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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18
CTATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF SCOTT, SS.
- In the District Court.
Royal A. b. Mills,

~
- In the District Court.
Royal A. b. Mills,
Daniel F. Randolph, Original Notice.
j. B. Gilbert and
Cook d Sargent,
To said Daniel +. Randolph, Defendant: You
are hereby notiAed that there is now on le in the
Office of the Clerk Of the District Court Of said
county petition and suR Elemental petition Of
Royal b. Mills claiming Of you that mortgage
es,one made by John B.Wilson, to Daniel Randolph
on or about the lth Of February, 1856, tor $500,
and the other made BY James NJ. Wilson, to J. B.
Gilbert, May I'd 1884, tor $500 both on the west
half Of the north west quarter Of section number
twenty, township number 80, north Of range Eve,
east Of the 5th r. NJ be cancelled Of record and
adjudged satisfied, and unless you appear and de-
fend, on or before noon Of the second day Of the
next term Of said Court: to be holden on the fist
N ,nisy of August, A. D., 1851, default will be
entered against You and Judgment rendered there
on for the relief herein claimed, with interest
and costs.
CORBIN, DOW Il BROWN,
jne26 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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Wloe-Wjoe--Wlos

Bstshslors Wigs and Toupsss surpass ALL
They ass elegant, light, easy and durable.
Fittiag 70 . charm mo turning up bshind-no
shrinking Of tho head; indeed this is the only
tablishmsat whore these things are properly un-
dsrstood end made.
jy3lSly 16 Bond street, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18
LEGAL.

TRUSTEES SALE-WHEREAs, on tho I'D
i day Of April, A. u. 1854, Joseph Tilton and
Rowens j Tilton, his wife executed unto Abner pa.
vison, Trustee, certain decd Of trust, conveying
said Trustee the land in Scott county, Iowa, des
cribed follows, so-wit: The north half of the
south least quarter Of section twenty I2O in town.
ship No. seventy nine l79,J north Orange three
I3,l east Of the fifth p. n which said convey
ance was made by the said Joseph Tilton, for
the purpose Of securing the payment ofs certain
promssory note and the interest thereon, sighed
by said Joseph Tilton, dated the 22d day Of
April, A. d.. "a, for the sum Of four hundred
and eighty ($48O) dollars, payable to the order Of
kyal T. Clifford, one year alter the date thereof
And now, said promissory note having become
duo and payable, and the said Joseph Tilton hay
ing failed to pay the same, save and excepting
,ahe sum Of two hundred and forty $2lO) dollars,
l, Abner Dawson, Trustee rs aforesaid, do hereby
give this public notice that by virtue Of the power
which is in me vested By said Deed of Trust,
and at the request of said Clifford, will, Oh
Wednesday, the 18th day OF July, 1861, 1t the
hour Of two o'clock, in tho afternoon,
of said day, at the Court House door
in the City of Davenport expose and
offer for sale at public auction, the parcel Of land
above described or so muca thereof rs shall be
esary to satisfy and pay the amount Of said note,
and the interest thereon to tho day Of sale together
with all the costs and expenses attending said
sale, costs Of this notice and trustee sfees.
Dated the 2Uth day Of June, A. y 1851.
ABNEK DAWSON,
jne2il Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18
IN DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUN
i ~, State Of lowa-ss.
Joseph 6tanley

