lishment of the Government of the Confederate | may seem best; the action of said delegates and States of America, and disregarding our rights, of the Convention to be submitted to this Pres privileges, and duties as citizens thereof, en- bytery for its action thereon. joined our allegiance to, and support of, a Government foreign and hostile to our own, and required us not only to yield obedience to a political power which we, in common with our fellow-citizens of all classes and all churches, have disowned and rejected, but also to act as traitors and rebels against the rightful and legal authorities of the land in which we live;

5. That this Presbytery prefers Atlanta, Ga., as the place, and the 15th of August next as the time, for the meeting of the proposed Convention; but that our delegates be authorized and instructed to meet at any time or place that may be agreed on by the majority of the Presbyteries appointing similar delegates, previous to the next stated meeting of this PresbyJOHN DOUGLAS,

And whereas, These resolutions of the Gene-tery. ral Assembly require us to continue united to a people who have violated the Constitution under which we were originally confederated, and broken the covenant entered into by their fathers and ours;

And whereas, The said action of the General Assembly in the United States of America demands of us, and of all members of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States, the approval and support of the wicked and cruel war now waged by the other States of the former United States of America against the States and people of the Confederate States, against our fellow-citizens, against our friends and neighbors, against our own households and ourselves;

And whereas, We do most heartily, with the full approval of our consciences before our Lord God, unanimously approve the action of the States and people of the Confederate States of America; therefore,

Stated Clerk of Charleston Presbytery.
-Charleston Mercury, July 29.

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THE DE KALB REGIMENT.

THE BANNER PRESENTATION TO THE REGIMENT

AT NEW YORK CITY, JUNE 19.

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Herald gives the following account of this interesting occurrence:

Thirty-fourth street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, presented a gay and festive scene on the occasion of the presentation of a regimental flag, an American ensign, and a set of guide colors, by R. A. Witthaus, Esq., and family, No. 21 West Thirty-fourth street, to the De Kalb regiment. The regiment, of which Mr. Witthaus is the founder and patron, paraded for the first time in their new and handsome uniform, creating not a little enthusiasm in their route of march.

Be it resolved by the Charleston Presbytery, 1. That the ecclesiastical relations heretofore subsisting between this Presbytery and the At two o'clock half of the command staPresbyterian Church of the United States of tioned at Yorkville left their rendezvous, and America are dissolved; that we do not recog-soon after joined the other portion of the regi nize the right or authority of the General As-ment at Landmann's, Hamilton Park, from sembly to adopt the resolutions above referred to; and that we disown and repudiate those resolutions, both in their letter and their spirit, as having no authority over us, and as entitled to no respect or consideration from us.

At

whence they marched down Third avenue to Forty-second street, through Forty-second street to Fifth avenue, filing into Thirty-fourth street, where the regiment was drawn up in line in front of the mansion of Mr. Witthaus. 2. That, in the judgment of this Presbytery, Forty-second street the regiment was joined by it is expedient and necessary that the Presby- the members of the Liederkranz, who paraded terian churches in the Confederate States should for the purpose of giving them an escort on formally separate themselves from the Presby- their route of march. The Liederkranz was acterian Church in the United States, and estab-companied by a fine band of music. lish a separate and independent ecclesiastical organization.

3. That this Presbytery heartily approves of the proposition for holding a Convention of all the Presbyteries in the Confederate States, for the purpose of considering this whole matter, securing the united and harmonious action of the whole Church, and devising and recommending such measures as may be necessary fully to organize the Church in the Confederate States.

4. That this Presbytery will proceed to appoint two ministers and two ruling elders, with alternates, to attend such Convention, who shall be authorized to advise and act with similar delegates appointed by other Presbyteries in the Confederate States, as in their judgment

The police arrangements were the most perfect that could be desired, Superintendent Kennedy and Inspector Carpenter being both present to supervise the duties of the police force. Shortly after four o'clock the regiment arrived, and the street was immediately cleared of all obstructions. Colonel Von Gilsa, Lieutenant-Colonel Duysing, Major Holmsted, and Adjutant Kleinschmidt were mounted, while the staff and line officers marched on foot. Every evolution gone through with by the regiment was the signal for an outburst of enthusiasm. The front presented by the regi ment was two conpanies abreast and five deep, thus giving an opportunity to the men to witness the presentation ceremonies. The Adjutant having performed his duties, the command

passed over to Colonel Von Gilsa, the regiment | nation. Take, then, this flag, which I intrust saluted Mr. Witthaus and the assembly on the stoops and balconies.

At half-past four Mr. Edward Jones carried out the American flag, which was followed by Mrs. Witthaus, leaning upon the arm of Hon. George Folsom, who addressed the regiment briefly. In introducing Mrs. W., he said:

Officers, Soldiers, and Citizens:-I have the honor to introduce Mrs. R. A. Witthaus, who will present to you this American flag, that you are to bear in the war in which you are about to take a part.

