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Court Martial

A n adjourned Court of Enquiryff~
IA the two battalions composing the
LIST regt. Cd brig. militia Of the District
of Columbia, will be held at the court.
house on Saturday the 18th inst. at 9
O'Clock in the forenoon, for the purpose
of assessing fires for non-attendahce at
the musters in Sept. and October last
Those interested are hereby notified to
attend.
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Just Received

Just Received
md for sale at their store on the wharf
next door to .awrason q F0wIe,s'
SO hogsheads first quality n. Orleans
sugar.
IS ditto low priced Muscoyadc 40.
goo, bushels lisbon Salt.
1000 do. Ground Alum do.
400 sacks Liverpool fine do.
10000 lbs. first quality Coffee.
ALSO,
SuperRne Flour, selected for family
use.
Lindsay and Hill.
September 25.
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New-Orleans.

Extract Of a letter from an Officer. in the
U. s. army, to the printer of the Lea
angton Reporter, dated
"New- Orleans, Dec. l6, 1914.
" My dear Sir,
"The British have had eight or ten
vessels between this and Mobile for 10 or | Q
days, by which the water communication be-
tween this and Mobile Bay has been cut off
On the 18th instant, their number was in
creased to 40 or so sail, and there is no
doubt they contain an army designed to
conquer this country. On tile l4th insta Mt,
with forty barges, each containing large
10 or "a FOUNDER, they attacked our gun
boats in the Bay of st. Louis, and carried
them after desperate action of one hour
and an half The enemy have also taken a
small guard at the Balize and the pilots
there
We are weak here at present-say 1900
regulars and 1000 militia We expect Cot
fee with 5000 more in day or two, and
ere long the Kentucky and Tennessee drafts
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BAL TIHORE, January IA.

In the House of Delegates of Maryland, on
Monday January 3, Mr.. John Hanson
Thomas introduced the following propo-
sition
By the House of Delegates of Maryland--
Amidst the impending sulierings and
multiplied disorders of war, brought upon
the American people by their misplaced
and abused confidence in the wisdom and
virtue oftheir rulers, there has been no evil
OF more alarming and fatal tendency in
the contemplation Of this house, than the
mordlnate grasp of power, and undisguised
spirit or encroachment on the sovereign
rights OF the states and the personal liber-
ties OF the citizen, so repeatedly and une
qulvocally manifested in the acts of the
General Government.
Under this impression, and in the main
tenance OF those rights and privileges, it
was considered as prompt and paramount
duty on the part of this house, to evince a
faithful and firm determination of purpose,
the moment that intelligence was recently
received of the progress of bill in both
branches OF the National Legislature, whose
palpable object 1T was to convert the free
militia OF these United States, into train
odhus anu conortS or an OQI0uS deSpQ.lc
force. This decision was rendered the
more indignant, by view of the gross So
phistry and arbitrary pretensions promul-
gated In the report of the secretary of war
at the commencement of the session, de-
signed to reconcile the repugnant sentiment
OF the free people of this land to the princi
pie of the several schemes and projects of
invasion on their birth rights and liberties,
as suggested in that report, for the acqui-
escence ofcongress.
Tothe sensi5ility of this house, thus Sc
riously awakened by the threatened pres
sure of system, SO Immediately calculated
to make 6 confusion worse COMPOUNDED.
and to produce direct collision of authori-
ty between the National Government and
the sovereignty of the individual states; it is
therefore now a matter of lively gratifica-
ton to learn, that the passage of the 5ro
posed bill has been eventually arrested in
the senate of the u States And the
qualification is enhanced by the circum.
stance, that this happy issue has been eff
tected at the instance of an illustrious states
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man and jurist, whose opinion, worthy as
it is on all subjects of the most attentive
consideration, is entitled to peculiar regard
on any question touching a construction of
the powers impaired by the federal consti-
tuition, because it is the opinion of surviv-
ing member of the convention OF sages and
patriots, by whom that constitution was
planned and originally recommended for
adoption.
Wherefore, in order more fully to dis
play the solemn interest which the occasion
has inspired throughout the community OF
this state, and more especially for the pur-
pose of rendering just need of public ap-
clause for eminent service in the defence OF
public liberty
Resolped, That the thanks of this house,
in behalf of the freemen of Maryland, be,
and they are presented to the Hon. Rufus
King Of the Senate of the U. States, for
the seasonable and successful interposition
of his experienced wisdom and elevated in
Auence of character, in averting the medi-
tated operation of measure, hostile to the
immunities of constitutional freedom, of
fensive to thepure genius OF independence,
and fraught with consequences baleful and
appalling to the social order, tranquility
and well being of this United Republic.
And this house would accompany the res
pectful tribute, which is thus specially of
fered, with general expression of the
grateful sense which it also entertains of
the distinguished merit Of other members
| of the minority, who SO steadfastly and ably
| co-operated at every renewal of the strug-
gle in both branches Of congress, in com
batting against the insidious Introduction
of an authoritative conscript establishment
more specous in the form of its approach,
but not essentially different from that
whose intense oppression has just vanished
from the continent of Europe with its gull
ty author, the blood stained Usurper Of
Ordered, That the Hon. the Speaker o.
this house, be requested to transmit to the
Hon. Rufus King, an authenticated copy o.
the present proceeding.
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CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesddu. Jan 10.

