The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1863-04-01

seTsdtlOn III were i0lIy, SIR, 10 90 so, II
II were but the dream of an infatuated peo-
pie; but when out of that dream comes the
reality of bloodshed, ruin, and des0lation
when to sustain the Illusion the stimulants
of war, in its most terrible form, must be
applied, il is no longer folly, it is crime.
1t is an invitation TO the Almighty to
launch his curse upon blood enamored
race. ig3
II We will cease the mad attempt to en-
force fraternity and to compel concord,
perhaps the sundered links may be reioin-'
ed; but not one stroke will fall upon the
anvil until the echo ot the last gun Of the
last battle shall have ceased 10 yibrate over
the last battle plain,
Sir, | appreciate the extent Of this Co
sernnent's military resources. lacknowl-
edge It's wonderful strength in ships. men
and munitions. Had we foreign foe to
grapple with, one-half the battles we have
waged against the South would have de-
clded the issue in our trinmph. Noearth.
ly power could resist our magnificent ma
ehiuery OF war, directed in a cause that
touched the peoples heart. IL the Com
federate armies, all massed together and
fired with the lust Of subjugaiion, should
invade one Northern State, the thought oil
our violated fresides would arouse an en-
etgy that would scatter the invaders like
leaves before the wind. But in this war
We have no principle that comes home to
the heart Of The masses we are fighting for
sbjugation; withla patriotic ulerior pur
pose, perhaps, but still Tor subjugation.
Ii thatls principle, il is one that never
can arouse the energies Of the American
/ people. rntN4 sas
! The foe has us at disadvantage, sir.
He believes that he is lighting for the
sanctity Of his home; for the freehold ol
his native soil. for social institutions tha
he was taught 80 justify, and for his con.
rertion Of self Government.
Therefore il is that the South has main
tanned itself, defiant, resolute and hopeful
! against the most formidable military opera
tlons known in the history Of war.
With such convictions. and believing
that every hour of hosnlities tends 10 our
farther enlargement. l have never voted q
dollar for the war. As a legislator, a. a
citizen, and a. man. claim 10 be absoly.
ed from all participation in this murderuus
strife. With AL my humble abilities | have
endea,ored 10 arrest it. | shall still en-
deayor, and if in vain let nv efforts attesi
before God aud man that | am unstained
] with the blood OF my countrymen.
Can this stabbing and shooting and rend
ing with shells convince the wrong, or re,
concile the angry, or inspire with conf
dence those that dstrust. and with friend
ship those that hate US Will time an,
habit make subsection acceptable TO prout
and sensitive race! At this day Poland
struggling in her chains with hopeless des
peration, is answering the question:. Nher
i lrnk about me and see this spacious hal
filled with enlightened gentlemen, clothe,
with great power and with grea, responsi
bIlitirs, am amazed that with all thu
concentration ofintellect upon one subject
10 means can be devised TO accomplish
political end without converting the coun
try into shambles and its peupl into butch
& ers.
LET Tng WAR M RToPPRb-LRr TIL. NoRTl
PROCLAIM FOR PEACE.
Z II Is no time 20 argue the terms OF ami
cable adjustment with the duellist whei
{ his finger is on the trigger; he must frs
! be invited 20 lower the instrument Q
/ death. The intellect 81 our statesmen i
, now preoccupled with var; their natures
/ mental and moral are onder the centred o
that leyerish excitement created BY th
contemplation 81 The changing fortunes ,
, desperate and bloody struggle. Gran
them an interval Of repose respite i,oi
! the absolute tyranny that war exrrts oss
! the feelings Of mankind, and their thought
{ will revert into natural channel, and wi
! seek to unrayel these drsorderrd politici
meshes with the patient labor Of the brail
I From Us. as being materially ne strong,
! party, the proposition 10. so 4rnistiee ca
. come with a good grace. Let wise an