Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-10-26
[Froaa the Augusta. Caron,c:e & SeHtinel,]
The Meeting of the Governors.

The Meeting OF the GoSefnors. IS
At meeting of the Governors of the
States OF. Virginia. North Carolina, South
Carolina, q eogii:a; Alabama and Mississippi
held in Augusta, Ga.,. on Monday, the 18th
inst, Gov. Wm. Smith presiding, after full
fl. e and harmonious consultation and inter.
change Of Council. the following among other
views were expressed:
Resolved, That there is nothing in the
present aspect of public affairs TO eause any
abatement of our zeal IN the prosecution OF
the waretot the accomplishment of7a peace,
based on the independence of the Confeder-
ate States. And,to- give encouragement to
our brave soidiersinthe ieldand to strengthen
the Confederate authorities in the pursuit OF
this ,drsirat lie end, we viii use our best exer-
tons eto increase the effective force. of our
armies. sG .-ssss z.ss -
+, Resolved, That the interests ofeach OF our
States are Identical ia:the present struggle
for self government, and wisdom and true
patriotism dictate that the military forces Of
lacsh should aid the others against invasion
and suSjugstion, and for this purpose we will
recommend to our several legis atures TO re
peal ul such laws as prohibits the Executives
from sending their forces beyond their re-
spectiye limits, in order that they may rem
der temporary service wherever most urgent
ly required. ~, - ~ - ~ -
Resolved, That whilst it is cur purpose to
use every eyer.ion to increase the strength
and ea:ciencyof our State ard Confederate
forces, ne respectfully and earnestly request
that the Confederate authorities will send to
to the field every able bodied man, without
excepsiDn, in any Of its various departments,
whose places can be filled by other disabled
officers and. soldiers, senior reserves or me-
.groes, and dispense wits the use Of all pro-
yost and post sguard, except in important.
cities, o. localities where the presence OF
large bodies Of ftrJops make them necessary.
and with all passport agents upon railroads
not in the Immediate 7icinitv OF. the armies,
as we consider these agents an unnecessary
annoyance 70 gaud citizens and Of no possi-
ble benefit to thecountry.s
Resolved, That we recommend urrespec
tive legislatures to Iass stringent laws for
the arrest and return to their commands Of
all deserters; and s'ragglers from the CoDfed-
federa,c armies or State troops, and that it
be made the special duty under appropriate
penalties, of aliscivl and military officers to
arrest and deliver to the proper authorities
all such delinqaeu's.
And whereas, the public enemy having
proclaimed the. freedom of our slaves, are
forcing into their armies the able bodied per-
ton tbrrcof, the more etftctusily 10 wage
their cruel and bloody war against us, there
fore be lit
Resolved, That it is the true policy ard
obvious duty Of all slave owners timely to
remove their slaves from the linz. of the ene-
my's approach, and especially those abe to
bear arms; and when they shall iail to do so
that il should be made eduiy Of the proper
authorities to enforce the Performance OF
II 1. duty and to give to such owners al nee
essary assistance as far as practicable.
Resolved, That the course of the enemy
in appropriating our slaves who happen to
fall iuto their hands to purposes of war
seems to justify q change ofpoliey on our
part and whilst owners Of slaves under the
circumstances shoald freely yield them 20
their country, We recommend 10 our au'hori'
ties, under proper regulations to appropriate
such part OF them 10 the pubic serSice az
maybe repaired.
Resolved, That The SHies haye the right
to export such productions and to import
,such supplies as may be necessary for State
use, or for the comfort or support of their
troops in service, upon any vessel or vessels
owned or cburtered by them; and that We
request Congress at its next session to pass
laws removing all restrictions which have
been imposed By Confederate authority upon
such exports or imports blythe State.
And lastly, we deem it not inappropriate
to declare our firm and unalterable purpose,
as we believe it to be that of our fellow citi-
zens, to- maintain our right ef selfgorern-
'ment.- to establish our independence, and to
upheld the rights and sovereignty Of the
States or to perish in the attempt.
Resolved, Tha. the Chairman berequested
to send copy of these resolutions to his Ex.
cellency President Davis, and also ore each
to the PRESIDENT of the Senate aud the
Speaker Of the Hoase of Representatives 10
be laid before the respective bodies.