Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-03
HDQ,Rs ARMIES OF THE CON-
FEDERATE STATES. g. Esz
February lltb 1865. z

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CENTRAL ORDERS NO. 2. 55fSs S.
IN ENTERING. UPON THE CAMPAIGNss.
about TO open, the General. u-Chief feels as:
srred that the soldiers who have so long and sos
nobIy borne the hardships and danger OF thssSs
war, require no exhorlation to respond to
calls of honor and duty. .Ss
With the liberty transmitted by their fore
fathers they have inherited the spirit to de-
fend it. e
The choice between war and atject SUBJ
mission is before them. a
To such proposal bravesmen with armsssin
their hands can have but one answer.
They cannot barter manhood fr peace, nor
the right of self:government for life or prop
erty.:
Butiustice to them requires sterner ad-
monition to those who have abandoned their
comrades in the hour of peril. -, -;
A last opportunity is offered them to wipe
out the disgrace and escape the punishment of
their crimes -. Z,
BY authority of the President of the Con-
federate States, a pardon isssDnounced to such
dcscrters and men improperly absent as shall :
return to the commands to which trey belong
within the shortest possible time, not exceed.
ing twenty days from the publication Of this
order at the headquarters Of the department in
which they may be. "
Those no may be prevented by interruP-. ]
ton of communications, may report within the
time specified to the nearest Enrolling Officer
or other officer on duty, 10 be forwarded as
soon as practicable, and upon presenting .
certificate from such officer showing i;compi-
auce with this requirement, will receive the
pardon hereby offered. +. 10, q
Those who have deserted to the >seNiee, Of
the enemy, or who have deserted after having
been once pardoned for the same offence; and Z
those who Shall desert, or absent themselves.
without authority after the publication Of this
order, are excluded from its benefits. Nor
does the offer of pardon extend to other Of !.
fences than descrtion and absence without per-
mission
By the same authority, it is alo::H4l 4lared
that no general amnesty will again be Inted,.
and those who refuse to accept Sthe pardon
now offered, or who shall hereafter; desertsor
absent themselves without leave. Shall suffer !,
such punishment as the Courts snsy, impose,
and no application for clenency will be: en-.
tertained. s,%
Taking new resolution from the, fate which
our enemies intend for us, let eyergsman de.
vote all his energies to the common defence. Al
Our resources wisely and vigorously en-
,2loycd, are ample, and with:.a brave army,
sustained by determined ands;united people,
success with Gods assistance, cannot be doubt
full.
The advantages of thetcnemy wiA have but
little value if we do not permit them to i'm.
pairsour resolution. Let MS, then, oppose con-
stancy to adversity, fortitude to suffering and
courage to dangcr,. with the firm assurance
that lie who gave freedom to our fathers will
bless the efforts of their children to Preserveit.
r. E. LEE, Gensral.
Ew All newspapers in the Confederate
States are requested to copy assix times. the
above General Order No. 2, and a.gnd send bills,
(with copy Of the paper to the Enquirer
Office for payment. es.Sh D: ~. j: