The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
KENTUCKY TO REMAIN NEUTRAL.


Whereas numerous applies have been made to
from many good citizens OF this Commonwealth praying
me 70 issue proclamation fcrbddins the march Of any
forces of this any other State States SOIL
TO make an appehended attack upon the federal forces
at Cairo, in Illinois, 70 disturb any otherwise the
peaceful attitude Of Kentucky with reference 10 the
plorable waging between the United States and
the Confederate States And whereas, numerous appca
ons from like good citizens Of this Commonwealth have
aiso been made 70 me, pray ing me TO issue prociama
on forbddng the occupation OF any post place. the
march sacred soil by any force Of the United
evident, by every indication OF public sentiment that
Is the determined purpose OF the good people OF Kentucky
70 WIN nrauees .ne nxed position
sion or aggression towards any other State
States, forbdding the quartcring Of troops upon
simply standing aloof from unnatural, horrd
and lamentabe strife for the existence OF which Ken
responsible aud whereas, the policy thus recommended
by many OF my fellow citizens Of all political leannrs
is In my Judgment wise, peaceful, safe and honorable,
and the most likely 10 preserve and anity between
the neghborng bordering States both shores OF the
Ohio river, and protect Kentucky, generally, from the
tributcd 10 the State Guard composed as II L. OF gentle
men equally conscientious and honest who entertain the
opinions Of both parties are not 20 be used against The
resist and prevent cncroachments upon her soil, her
rights her honor and her sovereignty by either Of the
prosperity and happiness and strict neutrality OF her
people, In the hope shc may have opportunity 10
become successui mediator bctvecn them and In order
poses force Kentucky out Of tho Union a the point Of
the bayouet which may have been strongly and wicked
ly cngcndered in the public mind in regard 70 my po
ston and that of the state Guard
Now, therefore, l. Beriah Magoflu, Governor OF the
Commonwealth Of Kentucky and Commander In Chief Of
all military forces, on land and water, have issued
this my proclamation, hereby notifying and warning all
other States whether separate united and especially
the "Uned States and the Confederate States that
solemny forbid movement upon the soil Of kentsey
the occupation OF any port, post place whatever
within the lawful boundary and jurisdiction OF this State
by any OF the forces under the orders OF the States
said, for any purpose whatever until authorized by
vitaton permission Of the Legislative Executive
authorities Of this State previously granted here
by especially and soiemny forbid all good citizens Of
this Commonwealth, whether Incorporated In the estate
Guard or otherwise, making any warlike hostile do
monstratioss whatever against any OF the authorities
aforesaid earnestly requesting all citizens, civil and
military, 10 be obedient hereto; 10 be obedient TO
the laws and lawful orders Of both the civil and
military authorities; to remain when of military
duty quietly and peaceaby at their homes pursuing their
wonted lawful avocations 10 refrain an words and
key 10 engender hot blood and provoke collision to
pursue such line of Wise conduct win promote peace
and tranquility, and OF safety and security and
thus keep far from beloved land and people the
dcplorable csamtes Of lnvasion but at the same time
earnestly counselng my fellow citizens OF Kentucky 10
make prompt and efficient preparations 70 assume he ar