Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-03-19
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Woodbridge, Of the Episcopal church.
NATURALIZATION LAWS.
Mr.. Clay, Of Alabama, introduced "a bill to
repeal the naturalization laws. Referred TO- the
committee of the Judiciary.
PRODUCTION OF Provisions.
Mr. Maxwell, Of Florida, introduced the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, A strong impression prevails
throughout the couRtry, that the war.nov beire
waged against the people Of the Coufedsrats
States, may terminate during the present year
and whereas, this Impression is leading many
p~atriotic citizens 10 engage largely ia the pro-
duction Of cotton and tobacco, which they. would
not otherwise do; and whereas, IN the opinion
of Congress, it is of the utmost importance not
only with a view to the proper subsistence Of
our armies, but for the interest and welfare Of
all the people, that the Agricultural labor of the
country should be employed chiefly in the pro
duction of a supply of food to meet every con-
tingency therefore,
RESOLVED, 5g The Congress Of the Confederate
States Of AmSIea, That it is the deliberate
Judgment Of Congress, that the people of
these States, while hoping for peace, should
look TO prolonged war as the only condition
preferred by the enemy short of subjuga-
toni that every preparation necessary to
encounter such g war should Be persisted in I;
and that the smplest supply Of provisions loT
armies and people shoRid be the first object of
aI agricultgris5s. Wherefore it is earnestly
recommended that the people, instead of plsat-
ing Gotten s1d tobacco, shall direct their sgTi-
cultural labor mainly to the production of such
ehops Is will ensure a suficiency Of food FOR all
c~isssess and for every emergency, thereby with
tne patriotism, subordinating the hope Of gain
to the certain good Of the country.
2 Res0l5sd, That the President is hereby re-
q1ested to issue a proclamation to the people Of
these States, urging upon them the necessity Of
guarding against the great periis OF = short crep
Of provisions, and setting forth such reasons
therefor as his judgment may dictate.
ME Maxwell expressed the opigion that those
persons who expected the olive braneh-of pesSe
would be offered to Us by our enemies, were very
much mistaken Foreign intervention may or
may not come, but he did rot look for it The
Emperor Of the French may choose 20 sfop
where he has recently placed the question. /
England. Earl Derby, who hsd been regarded
as friendly to the South, had recently pVesested
some very lame reasons for q very decided oppo-
sition to the recognition Of the C0nfedsTscy.
Look where we viii, we end nothing 60 jastify
cur people in directing their lsbOrs to lhe pro.
duction OF any crops except those requiredfor q
condition Of Nsr-crUel ,aelentless war. 1t was
with . view Of inprsssing this fact upon the
/ PSuptO that 10 hdA hADliiltC4 AAta5 A5blINttAAaH
Mr.. Ysncey, Of Alabama, expressed his con-
~currsnes in the remarks Of Mr.. Maxwell. He
hOpsd that these resolutions would be passed
by an undivided vote, snd that the roll wOuld
be called in order that each may record his
vote. The enemy, this day, are more hopeful
of success than they were six months ago, sad
one of the chief causes of this reVivIng hope is
the condition Of the country, as they deem iA,
with reference to provisions, and they are carry
ing on the val with this idea. As they advance
they are destroying sgficUltaIal Implements,
burning fences, barns, gin-houSes, crops, ETC..
This fact is significant as to Gus of the means
thsy have for prosecuting the war.
In regard to cur foreign relations, Mr. Yaneey
remarked that never st any time has there been
as little prospect of Crest Britain taking sny
scti0s toward recognition. Both the opposition
and ministerial parties entertain similar views
upon this question. We can do without recOg-
milton, and We can prosecute the war to e sue
eessfui termination without It. Dir. faacey
closed BY declaring that in his opinion every
acre oflsnd should be cultivated for provisions
for man and beast. There should he no cotton.
Mr.. CLARK, of Missouri, appF.vel the rAsolu-
tons. he bad no doubt, IS the senator Hom.
Alabama had remarked, that the Federal gov
eminent entertain the belief that their prospects
are better than they we're six months ego. The
action OF the outgoing Congress- IN clothing
Lincoln with dictetoTisl powers indicates a par
pose-to prosecute he war 10 ruthless extent
de believed that all the acts of tbat Congress
Wculd be submitted to-in the Northwest as
well SIS in other portions of Tue North. Our
friends 10 the Northwest, if we have any, are
aot numerous enough TO resist the enforcement
of those laws. Il Is a delusion to suppose thst
he feeling in that section against the admins
ration will ripenI INFO : rebellion. He knew
something of the people there, snd believed that
they would submit to The conscripion and other
acts Of the outgoing Congress.
In Missouri, 10 one is cow allowed TO plant
unless he gives b md aud security to be loyal 20
Lincoln, aad these who do net comply aye ban
ished. This war is now IN is full blaze, and
we must rally elt our energies, display the al
most confidence in orr rulers, and not step to In
quire whether this is right or wrong in ion nate
rial matters. He had fun hope if the agricul
tuFists will raise an ample supply Of provisions,
that before next autumn, no foot print Of g Yam
kse vAndsl viii be found in tbs land.
Mr.. Brogn, of Mississippi, approval the reso-
lutiens very cordially If h~sweveT, he had
bsen moving il the matter, be would have pro
posed to use something stronger than moral
suasion." Patriotic men viii act patFiotically.
Other men were aetuated only by the hope Of
gain, spd for such men he would enact laws
compelling them to do their duty. Inthe alb
sence Of such laws be was content to let the
President issue his proclamation IS proposed by
the senator from Florida. Il may do some
good.
The senator from Missouri (Mr. Clark had
alluded to the feeling in the Northwest He
(Mr. b. knew very well that the presence Of q
hundred thousaud Northwestern soldiers upon
our territory, cutting The threats Of our people
and ravsging the country, was well calculated
10 lead rs TO the conclusion that re bad no
sYmpathy in that quarter. But we 10 have
sympathizing friends. Is there a senator who
n calls the ~el0queuce Of VaIlsndigham, Rich-
ardsOn and voorhees,, who has not had at least a
feeling of gratitude to themi These men If
gsnius have impressed their convictions upontbe
people Of the Northwest they constitute a nu-
eleus around which a formidable party IS form
iDg-a party which bUdss evil 10 Laneeln and
promises good 10 rs. Is Il wise b discourage
them Is il wise to- give those who p8csae
them with q n~slignant spirit the opportunity Of
saying 30 them Your rebel friends do not
thank youf" Re spoke plsinly is was time
to speak plainly. Hs deprecated the tone ofI
the articles which appear every morning IN one
Of the leading papers Of this city, (.2e ERqay-
er). rs thought they were calculated to do
harm, and no possible good. lie saw no neces-
sity Of saying every morning, 1T won't do to
trust these Professions; - but he did see adgan-
age to Us in cultivsting feelings Of smity VITA
our sympathizing friends in tie Northwest.
The question was teen put on the adoption Of
the preamble and resolutions, ard was decided
in the ahiranasive-evefy senator voting AYE,
except Messrs johnson. Of Ga and Peyton, Of
Mo-, who we're absent.
TUESDAY. March 10, 663-Seaate.-N thing
Of interest was trsncted which has not been re-
ported by telegraph.
H9nss-Mr. Barksdaie. of Mississippi, in-
trodueed the following preamblsand resolutions
WHEREAS, The earnest efforts made By the
government of the Confederate States, immedi-
stelv uponi its organisation, $50 establish friend
II relations between it and The government Of