Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-24


The cause of the rebellion is rapid ,
weakening In North Carolina. A loyal
voice is finding bold and OutspOken ut
tsrauce. Several articles Of marked abil-
y have appeared in the Raleigh Standard
oritioising the rebellion, and arguing in
favor Of the Union. On the 3lst of Ju y
a long and powerfully written article ap-
peared in the Standard which just now is
attracting much attention. It is alleged
to be the joint production of Hon. R. s..
Donnsll, formerly member of Congress
from the second District Of North CsrOli-
ns, and now Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatves Of that State, and Hon. F B.
Satterthwait, President Of the Governors
Council; and it is also said to have been
published with the approval of Governor
Vance.
The writer historically reviews the rise
of the rebellion, and shows it had its in
ceptiOn thirty years agO-and that the
breaking up of the Democratic party, and
the election Of Mr.. Lincoln we're deliber-
ately planned by the rebels to bring on
the erisis-shows that the claim set up
that the rebellion is analogous to the war
Of the Revolution is hollow and without
fOundatiOn-argues that the South had
no grievance or cause for complaint, to
justify revolt-and urges a movement
for restoring North Carolina to the exer-
else Of her full functions in the Union.
The writer hints at rather than lays
down definite plan for restoration. All
his views in this regard may not be ac-
eepted, yet the article as whole, under
the circumstances, and its locality, is one
Of sn extraordinary character and signif-
cant Of coming events.
The article is really a substantial vindi-
cstiOn Of the war policy Of the Admins
trstiOn, and affords strong rebuke in it's
enlightened spirit and in the candOr Of it's
statements and the calmness Of its reason,
ing, to the excited and turbulent partizans
Of the North who are assailing the Admin
istration, and msnifesting a sympathy for
the JEFF. Davis dynasty.
The writer, and those who council with
him, are bold men to take so defiant aD
attitude where the iron despotism of the
rebel Chiefs is so relentless, but as they
are not passionate, reckless, men the fair
and raasonabIe nresUmntion ia that the,
know that they will be backed up and
sustained by the strength of public opin-
ion around them. In this point of view,
the iole is cheeringly significant Of The
fact, that the rule Of the rebel usurpers is
lettering to its fall.
The writer suggests negotiations for
peace, and hints at an srmjstice to that
end. No armistics can be agreed upon
with the insurgent COnfederacy-no terms
orpropOsitonscan be received from the reb-
81 Chieftains, as such. Their unconditiOD-
a. surrender must be insisted upOn-and
taeir execution, If taken, TesOluIely car
Fed Out-but the people, long tyrsnni-
Esd over and deluded, will be listened to
Ia any proposition that they may make 0
7 accept the authority of the National
G vernment and to yield it due alleg
saes.
But for its great length we would pre-
sent the article entire to our readers. But
] is something to know that such an arti-
Q has been written, one that hesitates not
g. characterize the rule Of JEFF. Davis as
q the central despotsn at Richmond -
it is something that such discussion has
co~wenOed within the pale Of rebellion
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