The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
WAR PR0CLAMATl0NS.
THE NORTHERN STATES.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY

PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY
AGAINST TREASON.
whereas, an extended rebellion exists against the
OF the United States, making IL imperative
that all the people OF this state be vgant to do all in
Their power TO Suppress and destroy the same; and
whereas from constantly accommodating evidence, IL s
eat that this rebeoa has been deliberately plan
and most nsdious 10 it's workings and may even
attempt 10 obtain strength by endeavoring TO obtain
men OF munitions, within the borders Of New
Jersey now, therefore, Charles Oden, Governor Of
the state Of New Jersey, for tho purpose Of maintaining
The federal and TO uGtarnshea the
honor OF this State do hereby command oil persons hold
g ocia position ny authority OF this state, AMI all the
# this state, to be the alert FOR the detection
any violation CT the laws Of this state against treason
misprson Of treason and TO take meas re 20 bring
30 Justice person who shall be concerned In ens ing
Tn, or providing arms or munitions for the enemy or
IN any manner giving aid or comfort 70 the enemies Of
the country and call al good citizens, By Their
strict OF the laws and by their dsc,uragng
any violation ihe COZ IN Others 10 aDtan the peace ana
Done 10 Trenton this oath day Of Aprl 1861.
CHARLES 5. 0LDEN.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS
J. Richard Yates Governor the stat OF Illinois by
vrtae o. the authority vested in by the constitution
hereby the Legislature OF said State ana the
members OF the twenty second session OF the General
Assembly hereby required 10 be and appear in their
respective places az the Capitol Ia the city OF Springfield
roeaday the twenty day Of April, A. 1881
for the purpose Of enactng aucn laws and adopting such
measures may be deemed necessary upon the follow
ing subject. TO wt-rhe more perfect organization and
equipment Of the militia Of this STATE and placing the
TO the general government preserving the Un,n
forcing the and protecting the property AMI rights
the people also, The raising snch money and other
may be required 20 carry out the foregoing OBJ
ec also 70 proEce for the expenses OF such session
In testimony whereof, hsreunto set my hand and
caused the great seal Of the state to be hereunto
Affixed at the city of sprn gdeld this l5h day OF April
A. D. 1851. RICHARD YATES.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA.
Whereas, armed rebellion has been organized
in certain States Of this Union, having for its
purpose the overof tue United States; throwof tho
government: and whereas the authors and movers
"a this rebellion have seized by violence various
forts and asenals belonging to the United States and
otherwise plundeed the government OF large amounts OF
oney and valuable property and whereas Fort SUMTER
fortress belonging 10 me United States the exclusive
posse sson and jurisdiction over which we're vested IN the
government by the constitution OF the United
Sates has been beseged by large army and assaulted
by destructive cannonade and reduced TO submiss on
and the national Tag hauled down and dshonored; aud
whereas the President Of the United States nhe
else Of the power vested HIM by the federal consttl
ton called upon several States remaining true to
their allegiance TO aid him in the enforcement o. the
laws, the recovery Of the national property, and the
maintenance Of the rightfal authority OF the United
.he Of Indiana cal upon loyal aud patriotic II
this State to the number OF six regiments TO organize
the TO the Adiutant General in order that they
be speedily mustered into the service OF the Uuted
States The details OF the organization set forth Ia
the instructions OF the General herewith pub
lsbed. OLIVER p MORTON, Governor.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN.
To LOYAL CITIZENS or WISCONSIN,
For the srst time in the history or this federal govern
ment organized treas bas manifested Itself within seve
raj states OF the Union and armed rebels are max ne
United States tells or unlawful combinations too power
full TO suppressed the ordinary manner ami calls for
military forces to suppress such combinations and 70
snsain him in executing the laws The treasures OF the
country must no longer be punfered the public pro
perty be protected from aggressive violence that
air eady seized must be retaken and the laws must be
executed in every state Of the Union ALIKE demand
upon Wisconsin by the President OF the United states
for aid 10 sustain the federal must meet with
prompt response. Oae regiment Of the militia OF this
State will be required for immediate service end further
service will be required the exgences OF the
ment may demand. II Is time when, against the civil
and religious liberties OF the people ana against the
integrity Of the government OF The Uni ed staes parties
politicians and platforms must be dust in the ba
lance All good citizens everywhere must join In making
common cause against common enemy. Opportunities
will be Immediately offered TO all existing military com
paniee under the direction Of the proper authorities or
the State for enlistment iii the demsId or the federal
government and hereby invite the patriotic citizens OF
the State enroll themselves into companies OF seventy
eight each, and to advise the Executive OF their
readiness to be mustered into service Immediately De
tailed instructions will be furnished the acceptance
Of companies and the officers OF each regi
ment will nominate their field officers. In times or
public danger bad men grow bold and reckless. The
property Of the citizen becomes unsafe anu both public
and private rights liable 10 be ieopardzed enion upon
al administrative and peace officers within the state
newed vigilance In the maintenance and execution OF the
laws and in guarding against oadiny disor
der among the people. ALIEN w RANDALL.