New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-14
THE RUNAWAY LIEUT-GOyERN0R OF
MISSOURI IN TENNESSEE.

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FrOaa 7As Scsa.lIs Barney, Juiys.
To ne PCoD'sgt M,ssonri!
IL l. due 10 you, rs we'll Gs TO myself in the rresent
luncture of our shrs, that the motives sb0nd be
uonnced VIII have induced NY temporary absence
from our ate.
Believing that our true interests demand open i'm
mediate, and vigorous war upon tho authors aud abe-
tor fro II Mr. Lincoln down, OF the rebellion against
ous state sovereignty on the 10th Of May last. aud
confident, from the judgment OF competent military
men, that Missouri then better prepared 70 ie,.t
than the Lioeoln insurgents were 10 carry out their
Tlans 81 annnliug our STATE rght- disented though
i friendly spirit, from the policy OF Governor in
making srOus TO them in his earnest der C 10
pfeser,e peace Will 10 our toders. Aware that me
arrangement with that view was about 10 be made,
ard entertaining the urn belief, since folly justified
by events, that, as a truce would be energeii-
cally used by enemies in completing their
afTsngentnts TO war on us, no time should be
lost IL making up for previous neglect in preparing
Ourselves for the zoe vable conflict eft OR Capital
on the 20e Il That month. Reaching Arkansas by
rapid cling the third day thereafter ! for
tuna,e in meeiing Gen NcCuloch Immediately on hs
arrival Il Fort Smith. Since them In Arkansas Ten.
nsssce aud VirgiDa, my efforts have been directed
celngy, 20 the hest OF my limited ability, 10 the pro-
motion 81 our interests, indissolubly connected with
tho vlndcaton Of our liberties aud our speedy union
with the COnferaie States. ln view OF Gov. Jack
son de, lafaiiOn In his proclamation Of the 18th ruo
il ID due 10 him that should mention the fact :bai
have at no time hf 7 and have not now, any agency
Of any kind from Linz il Is due 20 mysel! TO add tbst
Il
self TO procure hun support in the stand he has taken
against our foes.
Rest afsur,d Of tue profound sympathy with which
the people Of the Southern COniedeIacy regard
condition; though engaged IN war against powerful
foe they won not hesitate sill further To tax their
energies and resources, at the proper lime and on
proper occasion, ia aid OF Missouri. The ayOwed and
decided policy OF the Confederate States lie ~ add hoe
to their num'crs as her sovereign people desire
The union. That desre being unquesIionsble TO sny
acquainted with their real sentiments, her union
with her Southern sisters Ii merely question Of time
snd tho opportunity, Which the course OF events will
sooner or Later certainly Afford.
You VIII not expect me 10 be more explicit; nor
would tie silence have hitherto observed be now
broken had not several patriotic hissouIiAns advised
this adde's, with the hope that it might contribute
toward confirming yonr DISCRIMINATE 10 Tree your
selves from the deopot;sm seemingly triumphant
10 our State.
rejoice TO learn from various sources, amid
the pr, sent gloom yon remain confident OF final cue
cess We are draining tie very dregs The bitter
Of Federal usurpaiion; but the medicine was needed
to the dseases OF our body polite. The military
advantages lately obtained by oppressors are not
surpiisg for our perous VI rising at the call Of
Governor WAS made without that previous concert with
your natural sllies which almost indispensable for
success. But the fortune OF war b prone to change;
be ready TO take advantage OF 1t. DO nothing weak;
nothing rash. Wherever favorable opportunity oc
cura rally TO the standard Of your Governor, those
cooperating with him. but partial upi ings in defence
los petitions without due concert Of action, are
worse tnan ueeles5, Nalcn the opportunity 10 srlke
with elect. Meanwhile let each one Of you quietly
prepare; neatly all of you doubtless are aware that
your ordinary tides ana shot guns with Mimic balls
equs 10 The weapons OF your ices, and IN your pne-
tired hands i'll rarely fail Of their msrks.
Bo no, impatient OF delay. Success in war depends
greatly proper combination CT PREPARATION pre-
caution and daring; blows surely given ut tho night
time and place. Vl have this hestinable advantage;
il the hopes given you, by mo now by Others, Of
effective aid, Id inciie the enemy 10 increase his
forces IN Missouri he but wrskens himself elsewhere
aid hasteDs 10 Virginia his defeat, which IL your
victory; ii no renains inactive, he but shorteus the
time OF your CAPTIVITY Be Of good cheer he but true
to yourselves Invoking the aid OF the Almighty who
has Wis bly, favored the southern cause, and sooner
or later, the deyerance will surely come
With the limited information obtainable here con-
eeruing events in Missouri il difficult TO ionp
Judgment about our immediate future. But as our
enemies claim that they are about to capture Gov.
ia, kson, you WILL trust not eonsder 1t ostentation
in give you this public assurance that TO tho best
OF my ability, endeayoring 10 minslc prudence With
energy and tirmnesS though win painful conscious
OF the difficulty and responsibility OF the charge.
sha in humble reliance on the guidance and support
OF Almighty God unheritatiDgy NJ dertake any con-
stitl.,ional duty events may impose upon me. And
should unfortunately, any vacancy IN the Executive
Office occur which under our Constitution authorizes
new election for Governor earnestly hope that no
State oHic, authority, exercising or claiming the
rover OF Governor IN my otsence will order a cleo
ton until by the expulsion OF the en- nay, the choice
of tho voters can be- rendered perfectly free.
The didlculty Of speedy Communication with Missouri
being great, 1 respectfully request ,he newspapers
friendly 10 Cause la adjoining slaits 10 Plohsn
this address and lhus give J surer opportunity VI
reaching cur 0wu Journals. ,,,.
THOMAS q REihoLpS, Lisar'oeF o. ""as''