The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-12-12

LEGAL NOTICES, at Statute rates.
ADVERT RMENTs not accompanied with drecuohs VIII
be inserted till forbid, and charged for accordingly
by reinforcement in great strength, at the mo-
ment of victory, to snatch it from our grasp
This reverse, however gave no encouragement
to our gallant people they have crowded into
our ranks, and although large numbers have
necessarily rejected, mighty army IN slaVlncl-
BILE array stands eager to precipltate ltsen upon
the foe. The check that we have received up
on the Potomac, has, therefore, but postponed
the campaign for a few months. The other sue
cesses of the rebels, though dearly won were
mere affairs, with no important or permanent
advantages. The possession of Western flr-
ginia and the occupation OF Hatteras and Beau
fort have nobly redeemed our transient revers-
eS.
At the date of my last report the States OF
Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky and Missouri
were threatened with rebellion. In Delaware,
the good sense and patriotism Of the people
have triumphed over the unholy schemes OF the
traitors. The people of Kentucky early pre-
nounced themselves, by an unequivocal deciar-
alton of the ballot-box in favor of the Union;
and Maryland, notwithstanding the efforts OF
bad men in power in the city OF Baltimore
when the opportunity of a general election was
offered, under the lead of her brave and patrl-
otto Governor, rebuked by an overwhelming
majority the traitors who would have led her to
destruction. In Missouri loyal State Govern
ment has been established by the people thou
sands of whom have rallied to the support OF the
Federal authority, and, in conjunction with
troops from other portions OF the country nave
forced the rebels to retire into the adjoining
State. The Government established in Virginia
by the loyal portion of her population is in sue
cessful operation, and have no doubt Will De
sustained by the people of the entire State
whenever the thraldom of the rebel forces shall
have been removed.
Thus has it been made clearly apparent that
in whatever direction the forces OF the Union
have extended their protection, the repressed
LOYALTY of the people, irreslsnoly manlfesHng
itself, has aided to irestore and maintain the
authority of the Government; and doubt not
flat the army now assembled on the banks of
the Potomac, will, under its able leader, soon
make such demonstration as will re-establish
it's all the rebellious states.
The loyal Governor of Virginia is proceeding
TO organize courts under the Constitution and
Laws of the State in all her eastern counties IN
the occupation of our troops. L respectfully
suggest that authority should be given to the
President to send commissioners with the army,
with mower to exercise all the functions oflocal
government wherever the civil authority has
Ceased to exist and especially to enforce the OBJ
due to loyal creditors
AS stated in my last Reports lat the commence
ment of this rebellion the Government iounu
itself deficient in arms and munitions OF war;
through the bad faith of those intrusted with
their control during the preceding administra-
ton. The Armory of Harpers Ferry having
been destroyed to prevent its possession ana
use by the rebels, the Government was compell-
cd TO RELY upon the single armory at Springfield,
fohl q
of arms. Every effort has been made to increase
the capacity Of that armory, the greatest pro-
duct of which, prior to these troubles, had never
exceeded $40 muskets per month. lncharge OF
an energetic and able Ordinance Officer, the
force beinr doubled, and operations vigorously
prosecuted day and night, there were made at
this establishment, during the past month oil
October, a total of $500 muskets; and tits con-
fidentlly expected that 10000 will be manu-
tactured during the present month: On re-
cent visit. with view to enlarge the capacity
of The armory, | directed the purchase OF a
large quantity of machinery already finished,
which. when, put in operation, will enable this
establishment to produce, during the next year
2OOO 900 stand of the justly celebrated Spring
field rifles | respectfully suggest the recon-
mendation of II liberal appropriation by Com
gress for the purpose Of yet further increasing
the capacity Of this Armory, believing that 1t
can be made sufficient to supply all the muskets
and rifles which the Government may hereafter
need in any contingency. Located IN healthy
country, in the midst of an industrious and an
ingenious people, where competent workmen
can ALWAYS be obtained without difficulty, an
sufficiently near to all the materials needed Ill the
manufacture of arms, it is at the same time &C.
cessib lie to every part OF the country by water
and railway communication.
After having made contracts for arms with
the private establishments in this country, 1t
was deemed necessary by the President to in
sure a speedy and ample supply, to send spe-
cial agent to Europe with funds to the amount
of two millions of dollars to purchase more.
am gratified to state that he has made arrange.
meuts for A large number OF arms, part Of which
have already been delivered. The remainder
| will be shipped by successive steamers until all
shall have been received.
Combinations among manufactu impor-
ters, and agents. for the sale of arms, have, IN
many cases, caused an undue increase III prices.
To prevent advantage being thus taken OF the
necessities of the Government Collectors OF
Customs have been directed to deliver to the
agents of the United States all arms and NUM-
tions that may be imported into this country.
The demand for arms has called into existence
numerous establishments for their manufacture
throughout the loyal portion of the country, ana
il has been the policy Of this Department to en-
| courage the development Of the capital, enter
prise and skill of our people III this direction
| The Government should never have less then
| q million of muskets III its arsenal, with cor
responding proportion OF arms ana equipments
for artillery and cavalry. Otherwise, 1T may,a at
a most critical moment, find itself deficient in
gums while having an abundance of men.
| recommend that application be made to
Congress for authority to establish national
foundery for the manufacture of heavy artillery
at such point as may afford the greatest facili-
ties for the purpose. While sufficient number
of cannon, perhaps, could be procured from
private manufactures, the possession OF natlonal
establishment would lead to experiments when
would be useful to the country land prevent i'm
position in prices by the accurate knowledge
that would be acquired of the value OF work OF
this character
In my last report ] called attention to the fact
that legislation was necessary for the 1eorgani,
zation, upon uniform basis, OF the Militia OF
the country Some general plan should be pro-
vided by Congresssin aid OF the States,b by when
our Militia can be organized, armed and olscl-
plined, and made effective at any moment Tor
Immediate service. If thoroughly trained IN
time of peace, when oct aston demands,i 1T may be
converted into vast army, confident in its dsci-
pline and uuconquerable in Its patriotism. In
the absence of any general system OF organlZa"
ton upwards of 10000 men have already been
brought into the field and, in view Of the alac-
rity and enthusiasm that have been displayed, l
do not hesitate to express the belief that no com
bination Of events can arise in which this coun.
try will not be able not only to protect itself
but contrary to its policy, which is peace with
| all the world, to enter upon aggressive opera
| tons against any powerithat may intermeddle
with our domestic affairs. A committee should
be appointed by Congress, with authority to sit
during the recess, to devise and report plan for
the general organization Of the Militia of the
United States.