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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-08

up be was elected 10 Congress In 1854 with tho sup
port OF both the American and republican at
pusAton a. presiding officer adopted % the candidate
Of the latter for the speakershp, and elected by pu
sasy Gs ballot. for m, as eaured 0y py
the standing rules OF the House But at the close
Of that Congress handsome vote OF thanks passed
upon the acceptable manner in which tho more
than ordinarily difficult duties OF that position had been
performed he member OF the next Congress and
nominated In separate conventions Of the American and
sets to which he was elected in 1851 While fulfilling
his gubernatoral functions be bestowed particular atten
ton toFhe encouragement OF the uniformed militia Of
the State, and did everything in his power 10
elevate and encourage the study Of military sci
ence among them He projected the grand and sue.
cesul State encampment ~ Concord in 1852 encamped
on the field with the Soldiers and paid personal attention
to the OF tn grand army and displayed
instructive military knowledge that aston shed bis
intimate friends. Before his reracy from the.elce Of
Governor he was rendered the position OF managing drec
tor of the Illinois Central Railroad and after his
installed in office he removed to Chicago where hs
resides. Ho has been less distinguished in debate
than presiding officer; hts merits in deberatve as
sembics are very high he is an executive officer OF
abilities quick decision eoldery, dgniaed boar
ing, and will be aseful man in the present crisis.
MAJOR GENERAL GEO. D, MCMILLAN.
Major General George d. Mcclellan Is hardly thirty five
years Of age having been born In Philadelphia Decem
Der 1926. At the age Of sixteen he entered the Mill
ary Academy at West Point, graduating with tho class
Of 1886 With the rank Of Brevet Second Lieutenant OF
Engineers Untk the Mexican war, however, he had NO
opportunity Of distinguishing himself, and then, "for
gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles OF Con-
trerss and Uhsrubusco" the orders expressed IT, hc
breveted First Lieutenant "For gallant and meri
torous conduct at the battle OF Mono dol Rey on aep-
tcnber isA1 he Wa oserea By vss O.pasnsy which
subsequently, gallant and uiertorouS conduct o. the
battle OF eaePaiteP~o," md r;cevsd the command o.
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an army Besides the qualifications we have have
mcrated he hes been extensive traveller 10 Europe,
and cose observer Of the movements equipment add
discipline of the armies on the Continent and ia now on
his way to this country with fresh fund Of Information
He will doubt prove himself worthy OF hs new posi-
ton.
MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT PATTERSON.
Major General Patterson born 10 ireland, In 1877,
and emgrated this country when quite young taking
up his abode in Philadelphia. He received collegiate
education, and early manifested military iuclinatioas
After graduating at college he appointed First
Lieutenant in the Twenty second regiment OF regular
United States infantry; In April, 1873 he was trans
ferred the thirty second infantry appointed Assstsnt
Of orc ca,tsia5, January, 1915 and Captain in line.
1914, and thereupon relinquishcd rank IN the stau
He retired from tho army in tho same year,
upon the disarmament OF bis regiment He su1seasonM
FOR many years connected with the mtsry " rnl
tadepha. In iS47 he appointed MAJOR oensfaa Oh
volunteers, and proceeded to Mexico anu IN IN
mand Of his division. He was actively engaged IN inc
siege OF Vera Cruz but shortly hs nestn
failed and he returned TO the Unseo 'ates, ana wss
therefore unable to take part In the wen TI
American arms with glory and conquered peace
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE cADwALbADxR.
cs,e,ai fadwalader s tha son OF Brigadiee
General T. c. Csdwallader, oe Revolutionary fame.
The subisc. OF this sketch Is native or
Peuusylyania, and for many years has been
deo,aed with the military Of Philadelphia In ls41 he
was appointed BrgAder General of volunteers for service
in Mexico and commanded the Eleventh and Fourteeotn
regiments OF infantry aud the regiment Of votgnere
He took active part in all the epgagenens from Yer.
Cruz 70 Mexico, and particularly distnsuiahed hmeen
the battles Of holno del Rey and Chepuepec ios Wno
he received tho honorary rank OF Brevet MAJOR uensl
OF peace between the United States and Mexico Az ;ns
breaking out Of the present civil war ne resumed n
rank. and II now Ia active command OF sds nh'>5 VI"
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-09-20

