.e FROM THE HARRISBURG REPORTER.
THE CALI, UPON THE PRESIDENT FOR



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We are indebted to friend for the following
copy of the reply OF the Secretary OF War to the
reaaisition of Gov. Ritner. for the assistance


of the army of the United States, in carrying,
out his designs against the Constitution OF the


Commonwealth, and the rights Of The people


This impudent and indefensible rtqu1sltlon has


been met by the War Department In spirit Wor-
thy of the Chief Magistrate OF the Unlon. Gov;


Ritner, although he knew that the demand could


not be legally complied with, hoped that, by false


representatons as to the state of Affairs at Har-


risburg, he might deceive the Executive at WASH


incton into ordering the desired force, and there
! by transferring to the National administration.
| a portion of the infamy which. must ever attach


to those who have been instrumental IN array!ng


an armed force against a free people contenolns


for their constitutional rights


Il The conduct of President Van Buren, In re
i fusng to become party TO the consp1rac y emu


ties him to the gratitude of every freeman. Ill


strict observance of the Constitution and the laws
on this OCCASION, is another evidences Of his devo
ton to his country, and his fitness to preside owe
: her destinies. ~ -,s,4s .-:. :.
: L Dear SIR In compliance with your re
quest, II have the honor to transmit herewith !
? conv ofthe answer addressed by this departmen
) to Governor Ritnef's application In n. conioEnnl
Fl with the Presidents INSTRUCTIONS. The use yo
efintended ie make ofslit is leftto your discretion
t consider YOU, as Senator from. Pennsyl lVanl'
b tentitled to copy of this document, ~ =
: - I am, dear sir respectfully. *
K i Your obedient seryant,-ts,ssss. =:
i = -. JsR. POINSETT% :,
j. 80 War Department. Dec Is, 1888
II Hon. ], BUCHANAN, Senator - 49, ,
It ~. WAR zDEPARTMENT,1
---s..-- December H., 1888


ofl siRLThe letter addressed by your ExceileI