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Gov. Vance Deprecates 1t, but is Willing to
InaugMraie Revolutionary Measures
Under Certain Contingencies.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF NORTd SAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
RALEIGH. Jan. 16, 1865.
GOVERNOR: The present condition of affairs
m axes it proper that should again seek COM
munication with my brother governors, for
the purpose of mutual counsel and assist
ance.
The march of Sherman through Georgia,
his threatened advance through South Car
DINA, and the recent disasters involved in
the defeat of Gen. Hood and the fall of the
principal defensive work Of Whining ton,
have necessitated the desire for state con-
vention for vague and indefinable purposes
do not think, however, that a convention
can be called in North Carolina, unless your
state should lead in the movement, and I see
many indications of such an intention
among your people
suppose you are aware of my opinions in
regard to the danger of such movement. 1
expressed them to you in letter last spring,
and had the happiness to receive your con-
currence in my conclusions then. l regard
it as simply another resolution, and by which
we would incur not only the danger attend
ant upon u disunited confederation, but also
of domestic strife and bloodshed For have
no idea that q severance of our existing rela-
tions could possibly be SO unanimously ef-
fected as to prevent a considerable minority,
backed by the army, from inaugurating a
state OF anarchy more horrible than anything
we have yet endured, or may expect to en-
dure. Judging by my own people, regard
such deplorable result as morally certain.
It seems to me that the state govern ments,
through their executives and legislatures, will
have all the necessary moral weight, and can
accomplish every desired object short of rev.
olution, and that by calling convention we
can have no other object in view except rev.
olutiOn.
frankly confess it to you, that I regard it
our chief aim at this time to hold the demon
allied and tumbling fragments of society
and law together, and prevent them from
dropping to pieces until the rapidly hasten
ing end Of our struggle shall be developed.
To DO this is not only humane, and in every
respect our duty, but also puts OF the evil
day, and keeps US in position to take advan-
tage of any fortunate circumstance tending
to redeem our losses, to inspire our people
with hope. or even to secure better terms in
| case all should be lost
Besides, the tenor of my advices from
Richmond of late is to the effect that Presi-
dent Davis is inclined to make earnest efforts
could willingly agree to. I am anxious,
therefore, to see this, the legitimate and
proper channel, fairly tried aud thoroughly
exhausted before we take matters into our
own hands, and inaugurate revolutionary
measures.
I earnestly hope, therefore, that Georgia
will not set an example which fear would
be fatal to North Carolina. The latter was
greatly Influenced by the former in the be-
ginning of this revolution, and the secession
of the empire state of Georgia, after mature
delberation, has more influence in determin-
ing the fate of North Carolina than auy other
state in the confederation, except perhaps
our great northern neighbour Virginia.
Both these latter were exceedingly loath to
Quit the old union, and embarked their sober
and cautious people upon the bloody waves of
war in the face of tremendous odds. They
hesitated no longer when our southern sisters
plunged in and cried for help. How they have
helped, how they have bled and suffered none
will more cheerfully acknowledge than the
people of Georgia, by the side of whose gal
ant sons their blood has been spilled and
heir sufferings endured.
| appeal to you, then, governor, in all can
dor and honor tc ask if Georgia should not,
in this great matter, show due Difference to
the opinions and wishes of her northern
sisters, who moved mainly and out of sym
patty tor those who got first into the trouble !
| believe she will, hope she wll-not only
for the sake of the cause, but for the sake of
humanity, and that our action to the last may
be harmonious, cordial and sympathetic.
Please let me hear your opinions as soon as
your convenience may serve, and believe me
to be very respectfully and sincerely yours,
Z.B. VANCE.
To Gov. J. f. Brown.
TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT SUNDAY.