The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-18
IMPORTANT MANIFESTO OF GENERATE AR.
NEY ANN ULLING AN ACT OF The LEGIS-
MILITARY DrrARrMESr or THE wysr, |

ST LoU.s, May IA, 1851. J
70 TBE People THE STATE OF MrssorRI:-
On my return TO the duties Of the OF this de
parment hnd greatly TO my aston. hn1ent and NORTH
cation, most extraordinary state OF things existing in
this State, deeply affecting the stability Of the govern
ment OF the United States well the governmental
ana other interests OF Missouri itself.
ls citizen OF missouri owing allegiance 10 the Cnited
my duty as well az privilege to extend warning voice
TO my fellow citizens against the COMMON dangers that
u.s. and to appeal to your patriotism aud of
justice TO exert al your moral power avert them
II is With regret that feel it my duty to call your at
souri, known as this Military b which Is the rssalt no
deuot OF the temporary excitement that parvades
the pue mind This bill cannot be regarded 10 any other
light Than an indirect secession ordinance, ignor-
ing even the forms reeorted to by other States Maui
testify ts most material prov siops in coni It'll the
and laws OF the urted staes TO this extent
it nnlty, and canno; and ought not 70 be upheld
regarded by the goot citizens Of Missouri There oh
legations and duties resting upon the people Of Missouri
under the consultation and laws of the United States
which paramount and which trust you will careful
" COZ sic err and weigh wen before you will ao your
selves TO be carried OF the Union under the form of
Yielding obedience to this Nj itary b which s clearly
in violation OF your duties az citizens Of the Cntei States
II must be apparent TO every one who has taken pro-
and unbiased view Of the subject that whatever may
be the termination OF the ortunate condition things
10 respect TO the called 'cotton 5tates Missouri must
share the destiny Of the Union. Her geographical
material interests point to this result We cinnot
shut our eyes against this controlling fact. II is
seen, snd it's force is felt throughout the nation SO
Important this regarded to the great interests OF the
country that venture 10 express the opinion that the
whole power Of the government Of the United States il
Necessary viii be exerted to maintain Missouri In her
present position in the Unon express u you in all
fransEess and sincerity own deliberate CONVICTIONS
without asssaairg to speak for the government Of the
United States whose authority, here and elsewhere
sha at all times and under all circumstance endeavor
faithfully 10 uphold
desire ahose ~ things nost earnestly TO inyts my
fellow c;izns dspasslonatey 10 consider their in
tetsts well as their true relation TO the government
under which we live and to which we owe SO much.
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subject, which doubt Will be made the pretext for
less popular excitement alluae % the resent
Transaction a. Camp jackson, near g. Louis II is not
proper ter me 70 Comment upou TIE official conduct
Ct my predecessor IN conmind Of this depart.
meIt but Is right ard proper FOR the people of Ns
sour TO know that the main avenue OF Camp Jackson
recently under Command OF Cen. Frost had the OF
Davis, ard principal street OF the camp that Of
Beauregayd end thata boy Of had been received
into that camp by it's commander, which hal been uoto
rouy eraanized IN the interests OF the secsssioasts
The men openly wearing the dress sud badge distinguish
iog he army az the called Southern confederacy. II
notorious fact thai quantity OF arms had been
received into the camp which were urlawiully taken
r. the United states arsenal AZ Baton Rouge and sur
Tptiousr passed up tie river In boxes marked marble
Upon tacis Ike these. and having in view what occur
red at Liberty the people draw their neTences
ard Il lie difficult for any arrive ~ correct
coucuson to the character and ultimate purpose Of
tnzt cream rTnent No government in the Jrld would
be entitled 10 aspect that would tolerate for moment
such openly treoscua5le preparations.
!, Is but simple justice, however, thai should state
the fact that there we're sny good and loyal men IN the
ca up, who were IN no manner responsible for It's rea
SC nabe ehaIacie
nlscaimng as do all d. sire or intention 70 interfere
10 way With be prerog ye Of the State oc Missouri
with the functions q lis executive other authors
ties YET regard az my PLAIN PAIR o duty TO cypress
lang 1sge that within the Geld AMI scope of my command
ard authority the supreme law OF the land must and
shall be maintained, and suDterfuges, whether ia the
forms Of legislative acts otherwise, be permitted
harass oppress the good and law aJdng people o,
Missouri shall exert ny authority to protec, their per
sons and property from violations OF every kind aud
snail deem il my duty 10 suppress al unlawful nbina
tons OF whether formed under pre.ext Of military
Organizations or otherwise. WI. = HfRSkg,
Prigadier cen United states army, commanding.