Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-02-21
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iultlcd, put II TINS nc ucn leu us. anu tne ln-
tcgrity OF our territory and jurisdiction be
assailcd, 1t will but remain for us with firm
resolve to appeal to arms, and invoke the
blessing of Providetce on just cause.
Asa consequence OF our new condition, and
with avicw to meet anticipated wants, it will
be necessary to provide speedy and efficient
organization OF tho branches OF tho executive
department having special charge of foreign
Intercourse, finance, military affairs and pos
tai service, for the purposes of defense. Tho
conicdcratcd states may under ordinary cir
cumsances rely mainly upon their militia,
but it is deemed advisable in the present con
dition Of affairs, that there should be a well
instructed aud disciplined army, more numer.
GUS than would usually be required on q peace
establishment.
| also suggest that for the protection of
our harbors and commerce on the high seas
navy adequate TO those objects will be re-
quired. These necessities have doubtless en-
gagged the attention Of Congress. with II
Constitution differing only from that OF our
Fathers in so fjl1 as it is explanatory of their
we'll known interests. free from sectional con
ficts which have interfercd with tho pursuit
OF the general welfare. it is not usual to eN-
pect that the States from which We have re-
Gently parted may seek to unite Their fortunes
with ours under the Government we havc IN
sttuted. For this your Constitution makes
adequate provision, but beyond this If l
mistake not the judgment and will OF the peo-
Pile on that Union with the States from which
we have separated is neither practicable nor
desirable.
TO increase the power, develop the resource
cs, and promote the happiness of Confeder-
acy, it is requisite there should be 50 much
of homogcnity that the welfare of any portion
should be the aim of the whole. When THIS
does not exist, antagonsms are ongendered
which must and should result in separation.
Actuated solely by desire to preserve
om own rights, and promote our own well
fare. The separation OF the Confederate
States has been marked by no aggression up
on others and followed by no domestic con-
vulsion. Our industrial pursuits have recclv-
ed no check. The cultivation of our fields
progresses as usual, and even should we be
invo olved in war. there would be no consider
able dminution OF the production OF the sta.
pies which have constituted our exports, IN
, which the commercial world has an interest
scarcely less than our own This common
interest o fproducers and consumers can only
be interrupted by an exterior force which cat
, obstruct its transportation to foreign markets
a course of conduct which would be detrl'
mental to the manufacturing and Commercial
9 interests abroad. Should reason guide The
|, action Oft the Government from which we have
Just separated. policy so detrimental to th'
civilized world, the Northern States included
could not be declared by even a strong de
sire to intict injury upon us, but if it b'
otherwise terrible responsibility will res
l upon it, and the suffering of millions viii III
Y "A testimony OF the policy and wickedncss o
4 our aggrcSs0rs.
In the meantime there win remain to rs he
sides the ordinary remedies before suggested
. the well known resources for retaliation upo
b the commerce of an enemy. Experience i
= public stations of a subordinate grade to thi
- which your kindness has conferred has taugl
me that care and toll and disappointment ar
= the price of my official elevation. You Wi
D see many errors to forgive, my deficiency t
h talent, but shall not find in me either a wan
Of zeal or fidelity, to the cause that is to m
the highest in in the hope and Of the mos
. endcaring affection. Your generosity ha
i bestowed upon me an undeservcd distinction
which never sought nor desired upon Con
tinuance of that sentiment and upon you
wisdom and patriotism rely to direct an
a support mo in the performance required ut m
v hands. We have changed the constitute
T. parts but not the system of our government
The Constitution framed by our fathers
tn at of these Confederate States. In thei
exposition of it and in the judicial conStrr
e ton il has received we have light which re
!: vcas its true meaning Thus instructed as t
# the great Interpretation of that instrument an
It ever remembering that all Offices are but trust
g held for the people and that delegated power
It are to be stricsly construed, | will hope b
~ uuu anisouv~ In the performance Of "y d.
e ties. though | may disappoint your expects
l. tions, vet to retain. when retiring, some of TN
J. good will and confidence which will welcom
l. my entrance into office 1t is joyous in tn
g midst of pcriOus times to look around upon
: people united in heart and hear our pun pos
e ot high resolve animate and actuatc tho Who'll,
Z Where the sacrifices to be made are not wegf
- cd in the balance against honor, right, libsrt
{ and equality, obstacles may rctard but the
r cannot long frequent the progress of move
% meat sanctioned by its justice and sustainc
7, by virtuous people. Rcvcrently, let us invoR
q the God of our fathers to guide and prote
- us in our efforts to pcrpetuate the principle
~ which, by His blessings, they were able
~ vindicate, establish and transmit to the
~ postcrity, and with continuance of His {
lc vor ever gratefully acknowledged, we mi
a. hopefully look forward to success, to peac
70 and to prosperity.