Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-07-12
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Did she?' he replied, starting violently.

les, anu you Will excuse me II say IL
is matter of surprise to me that one who has
seen the workings of our government-oue
who has seen our happiness, our peaceful
ness, and our prosperity, should ever wish
to revolt from the government that 80
blessed its subjects q
'And justly a matter ofsurprise my young
FRIEND replied Mr.. Willoughby with
more assured manner; 'but you mistake
our position. We did not wish to revolt,
we were forced to it. There is such thing
as disturbing the happiness of our neigh
Dor, merely because it stands in the way of
our own-taking from him what is of real
use to him merely because it is equal or
more use to us. We felt that to be the
policy that actuated our mother country,
and we are struggling for harmony, humani-
ty and interest," =
Lieut. Graham would make US answer,
for the crime of regicide as well as of parri.
eide, expect said Ellen, smiling.
'And what if could prove you guilty on
both charges?' said he in merry banteriDg.
you would begin by telling us we are
too nearly allied to England to go to war
with her, and would call it weakness
amiable enough to forgive
Then, suppose I should tell you, and
prove it from past history, that We were too
warlike and powerful to be resisted
Il should call it an error learned in the
nursery, that our manhood is disproving
every day, and would cite Kings Noun
tain as an example, said the patriotic girl.
The young officers cheek flushed, which
Mr.. Willoughby noticing, remarked,
Il am not surprised that we should have
the character of recklessness in this strug-
gle, for policy would seem to dictate that
we should keep in with the British, if we
wished to preserve our fortunes and prop.
erty.'
Which is the meanest Of. all considera-
tions, and does not deserve even eommis-
eration,' replied Ellen with curling lip.
But Miss Ellen, let US talk of the JUS
tice of the thing; consider that we first set.
tied this country, that We assisted and pro-
tected you with our best blood and treasure
that every principle Of gratitude and hon.
or makes you OURS
d do consider that it is severe provoea-
tion when our immense population, prosper
ing in wealth, spreading in commerce, vic.
torious in arms over the world, at the very
moment when We arrive at the position to
enable US to swell the pride and Golfers of
our mother country. we should disappoint
all these fond hopes and blast these expec-
tations. Human nature is not won't to take
such disappointments quietly, therefore, I
am not surprised that the British should be
angry and violent. Butgratitude honor
the words meet no response in the vocabu.
larry of Amer can hearts against British
policy. Injuries, usurpations and tyranies
we have suffered, and when we have ap-
pealed for redress, we have been answered
by war of such determination as knows
no parallel. To submit would have been
pusillanimous; to rebel involves every prin.
ciple Of manly honor, virtue and courage"
'Granting you are right, Miss Campbell,
let US look to the end of the struggle. What
kind of liberty are you contending for? A
republicanism with the enjoyment of right
which is defined by the despotism of mum.
bers? A democracy which consists in the
aristocracy Of orators, interrupted perhaps
by the monarchy of a single one. A for
tunatc struggle may rid you of many grie-
vauces, but what will emancipate you from
the predjudice, the anarchy, the confusion,
that this war will inevitably entail upon
you?
you argue from the republican states Of
antiquity and the eloquence of demagogues,
but now you must consider the eloquence
of legislative assemblies is subjected to the
structure and criticism of an inquisitive
age, and if it retains its ascendancy, it can
only be by lending its aid to truth and
freedom
'Ah Miss Campbell, such Utopian pu-
rity has never yet been found; you would
make an aristocracy of virtue .A
Gall it so if you will; I will not despair
Of the fortunes of the human race, but will
act upon the conviction that prejudice, sla-
very and corruption, will yet give way to
truth, liberty and virtue
1T is useless to argue with Ellen said
Mr.. Willoughby;'she is too American ever
to strike her colors.'
sHow you would worship Chatham, Miss
Campbell; his strong debates would hold
you spell-bound'
Il trust l can reverence truth and cour-
age whenever meet it, said Ellen, blush
ing under his admiring look.
Yes, but not in British uniform or un-
der British Aag,' said Graham, with a
slight degree of pique.
The mans man for a. that she re-
piled, laughing. DO not deny me my bit
of stars and stripes. can honor other
colors though I strike to none
i too, might have been patriot said
Graham, sadly, 'had fortune reared me un-
der other auspices. Born in Italy, at an
early age was about coming to America
with my mother, when calamity happen
ed to our house that changed the whole
course of my life
Too we'll bred to ask questions, Ellen
and Mr.. Willoughby remained silent, while
the young officer after pause continued:
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