The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-10 00:00:00

THE WAR IN AMERICA.

LIVERPOOL, OCT. 9.
The Canadian mail steamship Bohemian has ar-
rived with the mails of the 27th ult.
The President had issued the following order
respecting further enlistment:—

. _
" BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA.--A PROCLAMATION.

"Whereas it has become necessary to call into service not
only volunteers, but also portions of the militia of the State
by draught, in order to suppress the insurrection existing
in the United States; and whereas disloyal persons are not
adequately restrained by the ordinary processes of the law
from hindering this measure and from giving aid and com-
fort in various ways to the insurrection ; now, therefore, be
it ordered—

" Ist. That during the existing insurrection, and as a
necessary measure for suppressing the same, all rebels and
insurgents, their eiders and abettors, within the United
States, and all persons discouraging volunteer enlistments,
resisting militia draughts, or guilty of any disloyal practice,
affording aid and comfort to the rebels against the autho-
rity of the United States, shall be subject to martial law,
and liable to trial and punishment by courts-martial or mili-
tary commissions.
"2d. That the writ of habeas corpus is suspended in re-
spect to all persons arrested, or who are now, or hereafter,
during the rebellion, shall be imprisoned in any fort, camp,
arsenal, military prison, or other place of confinement, by
any military authority or by the sentence of any court-mar-
tial or military commission.
"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
" Done at the city of Washington, this 24th day of Sep-
tember, in the year of our Lord 1862, and of the
Independence of the United States the 87th.
"ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

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said,—
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pose (interruption) it is because of the proclamation.
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understand it. (Laughter). Voices.—' That you.
of ' Good,' and applause.) I was about to say I supposdeo.l,
f ' Good, good; bless you,'
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sense of responsibility. (Cries oafter
mistake. (Cries of ' No mistake ; all right. You've made no
mistakes yet. Go ahead; you're right.') I shall make no
attempt on thisit.,) ocletasisionnotwo sustain what I have done or
to pass judgment on it, and
said by any comment (Voices.—' That's unnecessary; we
environed with difficulties.
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they are scarcely so great as the difficulties of those who
upon the battlefield are endeavouring to purchase with
their blood and their lives the future happiness and pros-
perity of this country. (Applause, long continued.) Let us
never forget them. On the 14th and 17th days of this pre-
sent month there have been battles bravely, skilfully, and
successfully fought, (Applause.) We do not yet know the
particulars. Let us be sure that in giving praise to particu-
lar individuals we do no injustice to others. I only ask you,
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seemed to have charge of the proceedings, mounted
band struck up the "Star-spangled when
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the sill of one of the windows of the White House
and announced that the band would proceed to the
residence of Secretary Chase, where other speeches
would be made. Upon the arrival of the crowd
at the house of Mr. Chase the band performed an
operatic air, which was scarcely terminated before
the impatient crowd made loud calls for "Chase."
In a few moments that gentleman made his ap-
pearance at the hall door, and was about to pro-
ceed to address the meeting, when there was a
loud call by the audience for a light, there being
none prepared for the occasion, the only light being
that of the hall lamp behind him. He said,—
"My friends,—l believe all the light you need this even-
ing is the light reflected from the great act of the President.
(Cries of ' Good, good and applause.) I understand that
you have just paid your respects to the chief magistrate of
the republic, to assure him that the proclamation he has re-
cently issued finds a welcome response in the hearts of the
American people. (Applause.) No one can rejoice more
sincerely in the belief that the judgment you have expressed
of that act will be the judgment of the whole people of the
United States. (Cheers.) I am, fellow-citizens, more accus-
tomed to work than lam to speak. I love acts better than
words. (Applause.) But, fellow-citizens, nothing has ever
given me more sincere pleasure than to say, Amen' (cries
of ' Amen, amen, and amen l' by the crowd) for the last
great act of the chief magistrate. (' Good for Abe I') In my
judgment it is the dawn of a new era ('That's so,' and cheers),
and, although that act is perfected under an imperative sense
of duty, created by the military exigencies which give him
the power to perform it, it is nevertheless an act so univer-
sally ' baptized in blood,' an act of humanity and justice,
that the latest generation, whose liberty (cries of The
whole world.') Yes, the whole world will pay homage to
the man who has performed it. You will excuse me, fellow-
citizens. (Cries of 'Go on, go on I') If there is another
word to be added to night it is this—that the time has come
when we should bury all jealousies, all dissensions, all per-
sonal aims, all personal aspirations, in one common resolve
to stand by the integrity of the public. Lei him have the
most of our approbation and applause and confidence who
does the most, whether in the field or at the head of the
nation, in the Cabinet of the country. (Cries of ' Good,
good and tremendous applause.) Dismissing all the past,
let us look only to the future, and henceforth let the day of
dissension and discord be ended, and let us do nothing but
work for our country in that sphere in which God in His
providence may call upon us to work."

