The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

eminent which we have Instituted. For
this your constitution makes adequate
provision: but beyond this, II | mistake
not the Judgment and will OF the people.
a reunion with the States from which
we have separated is neither practicable
nor desirable
To incresse the power. develop the re-
sources. and promote the hal piness OF
the Ccnfederacy, 1t Is requisite that there
should be so much homoeenity that the
welfare OF every portion shall be the ann
Of the whole Where this does not exist,
antagonisms are engendered which must
and should result in separation.
Actuated solely by the desire 70 pre-
serve our own rights and promote our
own welfare. the separation Of Inc Con-
federate States has been marked by DO
aggression upon others and followed by
10 domestic convulsion. our Industrial
pursuits have received no check; the cul-
tiyation Of our fields has progressed as
heretofore. and even should we be in
volved In war. there would be no cons.d-
cradle diminution in the production OF
the staples which have constitu.ed our
exports. and IA which the commercial
world has an interest scarcely less thah
our own.
The common interest OF the producer
anu consumer can Nilif W liANNi Nt'-'"' -
an exterior force, which should obstruct
its transmission TO foreign markets.
course Of conduct which would be as nh-
Just toward US as II would be detrimental
to manufacturing ana commercial inter-
csts abroad.
Should reason guide the action OF the
government from which we have stpa-
rated. policy so detrimental to the CIVIL
izrd world, the Northern states lncluu-d'
could not be dictated by even the strong
est desire to infict injury upon us; nut
if otherwise, a terrible responsibility VIII
rest upon 81. and the sufierings Oh mil
liens viii bear testimony 10 the folly and
Wfckedncss 81 our aggrcssous. IN the
mean tine there will re nliu 20 US, besides
the ordinary means before suggested, the
wo,t-knOwn resources for retaliation upon
the commerce OF an enemy.
Experience IN public stations Of subor-
dinate grade 10 this which your kindness
has conferred has taught me that care
and toll and disappointment are the
price Of Official elevation. You viii see
many errors 10 forgive. many denciencieS
20 tolerate. but you shall not find in me
either a want OF zeal or fidelity 10 the
cause that 20 me highest In hope and
OF most enduring affection
Your generosity has bestowed upon me
an undosergca distnction-one which
neither sought nor desire Upon the
continuance of that sentiment. and upon
your wisdom and patriotism, ! rely 70
direct and support me in the performance
Of the duty required ~ my hand.
We have changed tho constituent parts
but not the system OF our government.
The constitution formed by our fathers Is
that Of these Confederate states, IN their
exposition OF il. and in the judicial con-
ION, f4 boz IA
which reveals SIS true meaning
Thus instructed as 10 the just interpfe-
tation OF the instrument and ever remem-
berirg that all public Offices are but pub
lie trusts. held FOR the people, and that
delegated powers are to De strictly con-
struod. / will hope. by due diligence in
the performance Of my duties, though
may disappOnt your expectations, yet
TO retain. when retiring, something OF the
goodwill and confidence which welcomed
my entrance into Office.
IL is Joyous. I'm the midst OF perilous
times. TO look around upon people
united I'm heart. where one purpose OF
high resolve animates and actuates the
whole. where the sacrifices 10 be made
are not weighed in the balance against
honor. and right. ana liberty, and equal
ity. Obstacles may retard-they long can
not preventive progress Of movement
sanctioned By IT'S justice. and sustained
by virtuous people.
Revcrently let MS invoke the God of OUT
fathers TO guide and protect as IN our ef-
forts TO perpetuate the principles which
by his blessing. they were able 10 Vindi-
cate. establish and transmit 10 their pos
terry, and with continuance Of his ia-
vor. ever gracefully acknowl lodged, we
may hopefully look forward TO success,
70 rracc and to prosperity cmIhis
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