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SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1881.
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"Kttkv af Vlcn-PrenMtnt *t»pU*u.. B.4
'Hons, A Rut aud A, H. Carlaud.
Oa tka afMruooo of d»y-b.('«CT-y«.t.rd»y 1 a*
we unnnuueed la our laet, tka above oemad
p aad .neada aio-
qu.ot tad patriotic ipaachaa. Mr.SUphaoc, in
tha ofyae of We remark., Mid1 .
wUathaiP'*a ere ‘to* bake 'peace wa Vtooer
It reete with our enemlee. Thie war li a
w» r of medneee, regardleee of ell the princi-
rsiffliMEse
mm unconstitutional Mi. Lincoln should be
reminded that tb a Constitution sajs that “no
pfaforefeu ibsil to gives by any regulation of
commerce or revenue to (he ports of one State
over those ol another." He contends that the
ports of tbj seceded States are still in the Un
ion, and yet net suett reck less disregard of his
oath'iv support that instrument in all its parts,
as to keep open the port of Boston, and at
tempt to eleee the! «f Charleston! The Con
stitution says: * *Tbe right of the people to be
secure in their pertons, houses, papers and ef
fects against unreasonable searohee and aeis-
nr* s. shall not be violated; and ne warrants
shall issue but upon probable cent# supported
by outh or affirmation, particularly describlog
the place to be aearehed, end the person to be
seised ” And yet by an nkeae of bis, be has
dared to have arrested Rosts Winans—arrested
without specified charge, and without process.
Who clothed him with such power? I men
tion this thing to show that anarchy it taking
placo in the North, and that there is no longer
ary hope of liberty among them. If we should
suocumb to them, our liberty would bo lost
forever. Ger. Harney has been sent ever to
Missouri, and by bis order and the orders of
those under hie oonamand, the oitisens have
been shot down and disarmed. The Constitu
tion declares that every citiaen shall have the
right to keep and bear arms. Not only is
Lincoln guil y of these clear violations of the
Constitution which he has sworn to support
with an oath that is registered in high Heaven,
but a Colonel of hit has declared the act of the
Missouri Legislature, arming her own citi-
sens, an unlawful one 1 What have escaped?
If these things be done in the green tree, what
in the dry?
After Mr. Stepheos had concluded, the crowd
repaired to the Tront House and called for Geo.
R'tst, who came out on the terrace, atid re
sponded as follows:
1 aui not addicted to publio • peakiug—espe
cially on occasions like this. 1 should feel pe
culiar embarass uent, did I not know this oall
is made upon me from your kind feelings for
my State. Less than a week ago, the people
of Arkansas were—not enemies, bat aliens;
but I have the pleasure now to address you as
my fellow-eitisens. On the 6th of May, the
Slate with almost absolute unanimity, with
drew from the Government controlled by Lin
coln; and, on Saturday last, Congress, with
equsl unanimity, admitted her into the
the Confederacy. From that day to eternity,
•he will share your destiny, be it what it may.
We will go before you, if you will seller it, to
soy point of danger. When old Virginia,
ithfch contains the ashes of Washington, is
assnilcd, Arkansas willj not stay behind. We
bav-e been somewhat alow to act, but we will
be none the less patriotic and prompt in resis
tance. ‘
I am satisfied that this struggle will be
bloody, but not doubtful. We will meet the
Uolha and Vandals on the borders of Maryland
and Virginia, aad drive them back. But their
leader will not be there, to encourage them by
hie valor. He will fly in his ficotch oap —and
borne sort of a cloak—I forget what—and con-
peel, d In one of the Oars of the Express Com-
pa »y. Lincoln will do vary well fora buffoon,
but not lor a Issdor. Wo can whip out him and
hie army with our common arms, if we had no
ottor, or wilt* Arkansas toothpicks We oan
And arms enough among ear rural population
to fight and conquer the Abolitionists with.—
We can beat our “ploughshares into swords
end our pruning books into spears,” and find
plenty of uien to use them effectually.
1 return borne in a few days, wbare I have
a regiment, with vhieh I go to Virginia. I be
Ifove I am a man of peace. 1 ass a member of
the Provisional Congress', from my State, but I
shall go into tbs field and serve my oountry to
the beet of my ability.
Goa. Rust's remarks ware received with an-
thornastie applause and ebeers for brave little
Arkansas, lie is ene ef tbe beet of men. He
it k plain honest farmer, but n men of high
order of intellect—unimpeachable integrity,
and brim full o( Southern patriotism.