Mr. Chase retired amid immense cheering.
The band then played the " Star-spangled Ban-
ner," when loud cries were made for Cassius M.
Clay, who shortly afterwards appeared, and said :
" My frienes and fellow-citizens,--I came to-night as
well as yourselves to do honour to the great act which will
make Abraham Lincoln immortal among men. I know and
all know the great difficulty under which he has struggled
from the beginning of his Presidency to the present time.
The causes of these difficulties are not of to-day, they are
not based even upon the fact that 4,000,000 of men born on
American soil, because they happen to be of a certain
colour, are the slaves of their fellow-man. Deeper, wider,
and more important is it than this. It is to be found in
the great principles which have been in contest from the
commencement of this Government to the present day. It
is whether men shall govern themselves or whether other
men shall govern them. (' Good, good,' Bully for you,'
That's the question,' &c,) It is not the question whether
4,000,000 of mankind shall be entitled to the blessings of
justice and liberty which our fathers, in the day of trial and
defeat, said they were entitled to, and maintained at the
hazard of their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honour
that all men were entitled to live in liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. It is beyond this—it is a greater principle than
this at stake—it is the right of man to govern himself against
the divine right of an aristocratic cottonocracy to govern him.
The speaker then proceeded to declare that the President
was the representative man of the civilisation of the present
age, battling against the aristocracy and tyrannies of the
world,, for he declared that in all parts of the world, wher-
ever an aristocratic tyranny existed, they were to be found
siding with the South in its present infamous attempt to
overthrow the best form of government ever established on
the face of the earth. He said the question was liberty or
slavery to the white race as well as the black. That was
the issue, and he thanked God it had come to that at last.
He did not look upon what effect this proclamation might
have upon the four millions of blacks in the South who had
been trampled upon and despoiled of their rights until
scarcely a vestige of humanity was left in them. It was not,
he said, to be expected that they would achieve anything
great, even for the priceless blessings of liberty. It was for
us to determine who was for and who was against self-go-
vernment ; and the speaker pronounced the man who did
not steno oy the rresident's proclamation to be a traitor to
his country and an enemy to his race. (Vociferous cheer-
ing and cries of That's the talk.') It would, he said, place
the white men of the South in their true position, and show
them they were fighting merely for the support of slavery.
It was not for the 4,000,000 of blacks so much as for the
8,000,000 of whites that he welcomed this proclamation.
True. there might be opponents to it ; men who had spindles
to run, and others who had' ships wanting cotton freights ;
but he declared that the interests of the great mass of the
people were with the President and his proclamation. and
he predicted that the people would not stop to see what
would be the consequence, but declare that the right was
always to be. He predicted that the effect abroad would be
greatly beneficial to us, and said that no King, no aristo-
cracy, no House of Commons, no Chamber of Deputies,
could stand for a moment arrayed against this great prin-
ciple."

Attorney-General Bates was also the recipient of
a serenade, and made a few remarks expressive of
his thanks for the compliment bestowed.
The Convention of Governors of States assem-
bled at Altona, Pennsylvania, on the 24th, when
the folio wing Governors attended :
Israel Washbourne, jun., Republican, Maine.
Ichabod, Goodwin, Republican, New Hampshire.
John A: Andrew, Abolitionist, Massachusetts.
Wm. Sprague, War Democrat, Rhode Island.
Andrew G. Curtin, Republican, Pennsylvania.
Augustus W. Bradford, War Democrat, Maryland.
Fancis H. Peirpoint, War Democrat, Virginia.
David Tod, War Democrat, Ohio.
Richard Yates, Republican, Illinois.
Edward Solomon, Moderate Republican, Wisconsin.
Samuel J. Kirkwood, Republican, lowa.
Oliver P. Morton, Republican, Indiana.
Charles S. Olden, Republican, New Jersey.
Wm. A. Buckingham, Republican, Connecticut.
Frederick Holbrook, Republican, Vermont.
The following Governors were neither present
themselves nor sent proxies :
E. D. Morgan, Republican, of New York.
Wm. A. Buckingham, Democrat, Connecticut.
Wm. Burton, Democrat, Delaware.
Charles Robinson, Republican, Kansas.
Austin Blair, Republican, Michigan.
Alexander Ramsay, Republican, Minnesota.
John Wnittaker, Democrat, Oregon.
Leland Stanford, Republican, California.