Mrs. Witthaus, in a clear, silvery voice, addressed Colonel Von Gilsa and the officers, the latter forming a hollow square, as follows:

to your hands with unbounded confidence; and feeling certain, as I do, that it can only return with you from victory, I shall await with anxious heart that happy day, hoping to meet you again, most if not all of you, in our country's name, for the love which you show for it in thus going forth to its rescue, when, alas! some of its own misguided members seek to destroy it, becoming, as you will then have done, doubly its sons; sons by adoption, and noble sons, as were our forefathers, who perilled their lives, as you are now about to do, in its defence. May God watch over you and crown your efforts with success, so that future generations may honor your names even as we do theirs, and may our flag again wave in triumph and peace over every portion of our beloved country.

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Colonel Von Gilsa approached and received the flag, and in a voice choked with emotion said: Madam, do not expect a speech from me. I thank you." His remarks were checked by the lady saying that she would receive his speech on his return.

Officers and Soldiers of the De Kalb Regiment: -It affords me much satisfaction to meet you here upon this occasion, to offer you my thanks for your noble response to our country's call, when rebellion and lawless violence have at last compelled us sorrowfully to lay aside the olive branch and draw the sword in self-defence when treason hath raised its fratricidal arm to strike a death-blow to that Union which our fathers made for us-therefore, I The Liederkranz, accompanied by the band, repeat, it is with satisfaction and heartfelt grat- sang the Star-Spangled Banner, the chorus of itude that I see such men as you bravely which was chimed in by the thousands of peostanding forth in its defence. And I desire to ple gathered on the spot. Frederick Kapp, present to you our country's flag, emblem of Esq., the able historian and President of the that Union as our fathers gave it into our "Liederkranz," stepped forward, holding in hands; and as star after star has been added his hand a superb steel-scabbard cavalry sword, to its azure field, the world's history has re- of French fabric, also a belt and cartridge-box corded the manner in which we have kept the of gilt material. In a loud, manly voice, he talent committed to our care; and as our fathers addressed the Colonel, the officers, and the bravely fought to make for us that Union, so are regiment, in a patriotic speech, frequently alwe now called upon to prove ourselves worthy luding to the chivalrous deeds of Baron de of them by defending and preserving that Kalb, describing how that noble chieftain Union and that flag which have proved so fought on the field at Camden, S. C., and how great a blessing to ourselves and to the world he fell, pierced by eleven wounds, in the at large. Go forth, then, in the name of God, arms of his adjutant. Mr. Kapp also deprecatto uphold the authority of law, and to wrested the hireling system of the Hessians in furfrom the lawless rebels this our fair land, which has been truly the land of the free and the home of the brave. Not for ourselves alone, but for the loyal hearts South as well as North; for in my heart I firmly believe there are thousands in the rebel States faithful and true, looking on and waiting with painful anxiety for the hour in which your noble efforts shall release them from the reign of terror under which they are now bowed down; and for their sakes I implore you, in the hour of victory, forget not mercy. But while, as instruments in the hands of an avenging God, you go forth to punish and subdue those who, for their own selfish ends, would sacrifice our country, forget not that the same God is also the God of mercy, and as you are his soldiers in battle, so are you also his instruments in the protection of innocence and helplessness; and your efforts may preserve unto us many who, when these sad troubles shall have passed away, will gladly return like the prodigal of old to the protection of that time-honored flag, under whose folds we have become so prosperous a

nishing warriors for the Revolutionary war of '76, and hoped that the De Kalb regiment, and, in fact, all the German citizens now engaged in this glorious cause of sustaining the best government man ever instituted, would wipe out the stain resting upon the escutcheon of the German nation, which the Hessians blurred in their fighting against liberty and right. The speaker was frequently interrupted in his address, and concluded by presenting the sword, belt, and cartridge-box to the Colonel, hoping that the blade will never be sheathed until the peace of our common country is again restored, and the Star-Spangled Banner waves from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The entire speech of Mr. Kapp was a meritorious production.

Colonel Von Gilsa replied in German, as follows:-Mr. Kapp, and members of the Liederkranz, I can only in the name of my regiment offer you my heartfelt thanks, which I feel more deeply than words can express. In their name I will promise you, that wherever we may be ordered to maintain the honor and integrity of the country, that we will not allow

our friends to blush for our deeds. We cannot | oppose the enemies of our adopted country. We erect a stone monument to the memory of the shall hear of many a high example of noble darbrave man whose cherished name we bear, but ing and heroic endurance, and you will not let the we will erect a mausoleum to De Kalb's mem- enemy destroy our liberty and Union-those gloory that will ever after have a place in the his-rious legacies for which you have left the homes tory of our adopted country.

