Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-05-27
BY THE GOVERNOR. OF NORTH CAROLYN
A PROCLAMATION.

VA HEkEAS, HAVE LEARNED WITH GRp,
pam t1at there have been lattery numerous !
sefohs from the ranks of our gallant army and That
are many persons in the country who incite and
these desertions and harbor and conceal these nno
duty: :" 'e'un
Now therefore, I, zEBULON B. VANCE. Govsro.
tne State OF North-Carolina, issue this INV proei
op, commanding all such evil disposed persons to de
!rem auch base cowardly and reasonable conduct. n
warning them that they will subject themselves IN S
nient aud punishment III the civil courts of the on5
cy as well as to the everlasting contempt and
/ all good and honorable men,
Certainly no crime could be greater, no cowardce ii
aD)ect, no treason more base, than for a citizen Of
State enjoying its privileges and protection without s
ing It's DANGERS to persuade those who have had the
70 60 forth in defence of their country viley
the coiors winch they have sworn to uphold, when
miserable death a vile and fvuominious exisr,
must be the inevitable consequences No plea can eyc
IT. The faith or the brother who does it should be
instead of his deluded VICTIM for he deliberately es,
the soul and manhood of his own flesh and blood AndJ
same IS done by him who harbors and conceals the
serter Fpr who can respect either the the ot
What honest man will ever wish permit his bn
sons or patriotic daughters, who bore their paris
credit in this great struggle for independence
even to the third and fourth generations, with the u
wretch who skuked in the woods or the still ver
who aided him, while his bleeding county calling
vain for his help? Both are enemies dangerous \
emies to their country, before whom open foes will
infinitely preferred. Both are foes to their own knd
and noble countrymen who are electriying the word
field OF battle to protect those very who sp
the vitas Of our strength. And woe unto you deserted
and your aders and abetors when peace beng made al
independence secured, these brave comrades whom 4
have deserted in the hour of their trial shall return
ored and triumphant to their homes! Ye that hide v
guilty faces by day, and prow like outlaws about by u
rubbing the wives and mothers of your noble defenders
their little MEANS while they are far away facing the
envy, do you think ye can escape just aud damnng
geanee when the day of reckoning coness And We III
shelter, conceal, and feed these mise..1ie dep'
viii be spared, Nay! rest assured, observing and s
failing eyes have marked you, every And when
overOyed wife welcomes more her brave a1e hon
husband to his home and tells him how in the In
years OF his Absence in the lonely hours of the night
| who had been his comrades rudely entered her hon.
robbed her and her children of their bread, aud hes
insult and ndignes upon her defenceesshead the wn
of that heroic husband Will make you regret the btu
ness 81 your cowardiy terror that you were ever b
Instead of few scattered militia, the land will be fu |
veteran soldiers, before whose honest faces ynu will
nave courage to raise your eyes from the earth
You Will be hustled from the polls nsuted the sire
jury OF your countrymen will not believe You on oatl
o3nest men everywhere will shun you pestence; f
who lacks courage aud patriotism have mo- o,haa
quarry or redeeming virtue Though many you rgec4
the pufdon heretofore offered you and not
Eed to promise it, yet EN- assured that will hes
who shah voluntarily return duty. This is the OH
chance to redeem yourselves from The disgrace ana Y
mny which You areincurring.
Again our troops have met the enemy and great
gisrots Victory mas been <wOn. But several THOUSAND
our soldiers fell in achieving it for US. Every man
needed to replace the gallant dead and preserve
broken front to our still powerful enemy. Unless de
ton is prevented our strength depart from our
mes, and desertion can never be stopped while eih4
through false and mistaken sympathy or dowurigh,
loyalty, they receive any counteuance OF protection
home therefore appeal to all good citizens AND
tots IN the State 10 assis: my officers in arrestng
ers, and to trown down all those WIN aid and assist @
Place the brand upon them and make them feel the s
and contempt of an outraged people. Unless The
and the patriotic all the land arise as
rest this dangerous evil, it may grow until arm!
well nigh ruined Tine danger of starvation having b
| pity passed awsy-the approaching and apparently b.
teous harvest giving evidence of ample supplies for
coming year-our great army in Virginia again jubl
over mighty victory-I am we'll assured that dn
now lies in the DISCRIMINATION produced by deseri
You can arres. IL my conntrymen, if you will but MAXI
vigorous effort if you will but bring to bear the weight
agrea patriotic and united community in aid Of
| authorities.
49,, In witness whereof, ZEBuLoN B. Vance, G
| L. s. ernor, Captain General and CommandernCb1
| 49, hath signed these presents and caused the I'D
| seal Of'the State to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Raleigh, this 18th day 4 VI
| A. D., 1888. z. B. TANCE
| By the Governor:
| R. d. BATTLE, Jr.,
1 Private Secretary. 4
~ Daily papers insert one week, weekes andR
| weekly papers two weeks.
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