IN DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUN
i ~, State Of Iowa-ss.
Joseph Stanley
John NJ. wi.s.rw... Original Notice.
Emeline b Withsrwax,
ct
To Orlando Msads, A. W. Blaksmore, Gilbert
Close, Hiram Clearwater, Caleb Wheeler, Sophia
@. Hayden and George Bailey. Sirs:
You and each Of you are herebv notified that
there 10 now on de in the once of the Clerk Of
the District Cont for Scott county, Sta,e of
Iowa, . petition Of joseph STANLEY, claiming the
.s Of s' :. aSs ;Ss :s.d .ss
Emslins b. Wilderness, Of dsts October 1st, lSie,
to Plaintiff, conveying thereby the following real
estate, lying 10 Scott coutey, State Of Iowa, to-
wit Al undivided two-thisds q, part Of the
south-west quarter Of section No. thirty-shrse
(sS, in township No. seventy nine (73,) orth Of
range one 90 east Of he 9TH +. and also
county, in said Ststs Il Iowa, to-wit: An undi-
viAed tws-,hirds ~ part Of the nesth half Of
the nor h east quarter Of seetloa No. four a.
end alsv that pet Of the south halt Of said no. tn
sast quarter q Gid section No. fCuS a. which
lie, nor!A q tAs Aiatssippi : Aissosn Railroad
: sss !: oss,nis -! - :: &: az
n. 70 secure the peynsst Of : esrtaia nste exc
cutsd By John n. WIshssvsx 70 PIaiatil, o. date
October Let, 1858, fos the sun 1t tWenty four
hundred and sAirtssn e5-lee s,llS 36.le6) dol
lars, due and payable Ostobsr lei, 1859. -. ~
Nov unlss yo1 md sasA q yoa appsasa cd ans-
vss thereto q = bsfoss nosa Of the ssesad 1Ay
Of the next Term Of sid CeaSA 70 - bsgun Al
dsf.als win = eassssa aeaiast yea asdj sdensaS
DAvIsOr Z TRUE.
jns2e-wstl Att'ys fsf ff.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

THE CO.PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
i existing between the undersigned under the
erm and name Of RICHARDSON, WEsE ! Co., is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. 0rvEN rc-
firing. The business will be conducted By the
- naming parties, ct the Same Office, and under
the same style.
D. N. RICHARDSON,
GEO. X. WEST,
JNO. @. GIVEN,
GEO. F. CARPENTER
DAvENPoRr, Monday, Dot is, 1860.
Oot2O-d&wlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18


To w. W. Skinner, Sarah L. Mccormick and
others: You are hereby notified, that on or before
tho Let day Of June, Aortier &. Bird will ie pc
tition in the ocs Of the Clerk of the Distrc Court
yftle county OF Scott and State OF Iowa, claiming
the foreclosure Of . certain mortgage executed by
W. w. Skinner and wife " Eleanor B. collins,
dated My 7, 1850, on the following described
land in Scott county. lows, to-wit: Part Of lots
. and TO- in block 20. in the city Of Davenport,
particularly described - fellows, to-wit: Begin
nng 1t the south corner Of said lot ten 90,
and running thence north along the east side Of
Perry street, ~ feet, moro or less, to the south
west corner Of land heretofore sold to Luse, Lane
1 Co. thence east alcng said Luse, Lane 1 Co.'s
south line lis feet, more Or less, TO 10 foot al
Icy thence south along the west side Of said al
10y ~ feet u the 90 foot alley running east aud
west through said block thence west alsng the
north side Of the last named alley ll8 feet to the
place Of beginning, and judg ent for $s52 Is 100
and interest IRON Nay Let. 1850, and unless you
appear thereto and defend before noon Of the Sec
end day Of the next term Of the said District
Court, defaalt will b entered against you, and
judgment rendered thereon.
Dated 9Th day Of Nay. 1851.
By GRAFT } SMITH,
myS0-w4w] Solicitors for Complainants.
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COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
ooRNRa TunD AND PHsRY srRxsrs.