This short and pertinent speech of the warrior chieftain elicited the most enthusiastic approbation. The Singing Society then chaunted a splendid chorus, entitled the "Warrior's Prayer."

of your birth, that dear fatherland, whence many an anxious eye is now watching the issue of events. Officers and soldiers of the De Kalb Regiment: By a special favor from the military authorities of the Empire State you are permitted to bear the name of that gallant hero Hon. George Bancroft, the eminent historian, who, together with a galaxy of your gifted led Miss Pauline Antoinette Witthaus to the countrymen, flew hither, in the times that tried centre of the stoop, the son and little daughter men's souls, to array themselves on the side of of Mr. W. standing on each side, and the father the oppressed in a struggle which resulted in above them. On the left Mr. Amos F. Eno the blessings of a liberty which we now enjoy, held in his hand the costly and chaste regi- and which we are sacredly bound to preserve mental banner which the young, accomplished, for our children. I am requested to present to and patriotic lady presented to the De Kalb you on the part of my children-American by regiment. Mr. Bancroft, in a pure German their mother, German by their father-this accent, addressed the regiment as follows:- regimental flag and guide colors, bearing the Worthy, brave, and gallant soldiers: I am portrait of Baron de Kalb, of whom the father greatly honored by introducing to you this of this country, the illustrious George Washblushing maiden, who is desirous of expressing ington, so truly said, "The generous stranger her patriotism for her country by presenting who came from a distant land to fight our batyou, through her father, with this beautiful tles and to water with his blood the tree of our banner, bearing the likeness of Baron de Kalb, liberty; would he had lived to enjoy its fruit." your patron saint. When, in the heat of bat- Among all the heroes of the Revolution we may tle, you rally around this standard, let that flag well challenge comparison for him. Side by remind you of the virgin beauty who stands side with the heaven inspired patriots and before you, and inspire you with a valor char-warriors he bore the burthen and heat of the acteristic of the brave General whose features adorn the banner about being handed to you. (Great applause.)

Mr. R. A. Witthaus addressed Col. Von Gilsa as follows:

Officers and Soldiers of the De Kalb Regiment: -This war has been forced upon us for the necessary defence of our national security, for the maintenance of our laws and the Constitu- | tion. The war has actually begun, and the clash of resounding arms is borne to us upon the wings of the zephyrs from the sunny South. We have no choice which course to pursue. A lawless minority of rebels, enemies to our peace and strangers to our laws, hold the conservative and sober-minded under military despotism. Each hour cries protection for them, and, therefore, we do not engage in any sanguinary exploits to subjugate millions; it is not our object to perpetuate hostilities, or even to cherish a military spirit. No, soldiers, our duties are higher and purer-our work is consecrated to our liberty and Union. They are our safeguard at home, our dignity abroad-the patrimony of our patriots and the inheritance of our children. The adopted citizens of German birth are marked by industry, modesty, and honesty of heart in times of peace; but in times of war and strife a Hermann proved himself the victor of the Romans, and I fear not but you whose sturdy limbs were fostered by the bracing climate of Germany will prove yourselves worthy of your breeding. Attack the foe manfully, and let your sinewy arms charge home upon him. You will gallantly perform deeds of valor and

battle; his acts gave you the title deeds to your share of America as adopted citizens; and how well that right is treasured and most jealously guarded by you is best proved by the many regiments of patriotic Germans who, since the first fire on the Stars and Stripes at Fort Sumter, have enrolled themselves for the maintenance of the laws of this our adopted country. This country is dear and sacred to us by the ties of our wives and children, by the blood of our patriots, and by the ashes of our departed. I have asked myself the question, whence this ardent and spontaneous patriotism on the part of our German citizens? and I have found the answer quickly. They know too well, from experience in their dear fatherland, what it is to have a country torn asunder and divided into many small kingdoms and principalities; they know full well the insurmountable difficulties to move the commerce, practical science, manufactures, and agriculture as with one united effort, and while this their adopted country has done for them all in time of prosperity, the German cardinal virtues, "honesty and gratitude," prompt them to do all in their power now in its time of need. Officers and soldiers: I see many among you who have left honorable positions of trust and emolument in order to oppose the enemies of our adopted country, and I sincerely hope, when peace is once again restored, and you have placed the wreath of victory upon the brow of the country you have wedded, that many years of honor and prosperity may be the blessings kind Providence will have in store for you. Colonel Leopold

GENERAL ORDERS No. 1.-By authority of the War Department, Maj.-Gen. McClellan has been relieved from the command of this Department, and ordered to Washington. The command of the Department of the Ohio and Army of Occupation, Western Virginia, devolves upon Brig.-Gen. Rosecrans, U. S. Army, who assumes the command.

The staff is made of mahogany, surinounted by a spear head, from which are suspended a red, white, and blue, and red, gold, and black straps and tassels. In the centre of the lance 2. The First Brigade of the Army of Occu- ́ is a silver shield, bearing the inscription, "Pre-pation will, until further orders, consist of the

Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Indiana, | Ohio had moved three miles on the march last and Third Ohio regiments, and Burdsell's Cavalry and Loomis's Battery, to which will also be attached the Depot of Beverly, consisting of the Sixth Ohio, detachments of the First and Second Virginia regiments, and Bracken's Cavalry.