Vol. XL VI.
HILLSBOROUGH, N. C., SEPTEMBER 5, 1866.
No. 2263.
- AN ADDiTESS
TO THE PEOPLE cr thb UNITED 8TATES
It it the unquestionable right of the pe o-
p)e of the United States to mate such
changei in the Constitution tt they, upon
IVt we insist that theyYhall be nude in the lrntee social order hare been destroyed
odYwMch the Constitution iUelf poiati ;hlh"n(,., ind enl of iT!'
. . r-.w- -ww k. 'i.t.r .ml th turbulent spirits hare been suddenly loos
lot an future attempt to overthrow their
authority. It wouid.seem to,be both naiu
ral and ineritable that, in StateaVnd sec
tion! so recently swept by the whirlwind of
war, where all tho ordinary modes and me
thods of organized industry have been bro
ken up, and the bonds and influences tnat
I mi f mm fk tiiftlin nf if Anil tRfAWfl
iL.ritofthatiastrumeot.andw.tnineprin. . . - . ..7.
ciDles W self.goTeromeot and of eaual without resources or restraint upon a d,s
,Xs which lie It the basis of our republi- organized and chaotic eociety. and where
. f. a .u -ilw. .r the keen tenia of defeat is added to the
fin msLiiauvu. i
- . ,- nvirrninuf ai tmnif .ni nnna .fan, ri i
i . lunik tnese cnanres o wiiun . .v - " rr;-.
da.tntal law with.ut the concurrence of enee ehouldikry for . time the imper
" J r mil tkm infludini- feet discipline of law, and excite abew fears
thre'foortha of all the Stais, including f . . ,
8tatn or people, as condition of repie- r; . ii
. I'.'Iil. ....u,. tih. ,i,-hit ... I ed br more or less of violence, do mil
V" . 6 . -t-o "i-.l- ...i UhieilMi and lsrrer towns of the Southern
i;oastueiion io an ma o u - - - -
with still greater emphasis do we deny u. ..v. ...
r,rhteaBortiooofthe8tatesticltdiBg brought most closely in coatac , and
thereat of the State from any share m P""w f"-V"
n. ....' r .inffian most easily fed and fanned into outbreak ;
changes in the Constitution which ire to aod eren there they are quite u much the,
affect permanently their political relations fruit of untimely and hurtful polu.ca .gu
. .J...... tK. u iftmtriiM irt-iwuonn lour boiuuit so ma pan hi imc
f tbt atterai membenol the coamoa ut -.'.
condition of ao
sentiment in
tan.
a tirMtiaa.iattAa warranttbie when eil
...:..jV. Kr.k., At... it -ri,! h. best acqeainted with the
, A i.. o...v. t. rr. cietT and the state of public
-" h. ...sinr :n th. Mil Ut South including that of
It"! .u r.wi.-fc- -.K-m ;t Uttfeau thuConTentu
ij ... r .v-.. MM .la.. ,.dtiri! fact that the rreat mass of
its represen
n establishes the
the Southern
i.ii.!..:. u i. t.k .fori. It find. BB .r- people accept w.th as full and aincere sub
r.M ! A. Cnititotioo. It ia at war with " d the people of the other Sutes,
.v- f..i.,.ni,t rift.in!-af ur farm of the reestablished aupremacy of the nation
v ' . I iitliA.il Bftil .M SA rt. rmii in IS. mnf
... . . k . k.x.J.iiI fa f 11 1 tt r. inn
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loyal spirit, and with a zeal quickened
tinued would not alienate and impair. And
the ten millions of Americans who live in
the South would be unworthy citizens of a
tree country, degenerate sons ol an heroic
ancestory, unfit ever to become guardians
of the rights and liberties bequeathed to us
ojr the tamers anu founders 01 inis repuo-
ic. if they could accept, with uncomplain
ing subonissiveness the humiliations, thus
smiirht to be imposed upon them. Resent-
every way and by the most solemn acts b)r
which States and societies can pledge their
faith, their engagement to bear true faita.
and allegiance, through all time to come
to ,the Constitution of the United States,
and to all laws that may be made in pur
suance thereof. "
Fmow-CocNTRtintM : We. call upon
you, in full reliance upon your intelligence
and your patriotism, to accept, with gene
mental injustice is always and everywhere rous and ungrudging confidence, this full
essential to freedom: and the spirit. which surrender on the part of those lately in
. " n. . t I " i ?. m . . s ... zt
prompt tne states ana peopiemeiy in in arms agamsi jwur auwoniy, anu 10 snars
surrection, but insurgent now no longer, to with them the honor and renown that await
protest againsi ine imposition oi unjusi ana I muse wiiu uung uat. pctc anu cuucuru
deg-radins condition, makes them all the to jarriiie States. The war just closed.
