The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-04

We have numbefs Of this description ~ people
midst, engased in business and OF residence WIN
property nd families. Many have accumulated largo
t. OF property and when called TO defend The
State they plead that tney arc not citizens in
tended ecomng SUCH Others there are, trading specu
laing and AGO imulatng wealth who are unwilling g. per
form any OF the dntes incumbent unon citizens These
persons should be required to dc end the country from
which thew draw their subsistence OF 90 forced 10 sock
homes beyot her limits.
CON Es> On THH STATES WEST % rHR
MISSISSIPPI AND LIEUTENANT GENERAL w. KIRBY SAITH, onx-
AANDlEd TRANS MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT, AT MARSHALL,
TEXAS, ON AUGUST 10, 1883. as.aa !. ,we
The Governor speaks but briefly upon TINS point his
On the 18th Of August last met by imitation o. Lou.
ten,nt General f. Kirby Smith, commanding tho Trans
Mississippi department. that gentleman and the Governors
OF the States Of the Mississippi river together with
several Confederate States Senator's Supreme Court
Judges oihor prominent citizens Of these States at
Mars hal Texas, confer upon tho condition OF tho
country west Of the river and place the General 10 pos
The conference proved highly satisfactory TO those
present. developing evidences Of strength and ability 70
sustain tho country vaa OF tho Mississippi beyond their
RsruoKEs TO rnxAs WITH THEIR SLAVES
This seems 10 occasion no little uneasness to the Gov
ernor particularly regards prov sions
his In the beginning OF his message about
the 'superabundance Of the harvesss, &c 10 deals
with this subject In these words sF
Since the invasion of Arkansas and Louisiana many
ctzens OF those States nre seeking refuge within our
state accompanied by their negroes In consequence Of
this influx Of go large number Of this class apprehen
sion s entertained by our ctzens Of scarcity OF prov
sions as well as other dangers see no reasonable
ersnpds sch apprehsnslons There is an abundance
Of breadsnNs and meat n the state and labor is beco
ing very scarce and high IN consequence Of the continued
increase o oar army All that 10 requisite in order Tint
this immigration may be productive Of good is to take
such measures as win keep these negroes benelcialy
and constantly employed. Let large drafts for army
purposes be made from them. Let Companies OF local
police he orvanzcd and that the remainder be
fully emrloyed and they VIII thus prove source Of
strength instead OF weakness Much better Is 1t for
TO receive them upon these terms than that they should
fall into the hands Of our abolition enemies, to be used
against The refugee who seeks the last foot OF soil
Yankees
respect, sympathy aud protection than the wretched
cravens and traitors who remain within the enemys
lires taking the oath Of allegiance in The vain expecta
ton Of h" property they have not the courage
patriotism 10 defend.
DnsERrrRs MILITARY SERVICE
Tho Governor says on this important point
am panied to sav that occasionally fhere are deser
tons by Texans rem the Confederate and also from the
State service. | recommend that tho Confederate au
thorties be auth rzed TO nut TO hard lab in the peni
state who NAV be- convcea Of dssor.an and shat par
ties so convicted and sentenced ~ the penentiary shall
forfeit al rishiso o. ctzensoip also recommend that
evey eson deser'ng from tho state service be, unon
convic o sentenced TO hard labor in tho penitontary
ard forfeit all rights Of citizenship.
The ssme ruy snment should no visited unon any per-
son encouraging descrton harborng deserters and
should DO made the duty Of the civil officers to aid IN ar
resting all such parties
abor is much needed at the penitentarv and sec no
valid reason WHY men who abandon tho colora OF their
country in her hour o trhuasion other from cowardco
or want o. pariots should not be placed where their
services eau he made useful In supplying the wants Of
those who are battling for the country. Every lenicncy
and state authorities The evil must be checked longer
To- bearsnce ceases to bo virtue Too many OF the
tate troops are holding back Sinking and skuking
They should he most severely and smmary dealt with
APPROPRIATIONS FOR TYR PURCHASE OF ARMS, ETC.
