Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-25
From the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel. J
The Meeting of the Governors.

At n meeting Of the Governors Of the States Of
Virginia North Carolina, Snuth Carolina, Georgia
Alabama and Mississippi, held in Augusta Ga, on
Monday the l7Ih inst, Gov. Vim Smith presiding
after full, free and harmonious consultation and
interchange of counsel, the following among other
views were expressed:
ResoLred That there is nothing in the present
aspect Of public affairs to cause any abatement Of
our Zeal IN the prosecution of the war to the &C
complishmcnt Of peace, based on the independ
ence of the Confederate STATES. And to give en-
couragement to our brave soldiers in the field, and
to strengthen the Confederate authorities IN the
pursuit 0i this desirable end, will our best
exertions to increase the effective force of our
armies
Resosced That the interests of each of our States
are identical in the present struggle for sefgoVern-
ment, and wisdom and true patriotism dictate that
the military forces of each should aid the others
against invasion and SubugatIon and for this pur
pose we will recommend TO several legislatures
to repeal all such laws as prohibit the Executives
from sending their forces beyond their respective
limits, in order that they may render temporary
service wherever most urgently required.
ResoLUrd, That whilst it is our purpose to use
every exertion to increase the strength and et1ccn
CIV of our State and Confederate forces, respect.
fully and earnestly req eSt that the Confederate au
thorities will send to the field every able bodied
man without exception, in any OF the various de-
partments whose place can be filled by either dis
abled officers and soldiers senior reserves or ne.
groes and dispense with the use OF all provost and
most guards except in important cities localities
where the presence Of large bodies Of troops make
them necessary and with all passports agents upon
railroads not in the immediate vicinity of the ar
mics as we conslier these agents an unnecessary
annoyance to good citizens and Of no possible ben
eft to the country.
Resolred That we r. commend our respective leg
slatures to pass stringent laws for the arrest and
return to their commands Of all deserters and strag
gers from the Confederate armies or State troops,
and that It be made tue SperlaI duty under apPro'
pirate penalties Of all civil and military oth1ars &c
arrest and deliver TO the proper au' h0rasS all such
delinQuents.
Aud whereas, the public enemy having proclaim
ed the freedom Of our slaves forcing into their
armies the able bodied portion thereof, the more ct
fectalIy to wage their cruel aud bloody war against
us; Therefore be it,
Reaolncd, That it is the policy and obvious duty
of all slave owners timely To remove their slaves
from the line Of the enemy approach, and especial
lv those able to bear arms and when they shall
fail TO do 10 that 1t should be made the duty Of the
proper authorities TO enforce the pei OF TINS
durv and to give to such owners all necessary as
sStance far NJ practicable.
Resolved Tuat the course OF the enemy IN appro
priatIng our slaves who happen to fail into their
hands TO IJurpuses OF seems TO Justify change
Of policy on our part ana whilst owners OF slaves
under the circumstances should freely yield them to
their country we recommend to our authorities
under proper regulations, to appropriate such part
of them to the public service as may be required.
ResLued, That the States have the right to ex
port such productions and 10 import such supplies
as NAV be necessary for State use or for the comfort
or support OF their troops in service, upon any
vessel or vessels owned or chartered by them; 2nd
that we request Congress at its next session to pass
laws removing all restrictions which have been i'm
posed by Confederate authority upon Such exports
or imports by the States. -..-.s-
And lastly, We deem it not Inappropriate to de
clare our firm and unalterabe PURPOSE as we believe
it to be that of our fellow citz MS to maintain our
right of se!Egovernment TO establish our lndePen.
demce, and to uphold the rights and sovereignty o
the States to perish in the attempt
ReEoL,eG That the Chairman be reg tested 10 send
copy Of these resolutions 10 his Excellency, Pres.
ident Davis, and also one each to the President o
the Sc. ate and the Speaker Uf the House of Repre-
sentAtives TO be laid Oeore the respective bodies.