Tuesday, Jan 10.
Mr.. Farrow of s. c. presented Petition,
being the eighty .ffth presented on that
subject at the present session, remonstrat
ing against the transportation and opening
Of the Mail on the Sabbath; which he
moved to refer to the committee on the
Post Office; which motion he supported by
some observations growing out of what he
believed the great Importance of the sub
ject, SC. which demanded more particular
consideration than they now receive. The
motion was opposed by Mr., Rhea, who
could not conceive why this petition should
not take the same course as other petitions
ola like nature, without any talk about
it. The motion Of Mr.. Farrow was mega
lived, and the petition referred as others of
a similar character have been.
MIR. Farrow subsequently, offered for con
sideration the following resolution
ResolUsd, That the CONN ittee on the
Post Office and the Post Roads be authoris-
ed and required to examine into the pro-
priety of submitting to the consideration Of
the House q law prohibiting the Postmas
ter-General from making any contract in
future for the transportation or opening of
the Mail on the Sabbath and that they
have leave to report by bib or other
wise -Lcid on the table.
The Speaker laid before the house let
ter from the Secretary of the Treasury
transmitting the estimates of appropriations
necessary for the service of the year. The
letter was read, and with the accompany
ing documents referred to the committee of
Ways and Means
The bill from the Senate to authorize the
President of the U. States to cause to be
constructed certain floating batteries for
the defence ofthe u States, was twice REID
apd referred to the Naval Committee
This bill appropriates s 50o,0 900 in add
ton to the sum heretofore appropriated for
that object
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white population only, and that in the house
of Representatives motion to apportion the
militia among the white population exclu'
siyely. which would have been IN its opera
ton directtax, was strenuously urged and
supported.
In this whole series of devices and mea-
sures for raising men, this Convention dis
Germ total disregard for the Constitution,
and a disposition to violate its provisions,
demanding from the individual states firm
and decided opposition.-An Iron dsspotism
can i'm pose no harder servitude upon the
citizen. than to force him from his home
and his occupation, to wage offensive wars
undertaken to crafty the pride or passions
of his master. The example of France has
recently shewn that cabal of individuals
assuming to act in the name of the people,
NAV transform the great body of citizens
into soldiers, and deliver them over into'the
bands of single tyrant No war, not held
in Just abhorrence by a people, can require
the aid of such 'stratagems to recruit an ar
nv. Had the troops already raised, and
in great numbers sacrificed upon the from
tiers of Canada, been employed for the de-
fence of the country, and had the millions
which have been squandered with shame
less profusion, been appropriated to their
| payment, to the protection of the coast,
| and to the naval service, there would have
| been no occasion for unconstitutional expe-
dents. Even at this late hour, let govern
ment leave to New. England the remnant Of
her resources, and she is ready and able
| to defend her territory, and to resign the
Eglores and advantages of the border war, to
| those who are determined to persist in the
| prosecution.
That acts Of Congress in violation of the
Constitution are absolutely void, is an un
deniable position 1t does not, however
consist with the respect and forbearancs
due from confederate state towards thu
general government, to fly to open resist
ance upon every infraction of the Constitu
ton. The mode and the energy of the op
position, should always conform to the ma
ture of the violation, the intention Gifts au
thors, the extent ofthe injury inflicted thu
de termination manifested to persist in it
and the danger of delay But in cases of de
liberate, dangerous and palpable infrac
tons of the Constitution, affecting the so
vereignty of state and liberties of the PEG
pie it is not only the right but the dut,
of such state to interpose its authority TO
their protection, in the manner best calcu
lated to secure that end. When emergen
cies occur which are either beyond tn,
reach of the judicial tribunals, or too pres
sing to admit of the delay incident to thei
forms, states which have no common EN-
pire must be their ownjudges, and execut,
their own decisions. 1t will thus be prope
for the several states to await the ultimat,
disposal Of the obnoxious measures, recon
mended b.. the Secretary of War, or pend
ing before Congress, and SO to use thei
power according to the character tbes,
measures shall finally assume, as effectual
| ly to protect their own sovereignty, and thu
! rights and liberties of their citizens.
! ITO be comtinuedl
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ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
NEw-ORLEANs, DEC. 10, 1914
Head Quarters, 18th Military District.
GENERAL ORDERS.
To the citizens Of Nesp Orleans,


