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Impressments in Georgia.

Atlanta, Sept. 24.
--Gov. Brown issued to-day a proclamation concerning impressments of private property for public use. He is informed that subalteras, with authority, frequently impress and give certificates not binding upon the Government. These practices alienate the people from the Government, and he is sure the President does not approve of the outrage.

While the Government has the power to make impressments, he is satisfied that it should not be exercised by subalteras without written instructions. He considers it the duty of the State to protect the citizens against unauthorized seizures.

He informs the citizens of their rights, and says it is their duty to resist impressments by persons who cannot show legal authority. He directs all the State (civil and military) authorities to assist persons in defending their property against illegal seizure, and arrest and commit to jail all persons impressing without authority until a warrant is issued against them for robbery.

He defines the authority that should be shown to authorize impressment. He does not intend to embarrass the Government agents in the just execution of their duty, but will protect the people against outrages.

The Daily Dispatch: September 25, 1863. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. September 25, 1863. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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