Il HAVE beeuappoiuted Agent for Jasper
Z county Boy the Assistant Quarter Master
General, Of the Army Of Mississippi. to
receive such blankets as the good citizens
may see proper 70 contribute for the use
SO the troops now in camps, and those
shortly TO be placed in caps, and also to
purchase such as are in the hands Of the
public, which will not be given but which
will be sold at a fair price, payable in
Treasury notes. ] will give TO the parties
from whom purchase certificates Of the
number received, and the amounty to be
paid, which amount will be paid At the
office OF the Quarter Master General, on
the presentation by the party holding my
cert6oat. Persons wishing to give or sell
their spare blankets for the use Of our
troops will send them to Paulding, or de-
post them az some convenient place so !
can get them at AN early day.
L. b. LASSITER.
PmlfiHg, Hiss 47-3t
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The State OF NiissIssippI,

JASPER GU My,
In the Probate Court Of said Co,,ny, Angus.
Tenn, A. D. 1861.
70 Edward Noble, Florida Cunningham,
and John Cunningham, her husband.
Elizabeth Simmons, and Thomas G.
Simmons, her husband, all Of the State
of South Carolina, Ezekial P. Noble,
of the State of Louisiana, and Samuel
b. Noble, Of the State OF Texas:
VOU are hereby cited to be and person
L ally appear at the October term Of the
Probate Court Of Jasper county, State of
Mississippi, to be held at Paulding, on tho
LIST Monday in October, 1861, and on the
first day of the term, then and there TO
answer on oath tho allegations of the pc
tition of Eliza B. Anderson and others,
this day filed against you and Jno. A.
Harris, collector OF the estate Of the late
EZEKIEL PICKENS, Of said county
deceased, or the same will be taken for
confessed and decreed accordingly. Said
petition and proceedings are ordered to
be made plenory.
Given under my hand and
{ SEAL lseal of office, this 9th day of
~ August, A. d. 1861.
THOMAS w. GRAYS0N, Clerk.
Mayors & Lowry, Attorneys.
Aug. 9, 1861. 43-6t
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,,,,rrD.r ,fp STATES srS,ross-We learn upon Nne
-, ipdonbtad authority that the trends Of
M AEON TuoasoN. intend presenting mm e
ans,lotc for senator in the Confederate STATE 'on
,bo election TO be held by the next L6gsia-
..ro Mr. Thompson hes been too long ana wen
,..o,,,, IA i'm, people Of Mississippi TO require any
s..o,,er, from us as 20 hrs QUALIFICATIONS iof pup
-. "A me- highest grade-hs iathfuness and
experience as alegslntiye and executive g',,.o.
seems to be generally conceded that one o. we -
torl ssals will be assigned TO GOV. Brown 10 wy.
u Hfartilv concur. From present lnaioa'''ns
psa.nme that Mr.. Thompson or MI barry "''' y
selled 10 the other Il only remains tnerCio'' ~
members Of the Legislature WIN ngi l's.'
q he public interest and laying ASIDE ~ Pe.s'.
feslnq. to determine which OF these d's'nsu.s ''
e;,,sns il hest calculated for the post
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Ehe state 90 mississippi,
NEWTON COUNTY.
Jonathan Barnett,

