The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-04

20 i1ogMsy wWhcus Sno 0sxetoss cna0os q 0oseg tss
No true citizen no man who has our cause as heart
desire this ana the good prope OF North Carolina
would be the last to approve Of such attempt n
OF oil the facts So far from removing OF dts
contest such couse would receive. as 1t would merit
the condemnation OF those true patriots who given
their blood and their treasure TO msinsto tho FREQ
DOM equality and indepeddepoe, which descended TO
them from the Immortal heroes Of Kiag,s Moua-
tain and other battle aelds OF the Revoiu-
tioo. II. then. these proposals cannot be made
through ENJOYS. because the enemy would not
desire Cor pence otherwise than by the public
mens contained in almost cvery message ever sent 10
cannot recall At this time one Instance in which have
fsRed to eanonnco that our oy desire was peaos aud
~ those that you suggested namey, "a demand Gully
10 be let alone" But suppose wore practicable 70
obtain oonfcreace through commissioners with
the government Of President Lincoln, s It at
sirase Or even .. ali sdmi.s,bes Have We
not been apprised by that dsiot that only
expect his gracious pardon by emanGipating all our
slaves swearing allegiance and obedience 10 him and his
proclamation becoming point Of TACT the slaves or
negroess Can there be In North Coroliua
citizen so fallen beneath tho dignity OF his ancestors to
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who would be willing 10 betray their follow
citizens to such a degraded condition. IN hope
sof being rewarded FOR heachery by an escape
from the common doom my DO true. But I
not believe that the vest wretch would accept such
your state than which mono sent noOler Or moro gal
liant soldiers 70 the fed Of battle (one OF
whom i Is your honor TO be-; ON have, been
"the recent action OF the federal House Of Repre.
sentaves" have seen no acton Of that Rouse that
does not indicate by very decided majority the purpose
OF enemy to refuse ali terms Of tbs SOUTH except alb
soIute, unconditional subjugation or extermra
sTe.. WITH the the House q
II is with Lincoln alone that could confer, and
his purpose in HIS message proclamation was 10 shut
out all hope that he could treat with US any
terms i we will break up our government, dissolve
ha nlP ANN NCtn nnP
slaves. take oath of allegiance binding ourselves TO
obedience TO him aud OF disloyalty to own Sates
proposes pardon and not TO plumber OF anything
Hee ' ns s n e Ms
them promise to support with his army one tenth OF
the people Of any State who will attempt 10 set up gov
ssoorS aDS suspcoS aoss tns people the
States end 10 excite them 70 civil In ftherance Of
his ends know vol would DO impossible % set yoYr
10 consent that proposals should now be made BY
those who control tho Government at Washington.
liberty and independence TO which have all com.
United whatever We have OF earthly possessions,
would induce you take the lead in repeing tho
other terms is now Impossible TO obtain the sole
terms to which you Or could listen this struggle must
continue until the enemy is beaten out OF his vain coma
dence in our subugaton. 1hen and not Till then, will II
be possible TO treat Of peace TIL then all tender OF
are ready submission and vii encourage him in the
atrocious warfare which he is wasng. - 4
muCn from the TENOR OF the news receive from
North Carolina that attempt will be made by
bad men TO inauguratc movements which must be
sdered equivalent to aid and comfort to the enemy
and which al patriots should combine TO put down at
any cost. You may count my aid in every effort
TO spare your State the scenes OF civil warfare.
which will dcvastate it's homes IN the designs Of these
traitors be 81 Tered 20 make Roadway. ! know
that you will place yourself in your legitimate po-
stion 10 the lead OF those who will not suffer the
OF the old North State TO be blackened by such
STAIN VIII you pardon for suggesting that my only
Of dsquetude tho subject arises from the fear
that you will delay too long tho action which now ap
inevitable, and that by overearnest desire to
reclaim by conciiation men whom you believe to be
sound ct heart, but whose loyalty is more than sus
pected elsew here, you will permit them to gather
such strength TO resure violent measures than
are now nee dedo With your influence and position
the promote of the unfOuDded discomfort now prevalent
In your State would be put down without the use OF
physical forces II you would abandon policy OF c0nca
ton ard the at defiance. In hs course frankly
and ~ pursued you would rally around you all that
bett aud nobes 10 State and your triumph would
be bloodess II the contrary policy be adopted much
fear you will be driven TO the rse OF force to
repress treason. In either event, however, be as
sured that you will have cordial concurrence and as
sistancc mant inng with you tho honor, dignity and
fair your STATE and 10 efforts to crush trea
son. whethtr incipent believe II to boz more
matured. as believe, not firmly met, II will in
future vitality become.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
His Excclency T. B. vAScs Governor OF North Caro-.
Tina Rale oh, n G. VI