Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-26
Letter from Gev. Brown.

HEADQ f., ATLANTA, GA July IL, 1854.
j. g. Blackburn, Colonel and Aid de Camp!
l regret to learn from your letter that men of
wealth and influence in your county who have more
property than their neghbors to be defended, and
VINO have Confederate details to remain at home in
the pursuit of their Ordinary avocations and are
performing no military service, express adetermna.
ton not t0 obey my late order and report at Allan
ia to aid the gallant army under Gen. Johnston in
driving back the army ofinvasion which now threa-
tens 10 overrun our beloved State which Is the KEY
III the Confederate arch, and TO devSstate all our
homes.
The crops are generally laid by in the lower half
CT the State, aud can be by the goth Of this month
in the upper part. The provision supply for next
year will not therefore be seriously endangered by
The absence OF each of those who control plantations
for short period during the part of the season that
IS Usually one Of comparative leisure after the work
in the crop is done. Weare now in the midst of
the crISIs. Our self sacrificing armies have long
stood living breastwOIk between the enemy and
the property Of those who you say now refuse 10
obey my call for the reserve militia. The State off
GERS have noOly responded and they and the Two
regiments Of the State line have rendered important
services on the battle h.ld and think the time hiss
come when those who have so long occupied the
more comfortable, secure and profitable positions IN
the rear under Confederate details should step for
ward, meet the enemy, and take their share Of the
Danger. ....
tins month 1.-THE day set apart in my proclamation
for the militia of your county to leave home pro
coed to arrest alt such persons as are embraced
In my proclamation who may refuse to accom-
Pany the balance of the reserve militia OF the county,
ana Will send them under arrest to Atlanta, 70
MAJOR GeL. u. w. Smith, where they will be dealt
with according to Law. To accomplish this object
you are authorized to use all the force necessary
lou VIII not take life unless it is absolutely neces
bhTy 10 overcome resistance HOu will rarilr
ore1et Ut lance such persons as are necessary to
aid In carrying out this order, and NI use all
commissioned officers and ali the militia of the
county, Including ali between tifty-6ve and sixty
years Of age, with all the guns in the county, If
you cannot otherwise enforce obedience to the order
contained In my proclamation. All able to bear
arms must come TO the trent and aid in the defence
OF all that is dear to people. Those who attempt
to skulk from the discharge of this duty, and to
hide under exemptions, or details not known 70
the laws of Georgia must be compelled to come and
do their part TO-
The rule laid down for the government of your
conduct will apply to all the aids de-camp of the
State, who will be expected to act cautiously and
prudently, but firmly apd decidedly.
Mijor General Smith will send detail of one or
more officers back 10 each county to aid in epfore
ing. obedience to my orders, who will also act
upon the rule above laid down. IF armed resis.
lance is made IN any county, wnich is two power.
fpl TO be overcome by the militia force ut the COM
mand OF the officer, he will report the facts, and
sufficient armed force will be sent to overcome force
with force, and to compel delinquents to do their
duty. \ -.t ., .... 20 :. -"
. The militia who report from each county sbould
see that they bring with them those who refuse to
come by sending out details at the time of starting
when necessary to gather them up.
Yours, respectfully, a .,a-, ar
r.. r .....-.. ., q, JOSEPH E. BROWN.