The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-25
MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS.

The meeting of the Governors of the States OF
Virginia North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
ga. ! h aama. and Mississippi, held in Augusta,
e. on }londay the 18th inst, Gov. VIM. Smith
prcsidia., after a full free and harmonious con-
sutation aud interchange of counsel, the following
among other views were expressed:
Resolved, That there is nothing in the present
aspect OF public affairs to any abatement Of
our zeal liz the prosecution Of the war to the ac-
compshment of peace based ON the iudepen-
dence of the Confederate States. And to give en-
courage mept to brave soldiers in the field, and
to strengthen the Confederate authorities i'll the
pursuit of this desirable end, we will use our best
exerons to increase the effective force of our ar
mics. ..'.-~~
Resolved, That the interests of each of our
States identical in the present struggle for self
government, and wisdom and true patriotism die
tate that the military force of each should aid the
others against invasion and subjuga:io0, and for
this purpose we will recommend to several leg
isatures to repeal all such laws prohibit the Elk
ecutives from sending their forces beyond their
respective limits, in order that they may render
temporary service wherever most urgently requir-
cd
Resolved, That whilst it is our purpose to use
every exertion to increase the strength and eff
cheney of our State and Confederate forces, We
specially and earnestly request that the Confede-
bodied man without exception, in any of its vari-
ons departments whose place can be filled by eth
disabled officers and soldiers, senior reserves or
negroes, ard dispense with the use Of all provost
and post guard, except in important cities or To-
calities where the presence OF large bodies OF
troops make them necessary, and with all passport
agents upon railroads not in the immediate vicinity
of the armies, as consider these agents an un-
necessary annoyance to good citizens and of no
possible benefit to the country.
Resolved That We recommend our respective
legislatures to pass stringent laws for the arrest
and return to their commands of all deserters or
straggers from the Confederate armies or State
troops, and that it be made the special duty under
appropriate penalties, of all civil and military Off
and deliver to the proper authorities
all such delinqucnts.
And, whereas, the public enemy having pro-
claimed the freedom OF our slaves, forcing INFO
their armies the ablebodied portion thereof, the
more effectually to wage their cruel and bloody
war against US: Therefore be it
Resolved, That it is the true policy and obvious
duty Of all slave owners timely to remove their
slaves from the line Of the enemy's approach, and
especially those able to bear arms; and when they
shall fail DO SO, that it should be made the duty
Of the proper authorities to enforce the perform
-ance of this duty and to give to such owners all
necessary assistance as far practicable.
pro}riuting slaves who happen to fall into their
EanGs purposes of war seems to justify a change
OF policy on our part; and, whilst owners of slaves
under the circumstances should freely yield them
to their country, We recommend to our aut horites,
under proper regulations, to appropriate such part
of ,hem to the public service may be required
7. o,gcd, That the States have the iGht to ex
port such productions and to import such supplies
nay re necessary for State use, or for the COM
re bor
vessel or vessels owned or chartered by them; and
that request Congress at its session to pass
laws removing all restrictions which have been i'm
posed by Confederate authority upon such exports
or imports by the States.
And, lastly, we deem it not inappropriate to de-
clare our firm and unalterable purpose, as We be-
licve it to be that of our fellow citizens, to main
tain our right of self government, to establish our
Independence, and to uphold the rights ara SOW
erelenty of the States or to perish in the attempt
Resolved, That the Chairman be requested to
send copy of these resolutions to his Excellency
President Davis, and also one each to the Presi-
dent Of the Senate and the Speaker of tie House
of Representatives, to be laid before tue respective
bodies.
NORTHERN AND FOREIGN ITEMs-Severa
prominent business houses in Baltimore and Wash
ington were closed by order Of the Government
and the proprietors arrested on charge of engag-
ing in contraband trade with the rebels
The new constitution in Maryland was adopted
by majority Of 1910, the army vote having over
come the home majority against it.
Gold had advanced in New York to 223, but
closed at 2lS in consequence of the reported eyac
uation of Richmond
A peace address, signed by 800 600 persons has
been transmitted from England to Gov. Seymour
TO be placed before the American people. The sig
natures were obtained within three weeks and en-
brace every class. The clergy Of all denominations
have supported it, especially the Catholic priest
hood of Ireland.
The crop of potatoes in Ireland is said to be ex-
eellent this year.
LATER.-Yankee papers state that Hoods main
fierce was at Lafayette, Ga, on the night of the
10th, aud Sherman's at Ships Gap, at which
point part Of the 9th North Carolina regiment
was captured Hoods army left Lafayette going
South at daylight on the 18th.
A st. Louis telegram, Of the 18th says Prices
headquarters arc reported at Lexington Curtis
drove the rebels out Of Independence on Tuesday.
Great excitement prevailed at Memphis on Sun
day evening, In consequence of an expected attack
on the city by strong body of Forests forces
Twelve hundred guerillas have concentrated
under Kinds, near Bradenburg, Kentucky.
4 peace convention is in session at Cincinnati
Long is talked Of as & candidate for President
Gold closed in New York at 2lO
FIRES IN Russia. The Moscow Gazette pub
fishes frghtful list of fires, which, since April
last have taken place in different parts of Russia:
aud it adds, that the account of the principal dsas
tprS lS ntfp nj fa Tho Of