Jonathan Barnett,
IS, Attachment S3U.
Ii Y Grayson
WTHERAS the writ of attachment in
wv the above case, has been duly re-
Wrned to the Justice Court of beat num-
Der four OF Newton County, State Of Mis-
,issippi, ID Is therefore ordered by the
Court, that publication be made for four
successive weeks IN the Eastern Clarion, a
newspaper printed and published in the
owp Of PmldinE, Jasper county, state
1r Mississippi, notifying said defendant
hat unless he appear at term OF said
Justice Court to loo holden on the fourth
saturday OF September next, 1861, and
lead answer or demur to plaintiff com
1aiut, the same will be tal,cn as conies-
ed and the property attached sold TO sat
sly plaintiffs demand and costs.
- Given under my hond and seal
SEAL )or Office, this the 9th day Of Au-
\00S/gust, A. D. 1861.
BENJAMIN STONE, j. z.
Aug 10, 1861. 44-5t
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WHEREAS letters of administration on
N the estateoITHOMAS UNDERWOOD,
deceased, we've granted to the undersign-
Cd. at the September term, A. d. 1861,
oil the Probate Court Of Jasper County,
State OF Mississippi Now all persons hay
ing claims against said decedent, are here
by required o exhibit tho same within
the time limied by law, or the same will
be barred
SAMUEL B. UNDERWOOD
Administrator.
Sept b, 1871, 4'-'V
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A. Cen. A. s JOHNSTON has been assigned 70 u'e
.o,o,,snd Il the Mississippi Valley andis DOUBT
,,s ,ir,c al Memphis. or some other point wthh
,,.eold of mia operations. His appointment gives the
highest satsfacuon, and Inspires me u'no'' 'Vi'
denee IN the success of our arms ih V'e
range Of his command. When waS ond,i'''o' '..'.
he had arrived from California sp.elu 'ou'.ee
az lending citizens was sent from memphis ~ re-
ouest President Davis 70 assign HIM 'he command %
IA westera forces and the President y'+d.' 'l'
reouest He s considered to be one OF me uT', l','
,ars man On tile Continent and is understood 70 EN-
,oy he highest confidence and admiration '' ''''
President
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r1rnroh OF stolen,

rVpo1f tbe undersigned about the loVh
Of May last, a medium sized pay i lio aoo2
d.Tile face from the eyes up, s 4id co. foot
IN H. left flank. one or both hIna lie lee :.
White supposed to be six or seven ayo eg,'
on y I'D an iiberoIiy rewarded. Ny P o. ad.
J J1e5s i Raleigh, Smith county t,I a 9p
sippl. ,o,, 34-tf
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Neiice

T, the matter Of the Estate Of JOSEPH
+. FARMER, deceased:
NT0TTCE IS hereby given that Robert
N D. Farmer, Administrator on the
Estate Of Joseph 7. Farmer, deceased, has
eled in the Probate Court of Newton
county. Mississippi his petition to sur
renler bis letters and will at the next
October term Of said Court present an ac-
cunt Of his administration. SO far as the
s9me bas extended, Tor allowance with
commissions. and apply for final hear
/ ing Of said petition,
Bv order Of the Court
JAMES A. WARE, Cgt
Sept nth, 1861. ''o'
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yg,HE Notes and Accounts due the late
6rm Of Levy & Lopez have been as,
i,red the undersigned for the benefit OF
H. creditor, of the said Levy & Lopez q,
" AM persons indebted TO said firm wlll
GA ,heir notes and accounts inmy handS
- Win THOMAS n. CLARKE, at Gar
laudsyille, to whom payment may 0'
made. r-ui.,oot the
revf term of the Circuit Court on every
claim that remains unpaid. ,,,.oN
'''''''' '' JAMES j. SHANNON,
Assignee Of Levy q Lo 8g9,
| Anril 10. 1861.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-09-20
Address 10 the People Of lnssIssippi


