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Affairs in Missouri.—We have had the pleasure of an interview with Capt. Samuel Mverson, a gallant officer of the Missouri army, wh-j i tj.r bearer of dispatches from the Governor of Missouri, announcing to the Confederate Government the secession of that State from the Northern Union. Capt. M verson informs us that the armyof Gen. Price is in a condition ot great destitution for clothing and for certain articles of Joou, but that there is no yrumMinij, and that, in tieevent of a battle, the probabilities are ot a brilliant Confederate victory (apt. 1 verson al»» assures us that a vast majority of the people ot Missouri are irreconcilably opposed to the oldUnionAdvices by way of Fort Smith inform us that among other important acts passed by the Legislature of Missouri at its late session, are: An not to encourage the enlistment of State Guards in the Confederate service; an act remodeling the militia laws of the State; an act appropriating teu million dollars for the prosecution of the war; and electing delegates to the Confederate Congress, viz: Senators—Gen John B. Clarke, Col. RLypryton. Representatives—W M. Cook; General Thomas C. Harris, Casper W Bell, AdaiuH. Condou, G G. Vest, L. W. Freeman, Dr Hyer A telegraphic dispatch announces that the Governor refused to sign the bill sending delegates to Richmond, but upon what ground is not stated—Richmond Dispatch, *J5 th in at.A Provisional Government for Kentucky.— The intelligence we receive from Kentucky i-that the Sovereignty Convention, assembled at Russellville, has adjourned after forming a provisional Government The iiun. George W Johnson, a strong Southern rights man, was chosen Governor, and Bowling Green selected as the temporary capital for the future meeting of the Legislature.The Convention, before adjournment, appointed Messrs. H. C. Burnett, William Preston and \V E. Simms as commissioners to negotiate f»»rnthe admission of Kentucky into the Confederate States.
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Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville, North Carolina, US
Thu, Nov 28, 1861
Page 6
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