Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-11-25
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tain message of JET. Davis TO the rebel
Congress,
After the usual Congratulations, he says
that the operations OF the army seem to be
partially interrupted by the approaching
winter. 1t has afforded protection to the
country, and shed u lustre upon It's arms
through the trying yfcissitudss OF more
than one arduous campaign which entltle
our brave volunteers to our praise and our
gratitude.
Further on he says, after more than sew
en- months of war, the enemy have not only
failed to extend their occupancy Of our
soil, bnt new States and Territories haze
been added TO orr Oonfederacy; while, In
stead of their threatening march OF con-
quest, they have been driven at more than
one point 10 assuming the defensive and
upon fair comparison between the Two
belligerents, as to men, military means and
financial condition, the Confederate States
are relatively much stronger now than
when the struggle commenced: =,
He speaks in high terms of the people
of Missouri, who have conducted the war
In the face Of almost unparalleled Difficult.
ties with,a spirit and success alike worthy
of themselves and of the great cause for
which they are struggling. Finding that
the Confederate States were about to be
invaded through Keatneky Ands that her
people. after being deceived iiuto mista-
ken security, were nnarmed and in danger
of being subjugated by the federal forces,
our armies were marched into that State
10 repel the enemy and prevent their occu.
patton OF certain stragetie points whtch
would have given them great advantages
in .he contest, step which was justihed
not only by the necessities OF self-detence
on the part OF the Confederate States, but
also by desire to aid the people of KEN
lucky. 1t was never intended by the
Confederate States to conquer or coeree
that State, but on the contrary II was de-
cIared by our Generals that they would
withdraw their troops II the federal Gov
ernment would do likewise, Proclama-
ton was also made of the desire TO res
pect the neutrality of Kentucky and the
intention to abide by the wishes of her
people, as soon as they were free to ex-
press their opinions. These declarations
were approved by me, and should regard
IL as one OF the best effects of the march
of our troops into Kentucky, IL il should
end IN giving to her people liberty Of
choice and a free opportunity TO decide
their own destiny according to their own
will.
While he says the army has been chiefly
instrumental 10 prosecuting the great con;
test, the navy has also been effective In full
proportion to its means.
He speaks of the difficulties attending
mail transportation, some OF which can be
overcome only by time aad the improved
condition of the country on the restoration
of peace, but others by legislation.
As TO the finance interest, it has worked
we'll so lar and promises good results fol
the future. To the cxtent that treasury
notes may be issued, the governments en-
a6Ied to borrow money without interest
and thus facilitate the conduct of this war
The extent is measured by the portion o.
1.-The field of circulation which these notes
can be made TO occupy. The proportion
of the field thus occupied depends aRaiI
upon the amount of the debts for which
they are receivable, aud when due not only
TO the Confederate and State Governments
but also TO cgrpoFatisns and Htndivtduals
Eare payable in this medium, a larg'
amount of ii may be circulated At par
There is every reason to believe that thu
Confederate treasury note is fast becoming
| such medium.
The provision that these notes shall b.
Il convertible into Confederate stock, bearing
I eight per cent interest," Rtpthe+pl easrre~0
the holder, insnres them against depre
i citation below the value of that stock, anC
i NO considerable fall in that value need b'
feared, so long as the interest shall b
lpunctuaIly paid. The !punctual paymen
4 of this interest has been secured by thu
act passed by You at the last session, i'm
lposfug such rate of taxation ms mus
\ provide sufficient means for that purpose
| For successful prosecution OF this war, it Il
indispensable that the means of transport
ing troops and military supplies be fur
niBbed, MS far Us possible, in'such mAnne
as not to interrupt tho commercial inter
course between our people, nor place
check upon their productive energies,
| In another part Of the message he says
We have already two main systems
through transportation from the North q
the South. One from Richmond along tn
seaboard; the other through Western Viz
ginia TO New Orleans. a third might b,
secured by completing link Of 40 mile
between DanviIle in Virginia, and Green
borough in North Carolina. The construc
ton Of this comparatively short linkwonlt
lgive us through route from North q
South in the interior of the Confederate
States, and give us access to population
10 great measure deharred Of.
lie says further, husband our means ant
make iudicious use of Onr resources
It would be difficult to ok limit to TIL
period during which we could conduct
war against the adversary whom we nov
encounter. The very efforts which b.
makes to isolate and invade us must ex
haust his means, whilst they serve to com
plete the circle and diversity the produc
lions Of our industrial system. The re
construction which he seeks to effect b
arms becomes daily more and more i'm
possible,
Not only do the causes which induced u
( to separate still exist in full force, but the!
have been strengthened, and whateye
doubt may have liagered in the minds o
any must have been completely dispellet
by subsequent events. 1finstead of 6eini
dissolution Of a league, 1t were indeed
rebellion in which we are engaged, W
must find ample vindication for the cours