Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-24
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A Voice from Alabama. r..
p We have heretofore published the resolutions On
the subject Of negotiations introduced in the House
Of Representatives oy Mr.. Wright, Of Georgs; and
We hsve also noticed the feeling which exists in
that Stste in favor Of negotiations looking to an
honorable pesce. We have also given it IS our
opinion thai no tw0 States in the Coniederacy are
morv devoted to the Southern cause than Georgia
and North Carolina, and that they would do moth
ing IN any event to bring disgrace or disaster on
that canse We make some extracts below from
the Selma (Ala) Daily Reporter, showing the feet.
ing in that State on the subject The Reporter Of
the 10th instant thus notices Mr.. Wrights rssolu.
tions:
IMPORTANT REsoLurroNs.-We publish this
morning the resolutions, under the above caption,
IS introduced BY Mr.. Wright Of Georgia, in the
Confederate House of Representatives,, few days
SINCE These resolutions are. by far. the most i'm.
portant that have been submitted to the considers
ton of Congress, and if there be wisdom and fore
cast among those to whom is intrusted the destiny
of this country, they will surely be adopted at
early day, with . unanimity rarely witnessed in
these days of disputation and useless wrangling.-
The idea that this gigantic and ferocious war can
be brought to close by fighting alone, is so trans
parenty absurd that the only wonder is that think
ing men ever INDUCED such an illusion. Without
until doomsday and yet be no nearer peace than
at this moment The preamble and resolutions are
wholly unobjectionable and though brief, they cover
all the ground that is needful to be occupied by
overtures Of this description. We will treat with
the enemy only on the basis of our recognition as
Independent States, and We will, therefore, not be
humlated, even though no good results should
ful1 H. nf &k>
Congress- 1t tshould be our business and pride to
hold aloft the olive branch to our impacabls foe,
and thus put ourselves in sympathy with the anti
war party at the North, thereby facilitating the
overthrow Of the Black Republican party"
And the Exporter of The 1lth instant thus defines
its position:
1--WE wish it distinctly understood that vs yield
precedence to no one in our devotion to the Confed
erscy and the principles upon which it is founded
but while We cherish reasonable enthusiasm 10
these premises do not intend to be SO far deun.
ded of our right mind by any sort of fiery fren-
~" as to forego our privilege, IS an honest and
fearless Journalist, in the outspoken advocacy Of
any measure which we believe truly contenpiates
the good Of the country In free government a
blind adherence ito the powers that be-" s not
Test of loyalty, but is significant Of both ignorance
and knavery. We dislike to appear captious, and
to avoid dangerous antagonism with our rulers We
have always been willing to waive minor differen.
ces; but in thus shaping our course it Is not hence
to be inferred that We have not mind of our own,
or that We are subservient to any tribunal other
than that Of our own judgement and conscience.
We have indicated more than once that we are
opposed to the continuance of this war one moment
longer than it can be satisfactorily brought to .
close and to this end to labor, irrespective
Of fear favor. II there be those who are the vic
Tins Of furor which can be satisfied only with the
outpouring Of more blsod we envy not their princi.
pies, nor do We wish for their patronage. There
has been enough suffering enough widowhood and
orphanage to satiatc the vengeance of fends. We
say, then, let this accursed war be stopped Lot
every means be employed that looks to tho speedy
Inauguration Of blessed peace.
In pursuance Of this policy, we declared in yes.
terday's issue that the preamble and Eneolutiors
introduced in Congress by Mr.. Wright, u Georgia,
should meet with ready acceptance at the hands
of our representatives. We rei!erate the opinion
that those resolutions are fautless in their spirit
that unless they be acted upon, the men who shut.
fe them aside will be held to fearful account BY
their constituency. The people will fight always
if it be necessary, but they will not have their
wishes ignored 10 matter of such vital interest to
them. The war must be ended in some way. 1t is
clear that neither section can conquer peace :" it
must be done by diplomacy. This great fact is ap-
PsS'"seo " ue peOpie, Ano tuey Wouiu nave their
representa- aves to rise to its acceptance in spirit
beftting the crisis through which We are passing
otherwise they had better resign thss seats and re-
turn to more humble sphere Of action.
Let US not be misunderstood. We hope for no
peace with Lincoln. or with the Abolition party :,
but we do expect to negotiate for and receive the
recognition Of our independence whom he shall have
been ousted from power. OF this We have not the
shadow Of doubt; but to insure consumation 80
dsvoutly wished for. ht US hesitate no longer to
employ the only means that can ensure the realise.
ti"n: In the meantime, the clash of arms must
needs go on, but it initiates not against the humane
spirit which should be in the ascendant despite the
fury with which the contest may rage"
1t will be scen that the Reporter agrees with US
precisely as to the policy Of talking and dghtins for
peace at the same time
Some Of the Destructive journals, for party pur.
poses, are endeavoring to produce the impression
that the Standard is responsible for desetions from
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