09Ot01o11OhOG1 IN 1860.
THOROUGH COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
~ given In oil branches appertaining to busi-
moss education taught stany Commercial College
in the United States.
Separate instruction given, II desired, in PEN
manship. Arithmetic and Photography.
Rooms open from 4. n. till r. N.
For further particulars call At the rooms OF send
or circular.
W. H PRAr 81. i.
eos7s-d&w1v PviccirA3
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

NORTHWESTERN
INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF OSwEGO, NEW YORK.
CHARTERED 1889.
Nash CAPITAL AND SURPLS AS PER
~ Statement to Auditor Of State,
January, 1861, .............. $363.914.36
Total Liabilities, Observation-Disclosures. 37.2l6.70
HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Agent.
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
LIFE IHSURAuCE COuPANY.
Accumulated Capital. 80 $40 OOO. 90
HENRY b. HOFFMAN, Agent.
july6-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

O0PiS@A 10VVsVVv
W. SOUTHWORTH, Pres't.
L. BRADLEY, Sec'y.
FIELD + KAUFMAN, Agents.
Once, No. 4, lie Claire Block,
H. FIELD; Agent, Davenport, Iowa.
Office next door to the Post Once,
Rock Island, Ill. June
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

INI0URAN NOE.
FIRE, INLAND f. LIFE.
Home Insurance Company,
or NEW YoRK.
Cash, &lOCOOO
Surplus, 100000
Conway Insurance Company,
MASSACHUSETTS.
Cast Capital and surplus $685.
Hampton Insurance COMPANY.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Cash Capital and surplus S25v,0OO
North American Ins. Company,
orHARrAoRD, CONN.
Cash Capital $a65,ss0
L0riIlard Insurance Company,
OF NEW RoRK
Cash Capital S2s2,so
Manhattan Life Ins. Company,
or NEW YORK.
City Fire Insurance Company,
NEW HAVEN, CONN
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

sVOetCE.
A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
"A the late 6rm Of RICHARDSON, WEST + Co.
ere requested to bring them forward for settlement
and oil persons indebted to aid sm ere requested
% call and settle At It 10 absolutely neoss-
cary that our books should b closed and that too
Immediately. Persons having open accoanss with
oar once, will eblige BY rendering them q once
RICHARDSON, WEST + co.
DAvEuPos1, Oct. 10, 1ooo DIV
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

JUXH UVboo.
H1OW IS THE TINE TO LAT n WOOD
IN IL wintse uss. W ha1s Dr. kin1l11g vesd
= . - Pr cord 81 grssa wsed = - - -
eoIos. es~ 49,
jy9l-dtG VksHOh = UAvN.
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Re ~ svea.

Union Conec = Spice Mill,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18

freight Of all kinds will be carried from Chica-
goto all points East 1t eli times, at as low rates
- any other Railroad route. sep23-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-18
INSURANCE.
! MsURANOE COMPANY.
Tor Kx815ORD. COM.

Casa Capital : Surplus, s3,lss, lss.sa
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

TnSNrssrr IN ARAs.-- batteries Eyccte1
near Memphis Tho Memphis Appeal Of
Sunday morning Last, says;
We were much gratiiied to learn from
Mr. Pickett the engineer in charge Of
the work at Fort Harris, six miles above
the city, that the Notifications are rapid.
ly advancing, and had 80 far progressed
that they expected to mount two guns
last evening The news will be hailed
with delight by our citizens, who have
been looking to the defenccs at this point
and Randolph with restless anxiety, and
the cnergywi,h which Mr.. Pickett and
his corps has pushed forward this highly
important work under the many Difficult.
ties he has had to contend with, entities
him to grea. credit. Capt. Stockton,
the military engineer sent here by Pre-
ident Davis TO snpcrin,end the defcnces
of the city, arrived after the notifications
at Fort Harris. aud unhesitatingly APP
proved and adopted Mr. Picket,'s plan
Three cheers for Fort Harris
In the meantime Gov. Harris has
taken steps for the organization Of the
whole volunteer fore of West Tennessee
while in other parts Of ,hc State the
same spirit prevails. In Nashville alone
there are sixteen companies daily drill
ling.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11
49, Bob. TAYLOR, of Fannin,