Mr. Garland, bis oollsage, was tben called
for, and made a few aoul stirring and eloquent
remarks. He said be wen proud and rajoicad
to dull fit fellow eitisens. He had witueeeed.
With pride, the respect which had been paid
W our distinguished Vice-President all along
the tie# of travel during tho day.
-Arkansas was with ns. Her soldiers were
arousing mmI making ready to go where their
•«rvices were needed; aid the bright eyed
glflsaU ever the State were plying their nee
dice te clothe them. The storm of war comes,
hat let A oome. Though we do go down to rise
no mere, lei itoeuse. But it is nee lees to talk;
%otnk most now be done. The eeose is my
esttse and yoar cause. It must end shell be
P41#I*1qs4* and I pledge you solemnly that Ar-
fttim will be found doing her full share.
I Ur. Garland is a youag man of rare talents
end great promise, and will one day* should
he I lire, refleet greet credit open kto Beats, end
bring teflown lo himself.
th, UWN> 0.H Jo*n B
wen to la.T» there ImI ni»ht for Virflnl*.--
Zht, I, tha nUlk 2awpaoy that bu lalt R*4
maod aoaatf to ,o to tha au.
aa tha 4 th of July:
“Their duty, in our Judgment, is easily da
doed, and oan be very rapidly discharged. if
consuls in doing precisely what ike Executive Hsad Quartsrs Fourth ReoimbstJ vestardav and last nixoL and again to dai*
xtssre H gay..nnha.. , KBr
President should have matured them — auu “ r '-“ i —«w 1.
biUe to carry into effect hit
put down the exiting rebellion, and they
shouldnonsiet as follows:
“A bill to authorise ihs necessary loans.
“A bill to increase tbe Army.
••A bill »Hi* into ior.Ieo the' 1 »»<"•««, of th, Thirt
of a volunteer corps just organised at Ai
waft* feswp wbwsty, aider
necessary number of volunteers, Ac., Ac.
“A bill more accurately tresaop
against the United States, and pbblsbing
with death every attempt to giyo aid or com
fort to tho enemy.
“A bill making it obligatory on tbe part of ev
ery commander uf a U. b. vessel, or ve»sel
in tbe employ of the U. 8., opqn the oapture
of privateers fitted out by Ike Rebel Gov,
eminent, to hang ell on board as Pirates,
within an hour after suehoaptuie, and with-
ont trial,—the Pirate’s * * “
tbe testimony required
captain and crew.
“Such other bills haring special relation fo
putting down the rebellion, as the Execu
tive and constitutional Advisers may deem ex
pedient.” V.
On this desperate proposition, the “pailj
Courier and Union”— an able and influential
journal, published at Syracuse, New York—
makes tbe following sensible remarks—and we
give this as another evidence of tne reaction
going on in the North:
What is all this but constituting the Execu
tive the dictator of the North, and through the
North of the whole Union ? Why net abolish
Longiess and elections by the people, and the
election of Senators by the people's represen
tatives of the State Legislature, by one brief
eosotment? Why not pass immediately one
short law like this: “During the pending dif
ficulties and the present rebellion, tbe will of
the Executive shall be the supreme law of the
land; and all tbe popular devices of a Govern
ment by representatives of the people shall be
henceforth abolished V*
Tbe duty of Congress, says Col. Webb, “con
sists in doing exactly what tbe Executive may
ask ol them, and nothing morel" What a
warning of the mad extremes to which the
spirit of party, or an insane enthusiasm lor tn
utnpb, may lead even intelligent minds, for
Col. Webb is, without doubt, an intelligent
and experienced gentlemen!
But the chevalier Webb further says:
“And whoever, in Congress or elsewhere,
proposes Any change in the Constitution, or
any concession to the Rebel Slates, or any
compromise upon tbe question ol slavery; or
who desires and offers tor consideration, any
project to get rid of this civil war, except by
augmentation of the army aud navy and tbe
strengthening of tbe hands of the Executive,
is at heart, aa much a traitor to the Union, as
is Jeff. Davis and bis associate rebels.”
