The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-30
49, By the Governor
ADDREss TO THR PEOPLE

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failure. In all its proportions a. an organised
to the authority Of the 9overnmept
It Is ended. We may not forget by whom, by
what means, and In what manner II was inaugu'
and has been prosecuted nor shut our
followed In its train; yet 1t IL not the part OF
wisdom to brood over the wrongs and evils OF
the past. Let Us rather, as q people who nave
an interest In the great future, renew our ener'
gies to overcome the unfortunate ana anomalous
Condition In which we find ourselves.
In some parts of the State there has been no
exercise of civil authority; no mail facilities;
no commercial intercourse with the resi- OF tne
country-for three or four years. It's desirable
that these be restored AND t9at tns necessIty iot
the earliest possible moment. The first Difficult
ty that presents itself here Is the presence Of the
guerrilla bands that infest the parts OF the state
referred to; whose presence inspires such q
sense of insecurity that the better part OF the
srdinary business, much less in performing the
duties Of civil officers. The Government recog:
nizes no rebel army now east OF the MisslsslPpl
river. and an order has been issued declaring
these guerrilles outlaws, ana aeneqncing asa,n aM
persons who desire Q return OF the security and
blessings of peaceful society to aid in hunting
them down and bringing them to the punish.
ment so Justly denounced against them.
Again: hear OF some, In the portions OF the
STAIA T6IHTTou l. Who
extension of the authority Of West Virginia
over them. I would say to srch that they may
retard the restoration Of law and order for q
time, and may get themselves into trouble but
they cannot affect the ultimate result. The con-
s~titution and laws of West Virginia are the only
State authority existing within her limits or rec:
osnized therein blythe Federal Government; and
il IN desirable that they be enforced by the civil
officers and. courts; and this Will pc the only
means resorted to, II sufficient. Sutit may as
we'll be understood that this authority will be
enforced, and that any who offer resistance will
be brought to certain punishment.
There are others amongst the disloyai now In
the State some Of whom who nave been In
arms against the Government-who, notwith.
standing the rebellion, as an organized opposi-
tion 70 the Government, has been efeotualy
suppressed, seem to take pride In thrusting their
disloyal sentiments be fore the community. The
IoyafpSoptStt efbftdcsss sthHeE uasapd and sSfite
into difficulty; and If protection 10 not at once
afforded them against the violence thus wonton-
IL provoked, the authorities are denounced for Q
failure or neglect of duty. Now, If such per-
sons wish peace and safety, 1 would advise them
not only to weld q willing obedience to the con-
stituted authorities. both Federal and State,
but to be careful to avoid the avowalor NANTES.
conduct themselves in such wise that the most
e~xacting will have no just ground Of complaint
against them.
To the loyal people I hardly deem it necessary
to say anything. 1t has been your pride and
boast-and justly ao-that you were the sup.
United States and of the State, and all orders
made by them for the vindication of their M.
thOrity, during the great struggle through which
we have passed. Will you not continue that
support as heretofore, and prove, as you have
in the past, that You are the law and order par.
ty of this country The constituted authorities
of the United States have made orders respect
ing the return of psfoled rebel prisoners which
the loyal people of this State deem invidious
and unjust. 1have used my utmost endeavors
orders revoked; but thus far without success.
You have the right to protest against them and
petition for their revocation but while they re.
main in force. it is your duty as loyal and law
abiding citizens torespectt them. If these orders
allow persons in your midst who are guilty of
them before the courts and have them tried,
and, if found guilty, punished; and I submit
whether this course, sooner than any other, will
not secure the re- establishment Of the peace and
Allow me especially to urge upon all good cit.
liens of the disorganized parts Of the State the
propriety and necessity of giving their practical
aid and cooperation in the restoration Of civil
authority in their respective counties; and in
order to facilitate this desirable object, it may
gestions and references to the law:
Sheriffs, Clerks of Courts, Recorders and
Prosecuting Attorneys, may de appointed by
the Judge of the Circuit, (where there IL q
judge to continue in Office until the next regu.
Acts 1865, ps. % and 24) There being no Judge
for the Ninth Circuit, tho Judge Of the Fifth
Circuit has been authorized to appoint q Sheriff
for Pocahontas county, and the Judge of the
Seventh Circuit to appoint Sheriffs for each of
the counties of Greenbrier, Monroe, Mercer,
and Mcdowell. (See Acts 1865, pa. % nd24)
The Auditor 10 authorized to appoint Assess
ors. (See Acts 1884, p. 12)
The Governor 10 authorized to appoint two
Justices and one Constable for each of the old
magisterial districts to continue In Office until
the counties are laid of into townships. (See
Acts 1866, p. 1917 ..f
of the counties into townships and to 6x the
time for township elections. (See acts 1a63, pa.
q, "a %, ia and ll5.)- am
The Governor IL authorized to I'LL ~temporari.
" all vacancies In office not provided fer by the
Constitution or the Legislature" (See C%onstitu-
provided for filing q vacancy In the Office OF
Circuit Judge, nor Tor filling vacancies In county
Offices where there is no Judge Of the Circuit, |
the Governor has the authority to appoint tenn.
porarily . Judge and county officers for the
Ninth Circuit, except Sherifh, whose appoint
ment Is provided for - hsreinabove mentioned.
Fellow. C~itizens-nature has endowed our new
State with all the elements Of greatness The
capital, enterprise and labor to develop these re-
sources await invitation to begin and success. |
fully carry ON the work. Let rs then, not only
restore peace to her borders, but place her In
the nigh road to prosperity, resolved to advance
her to the front rank amongst the States of the
Oni'n' in wealth A l1sflIIFfR' Z 3. B dR9sfli
, Governor.
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