~ Bob, Taylor, of Fannin recently
made secession speech at San Antonio,
which is thus noticed by the Herald Of
that place.
Those who attended with the expect
alton Of hearing the Southern Confeders.
cy denounced after the mode of Jack
nam,,ton aud the Lincoln organs, became
Disguised, ard left long before the speech
was concluded lnsts ad Of the abuse
and treason that they expected to hear,
the speaker very candidly told them that
he had taken the oath to support the
Constitution os the Confederate States
that he took i. in all sincerity. without
any mental reservation, and he intended
10 observe il faithfully. He advised his
hearers, az good citizens. to yield ODE
dicnce to the new Government, and give
i, fair trial. II il should not prove a
good government then it could be peace
fully abolished, and better one cstab.
lished through the ballot box
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

TuE RIGur SrlRr.-The Caddo Gazette con.
talns the names OF ten citizens OF Caddo parish
who contributed s905 to the Caddo Rifles
There were besides other contributions in money
by persons whose panes are not given. The
city of Shreveport also gave them $500. J.F.
Morrill, shoe and hat merchant Of Shreveport
supplied the entire company Of Rangers with
hats and caps, and also supplied members Of
other companies, refusing to be paid The name
Of n. g. Tryon appears among the list Of iber.
al contributors. When our Texas people 20 70
Shreveport to trade, they will hunt up such gen.
,lemen as those named The Gazette says:
ave ccnnot too highly commend the conduct
OF Captains Applegate, johnson, and Moody
who have so generously offered their fine steam
era to convey our troops to New Orleans. II
would occupy at least n column Of our paper to
give the names Of all who have assisted the vol.
un'eer companies. With but ,ew dishonorabIc
exceptions, every man has given literally in pro-
portion to his ability, Several Of oar citizens,
natives Of the free States have given substantial
evidence Of their loyalty TO g South"
There are host OF coed and loyal citizens,
who have made great sacrifices. There are =
kew miserable creatures. who are eechcs upon
society and should be avoided BY every honest
man. Thosc who will not assist us now, deserve
the curses OF an indignant people
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

Arkansas Monday last, May 9th, was the
day appointed for the re assembling of the Ar
kansas Convention. The Picayunc of the Isl
says:
I'VE have assurances tia, il will Immediately
pass an ordinance of secession The late papers
from different parts of the State clearly indicate
that this will be the case. There was strong
Union party in the State. but fincon's proclaim
alton, calling for a Northern army to cdcrcc the
South, completely cxtiugnishcd IL On the q,,s~-
ton Of secession and at the earliest possible mo
meui, Aykausas is . uni.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11
DALLAS CONVENTION.
NJ. Edhnr


| wish to make suggestion which hope will
NEE, with the appreciation Of the people Of Tex.
as. In the selection Of n candidate Tor Cover
nor. all party distinctions should he fcrgottes.
and gentleman should be selected for his abil-
ily ard patriotism. Macy gentleman Of distin-
cuishel ability have been spoken Of in connec-
ton with the Office but there is one whose quail
hca,ons for the Office and patriotism, and devc-
ton TO the interests ofhs country ali will admit.
allude to Col. N. J. Hall, Of this county. Tic
il an old TeXian-was here when she WAS an IN
FAINT Republic, and assisted in giving her posi-
ton and character among the nations OF the
earth. ! do no, believe II IA right, tn ley aside
those who, for so many years, have been citinfns
Of our State, and have proven themselves qual'
fed for amy position in the gift Of the people
and select men who but few years since came
among US, and have been asking for Office ever
since. Col Hall is mn able lawyer, which 10 ~
indispensable requisite for good Governor.
hope he will be nominated by the Dallas. Con:
vcntion, and elected by the people
OLD TEXlAN.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

SsA- The Marion Rifles, from Jefferson.
Texas left few days ago for New Orean, in
tending to proceed Immediately to the sea, OF
war. The company numbered I07 men en-.
bracing within its ranks several Of the leading
citizens Of Jefferson, many Of whom We know
and recognize NJ brave, clever fellows They are
the right material for soldiers Success TO them.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11
TO TIE, PUBLIC