On whioh the Syracuse journal remarks:
In previous issues of his paper, he has de
clared that Jeff Davis ought lo be hungl Er
go, every citizen who dares to maintain any
freedom of opinion and of speech and is not
disposed to bow down to tbe bloody moloch of
civil war without a why or wherefore, and ev
ery member of Congress who dares lo p roe
trate a like offence against the Draconian
creed of the blood-thirsty wbilone advocates of
frree-soil, free men and free speech, must be
hung. Oh ! wise Webb ! Oh ! sagacious Gen
eral! Oh! vauuted freedom of the new re
gime! The chevalier evidently lived in the
days when hangings were public, and retains
a strong penchant for the amusement 1
North Carolina.
It was on the 20th day of May, 1775, that
the Convention at Meoklenburg, North ffaroli-
ns, made tbe first Declaration of Independ
ence from the tyranny of the British Govern
ment; and it was on the anniversary of that
glorious day, ever to ba held in sacred remem
brance by all the lovers of Liberty -the 20th
day of May, 1861—that tbe good old State cat
loose from tbe hateful embrace of Lincoln's
Abolitiooixed Government. The brave old
North State is now with us, heart and soul,
nd has never beea otherwise. All hail, aud
thrice welcome to a union with her gallant
liberty-loving people.
Explosion and Loss of Life.
A terrible explosion took place on 8unday
morning last on tbe Mississippi River. The
steamer Kentucky was backing out from Co
lumbia, Arkansas, some distatce below Helena,
between four and five oclock, when her drum
bead exploded, by which twelve persons were
instantly killed, and about thirty wounded.—
The boat was bound for Memphis.
Bishop Andrew’s Opinion.
The Rev. James O. Andrew, one of tbe
Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, writes to ihs “Southern Christian Ad-
voeats
To return to tbs war, which is the all ob-
sorbing theme of thought and speech. Thro’-
out all my route tbere has been the same bu
sy note of preparation. All along my way
the people seem to be a unit, and evince every
where the same spirit of stern and defiant
purpose. The women of the South during tbe
Revolution were proverbial for their patriolio
devotion to their country’s weal. 1 am per
fectly satisfied that their daughters have inhe
rited in full measure tbe same spirit. Qur
people intend to fight to tbs death for their
homes and their altars, and even should tl so
turn out that Linoeln’s Government should
succeed in “ crushing ” or “wiping out ” the
8outh, which seem to be pet phrases now so
freely used by our enemies in reference to us,
it will have beea a ooetly strugglv, and
tbelr victory will ruin them. But I have little
to fear of their auecess. 1st. Because our
sause Is righieoos. 2d. Tbs people ef tbe
Sooth, thanks to Lincoln's folly and perfidy !
are now vary nearly a noli. 3d. We are fight-
ing at boms and for homo. We ask only to be
permitted to govera ourselves. We wish to re
iieve our late associates from all
In the sin whioh
consciences. 4th
aa army mad# op of iho very boat material
aad commanded by officers second lo oono on
osrtb; and, finally above all, we look ap for
God's direction aod bioocing Thooeande of
our caldiora art Christian men, who arc not
ashamed to ooafeoc Cbr’at in the camp; aad
•very day thousands of prayers po «p to GM
invoking bit gntdanoo and aid. la many of Cur
churches prayer meet fags are being eonctam-
ly held in behalf of tho country, and bar sons
and besbaatfc etd two there so the tented fields,
and will aot God hear and eoewefS^flT
J * I pgr Tim first privateer fined sot In ihs
go 1 Gal bona, at New Ortedie—m ccY
I seeded by a Yankee from PortlsMifr Mfilii. 1
lociates from all part icipai ion
has so early troubled their
It. Wo have soldiers enough.
fts Designs
turns ef the «
Alarms—The Motts ef Georgians.
according to promise from Augusta, but illness
nraEsnacamara
i county Volunteers. Judge Reese's son, of
t Regiment, earwmry
The Cabinet ware In session most of tbe dey
red it ion. One important result is thscrsstion
inv. sn'iUrV-feyR'm^T-CT vr^terrw
■•uiiun, wi m, iuiiu jwgiuucui, vmiuw wrij
near losi^g^ijlffb tbfofigfl taking
an over-dose of Morphine. With these excep
tions^ the health of ear soldiers ban been fine.
I have not lime nor space to give you a des
cription of Gosport, PorUooooth, Norfolk api
other pisses of interest here, but most content
ayes it with tending you a rough diagram ef
the situation of the various points now attract
ing public attention. I will say this muph,
lbl» a ona #f tba moat plaaaaat tpota in <h«
Southern Confederacy.
