The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-26
THE POSITION OF KENTUCKY.
GENIAL nCCLMLAFD's AGRKEMENr WITH GENERAL

The POSlTlOM Oc KENTUCKY.
GENENAL HCCLMLAND'B AGRKEMENr WITH GENERAL
n.tesrt BUCKNJR. .ss
me Kentucky papers brings us the following CORES
oNgAl nucxsz. 70 GOVERNOR a4eory1S.
HEADQUARTERS KENTUCKY STATE GUARDS,
LOUISVILLE, June 10, 1861 !
into An arrangement with Major General g. Mcceland
Commander Of the United States troops in the State north
of the Ohio river, to the following effect
The authorities Of the State Of Kentucky protect
the United States property within the limits Of the state
to enforce the laws Of the United States In accordance
with the interpretations of the United States courts
far az those laws may be applicable 10 Kentucky and
enforce with all the OF the State obligations
neutrality against the southen States long the
position have assumed shall be respected by Unlimited
states
General NcCelland stipulates that the territory Of
States though the Southern States should occupy
IT, but IN the latter case he will call upon the authori-
ties Of Kentucky TO remove the Southern forces from
territory. Should Kentucky fail to accomplish this
object In reasonable time General McCeand claims the
Fame right OF occupancy given to the southern forces
have stpnaled in that to advise him Of the nsbi
invite him to delodge the Southern forces He stpu
that he ia successful in dong 3d. he will withdraw mis-
forces from the territory Of the State soon as the
Soutbern forces ehall have been removed.
0hf, he assures me, is the policy which he win adopt
should the administration hereafter adopt different
policy he s 70 give me timelv novice Ct the fact Should
the State OF Kentucky herafter assume different atr
tude, be is IN Ike manner to be advised Of the fact
The wei known character OF General Mcclellan Ia
sufficient guarantee for the funlment Of every stpua
ton on hts part.
Ism sir, very respec fully your obedient servant
8. B. BUcKNER. Inspector General.
70 his Excelency AAcorF1S, Frankfort, Kentucky.
GENERAL .BUCKSER 10 GOVERNOR MAGoFTIN.
HEADQUARTERS KY, STATE GUARD,
PADUcAH, June IL, 1851.
SR-On the 18th inst advised Governor Harris, Of
Tennessee, of the agreement which has been entered
into with General Mcclellan and of the purpose Of Ken
lucky carry out with the force 1t her disposal the
neutral position which her legislature and her people
have assumed he that
ter ory OF Kentucky would be respected by Tennessee
and the Southern satee and that only in the Of
evident necessity, after the neutrality Of Kentucky
would any attempt be made to occupy any portion Of
nessee forces are peremptory
am sir' very rsspectfulS your oSsdient servant,
10 His Hcellency, B 1AGo1N, Frankfort, Kentucky.
GHxnAI BucKSoR 10 GOVERNOR MAGoFrIS
HEADQUARTERS KENTUCKY STATE GuARD,l
PADUCAB June Is, 1851.
sR-On the taSternoon Of the 18th inst, reached
Union CITY, Tennessee, about twenty six miles southeast
Of Columbus, Kentucky, in consequence Of an exciting
incident ct Columbus about noon Of that day round
that Tennessee troops under command Of Major General
Pillow, were making preparations 70 occupy Column
Of Colubu who had represented TO General Pillow that
the place was In all probability strongly occupied by
United States forces from Cairol
On my representations Of the position occupied by
lucky, Gen Pillow at suspended his preparations
for the advance movement Of bis troops, manfestng
every disposition 70 respect the neutrality Of terri
The highly excited state of the citizens Of Columbus
and vicinity and the indiscretion Of many of them at
wealth induced me to use the discretionary authority
which you gave me to call into the field small military
o,ss ssra M presence IN the section absolutely
sts apd to enforce the obligations which the State has
eriertaken TO fulfil
Jncloeed you will find my letter Of instructions to Col
Tighuan
j an, cir, yOur obeiient servant,
B. BUCKNER, Inspector General
Frae fort w
GENERAL BuCBNER COLONEL rlGHMAN.
HEADQUARTERS KKsruoKY STATE GUARD
PADucAH, June Is, 1861. I
sR-The Commander in Chief directs that you call into
the service OF the State, practicable six COM
ponies Of the State GuaId-four Of infantry, of
You will station these companies for the present IN the
vicinity Of Columbus KY Among these companies It is
desirable that he company of Captain Lyon be included
and If practicable, the company at Columbus.
You will assume command OF this force In person Its
general objects viii be to carry out the obligations Of
neutrality which the state has assumed In the contest
low impending on our borders.
Your attention will be specially directed towards re-
sion snd With This view you viii hold you,se under
the direction Of the judicial officers Of the district You
will also give protection 70 all citizens who msy claim Il
enjoy ment Of their civil rights.
You viii direct Captain Lyon TO proceed at once 70
Columbus 70 make the Necessary preparations for The
reception Of the force Camp equipage win be sent from
Louisville
You viii be furnished hereafter with fun instructions
B. B BUCKNER, Inspector General
10 Col LLOYD TnGHAx, Commanding Fourth regiment
Ky. 8. g., Paducah, KY.
OUR CANADIAN NEIGHBORS FRIGHTENED.
The LONDON &C. wy FIRE. Pres says-From the excited
tone Of the people tn the neghboring States and the
ger that may arise rom having large number Of men
organized and disciplined on very border believe
that it would not only be prudent but It is mperativey
neoeesay for the British and Canadian governments to
oresnze at leas rs 900 men, say 5000 British troops and
20 600 volunteers until these large return quietly
10 Their several employments. II 10 Old wise say
.ng that prevention 10 better than cure, and II was one
Of the rsxms OF the Duke Of Wellington ro prevent