The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-13

North will be dissolved and our government established
upon enduring basis
We have an important work before us--important to
ourselves and not less important TO posterty We have
great object in vewan object which should be Choir
tshsd BY a-the establishment OF liberty and freedom
and Independence FOR the South Our success will
coplish great results for our own poopo, and unless
sooner later in bringing about the overthrow Of the
Lincoln despotism.
And finally we cannot prosecute this war and support
and Tho army OF the enemy within the limits Of
The Southern confederacy. We have the means in album
dance for the support OF our own army, matter 70
what extent II may DO increased. We must invade the
eneys country aud force him 70 subsist his army a.
home BY compelling 10 Withdrawal from our section
Our advent into Southern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, will
introduce TO people whose sympathies with Us,
and who will extend to Us aid and comfort Now Orleans
has fallen. This is OF principal points for sup
plies and this in tho hands Of tho enemy. change in
policy IL rendered necessary, and 1t should be made
without delay. moment Ice: now can never be 70
gained The past gone-wisely improve the present,
ONE OF nm FRUITS or rnr RxsnIos.
Abiding 70 the loss u slave property the Governor
Tho loss 10 tho citizens Of virginia in the tom Of
Of cotton other species property during the
Counties in Virginia have been overrun containing ag
and which. q. moderate valuation, is worth in round
numbers $45 900. Such less should not be permit
ted TO fall upon people II il can by any proper means
n. therefore, oiccrs when there Ia reason DO.
beive that they will be compelled 10 abandon position
would notify the owners Of slaves 70 remove them Or
report them at camp for tho performance OF such service
may be assigned TO them, moet less this
particular property would be avoided.
now THE MASSES ,iRusu" TO rug AID or DAVIS AND CO.
call your attention 10 the defects In the laws relating
por,s that have been made to thu Adutan General We
have too much TO believe that In many instances
the law has been grossly abused, and multtudes have
been released from military ssrvce who have no just
claim TO exemption. The applicants have been allowed
TO select the physicians who were to examine them, and
cupsd by physicians receiving fscs for furnishing
Ufcatee Of " disability Tho certificates thus Oh .aned
when presented to the boards In most instances have
been taken sufficient 20 justify tho exemption Of the
applicant. These applicants should DO examined by
dsnterssted surgeon, who is not - receive fees and
who sh0 be before he enters upon tho discharge
Of his duties All mon capable Of doing SO equally
bound 10 render military service, and all should be viii
ling to render II at time Ike the present
ARMS Issued BY TIE STATE ORDINANCE
communicate herewith report from Brigadsr Gen.
eral Charles Dmmock which shows She issues arms
accoutremons &C. since the LIST day OF November last
by tho Virginia Ordnance Department. The report
shows that have issued pieces Of artillery
six and twelvepounders, and sixteen thousand
hundred and seventy -four small arms.
Tie balance Of the message is devoted to purely local
affairs, aud concludes as follows
There 10 much misunderstanding with regard TO tho
sentiments and position OF our people in Western virgi
MA and II would be unpardonatis to permit this
occasion TO pass without vndcafng them In the eyes OF
counrymen Of the Southern corfedsracy. decided
majority Of the people Of Wcssrn virginia sustained the
Virginia. Several votes have been since taken under
the direction Of the usurpsd government at Wheeling,
and In single instance have than third or tho
voting population been found At the polls Let these sig
nlcnnt facts 60 10 the world vndcation OF this
people against the unjust imputaions that have been
made against their loyalty and fidelity Northern power
has crushed them for tho present but the day Is coming
when that section o. Statsrch In mineral resources
fertile soil, genial In climate and abundant in all the
cereal productions-w DO remembered and reclaimed.
The avcnging hour draws nigh when the disoyal, un
submission TO tho majesty Of the law and win rejoice
the opportunity TO share again with in the glorious
name Of yirSnian. Respectfully, JOHN LETChSR.