A chance for a fight aeetua very probable at
this time. Yesterday Commodore Peodergrast
aad several other United 8lates Officers visited
Norfolk under a flag of truoe and removed
their families from the cky. In the evening
the pnited States war steamer MonticeJlo en
deavored to prevent the erection of batteriot
by Virginia troope at Sewell’s Point and was
disabled for action in a very short time by a
battery of five guns jnst mounted; and she
had to be removed by a steam tug. “ Nobody
hurt” on our side, aod tbe beys all spoiling for
another chance at Lincoln’s fleet. Last night,
at half past 12 o’clock, the Third Regiment re
ceived orders to repair immediately to Suffolk
city, a distance of 17 miles from this place,
and in two hours they were on their, line of
march, burning with a desire to meet tbe ene-
We could hear the report of cannon in
tbe direction of Fortress Monroe all night.—
Perhaps they attacked Sewell’s Point again.
We have not heard from thers this morning.
While I write, we can hear heavy report of
cannon iu tbe direction of Craney Island, and
tbe boys are wild with enthusiasm, begging
tbe officers to give them orders to march. We
expect to leave here in a few day a. Perhaps
11 go to Suffolk. We anticipate an attack
upon that place by Lincoln’s hirelings. Tbe
enemy’s object is to sail down Nansemond Riv-
and land a conaiderable force at Suffolk and
march against this place; but tbe design will
fail. Lincoln’s only hope to regain Gosport
Navy Yard is by an invasion in that direc
tion, or by landing a considerable force at
Ocean View just above Fortress Monroe, on
the opposite shore, and march against Norfolk.
All of his schemes will prove a failure, for we
can throw over nine thousand men we have
here, at either point, in six hours. The coast
is carefully guarded by cavalry companies, and
receive the intelligence of tbe landing of
troops anywhere on our soil in forty minutes.
We have a fine battery nearly completed on
Craney Island, and it completely commands
tbe entrance to our harbor, so we fear no attack
by water. Should tbe enemy succeed in pass-
ng tbe Island, we still have, at Fort Norfolk,
twelve large guns mounted, and twenty at tbe
Naval Hospital to operate upon them. No
doubt Lincoln would be willing to sacrifice one
hundred thousand lives to “ hold, possess and
py” tbe Navy Yard here, but he is too late;
it has passed forever from his hands, and the
Southern Confederacy hat a fee simple title
to it see
I have just returned from the Nsvy Yard,
here tbe Company to which I belong (the
LaGraoge Light Guards) and the Sumpter
Guards, the Albany Guardds, and the Glover
Guards, were ordered while I was writing. A
report came to camps that tbe enemy was
ng down upon the Navy Yard in 50 small
boats, and hearing tbe reports of guns in that
direction, we were pressed forward immedi
ately as an advance guard. But when we
reached our destination we found the firing to
be from the guns of the Third Regiment, who
bad just returned from Suffolk. So, you see,
we have about as many false rumors here as
you have at home. Tbe excitement at Suffolk
was unfounded, also. The boys adl marched
off, when the command was given, with a firm
step and determiued look; and yon may rest
assured if they had met tbe enemy, Georgia
would have had cause to be proud of her sons.
Whea tbe contest conies there will be no lag-
garde is the ranks of either regiment from the
glorious Empire State They carry as their
motto, ‘ Georgia expects every man to do his
duty.'* I forgot to mention that the Fourth
Regiment is encamped 11 miles west of the
Navy Yard. Portsmouth our Post Office.
Yours, Ac., H.
Suicide—The Oops aud the Weather.
Brakdov, Ga., May 23d, 1861.
Editors Confederacy : A boy, named Petty
john, some 10 or 12 years old, bung himself
with hickory bark, near BheltonvUle, day be
fore yeeterday. No cause aseigned for the rash
deed, so far as I can learn.
Wheat crops quite indifferent on the river
bottom? this spring. Uplands will make more
than a foil average crop, unless some unfore
seen accident should happen. Rust is qttite
plenty, but only on the blsdss, io far.
Oats are looking wall sites ike late rains,
and bid fair, si present writing, for a full
(jorn Is very small for the season, and f( ro ^ s
off quite slowly—the nights and mornjngs '
ing too cool for it and cotton. Cotton look i
it had the western skakes.