To-the citizens Of Neso- Orleans,
The major general commanding has
with astonishment and regret learned that
great CONSERVATION and alarm pervade
your city.
1t is true the enemy is on our coast aud
threatens an invasion of our territory, but
it is equally true, with union, energy and
the appreciation of heaven, we will beat
him at every point his temerity may in
ddce him to set foot upon our soil. The
general with still greater establishment, has
heard that British emissaries have been
permitted to propagate seditious reports a.
mongst you, that the threatened invasion
is with view of restoring the country to
Spain from "a supposition that sotne of you
would be willing to return to your ancient
government-believe not such incredible
tales-your government is at peace with
Spain--it is the vital enemy OF your coun-
| try, the common enemy Of mankind, the
highway robber Of the world, that threat
ems you, and has sent his hirelings amongst
you with this false report to put you off
you guard, that you may fall an easy prey
to him. Then look to your liberties, your
property, the chastity of your wives and
daughters. Take retrospect of the con
duet i the British army at HAMPTON ard
other places where it has entered our coun-
| try-and every bosom which glows with
patriotism and virtue, will be inspired with
indignation and pant for the arrival of the
hour when we shall meet and revenge these
| outrages against the laws of civilization and
| humanity.
The general calls upon the inhabitants
ofthe city, to trace this unfounded report
to its source and bring the propagator TO
condign punishment. The rules and arti-
cles of war annex the punishment of death
to any person holding secret correspondence
with the enemy, creating false alarm or
! supplying him with provision and the gen.
eral announces his unalterabie determine
( tioa rgidly to execute the martial law in
all cases which may come within his pro-
| vince.
I The safety Of the district intrusted to the
protection ofthe general must and will be
maintained with the best blood of the coun-
try, and he is confident all good citizens
will be found at their posts with their arms
in their hands, determined to dispute every
inch of ground with the enemy, that I'M
animity will pervade the country generally
But should the general be disappointed in
| this expectation he will separate our enc
mics from our friends Those who are not
! for us are against us, and will be dealt
with accordingly
| By command
THOMAS L BUTLER,
| Aid de .camD
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ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
NEw-ORLEANs, DEC. Is, 1914
Head Quarters, 18th Military District.
EXTRACT OF GENERAL ORDERS

Head Quarters, 18th Military District.
EXTRACT OF GENERAL ORDERS
Major General Andrew jackson, com
handing the eth T. S. H. District declares
the city, and environs of n Orleans, under
strict Martial Law, and orders that in fu-
tu'e the following rules be rigidIy enforced,
viz Il. 81 s. +ss rs
Every individual entering the city will
report at The Adjutant generals office, and
on failure to be arrested, and held for ex-
animation.
No person shall be permitted to leave
the city without permission in writing
signed by the General or one of his staff
No vessels, boats or other crafts will be
permitted to leave NJ Orleans or Bayou
st. John without passport in writing from
the General, or one efhis staff or the COM
mander of the naval forces of the U. S, on
this station *a H'*
The street lamps shall be extinguished
at the hour of nine at night, after which
time persons of every description found in
the streets, or not at their respective homes,
without permission in writing as aforesaid,
and not having the countersign shall be
apprehended as spies and held for examina
ton.
BY command,
ROBERT BUTLER,
Adjutant general
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WASHINGTON-CITY, Jan. IL.
FROM NEW,ORLEANS.
ROBERT BUTLER,
Adjutant general.

