The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-10
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1864.
- rhe PnonIe of Arlrnnrn..


The undersigned, citizeBs-of Arkau.
sas, having been on TO Washington, D. O.,
and consulted with the Authorities, are
happy 10 announces that al opportunity
will be afforded, hsrmonizing with the
action of our late State Convention, TO
permanently reorgsnizs our State Gov
ernH-sat; and that -foE- this purpose 8
popular election viii be held in March,
AID, 1864.
The bare announcement ought TO thrill
every lover of humanity-of his coun-
try, and Of law and order, with unspesk-
able Joy.
Need we offer argument Or appeal to
induce you 10 act?
e In Rebellion, is anarchy and sorrow-
and anguish, desolatiOn, snd ruin ire
ttievable
Ii coming home to the Government of
our fathers, is peace, happiness, protec-
ton, and bspe for the future.
We have been through much Of the
North, and observed closely. The long
and bitter agitation Of The Slavery ques-
ton, and this cruel and bloody war, have
not been able to crush out of the hearts
Of Northern people their love for their
Southern brothers. We viii not be re-
ceived back sullenly and bitterly, but by
rejoicings and Examinations 81 over 3
happy land. They sympSthizs over our
suherings and sorrows, and with open
hands and willing hearts are ready 20 do
their utmost 10 alleviate them when we
return. But they are determined. They
are wealthy, powerful in numbers and
resources, and fall Of the war spirit.
They will never give up the Government.
They know they can maintain and save
IL, and they mean 10 do it--even if the
last Of Us should 90 down TO bloody
graves.
We hope every man who loves his
country and his home will 60 TO work.
There can surely be no need Of farther
delay upon our part.
To our brothers and friends who are
yet in rebellion we desire to say that an
opportunity is offered to lay down your
arms, save the remnant of your proper
", and come in 70 the support of the
Government. It is not humiliating.
Your names are blszOned upon history
as gallant soldiers The north, and that
portion of the South against which you
have fought, will concede your heroism,
how much soever they msy condemn
your course. Then be men Be sublim-
Or heroes than when you famed in battle.
Come back, and the world and good men
will applaud you. Trust not TO dema-
gogues and ruined politicians. They are
wrecked and hopeless, and would destroy
the last one ofyou in the mad attempt to
save themselves. Every day your num-
bers diminish, and our hopes depart,
and your future dsrkens. You owe it
10 suffering wives and impoverished chii-
dren, 70 ruined communities and destroy
ed society, to your country and humani-
", 20 abandon q struggle that is wrong
and hopeless.
To the refugees from our State, who
are scattered sll over the land, we urge
you TO come home and help Us. Your
principles have been tested in 3 crucible
of FIRE. Your patriotism is noble and
sublime. Many Of your former abusers
are now your most ardent admirers, and
would urge you to return and give them
your aid.
To one and all, with united hearts
and hands, let as make noble effort TO
rescue our distressed and bleeding State
from the grasp of her Oppressors-aDd
with the sympathy of all good men, and
the aid of the national Government, we
viii again be free
JOSIAH Snow, SAM'L D. BELAUTE,
JOHN KIRKwOoD, Isaac G. MILLS.
EDWARD w. CAN'T.