Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-26

else of prudence in regard to a state Of affairs
to the existence of which they have in no
way contributed, and they should avoid the
Performance Of any act or the adoption of
any policy calculated to destroy or endanger
their territorial and civil rights. With
honest adherence to this course they can
give no Just cause for aggression or invasion,
nor pretence for making their country the
seer of military oppression, and will be in
a situation to claim and retain all their rights
in the final adjustment that will take place
between the several States.
"For these reasons | earnestly impose upon
the Cherokee people the importance of nom
interference in the affairs of the people Of the
States and the observance of unwaveriug
neutrality between them, trusting that God
will not only keen from our own borders the
desolation of war, but that he will, in infinite
mercy and love- stay ravages among the
brotherhood of the States.
"Given under my hand and at the Executive
Office at Park Hill this 18th day of May, 1861.
"JOHN ROSS
"Chief of Cherokee Nation"
NEw YORK, June 25 5-Captain Baker and
privateer crew of the SaUdnndh were arrested
| to-day Immediately on arrival by District
Attorney Smith, charged with treason,
piracy and robbing on the high seas. Cap.
| tain Livingston, of the brig Joseph, seized
by them, is witness. They will be taken
before the grand jury tomorrow, and the
case will be tried early next week.
FREDERICK, Nd, June 25.-The Legislature
adjourned at noon to-day, to meet at Fred-
erick on the Both OF July.
GRAFTON, VA, June 25.-Captain Howe's
company Of regulars with battery of six
pieces, reached here early this morning.
Captain Burdsall's company Of artillery
arrived this evening and proceeded to Clarks-
burg.
General Mcclellan continues to be very
actively engaged. He went as far East as
! Cheat River this afternoon on q tour of re-
connoisance, and returns this evening.
The following proclamation has been issued
by him;
To the Soldiers Of the army of the West:
"You are here to support the Government
of your country and to protect the lives and
liberties of your brethren, threatened by 8
rebellious and traitorous foe. No higher aud
nobler duty could devolve upon you, and
expect you to bring to its performance the
highest and noblest qualities of soldiers, dis
cipline, courage and mercy. l call upon the
officers of every grade to enforce the strict,
est discipline, and | know that thost
of all grades, privates and officers, will dis
play in battle cool heroic courage, and will
know how to show mercy to a disarme(
enemy. Bear in mind that you are in tht
country offriends, not of enemies; that yot
are here to protect, not to destroy.
"Take nothing, destroy nothing unless 20,
are ordered to do so by your general officers
Remember that l pledge my word to thr
people of Western Virginia that their rights
in person and property, shall be respected
l ask every one of you to make good thi
here to save, not to upturn.
81 do not appeal to fear of punishment
but to your appreciation of the sacredness o
the cause in which we are engaged. Carr
with you into battle the conviction that yol
are right and that God ison your side. You
enemies have violated every moral law
neither God nor man can sustain them
They have, without cause, rebelled against
mild and paternal Government; they hav
seized upon pubic and private property
they have outraged the persons of Northern
men, merely because they came from tn
North, and of Southern Union men, mere !,
because they loved the Union. They hav
placed themselves beneath contempt unles
they can retrieve some honor on the field o
battle.
"You will pursue different course. Yo,
will be honest, brave and merciful. Yol
viii respect the right of private opinion
You will punish no man for opinions sake
Show to the world that you differ from ou
enemies in the points of honor, honesty, ant
respect for private opinion, and that we in
auguTate no reign of terror where we go.
SOLDIERS, | have heard that there wa
danger here. l have come to place mysel
at your head and share it with you. l fea
but in one thing, that you will not find foe
men worthy of your steel. | know that
can rely upon you.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General, Commanding"
LOUISVILLE, June 25.-The conservativ
Union men deplore the raising of Fedora
companies by General Rosseau. They sa
the benefit thereof will be more than counter
balanced by the pretext it will give Tennes
see and Kentucky Secessionists to allege tn
violation of the neutrality of Kentucky, au
perhaps inaugurate civil war within he
borders.
The H. 0. Tyler gun-boat, in tow of tn
steamer Champion, went to the mouth c
the Canal this evening. 1t is doubtful
whether the low stage of water will permi
the gun-boat to pass through the Canal.
The report that passenger trains on tn
Louisville and Nashville Railroad had bee
discontinued is false.
The Federal authorities have been severa
days in consultation with the State authori
ties and Directors of the Nashville Railroad
as to what goods should be permitted to g
South. 1t is yet undecided what goods ar
TO be interdicted, but it is supposed ever
kind of merchandise will be.
A Gentleman from Georgia represents tina
strong Union feeling prevails in severs
portions of that State, but which is SUP
pressed from fear.
The Wabash River is thoroughly block
AIDED.
The Memphis Avalanche learns that a
express arrived at Madison, Ark, on Mon
day, stating that two thousand FEEDERS
troops were about to take Bloomfield, nea
the border.
The citizens of Chalk Bluff call upon tn
Government for aid to repel invasion.
The official vote of Tennessee shows ths
the majority for separation is sixty on
thousand one hundred and seventy-fve
The largest vote ever polled.
The Louisville Postmaster has been directe
to forward letters from the South to loyG
States after removing the postage stamp
but to send foreign letters, on which pay
ment is compulsory, to the Dead Lette
Office.
WHEELING, June 25.-The Convention tc
day finished its business for the presen
Several ordinances OF local Importance weI
passed. One was, recognizing the duty
the State Government to call out militia
answer to any requisition of the Federt
Government.
The President, in reply to a note of fthank
urged the members now to go home and pt
into operation the State Government the
had inaugurated.
Convention adjourned until first Tuesda
in August.
The Legislature will meet here next MOI
day.
Parties from interior counties represel
them in state of guerilla warfare, and thi
great anxiety is felt that effective means
taken to rid the scoundrels out.
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