FELLOW CITIZENS AT ho solicitation
or h number OF Gentlemen DISTINGUISHED
IN, tbair .oej8I and political nositau mv
nana was ulaced before Won a. caudi-
d,fe for tbe Office of Governor. Assured |.
n. thrso gentlemen and convinced II, I
numerous private letters received from
o,,orv section of onr St,fe that en-. neon /
demanded a change in the Executive De- 4
nortn,ant Tdidnot feel at liberty torafu q /
1 m my friends the us, of NV name solic- |
/ l.l n ,qpnorso katherine TO mo ana /
yhen I had GOOD reason to believe th4tI
4 n VA me wish OF p large majority Of Tie
VAIN. ~ ne Stata INF IN thus giving
L.. o,.r.o,t "a hocorna y candidate bad
ny ..a,,+;o, r. ,bo'ovistiro oonditiou nh
nubIic affairs of enterincintoac canvas for
/ HAT office. being we'll insured that such
corrso would exotic the puLiic mind.
oIrnodv sufficiently distnrNad and mipht
o,,ltftor ono rortior or the neoplo aeainst
,,,',tt,... and ihrs mar tb,f ,inion md con
I'M ,f s,rtin,ant AMI action which now
y,i,..,;l,. ,re.,ails ana which i. necessary
Ky .S'.IiGI J,,c,co o.,ins. or,r ,-r5.
W., a,,on,, H.. tho lSst 1--WE ,yeal,s
i''on I'ie'' - G..,,, tl,o C(,t, ,,,,,r
5'.-;,,. e;,,9, ,,,,, ro.,,r,, l,,,,,lo \
puolc business ,.lC9 10y a
nave pfToy IN nv absence that any
Longer continuance as candidate would
array my friends and the H'enas OF lhe
? present incumbent in a warm. perhaps an
b angry contest. and by thus introducing
discard amongs, as lead to results Whleh
an might have reason to deplore. am
1. 10
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Administrators Notice.

VTHERAS letters Of Administration
w on the estate Of HOWELL HAIR
GROVES, deceased, were granted to the
undersigned at the August term, 1861, OF
the Probate Court of Jasper county, Mis-.
.issippi; Now therefore, all persons
hnvinu claims a,.ai,,4t sf'I ~i4-4- ---.l re-
N'1t'tne same duly probated and register
ed within the time prescribed by law, or
they viii be forever barred
John j. KELLER,
Administrator
Aug. l6, 1861, Att
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EXeCminr,s Notice.

w HEREAS, letters testamentary OF
w the last will and testament OF
JAMES SHOWS, deceased, We're granted
to the undersigned at the August spe-
cial term a. b. 1861, Of the Probate court
Of Jones county, and State Of Mississippi:
Now all persons having claims againSt,ttu
estate Of said testator axe he same, and
md requested l5lered in the manner and
3!Ss1yAi the time prescribed by law, or they
" ia '0 b. NJ. SHOWS,
W. W. SHOWS,
Executor &c.
Aug. 10, 1861. IT.
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AdmiIistrator's Notice.

WWFllHFEsN dE8WH
WHERE'S, letters of Administration
w were grated to the undersigned, by
mn honorable. the Probate Court OF jas
ner county. Slate Of Mississippi at the
Ipne term. AID. 1861, thereof, on the es-
,ate Of JOIN MCDONALD, deceased
ate Of s,d county Now all persons in
debted to soil estate will please come
forward and make immediate payment
and those having claims against the same
must present hem duly probated within
lhe time presented by law, or they will
be forever barred.
WILLIAM MCDONALD,
GEORGE MCDONALD,
Administrators.
Aug. 9, 1861 43-'t
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YnInnhIe PlnntntIon r0r snIe.

$50. THE subscriber offers for sale
his place in Jones county, situa-
SSYSs& ted about twenty miles from
- Shubuta and consisting Of Ave
hundred and twenty acres. The land lies
on both sides Of Bogue Homa Creek, and
consists OF gwapap, hsnaVsaes,ls, vood brake
and piney woods, with excellent range for
cattle One hundred acres are under
good fence. will take cattle or slaves in
payment instead Of money,
Address me at Owenlon, Jones county,
Mississippi JOHN McGl LBERRY.
Jones Co. Mss. Sept. l6, 1861. Att
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Umnaway In jail,

