Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-31
A voice from the south.

A remarkable article appears in the Raleigh
IN. c. Standard, of July 81. 1t is reported to
have been written by Hon. r. S. DoSSELL.
Speaker of the House of Commons of North
Carolina, aided by F. B SArrERrHwAlTE, Presi-
dent of the Governors Council, and to have been
published with the approval of Governor VANCE.
After a full review of the history of the secession
movement-what the leaders promised to do and
what they failed to accomplish, the article con
cludes as follows:
The one great demand of the people OF this
part of the State is pedce-peace upon any terms
that will not enslave and degrade us. Thew may,
perhaps. prefer that the independence of the
South should be acknowledged, but this they be-
lieve can not now he obtained; nor in viewing the
situation of affairs, do they see much TO hope of
in the future. They naturally ask if, with no
means OF recruiting to any extent. We can not
bold our own against the armies which
the Yankees have now in the field,
how can we meet them with their
30O, 900 new levies which vii soon be in readi-
ness, while they can keer their army recruited to
n great extent. If not no TO its maximum number,
from Adventures which are constantly arriving
in their ports from every country in Europer
But il Independence can not be obtained. then
they are for amy terms that are honorable-any
terms that DO not degrade W.. They would be
willing TO compromise upon the amendment pro-
postri by Mr.. Corwin, from tie mi OF
Twenty six, perpetuttirg slavery in the States to
which | have heretofore alluded. But in what
precise way Overiures shall I've nude. or the move
ment inaugurated, | leave 81 wiser men and ADLER
Statesmen than myself to propose. | would,
however, suggest to the people to elect men,
bers to the next Congress who are in favor Of
an armistice Of six months, and in the meantime
OF submitting all matters in dispute TO a conven-
ton of delegates from all the States North aud
South. the delegates 10 be elected 6y the people them
s%eires, in such manner as may be agreed upon by
the two parties Others there are, that desire
that the people of North Carolina should be con-
suited in their sovereign capacity through a con-
vention-that the Legislature shonld submit the
question of convention or no convention" to
the people. as was done in February, 1861. Such
a convention would undoubtedly speak the senti-
ments oi the people of the State, citizeus as well
as soldiers. as all would be consulted But |
propose nothing definite, aud only make these
suggestions TO bring the natter before the pub
lie. | would, however. most earnestly appeal
to the friends of humanity throughout the State
to use their utmost efforts to procure as speedily
as possible an honorable peace. In the name Of
reason, of suffering humanity and of the re-
ligion which we profess, would ! appeal to the
public men and statesmen of North Carolina,
and especially to that eminent statesman who
possesses in a greater degree tnan all others, the
confidence of the people of the State. and who
has recently been elev ted to a high place i'm the
Confederate Government. to lend a helping hand
and use their influence to bring about an hon
orahe peace Aud. lastly, would appeal to the
ministers and professors OF our holy religion to
pray consiantly-withoui dictation of te. ms-to
Almighty God for an honorable peace.
Should not the people of the North be willing
to unite in such a prayer-'to pray Consistently to
Almighty God for an honorable peace?