maintaining within her limits that peace so earnestly | Doc. 66.-RESOLUTIONS OF THE N. Y. CHAMdesired by all good citizens. The emergency is great. The consequences of a rash step will be fearful. It is the imperative duty of every true son of Maryland to do all that he can to arrest the threatened evil. I therefore counsel the people, in all earnestness, to withhold their hands from whatever may tend to precipitate us into the gulf of discord and ruin gaping to receive us. I counsel the people to abstain from all heated controversy upon the subject, to avoid all things that tend to crimination and recrimination, to believe that the origin of our evil day may well be forgotten now by every patriot in the earnest desire to avert from us its fruit. All powers vested in the Governor of the State will be strenuously exerted, to preserve the peace and maintain inviolate the honor and integrity of Maryland. I call upon the people to obey the laws, and to aid the constituted authorities in their endeavors to preserve the fair fame of our State untarnished. I assure the people that no troops will be sent from Maryland, unless it may be for the defence of the national capital. It is my intention in the future, as it has been my endeavor in the past, to preserve the people of Maryland from civil war; and I invoke the assistance of every true and loyal citizen to aid me to this end. The people of the State will in a short time have the opportunity afforded them, in a special election for Members of the Congress of the United States, to express their devotion to the Union, or their desire to see it broken up. TH. H. HICKS, Governor of Maryland. BER OF COMMERCE. Whereas, Our country has, in the course of events, reached a crisis unprecedented in its past history, exposing it to extreme dangers, and involving the most momentous results; and Whereas, The President of the United States has, by his Proclamation, made known the dangers which threaten the stability of Government, and called upon the people to rally in support of the Constitution and laws; and Whereas, The merchants of New York, represented in this Chamber, have a deep stake in the results which may flow from the present exposed state of national affairs, as well as a jealous regard for the honor of that flag under whose protection they have extended the commerce of this city to the remotest part of the world; therefore, Resolved, That this Chamber, alive to the perils which have been gathering around our cherished form of Government and menacing its overthrow, has witnessed with lively satisfaction the determination of the President to maintain the Constitution and vindicate the supremacy of Government and law at every hazard. [Cheers.] Resolved, That the so-called secession of some of the Southern States having at last culminated in open war against the United States, the American people can no longer defer their decision between anarchy or despotism on the one side, and on the other liberty, order, and law under the most benign Government the world has ever known. Resolved, That this Chamber, forgetful of past differences of political opinion among its members, will, with unanimity and patriotic ardor, support the Government in this great crisis: and it hereby pledges its best efforts to sustain its credit and facilitate its financial operations. It also confidently appeals to all men of wealth to join in these efforts. BALTIMORE, April 18, 1861. MORE. MAYOR'S OFFICE, April 18, 1861. I HEARTILY Concur in the determination of the Governor to preserve the peace and maintain inviolate the honor and integrity of Maryland, as set forth in the above proclamation, and will earnestly co-operate with his efforts to maintain peace and order in the city of Baltimore. And I cannot withhold my expression of satisfaction at his resolution that no troops shall be sent from Maryland to the soil of any other State. The great questions at issue must, in the last resort, be settled by the people of the city and State for themselves at the ballot box, and an opportunity for a free expression of their opinions will speedily be afforded at the approaching Congressional election. If the counsels of the Governor shall be heeded we may rest secure in the confidence that the storm of civil war which now threatens the country will at least pass over our beloved State and leave it unharmed; but if they shall be disregarded, a fearful and fratricidal strife may at once burst forth in our midst. Under such circumstances, can any good citizen doubt for a moment, the course which duty and honor alike require him to pursue? GEO. WM. BROWN, Mayor. Resolved, That while deploring the advent of civil war which has been precipitated on the country by the madness of the South, the Chamber is persuaded that policy and humanity alike demand that it should be met by the most prompt and energetic measures; and it accordingly recommends to Government the instant adoption and prosecution of a policy so vigorous and resistless, that it will crush out treason now and forever. [Applause.] Resolved, That the proposition of Mr. Jefferson Davis to issue letters of marque to whosoever may apply for them, emanating from no recognized Government, is not only without the sanction of public law, but piratical in its tendencies, and therefore deserving the stern condemnation of the civilized world. It cannot result in the fitting out of regular privateers, but may, in infesting the ocean with piratical cruisers, armed with traitorous commissions, to despoil our commerce and that of all other maritime nations. [Applause.] Resolved, That in view of this threatening evil, it is, in the opinion of this Chamber, the duty of our Government to issue at once a proclamation, warning all persons, that privateering under the commissions proposed will be dealt with as simple piracy. It owes this duty not merely to itself, but to other maritime nations, who have a right to demand that the United States Government shall promptly discountenance every attempt within its borders to legalize piracy. It should, also, at the earliest moment, blockade every Southern port, so as to prevent the egress and ingress of such vessels. Immense applause.] Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to send copies of these resolutions to the Chambers of Commerce of other cities, inviting their co-operation in such measures as may be deemed effective in strengthening the hands of Government in this emergency. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, duly attested by the officers of the Chamber, be forwarded to the President of the United States. BLOCKADE RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, War against the Constitution and Government of these United States has been commenced, and is carried on by certain combinations of individuals, assuming to act for States at the South claiming to have seceded from the United States; and Whereas, Such combinations have officially promulgated an invitation for the enrollment of vessels, to act under their authorization, and, as socalled "privateers," against the flag and commerce of the United States; therefore, Resolved, by the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, That the United States Government be recommended and urged to blockade the ports of such States, or any other State that shall join them, and that this measure is demanded for defence in war, as also for protection to the commerce of the United States against these socalled "privateers" invited to enrol under the authority of such States. Resolved, That the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York pledges its hearty and cordial support to such measures as the Government of the United States may, in its wisdom, inaugurate and carry through in the blockade of such ports. -The World, April 20. Doc. 67.-A PROCLAMATION, BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Whereas an insurrection against the Government of the United States has broken out in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, and the laws of the United States for the collection of the revenue cannot be efficiently executed therein conformably to that provision of the Constitution which requires duties to be uniform throughout the United States: And whereas a combination of persons, engaged in such insurrection, have threatened to grant pretended letters of marque to authorize the bearers thereof to commit assaults on the lives, vessels, and property of good citizens of the country lawfully engaged in commerce on the high seas, and in waters of the United States; public peace, and the lives and property of quiet and orderly citizens pursuing their lawful occupations, until Congress shall have assembled and deliberated on the said unlawful proceedings, or until the same shall have ceased, have further deemed it advisable to set on foot a Blockade of the ports within the States aforesaid, in pursuance of the laws of the United States and of the laws of nations in such cases provided. For this purpose a competent force will be posted so as to prevent entrance and exit of vessels from the ports aforesaid. If, therefore, with a view to violate such Blockade, a vessel shall approach, or shall attempt to leave any of the said ports, she will be duly warned by the Commander of one of the blockading vessels, who will indorse on her register the fact and date of such warning; and if the same vessel shall again attempt to enter or leave the blockaded port, she will be captured and sent to the nearest convenient port, for such proceedings against her and her cargo as prize as may be deemed advisable. And I hereby proclaim and declare, that if any person, under the pretended authority of said States, or under any other pretence, shall molest a vessel of the United States, or the persons or cargo on board of her, such person will be held amenable to the laws of the United States for the prevention and punishment of piracy. By the President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State. WASHINGTON, April 19, 1861. Doc. 68-GENERAL ORDERS-No. 3. } HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, WASHINGTON, April 19, 1861. THE Military Department of Washington is extended so as to include, in addition to the District of Columbia and Maryland, the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, and will be commanded by MajorGen. PATTERSON, belonging to the volunteers of the latter State. The Major-General will, as fast as they are mustered into service, post the volunteers of Pennsylvania all along the railroad from Wilmington, Del., to Washington City, in sufficient numbers and in such proximity as may give a reasonable protection to the lines of parallel wires, to the road, its rails, bridges, cars and stations. By command: WINFIELD SCOTT. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. Doc. 69-THE BALTIMORE RIOT. MAYOR'S OFFICE, April 19, 1861. SIR: This will be presented to you by the Hon. H. Lenox Bond, Geo. W. Dobbin and Jno. C. Brune, esqs., who will proceed to Washington by an express train, at my request, in order to explain And whereas an Executive Proclamation has been fully the fearful condition of our affairs in this city. already issued, requiring the persons engaged in The people are exasperated to the highest degree these disorderly proceedings to desist therefrom, by the passage of troops, and the citizens are unicalling out a militia force for the purpose of re-versally decided in the opinion that no more troops pressing the same, and convening Congress in should be ordered to come. extraordinary session to deliberate and determine thereon: Now, therefore, I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, with a view to the same purposes before mentioned, and to the protection of the The authorities of the city did their best to-day to protect both strangers and citizens, and to prevent a collision, but in vain; and but for their great efforts a fearful slaughter would have occurred. Under these circumstances, it is my solemn duty | road Co., and this company will act in accordance to inform you that it is not possible for more sol- therewith. Your obedient servant, diers to pass through Baltimore, unless they fight their way at every step. I therefore hope and trust, and most earnestly request, that no more troops be permitted or ordered by the Government to pass through the city. If they should attempt it, the responsibility for the bloodshed will not rest upon me. With great respect, your obedient servant, GEO. WM. BROWN, Mayor. To His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States: THOMAS HICKS, Governor of Maryland. To His Excellency President LINCOLN. DESPATCH FROM THE PRESIDENT. JOHN W. GARRETT, President. The following note accompanies the correspond ence: Gov. Hicks and Mayor Brown have advised that the Rhode Island and Massachusetts volunteers (who were delayed at President Street) be returned to Philadelphia. It is also understood that no more troops will be carried by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. -Baltimore Clipper, extra, April 19. THE RATTLESNAKE'S FANGS. I have been in Baltimore since Tuesday evening, and co-operated with Mayor Brown in his untiring THE eighty-sixth anniversary of the fight at Lexefforts to allay and prevent the excitement and sup-ington was signalized, at Baltimore yesterday, by press the fearful outbreak as indicated above, and I the first blood shed north of Charleston in the great fully concur in all that is said by him in the above Pro-Slavery Disunion Rebellion. The Massachusetts communication. Very respectfully, your obedient soldiery passing quietly and inoffensively through servant, that city, in obedience to the orders of their Government, were assaulted by a vast Disunion mob, which first obstructed the Railroad, then blocked up the streets through which they were compelled to march, and passing rapidly from hooting and yelling to throwing showers of paving-stones, they at last wore out the patience of the troops by shooting three of them dead, and wounding several others, when the soldiers fired back, and stretched a few of the miscreants on the ground. The mob then gave way sufficiently to allow the defenders of their country's Government and flag to push on to the depot of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where they took the cars provided for them, and proceeded quietly to Washington. Mayor Brown received a despatch from President Lincoln this morning, stating that no more troops would pass through this city. MAYOR'S OFFICE, Baltimore, April 19. To His Excellency the President of the United States: SIR:-A collision between the citizens and the northern troops has taken place in Baltimore, and the excitement is fearful. Send no more troops here. We will endeavor to prevent all bloodshed. A public meeting of citizens has been called, and the troops of the State and the city have been called out to preserve the peace. They will be enough. Respectfully: That the villains who fomented this attack are at once traitors and murderers, no loyal mind can doubt. There is no pretence that Maryland has seceded from the Union-on the contrary, the most desperate efforts to plunge her into the abyss of rebellion have proved abortive. She is among the States whose authorities, though sorely tried, stand firmly by the Government and Flag of the Union. Yet, in full view of this fact, the Baltimore secessionGar-ists held a great public meeting on Thursday mornRail-ing, and were harangued by their leaders in the most THO. H. HICKS, Governor. The following correspondence then took place between the governor and mayor and John W. rett, Esq., president of the Baltimore and Ohio } CHAS. HOWARD, President. