Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-30
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
ANOTHER WARNING FOR THE SOUTH

ANOTHER WARNING FOR THE SOUTH!
1t is we'll known that Of the past "incdents Of Gen
SCOTS life is remarkable letter In which, while he reprdi
aes the accession of Mexican territory which night b.
thrown open for the occupation OF the savehodng States
he zesluusy advocated the annexation of Canada which
must largely give strength the power of the North
still further break down the equilibrium which, SO far pos
sble, should be kept up between the two portions OF th
confederacy The words then spoken by Gen Scott hay
not been thrown away upon the Canadians The seed ha
taken root and unless the South vsan,y perform thei
whole duty will produce the bitter fruits The las
NY Herald publishes able letter from its correspondent
in Montreal exposing the remarkable conduct of certain
agitaors there combined with prominent political adven
turcrs in the United States, with the object of improving
the broken fortunes of politicians The movement thu
writer asserts is nothing less than the annexation Of Cana
da 10 the United States peaceabe if possible ioci5y if
cessary Tho old Tory party Of Canada reduced 10 hope
less minority have it seems, violent annexaon
ss out herodng Hsod in their zeal for free in
stIuons and their anxiety become part ani parcel
the United States"
Three years ago, address the people Of Canada
the subject was issued and correspondence opened with
Americans favorable 10 the scheme. " Immediately after
says the correspondent Of the Hersd very interesting
ccs relative TO Canada appeared in the New York Tribune
and other papers and almost simultaneously the people
tonshed and indignant 10 see flaming letter from General
Winfield Scott-then Presidential asprant-in favor OF
Canadian annexation. a friend Of mine has in
his possession copy of the letter addressed TO General
Scott inueniay signed stating that the people of Canada
almost unanimous in favor OF annexation and that the
annexation influence coull control the sentiments and The
Of the Northern States of the Union Ner York
especially mentioned of Tie Stttes uhich could be
controlled in The Presidential election by The annexation IN
fuenee General SCOTS letter appearedhe annexation
ss hourised amazingly; they had arguments for every
interest free institutions for the liberals unrestricted
and increase OF business 10 commercial men those
who objected American slavery and the giving up 10
their masters of The poor ugves among US, Impress
ed with fact that the addition Of Canada the Union
roud the free States to orsrbaiancs the South and
do away with American slavery entirely Communications
appeared in the New York Tribune from interior towns
the effect enhs Of the people of Canada in
favor of annexation
"The Canadian government in order facilitate the
merca affairs Of the country had previously proposed to
the United States system Of reciprocity of trade with
the free navigation Of the ST. Lawrence American vessels
The annexaonss seeing that this would take all The wind
of their sails by obviang the necessity OF annexation
denounced recipociy-the New YORK tribune denounced
IL, and continues TO do
"Snce the nomination of Gen Scott for the Presidency,
the ANNEXATION organisation almost beside themselves
,h JOY Private correspondence secret lhcrngs active
finance committees, and the circulation Of Gen. Scots
neration letter. all the order OF the day Scott must DC
elected they experimentation will be The immediate result
is only necessary The State of New York be carried
for him the election. Discarded o'ylsm again
its snaky CREST and fanatic oboiontsm sharpens lis
for oray upon American slavery at The South. AZ
this point what do the opening OF the drana7
FIRE in this city, destroying the property of some OF
our most active annexation agators Pespoches are re-
ceived Immediately from Washington that Gen. Scott as
head Of the War Department OF the United States mas ap-
p!opratet Sl00O0 in cash, and great quantities army
tents Blankets provisions and other eel to the sufferers
DARN yphi
learn from other sources actually made by that great
"cons,itutona expounder, Gen Scott. He soan in
formed however, that his construction OF the cons,u'i""
os roo brosd and puce mat no such appropriation
.e.,a :. the order OF Congress. The ccum-
stance however, shows what "wsp of slraw the consl
tuition would become in his hands and with his military eS-
perence" To attain certain "hasty" OBJECT he would
ride over the constitution and would dispense with the check
Of congressional action
The writer adds:
There is now friendly feeling existing between the Uni
ted States and this country which promises 70 result in ler
mua benefit II is not desirable that This should be dis
urbcd crafty The caprice of senseless nea'ors an anu
slavery crusaders on this side OF the line say nothing m
their abelturs the other side. Let CANADA aone. we
read ec ond understand and are NOT 10 oe ora
oo,cal virtue may tell you With all due respect we tell
YOU that is Texas Cuba that you have 10 deal WIN
When the majority OF the people OF both countries seek an
nexarion you will be very apt 10 hear nt H. TIL then we
wish only for friendly relations and no hilbusterns
There s matter deep moment in the above revelations
and well calculated the attention o 'he "ho'e
South If the people Of the South desire peace and quiet
faithful execution OF the Constitution and laws, and put
ting down OF aeations Of all kinds let them epudate the
Seward ticket II they do not wish 10 sec Canaoa annexed
amds, war ind boodshed and the antslavery power OF he
North extended by that act heY muc put down the Seward
Vaccinations for the election of Scott TO be Inevitably fol-
lowed By u,eror movements the part OF the archas1a-
no V
has the bodness tell the TRUTH and the agacy 10 LOOK
into the future That paper commenting upon the startling
revelations from Canada says;
But why is that the leading organs OF Seward abolition
and the higher law should engage in this movement o an
nexalion Here lies the pth OF the whole matter The Oh
ec of the Of Canada which must also Include
The contiguous provinces is 10 give such additional power
TO the North In Congress- as WI enable thcm 10 ore uo
,b. Southern States; TO break down the whole system OF
Southern slavery with all the hazards of rc-enactmen
upon larger SCALE Of the nsurec'ion; the fires and raVa
pes and bloody atrocities Of ST. Domingo. The OBJECT Is
by the Increased and Overwhelming weight n the Noth 10
cru sh The domestic institutions OF the South 10 turn e
slaves loose upon the country or 10 fVc 'he eouth lro IN
exnrabe necessity and at the peTl OF sec'na war ou
of The Union In word, the grand acsderafnm ot Cana
dian annexation The extinction OF slavery IN Inc Sout OF
The expulsion of the South from the Union
In view Of this alleged annexation conspiracy IL won''
NOT be M all surprising hn the South taking the alarm,
and adopting measures counteract H. Ons or Two more
saye States may be introduced from Texas California may
vet be dvided Cuba s fast rpenng and we have but 10
wait and the rich fruit will drop into our hanosi Mexico
in transtu 10 some destiny Here Is VIDE hed lof
the South from which maintain their equilibrium IN he
Seno,ctheir balance of power against the North There
can be no Canadian annexation without corresponding
novemen, in the South Canada without Cuba would oe
disunon Cuba Can ada would be quite another oil
ajr The South is weak-the North is strong. The North
is aegessive-,he South stands the defensive; and
when its power protect Itself under the Constitution is
overshadowed by the North will seek the protection of its
institutions and the safety of lis people from conspirng in
cendaries out OF the Union.
We therefore, throw the letter OF Montreal cor
t-arn lnelgence-aS
of information the South and the friends Of the Union oi
all sections and indicating The real purposes OF the Sc
ward party this State in this grand scheme OF the annexa-
ton Of Canada.
THE VOICE OF A CLERGYMAN.
The Rev. Dr. Loyick Fierce of Georgia, most eloquent
md enlightened minister OF Methodist Church. and who is
now yeuera,ed for long life passed In the nobest OF al!
services has deemed his duty 10 speak out 10 the people OF
the South In reference the Presidential election Though