Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-21

occasion, the cause, and the hopes and expecta-
tons which success inspires. appeal to all 70 re
double their exertons. their energies and efforts.
IL We determine with fixed and resolute purpose
% succeed, snd If We move one man in every
thing required % sustain TIE cause, we cannot
fail. 4 people resolved to be free never die
slaves An the glorious recollections that adOrn
the history OF cur ancestry, and gave 70 them in
the eyes and estimation OF mankind, dignity and
charactef-all the suiferings which have been in
fieted upon otsr people-aH the bright enticipa-
tons which crowd the future, and which promise
peace, prosperity and happiness 70 us and our pos
terity. appeal 10 US be faithful TO ourselves
and our country. The people viii be true. and
the day OF deliyerence will come. IL Is useless
70 attempt 70 conceal the fact that the northern
people are AZ thoroughly united aud determined
as are, aud il Is proper 10 look the matter
sternly IN the face. and make our preparations 10
meet il with equal 6rmness md decision No
people ever lost anything by properly estimating
the power and strength OF an adversary. We are
thus better prepared TO maintain oar rights and
We can do IL with crester success and effect
MANY battle has been lost, because the power
and number and preparations Of the enemy were
underestmated. IL is always wise 10 look dan
ger fully in the face. and meet il ,calmly, with
spirit and decision, energy and courage Pru
dence. industry, judgment and patriotism. will
upon firm basis.
Encourage proper spirit; inculcate harmony,
unity and Cancellation and all will be we'll Vic
tory will crown efforts and the end will be
liberty, independence. and the establishment Of a
/ free government that will insure happiness TO our
people and prosperity to our country.
When this war commenced was opposed 20
the substitute system. and my opinion well
known. But, in opposition To my wishes and
- "A Ill, al I'd
crate authorities Substitutes have been tender
ed and accepted for three years. under the laws
/ Of both State and COniederacy, and the policy
\ having been established, whether right or wrong
/ it is now too late to cOntrovert H. Under the
action OF both governments il became binding
and subsistlng contract, and as such should bs
respected and observed. Contracts between gov
ernments and individuals should at all times bt
! held sacred and inyiolable. No government
which violates them can long maintain is char
acter for honor and integrity. When these are
/ forfeited by government. the public confidence
/ in il is al All end
Many of these substitutons. "a | understand
are now disregarded and set aside, notwithstand
ing the fact that the parties have paid large sums
To obtain the men who are 10 fill their places
i This is done upon the idea that the States had nc
! right or authority 10 receive substitutes even be
/ fore the troops were turned over to the Confed
crate authorities. If such be the doctrine.
enter my protest against il, and leave it to thu
! parties TO controvert the question before thu
courts There the applications will receive
hearing. and will. / have no doubt, be fairly anC
| Justly decided / recommend the subject to youi
consideration.
am in favor of every man doing his duty il
this war, but at the same time am equally il
favor of the inviolability of contracts. WheI
! the government makes an agreement with par
ty, good faith requires that it should respect i
and carry it out. No government which shows
n disregard of its vOluntarily-incurred Obliga-
tions can hope to prosper Honesty, fair deal
ing. and strict compliance with obligations as
sure confidence. and unite the people firmly Il
the government | trust. therefore, that tn
cuuscript bureau will give 10 this question til,
most serious consideration before further step
are taken.
Look at the picture on all sides. and il pre-
sents hopeful and encouraging features 10 W,
! are only true To ourselves, 10 the cause. and 4
the country, We cannot be oyerthrOwn. is Their,
| a man who doubt the results of the struggle?
there be such Al one he is traitor at heart, whC
deserves 20 be mathematical and east out from
among
No State has beeu more loyal, more faithful
more devoted None has contributed NOR
literally in means and men-none has bare,
her breast more boldly or defantly to the storm
and none has seit her "reapers to the harves
of death" with more self-sacrifcing devotion
than the Commonwealth Of Virginia She en-
listed for the war after full consideration anC
with just appreciation of all the consequence
that were to follow the separation, and she viii
be true to the end. She will never sue fo
peace, because she did not bring on TIE war
| She will never propose Tor compromise
because she struggles only for he
rights. her liberty. and her independence
She will, as becomes the mother of States
stand up boldly, and hur scOrn and defiance il
the face Of her foes until they consent to he
terms. She Will never consent TO treaty o
peace which dismembers her own territory, moi
will she consent TO treaty which does not recng
nize fully the Confederacy. She knows what i:
due to the COnfederAcy, and her duty will be per
! formed with scrupulous fidelity. kneelinl
around the altar of the country, her sons vii
swear allegiance to her aud fidelity to the Conied
crate government. and their prayers will ascend
10 heaven for blessings on Virginia and th'
| Southern Con ederacy
Thanks to the Ruler of the Universe for Hi:
blessings conferred upon u with such liberality
FOR the success which have attended our arms To-
the unity and harmony of our people, and for th'
! spirit and courage with which He has nerved then
for this contest