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD, BALTIMORE, April 19. To his Excellency, THOMAS H. HICKS, Governor; His Honor, GEO. W. BROWN, Mayor of Baltimore, and CHAS. HOWARD, Esq., President of the Board of Police Commissioners: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, in which you "advise that the troops here be sent back to the borders of Maryland." Most cordially approving the advice, I have instructed by telegraph the same to the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail exciting and treasonable language. One of them, Wilson N. C. Carr, announced himself as ready and willing to shoulder his musket for the defence of Southern homes and firesides. His interrogatory whether the 75,000 minions of Lincoln should pass over the soil of Maryland to subjugate our sisters of the South was answered with deafening shouts of "No, never." Such was the direct and calculated incitement to the murderous attack of yesterday. We rejoice to add that it resulted in the triumph of Loyalty and the Union, and in the necessary proclamation of Martial Law. In every instance of collision between the Unionists and the secessionists up to this moment, the latter have not only been the aggressors, but the wanton, unprovoked, murderous aggressors. How much longer is this to go on? What can martial law in Baltimore be worth if the traitors who instigated this assassination be not dealt with according to law? If the authorities of Maryland do not suppress these murderous traitors, the United States will be compelled to occupy Baltimore with a force sufficient to preserve order and keep the way open to the city of Washington. This is no time for half measures. -N. Y. Tribune. Doc. 70.-CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GOV. | to the homelier bunting, down to the few inches of ANDREW AND MAYOR BROWN. "SIR-No one deplores the sad events of yesterday in this city more deeply than myself, but they were inevitable. Our people viewed the passage of armed troops to another State through the streets as an invasion of our soil, and could not be restrained. The authorities exerted themselves to the best of their ability, but with only partial success. Governor Hicks was present, and concurs in all my views as to the proceedings now necessary for our protection. When are these scenes to cease? Are we to have a war of sections? God forbid. The bodies of the Massachusetts soldiers could not be sent out to Boston, as you requested-all communication between this city and Philadelphia by railroad, and with Boston by steamers, having ceased; but they have been placed in cemented coffins, and will be placed with proper funeral ceremonies in the mausoleum of Greenmount Cemetery, where they shall be retained until further directions are received from you. The wounded are tenderly cared for. I appreciate your offer, but Baltimore will claim it as her right to pay all expenses incurred. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, "GEO. W. BROWN, Mayor of Baltimore." To this the following reply was returned by the Governor : "To His Honor Geo. W. Brown, Mayor of Balti It painted calico that a baby's hand might wave. would be invidious to say from what buildings the National flag was displayed, because it would be almost impossible to tell from what buildings it did not wave, and never, if flags can be supposed to be animated with any of the feelings of their owners, with a purer devotion to the Union. Evidently, all political partisanship was cast aside. But the gayest, and in this respect, the most remarkable thoroughfare was Cortlandt-street. Lafayette-place, where the Regiment was to form previous to marching, was very attractively dressed-a huge flag being displayed from the Astor Library, among numerous others from private buildings. But Cortlandt-street showed a gathering of flags, a perfect army of them. They were not, in that comparatively brief space from Broadway to the Jersey City Ferry, to be numbered by dozens or by scores: every building seemed like " Captains of Fifties." It was flag, flag, from every window from the first floor to the roof, from every doorway,-in short, it was flag, flag,-and of quite large sizes, too, till the wearied eye refused the task of counting them. Such was the display along the route of the "Seventh." Such is and will be the route for all noble troops entering our City from the New England States. Around the Armory of the Seventh Regiment crowds gathered at an early period of the day, and moved on, only to be replaced by other crowds. So the excitement was kept up, till towards three o'clock the throng became stationary. It was, by men whose checks can be honored at the best Banks no means, an ordinary crowd. Well-dressed ladies, for as many dollars as would build a church of excellent architecture, were among them. They were about to witness the departure of the Seventh Regiment, too probably, to the battle-field. Though the flags waved gaily over them, their faces wore a grave look-not sad exactly, but it was no time for mirth. From all quarters the members of the Regiment, in full fatigue dress, with their knapsacks and blankets, kept pouring into the Armory. Guards at the doors kept the crowd, who had no business inside, from entering, but the building was filled to its utmost, notwithstanding, by the members, their Doc. 71.-DEPARTURE OF THE NEW YORK relatives and friends. There were many touching SEVENTH REGIMENT. THE intelligence that the Seventh Regiment, the "crack" Regiment, the almost adored military body of New York, would leave for Washington, created an excitement scarcely surpassed by any thing that has transpired since the first news of the attack on Fort Sumter. Although it was announced that 3 P. M. was the time for the assembling of the Regiment at their Armory, over Tompkins Market, Broadway was the scene of gathering for hundreds of people long before noon. The march of the second instalment of Massachusetts troops, early in the forenoon, was but an incentive to their patriotism. If they had to wait many hours, as indeed they had, they were prepared to stand on the tip-toe of expectation till their favorite Regiment passed, even if nightfall came. The aspect of Broadway was very gay indeed. Minus the firing of pistols and the explosion of Chinese crackers, it was many Fourth-of-Julys