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CAUTION.

The uuder-igUed bssiug loaned during
his will and pleasure. to Jonas Cbri,tman
and wife, of Tohyhanpa township. l yoke
Of Oxen. l wagon. 3 cows, beifer, q
shoatS, sheep. p!ow. barroE, 2 acre,
Of rye, mu>ket, l cook,stove, bed aud
bedsink, and grind stone The public
are hereby cautioned agsiust I'd meddlins or
interfering with the said property
CASPER H METZGER.
Tsnnersville, juno Is. 1861
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BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR
YOUNG LADIES.

Str0uaSburg FeMaie o0h"!
Hinder The care of the Rev. J. E. MlLLEh
and Miss NJ 5. MILLER:
Mrs. E MILLER teacher OF MUSIC.
The wear 20 be divided into four terms oi
ii weeks each.
TERMS.
For day scholars:
For all the English branches usually taught
in Seminaries of the first grade, and Latin:
One half to be paid at the middle, and the
ran,iudsr at the end of the term.
$4, per Session.
French, 90.
Music on the Piano, & per quarter.
on the Guitar, 5 for II lessons.
:;s: f;:; %;;;ss: $:': Material. furnished
Six pupils will be received into the family
Of the Principal as boarders, at charge OF
$500, per year, for Boarding, washing. and
tuition in all the English branches, Latin,
if desired. Half payment to be made at
the beginning of each session, and the re-
mainder at the close.
No deduction for absence, for either boar
ding or day-scholars, excepting in case Of
sickness, or by special agreement
Pupils received at any time during the
session, and charged from the time when
they commence,
o. The next session of the above Schoo!
will commence on Monday, Sept I'd, 1861.
August Is, lS6l.-tf.
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CAUTION.

The undersigned having loaned during his
pleasure, to Ferdinand Kestrr, of Hamilton
township. a BAL MARE The public are
hereby cautioned against meddllng or inters
terlng with the said mare
SAMUEL R. SHAW.
Hamilton tsp. April Is, Is6I.-lmo*
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The Country Safe!
e q w G 99D s.

III n ~ u ~ " ~ 9A
The subscriber takes this method of
informing bis many friends, and the pub.
lie generally, that he has returned from
the cities, with large lot of
Ready Made Clothing,
of the latest styles, consisting of
Goats of all kinds and qualities,
Pants of various styles of goods, and
Vests, of every grade.
From his present stock be is satisfied that
be can meet the demand of every taste
and "rig out" in manner hitherto un-
approached. the man with the single dol.
lar, or the possessor of thousands.
He has also laid 10. and will keep on
hand. an elegant assortment of
DRY GOODS,
of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings,
NotiooS, Hosiery, &c. &c. all of which be
will sell very cheap. He has also splep.
did lot of
SHAWL "a
at prices varying from so cents to S6
Zach; the latest les of Mantillas, Boots,
Shoes, Caters, &c. &C. and all at prices
'urprisiugly low.
p. S.-Clothiog made to order at short
notice and warranted
CALF and SHEEP SKINS taken
o exchange for Goods at cash prices.
The public are invited to call as he is
determined to sell his goods cheaper than
be cheapest. I
NICHOLAS RUSTER. (,
'troudsburg, May IL, ls59-tf,
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Gard to the Public.

The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens of Stroudsburg and vicinity,
that he intends resuming the Painting
and Paper Hanging Business, in Strouds-
burg, on or about the first of April next.
All work entrusted to his care will be ex.
ecuted with neatness and despatch. All
work warranted, as none but good hands
will be employed. Particular attention
paid to the following branches:
Sign Painting.
House Painting,
Paper Hanging,
Gliding, Glazing,
and Draining:
Show Cards and Window Tickets
written to order at the lowest living price
Thankful for pat patronage, he re-
-peetfully solicits continuance OF tht
same. G. NJ PRICE.
January "a. 1861.
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HORSE POWERS
AND TlRESHENG MACHINES.
The BEST Fsa use.

