Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-10-15

N. L. I.,
SULLIvAN's ISLAND Oct 9th, l86ae)
TO THN VOTERS OF THE Sd CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
Gentlemen: Since publishing my card in the Daily
Journa announcing myself candidate to represent you
in the Congress of the Confederate States, have
learned that have three representatives.. /. Faison, Dr.
J. T. Leach, and Col. D. K. McRae-al of whom are
canvassng the District for Congressional your
hands.
would give pleasure to meet my friends before the
election and discuss freely those that will de-
mand the attention of the next Congress- This pleasure
must orego. Even if could get PERMISSION get
consent to leave my at 80 important crisis
to attend any private interest personal promotion.
Neithe is practicable discuss questions of national
policy in card of this kind. will content myself with
service to that Of ropTesentave This very candid in
that he might I'll iong at e
won g t5 he dS os ds 6 @
patriots And if he has learned to obey as well as COM
good of his country, he find steady employment for
some time to come.
jewel p is p to be- obaned Mr. Faon fails to
make himself understood upon that most important
appeal my soldiers, ard ask them if it
y for Mr.. Fason DR.. Leach re with question: the
makes you reemen of geperate and independent gov
yerpmen? doing dishonor to comrades who havs
much of noble who stand wall OF fire to pro-
the dust of noble dead from sacrilege and
homes from descation If either of these gentlemen desire
to be the instrument of efecng AN HONORABLE PEACE
by submission reconstruction, do not envy him the
honor. would dare look upon that army noble
terans whose dust of aor and gaanty have challenged
the admiration of the world struggling to their homes
bowed down with shame and humiliation, to become the
vassas of hated foe.
Who would dare behold the manly tears coursng down
the bronzd features of the noble living they turned from
mound that mark the last resting place OF their brave
comrades and bid adeu to liberty and freedom. could
But would undesgo ages of toll to hear the of
one Of the family Of nations and that
had been proclaimed The shout of JOY that would
60 would rend the very heavens. would like to dwell
this most pleasing vein of tie subject but must
to closs
learn that Mr.. Faison is attempting to prejudice some
my friends 10y saying that against ham.
Why? Is he so empently perior any 10 the dis
trict that he should be opposed2 Or has he been
candidate long that he th ks ell othersae barred by the
statute of limitation
The subjects dem and attention Of the next
Congress will require bold scrset and prompt action and
will need who look orw ard to the public good regard
less OF private interest.
The pay of the soldier be increased but unless there
is prompt legislation upon be currency will be OF u
benefit to him or his family.
Prompt measures must be adopted restore the conf
dence of the people in tre sury notes and government
Visions and snabe the soldier to support bis family Thl
be done by inducing nd 'duals and States to nves
government bonds payable in treasury notes. and levy
ing entire money tax and hUs reduce the circulation
of treasury notes 10 that extent think the admintsre
ton the kind complicated to meet th
expectations of Its If be right in this think
will be safe for that the Government will fail t.
sufficient subsistence army voluntary sale
Then representative will be called upon TO Law
purchase by IT. IN sIca way tina
NJ This cara is now much longer than anticipated vii
conclude by saying to my brother soldiers if am elected
will devote best efforts to maintain unsuIed the homo
with majority Of your votes, then by the help of Hin
who rules the destnies of nations w stand by her ban
peace shall be sounded the Potomac TO the Rio Grande
II have the honor to be,
VIM. e. DEVANE.
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