The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-28
PROCLAMATION
issued by General Banks:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ANNAPOLIS. }

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ANNAPoLIs,l
June 9th, 1861.
By virtue of authority vested in me, and in 0be-
dience to orders, Commanding-General of the
Military Department of Annapolis have arrested
and DO now detain in custody, MIR George p Kane
Chief of Police of the city of Baltimore 7 daam
IL proper at this. the moment of arrest, to make
formal and public declaration of the motive bv
which have been governed in this proceedipg 1t
Is not my purpose neither is it in consonance with
my instructions, to interfere in any manner what
ever with the legitimate government of the peopIe
OF Baltimore or Maryland | desire to support the
public authorities in all appropriate dues in pre-
serving peace, protecting property and the rights
Of persons, Ia obeying and upholdiug every
municipal regulation and public statute, con-
slstent with the Constitution and laws of the
United States and of Maryland. But unlaw-
tui combinations OF men, organized for resist
ance to such laws, that provide hidden depos-
its OF arms and ammunition, encourage contraband
trallc with men at war with the Government, and
while enjoying Its protection and privileges stealth.
liy wait opportunity to combine their means and
FORCES with those In rebellion against its authority
are not among the recognized or legal rights of any
class OF men, and cannot be permitted under any
form OF government whatever. Such combinations
are well known to exist in this department The
lnass OF citizens of Baltimore and of Mary oy
to the Constitution and the Union are neither par-
ties to responsible for them But the Chief of
Folice Is not only believed to be cognizant of these
facts, but, In contravention of his duty, and in
violation of law, he is, by direction or ndirection
both witness and protector to the trans ctions
and the parties engaged therein. Under such cir
cumstances the Government cannot regard him
otherwise than as the head of armed force, hos
tile to its authority and acting 10 concert with its
avowed enemies.
For this reason supersedug his official authority
| and that of the Commissioners of Police I have
arrested and do now detain him in custody y of the
| United States; and in further pursuance of ny
! Instructions, L have appointed for the time being
Colonel Kenlg, of the First Regiment of MARYLAND
| Volunteers, Provost Marshal in and fer the citv
| Bli,im0rp l.
| executed the Police laws, provided by the Lepisa.
| ture OF Maryland" with the aid and assistance of
the subordinate officers of the Police Department,
ana ne VIII be respected accordingly. Whenever
a loyal citizen shall be otherwise named for the
| performance of this duty, who will execute these
laws impartially and in good faith to the Govern.
ment OF the United States, the military force OF
tins department will render to him that instant and
| willing obedience which is due from every good
citizen to his Government.
Major-General Commanding Dept of Annapolis.
Col. Kenly made verbal request that the Board
him at the Office of the Marshal. The President
in the name of the Board, informed COL Keply that
the Board did not recognize the legal OF the pro-
ceedings of Gen. Banks in the premises and asked
him to put in writing the request just made by him
| lie declined to do so, and withdrew the said re-
| quest. he then announced his intention of pro-
ceedng Immediately to the possession of the Office
of the Marshal.
| by request OF the Board, the President and the
Mayor went to the Marshal office, and instructed
the Deputy Marshal to offer obstructions to tn,
action of Col Kenly, and to take no steps until ht
should be advised of the views of the Board
The whole subject having been maturely consid
cred, the following Preamble aud Resolutions were
unanimously adopted, viz
| Preamble and Resolutions
Whereas, The laws of the State of MARYLAND give thu
whole and exclusive control Police Force Of the cit,
the Board of Police, organized and appointed by th
General Assembly, and not only the said Board
to exercise the n and to discharge duties i'm
posed upon them but all other persons are positively
prohibited under heavy penalties from interfering will
them in doing; and
Whereas There power given to the Board to trans
fer the control portion of the Police Force to
person persons whomsoever, other than the officers
Police appointed by them, in pursuance of the express
provisions of the law, and acting their orders ant
Whereas By the order Of Major General Banks, Off
Ger OF the United States Army, commanding In this city