The nndersigned having spared no ex.
pense IN getting up accurate patterns, are
now prepared to furnish Doubled Geared
Iron Framed Horse Powers, and Iron
Framed Balanced Cylinder Threshing
Machines. which for compactness, neat
ness, working capacity, and durability,
Ito say the Iea>t) unsurpassed by any
now offered to the public
Call aud judge for yourself.
GEORGE Il. STAUFFER, & Co.
Manufacturers Of Agricultural iu ple-
meut-, ,Stea N Engines. Mill Irons, &c, &c.
TapUefsviiIc, August 4, 1859 If.
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NO TICE.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned having disposed of hi.
entire stock of Stoves. Hardware, Tiu
ware, DC. Aud al-o transferred all note.
and Book accounts to Linford Msr>h. who
is hereby authorized to collect and recent
for the same. SIMON FLORY.
S:roudsburg, April 25. 1861.
The Stove. Tin and Hardware business
will be continued BY the subscriber 10 the
large Store Room of Abraham Edinger.
adjoining the IndiaD Queen Hotel Where
all who are in want of any goods in hl-
line. will please call and examine for
themselves The services of William S.
tlory. will be retained to trsn-act the
business during my absence
LINFORD MARSH.
FenDersville, April 25, 1861.
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PRICES TO SUIT The TINES,
The Largest aIisl Clseapes Stock
ever offered iss sslis City.
CHARLES -. BEAN,
Wholesale Dealer

II
fFcHcA daa German Bashets, Wood and
""Lp" "4fe' NoL'oHS' br'LSbeS. M
C|0fHS' cotton Lgps. "addhS,
&c &c. &c
No. il9 Markets Street. below Second,
(north siie.)
PHILADELPHIA
The srbsoriAor hos irs, ououo, n.;.,
~ nov and cn,,,Ie,o S,,,,.r. -
host cnalty oaa io,a.;,,.;o, : ,,9;a, 't'o Eo
would reSnectr,lly caII ,bo ot,s9,ion. ,,C uar-
chants o,d De,Ia,. 49,, 80 r..,i ~,
article cbooo f,. C,sB
Tbess ror3s ,rero ho,rh, r. No, C,.b
At the o,ea,l. c,,,o.I-;'.., a,'.,,,.,,
ON tho ,,r;,co,,,.,. ,,., -, ,,I ioI,.,.i-
The ..nir,,la .i,,,,o,a,. >, -, - 49,, ,i,
..sIow sb,!ii,o ;, ,bav 40 ,,o,, ,.eeroJ p, ~
nublic \, rriras ,h,, I'D, ,,,,,,,,a,,,;o, '''0
The fnI}oyi,.g o,s fo,, ~ ,b,, a,,ioro.
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~ MANHOOD.
~ How Lost, How Restored.

Gza0 tfOW LoSt, nOh htStVItus
Just Published. IN q Sealed EnUelope :
A LECTURE ON The NATURE. TREATMENT, AND
RADICAL CURE OF sPERMAToRRHGA. or Semi
nal Wea eakness, Sexual Debility, Nervousness
and Involuntary emissions. producing impo-
tency, Consumption and Mental and Physi-
cal Debility.
By ROBT. J. CULVERWELL, NJ. d.
The important fact that the awful conse
quences of self-abuse may be efectualy re-
moved without nternal medicines or the dan.
gerous applications of canstics instruments
medicated bougies, and other empirical devi-
ses is here clearly demonstrated, and the en-
tirely new and highly successful treatment
as adopted by the celebrated author fully ex-
planned by means of which every one is ena-
bled to cure himself perfectly, and at the
least possible cost. thereby avoiding all the
advertised nostrnms of the day. This lee
ture will prove boon to thousands and thou
sands
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, post paid, on the receipt of two pos
tage stamps, by addressing,
DR.. Gil. J. c. KLINE,
127 Bowery. N.York. Post Office box 4, $50
April Is, lS6l.-ly.
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A. STONE & co.

