Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-09
To the Voters of the First Congress sional Dis.
trict of NOrth.C arolina.

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TO the Voters of the First Congress sional Dis
trict of NOrth-C CaroIina.
FELLOW CIrIzENs:-The numerous and urgent solica-
tions which haVereceved from all portions of the Dis
trct to become candidate to represent you in the next
Congress of the Confederate States require my hands
prompt and decided answer.
In times Of trial like the present it becomes the solemn
duty of every good citizen to ignore all personal consider
aons and to his country any station to hch he
may be called by the spontaneous voice of the people
Entertaining these sentiments have hesitation in
ing that should you elect seat in Congress- shall
accept the position with honest pride at your kind par
taty and faithful determination to devote my best
erges to your service As have responsible and absorb
ing duties TO perform in connection with the public
vice. shall not neglect them for the purpose of vaneng
campaign through the district but shall remain quietly at
my post ready and willing TO submit to any verdict you
may think proper to render.
In order to prevent all misunderstanding to my posi-
tOn and opinions permit to call your attention to the
following brief but candid statement:
The first wish of my heart is for honorable peace and
would gladly seize upon any favorable occasion either to
offer accept propositions for settlement of our diff
accomplishing this most desirable result is to present
bold and unbroken front to the enemy The bayones of
brave soldiers to be the only available arguments
for the present and our appeal must be to them until wiser
and more humane cOunsels shall prevail.
Not in boastfu spirit but evidence of the sincer
ty and loyalty Of my sentiments beg leave remind
you upon Northern soil and in the capacity of pr
vate soldier attempted resist the invasion of the South
and that as North Carolina had taken position in
the struggle abandoned my Professorshp, my pratice
and nv property and hastened hOmewards resolved to
stand by her to the last extremity and prepared to link
destiny with hers forever.
sincerely deSrOus of sustaining the government
and shall hesitate TO accor TO cordial support in
all rghtul and legitimate measures for the advancement
of our aud the promotion of the common welfare
Aud vet the faithful representative of free people aud
the chosen guardian Of their rights and interests shall
esteem sacre duty scrunize The acts of those in
power with seepess vigilance, determined to resist with
life itself the slightest entertainments upon constitutional
liberty the least attempt to perver the institutions or
the government of my country.
independence purchased at the expense Of beryrat the
sacrifice of Conservative principles and with the entail
ment of fierce and bloody despotism would curse
rather than blessing, and would constitute poor return
indeed for the copous streams patriotic blood which have
flowed in this struggle.
In view of these considerations only say, that
honest and Just Administration shall find in faithful
and forbearng friend and that corrupt and despotic one
may count its most bitter and uncomprOmising,
enemy.
The illiberay of the late Congress in refusing to in
the pay oour brave soldiers disgrace to the nation.
Surely, the who have bravely fought and freely
bled the sacred of independence noble heroes
who have long and successfully stayed the tide of north
invasion and crowned themselves and their native land
with such undyng honor-deserve all that grateful coun-
try can bestow upon them.
1t rna that no soEdd motives have prompted them to
rendered their immorta but 1t equally certain
that their wives and children have to be fed and clothed
and that the pary of eleven dollars per month is
rey insufficient for that purpose these times of
lam therefore in favor of increasing the pay of the SOL
der both State and Confederate to such their
services Justly merit, and will enable them to extend
some assistance to their families.
i would also have them paid OF with promptuess and
reguary for is great outrage that the money they
have SO faithfully earned should be kept from them for SIM
gle day. particularly when their loved ones are acu-
aly suffering for bread to eat and rament WhereWlth to
As an act of Justice and humanity, also convinced
that it should be made the duty of the government TO pro-
vide for or pension the wives of all soldiers who may die
in the service and that immediate steps should be taken
in this regard While millions are being expended to en-.
fnrtInn at 4 lS hnt ryht
and fair that something should be done for the benefit of
the suffering families of those who may be slain upon the
battlefield in defence of their county.
Sbould YOU think proper to elect to Congress shall
esteem it not only solemn duty, but proud privilege,
to devote to the task ofsecurng additional compen-
saton for brave defenders of having them promptly
and regularly paid off and of peectng plan for the
relief Of their wives and children,6R
am in favor of material Do6i6cation of the Sub
stitute law In its present FORM unjust in itself well
as detrimental to the best interests of the Confederacy
throws the whole burden of the war upon the poor while
the rich are enabled to escape its dangers and response
btes 1t deprves the army OF the services OF thousa nds
of abe-bodied men-tOo mauy of whom are specializing
upon the stern necessities of their felow.citlzens:
blame for availing himself OF the privilege 1t
secures since it is the law of the land but am fully per-
suaded decided change in lis proVisons Is demanded
alike by principle OF faI dealng ana Dy the aoSo-
lama Norh-Caroinian by birth, education and attec
tiOn. am proud of my mother State and love her
with more than fal devotion Upon the boodiest fields
of this revolution she has established her character for 10y
atty and courage in manner which will secure for her the
lasting applause OF pOSIerlIy
der all circumstances she has to the fullest
ure of her obligations Aud impartial history, in view of
her sacrifices her suengs her heroism and her cordial
support of the Southern will crown her as the Ban
ner State {" of this greet struggle
With these convictions deeply rooted in my mind aud
heart shall tolerate attempt to derac from her well
earned fame or to the slightest wrong TO her soldiers
her citizens. shall diligently enquire into the grievances
of which so many her people have complained and will
see that evenhanded justice meted out to them at least
so far as the First Congressional District is concerned
shall regard every asprson cast her IN presence
s personal insult to be resented promptly and at any
sacrifice In word you will find me at all times and 20
the extent Of my ability the champion of the rights the
honor and the dignity of ready to meet any
assaant who may present himself and proud OF the oppOr
tunitv TO vndicae her before the world.
lamentabiy that the defence OF the Eastern
ton of North Carolina has been shameful neglected and
that in consequence of the apathy and indifference which
have been manifested in this connexOu the gard enspot
of the Confederacy has virtually been abandoned to the
crcmy Upon whose shoulders the awful responsibility
rests of having thus sacrificed your essential interests
il s for YOU to Determine. Should you select as your
representatve nothing shall be left undone for the protec
ou of our suffering District and its patriotic people, that
the warmest attachment aud the most untrng energy can
accomplish No regard for present responsibilities or fu
ter me from the fearless and unremtng advocacy ofyour
rights and interests.
/ have thus given you my sentiments without conceal
ment or reserve and by them to stand what
ever may be your action in the present canvass.
Should you think proper 70 elect shall serve you
zeaousy and with whatever Of ability NAV possess but
you prefer to eutrust your interests to anoh err shall
cheerfully acquiesce 10 your decision.
EDWARD WARREN.