Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-15

PROCLAMATION.
An srmy under nv command enters New Mexico, to
take possession of Il in the name and for the beueht Of
The Confederate States By geographical position, BY
similarity Of institutions by numerical interests and
by future desnes New Mexico pertains to the Confed
eracy.
crate States wage no war To them we come as friends
10 rsestablish governmental connection agreeable aud
advantageous both to them and to to lberate them
rom the yoke Of military despotism erected by usurP
rs upon the ruins Of the former free institutions OF the
United States to relieve them from the inqlitous taIes
and exAcions imposed upon them by that usurpktion
% insure and their religion and 10 restore their
civil and political liberties.
The existing war is one most wickedlT Wsged by the
United States upon the Confederate States for the sub
ugson and oppression Of the latter by the force OF
arms Il has already failed. Victory has crowned the
arms Of the Confederate States wherever al encounter
worthy of being called battle has been joined Wit
ues, the battles Of Bull Run Of Manassas, Of Springfield
and the capture in the AesS Valley Of the whole force
Of the enemy, BY scarce half their number
The army under my command Is ample to seize and
20 maintain possession of Nav Mexico, against auy force
VhcN the enemy now has or Is able - place within i
nits Il is INV parpose accomplish this object with
put injury tbs peaceful people Of the country Fol
low then quietly your peaceful avocaons, and from
nv forces you have nothing to fear Your rsons your
families aud your property shall be and safe
such forage and supplies nv army shall require will
II DESTROYED or removed TO prevent from aVaing OF
-Aem those who 30 cooperate with enemies will be
eated accordingly and must prepare to share their
fate.
IL il veil KNOW TO that many among you have al
-e.dy been forced BY intimidation, or inveigled by
raui into the ranks Of foes. The day will soon
q rive When YOU can safely allure their service When
. comes throw down your arms and disperse to your
a1me7 aud YOU are safe But persist in the service,
and are lost
Wssn the su torty Of the Confederate States shall be
established in New Mexico, government Of your best
men, 70 be conducted upon principles with which you
are familiar aud 10 which you are attached, will be In
suguraed Your religious civil and political rights and
Liberties will be re established ard maintained sacred
and intact II the mainline, By virtue OF the powers
vested in me by the President and Government OF the
Confederate States AbroyAte aud abolish the Law OF
ne U1ted States evyiog taxes upon the people oil New
Mexico
TINY old comrades in arms still in the ranks of the
r.uroers OF their Government and liberties appeal in
h mans OF former friendship-drop at the arms
bat degrade YOU into the tools of yrAlt renounce
heir service aud array yourselves under the colors OF
Justice aud freedom am empowered TO receive you
into the service OF the Confederate Slstes-the officers
upon their comuissions the upon their enlistnents
Nv every principle Of aW and morality you eIoner-
.ted fro service in the ranks Of our enemies. IOu
never gsd in the service Of portion OF the old
U lou to got against another portion Who, far from
leirg YOUR enemies, have been your best friends
Ia The sghs of God aud man, you are justified in re-
uouneinga service UBIQUITOUS in ts behalf and in which
you never engaged.
Done az headquarters of the Armv Of New Mexico
Nv me- this 2Oth d,y Of December, 1861.
II. II SBLEY, Brig. Gen. O. S Army.