MANUFACTURERS
AND
Wholesale and Retail Dealers
Screw-Top Glass Preserving Jars,
For Preserving Fresh Fruits, Vegetables.
Meats, Oysters, &C.,
No. Alp Race Street, Above Fourth,
PHILADELPHIA.
PRICES OF SCREW TOP JARS
Pints 81 IS per doz Gallons. SIS 90 per doz
Quarts $50 3" Small Quarts with small
Three Pinis. 3 90 noses, ] IS per doZ
Eaif gaIlons,3 so " Half Pints, 90
July Is, 1861.
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Wire Stoves, Screens, &c
No. 53 sauisl lsa Street,
EASTON, PA.
All kinds OF Brass, Iron and Hair
Sleeves and Screens constantly on hand,
including large assortment of Sieve
Screens. for flaming mills. miners, iren
workers and brick makers, of the bet
quality made in the very best manner,
and sold at exceedingly lone prices BY
NNTHONY POHL,
at his mandatory. No. 53 South Fourth
street, opposite the Lutheran Church,
Easton, Pa.
August l /, 1869.
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French and German Bqskefs. U-ood and
Wdlol0 Ware, Notions. Brushes. OIL
Cloths, Cotton laps, WadImg,
&c. &C.. &c.
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HARTFORD
FLRB INSURANCE ed.
n A a TT o q D, c oNN .
INcoRPo RATED 1910


INCORPO r AT ED 1910
ARTER PERPETUA
With Successful Business Experience OF
II L r t " q "a II -.
Cash Capteal..................... So 90, 100000
Capital and Surplus ...a.-sSS 9O,096.s 81
Insurance against Loss or Damage By Fire, on
Dwellings, Furniture, Stores, Warehouses Her-
ehandise, Mills, Manufactures and other kinds OF
property, can be effected in this Company upon as
favorable terms the nature of the risks and seet
rity to Policy holders viii admit.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION given 20 insuring
Farm property, consisting off Dwellings, Barns, and
outbuiidings connected, and Furniture, Live Stock,
Hay Grain, Farming Utensils de-, &c, contained
therin. for term Of years at Low rates Of pre-
MUM.
OFFICERS:
7. C. Allyn, Secretary. IL Huntington, Pres't
o. O. Lyman, Asst Sec'y. W. II. Bowers, Actuary
D. Alexander. General Agent for the Western
and South Western States, Columbus, Ohio.
}. Graham, Asst General Agent for the Western
and South Western States, Columbus, Ohio
Applications for insurance may be made to the
undersigned, the duly authorized Agents of the
COMPANY. A. O. HALLOCK & SON, Ag'fs.
OFFICE MARBLE Hall Building, Main street.
s1g23-1yd
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MISCELLANEOUS.
DIR ESS HATS.

Our spring style, now ready, is one Of the haad
soonest ever seen, and by new Rrrangeme at, fee
as comfortable TO the wearer any soft hal. Evor
other conceivable style made to order.
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In ia n f. Hats & Caps
A splendid assortment Of a. rs AMI ra,,s
spring and summer styles.
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Ia de eqaidble adjustment, aud prompt Cash re-
spoHse to losses the PHOENIX stands pre- eraiaentf
at the head of its profession; aDe s extensive, proc
ca and irstcIGss business system of local agencies s
not e1ceed oy any similar corporation T.. The i1orId
Insurances solicited, and policies issued and re-
newed in this leading Cooperation fair rates by
b w. NEXSEN, Resident Agent,
sep2e No. FIRST street, up stairs.
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eHhiHIthh hkAfNs.. WEILHfha
KRATZ 81 HEILMAN.
CITY EnrfNnpW

