Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-07-30

effect June 90 1896.
The Salem memorial 10 Congress says:
ut would, in their opinion, if established,
create greater evils Than it Processes TO redress,
by perpplraiag strife, destroying the emolu-
ments of trade embarrassing commercial inter-
course, and tS5- letting loose The passions to
prcy on the miseries and plundcr the property
of the innocent. 1t wond subject neuirals TO
hazard nearly as pcriious as those of actual
hosllirs; and, independent Of its Influence in
stimulating 10 revenge and retaIirlIon, sS7 1t
would transfer the benefits of peace to my VIC
torious usurper of the ocean,
"Your memoralist wish 10 take no part in
the contests which now convulse the world, but
acting with impariaty towards all nations, to
rcan the fruits Of Il just neutrality. IT, however,
Cancellation cannot effect the purpose Of justice,
and ~ an appeal to arms be the last and ne
cpssarv protection of honor they feel no dispo-
silon TO decline the common danger, or shrink
from the common contribution.
"Rclynr IN the wisdom and frmness of the
General Government in this behalf, they feel no
hesitation to pledge their lives and properties in
support of the measures which may be adopted
to vudicate the public rights and redress the
public wrongs january 20, 1906.
| Inc mpmDrlHl Ol VIC LcIClIsINtS VI iNch Jul
port December, 1905, says:
I" In many cases our vessels and carg0es have
been captured. Tried, and condemned il courts
of law, nraaET7 under unusual and alarming pre-
fences. which. if permitted 10 continue, threaten
the ruin of our commercial interests.
"IIaving sustained these losses and Injuries
~ in the prosecution OF our lawful commerce
and in the exercise Of our jus! rights we rely
| I. 4 ba ,,icJnn,
and Justice of our Government, to uban for us
That compensaIion and 10 grant to lis that protcc-
lion which regard to the honor Of our country,
no less than The rig his Of our citizens, must die
tate aid require
The aeercssions of Great Uritain continued.
and her hostile Legislation was additionally en-.
venoncd. Our commerce WAS con!scaed, and
our sra!nen were impressed.
* * K
The Congress Of the United States adopted
The foln Wing resolutions, all looking to war,
and only drfcnsible as VIII measures. Mr..
Quincy. and The leaders of the Massachusetts
delegation, if not The whole delegation, voted
fvr these resolutions:
From The Journal
"Thc question was taken on the following
resolution and passpd."-Dec lG 1911.
THAT it is expedicnt to authorize the Pres-
dent, under proper regulations, TO accept the
service of any nHmbrr OF volunteers. not en-
ccrding fifty thousand TO bc organised, trained
and held in readiness 10 act OH such SERVICE as
the cxgencies of government; may require"
Same day the question was taken on, the
following resolution alid passed.
THAT the President BIZ authorised 10 order
out. from time to ime such drlaclments of The
militia as, in lis opinion, the public service may
require" =,
Same day the question was taken on The
following resolution and passed:
"'iha' all tic vessels not now in service be-
longing to tie navy, and worthy of repair, bs
Immediately fitted up and pat into commission
"Dcc. 10, lSll.--The question WAS taken OH
the following resolution and passed:
That il is cxpedrnt 10 permit our merchant
vessels, owned exclusively by resident ci izcns.
and commanded and navigatcd solely By citizens.
10 arm under proper regulations, 10 be prescribed
by law, in sel.Icirnrc against al unlawful pro-
crcdinrs towards them Oh The high seas"
Feb. 10, lSl2-Ihr cngros>ed bill for au-
torising loan t"r even (ll) millions OF dollars
WAS read The Third TINE and passed,
The war waS declared, and what part did
Massachusetts play in Ibis eveut(ui drama?
After lhc declaration of war, the lower house
of her legislature der Jared tint
the real cause Of the war must he traced |
to Tie first systematic Abandonment Of the policy
uf Washington and The friends and Trainers OF
the constitution: tn nplacabe aninosiiy again>;
these men. and their universal exclusion from
ali concern in the government OF the country:
to the influence of worthless Foreigners over
the press anI The deliberations of HE govern
men. in all is branchr-: to Il Jealousy OF The |
commercial States, fear Of their power, conemP'
Of their pursuits, and Ignorance Of Ii'rir tru"
character and Importance; lu The cnpdi;y "i Ger
liin Safes fur the wilderness reserved for The
miserable ab"ri.incS: to Il violent passion tor
conquest, SC.
Not 10 bc uudanc, The Senate Of Massachu-
sells then resolved that
",Sje The war WIS founded in ialSchnod: |
~ declared without necessity, and g It's
real object was cxicnt Ut territory by unjnSl
cnnquesis, and ~ 10 III" the late tyranL OF
Europe in his view Of aggrandiSCmenl."
Pending The preparations for war, John Henry
was sent from Canada on Il mission TO the East
ern States His instructions were 10 {" see how
Tar the uialron!ln.s would exert their infurnrr
10 bring about separation from the general
Union" Also, how far, in such an event, they
would look 10 England fur assistance, or be dis
posed TO enter into i conEec. ion with Us" Qhe |
people of Canada.)
He says, writing from Boston, March i, 1909:
81 have already given decided opinion that
Il declaration Of war is not TO be expected but.
contrary to all reasonable calculation, Should the
Congress possess spirit tand independence enough
to place their popularity in jeopardy by so strong
Il measure, the legislature of Massachusetts will
give The tone 10 The ncighboIing States, will de-
clare itself permanent until new election of
members, inritc Congress, TO be composed of
delegates from the Federal States, and erect 4
separate government for their common defence
and common interest"
will not multiply extracts from the same
source.
After war WAS declared, Massachusetts cXer-
ciscd all her energies to cripple the operations OF
the government and to bring defeat upon our
cause. Knowing that the war could not be con-
ducred without money, she obstructrd The gov
crnmcut loan in every way a combination was
formed in Boston to defeat it. The author of
the Olive Branch on page 297, says:
Shortly after The declaration of war, there
was combination formed to prevent the sue
cess of the loans authorised by Congress.
believe that nearly all those who entered into
this scheme resided in The Eastern States, par
iirulary in Boston, which was The grand fucus
Of The conspiracy"
lie also says of the scheme:
"rhe success in The Eastern States was con.
siderable Few men have the courage TO stem
the tide of popular delusion when it sets in very