Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-04-04
GOOD srw. T.,a TLosipl.

By the last steamer frum Pdr, Royal. We
have toll r-por:s ~ the operations n Gen.
Sherman, in Florida IL visited Jack.on.
vile. on the i9th. H. vas then waited on
by = Committee Of citien. who represented
the feeling Of the town m for the Union.
Tn. nigh, before the Union troop arr'ei,
band. Of regulator. burned large foundry,
several nw mills. together with OooO
feet Of lumbsr. large hotel. and large
dry goods warehouse, -upro--t TO belong TO
the Union ists. aud threatened TO destroy the
entire city. but the eunboat. making their
sppsannes. they postponed their threat.
Alta nesting OF the loyal citizens Of Jack.
sou,ilis on the 2Otb. declaration Of right,
and protest and resolutions we're unani-
mou.ly adopted 10 the following eject
That no State has tho constitutional right
20 separate itself from the United states.
That tho act of secession adopted by tho
State Cos,sn,ion Of Florida 10 VOID, being
m conflict With the constitution. 10 never
having bean Submitted 10 the people ior rat.
iacsiion. That Eorida 10 an integral part
Of the United Staiss. subject ~ IL eOn.,i-
taiionaI jurisdiction. and No oelisvs that
thOu.spds Of tho citizens bail Nth joy the
restoration Of the government, bringing do
livvrsnee IRON lsrrors Of uhre,traioed mill
tary despoii.m. The resolution. rrote.,
against oil the acts and ordinances Of the
convention dvpr,'iDg the Inhabitants ot
Florida Of their rights rs citizen, Of tho
Upit~i State. against dc-pO,i,m Which De.
MES freedom Of speech and pres against
the contribution. Of money. property. AMI
military euli.imsnts forccd on them against
tyranny which demand, abandonment Of
homo aud property. and exposure Of their
wiz. and children 10 sletDc--, desIltation.
famiD. and untold mnsr,es against q bar
bsroa. policy which sends brutal -oldicry
10 pillags. and burn property. and destroy
lite A' a Punishment for remaining at their
home, ag,in., the Governor who threatens
10 hang them because they will not tamely
submit, 10 such dignities. The resolution,
declare ,ba, the people Of Florida, having
been released from such danger, ADD mig
mites. and restored 10 the government Of tbs
United State, and N. reign Of terror hiv.
ing passed. it NV becomes them a. loyal
citizens. to raise up State Government,
and closes by commanding that a convection
OF all loyal Citizen. he called forthwith, 70
Organize State Government Of the state u
Florida. and alec tina: tie Chief o. ,hi, mil.
i,ary department, Of The United States. DO
requested tn MAINTAIN 'sscieni fo'ce to
preserve order and protect tie people IN their
person. and property.
The sentiment OF Eastern Florida Is de.
cl.rrd to BE- loyal. Many are wiling 10
take up arm, snd defend themselves against
rebel tyranny. and on one occasion, when
the regulator, wsrc reported as coming, even
the women seized arms.
tn. pstiooal troops are treated to every
hospitality the to~n Affords. and the people
state that they will 90 With tho gunboais
IL they leave. but measures have been taken
10 fully protect them.
The gunsoA, Ottawa has bssn 10 miles
up the ST. Johns river beyond Jaesson'IlIe.
meeting with no opposition. White aAs'
wsrs displayed by the inhabitants. ~ho
claimed iu protection.
Pensacola has been evacuated, including
Forts Baraneas and MeRAo. and the rebels
anpoucs the entire abaodOnmen. Of Florida.
AMI the troops in Florida were ordered off.
bu. refused TO 90.
Gen. Hunter and siad were at Fortress
Monroe. Friday, llo !. on bi. way to as
suns the command OF the Department OF
the South.