The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1865-11-22

them in this and slher clues abundantly
proves that an Irish republic, il establish
ed, would prove nuisance aud = curse q
mcng the nations. No true friend of Ire
land will encourage its people 70 think 81
obtaining national independence. Their
destiny is involved in that OF Great Britain,
and all who have at heart their best inte-
rests will prefer to have their condition ame-
lierated under Eaglish rule 10 deluding
them with the hope of an Irish republic,
which Is sure to be blasted al the 6rst at
tempt 10 realize It. Round Tabh
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.
Executive Department. Of 8. c.. D
November 9TH. 1855.
To Tie Honorable ne Senate and House OF Represent
afipss:
GRSTLEnEN--T had the honor Of receiv-
ing from the President OF the United States
the following telegrapilic dispatch on The
aSth Of October last:
TsB. r. Perry. Psoyisionai Gasernor Of Ssash Car.
oiinas
Yosr last two dispatches have been re-
ceived. and the pardens suggested hire
been ordered.
hope that your Legislature will have
no hesitation in adopting the amendment
10 the Constitution Of the United States
abolishiBg slavery. Ii will set an example
which will no doubt be followed by other
States, and place South Carolina IN most
f4yorebls attitude before the nation. TRUST
in God that it will be DONE The nation
and the State will then be left free and IN
tramnelled to take the course which sound
policy, wisdom and humanity NAV suggest.
lSignedl ANDREW JOHNSON.
President Of the United States.
Three days afterwards Ireceived the fol-
lowing Telegram trsm the President, dated.
Washington. October 3ls,, 1865.
To Benjamin F. Perry, Prseision0i cOeernO,.
There is deep interest fsl, as to what
course the Legislature will take in regard
10 the adoption Of the amendment 10 the
Constitution Of the United States abolish
ing slavery, and the assumption Of the debt
created to aid in the rebellion against the
Goyernnent OF the United States. Ii the
action Of the Convention were ia good faith.
why hesitate in making il part 81 the Con-
stitution OF the United Statess trust in
God that the restoration Of the Union will
not be defeated. and all that has been 50
far we'll done thrown away. still have
faith that all will come out right yet. This
opportunity ought to be understood and APP
preciated by the people Of the Southern
States. IL know my own heart aud eve
~ passion which enters il. IL is my desire
10 restore the blessings OF the Union. and
tieup and heal every bleeding wouad which
has been caused By this fratricdal war.
Let Us be guided BY love and wisdom from
on High. and union and peace will once
more reign throughout the land.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Ts these telegrsp PHO dispatches replied
thar the war debt of South carulina was
very uncomfortable; that our whole State
debt. al this time, was only about six mil
lion dollars. That this debt was mostly
Incurred anterior 10 the war in construct
lns railroads aud buiIding new State
House, with an cid debt OF long standing.
That We had assumed No portion ii the
snsederate debt and we're responsible in
Ia way for il. The expenditures which
The State had incurred up to certain pc !.
ri.d had all been settled and refunded by
tAe Confederate States.
stated that Sssth Carolina had abol-
islsd slavery in good faith, and never m.
,vn.ied or wished 10 restore il that tbs
Legislature was thea considering wise,
JAZZ and hamane system Of laws fss the 40
,erament and protection Of the freedmen
IN all their rights of perssn and property,
and that there was no objection 70 the q.
dop,Isn Of the proposed amendment to the
Federal Constitution, except an apprehen.
slon that Congress might, under the second
section Of that amendment, claim the right
q lsg.slate foe the negro after slavery va;
abolished. llkeslse stated that no off !.
cial aptice had ever been received By the
Legislature Of the proposed an .ndm ent to
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