Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-15
ADDRESS or LIEUT.. GOVERNOR REYNOLDS TO
THE PEOPLE OF MISSOURI.

Il Is due I, you as we'll as TO myself in the nre,er,
1neture Of Affairs, hat the motives should be an
nounced which haveinduced my temporary absence from
our State.
Believing that our true inte,es demanded open inn.
medise aud vigorous upon the authors and abetors
from Mr. Lincoln down. of the rebellion against our State
sovereignty the 10th of Nay last and confident FROM
the judgment Of competent military men, that Missouri
vas then better prepared to resist thin the Lincoln in
sureeats we're carry out their plans Of annulng
State rights l disseDted though ina friendly spirit.
from the policy Of Governor 10 making concessions
to them in his earnest desire TO preserve peace uiton
our borders. Aware that some arrangement with
that view was about TO be made, and entertaining the
firm belief since fully justified by events, that,
would be energeticaly used BY our enemies 10
completing their arrangements 10 US, no time
should b, lost In making up for previous neglect In
preparing ourselves for the inevitable coLfcf left
Capital Oh the 2Dtn OF that month. Reaching Afkansas
by rapid travelling. on the third day thereafter was
fortunate ia meeting Gen. McCulloch immediately bis
arrival Fort smi,h Sine them in AIksnsss, Tennes-
and Virginia, my efforts have been directed
il gy 10 Ire best OF my limited ability, TO the promotion
OF interests indssouLy connected With the vindica
ton Of our liberties aud speedy uuion with the Con-
fderste States In view OF iov Jackscns decaratiors
in bis proclamation Of the l2h ultimo Is duo to him
that should mention the fact that have time
had and have hot nov any agency Of kind from him;
it Is due myself to add that since that proclamation,
have cordially eIred myself TO procure him support in
Rest assured Of the profound sympathy with which
The people Of the Southern Confederacy regard
doh: though engaged In sgaiDst powerful foe,
they would not hesitate still further TO tax their
ges aud resources, at the proper time aud proper
OCCASION in aid Of Missouri The avowcd and decided
policy of the Confederate States il TO add her 10 their
number her sovereign people d. sire the con-
necon. That desire being uBquesODable by any one
acquainted with their real seBd cnts, hr union with
her Southern sister is merely question Of time and the
opportunity which the course Of events will sooner or
la'tr, certainly afford
You viii no. expect me to he more explicit; nor would
the silence have hitherto observed be broken bad
not several pattioc bssourans advised this address,
with the hope that IL might contribute towards confirm
ing your determination TO free yourselves from the tes
potism now seemingly triumphant in our State
/ rj0ce TO learn from various sourcrs that,
amid the present COON, you remain coti lent Of ins
We draining 10 the very Drugs the bitter
cup OF Federal usurpation but the medicine WAS Deed-
ed to the diseases Of our body polite. The mill
tary advantages lately obtsined by oppressors
not surprising fer your ptrlous uprising the call Of
our Governor VAS made without that previous concer.
with your natural allies which almos. indispensable
for Bot the fortune OF war ID prone to change
be ready 10 take advantage Of IL; do nothing week.
nothing rash Wherever favorable opportunity
ours rally the standard OF y0ur Governor those
operating with hin but partial uprspss in defeGcelss
positions without due coneef: Of aeon. Iorse
than useless Watch the opportunity stIike with eff
feet Meanwhile let each one Of you Iiety prepare
nearly all Of you or, doubtless now aware that your
Ordinary rf and shot guns with Minnie balls equal
to the weapons Of your ines, and in your praciset
hands will rarely fail Of their marks
b. rot impatient Of delay. Success In depends
greatly proper combination Of preparation precsu
ton aud da,iug blows surely given at the right time
and place. You have this inesimaols advantage If the
hopes given you, by now or by othrs, OF effective
aid should ncite the enemy to Increase bis forces in Mis-
snur no but weakens himself elsewhere and hasens in
Virginia his own defeat which Is your victory II he
uaius Inactive he but stor,e,s the time Of your c.piv
itv Be Of good cheer be true 10 yOurseyes invoking
the aid of the Almighty who HIS vsby favored the
Southern cause and LATER the day OF your de-
ligerpnoe will surely come. |
With the limited Information obtanable fere concern.
ing events in Missouri it is difficult to form
judgment about our immediate future But as en-
en clim ihat they about to Capture Gov. Jackson
on will trust cousder ostentston in give
you this public that to the test Of ny ability.
e1deayoIinR to misgls prudence with energy and firm
ness though with painful consciousness Of the Difficult
ty and responsibility OF the charge, shall, humble
lance the guidance and supper: OF Aim ghty God,
undertake any constitutional duty events
may impose upOn me. And should, unfortunately, any
Vacancy in the executive ofco occur, which under
authorzs election for Governor, |
earnestly hope that State officer authority, exorcs
ing or claiming tho power OF Governor in my absence
will order election until by tho expulsion Of the
my the choice Of the voters be rendered perfectly
free,
The difficulty Of spredy communication with Missouri |
being great respectfully rsqTestthe papfrs friend
!; cause 10 adjoining States 10 publish this address
and thcs give t sgrer opportunity Of reaching our own
Journals.
THOMAS @. REYNOLDS
Lieutenant. Governor OF Missouri
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