The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-03

The Charestsn Mercury or May IA publishes the fol.
lowing circular which, it says is 1.-THE deliberate ex-
preston Of probably the largest wealthest and most in
Huenti class of the citizens Of New Orleans" and says
also that "for reasons that win be manifest all no
Signatures attached TO IT,
To CorroN PLASrxs-New Orleans has fallen not de-
graded ensaved. but yielding to armed ships with
guns evelsd atthe homes OF defenceess wives and
children The escutcheon Of Louisiana is unstained and
her Tag has been desecraed but by her enemies None
could be found among vile. low degraded as to
lower her national insignia. We have yielded brute
force but for the moment.
II becomes now the duty Of all planters to display
more than ever their patriotism and DEVOTION 70. their
country They have sealed that devotion upon the bait
tie held Now let fight enemies as well by burn.
ing and destroy ing every bale Of cotton upon the river
rivers liable to capture well refusing 70 aver
ship or sell bale Of cotton until peace is declared and
our nationality is xed Let their conquest barren
The merchant fleets Of Europe and OF Yankeeaom will
soon be bringing their riches among with us
expecting an exchange OF cotton II is once
the the barbarity of The North will have brought
upon the country The United States government has
promised renewed trade 70 the world ports
opened. II We are true ourselves there
trade and the countless millions foreign products
will be without purchasers. How long they remain
idle spectators Of such scenss The Powers Of Europe
will that there Is sentiment Of regard for tho old
hag-that despse the and when We withhold or
destroy our property, they will find that UnOnsm is
THE RFFECTs OF MARTIAL LAW
From the Charleston Mei curry, May 1871
PAsspoRr AND Poucz DEPARTMENT
Provost MARsHAL's OIIUg, )
CHARLESTON, May Is, 1862.
With the view Of preventing any unauthorized peson
Of color bond or free from leaving the city, follow
ing regulations have been adopted by Department.
l. Railroads and other means OF Transportation are
forbid conveying without any free person OF
color or slave from the limits wherein martial Law
prevails. aia
must be made by their guardians or other responsible
white person.
either BY their owners responsible Representatives
l. travelling with white person will no. dspens.
with these regulations. ALEX. H. BROWN, r.
Assistant Provost Marshal.
Owners and guardians of negro mechanics in the city
of Charleston not employed government work, viii
report the Same to before Monday, 18th inst
a twelve NJ at the ONCE of Messrs Holmes Stoney,
Boycss wharf. Liberal wages will paid for services
rendered. 37i x
II ne event Of failure @ comply D1 he ADORE, the fol-
Lo,Cing order DiU be Immediately enforced -.
FRANCIS D. LEE, Captain Engineers.
PRovosT MARsHAL's OFFICE, \
SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT, 4. o.,
CHARLESTON, May 10, 1862
In compliance with instructions received from Briga-
der General Ripley, Captain Francis d. Lee Engineer
Corps 10 empowered to impress any negro caypetsr and
tier the Be SLAVES moi. Captain Lee will be furnish
I'd with SUCH force as may DO necessary 70 carry the
Colonel First South Carolina Vols, Provost Marshal.
[From the Charleston Mercury, May I4l
Martial law wont into force in Charleston yesterday
Squads the Provost Narshas guard to DO seen
here and there in the public portions OF the city
and many luckless wight, in military semi military
costume, who had furlough leave OF absence 70
did have, future time Will have an opportu-
ntty Of giving account Of himself In more than
and warks sesursaard we're Ssnsa t nn
with that true military ssrnness which deaf alike
eutreates and circumstances. The quiet precincts of
the City Hall were suddenly converted into vcrable
camp TO the manifest delight OF the urchns who hrong
Cd the ratings OF the enclosure, gazing admirably upon
| the taut canvass walls.
There was great rush at the passport Office. Owing
10 the very limited time allotted for tho preparation of
passports only small portion OF those desiring TO leave
the city with the indispensable docu
mens- Some arrangement should Immediately be made
to remedy this great ipconv the public. II the
cessary that the PASSPORT Office should be opsn 70 ami
cants at all hours-or nearly Otherwise. persons
passing through the city upon legitimate business viii
be subject TO and altogether needless delay
PROTEST AGAINST THE SHORT TINE FOR OBTAIN
ING PASSPORTS
ONLY Two HOURS FOR THE Issue PAxpoRrs The OK
sting regulation OF the Provost Marsha allowing but
two hours-viz, from eleven O'Clock A. NJ. until one
o'clock NJ, daily for the issue Of passports giep
oss and intotrats wesnon % our citizens, and, in the
of dggreged community, we ask liberal extern
sion Of the time Numbers Of persons disappont
Cd detained In the city yesterday consequence Of
this unreasonable and tyrdnncal In the enforce
msnt Of martial law military should endsavor to
soften its rigors much possible, and not shun ncsn
vsnsucs themselves 70 promote the convenisnce Of the
A. NJ. until two O'Clock r. NJ, and from four O'Clock r.
NJ until seven o'clock r. NJ, and agents should BIO multi
Piled necessary TO effect the end. We would respect
fully suggest that the military authorities should extend
the power issuing passports 10 the Mayor OF the city
as well az exercise themselves. There surely be
no danger or nproprety In 20 far trusting the Chief
Magistrate Oh Chareston while properly sub scted
| TO nafsial law, as called for by the crisis.
GUARDING AGAINST REPETITION OF THE PLANTER
AFFAIR.
| lfrom the Charleston Mercury, May 49,
l. PROVOST NAirsHALs OFFICE, I
| Potter AND PASSPORT DEPARTMENT, May is, 1862
To afford convenience % owners and provide al far as
| possible against mpostons, this Department FOR The
present will issue the suboned passport TO persons re
| sident ~ the city or its neighborhood-
| Mr.. -, with - boat and hands IA perro,t-
ted to ply between the city and -. Boat only 10
be used between and sunset TO and and d.
| part from Moreand's wharf.
Boat and hands will be permitted 10 enter and ieavs
the city under the above restrictions without the pre
u the owner provided this passport be sent win
the boat and each negro have the written permission ~
bis owner.
Good for - days. ALEX. IT. BROWN
| Assistant Provost Marshal.
[From the Charleston Courier, May 141
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