The Sun.
London, England, 1861-11-27 00:00:00

A CASE IN POINT.

As a good many people are appalled at the pros-
peet that, should the war for the Union go on, we
shall actually have negroes fighting beside white
men against the slaveholders' rebellion, we reprint
the proclamation of that eminent slaveholder and
soldier, General Andrew Jackson, calling the free
negroes of Louisiana to arm for the defence of New
Orleans when threatened by a strong British force
in December, 1814. Old Hickory always went in
for using any club that served his turn when there
were heads that needed breaking. Hear him :
"Andrew Jackson,—Proclamation to the free
coloured inhabitants of Louisiana. Through a mis-
taken policy you have been heretofore deprived of
a participation in the glorious struggle for national
rights in which our country is engaged. This no
longer shall exist. A s sons of freedom, you are now
called upon to defend our most inestimable bless-
ing. As Americans, your country looks with con-
fidence to her adopted children for a valorous sup-
port, as a faithful return for the advantages enjoyed
under her mild and equitable Government. As
fathers, husbands, and brothers, you are summoned
to rally round the standard of the eagle to defend
all which is dear in existence. Your country,
although calling for your exertions, does Lot wish
you to engage in the cause without amply remu-
nerating you for the services rendered. Your in•
telligent minds are not to be led away by false
representations. Your love of honour would cause
you to despise the man who should attempt to
deceive you. In the sincerity of a soldier and the
language of truth I address you. To every noble-
hearted, generous freeman of colour volunteering
to serve during the present contest with Great
Britain, and no longer, there will be paid the same
bounty, in money and lands, now received by the
white soldiers of the United States—viz., 124 dols.
in money, and 160 acres of land. The non-commis-
sioned officers and privates will also be entitled to
the same monthly pay and daily rations and clothes
furnished to any American soldier. On enrolling
yourselves in companies the major-general com-
manding will select officers for your government
from your white fellow-citizens. Your non-commis-
sfiroeneem edonfficers will be appointed from among your-
selves.Danude
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services to our country, I have communicated my
wishes to the Government of Louisiana, who is in-
formed as to the manner of enrolment, and will give
you every necessary information on the subject of
the address.—Head-quarters. ANDREW JACKSON,
Major-General Commanding."—New York Tribune.

PRUSSIAN CENSUS.—The Gazette de l'Etoile of
the 23d inst. publishes a notice from the president of police
at Berlin announcing that the census of the population,
which is taken every three years for the Zollverein, will be
takn on Tuesday, Dee. 3, at Berlin, as well as in the other
towns of Prussia.