Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-15

American party but, am very much mistaken II
both do not fail, aud fail most sgnally too in their
effort. The writer in question, has gone back to
the period in our history, when the two great par.
ties we're organized and which for years continued
10 control the destinies of the Republic, viz the
Federal and Republican parties He has fixed his
eye upon that point in our history when few old
fashioned Federalists in New England opposed the
war OF 1872. In iact he refers to the year 1902
particularly, when great disafiecton to the Union
exhibited itself In Massachusetts, as 1t does at this
time, and quotes certain letters which passed be-
tween the Secretary of the then Govemor-General
Of the British Provinces in North America, and one
John Henry, who was engaged as secret conf
dental agent to the New England States, to confer
with the Federal leaders there, to bring about
separation Of the States"
l shall presently introduce this correspondence,
first observing that Of the main objects of the
American party is to prevent the existence in this
country Of any feeling whatever, adverse to the
union Of the States. In other words, to cultivate
and strengthen every sentiment that looks to the
peace, harmony, and perpetuity of this glorious
Union: 20 that there shall be party left no men
of influence found, either in South Carolina Geor-
gia, or Massachusetts,, who will dare to entertain
much less give utterance, TO sentiments or feelings
adverse to the Union, or to its peace and harmony
Should the principles Of our party become as
prevalent as they deserve to be, no man will be
| found in South Carolina to denounce the govern
ment Of the United States, as have heard it de-
nounced by certain gentleman, then and now
| prominent member Of the House Of Representa-
| lives from that State. No man will be found in
Georgia to indite such resolutions as now stand
upon the record Of the Democratic party of that
State or to utter such language as is to be found
in the letter of Hon. Howell Cobb, dated the lst
of June, 1855, and published in the Union Of the
18TH No men presenting themselves in Massa
chusett' in an inpitng attitude TO our foreign
emies, and saying to them, by their course in re.
gard to the Union, We are ready to cooperate
with you in breaking up and destroying this fab.
| rio, erected by our fathers, but for which we
have lost all veneraton and respect"
Such are men, like Senators Wilson and Sumner.
No, sir; all such men, under the influence OF that
al-absorbng and consuming love of this great and
glorious republic which 1t is The object and aim of
the American party to beget aud foster in the
breasts of all true American citizens, will hide
their diminished heads, and shrink back into that
dense obscurity which should ever envelope them
But to the correspondence the character Of
which will at strike the readers of the Ameri.
can Organ, and the members of the American
party, as being wholly incompatible with true
American sentiment, the absence Of which afford
ed the only ground of hope of success on the part
| of England and her secret emissary. The remarks
accompanying, and explanatory Of, the letters and
extracts quoted, are those of the writer in the
Louisville Democrat.
The following letter was addressed to Mr. Henry
by Mr.. Ryland, Secretary to Sir James Craig,
Governor General Of the British Provinces OF
North America and marked "most secret and
confidential"
| QUEBEC, January 20, 1909.
| Mr. DEAN Sir: Tho extraordinary situation OF
affairs at this time In the neighboring States has
suggested TO the governor-in-chief the idea Of en-
ploying you on secret and confidential mission 10
! boston, provided an arrangement can be made 10
meet the important end in view without throwing
an absolute obstacle in the way OF your profession.
| al pursuits. The information and political obser.
vations heretofore received from you, are trans
mitted to his excellency the Secretary Of State,
mr. Peel who has expressed his particular appro-
| baton OF them, and there Is no doubt that your
able execution Of such mission as have above
suggested, would give you a claim, not only on
the governor general, but on his Majesty's minis
ters, which might eventually contribute to your
advantage. You win have the goodness, therefore,
to acquaint me, for his excellency's information
whether you could make it convenient to engage
in mission of this nature, and what pecunary as
sstance would be requisite to enable you TO under
take II without injury to yourself
At present il Is only necessary to add, that the
encouragement would furnish you with cipher
for carrying on your correspondence; and that, in
case the leading party in any Of the States wished
10 open a communication with this government
their views might be communicated through you
am with great truth and regard, my dear sir
your most faithful, humble servant
HERMAN w. RYLAND.
JOHN HESRr, ESQ.,
To this letter Of Mr.. Ryand Mr.. Henry returned
the following answer:
MONTREAL, January 81, 1909.
have to acknowledge the favor of your letter
OF the 2Gth instant priten By desire of his ereei
tency the goUeTnor-in-chief and hasten TO express
through you to his eIcelency, my readiness to
comply with his wishes
need not add how 1attering IL Is to receive
from his excelency the assurance Of the approba.
ton Of his Msestys Secretary OF State for the very
humble services have rendered.
IL the nature OF the services In which am about
W tHBhbe TtquITt no Otncr disbursements than
my own individual expenses, | do not apprehend
that these viii exceed my private resources.
shall be ready TO take my departure before my in
structions can be made out.
have the honor TO be, &C., J. H'Y.
II. w. RYLASD, Esq, Secretary, &c.
In due time, Mr. Henry received his nstruc.
tons for his direction and government while on
this delicate mission, under the hand Of Sir james
Craig, Of date February 9th, 1909, and marked, as
before, most secret and confidential The letter
OF instruction opened thus:
Sin As you have so readily undertaken the
service which have suggested to you as being
likely to be attended with much benefit to the pub.
lie interests, am TO request that with your earl.
est conveniency, you will proceed to Boston," &c.
Mr.. II. did, accordingly, proceed to Boston,
through Vermont and New Hampshire, and re.
NAMED In New England for some months, attend
ing to the business Of his secret mission. The
sixth paragraph Of the letter Of instructions fur
nished him will show the object had in view by the
British authorities II is in these words:
1T has been supposed (says his Excelepcy Sir