No snbscribers 10 the Texas Republican are taken
on, of this county without payment m adfsn,' shn
70: the reason that II Is trouble 10 c"rot sh,n
accounts than they worth. The names 81 -un
ration OF the wear unless rcncsedhy sending The Prce
d the paper. Money can he sent by mall at our ffk
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11
~ North Carolina the old g Rim "a, WIN

49, North Carolina, the old Rip Van Win
kle" stsle has at last walked up. and instead q
pursuing the course Of her Southern sisters. has
gone out of the Union by reclamation. The at
ti'ade she now occupies will I'll with grati6ca
ton the bsart OF every cmigraut from that
State
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

No. Mr. O. T.. Snow, mail agent, ohrcvo
port, will accept Our thanks ior late papers al
various times.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

~ The Company of Texas Rangers. under
the command Of Capt. Richardson, passed
through Waco on the 9th and campcd abou,
four miles beyond tia, place lhes expected TO
reach Austin en- the Thursday following, 1.-THE
2nd inst) Our son informs us that the company
were well received a, every place on the route,
and that the members Of /, were all in good
health and excellent spirits
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11


80 Intelligence received here few day- ago
tina, Montgomery. the notorious Kansas outlaw was
on our Northern frontier with several thousand mon,
and with the United States fotcos was fortified AZ
For, wa,hi,s, preparatory to descent upon Texas
The new. created considerable llI'emeni' 1t has
since been aseertaiord that y tomored raid Of
Montgomery unfoandcd. I've troops at FORT
washi,a are reported to have abandoned H. and all
the belonging TO the Federal Government were
concentrating 81 Fort Arbucklc Col VIM. G. Young
with several hundred men bad gone IN pursuit Of the
Fort washi,s troops, and Is said captured several
baggage wagons, with stores and cannon. Troops
are being raised in the Eastern COMMITTEES 70 80 to his
assistance. A company leaves here 'hi. morning m
der the command Of Major " ?. Lane, whose fame
" a solder ia second 10 no man In the state HI
forces consist Of the Marshall Guards under the com
mand OF Capt. BasA, and the Texas Hunters from
Joncsve, commanded by Capt Winston
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11
ORR JOB OFFICE

We ,r,.um. i, /. general, known that We ssvc an
rttrnsite JGf OFFICE and tha, We are prepared =,
do york promptly in the best style and 90 ,he ms,
sccomm dating terms We Keep On hand lHrs' i9'
OF material such A. book letter ioho posi- 'o., ~
opened large lot Of fanry and plaza type shl,
ADD. materially 10 ability 10 tdfn ont hAha''ih'
liyeus a call.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

no. Mr.. VIM. Brndfeld reached home from
New Orleans on Monday. We are indebted to
him Tor late city papers, for which he will ac'
cep our thanks
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

Tnr Cnors.-Ihe wheat, rye and GA, crops Of
Texas are nearly ripe for the harvest, aud the
prospect OF an abundant yield has not been so
tla,tering within the last ten years A few OF
the wheat fields have been visited 10 a limited
extent, by smut, hut the great body Of this i'm
portani crop, never presented so attractive an
appearance within our recollection. The corn,
on many plantations, is from two 10 three fee,
high, and looks remarkably rich and nxuriant
Cotton is also growing finely. The fruit trees
are very full She range for cattle excellent and
the wild fruits and berries Of the woodlands
abundant In fine, nature seems preparing 20
pour out her riches in prof,uion upon our coun-
Try. II war comes, never were people better
prepared than ours TO meet it, if the present
prospects are realized. II peace onsues, there is
a prospect Of bidding adieu speedily to hard
times and dependency. There will be more
than enough grain in this county to supply our
population and sufficient, surplus in the State
TO iaruish large portion Of the South.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

49, No attack, j, is stated, Ia con
'enpla,ed n Fort Pickons at present
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