hANUFACTURERs AND RUILDERs or sTEA n
q ENGINES AND BOILERS,
Saw and Grst Mil Machinery, Tobacco Screws
Cumming Machines Chinese Sugar Cane Mills,
Fhrasing Machines, &c
9ai EVANSVILLE, IND
FfyWfE PBORRKETORS OF THE CITY FOUN
n dry beg leave TO inform their friends and che
public in general, that thoy are prepared 10 do al.
kinds Of N
MACHINE AND FINISHING WORK.
and everything appertaining 60 the Foundrv tasia
nssA They are manufacturing STEAM ENatare Ana
BoILERs Of any siEe and power required. saw Mir
machinery and MIL Gearing Of any size. Disffl.
lery and Mining Machinery, Tobacco ScreWa Gum.
ming Marhines Thrashfng Machines hfalt Mills
Horsepowers Corn -sheilera M eohiuery Of an kiBds
made and repaired. Iron and Brass Castlner al
every descriptions Iron Housefronta, Collar Graves
DC. Cooking and Heating Stoves OF the latest ia.
proved patteruHi Hollow Wars, Dog Irons. &C.
BREWERS, iDlsTILLEks, RECHIFTHls, "a.
Supplied with every description Of Copper ana
Sheet Iron work, Brewing Kettles. HefriRsrafors
Attemporators, spargeH stiilhoada and Worms o
an improved principle, Columns fof Alcohol Stills
Yeast Jugs, Cans, syphons 6r.; Copper. Lead an8
EEeR 5iir IsRgeE Tass d AID Iron Pnmps a
Valves, Steam whistles, &C.
Workineu sent 70 all parts 90 DE Oh wolk aud a.
repairs on Steam Boilers, Copper and shaet frcH
,srtl OLD METALS BOUGHT,
They dealing in and selling Aliens Improved
Steam Gauge Wrought Iron welded Pipes aud Ia.
bling, Hiram Hopkins Improved SMUT Machine
stephen Hngles Flour Separations German B0lt-
ing Cloths Gum Elastic Boiling, packiDR Hous, &C.,
Of The best kind Tinplafe, Eaeei Iron, Block Tin
Pig Iron, Babit Metal speitsr, Fire Brick
They have every facility Of the best Machinogg
them, their individual attention, hiling orders
promptly waErAqtipg t4gir work and are sgtiHhcd
with reasonable prices.
50 - Once and Sale EOOLna, Eo. "a fiHR qTaf
Foundel y Boiler Yard ~ Machine Hhfp - iHp
street st5,~ pstweop First acond atrens E!anS
vile, Indiana dooT
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Ca ssi m e r e III ats.
All styles and prices
Faotg for. fha PannIa
New SHOOTING Gallery.

The undersigned would INFORM the military COM
panes Of svsnsvlle and the public generally, that
ha has fitted up the spacious Hal the corner Of
Main and First streets, Gate Masonic Hall) as
shooting gallery" All peraons desiring 10 prac-
tice with tn Riffs and Pistol invited TO CALL
The best weapons will always be kept on hand
Visitors 10 the Gallery Informed that gOod or
der will always be insisted saTt
septzI-tf GEORGE. w. NEXsEN. JR.
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R $. RUsro5V- ; GO,

@NUgS.LDREKS.
- Almonds, Brazil nuts, Filberts, PecaDs, EIE-
lish walnuts, figs, raisiRs, curraDts, rock candy,
oysters sardines alum, epson salts roll birthstone,
sulphur, copperas Hadder, extract of iogWood, in
dgo cream tartar, Soda bed cords Of all kinds to-
bscco of ell kinds backing, batting, nutmsgs,
gaFs OF all kinds, ginger, race and ground, spanish
moss glass iars, lante7ns and TASKS mustard pep
per sauce, matches. pickles, atone pipes, powder
safety fuse soaps OF all kinds, starch, teas vine-
gar, canphor, letter, note, cap, end fancy paper
wrapping paper, envelopes, salt petre, gum drops
wooden bowles, juju paste, cinnamon, dried beef,
british lustre bonnet boards, java coffee, ink oil
pails sash, glass, spirits turpentne ellspice soda
pain killer, Iiquorice, &C., &c, dr. aaasra
supply Of the above kept constantly en- hand,
and for sale low, by s. Il. GILBERT & Co.
iune5 No. A Sycamore ST.
@G6RSV-. BR 0U.5fs. y
Il 1o8dOz heavy, for sale BY
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WORM CANDY,


Sa mt onine LOEenges.
I'VE Offer these Bozeuges without diseuise a.
- their composition. As their name imports,
they depend Tor their efficacy UPON Hantonno alone
1.-The lately discovered active principle oftha In.
ropean or Levant Worm Seed.
All the merit which we claim f0r our medicib.
Is the purity OF the sautoniue which NJ contains and
the careful manner Ia which IL has been incorpo-
rated with and distributed thi ongh lhe mass from
sVh ich ihe Lozenges have been iurmed.
To be sure II these important poiuss, We h. 4.
them prepared al the Louiaville Cheuical Works
where thu Santonipe 10 hrst tested Tor Ia purity
and then Cembin0d Ia tho LolenGe fn such Hav a.
to retain its properties and virtues unchanged.
To the Professi'r Ws presenta valuable aud we'll
known medicine IN convenient aud attractive
form, Of uniform and known strsugth-the direo.
tiouB indicating the dose Of Santonie nceorlfnr 70
the u s. r..
To the public sifer a remedy for Worms, EN-
eaetouss safe and a. pleasant confectionery at
moderate pT1ce.
For sale by all reputab Druggists tbrouuhou 4
the South Weaf WILSON, PETER a Co
dGwbIn Main 8t.
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: : = = PaITVHdEo
WELL TRIED CORPORATION.