Runaway ia jan
WAS committed TO the jan
TX of Perry County, on the 9th
GE.Ad3 inst bv John l.. Allen, a Jus
&C. Gce of the Peace in and for
INA said county, negro man, VINO
y saws his name is EDWARD,
e ses.esat' and belongs to 7. P. Officer
IL Mobile. Ala. aud that he runaway from
IL Steamboat Hudson, about one month
100 said negro is about feet ~ inche res,
,7g, Of dark complexion, about forty
wears Of age speaks familiar ana can l = -
orint a litte. The owner IS reque't5u -
como forward, prove property ana Ply
.borees. or he will be dealt with as 'he
l ..n' Jiroc,s G. W. BRADLEY,
'''''' Sheriff Of Perry County
Aug. IS. 1861. fo''U
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VIZ UEREAS letters OF Administration
wv on the estate Of FREDERICK G.
MAYBEBRY, decd, were granted to the
undersigned, at the last July term Of the
Probate Court of Newton County, Missis-
sippi Now all persons A9ldiRSo qlsiiHara
red 10 exhibit them duly probated and
registered WITHIN the time required by
law or they win be barred
r. r. HUGHES, Admir-
Sent. 10, 1861. 48-7t
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urarNrs-It sN bs -ean.iy the address q i'7i
,fnt..x ,toArr4. that Ire has withdrawn from the 'in
,,ss tor Governor Ills reasons tor SO dong "e
..ot,l v,tI, much cearncs-, and we think ought 20
4, ...f,arory to his friends and be gentlemen VINO
I'M. .,.trr.,oantl.i in bringing him forward lie APP
prcsate- die fact that nothing e'''' 15 ,,.,
Fortunate present than to have on" P'ol'9 .n. y
Into hostile and contendihg heuop7' anu H..
patriotism winch cannot be too h's".S gN'''',,'
a,rIne, to re made the instrument oil su'' ' '''-7
~ Patriotism Of this kind will be fe'as'''4' Gu .''
apnraaIated by the people
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- So og lll..iAsippl.

JONES COUNTY,
III he pro5a.s Court Of sod Com.L September
Iam lSol.
10 Thomas IIenserling and Rebecca Hen
crIIng Of the State Of Texas.
NT0U are hereby cited to BE- and per
L sonaly appear at the next Noyem
Der term Of the Probate Court Of Joncs
county, n the State Of Mississippi to be
held at ElHsyille on the End Monday OF
November. A. D. 1861, on the first day OF
the term, then and there to show cause,
if any they have, why the final account OF
Joseph G. Young, commissioner to sell
the real estate Of LEWIS UENSER-
LING, deceased, now on file in said Court,
should not be allowed and q decree made
accordingly
1913 Given under my hand and
( seal of office this the 10th day
r p OF September, A. D. 1861,
,-,-- d. NJ. SHOWS,
Clerk
Sept 20, 1861 495t
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TN NFNN-NHWI \ NWtNEVt
Nj H. j, NJ Bradley, is my authorized
vi deputy tor the assessment oc taxes
In Jasper county He can be found at
all times in Padding and viii attend 10
assessments IN my absence.
RICHARD SIMMONS,
Tax Assessor Of J. c.
May y, 1861. 32-tf
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1 IL claims due the estate Of ROBERT
"A COOPER deceased, in suit or judy
ment can be paid to Mr.. L. B. Lassiter,
Turing my absence from home, whose re-
eeipt Tor the same win be duly recognized.
J. y. SHANNON, Admir-.
June IA, 1861, 35-tf
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a. The srst hale q new cotton from Arkansas
80 received at Memphis on the 9Th inst. i vas
from 81 Francis county,
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TnE hTATE OF MISSISsIPPI.