Tho Governor remarks on this subject
In view OF the isolation of tho States west OF the
Mississippi yer, whereby they thrown upon heir
own resources and tho great difficulties attending the
cetps Of arms munitions OF from east Of that
river most earnestly recommend that approximation
% not loss than million dollars be made based upon
tho cotton bonds or that cotton DO purchased To be paid
ed 10 arms and munitions OF for the benefit OF the
procured and would enable US successfully to resist an
invasion by the enemy
Tho report OF the Of bo exss state pen,ep
ary disc0ses the following interesting statement which
indicates very prosperous working Of that institution
and considerable benefit accrung thererom TO the State
end the conederacy The financial agent Of the
presents these facts Cotton goods manufactured from
surplus from his predecessor, 225s Seo2 yards; wool
ems, including small surplus from former agent, 293
pslad wsrds q sales w'nn AMI 'ns
yards OF woolens OF these sales the army received
l.27e92o;3 ootsons and 577sl.3 yards Of woollens
all the wooeDs. still leaving large surplus stili unsod
me gross earnings Of the nssnton for the same per
The amount expended has been 46s,663
Special deposit with State Treasurer ...... 653,0OO
wI' ssss 49, &c n wS rs
state Treasurer Of the further sum OF $14T 600.
tion will be at once seen not only supports itself,
furnishes million and half yards Of cottons and
woolcns TO the confederacy In two years. and still has
largo surplus. but is also the source Of handsome
revenue to tho State The Governor consequence,
well says he Importance Of this institution rises 70
supreme mpor tance, and urges that every facility be
Afforded II to continue its good service.
The Governor after speaking Of personal matters OF
speculation relating TO tho financial AGENT continues
still speaking Of the Pcnentiary .'In the month Of DC.
tohcr received two communications from Major General
keeping Of federal prisoners Of taken Sabine
Many very important were adduccd by him In
support OF the measure, but none sufficient 10 my judg
ment. 10 overcome nv previous Objections and which
yet entertain viz the risk OF destruction TO the solo
mandatory CLOTH west Of the Mississippi rverof In
caicuabe importahce therefore, TO tho armies OF the
Trims Mississippi department. declined his request.
respectfully request the Legislature 10 take into consider
alton the propriey Of using the Pcrentiary for such
purpose"
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
From the discussion OF Penitcntary affairs the Cover.
very apy turns his attention tho dishonesty Of
government officials. The mode OF treatment suggested
by him would recommend TO tho consideration and
adoption OF our own government. lie says
In this period OF war and distress officers should be
very scrurulous IN their transactions and laws should bc
enacted visiting with the most penalties possible
these who engnge In s2cculaiions connected with their
official POSITIONS
complaint throughout The entire confederacy and particu
larry In the department OF tho Trans Mississippi, in
officials and agents, making use OF their Official positions
and advantages, 40 Is said they Do. 10 accumulate
wealth for their own benefit am satisfied that many
fear there are instances Of such wrong doing
believe the Confederate Congress should appoint
Board Of Censors In each military department duty
should be to examine most rigdy and searchingly into
the acts and doiogs OF all government agents and dis
bursting officers holding them TO strict accountability.
nero suspension cashering Of defaulting dsbursng
agent or officer shosld suffice In times Of trial
and war He should be treated, he really is,-worsc
than deserer or traitor and hung without benefit Of
clergy.
RECOMMENDS. THE CLOSING on prrIrrxRms
Tho Governor next turns his attention TO the disa.
ton Of grain and mentions the absoIutc necessity OF
prohibiting such estabishments saying "that number
had sprung into existence since last year duspg their
blighting influence tho state, and demorazng
people and soideryn HSreason for their suppression
tha they competitors, in the purchase OF grain. Of
tho county courts and others charged with the duty Of
prov ding for the poor and soldiers familics.n
CITIZENS LEAVING THE STATE TO AVOID
eTRrGGtE
The Governor eays beg 10 call your attention 10 tho
fact that some OF citizens continue leave the
try TO avoid participation In the struggle and 10
instances are transferring the wealth acquired among
TO other countries This should not be permitted The