To every man who desires to te'tow his insurance
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KbsACOsN. sial
I'D 1900 ibs Clear Sides,
800 lbs Canvassed Hams,
800 fbs Canvassed Shoulders, for sale low by
YICKERY BROS,
sp6 No. 50 Main Street.
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PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF
MARYLAND

TO THE PEOPLE or MARYLAND.
lie unfortunate state of affairs existing in he
country has greatly excited the people Of Maryland.
IL consequence OF peculiar position II ~ mol 10 be
expected That the people OF the state unanimously
agree upon the best mode o. preserving the honor and
integrity ~ the State, and OF maintaining within her
limits hat peace earnestly desired By all good citi-
zens.
The emergency 10 great. The consequences OF a rash
step viii be fearful II Is the imperative duty Of every
ne of Maryland 10 do all that he 10 arrest the
threatened evil therefore counsel the people in all
eaInestness 10 withhold their hands from whatever may
tend TO precipate us into the gulf OF dscord and ruin
gaping TO receive us.
counsel the people to abstain from all heated contro-
yersy upon the subject to avoid all things that tend 10
elimination and recrminaton TO believe that the origin
of our evil day may well be forgotten by every
patriot in the earnest desire 10 avert from Its fruit
All powers vested In the Governor Of the state win be
srenuousy exerted TO preserve the peace and maintain
invioiatc honor and the integrity or Maryland
call upon the people to obey the laws, and 10 aid the
constituted authorities in their endeayo 10 preserve the
fair fame Of our State untarnshcd
assure the people that no troops will be sent from
Maryland, unless may be for the defence Of tue Ea
al capital
II s my intention in the future, ne has been my
deavor in the past TO preserve the people OF Maryland
and loyal citizen to aid me to this end.
The people Of this State viii in short time have the
opportunity afforded them in special election for Mem
bers of tho Congress OF the United states 10 express
their devotion TO the Union, their desire TO see
broken up. TIL. H. HICKS,
Governor Of Maryland
BAlJrxopr 18Th AprH 1851
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THE LATEST.

BALTIMORE, April Io-Midnight.
A. Is quiet TO night. The military and police are com
blned in guarding the city The streets are compare
lively deserted here and there however small knots OF
people are discussing the events OF the day.
mE KnlxD AND WOUNDED,
The following a correct list of the Killed aud wound
ed as lar as known at this hour
The military wounded are
Sergeant Ames, Of the Lowell City GuNd slightly
Private Colum, Of the same place, shot In the head
but not fatal
Private Michael Green, or lawrence very slightly
s II Needham, Of Massachusetts,, skull fractured, and
now at The lnGrmary.
Another, whose name Is unknown, Is al the narmary
badly wounded.
Sergeant Ames and private colum 10 night taken
to private house and win receive the best attention
H. W. panforth and I'd. Cooper, of The same regiment
we're shot Ia the thigh
The names OF the two Massachusetts, men dtad sna be-
fore mentioned, have not been ascertautd.
The citizens Killed arc John NcGhao, Sebastian Clos,
Patrick Clark, r Thomas Miles, Vim. haoney, ". Red
and Mr.. Daysn all nine dead, including two so.4sefs
Patrick Grnn was fatally wounded others not known.
ATTACH on rm rHitlpurIn, rRcor1
The phladelpbians, who were gncqoapca and aas' a
ed remained in the last cars the station, where they
were assaulted with stones and other missiles. sone
were slightly wounded The tran was takea oacs, edt
quite number escaped 10 The city ant hayns ~ uul
forms not recognized
The report OF the iircuz on tho road between here
and Washington proves 70 be incorrect
II uncers,ooa thai an reached Washag'ou sslciy
cept the Pbiladelphians, who we're taken back
PARTICULARS rW
The following Is tho best account eau give yan II ae
riot:-
At the pfcsden, street depot OF the rhNdelrha Rat
read iarge crowd assembled "a anticipation u the
arrival Of a large number Of uoops from NeN
York and Massachusetts. shortly after scvcs
O'Clock the train from rhi.adeipha, comgrtlug
twenty .nine cars arrived AZ ne depo. without A
barking the soldiers from the train. Tho several
had horace attached, and about nine were drawn s8as
Pratt street 10 Camden s,silea, The lss fla without
creating any marked obcctipn. Tor some reafou tne
borfer attached 10 the seventh besame scstve, sWt
were taken ou from the At tho Pratt sfest h1dsc
and the car moved wthoul their al 70 withte sGaon
distance of Gay s'ree,. Bstwecu Gay snd Ffsdefsss
gtrtefs number - iaborcrs e.ragst N ~ri.rtg
ic pcd oi tie street md ns A. tbs NJ aent sh1o To-
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BALTIMORE, 18th April, 1861.
PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF BALTI.
MORE.