A despatch from. Altona of the 24th reports the
proceedings which took place as follows :
" There were 16 States represented, 13 by Governors and
the balance by other State officers. They have been in
secret session, but enough has transpired to show the pur-
port of the gathering and reveal all that was done up to 8
p.m., when a recess was taken. The conduct of the war has
been the tonic. Two propositions have been discussed ;
they were :-1. To demand the immediate removal of
M'Clellan. 2. The approval of the President's emancipation
proclamation. These propositions have been discussed dur-
ing the afternoon, Governor Andrew, of Massachusetts,
making fully an hour's speech in favour of both. He urged
that the removal of M'Clellan should be demanded by this
body. He was asked who will take his place ? His reply
was that Fremont's staff was perfect and ready. Is not
that reply the request of the meeting of the New England
Governors with the New York Committee at Providence ?
Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island,also urged the removal
of M'Clellan, and showed, by his remarks, that he has gene
over, body, soul, and breeches, to the infernal' Republi-
cans. Governor Tod, of Ohio, strongly opposed the pro-
position, declaring the people would rise up ea masse and
repudiate it. Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, also op-
posed it, stating that had it not been for M'Clellan the
rebels would have been successful in Maryland, and that he
fought the battle of Antietam before his reinforcements
arrived, and was successful with a force much *less than
those engaged against him. Governor Bradford, of Mary-
land, declared that even if there was a blemish in M'Clel-
land's character this was no time to demand his removal.
He believed him to be the best general in the country ; that
he had the perfect and unqualified confidence of all loyal
men in Maryland, as he should have in every loyal State.
rho debate ravealed the fact that the infernals' are play-
ing a deep ganie—nothing less than their revolutionary
schemes of superseding the President, and making Fremont
the ' great man.' The prospects now are that they will
visit Washington and importune th 4 President in person."
A letter from Nassau
.of the 6th of September re-
lates how the Oreto, alias the Florida, received her
armament :
g, One fine Saturday night in the month of August, a
few weeks ago, at an hour when sailors were likely to be en-
chained by Bacchus, a mob of discharged sailors and others
were employed to tranship cargo from a schooner into the
Oreto. I am credibly informed that about half an hour
after they got on board the Oreto she put to sea,and in about
three hours afterwards overtook the British schooner Prince

The steamer Kate had arrived from Washington
at Nassau, having run the blockade. The steamer
Leopard had also arrived at Nassau, having escaped
the Charleston blockading squadron. It was re-
ported that the steamer Hero had been captured.
The Bishop of Nassau died on the 4th ult. of fever.
Her Majesty's vessels Spitfire and Melpomene were
in port.

It is reported from the blockading squadron off
Mobile that on the 13th tilt. the gunboat Wincna,
Lieut. Commander Thornton, ran, under the fire of
Fort Morgan, below Mobile, opened fire on the Con-
federate steamer lying there, driving off her crew,
and damaged her greatly by an explosion of an 11-
inch shell in her bow. Fort Morgan opened a
heavy fire on the Winona, but she escaped unhurt.
On the 9th the Connecticut captured the English
schooner Rambler, laden with cotton, which had
escaped the blockade from Sabine Pass. Instructions
were found on board to sell her cargo at Havant, ah,
purchase powder, medicines, army stores, and return
to Sabine Pass. She was sent to Ship Island.

Richmond advices of a late date announce that
stocks had risen 3 per cent. ; American gold, 20*
premium. Provisions were at famine prices. The
_Richmond Enquirer claims the battle of Antietam as
a Confederate victory. It was directed by General
Lee in person. The Federal force was estimated at
150,000 men. General Jackson commanded the
left of the Confederate line, General Hill the right,
and General Longatreet the centre. It is admitted
that the Federal artillery was used with fearful
effect, and that upon the whole the battle was the
most severe of the entire campaign. The following
is a list of Confederate commanding officers killed
and wounded in the engagement :—General Starb,
of Mississippi, commanding Jackson's division,
killed ; Brigadier-General Branch, of North Caro-
lina, killed ; Brigadier-General R. H. Anderson,
wounded in hip, not dangerously; Brigadier-Gene-
ral "Wright, of Georgia, flesh wounds in breast and
leg ; Brigade-General Lawton, in leg ; Brigadier-
General Arrnisted, in the foot; Brigadier-General
Riply, in neck, not dangerously ; Brigadier-General
Ransom, of North Carolina, slightly.
The Ariel had arrived at New York with 887,000
dols. on freight. }loin Panama we learn that Mos-
quera has seized all the Church property, banished
the priests, and sent the nuns out of the country.
The priests managed to carry off the valuables.
Ospino and Calvo doubtless escaped to St. Thomas
on the English steamer.