The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-15

( 1t was enough to know. that the life of Il
~ Republic was threatened. MY only ID
Il pulse was to crush the rebellion, and sa'
). the Government founded by WASHINGTON
Fl Actuated alone by this single purpose,
have given two, and am willing to CIV
4 two or ten more years towards putin
down the rebellion. saving the Union, an
securing permanent peace.
I believe our only hope and salvation a
IA Nation is in restoring and maintaining O.
s harmonious Union of the States, To thl
end, all the energy and resources of tn
Government, all the patriotism and devotion
of the people should be contributed. With
out Union, we are irretrievably lost. Al
ready the dangers of foreign entaDglemen
are imminent. Powerful and unscrupulou
governments impatiently await our ex
haustion when they imagine we may fal
an easy prey to their cupidity.
| Should we not as patriots, sink ever!
consideration in one united effort to crusf
| the rebellion and re-establish the Union
This done, we can settle minor disturbing
causes. Without, the Union, whatever else
we gain would be valueless. 90
As patriots, we should look this over
whelming national calamity steadily in the
face, and meet it with energy, discretion
and an eve single to the preservation Of
the Union, What is now distracting the
land and threatening the very life Of the
Repubic2 Rebellion! What is the rene
| dy? Put at doWn! This brief question and
answer, embrace the whole story. AS
true friends of the Union, we should unite
and apply the remedy.
The power of the insurgents must be
broken; the authority Of the Constitution
and Laws must be vindicated. The States
in rebellion having returned to their nor
NAL condition, and expressed willingness
to come under the national egis-giving in
allegiance to the Constitution, Congress
should receive them. That is what the ma
ton demands-nothing more. This is
what every patriot should strive to accom-
plish. All outside issues should be avoid
ed. Whatever tends to divert the purposes
of the Government from this great and sin
gle end only contributes to prolong the
war.
1t is more than probable, the next Con
gress will have to determine the vital ques-
tion Of re- establishing and saving the Union.
The fate of the revolted States, and, as
sequence, that of the Union, will hang upon
the wisdom of the 38th Congress.
The radical spirit which seeks to control
the destiny of the Republic, DEGREES that
the States now in rebellion shall not be per
mitted to return to their allegiance, with
existing organic laws. Opposed to this ia
naticism, the broad, National, patriotic
policy, is to receive these States as they
may severally lay down their arms and de-
sire to resume their relationship to the Ma
tional compact. The latter ensures peace
and harmony the former, endless strife and
hatred.
| repeat the delicate duty of determin-
ing this vital point, will most probably de-
volve upon the next Congress. How i'm
portant, then, that West Virginia should
not be misrepresented in the House of Rep
resentatives.
That my own position may be fairy un-
derstood, will briefly and distinctly pre-
sent the principles which shall guide my
political actions.
FIRsT,-l am for a vigorous prosecution
Of the war, as a means of subduing the re-
bellion, vindcating the Constitutional au-
thority of the Government, and restoring
the Union of the States.
SEcoND.--I am for re.establishing the
Union; guaranteeing to the States their
Constitutional rights; and as each State
now in rebellion seeks to return to her allie
glance, to receive her with all laws not in
conflict with the Constitution of the United
States
THIRp.-I am for sustaining our gallant
Army, and supporting the constituted au-
thority of the country by all Legitimate re-
sources Of the Government, in putting
down the rebellion, restoring the Union,
and securing peace.
These briefly, constitute my political
chart, and will control my actions if So
lected as your representative in Congress.
respecef efully submit my claims for your
candid consideration and support. If en-
trusted with your confidence, it will by my
pride and pleasure to discharge the duties
assigned me, with all the fidelity, ability,
and untring devotion to the UNION | may
be capable of exercising.
With abiding confidence In the wisdom,
integrity, and patriotism OF the people,
and that our glorious UNION will yet be
saved. | have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Wills De HAss.
MouNDsvILLE W. Va, Sept. lst, 1862
NorE,-Since issuing the first edition of
the above address, the leaders of the Radi-
cal faction in the First Congressional Dis
trict, have met in convention and nomina-
ted candidate for Congress. This candi-
date stands pledged to endorse and carry
out, ifelected, all the radical dogmas which
fanaticism demands. Are the people pre-
pared to yield anything to the Jacobinicsl
spirit?
In order to prevent misapprehension,
deem it proper to remark, that my name
| ns M, haforo the Moundsville Convention