Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-23

c. Chambers, Of Coahoms, gave nc an orde
for one hundred bales Of cotton. Col. Mile
McGehee, and Hon. Chas. Clark, gave me
draft for the proceeds Of the sales OF one hun
bred bales each. Hon, A. G. Brown sent N
a bill on New York FOR Eve hundred dollars
Ma or John NJ. Graves gave me bis draft 70
two hundred, aud Mr.. Burwsll Scott his draf
for one thousand dollars. Col. R S. Rayburn
Of Tallehatebis county has presented to tp
State one hundred kegs Of powder.
For these sums, when realized, I propose t
return auditors warrants, drawn ss part O
the hundred and fifty thousand appropriation
for the rurchsse Of arms, notwithstanding
many Of the gentlemen regarded their ofsrin.
az a donation, and some still so regard it
Col. JEFF. Davis and Hon. Jacob Thompson
have guaranteed the payment, 10 May or June
OF twenty-four thousand dollars, for a puTchas'
OF arms.
The Mobile and Ohio railroad company hav,
rendered me the free use OF their road fr the
transportation Of troops and munitions Of wal
whenever the State may require q, placing al
the disposal OF the governor Of The State extra
trains, when required, free Of al charge. The
Mississippi Central railroad company, through
their president, W. Goodman, has rendered the
services Of all men now employed on that road
in case Of invasion, and the use Of the road
for transportation on favorable terms, to be
arranged hereafter.
Hon. Madison McAfee has become respon-
sible for a considerable amount for the pur-
chase Of ammunition, all of which I shall be
able to meet out Of the appropriation already
made. Many other patriotic citizens have
rendered me similar aid, which has not yet
been accepted. It is with pride and pleasure
that / have further to inform the legislature,
that all citizens on whom I have called to aid
me in the purchase Of arms and ammunition,
have gone wherever ! requested, and performed
any service l required, without asking or ac-
eepting fee, or reward, for their services. 7
renew my recommendation made to you at
your last session that all volunteer compa-
MES be placed on the sam footing 10 regard
to pecuuiary aid from the State, and that a
sufficient sum be appropriated to each CON-
pany to defray all necessary expenses.
In compliance with a resolution passed at
The last session Of the legislature, I have ap-
pointed
The Hon. Henry Dickinson, commissioner
10 the State CT Delaware.
The Hon. A. II. Handy, commissioner to
the State OF Maryland.
The Hon. Walker Brooke and the Hon. Full
ton Anderson, commissioners to the State Of
Virginia; he Ron. Jacob Thompson, commits
sioner to he State Of North Carolina; the Hon.
G.. S. Gaines, commissioner to the State Of
Florida; the Hon. W. l.. Harris and the Hon.
Th0s ". White, commissioners to the State of
Georgia; the Hon. W. s.. Fealherston, poInmis-
sioner to the State Of Kentucky the Hon.
Thos. J. Wharton, commissioner to the State
Of Tennessee; the Hon. JOSEPH W. Matthews,
commissioner TO the State Of Alabama; the
Hon. Daniel R. Russell, commissioner 20 the
State Of Missouri; the Hen. George R. Fall,
commissioner to the State Of Arkansas; The
Hon. Writ Adams, commissioner TO the State
of Louisiaua: and captain II. H.. Miller. COM
missioner to the State Of Texas.
The reports Of such Of the above named
commissioners as have returned and reported
to me are herewith transmitted.
Col. Armistead Burt and Hon. &. W. Pettus,
commissioners from the States Of South Caro-
lima and Alabama, have visited the State Of
Mississippi, seeking her cooperation in the
formation Of a southern eonfsderacy.
From the facts stated in the preceding part
Of this message, the legislature will perceive
that a state Of hostility already exists between
the seeding States and the Government at
Washington, which may be soon followed by
open war. II is yet possible that this may be
sverted. Justice and prudence on the part Of
the southern people, in my opinion, may pos
sibly avert it, and il net, will certainly miti-
gate its evils. But whether peace OF war be
the destiny Of the State, a due observance Of
and obedience 10 the constituted authori-
are The Quly guarantees Of a people for
success, safety, OF civilization.
We have embarked upon a stormy sea, and
much Of the peril which attends our voyage is
to be apprehended from the thoughtlessness
and passions Of our own crew. Law and or
der must prevail or there is no safety for the
For these reasons / recommend thai
nOTs stringent laws be passed for the punish
ment OF crime Of exciting ihsgrrseuOa, that
Individuals may not be required 10 incur the
responsibility Of inhicting punishment without
The forms Of law, to save their homes from the
ineendiary, and that all punishments may be
BY courts, regularly constituted by
law.
l further recommend that the most prompt
and efficient measures be adopted to make
Known to the people of the Northwestern
that peaceful commerce on the Missis-
river will be Reitger interrupted or an
BY the authorities or people Of Missis-
5ipDi. This in ny opinion viii materially aid
n preserving peace between the North western
md the Southern States, if it can be pre-
served.
Blu, if this may not be, if justice, prudence
md moderation on our part cannot save rs
rom wsT and Invasion, there will then be
left for Mississippi but to lay her
snce in rest and cry God defend the right.
JOHN J. PETTUS.