1VR Brower's Mills, N. 0. .Sept. 24th, 1862. ever have an eye open to conviction and be ready at "all! And It is my honest conviction if vve can get our rights times to'db what they think is best for themselves and in tlie Union that we will be better oft m the-Union posterity, for time and for Eternity, though «ome qf :—1 hereby send you a book, which I 'hope you will carefully "read and consider well the ob¬ ject fo'r which it was written —to arrest the farther pro¬ gress of this terrible civil war now upon us, and to speedily bring about a reconciliation between the two sections. y I though indulge but a feeble hope that anything that I can say upon this all-important subject will be heeded; for in all probability this terrible civil War now upon us will,before ended, wge with a muchl more destructive fury than it § has yet done. But whethet or not it avail anything towards bringing about the desired object, I feel that I shall have dis¬ charged my duty, that I have done all that I can .do towards briuging about a reconciliation between the two sections, and restoring quietude to our now- dis¬ membered country. By reference to my book it will be discovered that I have advised going back into the Union, provided we can get our rights, as the surest and best mode of put¬ ting a stop to this cruel war. The better plan to ac¬ complish this, I think, would be to get an Armistice of some two or three months, and if possible depose Lin¬ coln, and let an election for anew President take place .over the whole United States. In case lie could not be easily deposed, I think wo could make o.ut with him the balance of the four years, and particularly if he would do as he said at the start lie was going to do. I think their most established principles would thereby be changed. If a Union upon fair and honorable terms were pro¬ posed to the people at the. North there is. one of two things that it would be certain to -do—-either to get a Union.upon fair and equitable terms-wor in ease the Republican party would not accede to this, it would get up a strong opposition peace-party at the North, and thus make it easier for us to effect our view. Phillip ofMacedon could not conquer a certain na¬ tion pf people, the Grecians"*! believe, until he mana¬ ged to sow discord among them. He then made an easy conqpOst of them. So now let us stop this cruel war now upon us, either, by a reconstruction of the Un¬ ion Upon fair and honorable terms, or else by sowing discord among the Northern 'people : In either case I don't think the war would last.long.- It is certain that we'ean't long exist as a nation ip the terrible fiery ordeal to which we are now being submitted—probably not longer than twelve months, arid, considering the great scarcity and high prices of provisions, besides numerous other necessary articles, lie brought about without any farther probably not so long. Salt, of a quality so inferior,(blood. Think not that the North would than we will be out of it, from the fact that in case of separation I look upon the present war as being only' the beginning of a series of wars, or. one of many that will occur at intervals of,a few }rcars for a good many years to corne, and our country will probably never again, in our time, be in any settled condition long at a time. But if we can now have Union upon just and honorable terms, the people having learned something by -this experiment would probably take more pains in injthe future to avoid a war. It would doubtless go much against the grain to go back into fheUnion after fighting so-long and shedding so much blood. But still if we will make the venture, I think in the end we will find that we have acted wisely. Time will begin to heal the breach, and in the end things will, I think, all be brought right again. I am therefore for the Uunjon if it can be had on just and honorable terms ; otherwis'e I am opposed to it out and out. As before stated, I think the best thing that can be done under the circumstances would be to strike for an Armistice of some two or three months in order to see if a reconciliation between the two sections caDnot shedding of consider us that it will scarcely save meat for summer use; is now whipped should we desire a settlement of this distress- selling at fr.om 25 to 50 times "the original price of aiiftg question ! They are doubtle'ss as tired of the war good article, and it is feared not to he had in sftfficientlas we are and would no doubt like as well to see it quantities at that. Wheat crops too were perhaps the settled. Think of our poor soldiers now in the tented nearest a complete failure that,lias been known within (field. Think also of the many women and children in this cajse it matters but little whether or not Lincoln the recollection