Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-08-01
SPECTATORS
EDwARDsvILLE, AUGUST /, 1920.

EDWARDsvTLLE, AUGUST 1, 1920. T
1t is said that Mr.. Kane has procured ccrti-
fcates from some of the gentlemen of this
place, who were referred to for the establish
rnent of certain facts in relation to the de-
velopement of plan to introduce slavery into
this state, which appeared in the Spectator ct
the11th ult and that the substance of those
certificates is
l.. That all TO which those gentlemen can
testify relates to the establishment of new
press at this place, to be edited by Gen. Street,
for the purpose of advocating the introduction
ST slavery into this state.
2. That they knew nothing in relation to
Nr. Kane's being engaged in the plan.
A few remarks upon both of these points
may be necessary in order to give correct
understanding of the subject.
AS to the first, Independent of other proof
that could be produced, if necessary, that
which relates to the establishment of press
OF this place for the purpose of advocating
slavery, taken in connection with other well
known facts, is sufficient proof of the most i'm
portant parts of the statement referred to-
The intention to establish the press at this
place is an all-sufFicient proof of the existence
sftha plan which its whole ohjeot was to sup
port.
It is known that General Street spent the
last winter at the City of Washington, and that
he did not return to this state until after the
disclosure of the intended establishment at
this place had been made; and therefore,
without other proof which has already been
given to the public, the inference is irresisti-
BILE that the measure was decided upon before
his return, and that it is plain that the plan
was formed at the City Of Washington, appears
BY the disclosures heretofore made and when
it is considered that Gen. Street held per-
manent and one of the most lucrative Offices
in this state, which he must have relinquished
to come here, ii must be evident that nothing
less than most formidable combination could
have afforded him inducements sufficient TO
make the sacrifice. These facts speak for
themselves, and must have their due weight
with the people.
AS to the second point, the import of the
statement in this paper of the 18th ult in re-
iation to Mr. Kane, is, that he had been brought
ont by the party in favor of the above men,
toned plan, for the promotion of their object
This is plainly to be inferred from the manner
in which they assaed and endeavored to put
down Mr.. Cook, whose sentiments were OPP
posed to theirs, and from the zeal with which
they unanimously support Mr.. Kane. Is there
o single exception amongst them' Was not
Mr.. Kane during the last winter in the habit
of holding constant correspondence with
Gen. Street at Washington, who was to edit
che new paper here' And does not the latter
support him with an uncommon zeal'
Has not Mr.. Kane completely identified him.
seif with the southern interest in the United
States ! And have not his friends endeayored
to injure and put down Mr.. Cook, by suggest
ing, in the parts Of the state where such sug-
gestions would have tendency to prejudice
the minds of the people against him, that he
is more friendly to the policy of the free states
because he will not commit himself for SOU
thern President four or five years hence
Are there no differences to drawn from all
these facts! ..