The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-05-17
VOL. A. NO. 40.

war OF determination on both sides, bv treat
ing as pirates, open enemies acting under the
authority OF commissions issued by an organized
government II such proclamation was issued,
1t could only have been published under the
sudden influence OF passion, and we may rest
assured mankind will be spared the horrors of
the couaict il seems 10 invite.
For the details of the administration of the
differenti ntidePartments, refer TO the reports of
the Secretaries which company this message
The State apartment has furnished the nee
essary instructions for .hree commissioners who
have been sent 10 England, France, Russia. and
Belgium, since your adjournment, TO ask our
reeos nt'on as member ofthe family OF ma
tlons, and to make with each OF those powers
treaties of amity and commerce. Further stems
VIII be taken to enter into negotiations with
the other European powers ia pursuance of
| your resolutions passed at the last session.
| Sufficient time has not yet elapsed since the
departure oil these Commissioners for the recent
OF any intelligence from them. As I deem il
desirable that Comm issioners or other diplo-
matte agents should also be sent at an early
period to the independent American powers
South of our confederacy, with all of whom It
Is our lnteFes. and earnest wIsk to maintain
The most cordial and friendly relations, sug-
gest the expedency OF making the necessary
appropriation for that purpose.
Under your act authorizing loan. proposaIs
were issued inviting subscriptions for five mil
hons oil dollars, and the call was answered bv
the prompt subscription OF more than eight mil
tons by our own citizens, aud not single bid
Vas made under par. The rapid development
OF the purpose of the Presldent of the United
States TO invade soil, capture our forts block
aoe our ports, and wage war against us, induce
me to direct that the entire subscription be ac-
cepted. 1t will now become necessary 10 raise
means to a much larger amount to defray the
expenses OF maintaining our independence and
repellIng invasion. invite your special at
tentlon TO this subject, and the financial condi-
ton OF the government, with the suggestion of
ways and means for the supply OF the Treasury,
VIII be presented TO you in separate commu-
nication.
Mr. Davis next refers TO the Organization of
the Department OF Justice; military and naval
officers, the postal service, Sci
In CONCLUSION, congratulate you OF the fact
that IN every portion of our country there has
been exhibited the most patriotic devotion to
RRnT RnT.s eGmmon IN cause Transportation cnnre;;
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roads OF the Confederacy, IN company with 9TH
ers who control lines of communication with
States that we hope soon to greet as sisters, as
sembled IN convention IN this city, and not on
ly reduced largely the rates heretofore demand
ed for mail service and conveyance of troops
and munitions, but voluntarily profered 70 re-
ceive their compensation at these reduced rates
in the bonds of the Confederacy, for the pur-
posp of feaVin all the PoeolrcaS If the
ment al It's disposal for the common defense
Requisitions for troops have been met with such
alacri:y that the numbers rendering their SER
wees have, in every instance, greatly exceeded
the. demand Men of The highest official and
social position are serving as volunteers in the
ranks. The gravity ofage and the zeal Of youth
rival each other m the desire TO be foremost for
the public defense ard though at no other point
than the one heretofore noticed, have they been
stimulated by the excitement incident 10 actual
engagement, and the hope OF distinction from
achievement, they have borne what
for new troops is the most severe ordeal, patient
toll and constant vigil, and all The exposure and
OF active service, witt resolution
and toritude such as TO command appreciation
and Justify the highest expectation OF their con-
duct when active valor shall be required in place
of steady endurance.
A people thus united and resolved cannot
shrink from any sacrifice they may be called
on to make, nor can there be reasonable doubt
OF their final success, however long and severe
may be the lest ofther determination 10 maintain
their bIrthright of freedom and equality, as
trust which it is their first duty to transmit, un-
diminished to their posterity.
A bounteous Providence cheers US with the
a, g l.
which will, within few weeks, be ready for
the sickle, give assurance of the amPlest supply
OF food for man whilst the corn, cotton, and
other staple productions OF our soil, afford abuD-
dant proof that up to this period the season has
been proplious-
We feel that our cause is just and holy we
protest sotemnly il the face of mankind that we
desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of hon
or and independence we seek no conquest, no
aggrandlsement, no concession of any kind from
the States with which we were lately confed-
Grated all we ask is 10 be let alone that those
who never he! power over US, shall not now
attempt our subjugation by arms. This we
will. this we must resist 10 the drest extreml-
ty The moment that this pretension is aban-
doueG, the sword will drop from our grasp. and
we shall be ready 10 enter in 10 treaties OF ami
ty and commerce that cannot but be mutually
beneficial. So long as this pretension is main
tanned, with firm reliance on that Divine
Power which covers with lis protection the
Just cause, we will continue TO struggle for our
inherent right 10 freedom, independence, and
self-goyernment.