of the oldest inhabitant, some not ma fast being, made widows and orphans by'this great and is deposed.. Getting qu/ rights guaranteed us, I think,iking the ;4eed that was sown. Corn crops are alsojmighty struggle, and if a voice floes, not come from is the main tiling. And J would therefore desire tha'ljsaid to be very light ; probably on an average theredliem crying for peace, ! will agree that l am mistaken we should not be so particular about these very small will not lie over a half crop. Xunferons articles Of for on.ee. I for one desire a speedy and an honorable things—mere technicalities as it w^ere—-thingfhn which jmanufaeture are also very scarce and high from the adjustment of the sectional troubles. This doubtless there can't be mucli profit any way, but which at thejfaet that we have not enough of the necessary man u-, meet# with a responsive throb within your own bosom, same time n.-ay breed great disturbances,- and thus (factories among us to manufacture these.-articles in jand those of the whole nation I may say.. The way prevent the great question of the day from being set-'sufficient quantities to meet the wants of The people, then to obtain this thing is to go to work and work tied. If we can get our rights guaranteed us, I look The consequence is many'qf these articles command'tor it. These difficulties will have to he ended some upon Lincoln presiding as President as of but merely fabulous prices, such that it is feared many of the j*eo-(time, and in my opinion the sooner a move i,s made for secondary importance. By letting him serve out his;pie will not be able to command. So if our sectional.peace the sooner we will have peace. Think how time, the Republican party would -probably be satisfied troubles thus keep on, have we not a prospect for a!many valuable lives may be saved by striking for this at this fheir experiment at President making, and wouldigloomy future, ahead ? - • (thing early, and at the same time, as 1 believe, get probably never attempt to elevate one of their [tarty to J •Should we continue to tight on and at length at iqi-' the Presidency again. In case of re-union, I look upon;,ntense sacrifice, say 100,000 men, succeed in driving it-that Lincoln is the last vestige of a Black Republican [the enemy 'completely from our shores ; we then reach' that will ever occupy the 1 ted States. peace upon as good or probably better terms than we will be able to get by a farther prosecution of the war. Before concluding I would say, be not'too much residential chair of the Uni-ithe.Blockade. "What are we going to do. with that, or buoyed np with the prospect of present success. Gen- jhow'get rid of it ?• This is a question tor which' I think erally'speaking all combatants in wars are attended For the sakeythen of perpetuating this great country (every thinking man slwuld solve and answer. -The with alternate successes and defeats, and it is this, I can we not put up with a few wrongs, and particularly.! Blockade has now been on us about seventeen months presume, as a general thing that makes wars so disas- when the day dqes not appear far distant when thgyjaud as yet nothing effective has been done to raise it- troiis, For were, one side to whip all the time I don't can all bo wiped out? If we will strike for a cdpapro-jAnd were we not as able to raise the Blockade in the,suppose a war would last long. mise while victory rests upon our arms, I have not a!past seventeen months as wo will probably he able to] Before closing I will state that' I am as firm in the doubt but peace can be'had upon just and honomhlejd-o in (lie next like period of time? I think we werejbelief of the things herein set forth, likewise of those terms. But if we let this opportunity slip the tide oi'jand even more soj from the fact that the North nowiin the'book, as the sun is in the heavens, though I may battle may change, and in that-ease the North would jluts in their posse sion tlie most of our Seacoast, Navy (possibly be mistaken in some of the conclusions arrived probably give us their own terms. • * j YaVds, *&e. So we now stand hut a bad chance to biiilcfat, hut I don't think I am. Time alone will show. The difficulties between the North and the Southland fit ort a fleet within ourselves sufficiently strong! Should you disbelieve the sentiments set forth in this should not be viewed as existing between foreign ene-jto, meet the formidable Navy of the North ; for they sheet, likewise those in the hook, I would advise you mi-es, but between people that should be towards each;have I believe about 380 Vessels of war. and we'as goojjito lay uj> all, and if they will not do to- listen at in the olher as brothers, both sides of which* have erred audjas none. Were we to commence .building, probably