E@trdct Of a letter from citizen Of Ohio,
at Baton Rouge, to Member Of Con
greSS. DECEMBER Is.
All is confusion and preparation to 60
to the scene of action. An express has Just
arrived, stating that the British forces are
landing eighteen miles from New Orleans,
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When they all arrive, we are ready to
stand against any number they can send
AS we are, the enemy may out-number US,
but even if my Lord Wellington trained
them, they are not better soldiers. We
will weather the storm like honest fellows
and if our weakness is taken advantage of,
they shall at least have fight in minia-
tuFe.
"Odr old general stands it nobiy, and
is full of fight. The French turn out
handsomely Enclosed you will find two
hand bills containing an address and order
of Gen. Jackson. They shew the rule he
works by. Farewell"
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cn l.AlnL''E|'s'TQN. j., !.
The ENEsiy ~

An express cached taaa
slssk srsttraa, from Sls;ss . y 20.
son. who commands a a.sss'.
" Dral,ra Militia, On. John Ssssasat
With '. inflammation TO lG.asrs.l s, ,s
that The sstm, were l.a ,a' slss'
that Is'aad. As their f. s an
J. not sses1t ,iavd. it Was COME ;ss w
~ mary 70 be that fron :, sa,'ursa
uHdvr Admiral Gvckhurn. Mays
froin vi. John Ward Z,
JOHNS l.laad Yesterday af, .' tA
and who brought a despatch
Maj. Robe, t,on 10 Gen Ms.. a lion
have received the fo;loSi;r nv. W
lars :-lhe ecemy uads . ,. a:.''su'
pearance Yesterday nlp,,,;." p
Edis,s Inlet I; there apaearede :. OF
three sDail vessels and an. ~
shir in The ot1irg-.n their as,. %'s'
% ,"fp parS,e'' TIE cilicer camm,.l
ing the guard at a small, Lal,s' ''''. !.
guns on siMoa's Island, at,.;!!,'' "
Joans islaAa. discharged bis 0;s"'
I'D rstrea't.l over 10 the latter p n.
he taeDi. we're tlen seen n I.
20 the nun'ter. IS was SUPPOSED ' :,
iiGm l5a 10 1870. The, burn, ~ "
barracks, md probably 7,ked w.
gums and then htrsa,.d "a ,L';; ~
v,sscis. -l'l,r, we've all ,ires,,d N :
lnne. aRd are CON. idered to be Do,h;''
moie ihana nnarauding ,pany, o.
S;i.r FIRST intima.ion oil tIs,r AZ; ,o.'s
NJ .jnr Robertson advanced ;,em il.
encaH,pWsnt with Ills deiaehu..n,
.u' the enemy b; d retire tied b,y,,,
he could reach the scene If se,;.,
His men were eager ts ulvvt ,I,s "a.
ami with the loealsdvan,ases. the,
possessed. would no doabt have given
Il good account Of them, had l,,,
acen double The number OF them.
selves.
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Esirac' Of letters :,
SAVANNAH. JAN. z"


(" We this mament have a"fAr 'I,d
from Amelia. One express su and
D., getting 10 a boat al Il. "'. .,,, ~.
arrived al 81. simons We ''I .w,.
yriv,d letters from a frierd q a ".
Ia. under date Of isb %| r.,t
which be says. that Ad'hl'a s,s,,.
burn j. in command al s. n Nd 4
III, force there 1900 mf', -. =. h
Cumberland 1890 more !. ''D I,rs|
haseii Che bar two rs. f's" psG
fr,g. ties, and four sloSps :" ,roIe
he has allowed his trooPs's X sga
ever article i" the town q. s'' .Int
all ieu.ss that we're i''!A' .s.vuItyn
r re-, and desire, ,hriI .. s@.n ar,'
! he .adairsl hndlaid his n ns'I G.sal,,|
III the Gotten. I'obacso.' D '',, espi
Rum. and every sr'i'js ' ..s. .ep'
be shipped roa'en,oa''s !, q. y"'s|
off by he vessels four. ID. a ,as, "''|
a o'. intend. psyios, !; ss'j.,lvs1'r.|
visit AMI sh.:;, ssar'l,, :''n > sisirrfs
expressed b, bin oO' =
. i.f
.9aeihsr fsi''sf'. - eesa '"'
:. uhsro is i Ic';tr =
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SAVANNAH. UNDER MAR.
TltL LAW.
Ia'roci Of Letters.
I" SAVANNAH, jar. 92, 1915