Truly yours, I. 8., Jr,
t as if
Pebparations roa Rshoval— Prepare
(ions forjhe removal af the Departments have
already begun and U is thought the arrange
menu can be completed by the first of June,
or at least early io the month. The clerks in
the variooe depart meats are already beginning
to o#rr their furniture for sale, aad the pa*
pen and records ays being pot ta a portable
oondlMon. If I, th. iBI.llkB of lb* G«W>-
mwi i« MUbll.b tb. d.p»rt«mii m Rich-
moad as soon as proper buildiegp can e* sc*
eared the Committee lypnisHil for«b»t
piny no., Bad •• lb. VirgiomBi k.»« bw« »«
-' « ipinm
thofegKr
New York Herald, 19th.
Administra
te rn Vji
i/and I
Carolina.
L Belles la pleeed ime
Gen. Rutlnr ftffinep In conBfltatiqn with
the various heads of the War Department all
day. H« expects to leave for Annepolis in a
special train thie eveniog. Tho Massachusetts
Fifth Regiment. Col. Lpwrance, aad the Mas-
■achusett* flixjh; nOver at tbe HfilayjihKfiio^,
will beor^prmUo pronaod forthwith W Annap
olis, sod etdbark'thence fo Fortress Monroe,
where General Butler will establish his head
quarters. t.. .v. .
The garrison in the fort will coasistof about
three thousand men. A camp of fifleen or
twenty thnfisaad mb* will b§ created pttside
of the fort, in the immediate viciuity, within
tbe protection of the guns of Fortress Monroe.
Gen. Butler will have all the Msssachusetta
troops under his command.
It is understood that all the forces new en
rolled aod offered in the various States that
will serve for three yeers, will be accepted.
The rebels of Virginia have been supplying
themseives by war of the River Rappahan
nock. This fact was discovered by one of Gen.
Butler’s coast brigade, and to-doy that river
was blockaded, so that tbe Old Dominion is
thoroughly blockaded.
It has been discovered, within a few days,
that tbe secessionists hsva^planted a battery
on the Virginia Side of the Putoqsac, *t Metti-
eas Point, not quite half way from Washington
to Fortress Monroe. The battery js on very
high land, too high to be fucofaBfqlljr%ttshked
from a ship of war in the river with much ef
fect; but the rebels there will soon be dispers
ed from another direction.
Yesterday the picket of tbe Sixth Massachu
setts Regiment, now statiooed at tbe Relay,
seiaed at Elleysville, twelve miles from tbe Re
lay junction, towards Harper's Ferry, eight
cases of gray uniform cloth. They were in
possession of the rebels, and were being taken
from Baltimore to Virginia. The oases and
bale* wera marked “Winchester, Virginia.”
Mr. George H. Butler, of California, son of
Col. A. J Butler, of that State, and nephew of
Major-General Butler, has been appointed 8ec
ond Lieutenant in the army, and assigned to
the Tenth Infantry. He has seen considerable
active service in tha Indian country under Col.
Lander.
bc.iuultJ btjond nMMiign bj
th. people ef the Stpte, «bile
aided by e auelj ifnjofliy, iSu,
EslaUishmtnl of Two Qrtal Termonnl Camps.
Washinotow, May 18, 1861.
Two grand camps are proposed to be estab
lished. One of them is to be oa Staten Island,
and connected with the Sickles brigade. It is
to receive whatever volunteers may be accept
ed, who are to be drilled tbere, and from thenco
transported wherever required on the Atlantic
coast. Tbe other is to be located at Harrisburg,
for the supply of tbe service in this direction
aud the South-West.
Col. McDowell was tendered promotion as a
Major General; hut this he declined, prefsring
a Brigadier-Generalship, which was worthily
conferred. His course on this subject was alone
prompted by feeling! of delicacy, and in satis
faction ot a modest degree of ambition for mil
itary advancement.
The long bridge connecting Washington with
the Virginia shore was not merely guarded
last night, but occupied by a larger number of
effective troops than heretofore. An armed
vessel was in the vicinity. These measure!
were precautionary, in view of reports of a de
sign to injure the bridge by secessionists.
Arrest of Rioters—Operations Against Harper's
Ferry, etc.
Baltinors, May 18.—The city Government
isems disposed to take suitable action at last,
iu relation to the events of the 19th of April.
To-day three men were arrested, who are aaid
to be implicated in tbe attack on tbe Massa
chusetts troops on that day. They were held
to bail in tbe sum of $500 each, and, on fur
nisbing this, were allowed to go at large. They
have been indicted by the Grand Jury, and
will be tried at the next session of the Crim
inal Court.
