Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-05-21
JEFF. BAsIs' PRIVATE eigc.LiR.

Capitol {. ). A., Richmond
April. 18th, 1852
LUiN sTARETH HIM IN THE FACE
SIR 1t can no lnnser be denied that
the prospects # success fe the Southern
cause are gloomy and iorb dding on every
hand Whether through the lack of skill
or the op n treachery of the officers of
our army and navy it matters not we
meet with disasters and defeat
HE BEwAILETu THE PROSPECTS OF c. s. A.
With a continuance OF such results ere
three months shall pass away, our boosted
Conlederacy will live only in history
The past ahundantly shows hat we need
larger displays of patriotism, military
skill, personal bravery, and firm spirit
of devotion to the ust cause in which we
have enlisted Unless these acquisitions
Develop themselves soon, to fitting extent,
we fight in vain.
DIsTRUsrETH THE GREAT HEART OF DIXIE.
Unless we have more clear indications
that the great heart of the people is with
US, our efforts will be futile The Coy
ernment is impatient to retrieve the dis
asters that have befallen us, and that vet
stare US in the face on every hand, unless
the people rally to its assistance.
VISION OF JUDGMENT
Mcclellan is already moving on the Po-
tomac. Halleck's operations in the North
west are a; every step successful against
u.s. The Federal Army and Navy are
already menacin@ the metropolis of thc
Southwest, and the key to our granaries
Florida, is pverrun by the Northern nva-
ders, Will" wherever we look we gaze up
an advancing army.
VERY PIrEoUs APPEAL.
In this trying emergency the Govern
ment appeals to the people-to the brave
hearts and turdy wills of the South
1t cries awake your hands I'VE been put
to the plow-will von now look back and
repent your past act?
You have struck out nobly for indepon-
dence, pledging your lives and fortunes
TO is procuremt nts-will You submit
quietly to invasion and desolation of your
homes, the destruction or confiscation Of
your property, Inc abandonment of yoa,
cherished institutions, arise and convince
the world that the boosted chivalrv of the
south Is more than a tradition
AND HOW 1T REACHES THE PEOPLE.
This appeal is made to the country
We make the appeal to the people thro
the Governors of the States comprising
the Contederacy, and the officers in com
mand Of our armies TO these mediums
this circular is sent, with the very urgent
request that its spirit and intent, if not it's
letter, may be conveyed to every citizen
Of our struggling Republic
A SHORT CHAPTER OF WANTS.
First Of all we ask for material aid in
money or such equivalent therefor as will
enable US to maintain o, army
Clothing and provisions will be accepta-
ele as substitutes for none when the lat
ter cam, be obtained
wANTED-DEvoTIoN, ALSO MEN.
Sec0nd-We need men The ranks of
our army IN the field are constantly being
thlnned by the casualties of battle, the
sickness incident to army life, and the
expiration of en- iStmentS We cannot
close our eyes to the fac that the places
OF the men are not flied so promptly as
they should be. Let Us see the devotion
OF the country to our cause by their vii
linGness to ii ch5 its battles, and if need be
pour out their blood in its support.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
There we need the encouragement OF
the people by more liberia display OF
patriotism than has yet been shown.
HE DEPRECATETH CERTAIN THINGS.
The tame submission Welded to the in
yader, wherever he appears, is in striking
contrast to the boast We have hitherto
heard-ot the readiness that prevailed on
every hand to welcome the hirelings with
boniires composed of the dwellings and
property of the people.
VERY PLEASANT SUGGESTION
If our land is to be overrun and our
people subjugdted, let us leave our con
querors smouldering waste to reward
them for their toll and pains Burn every
ham let, village and city-gise the torch
freely to your cotton houses, and let the
product of your toll be laid waste.
The COMPLETE SOUTHERN PATRIOT
Fly yourselves before the invaders.
where resistance shall no longer avail. and
thus display a determination an spirit in
the cause for which we are enlisted that
VIII give US encouragement to continue
the struggle.
BooTLEss VICTORIES OVER sHoELEss ARMIES
Wherever the enemy achieve victory
let it be bootless one. so that their bands,
now led on by hope of plumber, shall be
disappointed and discouraged, and we
shall be cheered by the manifestations of
devotion and patriotism.
AWAKE, SHAKE, STRIKE, ETC
Once more we exhort you to awake
shake off the lethargy that hangs over YOU,
strike for freedom of yourselves, Your
homes. Strike promptly and boldly and
our Confederacy may yet be firmly estab-
lished
THE LAST AND ONLY RECOURSE
This is our last and only recourse
Those who receive this order will be com
missioned as agents of the Government
to advance the purposes indicated. Full
letters of instruction will be furnished
them. (Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS,
President c. ; A
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