The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-19

Howell Cobb, Toomss, NJ J Crawford, and
Thomas IL X, CobS have Issued an address 70
the people OF Georgia. Their views at the pros
poets Of the Rebels does no, seem very cheer.
ing. We copy the principal par, OF their re-
mHkable paper
FIRST. TIE moderation OF cur own govern.
ment and the fsnaticai madness of our enemies
have dispersed all differences O; opinion among
our people, aud united ihs m for, Yer ia the ~as
OF Independence. In a lev border States q
waning opposition is giving WAY before the stern
logic OF daily developing facts. The worlds
history does not give a pa,all.i instance os q
revolution easec upon such unaniu amouR
the people.
- Secsnd Our enemy has exhibited an ener.
gy, a perseverance, and an amount Of resources
which we had hardly expected ard a disregard
ot constitution and laws which we can hardly.
credit. The result ol both. however, il that
power which is the characteristic element Of dee.
polsm, and renders il as formidable 10 its enc.
mics "a II is destructive 10 It's subjects.
Third. An immense army has been orgaai-
ked tor our destruction. ahch Is bong disc,plin.
I'd 10 the un,hiIking stolid.Iy of regllars With
The exclusive possession OF ,he seas, opr enemy
s enabled To throw upon the shores Of every
State the nucleus OF an army and the threat b
made, and doubtless the attempt I'll follos ia
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simaItaIeous movement along our entire
borders
Fourth. With whatever aiaciity our people
may rush to arms, ard ~ith whsiever energy
our Government NAV its resources, Se cau.
not expect 10 cope with psr enemy, either in
Numbers, equipments or munitions OF war. 10
provide against these odds We must look 10 des.
perate courage, unfiuching daring, aud univer-
| sal self sacrifice.
Fifth. The prospect Of foreign intervention
Is at least remote one, aud should not be relied
on. II IL comes, let IL be only auxiliary TO our
preparations for freedom To our God and our
selves alone should we look ~
These are stern facts; perhaps some Of
| them are unpaa;soie. But We are deceived in
YOU il YOU would have Us conceal them from
you in order to deceive you. The only question
tor US and for you is-as a nation ard individ.
uaily-wbat have We to dos We answer:
| "first As q nation, We should be united, for.
bearing 10 one another frownng upon all iactious
| opposition and ceDsorious criticisms and giving
a trust.ul and generous confidence 20 those se.
iected as our leaders in the camp aud couusel
| Chamber.
"Second. We shanll excite and strain every
/ nerve OF the body polite 10 maintain our fnan-
cial aud military healthialness. and ny rapid az.
gresslve action, make our enemy's feel At their
| oWu nesioeS Suc uoiiOt ot n UfeCxuS On 0Y
themselves.
"The most important matter for you, however.
is your individual duty. Wha, can you Do.
"The foot Of the oppresscr is on the soil u
Georgia de comes with lust in his eve, pow rty
IN his purse. and hell in bis heart. He comes
robber snd a murderer. How shall YOU meet
him. With the sword at the threshold With
death for him or for yourself But more than
| this, let every woman have a torch, every child
firebrand. Let the loved homes oi our yoSsh
be made ashes, and the fields OF our heritage b.
made desolste. Let blackness and run marx
your departing steps, IL depart you must. and
let desert more terrible than Sahara welcome
the Vandals. Let every city De- lev.l-d by the
tame, and every village be Ios; in ashes. Lei
your faithful slaves share your fortune and youl
crust. Trust wife and children 10 the sure refuge
and protection Of God, preferrihg even for thos'
loved ones the charpel house rs q home thar
loathsome vassalage to a nation sheady sunk bs
low the contempt OF the civilized world. Thi
may be your terrible choice, and determine q
: once and without disseht as honor and patriot
Ism and duty TO God require" s-f