In the Chaacery Court Of said County at rules
held at the Clerks Office Of said Court, on
the Isl, Monday, he SECOND day Of Septem-
bcr 1861
Martha +. Harris.
VS.. Bill Tor Divorce.
Joseph Harris.
HPON auanina nanaplsi0NNta btll, slap
u pearing that tho said defendant is
nonresident Of this State, il is therefore
that notice be given TO the said
defendant of the tendency of this suit,
by publication in the Eastern Clarion,
newspaper printed and published in the
town Of Paulding, in the county Of Jas
per, in said State, for five consecutive
weeks, that unless he appear in and be
fore the Honorable Chancery Court Of
Scott county, next to be holden in and
for said county, at the Court House ,tba1
of, in the town of Hilleh,,n 50" P 'Vau'
Wondav ..G~nur to said bill, said cause
viii Be set down for final hearing on the
bin and deposition to be taken.
- Given under my hand and seal
SEAL of Office on this the second day
Wv Of September, A. d., 1861,
JOHN P. HARRIS, Clerk.
Per. r. w. BONDS, Deputy.
A. B. SMITH. for Comp.
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CayIandsvllle semlnaTy;

GayIamdsVllle seminary.
I'M exercises Of the Gnrlandsville SENT
nary, will be resumed on the 10th day
Of September, under the immediatesg1peFs-
vision and control of the present, Proi'
G. w. CHATFlELD. There will be com,
petent teachers in both the Male and
Female departments, and strict attention
will be given to all the classes, with q
view to their proper and systematic ad-
vancement
Board can be attained at from ten 70
twelve dollars per month.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary department 20 dollars per term
of 40 weeks.
Academic department, 80 dollars per term
Collegiate AZ f..
Gariandsuile, Sept. 10, 1861. Asst.
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Corn.


nnn Bushels Oats just received anu 'V' 7"'
ZNDO lowest market price, ,,.,,,-rcttrN AGO
VII .hAtn March % 1851. -.
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ConroIerate Tan-Yard.

WE want Hides Goat and Deer 9 easb s6oss or
w pay The highest market pre au los esn be had.
leather ana VIII WADDY THOMPSON = ~.
ty,,,e,,s piass Miss.. Aug 3D. 1901
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1850. G-tf
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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-22
A reunesseo view Of the Prsssnt crisl.

A Tenneesee view Of the Present Crisis.
Tennessee viii secede, Of course, but we
annex this conservative view from the Mem
pbis Bulletin Of late date;
We are slow TO believe that IL is the wish
Of the North to make war on the South, aud
consider II very unfortunate for the whole
country, that either Congress or O Oonveu-
ton of the people could not have been con-
suited by the Administration, and could not
have given IL their potential advice, before
the iss0ance Of the fatal proclamation. 1t
would have been satisfactory for the South
10 know the exact feeling and position of the
Northern people as contradistinguished from
the sentiments of partisan and minority
Government, representing only minority Of
the popular voice, even in the Northern
States. But this has been denied us, and
now we have what the Lincoln Admins
tration may well consider decided action.
They know, Of course, that IL would be con
sideTed by the South equivalentto a declara-
tion Of war, and that the Middle States,
with all their Union proclivities stood ready
to place themselves in the way of coercive
measures. They know, too, that the only
hope the Union men had Of reconstruc-
tion of the Government was founded on the
continuance of peace. None have approved
the policy Of force, from the beginning of the
Secession movement; and few have doubted
that coercive measures would lead to gem
eral war, upon the question Of the right of
Secession, but degenerating rapidly and
surely into a war for and against slavery,
This is the great issue, and the 'irrepres-
sible conflict" which, for the sake of South
ern interests, we would have gladly evaded.
We have, therefore, cried peace, peace, while
there was any hope of peace, warning the
North in concert with Union men every
where, that every thing like coercion was
disapproved, and would be resisted. In the
madness Of party animosity and partisan
strife, the voice of Union has been disre.
garded, and acts of war are precipitated
upon us. The only hope we have left is in
the course that may be adopted by the Mid
die States. They have it yet in their power
to say to both North and South, "thus far
and no farther" Virginia, with her Con-
vention now in session, has the opportunity
to take the lead in a confederation of the
Middle States, which shall preserve to us our
liberties and our institutions, and stay the
wild tide of fratricidal homicide. A simple
act of Secession can by no means acquit that
noble State of the high duties and RESPONSE
bilities that rest upon her, in common with
the other Middle States.