Affairs at Harper’s Ferry entered largely in
to the deliberations of tha Cabinet at Wash
ington, both yesterday and to-day. The Gov
ernment has measures on foot which will re
sult in a brilliant triumph iu that direction.
The Eighth New York Regiment arrived at
Washington to day. There sre 1,500 troops
left at the Relay House.
The cainp at Locust Point was visited to day
by 15,000 persons. Divine service will beheld
in camp to-morrow.
Torpedoes and submarine batteries have been
sunk near Norfolk.
The Lynchburg “Virginian” of yesterday
announces tbe arrival there of large bodies of
troops from Louisiana and Arkanias, all fully
equipped.
Gee. Beauregard is at Charlestoa.
Three merchants of this city, Jerome A Pen-
dergrast, James Whitoford and Georgs Mc-
Oowaot were arrested this nonusf. charged
with riotous conduct ia obstructing the track
of ihs Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on the 19th
of April, while tbo Massachusetts troous Were
tn route la Wssktoftoa. They were under in
dictment by the Grand Jury. They were ad
mitted to bail.
Wocld’ht Go—Tho Newburyport Herald
baa A oorvOepoadohi aocodipaayiog I bo eighth
Massachusetts lWfiment. Speaking of bis
passage though Maryland* h* fay» ■
“Ooo (tQilsmsn offs red lo give mo a nigger,
If T^oould IndfiW any ooo of to* thirty ho had
to leave hkm aad fa North, affording aas a full
out thnTleosiojge of free dim ao far as 1 was
able, but R Vlte
fififfr fYhj^iiUnrr' 1, a ^ TJiAai — ap-
ma^MMlAs^k* wfwwiftWty S4" 1
■nd it. »ppf*b<nd«d duc.ot oa Coloabua. i.
lb. obuh of ieriou. .’ppr.b.niioD and ,rm
alarm ia tb. W.M.rn part of ik. Slat., aod it
i. feared bp an, that . fvrthar fenl.pa.al
of ib, pl.n.nf th. Admial.iratloa ia r.f.r.no.
UdZremSriSW .all./ af lb. Ui..i..ippi
winpreoipirej..n»u»ckoBlh.^oomBi»iid of
Tbo introduction of TrmoS^roopT from the
orth into Kentucky for tbo purpose of intim-
hlaiing our people or seizing our property
which others believe is contemplated, would
rWOUl
gurat ing
oivil war. sod fearing to a concentration of
the friend* of both Motions to suoh so extent
as to make the 8tate a vast battle field.
Icr all dlrectfentr ikorh it linger ef each ca
lamities as have fallen oa few Stalffiin modern
times.
That the Commonwealth osn bo savod from
this terrible fate only by some prompt and de
cided action, is fell by all.
The Governor, inflneoced by tbe patriotic
poopiderations which have shaped his conduct
during tbe trying times through which we sre
pawing, has issued this p^olamaiion for the
purpose of preserving peace, if peace may be
maintained, or of iiuiting the people of Ken
lucky if either belligerent thall violate her
nnitraliiy. ^L&XCX jm
For the sake of peace he has adopted and
acted upon the policy upon which Uls political
opponents have planted themselves, io tbe Leg
islature and out of it—the policy of Armed
Neutrality.
Our opinion of this policy has been expres
sed. We cannot change it. But if it will
units our people; preserve the peace of ibe
8iate ; avert the horrors of civil war, and
leave the Stfite in a pMjtipn hereafter to act
as a mediator, we will scqoierce, cheerfully
acquiesce in it, regardless of our own feelings,
humiliating as it is to u«, and stand by It io
good faith.
The Goveroer has d joe his duty; sod
whatever we may tbiuk of armed neutrality,
we will trample under foot our feelings, and
second his attempt lo preserve ptAce.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR.
