full expression Of the popular will. "''
la the opening Of revolution, iraught with snL
sequences, and the close Of which no one cap fo
is matter of the highest moment that we deer,,;
speedily possible, future political relations ~
ing only long enough 70 reach the will and yoies ~ ~
people Under existing circumstance, can see -
prety for encumbering the people of the State .;,Lt
election Of delegates, 10 do that which il il IN -,
power enable them to do directly for thenfsey,,
mos, direct, well TIE highest, act of soyere;
according to theory is that by which the
not merely for men, but for submitted 10, 49,
approval rejection Since il is only the voice ~ -,
people that is to be heard there ia no reason sLv G
may not readily and effectively express tbers,.J
upon ordinance framed and submitted 10 them \, ~
legislature, as If submitted to them By Convss,1'
The Southern States, all OF whom are now engaged -
resistance 10 the .lchment of Abolition ross, IA
ssarly encounter embarrassments, arising i,or
want OF unity OF action, until such time as thew sb,T -
be united under a common government
Ths mode Of action sue sested. in addition 10 ,bs =,
e. LII. tLa. H.. .T.f-
tended with less expense 10 the State which /. NJ -
greater importance now than at any former ns,od =
our history, owing to the general embarrassment Of a.
people, which must continue al least during H..
troubles aud to the heavy appropriations that you IN
have necessarily to make, to defrsy the expenses Of o
defence
IT, however, it shoald be deemed Advisable ia,
convention, representing the sovereignty Of the peor
should be called by the neral Assembly In prt,,Ff1
TO submitting ordnance Of independence dr,ctv -
them though dem the latter measure moe en- AZ
ent under lhe circumstances, am not prepared 10 .,
that harmony and unsnimity will thus be e,c,ej
rhe Senators aud Representatives, coming as thew M
directly from their constituents, the best Judo !,
this measure. IL cannot be regarded other than ons,
ton OF detail, inasmuoh very large msjori,y Of n.
people regard themselves as being forever sbsoye5
from all obedience to Government that has Geyelond
the coolest and most deliberate purpose Of inaugu,
civil and sangunary among them.
tia
Constitution of the Confederate States while il re,,.
all that is valuable of tie Constitution OF the forr,,
United Safes is an improvement in many essential Don't,
upon that instrument conceded by those even VIM
we're unfriendly to the mode and in which on
ginsted.
The only additional matter to which shall call ,o-,
attention-and first IN Importance the necesiy a
such legislation will put the State upon war ioop,
Immediately | will not insult your inellgen or ores
ton your patriotism far resort 70 argumest "A
prove the necessity OF this measure, but content my.
by recommending the passage OF law regulating The
raising and thorough organization of efficient voice.
ter force for immediate service in any emergency stA
NAV arise and thorough and perfect Organization of
the militia that 10 Of necessity the whole force
of the State can be speedily brought into action
In nv message TO your extra session Ia January lat
laid before you the report Of the keeper Of Puble
Arms showing the number, character and condition Of
the arms of the state TO which refer you Tor infoml
ton on that subject Since that report was made bsye
ordered and received at the arsena fourteen hundred
rifle muskets If upon this subject, further inions.
ton is desired il shall be laid before you by the report
Of the proper officer.
II requires argument from me to prove the abso.
Lutte necessity of an immediate appropriation Of sun
sufficient thoroughly and equip such military force
the Safe may probably need in the pacye guL
ties which lie before In addition which, repe.
fully recommend that you appropriate sufficient 10
provision and maintain such force intended for the
field and an ample contingent military und to be sub.
iect TO the order and disbursement OF Military Board
under such restrictions as you may proper to in.
pose.
The b'ishment Of a military board, to coDss Of
at least three persons and invested With power make
all needful rues and regulations for Organization aid
maintenance / regard as indspensably necessary 10
perfect military organization and equipment il the
State and the fact that the LEGISLATURE f0lesee
and provide for the various contingent expenses neee
IN utas nj avI
necessary the contingent MI tary fund referred to.
trust, gentlemen, that | have not far mistaken
your intelligence and patriotism 10 render il Necessary
that should invoke you iu hename OF all that il SACRED
and dear to US as paopeeven the sarclity OF our DO
mestc 6resdes-to forget past differences and what
ever may tend In the lesl to disrsc your counsinihs
present momentous crisis in which have been inv-
we'd by the uDprovoked and tyrannical usurpatoa oil
people, who, forgetting the lessons Of their fathers
have overthrown the iaest Government earth 10 tie
mere waionness Of an unnatural sectional Ur JUDGE
amounting to a sectional hate aud a disregard
OF those great principles of justice ard equality upo,
which the Federal Union was based trust that TO-DAY
there are in Tennessee no Wings, no Democrats bgi
that we are peopie-all PATRIOTS all brother ecog
n.zing common interest aud a common destiny; aid
that we will stand man in defence of hosof
and of our rights pray you TO cultivate feeling Of The
kind and to disseminate IL amongst your constityen
IL is only bs such united and determined action he
part Vi tue peupe VI tHe "uos 'ouu' nHt VIZ eau uVFe
to avoid the camiies Of the bloodiest and most deTa
tatng civil that has afflicted any nation in the biz
tory Of the civilized world.
trust that few days will DE amply suni,ent to is
pose of the business which rave laid before you Ycrr
presence may be needed Ia the field and not E
be required at home for counsel among your const.u
enis.
Trusting that All Wise Proyi lence may watch
your deliberations and direct you 10 the adoption Of such
measures as may most subserye the main,e nee OF re
righ and liberties OF the people subni the determn
alton Of these matters to your hands.
ISHAN G. HARRIS.