, 1861-08-22
MIR. RUSSELL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.


press, North and South, to the visit and letters
Of Mr. Russell, the special correspondent Of the
London Times His whereabouts lave been
mentioned from time to time in our news items,
but as yet we have not taken occasion to notice
the contents Of any Of his letters, for the reason
that our attention has been exclusively occupied
by the rapidly transpiring momentous events in
and about the Federal Capital. One Of his let
tcrs, however, under the head Of "Mr. RuSsclHs
las: letter" has been brought to our notice, q
portion Of which we cannot refrain from extract
ing. This letter is dated April S0th, and was
evidently written at Charleston. What the
South is aiming at, in her rebellion, is shown by
Mr.. Russell in he following extract
Nothing could say can be worth one fact
which has forced itself upon my mind in refer
ence to the sentiments which prevail among the
gentlemen Of this State I have been among
them for several days. have visited their plan.
tations, have cOnversed with them freely and
fully, and have enjoyed that frank, courteous,
and graceful intercourse which constitutes an
irresistible charm Of their society. From all
quarters has come to my ears the echoes If the
same voice; it may be ftigned, but there is no
discord in the note, and il sounds in wonderful
strength and monotOny all over the country.
Shades OI George ILL.,, Of North, Of johnson,
Of all who hO'cOntended against the great rebellion
which tore these colonies from England, can you
hear the chorus which rings through the state
Of Marion, Sumter a,d Piackncy, and not clap
your ghOslly hands in triumph That voice
says, u we could only get one Of the royal race
Of England to rule over Us, We should be con.
tent" Let there be no misconception on this
point That sentiment, varied in q hundred
ways, has been repeated TO me over and over
again. There is q general admission that the
means TO such an end are wanting, and that the
desire cannot be gVatiHed. But the admiration
Of monarchial institutions on the English model,
for privileged classes, and for landed aristocracy
and g. ntry, is undisguised and apparently genu-
inc.
With the pride Of having achieved their indie.
pendcnce is mingled in the South Carolinian's
heart = strange regret at the result and cons
quenCes, and many are they who "would 60
back Tomorrow if we could" AnintenSe affeC.
ton iOr the British connection, q love Of British
habits and customs. respect for ritiSh Senti.
ment, aw, authority, order civilization, and lii.
eraturC, pre-eminently distinguish the inhabi
tants Of this State, who glory ing IN their descent
from ancient families on the three islands, whose
fortunes they still follow, and with whose men,
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