The New York herald., 1862-01-14

the sixth article Of the amendments the constitution
not less agranty than those 10 which have referred
That article declares -
" In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy
the right to speedy and public trial by an impartial
jury Of the State and district wherein the crime shall
have been committed, which district shall have been
previously ascertaned by law and to be informed Of the
nature and cause Of the accusation 10 be confronted Win
the witnesses against him. have compulsory process
for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the -
sstance oi Counsel for his defence"
He and his Cabinet have seized large numbers OF our
citizens; withdrawn them from their homes their fani-
lies and their business cast them into oatnsome
refused them of the and nature OF Inc
accusation against Them denied TO them the rgn' anu
opportunity of consultation with friends or counsel ana
have withheld from them speedy and pubic tra oY an
impal ta ury They would neither confront them with
the witnesses against them could they allow tne 70
have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses IN ne
| favor.
The conduct OF President Lincoln has been as oppres
sve and yrannca towards the states as
of the King Britain which caused our hrst
Revolution were towards the colonies. The comparison
fail to make its impression upon the mind even Of
| the casual observer
President Lincoln has plundered the public treasury,
delivered at least forty thousand dollars TO Pier
point enable him and his tratorous associates IN the
OF Virginia overthrow the State govern
ment, and organize within the limits OF this State
government. He has thus been guilty Of the un-
prnciped conduct OF using the people money 70 avsn
upon traitors and encourage them to perseverance IN
their work Of treason
" The history" Of Abraham Lincoln " is history Of
repeated injuries and usurpaions all having for their
object the establishment Of an absolute tyranny over
these Confederate States.
To this end no has affected render the military in
dependent Of and superior to the civil power"
He has combined with Pierpont and other traitors In
Virginia " to subject to jurisdiction foreign to our
constitution and unacKnowedged by our laws giving his
assent to their acts Of pretended legislation"
He is endeavoring quarter large bodies Of armed
troops amongst us."
Hs is endeavoring to cut of our trade with all parts
OF the world"
He is endeavoring to impose taxes upon US without
consent"
He is endeavoring deprive US, q" in many cases of
the benefits II trial by jury"
Z" He has abdcated government here by declaring
out of his protection and waging war against u.s."
He has plundered seas ravaged our coasts burn
ed towns and destroyed the lives of people"
He is at this time transporting large bodies OF mer
cenares TO complete the works OF DEATH desoaon and
tyranny already begun with circumstances OF cruelty and
perfdy scarcely paraleed in the most babarous ages
and totally unworthy the head Of civilized nation
He has endeavored to excite domestic instructions
amongst us by proposing to put arms in the hands OF our
slaves, and thereby encouraging them to an undls-
tingushed destruction Of all and condition
He has violated laws human and divine to crafty his
passions to gut his preudices and to wreak his ven
geance upon people who ask only their rights and who
struggling to preserve their liberties. Can govern
ment conducted upon such principles endureS
In every stage OF these expressions attempted
summated prior the secession of the State warned
President Lincoln and the Northern people Of the newt
able consequences Of their corrse, and aImonhed them
that if justice accorded to the Union must be
dissolved In every Of these expressions since the
secession Of the State have resisted them became
free people asserting independence Our admonitons
and resistance have been answered by repeated injury
and oppression aggravated by and booshed and by
the assumption and exercise of power which even
autocrat would hesitate to and exercise. Presi
dent whose character is thus marked by every act
which may define yrant is unfit to be ruler Of free
people"
have thus presented -
l. The considerations that influenced and controlled the
action OF Virginia in separating herself from the govern
Of the United States and resumng her sovereignty.
q The results which President Lincon's policy gave
fearful reason TO apprehend and which now matters
OF history stamped ndeliby upon its pages In these
he hai solomny sworn to support.
8. havo parallel between the conduct Of Prcs-
dent Lincoln and George the Third and have demonstra
ted that the former has shown himself not less tyrant
and usurper than the latter.
The constitution Of tho United States has had no bind
ing efficacy upon since the 18th day Of April last. On
that repudated and declared the world that
that day Virginia dates Her constitution,
her laws and her ordinances constituted the rule for her
guidance from that day forward until her union with the
Confederate States consurninatsd. While she occu-
pied position independent State she deported her.
sell with the grace and dignity that became the mother
ates after her Union with the Confederate govern
she fulfilled her obligations faithfully in her
relation.
Tho occurrences Of the past nine months have demon
strated conclCsively that cannot live together as
equals under the government of the United States and
the habitusl violation Of the provisions Of the constu
n, and the open disregard Of the laws by President
Lincoln and his officials rcndor governmental association
between imp ssible Mural respect between the ct-
the Southern confcderacy and those OF the North
has ceased to exist. Mutual confidence has boon
ceeded by mutual distrust and mutual good will by
tnal aversion. No government be enduring which
does affection respect the governed
the people Of the Confederate States
again entertain ieoing Of affection and respect for the
government Of the United States We have, therefore,
separated from them and let Be understood that the
separation and ought TO be final and trepocdbs-hdt
Virginia uil under circumstances, entertain any propo
stion from any quarter which may hare for IT. oc res.
toratio reconstruction Of the late Union any terms and
conditions Ukdterey."
We must be content with nothing less than tho
qualified recognition Of the independence Of the Southern
conedcracy and its nationality by the government OF the
United States; aud 10 this end must meet the issue
they have rendered with SPIRIT energy and deter.
mnation and with firm resolve the part Of each Of
the Confederate States that everything shall be done that
may be necessary TO insure the triumph Of and
liberty and Independence for the South.
In conclusion, recommend that before your adjourn
this day reafrm by solemn vote in each house.
ga The Empire State OF the South has spoken let not
sthe Mother OF States" remain silent subject OF
much significance and importance TO the southern con-
fedsracy. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHkR.
ExscUrrvE DEPARTMENT, I
MiIIxDcEvilIE, Ca, Dec. l6, 1861.
His Excellency JOHN LErcHgR:-
SIR have the honor TO transmit herewith copy Of
joint resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of
Georgia The Legislature has not directed forward
them, but do under the conviction that you will be
pleased learn the action OF Georgia tie important
JOSEPH e BROWN
JOINT RESOLUTIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
or GEORGIA, PASSED AT IT'S LATE SESSION
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Representatives
OF Geo ga, General Assembly met, That is the
OF this General Assembly that the separation OF those
States now forming the Confederate States Of America
from the United States is and ought 10 be- nal and
revocabe and that Georgia will, under circumstances,
entertain any proposition from any quarter which may
for its object restor reconstruction Of the
late Union any torns conditions whatever
Resolved That the war which the United States are
waglng upon the Confederate States should be
part nth the utmost vgor aud energy, until our inds
pendence and nationality are uncondnaly acknowledge
ed by the United States
Resolved. That Georgia pledges herself to her sister
Of the confederacy that she will stand BY them
throughout the struggle-she will contribute all the
which her will supply, so far the may
be necessary TO the support Of the common and
will TO lay down arms until peace estab-
shsd on the basis Of the foregoing resolutions.
WARREN AIKEN,
Speaker OF the House u Representatives.
L. CARRiSoToS, Clerk OF tho House OF Representatives
JOHN BIf.LUPS,
President Of the Senate.
JAMES N. MoBIKY, Secretary OF the senate.
Approved December IL 1851.
JOSEPH Z. BROWN, Governor