The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-09-18

EElL0w CIazE>s On nv return from
an adjourned session of Congress, feel il
TO be my duty TO communicate with those
whose interests | had represented in that
body. L would have been my pleasure to
have done so personally had not higher OBJ
legation prevented that interview. But the
Congress have appointed me one Of CON-
mittee Of five, whose duty it win be to
visit all the camps and hospitals of our ar.
my, to examine into the condition of The
medical, quartermaster and commissariat
departments in their practical adufiuistra-
ton in reference to our sick and wounded
soldiers. This was deemed necessary, and
! feel it incumbent upon me to do all that
may either prevent the occurrence Of sick
ness or alleviate the sutferings of those pros
trated by wounds or disease. This duty |
cannot decline, and to perform il shall be
absent from the Cd Of September until the
first Of November, just two weeks before
the assembling Of Congress. of course
personal interview will be impossible. But
YOU have right to know nv views Of the
State of the country, as we'll as the results
Of the deliberations of Congress, as far as
the action of that body may be properly
communicated 70 the public. OF course all
must appreciate the propriety of withhold
ing much in The present State Of the country
from the public view, as it would only in.
form our enemies 81 much that thew ought
not to know, as well as placing US in the
power OF spies and traitors amongst us,
thas af0rding an unnecessary advantage to
our adyersaries.
The great measures, such as the Direct
Tax, the appropriation Of money and au-
thorizing the raising of men for the defence
Of the country, as well as all other acts Of
like importance, were passed BY the unani-
nous vote of Congress. Upon no great
question was there serious division. The
body was most able, intelligent and patriot
ic, and entirely free from the least appear
ance Of party spirit. In patriotism and
craftsmanship the Congress Of the Confed-
crate States has had no eqaul in my obser-
walton. A spirit Of united action for the
good Of the whole country seemed to per-
wade the assembly. Ii is supposed that in
view Of the confscation laws of the Federal
Government, the utter disregard of the usa
ges of civilized warfare, and the demOnstra-
tion of barbarity and inhumanity reserved
for the Southern people, without regard 10
sex or condition, establishes the necessity
for united resistance with one heart and one
purpose. The handouts captured at the
battle of Manassas, the brutal letters in the
trunks Of the officers, which fell into our
hands, or which we're taken from the bodies
Of those left on the field of battle, disclose
their fendlike purpose TO be satisfied with
nothing short Of the utter degradation Of
the South. Such purpose avowed should
call forth the indignation Of every Southern
man, and send 70 the field all who can make
resistance to such host Of savages. Every
woman in the land demands protection ot
every man who can fight, and the untiring
efforts of all whose circumstances, with
holding them from the field, can rouse the
country 10 resistance.
| suppose that none can fail to perceive
the necessity Of the Direct Tax. Ii is lev
led not on the poor but upon property in a
war undertaken for the protection of prop
erty as well as Of equal rights. Ii Is indis-
pensable TO sustain our credit, 70 keep our
armies in the field and support them when
there. Il bur redeems pledge given By
the Congress at Montgomery, Tor the paw
ment of the interest and gradual redemp-
ton Of the principal Of the first loan. The
Lincoln government have condscated all our
property, should they succeed in conquer.
ing Us, and none should hesitate 10 pay fit,
cents on the hundred dollars TO save the
ninefy-nine-a
have mistaken confidence in the ability
and patriotism of our President, and feel
assured that his administration will be
worthy Of his exalted character. He will
surround himself with eounsellors, who
whist sharing the burdens will give Ell.
cheney and energy 70 bis government. We
have 4 right 70 expect a prompt aud glOri.
oas prosecution Of the war from tle mean.
he is sble to employ. We cannot hope Il
be exempt from some reserses, and when
they come. they ought 70 unite Us NOR,
completely and stimulate TO more yigoron,
resistance 10 the foe. We have All army
such as vas never before in the field, CON
posed Of our best, our choicest men, VIII,
will never fail 10 fulfill all our hopes undei
the blessing Of that God who has hitherto
sltiiiBed and guided our hearts in The da,
81 U4ttle.
Whilst il is matter of regret that can
ret IN person address YOU, permit me 20 as
tat every man 10 the state capable u bear
ing arms, should at once tender bis service
70 tie government either for home Or Othe
defence. North Carolina has reason to b
proud Of her sons now 10 the service. ant
of her position a. state in the Confedera
a.. she will never forfeit her aeknowledg
ii claims. but viii increase them by create
ard more distinguished services to ID,
eolntry.
II closing this Communication trust tia
may be permitted to say that we're ! =
declare myself candidate. high d0tit
Would prevent me from csnya.sing the dis
tritt; that VOC are entirely competent 70 se
lee, FOR yourselves youf Oan representative
that there ought 70 bot one party 10 tb,
whole state, party determined % upbol,
The riehts and interests II the CoHlederacy
and tat tie people aud ihe people alpne
should decide f0r themselves a. 70 their a
gents. Assured that am nnt uBkHOwu n