Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-08

as independent freemen that the declaration of war
was long delayed. The West finally determined to
submit to British wrongs and British tyranny no
longer, and headed by Mr. Clay, her voice rose so
strong and clsmorous that Congress was compelled
TO declare war. This took place in the month Of
June, 1872 As Federalist Mr.. Buchanan looked
and viewed the horrors of and the sufferings
Of his wronged and bleeding country until August,
lsl4-two years and two or three months-when
he volunteered, and without ever marching under
the flag of his country, drawing sword, or firing a
gun, backed out. 1t is very evident from his con-
duct, and that of the federalists before the war,
during the war, and after the var that he was hos
tile to It.
Having settled the facts that Mr.. Buchanan is a
federalist and opposed to the war of 1912, it is
important to enquire why it is that the American
people hold 10 such horror and dread federalis!
and an opponent of that war. Why this is, and
that it is well founded, we now proceed to show.
On the 9th February 1909, Sir James Craig Cover.
nor-Genera of Canada, acting under directions from
the British Government employed John Henry, as
hsecret agent or spy in the United States, clothed
with the following instructions.
"You will proceed to Boston and endeavor to OBJ
tain the most accurate information OF the true state
Of affairs in that part of the Union, which, from its
wealth and the number Of its inhabitants, and the
known intelligence and ability of several ofits lead.
ing men, must naturally possess a considerable in
fuence over, and will indeed probably lead the
other Eastern States of America, in the part they
may take at this important crisis; to observe the
state OF the public opinion, both with regard to
their internal politics, and 10 the probability OF
war with England; and to observe the comparative
strength OF the two great parties into which the
country is divided, and the views and designs of
that which may ultimately prevail"
at has been supposed that if the federalists of
the Eastern States should be successful in obtaining
! that decided influence which may enable them TO
direct the public opinion, it is not improbable that
rather than submit to continuance of the difficult
! ties and distress to which they are now subject
they will exert that influence to bring about a sep
aration from the general Union. The earliest in-
formation on this subject may be of great conse-
quence to our government, as also to be informed
how far, in such an event, they would look to Eng
land for assistance, or be disposed 20 enter into
connection with u.s."
These instructions falling into the hands OF the
government of the United States, President Madi-
son communicated them to Congress, inMarch 1872
The Committee of the House of Representatives,
on foreign relations, in their report onmeudng
war, said:
''The attempt to dismember our Union, and over
throw excellent constitution, by a secret miss
zion, the object of which was to foment discomfort
and excite Instruction against the constituted au.
thorties and laws of the nation, lately disclosed
by the agent employed iu it, affords full proof that
there is no bounds to the hostility OF the British
government towards the United S.ates-no act
however unjustifabe, which it would not commit
to accomplish their ruin. This attempt exctes the
greater horror from the consideration that it was
made while the United States and Great Britain
we're at peace, and an amcabe negotiation was de-
pending between them, for the accommodation of
their differences, through public Minister'S regular,
ly authorized for the purpose"
In Frost's History of the United States is the fol-
lowing:
"In the spring Of 1914. the whole Of the coast
of the United States from its Southern to its most
Eastern boundary, was declared by the British gov
eminent to be in a state of blockade and force
was stationed along the shores for the purpose of
maintaining it. The town of Passport, on Moose Is
land, in the Bay of Psssamaquoddy had been held
by the United States since the war Of Indepen-
dence, although never definitely allotted to them;
and now, the British government determined to
take possession of it. Accordingly, on the 18th of
July, Sir James Hardy landed powerful force, and
having taken possession of Eastport, declared all
the country on the eastern shore of the bay to be-
long to His Britannia Majesty, and required the ins
habitants to take oath Of allegiance to his gov
eminent. With this order the greater part of the
people complied; and the island remainded in the
possession of the British troops until the conclusion
of the war;"
ION the lst of September, an expedition under
Sir John SherbrOok Governor ofNoga Scotia, and
Admiral Griffith, with forty sail, and several thous-
and troops, entered the Penobscot river, and took
possession OF Castine. A detachment of six hun
dred men was sent to Belfast, and having received
the surrender Of that place, proceeded thirty five
miles up the river for the purpose of capturing the
frigate John Adams, then lying at Hampden. On
the approach of the enemy the militia fed, and
the crew were obliged to blow up their ship to pre-.
vent her falling into the hands of the British Cap
tain Morris, with his crew retired to Portsmouth.
Soon after this the British Commanders having TAX
possession of the principal towns on the coast
made proclamation at Castne, declaring the con-
quest of the country, from the Penobscot to Passa
maquoddy Bay and requiring the submission of the
people to the British government"
''0n the oath September, the fate of Washing
ton the Capital Of the United States was decided
The British proceeded to burn the Capitol contain
ing the Senate Chamber and Representative. Hail. !
The Supreme Court Room, the Congressional Libra.
~, and the Public Records. The Presidents House,
Ihe Treasury, War, and Navy Offices shared in the
eonhagration."
ID" About the same period also, an attempt was
made by Colonel Nichols, the commander OF the |
British forces, to engage in his service band Of
lawless pirates who had formed an establishment
on the Island OF Barrstaria within the limits Of |
Louisiana. The effort of the American government |
had been hitherto unavaiing to destroy this nest Of
outlaws To these maraudeTs the British officer |
madea proposal oil union and alliance, communcat. |
Jug at the same time, important information with |
respect to his designs; hut although prescribed by
the American government, which had set price |
upon bis head, LATTE would not consent to act the
part of a traitor. Instead Of accepting the British
Offers he Immediately made the whole known to
Governor Claiborne, Of Louisiana. Struck with |
this proof Of magnanimity, that officer promised |
general pardon TO the whole band on condition |
Of their engaging in defence Of the country at that
time menaced by invasion; offer which was joy
fully accepted by the Barratsrans, who from that |
tine rendered eminent services to the Republic; |
distinguishing themselves particularly at the defence
Of New Orleans.
"The British next attempted dismemberment /
of the Union. By obtaining the command OF Lake |
Champlain, and the posts in It's vicinity. and thence
moving down the Hudson, while an attack was, a. |
the same time, to be made on the City Of New |
York, IL was supposed that political as well as
geographical division Of the Republic would be |
made; and the Eastern States, already discontent-
ed with the existing order Of things, would be dis
posed TO make a separate peace. This plan was IN
dertaken with every appearance Of success; but |
eventuated in only adding greater renown aud Sc
curity TO the Republic"
In addition to these direct and immediate eI.
tracts, history aud tradition inform that pending
the war the federasts burned upon the shores
fires Of friendly greeting to our enemy and shot up
blue lights. warning British vessels Of danger when
ever il threatened.