Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-03
RICH OND, VA.
Friday Morning, january 3. 1915.
THE TRUTH INA NUTSHELL.

from that capital little neutral sheet, the New OT-
leans Picayune. il is in vain that MasSachu-
sets may fume and vapour at the expulsion Of
one Of her accredited agents from South Carolina
whittier he had been sent, 10 aid in resisting The
laws established for the protection OF the Citizens
Of Southern State in their most vital relations.
In expelling Mr. Hoar whose mission was deem
cd TO be traught with imminent dangerto her peo-
pie, South Carolina has but exercised se!l-pro-
tecting policy, without which her rights would he
worthless, her peace forever disturbed, and her in
Stitutions seriously endangered On this delicate
question, in particular, the highest attributes OF
State sovereignty are most Justly called into exer-
else. II The measure adopted be harsh and
summary, Massachusetts has herself alone TO
blame. In her fanatic crusade against Southern
Institutions, under the specious guisc OF phian-
ihropy she should learn a lesson Of wisdom and
moderation. "Nen,o me 1mpwnc i0ocSHt, is The
salu,ary motto that all Southern States should
adopt when they see the Vaccinations Of mis-
guided fanatics aimed al their peace and prospc-
rity. We sincerely hope, that her signal failure
10 obtain a toothod in South Carolina may warn
her Of The glaring folly OF sending similar
agent to New Orleans. HIS mission will doubt
less evenluale in equal disappointment On This
subject, VIE are pleased 10 see The sound doctrines
lion OF few rabid journals here and there.
MASSACHUSETTS AND SorTn CARoLiSA.-Some
Of The Northern papers comment with much
warmth, upon the proceedings OF the South Caro-
lima Legislature, expelling MIR. Hoar. The ennis
sary sent out by Massachusetts expressly 10 con-
Test law Of that State, against the entrance Of
free negroes into il from her limits. We do moi
think that any blame attaches 10 South Carroll
ma ioi taking summary and extraordinary steps
10 councracl The yet more extraordinary mission
upon which Mr.. Hoar was sent. The course Of
Massachusetts seems 10 have been instigatcd by
an unlrendIy and meddling spirit, and had South
Carolina snbmilted 10 The espionage and oppos-
ton to her laws which an independent Stale
sought 10 erect within her territory, she would
have invited interference in her domestic concerns
from all powers, sovereignlics and bodies OF men,
whose arrogance, seli-conccit or ianalicism may
incline them 10 dabblc in her affairs. 1.-THE re-
solutions Of South Carolina were harsh and pc
rempory they were not more 20 than the nature ol
the case required Massachusetts should be held
responsible for all the mischief and sectional ire
thai NAV grow out this matter. She commit
miited the first aggression and il is not Tor her 10
complain OF the manner in which il was repealed.
South Carolina acted wisely in cutting short a
mission that could be productive OF nothing but
evil, lift succeeded in any of the objects contem-
plated by it, creation"
But This is not the only offence Of which the
leading men Of Massachusetts have been guilty..
Ii will be remembered that lasi Summer, the
Richmond Clay Clnb Numbered its analhemas
against the whole State of South Carolina, and
The entire Democracy ofihe Union under the name
Of "lhe Polk party" on account Of some rash
movements of few excited spirits Of the Palmei-
TO S,aie-charged The Democrats with aiding ard
abeltins ia g disunion and represented all the
,seIe a IN lie
Of The Democratic party, AT the same time that
these same Unon-lovng Wings were cherishing
and covering with honors John Quincy Adams,
who, with twelve other members o. Congress,
had declared, that the annexation Of Texas would
amount TO and would Justify disurion = la
vain NC exposed the combined action Of Adams,
Sladc. &c The excitement Of the canvass con-
fused The vision Of our Wing friends. They could
see in the South nothing bu, 't:isunion"-and in
the Northern Wing movements all was patriotic
and pure.
We had hoped that calm reflection would have
produced, in The minds of the Massachusetts
Wings, a lilile patriotism and submission to the
will Of The people But no. The Boston Atlas
the organ of Massachusetts Federalism, ihus
fiercclv discourses. II boldly declares, that she
willcsis the clearly expressed will OF The naion
in favor of The admission OF Texas. Is there no
'Ii>union'' in the following language, which even
the Wing newspapers OF The North characterize
as ".rong?" We appeal 10 the Richmond Wig
the boosted friend OF The Union, for information.
Shall HE whole country he stripped o. The benefits
Of annexation, because fursoolh, the fiery organ
of Massachusetts Whiesery threatens war TO The
knife! Docs The single Slate Of Massachusetts
amount 10 "a large and respectable portion Of The
confederacyn which MIR. Clay laid down in his
famous letter, as enough 10 Justify the defeat OF
this vital question:
Bu, We have no fears Of The effect Of this war
like Bull from Boston Head Quarters. The pco-
pies representatives should do their duty md con-
summa;c the issues decided by The laie election,
regardless Of The threats opposition Of single
Stale. Massachusetts, with similar per ;nacity,
resisted the acquisition Of Louisiana, whence so
many benefits have been Showcred upon the
whole Union Her captious objections 10 The adj
mission Of Texas will prove equally unavaing,
against The united action Of the peoples servants.
1--WE must be ready TO act-promptly, icarlessly,
effec!ually- the time comes il come il ever
does. MASSACHUSETTS, CANNOT-SHE.
MUST NOT-SHE WILL NOT-SCB-
NIT TO THE ANNEXATION OF TEXA
TO THESE UNITED STATES. Let this
idea be impressed firmly; indelihlv, upon The pub
lie mind. This Union is a Partnership of TWEEN
tv-six States No new State can be admiea,
without he consent OF all the old sales MAS
SACHUSETTS is satisfied with the Union as it
stands She intends 10 abide BY adhere 10 and
uphold, this Union, with her utmos. ability and
power The grand galaxy ofthe lwcniy-siS Stars
is sufficiently eulgen 10 light her on, in The path
of glory, and honor, and happiness. She desires
not a ray from the Lone S;ar'-but is willing 10
let that Star shine alone"