Whereas, numerous applications have beau
mads to me from maoy good citixens of this
Commonwealth, praying me to issue a procla
rnation forbidding the marching of any forces
of this or any other State or States over our
soil, to make au apprehended attack upon tbe
Federhl forces at Cairo, In Illinois, or to dis
turb any otherwise the peaceful attitude of
Kentucky with reference to tlis deplorable war
now waging between the United States and tbe
Confederate States ; And whereas numerous
applications from like good citizens of Ibis
Commonwealth have also been made to me,
praying me to issue a proclamation forbidding
the occupation of any post or place, or the
march over our sacred soil by any force of the
United State* tor any purpose whatever; And
whfireas. it is made fully tvjfiem.lgrfvwry in-
dicailsn of pifbKfe sentiment*, that it il the de
termined purpose of the good people of Ken
tucky to maintain, with courageous firmness,
the fixed determination of self defenoe, pro
posing or intending no invasion or aggression
toward any other Stale or Slates, forbidding
quartering of troops upon bar aoil by either
of the hostile sections, but simply standing
aloof fromjan unnatural,hbrrid,and lamentable
strife, for the existence of which Kentucky,
neither by thought, word ner act, is in any
wist responsible; And whereas tbe policy,
thus recommended by so many of my fellow-
citizens of all political leanings, is, in my judg
ment, uiss. peaceful, safe and honorablo, and
ihs most likely to preserva pesos and unity
between the neighboring and bordering Stales
on both shores of the Ohio river, and proteot
Kentucky generally from the ravages of a de
plorable war. And whereas, the arms dlslrib
uted to tbs “Stale Guard” composed as it is
of gentlemen equally oonscientous and hon
est, who entertain the opinions of both par
ties, sre not to be used against ths Federal
Government nor ths Confederate States* bat to
resist, and prevent encroaohmenti upon her
•oil, her rights, her honor, and her sovereign,
ty, by either of tbe belligerent parties, and
to prssarve the peace, safety, prosperity and
happiness, and strict neutrality of her peo
ple, in the hope she may soon have an oppor
tunity to become a successful mediator between
them,and in order to remove the untounded dis
trust and suspicions sf pnrposss to foroe Ken
tucky out of the Union, at tbe point of tbe
bayonet—which may have have been strong
ly and wickedly engendered in the publio
mind in regard to my owu position aod that
of tbe “ State Guard.”
Now, therefore, I. Brrisb Magoffin, Gover
nor of lbs CommonwsaUh of Kentucky, and
Commander in Chief of all her military forces,
on land or water, have issued this my procla
mation, hereby notifying and warning all oth*
er States, whether separate or united, and es>
pecially the “United States” and tha “Confed
erate States,” that 1 aolemoly forbid any move
ment upon the soil of Kentucky, or tbe occu
pation of any port, post, or place whatever with
in the lawful boundary and jurisdiotiou of this
State, by any of the forces under ths ordeis ot
tbe flutes sforssaid, for any purpose whatever,
until authorized by invitation or permission of
tbs Legislative and Executive sutboritiss of
this State previously granted 1 also hereby
especially and solemuly forbid all good citi-
sens of this Commonwealth, whether incorpo
rated In the “ State Guard " or oiherwise, ma
king any warlike or hostile demonstrations
whatever against any of ths »u:horiiies afore*
said, earnestly requesting all citizen* oivil
aad military, to bw obedient hereto; to be
obediedt lo ibe laws aad lawful orders af bath
tbe civil aod military authorities; to remain,
when off military duty, quietly and peacea
bly at tbsir homes, pursuingtbsir wonted law
ful a vocations; to refrain free* all words and
acts likely lo engender hot blobd aod prtjvoks
co: lie ion ; lo pursue such a line of wise con
duct as will promote pssce and tranquility,
and s sense of safely and security, aod keen
far away from our beloved land and people
the deplorable calamities of invasion ; but at
the same dove earnestly coonsetfog my fel
low-citizens ol Kentucky to make prompt and
efficieai prtpariilMato asanme tb*. (fiior and
altitude prescribed by tbs paramount and su
preme law of self defense, and strletlypf self-
.«r?. u» in pu»i fro,f.rit/, nnd i.euritj for.
»T.r.‘
feM In iT.Ijno*/ wb.rui, lb*re bm
UB9i*lo Ml mj n«i»«, a.d aaumd lb. ml
of th. Common ...lib io b. .And. Pm* ml
Fr.akferl, Ibl. Ik. 20lb d.y W Mt/, A. O.
Iherefol—In moony,
on,hi, «h«n mu.t.r*d in, Ccr hi.
ud h.tlth, I. b. .ullci.nily p ro ,
oriielM ot umilorm .ad draw, i.
■.•dial, want., and for tb. pro'
tfe. of tl loa.1 three mod hi.
Il i. therefore recommended the!
u.iMr will, M for t, prutioabU ■-
VWWHMHTtrtrre. he i, u
ferred into lb. Nnin of tbo
1 Coat, or Jacket (u may be th,
4 pwir fewwn
tpMarr
^2 pair Diawers.
