The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
PROCLAMATION OF THE REBEL LTEUTE.
NANTNGOYERNOR OF MISSOURI.

10 THE PEOPLE OF Missouri
In an address TO tho 9Th inst stated that On
proper occasion and at proper time, brethren OF
the South would extend efficient aid in struggle for
our liberties That occasion that time have arrived
The sun which shone in its full midday splcndor at Ma
nassas about to rise upon Missouri At the instance of
Governor Jackson, expressed through Muor f. c. CabeIi
Of st. Louis Commissioner Of Missouri the Confederate
States and in qualification Of the wish which during the
last two months have labored to accomplish return to
the State TO accompany, my official capacity of the
armies which the warrior statesman whose genius now
presides the affairs Of half Of the Union, has
prepared TO advance against the common foe In thus
doing justice to the and active sympathy Of the
President and people of the Confederate States for
cause also feel bound aude the very essential aid
rendered US by Major Cabel AS commissioner he has
displayed at Montgomery and Richmond zeal and ability
Ia our behalf which deserve the very highest praise He
remains at Richmond to represent interests gives
great pleasure thus publicly to acknowledge his i'm
pOrtant services.
Governor jackson having considered desirable for him
20 visit Richmond had intended await his return
10 Missouri before should enter the State but on consul
tation with Mdor General Polk and General Pillow we
have all come to the conclusion that substantial reasons
counsel my presence here. Our constitution provides
that in the absence OF the Governor from the State the
Lieutenant Governor sha possess all the powers and
charge all the duties Of governor; but shall of course,
reserve Governor Jacsons decision all matters of
portance which admit Of delay concerning which his
sentiments not fully known to His return, which
will not he long delayed, will relieve me of this eponsi
by and give the State at home the benefits OF the pari-
otto zeal he is exhibiting in her behalf at Southern
capital.
ustration, by an open upon our State commenced
by the pcrfdious capture Of Camp Jackson, has dis
solved the Union which, under the constitution Of the
United States, connected Missouri with the country Still.
under Mr. Lncolns sway Its acts fully justify separation
ON the part OF state, revolution the Of ndi-
yidua citizens The Lincoln government and its parti-
sons have distinctly announced their intention 10 decide
by force TIN future destiny Of Missouri their opponents
uways willing TO accept the decision OF the people are
nevertheless compelled 10 meet the issue rendered by the
enemies Of her sovereignty The wish Of her people to
remain under the government with that sister
hood Of Southern commonwealths 70 which She has be-
ionged clear from the conduct Of her oppressors had
they felt certain of defeat In reference Of the ques
ton her people, they would never have resorted to
force TO retain her in the Northern Union.
For these reasons, holding that the bond which has
united to the North has been virtually broken by the
nnprovoked tyranny Of the Lincoln government and the
approval Of that tyranny by the Congress and people of
that section consider every citizen Of Missouri fully
TALLY overrun by foes, General Assembly
be convened The convention called into existence by
the Legislature, merely advisory body to present TO
the people at the proper time the question Of separation
from the North has been virtually dissolved by The acts
of the enemy in banshng and imprsoning many Of its
MEMBERS and thus giving tho minority the appearance
of majority Of the body At it's present session. held
amid foreign bayonets, its members admitted to its hal
by passes from the local instrument of the Lincoln des
potism the heroic resistance of patriotic minority may
TAIL in preventing attempts to betray the honor and dig
nifty of Slate Reduced TO rump, may becomc
convenient tool Of foes, but its acts cannot decide tho
destiny of Missouri. The patriotic members still ia Il
ought to leave body in which the nauseatng atmosphere
Of military tyranny stiles free debate the others gone
oyer 70 the public enemy, either through inborn depravi