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

corpus and thereby attempt to prevent
some traitor from receiving his Just dc
serlo? Shall we object that slavery Is
destroyed and the result Of The acts of
those in rebellion, &c the Uaion is there
By saved? But there are those who say
lhat we should stop the war and make
peace. Five stop tbe war'on our part
will that make peace, unless we submit
to be ruled by Tic rebels, or to a sepa.
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 fight il out
to the bitter end, shall wo 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 heterogeneous with an
emphatic no--no-n never! We want no
compromise. we want no peace, except
upon the terms that those in rebellion
will 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 10 peace. We
have done much and suffered much al.
ready, but We will do more. and suffer
on for years, if need be, rather lhan con.
sent 10 dissolution ofthe Union, which
would be nothing less than surrender
of the last hope Of human liberty on the
face Of the earth.
Fellow citizens, | now come TO 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
cmcd during my term Of Office:
] shtll 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 10 the de.
fence OF The State, and itmpy not, there
fore, be expected that shall give much
time at present to the internal civil policy
of the State; but even amidst surround
ing difficulties and dangers they shall
moi be entirely forgotten,
l shall do whatever may be in my
power during my term Of Office to adj
vance the agricultural, mining, manu-
featuring 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 thcm for
a respectable position in society. And
to you gentlemen a the Senate and
House Of Delegates | shall look for aid
and assistance and for the exercise of
liberal policy in these times Of trial; and
| Ieel assured from your known intclli-
gcncc and patriotism, that 1 shall re-
ceive your cordial'co operation and sup,
port in the diScharsoOf the du,icl of{
my Office.
Fellow citizens, we are about to part |
with him, who has for two years exer-
cisod tho Office of Governor Of Virginia
in our midst. And here express how
highly are appreciated, not only BY my
self, but by the whole loyal population
of the State, his purity and fidelity, and |
the ability with which he has discharged .
the orlious and responsible duties of |
his Office. We regret that he is to
leave us, but VIC have the satisfaction OF |
knowing that he is going 10 n new and |
important field where his ability and /
patriotism arc still 10 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 Of a generous public. l
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
indulgence which is due to a public off
cor under the surrounding circumstan.
ces.
Eg- 1t. Col, j. Darr, Jr., has been
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