The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1863-07-02

corpus and thereby attempt to prevent
some traitor ffom receiving his ust de
serrs? Shall we object that slavery is
destroyed and the result Of the acts Of
those in rebellion, 1T the Union Is there
BY saved? But there are those who say
that we should stop the war and make
peace. 1--we stop The waron our part
will that make peace, unless VIC submit
to be ruled by the rebels, or to n scpa.
ration of the Union? If we could not
consent 10 give up our Government in
the beginning and thus save ourselves
the war, but determined to Gght it o1t
to the bitter end, shall we now submit to
the humiliation and disgr,ce of permit.
ting the success of the rebellion and the
loss Of our Government? In behalf Of
the loyal people OF West Virginia res
pond to ali these in!onogatories with an
emphatic no-no-neyer! We want no
compromise. we want no peace, except
upon the terms lha, those in rebellion
viii lay down their arms and submit to
tho regularly constituted authorities of
OF the Government Of the United States.
Then, and not till then, will the people
of West Virginia agree TO peace. We
have done much and suffered much al.
ready, but We will do more, and suffer
on for years, if need be, rather rhan con.
sent 10 dissolution oftbe Union, which
would be nothing less than surrender
of the last hope Of human liberty on the
face Of the earth.
Fellow citizens, L now come 10 what
is more particularly the purpose Of this
address; and that is, to state to you those
rules of action by which | shall be gov
cmed during my term of Office:
] shsll cooperate with the Federal
authorities in all those measures deemed
necessary for the suppression Of the re-
bellion, While the war continues /
must necessarily be engaged in attend
ing to military matters, and TO the de.
fence OF the State, and iImey not, there,
fore, be expected that shall give much
time at present to tho internal civil policy
of the State; but even amidst surround
ing difficulties and dangers they shall
not be entirely forgotten.
| shall do whatever may be in my
power during my term ofoGicc to ad-
vance the agricultural, mining, manu-
lactudng and commercial interests of
The State And it shall be my especial
pride and pleasure to assist in the es.
Enlistment of system of education
throughout the State that may give to
every child among US, whether rich or
poor, au education that may fit them for
a respectable position in society, And
to you gentlemen q the Senate and
House Of Delegates, | shall look for aid
aud assistance and for the exercise of
liberal policy in these times of trial; and
| feel assured from your known intclli-
gencc and patriotism, that shall re-
ceive your cordial co operation and sup5
port in the dischargoOf the duties Of,
my Office.
Fcllow,citizous, we are about to part
with him, who has for two years exer-
cisod the Office Of Governor Of Virginia
in our midst. And here express how
highly are appreciated, not only by my.
sell, but by the whole loyal population
of the State, his purity and fidelity, and
the ability with which he has discharged
the arlous and responsible duties Of
his Office. We regret that he is to
leave US, but we have the satisfaction OF
knowing that he is going TO new and
important field where his ability and
patriotism arc still 20 be devoted 10 the
good of his country.
II shall only be able to discharge the
duties of my Office with as much salts
faction 10 the people and honor to my
self as my predecessor, | shall expect
the APPRECIATION ola generous public. |
shall, no doubt, often do wrong, this is
the lot of man; and while shall always
do that which honesty ofpurpose and my
opinion Of the good Of the country die
tatos. shall expect you to exercise that
which is due to a public off
cor under the surrounding circumsan.
ces.
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Ey 1t. Col. J. Darr, Jr., has been