The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-11-26

measure, Is due the keeping alive OF the IN
terest Of the people in the well doing of The
schools during ihese times Of trouble. Our
Itime-honored old University, Though thin
mel, as have been. our male schools every
where BY the patriotism Of the boys who
have rushed 10 fill up our armies, is still in
full operation. the President and Faculty
having brayely resolved to hold their posi-
tion as long a. they have squad to muster.
The iemaIe schonls Of the State are gene
rally as fourishing as 10 times Of peace.
Both Of the Asylrms in this city are pros
pering under the present efficient manage
ment--a great charity to our people, and
credit to the State.
OF our internal Improvement system. !
deem il unnecessary TO make any mention.
Since nv introduction into office, have
received no official reports or information
as to the condition or wants Of the public
works requiring legislative action. Should
any thing Of this nature be brought TO my
attention, ! shall lay i. before you in spe-
cial message.
In addition to the matters herein brought
TO your attention, there are several OF an
important nature, about which il il not
deemed prudent to speak publicly, but
which will take pleasure in explaining. Or
discussing verbally with you when desired.
Many others have doubtless overlooked
for which, as well as for the hasty prepare
.inn and disconnected form Of this instru-
men,, be- that nv recent Inauguration
into office, aud the many heavy drafts upon
nv time, may be considered an apology.
l In conclusion, gentlemen, allow me 70
urge upon YOU the vital importance oil bring
ing for,h all the powers and resources OF the
State for thu common defense Of our coun-
try and our cause. The two great dangers
We have to meet will be found connected
with our currency and supplies Tor our ar
nv. Men enough 70 protect us and drive
back the invader, we can ALWAYS get, il we
can prunerly cluthe and feed them. Let us
do his and preserve our paper from depre-
ci4tlon and all will be we'll. II our inter-
course with the authorities OF our Young
C"nfrderacy, having demanded firmly the
rights which are due our State, LEI Us yield
them 10 gruas'ng support. but in all things
pertaining IL tile general veal, sustrin and
Aud 10 all nur niirial acts let Us remember
that il j. Tie splrif Of The people which ty-
rams cannot subdue. On this depends all.
80 Ion. Il thew continue harmonious, will.
IN, self sacrificing. the united armies Of
this continent nav BIZ hurled against Us in
vain With such country aud such pro-
DIE We might sci them all at defiance. Our
hsrnte snldirrs. shnering IN their rags and
pla.hiug with their naked feet through the
SHOWS. have already, even through the chro-
n.cle> ii our foes, excited the wondering
admiration &c the world, and great generals
aud brave people beyond the distant waters
II The sea stand aghast with aston'shment
=, the frats Of ireemen struggling Tor their
rights. Let Us learn them, and BY zeal aud
discretion displayed for the general good !,
shoa IL the world that We are worthy to pre-
SIDE over these gallant and patriotic men.
Many IL the matters 10 which have call
. ed your attention, il done II all, require 10
be done promptly. This is especially The
ease In regard 10 The RAISING Of troops Tor
! State defense, and 10 laying an embargo
upon the accessories ni lille referred 70.
. Remember lastly, that YOU are laborlng
/ for the very salvation Of the people The
! bitter emp that our captured cities and dis.
, tricis bare had 10 drink, shows u, alas. Ioc
plainly, me mercy We have 10 expect Il oni
. abolition lhrs should overcome u. III tbs
! bitterness N iheir baiIled rage they have
even shown determination r"re.enact The
I horrors IL salai Domingo, and 70 lei lous,
!. the heIIish PASSIONS uf seryile insurreciinr
] 10 re,el IN the DISSIPATION u our homes. I'll,
! people 81 the next generation will bless I'll
{ memory Of those Who. whether III the liel,
7 ~ tile council. helped 10 rsrcue their coun
{ iry from these horrors. Let u labpr 10 d.
I serve their praise, and NAV the blessing .
!. tiol attend our soldiers AMI our statesmen
Z who are struggling to defend noble pso
! pie and.a noble cause.
i n. II. VANCE.
c Executive Department, Nov. l7ih, 1854.
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