The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-05-22
[Signsd. JoHS A. ANDREW.
To Brigadier General Butler,
DEPARTMENT OF ANNAPOLIS, J

( figAHouARTERs, AESAroL1s. May g.. ( |
IL mis- Erceuency, John a Andre,0, Governor
and ton,niander in Chjef.
SIR: ! have delayed replying 10 your excel
lsncy's dispatch Of April 25ih in my other dis
patches, because, as it involved only dsappro-
baton or an act done couched in the kindest
language, supposed the interests OF the coun-
cry could not suffer from the delay; and inces-
sant labor up 10 the present moment has pre-
vented my giving full consideration to the top
ic. Temporary illness, which tnrbids bodily
activity, gives me now moments pause.
The telegraph, with mere han usual accura
CO, had informed your excellency that had of
fered the services Of the Massachusetts troops,
Under my commend to aid the authorities Of
Maryland in suppresSing a threatened slave in
surIecton. Fortunately for us all the rumor OF
such an outbreak was without substantial fonn-
dation. Assuming, Us your excellency does, in
your dispatch, that @as carrying on military
operations in an enemy's country, when a war
a Psntrunce was to be waged, my act might be
ruatter OF discussion. And IN that view. acting
in the light OF the Baltimore murderers and the
apparently hostile position of Maryland, your
excellency might, without mature reflection
have come to the conclusion of disapprobatien n
expressed in your dispatch. But he facts, es
pecialiv as now aided by their results, will en-
tirey justify my act and reinstate me in your
excellency's good opinion. "
True, landed on the soil OF Maryland against
the formal protest OF it's governor, and Of the
corporate authorities of Annapolis, bnt without
any armed opposition on their part, and expect
ing opposition only from insurgents assembled
in siotons contempt Of the laws Of this State
Before, by letter, and at the time OF landing, by
personal interview, had informed Gov. Hicks
that soldiers Of the Union, under my command
were armeds enls~sgriast the distu,hers of the
peace in Maryland and OF the United States.
I received from Governor Hicks assurances
OF the loyalty OF the State to the Union, which
subsequent eyoats have fully justified. The
mayer of Annapolis also informed me that the
city authorities would in no wise oppose me,
but that was in great danger from the excited
and riotous mobs Of Baltimore pouring down
upon me, and in Numbers beyond the control OF
his police. / assured both the governor and
the mayor thatl had no fear of Baltimore OF
other mob, aad that, supported by the author
itiiese of the State and city, should repress all
hostile demonstrations against the laws of Ma
ryland and the United States. and that would
preteet both myself and the city of Annapolis
from any disordefly persons whatsoever. Or
thssmorning following my landing was nfor
med that the city of Annapolis and its esirons
were in danger from an instruction OF the slave
population, in defiance of tbs laws of the State
Whatgwas | to do? /, had promised to pu
down white mob. and to preserve and enorc'
the laws against that. Ought | TO allow blacl
one any preference in a breach Of the laws? 4
understood that was armed against all nfrac
tions of the laws, whether by white or black
and upon that understanding acted certainly
with premptness and efficacy. And your ex
celIeacyis shadow of disapprobaiion, arising
from misunderstanding Of facts have caused
all the regret have for that action. The ques
ton seemed to me neither military or politica
and was not SO treated 1t was simply ques
ton of good faith and honesty o. purpose. Ih
benign effects of my course was instantly seen
The good but timd people Of Annapolis WIN
had fed from their houses at our approach, i'm
rnediately returned, business resumed its accus
toned channels; quiet and order prevailed II
the CITY; confidence took the place OF dlstrus'
friendship of emnity, brotherly kindness c
sectional hate, and,I belisvo to-day, there i
nocity@ir the Union anore loyal than the cit
ofsAnnapaiis. | think, there ore, | may sa'eil
point to the results for my justification IN
vote4ofl the neighboring county OF Washington
few days since, f,r its delegate to the Legsia
ture, wherein 4o00 out Of 5000 votes wer
thrown for delegate favorable to the Union, !
among the happy iru Of Rrmness OF purpose
efficiency of'actoDaaadT integrity OF MISSION 80
/ believe, indeed, that it will not require per
sonal interchange OF views as suggested in you
disNatch, to bring oui m nds in accordance;
sifnple statement of facts will suffice.
Butt am to act hereafter, It may te. in oil
eussny,s country, among q servle population
when the nnesiion may arise, as it has not ye
arisen. az we'll in moral and Christian, as in
ualitirai aud rlllitary point of view. Wha
shailI then do2 Will yonr Excellency bea
with 1fne % moment while this question IS dis
cussed2 d &s &t, tis@y ~
Tapprseiate sfuliy your Excel'encys sugges
tisn as to the inherent weakness lofthe rebels
arising tom the preponderance Of their servi'
uapHiatica The question, then, is, in wha
manner snaa take advantage OF that weak
nssg?ss Isy allowing, and of course, arm ng tina
po,sssatiot, to rise upon defenseless women anc
children OF the country. carrying rapine, arson
and murdsr~~all the horrors OF San Domingo
milan times magnified, among those WHOM
we hope to unite with Us as br. thren, many 0
whom are already SO, and all who are wortf
preserving, will be, when this horrible madness
ehaIsshaye passed away or be threshed out o
thern? WoGld your ExcelIeucy advise the
trosrs uf.der srly command TO make war in per
soa mon Inc deteaseless women and children 0
ai,y part b fthc Union accompanied with bru
taiities TOO horrible to be namcd? You will say
1God forbidF If We may not do.so in person
shallssye arm ethsrsgo 10 do, over whomnwe car
have no festta ns3 exercise no control, and whe
svten of,cc ghey nave tasted blood may turn The
gary arms We pst in their hands against our.
seises, ii d part If The expressing white race
TIE fsading of history 20 fannilarsto your excel.