on, recently under the command of Gen.
Frost, had the name of Davis; and a principal street of the
same camp that of Beauregard, and that a body of men had
been received into that camp by its commander which had been
notoriously organized in the interests of the Secessionists,
the men openly wearing the dress and badge distinguishing
the Army of the so-called Southern Confederacy. It is also a
notorious fact that a quantity of arms had been received
into the camp which were unlawfully taken from the United
States Arsenal at Baton Rouge, and surreptitiously passed up
the river in boxes marked "Marble."

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Upon facts like these, and having in view what occurred at
Liberty, the people can draw their own inferences, and it
cannot be difficult for any one to arrive at a correct
conclusion as to the character and ultimate purpose of that
encampment. No Government in the world would be entitled to
respect that would tolerate for a moment such openly
treasonable preparations. It is but simple justice, however,
that I should state the fact that there were many good and
loyal men in the camp who were in no manner responsible for
its treasonable character. Disclaiming as I do all desire or
intention to interfere in any way with the prerogatives of
the State of Missouri or with the functions of its executive
or other authorities, yet I regard it as my plain path of
duty to express to the people, In respectful but at the same
time decided language, that within the field and scope of my
command and authority the "supreme law" of the land must and
shall be maintained, and no subterfuges, whether in the
forms of legislative acts or otherwise, can be permitted to
harass or oppress the good and law-abiding people of
Missouri. I shall exert my authority to protect their
persons and property from violations of every kind, and
shall deem it my duty to suppress all unlawful combinations
of men, whether formed under pretext of military
organizations or otherwise.

WM. S. HARNEY. Brigadier-General, United States Army,
Commanding.

These were certainly "brave words, my masters," and had great influence
upon the people of Missouri. Unhappily there was reason to think
afterwards that Gen. Harney was not quite living up to them.

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