~A- The T. $. troops at Cairo are believed
10 be the basis OF movement on Texas
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

h ar Hon. & W. CnuroS reached Nlat5hall on
Saturday evening from Montgomery. Ala, aud
- --------- ain. = &c. Mo h....s. in Iyir',
Smith county, Texas The intelligence brotgnt
by him was briefly as follows: That war was
regarded a inevitable. The headquarters OF
the Southern army viii be- al Richmond Va.
and troops were caying1ll the Southern States
for ,ha, place In less than two weeks. at least
10000 Southern troops will he in the field
Jefferson Davis will take command IN person.
The first point Of attack will be Washington
city, and II that does not end hos,iiies, the war
will be carried into the eucmy's country, with all
the power and resources the South can command
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

w,Srrp TO nins.-A negro gir from . to II years
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

ENCOURAGE HosT MASrrAoruREs.-1'h at,en.
ton OF the reader is directed to the advertise
ment Of Mr. Edmund N. lscns, 50 81. Charles
street, New Orleans, agent OF the far famed
1redcsar Iron Works, Richmond Va. Any
one visiting New Orleans who will drop in at
Mr.. lvens establishment, and inspect the ma.
chincry he has for sale, cannot fail to admire it,
superior character. Mr.. Ivens has sold n vast
amount Of machinery in Texas, aud was doing a
thriving business when others were complaining
Of hard times. The Tredcgar Works at last nc.
counts, were turning on, superior cannon for the
Southern army.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

usde to ~ commander Of Port Sumter,
vho had avowcd himself 70 10 RsAely
oct Al psovisioss, that We would abstain
fsum dtsecting our hre on Fort Sumter II
~ wesd psoaise to not open ire on our
fpseee us1oos 6rsl attacked This pr0po
81 ~ ssfuesd. Tbs conclusion was
- - Aesiga Of ths United States was
- e1sep ~ 6easlgisg forces u Charleston
>n6wooo ~ sj1sltsnsoss Gre of the
80 ~ ~ sAosh. II course, be Al
eaee snoai. nh cn6sr vss executed
~ e.. $3.50 wilA kill and aac-
-. 49, - = ae1nea1lr e b. expect
u onn - ~ tnows ehArsctss Of that
rsllase sDsssi ~, although the BON.
1ns1nsee leeeod sose thirty three hours,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-05-11

He is the sole organ Of communication
between that country and foreign pow.
crs The law Of nations did not permit
me TO question the authority Of the Xix.
ecutlvc Of foreign nation to declare
war against this Confedcracy. Although
] might have refrainod from taking &C.
tive measures for orr defence, If the
States Of the Union had all initiated the
action Of Virginia, North Carolina, Ar.
kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mis-.
souri, by denouncing it as an unconstitu.
tionai usurpation Of power to which they
refuse to respond, was not at liberty to
disregard the fact that many Of the
States seemed quite content to submit to
the exercise Of the powers assumed by
the President Of the United States, and
were actively engaged in lcvying troops
for the purpose indicated in the procla.
nation. Deprived Of the aid Of Congress
1t the moment was under the necessity
OF combining my action 10 a call on the
States for volunteers ~ the common de.
fence. in accordance with the authority
you had conHdcd % me before your ad
journment.
i3aasta2u !. w .saaS !.
proclamation inviting applications from
persons disposed to aid 10 our defence in
private armed vessels on the high seas,
TO the end thst preparations might be
made for the immediate issue Of letters
Of msrquc and rcprisal, which you alone.
under the constitution, have the power to
grsnt.
| entertain no doubt that you will con
CUT with me in the opinion that in the
sbscncc Of IN organized navy il will be
emincntly cxpcdient to supply their
place with private armed vessels, so hap.
pity styled by the p,sblicist. II the Uni
ted States, the militia Of the sen, and 20
often and jnstly relied on by them AZ an
efficient and reliable instrument of de-
fcnsve warfare.