MAYORS UffNF, April 10, 1901.
heartily concur In the determination o. the Governor
TO prseiye the peace ard maintain invoate the honor
md integrity 81 barJa set forth In The above pro
oamaon and viii earnestly co operate with his erts
10 naintan peace and order in the city OF Baltimore
And mot withhold my expression OF sa.facton AZ
hs resolution that % sha be sent from Maryland
to tue roll Cf any other State The great questions at
ss1s nuEt IN the last resort be settled by the people OF
the city ard state for themselves AZ the ballot box, and
orro tunity for free expression of their opinions
will speedily be afforded at the approaching Congressional
election
II the counsels OF the Governor shall be Leeded may
rest in the confidence that the storm Of civil
which now threatens the country will az lesst pass over
our beloved State and leave IL uaharmed but n they
eha be dsregarded, fearful and fralricda strife may
~ once burst forth in our midst.
Under such circumstances, any good citizen doubt
for a moment the course which duty and honor alike
require him 10 pursue9 Gro wM BROWN, Mayor
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BLOCKADE OF THE SOUTHERN Ports.
PROCLAMATION FROM PRESIDENT LIN
COLIN.

WAshiNefoN, april ~, 1861.
Tie President has issued a proclamation stating tina.
insurrecton against the government OF the United
States hiss broken out in the States of South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
Louisiana, and Texas, and the law O. the
United States for the collection OF the revenue
cannot be eecuaiy executed therein conforraably 10
that provision OF the constitution which requires duties
10 be Uniform throughout the United States aud further
that combination OF persons engaged such nsurrec-
ton have threatened 10 grant pretended letters Of
marque TO authorize the bearers thereof to commit
assauts on the lives vessels property of good c
zens Of the country lawfully engaged Ia commerce on
the high seas and in the OF the United States
and whereas, the President says an excessive
proclamation has already been issued reauir.
De the persons engaged in these dsor1crly pro
eeedngs TO desst therefore calling militia force
for the purpose Of repressing the same and conycn
Ing Congress in extraordinary session TO deliberate
and determine thereon The President with view
10 the same purposes before mentioned, and to
the protection OF the public pea.e and the lives and pro
perty of its orderly citizens pursuing their lawful
occupations, until Congress shall have assembled
end deiberated on the said unl,wful proceed
ngs, until the shall have ceased has further
deemed IL advisable to set on foot bocade of the
ports within the states afofesaid in pursuance of the
laws Of the United States and the Of nations in such
provided. For this purpose onpcteat force will
be posted 80 as 10 prevent the and exit OF yes
sels from the ports aforesaid IT, therefore, with view
10 violate the blockade vessel shall ATTEMPT Ia
leave any Of the said ports che will be
duly warned by the commander OF one OF
the said bockadng vessels who will endorse on her
register the fact and date Of such warning and n tic
vessel still again attempt enter or leave The
bocaded she will be captured and sent to the nearest
convenient port for proceedings against her and her
cargo as may be deemed advisable