Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-07-29

MuR.HRsssoao, n. c., July II, 1862
II. I. p Eoerstt Hamilton, NJ c.:
DIAN S-Your letter of last month has been received
Youare Of the which have ON answer
aud need not repeat them.
You inform Of the circulation of report in such Of
the NorthCsroIina regiments have in them companies
from this Congressional District that the late Congress
Of the Confederate States whilst other salaries aud fees
were advanced opposed by my vote Of the
pay Of the soldiers and you do the justice to express
your disbelief Of truth. For your friendly con6-
Deuce and cando feel under strong obi satons as your
communication affords t opportunity to notice aud
correct the charge.
am loss know how and with whom such report
originated but the purposes of its crculaton
i utterly Witsot foundation and fass Ny action has
been the exact reverse Of that imputed. While voted
uniformly and steadily for inereass Of the pay OF the
private soldier in the different forms in which the PROPOSE
lion presented the House. voted against adancs
of the compensation allowed the employees Of the govern
men among other reasons because Of its injustice to those
who were bearing the hardshps and prvaOns Of active
service in the field
At each Of its last sessions the House of Represeu
tatives BY large major.ies passed bill increasing the
pay Of privates from eleven TO fifteen dollars Mouth
These bills were defeated in the Senate supported also
proposition to allow Communication in money s deficient
ratons which supposed to the
Ofpay At the last session and its Close before the
unavOrabe action Of the Senate bad been taken the
BILL on motion Of the Hon. Mr. Garrett the House enlarg-
cd the appropriation reported by the committee OF Ways
Means for the support Of the army to Aum sufficient to
cover the contemplated increase Of the soldiers pay The
Senate reduced the appropriation to the estimate of the
committee. The House to the bill receded from its
position and agreed to tho amendment Of the Senate On
both occasions sustained the proposition Of Mr. GARRETT
voting for it in tue first instance aud against accedng to
the Senate amendment These statements sufficient to
show what has been, in the absence Of pub
shed journal the subject to which the charges REFER
squte unpleasant ~ enter into such personal Details
bearing the appearance Of seeking popularity through
worthy means; and nothing but the duty owe myself and
respect fol Others induces 70 notice aud correct
false and sccusatons which, unanswered might
derive some support from any silence and ultimately force
themselves the conviction Of the public mind Nor
do wlsh 10 as.sn prejudice towards such ~ differed
with me a. to the propre.y aud policy Of the proposed
measure do not refer this remark to my colleagues for
in this as in most matters OF general policy
were In harmony that the good OF .he country
and the IF were the aim aud end OF the
efforts Of all have BEEN in assembly where have been
displayed more unss6sh and elevated Patriotism and
sngeness AID sincerity Of purpose BY joint to
secure the successful issue of the great or
cal Freedom in which we are engaged Differing Is the
nenbsrs often did they did not differ Us 70 the
object to BE- obtained Our gallant army by Its endurance
its v0lor and its patriotism has the admiration and
the full confidence Of its Congress as OF the entire
country is Of the highest importance that commence
should be reciprocal and cordial 1t shall be my aim as
long to foster and promote the harmony aud
good will between these branches Of the pubic SERVICE
that the united abors Of the council and ted may most
efficiently work out political delivsrance aud nrmy
maintain the great right of sefgovsrnment involved 10
this, q in our first revolution.
Very respectfully, yours Co. ,,,,,
w. N H. SMITH.