course of six or twelve months, I will agr.ee that I aju gone aside from the path of duty. If each side will Jhv the ti.njje we would get a vessel' fairly -under way,(mistaken for once,, 1 now do away with these wrongs, and let tl\e two set1- the North would fun in and destroy it,, or cause us toi Since writing the above Lincoln has issued his pro- ' I ' * -• " - Jj • ! ' - • • - - - - tions be united upon just and honorable terms will, think, in the end l*e for the best. Shall the Monarch! a 1 Powers of Europe point to out destroy it as has been heretofore done. .So uuderlelamation emancipating the slaves of all States, that these circumstances it seents we will stand bitt a badishall be in rebellion against.the United States on the chance to build and fit out, vessels within odrselves in (first day of January, 1863. This makes the prospect country us an example and say "that man is incapable sufficient numbers to-meet-.and clear out this tprmida-ifoi' Union more gloomy than ever, and if attempted to of self-government? " I .hope not. Let us then join to-hie fleet of the North. And as for some of the Euro-! be carried out, I see but little prospect of Union, gether aS.erring brothers and yet solve the problem peau Powers doing this, or-assisting us to do so, I• he-1 But still I think it was,an act resorted to more for the iievo it is a settled fact that they are not going to haveipiirpose of putting down the rebellion, than as a special any thing to do with it. So it seems the Blockade will benefit to the African race. Therefore, if Ave 'will be apt to remain as it is, or until the North seem pipa-'strike for a compromise upon terms already mentioned, solve the problem "' that man is capable of self government." What do you think the Father of his country would say \Verh he now back to take a view of his once- beloved country? " United we stand: Divided we fall, " would probably be'his words. If we can get this,aboljtimi-sentiment e'xpurtged from the Northern, people, and get the Territorial and Slave- ly questions settled fairly and permanently, I think we liad besttrv the Union once more. But in case tliev sed to remove it of themselves. Then it seems that all I think this thing can be knocked up, aud the Union the fighting that has been done, and the much bloodlyet saved upon just and honorable -terms. It is but a that has been spilt, will all lie in vain unless we find consequence that we might have expected. The longer some,effective mode of raising, the these sectional troubles continue unsettled, the more new difficulties will spring up, and the harder it will We need not expect be in the end to reconcile them. Blockade. 'This is a subject upon which I think it would be well for our public men to consider, and unless they can* see,then- are for abolishing slavery, I think it perfectly in con sis-(way clearly through what is the use of submitting tojto settle these difficulties in such a way as to be satisfied tent that they should desire a farther-Union. Because any farther sacrifice about it? I wish to bring thisiimmediately at the result. Let us settle them as we may a house divided against itself cannot stand, and hovvjsubject a little nearer home, even to you my dear reader,'! it will take time, and a great deal of it at that, to effeetu- ean it be expected that we should live in-harmony and and a&kyou, am I thus, willing to be slain? Am I-jally heal the awful breach that has been made. Many Union together when a part of our people are antagon-; willing to be one of the 100,000, or whatever the num-|tinges if we will do what is best, we must do things istic to,ouf interests and institutions ! jber may be that, shall fall in driving the enemy from that we do not wish to do. So of tills all-ihipoptarit I am therefore for seeing what kind of terms the North would be willing to give us. If #they will give us Union upon terms already mentioned, I think we had best go hack into the Union, forgive the misdeeds of the past, strike hands as erring brothers, and go on and yet be what, but for these sectional troubles* it seems, we were destined soon to have l\een—the first nation in wealth,*power, and greatness upon the face of tlie globe.- Should not the thought of this create within us a desire that we may so settle this distressing question that we may move onward and upward and yet attain to this very desirable thing? 1 think if should, . - ' It is true our head men after beginning this thing would now hate to back down without accomplishing the thing they set iinto do - to build up and establish the land, and.then after all we are stopped and bur¬ dened with the Blockade so that it all avails nothing ? Human life is precious. When a soul takes its exit from the body there is no earthly power' that