more worth v to snare in tne government wiin an us sorrows anu aisaaiers, nas
of a free commonwealth, and eives still fir opened a new career of glory to the nation
mer assurance of the loture power and it has saved. It has swept away the hoa-
freedom of the Republic. Pur whatever tilities of sentiment' and of interest which
regDonsibilitv the Southern people mav were a ttandioe: menace to its peace. It
have incurred iii resisting-the authority of has destroyed the institution ol Slavery,
the National Government and in taking up always a cause of sectional agitation and
arms for its overthrow, thoy may be held l strife, and has opened lor our country the
ts anawer. as individuals, before the iudi-lwav to unity of interest, of principle and
cial tribunals of land ; and for that con- J of action through all time to come. It has
duct, as societies and organized communi developed in both sections a military ca-
" . . . "... !'.". .... . r ' .
ties, they have already paid the most fear- pacity ao aptitude lor achievements 01
ful penalties that ca fall on offending ar, both by sea and land, before unknowsi
States in the losses, the sufferings and even to ourselves, and destined to a exer
humiliations of unsuccessful war. But cise hereafter, under united councils, as
whatever mav be tha aruilt or the Danish- important influence upon the'character an J
ment of the conscious anthors of the insur-1 destiny of the continent and the world.
rection, candoi and common justice de- Ana wnue u nas inoa revraiea, uiacipuueu
roand the concession that the great mass of and compacted our power, it has Droved
those who became involved in its responsi- to us beyond controversy or doubt, bt the
bility acted upon what they believed to b coarse pursued towanf both contending
their duty, in defence ol what they had been section uy ioregn ruwers, mav
taught to believe their rights, or under a be the guardians of our own independence.
Iis if liberty ind constitutional right do- al.ke by their interest and their pride, to
panden: solely'. poo the will of the party co-operate with other States and sections
fo po.se.sioo if ower.snJ thus .d;b fer
direct and oecessey sequence, to the moat "6 i.v-.-.u ............ .... r ."
fatal and Ut.lerabli "of all tyrannies-the welfare of our common country. H.storj
tyranny of shifting and irresponsible polit.- where a people, so pow
V? J'1. v. ?. ...u.i ,.;. ih. m,.t erM in numbers, in resources and in pub
formidable of all the J.ngera which mea.c. I. c spirit, after a war ao Ion; m its dura
the stability of Tree gomnmeot. that the t.vn. so destructive in its progress and s
CoVstitu ion of the United Sutes .s in- idter its issues, have accepted de
Tended most carefully t. provide. We de- consequences with so much of
Jnd a strict and steadfast adherence to it. pod f-lh h marked the conduct of
compulsion, physical and moral, which the v
were powerless to resist. "Nor can it be
amiss to remember that, terrible as have
been the bereavements and the losses ot
this war, they have fallen exclusively upon
neither section and upon neither party
that tner nave taiien, inaeeu. wnn iar
and that the principles of republican free
dom we reorient can find amons the na
tions of the earth no friends or defenders
bit out selves. '
We call upon you, therefore, by every
consideration of vour'own trmty and
salety, and in the name of liberty through
crsvisions. lo th s. and in this .lone, can V. ,m,z,J " ,, V-X'
we find a baai. of ptrioaaent Union and United State. 1 eyond all question this
u r hn htm ir fi ii to the wue irenerosi-
.. w. .... I. 1 1 wiiit uhirh ihir vnforreil nurrender was
hcuriA. uat it is auereii.io iiiiiBcauuDi v .
ftheu.urpation which Tve condemn, that feeepttd by ihe rres.dcnt ot the uniieu
.L t .1.. w,...u.,r. v..... ..i States and the (Jenerals ia immidiate com-
. .i r. ..r- iK.i. mand of their armies, and to the liberal
rrsdmistion to a hare in the government
measures which were afterwards taken to
f the country j that ihey are still disloyal rcr, i', J -u ' .;;v:;v
io sentiment ind i.uip.e. and that neither 8i hereallhad for thet.me beenover-
the honor, the md.t nor the interests of fr-wn. ,N step, could I bate been better
.k mi.. ..r. .i tt... m.r. r.. calculated to command the respect, win the
admitted to a share in ita councils
tiehtrenlv to this:
. ... .
1. That we have no right, lor .ocn rea
f t .a . I ...
Vr conniience. revive me painousm anu e
cure the neruiinent and atlecttonate aue-
... .... . a
etanee of the Decnle of the booth to tne
ni,to deny to.any portion of the Stale. tntntutlon and law. f the Union, than
r people right eipre.ly confeirrd Uon ho hich have been so firmly taken and
Um by the Con.iituWo of the United te.df..tl-pursued by t'le l'""0'
gtJiM,-'- the United States. And if that confidence
ri..i i... ikntA..f and lovaltv have been ince imputed; if
Ioy.liy.o long as thev conform in all le people of the South are to-.tav Us. cr-
their public conduct to 'the re4u.1e.nent. tl,li " their .llegisnce than they were nn-
fthe Constitution and laws-we have no 'diately upon the cImt of the '.'
