The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-14

diligence Of their approach from being communicate
ara other steps, al wearing tho appearance Of hostile
tentions Tho Governor and people Of Kentucky had
btptd that after the declaration OF their neutrality they
would have been let free from or taunt 70
the peace Of the State, which other States has
suited In tie overthrow Of the civil and the substitution
evils sn' n IN to ni hear .n
you BY the return Of Lieutenant Gerard Esq the bearer
hereof have the honor TO DO, &c.
BRYAN MAG0FFIN'5 REQUEST AND pR. JOHNsON'S
NsTRUCTIONs.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. May "a, 1861
DEAR SR-Rumors have reached me to the effect that
mass meeting Of the people Of the southern portion Of
9Th nIt and experimenting that steps NAV be taken by
that meeting detrimental to the domestic peace OF this
State you are requested to attend Its session and lay be-
fore tho citizens there assembled proclamation OF May
90 and snjon upon them true aud Sin observance
Of its recommendations. You win please exert your in
others in that region Of the State respect for the posi-
ton held by Kentucky as set out in that
assumed by the State. Especially you win restrain all
movements looking TO disregard Of the authority Of the
sc ~ per sovereign eIatons report 70 me what you
B. MAGOrFIN.
To DR. JoiIH NJ JOHNSON.
GENERAL PRENTIss' REPLY.
CAIRO, Ill. June 8, 1851.
DR.. JOIN n. JoHNsoS:-sR-I received your letter Of
this date and have read carefully. Permit me " say
that hold self responsible TO my government f,r my
official Trusting you will assure Union citizens OF
Kentucky that am ready render to them assistance
all times when solicited, and believing the government
will approve my course in this, remain yours respect
fully, B. NJ PRENTIss
Now, II Or. Johnson was correct that the Tennessee
cavalry that dispersed Themselves at Ecoits Mls whan
cur boys approached were unarmed militia, assembled
for military instruction, what they doing out at
O'Clock at night with sensneis posted camp fires
know But tie doctor is evidently uninstruc,ed upon
this point for Colonel wicke, in your correspondents
pesence acknowledged to General Pren.iss that he and
others knew and had known Of the presence Of these
Tennessee troops upon the sacred sol of kentucky
The TACT is, Messrs Asgofn Co. deter pre-
cpitae Kentucky out OF the Union, tbs Unionists
are jIss as determined they shaa't "'rs very pref
Yesterday Sunday General Prentss detailed two
compsnits to occupy Mound CITY, i've miles above here
On the ONO river There is a very valuable ship yard
past threats have been frequent that be burned
together with the entire town This threat has been
Saturday, when well known and honored citizen of Ken
lucky caeo upon the May of tho city stated
eocted by o party of TeDroaseo AMI Kentucky
sscessionisis (probsbly Ire party that we're
that the deed would be accomplished on sundzy night
The object in burning Mound City is apparent. For
time past it bias been reported that the
going to oons several gunboas for use on the river
end that the Wound City ship yefd and arpe railway
had been purchased for the purpose and pre-
vent tbs movement that the daoolical scheme
cocted.
DR. Blanchard the Williamson couaty Sec ssior is, 70
ped TO Cairo Saturday night from sprp sdeld where
naassn sent for trial by General Pren,ies. Be 70
N9OvA0 the United States authorities there refused
have thing to do with his case, aud discharged hun
such the then there hereafter to arrest
traitors Tbs man Blanchard boasts OF having assisted
in raising company Of volunteers who have gone South
to join the rebel army that be feels honored in having
brother in law (young Cunninghann) n the secession
ranks. he II was who raised the armed mob to rescue
Pulley when be taken by United States troops These
facts are vooched for by responsible and ading
at bondae and il such acts do not constitute treason
what does9
The heath OF The town and camp continues TO be excel
lent, as the following returns Of the brigade hospital
siadly furnished ter the HsEAID by DR.. Haven, vii
snow. Tie limo hraced Ia from Apri To Lnna