Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-02

ample time was afforded for military prepa.
rations by the Confederacy; an attempted
National Convention was allowed to sit, but
after a protracted siege Of wrangling be-
tween delegates from others than the sece.
ded States, an imbecile batch Of compro.
mise was adopted, which satisfied no State
fully, but which only showed the hopeless
ness of endeavors to reconcile the North
aud South.
6. Again. Providence has allowed the
South to demonstrate her willingness to se-
cure her safety and independence by honor.
able and peaceful measures. Atevery step
this has been made clear. Secession itself
lis Legitimate and final resort to avoid
violent collisions, and had it met its dues,
would have securely penued the dogs of
war, and scattered peace and prosperity over
the land. Commissioners were sent by in.
dividual States, and then by the Confeder-
ate Government, to propose an honorable,
peaceful and equitable adjustment of affairs.
These were not recalled, until in every in.
stance their mission proved abortive, and
they insulted by discourtesy and treachery.
None can mistake from these acts, who
must bear the burden and guilt of declaring
war upon an injured people, whose every
desire and declaration and interest were fol
peace.
7. God has also given the South favor
among the nations of the earth. Although
she has been misrepresented, maligned and
villi6ed by the minions of Abolitionism ;
nor has the TRADE of abuse ceased among
other nations, yet having the resources,
productions and laws upon which hang the
vital interests of foreign powers, the South
commands to-day the esteem, and will soon
receive the recognition of nations abroad.
This is made certain by the fact that the
North, through an unaccountable infatua'
tion, has adopted high tariff, the tenden'
cy and effect of which are to expel trade
from their ports and carry it to the South
This suicidal policy of the North but shows
how true is the trite maxim Of ancient Rome,
"Whom God wishes to destroy, he first de.
ments."
8. In the late cannonade of Fort Sum.
ter, we can trace the directing and protect
ing hand of God in beha'e of the South
She had forbearance given to her to wait
until the opposing Government had declared
itself determined to perpetrate hostile act
The very messenger that bore the declara
ton, was commissioned to attempt an act o.
treachery, but it was suspected and defeat
ed. The hostile fleet sent to provision and
reinforce was overtaken by storm and &
part did not reach its destination until il
was too late. The vessels present had, and
displayed more prudence than courage
The officer in the hostile fort was brave
and honorable man; did all that man could
do for his defence; surrendered only when
compelled was allowed to go forth with al
the honors of war, whilst he might have
been retained as prisoner. Not a life was
lost during a siege skilfully conducted or
both sides for Sc hours-and thus the South
is not maddened with revenge of blood
and the fanaticism of the North need moi
be infuriated over q bloodless defeat. Al
consequent of this unique victory, the
formal proclamation of war by the NORTH
has brought Virginia to the rescue of South
ern Independence, and ere long the entire
South will be unit to resist the aggressionE
of an Abolitionized Government,
But as hitherto the hand Of Jehovat
dispensing favors to the South can be clear
ly seen, so, if we forfeit not his smiles ano
protection, by unlawful measures and dis
regard of His laws, we may expect Him tt
20 forth with our armies to battle and con
duct US to triumph until our enemies shal
cry-it is enough
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE
SULL1yAN's ISLAND,
Saturday, April 9th.
Dear Enquirer The types made few
mistakes for US in your last. 1t was Mr.
Adams who preached for us, instead o.
Mr.. Anderson, at Charleston. We mean
that we had been too busy to visit even Ft
Moultrie, only few hundred yards distant
much less F. Sumter which is between one
and two miles away. S. Simms, volunteer
in our company, is rendered S. Simons.-
We had been out only one week last Sun
day; the Enquirer makes US to have beer
two in camp.
We made the trip to the city for the frs
time on yesterday. Three only, two pri
Yates and an officer in charge, are permit
ted to go each day. This apparently Sc
we're restriction is necessary, inasmuch as :