right toetact lro them conformity in Jrlsrwent is due t. the changed tone ol he
nelr ctiment. and opinions to our own. -"g'slaiivt Departmrnt ul the C.etirr.l Uo-
an k ai$if l.a 1 1 tt f na tt vrriunent toward themi to the action oy
thepurpo.eaor the ability ( the peaple which Congress has rndeavored U supplant
f the Union to protect and defend, ui.der d defealihe President wi,e and beneti-
allcentingenciee and by whatever means cent policy of restoration! to their eiciu-
iv be renutred. its honor and its el ' from all participation in our common
flf; ' dve rnmen! 1 to the withdrawal Horn mem
Theie woatd, in our Judgment, be full f rights conlemd and guarauterd by the
and conclusive answers to the plea thus Constitution, and to the evident pui pose 01
advanced for the eaclo.ion of these States Congress. in the eaerci.e of a usurped and
from the Union. But we say further, that unlawful authority, io reduce them ir..ui mc
this ptea teats opn a complete misaopre rank of free and equal members l a Repuu
kansioa or an unimi nntersion ef eiistin lie of States, with nahts and dignities un
facts. impaired, to the condition of conquered
We do not hesitate t affirm, that there provinces and a conquered peopie. m
im HA rtinn f i(S -untrv mhtrn Ih Con. I thine, subordinate and Subject to the Wll
atitation and taws of the United State, find of their conquerrrn free only t .bey laws
a mora prompt and entire obedience than in making which they are not allowed to
ia those States, and among those people share. . . v
wh were lately ia arms ag.inst them or No people has ever yet existed whose
wnenmera 11 less purpose or icsa oaogeriiyaiiy sou 9
greater weight opon those with whom the out the world, to complete the work of res
war began ; that in the death of relatives tradn and pace which the President of
snd frieuds, the dispersisn of families, the the United States has -0 well begun, and
disruption of social systems and social ties, which the policy aaopieu ana me pnncipiei
the overthrow of govemments, of law and averted by the present Congress alone b
order. the destruction of property and of struct. The time is cl..se at hand when
forms and modes and means or industry, memoers 01 a new ungres aie i u
the loss of political, commercial and mor J elected. If that Congress shall perpetuate
influence, in every shape and form which this policy, and, by excluding loyal States
ereat calamities can assume, the States and and people from representation in its halls,
O ... ... t I . . ? AL. - .. A ft S mm, t. mm mmt Ik I a( Km
people which engaged in the war against snau continue mc wuruwu oj
the Government l the United States have legislative powers of the Government are
suffered tenfold more than those who re- now exercised, common prudence compels
ms.ned in a'legiance to its Constitution and us to anticipate augmented discontent, a
i.wi sullen withdrawal from the duties and ob
These considerations miy not, as they ligations ol the reueni uoveromen .
certainly do not, justify tbe action of the temal dissension, and a general collision
peopie of the insurgent States; but no just ol sentiments and pretensions which may
or cenen.us mind will refuse to them very renew, in a still more fearful shape, the
considerable weight in determining the civil war from which we have justemerged
line of conduct wich the government of the pve can upon you v iiueiuaC JWu.
United States should pursue toward them. t prevent tne -
They accept, if not with alacrity, cer- dant a calamity. W t call upon you in
tainly without sullen resentment, the de- every t otigressiona uisir.ti . c-.rj
feat and ovenhrow thev have sustained, to secure the election of members, who.
They acknowledge snd acquiesce in the whatever other diBerences may cnaracier-
V . . J .1.. . .1..:. nn i n art nn. will unite in
rrsu ts, to themselves sna me ' country, , 0l . f,t.
which that defeat involve.. They no long- recognizing the r,ShVlVnCnlVe.s anS
er claim for anv State the right to recede Union to I ePren:a t on in i
from the Uoion, they no longer aa.ert for who will admit to seat b""fh;
any State the ...egi.nce paramount to that ?M:!"
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WlllCn II UUC IU (lie ww.. .......... -- - , .. ......
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They have accepted the destruction ol will De hwsu "'
alave7rv. abolished it by their State consti- cise of the power conferred upon ,t by the
tution. and concurred7 with the State, and Con.titut.on to have been duly elected,
people d the whole Un-on in prohibiting returned and qualified br a teat therein,
ft sfii tence f.rre Jer upon the a ,.l or with:. When this shall have been done the Gov
he j risSfction of tlie United State., ernme t will have been t
They indicate and evince their purpose, tegrity. the Constitution of he 1 n.ted
i....' .. r - i.. rwi.tihle Mmfaale. to States will have been re-establihed in Hi
n Union
id.pt their douietic law. to the changed full aupremacy. and th
condition of their ncietr. and to .ecure by will have again b.J" w
the law and its tribunals equal and im- Si
was design
sovereign
each
tes.
untLVher iawa.li.litj of all act. like Itself, moving in a distinct and inde-
If resistanJe "The national authority, and pendtdt aphere. eiercismg powers defi .nci
:faSmcin.ttempt and m
tlirftw. Thev avow their wiiiiogness 10 wtiiwns V""1: t c. ... i .11
a he buJdenJand discharge' all the and co on er.tioo
duties and obligations which rest upon the people subject to ita autnoriiy. inn
t,n.com!nn w.th other State. jiiA 'iSS:
other sections ol the Union J and tb.y re- Utienal ""j
new throueh their representatives in this eral Ooveram.nt an enter in a
CotoK by all iheir public conduct, in spirit with 1 eomo.n parpoa. and a com-