The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-05-11

FOLLY OF THE KENTUCKY SEoEssIoNIsrs.
The Frankfort Commonwealth has the fol-
lowing
The language of disunion papers and or
ators now is this, "Rentucky must go OUT
It is not possible that true friend of Ken
lucky who has grain of sense can sub
scribe to such an atrocious sentiment. Just
look at the consequence. Until Kentucky
secedes she is neutral State. and will not
be molested by the General Government
The moment she does secede, she places
herself in an attitude of war. against the
General Government, and invites Invasion
from the innumerable forces that lay oppo-
site her six hundred miles of defeneeless
territory. What means have we of repel~ |
ling invasion Seven thousand and five
hundred muskets only, some of them imper-
feet, and not an ounce of powder nor a
pound Of lead.
A SEPTUAGENARIAN PATRIoT.-The In
dianapolis JourdaE says:
John McCurtin, of Jasper county, who
is SO years of age, volunteered with the IT.
oquois Guards having two sons already IN
the company and upon being told by the
Captain (Milroy) that he might not posi-
bly,, be accepted on account of his age, I'M
mediately upon his arrival in the city went
to one of our best BARRIERS and had hts whis-
kers cut off, his hair trimmed and colored
Jet black-the transmogriication being so
complete that his best friends scarcely knew
him.
Of course he passed scrutiny Of the re-
cruiting officers, and was duly sworn into
the service of his country. Such tgrit"
as this knows no such word as fail or sur
| render.
Heaven bless the brave old men, as well
as the young.
| A MATRoN MORE THAN RoMAN.-W e
heard mother counsel her son yesterday,
at the armory of the Mechanic Rifles, who,
though the task was sad one. nevertheless
Esubdued her feelings, and sacrificed herself
on the altar of her country. Said she :
civilian, do your whole duty; if you are
called to the battle field, don't finch, but
stand boldly by your country. If you re-
turn, shall receive you with open arms
if you are killed, | shall have the satisfac-
ton of knowing you have not disgraced
f your country, yourself or our family. l
wish 1 had dozen sons to give the regi-
ment. "-Providence Journal.
There was not half as much unanimity
J struck for freedom, as there is now in de-
Tending freedom when the first blow is
} struck against it. The feeling consolidate;
with the hours it has already swallowed
up or swept away every contending interes
and every opposing traitor.-Vetc YorI
Times.
AN IRISH Cry FOR WAR.--This week
o Tablet, leading organ Of the Irish popula
ton of New York city, says
"The President has called for rs, 900 men
and summoned a special session of Con
+ gress New York, Pennsylvania and Ohi'
!: have already spoken out. The United State
:, Government must put forth all its energ,
to put down the rebellion, and every true
man must stand UP for the stars and stripes
God save the Union ~
WAR TERMs.-A casemate is stone roo
! t. a fort, made sufficiently thick to resis
: the force of cannon balls and casemat
= gun is one which is placed under case
q mate. A barbette gun is one which i
placed on the top of fertilization. An EN-
y brasure is the hole or opening througl
y which guns are fred from Notifications
. Loop holes are openings in walls, to- fir
= musketry through.
5 THE CHURCH MILIrANT.-Th Springfield
+ (Hl.) Journal is responsible for the follow
If ing:
e 1--WE met reverend friend of ours at tn
If camp yesterday, and inquired if he belong
o ed to the church militant, many preacher
having enlisted as volunteers. Yes wa
his reply, and / intend to belong to tn
4 church, triumpAant when We get down
II Carolina That preacher will do for so
! der"
,e ONO OFFERS 81 900 MEx.-The STA
e journal says eighty one thousand men hav
N offered their services to Gov. Dennisor
IT thirty one thousand of whom have been a:
10 sured that their services may be needed
10 Ohio has thus offered SIX thousand MOI
" than the whole number first called for
r. the President. Good for the old Buckley
le Stale
4 Equal TO THE OccAsroS.-Col. .Fornc
I; writes to his Press:
"a "Mr. Lincoln is equal to the occasion
Re He displays much of the jackson spirit
his quick decision and unwavering firm
\. ness. His capacity for the emergen cy vi
ID be recorded in indelible characters in Il
ne future history of our country"
g. President Stearns, of Amherst CoIleg
al Mass, after going as far as Boston and pa.
s. ing bis passage money, has decided not
lie go to Europe at present In some remarl
to the students on his return be said g
at would no mora leave my native country
ne this time, than I would desert my bou
e; when it was on fire"
az Borrs's PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SECESSION
,-e John Minor Bolts had an interview with t
cb President the other day. The latter ask
in MIN what was the remedy for secessio
% Bolts replied .'Grape for the ranks g.
h hemp for the leaders -
A railroad agent telegraphed from u
sw waukee to his employers in an eastern cit
he to know, if, IN case he volunteered. he cou
ms regain his position at the end of the vi
nd The answer returned was-'Go, and yo
- wages will be continued
he A delegation of Kentuckians hayssender
ed two regiments to Secretary Cameron, fro
ed. Kentucky. Notwithstanding the refusal
led the Governor to respond 20 the call of I
sa- General Government.
The old Green Mountain State will not
are found u artinO IN kha rreeent crisis. Tfoo