Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-22
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Yesterday Gov. Maggofiin Issued the proclamation
given below.
That there is imminent danger Of civil commotion
and civil wsr IN Kentucky "a tact ol "AlsN 40 Az
telligent citizen is ignorant
The standing menace of the camp at Oairo, alo
the apprehended descent on Colunous = ..'o
Western mart Of the State, and II Is feared by many
that faSther development OF the plans OF the Ad-
ministrstson in reference 70 movements In the Val
lFv of the Mississippi will preciptae attack on
he command of Col Prentiss across Kentucky
soil.
into Kentucky for the purpose of intimidating our
oeoole or sszing our property which others believe
Is contemplated would be resisted beyond question
by a majority of the people of the State while they
would be aided by asmtll minority thus inaugural
ing civil war. and leading to concentration of the
friends OF both tons to such extent to make
The State vess battlefield.
In all direct ons there il danger of such calami-
ties as have fallen few States in modern times.
That the Commonwealth can be saved from this
terrible fate only BY some prompt and decided &C
ton is felt by all
TIL or. Influenced by the pstrioiic oonsi'-
ertt ols hich have shsped hTs condLc; during the
~ e lin es through which passing, has is
sued his Proo amaion for the Iurp0e Of preserving
peAcs, If pcaae msy be main aimed, or of uniting
be people Of Kentucky il either belligerent shall
violate her neutrality,
F,r the ke of peace he has adopted and acted
upon the policy up wh CD his political opponents
ave planted hemse ves, in tie L giss,ure AMI
1u' at 1.-THE p Icy of ABNED NEUTRALITT.
Oar OF o min OF his 20 icy has be a expressed.
We cannot change il. BIT it il will unite our
enplt; preserve the peace Of The stare; avert the
aorro.s of civil var and le We the SAFE in posi-
4 L N.aa,r ill nnrf-
see chseIfu'ly a"quiesce in It, regiTd'e.s Of GU
Feeii g. hun,ilatiue as is is t. us, eni stand by
| It in 60 f1Itl.
Inc q ,v,rnCr has dore his duty; and wbs'ever
sc msy hiLk of armed neutrality. we Will trsmpe
uader feet feelings, anu secotd The OF enpt TO
preserve peace
| PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
WHEREAS numerous applications have been made
| to me from many coed citizens of this Common
wealth, pray ing me to issue proclamation forbid
| ding the march of any forces of this any other
State States soil, to make an apprehend
ID alta upon the Federal forces AT Cairo, Illinois,
n to disturb any otherwise peaceful attitude OF
Kentucky with reference to the dep o. able war now
waging between the Unit States and the Confede
rste States. And whereas numerous applications
iIom like coed Ci'iz of this Commonwealth have
also b en- made me. praying me to issue procla-
nation furbidding the occupation of any post or
place, or the march over cur sacred soil by any
| force of the United States for any purpose. And
whereas it is made fully evident, by every indica-
non of public sentiment, that IT IL the determined
purpose OF the goo people Of Kentucky TO m lin
| I4in, with courageous 6rmne>s. the fix determines
tion OF self defence. propOsig or intending no lnva-
sion aggression ards any other State or States
| forbiddng the quarterirg OF tr ops upon her soil
ay either of the hostile sections. but simply stan
| ing aloCf from unnatural hOrrId and lamentaOe
st fe for the existence Of which Kentucky neither
by thought word act is in any wise responsible.
| And whereas the policy thus recommended by so
many of my fellow citizens OF all political leanngs,
| is, in my alignment wise. peaceful safe and honor
! able aud the most likely to preserve peace and
Smity between the neighboriug bordering
| States on both shores of the Ohio river.
| and protect Kentucky, generally. from the ravages
| of a deporab bic Aud whereas the arms dis
tributed to the stale Guard, composed as it is OF
I gentlemen equally Conscientious and honest, who
entertain the opinions of both parties rot to be
used dqdiESt The Federal Government nor the C0nfedeT-
ate States. but TO resist and pr vent encroachments
upon her soil, her rights her honor, and her sover
eighty by either Of the belligerent parties and TO
preserve the peace. safety. prosperity. and happi
ness and strict neutrality of her people In the hope
she may soon have an opportunity to be come sue
| cessful mediator between them; and IN order TO
| remove the uniounded distrust and suspicious OF
purposes to force Kentucky OF the Union at the
| point of the bsyOnet-which may have been strong
| iy and wckedly engendered in the public mind in
! regard to my own position and that OF the state
Guard"
| of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Comman
derIn Chief of all her military forces, on land or
| water, have issued this my proclamation, hereby
| notifying and warDi: all other States, whether
separate or united, and especially the United
states and Confederate States" that solemnly
| forbid any movement upon the soil of Kentucky,
| or the occupation Of any port, post, or place
| whatever within the lawful boundary and juris-
dction of the State, by any of the forces under the
| orders of the States aforesaid, for any purpose
whatever until authorized by invitation permis>
sion of the Legislature and Executive authorities of
this State previorsly granted also hereby especially
and sGlemnly forbid all good citizens of the Common
| wealth whether Incorporated in the State Guard"
or otherW Use, making any warlike or hostile demon
| STATIONS whatever against any Of the authorities
aforesaid: earnestly requesting all citizens. civil and
military, TO be obedent hereto; TO be obedient to
| the laws and lawful orders Of both the civil and
| military authorities; 10 remain when of military
duty quietly and peaceably at their homes, pursu
ing their wOnted lawful avecatOhs; 10 refrain all
words and likely engender the blood and pro-
| woke colli.ioD. TO pursue such line OF wise con
| duct as will promote peace and tranquility ald a
| sense Of safety ard security. and thus keep away
| from our beloved land and people the deplora0ie
| caamities of invasion; but at the same me ear
| nesrly counselling my feow-ctizens of Kentucky
to make prompt and ffcient preparations II assume
the and attitude press rIbed BY the paramount
| and supreme law of Aelf dcfence-and strictly OF
self defense alone; praying almighty God TO have US
eveIm IRE in his holy keeping and TO preserve Us IN
peace. Prospt rity and security forever
| - In testimony whereof have hereunto
| set my name and caused the seal Of the
| L Comm nnwsalth to be affixed. Done at
| - Frankfort, this the 10Th day ct May A. D.
1861 and in this the 69th year of the Common
By the Governor: B. MAGoFrIS.
Tnus. &. Mo>RoE, jr., Secretary Of state.