The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
THE SPIRIT OF THE STATES BEYOND
THE MISSISSIPPI

The SPIRIT OF THE STATES BEYOND
THE MISSISSIPPI
The Governors of the four Confederate States
West of the Mississippi have issued the following
joint address to their people:
To the Soldiers Of the States Of Missouri, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Tecas
We, your Governors, have deemed it our duty
freely to confer with one another for our common
good, and for the advancement of the sacred cause
OF the Confederacy-a cause that involves not only
the permanent prosperity of the States concerned,
but the preservation this continent of the rights
of selfgovernment bequeathed to us by our fore
fathers.
We are determined to do all in our power for
the safety and protection of the States we repre-
sent and for the prosperity and perpetuity of the
Confederacy.
While the enemy remain in the temporary pos
session OF the Mississippi, we are in measure cut
OFT from free and unrestrained communication with
our sister States and with the Confederate author.
tiles at Richmond
This induced the necessity of concert of action
on our part the Executives of the several States
West of the Mississippi.
We have had that consultation, and have taken
every step that in our opinion we deemed neces-
sary for fully representing to the Confederate au-
thorties the wants and necessities of these great
States
We have every assurance that the President
has neither forgotten nor abandoned US, and are
we'll satisfied that in a short time the proper steps
will be taken by him for fully protecting the in
tegrity of our sol where it has not yet been pol
luted, and for driving the enemy back from
amongst us, by interposing stubborn resistance
to his further advance at every point.
We have every confidence in tho Confederate
authorities believe that they will fully sustain
the credit of the Government here, and provide
amply for our future defenca But in order that
they may be able thus to defend us, it behooves
US all to be at work Let every fre-arm be re-
paired, every gun-smith and every worker in iron,
aud every mechanic, be employed in fashionng
the materials for war. Let beauty sit day by day
at the spinning wheel, the loom, and with the
dle never wearying in preparing the necessary
articles of clothing for the brave soldiers of our
States, who stand between her infany and misery.
as impossible bulwark. Let all the warlike re-
sources Of these great States be brought to light.
1t is for liberty and light we fight, and good
God has ven us in this fair land all the material
that brave need to defend their homes and
their honor.
Let no despair enter any heart. A bright ray
Of light comes to us from the direction Of the
tomb of Washington Again have our brave sons
on the soil of Virginia driven back, and almost
destroyed and utterly demoralized, the greatest
and best army of the North 1t will be months
before he can from the blow we will have
a breathing time again before he makes his next
effort. Let us diligently use the golden opportu-
nifty and prepare by every means in our power for
the conflict that is still inevitable.
AS to the final result, fellow citizens judging by
the history Of the past eighteen months, you
doubt it?
Except on the coast and On our rivers at points
easily assailed by gun-boats, We have had no
to complain Of the result
Witness Bethel, Manassas, Oak Hills, Lexing-
ton, Leesburg, Belmont, Shiloh and Chickahomi-
ny. Our soldiers have shown on every field des-
perate valor that has wrung reluctant plaudits
from our hated foes. Whenever ordered to adj
vance, they have done regardless of the danger,
and at the word of command have crowded the
road to death as festival.
With such soldiers, and such incentives to ac-
tion, and with all present causes of complaint in
the course OF speedy removal We again say to you,
be of good cheer. There is every thing to en-
courage US, and you may rest assured that it is
our fixed and unalterable purpose to contest every
inch OF ground with the enemy, and Judging you
by your past patriotism, shall most confidently
rely you for your hearty and earnest co-opera-
ton.
Be firm, true, hopeful and resolute, and just
God will help and protect, whilst brave hearts will
fight and die for you.
SuDmIsSion UT supJuSaIioH Piaccs 1Ae ieet vi Tue
oppressor upon your necks, yields up your noble
women to Buffers, and degrades or drives into ex-
lie your children.
4 people united aad determined to be free, can
never be conquered Remember this; grid on
your swords shoulder your rifes and be ready for
the word of command when given BY the Govern.
ment of our choice and affection.
G. +. JACKSON,
THOS. o. MOORE,
III. NJ. RECTOR,
F. r. LUBBOCK.