rolled into The Stars and Stripes were everywhere, from the costliest silk, twenty, thirty, forty feet in length, one. scenes of farewell-taking, but these were merely episodes. Mothers, wives, sisters, will weep on such occasions, but there was no faltering among the men. A heartier shake of the hand than usual, to a friend,- —a warmer kiss-let it be reverentially said-to a wife or mother, and the manhood of the soldier grew the greater, and he trussed his knapsack the tighter to his back as he gave the last adieu. They formed in Lafayette-place about 4 P. M., in the presence of an immense crowd, each window of each building being filled with such fair applauders as might cheer the heart of the forlornest bachelor, if there was any such among those noble soldiers. Once in line, they proceeded through Fourth-street to Broadway, down that great thoroughfare to Cortlandt-street, and across the ferry, in boats provided for the purpose, to Jersey City. The line of march was a perfect ovation. Thousands upon thousands lined the sidewalks. It will be remembered as long as any of those who witnessed it live to talk of it, and beyond that, it will pass into the recorded history of this fearful struggle. The SEVENTH COMPANY-Captain, John Monroe; First Lieutenant, John P. Schermerhorn; Second Lieutenant, John D. Moriarity; five sergeants, seven corporals, and about 100 men. THE COMPLETE FORCE. Regiment was escorted by a band of Zouaves, who | First_Lieutenant, R. F. Halsted; Second Lieutenvolunteered for the occasion. Their gay uniform ant, J. B. Young; five sergeants, six corporals, and and peculiar step revived the excitement that had 100 men. begun somewhat to droop among the crowd that had waited for hours, the Regiment not reaching the Park till 5 o'clock. After the Zouaves came a strong body of police, and after the police, THE REGIMENT. Not as on festival days, not as on the reception of the Prince of Wales, but nobly and sternly, as men who were going to the war. Hurried was their step, not so regular as on less important occasions. We saw women, we saw men shed tears as they passed. Amidst the deafening cheers that rose, we heard cries of "God bless them." And so along Broadway, and through Cortlandt-street, under its almost countless flags, the gallant Seventh Regiment left the City. The excitement in Jersey City, long before they had crossed the ferry, was scarcely less intense, and when they landed there, they found they were by no means in a foreign State. It seemed that all the people of the sister city had turned out. It was a reenaction of what their fellow-townsmen and townswomen had done for them. White handkerchiefs, waved by ladies' hands, were as numerous as the dog-wood blossoms in Spring, and it was proved that a Jerseyman can raise as hearty a cheer as the best New Yorker. And so it was till all were fairly disposed of in the cars, and the cars moved off. Non-commissioned staff, Artillery corps, 54 men, 2 howitzers, 2 officers, 8 11 8 61 Engineer corps-2 men, 2 officers, 2 sergeants, 29 175 70 78 90 62 Company 1-63 men, 3 officers, 4 sergeants, Total, 88 66 86 40 12 Doc. 72.-THE EIGHTH REGIMENT OF MAS- THE staff officers of the Regiment are as follows: Timothy Monroe of Lynn, Colonel; Edward W. Hinks of Lynu, Lieutenant-Colonel; Andrew Elwell of Gloucester, Major; C. M. Merritt of Lynn, Sergeant-Major; E. A. Ingalls of Lynn, Quartermaster; H. E. Monroe of Lynn, Quartermaster's Sergeant; R. G. Asher of Lynn, Paymaster; Dr. B. B. Breed Surgeon-T. M. Cheeseman; Surgeon's Mate, J. of Lynn, Surgeon; Warren Tapley of Lynn, SurC. Dalton, Jr. Chaplain-Rev. S. H. Weston. Quartermaster-L. W. Winchester. FIRST COMPANY-Captain, William P. Bensell; First Lieutenant, James H. Hewett; Second Lieutenant, James E. Harway, five sergeants, six corporals, and 90 privates. SECOND COMPANY-Captain, E. W. Clark; First Lieutenant, N. L. Farnham; Second Lieutenant, Edward Bernard; five sergeants, six corporals, and 120 privates. THIRD COMPANY-Captain, James Price; First Lieutenant, J. J. Wickstead; Second Lieutenant, George T. Haws; five sergeants, six corporals, and 100 men. FOURTH COMPANY-Captain, William H. Riblet; First Lieutenant, William Gurney; Second Lieutenant, John W. Bogert; five sergeants, six corporals, and 100 men. FIFTH COMPANY-Captain W. A. Speaight; First Lieutenant, F. Millard; Second Lieutenant, J. F. Cook; five sergeants, six corporals, and about 100 men. SIXTH COMPANY-Captain, B. M. Nevers, Jr.; geon's Mate; John T. Cole of Lynn, Regiment Clerk. On the route of the Regiment at the Jersey City depot, an affecting incident occurred. Col. Monroe being loudly called for, appeared, surrounded by Gen. Butler, Quartermaster-General John Moran, Col. Hinks, and the rest of the staff. A. W. Griswold, Esq., a prominent member of the New York bar, stepped forward, holding in his hand a magnificent silk flag, mounted on a massive hickory staff. He addressed the commandant of the 8th Regiment as follows: Col. Monroe-Sir, you are from Massachusetts; "God bless you!" Her sons everywhere are proud of her history, and, while her armies are commanded by such officers as are now at their head, we have faith in her future. As a son of Massachusetts, I beg to present this standard as token of my appreciation of the cause in which you are engaged. I confide it to your keeping. "Stand by it.' Col. Monroe responded with the following appropriate and eloquent remarks; "As a son of Massachusetts, I receive it from a son of her soil, and I will defend it, 'God help me.' |