+" Here We are, uader Martial
Law not knowing the hour when
the hi Iii force, pay uss visit
We have u. positive accounts frOa
the Sauihwa,J, henrver, . warrant
u positive conclusion. th.l Hey ave
coming this way. We believe Tho
i.rres ut 'nmmrl. nd and St. Ma.
rvs TO bt about SiI Thousand Men,"
AI0iher EItfdct-- same date.
/" Martial Law vas declared 10
day. Governor Early has arrived
II the lines with 1W0 1h0LsGd .htn.
sirGng teiniv,eements arr On Their
wA.-Our F0,tiiicstiOns ,pifgha
rapidly. and are able, at present 10
sus,ain and reiel lhe attack Gfallths
;ilIiis!. forces said 10 have arrived
.iaother EIlract-samt dats'
have only time TO ssy, care
under Mattl4l Lam-lhs enemy GAL
~ expected. st"usd they have tho
,em.riiy TO approach. | trust We
ssaii give a soud account Of lien
al least. tic, viii mol yet IKE pDfe'
without a struggle: aud t"al r"'
ty hard enc"
TGfst Ja'rnr'-s. +. 'h
:. We are in hourly expeelall'No'
lie a.fivni OF M.jo' Ge"era' f"Fa'
ney Who, WE are 'hiorpe"' mo !"
..er,d on 1860 OF Tie South taf'''0"
Militia ancng vbem arr '' W.
couairy sharp shooters, a'O Gov q"
piek out u sqair,ii's eye at ne ~. .'a
lance Of 100 yards. 1h! s~
match, and beat Wsodbbr "''"' .
cresv, even if hey have hall 'us w."
byr. A number Of ,osr dl'''p' . 'n
Officers are expected to s'S'' II" hs
Charleston, for this place. ~ v
2lth iuslant.
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BOSTON, Jan. 23.
INTERESTING REPORT.

Yesterday The Hon. Mr. White,
from Committee on the subject,
made tie following report 10 the
Senate; which wa. read and orderel
TO be printed.
The Committee Of beth Houses TO
whom Was referred The Message
of Ills fNeelirney thr Goyernor,
AID the docpl.sala tA.lew i.h trans-
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lss sf January nsxt.
Congress of the D. States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
TUESDAY,, JANUARY 81.
Besides the presentation and relief
ence Of sundry petitions IF private
nature
MIR. i.ppes Of Va. reporteAa bill
| to FIX the compensation and increase
! the accountability of collectors of,hc
direct tax; which was twice read
and committed.
The bill sest fram fbs House to
prohibit intercourse with the esemy,
Was returned to the House with sun.
dry amendments; which oesassianed
considerable ,iseussian. hut we're ali
conquered In eventually. So that the
bill wants only the signature vi the
President 10 become a law.
The House resolved itself into
committee Of the whole, 'ir. Breck
enridxc ia the chair, on the bill silk
ing appropriations for the support Of
the government for tsi5-[ The civil
list bill.
Bills Of this description are gener.
ally considered rs little more than
mere mat err Of form, AS designating
menies to he applied 10 purpose. al
ready authorised by law and there
fore seldom give rise 10 discussion.
One clause If this bill. however.
gave rise 10 wide and rather All,
mated debate Of u dcsuitory ehaYac-
ter.
Mr. M'Kee Of Ky. moved to strike
out the clause which ap?ropri-
ates, for the salary of the Sape,in-
tcnIant Gaacrai of Military Supplies
and Clerks and messenger employ
ed in hi Office. len Thousand dollars.
This .notipn he preaicAted Oh the idea
that this office was il. Itself animpor
tant. and it's utility by II" means com-
MeDstraie, ailn its east 10 the gov
cralaeat.4
i'his #otisn was supported, in de-
bate, bs The movar and Eessrs. Pit
kin. She:fey, Gas.sn, Farrow, Han
ssa and Gresvenor and opposed BY
Messrs. Eopes, Hawkins, Wriga,
.mj gtisk Of II. Y
On tho oae hani. it was alledged
that no n,.a cauid assign the uses
OF this efiee to the government. or
at least say adequate To its cost.
which could not as we'll be perform
ed by single clerk in The Office Of
ihe Accountant OF the War Depart
mcnt. &e.--and, if useless, that it
woaia he proper course 70 strike
ont that item ofthis bill. and post.
pose il till the bill mixing appropri
a,ioas for the military department
should con,c under consideration. in
whieA il might be conveniently in
serted il then deemed eapedient 10
be- continued.
On The other hand it was argued.
that this Office was one Of great i'm
rortance to the proper distribution
mud accountability for military sup
plies. ofw hich proper account and
checks thereon could in no way be
SO we'll supplied. II, however. the
continuance Of this Office were not
Indispensable, Of which most of The
gesdemea on either side professed
themselves unqualified 10 judge. this
WAS ast the proper wa! 10 set atthe
Office for the purpose of abolishing
il. The office now existed by law,
and il was as proper ssh necessary
to appropriate money for its support
MS fer that of any Office unaer the
government.
Wheu thc question was taken,
there appeared TO be
For striking cut the clause SO
Against il 81
The bill as smended was reported
TO tie House, but the House adjourn,
ed before deciding on the amend
ments made in committee.
~ ss.-sn.ss...ss....s.