The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-24

certainly founded principles of the most wicked dia
people and detach the waverng at least from cause
And again: ':he necessity of putting the army re-
spectacle footing both as to numbers and constitution
Beginning to play game more dangerous than their eff
forts by arms Though these will not be RENTED In the
smallest degree) which threatens fatal blow to the indie
pendence of America and of to her liberties They
endeavong ensnare the people by speclous allure
ments of peace 1t is not improbable they nave nad sun
abundant cause to be tired of the that they may be
sincere in the terms which they offer, which, though tar
short of our preensions will be extremely aerng to
minds that do not penetrate far into political consequences
but whether they sincere not they be equally
destructive, discerning men nothing can be more
evident than that peace ON the principles OF DEPEND
be to the last degree dshonorabe and ruinRus 1t is
doubtful whether many of friends might not incline to
an accommodation on the heid S%
If this is the case it must surely be the trues policy to
strengthen the army and place upon substantial 100.
dence; and if treaty should BE- deemed expedien will
put in their power to insist upon better terms than they
| could otherwise expect.
By snch timely counsel did the great Washington sus-
tain the Jurisprudence buoyng up the hopes OF
ancestors aborng meet those nsidous attempts
of the British decoy them into the dangers OF
peace BY irregular and revolutionary methods Again. IN
another letter to the same person, he says:
att to me nothing short of independence can pos
sby do The injuries have received from Britain can
be forgotten and peace upon other terms would
be the source of perpetual feuds and animosity.'
The civilized world, wherever liberty is worshpped,
has with voice thanked God for the gift Of ashng-
tom Should we his counymen, recipients of the bless
ings of his wisdom and valo refuse to heed his warning
| voice |? .
peace described and denounced by Gen. Washington,
have not been presented by our enemy We are trying
to deude ourselves So great is the hostility and SO f9r
GUS the anacsm of the dominant party at the North that
they have even offered terms that could be regard
ed by the most timid and wavering as allurng Lin
coins proclamation is so grossly outrageous and so
to every idea of liberty property and honor, as
to insure the rejection Of the terms it holds out while it
adds weight and gives tome of authority to the Oft re-
peaed assertions Of their public men and presses that they
want no compromise but will only be content with our
subugation If our enemy were really willing, under
any circumstances to compromise with US upon any terms
short absolute submission, they would certainly say
So those whom they know to be authorized to en-
their propositions The nsdious attempts to in
woke separate, Individual and State action proves this
conclusively and can have no other intention than to
plunge into civil and to subugate us beyond re-
demption How strange then to think some our peo-
pie honestly do that the plan proposed by the enemy
for destruction is the best way to secure speedy and
honorable peace 1 respectfully submit, that my plan,
based on the wisdom and patriotism of Washington and
the universal teaching of soryto strengthen and
tain the army and negotiate through the proper channels
lis the safer and the better one.
Iseems that the safe true and conservative path
through all troubles leSin guarding alike against the
destruction of law and liberty the one hand, and the
impotence ofthe people under the burdens of war; ON the
other while with both hands, and with all Strength
and hearts and souls maintain and uphold those who
even WRITE battling and bleeding for the rights
and independence of their country. confess am not
of those Who seem to think the greatest dangerto rights
and liberties from our own people and our own govern
Whilst struggling to resist the inevitable tenden-
cies of revolution destroy civil freedom at home,
not forget that the danger from without threatens the de-
struction everything that there from the North,
rank and bloody hsce ana IanatSa cory Wn
burning homes with hordes of armed slaves hrsng to
complete the demonac work of wasting and desroyinge
and painting sowlt in the burrows of the plowshare of
desoation as it RACED cities anc nwhose
march forms of law constitutions free governments, life
home property all, go down more till God
v1,aH q
cpes of liberty and love peace, which this in its mad
ness, has cast off.
crowned this spring in all parts OF the Confedera
cy have the sincere pleasure to congratulate yeu upon
the very splendid success of the opening Of the campaign
in our State resulting in the capture of the towns of
Plymouth and Washington and the OF consider
able portion of territory from the enemy This is the
gratifying because it was accomplished by troops
under the command of two distinguished sons of North
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Major General Hoke COM
mandino the land forces and Commander Cooke with
the steanram Albemarle. doubt not but that you will
the proprey of rendering suitable thanks to these gal
liant officers and the brave officers and under their
command for the conspicuous herosm which has been
warded by such splendid results We cordially and glad
ly welcome back felow-cizens of that region thus
rescued from the enemy to the embraces OF their mother
State and thank them for their seadtast adherence to
under the tyranny and oppression OF our foe In
Decd gratifying observe the very great loyalty and
patriotism Of that whole portion of State within
contiguous the enemy lines whchhas been alike SUBJ
jected to his Establishments and his ravages May the
day speedily come when jurisdiction shall again ex-
| tend to the sands of the Atlantic.
Several other matters which deem it unnecessary to
specify, will thrust themselves upon your attention.
In regard to financial matters the interesting report of
the Public Treasurer is full and complete that
merely to refer you to it, confident that could
improve upon any of his suggestions which 1, in the
| main, endorse.
The poor especially the INDECENT families of soldiers,
still demand 1t is justly conceded that when
they able to support themselves the State should
support them in the absence Of their natural protectors
cannot however make any specific recommendation for
their further relief but should any plan occur to your
peror wisdom doubt not but you will promptly act
it. will be very difficult for many of them to struggle
through till harvest especially in of the counties of
the west which have been preyed upon alike by friend
| and foe. ..r-
Trusting that harmony will prevail in your connsels,
and that much good may under Ged result to the coun
try thereom, close my message with an expression of
readiness cooperate with you should it lie in pow
in the execution of the abors devolvng upon You.
EXECUTIVE. DEPARTMENT, 2. B. VANCE.
| Raleigh May II, 1854. --..
Surgeon Generals Office,