3 “ Books, Woolen or Cotton, W
2 “ Bootees, Ankle or Jefferzei
gang with full broad soles,’
flat broad neels.
2 Colored pocket Handkerchief!
1 Light Black Neck Tie.
1 Comb.
1 Strong Pocket Knife.
1 Small Tin Cup.
I Iron Spoon.
1 Knife, 1 Fork.
It would to well, also, if saeb
with him a flannel hand, of from 8 to 1
wide, provided with si rings, to be«
tb*abdomen, (nezt the skin,) for tft_
lion of cramp, diarrhoea or dysentery
posed to damps, or os the first indie;*
change of hath.
Red for fUnoel shirts is to be avoT
presents so excelled mark for the
Gray or blue are the better colers.
High or narrow heels to tbe boots
should net to wera, as they are isjs-
tbe feet, liootees are I ar preferable
of any kind In summer.
Such articles as are not worn or
about tbe person to to ntAtly pa°ked
be attached to the knapsack or vattm.
To facilitate tbe arrangements for'
a regular supply of clothing frem
recommended to oonpaniea loooneider
vantage of turning over to the captain,
er responsible agent, their commut*
paid, to be applied ia suoh manner
have beeu determined on.
It is ssssnlial to ths health of th#
whetber in barracks or camp, tbst he
in person, regular in habits, aod plr
erciee. Tbe two first can be attained
viding each company into four or t
or m< uses, and assigning to each s j
or noo*oomm»esioDed officer to sup;
persons, habits, and diet ofthsmso,
a word of friendly counsel when
may correct neglect in either. Tbe
phys : csl exercise, rests with ths
commander of the eompany, who for
cipline aad efficiency, should io some
or other tmploy bis men actively <
By order of tho Commsoder in C
HENRY C WAf
Adj. and Ins.
AUcntion, City Tax P
A LL person*, who are subject to
Ctly of JIManU. wjil; *
ward and make returns forlltw
to do so by tbe Fifteenth of Ju
Double fixed. H. C. HOLOWT
Clerk of City Council,
ReeeWar and Collector of City
may 24-d20d.
ICE-CREAM SALOO
r IE subscriber has fitted up a neat
in connection with his Confectio
Whitehall street, where Ladies aad
may procure a first-rate article of I
any heur during tha day or evening,
of patronage is solicited.
May 24. F. M. JACK,
LORRILLARD’S Si
IN BOTTLES AND BULK.
For .ale lu qa.ntltle. to l‘
R. A. ROBINSON A CO., WU
I.OuUvUlt, Nnlwfei
AND
M. A. A C. A. SANTAS, Norfolk
May 24—2m
Wanted, Immediate!
A HALF down CUBBIKBfl »i
ERA (good workmen) can find
employment at good wsges.
onoe to J. C. (
Atlanta, May 22-lm.
WANTED, IMMEDIA
J0 HARNESS MAKERS,
20 SHOE MAKERS,
XlTVf.il Ut.tr Tool., B..ch«, Ac-,..
W n.y work, or work by tb* fej*
w.gc. will b« gi... to fut work*M,
paid ioully. Apply
m.ylj-lw.' All.oU,
OLD DOMINION S
RICHMOND,* VIRGINIA.
I N consequanca of the secession ol
wa shall hareafter offer °nr stojlj
cular,” “Cross cut,” •• Malay,
Ac., at foreign prices. AM
McN AUGHtT ORMAKB
spr 22-3m.
SILVEY ft —
NORCROSfl’ BCILDIWV •
Junction *Wliit«hall 6c
Street*,
JLUeuit*. Cft-eoN*
H AVE just received, and are*
the large#* sleek *f Goods tkJT
offered In one eeeaou. Their
exclusively for Cash, and will be
figures.
They have every variety of
DRY GOODS*;
frofe Brown Hoinrepuit* lo *. *
Bilk.; Ml kind. .1 frreb LADIW
GOODS; a large assortment ef
•TAXOia CKX»
iooMu>( Liuoa, L.»»«, Titeo
Gingb.tn* Ac.; .11 ki»«l* ",*■
FANCY ARTICLES. Al*o,»l-
'jEWRLBY, WATC
I. tbolr BM.rn.Bt Raotoo, >k*J -
i«nt Mxlf.il utpplr.l
Ready-Mod* ClstW*,
ssjwssftsrrii.
$1«,**« wwrik <4
SHOES. BOOTS,
-rSiWC
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