San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
Written for the San Andreas Independent
Fillibusters and Fillibusterisn.

rise and advancement of Fillibusterism, and the
results attending its progress from the earliest
ages of antiquity to the present time wish
now to illustrate it more fully, both by the re-
cord and the present tendency of nations and
human affairs, as are unequivocally developed
by past history and the momentous events now
transpiring around us. do not wish to be
understood as advocating the extreme doctrines
OF Fillibusterism, in the abstract but the OBJ
ject and aim of these slight efforts must be put
to the credit of an endeavor to throw some light
upon this mystic theme which seems to puzzle
and perplex the brains Of the philosophers,
statesmen and politicians of the present day
Really, reviewed in its proper light, this subject
assumes an aspect of the most serious magn-
tude? Was there ever nation that rose to
power, wealth and civilization, since Noah
emerged from the ark, after the deluge had
subsided, to the present time, which did not
achieve its triumphs through what is now de-
nominated Fillibusterism? Can you point me
out one single exception The whole of Genesis
down to the New Dispensation of Christs Mis-
sion on earth, is perfect history of Fillibuster
ing in all its various aspects, sanctioned by the
will and DEGREES of Omipotence. In those early
times, when nation was either rebellous to
Gods Ordinances or sunk so deep in crime and
immortality as to be considered unfit to hold
empire over the fairest portions Of the habitable
globe, it was decreed by Infinite Wisdom, that
others who could appreciate the blessings of a
fine soil and sa1nhriouS eli n,ota-ond cd
the energy and enterprise to develope the land
to its fullest extent-should take possession of
it and devote the same to the honor of God.
In fact the whole series Of ancient historical
events, stamped the age with Fillibusterism
and the leading men as its peculiar instruments
through which they reached power, fame, and
advanced the progress of nations in their march
on the grand highway to destined perfection
of civilization and Christianity. After the dark
capors of the 'Middle Ages" had cleared away,
and man once more rose in his native element,
freed from the shackles of superstition and
blind ignorance; the Star of Empire once more
shone clear and bright in is westward course
the infant nations that this bright luminary
aroused, in its glorious career, stood forth in
bold and beautiful relief, contrasted with the
sleep of ages-dark superstition and besotted
ignorance then again when nations shone
forth in resplendent glory, Fillibusterism was
written in letters of light upon the flags which
huttered over their wide domains.
As you trace the Star of Empire in its mag
nifcent course down through time, just peep
into its secret gettings and beginnings, and you
will encounter Fillibustering at every step
What were the holy crusades, so illustrious for
their heroism and undaunted enterprise, but
Filibustering expedition though entered upon
and progressed under the semblance of reli-
gious duty? What made Greece and Rome
what they were but Fillibusterism? And yet,
even in the present day, the arts and sciences
as perfected by them, are scarcely rivaled.-
But let us come down to the present time
Where shines the "Star of Empire?" What
portion of the earth does the illuminate,
which appears the most blessed by Divine |
power? Surely it is the United States; and
England may come in next. 1t is truly the
Anglo-Saxon race that now holds the reins of
Empire, and everything tends to show that CIV
to their hands. They have obtained this, how
ever, through Fillibustering, as l proved clear
ly in my last article on this subject.
Spain owes to this peculiar system, all the
possessions she ever had on the American con-
tinent and the adjacent Islands Should they
be taken from her through the same process,
would she have right to complain? If the
Cubas were taken by American Fillibusters,
could Spain rightfully denounce the operation,
when she gained it in the same way? Cen
trail America and Mexico are now in the hands
of race of human beings who are entirely in
ADEQUATE, in mental and physical powers, to
represent such countries of unbounded resour
ces in all and everything which the earth pro-
duces There exists immense deposits of gold,
silver and copper, and other valuable minerals
and precious stones, which will never be bro
to usefulness by the mongrel race who possess
the country You cannot buy it of them, for
they will not sell. They like the dog in /
the manger; he will not eat himself, nor let
the horse eat The necessities of the world
will soon demand these immense resources
What are YOU to do? Ignoble races, indolent |
and inefficient powers must succumb to the |
march of empire, and the DEGREES of Omnipo-
tent Wisdom. The mighty progress of enlight-
enlnent and civilization cannot be obstructed
by obstinate ignorance and wilful opposition to /
Divine decrees
Mighty events are now taking place in the
progress of civilization and power, and 1t is
useless for the timd advocates of old fogyism
to endeavor to stay the onward progress OF the
" Star of Empire" and the fulfllment of the
DEGREES of an All-wise Providence, in the per-
fecting of His works on this terrestrial planet,
is marked out by history and the present
spirit of the age. D W. I.
A RuMoRED SPECULATION OF THE DITcH Con-
PANIEs-The Sierra Democrat says: